Cuba Policy stays firm as Vesuvius joins Florida patrol
Washington reports indicate President Cleveland may or may not send a Cuba focused message to Congress but he has ordered the cruiser Vesuvius and the dispatch boat Dolphin to Florida waters to join U S vessels already there. Conservative Senators seek a cautious path preferring action by the next administration. House Ways and Means hearings push a moderate tariff bill with broad support for protections for American manufacturers and workers. The Load Bill on mail rates for novels and serials faces doubt, while the Pacific railroad funding bill is expected to pass after debate. Senator Wolcott clarifies his trip abroad is at the Bimetallic League’s request, not a caucus or McKinley directive. Republican senators resist undermining gold standard allies, while silver Democrats threaten to stall confirmations to gain leverage.
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Dolphin
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Cuba
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Europa
McKinley
Wolcott
Republican Caucus
Conault
Prominent Ohio Man James H Gould Dies in Delaware
James H Gould of Alexandria Ohio collapsed from apoplexy on courthouse steps in Delaware while serving as a witness in the Lockwood dynamiting case. He was a prominent local business figure.
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Delaware
E. O
James H. Gould
Alexandria
Ohio
Lockwood
Aldridge Opens Opposition to Veat in Missouri Legislature
JEVVERSON City Mo Jan 5 Populist Rep Aldridge from Moniteou County arrived to attend the opening of the Legislature and immediately opposed George Veat who seeks re election. The move signals potential clash with outgoing Governor Stone while Bland is briefly mentioned. A vote for Senator is not expected before January 19.
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Aldridge
Moniteou County
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Stone
Richard P. Bland Ig
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Fitzsimmons and Stuart agree fight terms in Jersey City
In Jersey City on January 5 Bob Fitzsimmons signed Dan Stuart's articles for a bout with Corbett. He accepted the terms but objected to Stuart receiving a picture taker’s share. They set a March 17 purse and side bets from five to ten thousand dollars with agreed distributions.
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Bob Fitzsimons
Dan Stuart
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gHe
Stuart
Fitzsimmons
Eccentric Kenton County Millionaire Buried in Rock Coffin
In Oyntaiana Kentucky on January 4 burial occurred for Charies Bramlette a Robertson County scion. Bramlette funded a $960 rock coffin and kept a bourbon cask in his cellar to pour over his remains after entombment. At 80 he sought to defy the dust to dust saying ashes to ashes is old fashioned.
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Kentontown
Haries ‘Bremiatte
Robertson ‘County
Bramlekte
Congressional Ghost and a Call for Shorter Legislatures
Old Judge Holman reappears in Statuary Hall and visits the House barber shop, signaling a ghostly recall of past Congress. The piece notes his age and recall of Bailey Bland and Jerry Simpson, while discussing calls to extend or shorten legislative sessions and the public cost implications.
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Holman
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Bailey
Kid
Texas
Bland
Jerry Simpson
A Kiss That Cost
Squire Kenton called from dinner to wed Edward Conalin of Winterrowd and Daisy Johnson of Edinburg. After the ceremony the Squire kissed Daisy, took the two silver dollars, and walked out, noting he would collect the money first next time.
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Squire Kenton
Edward Conalin
Winterrowd
Daisy Johnson
Edinburg
Justice Tindalle
Proom
Daisy
Felton Paroled After Clemency Hearing
Mack Felton of Marion was paroled by Governor Matthews after lengthy petitions. Felton had been convicted in Grand County two years ago on a rape charge and sentenced to five years at Michigan City penitentiary. Local sentiment reportedly shifted toward leniency, with belief he may not be as guilty as testimony suggested. Indianapolis Ben tinel Jan 5.
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Mack Felton
Grand County
Michigan City
Felton
Marion
Indianapolis
Bentinel
Lulled Him to Rest Anyhow
A venerable couple from a distant town arrived late at a seaside resort and retired. The husband whispered in sleep about the surf's beauty, saying he hadn’t heard it in 40 years. In the morning the wife awoke to a strange scene and halted abruptly.
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Matilda
Woman trapping bear with dog prevents escape
Philadelphia sportsmen hunting in Clearfield County encounter a bear. The guide fled to camp and the wife lured the bear out by tethering a dog and then killed it with an ax at first blow. She quipped that they usually shoot bears but never run.
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Philadelphia
Clearfield County
Pennsylvania
New York World
Spanish Mines in Texas Spark New Mining Interest
Early Bell county settlers noted ancient mines along the mountains northeast of Belton and near Nolan's Creek. Despite long discussions, few pursued them until gold discoveries near Belton revived interest. Some workers have begun extracting ore and plan to ship to Eagle Pass for smelting to gauge profitability.
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Tex
Belton
Nolan’s Creek
Galveston News
Eagle Pass
Silenced the Masher Woman Fends Off Unwanted Ride Offer
A New York Herald report describes a demure young woman in Central Park who refuses a handsome stranger offering a ride in his trap. He asks to take her to the art museum and the exchange centers on her calm refusal and awareness.
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New York Herald
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