Another Fight for Presidential Nomination Rumors Swirl
Washington dispatch reports that if Senator Blaine bows out a candidate will emerge in Senator Cullom of Illinois. Illinois Republicans reportedly backed a plan to cast forty four votes for Cullom at the next convention if Blaine is not in the race.
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Contemplated Move to Exclude Gov Hill from Senate
Washington December 14 Senator Faulkner of West Virginia addressed a rumor that Republicans in the senate plan to bar Governor Hill from the senate on grounds that his decision to retain the governorship abandons his senate seat. He questioned the move’s legality and noted credentials not yet issued leave the senate powerless. The New York legislature holds official knowledge of Hill’s election.
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Forecast of Congress Action Likely This Week
Washington notes expected by Dec 14 that both houses will adjourn for Christmas with little to no business. Republicans may caucus to review committee assignments for vacancies and transfers. Senate action limited to a few remarks on a direct election amendment. House to meet Wednesday and adjourn by Friday or Saturday after forming committees.
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Editor Henry Watterson Comments on Cleveland and New York
Springfield Ohio December 14 Henry Watterson Louisville editor said he attached no importance to Crisp's selection hurting Grover Cleveland. He said the democratic situation hinges on New York and if New York delegates oppose Cleveland at the national convention it would spell the end for his nomination.
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Culberson Expected to Resign House Seat for Commerce Post
Was in Washton on December 14 that Congressman David B. Culberson of Texas will resign from the House to accept the interstate commerce commissioner role. He reportedly declined the offer twice before accepting after colleagues urged him. He succeeds the late Commissioner Bragg and will serve four years as nominations for the post are forwarded to the Senate, with possibilities of other appointments to the commission. Names discussed for Cooley’s vacancy include Judge Lambert of Nebraska and ex Senator Dill of Iowa, while Colonel Morrison may name his own successor.
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Dalzell Pushes Free Delivery and Arsenal Park Purchase
Washington December 14 Congressmen Dalzell gains promise for free delivery to Braddock from post office officials. He plans to introduce bills for purchasing Arsenal park and relief for Allegheny Arsenal explosion survivors.
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Chili Congress Party Expenses Reach 15 Million
Washinotronx reports that Chilean Congress party costs tied to the government revolution against Balmaceda total about 15 million dollars. Senora De Juana Edwards mother of Finance Minister Don Augustiny Edwards gave 885000 from her personal fortune.
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Gas Shortage Hits Northwestern Ohio Factories
ToLepo reports gas supply nearly exhausted with only about ten percent of Northwestern Ohio manufactories served. Private use declined as families abandon gas burners for coal and hickory. Pressure fallen by 350 pounds and volume down roughly 55 percent, though still enough for essential drains. Many towns in the region voice similar complaints.
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Trenton Gas Field Strike Sparks Fires and Fright
Salt Lake reports gas from Trenton rock twelve miles away with 145 psi pressure causing a ground fire and buildings valued at 1000 dollars to burn. A fifty foot flame lights miles of countryside as Manager Smith and staff suffer burns. A two percent franchise fee per mile proposes piping gas to Salt Lake at an estimated twenty thousand dollars amid widespread rejoicing.
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Bald eagle attacks dog in Randolph county yard
In Mingo Randolph county a large bald eagle swooped on Jacob Ware's dog as children played nearby. The eagle seized the dog and carried it aloft before the dog bit the bird, forcing it to drop. The eagle fled into underbrush after a fierce second clash leaving the dog injured but alive.
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Fire Chief Killed On Duty In Ohio
Sanpusky Ohio December 14 John Undrich chief of the fire department was killed by through the hatchway of the Schuck while making specific for fire duties in a dangerous post incident fatalities reported locally.
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Baseball's 12 Club League Scheme Dominates Talks
Baltimore newsman reports a plan to unify 12 clubs across major cities with Wagner ownership, consolidation of Philadelphia Boston Chicago clubs, and a $250000 total cost. Wagner brothers may buy Washington club. efforts center on Indianapolis talks and gate-revenue financing.
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Tommy Ryan Stops Howson In Well Managed Fight
Tommy Ryan knocked out Frank Howson in the early fourteenth round at a roller rink bout near the city for $1,000. The fight was orderly with no interruptions, held on the second floor of a frame building, and attracted a special train of fans.
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Van Heest Lovigne Set For January Finish Fight
San Francisco reports John Van Heest and George Lovigne have been matched by the California Athletic Club for a January finish fight with a purse of 1500 dollars.
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Law and Order league opens in Sioux City against saloons
Sioux City law and order league begins operations using a new plan to arrest saloon operators. The saloon men are expected to plead guilty, with those pleas to be used in injunction proceedings.
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First Woman Naturalized in Philadelphia Courts
Louise Kellner of Germany took the oath becoming the first woman naturalized in Philadelphia courts. She may serve as a public school director but cannot vote.
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Indiana Miners Face Hunger as Strike Bites Deep
Brazil reports with sorrow the widespread misery among Indiana coal field families totaling about 20 000 people. Miners refuse surrender while hunger drives hardship in Harmony Clay City Lodi Watson Block Perth Carew and Knightsville. An executive order urges a weekly 25 cent relief tax and immediate local fund meetings.
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Strikers Hold Mines Despite Sheriff Control
Crestop Butte reports quiet night but miners vow no work until grievances are settled. Three shot by the sheriff's party are believed dying. Sheriff maintains mine possession as a conference between miners and operators is planned to seek an adjustment.
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Succi Returns to London With Daredevil Fast Offer
Signor Succi reports returning from the Nubian desert and offers a perilous challenge. He will swim twice or thrice daily for thirty days with absolute fasting then, if challenged, will ingest poison in the presence of doctors to prove he could kill forty ordinary men.
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Mrs Parnell Departs Liverpool for Dublin to Support Cause
Mrs Delia Stewart Parnell mother of the late Irish leader travels from Liverpool to Dublin at midnight with her son John. She speaks hopeful of the Parnellite cause and denounces anti Parrellites. Developments show Mr Parnell was deeply in debt at death with debts alleged to stem from nationalist campaign expenses.
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Davitt Refuses Race. Keane Chosen Against Redmond
Dupuy December 14. Mc Carthyites pick Keane nephew of the late Bishop of Cloyne to contest Waterford seat in the house of commons against John Redmond Parnellite after Davitt declines candidacy.
Young King Alexander of Servia to Finish Education in Fortnight
News from Lospon reports that Alexander the young king of Servia will travel to England next summer to complete his education. The journey will last only fourteen days, as the plan is to finish the studies swiftly rather than seek a wife.
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Norcross The Man Suspected Bomb Thrower In Boston Case
Boston note broker Henry L. Norcross is now reported to be the bomb thrower at Russell Sage. A desk note found by his father allegedly warns of a trip to New York and not returning alive. Norcross’s motive remains unclear though schemes for an elevated railroad and a million dollars are noted.
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Tragic village bloodletting ends in death of two
News from a village thirty miles west of Wichita reports a school mistress Lena Cronson died after a medical attempt by her aged grandfather to bleed her. The elder man, who had practiced medicine in youth, severed a bronchial artery and died soon after from shock. the father arrived to find his daughter dead and his father in a swoon.
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German Pianist Von Bülow Ill With Influenza
Germany's famed pianist Von Bulow is critically ill with influenza. He will be 61 years old on January 8.
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Horse Thieves Shot Without Mercy
Deapwoop Dec. 14. Hand Lovett and his partner two noted cattle and horse thieves were shot by cowboys after years of trouble for local stockmen. This follows four thieves shot within seventy five miles recently as cattle owners vow to stop the raids.
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Oil workers fatal knife fight in St. Marys
George McClintock and Frank McKee, oil pumpers, fought after a knife was drawn. McKee fatally stabbed McClintock near Lina. McKee was arrested.
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Prominent Chicago Physician Dies at 30
Chicago December 14. Mr W F Peck one of the region s leading physicians and surgeons died here yesterday aged 30 He held the chair of surgery at Iowa State University for twenty years and since 1875 served as surgeon in chief for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad He was a delegate to the 1890 International Medical congress in Berlin and the International Surgical congress in Birmingham England
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Wool Market Receipts and Sales Report in Boston
In Boston on December 13 figures show weekly wool receipts totaling 7 083 bales domestic and 657 bales foreign with sales reaching 48 625 008 pounds domestic and 618 000 pounds foreign. Quotations for domestic wools vary by grade from XXX to No. 2 with price ranges and unwashed and unrstanding qualities listed. Ohio combing grades show percentages blood content and delaine with assessed values.
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Weather Forecast for Tri-State Region
For Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia fair with southwesterly winds slight temperature changes showers and cooler on Tuesday
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Hungarian and German tariff talks and copyright moves
Hungarian newspapers oppose a German US commercial convention while a tariff compromise limits cotton yarn imports with a drawback on exports. Copyright treaty negotiations progress toward a Reichstag bill. The Saratoga school ship graduates fifty one pupils from the Pennsylvania Nautical School. A Tincoln township teacher resists flag duties over pay. Daisy Hopkins, Cambridge student punished for walking with a university man, is released.
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Justice Dykman appoints inquiry into Edward M. Field's condition
At a special term of the supreme court in Wakre Plains Justice Dykman appoints Odie Close, partner of ex-Collector Robertson, to inquire into the insanity and effects on Edward M. Field of the late Field Lindley Wiechers firm. The appointment follows an application by Clara L Field and Cyrus W Field Sr and Jr.
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Ghost interrupts husking bee at Thompson farm
In Fort Dopae Idaho December 14 a husking bee at the Rasmus Thompson farm was disrupted by a sheeted ghost seen by several farmers. They claim the apparition resembled Mrs. T. F. Maher who died years ago in the house. No one verified the sighting.
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Governor declines reprieve in Fitzgerald murder case
Governor Campbell says he has reviewed the state case against Fitzgerald the Youngstown killer and will not intervene. Fitzgerald remains in the death cell under close watch ahead of Friday morning execution.
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Grip Raging in an Illinois Town
La Grippe is prevalent to an alarming extent in Mascovatad Illinois and surrounding areas with many serious cases reported in the city and the countryside north and east of town. The illness is described as nearly epidemic in the region.
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