Eastern Bosses Fear Cabinet Split at Fifth Avenue Hotel
A December New York gathering of Blaine Pratt Morton McKinley Hoar and New debated Harrison’s cabinet plan and potential roles for Blaine’s son Walker and Platt. Reports say Blaine and Pratt cannot sit in the cabinet while Sherman favored. Harrison’s indifference worries party leaders amid talks of a Blaine Morton Pratt alliance and factional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastern
New York
Fifth Avenue
James G. Blaine
Major McKinley
Thomas C. Pratt
Levi P. Morton
Senator Hiscock
George Frisbie Hoar
John C. New
Indianapolis
Washington
Baine
Boston
Maine
Pratt
Treasury
Blaine
General Harrison
Mr. Pratt
Walker
the Treasury
Platt
John Sherman
Mr. Platt
Mr. Blaine
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Sherman
Morton
Morton-Pratt
Gen
Harrison
Sherman
President Cleveland declines to comment on Chicago Times stories
Washington December 1 The president at the White House works on his message and refuses to discuss alleged scandalous stories printed by the New York Times or circulated orally. Col Lamont notes attempts to debunk rumors but says officials will not dignify them with denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Washisdon
White House
Oak View
New York Times
Chicago Times
Col. Lamont
Wisconsin Congressmen Weigh Cabinet Pick for President-Elect
INDIANAPOLIS Dec 1 The President elect's visitors included four Wisconsin congressmen La Follette Caswell Thomas and Haugen who hinted Wisconsin would favor a cabinet pick that pleases the people They favored Gov Rusk while Payne the Wisconsin GOP committeeman is pressed for postmaster general A social visit from Senator Spooner and ex Congressman Harr Michigan followed along with fifteen young ladies from De Pauw University Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Indianapolis
Wisconsin
la Follette
Caswell
Thomas
Haugen
Gov. Rusk
Gen. Payne
National Republican Committee
Spooner
Payne
Plumb
Harr
Michigan
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Split in Grand Army of the Republic Dominates Local Veterans News
Inpria Narouis December 1 report notes continued agitation over a split in the Grand Army of the Republic. Local veterans and press acknowledge the movement is exaggerated by eastern papers, remaining the top topic among circles here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Inpria Narouis
Grand Army of the Republic
Col Walker Denies G A R Defection In Indiana
Col Walker assistant adjutant general of the Grand Army of the Republic Indiana district issues a strong protest to the Associated Press denying any defection among comrades and condemning a handful of disappointed office seekers as chronies while affirming unity and support for the order locally. He asserts no Democratic opposition exists among standing members and brandishes loyalty to the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Walker
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Indiana
Associated Press
Order
Esmalifry
Department of Ludiana
A Large Republican Dinner Attended in New York
In New York at the Metropolitan hotel a vast Republican banquet drew over five hundred invited guests. President James P. Foster presided with prominent attendees Thos. C. Platt ex Judge Noah Davis and Hon Frank Hiscock. Davis warned that democracy linked to whisky would not seize power later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Hotel
James P. Foster
Republican League
Thos. C. Platt
Noah Davis
Frank Hiscock
Davis
South
Harrison
Obsequies of Mrs Sherman in St Louis
Funeral party for the late Mrs Gen Sherman arrived at Union Depot at 7 45 AM. Gen Sherman and relatives rode private cars to St Xavier church and Calvary Cemetery for simple services. Pallbearers included Gen Pope and Gen Henderson. The family plans to return on the Vandalia at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
St. Louis
Gen. Sherman
Union Depot
President Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Emmons Blaine
James G. Blaine
Thomas Ewing Sherman
Philip Tecumseh Sherman
Minnie Sherman Fitch
Ellen Sherman Thackara
Elizabeth Ewing Sherman
Rachel Ewing Sherman
Hugh Ewing
P. B. Ewing
Lancaster
Ohio
Hugh Ewing, Jr
George Ewing
L. R. Francis
Denot
St. Xavier's Church
Father Brongcest
Calvary Cemetery
Suit Dismissed Against Iowa Railway Commissioners
Iowa City dec 1 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway company today dismissed its suit against the Iowa railway commissioners in Judge Fairalls court. The dismissal cites abandonment of the disputed schedule and notes the action will be certified to the supreme court, likely ending the proceeding there while other companies’ cases remain in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Thomas
Wright
Iowa
A. E. Swisher
Chicago, Roek Island and Pacific Railway
Fairall
Iowa Railway Commissioners
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Davenport
Supreme Court
Brewer
New Railroad Line Planned for Alliance to Crawford
General Manager Hol dredge of the Burlington and Missouri road announces 168 miles of new line under construction from Alliance northwest to Crawford crossing Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri valleys. About 1000 teams are at work along the route with more being secured daily as the road is pushed toward rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Railroad
Omaha
Holdredge
Burlington and Missouri Road
Alliance Northwest
Fremont
Elkhorn
Missouri
Crawford
John W Allen Captured in San Francisco Robbery Case
New Orleans December 1 John W Allen tc of Benjamin Franklin Allen a prominent Des Moines banker was wanted in San Francisco for alleged Wells Fargo Express robberies. He was captured today by Chief of Police Gerald of Montgomery Alabama and will be taken to San Francisco for trial or extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Allen
New Orleans
Benjamin Franklin Allen
Des Moines
Wan.t
San Francisco
Wells, Fargo Express Company
Gerald
Montgomy
Ala
Allen
San Fracisco
The Burning Mine blaze in Cumet Michigan origin unclear
The Journal reports from Cumet Michigan that no clue explains the origin of the Cal ume waine fire. Prevailing opinion suggests incendiary work. Fire near the surface expected to be extinguished within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umet, Mich
Congress Adopts Vigorous Pace on Appropriations Bills
Washington December 1 The House Appropriations Committee recessed but pressed ahead with sundry civil and fortifications bills. Subcommittee aims for full committee review next week. Ford immigration inquiry delayed by quorum shortage with Ford and Oates present. Ford signals potential extra testimony at Monday morning meeting.
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WasuInaTon
House Committee On Appropriations
Ford
Messrs
Oates
Hoosier Governor Hovey Receives Washington Reception
Indiana residents in Washington gathered at the Ebbitt House parlors for a reception to Governor-elect Hovey. About 200 to 300 Hoosiers visited, offering congratulations with no speeches or formal program.
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Washington
Gov.-elect
Hovey
Ebbitt House
Randall on Hand on arrival in WasutnGron
Hon. Samuel J. Randall and family reached WasutnGron today after travel fatigue. He was in good spirits upon arrival, greeting companions and appearing well.
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Randall
WasutnGron
Samuel J. Randall
Public Debt Statement Shows Total and Net Debt Figures
Washington December 1 recapitulates the debt statement issued today. Total debt with interest is 1 680 917 706 00 and debt bearing no interest 731 687 758 00 total assets 1 690 975 250 00 debt less cash in treasury 1 137 290 036 00 total cash in treasury 612 784 621 00 increase in debt during the year 11 199 817 00 decrease in debt since June 17 094 503 00
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Washington
Ptireiga Wn Coca Eceiee Say
Suterewg. Ts. Oe Sen Oneness
Mnsereay Ee
Sis Us
Wna
Easury
LoeGreena Coese Ste
National banks report yearend figures and reforms proposed
The comptroller of currency releases the annual summary. October reports show 3140 banks with capital over 592 million, surplus 185 million, other profits 70 million, circulation 151.7 million, deposits 1.35 billion and government deposits 56 million. Net bank openings 152, closures 42, with a 14 million gain in capital and 17 million drop in circulation. Non national banks report 265 million capital, 240 million profits, 2.127 billion deposits. Proposals include funding greenbacks in bonds at 2 percent, moving redemption to New York with sub agencies, and laws to unify commercial instrument standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmadtos
Comptroller of Currency
National Bank Redemption Agency
Washington
New York
Central Reserve
Union Pacific Conflict Over Subsidy Debts
Government directors in their annual report to the Interior Secretary dated Nov 19 1888 urge an out of court settlement with Union Pacific over subsidy payments. They warn failure to adjust would force government control of the road, risking dangers and difficulties. They favor avoiding a precedent of acting as common carrier and stress the growing liabilities if not liquidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Wasu Hinoaton
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Government directors urge settlement on Union Pacific debt
Government directors endorse the majority report of the 1887 commission as sound and practical. They urge Congress to approve and expect the plan will secure the government’s claim with reduced risk while improving the railroad’s solvency and future payments. The report, signed by Haskell Hanna Coudert McVeagh and Savage, cites improved management and fidelity over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Congress
Union Pacific Co
A. C. Haskell
M. A. Hanna
F. R Coudert
Franklin McVeagh
F. W. Savage
The Tunnel Inquiry Showed Shoddy New York Work
In a military court of inquiry Gen. Duane recounted the New York aqueduct tunnel as shoddy work. He noted many workers moved to the Washington project, including Beckwith of Brown Howard Co. who led the New York firm’s contract. Duane said the New York tunnel was the worst along the line and warned Major Lydecker in 1888 about Brennan, a sub contractor.
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Washington
Military Court of
Aqueduct
Duane
New York Tunnel
Washington Tunnel
Beckwith
Brown, Howard & Co
New York Aqueduct
New York
Major Lydecker
Brennan
President appoints officers for Indian service and post
WashIndon December 1 The president named John G Enright of Michigan assistant commissioner of Indian affairs A Dunlava Minnesota receiver of public moneys at Crookston Minnesota Frank F Randolph Dakota receiver at Watertown South Dakota Samuel T Levy Kentucky agent of Indians Yankton Agency Dakota George B Hall Minnesota superintendent of the dead letter office replacing John B Baird who resigned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WashIndon
John G Enright
Michigan
A. Dunlava
Minnesota
Crookston, Minn
Frank F. Randolph
Dakota
Watertown
Dak
Samuel T. Levy
Kentucky
Yankton
Dsk
George B. Hall
John B. Baird
Death of Rear Admiral Sampson in Washington
Washington December first Rear Admiral Sampson United States Navy retired died this morning at his residence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sampson
U.S.N
Verdict Fixes Hronek to Twelve Years in Penitentiary
In Curiaco on December 1 Judge Collins dictated that the jury must acquit if dynamite possession preceded the 1887 law. otherwise, the verdict found Hronek guilty as charged and fixed punishment at twelve years in the penitentiary. Hronek remained calm as the verdict was read, replying Ich verstehe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Hronek
Collins
Horse Show Company Organized in Chicago
Potter Palmer leads a luncheon plan for a new Chicago stock company with 25000 capital to run an annual horse show modeled on New York. Fifteen prominent men subscribe in full, including Palmer, Hesing, Cummings, Schwartz, Kimball, Brewster, McCormick, Gov. Hamilton, Dunlap, Gorton, and Studebaker, separating from the fat stock show structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGo
Potter Palmer
Palmer
Chicago
New York
Pew Company
State Board of Agriculture
Washington Hesing
Columbus R Cummings
Charles Schwartz
Fred Kimball
Edward S. Brewster
Hall McCormick
Gov. Hamilton
George S Dunlap
Kilrain to Fight Sullivan for 5000 Side in Bare Tackles
Parson Davies, Jack Kilrain's manager, told a Chicago Times reporter Kilrain will fight John L Sullivan under prize ring rules for 5000 a side within ten to twelve weeks. Richard K Fox, Kilrain's backer, said Davies stands ready to deposit and Kilrain is eager for Sullivan to agree to meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Curiaco
Davies
Jack Kilrain
Chicago Times
Kilrain
John L Sullivan
Richard K. Fox
Switchmen Strike Appears Dead as Traffic Resumes
In Indianapolis on December 1 the Switchmen strike shows no new moves and traffic has resumed. Talk of engineers and firemen joining to press a settlement fades daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
FIRED OUT OF PARLIAMENT IN LOUPON
In the commons today the speaker ordered Cunningham F. Graham to withdraw after accusing Smith of a dishonorable trick and refusing to retract. As Graham left, a member shouted Bravo Graham. He blamed Broke Robinson for a paper motion to block discussion on chain-makers grievances and said the government urged it. He will not apologize regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Loupon
Commons
Cunningham F. Graham
Smith
Graham
Broke Robinson
Robinson
Reduction of Rents Near Thurles Shocks Land Lords
Ireland notes a land commission order slashing rents in the Thurles area by as much as forty nine percent in several cases. Bishop Odwier warns he will close the parish church and suspend masses and burials unless the boycotting of Regan ends. The Cunard steamer Etruria arrived at Queenstown from New York after a gale, with several passengers injured in the rough voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Thurles
Dusuix
Odwier
Limerick
Regan
Queenstown
Cunard
Etruria
New York
Emperor's Illness and Press Actions Across Berlin
Berlin dispatch notes the emperor's prolonged absence fuels rumors of an ear tumor, but officials say a severe cold from a Hetzlingen hunt is more likely. He remains active at work, directing army and navy reforms, ordering daily reports, and pushing press prosecutions over diaries. The Reichstag debates the budget amid armament concerns, with opposition growing and scrutiny tightening. The socialist manifesto warns of a vigorous election fight ahead.
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New York Associated Press
Berlin
Hetzlingen
Admiralty
War Office
Emperor Fredericks
Kiefer Zeitung
Freissinnige
Victoria
Frederick
Reichstag Commission
Rechstag
Monts
Reichstag
von Caprivi
Count de Monts
Herr Liebmecht
Littlewood Wins 623 Miles In Madison Square Garden Walk
Immense crowd at Madison Square Garden witnessed Littlewood finish 623 miles and 1,320 yards to set a world best. Albert challenged him to a world championship rematch with $1,000 buy-ins. gate receipts to be split among walkers. Herty and others pressed toward records as the week’s receipts totaled $19,123 with Littlewood earning $3,824 plus a $1,000 record bonus.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Littlewood
Herty
Mike Kelly
Albert
Rowell
Secass
Mason
Stan Golden
Noremac
Taylor
Howarth
Campana
Hart
Perem
Smith
White Caps notices threaten county exile near Glendale
In White Crxcrsnall December 1 reports allege White Caps messages order residents to leave the county within twenty days on grounds of failing to provide for families. Dispatches from Sardina deny a whipping of two women. Burks, once labeled insane, is said to have signed a Cincinnati dime museum contract.
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Glendale
Sardina
Burks
Cincinnati
Second fatal dynamite blast rocks Kentucky Midland
A second deadly dynamite explosion on the Kentucky Midland railroad in ten days killed four men and injured several others. The convicts leased from the state were blasting rock in a cut when the charge fired. Boss James McNairy was among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexixncton
Kentucky Midland Railroad
Jas. McNairy
Oklahoma Settlers in Wicurra abandon territory pending warranty
A special Oklahoma dispatch reports settlers at Wicurra Kansas holding a convention. After thorough discussion of their claims affected by pending congressional legislation they unanimously resolved to give up their claims and abandon the territory and improvements until they secure full legal warranty to occupy and enjoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Wicurra
Kan
Negroes in Arms and Riots Reported Across Counties
Dispatches from multiple cities describe unrest and violence, including a Vo kes county mob reaction to a fatal event, a fatal shooting, and a drowning incident among farm workers. Notable notes include postmaster change in Chicago, a federal patent injunction in Chicago, a tailors firm receiver in Cincinnati, and Diaz’s oath for a third term in Mexico.
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Atlanta, Ga
Vo 'Kes County
Chicago
C. Newberry
S. Uorning Judd
New York
Curiaco
Blodgett
American Interstate Telephone Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Cincinnati
M. F. Meyer & Co
New Haven
Conn
George Donovan
John King
City of Mexico
Diaz
Omaha
New Armour Packing House
South Omaha
Avusurn
N. Y
Erwin A. Gardner
Erie Penitentiary
Ortonville
Minn
Jas. Sullivan
Joseph Putz
Big Stone Lake
Carl Schurz
Liederkrantz Club
Speculation on Cleveland Return Stirs Buffalo Talk
A Washington report claiming Cleveland & Bissell would revive their firm after March 4 met strong doubt from Mr. Bissell and others. Friends say Cleveland will stay in Washington or Albany, not Buffalo, and may retire from public life after his presidency with a substantial private fortune and a life of leisure in New York or D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Dispatch
Wilson S. Bissell
Washington
Cleveland & Bissell
Cleveland
New York
Bissell
Albany
Ward
Adironda
Omaha
West
Grover
Busted The Last Hope of the Democracy in Shop Window
A Dubuque Democrat writes of the 1888 election aftermath praising and critiquing a Richards & Rose window display. He notes a wooden cannon with the motto The Last Hope of the Democracy the Solid South BUSTED and recalls a creditor’s quip adding And So Are We Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dusvavee
Richards & Rose
Catarrh Cure Promised By Clergyman And Free Receipts
A clergyman cured of catarrh by a new receipt offers free instructions to any sufferer who sends a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J A Lawrence 88 Warren St New York City. Auction announces biooded stock belonging to Bishop Hennessy at Key West fair four miles from Debuque Ia on Tuesday Dec 1 OS at 10 am sharp. Hundreds of horses mares geldings and cattle listed with breeding origin and terms 7 percent after 12 months or 2 percent off for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lawrence
Warren St
New York City
Bishop Hennessy
Key West
Debuque
Clyde
Wilkes
F. D. Stout
Kentucky
Stout
Peter Kiene
Insane Woman Picked Up After Disturbed Episode
A man on Third street hill found a visibly distressed woman crying and laughing, trying to climb rocks. Patrol and Dr. Brown took Annie Smith, 45, to Mercy Hospital after she claimed to be from St Paul and said she was insane. She will be sent back to St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Mercy Hospital
St. Paul
Annie Smith
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Seattle
Gardner
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