Ill and recovering residents in town headline
Mrs 8. Taylor is ill with threatened pneumonia Miss Marion Morey returns from an extended visit in the east A D Guild confined to Fairfield avenue home by sickness Miss Kittie Wolf recovering from a critical illness Misses Sadie Rockhill Kate Emily Hoffman Katherine Buchler Fred Hoffman return home tomorrow for the holidays Mrs Bertha Scott recovered from recent illness Miss Rose Bushing returns from Lafayette Ind Afternoon Pedro club to be entertained at Mrs O H Larwill's home this afternoon
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A. D. Guild
Fairfield Avenue
Kittie Wolf
Melita Street
Sadie Rockhill
Kate and
Emily Hoffman
Katherine Buchler
Chicago
Fred Hoffman
Bertha Scott
East Williams Street
Rose Bushing
Wallace Street
Lafayette
Ind
O. H. Larwill
W. White
President Cleveland’s Venezuela Remarks Stir Congress
The president’s message to Congress transmits Olney Salisbury notes on the Venezuela boundary dispute. Senators applaud the stance against arbitration and pledge readiness to resist any British move. Diplomats see no imminent war, while Andrade praises the Monroe doctrine as strong and timely.
President’s Monroe Doctrine Stance Cited Over Rights
Brief message asserts the Monroe doctrine as defined by the United States at any time and warns intruders they must answer to the United States. It also notes Salisbury’s claim of a new and unusual axten in the present case and comments on the two communications.
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Disputed Territory
Senate
Julian Pauncefote
Foreign Office
London
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Bax-Ironsides
Capitol
Hoe
Great Britain
Venezuela
Republic of Venezuela
British Guiana
Congress
Lord. Salisbury
Matthews
Indianapolis
Outlook is Mighty Warlike President's Message Indorsed
In a broad, nation wide reaction Americans favor arbitration not appeasement but insist on strength. Congressmen largely back the president with only a few dissenters including Tillman Elkins and Walker. Newspapers largely support the policy, with New York Post and World voicing objections. British papers urge Britain to stand with Washington and keep the empire ready.
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United States
Cullom
Tillman
South Carolina
Elkins
West Virginia
Walker
Massachusetts
Hitt
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
William T. Whitney
McKinley
Londo
England
O. Times
Fragmented query on party status and voided stiles
The text appears garbled and unclear about party status and voided stiles. It mentions efforts against the US and references null and void conditions, but lacks coherent names, dates, places, or events to summarize into a valid news item.
Mob disperses after Rockport jail siege in Dec 18 incident
Sheriff Nunn reports a mob of about fifty surrounded Rockport jail at 2 am seeking a black man named Tinsley linked to a deputy marshal beating. The mob fired on them. ropes and a sledge hammer left at the door. No leaders observed. jail to be guarded. In nearby Scrape Skillet, Robert Dougherty died after a club attack by James Gooden over a love rival. Gooden surrendered claiming self defense.
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Nunn
Tinsley
Mashal Fagar
John Hawk
Bushrod
Scrape Skillet
Robert Dougherty
James Gooden
Gooden
Rockport
Sheriff Casts Doubt On Rubright After Fatal Church Stabbing
Evansville dispatch notes Miss Pearl Daum died after being stabbed by George Rubright during revival services. Rubright, claiming insanity, was searched and a rat-tail file found on him. Sheriff argues his concealment suggests rationality. Daum was a stranger to him, with no prior relation. Pearl Daum was the daughter of George L. Daum Sr.. her brothers hold ties to Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Pearl Daum
George Rubright
M. E
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George L. Daum
Springfield
Mass
Anderson
Henry Classen
Chicago
Classen
Minnie Gerlick
Schoolboy runs away after truancy and whipping threat
WABASH Indiana Dec 18 a 14 year old boy Jesse Hull son of John Hull ran away after being given the choice of a whipping or expulsion for truancy at New Holland school. He packed and left his relatives fear he may have suffered violence.
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John Hull
Notable Indiana Figures and Local Crime News Briefs
A compact roundup reports Dr. McMechan a Knights of Pythias leader and Royal Arcanum officer, plus a theft at Peter Ehrlich’s Newbury home. Greencastle reports a religious revival with over 100 accessions led by Elder Boyer. Muncie plans a large teacher and student train trip to Atlanta. Franklin notes Mrs. Durbin’s divorce and alimony. Terre Haute cites a bucket shop suspension, diphtheria cases at the Home for the Friendless, and a fire damages the First Christian church in Frankfort.
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Quaker City in Grip of Hoodlum Violence During Traction Strike
Philadelphia faces a mob ruled crisis as the Union Traction strike shuts all lines except two cross town routes. Police struggle to curb violence with 500 extra officers sworn in and orders to use batons unsheathed. Governor consideration of militia looms as city declares battle against violence.
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Union Traction Company
Warwick
United States Army
Markets report across New York and Chicago trading floors
On December 17 the New York market shows money on call at 2.4 percent, mercantile paper around 4.5 percent, and sterling rates firm with demand for bankers' bills at 143 1/4 and 487 1/4 for sixty days. Bond quotes hold steady with various US issues noted. Chicago Board entries list wheat, corn, oats, lard, and produce prices, including butter at 20–21 cents per pound, eggs around 20–25 cents a dozen, poultry, and potatoes, apples, honey, and berries with scattered ranges.
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Chicano
Board of Trade
Burbanks
Cape Cod
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