Edward M Fields Faces Financial Scandal Rumor
The World reports Edward M. Fields has mishandled over 2 million dollars in cash and securities. Family consulted physicians and legal authorities. Field was committed to an asylum after examinations by Dr. Hamilton and other physicians.
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New York
the World
Edward M. Fields
Napoleon
Finance
Ward
Ives
Field
Wall Street
Weicher’s
Woerishoeffer & Co
Peter Cassidy
Union Pacific
Allen McLane Hamilton
Young Field
Choate
Hamilton
Presidential prospects for Cleveland in 1892 race
Washington correspondent analyzes Grover Cleveland's nomination chances noting he must actively seek support, abandon dignity, and contend against a pro silver Congress. The piece argues Cleveland may back a nominee he can control, with Hill or Gorman as strong alternatives and Russell as a possible cover candidate.
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Anvass
Ohio
American House of Representatives
Roger Q. Mills
Congress
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Hill
Gorman
Russell
Bay State
Blaine Divorce Trial Opens in New York Hearings
Mrs. J. B. Blaine Jr. seeks divorce from James B. Blaine with testimony begun in New York at 120 Broadway. The couple, who had not met for months, attended the hearing as proceedings are expected to continue for a month or more with trial set for Deadwood in February.
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New York
J. B. Blaine, Jr
Daniel Lord, Jr
Broadway
Blaine
Dakota
Deadwood
Dakota Court
Fight Over William J Florence Will Contested Over Codicil
In New York on December 18 a probate filing shows the will of actor William J Florence leaving his whole estate over 200000 to his wife. His brothers and sisters, real name Conlin, say a codicil they were told exists is missing and plan to pursue legal action. A separate note says a strike at Muncie Flint Glass Works has been settled.
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New York
William J. Florence
Florence
Conlin
Crank Attacks Judge Clark in Matroox Street ambush
In Matroox Illinois Judge Horace Clark commander of the G A R of Illinois was wounded when Frank W. Hornish a troubled inventor fired a revolver at him. The judge fought back and was wounded again but not fatally. Hornish was overpowered and jailed amid early threats of lynching.
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Matroox
Ill
Horace
Clark
Illinois
Frank W. Hornish
Hornish
Seavey on Tariffs in Mexico and U S Revenue Reform
Mr G W Seavey writing from Colorado Springs argues tariffs hurt trade in Mexican states and nations. He urges free trade and suggests direct land taxes to replace tariff revenue after an 1893 constitutional amendment. He cites the economic congress report proposing a tax system to fund state governments without restricting commerce.
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Colorapo Sprixes
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Mexico
United States
City of Mexico
Committee of the Economic Congress
Alcobasos
Republic
Coahuila
Guanajuato
Economic Congress
Congress
Edward M Field Refuses to Eat at Ludlow Jail
Edward M Field is starving himself in Ludlow Street jail New York a concern to the warden Four physicians including two sanity experts visited him at the prison to determine if he is insane but they declined to share their findings or purpose after leaving the jail
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Edward M. Field
Ludlow Street
New York
Field
McDonald Bros. Sawmill and Steamboat Firm Assigns to Ray
La Crosse Wis December 18 The failure of McDonald Bros saw mill and steam boat owners was announced. They assign to Geo H Ray who gives a bond of 300000. Liabilities unspecified. The firm owns a saw mill and ten steamboats. Last season required six raft boats to fill contracts and business ended in a heavy loss.
Blaine Mentioned as Presidential Contender in Washington
Hon. Joseph H. Manley of Augusta reports Blaine not seeking nomination yet not declining it. He says Blaine is in the race and certain to be nominated, with Blaine delegates being possible if his name is used. Local Republicans press for a clearer pledge from Manley on Blaine’s candidacy.
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Wasuixcrox
Joseph H. Manley
Augusta
Maine
Washington
Blaine
Mr. Manley
Manley
Republican Party
John G Whittier Eighty Fourth Birthday Observed
The era famed Quaker poet John G Whittier marks his eighty fourth birthday. He resides near Amesbury Massachusetts and is among the last survivors of the early nineteenth century American poets. His career includes editing an anti slavery paper and publishing many noted works such as Snow Bound Maud Mueller and poems against slavery.
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John G. Whittier
Amesbury
Mass
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Longfellow
Bryant
Emerson
Poe
Lowell
Halleck
Whittier
Philadelphia
Maud Mueller
Citizens Punish Dr Benton Strange in Ink Covered Flogging
In Savannah Georgia on December 17 a mob gathered at the Valdosta physician Dr Benton Strange's home after his intoxicated conduct. He was called out and flogged and coated with ink, seriously injuring him.
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Savagnan
Benton Strange
Valdosta
Strange
Ile
Ferocious Pumas Threaten Leipsic Citizens
Dec 17 report from Luirsie Ghia describes wild beasts terrorizing residents of Leipsic. The article notes ongoing ferocity and danger to the local populace as authorities seek to curb the threat.
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Leipsic
Luirsie
Ghia
Pumas Trounce Hunters Near Dense Forest Area
Reports say terrorizing pumas or American lions stalk the woods as a large army of hunters searches the forest. Witnesses describe the beasts as pumas seen by several men. The animals are surrounded and expected to be captured soon.
Drexel Institute Dedicated with Splendid Ceremonies
The Drexel Institute building at Thirty second and Chestnut street was dedicated this afternoon with organ music, prayers, anthems, and addresses. Anthony J. Drexel and benefactors, including George William Childs, support the institute which plans extensive instruction in art science mechanics technology business and teaching. Officials named include James McAllister Lunina A Ball and Alice B Kroeger.
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Drexel
Institute
George William Childs
Allen G. Paul
U.S. N
James McAllis
Anthony J. Drexel
Wayne McVeach
James McAllister
Bishop Whittaker
Philadelphia
Beethoven
Mount of Olives
Sly Little Cupid Will Friend and Miss Jackson Wed in Chicago
Theatrical figure Will Friend of this city married Carrie Jackson in Chicago on Wednesday. The couple met in New York during The Great Metropolis company era and planned a bridal tour before Friend resumes his stage work with The Club Friend company now in Chicago. Friends extend congratulations.
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Will Friend
Miss Jackson
Chicago
Carrie Jackson
Friend
Will
Patti Rosa Company
England
Scotland
New York City
Great Metropolis’ Company
East
Wealthy Missouri man shoots wife then kills himself
Martinxp Missouri December. Joseph IL Hensor one of the state’s wealthiest citizens shot his young wife in the hand and then killed himself by firing a pistol. Doctors say the wife’s hand may need amputation. Investigators note Hensor’s mind had been unbalanced for some time.
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Martinxp
Joseph Il Hensor
Missouri
Narrow escape as steamer Vavyanna wrecked off Coney Island
New York reports the steamer Vavyanna carrying 450 excursionists was struck by the four masted schooner Mary Randall off Coney Island. The collision left the vessel badly damaged but no deaths occurred though several passengers suffered serious injuries and the ship narrowly avoided sinking.
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New York
Vavyanna
Coney Island
Mary Randall
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