Deadlock broken in House as Elijah M. Jaines named Speaker
In the Legislature a deadlock ends with Elijah M. Jaines of Kake county elected Speaker. The piece argues Democrats sought Cronkrite’s defeat and predicts clashes over a U.S. Senator. criticizes Cronkrite’s backers and party tactics. It also discusses Oklahoma lands in the Indian Territory and advocates white citizen treatment and equal opportunity for Indians under law.
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Kake County
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Elijah M. Jaines
Wes Senate
Haines
House
Croukrite
Cronkrite
Democratic Party
United States
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Covenant Mutual Association eight annual meeting report
Macob Krobo attended the Covenant Mutual Association’s eight annual meeting in Galesburg. 9,086 votes were represented. most attendees were grand officers of the Order of Odd Fellows. December 31, 1884 certificates in force reached 17,850, up 2,896 from 1842, with $59,058,750 in risks. Beneficiary payments in 1884 totaled $202,099.26, averaging $3,286.42 per death. Cash in Treasury $50,804.79. total assets $103,020.22. Seven directors from Wisconsin and others elected, including Alonzo Ellwood and Alfred Grendorff. Officers named: President A W Breggrens, Vice President A Mileworth, Secretary E F Phelps, Treasurer C B Lanetram. A reception for visitors followed at the treasurer-elect’s home.
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Galesburg
Covenant Mutual Association
Order of Odd Fellows
Wilmoia
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Alfred Grendorff
G Obenly
C A Keller
W E Carlin
J @ Stevenson
L. W Brigham
Hmois
FG Holden
Michigan
John van Valkenburg
Iowa
J M Craig
Wisconsin
A E Clough
Wakota
A W Breggrens
White babies sold to Chinese buyers in San Francisco scandal
A sensational San Francisco report reveals a network selling white infants to Chinese buyers. Investigations show hospitals and a Chinatown trade, with matron Mrs. Wilson admitting past sales for profit. Officials push for bans and stricter oversight to stop the practice.
Cleveland visits, interviews with President elect discuss policy
The Boston Pilot reports Cleveland hosted by Deputy Treasurer Avr Friday at Willuth street, with cordial conversations. Delegates including Morrison Mumford and Chicago’s Corningdadd arrive. Speaker J. Charles and Col. Lamont visit Delavan house. Carlisle departs for New York. plans for interviews with Democratic leaders noted. Labor, contracts, and political talks feature amid the ongoing transition.
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Boston Pilot
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Cleveland
Curtiss
Carlisle
Dalayan House
New York
Knocked Out In Four Rounds In Boxing Match
A Friday night bout at Arthur Chambers pitted Charley White of Providence against Jimmy Lavin of Philadelphia in a four round match to decide the better man. Lavin led early but White landed a decisive right hand in the third round dazing Lavin and earning the victory. In New York a nine round glove match between Joe Denning of Greenpoint and Brian McKenna of Scotland ended with Denning winning after McKenna claimed an injury to his right arm.
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Philadelphia
Arthur Chambers
Div Oide
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White
Ring Clover
Lavin
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Larrivata
New York
Roan
Harlem
Joe Dewning
Greanpoint
Brian McKenna
Scotland
Denning
McKenn poHont
From Arctic peril to homeward hope in midwinter ferry disaster
Across multiple items an Arctic voyage tale dominates the day. News from the Cape Traverse area recounts missing Ghrea boatloads of passengers from Prince Edward Island en route to the mainland. Some survivors reach safety but many are feared lost to the cold as authorities seek full details of the catastrophe. Local reports mention Parliament figures in Ottawa and measures on naval matters as well as a tyro of other incidents including a poison warning in Illinois and an earthquake toll in Spain.
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National Bi-Metallic Association Proposed by Silver Convention
At Friday's silver convention a committee proposed forming a national bi metallic association with Denver as headquarters. It aims to draft a memorial address on silver and bi metallic currency, recruit supporters in silver bearing states, and convene a national committee to organize a bureau of statistics and push federal legislation. Adjournment sine die.
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Cincinnati
Wilenkas
Fraley
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Gano
Illinois selects Wilbanks as chief clerk in new assembly
The Illinois General Assembly completed its organization on Sunday with Wilbanks chosen as chief clerk and most Democratic council nominees seated. Doherty, a Republican, was picked for reading clerk though not expected to accept. In the Senate a Streater bill on palace and sleeping-car fare was introduced. Governor Oglesby sworn in, defending the 1870 constitution and urging state control of railways. Legislative focus includes election law reforms to curb fraud, venue rules, and judicial safeguards. The outgoing governor Hamilton reports a treasury balance and tax needs for the next two years.
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Chicago
John M. Hamilton
Treasury
Sinois Central Railroad
Iron Manufacturers Map Feb to June Valley Shutdowns
A Youngstown dispatch reports iron manufacturers in the Mahoning valley and Cleveland plan a valley wide mill stoppage from mid February to June 1 due to wage and price pressures. One Pittsburgh mill is said to pay 25 cents below the scale. Secretary Martin denies the claim, saying wages remain at the full scale locally and elsewhere.
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Ohio
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Mahoning Valley
Cleveland
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Adulterated Quinine Probed by New York Health Board
New York health authorities began an extensive probe into adulterated quinine sold by city druggists. Samples from about half the stores showed adulteration exceeding 50 percent, with one large dealer running a profitable operation. Criminal proceedings are planned, with warrants for the chief offender to be issued soon. Boycott of Austrian Reichsrat follows a journalist insult in Vienna, sparking press-wide omission of Reichsrat proceedings. Officials weigh possible retaliation, but no decision yet.
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Information Wanted on World Currencies and Gold Flows
At the director of the mint’s request the secretary of state has sent to US representatives in major nations a list of questions to assess circulating mediums. The inquiries cover mine production, coinage, precious metal movement, and the pricing and volume of money abroad, as well as accounting practices and premiums or discounts on different currencies.
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Lottery Verana Case Favours Louisiana Lottery
Washington city reports from New Orleans that the first government case against the Louisiana Lottery company over mail usage has resulted in a verdict favorable to the lottery company.
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United States
Washington City
New Orleans
Louisiana Lottery Company
Chinese Governors Hung After Bacninb Capture
Pekin reports two Chinese governors hanged for letting the French seize Bacninb. A thief is tried for cowardice at Foo Chow as the war party strengthens its hold.
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Pekin
Bacninb
Foo Chow
Rosis's Paper Prohibited Again in Ireland
Dustix, Jan. 3L. Authorities renewed their ban on the circulation of O Donovan Rossa's newspaper in Ireland, citing safety and public order concerns. The prohibition follows ongoing suppression actions against radical writings and political agitation.
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Dustix
Ireland
O'Donovan Rossa
Harper's Periodicals Advertised Rates and Offers
Harper's Periodicals advertise year subscriptions for Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine Harper's Bazaar Harper's Young People and Franklin Square Library. It notes January issue start for new subscriptions and offers last five volumes of Harper's Weekly in cloth binding mailed postpaid or by express for 7.00 each with cloth cases available for 1.00 postpaid. Remittances by money order or bank draft.
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Sugars and Groceries From Post & Co Advertised
An advertisement extols IT Post & Co and HI Post & Co as suppliers of sugars syrups teas flour canned vegetables and fruits coffees spices and other groceries. The copy praises purity quality lower prices and careful selection avoiding adulteration and inferior mixtures. It lists brands and emphasizes savings and trust in Post family offers.
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Tickets on sale for Florida routes by CM and StP R
Tourists may purchase excursion tickets through this office for Florida points and any route with fares competitive to other lines. Excursion tickets to New Orleans for the World's Exposition are available. For fare details contact J. B. Sweat, Agent.
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