Washington Dispatch Highlights Senate Rules Debate
Washington reports detail the president urging party leaders to modify Senate rules to ease majority business without Democracy permission. Also covered are Democratic efforts to influence silver policy, Charlotte Smith’s protest over women managers at the world’s fair, and Dew confirming readiness for a world’s fair opening. Dolph questions voting rights and clashes with Senator Butler during debate.
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Theyll Whistle Nud State For Katie to Come Back to Jail
Katie Robbins has been jailed awaiting trial on grand larceny. She grew ill last Tuesday, worsened, and was moved to City hospital Thursday. Her sleep was troubled and she recover after a meal, while guards sought a nurse for alleged heart palpitation.
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A Special Meeting on Viaduct Matter Aldermen to Convene
A special meeting of the board of aldermen is set for Monday night to consider the viaduct issue and to act on the Madison avenue estimate by Robert Kennington once council approval is secured. The session will also address the viaduct matter and potential rewards once adopted by the council.
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Robert Kennington
Goats and capitalists at Union Station on a sentimental sendoff
A party of southern capitalists traveled through Union Station on a Panhandle special en route to state coal fields. Nancy Jane the station goat was named official bouneer with doubled oyster can pay after she startled the matron. Tears from farewells and a playful scene marked the farewell as a spry girl’s family left to see her off.
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Rabbit profit and peril in Australia described in Sydney treasury
An up-country Victoria dispatch argues rabbits are not all evil as they provide food for the poor and work for about one hundred inspectors, two thousand laborers, and an outdoor workforce supplying cities at a dollar per pound. The piece notes an unclaimed 25 000 reward in the Sydney treasury and estimates 8 600 to 10 000 people rely on trapping for livelihoods. Also reports diphtheria easing in the city and school No 2 to reopen after disinfection and quarantine measures, with newspapers credited for raising public awareness and precautions.
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Belmonts Body Theft Suspected by Ghouls
Relatives guard August Belmont’s grave day and night amid reports of an attempt to steal the millionaire's corpse. In Revronr on December 12, officials note unusual precautions as authorities investigate the incident.
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August Belmont
Sus Win acquitted in burglary case at criminal court
Kinney's butcher shop theft on Mississippi street led to a 60 cent loss. A jury acquitted Sus Swisher, one of three alleged burglars, Friday afternoon. Separate incidents saw a satchel snatched on Michigan street near 8 pm Thursday, and two men arrested after a mail scam at a Kentucky ave saloon. A pottery exhibit advances toward its close as various civic groups meet.
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Judge Joseph A. Mitchell Dies in Goshen
Judge Joseph A. Mitchell a long trusted Indiana supreme court jurist dies at Goshen home after a recent illness. Born December 21 1836 he served in the Civil War and on Gen McCook staff later rising to judge of the state supreme court. His death shakes the legal community with tributes from peers and a pending bar meeting.
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Man Sues Big Four for Five Thousand in Damages
Harry Mann files suit seeking $5,000 against the Big Four on grounds of permanent injury sustained while discharging duties as a switchman. The action was filed Friday in the local court, alleging negligence in the workplace.
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Building Collapse Kills Girl in Brookuey
Brookuey reports a building collapse on Friday killing one girl and injuring several others. Many escaped without serious harm in the disaster scene.
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Parnell in Cork as Dublin mob attacks car
In Cork Parnell’s carriage was followed by a four-man mob shouting down with the black guard and the libertine. A banner bore O’Brien’s picture as Parnell defended himself with a hat rack. He spoke at the chamber of commerce amid a Celtic-tinged reception.
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Unclear battle reports and court notices from Beadlands
Fragmentary dispatches describe a partisan clash with uncertain casualty figures near Beadlands while Gen Brooke orders troops to the area. In Omaha and New York, court actions focus on Maggie Haywood for drunkenness and prostitution with fines imposed, and a surrogate’s office crowd awaits Iva Hamilton’s next move amid family guidance efforts.
Hatie's Charge and Decisive London Camp Plan
Katie Elis, released from the Workhouse after a 30 day sentence for bracelet theft, accuses Gustave Huffman in court of being the father of a illegitimate child. Paris notes government plans to build an entrenched camp at London on the Paris Strasburg railway to resist heavy German artillery. Mexico reports Gandaloun festival with feasting and bull fights. London reports the Salm steamer carrying 500000 pounds in gold bound for New York.
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Chain of Failures and Receiver Appointments Across States
New York wholesale liquor dealer Venable and Hesman collapsed with liabilities of 400000 while Farlow and Hutching of Worsted goods assigned. Notes and judgments total 4516. Henry Sibert tobacco merchant failed with 25000 liability. Walker & Co tobacco in Nashville failed with 10009 liabilities and 3000 assets. The Bessemer rolling mill in Alabama placed in receivership with 30000 receivables. W P Eicher grocer in Blooms Notes sheriff seized debts unknown. Samuel Lord named receiver for Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago railroad in New York.
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Henry Sibert
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Nashville, Tenn
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Tenn
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Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad
City Hopes New Viaduct Ordinance Cleared for Monday Council
City attorney Taylor and the mayor spent Thursday and Friday drafting a revised viaduct ordinance to meet Union railway company demands. The measure includes the company’s latest proposals and seeks council approval Monday night, with a potential time extension tied to unavoidable delays. The city contends the ordinance grants the necessary extension and disputes the company’s reluctance to accept terms.
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Christmas Presents Beaton's Hat Store Offers Gifts
Beaton's Hat Store at 27 N Penn Street advertises Christmas gifts including a stylish hat and a seal gap accessory. Local shoppers urged to visit for seasonal selections and pricing.
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Mars Partington A Remarkable Man and Mrs Partington’s Mentor
A Boston druggist long known to locals recalled in memory of B P Shillaber author of Mrs Partington. He described Shillaber as a neighbor in the 1850s in Portsmouth NH then Boston Post staffer and creator of All sorts of paragraphs and the Carpet Bag. Shillaber aided writers like Artemus Ward and Miles O Reedy and endured poverty yet kept cheer and wit throughout his life.
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Grams Jury Wertloo Far in the Matchbitt Case
Fragmented remarks on the grand jury and indictments in the Matchbitt case, critic notes, and a garbled local weather and amusements page with reports of theatre shows, a fire in December, and local notices including stables and a Shetland pony advertisement.
French banker Mary Raynaud vanishes amid wrecked fortunes
Paris reports the disappearance of Mary Raynaud, director of Banque DEtat and former French parliament member, amid bankruptcy and mounting debts. A warrant seeks his arrest as authorities note a failed effort to pay creditors and a risky political bid. His assets are estimated between 5 and 8 million francs.
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Robbery at Chicago business district halts crowd
Three men held a crowd at bay with revolvers while a fourth robbed Geo Mackel in Chicago on Thursday. The loss reportedly totals $22,000. In Carcaco the grain firm P Metsu and Co. has made an assignment with liabilities of $22,000.
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Gone Luder
New York December 12 Peck Martin and Co large brick dealers faded Friday for over one million dollars in business facing financial distress and potential insolvency impacting the trade.
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Features of Sporting Life Show Wide Range of News
Joseph Purcell of the San Francisco pieb ox plans to join the priesthood. New York clubs now unite with $210000 capital. Windsor NSW hosts a horse race with ten entrants creating five dead heats before a sixth decides the winner. Cyclones await prize money for pennant victory. Thoroughbred prices soar. Two years old Palestine sold for $18000. An international billiard tour will be held in Paris next spring with our crack players likely to play. Tom Miller faces a colored challenger as the known unknowns square off in boxing.
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Paris
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