Open Rupture Between Hill and Cleveland Factions Deepens
In Washington this week the Hill and Cleveland camps clash over the U S senate choice. Cleveland opposes Murphy and favors Coudert, while Hill seeks Murphy to control federal patronage in New York. The party splits threaten a chairing clash as tensions mount and cabinet plans swirl amid reports of resignations and strategic appointments.
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Itill
Cleveland
Murphy
U. S. Senate
Bourke Cochran
Hill
Senate
New York
Frederick A. Coudert
Pin Causes Mer Death in East Liverpool Incident
In East Liverpool on December 29, Mrs Lydia Dizon punctured her finger with a pin. A day later she developed poisoning and died Wednesday after a period of intense suffering. The account notes attempts to brace the system and invigorate recovery, with references to L Elder's.
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Liverroon
Lydia Dizon
Political slate seen for state assembly offices
An informant outlines a slate of candidates for Indiana assembly roles with Chas Crawley for clerk, William Belt for assistant clerk, James Curtis for speaker, Mr Roberts for house doorkeeper, Mr Fenton for senate secretary, George Pleasants for assistant secretary, Lon McClellan for senate doorkeeper. Crawley from Sullivan county leads, Belt from Miami county, Ader and Cullop challenge Curtis, Roberts pursues the doorkeeper post, Fenton from Hammond tops the secretary race, Pleasants seeks a return to assistant secretary, and McClellan joins to ease factional tension. The informant predicts favorable odds if chosen.
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Chas. Crawley
William M. Belt
Jas
Curtis
Mr. Roberts
Senate
Mr. Fenton
George Pleasants
Lon McClellan
Crawley
Sullivan County
Wm. M. Lelt
Miami County
F. Db. Ader
Putnam County
Mr. Cullop
Knox County
James B. Curtis
Cullop
Ader
Roberts
Fenton
Hammond
Reading and Discussing State Teachers Meet Highlights
The evening session featured Andrew Draper of Cleveland on Public schools and real life. He urged practical knowledge and opportunity bearing success. Sessions at Denison house and Plymouth church covered teaching methods and industrial training with leaders from Evansville Flora Purdue and others guiding discussions.
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Andrew 8. Draper
Public Schools
Cleveland
Chicago
Denison House
R. J. Spear
Evansville
I. Buller
Rochester
Plymouth Church
W. W. Black
Flora
Zella White
W. W. Parsons
Supt. Starkey
Martinsville
Anarchists Blame Dynamite Attack in Paris Police Hall
An explosion in the hall of the Paris prefecture of police damaged the building but caused no fatalities. Police say anarchists planned the act and cite a quoted threat. The group Vengeurs de Ravachel has held recent secret meetings. Also noting Skates Sharpened at 30 Virginia Ave.
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Europe
Vengeurs de Ravachel
A Woman Takes Poison in Despair over Love
Cora Griffith aged 28 died in her room at 32 1 2 East Washington Street from carbolic acid after a night of hunger and a dance. A note blamed disappointed love and she asked hymns for her funeral. Coroner’s inquest found two letters opened, one to grandmother Mrs Clark of Westfield Indiana, and another to a Union depot friend. Flora Kerr, her cousin, will arrange burial in Westfield.
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Griffith
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Indianapolis
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Beck
Clark
Ind
Arthur
Union Depot
Flora Kerr
John Nurse Sentenced to Six Months in Work House
John Nurse was sent to the work house for six months by Judge Cox on Thursday for stealing a brass bell. Alexander Johnson, secretary of the State board of charities, was in Fort Wayne Thursday inspecting the school for feeble minded. G. A. R. committees met with monument commissioners to discuss Mexican war dates on the soldiers' monument and potential changes were drafted for a final decision.
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Fort Wayne
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Inzane
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Latin Club
Crawfordsville
Y.M.C.A
Terre Haute
Morley-Relfsnider Milling Company
Langsdale
Gen. Mangos
Iron Hallers Hosmer and Rouse Face Indiana Embezzlement Charges
Amos Hosmer and E W Rouse of the iron hall were arrested in Maryland on requisitions from Indiana and released on 2500 bail each to await papers. Hayes, another indicted officer, remains at large. Prosecutor Holtzman expects all iron hallers returned to Indianapolis for trial as the receivership case nears a Supreme Court hearing.
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Supreme Court
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Wishard
Mark ©. Davis
Cassatt Favored for Cabinet by Pennsylvania Democrats
Pennsylvania Democrats favor A J Cassatt for a Cleveland cabinet post. The prominent Pennsylvanian, praised for business acumen and integrity, is seen as an ideal secretary of the navy candidate. Harrity neither confirms nor denies the rumor, citing lack of direct information.
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A. J. Cassatt
Cleveland
Cassatt
Pennsylvania
United States
Navy
Pope Leo XIII Rise to Papal Power in 1878
Catholic world marks the 50th anniversary of Pope Leo XIII consecration. Biography traces Joachim Pecci from Carpineto to Rome, his brigand suppression in Benevento and Perugia, and rise from domestic prelate to cardinal. He is portrayed as frugal, devout, and steadfast, with a calm strength amid fatigue. The conclave and first blessing as pope evoke Viva Papa Leo.
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Ife
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Dpecci
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Perugia
Mer. Pecci
Brussels
Levers
Dublin
Whately
Marquis
Hoe
London
House of Commons
Pius IX
Camerlenzo
Holy See
Cardinal Pecci
Mozzetta
Panama Canal Bribery Allegations Shock Report
A three column article from New York December 29 claims the Panama Canal corruption controversy involved bribing American congressmen with over 2 million dollars. It states the American committee employed by De Lessups received payments up to 25 600 dollars yearly. The report suggests the canal company presidency was offered to Gen. Grant via Seligman and Co, but he declined.
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Panama Canal
de Lessaps
Canal
Gen. Grant
Seligman & Co
Postmastership Battle Ends in Kennett Square
In Kennett Square Pennsylvania Lydia B Wilton will become postmistress after a GOP contest among several candidates. The long political skirmish centered on the 1500 dollar annual salary and included editor Cloud of the Kennett Republican. Questions arise whether Cleveland will reinstate the former postmaster husband.
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Lydia B. Wilton
Grover Cleveland
Walton
Eoitor Cloud
Kennett Republican
Big Window Fracas Courts a Candid Judge
Acting-police Judge Cropsey calmly but firmly handles a case after Otto Bretz, intoxicated, threw a flat iron through a New York store plate glass window last Saturday. Cropsey fines Bretz one hundred dollars though the charge could yield up to one thousand sixty, while an insurance man protesting the light penalty is dismissed with a rebuke. The judge warns the caller to learn some law and common sense to avoid public missteps.
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Otto Bretz
New York
Gretz
World Bicycle Tour Ends in San Francisco as Pair Arrive
W A Sachtleben and Thos G Allen, from Alton Illinois and Ferguson Missouri, reach San Francisco after cycling around the world. They started in New York in June 1890, rode to Liverpool on July 4, visited the British Isles, France, Athens, then Mount Ararat Pekin Shanghai and Tokohama, returning by sea December 9. It was a pleasure trip. The Populist Conference adjourned after appointing organizers for counties and states. Henry Vincent was named state organizer and a manifesto urging western legislators to stick with their new party was issued. Taubeneck Turner Vandervoort depart for Washington and Omaha. Dyeing and leaning noted at Smiths draws works.
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Alton
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Henry Vincent
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Taubeneck
J. H. Turner
Washington
Vandervoort
Omaha
The Missing Vessel Umbria Sighted in Atlantic Gales
Anxiety grows for the Cunard steamer Umbria overdue since December and sighted December 21 near mid ocean days earlier. Officials express confidence in the ship despite a likely engine or shaft damage and possible sail-only operation. Crew numbers: 200, passengers 3875 with 150 in saloon and 245 in second cabin. many other ships report fiercer Atlantic hurricanes.
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Analysis of Onlld'sa Stomach Will Be Made Carr Baby Death
Coroner investigates Carr baby death as milk blamed. two morphine tests on milk by Dr Eisenbeiss confirm presence. Stomach analysis planned to determine exact cause. Conflicting stories from Jones and Carr women puzzle investigators. School superintendents and teachers discuss graduate examination and possible legislative favors. details to be announced after committee review.
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Frightful Collision Kills and Injures Chicago Workers
A grave rail car crash on Forty seventh Street in Chicago left four dead and fifteen injured when a switch engine on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne line failed to slow crossing a street Car with about 26 workers was struck causing mangled bodies and widespread debris. Police arrested the engineer and fireman as coroner ordered an inquest.
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Minnie Kuhn
Barney O’connor
Patrick Stanley
Carcnado
Gus Blaha
Helen Conway
Carson
Patrick O'Neill
Henry Gruber
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