Paris Panama prosecutions trigger ministry resignations and riots
Paris reports the French ministry resigned amid cabinet rifts over ex minister Bailaut arrest. President Carnot tasked M Ribot with reconciling the cabinet as crowds swarmed streets. The Panama scandal trials opened with De Lesseps Fontaine Cottu and Hiffe facing charges of fraud and false pretenses to secure bonds and subscriptions.
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Bailaut
Carnot
M. Ribot
Panama
de Lesseps
Fontaine
Cottu
Eiffel
France
Bar of Justice
Charles de Lesseps
Panama Canal
Marius Fontaine
M. Cottu
Reinach, Kohn & Co
Gustave Hiffe
Tower Fame
Hiffel
Chas, de Lesseps
Canal Company
Barhut
Saussier
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Court of Appeals
Tanon
Pants
M. Bourgeois
M. Bashut
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of the Interior
M. de Freycinet
M. Loubet
Interior
Where hawkins feat in a Mor day issue readers note
A reader letter in the Philadelphia Record comments on editorial tone and grammar in a Mor day issue. The correspondent criticizes language mistakes, argues a newspaper should teach as well as report, and questions the handling of certain items and phrases.
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Soeark
Spili
Piensa
Oman
Philadelphia Record
Hawkins
The Grant Old Man Arrives Home Amid Cheers
London January 10 The Rt Hon William Ewart Gladstone arrived at Folkestone on his return from the continent. Crowds welcomed his arrival and cheered him repeatedly as he stepped ashore.
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Grant
London
Wim. E. Gladstone
Folkestone
Gladstone
Washington Congress Debates Sunday Opening of World Fair
In Washington an ex city report notes Mayor Washburne of Chicago urged the house to open the world's Columbian exposition on Sunday arguing the fair should be international for all races and creeds including believers and Jews. Other items: a senate discussion on quarantine powers and a proposed expiry date 1895. Lt. Chas M Terrell promoted to assistant paymaster fueling talk of a new private secretary appointment.
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Washington
Washburne
Chicago
WagntneTon
Chas. M. Terrell
Halford
Supreme Court affirms whipings by White Caps case
In 1890 Dubois county Henry Burger endured a whipping by about a dozen White Caps. Burger’s clothing tore, he was bound to a tree and beaten with switches. The four men later jailed two years and fined five dollars each after appeals, with Justice Mackney affirming. Burger’s motive remains unclear.
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Supreme Court
Henry G. Burger
Dubois County
Judye Mackney
Burger
Coroner Defends Expenses Amid News Critique
Coroner Dr Beck challenges recent reporting on office costs. He notes December expenses were $100 less than Dr Manker's for a month with equal inquests. He argues abolition would require a public vote and cites deputy pay and occasional analyses as ongoing costs.
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Beck
Dr. Beck
Manker
Tur Sun
Royal wedding ties Europe with grand Sigmaringen ceremony
Crown prince Ferdinand of Roumania and Princess Marie of Edinburgh wed at Sigmaringen castle in a ceremony attended by over 1,000 guests. Notable guests included King Charles of Roumania, Emperor Wilhelm of Germany, and Archduke Leopold. Honeymoon follows two weeks, then return to Roumania. Also reports record cold in Valparaiso Indiana with 14 degrees below zero and stalled Fort Wayne freight trains amid heavy snow.
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Ferdinand
Loxpon
Sigmaringen
Roumania
Marie
Edinburo
Charles
William
Germany
Duke of
Genoa
Humbert
Italy
Leopold
Francis Joseph
Austria
Greece
Vladimer
Alexis
Duke
Valpanarso
Ind
Fort Wayne
Blaine's Condition Fails as Death Looms in Washington
Washington January 10 reports Dr. Johnson stating Mr Blaine rested since 1 am and grows more comfortable Yet later updates say death is expected within 48 hours The family gathers as doctors note rallies and sinking spells before the end is anticipated Blaine shows brief improvements then declines again
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Washinciron
Johnson
Blaine
Dlaine
Wasuixeron
Wasnixeron
Drs
The Loan Associations Directors Explain Salaries
N S Byram, director of National Buildings loan and saving association, defends the $10,600 officers salaries. He says the amount covers three years of service and was approved by a stockholder majority, though the matter is tied up in court.
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Byram
Sun
National Buildings, Loan and Caving Association
Tur Sun
Local gossip and arrests fill Indiana city page
A crowded blotter notes grippe and throat troubles among residents while Bertha Ramsey reports a missing pocketbook from the governor's ball. Detectives, arrests, and fines dominate the police beat as cases range from stolen goods to burglary and counterfeit hints alongside a list of births, deaths, and marriage licenses.
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Bertha Ramsey
Lexington-ave
J. N. Slurty
Parmelia Lynn
Elizabeth St
City Hospital
Star Lodge 7
Indianapalis
Kk. of
Indiana
John W. Holtzman
Thornton and McGuff
Gaisford
Massachusetts Ave
W. O. Moore
John Graisford
Hutton
Val Fahrbach
William Mauer
Monroe Shilling
Jack Gasaway
Carter
Buskirk
A.J
Clara Mesener
Sarah Tolin
Taylor
Anna Dale
Mrs. Batess
John
Hattie Jenkins
Matthews Party at the State House Fails to Impress
Indiana's new governor Claude Matthews hosted an inaugural ball at the state house on Monday. The crowd filled the north hall and overflowed into dancing spaces as guests, including Tom Taggart and ex-Gov Chase, mingled. attire varied from business suits to flannel shirts while police kept order and senators mingled amid a festive, unruly scene.
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State House
Indiana
Claude Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Tom Tageart
Chase
Tom Taggart
Avery
Kopelke
Sellers
Scramble for Post Office Jobs Continues Quietly
The scene shows a quiet scramble for postal positions as candidates declare themselves sparingly. Albert Sahm is regarded as strongest, with William F. Christian having withdrawn after news from Sam. Baecham's Fills are advertised to boost blood health.
Cold Snap Grips City as Warm Weather Hopes Rise
The city endures a severe cold spell with four degrees below zero. Officials note a stationary cold pattern, predicting warmer weather by Wednesday if a new storm moves in. A man sleeping in a station bamroom shares his tale of leaving Illinois to seek fortune, losing his trunk and funds.
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Uncle Sam
Ingalls Block
Wappenhans
Tue
Ney
Station House
Bam
A By Stander
Illinois
Embalming School Planned in Indianapolis
A two day embalming school will open in Indianapolis on the second Monday and Tuesday in March led by Drs Carl Barnes and Chas Baum with J F Fitzhugh. Funeral directors from Ohio Kentucky Illinois Indiana and Michigan are expected. attendance limited to undertakers. A novel feature will discuss what constitutes good news and newspaper treatment in murder and suicide cases.
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Indianapolis
Carl Barnes
Chas. Baum
J. F. Fitzhugh
Ohio
Kentucky
Iinois
Indiana
Michigan
Nepro murderers enjoy last days in jail yard
In Curstenton Maryland on January 10 eight sentenced-to-hang black men are allowed access to the jail yard where they play on the gallows and appear content as ministers and officials cite neglect of spiritual guidance. They read bibles daily but show limited understanding of its teachings while townsfolk react with distress. The prisoners are described as happy, eating well and sleeping long hours.
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Curstenton
Tovrr
Dynamite Blast Damages Brussels Catholic Club Front
A dynamite bomb exploded in front of the Catholic club building in Seraing Brussels Tuesday morning, wrecking the front and causing extensive damage. No injuries reported and no clues to the perpetrators. Seraing lies in a coal mining region tied to Western German miners' strike activity.
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Brussels
Maryland hearing set for two indicted iron balters
Prosecutor Holtzman travels to Baltimore for the Monday hearing on Hosmer and Rouse indicted in Indiana. He aims to persuade Maryland authorities to drop their claim and to defend Indiana's position in the dispute.
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Boltzmen
Holtzman
Baltimore
Hosmer
Rouse
Maryland
Indiana
Indiana Lawmakers Debate Dog Legislation and Delays
Report from the Indiana legislature chronicles delays by Speaker Curtis, dog tax reform attempts, and various bills on employee discharge for political reasons. It notes committees, a near remorseful temperance pick, a case from Ohio, and weather bills before adjournment.
Fatal Flywheel Burst At Steel Mill In Pirrsotte
One man killed and several injured when a fly wheel burst at Oliver Bros steel mill in Pirrsotte Pennsylvania. John O'Brien died instantly. Ferdinand Hiden suffered a fatal skull fracture. Mike Schumateer will die from a skull fracture. Jack Node badly hurt. Mill wrecked.
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Kwo Wera
Pirrsotte
Oliver Bros
Bingham Sts
John O’brien
Ferdinand Hiden
Mike Schumateer
Polo
Jack Node
Fierce Boston Fire Destroys Multiple Firms Building
A major blaze Tuesday morning gutted 207 to 211 Federal St Boston affecting Stecht Bros & Co Korshland & Co and Patterson Bros market. The fire spread to 88 Federal St and 219 Federal St collapse walls. Fireman Philip Corrigan was badly hurt and District Chief Mullen buried. four firemen crushed. Offices on Sumner Street burned including White Bros Corey Leather W.A. Stetson Warren Stetson N E Graves J I Brown & Son I Dupee. Five firefighters seriously wounded. total loss about 1.09 million with Hecht Bros shares. An employee is missing believed burned.
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Boston
Bostons
Mass
Federalst
Stecht Bros. & Co
Korshland & Co
Patterson Bros
Tederalat
Philip Corrigan
Mullen
Hecht Bros
Fitzgerald
Sumnerst
White Bros
Wool
Corey Leather Company
W.A. Stetson & Co
Warren Stetson & Co
N. E P. Graves
J. I. Brown & Son
I. Dupee
Thirty Men Drowned In Cornish Mine Flood
A serious accident at Wheal Mine, Penzance Cornwall, Tuesday as water rushed into the shaft swept away thirty workers. Those near the cage escaped, while others farther in were overtaken by the flood and their cries echoed through the galleries.
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Loxvox
Penzance
Cornwall
Deserved His Punishment McRae Hanged for Double Murder
London January 10 Andrew George McRae, convicted December 21 of murdering his mistress Annie Pritchard, was executed privately at Northampton. The crime involved luring her to a warehouse, killing her and her child, cutting the woman's body, and burning the baby's corpse.
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George McRae
London
Andrew George MccRae
Annie Pritchard
Northampton
McRae
Pritchard
Commemoration debate over Mexican War dates at monument meeting
The monument commission debated dates for American soldiers memorials. The GAR committee led by J. B. Cheadle retained 1846 1848 as the Mexican War dates after a protest from Mexican veterans represented by Morrison Smiley Kiel and Jordan.
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Phast
Monument Commission
GAR
J. B. Cheadle
A. L. Morrison
James J. Smiley
Greencastle
Louis Kiel
Gilmore Jordan
Indianapolis
Verdicts in Duquesne riot cases announced
Pirrspurc Pa January 10 The verdict in the cases of 15 striking workers charged with riot at Duquesne was read in court Tuesday morning. Ten were found guilty of riot two guilty of unlawful assemblage and one acquitted.
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Pirrspurc
Duquesne
Altgeld Inaugurated as Democrats Take Full State Power
Gov John P Altgeld was inaugurated Tuesday and for the first time in six decades the entire state government falls under Democratic control. Springfield witnessed one of the largest parades in its history. In Vincrryes Indiana a hunter named Hiram Pea from TowA county was accidentally killed when a shot struck his heart.
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Sucter Democracy
Etself Leoss
Strisgrisp
John P. Altgeld
Springfield
Vincrryes, Ind
Hiram Pea
Towa
Anti Clevelandites push early congress session
The anti Clevelandites seek a session soon after March 4 despite Cleveland’s wishes. Rep Raynor favors a national quarantine from the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce. Opposition grows to Senator Chandler’s bill banning military groups outside the national guard. Prospects for passage of four key measures remain unclear.
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Congress
Cleveland
Raynor
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Chandler
Dyeing and Cleaning Ad From Smith's Dye Works
An old style advertisement notes Smith's Dye Works at 67 North Pennsylvania Street offering cleaning and dyeing services and mentions new hat racks at Wappen? Eldera.
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Smith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvaniast
Eldera
Anti-Union Action Tests Pennsylvania Railroad Trust
In Washington on January 10 the House discussed suspicions that the Pennsylvania Railroad discharges workers for union membership. A miller from Wisconsin offered a preamble and resolution to probe remedies. The Central Labor Union plans a boycott. seven freight handlers were dismissed for union status. Union meetings will be held in secret. Labor Temple project was declined. Union officers were elected: Perkins president, Cloud VP, Roberts recording secretary, Ross financial secretary, Schmalholz treasurer, Kennedy statistician, Egan Hedderich Varson trustees.
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Washinerox
Miller
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Committee On Labor
Central Labor Union
Pan-handle
Perry
Empire Theater
I. A. Perkins
Typographical Union
J. Te. Cloud
Harry Roberts
W. J. A. Ross Financial
Simon Schmalholz
D. F. Kennedy
M. A. Egan
Henry Hedderich
J. Varson
Miss Marlowes Manager Barney Differs From Predecessor
A long profile contrasts Miss Marlowe’s manager with Fred Stinson and Ariel Barney. Barney, once exclusive, printed his name large on posters, withdrew after a contract sale, and later rose from a Cleveland paper to Madison Square Theatre. He rebuilt health, grew from 125 to 209 pounds, and became a successful theater figure and rare-book collector.
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Fred Stinson
Julia Marlowe
Stinson
Miss Marlowe
Ariel N. Barney
Barney
Washington
Julia
Pear
Marlowe
Cleveland
Ohio
Madison Square Theater
New York
Spirit photographers freed after bond posting in Foster cases
Tuesday authorities released Mrs. Foster and her son Benjamin Foster on bond as grand jury returned indictments. Elizabeth Smith, valued at £60,000, was also bonded in a separate case. Reportedly the Fos ters refunded money collected for spirit photographs tied to the complaints.
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Briend
Foster
Spirit
Benjamin Foster
Elizabeth Smith
Fosters
Kentucky senator to accept treasury portfolio likely
Cincinnati January 10 Angus Meyer prominent Democrat and friend of Senator Carlisle says Carlisle has notified President Cleveland that he will accept the treasury portfolio. Meyer reports Carlisle’s acceptance follows discussions with Cleveland.
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Treasury
Cincinnati
Angus Meyer
Carlisle
Kentucky
Myr. Cleveland
Retail furniture dealers form national association in Chicago
National retailers from across the United States gathered at the Chicago Auditorium on Tuesday to organize a national trade association for the retail furniture industry. The Supreme Court of Wisconsin on Tuesday affirmed the Tower Court’s ruling in the state treasury cases, allowing the state to recover $500,000 in interest money previously appropriated by former treasurers. An affidavit notes two speaking engagements for goiter treatment by Yel Gatkin, a cancer specialist, at 9644 X Tiladesh.
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Chicago Auditorium
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Tower Court
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