Stanley and Emin Pasha Reach Wadelai Amid Hardships
Brussels confirms Henry Morton Stanley and Emin Pasha have reached Wadelai with 330 men and ample stores. Dispatches report prolonged delays, difficult routes avoiding swamps and hostilities, Emin's troops mutinies, Mahdist threats, and Stanley urging evacuation to the coast while restoring order and provisioning.
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Brussels
Leopold
Saint Thomas
Henry M. Stanley
Emin Pasha
Aruwhimi
Zakzabar
Emin
Stanley
Wadelai
Uganda
Ungara
Lado
Great Lakes
Unwango
Unganda
Ungaro
Kilrain Accepts Sullivan Challenge for World Title Fight
In New York a Kilrain letter to the Clipper approves meeting John Sullivan for 10 000 a side and the diamond belt. A backer deposits 5000 and two men present at the Clipper with a 5000 certified check as Kilrain seeks forty eight hours notice before signing articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clipper
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Kilrain
the Clipper
Lewis B. Allen
Wm. E. Harding
Allen
Harding
Chatham National Bank
Grott ham to serve sentence for 1906 rioting
The Wisconsin Supreme Court in Madison today upheld a decision sending anarchist Paul Grott ham back to the house of correction to complete about eleven months of a year for rioting in May 1906. The ruling clarifies the prior conviction and term for the misconduct connected to the 1906 disturbances.
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Milwauki
Wis
Supreme Court
Madison
Paul Grottham
House of Correction
ElDorado Man Fires At Intruder In Home
Postmaster Fulton, returning home Friday evening, found a man in his front room. A chase ensued with ten shots total, seven from Fulton and three from the intruder, Harry S. Howard of Pierce City Missouri who fled by hiring a team at a livery stable. Fulton has begun divorce proceedings and has not returned home.
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ElDorado
Kas
Fulton
Harry S. Howard
Pierce City
Howard
Metropolitan
W. I. Howell
Cincinnati
Ohio
T. P. Fulton
Glycerine magazines explode near Tarport causing destruction
A Bradford dispatch reports three glycerine magazines in Firehaven Hollow exploded at about six pm. The blast wrecked many Tarport homes and shook Bradford three miles away. A Tarport building housing nine people collapsed, seriously injuring three, including a girl who cannot live. A lamp toppled in another house starting a fire. cause believed to be excessive heat. It is unknown if anyone was killed due to darkness.
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Pittspure
Bradford
Pittsburg
Firehaven Hollow
Tarport
Will and probate action involving Charles F Brown
In Southampton England in 1867 Charles F Brown known as Artemus Ward died leaving a will admitted to probate there. A New York supreme court decree orders the surrogate to admit a copy of the original will. He left property in New York and legatees in the county. His mother is residuary legatee and upon her death one quarter of the principal to fund an asylum for worn out printers in the United States. Children of John G Gerry of Waterford Maine were to receive 1000 dollars each, and they initiated these proceedings.
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New York
Charles F Brown
Artemus Ward
Southampton
England
Supreme Court
Tha
United States
John G. Gerry
Waterford
Maine
Riots Persist in Kemper County Fatalities Reported
In Kemper County on December 22, reports claim at least three Negroes have been killed and Geo Mauray plus others linked to the riot have been run in and surrounded by search parties. Local SEARCH efforts are careful to keep details quiet while denying renewed rioting, as authorities press to capture those at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemper
Washington Centennial committe meets on plan and scope
Russell Harrison, son of the president elect, told the New York committee on plan and scope for the Washington inauguration centennial that his father will lend aid to a successful celebration. About 7000 guests are expected at the banquet on April 29 in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Harrison
Washington
Human Head Found in Sugar River Near Mount Vernon
Two men fishing in Sugar river near Mount Vernon, Madison, found a bag with a human head. The head was identified as Christopher, a young cheese maker at a village factory. Investigation points strongly to Joseph Davidson, also a cheese maker, as the murderer.
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Madison
Wis
Sugar River
Mount Vernon
Christopher
Joseph Davidson
Murerer
Strobel Fire Claims Cincinnati Fire Captain’s Body
The body of Jerry Bray, captain of company No. 4, was found under debris on the first floor after the Strobel fire. He had descended from the fifth floor and appeared to be unable to reach safety. His body was only slightly burned. Fireman Tom Kelly reports his hair turned white from the exposure and fright.
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Cincinnati
Jerry Bray
Company No. 4
Tom Kelly
They Settled at Old Feud in a Bloody Fight
In Haremyson Kansas on December 22 H C Springer and Vickers of Stafford engaged in a long standing feud. Springer shot Vickers four times with one bullet to the forehead and three in the body while Vickers stabbed Springer several times. Both are seriously injured.
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Lenoy New York
Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt at 6:05 PM in Lenoy New York accompanied by a heavy rumbling sound. Windows rattled and many residents were badly frightened by the tremors.
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Lenoy
N. Y
Fire at P Lenox Merroco Factory Causes Big Loss
A fire at the P Lenox Merroco factory in Bostox on December 22 caused an estimated loss of 250000 dollars. Fire destroyed or damaged multiple plants and equipment, with no immediate reports of injuries. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours before bringing it under control.
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Bostox
P. Lennox Merroco
Senate tariff bill sparks wartime memory project plan
Washington December 22 A bill to create The Military Order of America to honor soldiers and sailors from the Civil War era is introduced in the house by General Joseph Wheeler. The charter would fund a memorial building and war museum in the national capital with a perpetual charter and public-lands site. It lists 43 incorporators, including ex‑Union and ex‑Confederate veterans, Loyal Legion members, and military officers. The plan envisions admissions fees funding the project, plus ongoing state contributions to support the memorial, library, and fraternal aims.
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Washington
Military Order of America
Joseph Wheeler
District of Columbia
Maine
New York
Maryland
Tennessee
United States
Denver
Colo
Loyal Legion
Seargant
God
United States of America
National Capital
George Washington
Appomatox
War Museum
Congress
Congressional Library
Union
Senate tariff bill may force house action in session
The Star reports that an early vote on the senate tariff bill could alter Ways and Means plans. Southern districts demand tobacco tax repeal and some Democrats fear the senate’s pace. If received, Reed or McKinney may move to concur or non-concur prompting a possible conference. Southern Republicans aim to nominate none but improve southern Republican credibility.
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WashingTon
the Star
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
Mr. McKinney
Bir Harrison
South
Star
Home for the Holidays at Capitol During Recess
Washington dispatch notes a festive Capitol seen through holiday decorations. About 100 to 125 House members have departed amid adjournment until January 2 with Reed of Maine as the lone speaker candidate returning home. the other four likely stay in the city.
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Washington
Capitol Building
National Capitol
Congress
House
Reed
Maine
Pages in Senate Chamber Receive Five Dollar Christmas Gift
Fourteen boys employed as pages in the United States senate chamber were made happy today when Senator Stanford of California presented each boy with a five dollar bill. He wished them a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
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Wasuvetos
United States
Senate
Stanford
California
Bethlehem Iron Company Wins War Steel Forging Contract
Washington December 22 The secretary of war awarded a 1 500 000 steel forgings contract for 8 10 and 12 inch high power guns to the Bethlehem Iron Company as the lowest bid within statutory price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Bethlehem Iron Company
Pawnee Bill Joins Oklahoma Movement In Southwest Kansas
Pawnee Bill arrived from Philadelphia to command a large Oklahoma movement in southwestern Kansas and northwestern Arkansas. He said 10 000 to 15 000 people are involved and that colonies would march to Oklahoma city if needed after action on the Springer bill. They plan wagons, horses, provisions and farming setups, not immediate combat unless self defense is required.
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Wichita, Kas
Pawnee Bill
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Caldwell
Oklahoma City
Texas
Assault by a Negro at Montevallo Sparks Shootout
A white girl narrowly escaped a criminal assault by a negro boy near Nasaville. Authorities arrested several suspects who identified one as the attacker. A white constable and posse fought a gun battle with the mob led by John White, firing about a hundred shots. White and several companions were wounded as the assailants fled with their wounded. No further trouble is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasaville
Montevallo
Ala
John White
Verdict Upheld in Whiteling Murder Case Hangs Woman
Judge Alli son overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Mrs. Sarah Jane Whiteling, convicted of poisoning her child Bertha. She was sentenced to hang for Bertha’s murder, with potential other charges if conviction failed. The defense claimed insanity as the motive.
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Mra. Whiteling
Man Turns Himself In After Shooting Wife and Rival
New York December 22 Joseph Thomas entered a police station tonight and handed a six barrel revolver to the sergeant claiming he shot his wife and her paramour whom he found together at his residence 144 West Thirtieth street opposite the police station The statement was true The woman may die and the wounded man is in a critical condition.
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New York
Joseph Thomas
West Thirtieth Street
Mrs Dr Longshore Potts Lectures At Copeland
Mrs Dr Longshore Potts Quaker lecturess continues in Topeka Kas after concluding her lectures she will stay until after Christmas parlor crowds include the city's prominent residents at the Copeland venue amid holiday interest
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TopeKka, Kas
Myers Not Guilty in London Tally Sheet Case
In London, Allen O. Myers faced a tally sheet forgery case as the jury retired after closing arguments and returned a verdict of not guilty around 10:30 p.m. The state rested with Mr. Locke conducting the final address before the verdict.
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Columnus, O
London
Allen O. Myers
Mr. Locke
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Myers
Sia Boos Stable
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