Peace Messenger and Harrison Visit Stirring Indiana Rumors
A New York peace messenger amid warring factions triggers speculation on Senator Hiscock’s Indianapolis visit. Harrison’s private GA veterans meeting praised as a key tone for the new administration and a fair ballot. Indiana push urges cabinet representation as Lawrence County urges James for a top post amid party-wide debates.
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Hiscock
Harison
Indianapolia
Inpraxarollis
Journal
John C. New
Grand Army
Harrison
Itis
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Swift
Russell B. Harrison
Dent-Elect
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H. A. H. Davis
Republican Central Committee
Lawrence County
Repub County
James
Republicentral Committee
Indiana Republicans seek cabinet recognition in county chairmen move
The article notes fourteen additional county chairmen authorized him to act, reaching seventy seven of ninety two counties. It claims no county chairman opposes Huston or supports another name. Davis says Huston knows nothing of the move. Huston plans a month trip to Florida with his wife and children starting tomorrow.
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Huston
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Davis
Connersville
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Striking Brotherhood Leader Warns of Prolonged Action
Cmrcacy, Inn. A. R. Cavener, chairman of the general grievance committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, says support for strikers remains strong and will continue indefinitely unless the Burlington officials accept a reasonable proposition. The Daily News notes a crucial meeting at Chicago, Burlington & Quincy offices tomorrow morning to avert a possible historic railroad strike.
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A. R. Cavener
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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Burlington
Rovert G. Ingersoll
First Quarter Centennial Emancipation Study in PuiLA
The Jan 2 celebration marking twenty five years since emancipation featured Rev Dr B Lee former Wilberforce University president and Christian Recorder editor calling for moral progress over the period. Rev Dr R J Allen of the Freedmen and Presbyterian boards addressed improvements for the colored race in the south and predicted further gains ahead.
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Wilberforce University
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Christian Recorder
R. J. Allen
Freedmen's Board
Presbyterian General Assembly
Colorado Senate caucus selects Wolcott for U S senator
January 2 Seventh General Assembly of Colorado convened at noon with a Republican senatorial caucus deciding the next United States senator to succeed Tom Bowen. First ballot: Wolcott 45 Bowen 15 Tabor 0. Wolcott nominated unanimously and joint session to formally choose the senator on the 15th.
Grant Monument design competition closes bids
The General U. S. Grant monument committee in New York closes today with nearly sixty international designs received for the memorial to the dead soldier. Prizes will be awarded and the designs have not yet been opened. The committee has $130,000 subscribed. An additional note from Ansany, N. Y., lists state inmate counts and 1888 ration and clothing costs per man.
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Ansany
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Barrett Elected Mayor of Moston Advertiser and Record
Jan 2 in Bostos reports W E Barrett, publisher of the Moston Advertiser and Record, elected mayor of the town. The brief item notes Barrett won the post in a local election and will serve as chief official.
Frye Renominated By Acclamation In Maine Caucus
Frye Renowina Avavers in Maine January 2 held a joint reform caucus that renominated Aor Frye for senator by acclamation amid local political activity and party unity.
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After the Holidays House Quorum Lacking in Session
Washington Jan 2 The Senate opened without a quorum after holidays as members debated a high protective tariff and received a report from Luce. Petitions included suffrage, currency, and seal fishing issues. House activity saw pension fee limits and an Arizona Idaho admission measure, with several harbor appropriation attempts blocked and a no-quorum point raised.
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Ilinois
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Texas
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Galveston Harbor
Cutcheon
Michigan
Portege Lake
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Census petition seeks full tally of Civil War veterans
In Washington on January 2 a senate petition by Mr. Hale and Henry Hall of the New York Tribune urged a law to enumerate surviving Civil War veterans in the next census. The request covers name age residence and length of service. In the House, Mr. Springer of Illinois introduced a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment on the president and vice president terms and electoral process.
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Colored Catholics elects Rudd president at Jan session
The Colored Catholic convention met in Wasuthxatox for its second day. Daniel H. Rudd of Ohio was elected president with Lincoln Valle of Missouri and N Gillard of Minnesota as vice presidents. A committee was sent to arrange for President Cleveland to receive the delegation and a greeting to the pope was ordered. Resolutions urged Cardinal Gibbons to aid the Colored Catholic institute. Rev Father McDermott read a paper on missionary work in Africa. Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati spoke in the evening.
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Minnesota
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Cleveland
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Iis
Colored Catholic Institute
Africa
Father McDermott
Pittsburg
Order of the Holy Ghost
Wm. H. Elder
Cincinnati
Uneasy politicians in Washington discuss cabinet uncertainly
Senator Teller visited General Harrison in Indianapolis during the recess and spent much time on sofas on the Senate floor with colleagues. He said little about the cabinet, noting that no one seems to know anything definite. Senator Hiscock departed for Indianapolis later. The report also notes Admiral Luce confirming Haytien Republic surrender details and mentions Hopkins pardon proceedings along with a monthly public debt statement.
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Dan
Teller
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Indianapolis
Senate
Hiscock
Wasmineron
State Department
Luce
United States
Weather Indications For Kansas Jan 3 Forecast
Indications for a twenty four hour period beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday January 3 show fair weather for Kansas with nearly stationary temperatures and variable winds.
Right of Way Granted Across Papago Reservation
Washington January 2 reports the president signed an act granting the Citrous Water company a right of way across the Papago Indian Reservation in Maricopa. Ottawa January 2 notes the dominion public accounts for 1887 88 show debt rising from 873 283 510 to 383 284 516 with 700 000 additional official receipts. Total revenue for 1885 exceeds the prior year by 153 180 and costs in nearly all public services rose.
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Papago Indian Reservation
Maricopa
Ottawa
Dominion
Egyptian Masonic Hall Opens in Purmateeruta
The Egyptian Masonic hall was formally opened this afternoon as a memorial by William J. Keller and others. The hall embodies an Egyptian style with walls decorated by Egyptian characters, signaling its intended grandeur and purpose.
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Thomas R. Patton
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Minerva Publishing chief seeks protection from former partner
New York reports James B. Dickson visiting police headquarters to request protection from his ex partner Flamaquet Timarinis, who is to be arraigned tomorrow on embezzlement charges. Timarinis holds a pistol permit, and Dickson fears for his safety after a dispute. Superintendent Murray promised protection.
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James B. Dickson
Minerva Publishing Company
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Timarinis
Dickson
Dixon
Murray
Drunken dispute ends in brother’s death in Macon
In Macon Georgia on January 2 Edward Jordan of Wilcox county killed his brother R L Jordan during a drunken New Year’s confrontation. Police reported the shooting occurred in the early hours and charges are expected as investigators review the case.
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Edward Jordan
Wilcox County
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R.L. Jordan
Workmen Blown to Atoms In Dynamite Factory Accident
A horrific blast two miles from Summertown, Mississippi, killed two workers Erb and Schoerker at James Miller's dynamite factory. They were mixing ingredients when the dynamite exploded, scattering flesh fragments over a wide area. The explosion caused no damage to factory buildings, though the shock was felt miles away.
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Summertown
This County
Erb
Schoerker
James Miller
Swamp Creek
Battle over a Farm Ends in Dual Shootout Deaths
A dispute near Fentress Choctaw county ends in a fatal shotgun battle. Frank Coleman and Charles Deloy die instantly after exchanges with double barreled shotguns. James Coleman and William Deloy are wounded in hand to hand fighting. Two Deloy sisters are also injured. All involved are noted Choctaw county citizens.
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Man Arrested in Murderous Assault on Woman at Clark Avenue
John Arthur Burns was arrested in St. Louis after a violent attack on a woman at a disreputable Clark Avenue house. The assailant choked, threatened to kill, and allegedly dragged the woman to a third story window before an officer intervened. Burns claimed divine orders and said he came from Hades.
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Clark Avenue
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Hades
Schilling Murder Trial News From Central Station
Par LaDELPma January 2 Susan Schroop daughter of Jacob Schroop the alleged murderer of Antoine Schilling testified at the central station alleging both her father and step mother plotted with poisons. She claimed the step mother urged her to poison Schilling coffee a few weeks ago but she refused. Schroop denied the charges and urged her to deny as well, then groaned when the evidence was presented.
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Susan Schroop
Jacob Schroop
Antoine Schilling
Schilling
Schroop
Eviction Siege at Oliphet Estate Ends in Handful Arrests
In Donegal on January 2, evictions at the Oliphet estate sparked fierce scenes. Blacksmith O'Donnell's house was barricaded, bailiffs repelled, and police engaged. Sergeant McCombs was wounded by a pitchfork and stone. A soldier fired on orders, the besieged surrendered after Father Steph ens advised. Ten arrested amid cheering crowds including Father McFadden.
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Oliphet
Donegal
Blacksmith O'Donnell
McCombs
Father Stephens
Father McFadden
Murder at Fourth and Grand Avenues Shocks City
A bartender shot and killed Jas Long at about 8:80 tonight after a dispute over an 80 cent bet on the bar. A friend of Long’s had placed the wager and the conflict arose over ownership. Police investigate the incident as a barroom shooting with unclear motives.
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Denslow Divorce Case Opens With Harsh Allegations
In New Haven on January 2, a harass corpus action began over a divorce from Dr. L M Denslow of St Paul. He accuses his wife of opium use while she claims cruelty and drunkenness. The couple, tied to J W Smith of New York, involve a dispute over their son with the case postponed to tomorrow.
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Superior Court
L. M. Denslow
Bellevue Hospital
New York
St. Paul
Mion
J. W. Smith
Milford
Markets by Telegraph Kansas City Grain and Provisions
Kansas City market notes show dull concluded prices across grains and provisions with weak grain futures and lower stock values. Livestock receipts at Kansas City and St Louis describe softened demand and reduced bids, while butter cheese eggs and dairy items vary from weak to steady amid mixed shipments and local mill shutdowns.
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Iowa
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