Noted threats and robberies disrupt Michigan towns
A Jackson dispatch reports persistent mail threats to Judge Peck over the Hanaw case, including demands for a prison sentence and warnings of prison hospital arrangements. Nearby Sturgis sees a veterinary surgeon robbed and beaten, with two highwaymen taking little cash, while burglars fire into Dudley Cutler’s store. one attacker dies in Contomville jail as officers pursue the others.
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Jacksox
Mich
Peck
Hanan
Fock
Gamit
Hanaw
Sturgis
Dudley Cutlera
Nottawa
Hlavialora
Contomville
DANGER AT SAGINAW High Water Threatens Bridges
Emergency crews saved the Bristol Street bridge as floods and ice-laden logs challenged rail and streetcar lines. Logged debris and rapid river rises forced slowness in relief efforts, while lumbermen worked to retrieve runaway logs at 85 a day to limit losses.
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Saginaw
Mioh
Filo
Bristol Street
Tuga
Hayes
Drowned Man Found Alive In Michigan Prospect
In Michigan on December 26 a case circulates about Holita Ogden of Harrietta, his in law A Glover of Kalamazoo reports a letter from Engle and a widow’s handwriting suggesting doubt on the drowning claim. Ogden later writes home promising to aid his brother. Meanwhile marriage news emerges of Thomas F. Ok and Chloe Ar at a Michigan ceremony near years end.
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Ogden
Louisville
Frankfort
Dalt
Henry
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Arnold
Santa Clara
Shiloh
A. C. Hyde
Judge Moore dies awaiting $10,000 gift
Brooklyn report from December 26 recounts that Judge Moore of the court of sessions faced a $10,000 bequest upon retirement, though his health failed as officials arranged payment at Clarendon hotel. The piece notes his long uninterrupted service and imminent death.
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Brooklyn
Moore
Court of Sessions
Board of Aupervisora
Fitchie
Weinburg
Clarendon Statel
Moora
Cuban insurgents threaten Havana siege after rapid moves
From Matanzas to Havana the insurgents under General Gomez feint, outflank Campos, and push toward the Havana rail network. Spanish forces retreat from Colon to Limonar as Gomez looms near target towns. Reports clash on battles and casualties as Christmas approaches with Havana potentially besieged.
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Havana
Christman
Associated Press
Martanzis
Maximo Gomez
Martines de Campos
Colph
Colon
Mantangas
Havanna
Newa
Ovbr
Santa Clara
Puerto Principa
Iguara
Colonal Segura
Gomez
Campos
FTA
Ajulen
Havanas
Cuba
Joy Wildings
Cardenas
Matanzas
Spain
Jovellanos
Matanoza3
Tharg
Insurgenta
Gomeza
Nuarest
Valdoa
Alrocoa
Navarro
Insurgente
Limonar
Campus
Collaco
Generala Valdes
Luque
Sabinalla del Incomdadum
Congress Debates Venezuelan Boundary Commission
National Legislature reports detail the Senate and House actions on a $100,000 commission to study the Venezuelan boundary dispute. AM presidential message on Armenian troubles is noted along with holiday adjournment plans and free silver debate.
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Byoopale
Hoth Wonses
Congreas
Washington
Annate
Allen
Nebraska
House
Finance
Olney
Washingtor
Tharanate
Venezuela Commission
Mondys
Chamber
Senate
Finance Committee
Shige
Konate
Wasuivaton
Voat
The
Treaaury
Treasury
Pillett
Stewart
Unite States
Dingley
Springfield Rifles
United States Army
Hilliart
Chandler
Hawley
Voorhees
Sherman Ag Ao Cheiet- Inas
Aouth
Morrill
Wesle
House of Representatives
House Committees Announced by Speaker Reed
Washington December 23 Speaker Reed announced the chairmanships of the house committees. Notable heads include Foreign Affairs C. W. Stone of Pennsylvania, Appropriations Cannon of Illinois, Banking and Currency Walker of Massachusetts, Coinage Weights and Measures Chickering of New York, Indian Affairs Sherman of New York, Public Buildings and Grounds Milliken of Maine.
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Kess
Washington
Reed
House
Dingley
Maine
Cannon
Ilinois
Walker
Masaachusetts
C. W. Stone
Pennsylvania
Hooker
New York
Chickering
Bartholdt
Missouri
Sherman
Milliken
Cleveland Names Two Men To Venezuelan Commission
New York dispatch reports President has offered Edward J. Phelps and Robert T. Lincoln spots on the Venezuelan commission. Acceptance pending. third seat awaits their replies. Also: East St Louis police arrest four men for a Mobile and Ohio express train robbery case from five years ago. Names Bul lard Florey Willigang Wilhelm Cottrell cited.
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Hooculm
Phelps
New Yoak
Washington
Edward J. Phelps
Vermont
England
Robert T. Lincoln
Ilinois
Lincoln
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Hay
Mobile and Ohio Express
Forest Lawn
KE. A. Bullard
Fln Florey
George Willigang
Allay Wilhelm
Miron Cottrell
Ell Ragid Onty
Easy
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S. V. R. Lepper
Rogers
Rigkett & French
Feeler NO
Michigan
Grano Rarrios
Detroit
Russell A. Alger
Thomas J. O'Brien
Upper Peninsula
Una
General Rich
Mercellus
Cass County
Henderson
Basso
Aurora Corset
Aurora
Thomas F. Ok
Chloe Ar
Jre
Hton, Mich
Calumpany
Kepler
H. C
Pedinsula
Panghorn
Carson
Axore Junta
Caban Faye
Revolutionary Party
City
Emilio A
Thia City
Antonio Marco
Republic
Campagin
Belvidere
N. J
Susan Brilter
Susan
Engiah
Salley
J. B. Mar
Huntsville
Dla
A. Q. Hyde
Vawll
Loypoy
Murasby'a
Big Wits and Son
National Legislature
Cleveland
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