Sealing Stop Controversy in Senate Pension Reform Move
In Washington the Senate debated sealing policy and pension reform aimed at curbing gratuities to widows of old soldiers and sailors. A House pension bill move followed debates on pelagic sealing and Alaska waters amid ongoing diplomatic talks with Britain and Canada.
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Heese
WASHINGTON
senate
Allen
Pop
Nebraska
United States
Cuba
Republican party
Davis
Minnesota
committee on foreign relations
north Pacific Ocean
tale
Maine
Hitt
Winosis
chaman
committee on foreign affairs
house
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Unite States
Ringe
faye Tiptt
artiz
in court of arbitration
alsquiside
Pribilet
supreme court
three mile Varenit
Alaska
Hering Sra
Canada
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
committee on elections
committee on banking and currency
house committee on
Ray
committee on j
adler
Mary
Debate Over Treaty Annexation Faces Senate Doubts
The outlook for securing a two thirds vote is uncertain as supporters consider a joint resolution and annexation plan. Several senators thought to back the treaty now oppose it, while others warn against rushing the process.
Many Awards Made by New York State Court of Claims
Before retirement on January 1, the New York State Court of Claims granted about 66000 in awards and dismissed several cases. Notable awards include 16241.25 to The Argus Company and The Journal Company for printing the constitutional convention proceedings. The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Co. received 92122 for damages to its roadbed from damming back waters of Black River at the Fortport Reservoir. Joseph Stick was awarded 2000 for injuries to his son from a bullet at a Bath state rifle range affecting his eye. Mary Flannagan received 3490 for the death of her husband killed by an insane convict at the prison.
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New York State Court of Claims
state court of claims
agg
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company
Black river
Fotport
Argus company
The
Journal company
Joseph Stick
Bath
Mary Flannagan
Flannagan
BEATS THE KLONDIKE DISCOVERY NEAR WATERTOWN
Watertown reports a valuable gold find near Clayton in Prospect delhi. B M Hill of the U S fish hatchery identified gold in a tank sediment and confirmed rich springs nearby yielding an assay of 36 dollars per ounce. Hill filed a claim and plans drilling to test for larger quantities.
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Watertown
ATERTOWN
Klondike
Prospect delehts
Clayton
B. M. Hill
United States fish hatchery
tien
Fragmentary crime note reflects attack and pursuit in town
An incomplete OCR passage reports a hotel resident named Frank Brads involved in an assault near a high site, with a suspect tracked to Penvale in snow. The text mentions Mrs Hewitt and a professor named John, hinting at a confrontation and pursuit but details are unclear.
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Frank Brads
Jinnaf
John TEalee
Peavnel
Hewitt
Revignation and Statements Atop Treverift Address
Leaders of the Treverift reveal a new statement tying recent reselutings at Trientu to the ongoing dissension. Aimed at easing opposition, the address advocates unity while warning against white rib beg svumen broader backlash. The discourse centers on Posey rap Thine SUP ILtetent and the muetts degauprerent amid rising tensions.
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Mra tatler
Posey
muetts
Treverift
Trientu
Extradition Demand In Swindle Case Reaches Governor
Albany Tec 9 reports Governor Black widened action for the extradition of Aime Jacnos who is jailed in Cleveland after being indicted in New York City for defrauding Alex Bernstein of 12192 in a gold dust swindle. Bernstein allegedly paid 67 pounds for the material, claimed to be pure gold but worth only about 70 cents per pound.
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ALBANY
Black
Olive
Aime Jacnos
Cleveland
New York city
Alax Bernstein
FAUG ld Bernstein
Be Imprisoned For Life Murder Case
Dee Fadelin found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in Jackson penitentiary by Judge Chajin in the recorder's court. Wadellin sent his son Frink on Sept 28 due to family disputes over shelter and support. Blaze report covers a separate tenement fire in Northampton causing $2,590 damage. three workers fell but were not seriously hurt. T. M. Dickey named Newburg shipping commissioner for New York Port, replacing J. Power who resigns. Minneapolis schools to close March 1 1868 due to funds and legal constraints. Yantic has arrived in Detroit. U S Corvette now with Detroit naval reserve.
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METRO
Dee
Frank Fadelin
Jackson
Judse Chajin
recorder's heart
Wadellin
Frink
mhd
NORTHAMPTON
Mass
David Cronin
Market street
Newburg
WASTLINGTON
T. M. Dickey
N. Y
New York
M. J. Power
Climax of Connecticut murder trial as Bonal’s accomplice confesses
In Bridgeport the accused Charles A Bonal sits as David A Weeks, his alleged partner in a Nichols farm killing, testifies with a full confession. Weeks links Nichols robbery and murder to other Connecticut New York and Pennsylvania crimes and details the Daniels Farms crime, including the Booth shooting, with cross examination revealing chilling admissions and motive.
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BRIDGEPORT
Conn
Charles A. Bonal
George Marcus Nichols
Daniels Farms
Bonal
David A. Weeks
Bonai
Farmer Nichols
Connecticut
New York state
Pennsylvania
Maryichels
Caroline Booth
Botsford
James A. Tuttle
Bris. Booth
Wes
Weeks
Nichals
Nichols
Laniéls Farms
Miss Nichols
Nichnls
Nichole
Nichels
Bonat
Mr. Nichols
Spt
Bondi
Borume
Huntington
Tionai
hous
Shelton
New Haven
Trent
New York
Brooklyn
Tronai
Mr. Kats
Epidemic Measles Reported in Springfield O Haste Quarantine Abolished
The Springfield Ohio epidemic of measles shows 1,182 total cases in recent weeks with yesterday adding two new cases. Quarantine measures were found ineffective due to negligence in reporting by parents and physicians and have been lifted despite one death.
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SPRINGFIELD
Dee
Found Dead In the Road Near Nyack
John Paulk a well known resident of Neckland Lake was found dead on the road near Nyack while en route to his daughter's home in Conyers. A prominent Democratic politician he was described as an longtime officeholder aged 7 years.
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NYACK
John hk. Paulk
Neckland Lake
Ile
Conyers
Paul
Ex Assemblyman Nellaon Dead in Stillwater Saratoga
Saratoga report says former Democrat Assemblyman George W Noeilson, aged 84, died at his home in Stillwater Saratoga County. The obituary notes his service as a legislator and his residence in the area.
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Nellaon
SARATOGA
Dor
George W. Noeilson
Stillwater
Saratoga county
Rat trap disaster leaves farmer mauled and blinded
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Robert Crook, a wealthy farmer, built a large rat trap to exterminate vermin plaguing his barns. Hundreds of rats swarmed him when he entered the cage, attacking relentlessly and leaving him unconscious with severe injuries. Rescue revealed extensive wounds and possible blindness.
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WILKESBARRE
Robert Crook
Fairview
pazbble
Creok
Mr. Crosk
tran
Injured Inspecting Trolley Line in Burlington
Burlington officials Councilman Barn W. Sempac S. Rumbe and Street Commissioner Gilbert were struck by a trolley car while inspecting the line. Gilbert and Kimble sustained internal injuries. Gilbert was thrown beneath the car and required removal before aid.
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BURLINGTON
XN. S
Councman Barn
W. Sempac
S. Rumbe
Gilbert
srrivush
Kimble
truliey
Is Kim Chau Ceded Berlin Dee It Is Rumored
Berlin rumors swirl over possible cession of Wiae Chau to Germany as preparations for Prince Henry expedition suggest a long stay. Emperor William is expected to approve a naval display tied to the squadron’s departure and the broader coercive moves in the region.
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Kim Chau
BERLIN
Dee
Ching
Wiae Chau
Germany
Pree henry
Jemperor William
Prince Hrenry
Engineer Dies From Injuries in Collision
A well known Pennsylvania company engineer, Mr. a Deetor of Sharypsville, died from injuries sustained in a collision last Thursday.
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Sharypsville
Pennsylvania
hays
Papal Move Reported on Ottawa Panciate Establishment
Brussels Catholi journal De Le Patriote claims Cai adap has proved to Vatican the establishment of a panciate at Ottawa, signaling a potential church authorization or regional religious development.
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Papel
BRUSSELS
Le Patriote
rncouvers
Caiadap
Vatican
Ottawa
Governor Adkinson Veto Sustained In Georgia Legislature
The Georgia legislature sustained Governor Adkinson's veto on antifootball legislation. In Syracuse on December 9, Mrs. Perseva Peck widow of Bishop James T. Peck of the M.F.B. Church died at her home in the city at age 90.
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ATLANTA
Jos
Georgia
Gouvernor Adkinson
Bishop Peel
SYNACUSEH
Persea Peck
Bishiys James T. Peck
M. FB. Shurch
Syndicate to reopen Maine copper mines at Blue Hill
A New York and Boston syndicate plans to reopen the Blue Hill copper mines after last operating in 1879. They formed a stock company with $1,000,000 capital and aim to run the works on a large scale, believing market competition has eased. Metallurgists expect dividends under proper management.
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Maine
BLUES HILL
New York
Boston
Blue Hill
Lake Superior
Miner Gang Hangs Man Over Murder Plot in Tennessee
In Clinton Anderson county Tennessee Mynett Leach was hanged for the murder of J D Heck on February 17. He confessed that he and four other miners drew lots to decide who would kill the superintendent, each contributing $44. Heck served at the mine and had opposed a miner named Morgan, seen as a bank boss killer.
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M Mynett Leach
KNOXVILLE
Clinton
Anderson county
Tenn
Mynett Leach
J. D. Heck
Leach
Asl
Heck
Morgan
Pierpont Morgan Returns to New York on Teutonic
The White Star steamer Teutonic from Liverpool brings J P Morgan and Walter S Burns back to New York. Burns, son of Morgan's late partner, is aboard with his body, while C Fisher, arrested abroad for forgery, travels under Detective Witte of Cincinnati. Also noted is Colone T Walker, longtime Philadelphia port inspector, who died of heart failure at Coleridge Springs. Remarks on other maritime incidents and a railroad collision are mentioned in brief.
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Pierpont Morgan
YORK
J. P. Morgan
Walter S&S M. Burns
London
Teutonic
Liverpool
Burns
Teutonic C. Fisher
Witte
Cincinnati
COLDITLADG SPRINGS
Colone T. Walker
Philadelphia
Ate. Walker
Colerage
PEdelphia
Two Sudden Deaths Reported in Wreetpleld
Edwin A. Jones, 70, died while shoveling snow near his home after arriving from Fei Mudd. Michael Kane collapsed suddenly in a back area en route to a funeral. Both incidents occurred on December 9 in Wreetpleld, with officials noting unexpected cardiac-related deaths.
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WREETPLELD
Edwin A. Jones
Trent
fei Mudd
Michael Kane
Despondent Sherburns Man Ends Life Over Face Tumor
Harring, a team man from Sherburn, Middletown, N.Y., reportedly grew despondent after a cancer appeared on his face and committed suicide by banging his head.
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Syvicidte
MIDDLETOWN
Russell Harring
Adirondack Lakes Freezing Report From Upstate New York
Adirondack lakes such as Baratoga and Lewey are frozen as a foot of snow covers the region. Logging has begun and forest activity is noted around Promised Land Lake. A note mentions Helena forest roaming near nearby lakes and a proposed tent site.
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Adirondack
BARATOGA
Indien and Lewey lakes
Adirondacks
Bruin Wnd
STROUDSHU lie Pa
Helena ferest
Promised Land lake
terrapa
Fire destroys Goddard and Manning factory in Athol
A disastrous blaze gutted the Goddard and Manning factory in Athol, caused by a lamp explosion. Damages are estimated at 12000 dollars with 600 dollars covered by insurance for buildings and stock.
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Plang
ATHOL
ALisa
Peo. I
Goddard & Manning
Myiding andl stan ik
Condensed Dispatches Snapshot From Global Events
Chief Justice Conway presides in Wyoming at Cheyenne. Florida season opens in Tampa with winter prospects. Haiti indemnity payment confirmed after backdown notice. London reports £28 for Count Schomberk at Lelindy sale. William Smith pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Rome Nevada. Harlem Opera owner Benjamin Lichtenstein dies after two weeks. Flo Towin in Kansas City injured by live stage wire. Lagos reports French engagements with natives before occupying Nikki. London asserts no expected further British conflict with France on the upper Nile.
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Wyomine supreme court
Cheyenne
Florida
Tampa
Lerlin
Haiti
Lelnindy
London
Count Schomberk
William Smith
Rome
N. V
Havana
Santa C
New York state
Benjamin Lichtenstein
Harlem Opera
New York city
Flo Towin
Kansas City
Lagos
West Africa
NIKKI
Tts
France
upper Nile
Fall River Cotton Mills Vote to Cut Wages
At a general meeting the Cotton Manufacturer association voted unanimously to reduce all wages in Fall River mills. The cut likely totals at least 10 percent and takes effect January 1, affecting about 28,000 operatives with an average weekly wage around $6. The move follows a long study by a committee of mill treasurers and company officers seeking relief from a congested business climate amid low market values and fair demand.
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FALL RIVER, Mess. Der
F. B. Chase
King Philip mill
C. T. Rounsdell
Shore mill
Joseph A. Baker
Chase mill
George H. Hills
Davol
Fred E. Waterman
Cornell
assorztion
genns marting
naxk
Fall River Iron e company
Forfeit Freedom Inmate Attacks Warden and Officers
Dee Hareford's conditional pardon on Monday sparks a violent spree as he lunges at Warden Woodhbridge and three officers. He strikes Deputy Baisden with a head blow and menaces Officers Bidgert and Knight with a knife. Wounds are non life threatening. Hareford remains in solitary confinement. Chief Justice Andrews was telegraphed to withhold signature. pardon action may be revoked.
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HAREFORD
Dee
Tolin
state board of pardops
Woodhbridge
Baisden
Bidgert
Knight
Andrews
Insured For a Million Sails for Europe
George W. Van derbit sailed for Europe yesterday amid rumors he procured life insurance of 1 million dollars with a Meuranes company. The annual premium was reported at 326000. A 1.9 million policy was claimed to be unprecedented. The insurer declined comment.
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YORK
Dee
George W. Vanderbit
Europe
Wall ob
Meuranes company
Cake walks halted in Jersey City by police order
Chief Murphy issues an order in Jersey City banning cake walks at public balls and receptions. Police captains notified proprietors and lessees that cake walks in their precincts must stop and any dances must be conducted orderly thereafter.
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FENSIY Crey
Wee
Jersey City
Polles Murphy
duncangs
Fourth class postmasters named in New Jersey and New York
The following fourth class postmasters have been appointed: New Jersey Pomptor Pains Alfred Giltland. New York Alexander Dillon Whiteside Charles Luther Briges Plutarch Thomas Crawshiw Rockland. McKendrea N. Dridge Sloan George Meadway. Pennsylvania North Point Josiah Neal Theres William H. Copenhaver Phnex Mal B. Yinter.
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Poarminsters
WASTLINGTON
chiss
New Jersey
Alfred Giltland
New York
dulin Fg
Whiteside
Chafers
luther BR. Briges
Plutarch
Thomas Crawshiw
Rockland
McKendrea N. Dridge
Sloan
George Meadway
Pennsylvania
North Point
Josiah Neal
Theres
William H. Copenhaver
Phmnex
Mal B. Yinter
Negro Murderer Escapes Hanging on Writ of Error
Philip Hill a negro was due to hang for the murder of George Lawrence at City Camp on April 27. A writ of error was filed just before the execution, delaying the sentence beyond October 1, 189%, with the sheriff's attorney stating the writ stayed the execution.
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PUTTSBEIRG
Philip Hill
George Lawrence
City Camp
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