Opening of the Fifty-second Congress in Washington
The second session begins with floral tributes and mixed condolences as Democrats and Republicans mingle. Speaker Crisp assumes the chair and a House committee informs the President that Congress is in session. In the Senate Vice President Morton presides, Redfield Proctor takes oath, and both chambers recess after brief proceedings.
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Congress
Washington
Springer
Miinois
Crisp
Millburn
Senate
House
Morton
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Edmunds
Seven Safes Cracked In One Night At Equitable Building
Chicago police faced a rare burglary spree with seven safes opened in one building during a single night. The Equitable office structure at Deerborn and Washington was targeted, with money totaling about 270 from Chandler Co and 400 from Tr. W. Martin’s safe, plus other safes yielding little. No clues surfaced as detectives note possible three thieves and safes drilled without power.
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Chicago
Equitable
Deerborn
Washington Streets
Cty Hall
Aultlers
E. P. Cowell
Higwayanen
Chandler & Co
Mortzacy Bankers
Tr. W. Martin
Washington Porter
Aun Capitalist
Miners in Coal Creek Threaten Fresh Riot Over Arrests
Rumors say Coal Creek miners plan to release state convicts before governor changes. Gov elect Turner pledges to enforce the law while Gov Buchanan is believed sympathetic. Gen Keller S Anderson authorized to increase forces though officials fear little trouble as riot leaders have fled the country.
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Nashville
Tenn
Coal Creek
Buchanan
Turner
Keller S$. Anderson
Restrict Immigration Debate in New York Senate Panel
The New York Senate Immigration Committee considered a plan to suspend all immigration for one year except from the Americas, with limits on age, literacy, funds, and consular certificates. A vote was not taken but could occur, amid cholera fears and broader legislative proposals to restrict immigration.
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Ork
Senate LT
New York
Senate Immigration Committee
Congress
United States
Rothschild
Iun
Brussels
International Monetary Conference
Montefiore Levi
France
Iray
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Forced to Take the Girl, Crawfordsville Special
J D Richtimer a Chicago salesman travels with Laura Lursh after an engagement to promenade. Laura’s father Robert Lursh confronts Richtimer with a revolver demanding the couple board a train northward. The incident near Lafayette stirs a local sensation.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
J.D. Richsimer
Bell, Conrad & Go
Chicago
Laura Lursh
Robert Lursh
Richtimer
Laura
Mr. Larsh
Nehheimer
Lifayette
Jim
Triln
Richheimer
Positions for Sale in New York Adverts Target Federal Jobs
An international exchange in New York solicits applicants for thousands of federal appointments paying 800 to 22500 yearly. Respondents receive a typewritten letter by I Baldy, Manager, claiming influence in Washington City. A visitor learned L EB Baldy is a Baltimore native residing in Washington and demands payment, with ten dollars cited.
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New York
International Exchange
Broadway
Baldy
Washington City
Exchange
the Exchange
L. EB. Baldy
Baltimore
Washington
Missing funds mystery at Galveston bank package theft
Wells Fargo Express and Wells, Pargo & Co. Messenger delivered a $10,000 package to Island City Savings Bank in Galveston. Upon opening, teller John T. McCarthy found only brown paper slips. the bank notes had vanished. New York office notified by wire.
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Galveston
Texas
Houston
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Wells, Pargo & Co
Warris
Island City Savings Bank
Wells-Fargo Express
Consignees
John T. McCarthy
Lost on the Ocean Dundee special gale wreckage sighted
A severe gale plagues Scotland with heavy snow in the far North and thunder. Wreckage has drifted ashore at Ullapool and other West coast spots. Bottles bearing New York and German addresses match a large steamship, possibly from a German port to New York, lost at sea.
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Dundee
Scotland
Ullapool
New York
Ivis
Kit Carson Jr Guilty of Assault in Las Animas
Kit Carson Jr the sole surviving son of Kit Carson was convicted of assault with intent to murder after years of terrorizing the community. He shot at a stranger to force him to dance. The report notes prior unsuccessful trials for similar offenses. Also mentions the Japanese warship sinkings with seventy four lives lost.
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Kit Carson, Jr
Las Animas
Coles
Kit Carson
Suits Filed In Toledo Involving All U S Electric Street Lines
The United States Circuit Court in Toledo hears two suits filed by Benson Bidwell of Rochester Indiana against Toledo Consolidated Street Railway Company. Attorneys Hurd and Brumbeck claim Bidwell’s fundamental patents for electric car operation and the underside spring contract, plus patents for car power and street lighting, are infringed.
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United States
Toledo
Ohio
United States Circuit Court
Hrink W W. Hurd
O. 8
Brumbeck
Benson Bidwell
Rochester
Ind
Toledo Consolidated Street Railway Company
Bidwell
Ore Discovery Near Gordon Wisconsin Echoes Mesaba Find
Iron ore in paying quantities has been found near Gordon in Douglas County Wisconsin. A 2009 acre option was quietly purchased by Duluth and Superior capitalists from Minneapolis and payments have been made. The syndicate includes W S Brace K J Wemyss PF Mattes and Martin Pattison backing the development of what may become a major addition to the Lake Superior iron country.
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West Superior
Wis
Mesaba
Wisconsin
Gordon
Douglas County
Lake Superior District
Duluth
Superior
Minneapolis
W. S. Brace
K. J. Wemyss
Land Company
W. PF. Mattes
Iron and Steel Company
Martin Pattison
Fee
Pioneer
Chamdler
Vermillion Range
Dublin Meeting Mem ory of Manchester Martyrs Ends in Slugging
Nationalists held a Limerick gathering to honor the Manchester martyrs while anti Parnellites disrupted the procession with stones and clubs, suffering numerous cracked heads before the crowd repelled them. Dublin Independent manager Mr Allen urged Irish English unity only after political prisoners are freed.
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Dublin
Limerick
Manchester
Allen
Dublin Independent
Panic at a Bull Fight in Arteago Ends in Quake of Spectators
In Arteago, Saltillo region, four wild bulls were released during a fiesta. Matador Manuel Lopez attempted to kill the first bull but chaos followed as the barricade failed and bulls charged the crowd, causing multiple injuries and at least one death. Mayor Tiinjo Panoca arrived seeking medical aid for victims.
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Saltillo
Mexico
Tiinjo Panoca
Artengo
Arteago
Matador
Manuel Lopez
Banderilleros
Mintador
Lopez
Night Watchman Fires to Save Job at Hospital
Rochester police report a night watchman at Hahnemann Hospital fired in the yard to prevent discharge. He alleged burglars and wounded himself when a stray bullet struck his leg. Chief Hillydon inspected his gear and the man confessed to staging the burglary to stay employed.
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Rochester
Hahnemann Hospital
Oakland Park
Job LB. Ware
Ware
Hillydon
Mnight
Fresh Sea Serpent Sighted At Lake Chelin In Tale
A vivid report from Lake Chelin describes three travelers when one waded to bathe and was seized by a marine monster. The beast, with alligator-like body and serpent head, rose with wings between its legs, dragging the man and vanishing after a dramatic struggle to free him. Locals fear a prophesied return of the "great white dragon" amid world-end rumors.
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Broise City
Lake Chelin
Nuotives
Dr Scott Dies In Washington At 4 10 P M
Washington special reports Dr Scott died at 4 10 p m after hours of unconsciousness. Brief services will be held in the east room of the Wheelouse then body taken to Washington Pa for interment with the President and family accompanying.
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Scott
Washington
Wheelouse
Quiet at Port au Prince and Chicago wagon works blaze
The Prins Frederik Hendrik reports calm at Port au Prince. In Chicago, Rossow Bros. wagon works burned, with losses totaling 69000 dollars.
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Haytt
New York
Prins Frederik Hendrik
Port Au Prince
Chicago
Rossow Bros
South Dakota Legislature Signals One Sided Session Ahead
Incoming South Dakota legislators face a strong Republican majority with only five Democrats in the House and two in the Senate. Resubmission, divorce law changes, and a $25 000 World’s Fair appropriation are debated amid railroad interests and care for feeble minded children, with party blocs shaping key votes.
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South Dakota
Legislative Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
House
United States
Pettigrew
Congregational Association
W.u
Vierre
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Joliet Bank Collapse Sparks Legal Battles
Depositors discuss criminal proceedings as the Joliet Stone City Bank crisis deepens. The Joliet Enterprise Company failures trigger court battles over transfers and assets while Chauncey J. Blair acts as trustee to protect creditors. The scene shows widespread disruption and rising public alarm.
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Rank
Joliet Jnl
Stone City Lank
Henry Wish & Sons
George M. Fish
Joliet Enterprise Company
Chauncey J. Blair
Chicago
Stone City Bank
Bold Outlaw Wyatt Captured Near Cory Indiana
Ellsworth Wyatt a Dalton gang member is taken by six officers including Guthrie Oklahoma Sheriff Hixon and Vigo County Sheriff Stout at his uncle personal Cory Indiana home south of Terre Haute. He resisted only briefly firing at Patrolman Smith before surrendering. Wyatt faces murder charges in Kansas with a $1200 reward and nine Oklahoma indictments for shooting with intent to kill and concealed weapons.
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Wyatt
Kansas
Cory
Ind
Ellsworth Wyatt
Dalton
Terre Haute
Hixon
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Stout
Vigo County
Smith
Tne
Cleveland Wins California in State Canvass
San Francisco canvass of presidential electors shows Harrison and Cleveland with a Democratic statewide plurality of 271. The largest Republican elector tally is 24 416 versus 31 012 for the top Democratic elector, with a 6 504 lead for the smallest Democratic elector over the top Republican. San Francisco County alone gives a 6 603 Democratic plurality. outside SF the Democratic plurality averages 6 422, yielding a 271 statewide Democratic margin.
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Anvass
Harrison
Cleveland
San Francisco
Brief Notable Items From State and City
Republican plurality in Minnesota 22 157. A consignment of 5040 canary birds arrived at New York from Germany. An eight year old girl L Leverton of Birmingham New York was scalded to death after a plate of hot soup was tipped onto her. New Mexico seeks statehood bill amendment to require Spanish in public schools.
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New York
Germany
L. Leverton
Birmingham
N. Y
New Mexico
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