New Fortifications Proposed for Four Harbors
In Congress the tariff bill advances as Senator Dawes prompts a reply from the Interior Department on Alaska outrages. A new fortifications bill seeks defenses for New York Boston Charleston and San Francisco harbors. House members push ethics and judiciary inquiry while posturing on the tariff schedule.
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New York
Boston
Charleston
San Francisco
House
Washington
Morse
Massachusetts
Campbell
Chipman
Michigan
Holman
Indiana
Committee On the Judiciary
McPherson
New Jersey
Presidential nominations reach Senate for Northwest interest
The president sent to the Senate nominations including Derry Belmont to Spain envoy, Howard Ellis to consul at Rotterdam, John J. Enright to assistant Indian commissioner, Samuel H. Alero to superintendent of Indian schools, plus receivers of public money T A Dun Java at Crookston, George McGowan at Drewsey, I P Randolph at Watertown, and Indian agents Samuel P. Leavy Racene Dakota and Charles S Vandever Navajo New Mexico.
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Northwest
Washington
Senate
Derry Belmont
New York
United States
Spain
Howard Ellis
New Jersey
Rotterdam
John J. Enright
Michigan
Samuel H. Alero
T. A. Dun Java
Minnesota
Crookston
Minn
George McGowah
Oregon
Drewsey
Ore
I. FP. Randolph
Dakota
Watertown
Dak
Samuel P. Leavy
Kentucky
Racene Agency
Charles 8. Vandever
Indiana
Navajo Agency
New Mexico
Republicans Hold Five-Seat Majority in Fifty-First Congress
Washington December 11 The Congressional Directory for the current session lists 165 Republicans and 160 Democrats with a GOP edge of five. Clerk W R Michaels notes extra seats split for West Virginia and assigns Tennessee’s third district to Republicans.
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Washington
W. R. Michaels
Senate Committee On Printing
House
Myr. Michaels
West Virginia
Tennessee
Disfranchisement Debate Echoes in South Carolina Election Law
The Columbia Register denounces South Carolina election laws and the proposed educational qualifications that would disfranchise many colored voters. In Washington, the House committee on invalid pensions reported favorably on nineteen bills, including a Senate measure granting Irene Rucker Sheridan a pension of 8500 dollars yearly as widow of General Philip N. Sheridan.
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South Carolina
CoLtumbia
8. C
Columbia Register
Register
Washington
House Committee On
Senate
Irene Rucker Sheridan
Phillip N. Sheridan
Congress
Democrats Will Caucus Tuesday in Washington
Hon. H. Cox, chairman of the Democratic caucus, calls Democratic members to meet in the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening at 7 30 for discussion of territorial policy and session strategy. Crain proposes a steel armored cruiser costing 1 000 000 with triple screws and pneumatically launched torpedo throwers. Coronation of the Virgin of Guadalupe postponed due to Vatican instruction amid Liberal Catholic tensions. A New York woman earns her living making callus foot jelly for the sick.
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Washington
Cox
Lease of Representatives
Crain
Texas
New York
Call
Was the Powder Honest or Was Dynamite Used to Burst the Big Gun
The Times prints a special article on the Annapolis Hainesworth cast steel cannon burst. The piece alleges the cartridge was prepared by men whose reputations depended on proving the gun failed. It cites an ordnance board member and notes the Engineering and Mining Journal saying the setback does not disprove cast steel for heavy ordnance.
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Annapolis
Pitissanra
Times Printa & Special
Ordnance Board
Engineering and Mining Journal
Denial of Dana remark by Harrison printed in The World
The New York World's Indianapolis correspondent publishes a card rebutting the paper's denial of Harrison’s remark about Charles A Dana. The card states Harrison spoke to M J L Sminith editor of the Dana News and to J T McCarthy of The Cincinnati Enquirer, with the remark then put in writing. It asserts the denial is too general and untrue.
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New York
the World
Charles A. Dana
Benjamin Harrison
M. J. Ll. Sminith
Dana
Ind
J. T. McCarthy
Cincinnati Enquirer
Associated Press
John K. Mumford
Indianapolis
Navy Threat Over Haiti Port City
Washington dispatch states confidential orders to Admiral Luce authorize shelling Port au Prince if the Haytien Republic is not released. Lt J De Bree Higgins took sealed orders for New York while Secretary Whitney’s document remains sealed. Galena left at midnight with Richmond and Yantic set to follow.
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Haytien Republic
Port Au Prince
Washington
J. de Bree Higgins
Commodore Walker
New York
Whitney
Admiral Luce
Luce
Galena
Richmond
Dickinson Appoints Michigan Man to Post Office Post
Washington December 11 The postmaster general named Frank W. Thomas of Michigan as disbursing clerk and superintendent of the post office department, replacing John J. Enright who resigned.
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Dickinson
Michigan
Washington
Frank WH. Thomas
Post Office Department
John J. Enright
Richardson inaugural pledges white rule in state
Gov. Richardson expresses a cheerful view of the presidential election result but insists the white population shall govern the state in his inaugural address.
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Comumntia
8. C
Gov. Richardson
Meredith Endorsed for Public Printer by Chicago Press Club
The Press Club of Chicago at a large meeting unanimously endorsed Capt. William E. Meredith of Chicago for the public printer post. The endorsement signals strong support from reporters and editors for Meredith’s candidacy.
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Meredith
ChicaGo
Press Club of
William E. Meredith
Bitter Against Spreckles Seizure of Java Sugar
In San Francisco on December 10 the German bark Hackfield arrived from Honolulu with 350 tons of sugar, enough to run the American refinery for two days. If Hanilla ships do not come by Wednesday the refinery will shut down since the seized cargo cannot be freed in a month. Sugar trust members blame Claus Spreckles for the so called treacherous revenge. The American Refining company offered a 400000 dollar bond to cover government dues if needed, but the collector delayed freeing the sugar.
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Sugar Trust
San Francisco
Hackfield
Honolulu
Hanilla
Claus Spreckles
American Refining Company
Ex-Agent Alleges Gambler Protection Money at Society
Michael J. Sullivan, former agent of Anthony Comstock’s Society for the Suppression of Vice, swears affidavits accusing the society and officers of taking protection money from gamblers. He claims an agent, with Comstock’s knowledge, received 120000 dollars annually for immunity from prosecution.
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Anthony
New York
Michael J. Sullivan
Anthony Comstock
Society For the Suppression of Vice
Comstock
Rumors of Serious Santa Fe Train Ditching Reach San Francisco
Rumors circulate in San Francisco that a Santa Fe overland train was ditched between Peach Springs and Williams Arizona with multiple passengers reported killed though no confirmation has been received.
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San Francisco
Santa Fe
Peach Springs
Williams
Ariz
Dozen Seriously Injured In Railway Collision At Calmont
A collision on the Dudley branch of the Huntingdon and Broad Top railroad at Calmont station left more than a dozen people seriously injured as a passenger car was struck by an engine and two loaded coal cars descending a heavy grade.
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Huntingpon
Dudley
Huntingdon and Broad Top
Calmont
Town in Flames as Bogomayo Wrecked in Hostilities
A Caritish steamer reports Bogomayo be came completely wrecked by fighting on Thursday and Friday. Native insurgents were repulsed with heavy losses. Dushirei and forces withdraw inland as river caravans are seized. Benin telegraphs Bogomayo still burning with ongoing conflict.
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Banziba
Bogomayo
Dushirei
Bushirei
Benin
Zanzibar
Missionaries Killed in Native Uprising Near Canton China
World dispatch from Portland reports Miss Sophie Preston formerly of Waitsbur y Washington killed near Canton during a native uprising. Her missionary residence was struck by hundreds of locals with multiple killings including Europeans. Preston's brother in Portland disputes the cable from World.
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China
New York
Portland
Ore
Sophie Preston
Waitsbury
W. T
Canton
Catholics and Socialists Fight Amid Amsterdam Riots
A large Amsterdam meeting backing a pope statue plan drew about 600 Socialists who breached the hall and disrupted speeches. A riot broke out between Catholics and Socialists with many injured. Police fired on the crowd to restore order. ringleaders were arrested.
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Amsterdam
Troops for Suakim ordered from Mediterranean stations
London reports the government ordered reinforcements from Mediterranean garrisons to Suakim with England sending troops to replace them. The move follows Suakim's request after a recent reconnoiter and is viewed as a way to retreat from an untenable stance. In Rome two Republican society members were detained in Naples for planning to bomb the German consulate. the device failed to detonate and no damage occurred.
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Medit
Enan
London
Mediterranean
Suakim
England
Rome
Doc
Naples
The Czar Issues His Ultimatum and Other Dispatches
In Brussels the Independence Belge reports Russia sent an ultimatum to Tehran over the Shah's refusal to permit a Russian consul at Meshed. Also notes Sapasta's task to form a New Spanish cabinet faces friction. Ireland funds Parnell defense receive 1000 dollars. memorials for Charles Wesley mark his centennial in New York. two proposed 20 million bridges linking Philadelphia and Camden and Gloucester stir interest. Hartford reports a raid on the only Chinese store with thirty-one gamblers arrested and money seized.
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Brussels
The
Independence Belge
St. Petersburg
Russia
Teheran
Meshed
Harttford
Conn
Chicago Grain and Provisions Market Summary
Grain prices show Wheat December 1.04 and January at 1.05 with May 1.10. Corn quotes mix with December 3.414 and January 3.345 cents, Oats varied December 6 and May 2. Pork quotes span December 13.374 and January 13.474 to May 13.57. Live stock reports list hog receipts 20,000 head and cattle 15,000 with price ranges for various grades and weights.
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Chicago
Chiczpo
Scalpers Use by Railroads to Evade Interstate Law
In Cucago on December 11 the Interstate Commerce Commission examines alleged railroad scalping schemes. Brokers and scalpers move through tickets, paying commissions near half value, undercutting intermediate rates. Abbotts Western States report notes $100,000 in tariff tickets held by scalpers. Mulford, a leading scalper, refuses to answer questions. The commission threatens contempt if he does not testify.
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Cucaco
Cooley
Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commission
the Tribune
Abbott
Western States Passenger Association
St. Louis
Missouri River
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Fvo
A. Mulford
Mulford
A Queer Find in Wisconsin Bogus Money Outfit Found
A hunter near Cadott Wisconsin found a counterfeit money making plant lately in operation. The camp yielded warm counterfeit silver dollars and a full set of dies and tools. Authorities were alerted as many counterfeit bills had circulated locally in recent weeks with no trace of their origin.
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Wisconsin
Cmppewa Walls
Wis
Theodore Filtz
Cadett
United States
Joyful Miners Reach to Restart Anaconda Mines
Telegraphic orders from J B Haggin of San Francisco direct a restart at once of the Anaconda smelter and mines, bringing joy to about 4,000 workers who had been paid off and were preparing to leave town. No reason was given for the sudden reversal of policy.
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Anaconda
Mont
J.B. Haggin
San Francisco
Egypt's Ancient Land Draws Largest Tour Group
The United States leads visitors as the most represented nation among tour groups visiting Egypt, the cradle of civilization, on an expedition across its oldest landscapes.
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United States
Egypt
Future Prospects in Trade Review and Sullivan Fight Staked
G. Dun & Co. reports mixed business signals with cautious optimism. cotton damage, bank debts, and regional slack pressuring near term, while overall trade remains large and currency steady. Foreign trade holds better than expected and exports decline modestly year over year. Sullivan backers post $5,000 stake for a Sullivan Kilrain bout after six months.
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South
Memphis
Northwest
Kansas City
Wisconsin
Salt Lake
Treasury
New York
Atlantic
United States
Canada
Navigation through the Welland canal closed Saturday
A late report notes the Welland canal traffic was halted on Saturday. Other items include Hugo FP. Riche, Austrian consul in New York, in critical condition after illness, and a prisoner sentence for Dr. Eugene H. Wood for arson in Michigan.
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Welland Canal
Hugo FP. Riche
New York
Eugene H. Wood
Hershey
Mich
G. M. Sachs
National Amateur Skating Association
Europe
Donohue Boys
Paris
M. Clemenceau
Floquet
Birmingham
Joseph Chamberlain
Chicago Grain and Provisions and Market Quotes
The report lists grain and livestock futures and bids from Chicago and St Paul including wheat prices for December January and May, corn figures, oats, hay, and hogs and cattle receipts. It also notes a bank burglary in Dongeville Wisconsin and a timber yard fire in Muskegon Michigan with losses and insurance figures.
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St. Paul
Wise
Timothy
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Foreign Relations Committee
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Henry Woermiann
Hammond
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B. J. Rul
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Floyd County
August Neinsstatt
Rudd
Nudd Creamer Sociation
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New York Herald
Northwestern Miller
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Maryland Central Railroad
John IX. Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
George
Brown and
Willian
Gilmore
Lenpost
Persia
Suakin
Wake
London Graphic
Frascuello
Lagartijo
New York Sun
Sullivan
Bee
Clipper
John L. Sullivan
Kilrain
Gen Boulanger
Boulanger
Francis Joseph
Austria
Chamber of Deputies
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Mora
America
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Saramogo
Dongeville
Dee
J. W. Taylor
Linden
Muskegon, Mich
Hackley & Winnie
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington, VT
Wells, Richardson & Co, P.ops
Burlington
A ET Pehrson
Mitchell
Rockford Watches
First National Bank
Jacob Becker
Wanes
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James Mess
Staul
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Lincoln St
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