Gen Georges A Silsby Nominated For United States Senate
A wave of editorials and comments across papers discusses Gen George A Silsby of Mitchell as a candidate for the U S Senate to succeed Pettigrew. While praising his ability and standing, most editors say Pettigrew remains favored this year, with two years hence offering a clearer field.
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Geo. A. Silby
United States
Pettigrew
Yankton
United States Senate
Kansas
Colorado
Silsby
Pierre
Aberdeen
Mitchell Republican
Geo. A. Silsby
Yankton Press
Dakotan
George A. Silsby
Mitchell
General Silsby
Kyle
Elk Point
Gen
Courier
Letcher Blade
Armour Chronicle
Geo. A. Sibby
U.S
Lucas
U.S. Senate
South Dakota
A. Silsby
Union
National Congress
Extension of bonds urged for Huron artesian wells plan
A Huron writer denounces the Melville Artesian Well Law as impractical and unconstitutional noting a 5 percent cap blocks new bonds. He argues for a 10 percent limit to issue 18 000 dollars per township to save crops and aid poverty stricken farmers with relief through artesian wells urging immediate action by the Republican legislature. The Madison Sentinel counters against bank ignorance on money questions mocking the 16 to 1 silver idea and a local politician’s silver coinage stance.
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Melville Artesian Well
James River Valley
South Dakota
Party of Progress
United States
Madison Sentinel
Republican
New York
Nonpartisan aims rise from Populist decline in Kansas alliance
The Kansas Farmers' Alliance, once 100000 strong in 1890, has shrunk to about 40009 amid Populist dissipation. Leaders seek to reorganize on the old basis and form a non partisan organization as Kansans grow weary of Populism. The New York Sun notes Drube Kolb’s wagon address controversy and rising Democrats’ sugar policy concerns. Senator Morgan leads the Nicaragua canal bill in the Senate, remaining a Democrat who stresses American unity.
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Minneapolis
Kansas Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Kansas
New York Sun
Ruber Kolb
Alabama
Montgomery
Rube
Senate
Morgan
Debates and actions in Congress on currency bill and foreign relations
In Washington and Washiton reports, Speaker Crisp’s House session opens with light attendance as currency bill debates begin under Springer. Walker opposes, Springer argues reform citing bank deposits and capital, while Senate moves on public printing funds and Canada annexation talk. Hayward seeks more time to plead in Minnesota case. Holland-type submarine torpedo boat plans near completion.
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Washieton
Crisp
Committee On Rules
Springer
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Richardson
Dem
Tenn
Walker
Rep
Mass
Secretary of the Treasury
Boys Blown Up Five Die In Michigan Oiler Explosion
Five boys were killed and several injured when a boiler exploded at Russell Bros box factory in West Bay City Michigan on December 19. The dead are John Calcutt George Pfund Albert Rahn John Brann and Al Heavenbacher. Injured include Fred Wildanger Charles Dodge and George Hudson. One boy is missing believed buried in the debris. The blast occurred during a lunch break when workers gathered in the engine room. Cause of explosion unknown.
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Michigan Oiler
West Bay City
Mich
Russell Bros
John Calcutt
George Pfund
Albert Rahn
John Brann
al Heavenbacher
Fred Wildanger
Charles Dodge
George Hudson
United States Circuit Court Voids Berliner Patent
The United States circuit court in the case United States v American Bell Telephone Company has declared the Berliner telephone patent void. Also reported are obituaries and brief notes from Minneapolis Duluth and Washington on labor meetings, senatorial plans, and shipping figures.
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United States Circuit Court
Boston
United States
American Bell Telephone Company
HAUGEN A CANDIDATE FOR HOUSE SERGEANT AT ARMS
Washington December 19 Congressmen Haugen of Wisconsin declared himself a candidate for sergeant at arms of the House in the Fifty fourth Congress. He reports strong backing from western members while McDowell of Pennsylvania remains the leading rival. A coordinated slate also names T J Henderson of Illinois for clerk and a New York man for doorkeeper.
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Wisconsin
Washington
Haugen
McDowell
Pennsylvania
T. J. Henderson
Illinois
New York
Mortgage Challenge in Chicago and Northern Pacific Suit
In Chicago and Northern Pacific mortgage case, William Nelson Cromwell argues the $30 million mortgage may be void due to Farmers' Loan and Trust company failing to deposit $200,000 as required by Illinois law. Bondholders’ recourse could be limited if the mortgage is invalidated, affecting foreclosure prospects and the suit’s outcome. Attorneys spar over procedural and substantive issues as they press for a ruling.
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Mutwavugne
Chicago and Northern Pacific
United States
William Nelson Cromwell
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Illinois
Farmera Loan and Trust Company
Difference of Opinion Between Burns and Holmes on American Lectures
Denver dispatch reports a rift between John Burns and H M Holmes two English labor leaders and delegates from the British Trades Congress Holmes reportedly refused to appear on the platform with Burns and Burns left the city while Holmes stayed. Holmes criticized Burns for criticizing American institutions on short acquaintance amid no serious break in overall cordial relations.
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Holmes
John Burns
Denver
Burns
British Trades Congress
Webster and Stark Statues to Be Unveiled in Capitol
Thirteen senators will speak at the unveiling of Daniel Webster and General John Stark statues placed in Statuary Hall, Capitol, by New Hampshire. Webster speakers include Chandler Hoar Morgan Morrill Platt Davis Cullom Mitchell Lodge. Stark speakers Gallinger Proctor Hawley Daobois. House speakers Blair Baker Grout Bower Everett Curtis.
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Wasumetos
Daniel Webster
General John Stark
Statuary Hall
Capitol
New Hampshire
Webster
Chandler
Hoar
Morgan
Morrill
Platt
Davis
Cullom
Mitchell
Oregon
Lodge
Stark
Gallinger
Proctor
Hawley
Daobois
Messrs
Blair and Baker
Grout and Bower
Vermont
Everett
Massachusetts
Curtis
New York
Guardian Change and Armenian Commission News
In San Francisco E Porter Ashe is removed as guardian of Mrs Sarah Althea Terry widow of Judge David B Terry now at Stockton asylum. Thomas N Williams Jr sues for neglect of property and life needs. Also Constantinople reports President Cleveland may send a delegate to Armenia atrocity inquiry commission likely to hold sessions in Moosh.
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Terry
San Francisco
E. Porter Ashe
Sarah Althea Terry
David
Stephen J. Field
Stockton Insane Asylum
Thomas N. Williams, Jr
Ashe
Constantinople
Cleveland
Porte
Armenia
Moosh
Strikers Fight Non-Union Men at Valley Works
A morning dispatch from Uniontown reports a clash between coke strikers and non union workers near the Valley works. About 200 shots were fired. a striker was wounded in the leg and may die from loss of blood. The incident follows threats and street confrontations as both sides mobilize.
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Valley Works
Pictssure
Uniontown
Funeral for Chief Justice Gilfillan at Christchurch
The funeral for Chief Justice James Gilfillan was held at 2 o'clock from Christchurch. Loyal Legion of Minnesota members, Ramsey county bar, associates on the supreme bench, state officials, and the governor closed the capitol and displayed the flag at half mast.
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St. Pau
James Gilfillan
Christchurch
The
Loyal Legion of Minnesota
Ramsey County
Despondent Missouri mother slays children then herself
In Dry Hollow Cassville Missouri Mrs. William Jones killed her two children aged 5 and 7 with a razor and then took her own life. Her husband was away at Washburn when the tragedy occurred leaving a grim domestic suicide note in the local newspaper.
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Missouri
Cassvillee
Dry Hollow
William Jones
Jones
Washburn
Diamond Cutters Strike Paralyzes Amsterdam
Amster dam diamond cutters strike again with several thousand workers quitting and marching in the streets to persuade others to join the stoppage.
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Amsterdam
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Will
Havemeyer
Carlisle
Canada
Cockrell
Appropriations Committee
N. H
Great Britain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hill
Harris
Shiloh Park
Turpie
Board of Naval Bureau Chiefs
Berliner
Jeff Hildreth
Rainy Lake
Homestake
Black Hills
Duluth
St. Cloup
Minn
State Federation of Labor
Brackart
Soldiers’ Home
Minnesota
Tien Tain
Paris
Shanghai
New Chang
Tien Tsin
St. Paul’s
William MacLaren
John S. Johnson
Eugene Kelly
Yokohama
Saga
Feng Huang
William O. Deyay
Vost
Indiana
Comany
West
South Bend
Ind
Chicago
Roiss
Ida
Supreme Court
Charles Perry
Pocatello
Patrick McNamara
Lava
Idaho
la Lexon
CuicaGo
Kerr
Lexow Committee of
Committee On Judiciary
Gertrud Guts
Gertrude Hutchins Clarke
Clarence W. Clarke
Attorney Cromwell
Chicago and
Northern Pacific Securities
Pine Ridge
Merritt
St. Paul
Department of Dakota
Utah
Colo
Monticello
U. T
Lawton
McCook
Dave Day
Gilfillan
Golden Gate Harbor
United States Coast Survey
Gedney
McArthur
San Francisco Harbor
Golden Gate
U. S
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