Current Comment on 1893 Democratic presidential hopes
The piece surveys potential candidates like Voorhees and the Indiana delegation, notes bets on his 1896 bid to win old soldier votes for a northern copperhead ticket, and questions party dynamics after a railed Corbett-Mitchell fight. It also mentions North Dakota debt limits, Kelly and Ayres backing Pettigrew, and Secretary Gresham's stance on trade with South America and China policy, framed by a critique of administration consistency.
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Voorhees
Indiana
West
Gresham
South America
James G. Blaine
China
Republican edition weighs Pettigrew successor in South Dakota
Sioux Falls Press argues The Huronite misreads GOP aims. It urges Republicans to choose Pettigrew’s successor by merit, resist interference, and keep Sheldon aligned with a strong Republican legislature to ensure a capable, loyal successor for South Dakota.
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Lyers
Pettigrew
Govrnor Sheldon
Ven
South Daakota
South Dakota
Peutilgrew
Ex-Secretary Tracey to Target McKane in Fraud Case
Former Navy secretary B. Tracey, back from abroad, plans to pursue John Y. McKane in a fraud case. Tracey, named associate counsel with Edwin M. Shepherd, discusses London views on the Hawaiian situation and reactions to the Wilson tariff bill. Election news follows.
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Tracey
New York
Bex
John Y. McKane
Edwin M. Shepherd
McKane
London
Bank Tax Repeal Bankers Hope For Unconditional Removal
A House banking committee member supports repealing the 10 percent tax on state banks. Indications point to reporting without recommendation and possible minority reports arguing either conditional control or unconditional repeal.
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House
Washington
Culberson
Texas
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Four Die From Putrid Meat Pie At Banquet In St Peterspura
Reports from St Peterspura claim 40 guests at a banquet ate a meat pie in a putrid state. Fifteen have died of cholera and the rest fell ill for days. Elsewhere in Dec 19 notes a mugging near Plymouth Church. a college scandal at Exeter Academy. a fraud case in Dufagee. and a barn fire near Burerao with heavy losses.
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St. Peterspura
Winter Palace
Exeter
N. H
Exeter Academy
Railway receiverships and bankruptcies dominate year
In Sr. Paul and across the nation the Railway Age notes that nearly 13 percent of U S railway mileage and over 12 percent of capitalization are in receivership for the year ending 1893 with two years prior yielding over 19 percent mileage and about 16 percent of capital in receiverships. The 1893 year marks a peak in railway bankruptcies.
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Pau
Railway Age
United States
Overturned in a Squall Near Freeport Bay
A fishing boat capsized during a squall in Freeport Florida. Louis May his wife and her father drowned though their bodies have been recovered. Possy Paul James Hilliard and Henry Williams were aboard but details on their fate are unclear.
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Freeport
Fla
Louis May
Possy Paul
James Hilliard
Henry Williams
Chicago Drainage Bonds Solid Set by Harris & Co
The drainage trustees awarded 3,000,000 percent Chicago drainage bonds to N. W. Harris & Co., bankers, on the bid from December 13. The issue secures real estate and broad city properties, plus areas outside Chicago, offering strong security. Noted Police Official Dead. Jacob W. Schmidt, longtime head of the Cleveland police, died of pneumonia at 1:30 a.m. He served 36 years, including a term as superintendent from 1866 until his resignation in July finishing ill health.
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Min Uv
Desugark
Catherine D. Sullivan
Meileray
Chicago
N. W. Harris & Co
New York
Boston
Cleveland, O
Jacob W. Schmidt
Cleveland
Miles
Mrs. Morgan
W. Harrison St
Dr. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Peace Bond Set After Family Threats Trial
Paul Thompson appeared before Judge Abbey on a charge of threatening to kill family members. Neighbors intervened, an officer arrested him, and Grace Thompson testified about neglect and hardship. The judge did not find a criminal case but set a $100 bond to keep the peace until the next term. The rest of the notice highlights local agricultural and shop news, including the Northwestern Agriculturist’s bi monthly schedule, subscription offers, and local ads for Gale's holiday goods and musical instruments.
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Paul Thompson
Abbey
Paul
Grace Thompson
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Wyo
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Agriculturist
the Agriculturist Co
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