Document Shows 9,467,649 Ready for Military Duty in U S
A report received by President Cleveland indicates 9,467,649 able bodied men in the United States today could be called for military duty, with 115,689 already in the militia forming a nucleus for a large fighting force. The organized National Guard totals 115,669 across states and territories, with 102,604 infantry, 5,215 cavalry, 5,267 artillery, and 649 in special corps.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Cleveland
Indian Territory
Alaska
Missouri
Vermont
Army of
Martial Law in Kentucky Guards at State House Amid Tension
Governor Bradley orders out all three regiments of the Kentucky State Guard to guard the Capitol as the Legislature nears convening. The McCreary Guards already took possession. Louisville forces expected by train at 2 am. Democrats threaten impeachment. party allies discuss clerk and assistant roles as night of high excitement unfolds. In Massachusetts, women at the American Watch Works strike after unresolved pay and work conditions until a broader walkout could force factory closure.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Kentucky State Guard
McCreary
Louisville
State Capitol
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
al Arms
Joint Assembly
Chinn Williams
Lillard
Boyle
American Watch Works
Waltham
Mass
Gov. Bradley
McCreary Guard
Noel Gaines
Senate
Franklin County
Walton
Somers
Jack Chinn
Jim Williams
Eph Lillard
Mosfs Kaufman
Lexington
Louisville Legion
Gen. Collier
Bronston
Clouse
J.C. Snterview
Blackburn
General Assembly
Commonwealth
State Guard
Intention to leave Hawaii and Italy seek peace
The piece notes Hawaii’s politics with Minister Willis possibly leaving and the American Legation closing for the rest of President Cleveland’s term. It also reports on Italy moving toward peace with King Menelik of Abyssinia, amid a calmer government and stronger finances after Baratieri’s defeat.
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Hawaii
Legation
Cleveland
Dole
Willis
Menelelh
Abyssinia
Italy
Baratieri
Rome
Africa
Menelek
War Office
Humbert
Berlin
Germany
Mohenlohe
Salvation Army in America Sees New Commanders Named
Commissioner Eva C. Booth is superseded as commander in America by the appointment of Mrs. Booth Tucker. The change follows a London cablegram. Eva Booth reacts emotionally while Ballington Booth dispute is denied. Separate items note pugilist Frank Klein's manslaughter conviction and Dr Arthur Deustrow's death sentence. Market quotes for cattle, hogs, grain, and eggs appear from Sioux City, Chicago, Kansas City, South Omaha, St. Paul, and Minneapolis.
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Mgr
Sioux City
Chicago
Timothy
Kansas City
South Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Martial Law Declared as Kentucky Capital Guards Capitol
Rioters threaten to seize the Kentucky State House in Frankfort. Gov. Bradley calls out the militia after 50 guards seize the capitol and a state of martial law is proclaimed. Reinforcements arrive from Lexington and Louisville as authorities guard the building.
American pilgrims sail for Holy Land to await Christ
A party of seventy two American religionists led by Mrs. Anna Spafford has left for Liverpool en route to Joppa and Jerusalem. They plan to live by Bible interpretation, aid the poor, nurse the sick, and await the Saviour's second coming. The Chicago driven group will settle near Jerusalem, trusting divine provision, and expect to reach mid April. The movement traces to Mrs. Spafford and late husband after a long departure from the United States years ago.
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Holy Land
Liverpool
Joppa
Jerusalem
Chicago
Holy City
Anna Spafford
Spafford
Woman jailed for three months as a common scold in Camden
Margaret Henry was sent to Camden county jail for three months after a conviction under an old law for being a common scold. The court cited her notorious talkative reputation in delivering a severe sentence. A separate report notes George Boetz, 16, shot himself in Floral Park Union Hill after being accused of stealing rings by his stepfather.
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Margaret Henry
Camden
N. J
Margaret
George Boetz
Floral Park
Union Hill
Ohio Republicans rally at Columbus for McKinley platform
At the Ohio state convention in Columbus a solid delegation to St Louis for the Hawkeye candidate was chosen. Gov Bushnell Senator elect Woraker Congressman Grosvenor and Mark A Hanna were named delegates at large. The platform endorses protection, denounces the current tariff, condemns free wool and favors reciprocity. State officers nominations included Kinney Wickoff and Winney, with Marshall J Williams renominated for Supreme Judge.
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McKinley
Ohio
United States
Gov
Bushnell
Woraker
Grosvenor
Mark A. Hanna
St. Louis
Ste
Kinney
Wickoff
Ary
Winney
Marshall J. Williams
Iowa for Allision Solid Delegation at Des Moines
Four thousand people attended a Des Moines rally backing Allison as Iowa Republicans unite behind a single candidate. Congressman Dolliver praised Allison as a conservative, capable administrator, with the convention declaring Sound money and Allison the platform.
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Iowa
Allison
Dolliver
Missing Presque Isle collector Henry Irvin cited in missing person report
Henry Irvin a collector at Presque Isle Maine is reported missing with accounts described as short by several thousand dollars. The item notes the discrepancy and calls attention to the unresolved disappearance amid a broader news roundup.
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Presque Isle
Toronto
Frederick H. Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Durham
Junction
Warren Crawford
Frank Eckles
John Morris
Chauncey Ives Filley
St. Louis
National lawmakers debate Cuban policy and post office funding
The House passed the post office appropriation bill with a key fight over expanding mail inspector staffing. Senate debates feature Hoar on Cuba urging calm and postponement while Sherman and Hill clash over U S intervention. The week includes seating contests in Alabama and new art commission passage.
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Post Office
Quigg
New York
Bromwell
Ohio
Rock Island
United States
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Hoar
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Fish
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America
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Aldrich
Robbins
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Gaston A. Robbins
W. F. Aldrich
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Rdman
Pennsylvania
Dearmond
Missouri
Wolcott
Cockrell
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
India
Well Educated Man Described as Versatile NY Congressman
A New York congressman named Bartlett is profiled as highly educated and versatile. He is a Brooklyn Polytech graduate with chemistry metallurgy and mechanics expertise, Harvard educated in football languages and boxing, Oxford studied, Columbia Law LL B and PhD, a lawyer, boxer, and son in law of Charles A. Dana. He is wealthy and influential with a broad resume.
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New York
Brooklyn
Polytechnic
Harvard
Oxford
England
Columbia Law School
Charles A. Dana
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