Commissioner Raum's Report on Internal Revenue Limits
Commissioner Raum presents a Treasury summary noting tax receipts rose from 113 million in 1879 to 146.5 million in 1881 with a likely 145 million in the current year. He calls for restrained revenue, debt payoff pace, and a shift to reducing duties on sugar and cigars, extending bonded periods, and protecting sugar growers with a two and a half cent bounty.
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Raum
G B Raum
Secretary of the Treasury
Heo
Tobucco
Las Wis
Captured and killed as desperado Bill Allen slain
Police tracked Bill Allen to 180 North Halsted and cornered him after a clash with Officer Moshivilly. Allen fired on the officer, then hid among freight cars and later a shed coop where police killed him after he offered no surrender. A large crowd gathered at the station to view the body.
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Cutcano
Bill Allen
Allen
Mough
Star Route Chronicles: Dorsey Warrant and White House Ties
The Star reports on Star Route matters focusing on Stephen W. Dorsey and Secretary MacVeagh. Dorsey allegedly sought White House aid to avoid arrest while MacVeagh pressed for his prosecution aided by detectives and immunity promises. The piece cites confidential sources and recalls 1881 events surrounding warrants, trials, and political intrigue in Washington.
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Post-Dispatchington
Joseph Pulitsen
Stephen W. Dorey
MacVeagh
Dorsey
New Mexico
White House
Garfield
Girfield
Mace Veagh
New York
Washington
Tupfield
Steam Barge Peters Burns on Lake with 13 Lost
A tug towed the disabled lake barge A W Lucky toward port after the steam barge Peters caught fire off Milwaukee. Thirteen crew members including Captain Charles Smith and Mate John Lawson died as flames spread, with Olsen noted among survivors. Weather worsened the disaster as crews searched without rescue.
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Chcaco
Dee
Lucky
R. G Peters
Peters
Milwaukee
Gank
Sim
Olsen
Mate Larsen
L Sands
Manistee
Curiaco
Charles Smith
John Lawson
Daring Train Robbery Attempt Near Plum Station
A Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe train was boarded by three armed men between 9 and 10 pm as it stopped for water at Plum Station, 75 miles from Dallas. The robbers fired on the express guard, exchanged about seventy five shots, and fled. the engineer sped away, a posse pursued, reports say two robbers were captured and others possibly wounded. No one aboard was injured.
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St. Louis
Republican
Dallas
Eress
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Road
Plum Station
Joseph
San Francisco
Havre
Curling
Davin
Daily Tribune
Minneapolia
Minn
Ames
Congress
Washburo
Tribune
Washington
The
St. Paul
Judge Baily
Walsh
Falmouth
Kentucky Central Railroad
Early
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Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear person place or event. Readable elements are insufficient to extract a coherent headline or summary.
Jeannette Court Hearing Narrows Inquest Record
In Washington December 2 the Jeannette court resumed examination of Ninderman. Erickson broke down recalling a march toward the south on September 20 and said I cannot go on now sir. The President of the Board ordered recess as spectators were moved by the scene. After recess Ninderman testified that Erickson said I can't go any further. The Garfield Monument Fair closed after eight days with strong sales and a several thousand dollar addition to the fund. Garfield Board of Audit approved several professional fees and left other bills to be settled.
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Wasuinorom
Jeannette
Ninderman
J Erickson
Erickson
Ereckson
Garfield Monument
Accidental Shooting Stuns Cincinnati Theatre Crowd
Frank La Fraque, of Misa Van Behren’s company, shot and killed her by accident at the Cologneum Theatre. The coroner ruled no malice. the inquest confirmed accidental wound. Frayne’s lawyer asked postponement of the police court hearing to enable interment arrangements and to keep his company together.
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Cincinnati
Frank la Fraque
Misa van Behren
Cologneum Theatre
Frayne
Miss van Bebren
Frank Frayne
Mra van Bebren
Rmains
Brooklyn
Imposing Ceremonies for Arkansas Diocese Ordination
In Littnx Rock a notable ordination ceremony for Bishop Fitzgerald of the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas was celebrated with broad attendance. The new bishop, serving fifteen years, received gifts including 1000 silver dollars from laity, a crozier from the diocese clerery, and a large medal from diocesan children. The event drew priests from Arkansas and guests such as Bishop Gallagher of Galveston, Father Henry of St Louis, and Father Bender of Denver. Chancellor Carroll and Colonel Wool Terry spoke, followed by a convent supper attended only by the bishop and priests.
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Arkansas
Gallagher
Galveston
Henry
St Louis
Father Bender
Denver
Carroll
Wool Terry
North Side Mills Shut Down Over Labor Dispute
The North Side Rolling Mill system halts operations due to lack of work, putting 1,800 to 3,000 men in jeopardy while the South Side Mills stay open. North Side rails cost 47 to 44 dollars per ton versus 42 to 48 at the South, with 0 to 11,000 tons removed from the market as mills idle.
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Curcada
Dec L
North Side
Rolling Milla
South Side
Milla
Cincinnati Man Is Acquitted in Coliseum Shooting Case
Frank Frayne faced a police court on manslaughter charges for shooting Annie Van Berhen during a matinee at the Coliseum Theatre while watching Si Slocum. After testimony the Justice ruled there was no criminal intent and discharged him amid applause.
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Cincinnati
Frank Frayne
Annie van Berhen
Coliseum Theatre
Si Slocum
Sunday Law Enforcement Begins in New York
New York police will enforce the Sunday's observance code starting tomorrow. Superintendent Walling asserts selling papers and workers on Sundays for Monday editions is a misdemeanor and officers must halt it. Barber shops and baths will close, Sunday driving in Central Park will end, and no excuses will be accepted if authorities fail to stop driving on boulevards.
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New York
Wallinganes
Central Park
Star route trial soon as counsel predicts
One counsel said defendants in the star route case must be ready for trial by Monday and that the hearing may take less than a month. Garfield physicians receive anticipated payout as the Board of Audit reports to Secretary Folger with undisclosed conclusions. In Peoria, November internal revenue totals $1,875,757.08, up $7,762.01 from 1881.
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Wasmington
Star Route
Garfield Board of Audit
Folger
Peoria
Nouv
United States Internal Revenue
A Lucky Man Theme Lottery Anecdote
Pete Freer tells Harry Andrews a tale of near miss luck. He recalls a Louisiana Lottery prize near miss and a Austin raffle where the same number turned up. The banter questions luck and timing with a wry tone.
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Pete Freer
Harry Andrews
Austin
Welock
Sytinga
General Sheerdan to Return From Beaver to Review posts
Utah dispatch reports Sant LaAKK confirms General Sheerdan will return from Beaver tomorrow and contemplate discontinuing small army posts where feasible while planning troop control in a few retreat locations. Gen Howard also returns to Omaha from inspection. The First District Grand Jury in Ogden discharged with no indictments under Edmunds law.
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Sant Laakk
Sheerdan
Douglas
Howard
Omaha
Flrst
Ogden
Overdose Death Of Local Organizer In Quincy
A prominent organizer of AO UW and mutual aid societies in Quincy died this morning from a self administered morphine overdose. He had returned from Georgia the previous night troubled by neuraglia. He became unconscious and died at about 10:30 AM leaving a wife and two grown daughters.
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Quincy, Tl
Dee 1
L F Rop
AO UW
Mutual Aid
Georgia
Failures the Past Week Reported Nationwide and in New York
Business failures for the seven days total 148 as reported to R G Duno & Company of the Mercantile agency. Of these 182 were in the country and twelve in New York City with regional distribution across Eastern States nineteen Western forty two Southern twenty nine Middle twenty two Pacific court and Territories ten Canada fourteen and New York City twelve.
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New York
R.G. Duno & Company
Mercantile Agency
New York City
Southern
Pacific Court and Territories
Canada
Joliet Iron Mills Shut Down In 3 Departments
Three Joliet Steel Company departments the Converter Steel Rail Mills and the Merchant Iron Mill were closed today. Seven hundred workers were laid off as notices posted say the departments will reopen after the new year while the blast furnaces continue operating.
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Joliet
Joliet Steel Company
Converter Steel
Merchant Iron Mill
Garfield Fair Day Draws Record Attendance In Washington
Garfield Fair in Washington saw its largest crowd since opening with fourteen hundred school children present. A military parade featuring General Sherman and a drill followed as booths and stands inside the House corridors are slated for removal tomorrow.
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Washington
Garfield Fair
Gin. Sherman
Atall
Arabi Pasha Sentenced by Court Martial
Arabi Pasha pleaded guilty to rebellion and was sentenced to death by the court martial this morning. The Khedive commuted the sentence to exile for life, and Arabi is believed to retire to parts of the British dominions. His defense before the court was dignified.
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Arabi Pasha
Khedive
Hfe
Arabi
Briduh
Dry goods house L F. W Arend closes under Claflin pressure
Burra o December 1 lis liabilities total 880000 with assets 240000. Claflin & Company of New York act as creditors for 280000. The closure follows action by H. B. Claflin & Company after financial difficulties in the Burra o firm.
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Burra O
L F. W Arend
H. B. Claflin & Company
New York
Claflin & Company
Windom Expected to Win U.S. Senate Vote Count
A careful canvass of the Minnesota Legislature indicates Windom will surely receive 82 of 108 votes for the United States Senate, with Dunne ll to get 12 of 76 needed to elect.
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Minngarois
Minn
Windom
United States Senate
Dunnell
Plunge Into Molten Lead Leaves Foundry Worker Near Death
An employee at an iron foundry in Burrao New York attempted suicide by dropping into a pot of molten lead. He sustained severe burns with both eyes burned out and scalp cooked. Doctors fear he will die from his injuries.
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Burrao
N. Y
Disputed Election Brief in Third District Suit
A prepared brief from United States Attorney Leonard argues Congress alone judges member qualifications. It states a state governor cannot inquire into a candidate’s eligibility and notes Kellogg was a Louisiana citizen at the time of the election.
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New Oreanas
Third District
Leonard
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
Kellogg
Loulalana
Morton Removed Amid Post Office Scandal In Star Routers Case
Hannibal D. Morton principal clerk in the Post Office Department finance division was removed today amid alleged complicity with the Star Routers, signaling a high level purge connected to the graft investigation.
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Washington
Hannibal D. Morton
Nnance Division
Post Office Department
Star Routers
Jealousy Sparks Divorce Suits in Cutcaco
Mrs. Louisa Everham wife of actor J B Everham filed for divorce alleging infidelity with Octavia Allen widow of late D R Allen a theatrical manager. Today Octavia Allen filed a $10000 libel suit against Mrs Everham.
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Cutcaco
Louisa Everham
J. B. Everham
Allegee
Tanite
Octavia Allen
D. R. Allen
Boston’s claim of limited Inox access at church
A fragmented historical remark recalls a time in Boston when obtaining Inox was permitted only at a church. The note hints at religious or civic restrictions and references Mr. DRaxe’s comment on the period.
Colored Murderer Hung
A crude OCR fragment reports a Black murderer was hanged locally. The text mentions a man named Lockhart and a date in the 19th century, but the wording is garbled and illegible.
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Moacs Lockhart Ei
Telegraphic Briefs of World Events and Local Incidents
The list reports diverse items including the Queen opening a London court, Trollope's critical condition, indictments over dynamite in Des Moines, the Archbishop of Canterbury's death, a death sentence for Dervish Pasha, and a funeral in Ohio. It also notes a murder charge in Polk City, Russia's embezzlements, the first Chicago Chinese baby, a Mississippi assassination rumor, Acting Vice President Davis's season, a Constantinople assassination threat, the Liddlesdale wreck near Newfoundland, a leaking ship in San Francisco, a Minneapolis gambling crackdown and mayoral dispute, and a Kentucky Central Railroad collision with fatalities.
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William Kline
Corning Town
Stubbs
Polk City
Russia
United States
Chicago
da May Jan
Bouth Hal
Ated Street
May
Canton
How Twas Done How to Get the Red Book from C K Lord
A promotion for the forthcoming How Twas Done special edition of the U Red Book explains official election results from state sources. It describes the book’s scope with district redistricting, candidate data, and party vote shifts, noting free copies by sending addresses to Mr Lord in Baltimore for subscribers and patrons.
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Httle
Baltimore
Lord
Railroad Men Visit Washington Prompt Rates Debate
In Washington on November 26 a group of prominent railroad men drew attention and sparked talk of possible legislation. Some say they aim to influence a federal approach to inter state commerce, including regulating passenger and freight rates and anti pooling measures. The issue centers on Congress's constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce and how it might be applied with renewed vigor.
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Washington
Jerald
Congress
Blaine Viewed As Heals, Boosts Political Prospects
Ex Secretary Blaine appears well and robust in Washington as he engages with visitors and Cullera supporters. Friends say he shows no intent to rush a 1896 presidential bid, though he grows stronger in public favor and intrigue swirls among New England papers about his political potential.
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Washington
Blaine
Cullera
Bialac
Eiggland
Polices
Sd Go
Bidd
New Mexico Delegates Vote Count Shows Luna Victory
Acting Governor Ritch reports New Mexico total delegate vote reached 28 440 an increase of about 1000 from two years ago Luna Republican led Mazuries Democrat by 1648 points Luna has four leading lawyers retained to contest the result in a formal challenge
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N M
Ritch
Luna
Mazures
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