East News Briefs Span Death, Resurrections and Financial Troubles
A Boston area tale reports Myes Newman alive after a staged death in Egramont and a later marriage to a physician nephew. In New York, the Leaf Tobacco Board protests Spain US treaty terms. Port of New York weekly imports total 8.133 million dollars with 6.43m in merchan- dise and 1.703m in dry goods. Browan Brocken, Irish nationalist Wolfe Tone Club head, donates 104 thousand to Ireland cause in England. Edgar Thomson steel works suspends payroll 150k monthly. Republic Iron Works resumes with 10 percent wage cut. Henry Lesy & Son in NYC assign liabilities 300k. City Bank of Schenectady closes. A theft at Rockville Centre ends in a fatal shooting. Rev. Alexander Miller of New York ordered to pay 36 thousand for slander.
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Myes Newman
Egramont
Mass
Albany
Berkshire Hills
New York
Gener
Browan Brocken
Philadelphia
Wolfe Tone Club
Brazil
Ireland
England
Edgar Thomson Steel-Works
Pittsburgh
Republic Iron Works
Henry Lesy & Son
New York City
City Bank of Schenectady
Sealey Sprague
Rockville Centre
Long Island
Alexander Miller
Indictments Filed in City Elections and Local Trials
Federal Grand Jury at China indicts Jos G Mackin Henry Biehl and Arthur Gleason plus Strausser Hansbrough Shields Kelly and Sullivan for election irregularities in Second Precinct Eighteenth Ward Bonds set at 7000 for Biehl Gleason Mackin surrendered. Reports on Crouch murders Jackson Michigan a Detroit candy factory fire deaths and other legal actions including Cleveland freight discrimination verdicts and Springer estate probate.
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Federal Grand Jury
China
Jos
G. Mackin
Henry Biehl
Arthur Gleason
Strausser
Hansbrough
Shields
Kelly and Sullivan
Bieh
Gleason
Mackin
Crouch
Jackson
Michgnan
Gray
Toynaton & Fows
Detroit
Neill McKraut Ge
Willson
Bicago
St. Catherne’s
Ontario
Clarvoyant
Ornp
Carpenter
Aura Burns
Lincoln
Til
Cleveland
Ohio
Teefield
Shurmer & Teagle
Lake Shore Road
Millroad
Standard Oil Company
St Paanl
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad
CL. Dunn
Keen
Iowa
Bhiasha Hoyt
Washington
Ind
Hyatt, Levinga & Co
Chicago
Reuben R Springer
Cincinnat
Haseen
Music Jay Association
West
Canton
Toledo Iron Merchants
Fred Mi
Winston
Titan
Inter Ocean Company
Ger Nbelons
Jour B.homrmax
Cin
Cincinnati Man Receives Death Warrant Reading
A man awaiting execution wept as his death warrant was read, with two supporters present as handcuffs were secured. The incident followed the killing of his son three years prior.
Multiple Calamities Mark a Turbulent South
A string of violent events and political notes from the Deep South and Appalachia include boat capsizes on the Rappahannock River with loss of life, a Tate plantation manager shot at a table, a Coal Creek prison escape with heavy guard response, and indictments linked to the New Orleans assassination case.
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Rappahanock
Lewis Fox
Tate Plantation
Little Rock
Coal Creek
Tenn
Nod
Perase
Supreme Court of West Virginian
Heackiab Brown
Churksville
PF. J. Ford
New Orleans
AH Murphy
Baltimore
Peterslorp
Florence
Ark
White House
Arthur
New Orleans Exposition
Bein
Exposition
Congress
Congress rushes appropriation bills through House
Mr RaNpaur aims to push appropriation bills rapidly through the House. After disposal the interstate commerce bill will be taken up for continued discussion. Friends of the Mexican pension bill seek action next in line. Capt Fowgate the ex Chief Signal Officer has sent a letter to Lieut Greely requesting a small loan at ten percent interest. The Comptroller of the Currency authorized the Mercantile Bank of Cleveland to commence business with capital of 1,000,000. Secretary Chandler was cable advised of a revolution outbreak in Korea.
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RaNpaur
House
Friends of the
Capt
Fowgate
Lieut
Greely Naking
Comptroller of the Currigey
Mercantile Br
Cleveland
Chandler
Cable
Corea
Democratic maneuvering and Blaine letter surface in brief
Reports discuss LZ LRRrer and Roscoe Conkling factions, David Bayard cabinet talks, and Blaines letter about Indiana trial bias. Summary includes election margins by district, Maryland banquet for Gorman, and assorted commercial fire losses and industry notes.
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Chicago
Gorman
Baltimore Academ of Music
Bayard
Stewart
Reagin
Jones
Culberson
Dhroehkmorten
Bixsth
Wellborn
Badith
Valle
Sayers
Sleventh
Langham
Javed G Blainer
Hin
Incdicanapolis
Sentonel
Harrison, Miller & Elam
Indianapolia Se
Bel
Indiana
Democratic Party
Iona
Cewfinel
Theis
Atleticoe
James G. Blaine
Albany
Cleveland
Delaware
New Jersey governor considers treasury secretary post
The note signals the governor’s preference for the Treasury Department secretary position. Mayor Edson of New York City proposes Fitz John Porter for Public Works and Morgan J. A. Brien for Corporation Counsel. The Aldermen refuse Brien's confirmation. A prominent Republican urges Jamies Broadhead of St Louis for Attorney General amid sensational accusations about reports of interviews with Blaine in Washington.
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Treasury Department
Edson
New York City
Fitz John Porter
Morgan J. A. Brien
Board of Aldermen
O'Brien Anuiober
Blaine Cals
Washington
London unrest after failed dynamite attack on badge
A thwarted dynamite attempt in London caused window glass damage worth about £40 and left the badge unharmed. Police patrolled streets, searches for the plotters continued with no arrests. News from Europe notes German influence concerns, Nile expedition delays, and various political moves.
London Times links Exposition to North South reconciliation
The London Times views the New Orleans Exposition as symbolizing full North South reconciliation. It also reports confessions by anarchists on trial in Leipzig for the Niederwald plot to kill Emperor William. Dynamite in a stone jar and bottle with caps was set in a drain near the expected route. the assailant failed to light the fuse.
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Ingmen
New Orleans
London Times
Leipsic
Emperor William
Niederwald
Moonshine makers killed in Georgia fight and more sunken news
The report lists multiple incidents and notes including three moonshine makers killed in a Fall County Georgia skirmish with Deputy Marabala, a Newport fire killing five, and London dynamite rumors. It also covers Brazil-Argentina tension rumors, a bank depositors liquidation plan totaling 950000, Ohio political notes on Judge Thurman, Montana governor nomination disappointment, Union Pacific quarterly report, insolvencies, a bishop's death from blood poisoning, iron interests protest over a Squamish treaty, and record salt production in Michigan.
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Marabala
Fall County
Georgia
Newport
Ark Pollrck
London
Brazil
Judge Thurman
Daniel Muuling
Thurman
Ohio
Montana
Platt Carpenter
Carpenter
New York State
Adams
Union Pacific Toalway
Riego] & Robinson
Clothiers
Buffalo
John Mulhiken & Co
Boston
Farms & Avery
Chicago
Champlin & Spencer
T. B. Fuller
Hamilton
Ontario
Superior
Cleveland
Congress
Bichtgun
Senate and House Debates on Transportation Bills and Color Line
Nebraska senator Mr Van Wreck introduces two intercity transport bills on Dec 17 to cap charges from Missouri River to the Pacific and to limit rail passenger and freight rates for federally aided lines. Oregon’s Mr Slater seeks to protect compensation claims for military service losses. House members amend interstate commerce bill to cap railroad charges at four cents per mile and add anti discrimination language. The Attorney General declines to advise on eight hour law for letter carriers, citing separation of powers.
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van Wreck
Nebraska
Senate
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Seaboard
Congress
trans-Missour
Slater
Oregon
United States
Treasury Department
Java
Secretary of the Navy
Nicaragua
Joawen
Riddleberger
McCulloch
House of Representatives
Commerce Hill
Goff
Thin Wan
Wan
Sard
Artier
Cabinet Gossip on Cleveland Cabinet Choices
A Chicago Tribune report outlines likely Cabinet picks for President Cleveland. Bayard is favored for Treasury, Garland for Attorney General, Whitney for Interior, with Bayard possibly accepting State if needed. The South backs Garland, while New York sources discuss Randall’s potential inclusion.
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Washington
Chicago Tribune
Senator Bayard
Cleveland
Mtich
Treasury
William C. Whitney
New York
Attorne Generl
Senator Garland
Whitney
Interior
South
Bayard
Garland
Guv Cleveland
Albany
Itta
Nigh Democrativc
Gayleveland Sud
Congressman Randall
Tilden-Payne
Congressman Page
Ohio
Payne
Randall
Inauguration Arrangements Headed by Berret Corps
Col James G Berret of Washington named chairman of a national Democratic committee to oversee March 4 inauguration ceremonies. The letter from Hi Barnum and A P Gorman requests his acceptance and notes fifty named members of the general committee from Washington and nearby officials.
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Washington Telegram
James G Berret
National Democratic Committee
New York
James G. Berret
Washington
National Committee
Barnum
A. P Gorman
Col
W W. Corcoran
L . Lester
Whitip H Sheridan
U4. A
David D Porter
Thomas J Fisher
C. R. P. Rogers
U & ON
C. Meigs
Spencer F. Baird
William M. Galt
Martin F Morrin
Joseph N. Toner
Albert A. Wilson
John L. Worden
N. Charlies G Glover
John E. Norris
D. B. Clarke
James E Harvey
George A. Hothesay
Gen
Channery MokKeever
James L. Barbour
Charles G McCawley
M C Walter
D Navidee
Henry Ward
William Clarett
George Bancroft
Samuel V Nilen
William Galt
Thomas J Luttrell
KE Francis Riggs
John W Thompson
George W Cochran
Curtis J. Hillyer
Henry H. Nove
Frank Hume
H. Grafton Dulaney
Samuel E. Whratley
James P. Willett
James C. Whelling
Ll.d
Frederick B. McGuire
Stilson Hutchins
George W. Adams
Lawrence Gardner
P. Lydecker
U.S. A
John Parke
U. A
Henry Wise Garnet
F. L. Moore
Charles M. Matthews
John Sima
Dr. R. & L. Walsh
Lowell bankruptcy bill faces committee timing amid opposition
The Judiciary Committee plans a fixed day to consider the Lowell bankruptcy measure led by Mr. Collins. Supporters urge the modified Lowell bill passed by the Senate as the only workable option, while opposition centers in Kentucky and renewed Chicago objections. Some Southern and Western cities raise concerns but are waning. Special orders must not disrupt revenue or appropriation bills.
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Judiciary Committee
Lowell
Collins
Kentucky
Chicago
Friends of the
Citizens’ Association
Congress
Senate
House
Paper crafts by Berwin house create cravats and scarfs
Clippings note a Berwin house making paper cravats and scarves. A large seizure of currant jelly in New York, colored with arsenic and aniline dyes, is reported. A Cleveland woman wore a price-marked cloak card for two hours. Deer have been killed within ten miles of Alichigas.
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Berwin House
New York
Cleveland
Alichigas’ 5 Capitol
Congress Debates Exposition Opening and House Conflicts
The House adjourned to December 26 after debate over a concurrent resolution to have the President and a joint committee witness the New Orleans Exposition opening by telegraph from the White House. Lawmakers also clashed over Mr. Taylor’s remarks and other measures including a bill on interstate commerce and a public building in Akron.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
Benateca
White House
Tore Powers
Warner
Ohio
J D. Taylor
Taylor
Rogers
Lafayete
Sherman
Spain
Jimr Logan
George H. Thomas
Capitol
Garland
Mesars. Hill
Akron
Fostmaster
Oates
Feel
Indian Territory
Kansas City, Arkansas
Fort Smith
Blanchard
Red River
Wallta
Louisville
Huckner
McPherson
Dingley
Holman
Cox
New York
Secretary of the Navy
F 8. Strong
Anapolis Naval Academy
Lacey
Treasury
Peters
Commerce
Revenue-Marine Service
Department of Agriculture
Aiken
Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of State
Central and South American
Mexico
Cuba
Orto Rico
San Domingo
Dakota
Lincoln
Iowa
Beck
Reagan
The Lion and the Fox Tale of Smell and Politeness
A long fable recounts a lion testing politeness by scent in his den. He eats the bear and the monkey mocks him while the fox pretends to admire, then flees the danger as others bow to the lion. The passage ends with a stray note about a speech in Congress.
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Fox
Howe
Congress
Sir Moses Montefiore and the hat clipping joke
A cartoonish exchange mocks Sir Moses Montefiore age satire and a man plans to paste a paper claim into his hat to prove a point about early rising. A stray line notes foreign syndicates owning vast U S land and a playful line about Lacrose for children, reflecting a collage of topics.
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Winks
Moses Montefiore
Philadelphia
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Moline, Illinois
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Bradstreeta
Mde Centera
New England
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Savannah
Grant
Anzona Mineral Belt Railroad
Fligstaff
Green Valley
Brookville
Toronto
St. Mary’s
Kun
The
Traction Company
Johnstown
Masonic and Odd Fellows
Asheville
Ninth Avenue
Jiper Taynor
Pullman Car Company
Wabash Road
Tmins
American Iron and Steal Association
Wright
White Rock
R. C
Manville
Wornsocket
Boyer & Rex
Selheiner & Beckwith
Orleans County
New Uic
John E. Weaver
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Bowen & Tuttle
Grain Commission
Norwalk
Cash
MecGlade
Montreal
McGlade
Lina Company
Tmife
Africa
Quilter
Home Affairs
Gordon
Switzerland
District Court of
Zafingen
Aargun
Louise Michel
Mme
Colombier
Sarah Barnum
Nubar Pashi
Ismail Tasha
London Petroleum Association
French Chamber of Deputies
Dudley
Stephens
Mignonette
Parker
Milan
Italy
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TD Rausterrs
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Toledo
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