Red Cross Will Act On Armenian Relief Plan
Washington announces the American National Red Cross will undertake relief for starving Armenians in Asia Minor. 369,000 destitute people face six to eight months of aid as funds are gathered. Clara Barton leads efforts and plans for goods and materials by chartered steamer.
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Washington
Red Cross
Friends of Humanity
Asia Minor
Turkey
Clara Barton
America National Red Cross
Washington, D
American National Red Cross
Miss Barton
Constantinople
Galata
Pera
National Federation of Colored Men Formed in Detroit
The National Federation of Colored Men was born in Detroit on Friday after a conference of colored leaders. The group seeks to oppose injustices against African Americans, strengthen moral educational and social causes for 8,000,000 free men, form a compact national body, and present its address to Congress.
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National Federation of Colored Men
Lis
Detroit
Mich
Conference of
Colored Men
Federation
Congress
National Republican Convention Call Issued for 1896
The official call announces a June 15 1896 national Republican convention in St. Louis Missouri to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and conduct related business Delegates are assigned by state district and territory with rules for selection and notices and a special provision for District of Columbia delegates. The document lists officers and dates including December 14 1895.
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Washington
United States
National Committee
St. Louis
Missouri
Congress
District of Columbia
Republican Congressional Committee
Republican State Committee
Washington City
Utah
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Arizona
Thomas H. Carter
Joseph H. MaNtey
Bradley Likely Presidential Candidate With Kentucky Support
Gov Bradley appears set to enter the race with strong backing from Kentucky Republicans. Missionaries will campaign in Washington and southern and nearby northern states to promote the boom. Bradley opens with high prestige and hopes to secure six or seven states to launch. A major challenge is H Clay Evans of Tennessee pursuing the vice presidency.
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Cincinnati
Frankfort
Bradley
Kentucky
Washington
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
Gift to Chicago University Reaches Million Mark
Miss Nelen Culver of Chicago donates $1,000,000 to the University of Chicago. The gift, under Rockefeller promises, lifts total by January 1 to $3,000,000 and may fund a medical school in addition to biology department benefits. Culver, about 66, niece of the late Charles J. Null, inherited a $6,000,000 fortune.
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Chicago University
Chicago
Nelen Culver
Rockefeller
Culver
Charles J. Null
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
National reform convention endorses amendment to U.S. Constitution
The Baltimore session on Thursday approved a proposed constitutional amendment invoking Almighty God as the source of authority, Jesus Christ as ruler of nations, and the divine will as supreme over civil affairs. Rev. 1. IL, George to carry the measure to Washington for Joint Resolution introduction. Premature explosion in Lafollette kills four at powder and dynamite plant. Four missing as earth and rock masses are searched.
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Baltimore
United States
George
Washington
Congress
God
Jesus Christ
Knoxville
Tenn
Lafollette
Campbell County
HARRY HAYWARD HANGED FOR MURDER OF MISS GING
Klarry Wayward was hanged at 2 10 this morning in Minneapolis. The execution was successful and he died without confessed guilt. He spoke briefly seeking forgiveness and showed notable vitality after the trap fell. the priest was not summoned. His neck was broken.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Klarry Wayward
Catherine Ging
Hayward
W. W. Hayward
Harry
Miss Ging
Julia
Five Killed by Rockfall in Kentucky Mining Site
Five section men for Virginia Coal and Iron were killed near Lig Stone Gap Kentucky when an overhanging rock section collapsed as they ate lunch. One man stepped out to drink, and the rock fell, killing five instantly and fatally injuring a sixth.
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Tucky
Middlesboro
Fve
Virginia Coal & Iron Company
Lig Stone Gap
Appalachia
Pioneer
Mercer
Unconstitutional Prayer Opening in Minnesota Schools
State superintendent asks Attorney General Childs about opening prayers in public schools. AG Childs rules religious services at school openings violate constitutional obligation to support schools when no objection exists. Also reports Rev John Cosgrove, former priest, killed by a terminal swivel engine in St Louis with details suggesting possible self-inflicted death.
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St. Paul
Minn
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Childs
St. Louis
John Cosgrove
Kain
Secretary Carlisle Reports United States Finances
Washington December 17 The return of the president to Washington released Carlisle report to Congress detailing last fiscal year revenues of 390 373 203 dollars and expenditures of 133 178 426 dollars leaving a deficit of 42 805 223 dollars The current year shows a 431 007 407 revenue and 448 707 407 expenditure with a projected 17 000 000 deficit For 1897 receipts are estimated at 464 792 120 with expenditures at 457 884 193 yielding a 6 908 926 surplus The report discusses bond transactions and proposes currency reforms the retirement of greenbacks and expansion of the national bank system It urges prohibiting issues of small denomination notes and favors branch banking in small towns It covers customs reform Behring sea patrol and Paris award issues and notes British noncompliance in sealing regulations The text covers potential surpluses reforms and national monetary policy concerns.
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Washington
Carlisle
Congress
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
Havana
Habana
Board of Geographic Names
Revenue Marine Service
Chamberlain
Sitka
Unalasia
Beliring
Behring Sea
Allen G Thurman Passes After Long Career In Senate
Ex Senator Allen G Thurman died at 1 30 p m in Columbus Ohio aged 100 1 30 p m Thursday following a fall injuries and illness Born November 13 1813 in Lynchburg Va he rose from law studies to serve in the Ohio Supreme Court and Congress He led a notable 1869 to 1881 Senate term and backed the Thurman Pacific railroad bill He was twice discussed for vice president and earned the nickname Old Roman for his sustained party influence.
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Rowan
Columbus, CO
Allen G. Thurman
Allan Granberry Thurman
Lynchburg
Rharman
Gov. Wiliam Allen
Chillicothe
Gov. Allen
Supreme Court of
Ohio
Congress
Thurman
General Assembly
United States Senate
Benjamin B. Wade
Thurman Pacific
Cleveland
Chicago
Jackson
Benton
Honor for Gompers AFL elects Hin president in New York
Samuel Gompers was elected president of the American Federation of Labor by an 18 vote majority in New York. The article lists officers: first vice president Peter J. McGuire, second vice president James Duncan, third vice president M. M. Garland, treasurer John J. Lennon, secretary Augustus McCraith. It notes debates on political platform and a vote declaring no political platform despite the Denver plank plan.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York City
International Clear Makers’ Union
John McBride
Columbus
O. TI
Peter J. McGuire
Philadelphia
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
James Duncan
Baltimore
Granite Cutters’ National Union
M. M. Garland
Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Thomas J. Elderkin
Chicago
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Augustus McCraith
Boston
International Congress of Socialist Workers
London
Denver
Pomeroy
Primeroy
McGuire
Civil Service Reform League reelects officers and reviews reforms
The Civil Service Reform league reelected its officers and approved a 4500 dollar budget for the next year. It lauds extensions to the classified service by President Cleveland, supports Olney’s view that the consular order is only a step, and urges merit-based appointments, postmaster rules, and broader application of the merit system.
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Washington
Civil Service Reform League
Finance Committee
Charles J. Bonaparte
Cleveland
Olney
Chicago
New York
League
Congress
District of Columbia
Quiet Trade Week With Holiday Pickup Expected
R G Dun & Co notes a very quiet week with prices easing and demand subdued until after holidays. Clearings rise 10.4 percent. wheat supply strong with uncertain yields. iron output near prior month. shoe trade improving on cheaper goods. leather demand modest. cotton and print cloths weak. overall failures rise versus last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
London
United States
Canada
Garment Workers Strike Warns 16 000 Tailors Out
New York Clothing Contractors repudiated contracts with United Garment Workers. A strike threatens 16 000 workers across New York City Brooklyn Brownsville and Newark as notices promise abolition of the weekly system in favor of piece and task work.
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New York
Clothing Contractors’ Mutual Aid Protective Association
United Garment Workers Cof America
New York City
Brooklyn
Brownsville
Newark
United Garment Workers
Nicaragua Discontinues Diplomatic Representation in Washington
The Nicaraguan diplomatic legation in Washington is being closed for economy reasons. Officials were surprised by the move given U S Nicaragua interests such as the canal and other mutual concerns.
Matthews for President campaign declared by Indiana group
The Indianapolis Itd Dee Jr Indiana introduced her candidate for the presidency to the country. The Democratic state committee passed a resolution naming Gov. Matthews as the fit and proper standard bearer for the national Democratic party in the 1996 presidential contest.
Iowa State Crop Report Final Yields and Prices
The Iowa crop bureau releases final stats for last season with average prices December 1. Wheat 14,346,000 bushels at 49¢ per bushel. Corn 285,000,000 bushels at 17¢. Oats 101,000,090 bushels at 13¢. Barley 18,678,000 bushels at 24¢. Irish potatoes 21,200,000 bushels at 18¢. Hay 2,610,000 tons at $6.25. Total value of products $168,235,420 with $100,000,000 added for feeding value.
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Iowa Crop Bureau
Double Tragedy at Hibbs Home in Iowa
At the Valentine Hibbs home four miles northeast of Dexter Grant Hibbs 32 shot his wife then killed himself He wounded his wife with a knife after the self inflicted head wounds Hibbs had been released from Mount Pleasant insane asylum five weeks earlier on cure before his sudden violent relapse.
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Valentine Hibbs
Dexter
Iowa
Grant Hibbs
Hibbs
Mount Pleasant Insane Asylum
RGO
Traveling Men Association Holds Annual Iowa Meeting
The Iowa State Traveling Men's association met in Des Moines with 500 attendees. Officers were reelected led by President W. F. Mitchell. Secretary Treasurer F. BE Haley reported 9869 members, up 813, with $18,355 in treasury and $73,827 in year disbursements.
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Iowa State Traveling Men’s Association
Des Moines
W. F. Mitchell
F. BE
Haley
Iowa honors Gen. Ed Wright with first state funeral in capitol
Flags at half mast on state and city buildings mark Gen Wright funeral in Des Moines. His casket lay in state in the capitol, with the 25th Iowa infantry battle flag across it. Burial at Woodlawn cemetery noted amid numerous floral tributes. Settlers win land title suits in Sioux City area over grants to the Sioux City and St. Paul road, involving about 30,000 acres in Woodbury and Plymouth counties.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Ed Wright
Capitol
25Th
Iowa Infantry
Wright
Woodlawn
Ladd
Sioux City
Congress
Sioux City & St. Paul
Woodbury
Plymouth
Woman Found Dead at Home After Sewing
John Fink, a railroad engineer, returned to his Dubuque home and slept. He awoke to find his wife dead in a chair, her thimble on the needle, a quiet finish to a day of sewing.
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John Fink
Dubuque
Tragic Deaths And Local Crimes Dominate Iowa News
Fred A Cartwright of Villisea ward school hanged himself after dismissing pupils. W L Conway found guilty of attempted manslaughter after July 5 Burlington attacks. Lenox fire destroyed mill elevator and grainhouses valued at 10000. no insurance. George Wilcox a traveler shot himself in Sioux City. Iowa Falls to adopt ward system pending next election. John Cummings confessed robbing a grave near Marion, implicating five Vinton men. Albia telegraph manager J J Llewellyn robbed of 175 and a gold watch. Du luque men butchered horses for beef. Albia church thefts stripped wraps from vestibule. A Brock, trader, died possibly by gas in Omaha. Hotel Buena Vista at Storm Lake burned. loss 25000 with 12000 insurance. Mary C Falk sues Parsons-Pelletier for 5000 over shoplifting arrest. Bloomfield boiler explosion injuries. Clayton store and excelsior works burned. loss 8000 uninsured. Frank M Parker of Keeley Institute dead. I H Barnes dies in Grinnell. remains sent to Ohio. Coun- ei reports 306 inmates. Ulutis seeks 42000 appropriation. Supreme Court says physicians may advertise legally.
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Fred A. Cartwright
Villisea
W. L. Conway
Burlington
Lenox
Deweese & Thompson
Wilkins & Giles
George Wilcox
Sioux City
Iowa Falls
John Cummings
Vinton
J. R. Christie
Marion
Cummings
J. J. Llewellyn
Western Union Telegraph Company
Albia
Duluque
Brock
Board of Trade
Omaha
Neb
Hancock
Buena Vista
Storm Lake
Mary C. Falk
Parsons-Pelletier Company
Lewis Batten
Abraham de Vanit
Bloomfield
C. H. Kuempels
Kuempels
Excelsior
Clayton
Frank M. Parker
Keeley Institute
Pittsburgh
W. W. Parker
Atlantic
I. H. Barnes
Grinnell
Ohio
Robert
State College For the Deaf and Dumb
Counei
Ulutis
Supreme Court
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People’s Church
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Gompers
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Reihim
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