Congress congratulates Brazil as republic form is noted
Congress passes a joint resolution congratulating Brazil on adopting a republican form of government and self government. Other measures include extending the International Marine conference deadline to March 1, 1890, and authorizing hearings on the Quadricentennial site. Several bills on trusts currency post offices and public buildings are introduced with Indiana projects highlighted.
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Washington
Senate
North Dakota
Congress
Fuller
Hiscock
Plumb
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Morgan
House of Representatives
United States of America
Brazil
United States of Brazil
Mitchell
Coke
Attorney General
Justice Field
California
David S. Terry
Marshal Nagle
National Education Bill Seeks Universal Youth Schools
Senator Ingalls introduces a bill for a National Board of Education to establish schools for youths under twenty one and over four years not otherwise educated. The board, with members from DC and each state and territory, would be appointed by the president and confirmed by the senate, meeting annually in Washington and funded by Congress. The board would set rules and methods for a national education system.
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Washington
Senate
Ingalls
United States
Board of National Education
District of Columbia
Congress
National Board
Senate confirms Judge Brewer to Supreme Court
The Senate approved Judge Brewer’s nomination 52 to 11 after debate on Kansas case decisions. Senator Plumb returned to defend Brewer while Moody Pettigrew opposed due to a Kansas clerk appointment. other nays included Blair Chandler Allison Wilson Reagan Colquitt Berry Jones and Call.
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Washington
Senate
Judge Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Plumb
Brewer
Kansas
Moody and Pettigrew
South Dakota
Blair
Chandler
Allison
Wilson
Iowa
Reagan
Colquitt
Berry
Jones
Arkansas
Call
Henry Crow Pleads Guilty in U S Court
Henry Crow yesterday pleaded guilty in the U S court to counterfeiting and was sentenced to the northern penitentiary for six months. He will be taken to prison today. Crowe was a member of the famous Orange county gang. Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, White Aprons, or a pair of gloves would be a nice present. Don't fail to see what Hedden, Phelps & Co. offer in this line.
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Henry Crow
U. S
Northern Penitentiary
Crowe
Orange County
Hedden, Phelps & Co
London Scandals and Central African Rail Plans
The British press cites a Truth magazine critique by Labourche that exposes corruption linked to West-end Club scandals. A peer implicated allegedly fled abroad to serve the Sultan of Turkey, while the government seeks to shield officials as Parliament weighs action.
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Lonon
Labourche
Turkey
Stanley praised by Indian community in Zanzibar address
A spontaneous gathering of Indian residents in Zanzibar presented Mr. Stanley with an address in a silver casket praising his work opening Central Africa to commerce. He thanked them and spoke of bright prospects for British East Africa Company territory. He urged railway link from Mombasa to Victoria Nyanza to connect densely populated provinces and revive European manufactures.
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Zanzibar
Stanley
Central Africa
British East Africa Company
Mombaza
Victoria Nyanza
Portugal to Build Gunboats for Zambesi and Lake Vessels
Lisbon reports the government orders two gunboats for the Zambesi river and two smaller craft for Lake Nyanza. A telegram from Zanzibar says Maponda, the Shire river district native chief, has accepted Portuguese sovereignty.
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Lisbon
Zambesi River
Lake Nyanza
Zanzibar
Maponda
Shire River
Brazil’s former prime minister issues manifesto on republic fate
Lisson December 18 Viscount Preto once imperial Brazil prime minister issues a manifesto on the country’s situation. He declares that if the entire nation sanctions the republic it will be the duty of all Brazilians to respect the supreme verdict.
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Lisson
Viscount Preto
Brazil
Fighting resumes between Cretans and Turks at Sphakia
Report from Athens on December 18 states renewed clashes at Sphakia left many natives and several Turkish soldiers dead. The government was advised of the renewed fighting and the casualties among both sides.
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Athens
Sphakia
Count Von Moltke Ill With Influenza In Berlin
Count Von Moltke has been bedbound for days in Berlin with influenza. He has recovered. A serious outbreak of the epidemic is reported among the garrison at Mayence.
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Berlin
Count von Moltke
Mayence
Emperor's ear ailment worsens with alarming pain
Berlin dispatch reports the emperor endures years of ear trouble, now an alarming phase with constant treatment and severe pain. The item also notes a Homely ad urging readers to get a dress pattern from Hedden, Phelps & Co. for Christmas, with a free vase offer.
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Berlin
Hedden, Phelps & Co
McGibeny Family Delight New Albany Opera Audience
The McGibeny family pleased New Albany audiences with a first class performance at the Opera House last night. Hedden, Phelps & Co. offer a hem stitched silk handkerchief at 50c, continuing their reputation for cheap value.
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McGibeny
New Albany
Hedden, Phelps & Co
Barn Fire Claims $5,000 Loss in Washington County
A large barn belonging to James H. Wilson in Bar township near Washington burned, destroying two horses seven other draft animals and feed. Estimated loss is 5000 with 2200 covered by insurance.
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Washington, Ind
James H. Wilson
Bar Township
Here
Fire at the Capital: Indianapolis Wheel Works Destroyed
A morning blaze engulfed the Indianapolis wheel works on First Street, leaving a complete wreck within two hours. Loss estimated at 100000 with 36000 insured. Proprietors William Farley and Christ Anderegg employed about one hundred workers. cause unknown, not ruled arson.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Wheel Works Company
First Street
Big Four Railroad
William Farley
Christ Anderegg
Notes on People in City and Surrounding Areas
J. H. Clay of Buffalo visits the city on business. J. W. Davis is ill at home on West Main Street. An infant of Mr and Mrs Thomas Harmon is dangerously ill with whooping cough. Mrs Thomas Cannon is sick with erysipelas on East Spring Street. Capt Thomas Dodd suffered an apoplexy attack yesterday at East Oak Street. Miss Florence Smith returns to Corydon after visiting here. Thomas F. Wolf is home from the State University at Bedford for holidays. Miss Minnie Lopp of Lopp's Landing to spend holidays with Mrs J C Baxter on East Elm Street. Hon James P. Applegate and N T DePauw attend the state Fish and Game Protective Convention in Indianapolis. Charles Cottom Jr ill in Paducah KY may resume C and O railroad duties soon. Hon C S Dobbins, Second District politician, returns to Shoals after visiting.
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J. W. Davis
Weat Main Street
Thomas Harmon
Florence Smith
Corydon
Thomas F. Wolf
State University
Bedford
Minnie Lopp
Lopp
C.S. Dobbins
Shoals
Ind
Air Line auditor moves from Louisville to Evansville
The Air Line auditor’s office shifts to Evansville tomorrow, with the K I Bridge Co expanding capacity. New track between Belleville and Mt Vernon ready by January 1, trains start service by March. Mr Mackey aims to boost passenger traffic between this city and St Louis as Pullman builds vestibuled dining cars for bidirectional daily service.
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Air Line
Louisville
Evansville
K. & I. Bridge Co
Belleville
Mt. Vernon
Near-miss fire at Woolen Mill from fabric on shafting
A woolen mill yesterday faced a serious fire risk as loose fabrics became tangled in fast turning shafting. Friction nearly ignited the material before the machines were halted and the danger removed.
Mirage on State Street Fashion Display at Red Front
Investigators reveal a mirage like scene on State Street now proven real in Ep stein's Red Front show windows. Notable views include Col Tuley and Col Morrison residences Josiah Gwin and Maj Kelso while reservoirs are visible and the window draws attention. Hedden Phelps & Co silk plush sacques offered at set prices with a value guarantee.
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State Street
Epstein
Col. Tuley
Col. Morrison
Josiah Gwin
Maj. Kelso
Hedden, Phelps & Co
Sacramento River Flood Threatens Navigation
Flooding along the Sacramento River two miles below the city created a widening break and a forming bar across the channel. Governor Watterman convened citizens and prepared to urge immediate War Department action to use a $250 000 hydraulic mining appropriation to save river navigation.
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Sacramento
Cal
Sacramento River
Watterman
Senator Standiford
War Department
California
Queen University Jubilee Banquet Attended by Canadian Elite
Three hundred guests including Canada's leading citizens gathered for the Queen's University jubilee banquet in KiNa. Col Twitchell the US consul praised Canada and its government free of an army, while Sir John Macdonald urged continued ties to Britain and warned that severance would bring ruin.
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KiNa@ston
Can
Canada
Col. Twitchell
United States
John Macdonald
Dominion
Great Britain
England
Sugar producers hearing set before Ways and Means
At a House Ways and Means Committee meeting Rep Wilkinson of Louisiana and Rep Funston of Kansas asked for a hearing for sugar producers on January 6. The request was granted enabling producers to present their case to the committee.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Wilkinson
Louisiana
Funston
Kansas
Boston Physician Warns of Growing Influenza Cases
In Boston on December 18 a prominent physician warned there are a dozen influenza cases and anticipated the infection spreading citywide. The note sits amid a holiday sale listing from Hedden Phelps & Co including towel racks brackets whisk brooms and other goods.
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Boston
Hedden, Phelps & Co
Insect Threat to Cuban Cocoanut Trees Reported
The U S Consul at San tiago de Cuba reports a small insect, occocus diaspis vandalicus de galvis, harming Cuban coconut trees and threatening destruction. Prof Gundlach of Havana suggests boiling water dip for coconuts sent to the United States. Also advertised is a 38 inch London Dyed Plush Lacque hammer with four seal fastenings that resists spotting, raveling, tearing, browning, or running in the heel.
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United States
Santiago de Cuba
State Department
Hedden, Phelps & Co
Prominent Indiana Farmer Found Dead Night Road Wagon
Martin McCrey, a leading farmer in the county, was found dead in his road wagon about six miles north of Decatur, Ind. He had visited town earlier and died of heart disease after an inquest by the coroner and a post mortem exam. He was fifty, leaving a wife and four children.
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Columnus
Ind
Martin McCrey
Here
River traffic notes and steamer reports on the Ohio coast
The passage covers the lower Ohio coast shipping, including the Tell City packet Evansville connection under Capt Ballard, the Morse bound for Pittsburg, and freight refusals at Evansville. River depths run 11 ft 2 in in the canal, 8 ft 0 in in the chute, and 25 ft 8 in at the locks as shanty boats decline amid river patrols and rising piracy concerns.
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Mattie Hayes
John Moren
Pittsburg
Tell City
Ballard Commander
Evansville
W. W. O’nell
Harry Brown
Joe. B. Williams
John F. Walton
Memorial Service For Late Justin H Rathbone Planned
The Knights of Pythias will hold a public memorial for founder Justin H. Rathbone. The service is set in the K of P hall or Uniform Rank Armory and described as a beautiful ceremony.
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Knights of Pythias
Justin H. Rathbone
Order
K. of P. Hall
Uniform Rank
Birthday Party Honors Charles Knoefel Birthday
A birthday celebration for Charles D Knoefel included a progressive euchre party last night. Guests included Mrs Adams Heimberger Mrs Fred Sauer Mrs Rockenbach Miss Hotapt Bass Russell Robellaz Knoefel and others. Prizes went to Mrs Adams Heimberger and Mr Fred Sauer who won first prizes with Charles Scribner of Louisville taking the booby prize. An enjoyable evening was reported.
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Charles D. Knoefel
Adam Heimberger
Fred. Sauer
Rockenbach
Hotapt
Bass
Russell
Robellaz
Knoefel
Messrs. Heimberger
Sauer
Scribner
Frederick
Mayes
Charles Scribner
Louisville
Commercial Club to Rent Rooms in New Masonic Temple
The Commercial Club board votes to rent three second floor rooms in the new Masonic Temple, to be decorated and equipped for meetings and officer use. Local citizens pledge support, and directors are noted as capable and dedicated to aiding New Albany. The report also mentions holiday promotions, milling prospects near Henryville, and Monon Route excursion tickets for late December and early January.
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Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
New Albany
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Illiam Banks
East Market
N. E. Cor
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William Logue, JR
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Kepler & Son
East Main ST
Europe
H. A. Bcribner
Main and
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BR. Matthews
Cor 4Th Ave
Market St
Lowsville, Ky
W. A. Hedden & CO
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Vincennes
New Albany, Ind
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East Spring ST
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Pree
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Justice Brewer
Zambezi
Nyanza
Zambesi
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von Moltke
J. H. Clay
Buffalo
Thomas Cannon
Thomas Dodd
East Oak Street
the Rail
Lucknow
Opera House
Wasu Hington
Nicholas Ensley
Wm. Erwin
J. R. Runyan
Kendallville
J. N. McBridge
Waterloo
Ohio River
the Commercial Club
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Vanney
Henryville
Ebberts Bros
Monroe Township
Monon
N. Alafia C. Ry
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