New Street System Aims to Extend Capital Proposition
A long government proposal outlines a broad city plan for Washington with new streets and avenues. It details a six mile axis from the president’s house to Maryland, linking Sixteenth Street and New Jersey Avenue to create major north south routes toward the White House and Capitol. A seven mile belt road will connect Rock Creek park to the Zoological Park and river views, shaping a famed city drive.
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Capitol
City Hall
Washington
Maryland
Sixteenth Street
New Jersey Avenue
White House
Bock Creek Park
Soldiers’ Home
Zoological Park
Potomac Mare
Long Bridge
Washington of the Future maps rapid city expansion
An 1880s outline explains Washington's growth limited by Potomac and Anacostia rivers with expansion beyond old wagon roads. Surveys show new avenues and streets filling in the high ground as the city extends outward past the Maryland line toward Florida Avenue.
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Washineton
Olmstead
Washington
Potomac
Anacosta
Georgetown
Bledenpart
Lices Creek
Maryland
Florida Avenue
Dr Pierce’s Pellets Promote Regular Bowels and Health
A historic advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as cure all for liver stomach and bowel disorders. It invites readers to sample the product by mail from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY, promising 4 to 7 doses post free upon request.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
WorLp's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N. Y
Judge Advocate General Swaim Eligible for Retirement
Washington December 22 Judge Advocate General David B Swaim reaches 62 and becomes eligible for retirement An order is expected soon as he has applied for retirement and awaits action
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Washington
David B. Swaim
Coxey and Browne Renew Push for State Road and Bond Bills
At the capitol Coxey and Browne, who stirred crowds here last summer, resumed efforts for two Coxey bills, one seeking better roads and the other proposing noninterest bearing bonds.
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Washindon
Coxey and Browne
Capitol
Coxey
Interior Secretary rules on Hyde McDonald land case dispute
The secretary of the interior decides the Hyde McDonald et al versus Emil Hartman et al suit over Given Quarter mineral lands valued around 1.409 million in the Duluth region. The ruling determines the former 1889 Sioux half breed script decision took effect on signature, granting three of five tracts to William Allen and one tract each to HH Ee James and Emil Hartman, while denying Audrus McDonald T W Hyde C M Massin and D Sullivan.
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Washindon
Secretary of the Interior
Hyde, McDonald
Emil Hartmin
Duluth
House aims to repeal sugar differential duty
Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee introduced a bill to repeal the differential duty of 1-10 of a cent per pound on sugars imported from nations paying a bounty on sugar exports. President Cleveland urged repeal in his annual message. The measure is linked to German objections to American meat imports.
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Wastmnetox
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Cleveland
Debate on currency bill ends with committee amendments
Wasamnatos Dov 22 reports yesterday's session focused on the currency bill. Before adjournment Chairman Springer of the banking and currency committee presented amendments agreed by Democratic members and said to be endorsed by the secretary of the treasury.
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Wasiisatos
S of the Treasury
Eric. Cienges
Fae Garreues
Usdy
Ae Co
Wasamnatos
Gold Reserve Withdrawals Reported From New York Sub Treasury
Advices from New York state say $1,400,000 in gold was withdrawn yesterday from the sub treasury, reducing the gold reserve to $95,909,310. Since December 1 withdrawals total $28,576,275, with under $7,000,000 intended for export. The cash balance stands at £154,057,263.
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Wasnixaton
New York State
Safe Blowing at Mansfield State Bank
Professional criminals entered the Mansfield State bank north of Monticello, forced the vault, and blew the safe apart. Most money inside was destroyed. robbers took only $320 that belonged to the postmaster and a few hundred dollars from the bank. About $1,000 in mutilated bills was left behind, likely unrecoverable. Four Chicago men are suspected.
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Monticello
Tls
Mansfield State Bank
Nerth
Here
Chicago
Murdered traveling medicine vendor found near Roanoke
BirawinguaM Alabama Dec 22 Dr J T Card of this city a traveling medicine vendor was murdered and robbed near Roanoke last night. He had been out in the country and the search for him led to the discovery of his body by the roadside. Several hundred dollars and a diamond were missing.
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Birawinguam
Ala
J. T. Card
Roanoke
Pana Murder Mystery Deepens With Suspected Ties
Dec 22 Pana Illinois report says Noah Foster, the alleged murderer who vanished before the Binnion death, is believed to be linked to Henry Frank’s killing a year earlier under similar circumstances, intensifying the case.
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Pana, Dis
Pana
Noah Foster
Ere
Arthur L. Binnion
Henry Frank
Binnion
Confession Tears Through New York Police Corruption
Maximilian C. Schmittberger, captain of police, testified before the Lexow committee that New York City police were rotten at their core with blackmail and bribery. He named officers and officials including Inspectors Williams and McAvoy, Captains Price Gastlin and Martens, Commissioner Martin and Sheehan, and others, detailing bribes from policy shops and liquor interests. He described monthly payoffs, including to Williams, and admitted political contributions to superiors as part of corrupt arrangements.
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New York
Maximilan C. Schmittberger
Tenderloin
Lexow Committee
New York City
Byrnes
Williams and
McAvoy
Steers
James B. Martin
John C. Sheehan
Price
Gastlin
Martens
John Gunner
Dunlap
Robert Vail
James Cannon
Schmitterger
Schmittberger
Senate
Goff
Captain Creedon
Promotion as Rowndscian Ends In Adjournment
The session adjourned with Lexow promising next week's sessions would be continued and Golf insisting a few more witnesses be examined. Lie offered to stay with the committee if needed. Sender O Conner sought executive settlements next week. Adjournment was set for Wednesday.
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Cositman Lexow
Golf
Lie
Inshia
Sender O'Conner
Rumors of Peace Talks Between Pekin and Tokio Surface
Sranawar reports last evening that direct peace negotiations are underway between Pekin and Tokio. The Chinese government may send two envoys to Japan, with speculation about an armistice before a peace treaty. US ministers deny discussing final peace terms or war indemnity, Corea independence, Port Arthur, or Formosa, focusing only on guiding principles for peace.
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Corea
Port Arthur
Formosa
Local Holiday Visits and Community Notices
George Graf improves at home on East Fifth street while Jobo Main returns from Purdue for the holidays. Miss Bertie DeForrest visits in town. Mrs. Jacob Huhe travels to Bloomington for holidays. Mrs. Walter H. Ruddle stays with Mrs. M. P. Alpha in Charlestown. Walter Funk and Thomas Winn return from Detroit to spend holidays with relatives. Mrs. Arthur Brown and children from Evansville visit the Chamberlains. Charles Rott attends the Schlageter funeral from Anchorage, Kentucky. Miss Sarah Holtsclaw, recovering from paralysis, shows improvement. Mrs. J. J. Wicker travels from Richmond to aid her sick mother. Clark Penn and Ridgeway Gebhart visit from Shattuck Academy. Austin Fank visits with parents after Dekauw University. The Conversazione Club meets at Miss Nola Shrader’s on Cherry Street with a festive Christmas tree. The Charity Society cannot secure the West Market reel house and plans to use Lamb Block on State near Elm. aid recipients will receive provisions and wood, with sales making the place self sustaining. Judge Baker grants John B. Duncan until January 4 to file for appeal in Everhart post office theft case after the trial denial. Monon railroad announces Christmas and New Year excursions Dec 24 25 31 1894 and Jan 1 1895 with return by Jan 2 1898. inquire at agent F H Kalies at Corner Main and Vincennes.
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Jacob Huhe
Bloomington
Ind
Walter H. Ruddle
M. P. Alpha
Charlestown
Walter Funk
Thomas Winn
Detroit
Mich
Arthur Brown
Evansville
John Chamberlain
West Main Street
Charles Rott
Anchorage
August F. Schlageter
Sarah Holtsclaw
Clark Penn
Ridgeway Gebhart
Shattuck Military Academy
Faribault
Minn
Austin Fank
Dekauw University
Greencastle
J. P. Funk
West Market Street
State
Elm Street
Madame Jubber Remains In Jail Awaiting Bond
Madame Jubber, held on a $2000 bond in Indianapolis for using the mails to defraud, has not secured bondsmen and stays in Marion county jail. Authorities here doubt her guilt, while Indianapolis officials push for her release and say she refuses to discuss her husband or whereabouts.
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Madame Jubber
Indianapolis
Marion County
Post Office
Vickery
Indianapolis Journal
Southern Indiana Press Association Adopts Libel Law Request
A legislative committee led by Gen Jasper Packard and including G H Hazen R A Brown Chas G Sefrit and Col John A Forsythe was instructed to present publishers' libel law reforms to the Indiana legislature. The group also handles other needed legislation. Next meeting slated for January or February in Indianapolis.
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Southern Indiana Press Association
Evansville
Jasper Packard
G. H. Hazen
Boonville
R. A. Brown
Franklin
Chas. G. Sefrit
Washington
John A. Forsythe
Seymour
Indianapolia
Schlageter family thanks neighbors and Knights of Honor
The Schlageter family extends heartfelt thanks to friends for help during illness and death of their son and brother. They also thank Knights and Ladies of Honor and all others who assisted during bereavement. Philomena Weidman sues Casper E. Weidman for maintenance, cites a 1890 marriage, abandonment in 1894, and a $250 judgment held by County Clerk Sauer. She seeks permission to rent Weidman’s real estate for support of herself and two children. Samuel D. Birtley and Anna G. Frakes wed at New Windsor Hotel parlors. Birtley a Harrison County teacher for twelve years. Frakes is daughter of late Peter Frakes.
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F. Schlageter
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Philomena Weidman
Casper E. Weidman
Charles Meisenhelder
Fred Sauer
Weidman
Meisenhelder
Sauer
Samuel D. Birtley
Anna G. Frakes
Laconia
New Windsor
Elder Hanger
Edwardsville
Harrison County
Peter Frakes
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Bay Midwinter Fare Offer
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Bay offers one and a half fare round trips to all points on its lines and principal connections. Tickets are sold December 24 25 31 1894 and January 1 1895. For details contact any B and O 8 W railroad agent.
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Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Ba Y
W.r’y. J. M. Coe
Brough
Baltimore and Ohio to Sell Round Trip Tickets West
The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Ry will December 18 sell tickets to points west and southwest at one fare for the round trip plus 2 dollars. For full particulars call any B and O W Ry agent or address R B Brown District Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
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Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Ry
Brown
Dist Pasir. Agt
Louisville, Ky
Christmas Church Services Across Several Congregations
Churches list Christmas sermons and services for multiple houses of worship. St Pauls P E on Upper Market and Eleventh streets hosts morning worship at 10 30 with a 7 o clock Christmas Eve Sunday school celebration. Several denominations including Second and Third Presbyterian, German M E and Advent Christian chapters detail times, themes, youth activities, and special programs.
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St. Pavut’s P. E
Upper Market
Eleventh Streets
Guild Room
Clokey
Second Presbyterian
Allan Douglas Carlile
Third Presbyterian
Immanuel
Christian Endeavor
Mt. Tabor
McCulloch
M. E.—Cor
Spring
Upper Fifth Streets
J. M. Huber
L. Hartman
Centenary M. E
W. B. Collins
Epworth
Advent Christian
Silver Grove
Henry Cunningham
M. A. Stevens
Park Christian Church
Park Place
O. E. Palmer
Trinity Church
W. K. Keyes
Albert Hurlstone
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Sprinzer
Carlisle
Swaim
Infie
Union
Water and
Main Streets
Dean Estate
Darius Adams
Empire
Water Street
Dirble Railroad
Medicine Venter
TRULS
Schmitberger
Bohemian Liquor Dealers’ Association
Martin
Sheehan
China
United States
George Graf
East Fifth Street
Jobo Main
Purdue University
Lafayette
Bertie DeForrest
J. P. Fauk
J. J. Wicker
Richmond
Baker
John B. Duncan
Charles Everhart
United States Supreme Court
Everhart
All Pointe
Monion, L. N. A. & DC
Monon
F. H. Kalies
Corner Main
Vincennes Street
U. S
Ing
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall &T
Bondamen
lIndianapolis
First Presbyterian
Bethlehem
Rodney
Handel
Sankey
Boyce
Spring Street
Bank
Theodore F. John
Baptist Tabernacle
Fourth Street
Y.P. S.C
Wesley Chapel
H. C. Clippinger
R. W. Prosser
Leslie Hymna
Leulie
Bite
Junior League
Hitler J. M. Baxter
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Line
Y.Y.M. O.A
Pitcher’s Castoria
Hood
Sarah C. Trollinger
Sarseparilla
Fairburg
Saran C. Trullinger
Fairburg, Til
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