Debates over Education Bill and Railway Strike Case
London dispatch notes apathy in Commons as Education bill nears Lords amid Kenyon Slaney clause ambiguity. Taff Vale Railway vs Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants case looms, expected to run days with heavy counsel. Also reports Carnegie travels to New York, Canada Club dinner, German and British naval moves near Venezuela, Berlin Reichstag battles over tariff and Socialist tactics, Pilgrims Club dinner for American Ambassador.
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New-York Tribune
the Tribune Association
London
House of Commons
House of Lords
Kenyon Slaney
Parsons
Lords
Taff Vale Railway Company
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Railway Company
King’s Counsel
Edward Clarke
Reichstag
Berlin
No Permit to Cut Wall Ties Two Astor Houses
Officials said no permit was granted to cut the wall between Nos. 31 and 38 West Thirty-third Street. Investigators found a concealed entrance from Frank Farrell's gambling house on the fourth floor. Lawyers and architects denied knowledge of any wall being cut or gambling paraphernalia, while officials cited Building Code provisions on alterations.
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Building Department
West Thirty-third St
Frank Farrell
Buildings Department
William T. Burbridge
West_Thirty-third st
Louis Korn
West Thirtythird St
William Waldorf Astor
Charles A. Peabody, Jr
Park-ave
Astor
Mr. Astor
Clarence Luce
Fourth-ave
Burbridge
Brooklyn
Moran
Kennedy
Jerome
Delehanty
Jerome Defies Gamblers Raiders Stir Controversy
District Attorney Jerome disputed reports that Canfield and a partner hired ex Governor Black to challenge raids on Canfield's and Farrell's gambling houses at 5 East Forty Fourth Street and 33 West Thirty Third Street. He said he welcomes court tests of legality and questioned evidence beyond Detective Jacobs affidavits. Lawyers criticized the dramatic entry as unnecessary and unlikely to secure convictions.
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Jerome
Canfield
Farrell
Black
East Forty-fourth-st
West Thirty-third-st
Joseph Jacobs
Jacobs
Canfield’s
Treaty to be signed tomorrow between United States and Cuba
London dispatch reports The Times Havana correspondent says the reciprocity treaty will be signed tomorrow. The United States will cut Cuban import duties by 20 percent while Cuban duties on American products will fall from 20 to 50 percent.
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London
the Times
Havana
United States
Cuba
Attorney General Harlan Sails to Dinner in Washington
San Juan reports Attorney General Harlan sailed to attend a dinner for his father Justice Harlan in Washington. The item notes the New York Central’s 20 hour The Century Limited train between New York and Chicago and a promotional line: Saves day.
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Harlan
San Juan
Justice Harlan
Washington
New York Central
New York
Chicago
Rival leaders loom in New Jersey GOP power battle
Trenton dispatch outlines a swift drive to crown a top Republican figure for New Jersey. Rumors pin support on Governor Franklin Murphy, Senator John F. Dryden, or Edward C. Stokes as the race twists through patronage, legislative aims, and looming contests for Governor and U.S. Senator two years away. The piece notes Kean’s enduring grip, anti Kean efforts, and a busy Democratic backdrop with local figures like Griggs, Fowler, and Johnson in play.
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Trenton
N. J
New- Jersey
Franklin Murphy
John F. Dryden
Edward C. Stokes
Murphy
Dryden
Edward Cayser Stokes
House of Assembly
Cumberland County
Mechanics’ National Bank of
New Jersey
Senator Sewell
Stokes
United States
Senator Kean
Kean
Mr. Kean
John W. Griggs
Charles N. Fowler
William M. Johnson
David Baird
Briggs
Theodore Strong
Loudenslager
Carl Lentz
Samuel D. Dickinson
Robert Carson
South Jersey
Griggs
Congressman Loudenslager
Major Lentz
James Smith, Jr
Senate
Seymour
Nicoll
Hudson
Smith
Free after years spent in prison
Auburn New York December 3 Special commutation granted to Henry C Hendrix of Allegany County for second degree murder. Sentenced for life July 5 1877 the commutation reduces to twenty five years and five months he will be released tomorrow. Breakfast in Chicago depart New York after luncheon on the Pennsylvania Special, palatial accommodations en route.
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Auburn
N. Y
Henry C. Hendrix
Allegany County
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Britain and Germany Move Against Venezuela in London Scene
In London officials report Britain and Germany have begun punitive steps against Venezuela. German war vessels are aiding action while Britain may deploy a squadron by tomorrow. Venezuelan delegates argue measures worsen their status but seek a negotiated pause with the United States, which could steer the plan.
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London
Great Britain
Germany
Venezuela
Washington
Pacific
United States
Financial House
Europe
Associated Press
Caracas
Brazil
Downing Street
Berlin
Castro
British warships sail to Venezuela from Bermuda
Hamilton Bermuda December 3 British naval vessels moved toward Venezuela with Retribution setting sail yesterday. Today Charybdis Alert and Quail followed along with Tribune and Ariadne ordered to the same destination.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Retribution
Venezuela
Charybdis
Alert
Quail
Tribune
Ariadne
Venezuelan insurgents plan new campaign center in Caracas
Port of Spain reports say insurgent leaders in Trinidad adopt a strategy shifting operations to the republic’s center with General Matos expected to enter Caracas. The movement suffers from lack of centralized command as rival generals clash over leadership while Venezuela longs for peace and debates U S intervention.
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Port-of-Spain
Trinidad
General Matos
Caracas
Castro
la Victoria
Revolutionary Party
Venezuela
General Ferrera
Ciudad Bolivar
Matos
United States
Washington
Seligman Firm Says No USGUaranteed Venezuelan Loan
At J and W Seligman Co yesterday stated the firm did not ask the United States Government to guarantee a Venezuelan loan or interest. They noted European interests asked them to act, but the scope of Isaac N Seligman’s submission to Washington remains unclear. An advertisement promotes the electric Overland Limited service from Chicago to California with departures in the evening, offices listed on Broadway.
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J. & W. Seligman & Co
United States
Isaac N. Seligman
Washington
California
Overland Limited
Chicago
Chicago and North-Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Railways
Broadway
Territories
Wreck Blocks Elevated Train In Harlem Panic
A collision on the elevated line at 134th Street and Brighthave caused cars to derail and topple onto the street. Panic raged among about twenty waiting passengers as glass and timber rained down. one spectator was cut, and rumors of fatalities spread before officials spoke.
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Harlem
Crowley
Ex-Speaker Reed Illness Shown as Catarrhal Appendicitis
Washington reports ex-Speaker Thomas B Reed is ill with catarrhal appendicitis after a Tuesday night collapse at the Arlington Hotel. Doctors say no operation yet, though the disease is treacherous and may worsen. Reed has lost substantial weight and is under homoeopathic care. Secretary Cortelyou visited, noting the President’s deep concern.
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the Tribune
Washington
Thomas B. Reed
Arlington Hotel
Heed
New York
Reed
A. Gardner
T. L. MacDonald
T. L MacDonald
Gardner
Tribune
Arlington
MacDonald
Cortelyou
Oklahoma Statehood Fight Backs Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Senate committee votes 6 to 5 for a substitute bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a State named Oklahoma. The plan preserves the omnibus bill while allowing immediate statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with presidential proclamation final. Indians in the territories gain voting for constitutional delegates and eligibility to serve.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Nelson
Minnesota
Indian Territory
Senate
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Mr. Quay
Congress
Tribune
Hale
Quay
Territories
Committee On Territories
Mississippi
House
Elkins
New-Mexico
de Graffenreid
Sheppard
Texas
United States
Frmal
Oklahoma Territory
Constitutiona
Senator
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