Earl Dunraven on Americans as equals and Washington minister
In a parliamentary abstract Earl Dunraven argues Americans are not foreigners, urging prompt appointment of a new minister to Washington. He warns delay could weaken Anglo American friendship, cites fishery and extradition as key issues, and notes potential British retaliation if Washington delays.
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Sackville
Earl Dunraven
United States
Joath
United Stats
Atlantic
America
Lord Sa
Court of St. James
Phelps
Washington
Lord Sackville
Powderly Pleased as Knights of Labor Board Holds First Meeting
The Knights of Labor general executive board ended its first session in December with a harmonious tone. Powderly and members Devlin Holland Costello and Wright attended. a Feb 15 next meeting was set. Membership rose, new organizers will be hired, and factions in New York and Chicago will be harmonized.
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General Executive Board
Order
John W. Bayes
New York
Chicago
Knights
Powderly
White Caps threaten man in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
Letters from the Brotherhood of White Caps warn residents in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove New Jersey to quit the town within three days or be tarred and feathered and cast into the Atlantic. One recipient fled. another bought revolvers to deter further threats.
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Assurr Park
Ocean Grove
N. J
Brotherhood of White Caps
Atlantic Ocean
New Jersey
Asbury Park
White Caps
Family feud ends in injunction against Brewers in Conn
A bill of particulars from A Bill of Particulars in 3ippLETown Connecticut details a long running feud between the Hall and Brower families. An injunction bars the Brewers from various disruptive acts, including occupancy limits, hiding carpet, harboring a dog, loafers, and Saturday or Sunday mischief, with a related assault incident cited. Also reports other local items: steamer Galileo near Boston and a Christmas mortgage payoff for Henry Monett’s widow, plus a Wilkesbarre fatal shooting by a son.
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Sam Spooner
Hall
Brower
Browers
Hell
Senate tariff bill action disrupts House plans and southern protests
Washington gossip reports an early Senate vote on the tariff bill may force the Ways and Means Committee to act sooner. Southern reps demand repeal of the tobacco tax amid changes in expected revenue measures. House moves to concur or refer arrive with potential conference, while Arkansas lawmakers Br McMillan and Breckenridge may lead Democratic conference action. Mrs Cleveland luncheon noted and Gen Harrison’s father in law ill.
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Wasaixotox
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Reed
WeKinley
Milllion
McMillan
Breckenridge
Arkansas
Malis
Luseneux
Mms. Cleveland
J. G. Carlisle
Mra Cleveland
Cleveland
Fairchild
Mra Whitney
Carisie
Mire Falser
Brigkineon
Hornsby
Senator Pu
Scott
John F. Parker
Scott Lord
Warrant Refused Leads to Nighttime Shootout in Montevalio
A mob led by John White surrounded a prisoner near Montevalio Alabama after a black youth assaulted a white girl. A gun battle erupted as whites and negros exchanged about 100 shots. White and several followers were wounded. authorities expect no further trouble.
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Alabama
Nashville
Tenn
Montevalio
Ala
John White
Possa
White
Gnaris
Will probate in England for asylum fund wornout printers
In New York on December 24 Charles F. Browne of Artemms Ward seeks probate of a English will that leaves the bulk of the estate to fund an asylum for wornout printers in the United States. After life interest to the mother, beneficiaries include $1000 each to John F. Gerry’s children of Waterford Me. and the probate follows English confirmation.
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New York
Charles F. Browne
Artemms Ward
Barrett
Supreme Court
Southampton
England
United States
John FP. Gerry
Waterford
Bear Attack on Professor Stokesbury in Wyoming
News from Waternrows D T reports Professor D E Stokesbury killed a 1000 pound bear after a fierce fight with seven or more bears. He and an assistant escaped to a rock but were cornered. he sustained severe injuries including a torn flesh wound and broken ribs before killing the bear with a final shot.
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Watrnrows
D. T
Stokesbury
D. E. Stokesbury
Wyoming
Mark
Carbon
Antual
Saul
Profesor
St. Louis
Tascon
Arizona and Eastern Railroad
Terrific explosion near Bradford Pennsylvania devastates area
An explosion at three nitro glycerine magazines near Buchanan Hollow, below Bradford, devastates homes and injures several including James Stewart and his family. The blast shatters windows across Tarport and Main Street. two children are fatally injured. This marks the third such blast in two weeks.
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Bradford
Braprono
Buchanan Hollow
Able
Gorge Casterline
Bin
Tarport
W. L. Ward
Cabinet Talk and Southern Republican Strategy
New Hampshire congressman Galinger says General Harrison uses a geographical plan for his cabinet, not personal bias. Southern Republicans push to purge carpetbaggers and recruit true Southern Republicans while building party support. Senator Farwell predicts Blaine as secretary of state and Allison as treasury, with other posts suggested.
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
Proctor
Vermont
Blaine
Gen. Harrison
Harrison
South
Washington
Cariaco
Farwell
Allison
Treasury
Pratt
Wanamaker
Alger
Interior
New England Society Dinner Honors Pilgrims at Delmonico's
The New England Society of Delmonico's hosted its eighty third annual dinner in New York on Fifth Avenue commemorating the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers. Chauncey M Depew Gen Sherman and prominent guests attended as toasts were given by notable speakers including Rev Alexander McKenzie and President Bliss.
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New Yoas
Pew World
New England Society of Delmonico's
Fifth Avenue
New England
Delmenico
New
W. DL. Treaholm
Frank Hiscock
John $. Wise
Cok Elliott F. Shepard
John 3. Winstow
Wager Sweyoe
Horace Russell
Elis Root
Russell Sage
R. P. Flower
Tomsta
Day
Alexander McKenzie
D. D
United States of America
Bliss
Ge Sherman
State of New York
City of New York
Chauncey M. Depew
William S. Taylor
Alighty West
Thomas B. Bend
Edward D. Isham
W. L. Trenheim
John & Wise
Horace Foxter
Gen. Sherman
Chauncey Depew
Sherman
Georgia
Depew
David B. Hill
Abrams S. Hewitn
New York
Republic
Benjaminin Harrisan
Finish Fight for 310000 A Side In Six Months
Sullivan and Kilraine backers miss deadline but post funds for Sullivan deposit. Two rival champions may meet for a 310000 purse within six months as backers finally cover the stake amid public betting and lingering doubt about the readiness of both sides.
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Sullivan
Ailrain
New York
Jake Kilraite
John Ke Sulivan
Clipper
Bostox
Iulmin
John I. Fae
Kilrsin
Converastion
Sullivan Sai
Hiram
Rilrein
Tam
Becaus
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Wely
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Hoh
Etchison & Son
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City Coal
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Miller & CV
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Meron See
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Fedice
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Ted States
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Emin
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Zanzizar
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Duke of Cambridge
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Henry 3
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Deman Digna
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Servis
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Magee
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Trumbull
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Dec
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Henry Monett
New York Central and
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Brooklyn
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Dee
James Warner
John
Washington Gossip
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Mrs. Cleveland
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President Barcrison
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Seemore Avenue
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John Nobel
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National Military Home
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