Warship prep shifts toward Chilean conflict in 1890s notes
Washington reports ongoing naval preparations for possible action against Chile. Merchants' vessels are being readied as transports and colliers, with private yachts eyed for torpedo duties. Officials expect Chile to yield to U S demands despite delays.
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New York
Terni
Washington Spechi
Navy Department
Merchan Marine
Chillan
San Francisco
Bureau of Maval Tntedil
Roof Vo Seere
Carey Eal
Naval Omar
Rms
Special Fast Mail Link Between New York and Chicago Planned
Cincinnati officials announce a special fast mail service on the Pennsylvania line from New York to Chicago starting next landing. Three postal cars will carry mail for Ohio Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin with deliveries expedited up to twenty four hours. One car will run via Panhandle to Indianapolis and St Louis.
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Cincinnati
Burt
New York
Chicara
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Mlingis
Wisconsin
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Sacomo
St. Louis
Spom
Persians End Tobacco Monopoly After Priest Uproar
Dec 21 report notes Persian agitation led by priests forcing governor to abolish the monopoly. The government will indemnify the company and grant a monopoly on export trade as compensation.
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Teremanx
Persia
Abe the Rat Splitter Disputed by Lincoln Cousin
Lem Lincoln, a full cousin of Abraham Lincoln, asserts the future president was among the best woodsmen in his region, contradicting the claim that Lincoln never split a rail. The statement from Liberty Missouri cites December 21 as the local date.
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Abe
Liberty
Abraham Lincoln
Lem Lincoln
Three Lynched at De Witt Arkansas in Divorce Case Vengeance
At De Witt Arkansas on December 22 masked men stormed the jail at 2 am and killed D A Smith Floyd Gregory and Mose Henderson. The killings stem from a divorce suit in which Mrs Mary W Smith was granted a decree and one third of the husband’s property. The accused men were said to have planned and executed the shooting after a confessed motive of money land cattle and a horse.
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Dewitt
Ark
D. A. Smith
Floyd Gregory
Mose Henderson
Mary W.smith
I. M. Smith
Smith
Gregory
Joseph Saerider
Town Unmoved as Event Passes Quietly
Residents show little excitement or concern after the incident. Business continues normally, with no visible impact on daily life or town activity.
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Pa Eamel
Investigation into tobacco frauds at Cariaco customs
An inquiry begun December 3 at the Cariaco custom-house seeks to expose frauds by tobacco importers. Large importations of fliers from Usvana conceal wrapper leaf to avoid higher duty, with a $149,090 discrepancy in current customs invoices. Similar probes are reported in New York and New Orleans.
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Cariaco
Usvana
New York
New Orleans
Impeachment charges filed against Allegheny officials
True bills were found against Mayor Wyman and ex Mayor Pearson of Allegheny for embezzlement. The charges were brought by the city solicitor on council's recommendation following investigations into the mayor's office affairs.
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Prrtsscreu. Pa
Wyman
Pearson
Allegheny
The Dead Senator's Successor
In Washington on December 22 a belief circulates among Kansas Republicans that Gov. Humphrey will replace Senator Plumb. Some party elements may oppose appointing ex-Senator Ingells to fill the vacancy.
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Kansas
Gov
Humphrey
Plumb
Republican Party of
Ingells
War readiness rising as US charters fast vessels
Reports from San Francisco indicate Washington plans for possible war with Chile. Admiral Brown secures option on the tug Fearless with 18 knot speed and guns for defense. Admiral Crown lines up transports Zealandia Australia Mariposa Alameda, plus Monterey. San Francisco to sail from Mare Island toward Valparaiso.
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Washington
Chili
Admiral Brown
Fearless
Union Iron Works
Admiral Crown
Spreckels
Zealandia
Australia
Mariposa
Alameda
Monterey
Mare Island
Valparaiso
Move to Secure One For the Confederate Leader
In Washination on December 22 a conference between Jefferson Davis Monument Association and the Southern Press Association discussed coordinating fundraising for erecting a monument to Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Representatives from Richg pledged cooperation to advance the project.
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Jefferson Davis Monument Association
Southern Press Association
Rich
Cuningham Plans Texas Visit to Seek Subscriptions
Mr Cunningham expects to travel to Texas soon to solicit subscriptions, aiming to boost support and funding for his project.
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Cunningham
Texas
Railway agent recounts abduction near Lithonia Georgia
W T Summers, railroad agent at Lithonia, Ga, returns home after a week missing. He says two unknown men struck him with a slingshot, left him unconscious, then confined him in a log cabin guarded by armed men. He saved 300 by concealing 2000 in his underclothing and was released after being deprived and starved.
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Atlanta
Ti. Summers
Lithonia
Great Ado at Guatemala President's Daughter Wedding
The daughter of President Barillas wed Don Louis de Ojeda in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with thousands present including foreign ambassadors. The dowry is listed as $1,999,600. The event drew a nationwide holiday mood, with government band music and grand pyrotechnics. The couple plans a European tour via San Francisco after the ceremony.
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Guatemala
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Don Louis de Ojeda
California
Hishon Rodriguez
Europe
San Francisco
Half Million Restitution From John Hoey Revealed
President Sanford discloses John Hoey has repaid Adams Express Co about 500000 including the New York residence corner Twenty second Street and the Hollywood New Jersey property in Mrs Hoey s name with heavy mortgages to be cleared before full transfer. Spooner payouts awaited. In Alabama Jones leads in Democratic delegates race with about fifteen to eleven for Kolb as miners back Jones.
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Hoey
Spooner
Gov. Jones
Birnsinewas
Ala
Jones
Capt
EF. Kolb
Alliance
Senate discusses coinage and rail car coupler reforms
The report of the Goodetic survey is presented. Senate debates include a bill to enhance army efficiency and regulate protection, a proposal to amend interstate commerce law, and plans for an automatic car coupler for freight trains. Hoar calls for action on the coupler. House notes December sessions and memorials against Sunday World’s Fair opening. Executive business follows adjournment.
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Senate
Morrill
Smithsonian Institute
Proctor
Calem
Hoar
HOUSE
Jr. Stewart
Thaliot
Cockerell
Vance
Ransom
Wil
New York
Dec
Stewart
Silver and gold coinage debate flags 1890 act view
Senate news from Washington notes partisan clash on silver and gold policy. Discussion centers on the 1875 redemption act and the 1890 act, with advocates for free coinage of silver and concerns over future gold availability. House committee changes are also reported as session adjourns.
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Putin
Stewart
Washington
Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Howse Arule
Desperate Virginian Homeward Bound Mob Aims at Hall
Six officers with Winchesters seize Tall Hall the Kentucky murderer in Memphis. John Wright plans to intercept the train to Virginia. Mob anticipated in Norton Virginia where Hall killed his last man. Marshal Taylor says Hall is linked to twenty seven murders and threatens to kill investigators. Requisition for four murders arrived but was not honored.
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Tall Hall
Kentucky
John Wright
Knott County
Hall
Norton
United States
Taylor
Hedrick and
Pryde
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Cadet Epidemic Clamps Annapolis Academy
More than 50 cadets and about 20 officers, roughly one fifth of the corps, are stricken as an epidemic spreads through the Annapolis naval academy. The medical branch is busy and the monthly exam was halted due to the outbreak. The illness is described as light in type with no complications reported.
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American Federation of Labor
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Duel Ends in Cowboy Death Near Fremont County
News from Fremont County reports two cowboys, William Hopkins and Jack Hill, fought over horse ownership. Sixty one shots were fired without a hit until the second shot killed Hopkins. Hill fled into the Big Horn mountains.
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Fremont County
Wm. Hopkins
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Hill
Big Horn Mountains
McEnery Wing Names Justice S. McEnery Governor Nominee
New Orleans December 22 The McEnery faction state convention committee notified Justice S. McEnery of his gubernatorial nomination. McEnery accepted and pledged to begin campaigning after the holidays.
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McEnery
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Marion amateur drama club hinted in Indiana state news
The update notes fringe activity in Marion with a mention of an amateur theatrical club. Incendiaries are alleged in New Albany. Fire alarms bother Lafayette fire department. A railway lawsuit in English seeks 200 dollars for killing James I. Jones's two setter dogs. December 18 marks Mr Asail Thornburg’s 99th birthday near Desoto, making him the oldest in Delaware County and among the oldest in the state. he may reach his 100th Christmas. Thornburg's son Jacob (78) and grandson Elihu (48) live with him. Elihu served in the Nineteenth Indiana and has a married daughter. An early vote by Thornburg favored John Quincy Adams. Robbery by dynamite damaged the Petersburg post office. David Crestinger, a Marion farmer, injured his hand repairing a windmill. A Brazil child burned by a stove fire. the mother and another woman burned as well. Twenty New Albany residents sickened by head cheese from an unclean copper vessel.
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Elihu
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Brrone
Petersburg
David Crestinger
Willie
E. Myers
Brazil
Indiana News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Developments
Reports from Dubois to Lagrange cover a marriage arrangement in which a man betrays a young wife, gas prospecting in Warrenton, and county treasurer appointment in Richmond. Other items note saloon protection groups, a Patriots order camp in Darlington, a fatal fall in Danville, river commission creation, South Bend building trends, a new cannery industry in Muncie, a stray bear near Washington, sparrow licensing in Danville, and police-enforced firearm limits. Additional notes mention cooperative laundry plans in Indianapolis, dog meat cures investigated, flu-like illnesses in Bowling Green, fatal wagon accident in Hartford City, a bridge death near Russiaville, a court-house appeal in Wayne county, a fish exhibit fund request, a Crawfordsville water receiver, thefts in Petersburg, a boy's medical episode, and silver counterfeit digs in Lagrange.
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Wa. C. Cook
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A. S. McMecans
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Charles Rogers
Amelia Proll
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Russiaville
Tle
Wayne
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Indiana
M. W. Drener
Crawfordsville Waterworks Co
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Petersburg
Lagrange
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