Insult and abrupt departure disrupt Plymouth Church sermon
Rev Parker, visiting from across the water, offended Plymouth Church with a dramatic sermon ending in a dramatic Lord's Prayer. He abruptly left before benediction amid stunned congregants and angry public reactions. Church officials caution hostility at upcoming reception.
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Plymouth Church
New Youk
Vr. Parker
Henry Ward Beecher
Fund Committee
Great Religious Society
Parker
Plymouth
House of Worship
Dr. Parker
Mr. Halliday
Senate Convened as Turpie of Indiana Is Seated
The opening of Congress featured a fresh senate with new carpeted floors and a ceremonial mood. Turpie of Indiana was sworn in after debate over seating West Virginia’s Bulkner. Hoar pressed for immediate credential review while the chamber prepared notices to the president and House as the session began.
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Eselkeer
Casey
Wannixaron
Senate
Republi
Itas
Turpie
Indiana
Bulkner
Tev
J. G. Butler
No Senate
Ingalls
Hoar
Faulkner
West Virginia
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Turple
Factians
AMD
Committee On Privileges
House of Representatives
Carlisle Elected Speaker in Times of Turbulent Session
In Washington December, the House convened with crowded galleries and a notable disruption as a crank shouted a Salvation Army hymn. amid confusion, John G. Carlisle won the speakership over Thomas K. Reed and Brumm. Carlisle promised moderate tariff cuts to aid labor while preserving earnings. Senator Sawyer of Wisconsin garners attention for daily Capitol routine and healthful walking. Fire destroyed a farmer’s barn and home belongings in Seneca, then the rebuilt barn burned again with insurance claims noted. Lord Lyons dies in London after a period of public attention.
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Salvation Army
Joho G. Carlisle
Cox
New York
Thomas K. Reed
Cannon
Uwiaoa
Carlisle
Reed
Brumm
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Iowa
Nichells
North Carolina
Smith
Wiscomaln
Hoptios
Congress
Sawzyer
Sawyer
Wisconsin
Sear
Wis
Fred
Miler
Seneca
Bern
Milwaukcon Merchants Seek Western Mileage Tickets
Milwaukee merchants plan to petition Western railroads for 5000 mile at 75 and 10000 mile at 100 tickets for travel. Representatives Elmore Han saen and Dutcher will report to the Merchants association after consulting area business leaders and a Northwestern Basic and Door Manufacturers movement backing better merchant travel rates.
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Millwauxen
Wis
K.P. Elwore
John E. Hansaen
J. A. Dutcher
Merchante’ Association
Western Railroads
Merchants’ Association
Northwestern Basic and Door Manufacturers' Association
Elmore
Milwaukee
Northwest
Inite
Benster Philetus Sawyer
Harrison Ludingtan
Honaire
Wile Box
Princess Marie Halpin in New York Police Fight
A Chicago woman calling herself Princess Marie Halpin, with a fifteen year old girl claiming to be Princess Madeline, caused a police stir at headquarters. They claim Austrian government relief, no money or friends, and possible return to Chicago. The pair claim noble birth and persecution in Bohemia, with a failed marriage, while the girl is said to be sane.
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Lovas
Chicago
Marie Halpin
Madeline
Neria Holpin
Chiesco
Mike McDonald
Carter Harrison
Waterson in Washington Sparks Party Intrigue and Alcohol Jibes
In Washington on December 5, Lenrl Wat' tergon of Kentucky, famed for his cross eyed stare, visits Chamberline's amid speculation he will drink less during his stay. The piece derides editorial work influenced by liquor and critiques Carlisle, Rendall, and Democratic leaders, noting forthcoming house committee announcements and mixed reactions from new members.
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Itom
Washington
Carnisle
Washinotoy
Lenrl Wat' Tergon
Kentucky
Reform
Chamberline's
Will
Harry Jo
Hig Cupa
Corlisie
Rendall
Dows
Dong
la Po
Carlisle
Trandall
Watteraon
Notable Property Assessments Spark County Debate
Nagyan Wisconsin December 6 review highlights disparities in assessments across the county. Personal property values for lenders and bankers show large sums, with notable figures like Smith and Van Ostrand at 850,006 and others from 600 to 7,500. Residential valuations include Stevens at 10,000 and Sherry at 61,000, among several others, underscoring wealth concentration in the city.
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Nagyan
Wis
Neonsh
Smith and van Ostrand
Hirem Smith
D.C. van Ostraca
John Stevens
GC. B. Clerk
F.C. Stiattuck
J. S. Kimberly
H. A. Babcock
J. A. Imberly
Merry Sherry
BH. Sherry
C. B. Clark
F.C. Shattuck
D. L. Kimberly
J. A. Kimberly
Davis Broa
Alexander Syme
Snowbound Passenger Train Collision Near Iroquois
A Sunday December 5 train in snow west of here collided with a following train after the lead engine failed to signal. The rear coach telescoped the hind car causing a wreck with bruised but few injuries. Twelve hours to clear the track as doctors from Iroquois treated the injured. engineer of the second train blamed.
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Sakuta
Harper Trial Proceedings Reveal Major Bank Claims
Dec 5 Harper trial hears Schofield of First National Bank of New York testify a claim of 250 000 against Receiver Armstrong of Fidelity bank. Bookkeeper Walters is cross examined and Riverside Iron and Steel works note endorsed by Harper is cited for 100 000 credit. Harper also had petitions credit with First National Bank of New York as he related.
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Harper
The New President Sadi Carnes Receives Cabinet Thanks
President Sadi Carnes thanked retiring cabinet officers for patriotic devotion during the crisis and said a new cabinet would be formed after consultations with the senate president, the chamber of deputies, and Republican group chiefs. Newspapers approve his election as president of France.
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Baedi-Carset
Sadi Carnot
Rourier
Senate
Sodchamber
Eueslan
Picasso
St. Perananong
Dec. S
Sadi-Carnes
France
Notable Nonsense and Nineteenth Century Laments
A scrambled miscellany notes Henry August von Bulow marrying Annie Snyder of Philadelphia, inventor Nathaniel Clapp at eighty five in Dedham Mass, senate seating hints, Dickens on Niagara Falls, Max O'Rell on African Americans in Washington, impressions of eloquence in a church, comparisons of elephant and human brains, amateur photography advice on character and negative decisions, and a stray thought on travel desires.
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Henry August von Bulow
Herr von Buclow
Annie Snyder
Philadelphia
Nathaniel Clapp
Dedham
Mass
Senate Chamber
Roscoe Darkling
Wai
E. Chan
Charles Dickens
Niagara Falls
M. Bloud
Max O'Rell
Washington
Chinese Burial Pranks at Riverside Oshkosh Unsettle Crowds
A large crowd gathered at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh for an unusual Chinese burial of Lung Hing who died a week earlier. The ceremony featured a cooked chicken offering, candles, whisky, and Confucian rites amid a noisy, curious audience of locals including many youths. The event elicited staged reverence, brisk horse reactions, and later explanations that paper money tossed along the street was to mislead the devil.
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Voasera
Celential
Riverside
Oshkosh
Butte den Morty
Empire
Lung Hing
Steele
Lung Ying
Judeing
Wangoo
Oslkosh
Armin
Ceaitery Pell Mall
Hald
Thomas Agnew
Camely
Canton
Cisss
Saince Qabkosh
Peto
Gladstone hooded with attacks on minister
The village of Gladstone is warned against Stev D Seymour alias Francis Coverdate after editor Henry of the Janesville Argus published a bitter attack and accused the minister of ruining congregants and diverting church funds. Henry says he is now based in Gladstone and urges caution toward the suspect. In other news William and Addison Burns are released after ten years for 1890 Wisconsin land frauds and await reunion next month as a death in prison is reported. Snow has melted in northern Wisconsin under mild temps, but roads may cave and hinder logging. A prize fight rumor and dynamiters case are also in brief.
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Jasonville
Aghin
Escanana
Mich
Gladstooy
Henry
Janesville
Ming
Argus
Stev. D. Seymour
Francis
Janceville
Henry Swife
England
New York
Misuag c
Prrmend
William and
Addison Burns Wal
Wisconsin
William Burns
Has Dall Will Fight and Randall Tariff Talks Rise
A Wisconsin dispatch notes discussions in Washington about possible tariff compromise with Randall as the president’s adviser calls for revenue concessions. The article predicts ongoing partisan conflict and a volatile House session amid tariff debates, with opposition from tariff interests. Separately, a Kingston Mining case in Wisconsin serves notice on around 800 defendants over stockholder disputes.
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Monkey
Parrot
Wasmixetos
Carlisle
Big Dewire
Randall
Ian God
Israel
Sam Randall
Supreme Court frees Virginia officers in tax suit
The United States Supreme Court today voided Judge Bond’s restraining order and discharged Attorney General Ayers and Commonwealth attorneys Scott and McCabe, ruling the case against Virginia improper under the Eleventh Amendment. Justice Harlan delivered opinions in Mugler and Ziebold cases, upholding Prohibitionist victory.
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Wasmixatox
United States Tupremé Court
Matthew
Mond
Circuit Court
Atate
Virginia
United Staton Circuit Court
Bond
Ayers
Commonweath
Alegara
Scott
McCabe
Harlan
Peter Mugler
Kanssa
Wangas
Hermane ‘Ziebold
Mugler
Zieboll
Suchet Shop Failure Reported For Cincinnati Area
The Hod gen Commission Company with main office in Louisville and branches in Cincinnati Evansville Indianapolis Chicago Pittsburgh Cleveland and Baltimore has failed to pay amid rising markets. Estimated liabilities range from 290000 to 313000 with about 40000 in assets. The firm is described as a bucket shop operation.
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Ef & Lealville
Cixeixnat, O
Hodgen Commission Company
Louisville
Cincinnati
Evansville
Indianapolis
Chicago
Pittabore
Cleveland
Baltimore
Wealthy farmer found beaten in Newport home
Peter Bennet, an 80 year old Newport resident, lay in a pool of blood after robbers beat him and escaped with 32,000 dollars in gold and bills. The incident follows his known habit of keeping large sums around the house as a target for theft.
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Rohvers
Bascon
Peter Bennnett
Newport
Weather and Notes From the Era
A garbled weather column gives scattered forecasts, mentioning thermometer readings, wind, and a Wisconsin reference. The text drifts to misc notes about probate, corsets, writing slates, and social chatter with broken phrases and odd phrases.
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Ghee
Wistess Gilmer
Curiaco
Berry Gilmer
Lyitin North
Gilmer
Alize North
Glicer
Shim
Miss North
Tilson—burg
Onot
Gilmore
Gilmor
Ebessid
Khelata
Carlinsm
Lord Lysen
Lospor
Lord Lyons
Wan
MATHS
Wanutsatox
Sparks
Iinoia
Morrison
Townshend
Springer
Stevenson
Friends of Civil Service
John Oberly
Beliaves
Ohberly
Ike
Illinois
Vilas
Calimn
Bisses
Jobo F. Plummer
New
Mr. Plummer
Apiris
Ueddock
Innuxaroum Ind
the Sentinel
Charaed Si Happaport
Trine
Chatham
Ont
Merrit
There
Detroit
Beaxe
Council of State
Gavard
Ishach
SchoiThausen
al/Seitserland
Sre
Radi
Watlranon
Nhetan
Lung Hing Burie
Ucuisarban
Aptek
Casine
Dee
Yous
Jack Dempecy
Johnny Resnan
Yeaterday
Mhearing Keene
Lospos
Thomas Colting
Lowell
Maca
Michael Harkins
Has Dall
Herdhants
Kingston Mining Company
Liesdland
Gat
Racata
Roe
Meet
Merrill, Maviens
Wie
Wiccontin Valley Lumber Company
Merrill
Anza
Supreme Court
Commonwealthn
Prohibitionium
Senor Sagasts
America
Spain
Woukas
Watkat
Thomas B. Palfrey, Jr
Auburn Church
Seely
Palfrey
Warren Leach
George Sutherland
D. D. Sutherland
Fond du Lac
A. Sutherland
Hanivax
Inter-Colonial Railroad
Mellarton Station
Thermoometer
FP. S. Department
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