Unveiling of General James Shields Statue in National Capitol
A large audience including officials from Illinois Missouri New York and other states witnessed the unveiling of a statue for General James Shields in the Capitol hall. The ceremony featured music prayers speeches and a cavalry escort with speakers from multiple states detailing Shields historic roles as governor senator and military leader.
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Inois
Missouri
Oragon
United States
Ilinois
Minnesota
California
Iowa
Wisconsin
Illinois
Abraham Linecoln
Lincoln
General Shields
Tyrone
Ireland
New York
Springfield
Cerro Gordo
Chapultepec
Thrun Case Arguments Underway In Marathon County
Wausau Wis Dec 6 attorney for the defendants Mylrea Hanson and Follett began his argument in the Thrun case and spoke until noon. He criticized Marathon county authorities for taking the case from Winnebago and noted about 2000 in costs with slim chances of conviction. Mylrea suggested Hanson sought from insurance firms only what was valued to produce Thrun or the policies. This afternoon Judge Cate will address the jury and Judge Mallory will close for the state.
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Wausau
Wis
W. UH
Mylrea
Hanson and Follett
Thrun
Marathon County
Winonebago County
Hanson
Thraun
Cate
Mallory
New Evidence Ties Dan Coughlin to Cronin Murder
Chicago dispatch reports a newly disclosed evidentiary item planned for the upcoming trial suggests Dan Coughlin had a direct part in the Cronin murder. A witness from the prior trial, who helped move the wagon carrying the alleged murder box, may identify Coughlin if questioned. Prendergast trial juror selection begins in Chicago with an anticipated week to complete voir dire.
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Chicago
Dan Coughlin
Cronin
Coughlin
Poet Riley’s Father Reuben Riley Dies in Indiana
Captain Reuben Riley, father of poet James Whitcomb Riley, died this morning in Greenfield Indiana after being hospitalized in Indianapolis. The elder Riley, once a local figure in Indianapolis, was 77. He is survived by his wife and several children.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Reuben Riley
James Whitcomb Riley
Greenfield
Waldo Avery Grain Steamer Destroyed by Fire
The Waldo Avery, a grain laden steamer from Chicago to Buffalo, burned in the Mackinac Straits five miles west of Mackinac City. The ship, owned by Hawgood and Avery of Bay City, was valued at $60,000 with 79,000 bushels of corn onboard. it was beached after the fire was discovered and the crew escaped safely. The blaze started in the lamp room and quickly got out of control.
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Mackinac City
Mich
Waldo Avery
Fie
Straits of Mackinaw
Here
Avery
Chicago
Buffalo
Hawgood & Avery
Bay City
Populists Drift Toward Tariff Support in Senate
A Dec 6 dispatch notes careful inquiry on Populist views shows likely backing the tariff bill in both houses though some Democrats may resist unless the measure is materially altered. The Populists would prefer broader reforms but will settle for the next best option as needed.
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Wasutherox
Senate
John Graham Located In Canada Ties To Cronin Case
Dec 6 reports reveal John Graham, once clerk and confidential agent for a prominent lawyer-politician tied to the Cronin jury bribery plot, has lived in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia for over a year and has been sending $150 monthly. Ex-bondsmen deny knowledge. Extradition likely after Dae Coughlin trial.
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Curiaco
Dae Coughlin
Cronin
John Graham
Oval
British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
Graham
William Whelan
Coughlin
Gibbons vs Murphy Bout in Jeopardy at Second Regiment Armory
Reports say police may block the December 6 match between Paterson's Austin Gibbons and Chicago's Jimmy Murphy at the Second Regiment Armory. The eight round contest aims for scientific points but rumored undercard intensity suggests a finish. Murphy's past fights include a long draw with Tommy Ryan and a police interrupted bout with Andy Bowen.
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Second Regiment Armory
Austin Gibbons
Paterson
N. J
Jimmy Murphy
Chicago
Gibbons
Jack McAuliffe
Jere Dian
McAuliffe
Tommy Ryan
Kemmick
Andy Bowen
Murphy
Friends urge McGlynn for Italy ambassadorship
Friends of Rev. Dr. McGlynn of New York write to President Cleveland urging his appointment as ambassador to Italy to replace Van Alen. Washington reports ex-judge Lambert Tree of Chicago likely nominee and Philadelphia's John Cadwalader also pushed for the Italian post.
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New York
McGlynn
Cleveland
Italy
van Alen
Wasitngton
Dudge Lambert Tree
Chicago
John Cadwalader
Philadelphia
German bondholders meet Oregon Railway issue outlook
A meeting of Oregon Railway and Navigation bondholders was held to address the December coupon payment delay. The committee reported the embarrassment as temporary and the outlook as excellent, with bonds deposited at the Deutsche bank and a new committee empowered to act.
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Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Dentsche Bank
Lehigh Strike Off After Arbitration Accord
A conference among Lehigh Valley railroad officers state arbitration boards and labor leaders ended the strike. The road will re employ strikers without bias based on union membership and divide work to keep employment profitable while giving old workers hiring and promotion preference. Jersey City reports many have already returned to work.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Boards of Arbitration
New York
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Lehigh Road
Excitement in Lima as Peruans Demonstrate Against Ecuador
A crowd of over three thousand gathered in Lima’s main square on Monday night to protest Ecuador. President Pierola pledged to defend Peru’s honor, while authorities dispersed rioters. church bells were rung during clashes but calm returned by midnight.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Texas
Ecuador
Nima
Jiminez
Pierola
Tquique
Arica
Cacerists
Valcarel
Van Leuven's Case Opens as Grand Jury Probes Pension Scheme
A federal grand jury summons 150 witnesses as more illegal fee and witness bribery charges loom around George M. Van Leuven, the Lime Springs pension attorney. Special Examiner Waite unearthed a tin box with documentary evidence after a May confrontation, prompting a pension department probe by Cresco and Decorah boards now superseded.
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Duncrgrr
George M. van Leuven
Lime Springs
van Teuven
Waite
van Leuven
Cresco and Decorah
Pension Department
Youthful Burglars Caught After Oakfield Robbery
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a noon hour robbery at Northwestern station in Oakfield netted 86 dollars. Detectives arrested three boys William Church Eber Walker and Ed Burns son of the postmaster who confessed. Church led the crime and the others aided. Part of the money was recovered and they await trial. The charity ball at Armory FE last evening was a grand success with proceeds of 3280 going to the home of the friendless.
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Foxpoe Lac
Wis
Northwestern
Oakfield
William Church
Eber Walker
Ed. Burns
Postmaster Burns
Church
Ilo
Armory FE
Yale and Harvard Debating Societies Clash Tonight
Harvard and Yale debating teams arrive in Newport to spar before the Unity club. Each side brings chosen orators and a few hundred supporters to cheer the contestants.
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Newport
Harvard
Yale
Unity Club
Fatal Locomotive Explosion Near Eastland
A Texas and Pacific locomotive exploded near Eastland about noon yesterday. Engineer Charles F. Elliott fireman Jesse Beaver and head brakeman Frank Spencer were instantly killed. Bodies of Elliott and Spencer were blown about 100 feet from the wreck site.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas & Pacific
Eastland
Charles F. Elliott
Jesse Beaver
Frank Spencer
Elliot
Spencer
Wasted Their Waves: Iron Mountain Suffering in Winter
Last year Iron Mountain saloonkeepers paid 30000 in liquor licenses and over 50000 in rent, funds that could have fed and clothed the unemployed. The town, once 62 saloons strong, now faces widespread poverty as mining closures reduce cash flow. Money scarcely moves. merchants lay off clerks, lawyers plead unpaid fees, and property loans vanish. The outside world’s aid will determine the town’s fate this winter.
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Iron Mountain
Mich
Ironwood
Upper Peninsula
Plight of Democrats on Ways and Means Deepens
Washington report says members of the House Ways and Means Committee struggle to report revenue provisions this week. Secretary Carlisle delays his report to align with committee aims while revolt grows against Wilson’s handling of the personal income tax and corporate tax plan. Delegates fear unclear revenue needs and sugar bounty costs, risking delays before any tariff for revenue measure.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Carliste
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Judge Bundy Denies Union Pacific Receivers' Salaries
In U S district court Judge Bundy refused to authorize salaries of 8000 dollars per year for Union Pacific receivers and ordered funds to be deposited only in U S banks and turned over to the road treasurer for operation.
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Omana
United States District Court
Bundy
Union Pacific
United States
Self-Confessed Murderer Surrenders in Manitoba Town
Tom Purcell a longtime whisky trader turned himself in at Letbridge Manitoba stating he shot and killed Dave Akers a Fort Whoopup friend of forty years. Purcell claims self defense in a cattle deal quarrel. Akers was a well known figure across the western country from Alberta to Arizona.
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Letmridge
Man
Tom Purcell
Dave Akers
Fort Whoopup
Ilo
Akers
Alberta
Arizona
Disaster at Sea Skips Most of Crew on Jason Crown
The Jason Crown OW Highland Light Maar Ligur Mass ran ashore and broke in two during the night. Of twenty seven crew members only one was saved as the others perished. Hoe was washed from the rigging and cast ashore by the fierce seas.
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Maar
Highland Ligur
Mass
Jason
New York Stocks Open Firm Then Steady With Narrow Fluctuations
In New York on December 6 stocks opened firm with fractional changes and remained firm to about eleven o'clock. They weakened slightly afterward but stayed steady at noon with narrow fluctuations.
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New York
Alluring Scheme for North South Railroad Plan
A Nebraska led Gulf interstate convention promotes a transcontinental rail line from Minnesota to Lake Charles and a northern route from South Dakota to Galveston. The plan proposes five cent land tax in ten states to fund construction and a public ownership model with state railroad commissioners managing the line.
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Tereka
Kay
British Columbia
Gulf of Mexico
Duluth
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Lousaina
Lake Charles
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Galveston
Great
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Lincoln
Neb
Crounse
Topeka
Lewelling
Tulisw
Odette Ferre and Odette Prisoner Seeks New Trial
Sheriff Salzman stopped in the city en route to Waupun with William Odette, the 28 year old sentenced to twenty years for killing his brother. Odette claimed a unfair trial and described alibi details and a circumstantial case, insisting he would seek a new trial and that he and his brother were on good terms. He said he escaped to see his family and denied motive, while noting fellow escapee Kreager remains at large.
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Salzman
Wausau
Waupun
William Odette
Odette
Horns
Jim
Waunan
Kreager
Arar
President nominates officials and resignations noted in Wisconsin
The president named J.B. Boe of Wisconsin for assistant secretary of war and GT. A. Lewis for postmaster at Black River Falls Wisconsin. Adjutant General Joseph B. Dee resigns to take effect December 15 to date from Dec 6 report.
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Washington
J.B. Boe
Wisconsin
GT. A. Lewis
Black River Falls
Wis
Mantsoxs
Joseph B. Dee
Peck
Hoon
Delay at Hawaii Clouds Mission of Minister Willis
From Mare Island the USS Ranger sails for sea with unknown destination. A revenue cutter carries orders to Honolulu to back restoration of the queen. Provisional government leaders foresee Willis being handed passports or arrested if he challenges the regime. Officials in Washington indicate Willis pauses awaiting further guidance before acting on instructions.
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San Francisco
United States
Ranger
Mare Island
Central America
Honolulu
Wasumncrox
Dee
Corwin
Willis
Dole
Port Townsend
Gresham
State Department
Hawaii
Blount
Cleveland
New York Police Shakeup Amid Anti Disorder Push
In New York City December 6 officials claim progress in cleaning vice and closing disorderly houses in the Trenderloin area. Thirteen police captains, including Captain Devery, were transferred after a meeting with commissioners and Superintendent Byrnes, as internal critics press for reform. Devery sought transfer citing potential hindrances from indictments.
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New York
Trenderloin
Byrnes
Morel for Indians Funds to be Paid Across Fond du Lac
Lieutenant Mercer Indian agent for the La Pointe agency with two clerks departed Ashland with $9,000 to be paid to Fond du Lac Indians in Minnesota. He will visit West Superior Cloguet White Birch and the reservation post to distribute the funds.
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AsuLanp
Wis
Mercer
la Pointe
Ashland
Fond du Lac
Minnesota
Merce Win
West Superior
Cloguet
White Birch
Fonds
Mitiuation at Hurley Wis Relief Efforts Continue
Major Mihongy of Gov Peek's staff visits Hurley to confer with the relief committee as provisions fuel and clothes arrive in small quantities. Orders issued only on Tuesdays and Fridays are strictly enforced while crowds gather at the courthouse awaiting their share of necessities.
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Asmann
Wis
Mihongy
Gov. Peek
Wurley
Weather Indications for Twenty-Four Hours Ahead
The forecast notes Wisconsin fair weather with a slowly rising temperature and winds turning southerly. Local observations show temperatures around 2 degrees above at 1 p.m. and 2 degrees above earlier in the day.
Admiral Mello Arrives at Isla Grande South of Rio Janeiro
A dispatch from Minister Thompson reports Admiral Mello has reached Isla Grande on the coast south of Rio Janeiro.
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Washineton
Thompson
Mello
Isla Grande
Rio Janeiro
Miners Rescued From Fire In Crystal Ridge Mine
Four miners trapped by a blaze in the Crystal Ridge mine near Wazeron Pennsylvania were rescued alive today while the fire raged and the mine faced imminent destruction.
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Wazeron. Pa
Crystal Ridge
Towa Sheriffs Association Holds Equal Convention
The Iowa sheriffs association met in an equal convention this morning. The gathering occurred in Des Moines with attendees from local departments.
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Ors Mors
Towa Sheriffs Association
Waite Calls Miners Convention at Salida
Governor Waite convened a miners meeting in Salida Col. with twenty delegates. Most oppose calling an extra legislative session to address the silver question. Diphtheria outbreak spreads in Northfield Minn with 179 cases quarantined and 49 deaths.
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Salida
Col
Sala
Waite
Northfield
Minn
Ex Judge Terhune Found Dead In Vernon County Wisconsin
Ex judge William F. Terhune a Vernon county pioneer and longtime associate of General Rusk was found dead in bed by his wife in Viroqua Wisconsin on December 6 at age 73. He served as clerk of the court legislator register of deeds district attorney and county judge among other posts and had lived a retired life for the past fifteen years. He came from New York and was known as a brilliant and polished man.
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Viroggia
Wis
Wiliam F. Terhune
Vernon County
Feeline
Terhune
New York
General Rusk
Menasha Council Abrogates Street Lighting Contract
Menasha Wisconsin December 6 The common council in session under Mayor Lawson votes to discontinue electric street lighting and bids for lighting with Appleton Electric Light Co. are authorized. A major claim for Main Street improvements is noted. An accident injures a worker at Menasha Wooden Ware and a fire damages a dry house but losses are limited.
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Mixanga
Wis
Pec
Common Council
Lawson
John Martin
John Schreibers
Linshaw
Voissen
Appleton Electric Light Company
Paul Miller
Menasha Wooden Ware Factory
Menasha Woodenware Company
Harry Fisher
Silas Bullard
Lou Sloward
William Jewett
Bert Jackson
Oshkosh
Uatlie Fisher
Ecards
National Hotel
Sons of Veterans
John Nugent St.ishard Tonycliffe
John Jacobs
Holy Land
Derricks and tramway washed away in river at Kaukauna
One derrick and part of the tramway used to haul stone for the new viaduct were swept away by river current last night causing about 200 dollars in losses. Rev Julia Gibson and others attended Winnebago district Congregational ministers meeting at Green Bay. RK of P held its annual officer election last evening with J. D. Wellington as P C and C. E. Raught as C C. Also notes of illness and social visits. Odd Fellows plan a sale and officer election next Friday.
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P.C
J. DL
Wellington
C.C
C. E. Raught
V. C
J. Leppla
Vilas
M. W
G. B. Moyer
M. A
F. St. Andrews
M. F
V. Miller
F. M. Charlesworth
RK. of
Roos
E. Haeni
A. Uammel
Ed Peterson
Antigo
T. W. Armstrong
Ocunto
Odd Fellows
Police follow governor on tramps as three Kansas City detainees freed
Police authorities in Fr. Scorr Kansas express adherence to Gov. Lewelling’s instructions on tramp control. A Populist police justice ordered the release of three Kansas City tramps arrested in a box car.
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Scorr
Kas
Lewelling
Kansas City
Olney’s Annual: Exclusion Act Hat Trimmings Rulings Highlight
The annual report of Attorney General Olney to Congress notes rising federal court business. It highlights two major Supreme Court decisions on the Chinese exclusion act and hat trimmings cases, each valued at ten to thirty million dollars in potential government claims. It also calls for a permanent reorganization plan to replace temporary Union Pacific receiverships and argues the Sherman Act does not prevent trust formation.
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Wasumerox
Olney
Congress
Supreme Court
Union Macine Road
Twin Cities of Neenah and Menasha Seen For Union
Debate on consolidating Neenah and Menasha into a single city name reopens amid calls for shared governance and tax savings as island development accelerates. Local residents cite accessible location and large factories as reasons for unification. The discussion follows earlier financial strains and public official concerns.
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Neenan
Wis
Neenah and Menatsha
Jagerson Fieed
PR. Quinn
Ludwig
Quinn
Sherry
Mary Sweeney
Meeting of resident traveling men in Tremont house
A committee led by Edgar M Wright was formed to gather all resident traveling men for a Sunday meeting at 10 o clock in the Ath Earn house lobby. The plan includes forming permanent social and business committees for a holiday party for traveling men and families and to handle other matters. The American chatter notes Ed Cole of Oshkosh with Siewers Cole in Cairo street Mid way and hints at a joke he may understand.
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Tremont House
Edgar M. Wright
Athearn House
American Chatter
Chicago
Ed Cole
Oshkosh
Siewers & Cole
Cairo Street
Midway
Mr. Cole
Cautions on Furnace Fire Safety Amid Building Talks
The notice urges the public to exercise care with furnaces and stoves as discussions on building restrictions continue. It emphasizes avoiding careless fire starts and stresses personal responsibility for fire safety.
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