United States Demands Release of Haitian Steamer and Moves on Hayti
Secretary Whitney orders naval forces to ready the Richmond Galena and Yantic for expedition to Hayti after demanding the return of the American steamer Laytion Republic seized at Port au Prince. Rear Admiral Luce and others relocate to support the operation. officials avoid detail while confirming the policy to release the vessel.
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Shipwrecked crew rescued from James A Garfield voyage
The schooner James A Garfield Capt Hobie arrived at Mes Bartinone Md from Navassa with five seamen and four cooks from the abandoned schooner Albert H Cross. The Cross crew battled five days at sea after a gale and hull damage, finally rescued by the Garfield crew near Petersburg Va.
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Garfield
Dietrese
Poisoned Gas Plagues Montreal Citizens and Hotels
Montreal residents suffer from toxic gas released by faulty gas lighting. Sulphuric vapors fill rooms and streets causing headaches, nausea, and illness. Hotels like Windsor and Balmoral move guests outside. factories halt work as officials and residents demand action. Public anger targets the gas company over a three year monopoly and lax city oversight.
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Montreal
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Killed at Leady Elle Saloon in East Sixth Street
Phillipson Thompson of Wisconsin was shot and killed at Vivian's saloon on East Sixth Street by William Reilly after a night quarrel with the proprietor. Reilly returned with a six shooter and fired into the crowd, killing Phillipson and fleeing toward a deputy sheriff. The victim’s sister and brother-in-law in Piattville, Wisconsin were notified.
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Asloon
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William Reilly
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John W. Scott Post elects officers and grows to 121 members
The John W. Scott Post No. 241 G A R held a rousing meeting electing Commander Robert Brand SVC John Banderob J C E M Lull Q M Eli Seeley surgeon R of Blogham O D Rev G A Creasey O G Taamen Roche and William Greenwood. Delegates chosen to the commandants camp E B Lull 2 J Weisbrod J Stau dearaus J Kuache. The post now has 121 members with three new admissions last evening.
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John W. Scott Post
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John Banderob
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Eli Seeley
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Winter Palace Bazar Attracts Crowds And Stage Shows
The event at the Y M C A gymnasium drew a large crowd with ticket sellers pressed to ease up. A snow man, pretty girls, and tableaux on stage entertained as receipts neared $400 with about $120 from the door and admission rising from twenty to twenty five cents.
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Ryutpusium
Winter Palace
Scribbler's King Unveiled in Menasha Court Notes
Ir Stadmunken discovers the scribbler tied to Wealey Mott of Menasha while Deeds Clerk Bareuther jokes about a fifty cent extra recording fee for two deeds by Gabe Bouck. County Clerk Hasmusssen identifies the writer as Mott. the judge’s last account to Rosemursen was so illegible a microscope was needed.
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Menasha
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Bouck
Vaesar
Mote
Rosemursen
Prominent Businessman Arrested After Wife's Death
Henry C. Layburne, a noted local businessman and council member, fled years of alleged forgery charges totaling thousands of dollars. He was seized at his home while his wife lay dying, then taken to jail after she passed away.
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Stainceienn
Henry C. Layburne
Laysburne
Death of Mrs J B Everett in Rock Island
A dispatch reports the death of Mrs. J B Everett of this city in Rock Island Illinois. She was the wife of a well known local lumberman on Crose street and had been employed by Henry Sherry of Neensb. No cause of death is given in the dispatch.
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Henry Sherry
Neensb
Calumet mine fire and reward offer amid turmoil
A Calumet Hecla mine fire worsens with more smoke and ground slides near shaft No 3. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to the arsonist’s arrest. A local fiction fragment and a Cincinnati child cruelty case follow, reporting a nine year old boy’s repeated suicide attempts.
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Midland station train sighting and town suspensions
Inhabitants of Wapelia in Dewitt county report a train passing by Midland station from a distance of twelve miles, with witnesses noting the R train approach and depart. In Neacausur Michigan the trial of Laura Nicoli Carpenter, accused of attempting to murder E S Wilson at Marquetie last July, proceeds as Wilson lies paralyzed yet alive with little hope of recovery.
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Democrats Plan Early Caucus Over Territorial Admissions
Washington December 7 The Democratic party plans a late evening caucus to decide on admitting new territories under Mr Springer’s plan. The discussion centers on splitting Dakota, admitting Montana Washington and New Mexico, and potential Republican gains in the Senate and electoral college.
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Wisconsin and Washington Dispatches Highlight Cabinet Speculation
Reports from Wasatxeton and Washington describe a crowded field for a cabinet post with Gov. Rusk leading, Henry Payne pressing claims, and Gen. Fairchild hopeful. Other items note railroad funding progress, Michigan delegation unity for Burrows as speaker, Guenther's immigration talks with Ford, Beck's improving health, and Whitney denying abuse rumors.
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Bevier Riot Telegrams Stir Missouri Officials
Reports from Bevier Missouri describe a labor riot with shooting and looting. The sheriff says he is powerless and Governor Morehouse contemplates militia deployment while Adjutant General Jamieson heads to the scene to assess safety and preserve order.
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Thompson Buys Deane Street Block For Hotel Venture
Im THU PIONS PURCHASE. Andrew Thompson of the Hevere buys the rear building on Deane street from J. 2. Jackson for 5000. He may rent it first and aims to acquire the entire block from Ceape street to the river to open a mammoth hotel with G. W. Athearn, promising Oshkosh one of the north west’s finest huntelries. He only needs Schwalm’s oil store to own the whole block.
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Lawyers debate paving tear up for water connections
Lawyers consulted on whether the main street may be torn up to lay water mains for the Grand Union Water Works. No city ordinance prohibiting the action is found, but the charter grants the water works company the right to test the pavement. Webb and Brooks consulted Barber Bros. whether the work will proceed remains uncertain.
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Death of J R Darfee in Kospp Street Home
J R Darfee died at his Kospp Street home this afternoon about one o'clock of consumption. He was about fifty six years old, leaves a wife and eight children, four sons and four daughters. Funeral from St Vincent de Paul.
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Musk Rats and Local Fur Trade Promises in Menasha
A Menasha correspondent describes the musk rat as a growing industry along the lake shore. He notes ships shipping 600 pelts daily to Chicago and London dye houses, with conical lodges of mud and grasses, and says the trade supports over fifty workers, creating employment and future growth.
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Death and Desk Ambush Targets Havana Judge
A writing desk with ribbons and a tiny key exploded at the home of Don Domingo Oliva, criminal judge of Le Cathedral district, injuring a mother who opened it by mistake. The device was intended to murder the judge, shocking Havana society.
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Molloy Refuses to Testify Before Parnell Commission
Dublin witness Patrick Molloy, who ignored Times subpoenas, testified as the Parnell commission assembled. Attorney General Webster examined with limited results while Davitt pressed for bribe-related admissions.
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Stagecoach Robbery At Mendgo City Leads To Black Bart Claim
Wells Fargo detective Hume identifies the attacker as Black Bart after a stage near Mendgo City is halted by a felled tree and a masked gunman who loots mail and an express box. The drop point mirrors a prior Bart crime location from over a decade.
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Powderly Sees Bright Future for Koighta of Labor
In a General Master Workman Powderly interview he says the recent convention weeded out troublesome anarchist elements. He notes past rapid growth to over 700000 members caused decline but now the order is prosperous with growing membership.
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Michigan Central Grain Forgery Suspected in Conspiracy
A Baishwoad forgery story from Cuicaco reports Michigan Central officials probing secret grain rebates to contractors or board firms. Clerks and prominent trade figures allegedly implicated, with 22 cent per bushel cuts, transit grain halted to cover shortages. Further sensational developments feared by Michigan Central.
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Dorchester church to name Rev Dr Arthur Little pastor
In Bostox Massachusetts the Second church of Dorchester votes unanimously to extend a call to the Rev Dr Arthur Litle of Chicago to become pastor. Little is a Dartmouth graduate and is welcomed by the congregation though no decision on acceptance yet.
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Statewide Education Statistics Report Dec
The state superintendent reports 507,702 Belion residents aged over five with 274,378 males and 279,824 females. School attendance reaches 352,738 from 6,184 school buildings, including 217 new this year. Teachers total 11,444 with 2,455 males and 9, - female salaries vary by city and gender.
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Milwaukee coal dealers to be arrested for conspiracy
District Attorney Wegner prepares charges against Milwaukee coal association members accused of monopolizing coal sales and boosting prices. The suit alleges collusion to prevent competition, including a plan to withhold coal from the house of correction and bid inflated prices to the county.
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Wisconsin Tax on Church Property Sparks Legislative Debate
A Wisconsin prospectus argues church property should be taxable, predicting a $2,000,000 rise in Milwaukee property values and $42,500 more annual tax revenue if enacted. It notes past failures and wider national movement, with Illinois and Missouri figures cited as possibly backing such bills. The piece previews opposition and legislative effort.
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Question of fighting in Blackburn Rucker contest debated
The text discusses whether to fight or not in the Blackburn vs Rucker clash. It mentions Sam Small’s pro prohibition stance and party vs principles criticism. It hints at Senator Plumb cabinet prospects and other political chatter with satirical asides about Wheeler and bread prices.
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