Washington Talk and Political Outlook Amid Rumors
Washington talk centers on a possible tariff compromise rumored between Mr. Randall and Mr. Carlisle, denied by Carlisle and unconfirmed by the president. Senator Clarkson of Iowa discusses Republican prospects and party unity, while society rumors about Minnesota senators’ wives are debunked. Notes from Wisconsin and other cities cover railway plans, ministerial appointments, and local incidents.
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Randall
Carlisle
Clarkson
Migua
Senate
Col. Vilus
Republicar Senstora
Wisconsin Statesman
J. S. Clarkson
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Munkeye
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Thing
Blaine
Allison
Sherman
Minnesota
Sabin
Davis
Allens
Andersons
Bikers
Breckenridges
Brownes
Browns
Campbells
Davidsons
Hendersons
Hopkins
Johnstons
O'Neills
O'Neal
Hassells
Smith
Stewarts
Stonea
Taylors
Thomases
Tanners
Whites
Whitings
Wilsons
Wis
J. Appleton
St. Paul Road
White
Lino
Fond de Lac
Deeds Fire for Major Iron Mines Sale in Ashtonil
In Asmann Wisconsin on December 16 deeds were fired conveying Gobelite range iron properties to John H. Rice of New York City for sums totaling millions. The deal involves Moore Benjamin Co and Lake Superior Iron Consolidated with Stephen A. Dorsey and Jease D. Grant in leadership and a syndicate including ex Treasury officials Windom and Coon. The sale marks one of the nation’s largest mining transactions and could boost ore shipments and regional prosperity.
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Asmann
Wis
Eve Yeaterday
Gobelite
John H. Rice
New York
Cty
Kulingon
Niitkon
Bussemer
Moore
Bourne
Silly
Atlantic
Marquette Range
Mr. Rice
Moore, Benjamin & Co
Lake Superior Iron Consolidated Company
Stephen A. Dorsey
Jease D. Grant
United States
Wm. Windom
United States Register of the Treasury Coon
Register of Deeds
Rumored International Steam Yacht Race Hinted For Cup
Yachting circles discuss a possible international steam yacht race for a prize once offered by the American Yacht Club valued at $10,000. Commodore Clarke of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club reportedly plans a large class steam yacht to challenge, citing Mohican and Atlanta as speed benchmarks. Names like Namouna Gould Atlanta Electre appear, while changes to contest deeds may deter future attempts to claim the trophy.
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Commodore Clarke
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Clarke
Mohican
Gould
Atlanta
Commodore Grevy
Electre
Mr. Jamieson
Irex
New Reichstag Bill Aims to Expel Socialists Across Germany
A proposed reichstag bill would expel all socialists who breached anti socialist laws or belonged to secret societies. The measure could remove many socialist members from the Reichstag and also punishes participation in socialist congresses.
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Germany
Reichstag
Ex-Gov Pound Returns From Oregon & California Inspection
Ex-Gov T C Pound returns from a government inspection of the Oregon and California railroad, traveling in a special car and living well. He notes inspectors have more work ahead than public knows, and reports many eastern visitors to California this winter, aiming for pleasure and investment.
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Pound Retardome
Cubrena Fatas
Wis
T. C. Pound
Oregon & California
Sacramento Valley
Saia
California
Beads for the Recena Wasnixeros Debates Adjournment
A concurrent resolution was submitted in the house to set adjournment dates. After debate the measure was amended to move the adjournment to Thursday December 22, with routine business following before a Monday adjournment.
Utah Testing to Become a State
A Utah constitutional committee presented copies of the Utah state constitution to Speaker Carlisle and Senator Neallh as delegates from the Utah convention await action on statehood.
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Utah
Wastuxavox
Caine
Carlisle
Neallh
Tax collection opens with early payments by workers
City Clerk Hayden reports the tax roll totals 214476.79 dollars for the year as the first payments arrive. Jusch Bros lead early contributors with 183.02 dollars collected by Treasurer Spink after noon yesterday. The process continues, with capitalists and manufacturers among the last to pay, while funds will support state tax obligations.
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Kuxche
Spink
Hayden
New York Fog Delays Trial Run For Cruiser Chicago
A heavy fog halts the Chicago during its East River steam trial while officials assess hull wetted surface and draught. The vessel anchors near Whitestone as crews prepare for a possible three hour run down the sound if conditions improve.
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New Yonk
Chicago
East River
Navy Yard
Grand Master Powderly in Critical Condition in Pennsylvania
Serontos, Pa, December 16. Grand Master Workman Powderly remains in critical condition after a severe hemorrhage. Physicians say he is worse than yesterday, with a rupture of a small blood vessel causing great pain. If he stays quiet and rests, recovery may come in a few days.
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Lowderly
LN Pais
Eife
Firent Manger
Serantos
Powderly
Mien
Fowderly
Congress adjourns as new loan approved and education plan passed
In Dec 16 reports from Mort bwpertast Work of the Vongriss, Congress adjourned after approving a 14 400 000 pound loan and a compulsory education measure for federal districts and territories. Separate items note a highway robbery near Faleyrs and a pardoned prisoner in Manisox.
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Congress
Hilla
Sheridan Leads in Racist Political Flavor
Wassixapox December 16 reports Gen. Sheridan gaining momentum as a presidential candidate with Republican supporters optimistic while the general himself downplays the move. The piece notes growing interest among party backers and speculation about future prospects.
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Sheridan Lenghs
Wassixapox
Gen
Sheridan
Deer versus train race on South Carolina railroad
A moonlit chase near the Kulato River bridge ends when a buck darts ahead of a locomotive for about a half mile. The engine and crew push the speed, spectators cheer as the deer gains then veers off into the woods, racing two miles in total.
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Morse
Artanta
Dee
South Carolina
Kulato River
Greman
Furnsace
Sabe
Ali
State Grange elects officers and seeks tax reforms
Marison Wisconsin December 16 officers of the state grange were elected: Treasurer E G Pond Fulton Secretary H E Huxley Neenah Gate Keeper Mr Rowley Sparta Pomona Mrs Carr Milton Junction Flora Mrs Hattie Sprague Reedsburg Ceres Mrs H E Hussey Neenah Lady Assistant Steward Mrs Lidis Young Reedsburg Trustee J D Frost Madison A resolution asks the legislature to appropriate 7000 for a farmers institute and to amend assessment laws to tax all property except state property. The next annual meeting will be held in Atascison.
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A& Lint
Theiler
Marison
Wis
State Grange
E.G. Pond
Fulton
H. E. Huxley
Neenah
Rowley
Sparta
Pomona
Carr
Milton Junction
Flora
Hattie Sprague
Reedsburg
Ceres
H. E. Hussey
California
State Board of Equalization
Grange
Atacison
Essen
Frag Eis
Local Disturbances Across States Highlight Turmoil
Miss Lizzie Eby in Illinois broke a window and cut her throat during a quarrel and died. Mrs Yarsen of Corinne Michigan was released from insanity and may sue for divorce and doctors. Joseph Ruight, longtime keeper of Philadelphia's Manufacturers Bank, arrested for embezzling about seventy thousand dollars over twenty five years. Eighteen men at East Liberty stock yards including Samuel Allerton arrested for cainezze and other offenses. In Honov Province Ching Chow and others saw widespread destruction and massive flooding after Yellow River bank bursts. Thousands of lives lost and millions left starving in one of the era’s worst disasters.
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Lizzie Eby
Modesn
Parcols
Freeport
Alexander Yarsen
Corinne
Mich
Godiny
Joseph Ruight
Manufacturers’ National Bank of Philadelphia
East Liberty
Samuel Allerton
Chicago
Cainezze
Bay and Feed Department
Ieas
Ching Chow
Honov
Chiat
Yellow River
Bellows Hanged at 46 for Murder of Nieces in Iowa
Chester Bellows was executed by hanging in Iowa for the July 1886 murder of his niece Alice Waterman. He proclaimed innocence and begged mercy as the white cap was placed. Bellows, the first to be executed in twenty-two years, spurred debate over capital punishment and changes to Iowa law in 1870s. The 1872 legislature abolished capital punishment, with earlier cases pending review by the supreme court.
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Bellows
Han Tosn
Cuanties City
Chester Bellows
Iowa
Commonwealth
Beslowsky
Fountain George
Dr. Epps
Des Moines
Smith
Faycette County
Kennedy
Dubuque
Supreme Court
Russian Military Gazette Praises Defense Posture
A St. Peters burg Military Gazette piece argues Russia defends its frontiers and moral rights amid growing Austrian and German military buildups. It notes Austria and Germany strengthen neighboring garrisons and rail networks to aid troop transport, while Russia seeks to uphold territorial inviolability. Pesthu Austrian papers echo heightened tension.
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Sr. Petersiune
Official Military Gazette
Hussia
Austria
Germany
Russia
Pestu
Pax Pers
St. Petersburg
Wilitary
Woman Repels Sheriff With Revolver in Georgia
In Madison county Georgia Sheriff Scarborough and a deputy attempted to arrest Mrs. Moore, wife of John Moore. She greeted them at the gate with a cocked revolver and forced withdrawal, while a prior judgment for attorney fees hung over her husband.
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Hintoos
Georgia
Atrlasta
Dee
Scarborough
Madison County
John Moore
Haddock Trials Begin Amid Conspiracy Questions
Reliable reports state all Haddock case conspirators will be tried with Paul Leader first in Jargarr. Testimony from Leader supports Arensdorf while court instructions may bar Arnalorf from conspiracy charges. In a separate note, Black Alice, owner of a Dogwood dance band, shot piano player Chanley Grave at a city ball. Grace remains gravely injured. examination postponed on December 24.
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Haddock
Paul Leader
Jargarr
Arensdorf
Arenalorf
Black Allen
Astiaxa
Wis
Black Alice
Trial in Macox County Ends as Crowd Chants Hang Him
In Macox Georgia on December 16, during the Thomas G. Woodfolk murder trial, a crowd shouted "hang him" prompting two prominent citizens to quell the disturbance. The judge adjourned court and ordered the accused sent to jail.
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Meechie
Macox
Thomas G. Woodfolk
Woodfolk
Horrific Abuses Revealed at Branch County Poor House
Dr Hal Wyman’s report to the state board of correction and charities details gruesome conditions in the Branch County poor house. An elderly pauper found in foul cell with untreated injuries and severe neglect, no clothing or care, and a strong stench pervading the department.
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Michigan
CoLuwaven
Mich
Dec
Branch County
Hal. Wyman
Alate
Terrible Hailstorm Strikes Lumet Valley Folsomdale
A severe hail and wind storm ripped Lumet valley in Folsomdale, destroying trees and sheds across a 75 foot width. Hailstones as large as duck eggs struck stock and wheat fields, causing injuries and a broken funeral processional as a bearse overturned and glass sides shattered.
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Apex
Folsomdale
Cleveland
Mormon Settlers Arrive in Canadian Northwest
Ottawa reports growing parliamentary interest over Mormon settlement near Fort McLeod in the northwest. Fifty families have taken up land at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and are described as industrious and law abiding. An influx is expected next year with Elder Caré, Brigham Young’s son-in-law, among leaders.
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Ottawa
Fort McLean
Eaid
Mr. Caré
Brigham Young
Numerous late 19th century Wisconsin and national briefs
Coroners jury clears Chicago and Northwestern railroad workers after J D McWilliams dies on tracks near Little Chute. Jake Gandner the rower may be permanently disabled after a setback in a race. Bond case in Milwaukee faces hard line from attorney Cotzhausen as judgment stands at 10,000 with eight years interest. Actors present a mixed reception at an Antry Richards production. Senator Garrity released after case over adoption of Michael Kennedy. Bandits near Chacala sighted. three men shot by a scouting party.
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ArrLeTos
Wis
Vec
J.D. McWilliams
Chicago & Northwestern
Little Chute
Toronto
Quent
Milwarker
Dee 16
Cotzhausen
Eblers
District Autorner
Werner
Republican Clubs Converge At National Convention
The Republican clubs convened at eleven with chairmen reporting and Blaine’s name greeted by cheers while the Ohio delegation remained quiet. Resolutions urged defense expansion and financial support for ships, fortifications, and artillery. William M. Evarts chaired as permanent leader praising the party and forecasting a strong Republican organization through leagues and state conventions in 1888.
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Str.publican Club
Nhipa
Blaine
New Yeas
Colerday
James G. Blaine
Ohio
Robingan
Club
Hinghampton
N. Y
Barbara
Grosvenor
Abraham Lincoln
United States
United States Senate
Jefferson Davis
Secretary of the Interior
Jacob Thompson
Supreme Court of the
L. @. C. Lamar
Committee On
William M. Evarts
Grand Old
Republican Party
Evarts
Clevelsod
Republican League of the
Istterarcto
Senate committee backs Blaisdell education bill
Wasatxetos reports the senate committee on education held a meeting and unanimously ordered a favorable report on the Blaisdell education bill. The measure will be reported as it passed the senate in the last Congress. Also notes Wisconsin weather: warmer, fair, brisk westerly to northwesterly winds.
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Bragg
General Brace
Mexico
Tennessee
Wasatxetos
Senate Committee On Education
Senate
Wisconsin
Comical Cuts and Curious Notes Across a Page
A collage of oddities from a newspaper page includes a daughter’s corn dodger recipe and a spoof about a beet com coleer. It mentions an exchange article on Russian Cavalry Movements and a piece titled The Horrors of Whaling. A storm-tossed hotel near Los Angeles kills two and injures fourteen. The note adds a long quote about Spare the rod and spoil the child and references Hubert Morris’s great granddaughter seeking an old Woman’s home in Washington at seventy four.
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Scastor Mitchell
Bing Jones
Smith
Hubert Morris
Washington
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Intereat
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Anedede
Saecs Pevet Reese Sig
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Faleyrs
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Wik
Edward Flannian
I’almyra Township
Sterling
Ger. Rank
Manisox
Olp Johnson
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Johnson
Stoughton
Ant
Porn
Lotta Shemp
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Scott
Lams
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Conemmia
S.C. Dee
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Cpset Tre Hearse
Canada
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J. AW
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Jake Gandner
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Jake
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Antry Richards
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Garrity
Michael Kennedy
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Chacala
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