Inter State Commerce Commission Report on Railroads and Whitney's Navy Plan
The Interstate Commerce Commission report notes railroad mileage as of June 30, 1888, with 2,312 miles active in six months and 1,471 miles added in 1886. It debates rail trusts, urges uniform classification, and supports limited voluntary consolidation under public supervision. Secretary Whitney's annual navy report highlights domestic shipbuilding progress and requests $26,767,677 for next year.
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Europe
Whitney
Washixeton City
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Commission
Castle Garden
Washindon City
Inter-State Commission Sets Principles on Reasonable Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled on the New Orleans Cotton Exchange v Cincinnati New Orleans & Texas railway case. It stated that rates must be reasonable and fairly related to each other, long distance rates should be proportionally lower than short, equal mileage rates risk monopolies, and inter state commerce includes traffic through other states even if origin and destination are in the same state.
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Hindton City
Intercommerce Commission
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Railway
Hearing Before Vilas Over Michigan Swamp Lands Decision
Secretary Vilas hears a case affecting about 1 390 acres in Michigan taken from swamp status under the 1850 act. The state contests the original swamp declaration, claiming finality, while many northwest owners including Michigan senators and several House members hold titles. A decision is awaited in coming weeks.
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Washington City
Michigan
Vilas
Interior Department
Northwest
House
Cleveland couple to tour Europe after White House
The Star reports on unquestioned authority that Mr and Mrs Cleveland will depart the White House in June for a European tour. France is first, then Great Britain, with August possibly taking them to Norway and Sweden. They may continue to Italy and Spain and spend winter at San Remo or Nice if Mr Cleveland agrees.
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Wasu Hineton City
the Star
Cleveland
White House
France
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Italy
Spain
San Remo
Nice
Calumet and Heela Mine Inferno Sparks Rescue Tale
Hancock Mich special reports deliberate mine fire at 11 pm at Calumet and Heela. Of 200 or more on duty only eight escaped un harmed as pipes were disconnected and water cut. Miners reached surface amid grieving families while eight trapped men likely smothered between levels. Incendiary act suspected with syndicate ties hinted. Fire could burn years. pumps and carbonic acid gas considered to fight blaze.
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CuicaGo
The
Herald
Hancock
Mich
Calumet and Heela
Antony Langin
Andrew Hansen
Joe Roe
Antony Kalskie
Gustav Teva
John Flick
Joe Mossoglie
John Vanderbilt
National elections split from state and local in congress plan
It is whispered that lawmakers will seek to separate national elections from state and local contests. The proposal would place federal authorities in charge of elections for congress and the presidency to prevent any suppression of the vote.
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Washinctron City
Getting Ready for the Exodus in Washington
Washington December 1 post office department officials anticipate orders of dismissal after March 4 and plan to enter other business. George W. Wells chief of the finance division has resigned effective December 1.
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WashingTon City
Post Office Department
George W. Wells
Indian affairs official A B Upshaw resigns
Washington City December 1 Assistant Commissioner A B Upshaw of the Interior Department resigns his post effective immediately.
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Washington City
A. B. Upshaw
Indian Affairs
Interior Department
Big Drop in Protestant Churches Sparks New Inquiry
In New York a circle of pastors and citizens notes Protestant churches per population fell 50 percent since 1840 and calls a Chickering hall conference on December 4 and 5 to address religious needs. Speakers include Rev. John Hall Rev. Josiah Strong Bishop Andrews Chauncey M. Depew Everett H. Wheeler Archdeacon Mackay Smith and Rev. R. S. McArthur.
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New York
Chickering Hall
John Hall
Josiah Strong
Bishop Andrews
Chauncey M
California Electoral Vote Totals in 1892 Election
California secretary of state announced Harrison 12480 Cleveland 117729 Fisk 5761 Curtis 1591 Mitwackie Wis Dec 1 The official returns show Harrison plurality 2271 Hoards 20265 Prohibition 14277 labor 8552 total 54664 Port land Ore official vote Harrison 33293 Cleveland 26524 Fisk 1677 Streeter 86 scattering 61 total 61918 Harrison plurality 6769
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Harrison
Cleveland
Fisk
Curtis
Mitwackie
Wis
Hoard
Portland
Ore
Streeter
Scattering
Arbitration board elects leaders as salary rule passed
Pittsburg December 1 at a meeting of the joint league and American association arbitration board N. E. Young was unanimously elected president and C. H. Byrne secretary. The body adopted a rule replacing the old salary limit rule and paving the way for the league to enforce graded salary and classification measures.
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Pittsburg
Board of Arbitration of the
League and
American Association
N. E. Young
C. H. Byrne
State supreme court invalidates township railroad bonds
The state supreme court yesterday affirmed the lower court, ruling that issuing township bonds for railroads is unconstitutional due to lack of a corporate purpose. The decision renders about $1,000,000 of township bonds worthless, much of it held in the north.
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Cotvmsta, & C
State Supreme Court
Empress Victoria Holds Diary of Frederick in Copyright
Lonpox December 1 report that the original diary of the late Emperor Frederick of Germany is in the possession of his widow dowager Empress Victoria who has obtained a copyright on it.
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Empress Frederick
Lonpox
Emperor Frederick
Germany
Empress Victoria
Teller Vanishes With Bank Funds in Canada Swindle
Indianapolis dispatch reports Will Schrieber, a 22 year old teller at the First National Bank of Columbus, absconded with 8500 of the bank's money. He claimed a bank safe visit, then fled by train to Canada with possible involvement of a Chicago woman, Fannie James. The bank discovered a shortfall of seventeen 500 dollar packages after his Wednesday evening exit, and he indicated he would spend Thanksgiving in Toronto. He had been with the bank six years and faced accusations of extravagance and speculation.
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Indianapolis
Will Schrieber
First National Bank of Columbus
Canada
Schrieber
Scheber
Toronto
Fannie James
Chicago
Treasurer Vanishes After $109,000 Deficit Scandal
Charles G. Winchell, treasurer of Spink, has fled with a deficit believed near to $109,000. A deputy received a letter indicating he was short in his accounts and could not face the music. The letter, likely mailed near St Paul, arrived after noon yesterday in Redfield, Dakota Territory.
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Redfield
D. T
Charles G. Winchell
Spink
St. Paul
Kiser
Defense rests in Heouck dynamite case as witnesses counted
In Caicaco on December 1 the defense presented closing testimony with several witnesses for the defense differing from prosecution. The court adjourned at 5 o'clock as the prosecution began its final argument to the jury.
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Caicaco
Deieck
Fourteen-Year-Old Misscreant in Missouri Tragedy
Harvey Ballona a 14 year old boy in Glascow Missouri shot and killed his sister Emma Jackson 20 after she threatened to whip him for refusing to fetch a bucket of water. The incident occurred on December 1 and was reported as a fatal domestic shooting with little additional detail available.
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Glascow
Harvey Ballona
Emma Jackson
Violent incident reported at Kernan's theatre exhibition
Washington dispatch notes no shot aimed at Mitchell or Kilrain during a Kernan's theatre exhibition. A drunken spectator, J. W. Rob inson, discharged a pistol in an upper box, with the bullet lodging in the ceiling. No further injuries reported.
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Washington City
Mitchell and
Kilrain
Kernan’s
J. W. Robinson
Do You Want War The Editorial Warns Democrats
The Mail and Express editorial accuses Democrats of attempting to steal the house in a heated warning. It charges West Virginia and Louisiana offenses against Republicans and forecasts war from the north if the Democrats persist, urging whites to end dealings with the stolen house to avoid bloodshed.
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New York
the Mail and Express
Elliot F. Shepard
West Virginia
Louisiana
North Carolina
Elliott F. Shepard
House of Representatives
Congress
Cabinet Harmony Reported In Harrison Picks At Fifth Avenue
New York December 1 A gathering of Republican leaders at the Fifth Avenue hotel discussed Harrison cabinet aims naming Thomas C Platt and John Sherman if they cooperated Gen Harrison favored a joint meeting to reconcile differences between the two men Morton and McKinley attended and afterward showed cordial parting.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Harrison
Morton
Maj
William McKinley
Ohio
Snown
Sherman
Platt
Gen. Knapp
Mr. Platt
Gen. Harrison
Thomas C. Platt
John Sherman
Essen
Meley
New Postmaster for Chicago Creaco
Gen W C Newberry appointed postmaster of Chicago by the president after Corning Judd resigned. An inventory of government property was completed, including stamps. The president reap pointed Newberry during Senate recess. business men approve the change.
Peds Making Good Time In Six-Day Race
In New York in December the six day match looms as a record challenge. By 4 30 p m Littlewood tied leader Herty and at 10 p m was five laps behind Albert's record. Herty also seems poised to break a mark. Old Sport Cam carried a baby at night. At 2 a m today leaders stood Littlewood 541, Herty 525, Moore 497, Cartwright 485.
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New York
Dec
Littlewood
Herty
Albert
Cam
Moore
Cartwright
The Indianapolis Switchmen's Strike Continues
Indianapolis December 1. Striking switchmen are largely left to themselves in a standoff with superintendents. They report moving a large amount of local freight yesterday, easing the yard blockade that has persisted for over a week. Some new men operate the switches, and there is a chance some strikers may be hired today.
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Indianapolis
Storm Delays Eastbound Trains Across Western Roads
Kansas City area reports near all east bound trains late as a severe storm sweeps the state. Engineers note heavy sleet and rain in the east and south, with heavy snow in the west, slowing rail travel yesterday morning.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Fatal Sewer Trench Collapse Buries Six in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on December 1 a trench for a sewer collapsed trapping six Italian laborers. John Lumbou died at the scene and Domin Dieble was badly injured and not expected to recover. The remaining workers suffered broken bones but escaped with their lives.
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Philadelphia
John Lumbou
Dominic Dieble
One Price Clothing House sale notice
One Price Clothing House in Cincaco Illinois announces a wholesale stock buyout worth 175000 dollars offered at 50 cents on the dollar. Parts of the stock have been sent to you and the trade is urged to take advantage of the sale. Manager L Poporski signed SAM STERN.
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L. Poporski
Str
Sam Stern
Stern Buys Out Stock From Two Wholesale Firms
Mr Stern purchased the entire inventories of two wholesale houses for 175000 dollars on the Soc. dollar basis, aligning with the firm’s strict motto as stated.
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Mr. Stern
Soc
Unlikely Iowa Goods Sale Promises Big Stock Surge
An alert touting a limited time offer claims half price savings on all items with carload shipments to Iowa. The notice urges immediate call ins to convince buyers this is as advertised and to seize a rare opportunity before stock runs out.
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Iowa
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