New Cabinet Office Passes House in Agriculture Bill
Washington dispatch reports the House, after long wrangling, passed a bill to create a Department of Agriculture by converting the current bureau, adding a Cabinet seat. Debate also touched a proposed Department of Science and a Lafayette statue, with Dakota statehood and silver coinage topics ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
House
Senate
Washington
Tax Times
Dilla
McPherson
Dingley
Lacy
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Department of Science
General Lafayette
Logan
Illnois
New York
van Wyck
Dakota
Garland
West
Hill
Sherman
Alison
Comptroller Testifies Before Investigating Committee
Washington December 15 J J Barker testifies before a House investigating committee on irregularities in the First Comptroller's office. He claims accounts were pro forma passed through the Justice Department and will produce a district attorney letter. Barker later cites accounts of Marshals District Attorneys and clerks not carefully examined and sent to Treasury for merit review. Judge Lawrence testifies that some accounts cited by Barker were illegal but allowed by law. Barker refuses to explain a fraudulent Florida claim and resigning issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAsnInerTon
J. J. Barker
House Committee
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
Barker
Lawrence
Comptroller
Florida
United States
Ohio
Comptroller's
Rumors Stir Over Possible Senate Resignation for Court Post
Senator Mitchell denounces any plan to resign his Senate seat to gain a judgeship or presidential rise. Friends note he may be considered for Tioga county Presiding Judge if Williams resigns, while Williams seeks Supreme Court vacancy after Chief Justice Mercuryn’s retirement. The chatter centers on political deals and realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MES
Washington
Mitchell
Cameron
McKennan
Supreme Court of the
United States
Tioga County
Williams
Supreme Bench
Mercuryn 1
Galveston harbor scheme under Eads review
A dispatch from Washinton reports Captain James B. Eads and a large Texas delegation meeting Senator Maxey to pursue a harbor development plan. Engineers estimate eighteen feet depth achievable for about 1 million, while Eads interests push for up to 8.76 million with multiple lobbying rings involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Galveston Harbor
Tux Tres
Washieton
James Bi. Eads
Senator Maxey
Texas
Eads
Galvess Arbor
Senate report on DOJ appointments limits discretionary power to AG
The judiciary committee submitted a report on restricting special assistant attorneys and detectives in the Department of Justice. It favors leaving appointment discretion with the Attorney General, with abuses addressed by prosecuting offenders rather than abolishing discretion. District Democrats in Wasayton vent frustration after being excluded from the Inaugural committee, despite efforts to secure places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Senator Ingalls
Judiciary Committee
van Wyck
Department of Justice
Orders Given To Close Edgar Thomson Steel Works
A Pittsburg dispatch reports the Edgar Thomson Steel Works in Braddock will cease all manufacturing on December 16 with 1600 workers to be laid off and paid in full. The shutdown stems from lack of orders and a railroad downturn, threatening several thousand indirect jobs and large freight losses, amid wage disputes at Republic Iron Works and Amalgamated concerns.
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Pittsburg
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddock
Edgar Thomson
Republic Iron Works
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Association
Weihe
Wethe
East
New England
Murder and suicide follow jealous dispute in Baltimore
Special Dispatch reports in Baltimore that in a southern city district Alphonse Micheaux a Belgian glassblower and Matille Segar his partner living at 8 Henry Street were found dead in their room. Police say Micheaux killed Segar then shot himself after a dispute sparked by rumors of infidelity. A seven year old daughter discovered the bodies. neighbors testified to Segar's affection for Micheaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Alphonse Micheaux
Matille Segar
Belgium
Henry Street
Micheaux
Matille
Matile
New Telegraph Operators Form Breakaway Brotherhood
A new Telegraph Operators Independent Brotherhood emerges with 26 assemblies to replace the old Telegraphers' Brotherhood after last year’s failed general strike. The group aims to protect incomes amid Western Union’s pay cuts and notes the ironclad oath was weak and rarely signed. Operators in New York refuse to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraphers’ Brotherhood
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Taltavall
Aarages
New
Borhood
Controversy Over Notre Dame de Lourdes Pastor
In Fall River Massachusetts on December 15 opponents of Father McGee lock out the French Catholic parish church, halting Mass. A congregation meeting votes to send a delegation to Rome to protest Bishop Hendrickson. In Providence Bishop Hendrickson says he will consider the request and work for the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricken
Congregation of Notre Dame
Fall River
Father McGee
Associated Press
Gordon Wins Another Victory in Sudan Ambitions
A Kort dispatch reports General Gordon is well after a recent victory over rebels near Khartoum. The rebels were defeated heavily, forts at Om erman blown up, and many killed. Suakim hears the Mahdi asked Osman Digna for reinforcements, who says he cannot help and expects an attack. The Nile expedition camps at Kortl with abundant cattle and provisions.
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Kortl
Farmer and Drover Fight in Lancaster County
Special Dispatch to Tae Tines from Reapine December 15 reports a quarrel between Benjamin Wenrich a drover and Benias Brendle a farmer near Reinholdville Lancaster county across from Berks. Wenrich reportedly punished Brendle s son for hitting him with a strap and Brendle then visited Wenrich in retaliation. Wenrich was struck on the head with his skull partially laid open and he lies in a critical condition. No arrests have been made.
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Tae Tines
Reapine
Reinholdville
Lancaster County
Berks
Benjamin Wenrieh
Benias Brendle
Wenrich
Brendle
Opening of Industrial and Cotton Exposition at White House
Washington December 15 The opening ceremonies for the Industrial and Cotton Exposition will be held in the East Room at noon tomorrow. Invitations have been issued to the Diplomatic Corps Cabinet Congress leaders and the Chief Justice along with their spouses. The President is expected to invite a few personal friends as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washipton
Arthur
White House
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Pollution concerns at Norristown Asylum drainwater study
Communications addressed to Chief Engineer Ludlow discuss the Norristown Insane Asylum sewage influence on the Schuylkill water supply. An official says authorities have been warned they will be indicted and prosecuted if drainage is not removed by other means, and action is demanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow
Norristown Insane Asylum
Schuylkill
Turkish Atrocities in Macedonia Stir Public Meeting Forms Committee
A public meeting in Purieroronis formed a committee to study Turkish atrocities in Macedonia and enlighten Europe. Members also passed a resolution praising Mr Gladstone for supporting Christian welfare in the Ottoman Empire and urged inquiries into current reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Purieroronis
Europe
Gladstone
Failure of Lancaster Grocer
Joseph Herzog, longtime Lancaster grocer, failed today. He lists assets about 15 000 dollars and liabilities around 30 000. Dana H. Graham, his heaviest creditor, issued an execution for 14 000 dollars. Herzog was appointed a assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Joseph Herzog
Dana H. Graham
Heraog
Aasi Gness
City weighs appeal to US Supreme Court over debt tax plan
City finance plan seeks to shift burden of 93 200 dollars in accrued taxes on bounty loans from taxpayers to a possible Gas Trust loan. Lawyer J W M Newlin outlines a federal constitutional challenge to tax the bonds at nominal value, arguing equal protection and valuation issues under the 14th Amendment. Committee members unsure but hopeful as they confer with city solicitor and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Mable
Commonwealth
Gas Trust
Clay
Messrs. Clay, Gross
J. W. Patton
Gross
J. W. M. Newlin
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Newlin
New York
Pennsylvania
Mr. Newlin
Irvine
Supreme Court of the Land
Lawson
Supreme Court
United States
Act of Assembly
Apeal
Bardsley
J.W. Patton
South Third Street
Warwick
Messrs. Gross
Patton
Gardner
The
Trust
Banes
Englishman proposes railroad canal scheme for cattle trade
Captain Bedford Pim of the Royal Navy and ex Gravesend MP arrives at the Leland Hotel after inspecting western cattle ranches. He advocates a Cheyenne to Hudson Bay railroad to ship cattle to England and a Nicaragua Canal project funded by a US England joint subscription totaling about 200 million dollars. Pim plans to confer with Sir John A. Macdonald in Toronto and seeks a presidential commission to advance the canal idea with amicable profit sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onscago
Bedford Pim
Royal Navy
Gravesend
Leland Hotel
Cheyenne
Hudson Bay
England
United States
London Stock Exchange
Frelinghuysen
Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragua
Pim
America
London
Toronto
Sir John A. Macdonald
Hudson’s Bay
Denver and Rio Grande
Texas
Manitoba
Hudson's Bay
Cleveland
Albany
Outrage Explodes Across London Rail Depots and Americas Blamed
Detectives ordered back to London as explosive mystery unfolds. Reports cite a sulphurous smell, a steam launch seen near the scene, and three flashes. The Times questions American blame while Dublin and Dublin papers weigh in. A £5000 reward is proposed by the City Council to uncover the culprits. Authority over the bridge is split among three police bodies causing jurisdictional chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tess Oie
Clerkenwell
Rollins & Co
Cannon Street
Timea
Ints
America
Irish Times
Dublin
Dublin Express
Ireland
City Police
Metropoli
Water Police
State Board of Assessors hears railroad appeals in Trenton
In a special session at the Supreme Court room, the New Jersey Board of Assessors heard railroad company appeals against assessments. Notable figures included Ex Governor Bedle for Delaware Lackawanna and Western and various attorneys for New York Central, Philadelphia and Reading, and others. The case questioned assessment validity and methods used to value franchises. The board planned hearings daily through December 26, with Pennsylvania Road joining the dispute later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New York
Lake Erie and Western
G. M. Robeson
Philadelphia
Reading
New Jersey Central
James B. Vredenburgh
West Shore
Buffalo
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Wanna
Bedle
McDermott
Stockton
Courtlandt Parker
Bedlecker Gummere
Yes
Pennsylvania Road
Reichstag Rejects Motion to Increase Chancellor Staff
BERLIN December 15 a Reichstag vote increased salaries for two Chancellery officials and failed to create a second Directorship in the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Prince Bismarck defended the measure citing health and service to the Fatherland and warned against undermining his policy. the proposal passed the first motion but the new Directorship was defeated 143 to 114.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Ministry For Foreign Affairs
Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
House
Herr Vollmar
Ismarck
Devastating Erie Wind Storm Destroys Church and Rail Lines
A violent wind storm across Erie county wrecks timber, orchards, and dwellings. The Polish Catholic Church in Erte is leveled as walls and roof collapse. A train on the New York Pittsburg and Ohio Road is blown from the tracks and cattle crushed. widespread damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Erte
New York, Pittsburg and
Ohio Road
Vanderslice Millions Heirs Plan Dutch Treasury Heist
The Vanderslice heirs gather at Mrs. Matilda Giberson’s home to pursue a legendary $50,000,000 supposedly hidden in Holland’s treasury. Led by James Usher, they aim to unite dozens of Vanderlices across generations in a last bid to claim the fortune claimed since Germantown era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderslice
Matilda Giberson
North Ninth Street
Germantown
Giberson
Jacob Vanderslice
James Usher
New York
Holland
Hundred Thousand Dollar Libel Suit Filed in Kings County
Edward P. Carpenter sues Andrew H. Hammond in Kings County Supreme Court for 100000 damages over libel accusations. Carpenter, once solvent, alleges Hammond aided his financial decline by publishing defamatory statements. Hammond, a reed organ manufacturer, counters with libel and other claims totaling 239,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward P. Carpenter
Kings County Supreme Court
Andrew H. Hammond
Hammond
Carpenter
Caranter
Corson Charged With Homicide In Duffy Shooting Trial
Richard Corson faced a homicide trial before Judge Mitchell and a jury for the August 15 shooting death of James Duffy near E C Knights sugar refinery in Delaware avenue and Bainbridge street. Duffy weighed 250 pounds, Corson a watchman, with self defense raised as defense. The case continued after the testimony of witnesses including Duffy’s wife and Edward Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Corson
Mitchell
James Duffy
Big Jim
E. C. Knight
Delaware Avenue
Bainbridge Street
Corson
Duffy
Edward
Dempsey’s benefit ends as he meets George Wilson
Jack Dempsey boxed four rounds against George Wilson in a benefit bout at Arthur Chambers' with Chambers as referee. Dempsey delivered a late flurry to win by decision and paid Wilson a thirty dollar forfeit. The packed venue buzzed as Wilson showed grit and Dempsey improved after a slow start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Arthur Chambers
George Wilson
Dempsey
Wilson
Ilson
Clark’s
Gably
Pittsburg
Kelleher
Emery
Raffling for a Mule at Med Ant Saloon
A white mule named Dandy with a clipped ear and coal yard refuge was raffled at John Coath saloon 1314 South Seventh Street. Seventy entrants paid twenty five cents for chances and raised 42.50, mostly Christy Hare hucksters. The winner celebrated but paid the bar bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coath
South Seventh Street
Christy Hare
Washington Avenue
Magistrate issues warrant for Edward Bunnell on aggravated assault
Magistrate Smith issued a warrant for Edward Bunnell on charges of aggravated assault and battery against his wife. The incident occurred Sunday night on the sidewalk in front of Doc Considine's saloon on Eighth Street below Vine. Bunnell, a gray-haired gambler recently released from prison, has not yet been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Edward Bunnell
Bunnell
Girl on Trial for Murder in Baltimore Jealousy Case
Irene Newman a mulatto girl faces trial in Baltimore criminal court for the murder of Martha E Gordon. The May 2 incident at the boarding house involved Newman firing a pistol at Gordon at breakfast, striking her neck. Gordon died later at University Hospital. All involved were colored servants under twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Irene Newman
Martha E. Gordon
Martha Gordon
George Bryan
Newman
University Hospital
Young Woman Shoots Rival in Maryland
Special dispatch from Baltimore reports Phillis Ivory of North East Maryland shot and killed Emiline Davis at Ivory’s home. Ivory, spurned by a farmer she loved, fired a navy revolver at Davis, fatally wounding her in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimone
Phillis Ivory
North East
Emiline Davis
Miss Ivory
Miss Davis
The Congo Railway Scheme Abandoned in Cologne Era
December 15 reports from Berury note Reichstag attention to Congo Conference disrupted by Count von Hatzfeldt illness. Congo Niger neutralty undecided. The Vivi to Stanley Pool railway shelved. Sir Edward Malet drops plan to restrict spirits imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Reichstag
Count von Hatzfeldt
Niger
Vivi
Stanley Pool
Edward Malet
Admission of an Anarchist Trial in Niederwald Case
The trial of Reinsdorf Bachmann and six others for the Niederwald explosion opened with 54 witnesses. Bachmann admitted causing the dynamite blast. Elberfelds testified against Reinsdorf and admitted anarchist ties. The judge questioned whether assassination attempts on monarchs constitute anarchist methods. Reinsdorf said tactics vary and individuals act as they see fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Reinsdorf
Three Pennsylvania stables win $89230 in racing season
In Chester Valley near Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill three stable owners Cassatt Welch and Kittson dominated the season. Cassatt led with sixteen horses earning 821,197 while Reott trained twelve two to four year olds. Kittson’s nine runners claimed 826,361 in purses and plates after Panique was sold following a Belmont stakes crack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
A. J. Cassatw
Mr. Kelso
Chester Valley
W. L. Scott
N. W
Mr. Cassatt
Mr. Reott
Commodore Kittson
Ex Candidate Blaine Denies All Interviews
New York reports Blaine says all interviews about his discussions with Conkling are forged. He asks friends to discredit any such expressions and will communicate with the public only under his own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Conkling
Kilbourn Juries Fixed Claim Reaches Congress
Representative Randall says W W Ker sent a letter about funding damages in Kilbourn v Thompson and asserts juries in three trials were fixed. Randall will not reveal letter contents or his disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Randall
House
W. W. Ker
Congress
Hallet Kilbourn
John G. Thompson
Ilegal
Ker
Randall
White Ribbon Army meets at Bethany Church
A temperance gathering of the White Ribbon Army at Bethany Presbyterian Church, corner Twenty second and Bainbridge, was presided by Hartman Baker with J W Douglas as secretary. Speakers included John Wanamaker, Dr Pierson, Robert Patrick and Mr Butler of Millville NJ. Wanamaker urged higher liquor licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Ribbon Army
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Church B
Twenty-second
Bainbridge Streets
Hartman Baker
J. W. Douglas
John Wanamaker
Pierson
Robert Patrick
Butler
Millville
N. J
Wanamaker
Deaf Mute on Trial in Germantown Case
James Millick, a deaf mute boy, was tried in Judge Yerkes' Court of the Quarter Sessions yesterday on entering the residence of Andrew Sinn in Germantown with intent to steal. The court appointed a sign language expert as counsel. It was explained the entry was a mistake and the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Millick
Yerkes
Andrew &. Sinn
Germantown
Corean Rebellion Reported From Nagasaki Dispatch
The Times Hong Kong dispatch notes a Corean uprising with the king fleeing to hills, a general killed, and the king’s son and six ministers massacred during a royal entertainment for the British minister. The queen vanished and clashes occurred between Chinese troops and Japanese forces. a gunboat Bapete arrived at Seoul river. Motives unknown, outcomes potentially affecting several powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonxpox
The
Times
Hong Kong
Nagasaki
Japan
Corea
Bapete
Ministers Debate Burchard Topic At Presbyterian Meeting
The Presbyterian Ministerial Association yesterday discussed The Minister of the Gospel in His Relations to Public Life. Rev. A. Culver warned ministers not to serve crafty politicians and said the last election showed voters punished leaders who used clergy for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
A. Culver
Burchard
Two Women Shoplifters Nominated for Trial Here
Chief of Detectives Kelly sends a dispatch to Chicago authorities asking for sudden evidence against two shoplifters recently arrested there to ensure their conviction and bring them to this city for trial. They gave names as Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Mitchell. Former English thieves and prominent Badass Mandelbaum gang members in New York. After fleeing to Canada they stopped in this city for a few hours and stole goods valued at 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Chicago
Mrs. Martin
Mra. Mitchell
Badass Mandelbaum
New York
T Canada
Knights of Labor Co-operative
St John and Vine Streets
Knights of Labor
Chestnut Street
Maxwell Stevenson
Lawson
Daniel Meeney
James Kelly
Archibald Holmen
Trenton Avenue
Thomas Taylor
James Kitchenman
Lehigh Avenue
Kitchenman
Robbery Report at Central Station Details Missing
Daniel Williams reports being knocked down and robbed of a gold watch near the corner of Eighth and Bennett streets after staggering into Central Station last night. He provided a description of his assailant, a well dressed colored man who was seen with Dr Jeo Brows, but details are uncertain due to damaged OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Williams
South Thirty
Seventh Street
Central Station
Eighth and
Bennett Streets
Fire at Johnstown Destroyed Seven Buildings in Newcastle
A Newark dispatch says the Johnstown blaze that killed saloon keeper William Trout is likely incendiary. Authorities believe Trout, known to have in hands in his saloon, was robbed and killed to cover the crime. steps will be taken to clear up the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Johnstown
William Trout
Trout
Tearasta
Workingmen urged to Arm in Arma December meeting
Neal McGaehn from Hocking Valley spoke to Internationalists urging working people to aid striking miners. Resolutions backed arming to resist capitalists and justified means as necessary. Also in Trenton Wright ill with fever, unconscious at Bordentown home amid re election contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arma
Ocarcaco
Neal McGaehn
Hocking Valley
New Jersey
Trenton
Wright
Bordentown
Charges Against Lieutenant Garlington in Franklin Bay relief
Brigadier General Hazen has preferred charges against First Lieutenant Ernest A. Garlington of the Seventh Cavalry for disobedience of orders and gross neglect of duty in connection with his command of the Proteus Expedition of 1883 for the relief of the Greely colony at Franklin Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William B. Hazen
Ernest A. Garlington
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Greely
Franklin Bay
Ocean Steamship Arrivals At Major Ports
Ships arriving at New York Pennland Antwerp Thingvalla Copenhagen Arizona Liverpool Glasgow State of Pennsylvania New York Hamburg Wieland New York Leith Broombaugh New York Avonue New York Passed Dungeness Dekuyner New York report shows inbound vessels from European ports to U S hubs with several routes including Antwerp Copenhagen Liverpool and Hamburg and Leith entries.
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New York
Pennland
Antwerp
Thingvalla
Copenhagen
Arizona
Liverpool
Glasgow
State of Pennsylvania
Hamburg
Wieland
Leith
Broombaugh
Avonue
Dungeness
Dekuyner
The Anglo Spanish Commercial Treaty Nears Completion
Mapoio December 15 The imparcial reports negotiations between England and Spain for a commercial treaty nearing conclusion. Spanish wines may see a reduction to 30 and perhaps 82 degrees. England gains most favored nation status in Spain not in its colonies. Sir R D Morier the British ambassador in Madrid pledges Britain will act to influence America on the treaty and notes possible effects if British scuttles the American agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapuio
The
Imparcial
England
Spain
R. D. Morier
Madrid
Great Britain
America
Explosion Kills 75 in Hungarian Colliery
An explosion at Staats Company colliery in Anuna Steyrdorf near Vienna Hungary on December 15 kills seventy five men, all husbands and fathers. The disaster devastates workers and families, with authorities investigating causes and securing the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Staats Company
Anuna Steyrdorf
Hungary
Notable deaths and political shifts in brief
Snowbound in Quebec as Pierre Pelletan dies. Texas posts a 102,451 Democratic congressional majority. Rear Admiral Capens statues to be unveiled in Washington. Wages cut ten percent at W B Thom Co hat factory in Haverhill. Internal Revenue Collector James McIntyre dies at 75 in Elkton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Pierre Clement Eugene Pelletan
Texas
Admiral Capens
Washington
W. B. Thom & Co
Haverhill
Mass
James McIntyre
Internal Revenue
District of Delaware
Poe
Myers
Elkton
Mayor Edson Nominates Porter and O'Brien for Posts
Mayor Edson sent to the Board of Aldermen the nominations of Fitz John Porter for Commissioner of Public Works and Morgan J. O'Brien for ten Counsel. The Morgan J. O'Brien nomination was approved by a 15 to 7 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edson
Board of Aldermen
Fitz John Porter
Publicae
Morgan J. O’brien
Portion of Turtle Crew Lost in Squall at Smiths Sound
A report from Shoal Harbor Tray Bay says the British schooner Turtle foundered in a violent squall in Smiths Sound on Saturday. Some crew members below deck perished with the vessel while the rest were saved at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joan
N. F
Shoal Harbor
Tray Bay
Sas
Turtle
Smith's Sound
Eleven Drowned and Eighteen Saved
A steamship en route from Rotterdam to Lisbon foundered off the Isle of Wight. Eleven passengers died and eighteen were rescued, authorities reported on December 15 in London.
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London
Rotterdam
Lisbon
Isle of Wight
Fifteen Years for Killing His Wife in Brooklyn Case
John Burns was sentenced in Sing Sing County Court of Sessions today to fifteen years in state prison for the murder of his wife Julia, who died from injuries after his brutal assault in Brooklyn three months ago. The defendant was convicted of second degree murder under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Burns
Julia
Brooklyn
Cable Sparks Sale In London Library Auction
At Syston Park library sale in London on Saturday the Mazarin Bible sold for 38900 dollars. A custody case unfolds as the mistress of M Morin vows vengeance on Madame Hugues after her release. The Austrian Unterhaus backed suspending trial and continuing military tribunals at Cattaro. The Spanish Cortes opened with a royal speech stressing Portugal Congo and the Congo conference amid debts. Blanchett, longtime treasurer of a savings bank in Haute Savail, has been found guilty of a crime and faces years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syston Park
London
M. Morin
Madame Clovie Hugues
Madame Hugues
Unterhaus
Vienna
Kornenburg
Cattaro
Cortea
Congo
M. Blanchett
Athe
Haute Savail
Jay Gould's Pleasure Boat Returns to New York
Jay Gould's steam yacht Atalanta, in Cramp's shipyard for repairs, is ordered to New York this week. A $7,000 steam launch was added to the Atalanta's outfitting. In February the owner and several friends will sail from New York to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Cramp
New York
New Orleans
Negro murderer James Riley sent to Sing Sing for life
The Supreme Court decision clears the way for James Riley to begin serving his life sentence. He was taken to Sing Sing Prison to commence imprisonment immediately after the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
Canmen
N. Y
James Riley
Supreme Court
Riley
Medicines That May Be Mailed Post Office Rule Change
The Post Office Department decides proprietary medicines and certain powders may be mailed as fourth class matter. Postmaster Mutdekoper has approved this change despite prior sealing against the section, indicating a shift in mail handling for these goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Mutdekoper
No Reciprocity Treaty Opposed by City Cigar Makers
An adjourned meeting of Philadelphia cigar manufacturers at 209 North Broad street denounces the U S Spain reciprocity treaty as unjust and unequal to the nation. A committee drafts resolutions urging defeat of the tobacco related provisions and sends copies to Senators Cameron Mitchell and all Pennsylvania representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Dunn
North Broad Street
Gumpert
United States
Spain
Messrs. Dunn
Bolts
Dreitle
Batchelor
Miller
Congress
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate
Cameron and
Mitchell
J. R. Young
Batchelor Brothers
Chestnut Street
F. C. Miller
Columbia Avenue
J. M
H. A. Jeitles
North Broad
Boltz, Clymer & Co
Gumpert Brothers
Charles Bolstatter
Ridge Avenues
O. Eisenlohr
Market Street
Teller Brothers
North Third
Portuondo
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Wasaryoton
National Committee
Aman
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Torares
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the Old World's News
Erie
Watchman Corson
Kilbourn
Garlington
Middle Atlantic States
Orice
City News
Sixth Street
Lena Hunter
Rio Grande Do Sul
Williare Burke
James Caldwell
Stark
Adolph Grim
Pres- Sr Hospital
William Ashbridge
Pennsylvania Hospital
Wok Place
Arch Street
Tate
Dramalie H
Fifth and
Gaskill Streets
James T. Underdown
North Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Globe Gaslight Company
Victoria Hulskamp Morosini
Academy of Music
Signor Liberati
Bedabedee
Port Marant
Jamaica
Williams’ Shoal
Chine Wa
Board of Surveyors
Stewart Street
Twenty-fifth Street
St. Joseph's Avenue
Seventeenth
Eighteenth Street
William John
Kater Street
South Street
Hhouot
Collins
John Brown
Vesper Choral Society. Com
Chambers Presbyterian Church
Thomas Mulbearon
Richmond Street
Highways Committee
Wallace
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