Question of Riding in Same Car Sparks House Debate
A special dispatch from Washington reports a heated House debate over the O’Hara amendment concerning railroad travel for African Americans. The vote, 149 to 129, favored allowing equal travel rights where first class tickets are sold, while permitting separate cars if quality is equal. Debates highlighted tensions within Democrats and included speeches by Crisp and Smalls, with General Browne advocating social rather than legal remedies. The amendment was adopted in modified form and left open for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Mr. O'Hara
Mr. O’hara
O’hara
Carl. Crisp
Georgia
Smalls
South Carolina
New Orleans
House
Cleveland
Congressman Brumm
Pennsylvania
Tom Browne
Indiana
Congress
General Browne
Senate House feud flares as Plumb cries contempt
Special Dispatch to The Towes reports Senator Plumb accusing the House of disrespecting Senate authority and judgment. He cites Senate originated bills ignored by the House and a growing rift over naval amendments, with House members arguing the Senate is not a representative body and should not amend House legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Towes
Washington
Plumb
House of Representatives
House of Commons
House of Lords
England
Randall
Swaim Court-Martial Highlights Ferry Cross-Examination
Washington December 17 the Swaim court martial featured further cross examination of Seth A Ferry a key witness He disclosed he once served as secretary of the Territorial Land and Building Association and left after a shortage was confessed totaling 24000 He was told no case existed due to non incorporation and embezzlement claims He also identified T Bell of New York as a broker witness and there was a bid to probe spring stock transactions but court sustained objections and allowed the defense to present prior information to challenge another account.
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Washington
Swaim
Seth A. Ferry
Territorial Land and Building Association
District of Columbia
Howard T. Bell
New York
ateman’e'Ga
3,000,000 Acres Leased at One Cent An Acre Contention
Senator Dawes presented a petition asking steps to block grazing leases on the Crow Indian reservation by a syndicate. He cited rumors of an 8,000,000 acre lease for one cent per acre and questioned Interior Department records. The Senate adopted a resolution calling the Interior Secretary for information on the alleged lease.
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Washvoton
Dawes
Committee On Indian Affairs
Crow Indian Reservation
Interior Department
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
West
Senate
Letter Carriers and the Eight Hour Law Declared
Washington December 17 Speaker announced a communication from the Attorney General regarding whether the eight hour law applies to letter carriers The Attorney General states he cannot furnish the legal opinion requested noting his duty to advise only the President and the heads of executive departments and not Congress
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hhis
Kilbourne Juries and Ker Letter to Randall
Philadelphia figures discuss alleged tampering in Kilbourne Thompson juries. Ker says no charges were made and that he referred facts to the Appropriations Committee via Randall. Witness named is Colonel A. E. Boone, Star route contractor, alleging juries were influenced for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ker
Randall
Tue Tres
Washington
Kilbourne- Thompson
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
Kilbourne
Brewster Cameron
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Mr. Ker
Cameron
A. E. Boone
Star Route
Kilbourne-Thompson
Senate Patches Last Session Law and Passes It
The Senate spent the day on the naval appropriation bill and renewed the lump appropriation for the first half of the year. A new conference was appointed with House invited to join, but no notice was taken. The bill passed after debates over timing of construction authority and bid advertisement.
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Washington
Senate
Hale
House of Representatives
Congress
House
McPherson
Surveying the Nicaragua Route Washington December 17
A Secretary Chandler communication to the Senate says orders were issued to Civil Engineer A G Menocal Civil Engineer R B E Peary and Ensign Washington F Chambers to survey Nicaragua for a proposed canal route. The survey may revise a prior Menocal assessment and rests on naval department authority under the President. Mr West plans to raise the issue soon to challenge the department’s ordering power.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate
A. G. Menocal
R. BE. Peary
Washington F. Chambers
Nicaragua
Menocal
West
Hazen to Prefer Charges Against McKeever
Brigadier General Hazen chief signal officer plans to press charges against Lieutenant Colonel Chauncey McKeever for conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline and unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. The statements attributed to McKeever relate to the Greely relief expeditions after the Proteus court findings became public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Senators Decide to Hear Union Remonstrances on Spanish Treaty
Special Dispatch to Tax Tres from Wasuination describes the Senate waiving its rule to allow about sixty senators to receive remonstrances from cigar-makers’ unions opposing ratification of the Spanish treaty. The move signals effort to secure broad backing against the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Light restoration petition filed for Cape Henlopen end
Mr Ker of Philadelphia appeared as counsel for pilots with a petition to the Secretary of the Treasury asking for the restoration of the light at the extreme end of Cape Henlopen. The petition is endorsed by Representatives Harmer Randall Bingham Evans and ONeill and Senator Bayard, with Senators Cameron and Mitchell to be added. The petition will be filed tomorrow by Mr Ker.
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Cape Henlopen
Tar Tomes
Washington
Ker
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Treasury
Harmer
Randall
Bingham
Evans
O'Neill
Bayard
Delaware
Cameron
Mitchell
Nicaraguan Treaty Stirs House Interest In December
The Evening Star reports growing interest in the Nicaraguan treaty among House members. Expectation is for little opposition in Senate or House once action is required to render it effective if the note is approved. Members withhold quotes due to pending questions that could alter the situation.
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Wasnixoton
Evening Star
Senate
House
Dedication Invitation for Washington Monument Event
The Congressional Commission invites civil military and naval organizations nationwide to attend the dedication ceremonies at the monument base on February 21 1885. Organizations must notify Lieutenant General P H Sheridan marshal of the number of persons in attendance.
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Washington Monument
Washington
Congressional Commission
United States
P. 1H. Sheridan
Peracna
Convict to be Sent Back From Swiss Pardoning Condition
Secretary of the Treasury reports the Swiss Government pardoned convict Joseph Binzeggar on condition he return to the United States. He has left the canton of Zug and collectors at principal ports are ordered to prevent his landing and to send him back on the first opportunity.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Joseph Binzeggar
United States
Zug
Bimack
Nomination Hearing For Hugh McCulloch Delayed
In executive session the Senate reviewed Hugh McCulloch for Secretary of the Treasury. Mr Reidlebooger started McCulloch's report but the matter was postponed until tomorrow after an hour.
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Washmoton
Senate
Hugh McCulloch
Secretary of the Treasury
Reidlebooger
McCulloch
Atlantic and Pacific Grant Senate report on land forfeit bill
The Senate received a conference committee report on the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad land forfeiture bill. Mr. Morgan stated the committee cannot agree, and the report was ordered printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Conference Committee
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Prin
Measles Close Six Somerville Schools. Patchwork News Briefs
News briefs report six Somerville schools closed due to measles. A France Austria navigation treaty has been signed. A church congress is planned for 1885 in Portsmouth England. Kassala garrison reports a successful sortie and cattle capture. A Congo Conference session is urged. A 300 yard race in Park Hill with $500 prize features Alby Robinson and William Bowman. Montreal stamping factory burned. 88,970,000 debts noted. 125 workers laid off. Germany and Russia refuse further talks with Nubar Pasha over debt representation. resignation anticipated. Directors of the Chicago Board of See arte cians.
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Somerville
Mass
France
Austria
Portamouth
England
Kassala
Congo
Incuss
Alby Robinson
Park Hill
Canada
William Bowman
Philadelphia
Davidson & Co
Montreal
Germany
Russia
Nubar Pasha
Caisse de la Dette Publique
Plea for the Bell Faces City Vote to Send It to New Orleans
Philadelphia councils committee after an hour and a half session votes thirteen to three to report a favorable resolution allowing the Liberty Bell to be loaned to New Orleans. Mayor Smith urges display of unity and trade gains, while critics warn against relinquishing a sacred trust. The measure passes with three dissenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Smith
Rowan and Gross
Charles 8. Keyser
Alexander
Patton
Philadelphia
Jackson & Sharp, Harlan & Hollingsworth
Pullman Company
Gross
Charles W. Alexander
Pyle
Matthews
J. E. Peyton
van Dusen
Keyser
Messrs. Jones, van Dusen and
Hanifen
Prima Donna Scalchi Sues Abbey Over Metropolitan Pay
Special Dispatch to Tar Times reports Mme Scalchi the contralto suing Henry E Abbey to recover 1383.84 for her salary as prima donna at the Metropolitan Opera House last spring. Abbey countersued 5000 for loss of receipts after Scalchi allegedly refused to sing The Prophet replacing Carmen. Kellogg, Loli, and Signor Ardit accompanied Scalchi in court as testimony noted the need for long preparation and meals before a demanding role. The trial did not conclude.
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Tar Times
New York
Mme. Scalchi
Henry E. Abbey
Metropolitan Opera House
Count Loli
Clara Louise Kellogg
Signor Ardit
Cavern Collapse Threatens Miners Homes Near No 11 Colliery
Special dispatch reports a morning cave-in at No 11 Colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company in Wilkes-Barre. Six to eight acres collapsed with surface sank six feet in places, cracking foundations and creating death-traps as families fled. The incident follows prior quakes and ongoing cave-ins, caused by insufficient propping in abandoned veins and below-ground work.
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Tux Tres
Wilkesbarre
No. 11
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Senate Se
Itoo
Americans Learn From Oyama at Fort Hamilton Showdown
Special Dispatch to The Traces describes General Oyama visiting Fort Hamilton and observing American marksmen. Milan W. Bull of the U S rifle team demonstrates rapid shooting while Colonel Spencer hits several glass targets. Oyama tests a gun and shows precision, drawing praise from both sides.
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New York
Oyama
Fort Hamilton
Hancock
M. Spencer
Milan W. Bull
Colonel Spencer
Mr. Takahasha
Mr. Bull
Deceiver Posed as Deaf M mute to Cheat Richmond Ladies
A man calling himself J F Read was arrested in Richmond for months posing as a deaf mute en route to Boston’s Deaf and Dumb Institute. He deceived many prominent residents with a written plea about losing speech in a furnace accident and devised a plan to obtain money and favors. Read confessed to the ruse as investigators exposed his scheme to target wealthy locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalsburg
W. Va
Whittier Celebrates 77th Birthday at Oak Knoll
Special Dispatch reports John G. Whittier’s seventy seventh birthday at Oak Knoll with guests, roses and candles. He expresses concern for dying friend Robert C. Winthrop and comments on political figures and future memorial addresses. Winthrop’s condition is dire with no recovery expected.
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John G. Whittier
Oak Knoll
Tax Times
Boston
Houghton, Mimin & Co
Mr. Whittier
Massachusetts
John Winthrop
Cats
Washington Monument
Winthrop
Operators Brotherhood Expands Across Cities Forming Independent Telegraphers
A telegraphs dispatch notes the Independent Telegraphers' Brotherhood growing fast with about twenty assemblies in major cities. Initiatives followed overtime pay cuts by Western Union, with New York assemblies meeting in rotating private venues. Leaders expect no winter strike, aiming to defend operators' rights and later unite local branches into a single centralized organization.
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Tims
New York
J.B. TakaWill
The
Telegraphers Advocate
Independent Telegraphers’ Brotherhood
Western Union
New York Assembly
Taltavall
Knights of Labor
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Cent
Storrs Whisky Bill Sparks Committee Row
In Warerbury Connecticut December 17 a Republican committee quarrels over a Scoville House bill for Emory Storrs Chicago guest expenses and after his mass meeting a second charge for $30 in wines and spirits is disputed The committee refuses payment stating the bartender mishandled sending the charge and questioning the bill’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Times
Warerbury
Conn
Emory Storrs
Chicago
Scoville House
Lewis
Republican Committee
Stamping Out the Hog Cholera in Warentina
Special dispatch from Warentina West Virginia reports veterinary surgeon Dr W H Rose of the Agricultural Bureau arriving to cooperate with the Health Board in stamping out hog cholera. It notes diseased hogs butchered for home markets and carcasses dumped, linking their illness to human fever cases, with authorities extending measures to Brooke and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trates
Warentina
W. Va
W. Hi. Rose
Agricultural Bureau
Washington
Health Board
State Board of Health
Brooke
Counties
Deadly Moonshine Raid Ends in Double Moonshiner Deaths
In Hall county near Arlanta at midnight a fight between Deputy Marshals led by Deputy Gaston and two moonshiners, Anderson Grant and Prater, left both moonshiners dead. The raiding party, aided by Gainesville volunteers, faced gunfire for hours. Revenue men sustained injuries including battered team members and a hat shot, with a mule shot from underneath one rider.
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Arlanta
Hall County
Anderson Grant
Prater
Reight
Shai Gaston
Grant
Alert
Gainesville
The
Revenue
Stricter enforcement of Humes law on surplus funds
The State Sinking Fund Commissioners tightened rules for investing surplus public money. General fund reports show about 1,000,000 dollars monthly. Money above 500,000 dollars must be placed in the saline fund with prompt investments to bond debt reduction.
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Harrissure
Sinking Fund
Board of Sinking Fund
Rainy Day at the Exposition Delays Amid Busy Exhibits
It has rained steadily at the New Oanteans Exposition since daylight but visitors remain as thousands of workers arrange the exhibits. The United States flagship Tennessee arrived from Hampton Roads and anchored midstream, with Alliance Galena Yantic and Sea of the North Atlantic Squadron due to follow and stay awhile.
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New Oanteans
United States
Tennessee
Hampton Roads
Alliance
Galena
Yantic
Sea of the North Atlantic Squadron
Testing the Multicharge Gun at Govd Range
Sanpy Hoox reports experiments with the pee neybegger yam gun at the govd range. At the forty third round the shot weighed 182 pounds with 116 pounds of pavees, velocity 1501 fps, elevation 80 degrees, ray 6 yards, and muzzle energy 3422 ton-feet. The shot is described as the most powerful yet fired from a gun of this calibre and surpasses others in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanpy Hoox
Govd
Mine Guard Attack Near Nelsonville Reported
The Byn- Aicate and Coal Exchange received word of an attack on guards at Jumper Brothers' mines near Nelsonville in Columbus Ohio last night between 11 and 12 o'clock. About 180 shots were fired during the incident.
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Columbus
Ohio
Byn- Aicate and Coal Exchange
Jumper Brothers
Nelsonville
Nicaragua Canal Sparks Clayton Bulwer Treaty Debate
The Times highlights a proposed U S Nicaragua pact as violating the Clayton Bulwer treaty, provoking English protests. Pall Mall Gazette notes Earl Granville’s past opposition, while St James Gazetteiazze says Berlin powers may join England against the canal project, complicating America's plans.
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Loxpon
the Times This
United States
Nicaragua
New York
England
America
Blaine
Pall Mall Gazette
Earl Granville
Death of Louis Kossuth Throug h Europe and America
The report from London on December 17 states that Louis Kossuth, Hungarian patriot and agitator, is dead. Born September 16, 1802, in Monok, he rose from lawyer to national leader, editor of Hirlap, Minister of Finance, and Governor during the 1848-49 civil war. After exile he toured extensively in defense of Hungary and lectured against the Habsburgs.
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London
Louis Kossuth
Monok
Zemplin
Louis
Scharasephatack
Kossuth
Hungary
Fufll
Turkey
Sebumla
Dembinski
Perezel
Guyon
Viddin
Austria
Russia
England
France
Kutahla
Spezzia
Marseilles
Gibraltar
Lisbon
Southampton
United States
House of
Hove
Reinsdorf Claims Anarchist Plot To Kill Emperor
In the Niederwald murder trial Reinsdorf confessed his ties to an assassination scheme against the German emperor. He attacked polling as Social Democratic folly, defended violent means, and said he urged Rupsch and Kuechler to join, claiming he would have carried out the act if not ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lerrsi
Reinsdorf
Germany
Niederwald
Rupsch
Kuechler
London Bridge Explosion and Loypox Incident Report
Police guard heightened at Hyde Park magazine after repeated boat activity by three men who used Loypox. The same trio used a boat Friday and Saturday near London Bridge. A loaded cart ridge was found damaged and police seized the device. Cracks and nails in the bridge buttresses suggest an explosive attachment.
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London Bridge
Hyde Park Magazine
Queenhithe
Ton Bridge
Editor Attacked by Roughs at Birmingham Paper
At Loxapoy on December 17 Mr. Kirk editor of the Birmingham Dart was assaulted as roughs entered the office. The motive tied to his editorial stance on national policy and remarks about Joseph Chamberlain. The incident involved threats and violence amid political dispute.
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Roughs
Loxapoy
Kirk
Birmingham Dart
Joseph Chamberlain
Board of Trade
Uae
Dee
Faumuasal
Aston
French Occupy Five Madagascar Coasts Amid Blockade
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Peyron announcing five Madagascar coast points under French occupation. He says a full blockade is in place. Expedition costs to date total 12,000,000 francs. A colonial budget was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Peyron
Madagascar
French Forces Defeat Chinese in Chu Valley Attack
Paris reports Admiral Peyron receiving a dispatch from General Briere de lIsle describing two to three thousand Chinese moving from the mountains to attack a village northeast of Chu. Chu forces aided by natives repelled them with heavy losses to the attackers while French losses were 24 killed and wounded. The memoirs of General Fleury are noted for likely shaping Second Empire history and Dentu offered 100,000 francs for the manuscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Peyron
Marine
Briere de l'Isle
Chu
Siapareed
General Fleury
the Figaro
Dentu
France
Seven Years for Murder in Siberia Conspiracy Case
A man named Mironowitech was sentenced to seven years hard labor for the murder of a little Jewish girl named Sarah Becker. An accomplice received exile in Siberia, Catharine Simenow was acquitted on complicity charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Percssuro
Mironowitech
Sarah Becker
Siberia
Catharine Simenow
Lord Wolseley Reports Sea Boats Fulfilling Expectations
General Lord Wolseley telegraphs from Kort to the Secretary of War noting the se boats have met his best expectations. He says the work is hard but the men are in good health and fit for any task, reflecting progress and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Wolseley
London
Kort
Marquis of
Secretary of State For War
James McGuckin recall noted in Seventeenth ward history
James McGuckin of the Seventeenth ward and 484 special officer under Mayor Fox died Tuesday at Jefferson Hospital from consumption. A longtime political figure, he served in the Common Council and was once linked to the Kensington Bank robbery allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGuckin
Seventeenth Ward
Fox
Kensington
Jefferson
McGuckin
Nowah
State Troops at the Inauguration Dispatch to Washington
Under orders from Adjutant General Guthrie, Colonels Goddard and Hassinger of the National Guard departed for Washington to arrange events involving state troops for the inauguration. A Woman Beaten to Death is reported as John David is arrested for beating Annie Green, his mistress, amid last night incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanarmsure
Guthrie
Goddard
Hassinger
National Guard
Washington
Au Eaaons
Tnatgara
New
John David
Annie Green
Strikers Stand Firm At District Assembly 70 Meeting
J M Washburne spoke to District Assembly 70 Knights of Labor at 505 Chestnut street urging arbitration only after unconditional revocation of the shutdown. William Barrett defended the searing principle behind the strike, while John McCaffrey John Lewis and Thomas Rogers voiced support. The assembly ratified no talks until the order is reversed. Weavers Union of New York imposes weekly dues to aid Kensington strikers. Portundo cigar-makers plan action to bar higher grade work and a Christmas week shutdown to inventory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Washburne
Peace Committee
Knights of Labor
Chestnut Street
William Barrett
John McCaffrey
John Lewis
Thomas Rogers
Weavers’ Union of
New York
Kensington
Weavers’ Assembly
Portuondo
Internal Revenue
Malicious Prosecution Suit and Writ Issued
A writ of capias was issued by Judge Mitchell for the arrest of H. C. Parsons and A. Ingram Parsons in a civil suit brought by Jo seph C. Whitaker, the fifteenth and Woodstreet manufacturer. Whitaker, who made six rock drills for the defendants, contends his arrest for embezzlement lacked probable cause. He says $220 is due on the drills and refuses to surrender them until payment. A habeas corpus hearing before Judge Yerkes led to discharge. Two Men Shot in a Labor Riot at Oakdale Junction near Cincinnati Southern line. Conductor Hutchinson attempted to quell rioters after workmen were discharged from a construction train. Williams died from a gunshot to the head. another man was fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
H. C. Parsons
A. Ingram Parsons
Joseph C. Whitaker
Fifteenth and Woodstreet
Whitaker
Boston
Yerkes
Tar Times
Cuattanoooa
Tenn
Oakdale Junction
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Hutchinson
Williams
Silver Find on Kingston Mountain Draws Miners
Jeremiah Wonders and Joseph Harter, two Luzerne borough miners, have returned from Kingston Mountain with fine silver ore specimens. Experts say the ore is plentiful enough to support profitable mining. A sample was sent to Philadelphia for analysis as villagers grow excited and prospectors gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston Mountain
Tue Tres
Wuxessarre
Jeremiah Wonders
Joseph Harter
Luzerne Borough
Philadelphia
Wonders
Harter
Licensed Gambling in Mexico Sparks Public Dissent
In Mexico City on December 17 authorities renewed licenses for gambling houses long closed by the new administration. The move angers the upper classes who see it as continued sanction of vice, especially in Tacubaya where regular gambling seasons offend residents and disgrace the Federal district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Tacubaya
Five Jesse James Gang Members Escape From Jail
Special Dispatch reports from Lebanon on December 17 that at about seven o clock five prisoners Robert Moyer Jerome K Bright John Rothgaber George Sarge and John Knowles escaped from jail. They broke locks and flooring in cell No 6, crawled into the cellar and fled as the gas was turned off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Robert Moyer
Jerome K. Bright
John Rothgaber
George Sarge
John Knowles
Jesse James
Reception for Fish Commissioners by Anglers Assoc
The Anglers Association held its annual meeting at 1020 Arch Street with a Fishery Commission committee including John Gay A McGinnis J Duerr A Duncan and A M Spangler. An all day session produced a plan for the annual report to be submitted to the Legislature next month. A reception followed with Dr Kingsbury presiding and LL Ford M Shipley and Collins Walton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglers’ Association
Arch Street
State’s Fishery Commission
John Gay
A. McGinnis
J. Duerr
A. Duncan
A. M. Spangler
Dr. Kingsbury
LL. C. Ford
M. Shipley
Collins Walton
Latroussi Hit With Hammer After Language Dispute
Albert Latroussi, a German resident at 510 North Second street, was assaulted by J. &. Jobbs in the tenement after a dispute over language. Latroussi was pushed, struck with a hammer, and suffered a fractured skull. He was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital where doctors believe he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Latroussi
J. &. Jobbs
North Second Street
Alee Bine
Jobbs
Latroussi
Pennsylvania Hospital
A Buffalo Failure At Buffato With Local Clothiers
Buffato December 17. Riegil and Robinson, clothiers of this city, made a general assignment to George Rosenberger of Rochester. Their liabilities are estimated over 100000 dollars and their stock and assets will bring that sum. Assignee Rosenberger thinks the firm may resume after settling claims. Preferences have been given to 15000 dollars. There is no excitement over the failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffato
Riegil & Robinson, Clothiers
George Rosenberger
Rochester
Rosenberger
Enraged Husband in Savannah Jailed for Axe Death
Allen Askew, a colored man, is jailed in Savannah on a murder charge after fatally hacking his stepson William Harris with an axe in his home Monday night. Askew says he found a man named Mack Loftin in his wife’s bedroom and began striking, but later learned he had attacked his stepson who had been sleeping nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Allen Askew
William Harris
Askew
Mack Loftin
Harris
Loftin
Bears and deer slain by Root brothers amid chase
Special Dispatch reports Edward and Frank Root brought in three bears and a deer killed after a desperate fight in the woods. After wounding the deer they pursued it until it fell from loss of blood. While resting by the carcass they were attacked by a pack of ravenous dogs or beasts following the blood trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tux
Eni
Edward
Frank Root
Old Cavalry Officer Arrested for Theft and Pocket Picking
Captain Charles B. Herbert of the Fifth Regiment Cavalry faced a hearing at Central Station after being arrested for stealing a coat at Wanamaker's Grand Depot. He was identified as the man who rifled a pocket in a street car and is held for trial on both charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Herbert
Fifth Regiment
New Jersey) Cavalry
Wanamaker
Grand Depot
Sven
Central Station
Young Democratic Battalion Plans Inauguration Trip
A special committee appointed to arrange the Washington trip on March 4 met last night and decided to participate in the inaugural ceremonies. The uniform is described as a dark cape and cape, leggings, and a cane. A two-member committee was chosen to secure headquarters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Democratic
Washington
Wash
Brush Factory Fire Destroys Wool Brothers Edgewater Plant
A brush factory owned by Wool Brothers on Howard street above Girard avenue was nearly burned down last night. The one story frame building extended back to M street and contained contents valued to be lost. The origin of the blaze is unknown and the building owner is Cares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
Wool Brothers
Howard Street
Girard Avenue
M Street
Fie
Cares
A Merry Lot of Marines Dance at League Island Ball
Marines stationed at League Island Navy Yard held their first ball at Natatorium Hall last night. A lively group of 22 dances was performed on a waxed floor by 46 dancers who remained untiring, finishing as joyfully as they began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League Island Navy Yard
Natatorium Hall
Walla
Ocean Steamers Arrivals List Mixed Ports and Origins
A garbled 19th century style maritime list shows arrivals at New York City and London from multiple origins including Liverpool and Spain. The fragment references ships from Liverpool, Pomona Bay, Philadelphia and other ports with notes of Denmark and Montreal in transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montreal
Liverpool
Spain
Pomona
Montego Bay
London
Denmark
Iladelphia
Ransier Acquitted in Murder Trial Deliberations Ends
In the Ransier murder case at the Hutter court two days of trial concluded with the jury receiving the case for verdict. The proceedings included juror discussions and the judge noting formalities before the final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransier
Bynacusz
Ransier- Hutter
Patching Up The Party In New York Senate Fight
A Washington dispatch reports efforts to unite New York Republicans behind a single Senate candidate. Governor Cornell is discussed as a compromise, with Blaine supporters seeking a reconciled faction. Conkling is not seen as a bloc holder, and the national push hinges on a pivotal New York result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Stalwarta
United States Senate
Cornell
Washington
New York
Arthur
Morton
Conkling
Folger
Jimmy Mitchell Acquitted Amid Crowded Hearing Room
The Highweight starter Jimmy Mitchell faced a murder charge hearing as W R Force failed to appear. The Magistrate asked after the missing prosecutor and the prisoner was discharged amid cheering supporters, with no evident further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Jimmy Mitchell
W. R. Force
Lamb Tavern Road
Kelly
Risoner
Newspaper Boat Wanted by the Police Fraudster
A tall well dressed man with a red moustache posed as a New York Herald and World correspondent. He handed cards bearing P O Ford New York Herald with World in the corner and swindled Dr G Belton Massey and other physicians. The Herald editor reports Ford as a fraud and detectives pursue him after victimizing Norristown’s festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald and World
P.O. Ford
New York Herald
the World
Herald
Ford
G. Belton Massey
William Sellers
Norristown
Detective Miller
Nominations by the Hibernian Society at March meeting
The Hibernian Society held a quarterly meeting at Guy's Hotel last night adopting new by laws after two hours of discussion. Officers nominated for the March annual meeting include President William J. Beagan Commodore William Me secretary N Na Griffin treasurer John G Corkell. About fifty members attended a banquet at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Society
Guy's Hotel
Wee
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