Reed Wins Second Ballot in Republican Speaker Vote
In a tight caucus race for Speaker, Reed gains 78 on the first ballot and 66 on the second, three votes beyond a majority of 185. McKinley lags after a strong first round. McKinley backers concede defeat as Reed’s support consolidates. Other officers, Clerk and Doorkeeper, go to McPherson and Adams respectively as the party settles leadership roles.
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Epidemic of Elope‑ments Near Roscoe NY
A Telegraph report from Roscoe New York on November 30 describes a wave of elopements. Multiple husbands and wives disappear together or separately to nearby states with partners including James Ostrander and Z Whitney, causing local gossip and uproar.
Long-lived Cortlandt Matron Sarah Rockwood Dies at 104
Syeacust November 30 Mrs Sarah Chaplin Rockwood oldest resident of Cortlandt county dies aged 104 near conscious most of her life born 1785 Groton Massachusetts daughter of Reverend Daniel Chaplin descendant of Hughie linked to Colonel Prescott her memory recalls Revolutionary scenes she married Abel Rockwood widow six months after marriage and attributed longevity to disciplined diet exercise and habits
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Boston
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Canton Assembly Splits as O Malley Expulsion Ends Local Knights
Canton November 30 Canton Local Assembly D A 98 withdraws from the Knights of Labor Conven tion after O Malley district delegate from Canton is expelled. The charter is returned to District and Lewis for forwarding to the general. O Malley says this was his first test and the last assembly leaves Canton without Knights of Labor organization.
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Terrible explosion near Oil City unloads nitro glycerine
A large blast at a branch magazine two miles from the river shattered Oil City. Six thousand pounds of nitro glycerine were being unloaded when 2400 pounds had been removed. Two youths hunting nearby may have been killed. The blast injured buildings and ice houses, with total damages estimated at six to ten thousand dollars. Two drowned youths were identified as James Fisher and Edward Huffman.
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Romance Ends in Trouble After Long-Distance Mail Match
November 30 Findlay reports a real life romance ends abruptly as Miss N E Parrish of Cuba Kansas meets James Hardy of Charlotte Michigan in Findlay. After traveling separately they marry plans fail due to drunken disorderly conduct. James is charged with carrying concealed weapon. Nettie aged 19 asks to be sent home.
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Prospective Virginia Maryland Conflict Over Hog Island Flats Proclamation
A warning of war between Virginia and Maryland follows Governor Jackson's order opening Hog Island Flats to dredgers. Governor Lee states Governor Frrauves Lee’s telegram confirms protecting Mr. Lewis and enforcing state law, noting no state can repeal another’s laws by proclamation.
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Messenger Robbed of 2000 Dollars in Bank Counting Tale
J W Brainard, a Commercial National Bank messenger, was paid 2800 dollars at the German American Bank. Four bundles of 500 dollars each vanished while he answered a question about a check. A stranger stood nearby, then disappeared, leaving only a vague description.
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Electric light wires cause fire at Fifth Avenue office
A cross between two electric wires ignited a seven story office building at 221 to 225 Fifth avenue owned by Rev R D Shephard of Northwestern University in Cuiiaco November 30. Firemen worked twenty minutes to control the blaze which damaged L Morgenthau Co with losses near 5000 and total damages around 22000 while repair costs are estimated at 6000 Governor Gordon of Georgia was an attendee in Chicago remarks
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Union Benevolent Association Issues Aid Address
A Johnstown telegram reports the Union Benevolent Association, succeeding the Red Cross here, issued an official address stressing aid to the distressed. The paragraph emphasizes relief efforts and the association’s purpose in aiding the needy.
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Will Turn State's Evidence in Hugoton Murder Case
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Isor, jailed for involvement in the Hugoton County Seat murder, agreeing to testify if granted immunity. He is said to know nearly all details and to have enjoyed the Hugoton party leaders Robison and Fessor’s confidence.
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Two Trains Collide On One Track Reported Fatality
An Old Colony steamboat train bound for Stonington collided with a switch engine at Branch Avenue tonight. The crash destroyed two engines and left an engineer from Boston, age 45, dead. Passengers and crew reported serious injuries and ongoing investigations.
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Coroner's jury verdict on Pottstown hanging case
A Pottstown case ends with a coroner's verdict that death resulted from strangulation by hanging. The inquiry focused on the man found Thursday in his room, tied with a rope to a bed, connected to his wife and a suspected involvement by her. The report notes the jury's care and the disturbing circumstances surrounding the fatality.
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Fire destroys Minneapolis Tribune building. many feared dead
A dramatic blaze gutted the eight story Minneapolis Tribune structure late Tuesday night. Fire officials say nearly 100 workers were on the seventh floor when the flames cut escape, with at least a half dozen dead including an Associated Press operator and several printers. The loss is estimated over one million dollars as rescue efforts continued amid collapsing walls and smoke filled stairwells.
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Maloney
Jerry Jenkinson
Eyre Kvife Witle Buried in America East of the Rockies
Eyee Kvife Witle a four year old Chinese girl buried in Philadelphia following a death amid Chinese customs. The ceremony, led by Chinese merchants, avoided removal to China and included prayers, keepsakes, and a graveyard ceremony at Annington Avenue. The child was noted as the first born east of the Rocky Mountains and the first Chinese child buried in the country with parents not planning to return the body home.
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Ovation to Gordon at Central Music Hall
Cheering filled Central Music Hall in Chicago as Confederate General Gordon spoke to about 3,000 citizens. Mayor Cregier hailed him as a governor of a sister state and the Union, while the audience roared at his entrance and again after his patriotic address.
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Harvey Hodge murder case ends with second degree verdict
The Harvey Hodge murder trial at Sandy Hill concluded with a verdict of murder in the second degree. Throughout the proceedings Hodge displayed increasing insanity in court, shocking observers before his conviction and sentencing to Danne Stan Prison for the term of his name.
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Brice establishes literary bureau in Lia Ohio
Hon Calvin S Brice forms a literary bureau in Lia Ohio with ex Chairman J B Townsend in charge and assistants Walter B Ricbie G W Hall and A Barter. The bureau clips and mails favorable notices of his Senate candidacy to supporters statewide. Ex Representative elect Cuneham of Allen County is linked to the bureau and shares frequent participation in related work.
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Jefferson Davis Very Weak and Not Recovered
New Orleans reports Jefferson Davis is very weak with no prospect of recovery. He can only take small amounts of nourishment and doctors say he is a little better tonight, though friends remain hopeful for improvement.
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Trials of Royalty Prince Nearly Trampled by Elephants in India
The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh faced a dangerous escape as wild elephants charged near a royal event in India. The incident followed a tense period of royal family reconciliations and public tensions surrounding engagements and state affairs.
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Revival of Leprosy Sparks Debate at Royal College
Sir Morell Mackenzie sharpens critique in an exhaustive article titled The Leprosy Revival, calling the 1669 report ill stored and harmful. He says only two members had practical contact with leprosy and alleges others avoided responsibilities, bolstering his claims with numerous incidents.
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Gambling Causes 4 Crash in Stock Exchange Incident
A report states a stock exchange crash linked to gambling activity near Clark Street. Several large firms sustained notable losses amid the turmoil as fire and rescue crews responded to the scene.
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Boulanger Breaks with Government Over Cable Plan
Boulanger makes another break amid government tensions over the DigPatCu cable project. Officials warn of possible delays as policy disputes escalate.
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Distarhy Piectory and Morning Paper Contents
The paper presents a bright morning issue with a three-part layout. It highlights news, special articles, and features such as popular culture, romance fiction, and sports notes, plus sections on art, science, and society.
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Mystery of a Wife Sparks Legal Conflict in New York
A dramatic domestic dispute unfolds as two angry spouses produce documents suggesting a pistol threat and contested marriage ceremonies. The case centers on confusion over who holds the wife and whether insanity affects the marital trouble, with a telegram from New York clarifying the matter.
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