Foraker Reveals Time of Ballot Box Forgery Ties
Governor Foraker discloses the sequence leading to the forged ballot box contract and R G Wood’s role. He shares correspondence with Wood showing requests for introductions to President Harrison and a potential contract, and notes Wood’s later forgery charge. Foraker asserts he was deceived by the forged document and fully cooperates with public justice.
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Foraker
R. G. Wood
Wood
Cincinnati
Forsker
Halstead
Hessus
Conumpus
Aker
Murat Halstead
RB. G. Wood
Foraker Sare
Publc
Woods
Mater
Marietta
Campbell
Congress
Harrison
Luce
Michigan
Mosby
Druni Miine Gantin
Forged Ballot Box Scandal Revealed in Governor Foraker Memoir
A lengthy interview excerpt discusses early signs of a forged document connected to a ballot box controversy. Governor Foraker recounts learning the truth in Columbus after Steubenville, detailing calls for full disclosure and naming parties pressured to publish or conceal information.
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Kurte
Halstead
Harmon
Jordan
Campbell
Wood
Washington
Mr. Kurts
Human magnet pulls objects to fingers in Baltimore report
A 16 year old, Louis Hamburger, reportedly possesses a mysterious power that makes heavy objects adhere to his fingertips with contact. He demonstrates lifting a pen and other items by pressing dry fingers to surfaces, and even raises a tube with a plaster weight using both hands.
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Fingera
Bods
Digpator
Baltimore
Louis
Philip Hamburger
Maryland College of P
Postmasters Fined at December District Court Opening
In Berning Postmasters 1x Court a comical opening saw 20 to 25 country postmasters arrested for violating postal laws. They admitted no defense and were fined $50 plus costs each, about $110 in most cases, with twelve fined and a dozen more awaiting discipline.
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Hartrorp
Conn
United States District Court
United States Postal
New York
Palliser, Palliser & Co
Washington
Shipman Esid
Litstle
Marvin
General Greely Opposes Weather Bureau Transfer
Washington dispatch reports General Greely voicing opposition to moving the Weather Bureau from the War Department to the Agriculture Department. He points to Senate rejection of a similar bill and warns the transfer would add annual costs of 100000 to 150000 dollars for civilian meteorologists salaries and government expenses.
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Wea
Dispatch
Washington
Weather Bureau
Agricultural Department
General Greely
Senate
House
A Case Without Precedent The Son of Senator Moody Appointed Page
Special Telegram to The Dispatch from Washington reports nepotism in the United States Senate this season as Senator Moody of South Dakota secures the appointment of his son Warren Moody to the Senate page. Moody has served a quarter century or more, and this is regarded as the first such instance in their recollection.
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Moody
South Dakota
Page
WaseIsetox
United States Senate
Warren Moody
Senate
Pew
S Page
New York World's Fair Bill Prepared for Congress
The World's Fair Committee of New York releases a bill allowing a $20,000,000 stock issue at $10 per share. The commission would run for 1808 years, with further sections outlining details. The measure aims for Congressional action and subsequent state consideration.
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New York
Congress
Notable Newly Sworn Members of Congress In The Fifty-Sixth
A Washington dispatch reviews the first day of the new Congress, noting 118 inexperienced legislators alongside familiar faces. It highlights Maryland Virginia Missouri and Tennessee newcomers and the sole African American member. Profiles describe peers from Pennsylvania New England and the Pacific Coast, including two Maryland newcomers Herman Stump and Barry Stockbridge and several other noted delegates with varied careers.
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WasHiveTon
Washington
Congress
Elis Hera
General Banks
H. L. Morey
Garfield
Rosewell P. Flower
M. H. Dunnell
Reed
South
New England
John W. Chandler
Pacific Coast
Middle States
Lewis F.watson
Pennsylvania
David B. Bruener
Reading
Dickinson College
Reading Business College
Berks County
Waynesburg
Ray
C. C. Townsend
Beaver
Culberteen
Erie
W. L. Scott
Wright
Penna
Michigan
Chicago
M. B. Wright
Fifteenth
Matt Quay
Maryland
Herman Stump
Belair
Barry Stockbridge
Baltimore American
Stump
Von
Harford
Cecil Counties
Eb Herman Stumpington
Henry Archer
van Hi den
Notable New Members and Veterans in Congress
The piece profiles new and veteran lawmakers from multiple states including Alf Taylor, H. Clay Evans, Rice Pierce, and C. E. Belknap. It notes their backgrounds, careers, and physical traits, highlighting military service, law, publishing, and ministerial work. It mentions lineage to notable figures and hints at party diversity within the incoming group.
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Atadf
Cheatham
Remham
Shaw
Wee Ak
Ava
Posey G. Lester
Floyd Courte
Egist
Ontario
Osnaia
Silas Ae
Zion's Landmark
Wilson
N. C
Congress
Henry St. George Tucker
Stan Fine Bly
Wamhee Elan
John Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Henry St George Tucker
Earl of Virginia Argi
University of Virginia
St Gorge Tucker
Washington and Les University
Lexington
Tucker
Tennessee
Alf Taylor
Hobt
Brigh
Tom Ree
H. Clay Evans
Rice Pierce
Pierce
Taylor
C. E. Belknap
Ford
A. T. Bliss
Tim Tarsney
F. W. Wheeler
Spencer Fisher
Sam Stephenson
Seymour
Belknap
Michigan
Lawrence County
Help & Wagon
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Phow.h. Carter
Failure of Lewis Cox Reveals Lavish Millionaire Lifestyle
Philadelphia reports Lewis Cox loss of 500000 after years of extravagant living at his Ogontz mansion. Once an $2000 a year clerk, Cox attracted envy among millionaires as he funded a palatial home, pack of hounds, high fashion outfits, costly saddlery, and family luxuries run up to thousands annually.
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Lewis
Cox
Mr. Singerly
Dispatch
Philadelphia
Ogontz
Ogonts
Jenkintown
Philadelphia and Reading
Lanaca
Genin
Bathie
Singer
Brighton Mills
Ogont
Montgomery County
Lou Cox
Cat
Dresa
Brass Goods Makers Discuss Possible Trust in Chicago
December 4 report notes US brass manufacturers exploring federation ideas at a Grand Pacific meeting. Boston producer George T. Coppins refuses to reveal plans while delegates from across the United States attend. A possible trust formation is denied as impracticable amid tensions with reporters. A separate item mentions a Monongahela River bridge project at McKeesport aimed to connect Cravenburg and Reynoldtown and enable an electric streetcar line by April 1.
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Curcaco
United States
Grand Pacific
George T. Coppins
Boston
Chi
Chicago
D. Ellis
Brid Conn
McKeesport
Monongahela River
Cravenburg
Reynoldtown
Dugnesas
Cameron's Batch of Bills in Senate Session
Washington reports Senator Cameron introduced several bills. One would pay 75 percent sea pay to Jabex Burchard on retirement. another reintroduces a foreign trade and merchant marine aid plan with tonnage based bounty. Faulkner proposed $100,000 for a Martinsburg public building.
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Washington
Eron
Pennsylvania
Jabex Burchard
Btstes Navy
Cameron
United States
Faulkner
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Thevangelical Church
Yead
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Tragedy in Butler Ends With Two Deaths
Deputy U S Marshal J P Willis confronted Pierce Morgan in Butler Missouri after a warrant was served. Willis was fatally wounded when Morgan fired. Morgan died later from a stomach wound.
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Kansas City
Butler
United States
J. P. Willis
Pierce Morgan
Morgan
Willis
Butteree
Faery Morgan
Dom Pedro Opposes American Commercial Unicon Plan
Brazilian royalists in Liszon report Dom Pedro opposes US led plans for an American commercial unicon. He argues Brazil remains agricultural and needs European capital, immigrants, and markets, not an exclusive American alliance. He is seen as the main obstacle to his faction's efforts.
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Dom Pedro
Liszon
United States
Unico
Brazil
The Old Flag And Appropriations In River Interests
From Washington December 4 river and harbor men in Congress congratulate themselves on the Presidents treatment of internal improvements in his message. They recall Mr Dunns Senate stance on the river and harbor bill and expect a large bill this session. They believe the President will not veto it.
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Washington, D.C
Dean Sim
Bh. G. Wood
Cisdonsti Ar
Wood
J. B. Fomaren
G. Woot
Eeq
Ebbitt House
Washington
Drax Srg
Ib. Porakee
Congress
Oon
Senate
Reed to appoint first standing committee on rules
The report from Washington states Speaker Reed will nominate the initial rules committee with himself as chairman. Chosen members include Cannon of Illinois McKinley of Ohio Carlisle of Kentucky and Randall of Pennsylvania. McKinley is expected to head the Ways and Means Committee. Reed aims to revise House rules soon.
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Reed
Cannon
Illinois
McKinley
Ohio
Carlisle
Kentucky
Randall
Pennsylvania
Stanley Expedition Reaches Mbiki Amid Fever Report
Still writing letters from Lonnon December 4 reports the Stanley expedition arriving at Mbiki December 1. All Europeans are well except Commissioner Stevens with a bad fever. The camp maintains perfect discipline as the escort under Lieutenant dt precedes the main body and selects nightly camp sites.
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Lonnon
Stanley
Mbiki
Stevens
Niga
Tae Deck
Missing Diamonds Recovered in Insolvent Jewelers Case
A “hatful of diamonds” tied to Stern & Stern insolvency is now in sheriff custody in New York. Jacob Stern is said to have acted in the interests of certain creditors, including Greenbaum of Hays Greenbaum, who hold judgments totaling about $40,000.
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New Yerk
Stern & Stern
New York
Jacob Stern
Mr. Greenbaum
Hays & Green
Mortgage Secures Norfolk and Western Extension Plan
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company issues a consolidated mortgage deed to Mercantile Trust Company to cover a 43 million dollar indebtedness for a double track expansion and extension of the line into North Carolina, as reported from Perunssvee Virginia on December 4.
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Norfolk and Western
Orsiaton
Perunssvee
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Mercantile Trust Company
Rena
Generous Judge Brewer Gains Supreme Court Seat
Amid political maneuvering Judge Brewer wins favor with President Harrison after declining to join a rival and navy of friends. Michigan Senators backed Judge Brown but Brewer’s magnanimous withdrawal secured support and a likely confirmation for Associate Justice.
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Brewer
Supreme Court
Michigan
Brown
White House
Judge Brown
Alfred Russell
McMillan
Russell
Plata
Genesosrry
Harrison
Washington
Schoo College
Brewer Terapoke
Davis
Minnesota
Reed A Hustler Seeks Rapid List of House Committees
The article notes Speaker Reed aims to quickly finish his committee assignments. It predicts relief from the slow Carlisle days and expects House business to progress by mid December. It cites Kelley’s health, Lodge possibly taking the Chair of Election. Reed allies influence may shape the party measures.
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Horeton
Carlisle
Kelley
Steelen
Schoenaeaee
Lodge
Mam
Reed
Senate
Ragone
Murderer to be hanged in wall street jail
Special telegram reports John Wald, condemned for killing Lyman W., likely to hang Friday morning at Wall Street Jail. Lawyer Posy filed a final appeal to Governor Hill. dispatch says Hill will decide promptly after reviewing all papers. A cone of Beteeee was taken ay with knowlege of innocence claimed by two convicts.
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Ed Hall
G. Woon
Rowood
Wood
B. G. Wood
Care Hall's Safe and Lock Company
Cincinnati
Circimrati O
Foraker
Tice Dispatch
John Wald
Lyman
Z Street
Posy
Governor Hill
Greenwald
Barbed Wire incident injures boy on Neville street
Willie Reed of Neville street was injured yesterday afternoon near the corner of Craig street and Fifth when he ran into a barbed wire stretched in front of Mr. Scott’s property. The wire struck the boy, causing a serious gash. He received aid and was taken for medical care.
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Willie Reed
Neville Street
Craig Street
Mr. Scott
Sven Gee
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