Rescue on the Spree After 700 Passengers Face Extreme Peril
The steamship Spree disaster left 700 aboard facing 48 hours of terror as machinery failed and lifeboats were prepared. Evangelist Moody credits direct divine intervention and a mighty prayer by all aboard for a miraculous rescue by the Huron. Passengers describe madness, near-capsize days, and remarkable calm and camaraderie amid the crisis.
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Lexpos
Moody
Mr. Moody
Yale College
Vision of Unity Aboard the Stricken Ship Spree
Passengers gather at the harbor meeting with Hebrews Catholics and others in a moment of unity led by J. B. Baker of New York praising officers of the Haron and Spree. The crippled ship shows a heavy list as divers assess damage and preparations shift to Liverpool or government dock facilities.
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J. B. Baker
New York
Haron
Spree
Aed
Disraren
Titty
Liverpool
France
Italy
Etruria
Moody
Briggs Case Progress Report in Heresy Trial
New York December fourth. The Briggs heresy trial resumes tomorrow with the preliminary objections disposed of. Charges four and seven were stricken, and a separate vote will be taken on different points. Scriptural citations will sit under charges. Briggs pleaded purity as the defense, while the Prosecuting Committee demands fuller proof beyond documents. The judge convenes tomorrow to continue proceedings as Dr Booth moves to adjourn.
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New York
Charles Briggs
Prof Briggs
Briggte
Briggs
Judicatory
Soo
John J. McCook
Prof. Briggs
Booth
Dr. Briggs
Panama Canal Company payees face scrutiny and denials
Paris reports unveil names of Panama Canal Company payees with several fictitious entries. A clerk at International Bank, M. Ruffer, admits cashing one check while other listed recipients include Boursier clerks and a Petnach Bank clerk. Editor Drumont and M. Rochefort dispute sources and Alvert Grevy plans to protest his inclusion.
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Paris
M. Ruffer
International Bank
Boursier
Petnach Bank
M. Conbert
Drumont
la Litre Poole
Menquis de Mores
Panama Canal Company
Minteter Constams
M. Henri Rochefort
M. Martin
Committee of Inquiry
Alvert Grevy
New Chattanooga Company Buys Foreclosed Coal and Iron Lands
Twenty thousand acres of land near Chattanooga on the Tennessee river were sold yesterday under foreclosure. An agent of a new firm purchased the land for about 1.25 million dollars. The Chattanooga Company Limited plans extensive development including railroads water works factories coal mines and more.
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Chattanooga
Hotto
Tennessee River
Chattanooga Land, Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Planus
The
Chattanooga Company, Limited
Tennessee Volcano Rumor Sparks Local Tremor Mystery
Chattanooca December 4 reports a local earthquake shock attributed to a cave in a subterranean limestone cavern. Scientists debate the cause with theories including roof collapse and crust sinking while some dismiss volcanic activity under Lookout Mountain as a possible burst scenario.
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Cnattanooca
Mvdden Volcan
Lookout Mountain
Republicans Face Senate Shift and Cabinet Clash in New York
New York dispatch outlines a looming clash as Hill and Murphy align in the Senate, with Fairchild eyed for a cabinet post. Tammany strength in New York politics threatens Cleveland's early administration and hints at a larger Republican machine critique.
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New York
Cleveland
Ed Murphy
Troy Brewer
Frank Hiscock
United States Senate
Murphy
Croker
Tammany
Richfield Seriice
White House
Hill-C
Murphy- Sheehan
Chicago
Hill
Senate
Treasury
Fairchild
Harrison
Elkina
Windom
Minnesota
Clevelund
Hog Island
Ker Crizsp
Washington
Congress
Crisp
Hhis
Serenity Cruxer
National
Tammany Hall
Street Car Collision Injures Two in Philadelphia Crossing
Two passengers were seriously injured when a small traction car collided with a Reading Railroad crossing at Reading and Columbia streets in Philadelphia. The train reportedly struck the street car as it crossed the tracks, leaving both passengers badly hurt.
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Philadelphia
Street Car Crash Injures Rangers and Driver
A street car driver Charles Pearce fractured ankle and multiple ribs in a collision with a engine path. Ranger Lissie Casgoeee aged a year old sustained a serious leg injury while others escaped with minor wounds. Pearce allegedly failed to wait for a signal and moved his car into the engine’s path.
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Rangers
Lissie Casgoeee
Charles Pearce
Shrewd Captain Confesses Murder Aboard Lou
Willie Silberry recounts Captain Sam Smith of the schooner Lou confessing to snatching George Neale aboard, tossing him overboard, and shooting him as he swam. The officers reportedly refused to hear the confession.
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San Diego
Cal
Sam Smith
Lou
George Neale
Willie Silberry
Meale
Sam
George
Smit
Bue
Georgs
Reporter Henry Trickey Killed Boarding Train in Hawmittor
Henry G Trickey Boston Globe reporter was killed when crushed between train cars in Hawmittor while attempting to depart. He had registered under an alias, fled to Canada to avoid a contempt case linked to the Lizzie Borden investigation, and allegedly accepted a $500 payoff for information. The body was sent to Evanston for forwarding.
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Hawmittor
Henry G. Trickey
Boston Globe
Henry Melsear
New York
Canada
Horden
Lizzie Borden
Trick
P. Melsear
Evanston
Trickey
Melsear
McHenry
Borden
Mchenry Furnis Pine
Chicago burglars fail plot at Calumet Club
Louis Culver, steward of the Calumet Club, did not appear for a planned money hit. Waiters Frank Skinner and Frank Rice attempted robbery. Armstrong hid confederates in Culver's room. A shot wounded Skinner in J. H. Graham’s room. police arrested Armstrong as the robbers fled.
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Cwoano
Charien Armstrong
Calumet Club
Frank Skinner
Frank Rice
Louis Culver
Chicago
Armstrong
Culver
J. H. Graham
Skinner
Rice
Monetary Conference Posture Sparks Bitter Editorial
The 2% Speaking editorial argues the Monetary Conference has failed already as Americans balk at first moves. It accuses Mr de Rothschild of forcing universal bimetallism and predicts a sharp silver drop as the conference yields no viable outcome.
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Lennox
Dee
de Rothachild
America
Gambling ruin ends in arrest of Louisville express agent
H. H. Lostetter, United States express agent at Huntingburg, was arrested in Louisville while pawning 60 worth of diamonds. Authorities found two diamond studs and a gold water on him. He claimed gambling caused his theft and that the shortage ranges from 1,100 to 5,000 dollars. The diamonds were en route from Booneville Indiana to New York City via his agency.
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Louisville
Lovatsvmle
Dec
H. H. Lostetter
United States Express
Huntingburg, Ltd
Central Station
Carhens of
Booneville
Ind
New York City
Huntingburg
Aman
Lostetter
Riteres
Hamburg
Buat
Africa
Lowe
Herr Lowe
Ahlwardt
Bramarck
Berlin
Varazin
Friedrichsruhe
Stettin
Lebster
Foersten
Bismarck
Potsdam
Friedrichstrasse
Wuomika
Revolt erupts as Rio Grande do Sul deposes governor
Santo Tome in Rio Grande do Sul reports another local revolution as Governor Montevineo is deposed. Men gather from across the provinces and Uruguay, though authorities insist the disturbance is local and without political significance.
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Rio Grande Do Sul
Montevineo
Santo Tome
Uruguay
Black Diamond Mine Resumes Work After Brief Pause
In Cow Creek Kentucky on December 4 workers at the Black Diamond mine resumed operations after a short disruption. The stoppage was temporary and mining continued with no further details given.
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Kyoxviing
Tess
Cow Creel
Wort
German Court Reveals Lowe Guns Scandal At Wesel
In Moabit, Ahlwardt presented documents claiming 560 of 960 Lowe guns at Wesel were unserviceable with 20 chambers burst. The court considered the papers authentic and read them in private, triggering a political firestorm across the German army and government.
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Den
Prusia
Panama
Moabit
Ahlwardt
rColonels
Saxony
Ahllwardt
Wesel
von Kaltenborn
Siauvhu
Count von Scelieffen
von Caprivi
Herr Lowe
Ekuhne
Graves Confident He Will Regain Liberty After Lecture Contract
Supreme Judge T. M. Goddard will hear Dr. Thatcher Graves appeal tomorrow. Graves, sentenced for the poisoning of Mrs. Josephine Barnaby in Providence, says he has signed a contract to lecture nationwide on Colorado Justice and Prison Life.
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Denven
T. M. Goddard
Thatcher Graves
Josephine Barnaby
Providence
K. L
Rival Greenland Expeditions May Begin From Philadelphia
Two Greenland explorations may depart Philadelphia next spring. Lieutenant Peary raises funds through lectures for a second voyage toward the polar regions. Professor Louis Hellpring supports the expedition with his plans and writings.
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Philadelphia
Paitapatruia
Greenland
Phildelphia
Peary
Ics
Louis Hellpring
Second Pearl Trip Planned for Northern Exploration
A projected second pearl voyage to the far north is in the works with ten thousand dollars reportedly raised. Rumors of tension between the explorer professor and the relief expedition commander cloud the story, making credence hard to gauge.
Hazleton Robber Metes Out Death and Theft
John Wittick, a desperado, attempted robbery and murder in Hazleton. He bludgeoned Mrs. Potlessny with an ax, revived her, then coerced her for money. After seizing the cash, he assaulted her again before fleeing. the crime followed a prior killing in his homeland.
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Hazleton
HaziLetos
John Wittick
Peter Potlessny
Leo
Balemis
Yale Freshmen Rampage Endangers City During Celebration
Yale freshmen in New Haven caused chaos injuring a bystander with a shovel, trashing a dime museum and a restaurant, forcing a woman to speak from a table, and rioting on campus before clashes with sophomores. Four arrestees face trial. faculty expect expulsions.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
New Haven Opera House
Fair
Dramatic Testimony Stirs Farr Will Trial on Long Island
In the Farr will dispute at Jamaica Long Island a tense courtroom moment arose when Robert Watson denied telling Mrs Quinlan that Farr would be alive if he stayed home. Mrs Quinlan then testified contradicting Watson and claiming Farr died from his nerves. The session adjourned until Monday.
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Farr
Long Island
Jamaica
L. L
Thomas Farr
Brooklyn
Jane
Hempstead
Robert Watson
Clark
Edward Quinlan
Baldwin's
Watson
Mrs. Quintan
Ais. Quintan
Murchison Reappears In Pomona Letter Controversy
In Pomona on December 4 1885 observer Gorge Os goulby defends the Murchison letter amid political campaigning. He rejects claims that Murcutson of Chicago wrote it and asserts he possesses the original reply from Lori Suckviile West.
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Los Aurexies
Gorge Osgoulby
Pomona
Murchison
Times
M. WW. Murutson
Coicago
Murcchison
Pomona Murchison
Murenton
Aniays
Lori Suckviile
West
Stomach as a Garden Pepper Cure Reported
Elinor Perrine of Log Branch Avenue fell seriously ill and received treatment from Dr. George H Maker. After a strong medicine, Perrine vomited four peppers about an inch and a half long, then four more the next day. He has since improved and Wisconsin signs of recovery appeared.
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Lox
Brasco
Dec
Elinor Perrine
Log Branch Avenue
George HH. Maker
Erring
Angus
Sear
Tour Meadies
Tigguy
Lee
Prevention of Crime and the Pittsburg Question debated by a New York pastor
Rev. D C Potter urged mercy over punishment at Baptist Tabernacle in New York, criticizing Pittsburg pastors and the Society for the Prevention of Crime for pushing suppression over prevention. He warned that public shaming harms the fallen and deepens crime, calling ministers to preach repentance.
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Dispatch
New York
D. C. Potter
Baptist Tabernacle
Pittsburg
Moses
Thecoren
Renea
Yes
Society For the Prevention of
Don Quixote
Church of Christ
Nazareth
Old Offender Captured in West Virginia Raid
Reine Bailey, a noted McDowell county distiller, was captured by U S Deputies Wallace and White in a raid that nabbed several other illicit distillers. Bailey, famed for fearlessness and rifle skill, faced trial along with accomplices.
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Pankinspine
W. Va
Specia
Reine Bailey
McDowell County
United States
Wallace and White
Iilicts
Alao
Miss Bailey
Los
Halley
Hippolyte Escapes Assassination Attempt at Palace Grounds
A vest perilous assault occurred as President Hippolyte of Maul walked in his Jamaica palace grounds. An assassin and two accomplices were overpowered before harm could be done, and the attackers were captured. Quiet reportedly returns to Black Hopuliic after the incident.
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Kivastox
Jamaica
Hippolyte
Maul
Ald
Two Big Gavels to Fall Today in Short Session
The anti option bill looms as the major item to come before the Senate and pension bills are set for House consideration. The McGonaghan claim returns as an attempt to pass despite a veto while talks of an extra session and speakership swirl. The South's stance and the sugar bounty also figure in the political maneuvering shaping coming legislation.
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Morton
Crisp
Senate
House
Relie
Washburn
Gay
South
Congress
McGarrahan
Court of Claims
Billy McGurrahas
St Il
Avor
Howeani Senate
Harrison
McGanshan
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