President Windom's Neat Souvenir and Foster's Illness Report
Secretary Foster remains weak with a stubborn illness after returning to Washington from New York. Dr. Hamilton attends him as Assistant Secretary Spaulding prepares the annual report for Congress and the President's message. Foster had sent a letter praising William Windom, the late Treasury Secretary, for a silver certificate portrait.
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WasurxorTos
Foster
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Hamilton
The
Marine Hospital Service
Chicago
Fortress Monroe
Congress
House
Spauliding
Treasury
William Windom
the Treasury
4 GOVERNORSHIP AT STAKE IN NEBRASKA CITIZENSHIP CASE
Briefs filed in the Boyd Thayer case ask whether James E Boyd was a United States citizen at the election for Nebraska governor. Boyd argues Nebraska statehood created citizenship by territorial naturalization while Thayer’s side contends an alien cannot acquire citizenship by belief or act.
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Wasmixcrox
Boyd-Thayer
Nebraska
Boyd
United States Supreme Court
James E. Boyd
United States
J. C. Cowin
Thayer
John F. Dillon
John L. Webster
Joseph H. Blair
President Accepts Proctor Resignation as War Secretary
President Hayes accepts Secretary of War Proctor's resignation praising their spotless record and confidence in his public service. He plans to nominate Lewis A. Grant of Minnesota, the current Assistant Secretary, to succeed him in the War Department.
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Proctor
Fressant
Senate
Lewis A. Grant
Minnesota
Department
Immigrants to Land Under Bond Policy Shift
Assistant Secretary Nestleton directs that at Port of New York arriving aliens barred by U S laws may be admitted only on indemnity bonds. The policy applies unless the department issues special permission in each case. Also note Blaine reports Paris confirms lifting U S pork prohibition.
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Washington
Acsistant
Nestleton
Commissioner of Immigration
New York
United States
Stockbridge
Wat
Michigan
Library
Dixon
Higgins
Walcott
George Frisbie Hoar
Edmunds
Teller
Platt
Connecticut
Mexican President Diaz Cable to Romero Deciphered
Wasaisutos December 7 reports Senor Romero, Mexico's minister, has received a mail copy of a cablegram from President Diaz dated the 21st. The message concerns ongoing diplomatic or political matters between Mexico and its officials as understood by the observer.
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Wasaisutos
Senor Romero
Diaz
Mexico
Garm Revolution Note Cites Transmission Error
A cablegram copy shows an error in form and transmission that obscured a reference to proper zeal by United States frontier officers enforcing neutrality laws on the border. No mention of fault by U S authorities is present in the altered text.
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United States
Senate caucus reshuffles committees and chairs
Republican caucus assigns nine senators to key committees led by Cullom as chairman with Cameron Plumb Sawyer Hale Hawley Teller Michell and Carey. Moves hinge on room allocations and clerical support. Blair retirement prompts Agriculture vacancy filled by Peffer and Education and Labor by stock.
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Jeffer
Blair
Wasathorox
Senate
Sherman
Cullom
Cameron
Plumb
Sawyer
Hale
Hawley
Teller
Michell
Carey
Capitol
Asa
Farwell
B Allison
Dawes
McMillan
Michigan
Peffer
Mitchell
Caser
Sennator
Columbis
Ingalls
Wold
Galli
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Passenger Train Case
The U S Supreme Court reverses a Mississippi trial ruling in a suit by James S H Jones against the New Orleans and North eastern Railway over an on board shooting by a conductor. The decision sends the case back for retrial with damages awarded by the lower court at 7000 dollars. The same session includes Maryland v West Virginia boundary questions and a Christmas recess from December 21 to January 4.
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United States Supreme Court
James S. H. Jones
New Orleans and Northeastern Railway
Jones
Ecourt
Justice Brewer
Mississippi
William Pinkney
United States Spreme Court
Maryland
West Virginia
Potomac
Short Honeymoon Times Trial Delay Story
Israel Kwetek faces trial for attempting to steal a pocketbook from Rose Moonshine. His lawyer cites a wedding set for 2 pm on the day of arrest and jokes about delaying the honeymoon as a reason to adjourn. The assistant district attorney counters with a request for a standard trial schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Israel Kwetek
General Sessions
Sam
Macdonald
Kwetek
Mr. Macdonald
Topore Tona
Os Ske
Mentin
Chemical pDiffonds Defy Experts At Fifth Avenue
CuiILoren''s furs and SwiLEy & Co at 28 Fifth Avenue feature chemical pDiffonds that experts dub the eighth wonder. The fragmentary notice hints at unusual substances challenging conventional analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swiley & Co
Fifth Avenue
Bomb Plotters Under Scrutiny for Sanity in Sage Case
New York dispatch reports Sage’s business moving to room 45 at 71 Broadway after losses from the explosion. Inspector Byrnes tests accomplice Southworth, a Free Mason, for insanity at the Tombs and Bellevue Hospital after he denies being insane.
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TIF Dispatch
New York
Mr. Sage
Broadway
George Gould
Manhattan Elevated Company
Sage
Colonel Slocum
Southworth
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Marlooroven
Free Mason Hall
Nicoll
Norton Killed by Bomb Sparks Monument Plans
Jamin F. Norton, a young clerk killed in a bomb blast, was buried today at Far Rockaway. Sage and his sister, Mrs. Slocum, plan a handsome monument for Norton’s grave. Rumors link the dead bomber to Prof. Denton as police pursue leads with several suspects under surveillance. Sage’s ear injury is permanent, casting gloom over the family.
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Jamin F. Norton
Tuussell Sage
Slocum
Far Rockaway
Norton
Denton
Will D. Southworth
Sage Recovers From Explosion Wounds
The injured man reports improved hearing in the left ear after the Friday blast in his office. He could hear little at first and was nearly deaf in the right ear, with a possible fractured drum. Sunday’s nervous reaction has lessened and overall condition is improved.
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Munn
Sage
Gas Explosion at Sparrow's Point Steel Plant Kills Four
An early morning gas explosion at American Steel Company Sparrow's Point injures several workers. Four men die or are gravely hurt as bricks and flames surge during a furnace shutdown. A jury rules the accident unavoidable with no blame on the company.
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Baltimore
American Steel Company
Sparrow's Point
Arthur M. Austin
End Hess Ag Brailwood
Jake Lynch
Ca Arthour Puch
Highlandtown
Washi Sapp
Rhode Seinier
Rs Sena
Lincoln
Montpelier
Waugust
William Tubman
Austin
Bravlwood
Paris Contractor Finds Solace in Chicago Work
Jean Allioli, once a leading Paris building contractor, reappears in Chicago earning $3 a day as a plaster company model maker at the World’s Fair grounds. He left Paris to protect his mental health after a costly contract error, while his wealthy relatives urged his return and his family remained financially secure in Paris.
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Paris
Chicago
Curiaco
Jean Allioli
Plaster
Henri Allioli
Allioli
Jackson Park
America
Trouble follows Emma Juch troupe in Washington
The Emma Juch opera company faced an attachment for 1469 dollars after its Washington engagement closed. A marshal seized scenery and trunks, creditors gathered, and threats ensued as manager Locke promised payment. The troupe departed town for Richmond after a late-night standstill.
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Washinetos
Emma Juch
Philadelphia
Locke
Richmond
Olive Branch Rejected in Plagiarism Dispute
In New Wilmington on December 7 Special reports say rival societies the Philosophers and Adelphians failed to settle a plagiarism dispute. The Adelphians proposed three impartial judges, unseen by both sides, to judge two debates by your debater and J Logan Marquis of Chicago. The Philo faction refused to accept the plan.
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New Wilmington
Philos
Adelphies
Saoound
J. Logan Marquis
Chicago
Washington and Jefferson College
Nara
Wlty
Philo
Riot in Parochial Schoolhouse Over Election
Francis Maschinski led supporters to a schoolhouse in the Polish district where Wenzesciaus Kulinski and friends celebrated his election. An attack ensued injuring several, with a man named Dumoski said to be fatally hurt and others seriously injured.
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Josefn
Francis Maschinski
Wenzesciaus Kulinski
Kulinski
Dumoski
Annual Holiday Umbrella Sale at Surrey Co on Fifth
Surrey and Co announces its annual holiday sale featuring umbrellas and choicest goods in the city. Located at 28 Fifth Avenue, shoppers are invited to visit for discounts and selections.
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Surrey & Co
Fifth Avenue
John L Sullivan's California sojourn and Keeley plan
John L. Sullivan travels to Southern California in a drunken state after a San Salito altercation with Ashton. He plans to try DrKeeley's bichloride cure at Dwight under Lester Keeley as backers threaten to disband the troupe. Sullivan's Australian tour faltered financially and his stage behavior drew sharp criticism.
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San Francisco
John L. Sullivan
California
Sullivan
Ashton
San Salito
John L
Chicago
Tur Disratch
Keeley
Antipodes
John
Charlie Johnson
Jimmie Wakeley
Dwight
Duncan B. Harrison
Dune
Doc
St Lee
God Hiam
Johnson
Sla
Pianos and Organs at Hoffmanns Store
Trade note advertises J. M. Hoffmann & Co at 637 Smithfield Street offering Lohmer Colby and ubert pianos and Newman Bros organs. Also promotes silk department with heavy black diagonals at 75 cents and various musical instruments. Chemical Diamonds tease and Ladyes military caper listed. Mrs Wixstow teething syrup advertised.
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J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Lohmer, Colby Or Ubert
Newman Bros
Tusu
Silk Department
Boces & Buhl
Mishaps in Pittsburg Leave Several Hurt or Dead
A spate of Monday accidents in Pittsburg and surrounding areas left three men falling from height, one killed by a falling stone, and others burned or crushed. Notable incidents include McFappry McFadden surviving a 90 foot fall. Calabresi killed by a rolling stone. McKenna injuring limbs and internal organs on a railway trestle. Nelson scarred by acid. Edwards hand crushed. Blair hand crushed. Merrill’s leg amputated after being run over by an electric car. Wilson breaking multiple bones after a 50 foot fall. Sauer injured by swinging metal. Polinsky burned by hot iron. Schepp and Worrington damaged by machinery and horse incident. Albertson injured when his buggy was struck by an electric car.
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Pittsburg
McFappry
Patrick McFadden
Fourteenth Street
Catanegsi
Charles Calabresi
Panhandle
Painter's Mills
West End
Sycamore Street
Italy
McKenxa
Junction Railway
Fifth Avenue Tunnel
Thomas McKenna
Neisor
John H. Nelson
Flores
Superior
Nelson
Epwanos
George Edwards
Carbon Tn
Bramm
Charles Blair
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grenwood
Merritt
R. E. Merrill
Mt. Oliver
Southside
Wilson
A. E. Wilson
Chartiers
West Penn
Saven
Holsting
Talbric Foundry
Conrad Sauer
Potimszy
John Polinsky
Keystone Iron Mill
Burlington Street
Ernest Schepp
West Liberty
Washington Avenue
Rerles
Worrietoy
Albert Worrington
Jones & Laughlin’s Mill
South Twenty-ninth Street
Assertson
William Albertson
Forbes Street
Craftavenue
Duquesne
Albertson
Harpy & Hayrs Offer Large Glassware Collection
A local jeweler and silversmith advertises the largest bowl and glassware assortment in town. The ad touts tumblers wines clarets goblets and many other items in its natural gas cut glass line at Harpy and Hayrs on Smithfield Street.
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Harpy & Hayrs
TIF
Smithfield Street
Baltimore Visitor Praises Pittsburg Building Progress
Mendes Cohen of Baltimore, director of the Pittsburg and Connellsville road, toured Pittsburg with General Koontz and praised the town's growth and new buildings. He lauded the Court House as one of the finest, contrasting it with the Government building, while architect Pattison critiqued the tower’s balance and urged study of the new fire design.
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Cohen
Baltimore
Mendes Cohen
Pittsburg and
Connellsville
General Koontz
Pittsburg
Temple of Justice
Uncle Sam
Pattison
Court House Tower
Patterson heirs plan enlarging the Schlosser Hotel
C L Carstairs of Philadelphia and T B McCormick of Mansfield, Patterson heirs and Schlosser Hotel owners, discussed elaborate plans to add a story and absorb the Joseph Horne Co space. No decision reached yesterday. Carstairs left for Chicago. McCormick remained to pursue further talks.
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Schlosser
C. L. Carstairs
Philadelphia
T. B. McCormick
Mansfield
Patterson
Joseph Horne & Co
Esterday
Allegheny Library Committee Seeks 1892 Budget
The Allegheny Library Committee met last night and Librarian Stevenson proposed a 1892 operating appropriation of 25000 dollars. The request split 15000 for Sabaceten curiam tetag volens ance for peri D stationary, 12000 for new books, and 22000 overall. The panel agreed to 22 thousand and approved a Saturday Sunday loan ban. Jesse McGeary presented the library with a set of city home for the last 19.
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Allegheny Library Committee
Stevenson
Carnegie Library
Jesse McGeary
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State Grange
Haerisburg
Pennsylvania State Grange
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Childrer's Furs
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