Parkhurst Responds To Byrnes In Public Skirmish
Dr. Parkhurst issues a typed statement defending his methods against Superintendent Byrnes. He accuses Byrnes of trying to whitewash himself, confirms keeping a picture from a trial, and asserts detectives may be used to expose officials if needed. He labels Byrnes a liar and frames the conflict as a class struggle over honest governance.
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New York
Byrnes
Parkhurst
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Mr. Byrnes
Isis
C. H. Parkhurst
The
Senator III Steers as Political Leader in Turbulent Debate
Quay challenges the Senate on upcoming politics while Cleveland seeks guidance on calling an extra session. Senators from both parties favor delaying tariff bills until the next Congress. Speaker Crisp seeks reelection. Breckenridge eyes a Georgia race if his state supports him. Harter named spokesman for wildcat banks.
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Cleveland
Congress
Crisp
Breckenridge
Harter
Wildcat Banks
Hill Named to Democratic Steering Committee in Senate
Washington Dec 7 Senator Hill was chosen by Democratic caucus to join the Senate steering committee along with Gorman and others. The panel, also including Rawson Harris Cockrell Blackburn Walthall, shapes legislation and coordinates with Republicans on key issues.
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Wasnixctton
Hill
Senate
Democratic Caucus
Gorman
Rawson
North Carolina
Harris
Tennessee
Cockrell
Missouri
Blackburn
Kentucky
Walthall
Mississippi
New York
Hil
Quay
Democratic Party
Senators Open to Delaying Tariff Legislation Push
In Washington with December timing, Senate Finance Committee members favor delaying action on tariff bills. A leading tariff expert indicates the committee will not move soon on pending measures, citing the president's message and uncertain support.
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Washington
Dec. T
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Senators discuss tariff bills and new administration
The President advises leaving further tariff legislation to the next Congress. Republican Senators will follow this stance. Democratic Senators refrain from pressing House bills and prefer to wait for the new administration. They note a different election outcome might have spurred a low tariff coalition in the Senate.
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House
Senate
Crisp Looks Safe for Speakership Despite Opposition
Washington dispatch notes Speaker Crisp appears unbeatable in the race for Speakership. McMillin Springer and Breckenridge lack backing, while Tennessee’s Crisp ally faces no serious challenge as tariff reform becomes a unifying issue. Opposition hinges on future tariff stance and internal party support before March 4.
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Washington
Crisp
McMillin
Springer
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Cleveland
Crist
Wilson
West Nia
Fr. Hatch
Missouri
Tennessee
Harter Featured as Banking Reform Advocate in Congress
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Michael D. Harter, a national banking proponent, proposed a bill to rehabilitate state banks by removing circulation taxes. Despite support among Democrats, Senate opposition and Republican criticism are expected, as tariff and silver battles loom for the next administration.
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Michael D. Harter
Harter
United States
Senate
Mc Harter
Southerners Call a Halt on Pension Bill
Wasnctos special report notes Representative Caruth's plan to curb pensions in a reconstruction bill. Critics say high salaried government workers also collecting pensions would lose benefits, while Southern leaders threaten a halt to the growing system costing an estimated 200 million dollars annually within five years. The outcome hinges on cross regional support.
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Wasnisctos
Caruth
Coleagues
Cleveland Seeks Advice on Extra Session
Washington December 7 Special reports say President-elect Cleveland sent confidential letters to several personal friends in Congress requesting guidance on the extra session issue. A New York member, close to Cleveland, is said to have spread the tale to a colleague who believes others received similar notes.
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WashingtTon
House
Capitol
Cleveland
Congress
New Yorks
Miller couple found dead from coal gas near Newport
Captain B F Miller and wife were found dead in their Newport residence this morning from coal gas suffocation. A third person, Alice, believed to be a relative, was found near the same fate in the adjoining room.
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Newport
Penny Courry
Dee
B F. Miller
Alice
Gould will distribution outlined for children and family
Abstract of Jay Gould will details gifts to sisters and brother, plus generous provision for Helen M Gould and Edwin. George J Gould to receive a claimed 5 million for services, with substantial stock and bonds as part of a complex trust structure guiding estate management and safeguards against disputes.
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Northrop
Camden
N. J
Mra Northrop
Miana Hough
Elizabeth Palen
Abraham Gould
Helen
Herkermer
Irvington
Anna
Frank J
Howard
Little-Jay
Jay Gouss
George J. Gould
Dufcult
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company
Consolidated
Missouri Pacific Railway Trust
Manhattanilway
Western Union
Wkun
Edwin Gould
Howard Gould
Helen M. Gould
Frank Gould
Anna Gould
J. Gould
Anna M. Gould
Frank J. Gould
Edwie Gould
George J.id
Testament Provisions For Dower And Trusteeship
The document outlines sole and separate use free from a husband's control and bans dispositions by legatees as advances. It also provides that a child marrying without executor consent halves their share, with the other half reverting to sons who would inherit as if the testator had died intestate under New York state law.
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New York
Jay Gould
Dillon
Helen D. Gould
Gould
Electric Legal War In Court Over Lamp Monopoly
In New York the Edison Electric Light Company and Edison General Electric sue Sawyer Mann Electric Light Company seeking an injunction to stop a lamp type. Attorneys from both sides argued over monopoly concerns and rights, with a continuation set for tomorrow.
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New York
Argugementa
Wallace, Lacombe and Shipman
United States Court of Appeals
Edison Electric Light Company
Edison General Electric Company
Sawyer Mann Electric Light Company
Elihu Root
Edmund Wetmore
Leonard E. Curtis
Sawyer Mann Company
Clarence Seward
Grosvenor P. Lowry
Edison Company
Edison Company. Mr. Curtis
Sawyer-Mann Company
New York State
United State
Edison Companies
Lowry
Edison Com- Recy
Estinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Great Strike Starts as Telegraphers Plan Walkout
On December 7 in Chicago 575 telegraph operators on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line and 200 on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern will strike at 10 AM. The walkout follows Rock Island officials refusing to confer with a committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers over wages and working hours.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacifica
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
Road Suggestions At Hooater Convention In Indianapolis
Dec 7 road congress hears Deputy Auditor Johnson report Marion county road tax total of 2 269 675 excluding for bridges and turnpikes. J B Applegate urges county institutes for road construction expertise. Civil Engineer Adams notes wagon tire wear as key to road maintenance. Prof Latta discusses value of good roads and benefits to property values alongside costs per mile.
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Indianapolis
Johnson
Marion County
Bridgea J. BP. Applegate
New Albany
Adams
Elwood
Prof. Latta
Purdie University
Snow Storm Hits Omahas and Midwest Regions
A major winter storm blanketed a 100 mile radius around Omaha with blizzard like conditions. City traffic halted and electric streetcars were out of service for days. Reports indicate heavy snowfall across Iowa and eastern Kansas with forecasts of similar weather for Ohio and Pennsylvania. A tornado near Marshall Texas damaged cotton crops and caused one death.
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Omrana
Omahs
Jenat
Iowa
Kansas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Marshall
Tex
Bismarck Invests in Milwaukee Street Railways
Henry Villard reported in Bismarck that Prince Bismarck owns 200000 marks in Milwaukee street railway stock. Villard said he met Bismarck in Berlin as plans to consolidate Milwaukee railways began. The aged statesman is said to be pleased with his investment in the syndicate.
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Milwaukee
Henry Villard
Prince Bismarck
Milwaukee Street
Villard
Bismarck
Berlin
Milwaukee Street Railways
Equitable Mutual Building and Loan Receiver Named
Milwaukee district news reports the Equitable Mutual Building and Loan Association placed under a receiver. Stockholder William Davelan accuses officers of gross fraud amounts totaling over $73,000, including $52,113 in stockholder payments and $21,000 in salaries. Two officers J M Smith and J L Gilman have fled. remaining funds in treasury are unclear. stockholders face likely total loss.
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Milwaukee
Dean
Equitable Mutual Building and Loan Association
William Davelan
J. M. Smith
J. L. Gilman
Canton Fire Destroys Steel Roofing Plant and Nearby Property
Fire at 11 PM in Canton Ohio engulfs the Canton Steel Roofing Company works the city’s largest of its kind. The blaze also damages the Canton Tile and Brick Company plant and the residence of John Rohrbaugh. Loss estimated at about 8000 dollars with flames spreading to adjacent structures.
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Canton
Canton Steel
Huff joins Senate race amid Pennsylvania political bargaining
Washington December 7 Representative George F Huff of Westmoreland County announces candidacy for the United States Senate joining Dalzell Quay and Robinson. The move sparks renewed senatorial gossip as Dalzell and Robinson weigh their own chances and Quay faces potential caucus maneuvers to block a nomination. Ex Speaker Thompson emerges as a leading rival with ties to Senator Quay and strong organizing.
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Washinetos
George F. Huff
Westmoreland County
United States Senate
Dalzell
Quay
Robinson
Mr. Huff
Harrison
Huff
Mr. Dalzell
Mr. Robinson
Dalzel
Mitchell
Grow
Oliver
Persimmons
Niagara Falls Power Company gains controlling stake
The Niagara Falls Power Company has acquired a controlling interest in the Canadian Niagara Power Company. The stake was initially acquired by the Cataract Construction Company and then moved to the Niagara firm, marking a pivotal shift in cross border energy ownership.
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NiaGara Fallys
N. Y
Niagara Falls Power Company
Niagara Power Company
Cataract Construction Company
Power Cable To Buffalo Via Canada Side
The Niagara Falls Power Company takeover ensures development of falls power on both river sides under American management. Power will be transmitted to Buffalo along the Canada side, with initial pole lines and later conversion to conduit to protect the cable.
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Niagara Falls Power Company
Buffalo
Canada
Villard Declines Cabinet Role and Paced Truths
Henry Villard, the New York railroad magnate, says he is not a candidate for any presidential office and will devote himself to business. He explains he would not accept the Interior Secretary post due to his railroad ties and the newspapers nominating someone else. Franklin D. Locke notes uncertainty over New York’s Cabinet placement and possible candidates including Fairchild amid a crowded field of requests from many states.
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Curiaco
Dee
Henry Villard
New York
Cleveland
Interior
Franklin D. Locke
Buffalo
New York State
Fairchild
Sarver Brothers arraigned in Charleroi murder case
John Samuel and Wilson Sarver of Monongahela City were arraigned on charges of murdering William Reese near Charleroi last September. Reese, found on a pumping boat in East Charleroi, showed marks of violence and a feud with the Sarvers led to official probing. The Commonwealth secured evidence strong enough to commit them for trial.
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Wasu Hineron
John, Samuel
Wilson Sarver
Monongahela City
William Reese
Charleroi
Reese
East Charleroi
Sarvers
Commonwealth
Glass Strike Settles at Marring Hart Works
The 300 striking glass workers at Marring Hart agree to resume Friday morning. They win the scale raise and will permit the company to re-engage preferred men. Disputes center on tank operation and glass quality, with leaders arguing mismanagement by those in charge.
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Moscte
Sperial
Marring-Hart
Lucy Dalzell Threatens Attorney Then Marries in Poland
Lucy Dalzell, known in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, threatened to shoot Charles Maurer, a young attorney, upon learning of his marriage plans. Maurer had her arrested and then hurried to Miss Young's home in Poland where he married the couple. Dalzell vowed to kill Maurer on sight, married or not.
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Younestows
Dee
Lucy Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Charles Maurer
Maurer
Miss Dalzell
Miss Young
Poland
Ae Dalzell
Saloon dynamited in Burlington Carroll County
A two story frame saloon building occupied by John A. Graham was blown up at 2 50 this morning in Burlington Carroll County. Stock and fixtures were scattered by the blast with the explosive placed under the bar. Previous arson attempts had stirred sentiment against the saloon.
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Indianapolis
Dean
Burlington
Carroll County
John A. Graham
Canovas Seeks Confidence Vote After Municipal Scandals
Premier Canovas asked the Chamber for a confidence vote on the government’s handling of municipal scandals. The Chamber rejected the request by 129 to 1211, with the Silvela party in the majority and Liberals abstaining. Canovas then went to the palace to tender the cabinet’s resignation to the Queen Regent.
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Mapnip
Dean
Canovas
Chamber
Silvela Party
Senor Canovas
Cablnow
Judge Foster Letter Sparks Kansas Political Stir
A public letter from United States District Judge G Foster to Governor Humphrey surfaces in Torrexa Kansas, accusing legislative thefts and presidential meddling. Foster, a lifelong Republican, notes shifts in party alignment and past conflicts with Major J K Hudson over prohibition.
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Judge Foster
J. K. Hudson
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