Reading of President's Message Falls Flat in Congress
Congressional observers note tepid reception as President's annual message is read in both chambers. Senators drift to other tasks while House members chat, write letters, and inspect perquisites, signaling a lack of hero worship and focus on the Chilean question and gerrymandering.
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Plumb
War Department
McErsares
West
Pasco
Gorman
House
George
McCook
Wackerey
Diplomatic Corps
Senate
Hach House
Sone
Morgan
Harrison
Ace
Nicaraguan Canal Company
Congress
Blaine
Fifty-second Congress
Germany
Mills A Sufferer Plans for Future Political Course
Washington December 9 Special Representative Mills struggles under the strain of his speaker nomination defeat. He sidesteps public comment while debates his future, feeling a rebuke to his policy and wary of impulsive moves. Others in Texas circle consider Senate aims, with Hoar and allies pressing his candidacy in Mills quarters.
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D. C
Mills
Mi. Lls
House Committee
Miller
One Man Too Many in Congress From Massachusetts
A Massachusetts Democrat, Sherman Hoar, is depicted as an irrepressible youth in the House who claims to burden himself with all legislative duties. Reports note his outspoken manifestoes and stance against Mills, with Republicans encouraging more of his audacious actions while party leaders regret his vote against Cripps for Speaker. The account portrays his effrontery and the ongoing contest within the chamber.
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House
Congress
Mills
Crisp
Messrs. McMillen
Springer
Hatch
Massachusetts
Washington
Texas
Wildie
Breckink
Kentucky
Wilson
West Virginia
Carlisle
William R. Morrison
Hoar
New England
Reed
Aimazing
Effentry
Sherman Hoar
WasHindTax
D. C
Sherman Host
Cricp
Seven Cures Reported At Roxbury Mission Church Triduum
At the Roxbury Mission Church the Triduum honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help yielded seven cures for diseases deemed incurable. About 6,000 attended the final services led by Rev. William O Connor with blessing for the sick. Annie Sullivan of South Boston regained sight after years of blindness. Mrs. Abbie Cooney of Brockton recovered from seven years of paralysis.
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Roxbury Mollinger
Roostox
Roxbury
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
New England
Boston
Annie Sullivan
Abbie Cooney
Brockton
Father Mavrick
St. Alphonsus’ Church
New York
Society Woman Sues Buffalo Doctor for Malpractice
Mrs. Dr Kimball sues Dr. Charles Cary of Buffalo Medical College for malpractice claiming a broken leg led to lifelong crippled status and insanity. She says treatment caused confinement in Buffalo Insane Asylum and loss of a fiancé. Trial before Judge Daniele includes testimony from Dr Sylvester.
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Brrrao
Daniele
Dr Kimball
Charles Cary
Buffalo Medical College
Cary
Buffalo Insane Asylum
Charles Edward Pierce
New York
Kimball
Sylvester
Daughter dies of diphtheria at Lancaster home
Farmer J L Hess and wife mourn a second child death from diphtheria after delaying a physician. The child, recovering, asked to bathe before saying she would see grandpa, though the grandfather had been dead for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
J. L. Hess
Eastern creditors meet over Schmertz failure in Pittsburg
A meeting of the Eastern creditors of R C Schmertz of Pittsburg was held in Boston yesterday. Schmertz confessed judgments to large amounts. if paid, assets will be exhausted leaving little for other creditors. Three more creditors joined the investigating committee which will seek a pro rata assessment not to exceed 1 percent to fund creditor interests.
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R. C. Schmertz
Pittsburg
Boston
Schmertz
Polling Booths Of Metal Approved In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on December 9, the state commission led by Secretary of State Harrity and joined by Secretary of Internal Affairs Stewart and Auditor General McCamant ruled that polling booths must be metal. Four to five booths per of 4,500 polling places will cost nearly $200,000 with metal booths priced from five to sid per unit. The final booth style to be chosen tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Harrity
Stewart
McCamant
Marius Owns Up Faces Counter Charges in Divorce Case
In Loxponx, the St John divorce hearing resumes with Miss St John and Mr Marius present. Evidence includes deposition by actress Nita St George alleging prior visits by Marius to Marie Luella and control over Maria Lucelle. Counsel argues provocation and delayed separation.
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Loxponx
St. John
Miss St. John
Nita St. George
Avenue Theater
Miss St. George
Maria Lucelle
Gill
Marius
Marit
Marius Denies Crulery Charges in Court Testimony
In a courtroom Mr Marius denies his wife’s accusation of lack of support. He presents thousands in checks to tradesmen to cover her bills, says he is not a gambler or heavy drinker, and claims deep affection for his wife despite the trial. The case ends with the adjournment. Earl Russell demands an apology over judicial separation claims and a dispute over funds.
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Marius
Earl Russell
Henry Labouchere
Countess Russell
France ng Trouble for Brazil. Pagis December claim
The French government asserts that during the troubles in Brazil Pagis faced actions affecting French interests. The report notes official statements and potential implications for diplomacy and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Brazil
Pagis
French Demand Reparations Over French Detainees in Brazil
In the wake of Fonseca's seizure of power in Brazil 12 French nationals were detained in Rio de Janeiro by Fonseca agents. The French Consul has been directed by Paris to demand reparation from the Peixotto government for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonseca
Rio Janeiro
Peixotto
French Clergy Must Submit to Republic Rule
In Paris the Senate debates church state relations as Protestant interpellator accuses bishops of opposing the Republic. Government pledges to enforce concordat terms and seeks possible additional measures if needed. Prime Minister De Freycinet says bishops must yield to executive authority in temporal matters. Senate votes 211 to 570 to back government rights to compel clergy submission.
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Paris
M. Dide
M. Goblet
M. Fallieres
de Freycinet
Chile Memo to Recall Minister Sparks Legation Debate
The Times reports Chile considered recalling its minister to the United States and abolishing the Washington legation after insulting notes and self directed telegrams. The proposal was debated by the House Finance Committee but defeated with government opposition.
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Lospon
the Times Today
Santiago
Ezan
Chile
Washington
Finance Committee
House of Representatives
United States
Nihilism in China: Corruption and officials block rebellion
A Shangai correspondent argues the current Chinese crisis is political not religious and that nihilism has spread among officials, noble houses, and servants. He says proconsuls and Governor Generals control the mood, and that revolution hinges on whether rulers perceive personal gain from upheaval.
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Loxpow
the Chronicle
Shanghai
China
Margart Fleming on Naturalism at Palmer's Theater
Boston audiences see a blunt naturalism drama titled Margaret Fleming. The Boston run drew praise from censors though scenes were considered offensive by some, depicting profanity blasphemy maternity and infidelity with a dramatic moral payoff.
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Boston
Margaret Fleming
Three Plans Selected for Pennsylvania World’s Fair Building
A special committee chooses three designs for the Pennsylvania state building at the Columbian Exposition. Thomas P. Lonsdale of Philadelphia wins first prize of 1000 dollars for an Independence Hall inspired plan, A. B. Son of Williamsport takes second with a colonial design, and Hillman & Shirk of Philadelphia present a French Renaissance style building. If approved, Lonsdale’s design goes to Chicago for final consent. Philadelphia firms pledge to supply related health apparatus and block for the building, with broader state offers anticipated.
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Harrisburg
Thomas P. Lonsdale
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Williamsport
Hillman & Shirk
A Pretty Young Woman's Despair in Springfield Train
Mrs Walger Benjamin attempted suicide by cutting her throat with a razor on a street car in Springfield. Her husband, seated beside her, stopped the attack, sustaining only a deep neck wound. Married five years in North Am herst, she had shown jealousy after a rift when he fell ill and stayed with his sister. The struggle caused damage to the car window and sash before the razor was captured. Mrs Benjamin was arrested.
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Springfield
Mass
Walger Benjamin
North Amherst
Benjamin
Blaine Rumors Stir Capitol Talk on Presidential Race
Washington rumors swirl after a conference between President Harrison and Secretary Blaine. Reports claim Blaine may decline the 1896 nomination, with Elkins or Cheney as War Secretary contenders and Harrison sympathy for noncandidacy shaping Republican strategy.
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Washington
Dec
Congress
Blaine
Friends of the Adul
Capitol
Stephen B. Elkins
Proctor
Harrison
Elkins
Cheney
New Hampshire
Grant
The
Star
Minneapolis
Sheperd
New York Mail
Express
Stephen Eiking
Sherman’s Man for Speaker Laylin Seeks House Support
Representative Laylin of Huron county arrives in the city and asserts his clear path to becoming Speaker. He is identified as the Sherman candidate, with solid backing from a broad group aiming to secure his election in the House.
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Cotimacs
Laylin
Huron County
Sherman
Councilman Cavanaugh Arrested After Elopement Threats
John Burns faces assault charges as a judge orders a hearing after the councilman was jailed on a peace disturbance warrant. Burns allegedly tried eloping with Cavanaugh’s daughter, prompting threats claimed by the councilman. Bail set at 500 pounds, Burns jailed awaiting hearing.
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John Burns
Cavanaugh
Sterck
McKenna
Harry Toscher
Surety of the Peace
Roscher
Cavanangh
Caverauch
John Boran
Oil Suit Defendant Targeted in Morgantown Shooting
Ira De Witt of Pittsburg, involved in a noted oil case, narrowly escaped a shot fired through a hotel window in Morgantown. The assailant, located about 15 feet away, fired a single round that lodged in the ceiling. no injuries or accomplices were reported.
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Ira de Witt
Pittsburg
Sulit
Morgantown
de Witt
Wallace Hotel
Mining firms sued by stockholders over alleged freezeout
Samuel J. Ritchie and others sue Anglo-American Iron Company of Cleveland claiming mismanagement and insufficient earnings to pay dividends. They seek dissolution and say the mining holdings in Canada are highly valuable. The suit targets stock dilution by Judge Stevenson Burke and associates.
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Cleveland, CO
Samuel J. Ritchie
Anglo-American Iron Company
Stevenson Burke
Cleveland
Aea
Iadian Copper
Canada
Ritchies
Thi
Burke
Payne
Nickle
Sudbury
Ont
Brothers Kraatz Held in Lengenboger Murder Probe
Chicago December 9 Herman and Charles Kraatz are in custody on suspicion of involvement in the deaths of Mrs Lengenboger and her saloon keeping son. Herman Kraatz was seized at the inquest yesterday and Charles was detained today in connection with the case.
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Lengenboger
Chicago
Herman
Charles Kraatz
Mra Lengenboger
Herman Kraatz
Charles
London's Last Divorce Scandal and East End Night Cars
A compact item notesLondon's latest divorce scandal rumors and sensational nightlife in the East End. Quay fights Daizell at home while Mrs. Lewis is described as determined to die amid other regional items.
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Congress
London
East End
Quay
Daizell
Lewis
Corneiman Evans
Bon 3
Boyer
Beaver Valley
Foster
Night cars started by Duquesne Traction Company
The Duquesne Traction Company begins all night half hour service between East End and Wood Street with two cars from Penn and Center avenues. Fares are 10 cents and a small generator powers four or five cars. Superintendent McFarlane and President Henry say the plan aims to aid workers and attract suburban growth despite uncertain profits.
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Duquesne Traction Company
Oakland
Shadyside
East End
Wood Street
Penn and
Center Avenues
Beawx
Allegheny
Peon Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Craig
Forbes Streets
George L. McFarlane
McFarlane
Duquesne Traction
D. F. Henry
Pleasint Valley
Henry
Race Flare in Shenandoah Ends in Beatings and Arrests
In Shenandoah a racial clash at a saloon led to a mob beating of Hungarians and Poles. George Anglewich, lacking a leg, was badly injured and sent home. Michael Bobbin and John Witkars were named in a warrant. Bobbin attempted escape and was shot after resisting officers.
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Shenandoah
George Anglewich
John Wonjurs
Watseo Fatechiski
Anglewich
Michael Bobbin
John Witkars
Iitter
Ciiputy
Bobbin
Toome
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