Democrats move to block Republican senators in six states
Three Democratic senators Gorman Brice and Carlisle meet in New York to plan countermeasures against alleged organized efforts to alter state legislatures in Kansas Nebraska Wyoming Montana North Dakota California. They say they will employ counsel and coordinate with state committees to ensure the will of the people is recorded in Senate elections.
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Gorman
United States
Brice
Carlisle
New York
Senate
Senate Caucus
National Democratic Committee
William
Wyoming
Montana
Kansas
Adlair Stevenson
Cleveland
Reform Club
M Mr. Cleveland
Lakewood
Mr. Cleveland
Grace
House of Representatives
Messares
Doub
Nebraska
North Dakota
California
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Nations Committee
State Central Committee
United States Senate
Montans
Cheyenne
Carbon
State race hinges on one precinct as GOP gains loom
Report discusses a disputed Carbon county precinct count where the clerk, allied with two associates, allegedly counted votes while others protested. The piece contrasts this with such actions elsewhere and urges the press to safeguard the people’s will, warning of possible state and national implications.
Enloe Returns to Push Pension Office Inquiry
Representative Enloe returns to Washington to push continuation of the pension office investigation. He plans to seek Rules Committee action to set a day for consideration and aims to remove many names from the pension roll and urge legislation to aid the effort.
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Enloe
Pension
Congress
Washington
Raum
Hiouse
House
Committee On Rules
Cruelty to Mrs Maybrick andiling a London dispatch
Boston report on Mrs Maybrick cites a London dispatch claiming she was near Woking and allowed only brief visits from the Baroness. It says she suffers a six week hemorrhage, prison telegraph delays, and pushes for release after innocence was known. The account describes alleged cruelty and potential risk to her life.
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Boston
Blaine
Mrs. Marbrick
England
Mra. Maybrick
Inter-State Commerce Commission Rules Flats on Unfinished Bedroom Sets
The ICC decides Potter Manufacturing Co v. Chicago and Grand Trunk et al. upholding lower rates for unfinished bedroom sets. It finds equal unfinished and finished rates unjustified given value and service costs and orders unfinished bedroom sets priced at no more than 85 percent of unfinished sets.
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Wasatset Tos
Dec
Inter-State Commerce Commission Today
Potter Manufacturing Company
Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway Company
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Southern Pacifico Company
Clements
Lansing
Mich
Commission
Charlie Allen Falls From Train Near Milwaukee
Six year old Charlie Allen of Terre Haute Indiana vanished from a St Paul passenger train shocking his mother Mrs Freeman Allen. Train crew found him later badly bruised but alive in Wisconsin. Passengers contributed $100 to comfort the mother as the boy was returned to join his mother en route to Waupon Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Dee
Charlie Allen
Terre Haute
Lil
St. Paul
Mra Freeman Allen
Wyooens
Wis
Heiress Misa Van Norden Joins Salvation Army in New York
New York December report says Misa Emma Van Norden eldest daughter of Warner Van Norden president of Bank of North America joins the Salvation Army. She left Dr Kittredge's church to become a hallelujah lassie, wearing uniform at meetings and praising the army's work. Her father downplays public interest, noting it as a private matter. The Van Norden family roots trace to 1641 New Amsterdam.
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New York
Salvation Army
Misa Emma van Norden
Warner van Norden
Bank of North America
Booth
Misa van Norden
Dr. Kittredge
Miss van Norden
Se Salvation
van Norden
Army
Pleasin E Meanor
Nation Army
East One Hundred and Twenty-third Street
Fourteenth Street Barracks
Palmer
Dennison
Mies van Norden
van Nordens
Holland
Mr. van Norden
Jean Monsieur de la Montagnie
Colony of
New Netherlands
Petrus Stuyvesant
Revival Sermon Sparks Clash at Cyrxu Tabernacle
In Cyrxu Tarara Kentucky a revival at the Tabernacle drew sharp words as Rev Mr Marti of the Christian Church attacked other denominations. Last night Rev Mr Cox pastor of the First Baptist Church confronted Marti after he alleged Cox avoided a Mr Cox area, prompting a heated exchange amid caustic remarks.
Charges Against a Marshal in Denver Trial
United States grand jury indicts E K Steinson former deputy marshal on three counts for raising checks forgery and pressuring courlessied opium seaR eis on January 9. General Bigingon active in position.
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Denver
Deco
United States Good Jury
E K. Steinson
United States
Bigingon
Smith Not Guilty on First Charge in Cincinnati Trial
The Cincinnati Presbytery found Prof Smith not guilty on the first charge concerning doctrinal qualification for ministers. The verdict on the gravest issues, including his view of Scripture inspiration, will be considered next Monday after secret sessions and cautious proceedings.
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Acquitta
Chsorswati
Cincinnati
Smith
Lato
Disciple of Parkhurst Ends Case Against Rev Levi Bird
The people versus Rev Levi Bird, charged with crimenal libel for a sermon accusing Aldermen and officials of a Sunday lake excursion ending in drunkenness, ends as the court dismisses the indictment after an apology from Bird and his lawyer. Officials named included the City Judge and Chief of Police.
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Avsonen
N. Y
Levi Bird
Bird
Southern Pacific Finds Water in Desert Wells at Walters
The Southern Pacific Company struck water at Walters in the Colorado desert at a depth of 485 feet with a flow of 9 000 gallons per hour. This discovery could supply water for the railroad and enable irrigation, potentially transforming the arid region near Salton Lake into productive land.
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San Francisco
Colorado Desert
Southern Pacific Company
Walters
Salton Lake
Colorado River
Banning
Yuma
Bold attempted robbery halted by bank cashier
May Francisco December 9 special report describes two men attempting to rob the Collateral Loan Bank on Kearney Street. Cashier Duncan McNee faced a masked assailant who produced a fuse and demanded money then drew a pistol and ordered surrender. One robber fled. the second ran as the fake explosive failed.
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Howe Western Bank
Francisco
Kearney Street
Duncan McNee
McNee
George Johnson
Los Angeles
Liberal revolt over home rule splits Liberal ranks in Loypox
Sir Edwin Reed publishes a long letter reporting a Liberal revolt against any home rule plan that cedes Ireland control beyond local affairs. He says he and fellow Commoners will vote independently on issues such as tenant evictions and prisoner releases, insisting on just and right actions.
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Ireland
Loypox
Edwin Reed
Murdered Preacher Duped Negros Killed at Church
A colored preacher collecting money from Jackson county blacks to take them to Liberia was assassinated this afternoon at Robertson's Church near Newport. It is believed the duped locals carried out the crime.
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Littia Rock
Ark
Jackson County
Liberia
Robertson's Church
Newport
Barbers Propose Defense Fund At National Convention
At the Journeymen Barbers National Convention in St. Lovia the session focused on constitutional amendments. The key change inserted a plank for sinking defense and organizing aid.
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Barbers
St. Lovia
Journeymen
Protection the Cry: Tariff Views Split Republicans
New York December 9. Republican National Committee members and other leaders met to plan a permanent operating group to guide the party year round. They emphasize a solid front against Democrats and defend McKinley protection while noting the younger generation seeks change and questions remain about Civil War era policies.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Washington
Harrison
National Committee
Senator Quay
Messra
Manley
Maine
Cheney
New Hampshire
Fessenden
Connecticut
W. A. Sutherland
M. H. de Young
California
J. S. Clarkson
Iowa
Clarkson
Cornelius N. Bliss
Congress
McKinley
Ees
National
Ihs
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Repullcan
Europe
Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Whitney
New Jalves
Firebomb Attempt Targets Cleveland Court House
A plot to burn Cleveland's courthouse failed when incendiaries left a large oilsoaked pile of rubbish in a jury room. The janitor discovered the blaze between Saturday and Monday as county officials withheld details hoping for a clue.
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Cleveland
Court House
Merchant Blackburn Fails. Creditors Seize Poland Store
Special report from Younestown dated December 9 states Sherman Blackburn of Poland failed today. He allocated $5,300 in preferred claims to creditors, closing his store and triggering an ensuing asset disposition. Most creditors reside nearby.
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Pittsburg
Younestown
Sherman Blackburn
Poland
Cronin convict Burke dies in Joliet Penitentiary
Martin Burke alias the Cronin convict died in Joliet Penitentiary shortly before 9 p.m. He had suffered from consumption while hospitalized and had worked in copper shops. Burke was considered the most guilty in the Carlson cottage murder and his death leaves lingering questions about Cronin’s removal.
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Fense
Jett
Martin Burke
Cronin
Joliet
Daniel Donohue
Burke
O'Sullivan
Coughlin
Manitoba
Carlson Cottage
Dan Coughlin
Silver Find Reported Between DuBois and Ridgway
A mining engineer from Jefferson County, employed by coal interests in the area, declares some rock specimens near the Bad Lands to contain superior silver ore. The discovery has been kept secret for over a month and the exact site remains undisclosed.
TOO EXCLUSIVE BY FAR THE FAIR OPENS TO FEW
The Col umbian Exposition opening may bar the general public. A plan to stage ceremonies in Central Music Hall limits access to about 2 000 people, allowing only exposition officers government department heads and foreign officials inside while the public remains outside.
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Cariaco
Culp
Committee On
Central Music Hall
Music Hall
Emin Bey Killed in Ituri River Expedition
A London report via an Egyptian source states Emin and all his party were killed by Manyemas in March on the Ituri river. Captain Lugard’s last dispatch described Emin as blind and helpless as mutiny, starvation, and smallpox crippled the expedition, with Emin and 19 followers traveling back to the coast under Manyemas escort.
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Loxpow
London
Emin
Manyemas
Ituri
Lugard
Stublman
Whisky price rise sparks new distillery plan in Peoria
The Whisky Trust ordered an immediate 10 cent increase for alcohol and 5 cent rise for spirits in Peoria Illinois. The Central Distillery was absorbed but opposition persists. A new distillery is planned within five months to challenge the trust with larger capacity and a warlike push to fulfill Central’s mission.
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Preoria
Ill
Whisky Trust
St Louis Mys
Central
Hog Kills Farmman Ramsay in Ripley County Incident
An elderly farmer, Ramsay of Ripley County, was killed by a vicious boar on his own property near Indianapolis. Despite limited mobility the feeble man attempted to kill the animal, was knocked down, and mauled in a pool of blood before the hog fled into the drive.
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Indianapolis
Dec
Ramsay
Ripley County
Oteer
Parkhurst Responds To Byrnes In Open Letter War
Dr Parkhurst attacks Police Superintendent Byrnes in a public reply asserting the mayoral press and the law must stay distinct from theology. He defends his church and condemns moral laxity while demanding action against vice dens in the city.
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Byrnes
Mr. Byrnes
Homestead Appeals for Aid Over Destitute 218 Families
The Citizens Relief Association of Homestead appealed to the country for help as 218 families totaling about 1000 people faced destitution from the strike. A 15 member General Relief Committee reported 238 families representing 370 people were in need, with many starving and lacking proper clothing. The group sought remnants of the Johnstown flood relief fund to aid ongoing relief efforts.
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General Committee
Johnstown
Homestead
Citizens’ Relief Association of Homestead
General Relief Committee
Thomas Cain
Ann Street
J. & Hollings
John S. Shaffer
Bila
Shaffer Anid
John F. Cox
Hollingshead
Cox
W. T. Galloway
Rev. Galloway
Carneusto Steel Company
Mil
John 8. Hollingshead
Schouly
J.J. McVitar
J. J. Bullion
W. & Ballock
Homestead Undertaking and Livery Company
Minh Witeas
Suit Over Gift Prepares for Marriage End in Restitution
Pratty Sadie Otley of Chester faced Alderman Mercer as defendant while her lover Andrew Alley acted as prosecutor. Alley claimed a gold watch and $2025 advanced to Otley as a marriage gift. A quarrel arose over return, Otley paid restitution and costs after court fright.
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Philadelphia
Pratty
Sadie Otley
Chester
Alderman Mercer
Andrew Alley
Andrew
Sadie
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