Rare Washington autographs draw strong bids in Philadelphia sale
A Philadelphia auction of Washington treasures drew collectors of books and autographs to Thomas Birch & Sons. Notable items included Washington letters, memoranda, a private diary, and a distillery ledger, with bids from prominent libraries and collectors. the first day realized over 9000 dollars and the sale continues.
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PuiLabe Pata
Thomas Birch & Sons
Stan V. Henkels
Washington
Lawrence Lewis
Lorenzo Lewis
Mount Vernon Society
Washington Morristown Association
Philadelphia
William 5. Baker
Ferdinand J. Creer
Brinton Cox
Nellie Parke Custix
Charles I. Gildeburn
Arhenmum
Pennsylvania
New York
Simon Jratz
Charles Roberts
Ninth Ward
Frederick J. Stone
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Francis X. Reuss
American Catholic Historical Society
C. P. Bement
Mitchell
Samuel W. Pennypacker
John C. Browne
John W. Jordan
Marriage License Granted in City Amid Public Excitement
Special telegram reports James Hurst, a white man with property, received a marriage license in Gearp Barrios on December 10 as the city buzzed with the unusual, contested notice of a marriage that did not sit well with some locals.
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Gearp Barrios
Mrcc
James Hurst
Angies Wedding Change Upends Party
A black family tale centers on Angie a bride to be from Mary Angelina Johnson a man named James Russell an old flame and a rival suitor Hurst. Angie declares a wedding with Russell after a confrontation at the reception triggering a chaotic scene as guests depart with gifts.
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Mary Angelina Johnson
Angie
James Russell
Hurst
Russell
Jim Hurst
Roussell
Federation of Labor Debates Socialist Labor Pledge resolution
The American Federation convention discusses a pledge of support to the Socialist Labor party on labor legislation, but the measure is reported adversely and laid on the table. Other actions include eight hour committee, pardoning request for two prisoners, and multiple trade board propositions adopted or referred.
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Detroit
Convention of the American Federation
Coasting Sailors’ Union of the
Pacific Coast
Congress
Executive Council
Socialist Labor Party
F. K. Foster
Sailors and Firemen International Union
Federation
Harrison
Thomastown
Gompers
Chicago Board of Trade
Wew York Board of Trade and Transportation
Gano
Cincinnati
National Board of Trade
Philadelphia Board of Trade
New York Board of Transportation
Scranton
Cong
Ames
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Department of State
Mystery near Cooperstown may clear murder case
The Franklin Pa dispatch reports that Crispin, recently jailed for counterfeiting, allegedly confessed to murdering Howard whose body was found near Cooperstown. A detective’s ruse led to the confession and investigators say the evidence against Crispin is strong, with trial planned after his term ends.
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Cooperstown
Terral Teleg
Franklin
Howard
New York State
Crawford County
Crispin
Mesnies Howard
Young Howard
Deckert
Jeff
New York Stock Brokers Hamilton and Bishop Fail
Hamilton and Bishop of 96 Broadway suspended and assign to Herman Aston. They list 875000 in liabilities with preferences totaling 37870 for Jane Bishop 15000 for a loan and 16470 for bond loans. Jim Stevens of Rome New York holds 86400 loan for 100 spares Missouri Pacific stock. Bank refusal of further accomodation cited.
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New York
Hamilton & Bishop
Broadway
Charles H. Hamilton
William F. Bishop
Herman Aston
Jane
Bishop
William F. Bishon
Jim Stevens
Rone
N. Y
End of a Confidence Man Ends in Double Suicide
Boston police seek Marshall F. Gillon alias A C Stewart who defrauded Mrs Mathias Mills of Needham of over 20000. In Halifax County a couple living at Hubbard's Cove under various names attempted suicide with laudanum after note left by the wife. Gillon died. the wife survived, expressing relief at arrest avoidance.
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HalliFax
Boston
Marshall F. Gillon
A. C. Stewart
Mathias Mills
Needham
Hubbard's Cove
Halifax County
Josiah Miller
United States
Marshal Gillon
Frank Fringe
Henry Schurman
Halifax
Frank Fringed
Giilon
Gillon
Landanum
Joseph Miller
Atlantic City Tragedy Trial Opens In Young Case
The trial of Joseph F. Young, accused of killing his wife at the Minnequa House and then shooting himself, opened in Mays Landing. Evidence focused on temporary insanity as his defense while his 6-year-old daughter Eleanor cried at his side, moving the court.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Joseph F. Young
Borun
Atlantic County Court House
Mays Landing
Young
Philadelphia
William Ogden
Minnequa House
Ogden
Eleanor
Reapportionment Bill Discussed by Census Committee
The House Committee on the Census met informally in Washington and took no action. A Friday hearing was set for Brooklyn to recount the city while questions about New York City counts and similar issues would not delay the reapportionment bill. The decision received near unanimous support from the members aside from Blount and Holman.
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New York
Brooklyn
Frank
Washington
House Committee On
New York City
Mesars
Blount
Holman
Land Sale Scheme Alarm in Ohio Gas Belt
Sensational reports reveal a Cincinnati organized scheme with government partners to seize 700 acres in Anglaize County part of Mercer reservoir. State Canal Commission faced title questions as Washington halted a December 31 sale amid bids as low as one or two dollars an acre. hearings to follow amid public outcry over suspected land grab valued near 1900000 dollars.
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CoLumBus
State Canal Commission
Ohio
Cincinnati
Anglaize
Mercer County
Canal Commission
Shaw
Washington
Land Department
Auditor of State
Air Ship Founder Predicts Chicago Voyage Within Three Weeks
E J Pennington, principal in ventor of an air ship, told Chicago reporters at the Grand Pacific Hotel that the first trial craft, a 200 foot aluminium cabin vessel, will depart Mount Carmel for St. Louis then Chicago and New York within three weeks. He noted Mount Carmel Grnautie Navigation Company has a paid up capital of 20 million dollars and plans to build traveling ships.
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Chicago
E. J. Pennington
Grand Pacific
Sur
Pennington
Mount Carmel
St. Louis
New York
Irish fund split over which party to aid in Dublin
Philadelphia Irish groups divide over sending nearly $13,000 raised during the envoys visit to the Irish Parliamentary party led by Justin McCarthy. Parnellite factions, Clan Na Gael, Ironsides, and many Hibernians back Parnell, while Catholic clergy favor McCarthy. The next council vote will decide the distribution.
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Philadelphia
John Field
Drexel & Co
Field
Justin McCarthy
A Fortunate Escape on Fifth Avenue Runaway
A carriage horse driven by Mr. Stoner frightened by a cable car on Fifth Avenue near Smithfeld Street raced onward. One wheel struck a telegraph pole, ripping the harness and gear while Mr. Stouffer escaped unharmed. A large crowd gathered at the scene.
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Fifth Avenue
Stoner
Southside
Smithfeld Street
Stouffer
Oliver Iron and Steel Mills to Close Temporarily for Coal Shift
The four Oliver Iron and Steel Company mills on the Southside shut last night and will stay idle until next Monday. Furnaces will be converted to coal, affecting about 3000 workers who faced uncertainty as notices spread. Company officials denied permanent closure while observers linked the move to fuel issues and possible future cuts at related plants.
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Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Eleventh Street
John Phillips
Tor Dispatch
Amalgamated Association
Madden
Olivers
Southside
South Tenth Street
Wood
Ron
Oliver & Roberts
P.t
Personal crisis chances and mental endurance in youth
The piece argues suicide risk sits with the individual despite family tendencies toward madness or despair. It urges young men under 25 to assess mental strength, resources, and life choices, noting civilized pressures and the dangers of pursuing intense careers without self awareness.
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Hospital
Barker Bros. & Co Creditors Seek One Year Extension
Creditors of Barker Bros. & Co. in Philadelphia have been asked to grant a one year extension on the bank’s assignment. Principal creditors are banks and trust companies. officers have signed the proposal. Assets exist but tight markets hinder realization. suits by a trust company have been withdrawn as part of the plan.
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Philadelphia
Barker Bros. & Co
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ohio
Northwestern
San Antonio
Arkansas Pass
Oregon
Cameron’s Plain Talk on Voting Against Election Bill
Washington tax December 10 Senator Cameron announced he will vote against the election bill in any form. He says he opposes it on principle and in its details. He argues the law would disturb a quiet South and North relations and will assert his independence by voting against the measure.
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Washinettax
Cameron
Buffalo calf born at Central Park menagerie
The New York Sun reports a Cape buffalo calf born last week in the Central Park menagerie. Its parents are the only Cape buffalo in the country, descended from two animals brought from Africa by General Wade Hampton about thirty years ago. General Sherman later moved them to New York from Georgia after his march to the sea. The calf weighs 100 pounds but is not robust.
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Central Park
New York Sun
Africa
Wade Hampton
Sherman
New York
Georgia
Mudshark Shot Near Stuck River in Washington
While duck hunting near a small slough by the Stuck river in Washington, H. Williams spotted a large fish. He shot at it as it approached and dragged it ashore. The creature, described as a mudshark, measured 4 feet 10 inches long with a 3.34 foot width across the back, unusual for inland waters.
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Stuck River
Washington
Summer Herald
H. Williams
Williams
International tensions and labor unrest across Europe
Reports detail Jewish relief efforts toward Russia's Czar, with London’s Lord Mayor urging religious liberty. Rome notes Parliament opening as King Humbert praises alliances and reform plans. Cardiff dock strike ends amid violence, while Abyssinia and Italy verge toward war over a treaty dispute in Paris.
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Rome
Humbert
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Prisoner Faints Under Lash During Whipping
Joseph Cusson, who impersonated a Friar and abused girls, was to receive 40 lashes after a two year penitentiary sentence. He fainted at the first stroke and collapsed, ending the punishment for now. The remainder will be inflicted in January.
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Montreal
Joseph Cusson
Arkell Exploring Expedition Reported Lost in Alaska
A December San Francisco dispatch says the Arkell Exploring Expedition to Alaska may be lost. A two month old letter from a member arrived in San Francisco, confirming the party is snow bound and likely unable to reach safety.
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Alaska
New York
San Francisco
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