Grover Cleveland and Carnegie Rally Boston Banquet Hosts
At the Boston Merchants Association banquet Grover Cleveland urged ballot reform. Andrew Carnegie teased reviving ex-presidents in politics as Henry W. Grady spoke on the race problem. The event drew 400 merchants, with Governor Ames and other notable figures in attendance.
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Grover Cleveland
Andrew Carnegie
Dietatce
Boston
Hotel Vendome
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Frank Jones
Carnegie
Mr. Cleveland
John M. Forbes
Lane
Ames
Captain in Seventh Regiment Faces Court Martial Over Alleged Theft
New York reports Captain A. K. Allen of the Fourth Company, Seventh Regiment, faces a court martial after allegations he borrowed money from his First Lieutenant T. A. Patterson. Patterson sought relief from duty claiming the accusations, and a charge sheet is expected to be presented. Witnesses describe a disputed tale of pilfered documents tied to loans.
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Seventh Regiment
U.s
New York
A. EK. Allen
T. A. Patterson
Chggacerollage
Patterson
Allen
Sid
Appleton
Captain Allen
Williamsburg
Brooklyn Munier
Pearl Street
Union League Club backs high license plan in temperance talk
The Union League Club met December 12 to discuss prohibition. It resolved that prohibition in full cannot be achieved and endorsed adopting high license as the next best policy. The Committee on Political Reform had drafted the measure last month and the club approved it tonight.
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Union League Club
Committee On Political Reform
Sartore Sari
Democratic Party
Prohibitionists
Battle for a Road Sparks Western Quarrel
A shooting affray near Nebraska City leaves one wounded and threatens more deaths. George and Joe Hess argued with Fieldin Hall over a closed road, Hall and wife ordered them off, shots were exchanged, Joe Hess pursued Hall with a companion, warrants issued for all involved.
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Nebraska CiTy
George
Joe Hess
Fieldin Hall
Hall
Nalt
DB Rise
Hess
Joe
Equal Rights party leader speaks on Dominion politics
Ottawa December 12 Dalton McCarthy M P addressed a large crowd at the Grand Opera House under the Equal Rights Association. He urged that English speaking people must decide Dominion politics while upholding freedom of religion for all. He warned against annexation and called for end to dual or separate schools.
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Ont
Dalton McCarthy
M. P
Equal Rights Party
Equal Rights Association
Grand Opera House
Dominion
Stone
Equal Rights Oe
Zoomeh
Close of the Cronin Case Sealed by Ill Lawyer
Luther Earlin Mills, slated to deliver the closing argument in the Cronin case, fell ill and was advised by doctors not to speak. State's Attorney Longenecker will present the final argument, with the trial potentially going to the jury tomorrow night.
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Dispatot
Luther Earlin Mills
Cronin
Longenecker
Baltimore and Ohio purchases land for freight depot at Berlin
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company purchased 400 to 500 acres at Berlin on the main line between Point of Rocks and a Ferry. The land will host a general receiving and distributing depot for freight to streamline car movements and reduce switching at terminals.
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Berlin
Point of Rocks
Pees Ae al
Man Applies For Prison Inmate Admission At Louisville
Jeff Fuson of Pineville applied today at the Louisville penitentiary for incarceration. He carried a letter and an order of commitment from Bell county Sheriff. Fuson was convicted last August of malicious shooting and was to be brought to jail but could not be located.
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Jeff Fuson
Pineville
Bell County
Trr
Hhis
Mr. Breckinridge
Mas
House of Representatives
Minnesota Land Deal with London New York Syndicate
A Minnesota land sale nearly closes as M. B. Harrison of the city sells to a London and New York syndicate property valued at over $1,000,000. London members include T. P. O Connor and Spencer Balfour, with Balfour noted as cousin of the Irish Secretary and both MPs.
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M. B. Harrison
London
New York
T. P. O'Connor
Spencer Balfour
London Gas Strike Expands With No Disturbance
Second shift at London gas works struck at 1 o clock tonight. No disturbance reported as workers left peacefully. Company hires blacklegs in provinces offering a two pound bonus for first week and two shillings per week for each successful strike. Pickets recruited about 200 Portsmouth men to desert. Organizers appeal to the public for support.
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Lexpos
Blackiegs
Portamouth
Coi
Mrs Campbell Wife of Ohio Governor-Elect Ill in Hamilton
Word from Hamilton Ohio reports Mrs Campbell wife of Governor elect James Cane is dangerously ill at her home. She fell ill yesterday with an acute disease and has worsened since, with reports sent to the press tonight.
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Jamen
Cane
Campbell
Expert Safe Burglary Strikes Merchant Office
A notable burglary report from Cusacaco describes expert crackmen entering the office of C. A. Whyland & Co. They opened a safe and carried off securities valued at about 65,000. The incident occurred in December, with police efforts ongoing.
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Crackamen
C. A. Whyland & Co
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Weih
Iiss Nea
Emin Bey’s Aunt Recalls Child Explorer Joins Global Feats
Mrs. Kolson of West End recounts Emin Bey, born Joseph Schnitzler in Cologne, as a precocious, fearless boy who explored every room and yard. She notes his early drives to travel East, study medicine, and later become a famed explorer with H. M. Stanley, detailing family ties and failed German communications.
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West End
Kolaon
Steuben Street
Emin Bey
Joseph Schniteler
Dispatch
J. P. Kolaon
Kolson
Little Joe Scheiteler
America
Emin
Germany
WSS
Shere
Cologne
Joseph
Jos
Medical University
Myf
Joe
Constantino
Army veteran settles in Pittsburg after service
After completing his conscription service, he moved to Pittsburg and worked as a roller at Painter's mill in the West End. He died about three years ago.
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Pittsburg
Painter's Mill
West End
Chicago Chooses Board of Waterway Commissioners
Chicago voters decide control of a nine member Water Way Commissioners board with funds estimated at 15 to 20 million dollars and 10 000 to 18 000 jobs. Independents lead early results, with three seats to Democrats and three to Independent Republicans.
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Chicago
Water Way Commissioners
Board
Citizens
Ilnois Politica
Didge Richard
Spain denounces Call proposal on Cuba and maintains unity
In Maparip December 12 newspapers react with irritation to Senator Call's Cuba plan. They argue Washington should not negotiate Spain’s consent to a Cuban republic or indemnity, insisting Spain will never permit Cuba’s separation and will defend its territorial integrity.
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Bénator Call
Cuba
Spain
Washington
Zpoca
Weeks Quoted Misquote on Card Rate Meeting
Secretary of the Western Bar Iron Association, Joseph D Weeks, touring to Virginia to become president of a mill company. An AP dispatch quoted him about a possible association meeting before month end to set card rates. Weeks clarified no firm statement was made beyond potential if rates rise.
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Wasaisotox
Joseph D. Weeks
Western Bar Iron Association
Virginia
Associated’Press
Weeks
Iran
Too Romantic to Live A Young Farmer Shoots Self in Love Rejection
December 12 report from Millwoods Run notes Thomas Saunders a prominent young farmer engaged to Miss Mary Patterson. After she canceled the wedding Saunders, distraught by the breakup, shot himself in the head and died instantly.
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Jpatons DeuxveEe
Thomas Saunders
Millwoods Run
Mary Patterson
Soldiers in the State Report by Adjutant Hastings
Adjutant General Hastings sent to Washington a Pennsylvania state military strength snapshot. The National Guard lists 605 commissioned officers and 7,865 enlisted, total 8,471, down from 8,551 last year despite new companies. The force includes 138 companies with 132 infantry, 3 cavalry, and 3 others, totaling 609,905 men available for duty.
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Penneylvania
Hannssone
War Department
Washington
Pennsylvania
National Guard
Grangers debate tariff duties at Williams Grove meeting
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Grangers approving a Williams Grove management resolution and a Committee on Legislation discussing tariff changes. The report notes the State Grangers’ role in shaping farm product duties and the push to revise import tariffs.
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Harrisburg
Grangers
Williams Grove
Stste Grangera
Epidemic Forces Court Closures and School Shutdowns
December report from Bratts notes influenza sweeping the country. Courts are almost unable to operate as judges fall ill. Proposals aim to close schools including in Dantzic where many children are affected.
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Bratts
Dantzic
Cothran Consents to Reconsider Debate on Despotess
Wasuixcros December 12. At the earnest solicitation of his Democratic colleagues Representative Cothran of South cree has consented to reconsider his despotess bisaction might.
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Wasuixcros
Cothran
Southcree
Congress to investigate Ohio ballot box forgery scandal
A congressional committee will probe the Ohio Foraker Wood ballot box forgery affair. Representative Butterworth’s resolution for a five member inquiry was agreed to without division, with Ohio not to sit on the panel. The panel may call Governor Foraker, Governor-elect Campbell, Wood, and others as witnesses.
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Butterworth
Ohio
Feprolal
Hisoton
House
Ohio Foraker-Wood-Campbell
Reed
Foraker
Campbell
Wood
Simos Alnco
Ner Public Son Com
Uaid
Cox
Senate of the United der
Sp Chen
Pease
Gana Corru
Butterworth Himhelf
Cincinnati
Gazetta
James J. Campbell
Howver
Sherman Mr. McKinley
Senators Pursue Reform Despite Opposition
Washington December 12 The reform civil service system prompts protests from many senators and representatives who fear repeal or modification. Notable figures including Farwell In and Thompson oppose the reforms though some reform allies push ahead. Strong comments on the clerical staff and presidential influence frame the debate as reformers press for change amid political resistance.
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House
Goce Ceearate
Farwell
Roosevelt
Ame
Thompson
Ant
California Floods Drownings and Wide Flood Damage
The Sacramento River reaches record heights as heavy rains end. Flooding devastates Colusa Red Bluff Redding Chico and Marysville with levee breaks and ruined bridges. Farm families flee to high ground. Bartley Lint and two children drown amid a rescue attempt near Durham.
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Sacramento
Coluss
Red Bluff
Redding
Chico
Marysville
Bartley Lint
Durham
Kat
Walworth Pursues Verner in Pittsburg Corespondent Case
George Walworth, plaintiff in a Troy divorce suit naming James K. Verner of Pittsburg as co respondent, seeks the man regarding the charge of misconduct. An answer was served to Walworth’s attorney by Howe and Hummell. Walworth says he will continue the pursuit until he locates Verner and denies any blackmail attempts.
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George Walworth
Magee Daughter Weds Basker in Seneca Lake Manor Ceremony
At the Magee residence on Seneca Lake Rocheston, Miss Anna Stothoff Magee, daughter of General George J. Magee, and PD A Boissevain, son of a European banker with ties to New York, married at the Presbyterian Church in a ceremony led by Rev. F. Howe assisted by B. K. Douglass.
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George J. Magee
Basker
Rocheston
Magee
Seneca Lake
Anna Stothoff Magee
George J.magee
Fall Brook
PD. A. Boissevain
Europe
London
Amsterdam
Holland
New York
Presbyterian Church
Northwest Cold Wave Approaches From North Pole
Observer Lyons reports a massive cold wave over 1000 miles wide moving from the North Pole. Forecast shows Minnesota and Dakota regions at 3 to 14 below zero with Medicine Hat at 18 below and Prince Albert at 14 below. High barometer indicates the wave may last longer than a day.
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Lyons
Signal Service
North Pole
Montagu
Dakota
Minnesota
Medicine Hat
Mercury
Prince Albert
Ft. Aesboine
Mont
St. Vin
Mayor and Officials Indicted Over Liquor Law Enforcement
In Lexicegten, December 12, the county grand jury indicted Mayor Charles Foushee and four Police Commissioners for neglect of duty in enforcing liquor laws. The move has sparked considerable excitement across the city.
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Lexicegten
Tits Dufatch
LexixGren
Charles Foushee
Thera
Governor Nomination Bid Draws Lines in Pennsylvania
In Philadelphia a report details General Hastings and Governor Bearer denying altered remarks amid a scramble over the Republican field. Hastings cites a cordial relation with Bearer and confirms aims to run for Governor with party support, while denying ties to Delamater’s faction and opposing Andrews’ influence.
Shipwrecked crew recounts seven months among savages
Captain William Goodwin of the bark Tewkesbury L. Sweet sailed from San Francisco and tells of a wreck on the Caro line Islands last April. The crew survived seven months among savages, navigating 1,000 miles in boats until reaching Ponope, then the Morning Star carried them to Honolulu and San Francisco. One survivor named Charles Irons English is noted.
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Porrtasy
Willam Goodwin
Tewkesbury
Commission to Revise State Revenue Laws Opens in Haraispyec
The Revenue Laws Revision Commission met in Haraispyec to organize under Senator Delamater’s resolution. President elected, S. Bolles named temporary secretary, permanent officers to be chosen later. Internal Affairs to appoint a liaison. Labor meeting set for January 24.
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Msfrolal
Haraispyec
Senator Delamater
Nan A Sia
Agit Siena Tec
S. Bolles Bolles
Obiet
Lanetatistics
S Permenent Ny
Livaly
of Internal Affairs
Represent Labor
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