Hill's Hatred for Cleveland Shapes New York Senate Fight
A December dispatch from Wassiscox reports a heated New York Senate contest over who will back the President-elect on the floor. Senator Hill detests Cleveland and aims to thwart him, while Old Guard senators favor a strong Cleveland ally in the chamber. The struggle centers on selecting a compromise candidate to lead in the Senate and align with the White House.
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Cleveland
Hill
New York
Senate
Ed” Murphy
Hiscock
United States
House of Lords
House of Millionaires
Corporation
Fairchild
Whitner
Chamber of the
House
Goveeenen
Hse
Stewart Seeks Speakership Support in Pennsylvania Tour
Representative-elect Stewart of Pittsburg visited Harrisburg to chat with party leaders and gauge support for a Speakership slate. He met with Senator Quay and Congressman Dalzell, with Walton of Philadelphia as a potential rival. The article notes contest dynamics in the Bedford-Bish-Cambria-Somerset district and related political maneuvering.
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Pittsburg
House of Representatives
Hartisburg
Thompson
Warren County
Walton
Philadelphia
Quay
Senator Quay
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Greely
Scull
Bedford-Bish-Cambria-Somerset
Patch for Peace Alters New York Political Lineup
The Time-Tribune reports Washington date changes as Senator Hill is offered the State portfolio by President elect Cleveland after meetings in New York and Baltimore. If confirmed, Flower and Edward Murphy Jr. move to the U.S. Senate, elevating Lieutenant Governor Steehan to governor.
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Amasy
Washington
United States
Hill
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Hall
New York State
Flower
Edward Murphy, Jr
United States Senate
Steehan
Cleveland Denies Hill as Secretary of State Pick
President-elect Grover Cleveland, cited as too busy for a personal interview, denies Albany Times Union report that Senator David B. Hill had been offered the Secretary of State post. He sent a note correcting a pasted error, clarifying the denial of the supposed Cabinet appointment.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Albany Times-Union
David B. Hill
Hill
Cleveland
Senator Hill Says No Cabinet Offer From Cleveland
Wasnirvatox December 14 Senator Hill in response to a Washington dispatch says he has not been tendered a cabinet position by President Cleveland and does not expect to be offered one. He initially declined to discuss the matter but finally confirmed the lack of a portfolio.
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Cleveland
United States
New York
France
Paris
Briggs Bold Defense Before New York Presbytery
Prof. Briggs spends a full day defending his orthodoxy before the New York Presbytery. He argues the church is a fountain of divine authority and contends that ordinary channels of grace include the Bible and church institutions, while insisting that errors may exist in the original Scripture text without negating inspiration. He challenges the General Assembly’s authority to dogma and presses that his view upholds plenary inspiration alongside acknowledged textual errors.
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Briggs
Presbyterian Church
Cardinal Newman
God
Bri
Siena
Ana Martinias
Supreme Court of Heaven
Jesus Christ
General Assembly
Four Church
Prof
Briges
Portland
Who Wrote the Pentateuch Critique Presents Higher Criticism
A pamphlet distributed to Presbytery members argues that the first five books of the Bible were written by multiple authors rather than by Moses alone. It outlines the methods of higher criticism and provides reasons supporting this view.
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Presbytery
Moses
Steerage Tourists Not Immigrants Today on Large Immigrant Ship
New York reports the North German Lloyd steamer Stuttgart arrived with 2,203 steerage passengers, described as Shen tourists rather than immigrants. Quarantine will fumigate, then health officials will decide on entry. Names listed include Katarzina Deptovic and Leander Yhkangav among others.
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New York
Bluttgart
Lloyd
United States
Stuttgart
Sam
Gustav N. Schwab
Baltimore
Eliel Korhiskowski
Magdalina Pankavicrowa
Fotija Szwajka
Stanislawa Pytynska
Josefa Barankiewicz
Marianne Owezarsek
Andrzy Szydorek
Wladislaw Marozinkowski
Insurance Case At Smethport Draws Attention In State
Harrisburg Insurance Commissioner George B. Luper prosecuted in Smethport as four indictments against W. W. Ansell, an insurance agent from Bradford. Accused of writing policies for A. B. Peake in Montgomery and Alexandria firms without authority and of unlawfully negotiating insurance. Defense claims Peake deceived. State alleges money passed through a Chicago broker in the schemes.
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George B. Luper
Harrisburg
Smethport
W. W. Ansell
A. B. Peake
Commercial Fire Insurance Company
Montgomery
W. Va
Farmers and Mechanics’ Company
Alexandria
Ansell
Peake
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Burglars Swipe Stock From Stokes Factory in Chicago
Thieves burglarize the Stokes Manufacturing Co store in Chicago early yesterday loading 12 bicycles valued at 150 dollars each and numerous tools and lamps into a waiting wagon. They entered via a scantling ramp, spent about three hours inside, and escaped unseen. total value around 2200 dollars.
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Stokes Manufacturing Company
Pinkerton Watchman
Greenville youth dies by hanging after loss of pet mule
J Lorne Armstrong, son of a Greenville County farmer, committed suicide by hanging in his father's barn using a plow line. His neck broke in the act after grieving over the sale of his father's mule, an animal he greatly valued.
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CotvumeBra, & C
Lorne Armstrong
Greenville County
Mystery of Susie Porter’s 46 Day Hunger Ordeal
In Baxcor Maine on December 15 the Burlington near Bangor community seeks answers about Miss Susie Porter who has lived 46 days without nourishment. She remains conscious though near death as doctors monitor the case amid wide public interest and speculation about her fate.
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Burlington
Bangor
Susie Porter
Express Robber Sommers Pleads Guilty in Meridian Heist
Meridian Miss December 15 The mystery of the Southern Express robberies ends as detective Charles O Sommers pleads guilty to stealing five thousand dollars from the Southern press vault. His accomplice is arrested with four thousand dollars on his person after breaking into the office with a Chicago made key.
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Meridian
Miss
Southern Express
Charles O. Sommers
Southern Press
Sommers
Chicago
Pal
Woman Burglar Annie Myers Attempts Suicide in Jail Fire
Annie Myers a noted New Jersey burglar yesterday received a five year sentence. Today she tried to burn her bed in her jail cell. The mattress fire was discovered before the building burned. Myers was badly burned and prognosis for recovery is doubtful.
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Annie Myers
New Jersey
Woopnorr
N. J
Blaine Deteriorates as Condition Remains Not Critical
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Blaine’s illness worsened but not at death’s door. Doctors cite bronchial affection with no immediate danger while his family plans transfer to milder climate to aid recovery amid fluctuating health and kidney-related illness.
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Blaine
Tur Dispatch
W. W. Johnson
James G. Blaine, Jr
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Dr. Johnson
Mr. Blaine, Jr
Ferourney
Aiken, & C
Florida
Associated Press
Conspiracy Alleged in Beaver County Shooting Case
Beaver County records recount Milo Bradshaw of South Beaver township shot in the back by his son in law A L Davidson last Saturday night. Davidson appeared in court, released on $1000 bond to await Quarter Sessions for shooting with intent to kill. The Bradshaw women and local neighbors signal strong community interest ahead of trial.
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Bradshaw
Davidson
Uo Pu
Gay
Republicans Reject Steering Committee for Senates
The Republican Senatorial caucus debated plans for Western Senate contests and adopted a resolution authorizing a five member committee to study potential interference. They argued against Democrats steering the legislatures and maintained they would not appoint a steering body.
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Hawley
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Sherman
Democratic Caucus Committee
Democratic “Steering Committee
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Nebraska
Kansas
North Dakota
Wyoming
California
Montana
Morrill
Repubene Oe
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The
Republicana
Parkhurst Lectures in Cleveland Address NY Police Row
Rev Dr Parkhurst, visiting from New York, spoke in Cleveland about his clash with the New York Police Department. He described Byrnes’ attack as a surprise and defended his motives while accusing Byrnes of openings and hypocrisy in enforcing law. He cited a letter alleging a disorderly house near a church.
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Dea
Parkhurst
New York
Police Department of
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Byrnesaccoins
Canadian counsel inspect case over diverted railway funds
In Cleveland on December 16 prominent Canadian attorneys begin an examination ordered by Canada's High Court of Justice. The lawsuit by Central Ontario Railway accuses Senator H. B. Payne Judge Stevenson Burke and H. P. Cintosh of Cleveland and S. J. Ritchie of Akron of diverting millions from the railway to the Canada Camper Company and the Anglo American Iron Company of Canada. Judge Burke presides as attorney for the corporations, with other defendants as stockholders in all three entities.
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High Court of Justice of Canada
Central Ontario Railway
H. B. Payne
Stevenson Burke
H. P.cintosh
J. Ritchie
Akron
Canada Camper Company
Anglo-American Iron Company of Canada
Judge Burke
Eatiney
Female Firebugs in Snyder Arson Case
In Ebensburg on December 15 a jury found Edith and Vance Snyder guilty of burning their millinery store to recover insurance. A new trial petition was filed and will be argued January 16, with sentence deferred. The defendants had previously enjoyed good reputations.
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Ebensburg
Snyder
Edith
Vance Snyder
Girl Strikers Return to Work at Beaver Falls
Dozens of Indy strikers at the Art Tile Works seek reinstatement after consenting to return at old pay and rules. Seventy girls were out, with several placed on the black list, while departments resume operations at Beaver Falls.
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Beaver Falls
Spreial
Indy
Pastors Resign Amid Presbytery Meeting Focused on Choir Anthem
Steubenville Presbytery in Wellsville reports a wave of pastor resignations due to bad roads, with a dozen vacant charges. Rev. Harshaw and others were dismissed from several charges. A dispute at East Liverpool over choir announcements led to a ruling that the choir must announce the anthem, distinguishing worship from edification. The body adjourned to meet in Knoxville in April.
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J. & McMunn
Mechanicstown
T. W. Best
Carrolton
Taggart
East Liverpool
Knoxville
Whitecaps Punish Abusive Father in Rockland County
In Rockland County New York a group of six Whitecaps punished a man known as Wheel who beat his daughter. They gagged and whipped him warning he must not strike again. The assailants plan further action in nearby Haverstraw and will target men seen prowling at night.
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N. Y
Rockland County
Wheel
Carapet
Whippei
Whitecaps
Haverstraw
Lottery Fraud Raids Lead to Grand Jury Hearing in Chicago
Detectives uncover a massive scheme selling thousands of bogus lottery tickets for the Louisiana Lottery and others. J B Stanger, plant manager, held for grand jury as lithography tools and £3,000 in materials are seized. Over 500,000 fake tickets sold at full price.
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J. B. Stanger
Stanger
Louisiana Lottery
Louisiana
Amendment of the Ballot Law discussed by Prohibition party
At the State Executive Committee meeting in Harrisburg the Prohibition party fixed June 7 for the next State Convention in Harrisburg. Resolutions urge county organization, Demorest medal contests, local clubs and county conferences. The ballot law was discussed with steps to amend it, favoring filing nomination papers as sufficient. State Chairman Patten reported 148 speeches and 55 county conferences, noting up to 5,000 votes lost from ballot mistakes. Campaign expenses totaled 8471.30 with a treasury balance and 2200 in subscriptions due.
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Harrisburg
Prohibition Party
Patten
Newton National Bank Closes Amid Fund Shortage
The Newton National Bank shut its doors at 11:30 am with a notice stating Hank is closed in the hands of the Government. Officers are in the city but see no one, and only recovered word is that funds ran out leading to voluntary closure. The bank had been closed since November 21, 1890, amid broader bank failures in Guthrie and White Water, and was reopened in July 1891 under an agreement with old depositors.
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Kax
Newton National Bank
Hank
Guthrie
White Water
Holiday Inn Romance Ends With Train Departure
Hessia Hinkle a pretty white waitress at the New Grand Hotel and John Jackson a mulatto from West Liberty left on a westbound train last evening. Hinkle was well thought of modest and retiring. Jackson was a hotel guest and has known the girl for some time.
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P. O
Hessia Hinkle
New Grand Hotel
John Jackson
West Liberty
Aes
Jackson
Chinese Resistance Plans to Test Exclusion Act in Court
A Texan newspaper report outlines three resistance moves against the Chinese Exclusion Act amended May 5, 1892. It cites Yung Wing leading efforts to test constitutionality with lawyers Chaste and Seward, plus appeals from the Oriental Club and a San Francisco treaty-champion group.
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United States
E. BR. Donehoo
West End
Harteford
Conn
Yung Wing
Joseph H. Chaste
Chas. H. Seward
Supreme Court
Yang Wing
Oriental Club
New York
Chinese Equal Rights League
Sam Ping Lee
Wang Chin Foo
Nor
Dog Saves Itself After Falling From Falls Tour
During a tour by DeLission Brothers The Western company at Hotel Atlantique in Lana Island a large Newfoundland slipped into the rapids and was swept over the American Falls. The dog struggled to rocks beside the Cave of the Winds where Miss Willard and three men rescued it. A doctor sewed wounds and the dog recovered quickly. Owned by Niagara Falls police officer John Lemmer the dog is to appear in Marie Lawton in The Western.
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Hotel Atlantique
Lana Island
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Illard
Bin
Marie Lawton
John ¥Lemmer
Niagara Falls
Ont
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