Ship canal from Lake Erie to Pittsburgh faces major routing and cost hurdles
Sharpsville reports on the proposed Lake Erie to Pittsburgh canal. Key issues include feasibility, cost, and who will pay, with three routes under study and major bridges needed for cross-country rail lines. Commission members and engineers weigh route, rights of way, and vessel compatibility amid railway interests.
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Lake Erie
Pittsburg
Sharpsville
Smarrsvittz
Berger
Shenango
Beaver
Act of Assembly
John A. Wood
T. P. Roberts
J. M. Goodwin
Eben Brewer
Shalienberger
Goodwin
Ohio
Rochester
Beaver County
Pennsylvania
Seaboard
Pittburg
Just One Wife Too Many Involved In Baltimore Case
A man identified as Bernhardt or Dagwall, who arrived in Baltimore from Hagerstown with his wife and six children around May 4, separated from his family and worked as a night watchman. Police disrupted a meeting during the case and investigators learned he had married another woman, Mrs Weatherton, last April under the name Bernhardt and lived with Laura Mummert, while a second wife was said to hold a marriage certificate.
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Bernhardt
Dagwall
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Coughlin
O'Sullivan
Ernie
Iceman
Sealor
Cet
Supreme Court
Coctaten
Ania
Eee Cae
Bright young woman seeks divorce in St Louis
A young girl named Ciara B Ewings, with her mother, visited Assistant Attorney Dierkes seeking a divorce. She recounted a tale of a fiancé Archie B ling who allegedly left after claiming urgent business and said he would return before nightfall, with the couple to move toward Montana.
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St. Louis
Dierkes
Ciara B. Ewings
Archie Bling
Eri
Esr
Salt of
Cate Ts
Garrecky
Montana
Secretary Proctor's Desk Fire Confusion in Washington
A chaotic report from December describes a Washington fire scene with unclear origin notes about officials and heirs. The secretary, puzzled by missing details, questions how the blaze started while threats and replacement issues surface in bureaucratic records.
Man and Money Missing in Elopement Case
Louisville December 17 reports Wasco Browne former business manager of the Mayhetd Democrat and Miss Novells mt in taais eloped. The tale mentions 6,000 in cash and a missing girl, with confusion over details and locations in the account.
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Louisville
Wasco Browne
The
Mayhetd Democrat
Brice Alarmed by Sew Columbus Meeting
The opposition to Col Brice’s U S Senate bid gathers in Columbus December 17. Brice, surrounded by backers, shows irritation at Lee supporters in Cleveland and Columbus. He says the opposition is a small minority and vows the fight will unfold with strong local backing.
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Colonel Brice
United States Senate
Columbus
Lee
Cleveland
Brice
Virgil P. Kitine
Rene
Ceara
Knights of Labor Delegate Convention Hears Scale Secrecy
District 4 Knights of Labor meets to reconsider the union scale led by delegate Wise. The draft remains secret with delegates citing a desire to keep details private. Minor resolutions aside, the day focuses on possible modifications to the scale while the public release is delayed.
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Knights of Labor
Peter Wise
Digpator
District 4
Maser
Sean Erie
Bowore
Old Unreconstructed View Evident in Maryland Letter
A Telegram reports Ben G Harris of Maryland politics in the fifties era. Harris allegedly opposes Secession and denies Black suffrage, claiming the Maryland Constitution forbids a Negro vote and urging Black citizens not to seek or exercise voting rights. The piece notes his admiration for Jefferson Davis and his stance on amendments and Civil War era policy.
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Jeff Davie
Leonanostowm
Hod
Ben G. Harris
Maryland
Congress
Jefferson Davis
Baltimore
United States
Io Shenae
Parrisie Ie Paki
Thrace
Forgery Charge Rules Out Commerical Trading Head
W. L. Corbin, vice president of the Commercial Trading Company, was arrested at the Barclay Street ferry and arraigned on a forgery indictment for issuing the company’s notes without authority. Frank Morrill, a stockholder, accuses Corbin of related actions and a separate debt dispute totaling $100,000.
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Seaton
New York
W. L. Corbin
Commercial Trading Company
Barclay Street Ferry
Frank T. Morrill
Carbin
Charies
Tom
Sepermatbonye
Edd
Malfeasance in Office Charged Dock Commissioners
December 17 report shows formal charges preferred against two of the three Metropolitan Dock Commissioners Mesera Post and Matthews. The charges allege failure to administer duties in the city's best interests following a department investigation.
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Metropolitan Dock Commissioners
New Yor
Dock Department
Mesera
Post
Matthews
Pan American Delegates Meet Archbishop and Carnegie
Pan American delegates conclude a 15 day visit with stops at Normal College, the Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, and St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. A grand reception followed at the League Club as Andrew Carnegie’s gesture to the cathedral was noted.
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New York
Normal College
Museum of Art
Museum of Natural History
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ee League Club
Andrew Carnegis Anse
Patriek
SES Vna Et Exch
Lamar to be invited for operation at memorial meeting
A JeffersonDurst Memorial meeting agenda lists inviting Lamar to participate. Chamber of Commerce committee members plan a Washington visit to arrange the event. Named figures include Hon J Taylor ilewon General J Anderson G Leigh Jr and Colonel well Elisst.
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Jeffereon Durtis
HronMoxn
Vaa
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Washington
Snd
Sheevis Mommohon
J. Taylor Ilewon
J . Anderson
G. Leigh, Jr
Well Elistt
Mysterious accounting figures surface in Ditman case
Clerks in Philadelphia labor over tangled accounts tied to the missing Joseph Ditman as investigators press for clarity. The inquiry deepens amid fragmented notes and unsteady records, with officials pursuing every lead.
Canadian Vessel Seized Sparks Retaliatory Action
In Glovorster Massachusetts on December 17 the American coast guard reports seizing a vessel amid retaliatory measures following unresolved tensions. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but the event involves maritime enforcement and official response.
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Glovorster
Mass
Republicans Lose Ground as Rules Debate Halts Congress
The Democratic minority capitalized on the absent House Rules code as Speaker Reed missed timing on committee action. The piece notes delays in adopting parliamentary rules, signaling potential gridlock and strategic moves by Democrats to advance their bills while Republicans struggle to present a unified agenda.
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FHO
A& Staff Coneeal Adert
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
Don
Dem
Minnesota Senate Fight Ends With Hay Appointment
The nomination of Eugene G. Hay to be District Attorney for Minnesota settles a lengthy contest between Minnesota Senators. Hay, a onetime ally of Senator Washburn, has long been supported by Eugene Hay and is described as a close associate and loyal ally within the party. He has resided in Indian Territory for several years and was connected to the Proslazat's family.
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Minnesota
Thrisrat
Wasumetex
Eugens G. Hayto
Senate
Washburn
Eugene Hay
Waadburn
Davis
Hay
Pena
Proslazat
Compromising Agreement Reached on Defalcation Dispute
Court of Cinima reaches a compromise measure amid diverging views on the defalcation case. The arrangement aims to settle the quarrel over responsibility and move the proceedings toward closure.
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Cinima
Setile
Bilcou
Shane Eee Sry
Opposition to Brewer Nominating Brower to Supreme Court
Senate executive session exceeds two hours discussing Judge David J Brower for Associate Justice amid bipartisan opposition. Critics cite prohibition rulings in Maine and Judge Gresham review of Wabash receivership as concerns while supporters push confirmation likely to occur.
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Wasstorox
Senate
David J. Brower
Supreme Court
Ingalls
Committee On Judiciary
Firet
Maneas
Fish Commission In Session At Riggs Hotel
The Pennsylvanian Fish Commission met at Riggs Hotel with fall board members present. They planned to inspect fisheries and the pathobiology institute and visit Ft Washington catching grounds. The group ratified a Lackawaxen dam expenditure and planned two to three days of study to aid Erie fish propagation efforts and 21,000,000 white fish distributed in Lake Erie.
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Pennsylvanian Fish Commission
Riggs Hotel
Messia
Henry C. Ford
Philadelphia
James V. Long
Pittsburg
W. L. Powell
Harrisburg
Henry Demuth
Lancaster
Lewis Streuber
Erie
Dickoga
Meadville
B. Titwell
Scranton
Paverouens Fisheries
Department Penterolony Grteconien Institute
Mem OA
Fish Commission
Ft. Washington
Pen Vania
Lackawaxen Dam
Delaware
Aiston
Government Station
North Villey Mich
Signs of a Coming Row Over Holiday Senate Sessions
Washington December 17. Chairman Rowall of the Elections Committee floated sitting during the holiday recess to dispose of contested election cases. Democrats oppose the plan, urging delay and no secret of their purpose to handle each case deliberately after recess.
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Sfnclsil
Washington
Rowall
Eleations Committee
Democrata
Pittsburg Post Office to be Named in Wa nina ker List
Washington dispatch notes Postmaster General Wanamaker will propose about 200 Republican appointments upon return. James S McKean is named for Pittsburg postmaster amid district disputes with Dalzell Bayne and Ray. Senators and local interests weigh future control as Pittsburg remains a major city.
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Wanaamakers
Washington
Wanamaker
Frank Gowen
Philadelphia
White House
James S.mckean
Pittsburg
Dalsell
Extradition Treaty Transmitted to Senate
President Harrison sent yesterday to the Senate the new extradition treaty lengthy and still awaiting transmission from Berlin. The document promises to extend immunity and enforce cooperation, though it is not yet before the Senate for action.
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Senate
Harrison
Marriage A Failure in Lows Tree Missouri
An echoed local note from Lows Tree Missouri reports Newton Summers, a 6 year old man, married a 17 year old girl months ago. The girl was betrothed to Charles Harland but parental opposition led to a forced separation and Summers faced a violent dispute.
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Lows Tree
Newton Summers
Charles Harland
Governor Toole Delivers Message to Senate and House
Helena Mont December 11 Governor Toole sent his message to the Senate and the Democratic House. The Republican party holds the local power as the message outlines policy plans and state matters for consideration.
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Helena
Monxt
Toole
Senate
Democratic House
Republi
Culver Key Juror in Cronin Case Denies Acquittal
Juror John Culver, who held out for acquittal amid Cronin trial chaos, is said to be bedbound after threats to his safety. Longenecker confirms Culver’s stance and notes jurors’ fear of a hung verdict while defenses and protests ripple through Clan-na-Gael supporters.
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John Culver
Clan-na-Gallon
Clan-na-Gael
Stift
Eedmong McDonald
Coughlin
Crowe
Board of Pardons Refuses Pardon Recommendations
The State Board of Pardons refuses to grant pardons to Christian Burkhart in Allegheny county for second degree murder serving ten years, Oscar Keister for liquor selling without license in Butler county nine months, and Peter Gibson in Lancaster for breaking jail. The telegram from Hargissves dated December 17 reports the action.
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Hargissves
Board of Pardons
Christian Burkhart
Allegheny County
Oscar Keister
Butler County
Peter Gibson
Lancaster
Fraudulent assignment unsettles Drakes Bank creditors
Special telegram from Evutna reports attorney notice that the assignment of Frank G. Hall is fraudulent and should be set aside. John KR Partell and Robert M Partell grocers of the city were informed by Referees Ed wards of Binghamton that Hall's bank, operated before July 19 1984, was closed and a placard announced the bank’s inability to continue.
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Drakes
Evutna
John KR
Robert M. Partell
Referes Edwards
Binghamton
Frank G. Hall
Hall
Corruption Probe Sparks Major Arrests in Utah
A Utah grand jury investigation into city and county fund disbursement fraud and contract practices leads to numerous arrests. Mayor Armstrong was arrested last night amid nine indictments charging intent to defraud the city. Other officials face charges as the probe widens.
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Satt Laks
Utah
Grand Jury
Armstrong
Ee Iapug
Influenza Scar Report and Health Board Probe
Sanitary Inspector Guiteras led a Board of Health inquiry into a Russian influenza outbreak. Dr Carl Lalimsn reported seven of Albert Klamroth’s thirteen relatives with illness. cases began December 1 with headaches and bronchitis, two days of fever and catarrh, 15 with wheat cold symptoms, and no clear source from travelers. Dr Edson backs Dr Lellman’s influenza diagnosis, while no quarantine regime is yet established.
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Board of Health
New York
Guiteras
Carl Lalimsn
Albert Klamroth
Herlin
Edson
Lellman
Quaran Health Board
Hog Island oyster war ends after bloodshed
A telegram from December 17 reports Virginia siding with oyster pirates in the Hog Island dispute. The conflict left much bloodshed and bad feeling as dredgers defied authorities amid questions over ownership payments and state rights.
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Ifprclat
DisPatcr
Ricamona
Hog Island
Virginia
Commonwealth
Lewis
Hog” Island
Cokers Discuss Sliding Wage Scale Plans
Master Workman L B pending departure for the Indianapolis Convention outlined the cokers' intent to seek a sliding wage scale for next year. An operator noted little objection to the plan, suggesting it could ease costs for operators and provide steadier labor returns. The article mentions tariff debates affecting American manufactur ers and coke trade prospects.
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Indianapolis
Hammonds in Seattle Special Tell Diepatch
An odd dispatch from Seattle reports on O and Ham and a London connection. It notes a house for bachelors with latches, rooms, and unpleasing arrangements, mentioning December dates and unclear travel details.
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London
En- Lond
Brooklyn Cashier Fled With Two Thousand Dollars
A Brooklyn assistant cashier Henry L. O Brien reportedly fled with about 2000 dollars. The case involves unspecified associates and hints at a larger scheme. The telegram notes he was well known in Brooklyn and connected to local figures including Senator Eugene and a reference to his mother.
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Brooklyn
the Dispatch
Henry L. O'Brien
Jesa
Opa Sete
Dentino
Eugene Finor
Corrigan Heads to Rome for Catholic Clergy Reports
Corrigan, archbreather of New York, calls for annual church reports at a Catholic clergy conference held at St Michael's Church on West Street.
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Archbreaber
New York
Calla
St. Michaal’s ‘Church
West Street
Hep Corrigan
Immigrants Arrive in New York Amid City News
Reports from the WIEB detail four hundred ninety one immigrants arriving in New York from Ham. Baltimore authorities order William L. Crosley to leave the city as a dealer in green goods. The death of Henry D. Harkey, president of the Merchants' Shot Tower Co., is announced from Baltimore. In Boston Horace H Stevens named president and Leonard Lewiss vice president of the Santa Fe Mining Co. The steamship Russia of the Hamburg American line arrived in New York, having left Hamburg. In Meriden a Republican victory at the city election, and a note on Miss Gnaen Paueube and Edward J Henley in society circles.
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New York
Ham
Baltimore
Wm L. Crosley
City
Henry D. Harkey
Merchants’ Shot Tower Company
Boston
Horace H. Stevens
Leonard Lewissobe
Santi Fe Mining Company
Russia
Hamburg- American Line
Lew
Hamburg
Meriden
Conn
Seeeero
Sound
Gnaen Paueube
Edward J. Henley
Eoonemy
Macy
Ireland and policy against English interference outlined
A nation bill outlines its policy to resist interference and coercion from England. The measure passed amid debates over sovereignty and parliamentary control.
Parnell Visits Nottingham Amid Irish Home Rule Rally
Notting ham crowds greet Irish leader Charles Stuart Parnell who urges Ireland to act through Irish channels, promote industrial development, and support the tenant league as a powerful peaceful movement. He criticizes English policy and hints at a forthcoming inquiry.
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Lonpos
Parnell
Nottingham
Seatisds
Land League
Ireland
Riga Officials Use Russian Language at Meeting
Municipal authorities in Riga conducted their proceedings in Russian instead of German at today’s meeting, following a czarist directive. The report notes it was the first time Russian was used in such proceedings.
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Riga
No Show for Boulangist Amnesty Refered by Chamber
Paris December 1 the Chamber of Deputies voted 304 to 198 to nullify the election of Boulangist M Laur for Neuilly and refused amnesty. The vote ended by upholding the ban on the Boulangist candidate amid tumultuous proceedings.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. Laur
Neuilly
Banne
Boulanger
Assassination Claims Dark Crown Crisis in Coren
Citizens in Coren confront turmoil after a supposed assassination attempt on the king sparks exile for several officials and unsettled loyalties amid a beleaguered monarchy.
Plot Anew Aimed at the Czar Reported Abroad
The Weer Zeitung of Bremen reports another plot against the Czar has been discovered. The article mentions various conspirators and alleged threats, with limited details and garbled text about individuals and locations.
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Beelin
Weer Zeitung
Bremen
Syndic of Rome Faces 400000 Shortfall in Accounts
An unidentified Rome official is accused of a $400000 shortfall in city accounts amid an evolving financial dispute. Investigators examine ledgers and audit results while officials promise full accountability and corrective measures.
New York Banquet Honors Battle Anniversary Beloved Leaders
The Democratic Association of New York will hold a New Year banquet on December 1 to mark the anniversary of a historic battle. Tia Busing is named as a guest of honor while committee members prepare arrangements and recall past proceedings.
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