Elkins Nominated for War Secretary Amid Blaine Pivot
Washington dispatch shows Elkins named as Secretary of War triggering analysis of Blaine's presidential bid. The move shifts West Virginia politics, draws praise from Republicans, and worries Democrats about a Harrison Elkins ticket in 1892. Blaine's health and future candidacy loom over the maneuver.
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Pennsylvania
Elkins
Wanamaker
War Department
Dorsey
Wansmaker
Messrs
Faulkner
Kenna
West Virginia
Goff and Elkins
Harrison and Elkins
American Flour for Russia Relief Prompts Large Mill Pledge
A Northwestern Miller movement to ship four flour cargoes from U S mills to starving Russian peasants gains wide support. Akron mills donate 24000 pounds, Southern Indiana Millers Association 28000, Topeka mills 50000, Duluth 32000, New Ulm 16000, North Dakota Millers 10000. Total promises top 700000 pounds.
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Misneapolts
United States
Akron
Southern Indiana Millers’ Association
Topeka
Duluth
New Ulm
Minn
Seiten Manis
North Dakota
Blaine Divorce Case Shadowed by Spies and Harassment
The Blaine divorce case in New York sees Inspector Byrnes and two detectives engaged as Mrs. James G. Blaine Jr reports relentless surveillance. She and her mother describe being followed in hotels, with a note alleging bribery and cabmen involved, while evidence sessions proceed at the Equitable building under Referee Daniel Lord Jr. The scene includes tense exchanges with Mrs. Nevins and ongoing adjournments.
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New York
Inspector Byrnes
Daniel Lord, Jr
Equitable
James G. Blaine, Jr
Byrnes
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Mrs Blaine
Ms. Blaine
Sioux Falls
Crowley and
McCloskey
Mrs. Blaine
Travels of a Boy Tramp A Scots waif sees America
A 15 year old Scottish speaking boy named Jimmy Sullivan is arrested for begging at Jefferson Market Court. The officer reports the case as a kid wanderer who claims to have traveled widely across the United States. Justice Kelly questions the boy as crowds observe the proceedings.
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New York
Justice Kelly
Jefferson Market Court
Jimmy Sullivan
Forgeries Found Against Field Amid Illness Delusion
In New York a District Attorney inquiry uncovers evidence of forgery by Edward Field of Field Lindley Wiechers & Co. He faces grand larceny and forgery indictments while doctors diagnose melancholia with a poison delusion. Field refuses food, eats toast and tea, and remains largely silent as officials delay testimony due to commissioner Odie Close’s illness.
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New York
Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Nicolls
Edward Field
Field
Mt. Vernon
Inspector Byrnes
Ludlow Street
Matthew D. Field
Mr. Field
Dr. Douglass
Bellevue Hospital
Douglass
Bellevue
Dr. Field
White Plains
Close
Quay Conference Tallies Halted Senate Ambitions
In Philadelphia at the Lafayette Hotel Senator Quay met with key lieutenants including Lieu tenant-Governor Watres and other state leaders to discuss politics and ongoing traction company interests amid questions of Blaine and Alger candidacies. Dalzell’s status as a potential senator was dismissed.
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Philadelphia
Lafayette Hotel
United States
Quay
Allegheny County
Dalxell
Dispatch
Richard R. Quay
Traction Company
Blaine
Alger
Louis A. Watres
Scranton
William H. Andrews
Titusville
Washington
Watres
Frank Reeder
Soyo
James Swank
American Steel and Iron Association
Port
Thomas V. Cooper
Internal Revenue
William H. Brooks
David Martin
Charles A. Porter
Hood
Indiana
Bates
Union
Woods
Mifflin County
John C. Grady
William KR. Leeds
John A. Lemon
Blair
Charles E. Vorhees
B. Frank Gilkison
Bucks
Dalzell
Yankee Furniture Dealer Fears Explosive Infernal Machine
Peter E. Gilson of Wattham Massachusetts closed his furniture store after a zinc box found among recently purchased items was believed to be an infernal machine. A druggist who examined the box reported nitro glycerine canisters connected by tubes to four bottles. The box also contained envelopes addressed to persons in St Petersburg Berlin and Paris. Police and fire officials declined to remove it. Gilson offers $10 for removal.
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Wattham
Mass
Peter E. Gilson
Gilson
Auburndale
New York
St. Petersburg
Berlin
Paris
Fire Department
Nobey
Sawmill Explosion Kills All Inside Biggeville Plant
In Richmoknd Dec 17 a boiler explosion at A Collett's Biggeville sawmill killed engineer William Wise and head sawyer William Collett and James Clawson. Isaac Nicholson lost a foot and faces amputation. Oscar Jones and Wright outside were struck but not seriously hurt.
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Richmoknd
A. Collett
Biggeville
William Wise
William Collett
Sawyer, & Son
James Clawson
Isaac Nicholson
Oscar Jones
Wright
Philadelphia Democratic State Chairmanship candidates listed
The piece notes Chairman Kerr will remain in Washington until July or August, making him unlikely to run. Democratic leaders in Philadelphia are reticent about prospects for state chair selection and cites several potential candidates including Dr. P. F. Hyatt, W. J. Allegheny, James A. Strano, P. Gray Meek, G. F. Meyers, J. Mann, George W. Allen, and Charles Robinson from various counties.
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Kerr
Washington
Philadelphia
Dr. P. F. Hyatt
Union
W. J
Allegheny
James A
Vest Still Likes Grover
In St Louis on December 17, John O Broadhead clarifies an Washington interview about Senator West supporting Hill for president. West regrets sentiment against Cleveland and notes Hill and Gorman are strong within the party. Vest’s views reflect party leaders and the Speakership outcome.
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St. Louis
John O. Broadhead
Washington
Senator West
Hill
Mr. Cleveland
Crisp
West
Gorman
Vest
Chap
Mills
Harrison 18 Well Too
Drs Mores IA Dec 17 J B Clark son Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Sergeant at Arms C F Meek arrived for a reception at the Savery House. Clarkson commented on candidates Blaine or Harrison as likely leaders and healthy prospects, with Elliott F. Shepard among guests. General Clarkson and Mr Meek depart for the East tomorrow morning.
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Blaine
Mr. Clarkson
Washington
Harrison
Elliott F. Shepard
General Clarkson
Mr. Meek
Griffin Withdraws From Speakership Race In Foraker Plan
After a Toledo conference, Charles P. Griffin withdraws from the Speakership contest to back McGrew of Springfield. Griffin accepts a promised Secretary of State nomination and a Carve out of a Can oe district amid Foraker and Sherman faction tensions.
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CoLtumsEts
Foraker
Charles P. Griffin
Toledo
Griffin
McGrew
Springfield
Alan Bushnell
Bushnell
Sherman
Letter to Carnegie on Canadian iron industry
John Patterson writes Andrew Carnegie seeking a Canadian iron and smelting venture. Carnegie replies that only when Canada joins the American Union should Americans invest there, arguing a natural union would double the value of all Canadian assets.
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Hamiltton
John Patterson
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Canada
Deep Water Ways Convention Opens in Detroit
The Deep Water Ways Convention convened in Detroit with ex Senator Thomas W. Palmer named Temporary Chairman and then Permanent President. A resolutions committee was formed and a banquet followed. Debate focused on a deep channel from Duluth to Buffalo versus Duluth to the sea. General Poe cited a Congress report estimating a 20 foot, 300 foot wide channel cost about 3 million dollars. A sub committee on the channel to the Sea was formed as the group adjourned until tomorrow.
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Detroit
Deep Waterways Convention
Thomas W. Palmer
Duluth
Buffalo
Poe
Congress
WEINLEY STILL NO BETTER
Canton December 17 Governor elect McKinley shows no improvement. He sat up today but took no nourishment aside from quail on toast. Secretary Boyle reports it may be another week before he can be seen. His condition is not considered serious.
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Blaine
Steve” Elkins
Warmcastle
Foster
al_a slokbed
Representative Stone
Graham
Pittsburg
Dalzel
Soscoon
Representative Dalzell
Erie
Beaver
Ohio
Senator Quay
Dalzell
Harrisburg
Mutchler
Mills
Beltzhoever
Marsh
Huff
Bingham
Post Office
Western Union
Colonel Stone
Canton
McKinley
Boyle
Northern Pacific on Deck in Canada Link Probe
Rumor resurfaces that Northern Pacific Railway seeks control of Canadian rail lines and lines under construction to form an Eastern outlet to an Atlantic port. Officials including G. S. Jones of New York and McNaught of St. Paul are tied to the Lower Laurentian Railway, which controls other lines and charters along a route from Lake Superior’s southeast to Quebec and the Lower St. Lawrence.
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QuiBeEc
Northern Pacific Railway
Atlantic
Messrs. G. S. Jones
New York
McNaught
St. Paul
Lower Laurentian Railway
Lake Superior
Quebec
Lower St. Lawrene
Kerr likely not seek re election as state chair
Philadelphia December dispatch reports Democratic State Central Committee Chairman James Kerr plans not to run again. His move follows his election as Chief Clerk of the House. The state campaign is expected to begin earlier than usual with tickets in field by spring.
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Dispatch
Warmcastle
Senate
Pittsby
Pennsylvania
Kerr
Philadelphia
James Kerr
Democratic State Central Committee
House of Representatives
Flkin Appointment Sparks Talk In Local Directory
Morning news directory outlines talk surrounding Flkinn appointment, political combinations, and local federation topics. Mentions rapid transit victims, European events, and Louisiana lottery split details. Includes court news, oil and finance markets, and first Senate speeches.
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Blaine
Acad
Dalzsi
Gourley
Federation
League Combine
Europe
Louisiana
Doerfiinger
Frank Leslie
Promises in Plenty for Two Rapid Transit Lines
Stockholders of the Pittsburg and Duquesne Traction companies approve a near consolidation by lease terms, sharing 57.4 percent to Pittsburg and 42.5 percent to Duquesne, with all-night cars and improved service promised. Colonel Elkins to head both lines. new board members include C. Le Magee, Senator Flinn, P. A. B. Widener, and William L. Elkins. Costly bonds noted at $750,000 and $1,500,000.
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Pittsburg
Duquesne Traction
Duquesne
Dy-Tors
Elkins
C. le Magee
Senator Flinn
P. A. B. Widener
William L. Elkins
Duquenne
Joshua Rhodes
Charles McKee
Reach Company
Duquesnelle
J. B. A. David
Thomas Bigelow
Pittsburg Company
C. L. Magee
Flinn
Magee
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