A Mighty Project Worth Cost and Secrecy in Canal Plans
Rochester Pa December 14 The State Canal Commission met in private with Governor Beavers absence curbing a rapid survey of route options The group studied sacred maps and considered three possible paths down Allegheny Shenango and Beaver Valleys with a final plan to inspect the old Erie canal route The commission anticipates a national scope and a very large expense with spokes to Youngstown or Sharpsville depending on the chosen valley and route
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Rochester
Beaver
Uncle Sam
Daza
Shallenberger
First National Bank of
Brewer
Erie
Goodwin
Sharpsburg
Ere
Pittsburg
T. P. Roberts
John A. Wood
Doncaster House
Belver
First National Bank
Commission
Mesars
Roberta
Wood
Erie Dispatch
Allegheny
Shenango
Beaver Valleys
Mahoning Valley
Lmecross
Shenango Valley
Sherpsville
J. M. Goodwin
Ohio
Sharpeville
Youngstown
Ohio River
Davis Island
Allegheny River
Mr. Shallenberger
Jamestown
Summit Station
Erie and
C. T. Dawsor
Businessmen In Hackensack Face Duel Over Slander Case
Alfred Smith a leading Hackensack businessman openly challenged Joseph Bachman of Englewood to a duel in the Hackensack Hotel after a slander suit involving Mrs. Emma Meyer. The pair, each over six feet tall, argued amid a crowd as Bachman prepared to sue Smith for slander. the dispute unsettles the town.
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Bachman
Emma Meyer
the Nations
Babof
Aifrea Smith
Menda
Smith
Policemen Fight Off Knife Attack in Springfield
Special telegram from Springfield reports Officer Stephen H. Greely attacked by three Italian thieves. They dragged him to the ground, inflicted ten stiletto wounds, and he fought back with his revolver, using his left hand after the assault.
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Springfield
Mass
Stephen H. Greely
Last man to be hanged in New York
James Stone, the bicycle jockey who killed Bar Tener Harry Miller at Coney Island in June, was executed after the Court of Appeals upheld his conviction. He was taken from Brooklyn jail to the Court of Sessions for sentence and faced the gallows as the final hanged man in the state.
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FECAL
New York
James Stone
Merro
Bartener
Harry Miller
Coney Island
Iss
Court of Appeals
Stone
Brooklyn
Court of Sessions
Moore
Hat of Missing Banker Ditman Found Near River
Friends of the Ditman family believe a hat found on the west bank of the Seapen River belongs to Joseph G Ditman the missing Philadelphia banker. They say the hat was worn by him during the suspected fatal incident last Wednesday.
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Philadelphia
Ditman
Joseph G. Ditman
St Louis to Probe Gas and Electric Companies
The Missouri city council votes to appoint a special committee to investigate St Louis gas and electric concerns amid concerns of a possible price pooling and anti-competitive practices. The move follows uncertainty over cooperation by the utilities and aims to examine rates and service.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Municipal Assembly
Resolu
Ons
Jnee
Wieder Bain My. Ae
PARNELL VISITS GLADSTONE AT HAWARDEN
Mr Parnell visits Gladstone at Hawarden and plans further speeches in Liverpoo l and other cities. The trip signals continued political activity ahead of upcoming engagements.
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Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Mr. Gladstone
Hawarden
Broad Railroad Consolidation Rumor Rumors swirl about a five thousand four hundred mile west system.
Rumors said Sedaherest raula Company would consolidate lines west of Pittsburg into a single 5400 mile system under one management and that Pennsylvania buyers would back the Chicago St Louis and Pittsburg Railroad. The plan supposedly shifts Southwestern traffic away from Chicago, routing freight directly to St Louis via a short line, lifting the Pennsylvanian railroad’s leadership while insiders seek advantage.
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Sedaherestraula Company
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Leola
Pittsbore
Sugar Trust Seeks Connecticut Shelter Amid Court Fight
Report from New York says the Sugar Trust plans to transfer assets to a new corporation if the Court of Appeals rules it illegal. It may seek refuge with Connecticut’s Commonwealth Refining Company, chartered last winter to own sugar factories and refineries and conduct sugar business.
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Hazrt
FORD
New York
Bar Sugar Trust
Court of Appeals
Commonwealth Refining Company
Connecticut Legilature
Portugal Remains Firm in African Boundary Dispute
Lisbon reports strong interest across the kingdom over the Portugal England clash about rights to territory between Lake Nyassa and the Zambezi River. The issue centers on the Shire valley surveys by Portuguese engineers aimed at strengthening a colonial route while Foreign Minister Harres De Gomes congratulates the government on rejecting English claims.
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Lisner
England
Portugal
Lake Nyassa
Zacubegi
Shire
Senore
Harres de Gomes
Federal officer named to press railroads for compliance
Attorney General Miller appoints Charles H Aldrich of Chicago as special assistant to bring suits under the August 7 1886 act against railroad companies for failure to meet reporting and operation requirements. Proceeding targets Union Pacific and about ten other established roads. further actions await Aldrichs review.
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Hise Tos
Miller
Charles H. Aldrich
Chicago
Department of Justice
Omaha
Union Pacific Company
Governor Wilson Proclaims Special Legislature Session
Governor Wilson issues a proclamation calling a special session of the Legislature to convene the third Wednesday in January. He outlines three subjects for possible legislation and notes the contest between A B Fleming and Nathan Goff for the office of Governor as a matter to be reported by the Committee on Contest.
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Ernor Wilson
A. B. Fleming
Nathan Goff
Mysterious Bond Heist Under Investigation by Police
Detectives arrested Fritz E. Newman alias Ernest Halfman while trying to pass indemnity bonds valued at 920,000 destined for the Anglo Nevada Assurance Corporation of Chicago. The Wells Express shipment was reportedly stolen en route through Seah 18, with several individuals linked to the transfer and disposal of the bonds.
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Detwear
Fritz E. Newman
Ernest Halfman
Anglo-Nevada Assurance Corporation
Chicago
Freith Mars
Insurance of Chicago
Suberes
Wells Express
Seah
SS Tramp
Limonet
Train Crash Kills Engineer and Fireman Near Denver
A deadly accident on the Denver and Rio Grande line four miles west of town killed the engineer and fireman instantly and destroyed much property. Partial wreckage visible as several cars derailed and scattered.
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Waalleneues
Denver and
Rio Grande Road
Here
Bec
Bobnkemee
Seri Cratats
Diamonds worth forty thousand seized in London robbery
A London post office and local merchants report a mail robbery. The attackers took a shipment valued at about forty thousand dollars, with police noting the cargo vanished after a nighttime ambush. No injuries reported.
Public Buildings Bills Placed Before Congress Prompt City Projects
A flood of public building bills poured in from Congressmen across states, with Pennsylvanians proposing park and building measures in Allegheny and York and cities like Lima and Wheeling seeking new facilities. The batch included a request for a new judicial district in Pennsylvania and various local improvements, requiring extensive reading by journal and printing clerks.
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Passages Viding
Pittsburg
Ohio
West Virginia
Lima
Fremont
Findlay
Tiffin
Defianes
Hamilton
Wheeling
Welleberg
Martinsburg
McCormick
Pennmeyivapia
Wheeler Plan Aims to Build National Military Memorial Library
Representative Wheeler of Alabama introduced a bill to incorporate the Military Order of America and establish a nonsectarian memorial building in Washington. The project would unite Civil War veterans and their families, house a military museum and library, and preserve memories of battles while promoting reunion and patriotism.
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Washington
Wheeler
Alabama
Military Order of America
National Military and Naval Museum
Cam
Field
Rokee
Siren
Opposition by Western Senators to Jude Brewer Nomination
A Western senate telegram reports expected opposition to Jude Brewer's confirmation. Dakota senators oppose due to Brewer’s district court clerk appointments from Kansas and Nebraska, argued as nonresidents of the states.
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Wasutraromx
Jude Brewer
Senate
Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
World's Pair Question Committees Meet December 18
A conference on the World's Pair question occurs with four rival elites represented by committees. A resolution calls for a committee to press Speaker Reed for a meeting of the Committee on Eales to advance a report on the resolution. A committee on the World's Pair is to be created Saturday next, with appointments to be made before adjournment.
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Reed
Eales
H P Rocess
Senate confirms multiple diplomatic and judicial nominees
The Senate confirmed David J. Brewer of Kansas as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and William W. Phelps as Minister to Germany. Also acted were Thomas H. Alderson, Frederick Dongines, A. Louden Snowden, and other nominees, with the Public Printer position among those considered. The session took place in Washington on December 15.
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W. W. Phelps
Naves
Wasmreeter
Benate
Daved J. Brewer
Kansas
Wyties
Supreme Court
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William
Watter Phelps
Minteter
Germany
Thoms H. Alderson
Whio
Mieimer
Frederick Dongines
Irayii
A. Louden Snowden
Greee
McWormink
Brice Donavin Offered Allen Myers Five Thousand To Silence
December dispatch reports Democratic politician Donavin offered Allen Myers five thousand dollars to stay silent about alleged relations with Brice. Myers says he was approached, swore to his statements, and cites an affidavit and a witness who overheard the discussion. He asserts Brice denied the charges while Donavin pledged to repay an old injury, and he notes broader political maneuvering and potential harm to John H. Thomas.
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Brice
New York
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Colembus
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Caetea
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Tilbe Eonid Toald
Grice
Thomas
8. K. Donatin
Calvin
United States
Myere
Beale Vindicated in Church Trial After Resignation Vote
In Johnstown on December 18 Dr Beale faced charges of neglect of duty and dishonesty before his congregation. A vote kept him in place by 123 to 87 after he offered resignation to allow investigation. The clash prompted police involvement as tensions rose among town leaders and church factions.
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Messtngers
Johnstown
Beale
Beals
John Fulton
Cambrian Iron Company
Cambrian Iron Company, Charged Mr. Bosle
Cambria Irom Company
Reward Offered for Arrest of Absconding Cashier
In December House action authorized a $5000 reward for the arrest and delivery to the District of Columbia marshal of C. E. Silcott the absconding cashier. The reward comes from the House treasury with disbursement by the officer responsible. Debates over the method of distribution and handling of deposits remain unsettled with no agreement in sight.
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Wasahixeoroy
Silcott
Invasti
Unitas
Foretold His Own Death Prediction by a Child
A 12 year old boy Walter Phillips bitten by a pug two months earlier showed rabies symptoms last Sunday. Amid convulsions he told his brother he would die on the 17th of December, and the boy died yesterday afternoon confirming the grim prophecy.
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Walter & Phillips
Beav er Receives Applicants for Higbee Successor
A dispatch from Harrisburg reports Governor Beaver daily receives applications to fill the unexpired term of the late Prof Higbee as Superintendent of Public Instruction. Among the leading candidates is Do Houck of Lebanon, noted for education experience and strong state ties. The governor has not announced a choice, but prevailing opinion favors Houck.
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Dietaton
Harriburg
Beaver
Prof
Higbee
Ao Houck
Lebanon
Five Children Attacked by Dog Near Port Reovenny
In Port Reovenny Ohio on December 18 five school children three miles south of town were bitten on their way home from school by a dog. Farmer Abraham Mott reports the dog attacked the children while they walked along the road, causing fear of hydrophobia until medical checks confirm their safety.
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Here
O Mn
Abraham Mott
Furmeer
Two Vassels Collide at Sea On Leer Gam
All on board saved as the steamer Leer Gam traveling from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires collided with the G. Wi vessel near Keen Benge. The ships sustained damage but all crew and passengers were accounted for and taken to safety at Bertram.
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Leer Gam
Amsterdam
Breoos Ayres
G.wi
Fiendish Father's Torture Leads to Parricide in St Louis
Charles Guenther describes his brother Emile Guenther's murder of their aging father at Franklin Avenue home. He testifies the father tortured children with chains and inquisition like methods, including confining Emile in a back room and rubbing corrosive liquid on his body. The tale portrays the father as brutal, and Emile as an imbecile shaped by cruelty.
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St.Louis
Charles Guenther
Franklin Avenue
Emile
the Pines
Thad
Brams
Lea E
Biberne Lawaway
Setarus
Hate pulling at a play prompts courtroom clash
A New York City police court hears Rosie Bianvolt accused of causing a disturbance at a theater. Her sister Sarah and aunt testified to her misconduct, while Rosie denied knowing them and claimed innocence as a scuffle involving Beale erupted during intermission.
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Youk
Rosie Bianvolt
Tomts
Sarah
Roma Rosia
Hosle
Pincus Mendelssohn
Hosis
Beale
Bosle
Public whipping of saloon keeper in New Jersey
Frank Miller a young saloon keeper was publicly whipped by Eva Hayes in broad daylight. Dozens of men watched from the street as Hayes pursued Miller to his residence and carried out the punishment amid a tense confrontation.
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Nsewang
N. J
Frank Miller
Eva Hayes
Miller
Meade Van Bekkelen Co Fails. San Francisco Traders Involved
The Meade Van Bekkelen Company, California fruit and wine merchants, fails with liabilities estimated between 250 000 and 275 000. Naomi Van Bokkelen’s judgment of 36 291 led to seizure, and First National Bank later claimed 1240. George W Meade and George Bristol were stockholders. Meade’s prior collapse owed Chicago house about 40 000. Widow of Dr. Van Bokkelen seeks rescue for her son as assets, including stock and property, face possible loss.
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Meade van Bekkelen Company
California
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Meade-Van Bokkelen Company
BRO
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George Bristol
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Chicago
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Federal Court
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In Sheep's Clothing Shoplifters Arrested in Kansas City
Maud Curran a so called charitable worker is arrested for theft valued at 1008 dollars. She acted with Mrs A W Tinsley superintendent of the Bureau of Charities and Provident Association. Detectives found jewelry clothing and other items at her home and also arrested her sister. Bonds set at 500 each.
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Maud Curran
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A. W. Tinsley
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Aleo
Mies Curran
Curran
Two Serenadees Shot on Lopez Island
Two young men, John Hall aged 19 and John Graham aged 22, were fatally wounded by Martin Phillips on Lopez Island, Washington. Phillips, recently married, fled after firing a shotgun into the crowd. warnings to disband were ignored before the fatal shot.
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Westers Entertainment
Wash
John Hall
John Graham
Martin Phillips
Lopez Island
Philpe
Port Townsend
Phillips
Oor
Hall
Srabam
Narrow Escape as Pavement Collapses at Bank Site
Workmen on the German National Bank building at Wood street and Sixth avenue barely escaped when a section of pavement collapsed under them. The incident occurred during construction work and a fragment of stone broke away, sending debris into the area with potential danger to nearby laborers.
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German National Bank
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Sixth Avenue
Americus Club Executive Committee Meeting Notes
The Americus Club executive committee met yesterday to review the cost of buying and equipping a clubhouse. A detailed statement of costs and plans will be circulated to members for consideration at the next meeting.
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Americus Club
Ees
Pias
Anseu Temsived
Powderly Declines Comment on Callaghan Arrest Report
A reporter sought Powderly for comment on a Callaghan case claim and was told by Powderly that no arrest order exists and that no constable has called on him. The exchange occurred in Sconarrow on December 8.
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Sconarrow
Powderly
Callaghan
St Francis de Sales Church to be Dedicated Sunday
The new St Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church in Oberch ot Chartiers will be dedicated next Sunday. Bishop Phelan will lead the ceremony with sermons by Rev. F L Tobin and a pontifical mass celebrated by Rev. James Coe Grove.
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Phelan
Francis de
Committee to Seek Mrs. Davis Consent on Davis Remains
Brommorn Virginia December 14 a Legislature committee plans to visit Mrs Jefferson Davis to secure her consent regarding the funeral arrangements and the removal of her husband’s remains to Richmond for burial.
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Brommorn
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Daylight Robbery at Burkhart House on Forty eighth Street
Burkhart home on Forty eighth street was entered yesterday afternoon and $1209 stolen. Robbers used a back entrance and acted with apparent cool daring. Police investigated the break in and search for suspects continues.
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Joseph Burkhart
Oyster boat work lines loom in weeks of delays
Oley Stratton and Sarcoel Martin face weeks more before joining an oyster boat crew. They are moved toward work while delays persist, with few weeks remaining to start duty.
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Oley Stratton
Sarcoel Martin
McKean Named Pittsburg Postmaster After Prolonged Push
James Stitt McKean was appointed postmaster of Pittsburg by President Harrison after 573 days of effort to overcome a 71 year precedent. The decision, long expected in Pittsburg, sparked notable political stir and debate over the appointment.
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James 3. McKean
Pittsburg
James Stitt McKean
Harrison
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