Quarrel Between France and Bulgaria Stirs Diplomacy
Turbulent dispatches from Constantinople describe France pressing Bulgaria over the expulsion of journalist Chadouine and alleged police actions against French agents. Berlin and Sofia clash on capitulations while Germany weighs silver policy influencing relations with the United States and Russia. The German court scene notes the Princess of Thorwood Tasis creating a rival Austrian circle at Munich as William II engages in economy measures with military officers in Stettin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eke
France
Bulgaria
Istter
Chassouine
Constantinople
M. Camden
Constantipiaypelas
Hibet
Berlin
M. Ribet
M. Lenel
M. Chadouine
Porte
Sofia
M. Chodoevin
M. Stammiloff
M. Chadonine
Jerbeter'e
William LeHeman
Derepe
United Sates Tregeury Department
von Caprioi
Germany
Washington
Sierr Miquel
Vou Marshall
England
Princess of Thorwood Tasis
Munich
Peencess
Clementine
Woor Marriin
Tharn and Taxis
Michness
Gisella
Francis Joseph
William
Stettin
She
Lion
William Walter Phelps
Cairo
Mr. Phelps
Kresden
Dresden
Lewuel A. Clemens
Mark
Nothnagel lecture traces influenza origins and dangers
Virsa Dec. 18 Prof Nothnagel court physician spoke at the University on influenza origins dating to the ninth century and its recurrence every few years. He cautioned that prior illness does not guarantee immunity, described three types and the following risks including bronchial and heart-attacking pneumonia. He warned against anti-purine and anti-febrine and recommended stimulants and camphor injections in certain cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nothnagel
Prof. Nothnagel
How They Escaped Jail In Rendine Prison Trial
Ex-prison watchman Reuben Rhoads pleaded guilty to gross negligence after testifying he left keys accessible and tied to liquor temptations allowed two women Beatrice Collins of Brooklyn and Kate Miller to stay in a cell. He claimed the warden and guards enabled escapes. a full investigation begins Monday.
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Rendine
Dee
Specia
Reuben Rhoads
Ermentront
Beatrice Collins
Brooklyn
Kate Miller
Beatrice Collings
John
Rhoads
Hammersley Will Contested By Plaintiff Against Duchess
John Mason sues the Duchess of Marlborough, George C. Williams, Jacob K. Lockman and others to set aside a settlement ending a Louis C. Hammersley will dispute. He alleges the deal restricted actions during her lifetime but not after death and seeks a full accounting and reinstatement of the will case in the Court of Appeals.
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New York
John Mason
Duchess of Marlborough
George C. Williams
Jacob K. Lockman
Louis C. Hammersley
Court of Appeals
James K. Mason
Incendiary Fires Spur Gunfire At Constable In New Jersey
In Wasnixeros Pennsylvania on December 19 a constable guarding Marion Curry’s Amwell township home was fired at through a window at about 4 am. The Curry family fled the house amid fears of recent arson on the farm. Hugh Curry, owner of a 900 acre farm, has not worked it for years. His father’s estate, the Mesars, remains unsettled with heirs unable to reach an agreement. It is reported that over 10000 pounds tied up in Washington banks for division among the Curry heirs.
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Wasnixeros
Marion Curry
Amwell Township
Hugh Curry
Mesars
Curry
Washington
Southern Fayette county terrorized by Cooley gang raids
Special telegram reports in Oxford town that Southern Fayette county farmers are terrorized and robbed nightly by the Cooley gang led by Frank Cooley. Homes broken into, hog meat stolen, barrels of apples and corn taken, and notices threaten burning if arrests are attempted. Locals say 45 gang members are organized, police warned, and detectives shadowed, with Sheriff McCormick unable to act. Farmers fear speaking out, and many depredations go unreported.
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Oxfoxtons
Fayette County
Cooley
Smpire
James McCormick
Smithfield
Georges Township
Jesse James
Preston County
W. Va
Pittsburg
Jack Cooley
Jack
Frank Cooley
Eisreonsr
McCormick
Cooleya’ Gane
Heaviest Stark county confidence game swindles Harmon Shriver
In Canton on December 19 a German retiree Harmon Shriver about 60 was duped in the three card monte scheme by a stranger posing as a banker named Corman and two accomplices. They wheedled £5000 from him and produced a tin box containing only a newspaper and a toy watch after the charade. Police were alerted but could not locate the con artists.
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Corman
Shriver
Canton
Letter from Col J H Brigham on Blaine and Harrison
Ohio Grange leader Col J H Brigham argues Blaine is preferred by farmers and would secure victory with a protective policy and reciprocity. He warns against Socratic party nominees and notes broad support for Blaine, while stating he does not speak for his organization.
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Portland
Robie
J. H. Brgham
Ohio
Brigham
Congress
National Grange
Tetra
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Protection
J. H. Beicnam
Child’s head severed after streetcar accident in Brooklyn
In New York on December 19 a four year old boy named Thomas Devlin, son of engineer Thomas Devlin of Brooklyn, was struck on a street car track by horses and dragged under a wheel. The impact severed his head from his body, shocking onlookers who found him beneath the car.
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New York
Thomas Devlin
Brooklyn
Ares
Sadie C. Bane Funeral Notice at 316 Larimer Avenue
Saturday December 19 1891 at 10 30 Mrs Sadie C Bane daughter of Mrs M B Burt to be buried from her residence 316 Larimer avenue notice of funeral hereafter kept local tone and format for a newspaper obituary notice
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Bare
Sadie C. Bane
M. B. Burt
Larimer Avenue
National Republican League to Post Special Literature
Crtcaco on December 19 reports a notable gathering of Republicans including Clarkson as the National Republican League plans to issue special literature. The event underscores party organization and outreach efforts in the region.
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National Republican League
Crtcaco
Clarkson
Leaders of the House Sink or Swim for Democratic Center
D C December report shows Tennessee's McMillin named as Democratic floor leader. Catchings serves as McMillin's lieutenant on the chamber floor while Springer acts anxiously amid power jockeying over the Ways and Means chair.
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Springer
MecMillin
Crisp
Wasursctos
D. C
McMillin
Tennessee
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Catchings
McMillina
Ways and Means
Messrs. McMillin
Fl Aringer
Wars and Means
Uncle Sam Inoculating Hogs In Ottawa Farm
Government tests of inoculation methods on fifty five hogs at Charles L. Eton’s Mnols Farm begin November 28. Fifteen pigs treated by Dr E G Schroeder, eight by Billings method, and seventeen left un inoculated. Several inoculated pigs die after December 8 10 12 13 and 18 while untreated pigs live. Farmers hopeful government method marks epoch in hog raising.
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OtTawa
Ill
Government Bureau of Animal Industry
Charles L. Eton
E. G. Schroeder
George Caldwell
Billings
Bureau of Animal Industry
Chicago Hermit Thomas Franklin Found Dead in Berwyn
In Berwyn a 70 year old hermit, Thomas Franklin, was found dead in his two story home. He had lived alone, kept to himself, and a will leaving property to a sister in Pennsylvania was found with about 16 dollars on his person. Signs point to possible suicide by poison.
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Pennsylvania
Blaine Divorce Hearings Progress in New York
In New York the Blaine divorce case moved forward as James G Blaine Jr and Mrs Blaine attended separate sessions before referee Daniel Lord Jr. Two witnesses testified and Mrs Blaine appeared nervous after a two hour evidence session. She remained at the New York Hotel while remaining arrangements continued. In Wheeling Robert McNichol became Chief of Police amid a disputed handover with ex Chief Delbrugge who objected to the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James G. Blaine, Jr
Daniel Lord, Jr
Blaine
Ogden Doremus
Wheeling
Robert McNichol
Delbrugge
People Coming and Going in the City
Lieutenant Johnson of the United States Fish Commission led car No. 3 through the city en route to Washington. He distributed 18,000 black bass from Quincy in Californian streams and carried back 15,000 fish from the Missouri river. Dr. Robert Murphy of Johnstown, son of Francis Murphy, visited the Duquesne. Osborn of the New York Board of Emigration had breakfast at the Duquesne yesterday. BE Ryan, Secretary of the Preserve Trust, traveled to Chicago. Murray Verner returned from Philadelphia on the limited. Dr. W. H. Meyer of Medale is stopping at the St Charles Hotel.
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Lieutenant Johnson
United States Fish Commission
Washington
Quincy
Missouri River
Robert 8. Murphy
Johnstown
Francis Murphy
Duquesne By
The
Preserve Trust
Chicago
Murray Verner
Philadelphia
Limited
W. H. Meyer
Medale
St. Charles Howl
Peaceful Proposals by the Federation of Labor
The American Federation of Labor adjourned in Birmingham Alabama after the morning session elected W A Carney as Second Vice President then re elected. A Milwaukee beer boycott was lifted and a renewed push for an eight hour day in 1892 was approved. The federation outlined three propositions to settle differences with the Knights of Labor, affirming union autonomy and suggesting local charters be issued without broader consultation. The convention thanked Birmingham and adjourned.
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Birmingham
Ala
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
W. A. Carney
Knights of Labor
Knights
Working People of America
Greenies
Trade Union Movement of America
Pecenees
Bodica
Knights of Jor
National Council
Clarkson confirms Elkins was Harrison ally for War Secretary
Chairman James Clarkson of the Republican National Committee asserts Stephen B. Elkins joined Harrison's cabinet as War Secretary with Harrison's influence. Clarkson says Elkins led Harrison forces at the convention and was a key advocate for the President, while noting Elkins consulted Blaine before acceptance and was already an influential state resident.
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Chcaco
Dee
James 8. Clarkson
Republican National Committee
Harrison
Stephen B. Elkins
Clarkson
Elkins Harin
Blaine
Elkins
Ikins
Fatal Fall From a Train Near Pittsburg
William Hickson a colored boy died instantly when he fell from the Little Miami express's ladies' coach at noon while the train slowed near the Central Insane Asylum. He apparently woke while sleeping, walked to the door in somnambulism and fell head first, witnessed by Edward Phillips. The family, en route from Chattanooga to Pittsburg, sent the body with the train to Pittsburg.
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Cotomars
William Hickson
Chattanooga
Pittsburg
Central Insane Asylum
Willie
Ister
Edward Phillips
Fire Damages Dairy and Hotel In Bury City Michigan
At Bury City Michigan the dairy barns and five head of cattle owned by 8 D Hess were damaged with a loss of 6000 dollars. At Needham Mase the Hotel Wellesley formerly Baker's Hotel suffered about 50000 dollars in loss, partly insured. Cause unknown.
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Bury City
Mich
D. Hess
Needham
Mase
Wellesley
Baker's Hotel
Diamond Robbers Foiled At San Francisco Jewelers
A messenger for Schlussler Brothers wholesale jewelers was knocked down at the entrance to the firm in San Francisco as two young men attempted a robbery. They escaped with a tin box containing sparklers valued at about 810,000?
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San Francisco
Schlussler Brothers
Diamonds and gems stolen in bold street heist
Thieves priscountered by pursuers fled after tossing a box containing diamonds and other gems into the street. The men escaped in an unknown direction as authorities investigate the bold theft.
Greek Dancers Enter Jumel Mansion Art Exhibit
The Jumel mansion in Washington Heights reopened as an art venue when eight maidens performed a Greek dance in Grecian white chiton costumes. Their flowing gowns, golden bands, sandals, and Grecian coiffures accompanied a graceful recital around the historic mansion.
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New York
Jumel
Washington Heights
Louis Napoleon
Aaron Burr
Madame James
Whisky Trust Declares War Against Independent Retailers
The Whisky Trust sent agents into hostile territory after failing to win over Toledo Baltimore and Milwaukee testifiers. They aim to sell whisky directly to retailers at very low prices to drive independents out of the business. The confrontation is expected to be lengthy as nontrust firms vow to stay independent.
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Chiago
Whisky Trust
Toledo
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Nebraska to Send Trainload of Corn to Russia Famine Sufferers
Governor Thayer appeals for corn contributions from Nebraska to assemble a trainload for Russian peasants in need. Officials estimate the collection will complete within ten days and the train will depart with the aid, coordinated through the Secretary of Agriculture.
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Nebraska
Lixcoux
Thayer
Russia
An of Secretary of Agriculture
Mak
Indignation Meeting Opposes Separate Railroad Cars
In Louisville on December 19, colored residents convened by ministers denounced a railroad commission recommendation for segregated coaches. A resolution was adopted urging the Legislature to abandon the subject.
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Louisvillle
Dee
Pushed Through the Plate Glass
Miss Mollie McLaughlin milliner at Mrs Sweenys Sixth street store was pushed into a heavy glass window at E P Roberts Fifth avenue. Glass shattered and a piece cut an artery at her wrist as she protected her face. She was taken to a drugstore where a physician controlled the bleeding and dressed the wound.
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Mollie McLaughlin
Mrs. Sweeny
Sixth Street
E. P. Roberts
Fifth Avenue
Corn Husking Contest in Walnut Township Duel
In Crawfordsville Walnut township, Grant Layton and Charles Parker competed in a ten hour corn husking event. Layton husked 157 bushels versus Parker's 149, while the buxom beauty served as the incentive. Both contestants endured without food or rest until sunset.
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Crawfordsville
Walnut Township
Grant Layton
Charles Parker
Layton
Parker
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