Death of Senator Plumb Shocks the Senate
The Kansas Statesman reports the sudden death of Senator Preston B. Plumb of Kansas. The piece portrays his vigorous, combative Senate career, his internal health decline, and the likely replacement by John J. Ingalls. It also notes House Speaker Crisp wrestling with Roger Q. Mills’s fate and the unsettled Ways and Means chairmanship.
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Henry Watterson Warns on Crisp for Speaker Role
Louisville dispatch reports Henry Watterson defending Crisp against Mill’s appointment to the Ways and Means Chair. He urges party unity and warns that Springer could harm the party’s image. Watterson expresses loyalty to the Speaker and calls for a brilliant and successful administration.
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Courier Journal
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Big Cotton Bale Bonfire Hits New York Waterfront
A lighter tied to Ocean Steamship Company at pier 2 East River caught fire at 9 p.m. with about 1,000 bales aboard. The blaze spread quickly, fireboats battled flames, and the lighter was beached at Erie basin breakwater. Estimated loss around $25,000.
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Travelin Tin Suit Against Grand Opera Manager
In Minneapolis on December 20 a theatergoer sues Grand Opera House manager Conklin. He claims a travelling tin obstructed his view during Saturday's show, the usher refused a seating change, and Conklin did not refund the admission price.
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Possible successor to Plumb in Kansas Senate
News from Torero reports the death of Senator Plumb, admires his Kansas campaign leadership, and notes Governor Humphrey must appoint a replacement. Ex-Senator Ingalls is the leading name, with Farmers' Alliance aiming to back a Peffer ally once the next Legislature convenes.
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Washington
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Peffer
Names as Plumb’s Kansas successor swirl in Topeka
Rumors fly in Topeka as Governor Humphrey plans a quick successor for Senator Plumb after his death. Ex-senators Ingalls and Osborne are discussed. others named include J. W. Addy, J. R. Burton, E Morrill, B W Perkins, and George T Anthony. The Alliance majority faces pressure from the Tomialites.
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People's Party
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Plumb
Ingalls
George RK. Peck
Santa Fe Railroad
Thomas A. Osborne
J. W. Addy
United States District
J. R. Burton
George T. Anthony
J. M. Hudson
B. W. Perkins
E. Morrill
Overworked Senator Plumb Died After Campaign Strain
Philadelphia physician Dr. William Pepper said Senator Plumb suffered brain injury from overwork during the last campaign. He reported loss of sight in both eyes and no immediate improvement expected. Plumb remained in Philadelphia Friday night then left for Washington.
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Washington
Widow Prostrated in Emporia News of Senator Plumb Stroke
Emporia Kan Dec 20 The city and home of Senator Plumb mourn the news of a stroke striking the senator while at church Mrs Plumb deeply grieved by the event and the sudden illness heals no immediate relief in sight as friends gather at his residence to offer support.
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Mrs Plumb Learns of Husband's Sudden Illness and Death
Mrs Plumb long an invalid attended church today when word arrived of her husband Mr Plumb's sudden illness. She was prostrated and taken home by carriage. A second dispatch soon announced his death. Mrs Plumb, aged 18, now lies prostrated and is supported by a young son.
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Republicans to name Plumb's successor without Ingalls
Washington reports Rep. Simpson of Kansas says Plumb's death will be an irreparable GOP loss and the successor will likely be appointed by Governor Humphrey to serve through the current Congress. He doubts Ingalls will be named. Senator Peffer lists several possible candidates amid uncertainty.
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Osborne
Senator Plumb Remembered as Kansan Leader
Topeka editorial honors Preston B. Plumb noting his broadening influence and steadfast service to Kansas. The piece praises his intimate knowledge of the state, strong defense of positions in the Senate, and 15 years of rising power in national affairs.
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Horseflesh for Belgium exposes export scheme
New York report details Henry Bosse's past and present horseflesh operations. Brought barrels of cured horseflesh to Maspeth wharf awaiting shipment to Belgium while inspectors watch. Government to seize meat under a veterinary inspection law.
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Belgium
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Connors
Another Nice Niche Judge Reed Will Resign
Judge James H. Reed of the United States District Court will resign about the first of the year after less than a year on the bench. He plans to return to Knox & Reed, arguing health and financial prospects improve with private practice. Other candidates for the seat include Joseph Buffington and Judge Wickham, with speculation on regional political favors shaping the appointment.
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Harry White
Supreme Court
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Disastrous Cave-In Buries Kingston Coal Shaft
In Wilkesbarre the Gaylord shaft of Kingston Coal Company buckled as the ground sank, causing the 550 foot shaft to cave in and threaten the breaker. Three coal veins Baltimore Cooper's and the five foot upper vein collapsed filling breasts and gangways and preventing entry. The disaster will leave about two thousand miners unemployed and inflict heavy losses on the company.
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Field Constantly Watched in Ludlow Street Jail
Edward M. Field, in Ludlow Street Jail, wakes exhausted and somber after a troubled night. He declines food, drinks milk with suspicion, and receives no visitors on a Sunday. Doctors Landley and Cosby visit him as guards maintain constant surveillance and limit access to potential self harm.
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Marble cutter inherits French grandfather estate in France
Louisville December 20 John Tebeau a marble cutter in New Albany received notice he has inherited from his recently deceased grandfather in France property valued at 165000 pounds
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John Tebeau
New Albany
France
Stepfather Arrested For Attempted Murder Of 6 Year Old
John Henry O Connor a 65 year old boilermaker was arrested in Paterson New Jersey for attempting to murder his stepson Bernard Wattberry by taking him to the Fifth avenue bridge and throwing him into the river twenty feet below. The child screamed as he fell and landed on a sandbar near the bridge pier calling for help. Vivian Alves witnessing the scene halted his route and intervened to assist.
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Bridge incident leaves boy and Bernard injured
A mass of ice flowed down the river trapping Bernard who was drawn toward a bridge by a noose thrown from a horse tied to him. He and the boy were rescued and Bernard was admitted in precarious condition to St. Joseph's Hospital after an ambulance was summoned.
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Skirmish in Rio Grande do Sul halts telegraph lines
Federal troops clash with a National Guard battalion in Rio Grande do Sul. The telegraph line is cut to block details. Insurgents led by General Saraiva surround Santa Victoria, capital of Espirito Santo Province, as Federal reinforcements move from Yagueron.
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No News From Chile Reports on Santiago Legation Tension
Washington reports no information on a mob surrounding the American Legation in Santiago, Chile. State Department refuses to disclose contents of dispatches from Minister Egan and says Chilean Legation is unaware of any incident as Senor Montt and his wife are out of town.
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Murdered With A Plate In Scranton Hotel
Five rough men playing pool at Peter Cummings hotel in Scranton attacked the proprietors son after a remark. A plate striking his head fractured the skull. The two assailants drew revolvers and fled, as police search the area. Cummings hovers between life and death.
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Three Mites at the Morgue Found on Street
New York reports three young triplets, two girls and a boy, found in a paper box under a truck on Forty third Street. A passerby alerted police, and the bodies were taken to the morgue where they lay in the slabs awaiting identification.
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Child Labor Discussed in Chicago Assembly Meeting
At the Trades and Labor Assembly in Chicago the Legislative Committee was told to push a state law on child labor. Mr. Morgan cited contractors who make mail bags for the U S Government employing children on long hours for six cents a day. Mrs. Morgan said about 10 000 children work in Chicago under hard conditions.
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Burglar Breaks Jail In Columbus Escape
J G Shaw a seven year convict at Ohio State prison and three year addition escaped tonight by passing through the ventilator and scaling the wall. He claimed he confessed to the crime that led to Charles Rohan’s recent New York trial.
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Cleveland
Charles Rohan
New York
Death of Senator Plumb Details Revealed
Details of Senator Plumb's death are examined in a vivid section of the page. The issue also notes political shifts with Ingalls potentially returning to the Senate and reports on social events including a wedding and church dedication.
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Pugilists' Sunday Prize Fight Foiled by Pittsburg Police
A planned featherweight bout between Reddy Mason of Pittsburg and Jim McHugh of Cleveland on the Mayflower was broken up by police after a nightlong setup. Officers arrested both fighters and about 30 spectators for disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly, with Superintendent Weir vowing to prosecute and ban prize fighting in Pittsburg.
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