Plumb Funeral Displays Stir Washington Snobbery
Column derides Washington official funerals as lavish taxpayer funded pageantry. It blames wealth and rank for pomp surrounding Senator Preston B. Plumb's death, notes morphine controversy around Dr Phillip Wales, and reports on Warmcastle’s possible dismissal and Graham's backing for a new collector appointment.
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Neral
Wales
Plumb
Phillip & Wales
Washington
Warmeastlee
Extraordinary Senate Scene Ends With Sudden Adjournment
Washington December 21 The Senate, after services for the late Senator Plumb, collapsed without a motion to adjourn. The Vice President returned, called for adjournment, and the Senate adjourned until noon tomorrow as officials waited for exit directions.
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Washington
Plumb
Butler
Senate
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Senate Chamber
Allison
Gibson
Louisiana
Senator Allison
Senator Gibson
Outlet to Buffalo Contemplated by Pennsylvania Railroad
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports heavy Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad stock buying and a claimed Pennsylvanias desire to gain control to secure an outlet at Buffalo for its Allegheny Valley line. Observers say consolidation appears plausible though details remain uncertain.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Allegheny Valley Road
Duke of Devonshire Dead Passes Peerage to Hartington
The Duke of Devonshire died at Holker Hall Milnethorpe this evening at age 3. The Marquis of Hartington succeeds to the peerage and will vacate the House of Commons representing Lancashire.
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Marquis of
Hartington
Losper
Duke of Devonshire
Holker Hall
Milnethorpe
House of Commons
Lancashire
Governor Jones Wins Democratic Primary in Birmingham
The Democratic primary to select 26 delegates to the State Convention produced a Governor Jones victory with about 15 delegates to 11 for Captain R. F. Kolb. Balloting passed quietly as ballots were turned over to Jones and the victory was recorded.
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Breaosgram
Ala
Jones
R. F. Kolb
Alliance
Sainers
Crank Tries to Kill Russell Sage at Fifth Avenue Home
A man aged 28 to 35, well dressed but wild eyed, demanded $2,500 from Russell Sage and threatened to blow up the house. Mrs. Sage described pushing him out the hall door as he shouted warnings, while a doctor noted Sage Jr increased fever after the incident.
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Teuegran
Dispatch
New York
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Mary
Peraitiad En Es Street
Rogi Iluit
Mary Bane
Maryell
Sean
Rand
Levernan
Munn
Dr. Munn
Harlem
George H. Hottam
E Sage, Jr
Magee Called to Washington on Flying Trip
A telegram from John H. Ricketson of Pittsburgh brought Allegheny leader C. L. Magee to Philadelphia and then Washington seeking help in naming a successor to Collector Magee. Magee declined to speak and traveled with C. M. Von Bonehorst, and little time was spent before proceeding south.
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Philadelphia
John H. Ricketson
Pittsburg
C. L. Mages
Washington
M Magee
C. M. von Bonehorst
Fury of the Chinese Confined to Chris tans
Brussels dispatch from Ghent reports a Catholic mission scene with race tension and confinement references. The note mentions December 21 as the dateline and hints at ethnic or religious friction amid local reporting.
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Brussels
Ghent
Belgian Missionaries Safe After Northern China Upheaval
From Father Ai the Vicar in Mongolia and Father Minn a Chinese priest report daring rebel traps in Northern China. All Belgian missionaries in the disturbed district are safe and aid has arrived to prevent further danger for now.
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Father Ai
Atélic
Mongolia
Minn
China
Blaine May Seek 1892 Nomination On Reciprocity Platform
Washington reports Blaine may run if health allows at the Republican convention and if his reciprocity platform gains support. The Elkins appointment signals Harrison backers foresee party calls, while Blaine acts to free himself from business ties and remain a free man for the ticket.
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Maine
Blaine
Hig Party
New York
Washington
James G. Biaine
Actsion
Met
Bisine
Elkins
Harrison
Mr. Blaine
Blaing
Mercier Minstry to Face Arrests Warned by Conservatives
Montreal conservatives claim the Mercier administration will be swept from power with arrests on charges related to the provincial treasury. They foresee a major sensation as a new cabinet takes hold and purge measures continue.
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Montreal
Dominion
Mercier
Pene
St. Vincent de Paul
Deacon White Lays Out Hope for Recovery
New York bankers J S W White & Co filed schedules showing unsecured liabilities of 1 013 543 and assets of 555 728. Mr White said he cannot give particulars but hopes creditors may benefit from recovery efforts after last summer’s collapse and Field failure related debts.
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New York
J—S. W. White & Co
Feld
Prodding Up New York at Delmonico Dinner
The New York World’s Fair Commissioners hosted a Delmonico’s dinner to spur state support for the World’s Fair exhibit. Chauncey Depew urged solid state enterprise and funding, while Ex Senator Palmer pressed for a liberal appropriation.
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New York
New York State
Delmonico’s
Chauncey Depew
State Enterprise
Palmer
Empire State
Theyll Find Christophes Yet Sword Voyage to Chicago
German World’s Fair commissioner Mr Stickler arrived at Hoboken with what is claimed to be Christopher Columbus sword. The artifact, owned by the Salseburg museum, was sent for exhibit in Chicago.
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New Yor
Stickler
Germany
Hoboken
Christoher Columbus
America
Museum of Salseburg
Chicago
Deare Witch Donates 50,000 Roubles to Famine Fund
St. Petersburg reports the Deare witch donated 50,000 roubles to a famine fund. Grand Dukes George, Alexander and Sergius are named in the same brief item as owing money to other parties, with unclear context about their opposition and sources.
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St. Petersburg
Dearewitch
George
Alexander
Sergius
Jerome I. Case Nearing Death at 71 in Wisconsin
Jerome I. Case, noted horseman and manufacturer from Ractys Wisconsin, is dying. Physicians report he cannot live 24 hours and that he is 71 years old and suffers from diabetes.
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Ractxs, Wis
Jerome I. Case
Case
Brand-New Divorce Sensation in London
Lord Howard de Walden has begun divorce proceedings from Lady Howard de Walden who has filed a counter suit for divorce. The dispute unfolds amid London's social circles with both spouses seeking dissolution of marriage.
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London
Lord Howard de Walden
Howard de Walden
Senator Colquitt Reports No Completes Design in Senate
Atlanta December 21 Senator Colquitt of Georgia states there is no completed design of his ovat in the United tembeat States Banate.
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Atlanta
Colquitt
Georgia
United
Banate
Kansas Topeka Rumormill Gathers Over Plumb Successor
Topeka dispatch reports Governor Humphrey arriving amid delegations pressing for Senator Plumb's successor. Rumors name Ingalls and others, with Horton declining the post. Widow Plumb bears up. family fate and funeral details noted as Emporia prepares for the service.
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Dispatcch
Topeka
Humphrey
Plumb
State House
Republican Party
Ingalls
Perkins
Benjamin F. Simpson
J. K. Hudson
Daily Capital
Triple lynching shocks town after divorce case motive
A mob of 15 to 20 masked men entered the jail at 2 AM and killed J. M. Smith, Gregory, and Mose Henderson. The killings followed a divorce suit in which Mrs. Mary J. Smith won one third of the husband’s property. Henderson confessed planning the crime to receive money land cattle and a horse from Smith. Smith and his son-in-law were arrested. bonds set at 30 000 each. Gregory bonds at 1 000. The mob left no clues to their identities and business resumed as usual.
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Preston B. Plumb
Capitol
Kansas
Washington
Senate
John A. Logan
House of Lords
J. M. Smit
Sy Gregory
Mose Henderson
Mary J. Smith
J. M. Smith
Smith
Gregory
T House
NO WORD FROM CHILE ON BALTIMORE SAILORS KILLING
Officials in Washington declined comment on Chilean affairs awaiting final word from Chilean authorities. No new communications have arrived since Thursday, though a message from Minister Egan was noted. Action awaits official results of the Chilean inquiry into the Baltimore sailors’ deaths as the Boston sails to Valparaiso.
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Hosten
Valparsiso Vasniveror
D. C
State
Navy
Chile
Egan
Baltimore
United States
Boston
Montevideo
Insf
Valparaiso
Don’t Speak as They Pass by Sherman and Blaine
Dec. 21. Sherman and Blaine narrowly avoid a collision as they pass a committee door without exchanging a word. Senator Sherman, in a hurry, stopped in time. Blaine continued on to the Senate for Plum General services.
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Wasatscox
Blaine
Senate
General Services
Committee On Foreign Relations
Sherman
Marie Blaine III Again In Divorce Suit Spotlight
Testimony in Mrs James G Blaine Jr divorce case resumes before Referee Daniel Lord Jr in New York. Mrs Blaine was ill over the weekend, the case stirs intense worry and public scrutiny as custody becomes a key issue. Her son travels from Fargo to join his mother for Christmas in New York.
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New York
James G. Blaine, Jr
Daniel Lord, Jr
Blaine
Fargo
Carepublican Pomp at State Funerals and More
This morning's directory highlights a wide range of brief items. It notes a crank seeking Russell Sage's life, Ingalls refusing to suit Hamphrey, a new federal officer quitting, talk of impeaching Mayor Wyman, and city chiefs re elected. It also mentions pot hunter laws, bogus insurance firms, green bottle makers, and coverage of the Graves trial.
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Russell Sage
Ingalls
Hamphrey
Wyman
the News of Washington
Cleveland
Union
Lyon to Resign as U S District Attorney for Private Practice
Ex Judge Fetterman enters race for Judge Reed's seat with Joseph Buffington also in the mix. Lyon plans resignation to return to private practice, praised for creditable administration. Quay’s influence and courtesy factor into successor selection for the 43‑county district.
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Fetterman
Joseph Buffington
Resignation of Judge Reed Shocks Pittsburg Lawyers
Attorneys in Pittsburg discuss the sudden resignation of United States District Judge James A. Reed. He cites restored health and profitable Knox & Reed practice as reasons, noting the bench pay and honor differ. Names like Ex-Judge Fetterman and figures such as Magee, Quay, and Dalzell appear as potential successors and supporters amid political maneuvering.
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United States
James A. Reed
Pittsburg
Knox & Reed
Fetterman
Allegheny County
Reed
Magee
C. L. Magee
Seveseres
Baffin Armstrong County
Buffington
Wickham
Quay
Beaver
Court of State
Huff
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Christophes
Slade
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Dors Not Justice Horton
Felt
Atchison
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Harvey
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Lane
Ruth
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Philadelphia Medical Institute
Carrie
Preston B
Nazareth
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Ont
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