Carnot Spite Threatens Republic in volatile France
Paris dispatch reports widespread panic over Panama scandal implicating Carnot and De Freycinet. Duels with deadly terms loom as Clemenceau faces Deroulede while Rouvier clings to bold face amid probes, searches, and potential prosecutions tied to Panama funds.
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Panama
Rouvier
Tribune
Arene
Clemenceau
Derouleds
France
Clemencescu
Gallerie Gastide Bennette
Deroulede
Reign of Terror Fears Rise Over French Political Crisis
In Paris a feverish mood grips the public as revolutionary language returns. The Chamber adoption of convention era tactics alarms both Republicans and Radicals, with Boulangist influence and talk of purges surrounding the Panama affair. The cabinet’s fate hangs on implicating conservative deputies.
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Convention
Aays
L'Aucrite
Andrieux
Boumage Ie Libertie
Republic
Panama
Purge and Prosecutions Highlight Panama Canal Expenditures
Paris reports show the Panama Canal Company spent 260 million francs with 140 million in assets not yet lost. A Senate committee backs action against several lawmakers linked to the canal frauds while investigations seize bearer bonds and letters from Baron de Reinach.
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Paris
Loubet
Republic
Panama Canal Company
M. Achille Monchicourt
Ccevane
Panama
Senate
Soustors
Ranault
Albert Grevy
Eral
Thevenet
Deves
M. Thevenet
Inuiry
Cornelius Herz
Baron de Reinach
Panama Canal
M. Barbe
Provost Delaunsy
Carnot
M. Yver Guyot
Seine
M. Carvalie
Gaulois
Gauloia
Can Company
M. S
Chamber
Albert Greory
Franqueville
Independent distilling revolt flares across East and West
A New York meeting of Wholesale Liquor Dealers' Association approved forming a 11 member committee to raise funds for independent distilleries run by dealers away from the Trust. Dr Koehler denounced Western financiers as exploiting dealers, while plans to build a $500,000 distillery in Dubogue, Indiana were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Colonel Loeser
Mine and Spirit Gardte
M. Koehler
Ees
Iale
Dealers’ Association
West
Dubogue
Wisconsin Rep Babbitt Seeks Rural Portfolio Post
Dec 21 Wasuixeton Special: Representative Babbitt of Wisconsin confirms he is an applicant for the agricultural portfolio in Cleveland's cabinet and that his bid is receiving favorable consideration.
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Wasuixeton
Babbitt
Wisconsin
Cleveland
Moses a Deceiver Lampe Allegations in Briggs Trial
Dr. Joseph J. Lampe continues the prosecution in the Briggs trial in New York delivering a lengthy argument on Mosaic authorship and the inspiration of scripture. He asserts Moses wrote the Pentateuch and that higher criticism harms belief, as Briggs objects that new evidence and points were introduced. The presbytery debates procedure as Lampe’s case extends toward Christmas with further testimony planned.
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New York
Joseph J. Lampe
Briggs
Dr. Lampe
Lampe
Dr. Briggs
Colonel McCook
Moses
Issiah
Christ
Sherea Oats
van Die
McCook
Dr. Lamper
Prisoner Hangs Self After Religious Visit
A delegation of ladies from a local religious group visited the county jail in Cawrox. William Green, jailed for larceny, hanged himself an hour after their departure, leaving a note claiming their prayers awakened his conscience and led to the act.
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Cawrox
W. CT
William Green
Cleveland's Body Guard at President-Elect's Office
New York December 21 Mr Cleveland appeared at his Mills Building office with Police Superintendent Byrnes. Officials offered a detective escort but Cleveland declined while Byrnes said the presence is not for public interest. A detective will accompany him constantly to prevent possible harassment by cranks.
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Byrnes
New York
Cleveland
Mills
Clevelan
Lakewood
Minister Wilbur F. Watkins disappears from Philadelphia church
Rev. Wilbur F. Watkins, former pastor of the Church of the Saviour in West Philadelphia, has left the city and possibly the country. His wife does not know his whereabouts. he reportedly withdrew funds, with $2,000 to $5,000 on hand. Counsel Stuart Patterson has no knowledge of his whereabouts, and a bishop's inquiry committee may continue.
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Philadelphia
Wilbur F. Watkins
Church of the Saviour
Dr. Watkins
Stuart Patterson
Wintry West Brings Frigid Cold and Snowfall
A Northwest cold wave forecasts tomorrow with temperatures 10 or more below zero. Minnesota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota and western states report extreme lows and widespread snow. Calgary and Regina areas show 20 to 26 below as Oregon, Washington and British Columbia face heavy snow disruption to telegraph and telephone networks.
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St. Pav
Calgary
Swift Current
Q'Appelle
Assianaboin
United States
St. Vincent
Minn
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
Telegraph and
Voters Face Penalty Suit Over Nonvote in Kansas City
City Counsel Roselle filed suit to force B T Whipple and other delinquents to pay 250 dollars for not voting in the last spring election. Kansas City charter fixes 2.50 per nonvoter, with 18 271 nonvoters owing 45 077 50. Further suits will pursue all delinquent nonvoters including bankers and property owners.
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Kansas City
Roselle
B. T. Whipple
Warren and Chautauqua Gas Company Formed for Western Pa
A new gas firm in Warner Pennsylvania named the Warren and Chautauqua Gas Company has organized to compete with the Pennsylvanian Company. It controls gas lands in its county and plans to market by February 1, delivering to Carry and Jamestown New York and other towns along the line. The company prices gas at 2 cents per 1000 feet.
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Warner
Pennsylvanian Company
Pennsylvania
Warren and Chautauqua Gas Company
Jamestown
N. Y
Flower Backs Maynard For Court Of Appeals Bench
New York telegraphs report Governor Flower will appoint Hon. Isaac H Maynard to the Court of Appeals as successor to Judge Andrews who becomes Chief Judge January 1 Despite protests by the Bar Association which declared him unfit Maynard remains designated for the post Opposition centers on his handling of Duchess County election returns in 1891.
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Maynard
Court of Appeals
New York
Bar Association
Thi City
Albany
Governor Flower
Isaac H. Maynard
Andrews
Duchess County
Brown
Warden Brown
McGuire
Blaine Faces Decline With No Hope Of Travel
Washington reports ex Secretary Blaine rests easily but shows no strength gain and no plan for movement. Doctors and family consider a possible relapse at any moment as he remains bedridden in Asheville or Thomasville as winter options fade.
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Tayf
Washington
Blaine
Dispatch
California
Arizona
Texas
Old Point
Asheville
N. C
Thomasville
New York Detective Ties Field to Mass Saltings Bankers Face Court Orders
Supreme Court Justice Pratt in Brooklyn issued orders against Clark Ward & Co banks over $400 000 allegedly salted by Edward M Field before Field Lindley Wiechers Co failed. Dietz Co filed a judgment for $112 467 12. Detective Palmer says Field salted funds across firms. Wiechers claims losses include $250 000 from the firm plus $58 000 in government bonds and notes. Cyrus Fields securities valued about $300 000 also disappeared. Ward served with orders demanding appearance before the referee at 3 PM tomorrow.
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New York
Frederick Ward
Supreme Court
Pratt
Brooklyn
Clark, Ward & Co
Broadway
Frederick
Allytance Oy
Edward M. Field
Field, Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Field
K E& Dietz
BRE Dietz Company
Lantern Manufacturers
Dietz
Lindley, Wiechers & Co
Palmer
John F. Wiechers
Cyrus Field
Mr. Wiechers
Fim
Pittsburg Interested A H Andrews suit against Weary
A H Andrews & Co. filed a bill in Chicago alleging former salesman Edwin D. Weary defrauded them of 100000. It claims he took bribes to reject bids and earned commissions from rival firms. Allegations point to 1858 contracts with Allegheny County and a Memphis city project. Weary denies the charges.
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Chcago
A. H. Andrews & Co
Edwin D. Weary
Weary
Allegheny County
Memphis
Tenn
Blackmailer Linked to Death of Ed Foerster
James Harrison reports that Harry G Carroll, a former partner of Ed Foerster, blackmailed him after seizing a cash box memorandum and a $5,000 debt with a $10,000 hush payment demand, leading to Foerster's death by his own hand in St. Louis on December 21.
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St. Louis
Ed Foerster
James Harrison
Young Poerstel
Harry G Carroll
Carroll
Foerstel
Ene
Harrison
Carro
Certificate Holders Seek Receiver for Endowment Order
In Boston Massachusetts the Supreme Court hears a bill by members of the Sons and Daughters of America seeking a receiver and dissolution amid claims funds of the order totaling about 500 dollars with only 7000 dollars on hand. Petitioners allege misappropriation of funds.
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Bostos
Mass
Dea JL
Order of the Sons and Daughters of America
Supreme Court
Mreseh
Joint Appeal to Congress Prompts Canal Feasibility Push
Pittsburgh leaders including Colonel T. P. Roberts and John F. Dravro urge Pennsylvania to request a $10,000 federal engineering study of the proposed Erie Canal route. They expect a favorable report to rally funds and publish the commission findings, with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh exchanges convening meetings to back the project.
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Pitteburg
Cincinnati
Commission
T. P. Roberts
Pennsylvania
John F. Dravro
Chamber of Commerce
T. P. Robert
Chamber
Hartsburg
House
Senate
Roberts
Congress
Roberts Feale
Dalzeil
Colonel Roberts
Pennsylvania Commission
Great Lakes
Pittsburger
Indore
Harrisburg
Itsburg
Shenango Valley
Goodwin
Iever
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de Freycinet
Mme. de Lesseps
Psnams Canal Company
Jude
Taz Disparten
Telegraph
M. Freycinet
Panama Fund
Aad Ricard
Justice
St. Carnet
Ricard
Freycinet
Carnet
General Saussier
la Chesnaye
Ferdinand de Lessepas
le Grand Francais
Madam de Lesseps
Chauteau
Charles
Alrady
de Lesseps
America
Reinsob
Sacilament
Department of Gers
Paul de Gusengnac
Houvier
de Cascagnac
Torday
M. Albert Grevy
Pole
Sap Gauilots
Paul Beroulede
Associated Frese
Frank
All the
Apostles
Wintry
Minnesota
Flower
Monongatela
Department of State
Union
Digitalia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Lake Erie Canal
Uncle Sam
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