Tariff Reform Banquet Highlights Democratic Campaign
A New York Madison Square Garden banquet celebrated Democratic victories with President Cleveland and John G. Carlisle among prominent guests. Speakers defended the tariff education campaign, praised Democratic principles, and warned opponents as the party pushes forward reforms in tariff policy.
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New York
Tariff Reform Club
Madison Square Garden
Everett B. Wheeler
Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Horace Bates
Iowa
Massachusetts
Congressman Wilson
West Virginia
Carl Schurz
W. A. Hansel
Pennsylvania
Horace White
Wilson
Minnesota
Thomas L. Johnson
Ohio
William Steinway
Luzon B. Morris
Henry Villard
Daniel Lamont
Senator Price
W. B. Harp
Wheeler
Tam
Adi
Democratic Party
Frances Willard Defends Kean Amid Bank Failure Fallout
A remarkable letter from Frances E Willard president of the Nations Woman's Christian Temperance Union will publish tomorrow. She defends A A Kean Co banker amid the Chicago loss noting thirty years of clean service and temperance work. She laments silence among faith communities and hints at pressures from liquor interests. Calls for deposits replacement and questions press judgement.
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Curiaco
Frances E. Willard
The
Nations Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A. Kean & Co
Pew
A. &. Kean
Chic
Young Men's Christian Association
Chicago
Mike” McDonald
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Interes
Mr. Kean
Temple
Kean
Joey
Watterson Didn't Bite In Bogus Baby Confidence Scheme
Baltimore sharper Duval boasted of naming his first born Henry Watterson Dicral and sent a baptismal certificate with five $1 church tickets. Henry Watterson declined, noting the postmark and excessive detail as red flags. Boeing, who interviewed, described the elaborate ruse as a clever confidence scam.
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Louisville
Duval
Baltimore
United States
Henry Watterson
Dicral
Watterson
Boeing
New Harvester Trust Plans Broad Layoffs Across Nation
In Indianapolis on December 23, the Resper and Binder Trust announced mass firings starting January 1, discharging thousands of workers nationwide. McCormick Plant in Indianapolis told forty employees they will not be retained, as the trust plans a single headquarters to supply reapers and binders statewide, affecting hundreds of salesmen who canvassed the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Resper and Binder Trust
McCormick Company
McCormick
Murdered His Sweetheart in Chicago Curcaco
Thomas Sweeney an ex convict near death with consumption shot and fatally wounded Mary Donaldson an Ohio girl in Chicago Curcaco. He accused her of jilt ing him and fired a single shot in a fit of resentment.
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Curcaco
Thomas Sweeney
Ohio
Mary Donaldson
Sweeney
Christmas Pardon Grants Release for Butler County Inmate
A Christmas pardon frees Harry Bates, a one year prisoner from Butler county, after Governor Campbell acted today. The decision was announced in Columbus amid holiday clemency.
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CoLtumbus
Harry Bates
Butler County
Campbell
Too Many Governors In Which Case the Present Incumbent Will Continue
Hartford December 23 The Connecticut governor fight centers on whether Morgan J Bulkeley who was not a candidate may hold over for two years as the General Assembly elected officials dispute the margins and seek to seat Morris or Merwin with a deadlock likely. The plan hinges on canvass results and constitutional rules.
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Asol
Hartford
Connecticut
Morgan J. Bulkeley
Bulkeley
Luzon B. Morris
New Haven
Morris
General Assembly
Senate
House of Representatives
Republican Board of
E. Merwin
Bridgeport
Merwin
State Board of
Joint
Special Committee On
Democratic State Committee
Republican House of Representatives
Judge Morris
Republican House
House
State Central Committee
William B. Glover
Fairfield
James P. Platt
Meriden
Herbert E. Benton
Eugene 8. Ross
Willimantic
Earthquake Shocks City Rouse Residents
Reports from the surrounding countryside say the quake struck around six oclock. The tremor was strong enough to shake houses and rattle dishes. Many residents were awakened and left startled by the event.
Reducing the Doses in Koch lymph Use in Hospitals
New York physicians meet to standardize Koch lymph treatment after varied dosing caused febrile reactions. They agree to injections every other day, cap doses at five milligrams, start with half a milligram, and prefer smaller doses where possible. Bacteriologist Prodden notes 1,000,000 bacilli per cu cm in sputum. Montefiore Home reports phthisis cases inoculated with 0.5 to 3 mg.
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New York
Koch
Joseph H. Linsley
Post Graduate Hospital
County Medical Society
Prodden
Montefi
Freight rules push back as shippers gain voice nationwide
The National Transportation Association, formed from boards of trade and commercial bodies, vows united action to shape rail rules and car service. It seeks representation in railroad conferences to curb shippers’ penalties and protect member rights, signaling potential boycotts if demands are rebuffed.
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Chicago
National Transportation Association
Boards of Trade and Commercial
Inglehart
Chicago Freight Bureau
Transportation Combine
United Action
J. W. Midgely
Western Freight Association
Trunk Line Association
Detroit rival cures for consumption offered by Dr Ingalls
Curiaco Dec 23 reports Dr E F Ingalls in Detroit supplied liquids for treating consumption following Dr E L Shurly's methods. Two liquids, iodine and a gold chloride solution, are used in sequence with daily injections and alternating days, plus inhalations of chlorine in severe cases. Dr Shurly notes no Koch lymph claims but cites some proud results and outlines a few cases.
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Curiaco
E. F. Ingalls
E. L. Shurly
Detroit
Shurly
Ingalls
Town of Agalia in Flames After Wind-Fanned Fire
A town fire in Agalia, 27 miles from Toledo, destroyed Dr. Schuyler's drug store, F. L. Dunn's general store, and 18 dwellings. Strong northwest gale and burning shingles hampered efforts to fight the blaze. nearly all structures and contents were lost with little or no insurance. Wires down, details slow to arrive.
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Toledo
J. Martin
Azalia
Dr. Schuyler
F. L. Dunn
Load of jewelry found on Bremen steamer passenger
Albert Niedermann, arriving in Hoboken on the Bremen steamer Lahn, attracted customs officers who arrested him after seeing him remove items from his pocket. A search revealed two pairs of diamond earrings, a diamond brooch, two diamond rings, a diamond watch, a dozen jeweled garters and other valuable articles totaling thousands. He was committed for examination in default of 2500 bail. he claims Philadelphia residence and may be a jewelry firm agent, offering no statement.
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New York
Albert Niedermann
Hoboken
Donahue
Brown
River Street
Sega
United States
Muirhard
Philadelphia
Doomed Missouri Town Destroyed by Fire at Burksetoxs
In Burksetoxs Missouri a town once doomed by a curse and later struck by fires floods and floodwaters has been wiped out by a final blaze. The loss exceeds $20000 and follows years of decline after a mob lynching and a series of disasters.
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Burksetoxs
Alexandria
Missouri
Mississippi
Ex-Treasurer Spinner Fighting Terminal Illness
Ex Secretary of the U S Treasury General F E Spinner of Jacksonville Florida, age 89, is gravely ill with a facial cancer that has deepened near the eye and nose. He remained conscious and rational in fits, but his strength waned after a sinking spell Saturday. He is receiving full care as doctors deem the condition hopeless.
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Jacksonville
Fla
F. E. Spinner
United States Treasury
Pettit's Latest Act At Crawfordville Jail
Rev W F Pettit awaiting life sentence for wife poisoning attacked a fellow prisoner at the Crawfordville jail this morning and beat him severely before others could separate them. The assaulted man was caught stealing Pettit's private correspondence. Attorneys argued for a new trial this afternoon and Judge Snyder said no decision until after the current term ends next Saturday.
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Crawfordville
Ixp
W. F. Pettit
Pettit
Snyder
Blizzard Dumps North Michigan, Cripples Wires
A northwest blizzard rages in the Savlit Ste. Maxie area since 9 pm with winds to 60 mph and heavy snow. The McEvoy hotel roof was blown off and several minor mishaps occurred as Western Union wires remain down after about 20 hours.
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Savlit Ste. Maxie
Mica
McEvoy
Western Union
Rail wreck in Watsonville injures twenty one passengers
A Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train jumped the track at Watsonville, 16 miles north of Bearford, injuring 21 of 38 aboard. The wreck was caused by spreading rails, with two passenger cars and a baggage car toppling from an eight foot trestle.
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Beardford
New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Watsonville
Three Lillis Brothers Arrested in Union Pacific Wreck
Dave Jim and George Lillis were arrested in Beatrice Nebraska charged with placing an obstruction on the track that wrecked a Union Pacific passenger train near Holmesville. They allegedly tacitly confessed. The bridge inspector who was injured died last night.
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Lixcouy
Nes
Dave
Jim
George Lillis
Union Pacific
Holmesville
Beatrice
Knights of Reciprocity organized in Garden City
Garden City Kansas December 23 The Grand Lodge of the Knights of Reciprocity was organized here last night founder Hon Jesse Taylor is chief officer Congressman Peters represents Kansas to the Supreme Lodge aims to secure an intelligent ballot fairly counted and to foster reciprocity between nations and individuals and between producers and consumers The new order is spreading rapidly with many charter applications daily
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Garden City
Kan
The
Knights of Reciprocity
Jesse Taylor
Peters
Kansas
Supreme Lodge
Three white men killed by Indians in Pratt County
Frank Patterson, arriving from Midland, says a courier reported three white men slain by Indians on the White River in Pratt County, as of December 23 in Dakotas. Patterson encountered the informant near Napoleon's ranch during his journey southwest.
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Prerze
Dak
Frank Patterson
Midland
Napoleon
Pratt County
White River
No Strike on the B and O Amid Wage Demands
Baltimore December 23 The Grievance Committee of Baltimore and Ohio employees had another conference with railroad officials tonight. It is made known there will be no strike and there will be an increase in wages to appease the trainsmen's demands.
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Western Railroads
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Racine
Lake Shore
Rock Island
St Paul
Wisconsin
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Beach
Raphael
Titian
Rabens
Cassandra
Priam
Heenba
Mrs. Beach
Ann O'Delia
Ron O’delia
Dias Debar
Aun
Slias
Mme
Margaret
Fine assortment of choicest varieties awaited orders
A local advert announces a fine assortment of choice plant varieties and urges customers to place orders early. It cites N PATterson at No 41 Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity as the contact.
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N. Patterson
Sixth Avenue
Trinity
N. Paur Ersox
Iron and Steel Bureau Forms Denver Stock Company
In Denver a closed executive committee meeting of the Iron and Steel Manufacturing Bureau led by Governor Evans Senator Tabor and J W Nasmith with Secretary Dubin. They reportedly organized a stock company with capital of 5 million dollars and 500 thousand paid in to build a large plant to produce iron from ore.
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Denver
Iron and Steel Manufacturing Bureau
Evans
Tabor
J.W. Nasmith
Dubin
Wind Storm Hits Detroit With Fierce Gusts
A strong wind swept Detroit on December 23 with gusts 48 to 60 mph causing damage. Ferry boats struggled to cross the river as a large sea startled passengers. A market shed collapsed injuring three people and killing three horses, four more were badly injured and euthanized.
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Detroit
Market Place
Six Fires Stampede Mouskegos on a Calm Forenoon
In MouskEcos Michigan six fire alarms sounded before noon while a cold gale swept the town. The Michigan National Bank suffered about 5000 dollars in damage, insured. Truesdale Furniture suffered heavy losses, fully insured. N McGrath residence burned with losses around 15000 dollars and 10000 dollars insured.
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MouskEcos
Mich
Michigan National Bank
Truesdale Furniture Company
N. McGrath
New Plague Strikes Texas Town of Firefield
A mysterious deadly disease has struck Firefield in Free Stone County Texas. From 13 reported cases 11 have died in a matter of hours. Governor notified by telegraph for medical aid. State Health Officer Rutherford ordered to investigate immediately.
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Austin
Tex
Freestone
Rutherford
Christmas for Trainmen Policy Attracts Home Dinners
Southern Pacific will let every employe spared from duty eat Christmas dinner at home. Shops and offices close, freight trains halt, only mail passenger trains run. From New Orleans to Los Angeles about 100 freights will be halted.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Reat
Watches Given Free With Boys Clothing at Kaufmanns
Kaufmanns Clothiers offers a free nickel stem-winding watch with every boys clothing purchase today. Each watch features reliable movement and comes with a handsome chain as part of a hardware store style promotion. The proclamation for the World’s Fair was not issued today and is expected tomorrow.
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Washington
Kaufmanns
Antag Kaufmanns
Enoxville Earthquake Shocks Town Early This Morning
An earthquake shock was felt in Enoxville this morning, with residents reporting a strong tremor. Local authorities urged calm and said they are surveying for damage and aftershocks. No injuries reported at this time.
Des Moines officials charged in Prohibition conspiracy
In MixsEarouis on December 23 six Aldermen and ex-Aldermen, six ex-O Constables and several prominent Des Moines citizens were indicted and arrested for conspiring to evade the Prohibition law. They posted $1,000 bail each and were released.
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MixsEarouis
Des Moines
Debar aligned with Spirit Painters draws public support
Ann O Dell Salomon alias Diss Debar returns with a cadre of bunco spirit painters. Harriet Beach wife of Scientific American editor Alfred Beach sides with the priestess and claims power to summon spirit art. Beach hosts meetings to fund a home for mediums while Edward Beach may oust the troupe amid sharp criticism.
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Ann O'Dells Salomon
Diss Debar
Bunco Spirit
Luther E. Marsh
Union League
Harriet E. Beach
Alfred E. Beach
Scientific American
Marsh
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Marsh
Adelphi Hall
Miss Debar
Notable Visitors and Arrivals at City Hub Yesterday
Among yesterday’s guests were Charles P. Craig of Duluth on a honeymoon visit to New Bethlehem. J H Hutchinson promoted to Wilmington and Baltimore division of Easom RR. James Reed succeeds him. J P Witherow and companions from Cumberland Gap and New York lodged at the Duquesne. Morgan L Morgans, Chicago Welsh Eisteddfod representative, visiting. Dr Williamson of Philadelphia with First Vice President J N McCullough of the Pennsylvania Company. Thomas S Speer traveling agent of Union Pacific headed to Oxford to spend holidays. J C Tennent, old oil field scout, to Mumford. Eben Brewer of the Erie Dispatch and Erie Canal Commission secretary in town. E J McCullough treasurer of the Duquesne Theatres at Hamilton Hotel. E W Parshall of Warren engine in city. Ex-Senator Les aboard Buffalo express last night.
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Seventh Avenue
Charles P. Craig
Duluth
Minn
Craig
New Bethlehem
J. H. Hutchinson
West Peon Railroad
Wilmington and Baltimore
Easom Railroad
James Reed
Schuylkill
Mr. Hutchinson
J. P. Witherow
Messra
Edgar
Frank Watts
Cumberland Gap
Mr. Curt
New York
Duquesne
Morgan L. Morgans
Southside
Chicago
Youngstown
Mumford
Eben Brewer
Erie Dispatch
Erie Canal Commission
Monongahela
E. J. McCullough
Duquesne Thepses
Hamilton Hotel
E. W. Parshall
Warren Engine
Les
Buffalo Express
Kaufmanns Offers Watches With Gift Chain
Kaufmanns the Clothiers to day offers a fine nickel timepiece as a reliable gift item with a handsome gift chain included. The promotion emphasizes a recently desirable present and invites shoppers to visit Kaufmanns for the offer.
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Kaufmanns
Jacksons Christmas Greeting Santa Claus One Top
The old Santa Claus donates winter suits at bargain prices after a festive gesture. The merchant announces a sale of a full line of home made suits and overcoats priced at 10, 12, and 15, reduced from undisclosed original amounts.
Bargain Suit and Overcoat Prices Noted
The ad promotes suits and overcoats priced at $15 $18 and $20. It claims savings of $3 to $5 per item when customers view the line before shopping elsewhere and offers a one year free repair warranty on every suit or overcoat.
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New York Tariff Reform Club
Blaine
Boies
the Campaign of Education
QOS
Sonnan
Tom
Republican Party
Congress
Hepelika Party
Cain
William L. Wilson
Reed
Keifer
Theople
Northwest
T. L. Johnson
Carlisle
Miss Frances Willard
New Harvester Trust
Boards of Trade of Cities
ST. Paul
Omaha
Illinois
Illinois Lines
5. P. Brown
State Board of Railway and Warehouse Commissioners
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Chicago Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Eocch
Dr. Bhorly
Azzalia
Loaded
Ispactal
Disfator
Spinner
North
Michigan
Congressman Peters
Kansas Movement
South Dakota
Marquise
Hayes
Coraline
Smithfield Street
Jacqueminot
Marechal Neil
Mermet
Bride
Perle
Owelers
J. G. Bennett & Co
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Happy & Hares
Iron Making
Muskegon, Mich
Texas
Enoxville
Jackson
Santa Claus
Liberty St
Star Corner
Eadaches
Harmiasa
van Hourens
Poe Merece Rit
Samuel F. Baldwin
Jams
Ss. Graha
Baldwin &Graham
Pittsburg
Boynton
A. Bradley & CO
Wooddelléi-uwr
Demmler & Dens
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