Senate Deals Behind Closed Doors Shift Balance in Montana Fight
Washington December 23 1890 The Republican and Democratic Steering Committees maneuver over Montana and five doubtful states as populists gain strength. Foster may resign as Secretary of State with John W Foster slated for Paris arbitration duties. Nicaragua Canalists push a 200 million guarantee while anti option moves gain Senate support and House passage prospects.
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Foster
Lamar
Elains
Nicaragua Canalists
Kansas
California
Montana
Nebraska
Wyomine
Ite
Sanders
Senate
Republians
Moptans
Wyoming
Republicana
Foster Likaty
Harrison
John W. Foster
Europe
Paris
Court of Arbitration
Bering Sea
Blake
United States
General Foster
Mra Foster
Nicaragua Canal
Friends of the
Messare
Washburn
Mr. Sherman
House
Ssus
Health of Justice Lamar and Supreme Court appointments amid Capitol exodus
Reports say Justice Lamar’s health is failing with kidney disease, signaling a potential Harrison nomination to succeed him. The Capitol is sparsely populated during holiday recess as speculation grows over a possible extra session after Congress ends and Lamar’s fate rests with the president.
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Justice Lamar
Harrison
Macon
Mr. Lamar
Capitol
Bisineow
Cleveland
Les
Supreme Court
Lamaris
House
Senate
Axworthy's Methods Showed City Funds Earning Interest
Deposition of H. Watkins, former first deputy for Thomas Axworthy, resumed in Cleveland after starting in Boston. Watkins described financial dealings that left the city $137000 in debt at the end of Axworthy's first term. A confidential two hour conference followed between Bond men and counsel, delaying further proceedings.
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Cleveland
H. Watkins
Thomas Axworthy
Boston
Watkins
Axworthy
H. Bulkely
Renexed to the Lake Shore rumors in New Castle region
Rumors swirl among New Castle and Shenango Valley Railroad employees that the line may join the Vanderbilt Lake Shore system. The station road from a junction on the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad near here to West Middlesex is under lease to the Nipano group, with ties to the New Castle Northern story that has long engaged Lawrence County courts. Owners remain silent on the reports.
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New Caste
New Castle
Shenango Valley
Vanderbilt Lake Shore
Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad
Here
West Middlesex
Lesso
Nypano
New Castle Northern
Lawrence County
King
Ch Sang Ty
Fatal Riot in Altoona Ends With Mortal Wounding
A riot in Altoona at 4 PM left one man dead and coal dealer Milton Hughes seriously hurt. Bricklayers drinking beer confronted three colored men who refused to pay. George Wortham fired hitting John O’Hara mortally and injured Hughes, then arrest followed.
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Altoona
George Wortham
John O'Hara
Milton Hughes
Wortham
Embezzlement Charge in Denver Oil Firm Case
A warrant was issued for C. H. Blake who is at Greeley charged with embezzling 4500 dollars from Continental Oil Company where he acted as agent. Blake is son of Denver capitalist I. KE. Biske, president of the Western division. Finssie, now in Leadville, took most of the funds while Blake gambled the rest. An officer pursues the embezzler.
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Trmipan
Col
C. H. Blake
Greeley
Blake
Continental Oil Company
I. KE. Biske
Denver
Finssie
Leadville
Four Violent Deaths in Moses Family Spark West Virginia Row
In Elk City West Virginia Frank Hopkins killed James Moles in a barroom fight. Hopkins stabbed Moles through the heart and was arrested. The Moses family, already with four violently dead among six brothers, includes murder, drowning and a death by car.
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Crarnlestos
W. Va
Frank Hopkins
James Moles
Elk City
Hopkins
Moles
Moses
English Gines Workers Wages Cut in Leeds
Leeds glass works employers cut wages by 8 shillings a week due to dull trade. Workers vow to resist. In New Gront, a new union lodge of the National Union of Iron and Steel Workers was formed in Hubbard with P J Mundie present.
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Loxpow
Leeds
Younestown
National Union of Iron and Steel Workers
Hubbard
P. J. Mundie
New York Legislative Fight Over Senate Seat Emerges
A Cleveland led clash over who should fill the United States Senate seat from New York unfolds as the Legislature meets. The piece analyzes President-elect Cleveland’s opposition to Edward Murphy Jr. and the rise of party machines, city politics, and the potential impact on national power dynamics. Edward Murphy Jr. is profiled, including his tenure as Troy mayor, banking ties, and role in Tilden era organization.
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Rose
Snd
Democratic Party
Senate
New Year
Cleveland
Washington City
New York
Senate of the
United States
United States Senate
Edward Murphy, Jr
Grover Cleveland
Gall
Wormwood
Hill
Murphy
New York Democracy
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Murphy
New York State
P Pt
House of Representatives
Edward Murphy
Bank of
Troy
Tilden
Samuel JJ. Tilden
Charles T. Murray
Policy Players Beaten in Norfolk Swindle
Backers of policy swindled players by altering drawings to save $30,000 and derail the game. The monthly row 14,23,53 shifted to 16, and players who missed winning later learned Norfolk drawn numbers would have allowed victory. Victims have no redress but plan to resist further losses.
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Balimoref
Norfolk
Gelia Boyd Held for Bail in Aunt Shooting Case
At 1 pm today the bail hearing for Celia Boyd, accused of shooting her aunt Mrs Philip Boyd last Sunday, failed to present strong intent evidence. Judge Rayburn released her on bail, effectively by imprisoning her until the March Criminal Court term due to her family's poverty.
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Kittanning
Celia Boyd
Philip Boyd
Rayburn
Evicted Tenants Commission Closes Sessions in Dublin
The Evicted Tenants' Commission ended its sessions in Dublin with Justice Mathew stating he would accept further landlord statements if filed by December 3. Liberals largely agree the panel’s work will bring little relief to evicted tenants, and the forthcoming report is seen as largely formal.
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Dublin
Justice Mathew
Ibis
Terrible Fate of Boy In Red-Hot Cinders Dump
Denniz Dillon, 12, backed a cart dumping red-hot cinders into a car at Yourestown. The horse, cart and boy were thrown into the car. the lad suffered horrific burns, both legs broken, and is believed to die. The horse was killed by the blaze before onlookers.
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Yourestown
Denniz Dillon
Unbiased Opinion on Dr Miles Restorative Nervine
Loula D Vandervere of Bradstreet Co Chicago reports health improvements after using Nervine. She describes dizziness weakness sleeplessness nervous chills back and head pain and weight gain with restored flesh and overall vitality.
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Miles
Loula D. Vandervere
Bradstreet & Co
Chi
N &T
Cholera from Cuba and Russia Fear Reach United States
Washington reports confirmed cholera cases in Hamburg and fear of a spring outbreak. Dr. Wyman cites two risk factors including fresh cases in Hamburg and ongoing Russia outbreaks. Immigration from infected areas is watched as public health measures seek stricter regulations and enforcement.
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Washington
Estes
Hamburg
United States
Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
Amburg
Ramia
Atlantic
Russia
Empire
Cuba
Dr. Wyman
Spain
Treasury Department
Rusasia
Poland
Lublin
Russian Poland
Epen
Galicia
Austria
America
Beaver River water contamination linked to salt from oil wells
Special report by John Moffatt notes 50 abandoned oil wells in Butler county discharge salt water into the Beaver River via the Connoquenessing. He urged Union Water Company to plug the wells to prevent contamination of Beaver, New Brighton, and area supply, but action was not taken. The Dispatch previews Kaiser’s Christmas description by Henry W. for the next issue.
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Beaver Falls
Beaver River
John Moffatt
Butler County
Beaver
Moffatt
Union Water Company
New Brighton
Two Hotels Burned in Indiana Pa Fire
A devastating blaze in Indiana Pennsylvania destroyed the American and Thomas Hotels as Blairsville crews aided with rapid response. Fire started in the American Hotel rear at 1 20 pm and spread to the adjoining three story Thomas Hotel. Both buildings and goods were lost, with insurance covering the American losses and Thomas Hotel owners suffering heavy losses. One owner was rescued from an upper room after being overcome by smoke.
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Inpraya
Ames
Thomas Hotel
Railroad Avenue
Seventh Street
Blairaville
Barber Hunter Free Again For Consumption Rumor
Theodore F. Hunter, Phoenixville Bank president, was released from county jail after Judge Butler denied the government’s case for arrest of judgment. Hunter’s friends say he is so ill with consumption he cannot long enjoy liberty.
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Phoenixville
Philadelphia
Theodore FT. Hunter
Phoenixville Bank
County Uiion
Butler
Hunter
Cure by Cuticura Remedys Claims Relief for Scrofula
Lewis W. Eaton of Larksville Pa recounts twelve years of scrofula with a sore head dry scaly skin and red spots. After trying four doctors and failing he used Cuticura remedies and says he is now well and healthy.
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Ana
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Larksville, Pa
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