Buckley on California politics and reform amid scandal
Christopher A. Buckley, the blind Frisco politician, speaks in London about California politics. He claims reformers seek office, defends his long Democratic control, discusses Wallace and Hearst, and warns that bribery and newspaper power threaten honest governance. He expects to return to Frisco by March for baths then more politics.
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Supreme Court of California
Buckley
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Three Monasteries Raided In Puebla Riots
In Puebla on December 25 rioters clashed with authorities during enforcement of an old law against religious bodies. Police seized nine priests in Cholula and later arrested eight or nine priests and students at San Augustine and Holy Carmen. A rabble was injured as troops moved prisoners to jail and one rioter was killed. Seventeen priests and students were captured across Puebla and Cholula.
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Puebla
Cholala
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Dine With Senor Montt Amid War Talk In Washington
The Chilean cabinet change is marked by a private dinner at Montt's log on M street for Blaine and diplomatic leaders. Montt downplays war talk, says guests and details cannot be announced, while U S officials seek peaceful settlement over the Baltimore incident and await Chilean reparations.
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Don Pedro Montt
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Dispatch
Chile
Appraisers to Be Dropped in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports indicate mercantile appraisers will be abolished by the next Legislature. Governor Pattison is cited as backing the move with real estate assessors taking over duties. The city treasurer and auditor general would appoint the Philadelphia board for 1892, with stricter rules expected to cap pay at about $2,000 annually.
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McCreary
McCamant
Chilean court ruling awaited as tensions rise
A letter from Valparaiso reports expected Supreme Court of Chile decision in the Baltimore case and imminent government action with the United States. Unrest aboard Chilean warships in harbor leads to heightened guard at the arsenal ahead of President Montt’s inauguration. The US steamship Charleston departed Honolulu for Valparaiso.
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Charleston
Honolulu
Ailing Sawtelle Near Death Before Execution
Isaac B. Sawtelle, awaiting execution for murder, lies in a deteriorating condition in his cell in N H on December 25. Doctors report a likely natural death within hours, as guards and officials struggle to save him, with signs of apoplexy and a failing pulse.
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N. H
Issac B. Sawtelle
Sawtelle
Colbath
Dr. Clark
Meha
Clark
Eleven die as Hastings rail wreck sparks looting
At Hastings on the Hudson a Niagara Falls express collision with a Croton train left eleven dead and many injured. Passengers recount a brutal crash, fires, and frantic rescue as thieves raided the mangled sleepers while volunteers fought to save the wounded.
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Hastings-on-the Hudson
Niagara Falls
John Buckley
Yonkers
Croton
Sage
Gibraltar
Webb
New York Central Railroad
New York
Dobbs’ Ferry
Buffalo
Dobbs’ Ferry Station the Conductor of No. 45
Herrick
Hastings
Cincinnati
Russell Sage Shield Tale Sparks $100000 Suit
W B Laidlaw, Sage's broker's clerk injured by the Sage office bomb, plans a damages suit of 100000 pounds claiming Sage used him as a shield. He says Sage read a threat letter and stepped in front, pinning Laidlaw with his left hand, while Laidlaw remained unaware of the danger. His injuries may be permanent.
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New York
W. BR. Laidlaw
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Brewing Trust Emerges From Chicago Milwaukee Brewers
In Cuscaco on December 25 a vast brewery combine is likely, with 13 small breweries already in accord. Brewers say no profit at a $50 per barrel price. English capital once fueled growth, driving many small rivals. only cost cuts can sustain margins amid fierce competition. A price rise for beer is not expected.
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Cuscaco
Chicago
Milwaukee
Murder by Flat Iron Ends Wife in Aldrich Block
In Lowell Massachusetts a barber, Frank L. Moulton, killed his wife during a drunken quarrel in bed. He struck her with a flat iron after she refused to yield, leaving her dead and himself facing the grim aftermath.
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Aldrich’s
Frank L. Moulton
Moulton
Indiana miners strike costs and lessons for operators
The article notes that a major strike cost about 1 750 000 dollars with conservative estimates. It discusses the possibility of miners regaining work but indicates contracts may be held by mine owners. The state president reflects that the strike yielded lessons for operators and miners, with radical elements subdued and harmony advised for future relations.
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Havite, Inc
Indiana
Mysterious Monongahela Bridge Drowning Near Dawn
Pedestrians on the Monongahela Bridge heard a desperate cry of help about two o clock this morning. Police, with John O Phillips steamer crewman Louis Summerfield, searched the river but found no sign of the unknown man who vanished after his final plea. Witnesses like Joseph Salem and Charles Gainer heard the cries and noted no visible struggle. The incident remains a mystery.
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Monongahela Bridge
Conway
John O. Phillips
John Kernan
Joseph Salem
Louis Summerfield
Charles Gainer
Justice Kennedy critiques Governor Hill on Welch pardon
Special interview with Supreme Court Justice George N. Kennedy discusses Governor Hill’s pardon of Thomas G. Welch the Democratic Third Ward supervisor jailed 30 days and fined 250 for contempt of court Welch disappeared with election returns and defied a court subpoena Kennedy argues the Governor overstepped legal bounds and questions the pardon power in a wide legal critique.
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N. Y
George N. Kennedy
Supreme Court
Hill
Thomas G. Welch
Third Ward
Kenne Welch
Welch
Carrolls Reach Separation Agreement in Towson
Baltimore reports the Carrolls have agreed to live apart for life without divorce. Mrs Carroll and J Carroll sign the separation deed after disputed accusations of drunkenness and spitting. J Carroll to pay $80 monthly for two children. custody split with nine months in the city and three months at The Caves country, each parent with access.
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Death at Florida country dance ends in shooting
At J Starling’s ten miles from town a country dance ended in a brawl. James Sweat was fatally shot. five others including James and George Reynolds were seriously wounded. Wounds were treated. no arrests yet. Reynolds come from Georgia. whisky blamed for the disturbance.
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J. Starling
Pine Woods
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James Reynolds
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J. W. Dorman
Reynolds
Georgia
A Young Man Charged in Carroll County Forgery Case
A promissory note for 100 dollars drawn on John Ellott and signed by Benjamin Toalston and Abraham Battin was cashed at Salineville bank. Handwriting matched to Charles Battin, 23, son of Abraham Battin. He was arrested and bound over, part of a prominent Carroll county family.
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Benjamin Toalston
Abraham Battin
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Carroll County
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Garroted Grocer Robbed and Burned in Texas
At about 1 AM in Larepo Texas a small frame building serving as a grocery and dwelling burned. Anne Arciaga an elderly Italian woman lay dead with her skull crushed wounds to her limbs and evidence of garroting. Robbery is suspected as motive.
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Blizzard Threatens Northwest Regions Amid Deep Cold
A winter storm spreads from Montana to Minnesota with drifting snow and plummeting temperatures. Reports cite Fairmont and Redwood Falls blizzards, Mason City gains five inches of snow, and readings fall 40 to 50 degrees as a severe cold wave looms tonight.
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Tragedy and Troops in Alabama Moonshining Feud
In Moss Point Alabama the Sims gang murders a Choctaw county family including John McMillan and a 12 year old niece. State troops under Captain Scales prepare to move from Mobile to Shubuta to quell the outlaws. Simms daughters in male dress suspected among the seven killers.
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Choctaw Country
John McMillan
Choctaw County
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Sins
McMillan
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Sherif Gavin
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Ata
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Thomas G. Jones
De McGlynn's Luce and Parishioners Gift Across Christmas
New York December 25 Special report notes former parishioners of Rev Dr McGlynn continue a Christmas custom by giving him a purse. On Christmas Eve Dr McGlynn met Dr Henry Carry who presented a purse totaling $1,989.60, larger by several hundred dollars than last year’s gift.
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Dr McGlynn
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