Senatorial contest in Kansas after Senator Plumb's death
The race for the U S Senate seat opened after Senator Plumb's death with Ben Simpson seen as the leading candidate aided by William Higgins and Governor Humphrey. George Peck declares he is not a candidate while J W Addy and Major I K Hudson gain support. Morrill is favored by some insiders as the best fit.
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Torena
Dee
Reat
United States
Senate
Plumb
Ben Simpson
William Higgins
Humphrey
Topeka
Mr. Simpson
Higgins
Simpson
Willetts
Farmers’ Alliance
Simpeton
Credi
George TL Peek
Simpeon
Atentson, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway
Peck
Aske
Perkins
Congress
Naune
J. W. Addy
District of
Kansas
I. K. Hudson
Topeka Capito
Republicns Organ
Major Hudson
Morrill
Morril
Mumphrey
Mumphrer
Independence
Kan
Impaen
Tomorres
Don Simpson
Nisi
Frank Flenniken
Wichita
Young Men's Republican Club
Ingalls
Ivory
Atchison
Petrified Spaniards Found in New Mexican Cemetery
In a Santa Fe report a 200 year old cemetery near a Mexican village yielded petrified bodies. Workmen discovered a coffin whose occupant was turned to stone by mineral-laden water seeping from springs. Other graves contained preserved bodies, but locals refused exhibition or access.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Tried in three states Yanxtos meet marriage hurdles
A Nebrasaka couple A M Phillips and Millie Burns from Coleridge had to travel through three states to wed. Nebraska blocked due to age, South Dakota delayed, and they finally sought a legally valid marriage in Yankton after a night journey and river crossing.
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Yanxtos
A. M. Phillips
Millie Burns
Coleridge
Neb
Hartington
Nebraska
Yankton
Missouri River
South Dakota
P Justice
Firecracker accident ends in death in Georgia
Josie Jones of Atlasy County died after a firecracker exploded in her hand. Doctors amputated the damaged limb, and a later dose of brandy mixed with carbolic acid proved fatal within minutes. The poisoning is ruled accidental with no action against Blalock.
Lead Ore Vein Discovered Near St. Joser Missouri
Farmer H B Cornell found a lead ore ledge five miles east of St. Joser Missouri while along a creek bank. Sample tested as near pure lead with a high mineral content. A large quantity sent to St Louis for assay. if favorable, mining may start on a large scale. Cornell reports an apparently inexhaustible supply in sight.
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St. Joser
H. B. Cornell
St. Louis
Cornell
Police motions list multiple assault and theft cases
Police report shows Robert Hazel jailed for trial on assault and battery charged by wife Rachel Hazel. Joan Ness arrested for resisting and battery. Joux Suits held on $2000 bail after assaulting Ye Song, who is critically injured. Other figures include Miss Maccit Sheantne to Twenty eighth ward, Michael Mokors charged with larceny, Thomas Strove and Thomas Coilbts linked to a shoe store theft, and various suspects and wrap advertisements.
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Robert Hazel
McKenna
Rachel Hazel
Joan Ness
Central Station
Emma Neilson
Alderman Gripp
Joux
Ye Song
High Street
Maccit Sheantne
Carey's Alley
Twentyeicht Ward
Michael Mokors
Michael Kaleta
de Golendaut
William Cromley
Elmer
Wylie Avenue
Senator Frye Warns U S to Press Chile for Apologies
Washington senator and commerce committee chair says the United States must demand apologies and reparations from Chile. He warns Chileans underestimate U S power and urges readiness for a potential war with Chile, noting Congress would support a presidential message and ships are under construction.
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Wasuaindton
D. C
Frye
Committee On Commerce
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Washington
Chile
United States
Pacific
England
Germany
Peru
Congress
Seals Safe For A Season Report On Alaskan Cruises
Captain Coulson reports the revenue steamer Rush on Alaskan waters from October 19 to December 15 faced boisterous conditions while collecting pelagic sealing data and arranging mail and stores. He urges one officer in charge of rookeries on St George and St Paul islands to lead native patrols for safety and timing.
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Wasnineros
D. C
Coulson
Treasury Department
Alaskan
Department
Seal Islands
St. Paul
St. George Islands
Revenue Marine Service
Rush
Healy
Bear
St. George Island
Death of ex Postmaster General Creswell prompts mourning
In Washington on December 26 Postmaster General Wanamaker sent a telegram to Mrs John A J Creswell expressing profound sorrow at the death of ex Postmaster General Creswell. The department buildings will be draped in mourning and closed during the funeral hours. Also notes Cherokee Strip treaty before the Cherokee Council with prospects of early approval and Canadian cattle bonded for export not needing quarantine inspection. Representative Wright recovers from grip, Mills' condition unchanged.
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Wenamaker
Wasmutnctox
D. C
Wanamaker
John A. J. Creswell
Creswell
Grant
Wasui
Noble
Cherokee Commission
United States
Cherokee Strip
Council of the Cherokee Nation
Washingtos
Secretary of Agriculture
Spalding
Portland
Wasursctos
D.C
Representative Wright
Pennsylvania
Congressman Mills
Troy Hill
Allegheny
Joan Voor
Mowsnar
Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Branch 88
Hood's Sarsaparilla for Dyspepsia Urged as Useful
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as beneficial for dyspepsia and related stomach troubles. Claims strong relief in many cases where suffering has been intense and persistent.
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Hood
N. B. Beauré
B. H. Ross
Rose J & Eddy
Rocenter
Multiple Funeral Notices From Pittsburgh Area
Death notices dated December 25 1891 list various individuals including Janes Connican Thomas Coveson Catherine Hartshorn and others with funeral details. Locations include Allegheny City Penn Avenue West Liberty Mt. Washington and Twenty First Ward with services announced and interment details.
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Corrigan
Janes Connican
Guneral
Joan McGuin
Penn Avenue
Smith
Coulson
Thomas Coveson
Monpar
West Liberty
DUN Bar
Henry Williams
Avenmore Street
Hartshorn
Jeannet
Catherine
James Hilliar
Hughes
Cunistornen Hones
Jackson
R.om
Lionxia
David and
Lenora Jackson
Homestead
Johnson
Thomas R. Jonxson
Bird Street
Allegheny City
Joanston
Hattie Barrerty
Will Franklin
Mollie E. Johnston
Frank O'Donnell
Strawberry Alley
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Ten Simpson
George R. Peck
Hampshirer
New Mexican
Missouri
Thornton Bros. Federal
Nance
John J. Rope
Willey
Jobo Piriagan
Ada Carroll
Pees
Lonoher
Michael
Eleaur F. Lenn
Bouvier
Bouvier Hichnth
Mary BE
Herman Hi
Lutz OW
Angering
Ethel J. Edgar Bethelene
Mathias Keck
Morris M. Carpenter
Alice J. Trimble
John H. Twens
Hopitaa
Aseveeres Allegheny
Pittsburg
Reeves
Turtle Creek
R. K
Cleveland
Murphy
Aleveland
C. H
Crisp
Ohio
Liberty Street
Federal Street
Clare—Wright
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Mr. Doroe, Carnentmyer Clare
Charles William Watent
SEALS
Captain Coulson
Makers of
Siresoseph
Federal St
While & Co
Wood ST
Fifth Avenue
Pitts
van Brasm
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Litm
Uwreo
James Am. Fullerton
Sevents Street
Agp
Avents
East Exp
Wreo
William H. Wood
Forbes St
Oakland
Oakland Au
Urling Bros., — Dentists
Sixth ST
Cor
Wau
J. G. Bennett & CO
Corner Wood St
Fifth Ave
Market ST
Braddock
Braddock Avenue
Liberty St
Keech’s
Body Brussels
Wiltoks
Tapestry
Brussels
Mammoth Housefurnishing
Penn Ave
Ninth St
Western
Penna
Danziger’s
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