Power of Pattison charting a heated Speakership fight
The article outlines chaotic contest for House Speaker with Boyer poised to displace Andrews. It notes ballot reform, reapportionment, and broad legislative ambitions as Cameron appears likely to win support for the Senate and Democrats back Chauncey F. Black.
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Wil
Cooper
Eutan
Delamater
Clelman Andrews
Andrews
Harrisburg
Boyer
Doyer
Cameron
United States Senate
Chauncey F. Black
Indian troubles near end as whitesides cavalry capture Big Foot
Indian hostiles surrender with Major Whitesides of the Seventh Cavalry capturing Big Foot and his band near Porcupine Creek. General Brooke reports the Bad Lands hostiles surrendering and Pine Ridge expected Tuesday. Bright Eyes says half the hostiles are moving toward the agency.
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Pixe Ringe Agency
Sumner
Whitesides
Seventh Cavalry
Big Foot
Porcupine Creek
Brooke
Roger
Secord
Short Bull
A Bride's Mysterious Act Ends in Suicide Attempt
Miss Carrie B Weaver of Asta accompanied by her brother went to Keokuk and compelled Otto B Cobb to marry. They returned to the city where the bride was found suspended by the neck from a hotel balcony next morning. She was rescued and resuscitated but offered no reason for the act.
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Dimipator
Y Asta, TA
Carrie B. Weaver
Keokuk
Otto
Cobb
Ve Hotel
Workers Return to Cotton Department at Clark Thread Works
Nearly 1,000 female operatives at Clark Thread Works in Newark and Kearny will resume work in the cotton department tomorrow morning to convert into finishing tasks.
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Stactal Telegree
New York
Clark Thread Works
Newark
Kearney
Textile strike ends as workers return to mills
Thread workers resume duties after importing Scotch yarn to confront the three week old strike led by spinners over alleged tyranny by Superintendent Herert E Walmsley. Public sympathy lags and 1400 pounds of thread in the thread department will be worked for a time while cotton department workers face idleness without relief funds.
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Scotland
Herert E. Walmsley
Father's awful deed ends in triple murder and suicide
Frantic tragedy 15 miles west of Fergus Falls in which Henry Behr shot and stabbed his wife and two daughters after returning from Elizabeth. He then killed himself with a rope and a bullet. The son wounded, likely to die, neighbors and physicians attended. No inquest.
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Frercus Fauus
Henry Behr
Fergus Falls
Carlisle
Behr
Elizabeth
Belor
Wahpetons
Henry Bebr
Fraudulent Jewish Divorce Ring Arrests Arise in New York
Special telegram reports United Hebrew Charities cracking a divorce racket run by rabbis among East Side Russian and Polish Jews. Rabbi S. M. Siskind was arrested on a petty larceny charge for taking $5 under false pretences. Agent Ehrlich cites further cases where rabbis solicit divorces after weddings.
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New York
United Hebrew Charities
Trafic
S. M. Siskind
Justice Hogan
Siskind
Arnold B. Ehrlich
Ehrlich
Selah Chamberlain Dies Noted Railroad Magnate of Cleveland
Selah Chamberlain, 78, a wealthy Cleveland railroad and canal builder and financier, died near midnight Saturday. He organized the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system, constructed the Lake Champlain and several Cleveland lines, presided over Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling, and held Lake Superior iron mine and bank roles. He was great-uncle to Jennie Chamberlain and childless.
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Cleveland
Oho
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Lake Superior
Tragic Death Of Barker Child Found Ten Miles From Beeler
In Ness City Kansas a 3-year-old daughter of Dr P A Barker wandered from friends near Beeler and perished from cold and hunger after a ten mile trek. Despite many volunteers the search failed until morning. Her mother mourns as her husband serves time in the penitentiary.
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Ness City
Kan
P. A. Barker
House of Friends
Beeler
Here
One Blow Kills Man at Saloon in Corcmanti
Nelson Ellis caused a disturbance at Joseph Feldkamp's saloon on Eastern Avenue. Barkeeper George Kopter struck him with a fist, severing the jugular vein. Ellis died this morning. Kopter was arrested.
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Corcmanti
Joseph Feldkamp
Eastern Avenue
Nelson Ellis
George Kopter
Kopter
Bilis
Hkopter
Consul Frauds Involve Canadian Exporters Warned
Kinesros Ontario December 28 Consul Twitchell reports being approached by a Canadian exporter about defrauding U S revenue. He says consular frauds are believed to have been practiced to some extent.
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Kinesros
Ont
Consl Twitchell
United States
Mn. Twitchell
Captain O'Shea Denies Healy Libel Charge
Letter from Captain O'Shea denies Healy's accusation of knowledge of Mrs O'Shea's intimacy with Parnell. He cites correspondence with Chamberlain and Gladstone era allies to argue no complicity existed and seeks publication to rebut the charge.
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Lorpow
Kilkenny
Davitt
Parnell
Timothy Healy
Trish
O’shea
Healy
Gladstone
Armagh
Liverpool
Chamberlain
Altho
Galway
Pnblish
Receipts Falling Off in German Rail System
The German railroad system shows declining revenue with November 2,000,000 marks less than a year earlier despite 620 extra kilometers of track. Officials blame autumn floods and bureaucratic limits while Liberals cite McKinley tariff effects and trade stagnation impacting German industry.
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Bertis
Tte
Murderer Arrested in 1887 Braun Killing
Beruris reports the arrest of the long-sought murderer of watchman Braun who was found hanged near the Elizabeth Kirche in 1887. Braun bore head wounds, suggesting a struggle with an intruder rather than suicide.
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Beruris
Braun
Elizabeth Kirche
Divorce in Berlin Refutes Immorality Claims
Berlin papers claim overworked courts signal rising immorality. The Kammer Gericht survey shows only 310 divorce suits filed this year, with two parties living in high life and 16 cases suing in forma pauperis funded by taxpayers.
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Berl
Berlin
Kammer Gericht
Reguaet
William Kidderdale Nominated for Baronetcy
William Kidderdale governor of the Bank of England, praised for steady leadership during the recent financial trouble, has been named a baronet. It is unclear if he will accept the honor. The report notes assurances from Balfour.
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London
Dunlap’s Cable Company
Lonnoun
William Kidderdale
Bank of England
Railway promises extend to Cork to link Dublin markets
Deputation from Cork urged rapid railway extension to connect with Dublin markets. Officials pledged that the line would open soon to relieve the district and expand access for trade and transport.
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Cork
Dublin
Nglan
Emperor's new system stirs German agrarian clash
Berlin reports the regime faces party anger as Caprivi and Miguel push a rural communities bill. Conservatives oppose the plan to curtail landed privileges and threaten to dissolve the Prussian Diet. A second dispute centers on corn duties and Austria ties. The Center party leads opposition to the new school bill and tariff reforms.
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Berlin
Caprivi
Miguel
Pew
Austria
Center
Italy May Lift Pork and Lard Ban After Health Checks
Italian government considers ending the pork and lard embargo on the United States after confirming Germany enforces health safeguards. A health officer's case will accompany each shipment, and negotiations involve Secretary Blaine. American shippers expect a large new market if the ban ends. Other items note India officials boycotting National Indian Congress sittings and Scotland rail strike sympathy meetings. Dr. Stoecker preaches farewell sermon at the Cathedral with the Royal pew vacant.
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Eomme
United States
Italy
Germany
Blaine
The
National Indian Congress
Government of India
Scotland
Kaweah Colony Led by Haskell Feuds with Officials Over Big Sequoias
Burnett G. Haskell heads the Kaweah colony in Tulare County claiming the finest Sierras redwoods. Secretary Noble orders cavalry protection next spring. Haskell solicited $600 shares, built a sawmill, and opened a road but paid no wages. He vows to convert Sequoias into lumber unless halted by soldiers.
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San Francisco
Burnett G. Haskell
Kearney
Kaweah
Sierras
Noble
Haskell
Sequoias River
Tulare County
New York
Denver
California
First dress suit covers Andrew Carr in funeral casket
The New York report tells of Andrew Carr a former driver and later beggar laid to rest in a fine casket. Carr a native of Ireland left bank deposits around 1700 to his landlady who had rented him a dingy room for 80 cents a week. He died at about 60 years old.
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New York
Andrew Carr
Carr
Ireland
Congressman's Temperance Speech Sparks Washington Social Debate
In Washington a congressman’s temperance critique sparks reactions from preachers and society. The piece notes ongoing liquor sales in the Capitol’s restaurants despite orders, contrasts current and past administrations, and cites officials’ drinking habits and a Navy and Army culture, ending with criticism of social sobriety.
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Washington
Cutebeon
House
Senate
Capitol
Coming Events in Congress In Washington
The Senate faces possible adjournment if no quorum forms this week. If a quorum exists debate on the elections bill continues with Senator Hoar as main speaker. A Republican majority may trigger a switch to the new cloture rule from Senator Aldrich. The House is not expected to act, though Friday or Saturday could see a quorum and potential appropriations action.
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National
House of Representatives
Senate
Pennsylvania
Congress
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Allegheny County
Wasuimeeton
Hoar
Aldrich
House
Appropriations Committee
Bell Company Supreme Foresees Telegraph and Telephone Bets
A telegraph dispatch reports that the Bell telephone patent will expire in 1893 and many new firms may arise after. It notes that most valuable improvements have been acquired by the Bell Company, either bought outright or secured through assignments, shaping future competition and control of telephonic tech.
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Washington
Bell Telephone
Bell Company
Bell Company Holds Vast Patent Portfolio
A report notes the Bell company controls an extensive collection of valuable patents, with many not expiring for years after their original issuance, reinforcing its near exclusive position in emerging technologies.
Liberty of Debate and Cloture Rule Support
Senator Edmunds defends the Senate rule allowing a majority to close debate, arguing it preserves majority will and prevents minority obstruction. He says liberty of debate should not hinder adequate action and asserts the rule ensures timely consideration after minority views are heard.
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Senator Edmunds
Widow of Custer Aims for Pension Increase Bill
Special telegram from Washington reports Mrs Elizabeth A Custer widow of the famed cavalry officer in Washington discussing a bill to raise her pension from 50 to 100 monthly. Rep Chipman of the SEAGE district introduced the measure and efforts to secure favorable action proceed toward passage. Belknap lauds Custers services and claims to have no errors in his leadership.
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Washington
Elizabeth A. Custer
Chipman
Seage District
Eres Grand Rapids
Belknap
Custer
World’s Fair Envoys to Carry Invitations Abroad
President Harrison has received a letter from George FR Davis Director General of the World’s Columbian Exposition requesting detailed army and navy officers to serve as commissioners. They will bear special invitations from the United States to presidents of republics and colonial governors to participate in the Expo.
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HiMoTon
Harrison
George FR. Davis
Army
Navy
Mexico
Central
South America
United States
Finely Laid Scheme Behind Alaska Commercial Bid
A San Francisco report reveals the Alaska Commercial Company intended to control seal rookeries by sinking rival craft near Seal Islands for five years. The plan would source skins from Russian concessions to monopolize the world supply and set prices. Steve Elkins and D. O. Mills lead the venture, with Mills and Elkins near the State Department, influencing Behring Sea policy.
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San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Seal Islands
Pribylor Islands
Seal Island
Steve Elkins
D. O. Mills
Russell Harrison
Mills and Elkins
State Department
Behring Sea
Funeral of Rev Father Benedict Murnane in Jersey City
The funeral of Rev. Father Benedict Murnane Provincial of the Passionist Order of America, who died at Dunkirk, N Y, was held at the Passionist Monastery in West Hoboken. A pontifical high mass and Roman ritual followed by a procession and interment in a masonry vault. Very Rev Thomas O Connor named successor.
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Jersey City
Benedict Murnané
Passionist Order of America
Dunkirk
N. Y
Passionist
West Hoboken
Wigger
Father Kean
New York
Father Murnane
Father Thomas O'Connor
National Bank Fails After Hasty Actions
Hastiness in Nes and Washington authorities led to the City National Bank being forced to the wall. A receiver was to be appointed, but no statement of assets and liabilities has been released.
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Hastiness
Nes
City National Bank
Washington
Om & Receiver
Death of Dauphin Ends Louisiana Lottery Era
Maxi million A. Dauphin, longtime president of the Louisiana Lottery Company, dies at 53 in New Orleans amid reports of prior health strain from recent federal legislation and legislative battles. His death may affect future charter efforts as officials ponder the octopus business's fate and potential retirements by surviving partners.
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Crescent City
Maximillian A. Dauphin
Congress
Dauphin
Alwaice
France
Europe
America
Louisiana Lottery Company
Unions Aim to End Tariff on French Kid as Lyon Morrocco Dressers Strike
A committee of the Lyon Assemblies of the Knights of Labor seeks congressional repeal of the French kid tariff to aid locked out Lyon morrocco dressers. Dennis H. Meade says agents will target Lynn shoe markets and jobbers nationwide to curb Lynn imports, while manufacturers report quiet operations and reduced skin output during the 21 week strike.
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Gadiinies
Ted Nated
The
Lynn Goods
Bosros
Lyon
Kaizhis of
Congress
Lynn Morrocco
Knights of Labor
Dennis H. Meade
Lynn
Morrocco
Ship Strands Strau n Passes Waterlogged Wreck
San Francisco reports the Norwegian vessel Straun, loaded with lumber from Port Discovery to Melbourne, waterlogged with its captain and crew deserted. The Scotia tried to tow but parting hawser left the wreck adrift. Stranun believed to be gone.
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Scotia
Tillamook Bay
Oregon Coast
Straun
Port Discovery
Melbourne
Rolling Mills Sold in Public Auction for $20,000
Buesseton Iowa December 25 Rolling Mills were sold at public sale yesterday to John F Holcomb for 20 000 The matter will occupy the courts for some time to come and the sale was supervised by Hon J H Gear and other officials
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Buesseton
John F. Holcomb
J H. Gear
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