Milwaukee Fire Bug Sparks Wave of Citywide Ruin
A series of fires blamed on an incendiary gang has devastated Milwaukee over two months, with the Southside Street Railway plant fire costing about 5100,000 and a tannery blaze killing at least four. Mayor offers 2,500 reward and 100 extra officers as insurers push to cover manufacturing plants.
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Milwauree
Milwaukee Street Railway Company
Night
Worden
Mariac
Ben
Russel Avenue
Forest Home
Lyne
Somers
Stephen Treader
Milwaukee
Dynamite Thaws and Explodes Wrecking Tenements
A blast from thawed dynamite left by workers near a tunnel project on Jackson Avenue destroys a row of tenements, killing and injuring many. The explosion, likely caused by overheated steam pipes, scatters debris and fire, while the tunnel crew in the shaft escape unharmed.
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Isuasparry
Jackson Avenue
New York City and
Long Island Tunnel Company
East River
New York Central
McEntee
THAT EPILEPSY CURE DISCLOSED BY DR LAGORIO IN CHICAGO
Dr Lagorio of the Chicago Pasteur Institute claims to have originated a new epilepsy cure from Pasteur methods. He states a Chicago treated boy cured after rabies exposure first inspired his discovery and he plans a forthcoming paper to publish his treatment. He disputes Dr Gibier’s Paris connection and notes ongoing verification with Paris Pasteur sources.
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Lagorio
Chicago
Paria
Chicago Pasteur Institute
Paul Gibier
New York
Basteriological Society
Medical Society of
County
Gibier
Paris
Pasteur
Pasteur Institute
Quartet of Burglars Hit New Castle County Areas
Four masked men robbed homes across Shenango and Wayne townships in a six mile square area over a week. Victims totaled about 412 dollars with Wells, Kellar, Wyman, and Wilson targeted and no notices given due to fear of further trouble. The same gang previously operated irregularly in the region.
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New Castle
Jonathan Kellar
Shenango Township
Kellar
Sammie
Isaac Welson
Wayne Township
S Wyman
John Wilson
Beaver County
Garret
Reading City Treasurer’s Good Nature Leads to $5,000 Theft
Reading, Dec 22. Irresponsible parties obtained about 5,000 of the city’s eteh from City Treasurer Obald by giving due bills and notes later declared worthless. Restitution is demanded and those involved face arrest.
Fire on Penn Avenue damages upper floors of four story building
A fire early this morning damaged the upper floors of a four story building on Penn avenue near Eley occupied by J. Wolf and Sons wholesale liquor dealers. The Keystone Club operated on the upper floors and the blaze badly affected the upper stories while the lower floors suffered some damage. Loss estimated. details unclear.
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J. Wolf and Sons
Penn Avenue
Eley
Keystone Club
Controversy Grows Over McGlynn Restoration
New York readers weigh in as Dr. McGlynn’s restoration to the priesthood stirs lay opinion. Catho lic leaders debate Archbishop Corrigan’s handling and Satolli’s powers, with calls for public penance and concern over church authority.
No McGlynn Return to Baltimore Dioceses
In Baltimore on December 28, clerics expect Cardinal Gibbons to oppose reinstating Dr. McGlynn in any diocese. The liberal faction hopes for his return, but politics and local clergy rights favor an in diocesan appointment after a competitive selection. A priest notes McGlynn is likelier to be transferred elsewhere in the country.
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Baltimont
Dr. McGlynn
St. Patrick's Church
Cardinal Gibbons
McGlynn
Baltimore
Conductor Arrested After Incident In Allegheny
G H Mann a conductor on the West End electric line was arrested last night by Detective Steele of the Allegheny force and placed in the lockup to see the result of a serious charge involving Mary Welsh a 15 year old girl.
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G. H. Mann
West End
Steele
Allegheny Force
Wee
Mary Welsh
Portrait on Brewery Calendar Sparks Mrs Palmer Outrage
Chicago society brews over a 1893 calendar carrying a portrait of Mrs. Potter Palmer without her consent. Mr. Palmer vows to seek legal action, while lithographers defend using various notable figures including Mrs Cleveland.
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Chicago
Chicago Society
Mra Cleveland
Mra Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Mexico Loses a General and Rebels Gain Ground
Suppressed excitement marks New Laredo reports of revolts near Guerrero and clashes with Mexican troops. General Estrada may have joined rebels after defeating 300 government soldiers on the Guerrero road. About 2,000 revolutionaries suspected in territory. One thousand US troops now on the border near Laredo Browna.
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Diaz
New Lagrrpo
Mex
Guerrero
Corona
San Miguel
Francisco Estrada
Manuel Garcis
Estrada
Government
New Laredo
San Ignacio
United States
Laredo
Browna- 2
Dockers of Tails on Trial in Test Case of Cruelty
In Curiaco a case over docking a horse’s tail against William Leddy drew attention as a test case linked to John W. Doane. The Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals led by President Shotwell pressed for delays while defense led by Alexander Sullivan challenged the charge as not meeting statute. The judge dismissed on technical grounds, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday on the merits.
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Curiaco
William Leddy
Leddy
John W. Dosne
Cleveland
President Shotfall
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To
Alexander Sullivan
Potter Palmer
General Torrence
Mr. Doane
Sullivan
Somerby in Philadelphia as fugitive claim denied
Supreme Justice F D Somerby of the Iron Hall visited District Attorney Graham in Philadelphia with his counsel who said he is not a fugitive and would surrender on charges if any are brought. They deny conspiracies to divert 170000 from Iron Hall funds to cover bank deficits. A Nashville dispatch reports a Chancery bill by W J Campbell against the Order’s Supreme Sitting and local branch 430 seeking a receiver to control and repay members’ payments from a local reserve fund.
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Philadelphia
F. D. Somerby
Iron Hall
City
Graham
Somerby
Indianapolis
Krumbhas
Nashville
W. J. Campbell
Chancery Court
Order
Chilean dollar dispute delays Baltimore fund payout
Washington Dec 28 The $75 000 from Chile for the Baltimore riots at Valparaiso sits in the United States Treasury as Secretary of the Navy hesitates to disburse. Legal advisers question authority to distribute funds to satisfy all claimants, risking further litigation. Secretary Tracy may ask Congress to authorize special legislation to ensure lawful, pro rata distribution.
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Washington
Chile
Baltimore
Valparaiso
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
Tracy
Naval
Congress
Navy Department
Officers in the Balance Over Mohican Grounding Case
The Mohican grounding case against Commander M. N. Johnson advances to a Navy Department review after a court martial. Judge Advocate General Lemly will assess findings before the Secretary of the Navy acts, with naval officers signaling an effective acquittal. A separate War Department Board of Inquiry begins January 3, 1893, to reexamine charges against Major Ludlow, suspended as lighthouse engineer of the Eleventh district.
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Washington
M. N. Johnson
United States
Mohican
Pacific
Navy Department
Lemly
Secretary of the Navy
Johnson
General Grant
Ludlow
Brazilian Commission Arrives in Washington for Boundary Case
The Brazilian commissioners to present Brazil’s case to the U S president in the Missiones boundary dispute have reached Washington. Argentine commissioners have not yet appeared. The Brazilian team is led by Baron Andras, Rome envoy, the senior diplomat in service, and General Dioniso EK De Castro Cerqueira.
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Brazil
United States
Washington
Baron Andras
Rome
Dioniso EK de Castro Cerqueira
WANTS 10 BE A SENATOR The New Assistant Secretary of the Interior Not Yet at Work
Genio M. Lambertson of Nebraska has been appointed and confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury before Christmas but has not yet qualified or indicated when he will assume duties. It is suggested he may have entered the race for Nebraska Senator. Secretary of State Poster has not heard from Spain on a ministerial change but private advices say Marquis Bendana will become minister at Washington replacing Dupuy De Lome.
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Interior
Wasumncrox
Genio M. Lambertson
Nebraska
Sas
Treasury
WasHiIncTex
Washington
Madrid
Marquis Bendana
Senor Dupuy de Lome
President signs Pennsylvania postmaster appointments
Wasutnotos December 28 The President signed the appointments of Pennsylvania postmasters whose offices have become Presidential due to increased receipts William H Lea Mansfield Valley Henry B Rupp Hummels Town Harry C Shearer New Bloomfield Mrs Sallie A Ramsey Melkiee's Rocks
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Wasutnotos
Pennsylvania
William H. Lea
Mansfield Valley
Henry B Rupp
Hummelstown
Harry C. Shearer
New Bloomfield
Sallie A. Ramsey
Melkiee’s Rocks
Rail chiefs in Cepar Rapids discuss curb on hasty strikes
A meeting of top railroad organization heads in Cepar Rapids Ia adjourned with plans to reconvene. Grand Chief Conductor Clark said the aim is to prevent ill advised strikes by requiring consultation among interested parties to avoid harming collective strength and reform prospects.
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Cepar Rapids
Clark
Rock Island
Albany
Senator Stewart Denounces Monetary Conference
Nevada Senator William M. Stewart arrived in town and blasted the Monetary Conference as a fraud. He warned Republicans must pass a free coinage bill this winter to win the West and suggested Democrats would lose if they control both houses. He predicted Populists may elect a president and noted uncertainty about the Senate after March.
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New Yeak
William M. Stewart
Nevada
Monetary Conference
Rocky Mountains
Cona Eae
Stewart
Senate
Mismanagement Charges Plague Hoffman House Directors
William E D Stokes files suit in New York Supreme Court accusing Edward and Stokes and other Hoffman House directors of misusing funds and property. He seeks accounting, restitution, a receiver, and injunctions, while Stokes calls the complaint an infamous lie and threatens $100000 damages. An anonymous letter warns of a forthcoming true account of James Fisk Jr murder and exposes political ties.
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Hoffman House
New York
Ecia
Supreme Court
William E D. Stokes
Edward & Stokes
Stokes
Wiliam E. DD
Mata
Extwin Stokes
Dean Ee
W. E BP. Stokes
James Fisk, Jr
Artemus H. Holmes
People's Party Manifesto Urges Stand for Principles
In Indianapolis the People's party conference issued a manifesto urging legislators in Nebraska Wyoming California North Dakota and other states to vote for no man unless he upholds the party's principles and to resist fusion with the two dominant parties. It calls a square stand for principle and asks for county and local committee organization and to mobilize the Industrial Legion nationwide.
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Indianapolis
People’s Party
Nebraska
Wyoming
Sfontana
California
North Dakota
United States
Noman
United States Senate
Ald
Douil
BE. Tavrexcer
J. H. Tuanea
M. C. Kanais
Pension Fraud Nipped In Holton
A man presented two $4,600 pension checks bearing U S Pension Agent Barnard Kelley’s signature at a Holton bank. The cashier flagged the large amounts, the agent warned Topeka, and Kelley traced five signed blanks missing from his book. He recovered three from an employee and plans arrests in the theft.
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Torera
Kan
Holton
Barnard Kelley
United States
Topeka
Kelley
Youngstown Girl Burglar Confesses After Police Interview
Miss Maggie McFadden a 16 year old maid from Sharpsville Pa confessed to burglaries in two dwellings in Youngstown. She stole a gold watch jewelry from John Boggins house and cash plus another watch from a second home claiming she found the loot on the premises before returning it.
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Youngstown
Maggie McFadden
Cantwell
John Boggins
McFadden
John Small
Boggins
Shewan
Sharpsville
A War Over a Canal
A boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Nicaragua at Panama risks escalating into conflict. The contested zone is small in area but carries strategic canal stakes, with Costa Rica seen as seeking favorable terms. Despite limited resources, Costa Rica's manpower and finances are questioned versus Nicaragua.
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Panama
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Nicsragun
Toledo Blade Cartoon Suggests French Duel Between Hil and Cleveland
A quip in the Toledo Blade imagines a friendly conflict between two political figures, Hil and Cleveland, proposing a French duel as a safe jest reflecting partisan tensions. The caption uses light satire to comment on rivalries without endorsing real violence.
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Toledo Blade
Hil
Cleveland
Trouble at McDonald Gas and Water Shortage Sparks Indignation
Gas and water failing in Oakdale Noblestown and McDonald as pumping wells stop and oil production falls. McDonald field output down to 14 000 barrels with a large gas strike near Shousetown and residents planning protests against suppliers amid rising pressure readings and ongoing drilling across the region.
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Shousetown
McDonald Pool
Sero Marx
Sistersyile
McDonald
Scott Farm
Oakdale
Noblestown
More Oil Company
Gesser
Oak Hidze
Oskdale
Pow
People’s Gas Company
Wolla
Wallace
Dizon Farm
I. M.gaffey & Co
Shane Farm
Merse Rr
Illow Grove
Woodland Oil Company
Berry Farm
Wheeling Gas Company
George Farm
Venice
Hoblins
Gordon. Ughner & Co
Ganges
McDonald Field
Woodland Ol Company
Drunk Man Beaten by Kinney Fined by Magistrate
David Oswald was knocked down and beaten by James Kinney near Second Avenue and Market Street after Kinney, intoxicated, assaulted him. Magistrate McKenna fined Kinney 250 plus costs yesterday morning as Oswald suffered wounds and exposure injury.
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David Oswald
James Kinney
Second Avenue
Market Street
McKenna
Kinney
Oswald
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John Malmer
Sylvester Gray
Frank McMann
Isaac van Riper
James Caren
Board of Assessors
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Wolfs Wolesale Liquor
Mglynn
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Larmens
Richard H. Clark
LL. D
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Airian Iselin, Jr
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