Plan of the Majority to Force Quorum by Arrests in Congress
A Republican strategy article claims House Republicans aim to operate without formal rules, using arrests to force votes and maintain quorums on key bills like a tariff and a federal election law. The piece predicts a bitter, prolonged fight with Democrats, as Speaker Reed backs aggressive rule changes.
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House of Representatives
Bred
Wasnrrorox
Repub
New England
Reed
Congress
Sexys
President Harrison Mistakes Hog For Coon in Hunting Tale
The Washington sporting section mocks President Harrison for reportedly shooting what was said to be a hog mistaken for a coon. Rumors claim the hog was large and not up a tree, contradicting earlier statements that a coon was involved. The story notes lingering doubt as inquiries fail to confirm facts.
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Washington
United States
Harrison
More Money for the Millinery
Beams reports December 2 notices from Reichstag creditors seeking funds. The item notes the government plans to ask for more money, with an unclear reference to millinery.
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Credita
Reichstag
Emperor William Lottery Scheme Opens Decking Lotery
A lottery plan named Emperor William bias Bebless Freiheit launches with 200,000 tickets available. Each ticket costs 200 marks, aiming to raise funds for unspecified purposes.
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William
Calamitous House Fire Leaves Eleven Dead at Harostown
A catastrophic blaze in Harostown at 3 AM consumed a family of Parents and children plus a visitor. Eleven bodies, ages from 2 to 7 and adults, were recovered after two hours of searching. Reports say a guest and two others perished. origin is uncertain possibly from a lamp.
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Harostown
Gross
Sethe
Catharine
John Ig
Aiane Toney
Ced Liszie
Sceeph
Michas
Lenie
Mak
Mre
Fen Linden
Eae
First cold wave hits the West and Northwest
A special telegram reports the first winter chill sweeping Dakota Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Illinois and Iowa with blizzards delaying trains and winds roaring through Chicago city streets. Temperatures fall as a genuine norther reaches Texas while St Paul notes arctic air spreading later in December.
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Lakes
Distator
Northwest
Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Michigan
Ilipois
Iowa
Chicago
St. Paul
Dispatch
San Antonio
Tex
Choir Scandal Strikes First Presbyterian Church
In Auste n New York Rev William H Hubbard publicly rebuked the choir for laughing during service causing tears to come to his eyes. The pastor, a two year leader, previously organized a city oyster supper for 1400 youths aged 7 to 17, reflecting his strong community outreach.
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Austen
N. Y
First Presbyterian Church
William H. Hubbard
Whees Siernee
Mr. Ba
Cn & Great
Mr. Hubbard
Rabbi Kobler Says Anarchist Ideas Do Not Threaten Hebrews
New York December 20 Rabbi Kaufman Kobler of Bethel Synagogue said there is no fear of anarchistic principles spreading among Hebrews. He attributed such movements to leaders born under oppressive regimes and noted fundraising efforts around 130000 dollars aimed at Hebrew education to improve minds and prospects.
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New York
Isfeclal
Kaufman Kobler
Bethel Synagogue
Van B. Baker Murder Case Hints From New Letter
The Register will publish a sensational letter linking to the Van B. Baker murder case. The author describes a railway worker’s account in Eastern Ohio claiming a talk with a railroad man near the time of the double murder and details a possible lead to be pursued.
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Opec Kl
Wresling
Register
van B. Baker
Ohio
Negro Exodus Prompts Flight to Mississippi and Arkansas
A Birmingham dispatch reports hundreds of black residents fleeing the region toward Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisville. Circulators promise cheap land and easy living but warn of white hostility. the origin and intent of the circulars remain unsigned and contested.
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Pacial Telegham
Birmingham
Ala
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisville
Mississippi Bottoms
Oreee
Tosippi
Atkanes
Louisiana
Govirnsone
Ex City Marshal John J Leary Visits Philadelphia Mother
Ex city marshal John J Leary of Guthrie Oklahoma visits his mother at 838 North Twelfth street during the holidays. He recalls early Oklahoma settlement days and predicts future turmoil as claimants race to settle land as the territory opens.
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Ron
Philadelphia
John J. Leary
Guthrie
Oklahoma Country
North Twelfth Street
Marshal Leary
West
Californias
Montana
Oklahoma
Leary
Labor agitators gain city posts amid office swaps
A New York dispatch reports John Kearney, formerly Postoffice engineer, placed as engineer with a $2,000 value post. Frank Forrol, head of the defunct United Labor party in the Eleventh District, is installed in his former role, while James Excelsior Quinn becomes clerk under U S Internal Revenue Collector Michael Kerwin. The pattern shows labor agitators moving into favorable appointments.
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Dispatch
New York
John McMackin
John Kearney
Postoffice
United Labor Party
Frank Forrol
James Excelsior Quinn
United States Internal Revenue
Michael Kerwin
Wy A Catas
Ioc Tiet Ianetan
Senate committees arrive in New York for trade and beef hearings
Two special Senate committees reach New York and lodge at the Hoffman House. One panel will investigate trade with Canada and hear certain parties. The other will examine witnesses on the export and consumption of beef. Both committees plan to begin work promptly.
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Senate
Hoffman House
Canada
Panpaie
Sonia
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Soden
Sharputlie
Alexander Beck & Son Assignment in Philadelphia
Alexander Beck and Son carpet manufacturers of Philadelphia assigned for creditors to Charles A. Forbush of M. A. Forbush & Co. The assignees estimate liabilities at 130000 dollars with assets about 100000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Alexander Beck & Son
Charles A. Forbush
M. A. Forbush & Co
Flor Town Quiet After Unclear Incident
A fragmented report notes Flor Town stay quiet with unclear events and scattered terms like Cungiestox and RS. No clear names, dates, or actions are identifiable.
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Quint
Cungiestox
D& C
Barnecalng
Rego Bre
Gompers Sees Eight Hour Day Move Gaining Steam
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor expresses cautious optimism about inaugurating an eight hour workday next May starting with the building trades. He notes uncertainty over branch selection and discusses funding, member support, and potential employer reactions.
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Gompers
Federation of Labor
Tislaks
Austria Charges Aggressive Italian Agents Amid Tensions
The Austrian government plans to curb Italian intelligence activity by deploying more agents and tightening border oversight following concerns about cross-border espionage and security threats.
Realism on Stage Ends With Throat-Cutting Incident
A chaotic scene at the Arc Theater in St. Louis during My Aunt Bridget led to a real knife attack after performer Raff Rafael clashed with actor Monroe. Rafael sustained a severe gash on the face as Monroe reportedly warned he would not continue with the company. Monroe fled the stage and was later treated at Laclede Hotel as fellow cast members tended to Rafael through the night.
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St. Louis
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J. J.oe
Jack Tryzer
Bridget
Esffsal
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Moree
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Fenroe
Raffael
Laclede
Mysterious Irwin boy case puzzles town
An 18 year old missing Irwin youth is briefly identified in Bristow as a man matching the Decker boy. The mother cannot clearly confirm his identity and the community remains unsure as to whether the found youth is the lost son or a stranger.
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TI Dre? Bron
Geeessburg
Irwin
William Decker
Bristow
Sais Oemagge
Bor
Déecker
Abe
Work of prehistoric man near Houtzdale
Aozooa reports discovery of a remarkable prehistoric fortification in Centre and Clearfield counties. A semicircular stone wall eight feet high spans a circular form with cemented outer surface and pillars six to eight feet tall, likely used as altars and defensive ramparts near the Moshannon headwaters.
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Azooxa
Beryween Centre
Clearfield Counties
United States
Houtzdale
Civil Service Reform Prospects Assessed by Sherman Rogers
Burrago December 29 Hon Sherman Rogers, key Civil Service Reform League committee member, says significant action by the committee is unlikely before the new year. No conference has occurred yet, but a meeting is expected soon as Faulks or indians plans a January East trip to discuss the reform effort.
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Rogers
Burrago
National Civil Service Reform League
Federal Civil Service
Faulks
Tima
Pacha Dels
Assassins Schema New Year Shooting at Stedhfeder Home
Early December 29 a gas flame was extinguished in Frederick W. Stedhfeder’s sleeping room. He found a man in the cellar who shot at him, wounding his neck slightly before fleeing. A Malser resident, a former enemy, confessed to the shooting and claimed a planned attack if Stedhfeder did not come down.
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Frederick W. Stedhfeder
Stedhfeder
Bredifeder
Malser
Nok
Stedifeder
Maiser
Eufe
Davis Uays
Segs Vanstuaer Davie
Avis
Gripmen
Pittsburg Traction Discharges Spark Threat of Strike
Labor tensions flare as eight gripmen and five conductors are discharged for joining the Knights of Labor. Chicago-recruited replacements are brought in while Philadelphia owners aid to quell unrest. A meeting is held at Edmunds Hall as crews organize, with officials claiming readiness to operate under strike conditions.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Traction Company
Knaights of
Elkins
Messrs
P. A. B. Widener
W. L. Elkins
Philadelphia
Edmunds’ Hall
Liberty Avenue
Forty-fifth Street
Knights of Labor
John Hughes
Snd
E. W. Davis Snys
Knights of Lauber
Dismissals After Quiet Labor-Motion at Traction Firm
Early today the Traction Company faced a labor dispute with the union, keeping quiet on the matter but enough to reveal several new hires. As a result, several of these workers were dismissed after their names leaked.
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Traction’ Company
Saeed
Yerkes Talks Traction Roads and World’s Fair Pledge
W L Yerkes President of the Chicago traction roads described the system’s condition and promised satisfactory returns. He noted investments in the World’s Fair and mentioned the Pittsburgh Traction line issue while a group of Chicago gripmen were in Pittsburgh.
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Chicago Roads
W.l.yerkes
Chicago Traction Roads
Dion
Yerkes
Pittsburg
Chicago
Terrible Tussle With Mad Bull Near Evansville
A farmer named Willis Moore near Evansville recounts a brutal encounter with a mad bull on Friday. He describes being thrown, gored, and trampled as he clung to the animal’s horns, then used his suspenders to bind the bull’s nose and free himself before fainting until his wife found him.
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Peprclal
Dmfatch
De.Peos
Willis Moore
Evansville
St. L
Joe
Jay
Outlaws Dead After Battle With Texas Posse
A Texas posse of ten pursued O Dell brothers Tom and William after a raid. In the Bad Lands the kin opened fire at sunrise. O Dell twin brothers were killed. one died from a lung wound and head shot, the other from a broken spine after a rifle assault.
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Usanpa
Tex
O'Dell Brothers
Tom
William
State Rangers
Thomas Perry
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Ill
O'Dell
Se Gyong
Romance of a Murder Aided by a Lover’s Betrayal
A young Italian girl watched from a Mulberry Street window as police and onlookers gathered around the dead musician Vincenzo Perretto in his shop’s back room. His killer Antonio San Marco, once betrothed to the same girl, shot Perretto after their romance caused a feud, with witnesses and neighbors recalling the dramatic sequence.
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New York
Mulberry Street
McCullum
Vincenso Perretto
Perretto
Antonio San Marco
San Marco
Pes
Murder Mystery Shocks Atlanta Businessman Death
Atlanta reports the death of James FE Woodward a known local businessman after an evening walk on Marietta Street. A stranger stepped in front of him asked if he was Jim Woodward then fired. Woodward died near his sister’s home.
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Atlanta
James FE. Woodward
Woodward
Mariletta Street
Jim Woodward
Fred
Gladstone Celebrated on Eightieth Birthday Worldwide Tributes
The eighty year old Liberal leader Mr Gladstone received messages of goodwill from America Australia and India as Hawarden hosted family and public tributes. Papers note pressure on the Queen over home rule bills and discuss loyalty to the Crown amid political tension.
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Mr. Gladstone
Countess Tolstoi
Ker
House of Prominent
Sexton
Dublin
Wwe
Mr.earn
Salone Ists
Native Congress in Bombay Holds Session on Policy and Time
The native Congress at its fieso meeting confirmed relations adopted and pressed a price committee to push views on questions. It was said the next congress would be in Bengal and a reduced rebate was discussed. Large crowds cheered the Queen as Beadlaugh attended the reception.
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Nehous
Bengal
Beadlaugh
Explorer Stanley in Court over Treachery Charge
In December 29 proceedings the Chanl Court heard Mr Stanley and Lt Bonsy testify in the Emin Be Hefe case against Tippoo Tib. They allege Tippoo Tib violated contract to seize stores and ammunition and say his nephew enticed natives who tried to resupply the expedition, with mortality among workers noted.
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Tippoo Tib
Zastr Bar
Chanl
Stanley
Bonsy
Emin Be Hefe Committee
Tippoe Tib
Proclamation Day Ceremonies in Portugal Continue
In Lisbon December 29 the proclamation of Dom Carlos as King of Portugal continued with the King and Queen touring the garrison and foreign diplomatic corps. The royal couple received the garrison salute and later enjoyed private seclusion in the evening.
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Dom Carlos
Portugal
Belgium Faces Coal Shortage Amid Labor Strife
December 29 report from London notes Belgium endures coal shortage caused by mining region unrest. Manufacturing slows as the government struggles to secure fuel and keep essential services running amid labor disputes.
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Lonnor
Belgium
of Ant
Dr Peters the German Adventurer Returns
Dr Peters, the African explorer, reports in a dated letter that he defeated tribal forces and captured them during a harvest clash. The missive, dated October 8 and received recently, claims victory over the 6 gatoa and progress in his expedition in EMMLIN.
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Emmlin
Dr. Peters
Training School Row Ambiguity Sparks Local Debate
Fragmented OCR notes describe a technical training school in Liege testing socialist growth concepts. The text mentions a year 1000 boys intake and references monks and a facility with a controversial purpose.
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