Chilean quarrel threat fades as Montt pursues peace
Amid tense exchanges between Secretary Blaine Minister Montt and their governments the Chilean dispute edges toward a peaceful settlement. Congress will review correspondence in days while Blaine recovers from illness and social pressures intensify pressure on the administration.
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Boston Board of Trade
Blaine
Egan
Chile
Monttan Bothnasiist
Congress
Slane
Mlaine
Stone
Senator Plumb
Senate Debates Free Coinage and Silver Policy Clash
Senate receipts include requests from the Red Cross Grange and Seattle Chamber urging grain aid to Russia defense funding and canal inquiries. Mr Stewart pushes for free coinage while Mr Morrill argues against it outlining six fatal flaws in unlimited silver coinage and Senator Teller counters with bi metallist criticisms and executive travel comments.
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Russia
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Harrison
Teller
Stewart
American National Red Cross Association
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Congress
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Nicaragua Canal
Washington
Wichita
Oklahoma
Committee On
Indian Affairs
Morrill
Russia Relief Aid Debate Splits House Over Ship Aid
The House considered a Senate joint resolution calling for Navy help to transport Russian relief supplies. supporters urged aid as humanitarian, while Holman and others argued the funds should aid Americans at home. The measure failed to advance. the house adjourned.
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Holman
Wasuratox
Dp. C
House
McMillin
Secretary of the Navy
Russia
Blount
Georgia
Committee On
Naval Affair
Kilgore
Texas
Herbert
Committee On Naval Affairs
Indiana
United States
Dockery
Missouri
Secretary of the Treasury
Chipman
Michigan
Yeas
Nave
Breckinridge
Senate Adjoins After Session in Honor of Rep Gamble
After a brief executive session the Senate adjourned out of respect for the memory of the late Representative Gamble of South Dakota until tomorrow.
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Senate
Representative Gamble
South Dakota
Evane scent Insurance Faces Mandamus Action Over Charter
In Philadelphia on January 6 a writ of alternative mandamus was issued against Continental Trust and Finance Co to justify its franchises and to explain why a receiver should not be appointed. The company is accused of being unsound and acting beyond its charter. Experts note no bank account since September 25 and no staff besides President Brown handling duties.
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Philadelphia
Hensel
Willson
Common Pleas Court
Continental Trust and Finance Company
Krombbaar
Brown
Foraker
Fyker
Ohio
John Sherman
United States
Sherman
James E. Neal
State Central Committee
Graves case update stuns Denver with new statements
John Z Adams testified he tailed Dr Graves to the county jail and overheard deputies question him. Graves denies all confessions as false. Mrs Graves is deemed insane. A new trial motion will be filed and argued. District Attorney Stevens considers indicting Lawyer Ballon amid the shifting case sentiment. Public support leans to the accused.
Peculiar Head End Collision Kills Three Trainmen
In Utica New York on January 6 a head end wreck near Smyrna on the New York Ontario and Western line killed three train workers. Engineer Fred Young of Utica, conductor Edwin Martin Sheedy of Oswego, and fireman Albert Cady of Norwich died as both locomotives exploded. civilians were awakened by the blast as the engines tore apart, parts hurled far from the wreck.
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Utica
N. Y
Smyrna
Fred Young
Edwin Martin Sheedy
Oswago
Albert Cady
Norwich
New York, Ontario and Western
Transfe
New York
Randalleville
Sherman Wins Ohio Senate Nomination In Heated Caucus
The Ohio Republican caucus selects John Sherman 53 to 38 over J B Foraker with Charles Foster and William McKinley also receiving votes. Sherman heralded as the veteran choice in a contest that highlighted Foraker’s leadership and the party’s unity after a tense ballot and intense speeches.
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Griffin
Joseph B. Foraker
McKinley
Foster
Welsh
William McKinley
Spley
Hamilton
Sherman
Foraker
John Sherman
J. B. Foraker
Charles Foster
Social sensation in Braddock over an ill fated marriage
The case centers on James Duff Boyce and Miss Mary Lytle as Boyce accuses H M Lytle of assault and pointing a firearm after marriage tensions. Lytle denies wrongdoing claiming only to eject Boyce from the dry goods firm. The hearing before Squire Ceclemetson is awaited with interest.
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Brappock
East End
Pittsburg
Mary Lytle
H. M. Lytle
Hawkins Station
Joseph Horne & Co
James Dnff Boyce
Boyce
Hornes
Lytle
Squire Ceclemetson
Duff
Lytles
Blaine Fells With Stroke Rumors Shake Washington
A Tuesday report from Washington describes Secretary Blaine’s sudden illness, initial doctors treating him for indigestion and faintness at the State Department. The case sparked intense activity across the capital, with Cabinet officers and lawmakers monitoring his condition and potential impact on the Republican nomination.
Militia rush to Stevens County amid Botkin case danger
In Arkalon Kansas three deputies rout two would‑be assailants guarding Judge Botkin. Suspects Charles Orner and Harmon Zandt are tied to the Springfield ambush. Authorities brace for a night raid as Governor Humphrey vows action but jury trials remain doubtful.
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Stevens County
Humphrey
Arekalon
Kas
Jan
Sperial
Springfield
Arkalon
Judge Botkin
Judge Botkins
Charles Orner
Harmon Zandt Orner
Orner
Zandt
Judge In
Roberts
Bucklin
Spring- Id
Woods
Kansas
Topeka
Effort to Block Oleomargarine Monopoly Hits Court
United States District Attorney Reed files a bill in equity in Philadelphia to restrain J. Otis Paul and others trading as Chicago Butterine Company Armour & Co and related firms from forming and keeping a monopoly on oleomargarine. The suit cites a Chicago March contract granting exclusive trade rights in Pennsylvania east of the Alleghenies New Jersey and Maryland and alleges shipments to a central buttering company to limit dealer access.
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Philadelphia
United States
Reed
J. Otis Paul
Pennsylvania
Chicago Butterine Company
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Armour & Co
Philip D. Armour & Co
Kansas City
Armour Packing Company
Allegheny Mountains
New Jersey
Maryland
Bill Aleges
Illinois
Missouri
Speaker Crisp Very Sick in Washington
In Washington D C on January 6 a Special report says Speaker Crisp is believed to be seriously ill with incipient pneumonia. A doctor is in constant attendance and he is reported to be improving slowly, though insiders say the illness is more serious than made public.
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Blaine
Madison Place
Mr. Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
Philadelphia
West End
Washington
Washington, D. C
Crisp
Heavy East Snow Causes Delays Across Cities
Snow blanketed the Northeast with 4 to 6 inches in Philadelphia and 10 inches in Reading while Bethlehem reported a foot. Readings from Blue Mountains showed 12 to 15 inches with drifts up to ten feet. Roads closed and mail stages delayed as slate regions halted work.
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New York
Jan
Philadelphia
Reading
Blue Mountains
Bethlehem
Irate Buffalo wife hauls husband and another woman to court
A Pittsburg woman and her apparently allied sister confront William A Froelick and his wife Daisy Moore in Mt Clemens. Mrs Hall accuses the pair of a serious crime after identifying her husband and seizing proof from his person and trunks.
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Detroit
Buffalo
William A. Wall
Froelick
Miners Call for Rally as State Troops Watch Camps
In Knoxville Texas the Coal Creek Valley mood shifts toward rebellion with threats against convicts lessees and State militia. A circular urges swift action for self defense and revenge, as 167 men claim intimidation and Eugene Merrill plans a mass meeting amid expected outbreak and troop preparations.
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Knoxvile
Texas
Coal Creek Valley
United States
Robbed His Sixth Wife in Cleveland Trip
John Anderson of St Louis allegedly stole 1200 sewn in his wife’s skirt on their wedding trip to Cleveland. He fled to Albany then was arrested after returning to Cleveland. A telegraph order hinted he had a wife in Boston and further inquiries followed.
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Dr. St. Clair
Consular Bureau
Blaine
Blaze
Cleveland, O
John Anderson
St. Louis
Mra Ellen Purcell
St Louis
Anderson
Albany
Cleveland
Boston
Ais
Harmony at an Er as Quay Faction Rigid in Opposition
Telegram from Philadelphia reports Republican factions in discord over national convention delegates. Quay aligned group rejects compromise, vows full opposition. Harrisonites press for support of Leeds and Henry, framing a stark, no-quarter battle for control.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
United States
Quay
Beaver Statesman
Dave Martin
Washington
Tel
Porter
Ahern
Patton
Connell
Chm Hull
Hirsch
Twat Seventh Ward
Bloodshed as Brazilian troops clash in city revolt
In New York dispatch the Soguranca arrives at quarantine with reports of a December 17 revolt in Santos Brazil. Government troops fired on rioters in the streets causing dozens dead and scores wounded as a pitched battle swept a plaza and surrounding streets.
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New York
United St
Brazil
Santosee Anean
Hopoc
Crooked Telegraph Operator In Western Poolroom Fraud
A special report from Oman describes a major poolroom fraud across the country. Charles Sab, manager of the Diamond Poolroom in Omaha, uncovered the scheme tied to Frank Boyle in New York. Boyle allegedly substituted a false name, exposing a large wagering fraud.
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Oman
Ihs
Omaha
Charles Sab
Frank Boyle
New York
Sabies
Dealy
Boyle
Ma Belle
Earthquake Detected by Pendulum at Lochester
Residents reported slight tremors measured around 1 o clock with further movements noted at intervals. A swinging pendulum and magnet device helped detect the quake’s activity in the area around Lochester during the event.
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Lochester
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