Blame Better But Not Well Aims For Indiana Farmers Aid
A lengthy front page notes Senator Peffer proposing a $100 million loan to Indiana farmers at 1 percent for half cash value with government foreclosure and rental terms, plus social reform debates. It also covers judgeship pressures for Pittsburgh and Allegheny projects including a $200 thousand post office site, a dam at Tarentum, and river improvements, with Senatorial and presidential maneuverings surrounding Blaine and Harrison.
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Comeress
Alliance
Momse
Wstor
Harrison
Deffer
Indiana
United States
Peffer
White House
Allegheny
Congress
Crounse
Stone
Tarentum
Herr's Island
Davis Island
Pittsboro, Ft. Wayne
Chicago Railway
Bills by the Barrel in Congress on Nicaragua Canal and Tariff
In Washington the Senate swore in Senator Hill and heard bills from Senator Peffer for aid to Indiana farmers and a push for the Nicaragua canal. The House saw hundreds of bills. Enloc urged repeal of McKinley, cheaper postage, immigration limits, and tariff changes. Fitch proposed duties on barley and hops, while Pickler sought free access to the World's Fair for Union veterans. ONeill pushed the eight hour law expansion and bans on convict-made goods. Minnesota Farmers Sub-Treasury meeting closes for the state convention.
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Wassischos
D. C
Congress
Senate
Hill
New York
Peffer
Indiana
Allen
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Enloc
Fitch
Pickler
Secretary of the Interior
Mr. O'Neil
Missouri
Donnellyites Back Sub Treasury Plan and Prohibition Vote
The Alliance supporters favored the sub Treasury plan by a wide margin. Prohibition was put to a popular vote with strong indorsement. The platform called for abolition of railroad passes and an unlimited coinage of silver.
Teed's Past Life Revealed From His Old Home
BrxGuamray New York January 7 Koresh Cyrus Teed leader of the Roresham Unity a resident here once lived with wife and son Arthur on Pleasant avenue Thirteenth ward in 1872 He vanished leaving wife and child Arthur later adopted by Mrs Streeter a rich widow and educated in art The mother died of consumption Teed later appeared in Chicago with Dr Andrews He founded Koresham in California and San Francisco claiming a hidden illumination doctrine and unity of humanity.
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BrxGuamray
N. Y
Koresh Cyrus Teed
Roresham Unity
Pennsylvania
Teed
Arthur
Pleasant Avenue
Thirteenth
New York City
Chicago
Dr. Andrews
Koresh
Cyrus
Cgnouce
San Franccisco
Troops Routed in Rio Grande Campaign Report
A Republic dispatch from Eagle Pass Texas says United States troops encountered Garza between Eagle Pass and Laredo and were defeated with no further details available. The report comes from St. Louis dated January 7.
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Garza
Here
Laredo
Gladstone Replies on Modern Criticism and the Bible
Gladstone voices cautious reformulation on higher criticism in a letter printed amid a controversy over modern biblical study. He urges avoiding argument by passion, reserving judgment, and weighing specialized claims against broad history, philosophy, and religion.
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Gladstone
Dispatch
Lowpox
Record
Lrize
W. E. Gllapstoxe
Brannitz
Russia's famine seen as chronic result of policy
In an interview with a high Russian official, the famine is described as a 30 year consequence of bond management. The official warns it will become chronic, affecting 16 to 17 provinces now and possibly 50 provinces later, with peasants losing horses and crops while relief may be possible only temporarily.
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Moscow
Empire
Prosecution Links Whisky Trust to Augusta Certificate
Chicago, Jan 7. The case against the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Co. known as the Whisky Trust rests on a letter from an Augusta seed firm. The writer says he cannot obtain any alcohol from any U S dealer except under the trust certificate terms. The certificate is described as binding buyers to the trust and leaving them at its mercy. A peerage certificate accompanies the letter.
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Chcaco
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
The
Whisky Trust
Augusta
United States
Miller's Degenerate Son Sentenced for Stage Hold Up
Harry Miller son of Joaquin Miller received a two year sentence in San Francisco for the Mendocino county stage robbery committed weeks earlier.
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San Francisco
Harry Miller
Joaquin Miller
Mendocino County
Pittsburg Chosen For Next Colored Catholic Conference
The Colored Catholic Conference selected Pittsburg as the site for next year’s gathering during its Philadelphia session. The Pope sent a benediction to the assembly and a committee was formed to draft an address to the U.S. public.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
United States
Hill Conference in Washington Pushes Hill as Democratic Nominee
A Philadelphia assembled group of Pennsylvania leaders including ex Senator William A. Wallace and J M Kerr met at Willard's Hotel with New York Ohio Indiana figures. They pledged to back David B Hill for President and to appoint Guffy to the National Committee with Harrity as a possible vacancy pick.
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Washington, D. C
Dan. T
Philadelphia
United States
William A. Wallace
Mutchler
Eckley B. Cor
J. M. Guffey
Kerr
Pennsylvania
David B. Hill
Heaven
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Willard's Hotel
Senator Hill
J. M. Kerr
Hill
Guffey
State Committee
Harrity
State Central Committee
National Committee
Nations
Governor Hill
New York State
Cloveland
Cleveland
SHERMAN TO BE BANQUETED
Senator Sherman will be chosen Senator by the Legislature next week and a reception is planned for Wednesday evening. A banquet for lawmakers is anticipated on Tuesday as Governor McKinley is inaugurated Monday. Chairman Halim prepares a Cuba trip for health and rest. Telegrams flood Sherman as he departs for Washington with congratulatory wishes.
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Col
umMsts
Sherman
McKinley
Halim
Republican Committee
Conane
Presidential Preference Poll of Ohio Legislature
A January 7 Special report from Corumsis Ohio presents a poll of the General Assembly on presidential favoritism. In the Senate Blaine leads with 10 votes to Harrison 7 and others, with noncommittal options totaling several. In the House Blaine tops at 30 followed by Harrison 25 McKinley 9 and others, with noncommittal and Cleveland counts also listed. The article notes most Foraker supporters lean to Blaine and that several young members are unsettled.
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Corumsis
General Assembly
Senate
Harrison
Blaine
Hill
Cleveland
House
Biaine
McKinley
Sherman
Gorman
Flower
Foraker
Party Support Shifts in Republican Ranks and Cleveland Ties
Members who backed Sherman pivot to McKinley while three fourths of Republicans favor McKinley as second choice. Seven Blaine backers would switch if he would accept, but fear of uncertainty pushes them to Harrison. Democratic votes show Hill favored by hustlers and front-rank leaders, with Cleveland staunchly backed by country members as agitation boosts the drive to the winning side.
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Sherman
McKinley
Blaine
Harrison
Hill
Cleveland
New York
Springer Optimistic on Democratic Unity and Silver Question
Congressman Springer arrived at the Hoffman House from Washington and spoke on the near goal of united Democratic action. He said Mills will lead the Senate committee and that tariff reduction and economy will be the main issues next fall, with no decisive silver legislation this session. He praised free speech in the House and predicted adjournment in June.
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Mills
New Yor
Congressman Springer
Hoffman House
Congressional Limited
Washington
Alexander Meakins
Business Men’s Democratic Club
Tomorow
Springer
Committee On
Blaine Silent Amid District GOP Faction Fight
In Washington the rivalry between Blaine and Harrison factions over the District of Columbia delegation to the National Convention intensifies. Secretary Blaine maintains silence as factional leaders press him, with observers noting a strategic aim to pressure the President and influence party treatment.
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Washington, D. C
Blaine
District of Columbia
Harrison
Explosion Traps 200 Miners at Sage Coal Mine
At 5 p.m. an explosion rocked mine No. 11 operated by the Sage Coal and Mining Co near Krebs. About 200 men are reported entombed with no details on the cause available at this time.
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The
Sage Coal and Mining Company
Krebs
Scanlan Transported to Bloomingdale Asylum for Safe Custody
New York reporters report actor W. J. Scanlan, currently deemed insane, is to be placed in an asylum after his wife and manager Piton sought to avoid detention. Despite quiet care at Pitou’s home, his condition worsened with violent impulses. A midday drive led to Bloomingdale Hospital where he remained unaware of his location.
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New York
W. J. Scanlan
Piton
Mr. Pitou
Scanlan
Bloomingdale
The Czar’s 1888 Train Accident Plot Revealed
The Areuse Zeiting recounts an alleged plan behind the Czar’s 1888 train crash at Bordj October 17. A kitchen boy on the Imperial train survived what was said to be a bomb. He was arrested as a Nihilist and confessed to placing a clock device in the dining carriage that exploded downward, causing the accident.
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Benrris
Areuse Zeifing
Bordi
Iun
Engineer Officer Assigned After Merrill Death
Major Amos Stickney now at Buffalo New York has been assigned to duties previously under Lieutenant Colonel William E Merrill Corps of Engineers who has died.
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Washington, T. C
Amos Stickney
Buffalo
William E. Merrill
Corps of Engineers
Blaine recovers from indigestion as he eyes political prospects
Washington January report notes Secretary Blaine recovering from yesterday's indigestion attack. He denies sensational illness stories asserting vigorous health, recalls early political days with Senator Washburn, and claims strong memory of Pennsylvania history. The President and Harrison aides express cautious support amid ongoing political chatter.
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Maine
Mr. Blaine
Senator Washburn
Blaine
Pennsylvania
State Department
Hr. Harrison
Harrison
Twenty Years of Hard Luck in Cherry Township
In Cherry township Sullivan county Miss Amanda Bradford has become a widow for the fourth time after a chain of sudden deaths among her husbands. First Adelbert S. Rogers died at home of heart disease two years after their marriage. then Peleg C. Ralph died in bed within a year. and Mrs Ralph’s latest husband Cyrus K. Stannard also faced death after their 16th of last month wedding. Last Saturday Porter heard a stage driver call out and the man left to take a walk.
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Scnaxton
Amanda Bradford
Cherry Township
Sullivan County
Adelbert S. Rogers
Ralph
Cyrus K. Stannard
Davidson Township
Porter
Desperado pursuit ends in unclear battle report
Courier reports a running fight south of Springfield between desperadoes and pursuers. Four men in wagons fell during fire exchanges. Pursuers, forced to chase on worn horses, later found fresh mounts at a ranch and renewed the pursuit. Officials fear further clashes as threats target Judge Rotkin and notes indicate 50 slain or missing in the Donn group. militia presence shifts without conclusive engagement.
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Te Ming
San
Springfield
No Man's Land
Ifn
Donn
Seward
Stevens
Grant
Morton
Haskell
Rotkin
Roberts
Boyce Lytle affair stirs society in Brappock and East End
The Boyce Lytle dispute draws wide attention as court action looms. Mr Lytle defends himself against allegations by Boyce calling him a scalawag and reveals he acted as Boyce’s surety for rent while Boyce earned 75 a month. Boree threatens a heavy damage suit.
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Brappock
Boyce-Lytle
East End
Lytle
Lady Macdonald Implicated in Regina Land Deal
Tonoxto Ontario January 7 The Regina Teadher alleges former Northwest Territories governor Dewdney used his office to affect land adjoining Regina county with a powerful figure in Tavava involved The Glos comments that the wife of the premier was accused of partnering with Dewdner and others in a shady transaction warranting parliamentary investigation
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Hving
Iewddner
Teacher killed by pupils after school detention
Special report from TorrEka dated January 7 states William Ehrhart, a school teacher near the town, was attacked by three boys after he kept them for punishment. George Kistler led the group. one boy struck him with a poker and another stabbed him in the neck with a pocketknife. Ehrhart died from the injuries.
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TorrEka
William Ebrhart
George Kistler
Ehrhart
Federal control of divorce proposed by Senator Kyle
Senator J. H. Kyle of South Dakota plans to introduce in the U S Senate a joint resolution seeking to refer to Congress the authority over the laws governing divorce. The move aims to centralize jurisdiction at the federal level.
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Kyle
Sioux Fai
J. H. Kyle
South Dakota
United States
Senate
Congress
Sunday Work and Salaries Spark Law and Order Society Debate
Minutes reveal only three active workers remain in the Law and Order Society as officials consider a renewed push to enforce the 1794 law on Sunday work. The group also contemplates opposing a proposed increase in county officers salaries while discussion notes indicate a waning interest and past leaders briefly reappearing.
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Wainst
Wishart
McClure
Supreme Court
Law and Order Society
Alderman Rohe Eases Warrant Service Amid Probes
Alderman Rohe says 30 to 35 informations were filed against workers and Sunday newspaper staff by Agent McClure but no warrants issued yet. He advocates a formal disposition to end the unrest, notes prior cases were dropped, and recalls Captain Wishart’s near 100 informations that were destroyed. About a dozen detectives worked the testimony as authorities consider future prosecutions.
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Rohe
Faurether
Alderman Roche
McClure
Alderman
Wishart
Law and Order League to Challenge Salary Grab in Court
The Law and Order League seeks a final decision on the county salary grab. Attorney Yost will file a petition in Common Pleas No 1 Allegheny County naming John A Bell and detailing a 1891 judgment for 7500 unpaid against the county.
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Law and Order League
Law and Order Society
Yost
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
John A. Bell
Allegheny
James A. Grier
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Dalzell
Lake Erie Canal
Colonel Stone
Allegheny Public
Brneat
Tk Insraten
Wastinetox
D.C
Elsine
Prees
Biniie
Eisine
Republicuns
Claine
Emma
Hf Anrbody
Socialiste
Edward Bellamy
Poffer
Little Washington
Bright
Boyd Crumline
MacTivain
D. F. Patterson
Crumrine
J. Murray Clark
Baffington
Ham
Daleell
Erie
Beaver
Joseph D. Weeks
Arsenal
MeKersport
John Howard Payne
Emily Wightman
Hercules
Court of Claims
Besston
Scull
Altoona
Shank
Wilkesbarre
Lightner
Menasores
Nicaragua Canal
Minnesota Farmers
Minneapolis
U. 8
Rio Grande
St. Louis, Mo
Spe
Cial
Eagle Pass, Tex
Russia
Cannes
Whiskey Trust
Poet Miller
Keystone State
Wallace
Indiana Territory
Merrill
Him
Wasmeton
Washburn
Hisine
Bar Harbor
Aourier
Hattle
Lady MacDonald
Northwest Territories
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