Last Stand at Pine Ridge Promises Fierce Battle Ahead
Dispatch from Jan 10 reports a tense standoff between General Miles's forces and hostile Sioux led by Red Cloud and Little Wound near Pine Ridge. Army fortifications, heavy artillery, and Hotchkiss guns guard a two mile long village as negotiations fracture and mass surrender looms or war erupts.
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Distatom
Piste
Redekins
Council
Little Wound
Big Road
White Clay Creek
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Sanford
Carr
Dreastworks
Red Cloud
Tragedy at Wounded Knee Amid Ravine Hideout
Reports describe a brutal siege at Wounded Knee where one man was shot seven times and survivors hid in ravines for 12 days. Many died and remain unburied as two squaws and a child trudged over snow to the agency, exhausted and injured.
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Wounded Knee
Batseus Gad
Souenicks
Tupbrei
Iocen
Toon
Agency
Eare
Secree
Representative Flower Proposes Committee to Probe Indian Injustice
In Washington on January 10 the Senate passed a conference report on the Sioux division bill addressing earlier assurances to the Indians. Representative Flower of New York introduced in the House a resolution calling a seven member committee to investigate Indian Bureau mismanagement amid claims by Generals Miles and Armstrong that starvation and cattle delivery failures caused the unrest.
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Washington
Senate
Dawes
Edmunds
Crook
House
Aod
Representative Flower
New York
Miles
Armstrong
Indian Bureau
Tve
Faithful Cheyennes Face Move to Fort Keogh Reserve
Washington dated January 10 reports General Miles forwarding a telegram from Pine Ridge dated January 9. The Cheyenne commission recommends removing Cheyenne Indians to Fort Keogh reserve where about 250 already serve as scouts. They aided against Sioux and Nez Perces, with loyalty proven in 1878 and 1877. The plan awaits approval to transfer after the affair ends.
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Washington
Proctor
Milel
Pine Ridge
Montana
Fort Keogh Reserve
Fort Keogh
Casey
Ney
Bostiin Bloux
Nez Perces
Taking Away the Guns in Indian Disarmament
Prose From Jan 10 reports the challenge of choosing a disarmament site for Indians. Troops tighten cordon as General Miles orders a cautious advance three to six miles around the hostiles to force them back to the reservation without giving them advantageous terrain.
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Miles
Turtle Mountain Quiet No Uprising Reported
The Indian Bureau reports no danger of trouble at Turtle Mountain Agency after dispatches from Devil's Lake and Cheyenne River commend Indian police and agency farmers for services rendered to communities affected by the recent disturbance.
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Cheyenne River
Washington
Indian Bureau
Agent Waugh
Devil’s Lake
Turtle Mountain
Palmer
Ong
Wives of Pine Ridge Officers Sent East in Sorrow
The families of officers at Pine Ridge were sent east last night in a sorrowful parting as many may never meet again. Buffalo Bill is reported to have said the ball will open tomorrow.
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Piste Bruce
Pine Ridge
Buffalo Bill
Labor Wins a Point in Printing Press Strike
New York dispatch reports a settlement between the EK W Bliss Company of Brooklyn and 400 locked-out workers. The conflict centered on a new foreman Head and sweeping rules. The agreement returns workers to duty Monday on terms close to those they demanded.
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Dispatcs
New York
EK. W. Bliss Company
Front Street
Brooklyn
Head
Chess match for the championship of the war ends in a draw
New York report of a chess contest in the wartime championship shows Etelnits leading with 5 wins to Gues tere's 3 and 4 draws after the fourteenth game. The scene records a drawn game with the scoreline given and indicates ongoing competition.
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New York
Etelnits
Rix Ae Gemenotil
Will contest reveals odd Vedder Hartshorn marriage tale
In the Vedder-Hartshorn will dispute, Ida Vedder an adopted daughter named Ida Angell claims a share. Hartshorn pressed nuptial agreements and control over estate portions, sparking charges of undue influence. Proceedings open in Surrogate's Court on Monday.
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Hartshorn
Denver
Orn
R. H. McClellan
Fifth Avenue House
Herusband
Absence of Marriage Certificate Costs German Couple Loss
A German immigrant Adam Schmidt and his American sweetheart wed secretly in Baden before traveling to New York. The minister died and church records lack a date, delaying proof of marriage. German courts refuse to release $5,000 per child without marriage proof, threatening further losses.
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New Haves
Conn
Adam Schmidt
Baden
Germany
Adam
America
New York City
Major McKinley to Speak at Ohio Republican Banquet
Telegram reports plans for the Ohio Republican League banquet in Toledo on February 12 Lincoln Day. Major McKinley will be a featured speaker alongside Dalzell Bellamy Storer and others. McKinley will reportedly reply to Cleveland’s Columbus address, fueling expectations for his gubernatorial prospects.
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CoLtumBus
Ohio Republican League
Toledo
Major McKinley
Dalzell
Pittsburg
Bellamy Storer
Cincinnati
McKinley
Columbus
Cleveland
Thurman
Friends of
Nationale of Republican Clubs
Mall
Swamped by a Contract Hits Springfield Boller Makers
A Springfield firm of bollers confronts a contractual dispute as their operations strain under a settlement deadline. The case centers on performance obligations and a potential halt to production with regional impact.
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Springfield
Boller Makers
Fire Rots Firm After 250 Employed Night and Day
A large contract with the American Cotton Seed Oil Company precipitated the collapse. The company could not liquidate its paper assets and liabilities reached 40,000 dollars against 100,000 dollars in assets.
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American Cotton Seed Oil Company
Burglars Bind Wife as Man Steals $225 From Pocketbook
James Campbell finds his wife tied to the bed with a silk gag after two masked burglars raided the house. They bound her, searched the dressing area, and took $225 from her pocketbook while a yardman worked in the basement and the cook entertained her sweetheart. Police later arrest Alex Russell, a former servant.
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Br. Louis
James Campbell
St. Louis
Campbell
Youthful couple wed in Syria sparks official inquiry
A minty eyed girl from Mt. Lebanon, married seven months to 16 year old Youssef Goso, attracted officials at the Barge Office. The couple, Christian Syrians, were accompanied by their mothers who approved the marriage. Col Weber detained them briefly but released after verifying parental consent and noting child marriages are common in Syria.
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New York
Mt. Lebanon
Barge
Youssef Goso
Yussef
Malacab Suriaan
Oriestah
Weber
Middletown Homeopathic Hospital Players Favor Baseball Therapy
In a 20th annual report to the New York State Legislature Dr Selden H Talcott Medical Superintendent notes baseball as the best outdoor amusement for the insane patients at Middletown States Homeopathic Hospital. The on site amateur club, fielded since 1889, posted 11 wins, 1 tie, 3 losses in games with amateur clubs. Talcott claims marked mental health benefits from the sport.
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Middletown
N. Y
Middletown States Homeopathic Hospital For the
Selden H. Talcott
Amon
Asylum
Talcott
Cigarette Victim Lads Life From Tobacco Poisoning
William Bird an 18 year old in New York is being treated at Governeur Hospital for tobacco poisoning from cigarette smoking. He began at four and smoked three to four packs daily, sometimes going to bed with a cigarette. Attempts to stop failed. he became violent and had to be strapped to his cot. His system is saturated with nicotine and recovery looks unlikely.
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Sdignator
New Yor
William Bird
Governeur Hospital
They Unconditionally Surrender After City Strike
Oxteaco January 10 workers and about 1000 steamsitters and helpers returned to work after a three month strike. They sought higher wages and union recognition but failed on all points. The strike delayed the Vernmont building in Pittsburg and disrupted other local work.
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Oxteaco
Clty
Vernmont
Pittsburg
Vaneh Ciate
Philadelphia Nurses Confront Resistance to Lymph Inoculation
At Philadelphia Hospital, ten phthisis patients on the ward refuse lymph inoculation citing fear of poisoning and desire to consult relatives. Dr Hughes and staff, gathered for the planned Berlin lymph trial, face disappointment as motives and alarms ripple through the ward and visiting physicians. Will try again Sunday with Prof LaPlace inoculating in consumptives. over 100 cases exist in the ward.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hospital
Hughes
Staf
Roland G. Curtin
J. B. Walker
Solomon Solis-Cohen
LaPlace
Medico-Chirurgical College
Berlin
PB mi
Shurley
Koch
Private dinner with officials aboard Minnesota ship
Matthews and Wiltsey of the US ship Minnesota attended a stand-up collation in the back parlor. At about 11 o'clock Mr Cleveland dined in a private room with Lieutenant Governor Jones President Arnold and about six others. Letters of regret were received from various parties.
Hebrew Sunday Takes Hold in Chicago and National Debate
A Chicago rabbi abandons the seventh day Sabbath for Sunday worship, mirroring shifts in several synagogues. Leaders in New Haven and New York discuss Sabbath practice while urging unity under a global Hebrew federation seeking centralized governance and coordinated law adherence.
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New York
Chicago
Hirsch
Kilsiberg
New Haven
Gottheil and
Kohler
Temple Emanuel
Bethel
Dr. Jacobs
B’nai Jeshuran
New York Board of Hetures
Silverman
Mendes
Jacobs
Moses
Hampden Watch Works to Resume Under Canton Plan
Canton January 10 The Hampden Watch Works employing 1200 men will resume work Monday or soon after Citizens of Canton have guaranteed 98000 to cover the balance due from Mr Dueber on a 350000 contract for a controlling interest The company shows assets of six dollars for each dollar of liabilities and will be managed by W W Clark with Mr Dueber’s stock held in trust for the citizens committee This relieves the Dueber Watch Case Company of 213000 claims Assignee Howard Douglass and Manager W A Moore have gone to Cleveland and Cincinnati to settle 217000 in preferences secured by mortgage on 600000 worth of real estate Douglass believes rapid arrangements will follow to restart business
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Canton
Hampden Watch
Dueber
Hampden Company
W. W. Clark
Diebold Safe and Lock Company
Judge Day
Citizens’ Committee
Dueber Watch Case Company
Howard Douglass
W. A. Moore
Dueber Watch Case Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Douglass
Cameron’s White House Call Faces Pennsylvanian Dissent
Senator Don Cameron renewed ties with the White House after his renomination as he met with the President amid lingering discontent over Pennsylvania appointments. The delegation pressed for Judge Hollingsworth to fill the vacancy from Judge McKennan’s resignation, submitting a petition to the Attorney General as lawyers including H L Carson and others supported the effort.
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Trlegham
WasuineTon
Don Cameron
Keystone
White House
Pallamiphts Tevyars
Jon Powyers
Judge Hollingsworth
McKennan
Delegan
Arong Shemi
Ote
H. L. Carson
Stewart Patterson
Se Townsend
Francis Rawle
Morton P. Henry
Warren Colston
John J. Ridgway
Edward Shipman
Henry C. Boyy
AT. Freedisy
Horace Pettit
Jugiro Delay Prompted By Legal Gaps In Stay Orders
Attorney General Charles F. Tabor commented on the postponement of Jugiro’s execution. He noted Judge Lscombe claims no discretion and explained a stay may hinge on federal law. He urged statutory changes and a Supreme Court calendar preference, and said he wrote to Senator Hiscock proposing amendments.
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BurraLo
Charles F. Tabor
Jugiro
Lscombe
Supreme Court
Hiscock
Senate
Cleveland Opens a Club With New York Democrats Social
A special telegram reports the formal opening of the new Democratic club house in New York. Ex President Cleveland arrived at 9 50 PM to a packed reception line with Lieutenant Governor Jones and others including Governor Abbott and Governor Grandelmyer.
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New York
Dispatch
New Club
Democratic Club of
Cleveland
Jones
Arnold
Board of Aldermen
Abbott
New Jersey
James L. Grandelmyer
Nevada
Robert B. Roosevelt
Brander
The Dispatch Directory Overview and Contents
The Dispatch directory outlines a 20 page issue in three parts. Part II lists sections such as Starvation in London European News Peat in Ireland and features pieces by MacLEsop The Cust's Of Field and others. The Preface shows diverse sections including Letters from America China and educational news.
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the Disratch
London
Ireland
Veeenelt
W. Crieswell
America
Budtard Kipling
Max DE Lipman
FANSI
S. Ward
China
the Grand Army
Telegraph
Meeting the Issue in City Hall Street Act Debate
City officials weigh the street act decision and possible curative legislation while awaiting expert opinions. Mayor Gourley outlines department reports and proposed fiscal year estimates, with emphasis on Charities and Education funding and potential postponement of improvements.
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Gourley
Finance Committee
Bigelow
Elliott
City Hall
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