All War Clouds Cleared Away on Egan Controversy
A controversial column argues Egan faced possible congressional inquiry over a railroad claim tied to his son and the Balmaceda government. It cites La Abra and Taber claims against Mexico, urging annexation of Mexican provinces to the United States to curb disorder and boost resources, with hostile rhetoric toward Mexicans.
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Egan
Congress
United States
Taber
la Abra
Balmaceda
Egen
Chile
Mexico
Tam
Colorado
Zacatacas
Europe
Laghtner
Chilean War Cloud Fades as Egan Rumor Debunked
A Dispatch report from Washington notes Chile’s calm reply to the U S ultimatum and dismisses rumors of a Santiago uprising and Egan’s death. Observers foresee no war, while disputes over indemnity and Evan Egan’s recall stir political debate.
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Buceeau
Wastvictor
D. C
Chile
United States
Uncle Sam
Egan
Santiago
Baltimore Officer Caught Sending Favorable Dispatches
A Baltimore cruiser executive officer was found sending daily press dispatches to a New York paper praising Balmaceda and predicting victory for his side in Chile. Commander Schley suspended him for ten days, later reinstating him, and was summoned to answer to the Secretary of the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Herald
Valparaiso
New York
Chile
Balmaceda
Schley
San Francisco
Chilean Minister Montt Resting Quietly in Atlantic City
Senor Montt the Chilean Minister to Washington rested in Atlantic City for recovery. His visit was kept secret with officials told to say nothing of his presence. He arrived Friday and has since returned to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Ohio officers and crew discharged from ship fitting for Chilean war
The Government Officers and 65 men of the Ohio were discharged at the Charlestown navy yard. Captain Sargent will be placed on waiting orders. The Ohio remains unfitted for commission but will be kept as a floating machine shop pending further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ohio
Charlestown Navy Yard
Sargent
Belva Lockwood Criticises Harrison in Nes City
Belva A. Lockwood arrives in Nes., criticises President Harrison’s policy, and opposes war with Chile. She states she would run for President if the Equal Suffrage party unanimously nominates her.
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Belva Lockwood
Harrison
Sixscots
Nes
Belva A. Lockwood
Chile
Equal Suffrage Party
A Hirsch Farm in Sight Near New Jersey Hebrew Colony
Bargaining has progressed for a 6000 acre tract in Care Max New Jersey for a second Hebrew colony. Transfer papers may be executed soon with Goshen as the proposed settlement site. The first Russian Hebrew settlement in the county began at Belle Plain on 10000 acres about eight months ago, with three other Hebrew settlements in nearby counties.
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Care Max
N.J
Apeiai
Baron Hirsch Fond
William F. Garretson
Goshen
Belle Plain
New York Left Out in Democratic Power Struggle
A Boston telegraph reports Mugwump leaders dismiss New York's value in selecting a Democratic presidential nominee. They claim Massachusetts Vermont and other states can replace New York's delegates with Hill or anti Cleveland support. Dallas Sanders backs Hill citing New York delegates will side with Hill except four districts.
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Boston
Senator Hill
Cleveland
New York
Hill
New York State
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Moutana
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Dispatch
New Columbian Ov
Jimmy
German
Dallas Sanders
Philadelphia
David Bennett Hill
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Sanders
McAleer
Stenger
John FE. Founce
William A. Wallace
Flirting with the Enemy in Cuanteston
A secret circular from the Committee of 100 seeks Democratic enticement to form a new Republican movement in South Carolina. It denounces the old line GOP as unworthy and urges prominent Democrats to join in building a Republican party that can secure real government and liberty for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuanteston
S. C
Alliance
Committee of 100
Rae and
Cenera Leizens
New Movement
Porter Nominated by Southern Indiana Republicans for Governor
A large group of Southern Indiana Republicans have decided to back Hon. Albert G. Porter for Governor. While passing through Jefferesonville on the Southbound run he indicated that he would not refuse the nomination and that resigning as United States Minister would come soon if he received the party's support.
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Harrison
Chile
United States Navy
State Department
Egan
Montt
Evan
President Montt
United States
Santiago
Teally
Jeppersonville
Isp
Indiana
Albert G. Porter
South
Chipman
Michigan
Blount
House
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Associated Press
Cleveland Receives Invitations Delighted With Country Visit
President Cleveland remained at home most of yesterday reading papers and writing letters. He is the daily recipient of invitations and news about the country as he awaits events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpeta
la Dan
Cleveland
Ex-President Cleveland Delighted With Country Climate
Invitations pour in from across the nation as J. H. Putnam of Abbeyville offers his fine boat Lotta to the ex-President. The weather is ideal and Mr. Cleveland expresses perfect delight with the country and climate.
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J. H. Putnam
Abbeyville
Cleveland
Chilean Reaction to US Ultimatum Dominates North American Debate
In Santiago the public follows Harrison's Congress message and the US Chile dispute. War talk grows among the young, naval officers threaten to sink the fleet rather than salute the Stars and Stripes, while Senor Matta remains popular and a grand banquet plans to honor him.
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Santiago DE CurLe
Chile
Harrison
Associated Press
Congress
United States
Baltimore
Senor Matta
Department of Foreign Affairs
Two Families in Madison Claim Bigamy Case
Mrs Sophia Lawrence arrives from McKeesport Pa to confront Henry W Lawrence over alleged bigamy. She says they wed in 1851 and had six children before he deserted in 1859 then remarried another woman in Shelby County Ky. Now living on a farm near Madison with his second wife. The pensioned blacksmith, 55, faces a possible meeting of claims for support.
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McKeesport
Madison, Inc
Sophia Lawrence
Henry Lawrence
Henry W. Lawrence
Lawrence
Shelby County
Nelson
Bedford
Wife No. 2
Madison
Lawrence No. 1
Markert
Bradford
Clark
Towanda
Pittevurt
Father Mollinger
Callicoon
Missing Webster crew feared drowned after sea disaster
Ten of eighteen Street Cleaning Department workers blown out to sea on scows near Sandy Hook presumed drowned. Eight others have been missing for nearly 30 hours with no sighting by relief tugs and steamboats. Search efforts hampered by weather as A Cross tug reports two scows towed ashore.
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New York
Webster
Sandy Hook
Ockaway Station
A. Cross
Robbery Trunk Loss Triggers Diamond Firm’s Financial Trouble
New York wholesale diamond dealer A Peabody & Co. at 182 Broadway has placed its affairs in creditor hands after a trunk of diamonds was stolen in the West. Loss reportedly exceeds 25 000 dollars, with liabilities near 75 000 and assets about 70 000. A compromise offer of 65 cents on the dollar is proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan
A. Peabody & Co
Broadway
West
Bad place for barkeepers wrecked saloon by town fans
Burlington Indiana witnesses a saloon wreck as a posse destroys the establishment. Bottles, barrels, mirrors, and pool tables are smashed in a prohibition stronghold. The exiled bartender fled after being rousted three weeks earlier and walked nineteen miles away across country.
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Devrat
Burlington
Murder Through Witchcraft Trembles New York Farming Community
Coroner’s inquest in Callicoon NY unfolds a tale of witchcraft beliefs fueling murder. Old Man Heidt, his son Joseph, and others are jailed as investigators link Markert’s 72 year old farm to a motive rooted in superstition and fear.
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Callicoon
N. Y
Empire State of New York
City of
New York
George Marker
Jefferson
Markert
Sullivan County
Monticello
Adam Heidt
Swiss Hill
Man Heidt
Barbara
Joseph
John
Rosie
Anthony
Mary
Heidt
George Markert
Heidi
Tieidt
Half Way
Casper von Bergen
Bergen
Johnnié
John Kohler
Nat
Kaniza Lake
Heidt Beys
Heidi Foun
Suicide of Boston Lawyer Colonel Lyman P. French
Colonel Lyman P. French a Boston lawyer and former Judge Advocate died by his own action last night in his Hotel Brunswick room. Despondency and health issues were cited as causes. the death shocks business and Stock Exchange circles where he was well known and affluent.
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Boston
Lyman P. French
Brunswick
Said
United States Marine Corps
Earnings in Increased Both Ways for Pennsylvania Railroad
A Philadelphia report shows for December 1891 versus December 1890 east of Pittsburg and Erie: gross earnings up 491,510, expenses up 524,012, net earnings down 23,402. For full year 1891 versus 1890: gross up 1,224,551, expenses up 90, net earnings up 257,691. West of Pittsburg and Erie December 1891: gross down 193,087, expenses up 262,087, net earnings down 54,774. full year 1891: gross down 1,005,045, expenses down 1,087,136, net earnings up 35,491.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
United States Furniture Company Establishes City Headquarters
Chicano reports the United States Furniture Company, a new trust like organization, has set this city as its headquarters. Its latest venture is the Grand Rapids Michigan School Furniture Company, claimed to be the largest factory in its line in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Furniture Company
Visitidm
Grand*Rapids
Mich
School Furniture Company
Morning News Briefs Triggered by War Declared Off
War declared off headlines lead this page with brief notes on crime and politics. Mugwumps support Grover Cleveland while witchcraft rumors appear in a regional oddity. Reports cover liquor taxes, central station upgrades, a 2000 glassworkers strike, infanticide in the East End, and famine unrest in Enssians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Central Station
East End
Pennington
Old Scout Field News
Fomo Parlor Maglio
Chile Breaks With War Threats Apology Sought
Chile agrees to apologize for the Matta note and offers terms acceptable to the United States. Secretary Blaine and Mr. Blount express relief as Congress readies to receive the Chilean reply. The Chilean document, awaiting translation, signals a peaceful settlement of the crisis.
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Blaine
Blount
Congress
Chile
United States
Fgan
Egan
Egap
Pereira
Senor Pereira
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P Egg
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Kentucky
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