Voice of the Sage on Ohio and national politics
A Dispatch interview with Senator Sherman from Mansfield Ohio recounts his post election assessment. He credits Ohio for endorsing hard money and tariff views, predicts a free coinage bill in Congress, and analyzes how Iowa Massachusetts and national races reflect tariff and silver issues. Sherman stresses Republican solidity, laments Prohibition debates, and notes Blaine’s rising popularity for 1884.
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Mannsfield
Senator Sherman
Sharman
Hayes
Commonwealth
Ohio
Congress
Lalso
Harrison
National Convention
West
Massachusetts
Iowa
Investigations on the Border Explain Mexico Shootings
American Consul at Matamoros arrived Nov 30 and advised federal authorities in an inquiry into executions by Mexican forces of suspected revolutionists believed to be American citizens. Starr County lists show Jose Ancel Vera and Juan Bazan voted in precinct 4, raising questions if they were eligible voters or fraudulent. Vera and Bazan were among those shot October 10 at Guaradao ranch by order of General Garcia. Bazan described as an inoffensive butcher with a family. Luis Vzaguirre, who supplied sheep to evolutionists on Sept 12, has been released at Monterey.
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Grandpe Crry
Tex
Sution
Matamoros
Starr County
Jose Ancel Vera
Juan Bazan
Guaradao Ranch
Mexico
Garcia
Rio Grande
Vera
Baran
Bazan
Luis Vzaguirre
Monterey
Attack on Governor Pattison in Pennsylvania Senate Debate
Two Senate sessions focused on Lyman D. Gilbert's攻 denunciation of Governor Pattison and defense of State Treasurer Boyer and Auditor General McCamant. Gilbert argued the governor overstepped, criticized embezzlement handling, and questioned Boyer’s responsibility while Attorney General Hensel prepared a jurisdictional and evidentiary reply for a possible late-night session.
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Pattison
Lyman D. Gilbert
Hanrisevko
Senate
Boyer
McCamant
Rufus E. Shapley
Orvis
R. C. Dale
Philadelphia
Gilbert
Hensel
Indiana Laps the Line in Ohio Indiana Boundary Dispute
A National survey reports the boundary between Ohio and Indiana runs west of the current line, creating a 200 mile by six mile strip containing Ft Wayne Richmond and Union City with about 200000 people. Ohio accuses post traders of bribery influencing the survey, leaving these cities in Indiana.
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Ft. Wayne
Richmond
Asilon City
Ohio
Indiana
Ft Wayne
Union City
Briggs Case Still Not Ended in Presbyterian Dispute
In New York Rev. Robert R Booth says the Briggs case remains unsettled as the Presbytery blocks a trial and the matter moves up to the Synod and possibly the General Assembly. Dr Briggs says he is satisfied with the Presbytery action for church peace though he would have preferred a full investigation and believes he would have been acquitted of heresy. He expects the legal questions to be decided by the Synod rather than him personally.
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Boies
Towa
Iowa
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Alliance
Campbell
People’s Party
Kansas
Wade Hampton
Southend
Senate
Mr. Ingalls
New York
Briggs
Robert R. Booth
Presbytery
General Assembly
Northern Light Returns With 11 Whales After Arctic Voyage
San Francisco reports the whaling bark Northern Light arrived from the Arctic with a catch of 11 whales from the Bering Sea. It notes the loss of steam whaler William Lewis, ashore in a snow storm at Point Barrow on October 3. The John W West also arrived with six whales, and Belvidere rescued six crew and 6,000 pounds of bone sailing 200 miles west of Barrow. The Lewis valued at $75,000. Fleet outlook described as poor with return expected without a cB.
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San Francisco
Northern Light
Arctic Ocean
Belvidere
Point Barrow
Postmasters Seek Higher Salaries From Congress
Columbus November 5 The fourth class postmasters in Ohio met and adopted resolutions urging Congress to bill a raise in compensation for this class. Delegates to the national convention outlined plans to influence the process and press for the increase.
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Columbus
Ohio
Congress
Sears
Coal at Gold Prices In President Harrison Era
An 1890s note discusses coal and gold price references, urging President Harrison to press Congress in his next message on the topic. It mentions a possible twenty cents a bushel and hints at broader naval considerations with the phrase all vessels.
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Harrison
Congress
Coal Prices Jump In Cincinnati Amid Scarcity Fears
Cincinnati coal dealers warned of rising prices as supply tightens and demand grows. Analysts cited a ten day to two week stock, with expected retail costs hitting around four dollars per ton if cold weather persists. Industry leaders anticipated further increases, while riverfront barges showed few goods remaining.
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Marmet
Big Marmet Coal Company
Cincinnati
Sued for Over Two Millions at Fort Leavenworth
United States filed suit in Topeka to recover a coal royalty from Leavenworth Coal Mining Company. The action seeks an accounting for all coal mined on the Government reservation at Fort Leavenworth since 1868. Congress leased rights in 1968 and the royalty is one fourth of a cent per ton, which the petition claims has never been paid.
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Dispatch
Cincinnati
Topeka
Kan
United States
Leavenworth Coal Mining Company
Ft. Leavenworth
Congress
Leavenworth Coal Minin
Christian Workers in Council opens in this city
The sixth annual assembly of the International Christian Workers' Association opened today in Washington. Delegates include many women and Protestant clergy as Rev J C Collins of New Haven reports progress and membership rising from 528 to 820 since Hartford. New Haven will host headquarters with Mrs Collins noting a $50,000 building fund backed by £7 already subscribed.
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International Christian Workers’ Association
Wanamaker
J. C. Collins
New Haven
Hartford
Collins
Snow Keeps Falling Through Bellefonte Day
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania on November 5 a steady snowfall continued from morning, reaching about six inches. The snow threatens corn fields still unharvested and may cause significant crop losses.
Movement Against Silver Coinage in New York
The New York Chamber of Commerce forms a five member committee including ex Mayor Hewitt and Carl Schurz to urge Congress to suspend further silver purchases and coinage until an international agreement with other commercial nations is reached.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Hewitt
Carl Schurz
Congress
United States
City approves elevated railway right of way plan
Chicago officials vote to grant a right of way to the Chicago Elevated Terminal Railway Company. Mayor Washburne’s signature is anticipated. The move aims to end surface steam traffic in Chicago and create a central freight clearing house for all railroads entering the city.
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Chicago
Chicago “Elevated Terminal Railway Company
Washburne
Table of Contents with assorted headlines and notices
A fragmentary table of contents lists items such as Senator Sherman Talke at The State Senate Trial, England Causes Brazil's Troubles, Allegheny Uses the $100,000 Fund, Street Contracts Awaiting Decision, and various sections on markets, taxation, classified ads, editorials, and crime. It includes references to banners like Witchcraft in Berks County and The Metal Situation, plus editorial notes and fashion items.
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Sherman Talke
State Senate
Ieee
Elver
England
Brazil
Montooth
Qusy
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Ireland
Chile
Berks County
Vanes
Brazil president faces coup amid siege and diplomacy
Rio de Janeiro reports state of siege for two months as Fonseca lures Congress on new elections. A New Yorker correspondent blames English reciprocity talks, while cables from London and Washington note martial law and dissolution of Congress. The turmoil centers on Brazil’s political factions and foreign interests.
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Rio Janeiro
Nitheroy
Praia Grande
Congress
da Fonseca
New York
Senor
A. E. de Paulo Coelho
United States of Brazil
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Rio
Fonseca
Arbitration on Brazil Argentine boundary to US president
The Brazilian Congress refused to ratify a boundary settlement with Argentina, sending the matter to the US President as arbitrator. Arbitration sessions will occur in Washington this winter. The Brazilian government has reorganized its diplomacy, cutting legations and consolidating others, while the US gains prestige in South American trade. The South American Journal notes reciprocity measures already boost US sales as English firms shift purchases to the United States to save duties.
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Waasuhiscox
Congress of Brazil
United States
Washington
Bureau of American Republics
St. Petersburg
Vienna
St the Vatican
Mexico
Peru
Portugal
Spain
South American Journal
London
England
Blaine
Brazil
Gravity Road Accident On Mount Fenn Line
A two car train on Mount Fenn Gravity Railroad slid after rain made rails slippery. Cars jumped the track, dashed into an embankment, and were badly broken. Conductor Irwin Houck was killed. Brakeman Anthony Keely injured and likely to die. Mary Beck of Philadelphia severely cut. Frank Klemmer, Philadelphia, head injuries. Thomas M Ganther badly cut. George John, the sole remaining passenger, escaped injury by jumping at 25 mph.
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Frank Klemmer
Philadelphia
Thomas M. Ganther
George John
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Battle For
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MC Kinley
Oliver Commission
Harry Oliver
Commission
Republican Party
Platt
Russell
Cleveland
Till
Sherman Mansion
Auditor General
Bardsley
William Livsey
Livsey
Ifere
Mr. Boyer
John Bardsley
Treasury
Jamison
Deter
Henry K. Boyer
Baba Va
Senate of
Mr. Shapley
Mayer Sulzberger
Toss
F.t Wayne
Anid
Ilinois
Breport
Indian Head
Navy Department
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Bethlehem Tron Works
Miantonomah
Mianotonomah
Sheffield
Christian Workers IN Council
Bellefonte
Bellfonte
Britain
America
A Scrambie
Republic
T of State
Capger
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