Tariff Reform Allies Triumph Amid Mixed Victory Cheers
The Westerner with a famed mustache praises the tariff reform alliance with free traders. He predicts a Populist successor to Cleveland and touts silver and taxation as the campaign issue. Breckinridge urges Senate passage of the tariff bill to influence President Harrison's upcoming short session and related appropriations to cover deficiencies.
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Cleveland
Breckenridge
Senate
Harrison
Populist Gains Highlight Kansas Victory and National Hope
Senator W A Peffer arrives in Harrisburg reflecting on a sweeping Kansas victory in the recent election. He cites seven of eight Congressmen retained in Kansas and a new Populist majority in the state legislature. He predicts a Populist Senate seat and a broader national alignment on tariff and taxation. A Washington dispatch quotes Breckenridge urging tariff reform and no extra session, with an upcoming House Appropriations Committee meeting to advance annual bills.
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Harrisburg
W. A. Peffer
Kansas
Topeka
Washington
W. A. Harris
Leavenworth
United States
Congress
Plumb
United States Senate
People’s Party
Cleveland
Breckenridge
House
Crisp
Mills
House Committee On Appropriations
Treasury Pensions Deficit Looms for Next Session
The Appropriations Committee anticipates a pension shortfall and large next year costs. Tariff agitates imports and receipts, raising total anticipated government outlays. A pension deficiency of 36 million could force Congress to cover 186 million in next-year spending.
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Treasury Department
District of Columbia
House
Tirat
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Ations Committee
Stevenson Receives Cleveland Praise After Victory
Democrats gather at the Stevenson residence to congratulate the Vice President elect. A long letter from Grover Cleveland, written in New York, expresses strong support and admiration for Stevenson. Clark Howell and Atlanta delegates plan to invite Stevenson to visit Atlanta for a ratification meeting. Stevenson heads to St Louis for a ratification event tomorrow night.
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Stever
Bloommctox
Stevenson
Cleveland
New York
West Fiftyfirst Street
Clark Howell
Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Mr. Stevenson
St. Louis
Odd Fellows Grand Encampment Session in Philadelphia
The annual session of the Grand Encampment of Pennsylvania Independent Order of Odd Fellows convened with praise for the encampment branch. Officers were nominated including Grand Matriarch George Hawkes and Grand High Priest E. J. Krisman, with ballots set for March. The order reports 740,000 members and a 45,870 increase.
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Philadelphia
Grand Encampment
Pennsylvania
Order of Odd Fellows
Hayne Perity
Grand Lodge
Portland
Grand Sire
George Hawkes
E. J. Krisman
Frank I. Keffer
Thomas F. Gross
James B.b.icholson
John 8. Els
M. Hardsuck
James W. Papas
Hall Association
Suspicious Death of George W. Painter in Greensburg
George W. Painter died suddenly in Greensburg, prompting an inquest. Coroner Wakefield sent his stomach to Pittsburgh experts for chemical analysis to rule out poison. heart appeared healthy but stomach inflamed. Painter belonged to several benevolent orders with life insurance over $4,500. Results expected Friday.
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Greensburg
George W. Painter
Wakefield
Pittseburg
Inter
Painter
Pittsburg
Five Killed In Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Boiler Explosion
A boiler explosion at Conners crossing near Schuylkill Haven at 2 AM on the Philadelphia and Reading line killed five men and left several others injured. The dead include H C Allison engineer, William’s fireman, William Cowly engineer, William Kendrick conductor, and William Moyer fireman. Michael Dobbins of Mt Carbon, a brakeman, was badly scalded and likely to die. Cause remains unknown though low water is cited as a factor.
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William Kendrick
Port Carbon
William Moyer
Cowhey
Palo Alto
Michael Dobbins
Mt Carbon
No Extra Session Likely Before Cleveland Inauguration
New York dispatch reports ex President Cleveland will not call an extraordinary session after his March 4 inauguration. He and allies seek time to review ground and avoid upheaval to business. Cabinet new slate to be decided by February next with possible omissions.
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New York
Cleveland
Congress
Republican Party
Flower
Lakewood
Hon. W. G. Whitney
London
George F. Parker
Chamber of Commerce
Henry Villard
Sherry's
Manhattan Club
Reform Club
Madison Square Garden
Edward Murphy, Jr
Croker
Hoffman House
Hugh McLaughlin
Kings
Brooklyn
United States
Frank Hiscock
McLaughlin
Patrick H. McCarren
Ngs
Ackeegenk
Albany
Murphy
TALK AT THE CAPITAL. NO EXTRA SESSION EXPECTED
Chief Clerk Kerr former Democratic State chairman in town says no extra session for the Fifty third Congress. He cites tariff revision and general plan as not warranting an additional gathering. Kerr believes Republicans can avoid an extra session if able to maintain party support.
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Kerr
WasHinetox
Spesial
House of Representatives
Democratic Committee
Pennsylvania
Tariff and silver issues loom as new Congress nears
The commentary argues the present Congress will not resolve tariff and silver disputes quickly. Republicans plan to press Democrats to confront the issues directly, warning that delaying action risks industrial stability and invites a tougher stance after the incoming majority takes power.
Dangerous Divorce Trial Shocks Johnstown Couple
In Johnstown on November 14 special report states Maggie Kirsch, wife of Selm B. Kirsch, is arrested for allegedly attempting to poison her husband. Bonds posted for her December criminal court appearance. The couple, from prominent families, married last May at Carrolltown monastery and faced domestic troubles after a wedding tour. The case references prior sensational rumors and a Florida departure by Mrs Kirsch upon return. Authorities vow to pursue disclosures as motives remain unexplained.
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Mra. Hirsch
Johnstown
Anselm B. Kirsch
Hicktown
Maggie Kirsch
Mra. Kirsch
Charles Cain
Carrolltown
Mia Kirsch
A Pittsburger's Contract
United States Minister to Colombia John T. Abbott arrived in New York announcing plans for American led railroad development in Colombia. He noted Boston and Pittsburg interests securing concessions to connect Giradote to Bogota, linking the capital with rich districts as Colombia advances with American capital and a peaceful, prosperous outlook.
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New York
United States
Republic of Colombia
John T. Abbott
Keene
Mass
Adirondack
Colombia
Boston
Carthagena Tor
Magdalena River
Pittsburg
Giradote
Bogota
Abbott
Justice Shiras Honored At University Club Banquet
Washington: The University Club held a formal banquet in honor of Justice George Shiras Jr of the U S Supreme Court, Pittsburg native and newly appointed Associate Justice. Attendees included many prominent residents and chief and associate justices. Dalzell was also present.
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Washington
University Club
George Shiras, Jr
Supreme Bench of the United States
Pittsburg
Shiras
Justice Shiras
Supreme Bench
John Dalzeli
Confessed Under Threats Defends False Confession
In New Jersey a U S Court freed George A Jennings assistant postmaster after he testified that a government detective threatened him and coerced a false confession regarding letters from Dr McAlpin of New York to John Childs of Littleton. His wife testified to the pressure.
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Trenton
N. d
Greer
United States Court Today
George A. Jennings
Littleton
Morris County
McAlpin
New York
John Childs
Jennings
feCreetly
Jennin
Linseed Oil Trust Plans U S Consolidation
Negotiations are under way to consolidate linseed oil interests across the United States. The plan would bring National Lead and Linseed Oil Companies, plus other firms, under a single framework representing about five percent of the industry. National Linseed Oil Company operates 52 plants in 42 cities with a $19 million capital. National Lead Company, successor to the trust in 1891, has $15 million common and $15 million preferred stock, plus $2.5 million in debentures authorized.
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New York
United States
National Lead and
Linseed Oil Companies
Linseed Oil Company
National Linseed Oil Company
National Lead Company
National Lead Trust
Knights of Labor Convention Denies Powderly Resignation
Reports of Powelldly quitting are dismissed by delegates as unfounded health concerns and a lack of opposition. The convention will address immigration limits, with John Devlin backing restrictions to curb unregulated inflows and protect coal and coke regions.
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St. Louis
The
Knights of Labor
Powderly
Chicago
New York
Order
Hugh Cavanagh
General Assembly
United States
Thme
John Devlin
Executive Board
Knoghts
Europe
Carnegie
Frick
Pennsylvania
Senate
May Be Biela's Comet Identity of Approaching Stranger
Prof. Lewis Boss of the Dudley Observatory in Albany reports calculations showing the November 6 discovery by Holmes in Andromeda likely matches the historic Biela's periodic comet not seen since 1852. He notes Berlin telegrams confirm the link and warns of a possible very close Earth approach on November 28 if identity is proven.
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Albany
Lewis Boss
Dudley Observators
Andromeda
Holmes
Biela
Berlin
Berberich
Boss
Johnstown Mayor and Council Arrested on Public Nuisance
Johnstown Pennsylvania November 14 special report says the mayor and all city council members were arrested on warrants. Citizens charged officials with maintaining a public nuisance by keeping streets impassable.
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Johnstown
His Creed Revoked A Presbyterian Preacher Joins Quakers
Rev Robert R Iroudille of Highlands New Jersey resigns from the New York Presbytery stating he rejects Westminster Standards refuses to use the title Reverend and seeks a broader fellowship with all fearers of God He is reported to have become a Quaker after leaving the Presbyterian denomination.
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New York
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Robert R. Iroudille
Highlands
N. J
Santos
Christ
Mr. Proudiite
Smuggled Sixty Watches Captured in Customs Case
A Washington jeweler Louis Marke was seized after boarding the La Bourgogne from Havre. Inspectors Brown and Donovan found watches sewn in a corset like garment on him. The timepieces valued at 13600 dollars, bought in Switzerland for 300, led to his imprisonment at Ludlow Street Jail and bail set at 2500 dollars.
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New York
la Bourgogne
Havre
Brown
Donovan
Ludlow Street
Louis Marke
Washington
United States
Shields
Louis Narbet
Beattle
Switzerland
Haiti Under Arms Threaten Uprising
Nov 14 report from New York describes unrest in Haiti as President Hippolyte faces discontent and potential rebellion. Exiled leader Legitime is said to be in Kingston, Jamaica, while northern Haitians backing Hippolyte grow wary of his cabinet and shifting alliances amid looming violence.
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New York
Adirondack
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Arme
Hippolyte
Torcape Haitien
Persis
Cane Haitien
North
Legitime
Desperate Irish convict to be sent to New York
Information reaches Colonel Weber that England is sending William Nagle a desper ate Irish criminal to this country. Nagle, in Dublin prison for 20 years, was allegedly pardoned to join his brother in the United States with funds provided. If confirmed he will be stopped and returned to Ireland.
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England
New York
Colonel Weber
William Nagle
Dublin
Nagle
Ireland
Tin Production Commenced at Hill City Mines
Ramp City reports tin production for "Se Purposes" began today at Hill City, site of the Harney Peak Tin Company mines. The event marks a new chapter for Nebraska tin output in the region.
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Nebraska
Ramp City
Hill City
Harney Peak Tin Company
Murder trial opens in jealousy defense for Garvin
Frank Garvin faces murder charges for the September killing of his wife Cora Redpath Garvin in Pittsburgh. The defense seeks emotional insanity as the pivotal line, depicting Garvin driven to frenzy by his wife’s confessed infidelity and provocation. The jury pool includes several Pittsburgh area residents as the trial, before Judge McClung.
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Frank Garvin
McClung
Redpath
Thomas M. Marshall
T. M. Marshall
Commonwealth
Clarence Burleigh
John Herron
N. A. Beadle
Pittsburg
Samuel A. Duff
C. S. Eaton
Thomas Ferguson
Horace Gibbons
South Versailles
Amos Masher
Edward Purnell
J. G. Smith
Peter Stark
Allegheny
Christ Wygand
Burns Wadsworth
Mullman
McKeesport
John Oxenhart
Miss Garvin
Cora
Garvin
John Glenn
Gradt Miller
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J. H. Miller
Cora Redpath
Maus
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J. Guy McCandress
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Sarah Agnew
James Agnew
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