Disappointments Ahead for Cleveland Administration Promise
Charles Theodore Mureau weighs the coming Cleveland administration with a focus on the merit system, Congress as the heavy load, and Tammany Hall facing disruption. He predicts clashes between executive and legislative branches, spoils politics, and a cautious, principled leadership from Cleveland over the next four years.
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Cleveland
Congress
Tammany
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Democratic
National Democratic Party
Mr. Cleveland
Stevenson
Senate
Tammany Hall
Harrison
Einstein
Indiana
Charles Theodore Mureau
Cleveland poised to lead but pockets discontent loom
A prominent confidant predicts many inevitable disappointments in Cleveland's coming administration. The piece argues Cleveland remains unchanged in policy and personality, with conservatism defending him against business opposition and maintaining strong personal leadership.
Seats Set for New Senate Theaters in Harrisburg
Senate Librarian Miller assigns seating for the next session in Harrisburg. Democrats shift several seats with Markley moving to Sloan’s spot and Herring taking Hines’s seat. New senator McCarrell enters the third row while others adjust near the President’s desk and back row.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Miller
Chamber
Markley
Sloan
Brown
Ross
Grady
Herring
Eled Hines
Luzerne
Lloyd
Senator Green
Laubach
George Handy Smith
Gobin
Keefer and
Penrose
Winfield Smith
Mylin
Porter
Billy” Flinn
Pittsburg
McCarrell
Need
Crawford
Criterfield
Becker
W. W. Brewer
Franklin-Huntingdon
Dunlap
Quay Expected Back in Washington After Florida Visit
Philadelphia report says United States Senator Quay is much improved after a Florida trip. George Handy Smith notes Quay will return to Washington next week for the new congressional session. The account contrasts with prior expectations about his condition.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Florida
George Handy Smith
United States
Quay
Land of Flowers
Congress
Senator Cameron In Florida While Colleagues Rest
The report notes Senator Cameron enjoys time in Florida with Butler while his colleagues stay distant. Senator Smith says Mr. Quay plans a brief Philadelphia visit before wintering in Washington to engage in the upcoming State Legislature races. Voorhees’s chief clerk bid draws interest, speakership unclear. Walton remains in the fray.
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Walton
Ohio completes presidential elector count in 19th century style
Secretary of State tallies electors and declares Lorenzos D. Vickers the defeated Republican with 24 fewer votes than the leading Republican. Fayette county attorney H. M. Daugherty attends the mandamus case hearing as abstracts from five counties return for correction, risking the standings of two more Republican electors, L. M. Stark and Luther Allen, amid a contested margin.
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Washa C. H
L. M. Stark
Luther Allen
National quarantine advocated by President in coming message
Joseph Nimmo proposes a national sea board quarantine under federal control, arguing state quarantines are inconsistent and ineffective. He cites constitutional power, past conflicts in New York, and the cost of a full national system at 25000 dollars annually as cheaper than state taxes on ships.
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Mr. Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
Harrison
WashinaTon
Joseph Nimmo
Bureau of Statistics
Nimmo
Seaboard
New York
New York Harbor
City of
Navy
Revenue Marine
Customs Service
Doata
War in the Grand Army South Race War Erupts
Captain A G Weissart commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic demands charter issuance to southern colored posts. Texas outlines similar protests and Weissart threatens to force white veterans to obedience or expel them. He plans a South tour to investigate race tensions.
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Mitwaukee
A. G. ‘Welsasart
Grand Army
Judge Advocate General
Texas
South
Unemployed Volunteers Possess Guns for Looming Demonstration
The St James Gazette reports unemployed workers at Tower Hill claim firearms and ongoing training. Many belong to the volunteer force and have not returned arms after drill. Midnight torchlight march planned with secret meeting places, but police anticipate prohibition and possible forceful dispersal.
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Lorpox
St James
Tower Hill
Modern Borgia: Town Man Charged After Wives Die
Riverton residents aghast as William Mayhor is jailed over suspected poisonings. He married five women starting with Mrs. Erbecke in Kansas City, with wife No.5 dying October 28. Coroner ordered an inquest. Mayhor held on $75,000 bond pending further inquiry.
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Riverton
Borgia
William Mayher
Axtell
Kan
Kansas City
Erbecke
Mayhor
Mayhor No
VANISHING NATURAL GAS IN WELLSVILLE
East Liverpool November 25 The fuel gas shortage worsens as Wellsville loses gas supply from Bridgewater and Ohio Valley companies. Bridgewater cuts off the entire city while residents shift to coal again as supply remains scarce and unreliable.
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Wellsville
East Liverpool
Bridgewater
Ohio Valley
Bridgewater Company
Ieee Svat
Actus Sufig
SAMPSON 5 SLAIN BY A MAD WOMAN IN CAIRO TRIPLE TRAGEDY
Carino Illinois reports a Cairo Planters House shooting where Captain Ransom Sampson was killed and his bride Lizzie Spiers was mortally wounded. May Sams, the jilted rival from Jonesboro Illinois, shot herself after firing at the couple. May Sams planned the deed, gave a friend $90 to bury her, and confessed unseen motives before dying.
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Carino
Ill
Planters
Ransom Sampson
Sampson
Cairo
May Sams
Jonesboro
Til
Lizzie Spiers
Hickman
Mra Sampson
Planters’ House
Sams
Stevens
Captain Sampson
St. Mary's Infirmary
Goodby
Hersel
Mrs. Sampson
Mra Apes
Corbett Plans Big Vaudeville House at World’s Fair
New York dispatch says Jim Corbett is close to signing with a syndicate to build Corbett s Vaudeville and Opera House for sparring exhibitions and daily plays at Chicago World s Fair. The $100000 structure on Fifty sixth Street between Cornell and East End avenues will host three performances daily with William A Brady handling the theatrical side. Corbett aims to perform from May to September and expects profits over 50000. the venture centers on a permanent venue attached to the fair project.
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New York
Jim Corbett
Chicago
P. H. Flanley
H. Matthews
Chisago
Corbett
Fifty-sixth Street
Cornell Street
East End Avenue
William A. Brady
Yerkes Telescope Project To Be Built At Chicago
Warner & Swasey of Cleveland will construct the 40 inch Yerkes telescope for the University of Chicago. The project aims to surpass the Lick telescope by 25 percent, with a 75 foot tube and a total weight near 60 tons, completing in about one year.
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Cleveland
Warner & Swasey
Naval Observatory
Washington
University of Chicago
Writ for quo warranto against Order of Tont fails
In Philadelphia on November 25 the writ for quo warranto by two members against the Order of Tont is refused. The ruling marks the third victory for the order in related actions and effectively ends the litigation surrounding the early short term beneficial society.
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Philadelphia
Order of Tont
Meteors Sighted Over New Haven Stir Hope for Next Show
Prof Hubert A Newton of Yale Observatory reports meteors seen despite clouds near New Haven on Wednesday night. Observers estimated rates near 3600 per hour, with sky overcast after 10. He predicts better displays around November 27 and cautions against overexpectation before or after that date.
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New Haver
Conn
Hubert A. Newton
Yale Observatory
Hether
New Haven
Germantown
Bilels
Painting with hole cheered the World’s Fair job
Chicago on November 25 reports artist Frank Miller has invented a painting device for Jackson Park white buildings. A gas pipe tool with a rubber hose and electric air pump sprays paint, letting two men match forty workers with brushes in a day.
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Chicago
Frank Miller
Jackson Park
A New Deal in Russia Nominates Czarewitch President
The Czarewitch is named President of the Russian State Council signaling a possible shift toward liberal policy. The Holy Synod President serves as Vice President and religious tensions remain, with expectations of gradual relaxation of Hebrews and Catholics repression under the Czarewitch.
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St. Petersburg
Czarewitch
Dennis Stanton & Co. Vanish After Credit to Cash Scheme
Cincinnati dispatch reports that Dennis Stanton & Co., a commission merchant firm, began operations earlier this month by taking goods on credit and selling for cash below market. On Thursday the partners disappeared leaving many creditors. total cash defrauded estimated at $15,000.
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Cincinnati
Dennis, Stanton & Co
General Commission
Paris interview quotes Bismarck on 1870 war aim
A Paris interview in the In Journal reports Prince Bismarck saying he sought war in 1870 to reshape the German states. He states the first pretext served its purpose and another would have been found if needed. A burglary in Cotemars, Ohio, robbed Harrison township treasurer A J Austin of 1400 dollars with the safe breach.
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Paris
In Journal
M. Hugues Leroux
Prince Bismarck
Count von Caprivi
Ems
Cotemars
A. H. Austin
Harrison Township
Licking County
W. M. Heiser
Rich Man's Will Splits Fortune on Household Staff
D Edgar Crouse left 100000 to his jockey and 150000 to his confidential clerk. The Syracuse magnate gave small sums to various household staff while the Crouse Memorial College and the stable fund remained unendowed, with the remainder to kin. The will shocks by omitting public philanthropy and university support.
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Syracuse
D. Edgar Crouse
Crouse
John Crouse
John J. Crouse
Mr. Crouse
A. &. Feek
Maurice F. Graves
William L. Ritter
William H. Jacoby
Jacob A. Nottingham
Margaret Enright
Mary Foley
George N. Crouse
Jacob Crouse
Charles E. Crouse
Daniel L. Crouse
Utica
Crouse Memorial College
Memorial College
Ic Jon
Dr Scott in Critical Condition Amid Illness
Washington Nov 25 The President's father in law Rev Dr Scott is in very critical condition after a day of decline. His advanced age makes recovery doubtful as doctors report he is weaker than in the morning and may not rally.
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Washington
Scott
Jubilee Singers Dine After Dinner Row in Trenton
A party of Jubilee singers performed during Thanksgiving events at the Trenton YMCA and then sought a restaurant meal. Shepherd & Stoul, a local leader, stated he has no personal dislike for colored people but loyal patrons avoid dining where colored patrons eat. The incident underscores racial tension impacting local eateries in New Jersey.
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Trenton
N. J
Shepherd
Blaine in Ill Health Amid Reports of Deterioration
Reports claim former Secretary Blaine’s health worsened, but doctors and family deny serious illness. He suffered a cold and bronchial issues after returning to Washington, with plans mentioned for warmer climate relocation to aid recovery. Mrs Blaine shown no mental deterioration.
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Bilsine
Turo
Blaine
Washington
Mr. Damroseh
Europe
Bar Harbor
W. W. Johnson
Hyatt
Johnson
Mr. Blaine
Laundry Girls Fight Union Discharge Under Labor Law
In Cleveland twenty three workers at Troy Steam Laundry joined a union. They were told to quit or be fired, and after choosing union membership the owners face a potential prosecution under a new labor law. The Knights of Labor advocate action, while opponents challenge constitutionality.
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Cleveland
Troy
T. B. McGuire
Knights of Labor
Liewlyn
A Millionaire's Masher Prosecuted by Father for Infidelity
In Philadelphia Henry G Moore a noted social figure known as masher was convicted of infidelity to his deserted wife. He received two months imprisonment and a 2500 fine after pleading guilty at the urging of his millionaire distiller father. Mrs Moore testified that the couple lived apart though he provided 600 a month. The case was brought at the father's insistence.
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Philadelphia
Henry G. Moore
One by One Toledo Officials Fall Before Jury
Nov. 24 reports a Toledo council setup where M Doner and six city officers face a railty case. The jury sits for an hour as one remaining official awaits a verdict and the outcome remains unclear.
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