Recount of Victoria Hotel Dinner and Cleveland Stance
New York on November 27 reports Grover Cleveland refused to pledge patronage distribution to the regular Democratic machine. He warned of appealing to the people and urged independence from Boss Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheehan. The meeting at the Victoria Hotel included Edward Murphy, William C. Whitney, Richard Croker and Don M. Dickinson.
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Herald
Grover Cleveland
Sheehan
Victoria Hotel
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Cleveland
Clive Definite
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Sheehan
Murphy
Democratic Btate
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Questcoms
Whitney
Croker
Dickinson
Democratic National Committee
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Political pledge eludes Cleveland over party patronage
The passage recalls a moment when Grover Cleveland refused to surrender to party organization for Federal patronage. He states he would lose independent Democrat confidence and be unworthy as candidate, insisting he never dreamed of giving a pledge.
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Cleveland
Gorman Denies New York Democratic Conference Report
Senator Gorman publicly denies inviting or being invited to a New York conference of Democrats. The report sparks commentary from Speaker Crisp and Albany's Conan Tracy, who says he knows nothing beyond newspaper accounts. Tracy notes no strong opposition to Crisp for the Fifty third Congress and praises William L. Wilson’s loyalty but doubts his Speakership challenge.
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New York
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Spreial
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Wyce
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Albany
Arlington
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Tracy
William L. Wilson
Chicago
Mr. Crisp
Democratic Conference in New York Postponement Hint
Reportage from New York on November 27 discusses a proposed Democratic conference in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Officials and leaders named include Speaker Crisp, W L Wilson, W C Whitney, and Richard Croker, with uncertainty over invitations and postponement.
Former Cleveland Administration Officeholders Expect Reinstatement
In Wasumotos on November 27 a special report notes that nearly all Democrats who held Federal posts under the Cleveland era expect to be rehired after March 4. Bishop Oberly of Illinois is poised for a possible Indian Affairs return, backed by supporters despite past controversy with Catholic missionaries over the school fund. A number of other claimants also seek the post, signaling a lively contest ahead.
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Wasumotos
Cleveland
Bishop Oberly
Illinois
Indian Affairs
Oberly
Silver men will fight in Washington storm over free silver
Senator Mitchell of Oregon vows to continue the fight for free silver after harsh criticism of both parties. He says Western voters distrust leaders for how the issue was handled at Minneapolis and Chicago. He predicts renewed silver battles in the Fifty third Congress and in coming short session.
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Mitchell Stils
Washiweton
Mitchell
Oregon
Washington
West
Minneapolis
Chicago
Friends of Silver
Cleveland Resting Well Silent on Sunday Church Visit
President elect Cleveland rose at 3 30 this morning and walked near Ferrell's cottage before breakfast. He remained indoors until the afternoon and, joined by Jefferson and Devis, drove along the beach about two o clock. He then attended the regular 5 o'clock winner with others absent.
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Exxon
Cleveland
Mr. Ferrell
Messrs
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Devis
President Elect Cleveland Prepares for Letter Replies and Early Travel
Private Secretary O'Brien and Mr. Cleveland handle correspondence while the president elect rests well at night. He plans a Cape Charles City visit mid month, with a few days on the Beatt estate near Cape Charles, noted as the country’s largest productive truck patch.
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Cleveland
Broadwater Island
al PLC
Cape Charles City
Beatt
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Cape Cos
Representative Beatt
Extra Session Talk on Fifty-Third Congress
New York November 27. Tomorrow will publish a consensus of opinion from the Fifty-third Congress members on an extra session and repeal of the McKinley bill. Of 188 respondents out of 556, 73 favor an extra session, 78 oppose, and 3 are noncommittal. On tariff, 75 vote to repeal, 44 favor with modifications, 57 oppose any change, and 12 are noncommittal.
Senator Mills Set for Re-Election in 1888 Legislature
Hoverox notes eighty-eight lawmakers elect have pledged they are unqualifiedly for Roger Q. Mills, ensuring his re election with eight votes to spare.
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Hoverox
Tax
Roger Q. Mills
Mills
Embezzlement Schemes Traced to Denver Clerk and Telegrapher
Warrant sworn for J. K. Moore, confidential Colorado Commission Co. clerk, on embezzlement charges totaling six to eight thousand dollars. Accomplice E. G. Clark, Postal Telegraph manager, arrested. Scheme used small checks drawn to both, cashing locally. false market reports and telegraph fraud linked to Kansas City wires. Moore fled, likely under forged references. alias Jerry Blodget.
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A. E. Carlton
Colorado Commission Company
J. K. Moore
E. G. Clark
Postal Telegraph Company
Colorado Springs
Moore
Carlton
Clark
Kapsas City
Kaneas City
Vesey
Jerry Blodget
Chicago
Kansas City
J. G. Blodget
Polio
Blodget
Jealous Adopted Daughter Missing Sparks Family Suspicion
In Connecticut, Christian Peppler reports his adopted daughter vanished after leaving with his wife Mrs Peppler who had accused him of jealousy. Police suspect the mother abducted the girl, who was last seen leaving for New Haven to go to the depot.
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Bxinerrost
Conun
Christian Peppler
New Haven
Labor dispute hits Chelsea Pottery over making prices
Master potters press a 10 cent cut on making prices for new pottery shapes in Chelsea West Virginia. Company officials refuse after talks with workers. A conference is planned, but a strike may be avoided due to high order demand.
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Ccomusatano
W. Va
Chelsea Pottery
Cheleea Pottery Company
Bulldog Prevents Rescue as Ark Child Dies in Fire
A farm home near Plummerville Arkansas burned yesterday killing an eight year old child. David Clark and his wife were away tending two orphan relatives when a ferocious bulldog blocked entry. They urged the children to flee. the elder escaped but the younger did not grasp the danger and perished.
Prayer for Death Answered: Kansas Coal Merchant Dies
Robert Wheeler a coal merchant from a suburb died suddenly at his home after days of melancholy following his little daughter's death two weeks earlier. He was found yesterday morning after reading a Bible chapter and saying a prayer.
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Crrr
Robert Wheeler
Ohio coal railroad managers defer action awaiting absent rep
The General Managers of Ohio coal railroads postponed action for one week due to the absence of a representative from the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling Railroad at the meeting. The discussion centered on whether a proposed measure would be abolished, with potential conflict implied.
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Ohio Coal Railroads
Cleveland, Loraine and Wheeling
Comet Parties Spark Late Night Sky Fever Across Cities
New York dispatch reports thick fog and scattered meteors as observers like Garret P. Serviss fail to witness a shower tied to Biela's comet. Barnard of Lick says Holmes comet is moving nearer despite faint appearance, while observers in Chicago and Dearborn Observatory note overcast skies hindering views.
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Dispatch
New York
Garret P. Serviss
Biela
Twasser
San Francisco
Barnard
Lick Observatory
Andromeda
Holmes
Chicagoenya
Dearborn Observatory
Earth Not Edged Into Space As Biela's Comet Fails
Weather rain subdued a predicted celestial collision as astronomers, led by Prof Kesler, say Biela's comet is not approaching earth. No meteor shower appeared despite forecasts, and the night passed without incident beyond heavy rain.
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Biela
Prof. Kesler
Mandy
Guarding Offices for the Veterans in 97
Commander in Chief Wessert of the G A B is named to a committee on tion. The chief duty of the someiites Solook after the enforcement of a statute on employment related to the war by the Gover
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Wessert
G. A.B
Tion
Someiites Solook
Gover
Bulls Break Loose At Arteaga Fiestas Arena Tragedy
In Arteaga Mexico during the Fall Fiestas four bulls were released into an arena crowd of about 6 500. The barricades collapsed sending bulls into spectators. One man was killed and ten injured as panicked fans fled collapse and chaos ensued. Mayor Jon Paneas arrived seeking medical aid for the injured.
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Mex
Jon Paneas
Jefe Politico
Arteaga
Manuel Lopez
Knights of Labor Move HQ From Philadelphia
General Secretary Hayes explains the order sells its Philadelphia building to unite industrial groups under one roof, citing Chief Justice Paxson’s Homestead decision and a desire to avoid such rulings by relocating near Niagara Falls or Washington. He rejects claims of East coast lack of support.
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Hayes
Knights of Labor
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Niagara Falls
Washington
Rothschild Venture Aims To Unite Major U S Brewers
Report outlines a proposed alliance of four large export breweries led by Anheuser Busch W J Lemp Sappltz and Pabst with 40 million capital and 200 million bonds to supply global beer. Rothschilds of England are backing the plan and Busch expresses cautious optimism.
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America
J. Louis
United States
Annheuser-Bunch
W. J. Lemp
Saplitz and
Pabst
England
Clay Miners Face Mass Layoff Amid New Digging Machines
In New Cumberland the John Porter Fire Brick Company notified 75 Clay Miners that their jobs are terminated. Workers claim the move targets labor after last fall's strike and cites new clay digging machines designed to replace up to 17 to 90 workers per machine across Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia operations.
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Steubenville
New Cumberland
John Porter Fire Brick Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West
DIED FOR HIS HORSES IN NEIGHBORING BURNING STABLE
Banprorp November 27 Special A fire in Bradford today killed Abbott Arnold who died trying to save horses in M W Wagner’s barn. The blaze spread to H S Thompson’s stable. four horses and several wagons were lost. Wagner’s loss totaled 3000 with no insurance. Thompson’s was 700 with no insurance.
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M. W. Wagner
H. 5. Thompson
Abbott Arnold
Wagner
Thompson
Goulds Southwestern Scheme Link to Union Pacific Rail Line
Jay Gould begins preliminary work on the White Oak Railroad, purchased last spring for 50 000, to connect the Texas Pacific and Union Pacific systems. Gould plans to visit El Paso in January to supervise the line while spending winter there for his health. Co. P. Houtington is rumored to be involved, with interests tied to White Oaks coal fields yet unclear.
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Asttle
White Oaks
BEALS LEAVING ALASKAN ISLANDS COAST GUARD REPORT
Secretary of the Treasury received Captain Healy chief report from Unalaska dated November 8 about the Hear in the Bering Sea. Revenue steamer notes natives facing winter food shortages as most crews depart the islands leaving too few to meet needs.
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Hear
Washington
Washinetoyx
Secretary of the Treasury
Healy
Bering Seca
Unalaska
Sesla
Bering Sea
George
What Bardsley Cost the Quaker City
Pattaperats reports a nearly $1,000,000 shortfall in 1892 city receipts due to State tax on personal property not being paid to the Treasury. The issue stems from complications tied to the defalcations of ex-Treasurer Bardaley.
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Bardsley
Quaker City
Pattaperats
Bardaley
His Name Freely Forged in Pittsburg
Sidney Fuller travels to Pittsburg to verify rumors that his name was forged on notes by a local lumber dealer in Allegheny County. He finds his name appeared on notes totaling between five and six thousand dollars.
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Pittsburg
Dopom
Sidney Fuller
Allegheny
Russian Pole Hen diger Convicted in Money Fraud Scheme
Cracow November 27 The Russian Pole Hendiger was convicted of deceit and slander for defrauding the Russian government of a large sum and was sentenced to ten years at hard labor.
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Eussian Pole
Hendiger
Moody Teven
Millionaire Crouse Will Faces Possible Contest
A legal challenge to the will of late millionaire D. Edgar Crouse is likely. Reported contestant is a New York City woman claimed to be his lawful wife and mother of his child, according to Simaccix.
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Simaccix
D. Edgar Crouse
New York City
Stricter Immigration Bill Debated by Senate Panel
New York November 27 The Senate Committee on Immigration meets this week after informal talks at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. They plan to report on a steamship manifest bill that tightens checks on arrivals and requires vessel officers to provide detailed passenger lists and health attestations. Senator Chandler advocates tougher provisions including literacy and bond requirements, while others discuss delaying immigration or suspending it temporarily.
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Senate Committee On Immigration
Fifth Avenue
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House
United States
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Ellis Island
Chandler
New Hampshire
Congress
Tragic Typhoid Fever Victim Found Drowned in River
Miss Maggie Hamilton a 26 year old Allegheny school teacher and sister in law of railroad superintendent Richard Reynolds died after fleeing a delirious hospital watch. She disappeared from a Kittanning house during Thanksgiving visit and was found in the river about 18 inches deep. Authorities think delirium from typhoid led to the fatal plunge.
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Kittanning
Maggie Hamilton
Richard Reynolds
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
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Miss Hamilton Was A Guest At His Place. Soon After Her Arrival Miss Hamilton
Antoura
Judge Rayburn
C. E. Hileman
New Hamilton
Misa Hamilton
Indiana Normal School
Altoona
Second Ward
Ees
Southside grocer shoots self after license refusal
Peter Schwartz, a South Seventeenth street grocer, shot himself in the neck last night after being refused a retail liquor license for his corner house. He cannot recover, and his family says the license denial drove him to the act. He is about 45 with a large family.
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South Seventeenth Street
Larkins Alley
Mrr. Schwartz
Pushand
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Schwartz
Blaine Showing Improvement Amid Washington Recovery
In Washinton on November 27 the doctor reported ex-Secretary of State Blaine is gaining strength and looks better each day. He was up in the morning and expected to remain out of bed. the date of his southward journey has not been set.
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Blaine
Johnson
Mr. Blaine
Washington
Coal oil sold at 5 cents a gallon in Fr. Donee area
Coon Rapids faces a price drop as Standard Oil puts a wagon on the streets selling all oil grades at about one third of former cost. Local dealers, amid anti monopoly tensions, urge patrons to stay with old prices while not matching the new low.
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Coon Rapids
Standard Oi
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Standard Company
Tobacco Growers Association to Fund Tobacco Culture Initiative
Members of the Tobacco Growers Association met in Cuattaxooca and agreed to subscribe several thousand dollars to cover expenses for introducing tobacco culture to farmers. They plan to distribute free seed and provide instructions to support growth in Northern Georgia and Alabama.
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Georgia
Alabama
Tobacco Growers’ Association
Caprivis Pace in Germany as Opposition Rallies
The German political scene centers on Caprivi’s leadership and the military bill debate. The chancellor delivers a forceful opening despite frail health, drawing attention to war risks. Wilhelm’s earlier actions are debated, with the Ems dispatch and Richter speeches awaited.
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Wilhelm
Bismarck
Richter
Caprivi Speech in Reichstag Praised as Steady and Strong
Berlin observers recount Chancellor Caprivi delivering a clear forceful address on the military bill before the Reichstag. He appeared pale at times yet maintained composure, urging Germany toward readiness while facing mixed reactions from Conservatives, Social Democrats, and other groups.
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