Widespread Archive Notes Political Scandals and Deaths
In Postville and across the nation reports touch on Postmaster General Payne demanding Inspector Stuart’s resignation over a scurrilous letter episode, while Secretary Wilson notes remedies for pear blight and bitter rot in apples. Senate mentions Quay stock actions and a New Mexico statehood push, with other items on fires, murders, ambushes, and numerous obituaries including Col. Ochiltree’s funeral and prominent figures like Mackay, Green, and Wildes.
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Stuart
Chicago
Wilson
America
Shaw
Treasury
Senator Quay
New Mexico
Arizona
Statehood
Penrose
Pittsburg
Quay
Territorial
Fraud and violence dominate early headlines across cities
W J Block faces $13000 loss in fraud case. Capt G W Streeter of Chicago convicted of manslaughter in Watchman John 8 Kirk death on Feb 11 in District of Lake Michigan. Co defendants William McManners and Henry Hoeldtke found guilty. London interests sue C P Huntington estate for 123 million. State bank at Stanford Ill robbed of 3000. thieves fled. Barry Johnstone killed Kate Hassett in Philadelphia after breaking in. planned escapes with ropes. shot in street. Chillicothe celebrates centennial of the Northwest Territory convention forming Ohio and neighboring states. Under Rev Patrick L Quaille will, $1000 to St Vincent's Worcester. rest split between Holy Cross College and St Bonaventure Allegheny NY. Miss Elizabeth L Moon's body found after drowning at Moswansicut Lake. E W Perry and A C Brewer also found. lake being dragged for Perry. All linked to Pentecostal collegiate institute.
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W. J. Block
G. W. Streeter
Chicago
John
Kirk
Lake Michigan
William McManners
Henry Hoeldtke
London
C. P. Huntington
State Bank
Stanford
Ill
Barry Johnstone
Kate Hassett
Philadelphia
Chillicothe
Northwest Territory
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Patrick L. Quaille
Millbury
Mass
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Worcester
Holy Cross College
College of St. Bonaventure
Allegheny
N. Y
Elizabeth L
International Negotiations and Political Shifts Across Nations
A global snapshot shows Britain and France pursuing settled questions while Britain seeks to seize gold linked to Transvaal moves. Spain’s Sagasta resigns as Combes targets numerous religious orders in France. US discusses Orinoco blockade stance amid Caribbean war games and Roumania faces Jewish persecution protests.
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Great Britain
France
Tower
Paris
House of Commons
House of Lords
Castro
Germany
Venezuela
Sagasta
Spain
Transvaal
Kruger
Leyds
Christian de Wet
Combes
Chamber of Deputies
United States
Formo
Orinoco River
de Rydzewski
Ellen Gore
William
Berlin
Reichstag
United States Navy
Caribbean
Sumner
Trinidad
Higginson
Roumanian Bulletin
London
Hay
Roumania
America
Dual track meets arranged by Chicago Michigan Wisconsin
Athletic representatives of the University of Chicago Michigan and Wisconsin announce dual track meets to be arranged, with events to showcase cross conference competition and boost inter school rivalry.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Emperor William Admonishes Socialists Before Workingmen
In Breslau on December 6 Emperor William told a deputation of workers that socialists exploit and menace the working class, urging the adoption of a plain workshop representative to sit in the national parliament and unite classes in service of Germany.
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William
Agitatora
Breslau
Prussia
Socialist Party
Essen
Herr Krupp
Holmes Sentenced to Ten Years in Appleton Trial
Appleton Wis Dec 6 A Shawnee jury found John G Holmes guilty of attempting to kill his stepsons George and Martin Waller on Feb 15 last. He received a ten year term in the penitentiary.
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Stephens
Appleton
Wis
Shawnee
John G. Holmes
George
Martin Waller
Julian Ralph Improves After Hemorrhage In St Louis
St Louis December 6 reports the condition of Julian Ralph the well known correspondent who suffered a hemorrhage improving but not yet out of danger.
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Julian Ralph
St. Louis
Tuesday Evening at the Southern Hotel Improves
The report notes a patient in Tuesday evening condition at the Southern hotel with doctors optimistic for a return to New York by Wednesday.
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Southern
New York
Miners Testify on Blacklisting by Coal Firms
Lawyers for the miners called witnesses in Scranton to describe alleged blacklisting methods used by several coal companies to bar strikers who participated in union affairs from re employment after the recent suspension. Witnesses said they were employed before the strike but refused their old jobs afterward with few or no explanations.
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Scranton
Jersey Prison Ship Found Buried at Brooklyn Navy Yard
Remains of the Jersey prison ship, famed for harboring martyred American soldiers, lie twenty feet underground at the Brooklyn navy yard beneath construction of the Connecticut. Workers uncovered large oak timbers thought to be hull ribs. a sailmaker named Servori linked the timbers to the Jersey. The hull’s existence is considered probable by Chief Engineer Bellinger, with historical societies hoping to recover the vessel.
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Brooklyn
Jersey
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
John Servori
Bellinger
Yards and Docks Department
Servori
World
Martyrs’ Society
Anxious for a Change in Washington Post Editorial
The Washington Post mocks the absence of "Fighting Bob" Evans and jokes about his replacement, noting his old stock of phrases has grown monotonous as readers anticipate a change.
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Bob” Evans
Washington Post
The Best Man Uncertainty
A brief cartoon caption from the Colorado Springs Gazette shows a voter quipping he votes for the best man while another notes you cannot know the winner until votes are counted. The exchange highlights common election humor about judgment and uncertainty.
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Jerry
Denny
Colorado Springs Gazette
Revolution Threat Looms in Honduras Republic
Panama Dec 6 A revolutionary movement is feared as General Sierra refuses to relinquish presidential power to Senor Bonilla who won the October election. Honduran congress may declare the last vote invalid and Bonilla partisans threaten force to defend their leader. Juan Angelarias, defeated candidate, named minister of state.
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Panama
Honduras
General Sierra
Senor Bonilla
Senate to Take Initiative on Panama Canal Treaty
Washington reports that if Minister Hart in Bogota is correct, Colombia cannot ratify a Panama canal treaty before June 1 due to elections and assembly time. Secretary Hay plans to have the treaty ratified in Washington first unless the Senate objects, with Dr Herran to be empowered to sign early next week.
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Washington
Hart
Bogota
Panama Canal
Congress
Hay
Senate
Dr. Herran
House Gives Day to Private Business
The house devoted yesterday to private calendar bills. A key measure would adjudicate in court the claims of steel bloom importers who paid 45 percent duties between 1879 and 1882, totaling about 350000 dollars. A $50000 extra for Smith Meyer and Pelz, architects of the congressional library, was defeated. The chamber passed a bill allowing some individuals to accept presents from foreign governments. Adjournment occurred at 4 05 p m.
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Washington
House
Smith-Meyer & Pelz
Congressional Library
Convincing Proof of Kidney Pills Endorsed by Captain Rigler
Captain Alfred G. Rigler of Hose Company No. 4 Canton Ohio cites long standing kidney pain and backache. After trying doctors and many remedies he reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieved the pain and improved kidney function. He endorses the remedy and offers to refer inquiries. A free trial is advertised with price 50 cents per box.
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Alfred G. Rigler
Hose Company No. 4
Canton
Ohio
Dean
Doan
Donn
Rigier
United States
Foster
Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Destructive Storm Strikes Hampton Roads Area
A severe storm hit Hampton Roads with strong wind and heavy rain. Newport News reports one death and many boats beached or sunk as the area endures the highest wrecks in years.
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Hampton Roads
Newport News
Europe in Deep Winter Lockdown as Ice Binds Ports
Telegrams report severe weather across Europe with frozen Dutch canals and Copenhagen harbor packed with ice. Heavy snow blankets the Alps and isolates several Swiss villages, leaving many ships ice bound.
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London
Europe
Copenhagen
Alps
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