City charter changes debated and amended by council
The council debated and approved a new city charter with amendments touching councilor terms, city finances, tax collection, and officer powers. May introduce abolitions and new provisions while a proposed boundary change was rejected as a bad precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counol
Loughory
Hoohm
Ginagow
Coumil
May
Tofarniah
Gaunoil
Seovion
Ofich
Lorie
Ollalinr
Counsell
Supreme Court
Police Jatiga
Ravanne
Opie Lee
Hiss
Racol
Ayennn Mansi
Othir Volladar
Gramlor
Commonwealth
Booth
Carr
Omer
Huatinga
Turbulent Decade Bits and Bargain Notices Across Ports
A garbled late 19th century dispatch lists assorted items from New York and regional alerts. It mentions ship arrivals near Tompleinaville, piano sales by Hobbie Music Co, and monthly payment plans. Burglary damages, thefts, and contraband whiskey seizures appear amid chaotic notices from Dec. 14 to 18, including artisanal products, charitable fundraisers, and police activity.
Congress Debates Venezuela Boundary Bill and War Powers
The Senate and House crowded sessions debated a $100,000,000 appropriation to form a Venezuela boundary commission and authorize armament purchases. Amid partisan clashes, calls rose for a quick, decisive response to Caribbean tensions, while questions on British encroachment and possible war with Britain lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Hampshire
He National Armament
Secretary of War
New York
Yousw Woolan Question. Too Heat Iavestigation of Thn Sausion
Call
Auonsa
Molo
Davis
Alagka
Sonato Galrion
Finpaa Pracandiug
Waumivaro
Dea
Tha Houna
Hii
Ulinala
Buntolle
Maing
Ettowpin
Venezuela
Teitlih
Senate
Hongy
Uultad Simtoa
Auicelos
Texpanwes
Hist
Boutails
Kan
Maine
Hitt
Boutello
Boutelic
United Systes
Orley
Great Tritain
Voncavale
Hrndat Guta
Great Britain
Crisp
Bowndary
Grbirstian
Grogt
United Staten
President Gloyoland and the Boundary Commission Debate
The telegrams reveal President Gloyoland’s push for a boundary commission and federal intervention. Secretary Olney notes and Salisbury correspondence frame the stakes as Britain’s potential pose for Dewon while U.S. pressure backs the commission's authority amid naval movements in the Gulf and Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cleyolsnit
Pegls
Vanesa
Bao
Courka
Dalls
Olnuy Plo
Walform
Sin
Harlan
Sorngen
Ax Ministar
Venezuela
Grant Hiltain
Lord Salisbury
Proaidanta
Dewon
Tord Sallabury
North Atlantic
Farapion
Watera
Gulf of Mexico
Herbert
New York
Mey Bembyent
Explosion Aboard American Line Steamboat Kills Nine
In New York on December 13 a dramatic steam pipe explosion aboard the American Line steamboat St Paul near the North River dock killed nine and injured four. Names include Jamon Fawn Ragland and Robers Campbell New York Hoboken and Brooklynh, with several engineers and crewmembers among the injured. The blast caused extensive damage and sent men rushing to safety as the vessel prepared for sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sersu
Steamah Tp
St Paul
North River
Jamon Fawn
Auginser
Ragland
Robers Campbell
Mackiniat
Gorge Williams
Machintey
Hoboken
M. J
Mborkiy
Mbraing
Horg
Térris Force
Atern
Man
Haan
Patramoly
Tin Asher
Viet
Polle
Wilton
Wisie Kotte
Fatalities and injuries at Mid Valley colliery accident
An accident at a Mid Valley colliery on December 18 left several workers fatally injured and others badly hurt after a train wreck. Rescue efforts saved some by jumping from the train onset and avoiding a plunge down the slope. Names listed include James Wollintor, Jobe Telbig, Edward Allebeck, Gorge Smith, and others with multiple injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamoriy
Othesa
Mid Valley
Jared
James Wollintor
Englaner
Jobe Telbig
Mounh Carmo
Edward Allebeck
Gorge Smith
Saboeor
William
Wm Collin
Jobo Halon
Qooree Alps
Joe Lavanofaki
Stanley Youwail
Polandsea
Nemo
Kao
Ade Berlinaly
Open Every Might at Hobie Musta Company
An unclear notice indicates business hours and consent procedures for customers during the day. The text references a piano and organ sale or display and mentions a pharmacy and various persons or staff, but the meaning is garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobie Musta Company
tellWs Pets
Eo Masses Pharmacy
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Santa Claus
Commaroo Br
Branattn Mond
J. B. Collingwood
Phons
Bosnoks
Gangstatas
Huyler
D.C
Concordia
Henry Scholz
Galen Ave
Leadiall
Old Forrester
Belle OF
Nelson
Oscar Pepper
James E. Pepper
Old Parker
Old Crow
Gotan Loebos
Inns
Christian Barbee Drug Store
Council Tornight
Navnano
RoAwakh
Bomusz Music Co
Roanoke
Lindeman
Reynalda Cigar Co
Albert A. Gankaday
United Stacy
Opricht
Macy
Mannvinie
Leno
Aufi i Parman
Parman Brothers’ Mill and & Second Warshouse
Armburnadur
Loxney
Tora Henévolous Fund
Sotomon Mocestry
Grey Britain
Biviko Milaniou
Pulavelrata
Atria
Vurlulons
Carato
Pianos Hobbix Music Co
Peressonila
Powell
Manchuater
North Osrolins
Reynolde
Abriona Ohbrer Patening
Apeaiel Trans
Richwood
Appos
Harry Fisadock
Norfolk
Bight
Misa BM Bolwh
Menaheater
Gall
Goo
Masalo
Mharfenoy
Oury Moby
House
Ka ‘Peres
Yorssaelan Moavdyer Cuention
McCrhary
Mer. Boutelle
Htty
Wriday
Thorn
Mors
Reed
Annovice
Mansolins
Parvers
IRS
Manluactuheh
Richmond Issu Company
T. Jennings
Wanagel
Darvary
Archarana
James C. Hobbs
Salem Avenue
Marshall & Wrodall Picom
Monti
Marshall & Wandell Plano
Pak
Porta Show
Domaitic
Mardio's
Oyor Bip
Thonpung Rati
Iit
Virginia
Moat Baa
Tne
Alonu
Hoppie Music
Sole Dealera
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