End of Mr Blaine's Career Evidently Near at Hand
Reports from Washington on December 17 indicate James G Blaine's illness has grown more serious with no permanent improvement. Family and physicians describe general prostration and possible Brights disease, while visitors warn recovery is unlikely despite brief rallies.
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Mr. Blaine
Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
Hattie Blaine
Damrosch
Miss Dodge
Bright
Janewar
New York
W. W. Johnston
Bar Harbor
Mr.Blaine
The
Republic
Europe
Frenchmen Arrested in Panama Canal Frauds Case
Paris authorities arrested M. Charles Aime, Marie de Lesseps, M. Marius Etienne Fontaine and M. San-Leroy for alleged Panama Canal fraud links. Cottu fled to Vienna. San Leroy faces bribery charges as deputies and officers face charges of fraudulent credit and dissipated capital. Police seized documents at their homes to shed light on the case.
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Paris
M. Charles Aime
Marie de Lesseps
Chamber of Deputies
de Lesseps
Fontaine
Cottu
San-Leroy
Panama
Republican Will Get It Edward Scull Wins Pennsylvania Seat
Washington December 17 by unanimous vote the house committee on elections reports in favor of Edward Scull the Republican incumbent from the Twentieth Pennsylvania district in the contest brought by Thomas Greevy the Democratic challenger.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections
Edward Scull
Pennsylvania
Thomas Greevy
Large Gold Exports Stir Markets and Trade Review Says
The Trade Review reports that over 73 million in gold shipped to Europe this week unsettles speculative markets. It notes Austrian demand with a premium, but U.S. securities sales by foreigners limit gold outflow. Domestic trade remains healthy as year end nears, with broad export activity and improved business in many regions.
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Trade Review
New York
Weekly Review of ‘Trade
Europe
Austria
United States
Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Beuch
Omaha
Iansas City
Sioux City
Denver
Louisville
Little Rock
Memphis
Nashville
New Orleans
August Grossman Convicted of First Degree Murder
August Grossman found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Albert Moliter, a Presque Isle county lumberman, seventeen years ago in Rogers City. Twelve others charged in the same crime face trials soon as excitement runs high over the verdict.
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August Grossman
Moliter
Aupena
Mich
Grossman
Albert Moliter
Presque Isle County
Rogers City
Molter
Sullivan
Reptke
China Will Abrogate Treaty Rights
Yang Wang Wang former Chinese education commissioner reports three resistance plans to the Chinese exclusion act. The approach tests the act’s constitutionality then leads to protest and retaliation if needed. No arms will be used but treaty rights will be abrogated and commercial communication halted. Protection for 1500 American merchants and hundreds of missionaries in China would end.
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Pktsburgh
Yang Wang Wang
E. R. Donehoe
China
Death of Jean George Hachette Publisher Passes Away
Paris reports the death of Jean George Hachette head of the renowned publishing house. Born February 28, 1838, he was son of Louis Hachette, founder of the firm famous for French classics, science and literary editions. From 1867 to 1878 the house published 1,660 volumes and the output rose thereafter.
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Paris
Jean George Hachette
Louis Hachette
Hachette
Souvenir Coins Shipped From Philadelphia Mint
The first 60,000 Columbia souvenir half dollars were sent from the Philadelphia mint. Ten thousand coins left at 9:50 a.m. for New York in possession of John F. Shriver for Col. Elliott F. Shepard. The remaining 50,000, including the $10,000 beauty, departed for Chicago at 4:25 p.m. on the Columbian express over the Pennsylvania road.
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Philadelphia
New Columbia
United States Mint
New York City
John F. Shriver
Elliott F. Shepard
Chicago
Columbian Express
Pennsylvania Road
Slayer of Women Terrifying Texas Murderer in Denison
In Denison Texas on May 17 four women were shot by Richard Edwards alias Texas Jack. He fled to Superior Wisconsin where he was jailed awaiting extradition as authorities pursue requisition papers. The killings began with Mrs. Haynes and progressed to Maude Kramer Rose Stewart and Florestine Hawley in rapid succession.
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West Superior
Wis
Douglas County
Texas
Richard Edwards
Texas Jack
Denison
Edwards
St. Louis
Grayson County
Superior
Haynes
Dr. Haynes
Garner
Woodlawn Boulevard
Halft-Acre
Half-World
Maute Kramer
Kramer
Rose Stewart
Maud Kramer
Florestine Hawley
Legally Hanged for Murder in Mount Pleasant
Joseph Jenkins was hanged at Mount Pleasant in Kelly county on Friday in front of 100 spectators. He was executed for the murder of John Morgan, a John’s Island storekeeper, whom he killed with an ax and then robbed.
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Cuhar Lest
8. C
Joseph Jenkins
Mount Pleasant
Kelly County
John Morgan
John’s Island
Richardson defeats Belknap in district recount
Jonia Michigan reports the fifth district recount completed Sunday shows George I. Richardson Democrat defeating incumbent Charles Li. Belknap Republican by twelve in the district.
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Belknap
Jonia
Mich
Lonia
George I. Richardson
Charles Li. Belknap
Minister John Arnold Arrested for Wife Eliza Arnold Murder
Rev. John Arnold, an ordained United Brethren minister, was arrested in Wellington on an affidavit by Coroner R. E. Braman before Mayor Couch. He is charged with murdering his wife Eliza Arnold by stabbing her in the throat with a penknife.
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Wellington
John Arnold
R. E. Braman
Couch
Eliza Arnold
Arnold
United Brethren Church
Minnesota
Death tied to rails questioned in Indiana case
In Valaparaiso Indiana on December 17 the death of Lewis Ketske found along the Fort Wayne rail line near Whiting was once ruled an accident but coroner's inquest suggests he was attacked robbed and his body tied to the tracks. A gold watch and money were missing fueling foul play theories.
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Valaparaiso
Ind
Lewis Ketske
Ketske
State chess tournament yields multiple prizes and a controversy
Showalter defeated Lasker in the second game of the state chess tournament in Logansport. The planned third game was postponed at Lasker's request. Otto Ballard of Anderson won first prize in the state contest, C. H. Brown of Anderson took second, and Dr. Arthur Herman of Logansport won seven straight games in the free-for-all to earn first prize.
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Locansport
Ind
Showalter
Lasker
Otto Ballard
Anderson
C. H. Brown
Arthur Herman
Logansport
Chicago man charged in Indiana mail of obscene books
Benj amin R. Hyman of Chicago was brought to Indianapolis to face a federal indictment for mailing advertisements of indecent books. The works cited are The Decameron of Bocaccio The Heptameron of Margaret of Navarre and Droll Stories by Balzac. He posted a $500 bond to await trial.
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Inpianapolis
Ind
Benjamin R. Hyman
Chicago
Bocaccio
Margaret of Navarre
Balzac
Hyman
Indictments Against Pension Agent Dougherty Narrowed
In Jeffersonville Indiana December 17 six indictments were drawn by the U S grand jury in Indianapolis but only one was returned alleging that William Forgg of this city had his name forged on pension papers by Dougherty. Dougherty released on a 500 dollar bond with case postponed to January term.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Dougherty
United States Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Wiliam Forgg
United States
Train Seized For Unpaid Taxes In Shelbyville
Deputy Sheriff William McDugall levied on a through Big Four train after county treasurer orders. The line owes $8,224 in taxes, causing the train and crew to be side-tracked. Release hinges on a $20,000 local bond from the railroad’s general superintendent.
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Shelbyville
Ind
William McDugall
Big Four Railroad
Tragedy in Wheatland Barn Affects Local Man
In Vincennes Indiana Grover Marsh 40 was found dead Friday in his brother in law Wesley Tever baugh s barn near Wheatland. He hanged himself using a rope attached to a beam and strangled himself with his right hand.
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Vincennes
Ind
Grover Marsh
Wesley Teverbaugh
Wheatland
Brother kills friend with baseball bat in cross river incident
In Trimble County Kentucky an 18 year old brother killed 14 year old Garwood with a baseball bat during an argument between Abbott and Garwood two locals, the killer fled across the river prompting police pursuit through Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Madison
Abbott
Garwood
Trimble County
Bethlehem
County Officials' Books Under Audit by Experts
Portland Indiana December 17. The board of commissioners hires two experts to audit county officers’ books from 1877 to present. Work starts soon and ends by June. Experts to be paid 40 percent of all funds collected.
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Portland
Ind
Board of Commissioners
Insurance suit filed against New house and Hammond in Wabash
The Ohio Farmers Insurance Company through Jesse Parmenter, agent at Wabash, filed papers in the Wabash circuit court alleging damages of $2,000. The suit claims defendants circulated reports among customers that the Ohio Farmers was bankrupt and insolvent.
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Wabash, Ind
Ohio Farmers’ Insurance Company
Jesse Parmenter
Wabash
Newhouse & Hammond
Ohio Farmers
Ohio Society Fourth Annual Reception in Valparaiso
The Ohio society of Valparaiso held its fourth annual reception and banquet in Valparaiso Indiana. O P Kinzey the president presented a gavel to the society and each guest received a buckeye souvenir.
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Ohio Society
Valparaiso
Ind
Ohio Society of Valparaiso
O. P. Kinzey
Tragic 19-year-old teacher takes own life in Martinsville
Martinsville Indiana December 17. Frank Johnson a school teacher died by his own hand Friday. He left a note stating his intention but gave no reasons. All his relatives are described as pleasant. Johnson was 19 years old.
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Martinsville
Ind
Frank Johnson
Federation debates labor congress and Knights of Labor clash
The American Federation of Labor rejected plans for a World’s Fair labor congress. It approved recommendations on woman organizers and Labor Day, urged a national Labor Day in districts, and condemned Chinese sailors on Pacific Mail ships. A heated clash with Knights of Labor drew sharp calls to defend allied unions. The convention backed pro labor governance and adjourned.
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Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
United States
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Knights
Executive Council
Knights of Labor
Trades
Friends of Labor
Friends of Capital
Insane Mother Slashes Infant Eyes in Rogers City
In Rogers City Michigan Mrs Henry Baxter, driven by insanity, attacked her year old baby with a pen knife thrusting into both eyes. Her husband found her attempting to choke the infant as she acted in a frenzy. The attack followed weeks of troubling mental signs.
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Rogers City
Mich
Henry Baxter
Governors Back Immigration Restrictions Across States
The World surveys governors from across the country on immigration policy. Opinions vary on methods but all oppose absolute prohibition except for disease control, with calls to curb the influx from east, west, north and south.
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Norwork
Two Men Die in Batavia Jail From Live Steam
In Aurora Illinois two inmates were killed in the Batavia jail after a steam pipe plug blew out. One man named Mitchell arrested for drunkenness and a farmhand guest died when steam flooded the cell before guards could reach them.
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Aurora
Batavia
Mitchell
Stoehr Awarded 2500 in Flood Damage Suit Against St Paul
Mrs. Catherine Stoehr won a $2,500 verdict against the city of St Paul for damages from the West St Paul flood last August that washed away her property and injured her. Other suits totaling about $70,000 remain to be tried.
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St. Paul, Minn
Catherine Stoehr
City of
St. Paul
West St. Paul
Death of a Composer Balmer Passes in St. Louis at 75
Charles Balmer died at his St. Louis home on Thursday aged 75. He was a prolific and renowned American composer who arranged over 6 000 pieces. Balmer served as musical director at Abraham Lincoln's funeral and had lived in St. Louis since 1838.
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St. Louis
Charles Balmer
America
Abraham Lincoln
Severe cyclone devastates Orel suburbs including Tanzer
A severe cyclone swept St. Peturspurg area on Friday. Orel and surrounding suburbs suffered extensive damage with many houses blown down and trees uprooted. Tanzer reported numerous fatalities as people were trapped under collapsed structures.
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St. Peturspurg
Orel
Tanzer
Mob kills assailant and cremates body after pursuit
In Nasuviate Tennessee on December 17, reports say a mob captured and killed the Black man who assaulted Emma O Bryan an eight year old girl West of the city. His body was hanged from a tree in a churchyard and cremated thereafter.
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Nasuviatee
Tenn
Emma O'Bryan
Mail pouch missing after December 3 from Fairbury banks
A large mail pouch with heavy Chicago drafts from Fairbury banks disappeared after leaving Fairbury at 9 50 p m on December 3. The pouch expected to reach Chicago via Toledo Peoria and Western and Wabash lines with drafts totaling around 81 000 for A B Claudon and similar sums for Beach Dominy and Metropolitan National Bank. Authorities opened an inquiry in Walbury but the case remains a mystery as to the pouch location and remittances.
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Fairbury
Curiaco
Chicago
Toledo, Peoria & Western
Chicago Exchange
Metropolitan National Bank
Metropolitan
Beach & Dominy
Bank of
A. B. Clandon
Clandon
Union National Bank
Walrbury
Death of prominent cattleman found on prairie near Fort Benton
Great Falls reports W Gould Smith a noted Choteau county cattleman was found dead on the prairie seven miles from Fort Benton. The body lay stiff on its back with arms crossed, no wounds evident. He left his Teton county ranch last Saturday for Fort Benton. His horse, saddled and bridled, wandered Monday. Smith likely fell from his horse and froze to death. a known political figure in the region and neighboring states.
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Great Falls
Mont
W. Gould Smith
Choteau County
Fort . Benton
Teton
Fort Benton
Smith
Belgian Forgery Suspect Held for Belgium Trial
Guillaume Vervliet, a Belgian, was brought before Commissioner Shields after a complaint by Belgium’s consul general Charles Mali. Accused of forgery and misappropriating $20,000 from Belgians, he requested return to Belgium to stand trial and was recommitted to Mali’s care.
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New York
Guillaume Vervliet
Shields
Charles Mali
Belgium
Vervleit
Mali
Markets in Chicago and New York Grain Prices
Chicago market notes show quiet spring wheat and rye with various patent and straight quotes. Corn oats barley and livestock prices drift, with Miss Porak and butter markets cited. New York and Toledo follow with mixed wheat corn oats prices and domestic provisions steady to firm.
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New York
Western
Toledo
Chicago Cattle Market Steady With Mixed Supplies
Chicago markets report steady cattle prices with Christmas beef in fair supply. Prices for various categories range from high quality steers at 5.80 to 6.25 and lower grades down to about 1.25 for feeders, with hogs and calves showing gains in light grades and packing lots.
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Chicago
Texas
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