They Will Not Fuse Between Prohibitionists and Populists
Pittsburg December conference declares no fusion next year on presidential issues. Prohibitionists favor narrow reform group while radicals press broad platform with woman suffrage and nationalization of railroads and telegraphs. Maryland Joshua L Levering leads. convention to be held in May under conservative wing. Silver conference postponed. anti saloon conference in Washington organized to push abolition of saloons with a mass meeting planned.
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Pitsburg
Cold Water Army
Chirasu
Prohibition National
Pittsburg
Denver
Rockies
Sone
Watch
den- Verites
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
Marsland
New York
Massachusetts
Maine
Committee On
Nar Lawguage
Joshua L. Levering
Maryland
John G. Wooley
Chicago
Lark
Christian Endeavor
Samuel 1. Jtastings
Dec. T
Uhr
Rinetalite Teaxnie Att
National
Bimetalir Union
United State
Varius Ofg Animations
Washington
Uume
Dr C
Calvary Baptist Church
League
Tomorow
John Rogers Wins Absolute Divorce From Minnie Palmer
A London dispatch reports Justice Barnes of the court of probate and divorce granted an absolute divorce to John Rogers of New York against Wilhelmine Rogers known as Minnie Palmer on grounds of misconduct by the wife with her theatrical manager. Delays in issuing the decree followed speculation Rogers could not substantiate his charge. Minnie Palmer, a New York resident, remains linked to theatre circles.
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Hest
Ottalas
Rogers
New York
London Dispatch
Justice Barnes
Court of Probate
Han
John Rogers
Tee York
Wilhelmine Rogers
Minnis Palmer
W. Jers
Minnie Palmer
May Manufacture Liquors Bills Stoked In Iowa Legislature
Des Moines December 16 A proposed measure by a Republican faction would permit liquor manufacture in cities where sale is allowed under the Martin mulet law with safeguards against withdrawal of consent. The bill aims to protect capital while restricting sales for illegal use, and needs broader support before passage. Senator J E Rowan of Webster City weighs resubmission against a manufacturers bill, warning against purging party unity. A separate note from Storm Lake reports Samuel Matheson Jr involved in a gunfire incident while under psychiatric care.
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Des Molner
Des Moines
Messurs
Howev
Cauces Wuld
Thirgpdle Commission
gove #rm insurance and building and
Tozn
Commission
Senator Rowan
Webster City
J. E. Rowan
Senate
Republican Party
Eazain
Secretary Carlisle's 1896 budget and currency plan report
The dispatch summarizes Secretary Carlisle's report to Congress on fiscal year revenues and expenditures. It notes 1896 revenue of about 451.4 million and expenses around 348.9 million, with a 17 million deficit, and forecasts 1897 revenue near 464.8 million with a 36.9 million surplus. It outlines proposals to reduce or abolish wasteful spending, retire greenbacks, extend the national banking system, and finance policy shifts to restore confidence. It covers bond transactions, currency issues, and regulatory recommendations for customs, yellow fever controls, and naval and treasury matters, including sealing patrols and Paris award disagreements with Britain.
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Washington
Carlisle
Congress
Executive Departments
Puviie
Maine
United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Fleigs and Treasury
Havana
Board of
Chamberlain
Aula
The
Bering Wa
North Pacific Ocean
Feos
HH. M. & Pheasant
Sitka
Unalacka
Unan
Paris
Bering Sea
Senate Debates Tariff Schedule K and Sugar Bounty Inquiry
In Washington on December 16 the Senate read a petition from the Wool Merchants' Association of Philadelphia requesting reenactment of Schedule K of the 1399 tariff. Debates touched postage costs and public forest protections, with resolutions on post office authority and sugar bounty reporting. Senator Stewart criticized the "seid combine" and gold policy, urging constitutional rule by the people. no action on his exchange-difference resolution. The session adjourned at 5:29 p.m. awaiting tomorrow's proceedings.
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Washington
Quay
Pennsylvania
Wool Merchants’ Association of
Philadelphia
Sherman
Ohio
Cutlom
Iinois
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Hawley
Connecticut
Peiffer
Pep
Kansas
Congress
Caffery
Dem
Louisiana
United States
Stewart
Pop
Nevada
Committee On
Seid Combine
Treasury Department
Washington Pec 16 Utah statehood contemplates on Utah admission
Washington December 16 congress adjourned after motion to set aside time for amendments to rules and committees. In Utah, President Cleveland received certified copies of the state constitution bound in a feather case and a transcript of statehood results. The examination will determine if they comply and lead to a proclamation naming Utah’s admission date.
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Washington
Rep
Uinnis
Utah
Cleveland
White House
Soverner West
Sloneta
Messrs. JR. Letcher
Moyt Shenman
Mack Feather
Mc Cleveland
Found in a Well Farmer Krekel Murder Mystery
Burlington Ta reports Krekel Farmee, a farmer who vanished a month ago near Bardlington, found dead in a deep well with throat cut. Police say the motive and culprit are unclear as investigators search for clues.
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Tous Krekel
Bardlington
Burlington
Krekel i
Lying About Mr Bayard Denial From London Dispatch
London reports deny United States Ambassador Bayard made light of criticisms and questioned a Chicago dispatch claiming he called the Edinburgh address the result of the silly season. The U S minister has not commented on the incident and the AP dispatch lacked foundation.
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London
United Press
United States
Bayard
Chicago
Associated Press
New York
London Times
America
Edinburgh
Hoax claimed in attempted mail to Pullman and Armour
Report from Chicago on December 16 describes two suspicious packages addressed to George M. Pullman and FP D Armour Jr. The boxes, soaked in water by postal officials, contained mud and sawdust with a lead pipe core, prompting officials to treat it as a possible prank.
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Armour
George M Pullman
Chicago
George M. Pullman
FP. D. Armour
Georgem. Pullman
Prate Avenue
B. D. Armour, Jr
Thirty+ Seventh street
Michigan Avenue
Mat. Quinp
P. D. Aemour
Post Office
Jabez Balfour Victims and Relief Fund Final Report
London February 16 The committee formed two years ago to aid victims of the Liberator Building society swindle and promote justice for Jabuz Balfour and accomplices today issued its final report It notes 195 victims died from shock and 262 percent destitution among the aged and invalid A total of 290000 was raised and distributed to meet needs Some funds were invested in land and bonds to support the elderly remaining years
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Relief Fund
London
Bec
Liberator Building Society
Jabex Balfour
Hearne Murder Trial Opens as John Stilwell Testifies
John El Stilwell testified in the Hearne murder trial in Bowling Green Missouri, recounting attending a manager card party the night of the murder and playing cards with Hearne and his wife. He described Stilwell as very mild tempered and feared offense from the company. He said Hearne arrived at the home where Dr Hearne was present and examined the wound, noting no blow was found on the deceased to suggest a strike elsewhere. Mrs Hearne cried openly during testimony and left the stand briefly weeping.
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Hearne
John BE. Stillwell
Bowling Green
John EL .Stilwell
Dr. Hearne
Ute Sable
Stillwell
Joncis
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