Heater Explosion Injures Eight at Eagle Bridge Depot
A December 22 explosion in the waiting room of Brown's Hotel at the D and H railroad depot in Eagle Bridge caused severe burns and injuries. Eight people were hurt including ADAM E. REYNOLDS NEIL McCANN JENNIE HOGAN C B KIRBY MRS G E KIRBY C E FROST and MRS DELL BROWN with some facing possible death or fatal outcomes.
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Troy
D. and
Eagle Bridge
Brown’s
Adam E. Reynolds
Neil McCann
Jennie Hogan
West Hebron
C. B. Kirby
G.E. Kirby
Surplus, Disasters, Trials Rule Early December News
A wide array of brief items reports a $30,000,000 surplus, fires in Morocco factory and Bath works, a fatality in Bath foundry, a boxing rumor involving Jake Kilrain, a jury conviction for Gus Vasika, a bank capital authorization in Cleveland, a Joseph statue ceremony, and political moves in Servia and tax talks. Additional notes cover a Portland jewelers’ death, Texas mine unrest, and militia calls in Texas Erath County. The roundup sketches the era’s turmoil and notable figures across multiple states.
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WA Tiston
Lyon
Mass
Morocco
P. Lenox
Harvey Bros
Bath
Works
Texas
West's successor will not be appointed during Mereland's term
London December 22 The Marquis of Salisbury states he does not intend to send a minister to Washington during President Cleveland's administration if he can avoid it. The remark was made in reply to questions raised in the House by Sir James Forsythe and the Prime Minister as reported today.
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Mereland
London
Marquis of Balisbury
Washington
Cleveland
James Forgutson
House of Mons
Sapa
Loxpox
Suakim
Lord Salisbury
France
Francs
Apof M. Chatvene Lacour
Senate
Lords Show Disposition to Postpone Action
The passage notes a delay tactic in Parliament over Harl Dunraven's inquiry. It cites fiant evasion and offense, stirring bad feeling among Americans and risking party support if a vote occurs. Lord Randolph Churchill criticizes promotion policy that would place a position in Washington under a third secretary, threatening international relations.
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Harl Dunraven
Randolph Churchill
Washington
Scotland Yard Detective in Canada Aids Times Case
Montreal reports Scotland Yard Detective Andrews in Canada to obtain witnesses for the Parnell Commissioners while shadowed by Land League members. They return with two witnesses. The matter is reported to President Egan at Lincoln Nebraska for action. Detectives also visited Detroit during the stay.
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Scotland Yard
Canada
Montreal
Andrews
Times
Land League
Whitechapel
League
Parnell Commissioners
Egan
Lincoln
Neb
Detroit
Nitro glycerine explosion devastates Buchanan Hollow area
Three nitro-glycerine magazines near Bradford exploded at 6 PM, destroying properties within five miles. Three owners, including George Casterline and Curley Baker, faced losses. Mrs. Ward died, two others injured. rumors claimed shooters killed, but unconfirmed. This marks the third blast in two weeks.
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Hia
Terport
Main Street
W. L. Wards
Bradford
Mother Theresa Chevrel Dies Founder of Notre Dame Order
Mother Theresa Chevrel Superior of the Order of Notre Dame died in New OntwaNe this morning at age eighty two. She founded the order in the United States after arriving from France in 1830 following its expulsion there.
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Order of Notre Dame
New OntwaNe
Theresa Chevrel
France
Congress approves 250000 for soldiers homes act takes effect
Washington reports the second comptroller declares the 250000 appropriation for state and territorial homes for disabled soldiers and sailors takes effect August 28 after presidential Geigerite approval and requires governors or authorized officials to present proof of the home's establishment.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Congress
Tragic shooting reported in Port Kennedy area
A severe incident occurred today at Port Kennedy near Nowaistown Pay when a peddler visited the home of Mrs Kawasaki and left an old pistol behind. The weapon was discharged injuring the mother. details remain unclear as investigators respond.
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Nowaistown
Port Kennedy
Here
Kew
Kawasaki
Zanzibar Crisis and French Political Unrest Highlight Global Tensions
The cable letter reports rising tensions as Zanzibar’s native population fears German actions and a blockade, while in France the cabinet teeters amid Boulangist fears and internal strife. The piece notes British concern over the German conduct and the political fragility ahead of holidays.
Not Guilty Verdict in Myers Election Tally Case
The State against Allen O. Myers known as Pickaway of the Enquirer ended with a jury finding him not guilty on charges of complicity in tally sheet frauds in Columbus during the 1885 election. Applause greeted the verdict as Myers received a public ovation and telegraphed friends of his acquittal.
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Loxpox
Allen
Myers
Pickaway
The
Enquirer
Columbus
Friends of
Seeepeeeretsloni
Washington’s Inauguration Centennial Celebration Planned
Russell Harrison, son of the President-elect, attended a Stewart Building meeting of the Centennial Committee. He stated his father would cooperate to make the inauguration celebration a success. He traced his lineage to Etna and Pegasus Perea.
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New York
Russell Harrison
Stewart Building
Washington
Commodore Eldridge T. Gerry
Harrison
Etna
Alleged Chicago Anarchists Seek Injunction to Meet
The Arbeiter Bund, labeled an anarchist group, filed for a writ to stop police interference with their Plasterers Hall meeting planned for tomorrow. They seek to organize and educate as permitted by the constitution, warning of potential riot if barred. Police Chief Hubbard says no anarchist or socialist meetings will be allowed.
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Chicago
Cutonao
Arbeiter Bund
Plasterers’ Hall
Banfield
Chief Hubbard
Hubbard
Hermansville Fire Leaves Town Wiped Out
Hermansville Michigan with 400 residents faced total destruction by a major fire. Loss estimated near 250000 with little insurance and widespread cold-weather suffering reported. no lives lost. Also notes on Egypt war where troops withdraw from Suakim to Wady Haila amid Sudanese threats.
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Hermansville
Mich
Marquette
Hermansvilles
Chicago, Northwestern & Zoo
Trouble at Wahbalak Prompt Troops to Enforce Law
December 22 dispatches report that officials fear trouble at Wahbalak but state troops on scene and en route are capable of enforcing order. Several newspaper correspondents have been ordered to leave the county and locals have instructed telegraph operators to send no more news.
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Suakim
Lorvon
Wady Haila
Egypt
Nile
O Ne
Mepiprax
Miss
Wahbalak
Wreck Claims Seven on Arizona Construction Train
A construction train on the Arizona Southern road derailed in Tucson tumbling down a high embankment. Of sixty workers aboard seven were killed and many wounded.
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Arizona
Tucson
Arizona Southern Road
Bigamy case shocks Montreal Jewish society
Montreal reports a curious bigamy dispute as Mrs Cohen, divorced in New York, weds Lazarus in New York and faces a potential arrest for bigamy. Lazarus counters with threats of further legal action in the Jewish community amid a tangled sequence of marriages and divorces.
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Montreal
Cohen
New York
Lazaru
Harrison inauguration crowds grow with new club applications
December 22 dispatch notes continued influx of applications from clubs and organizations for the Harrison inauguration ceremonies next March. The Vanderbilt and Asgo of Counteton, South Carolina, are among the notable entrants as the event attracts broad local interest. Paris rumors ponder if Blaine will go to France if John Sherman becomes Secretary of State, suggesting Blaine could be offered the post of Minister to France.
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Waaninoron
Harrison
Vanderbilt Asgo—s
Countenton
South Carolina
Lny
Blaine
France
Paris
J A
John Sherman
President Harrison
Miniuter
New England Society Feast At Delmonico's For Plymouth Anniversary
Four hundred guests attended the New England Society dinner at Delmonico's to mark the 269th anniversary of Plymouth Rock arrival. President Colonel Cornelius Bliss presided as speakers included General Sherman Warner Miller Chauncey Depew Thos P Reed and Hon W L Trenholm. Depew arrived as the toast City and State of New York was given and praised New York as a pivot state in the Union.
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New York
New England Society
Delmonico
McKenzie
Gen. Harrison
Thos. Breed
Chauncey M. Depew
Morgan
Flower
Governor Hill
Hewett
Bliss
Murder Near Soldiers' Home Over Pension Cash
Theodore Thompson, 73, inmate of the Soldiers and Sailors Home, was killed after drawing a $90 pension. His head was crushed by a club as he left the Home and his pockets were rifled. A nearby inmate was robbed moments earlier by a negro, who is suspected in both crimes.
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Darton
Theodore Thompson
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Thompson
Mpaon
Relieved Europe learns Stanley did not meet Emin Bey fate
Public interest centers on Henry M. Stanley as the hero explorer. Reports dispute claims he is the White Traveller surrendered at Lado on October 10. He remained in Arwhimi until at least August 27 and could not have joined Emin Bey in captivity. Dispatches suggest Stanley gathered supplies and may have intended to rejoin Emin, learning the German betrayal en route.
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Lonpoy
Henry M
Stanley
Europe
Africa
Emin Bey
Lado
Arwhimi
Emin
Cassat
Oman Salek
Gaman Digna
Bunwa Times
Intrepid Leader Faces Fate Of Gordon In Africa Mission
Relief committee pauses Weismann departure to Africa until doctors are confirmed in Klishfa’s hands. German action hinges on this, with a potential military expedition backed by the government if demands fail. London Berlin talks continue. Emin and Stanley reported safe in Brussels via St Thomas's.
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Gordon
Emin Bey
Weismann
Africa
Klishfa
London
Berlin
Race Riot Fights After White Girl Assault at Montevallo
In Montevall o Alabama near December 1922 a negro boy assaulted a young white girl who escaped. A posse arrested suspects and identified one. A night shootout led by John White left several wounded, with the mob fleeing and no further trouble expected.
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Montevallo
Ala
John White
Cornstable
Tne
Boston Election May Be Declared Null Over Women's Votes
Boston faces possible nullification of its recent election after reports that many women voted the entire municipal ticket beyond those registered. In the 9th district School Board race 68 more votes than the total registration were counted, with several precincts showing thousands of illegal votes for the whole ticket. Mayor-elect Hart reportedly distrusts the outcome as women admit voting the full slate.
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Boston
Dermanio
Hart
Another Boomer Raid by Pawnee Bill with 10000 Men
Viena Kansas December 22 There is to be another onslaught of boomers on Oklahoma territory January 10 1889. Boomers have organized across southern and western Arkansas and northern Texas under Pawnee Bill who claims 10000 men are ready to march. Ex Governor Crittenden of Missouri is said to have joined the ranks along with Harry Hill a leader in the Paynes raid.
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Pawnee Bill
Arkansas
Texas
Vienra
Kansas
Oklahoma Territory
Philadelphia
Crittenden
Missouri
Harry Hill
Ohio Central Bonds Suit Seeks Bondholder Liability
A U S Circuit Court action filed by Geo B Jenkinson of New Jersey seeks to fix liability of defendants including D W Caldwell Calvin Brice ex Governor Foster Samuel Thomas G L Seney and others for Ohio Central Railroad bonds. The complainant says the defendants bought the Columbus and Sunday Creek Railroad for 3 million dollars with a plan to extend it and owe 5 million in bonds payable by December 22.
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Fed
Commans
United States Circuit Court
Geo. B. Jenkinson
New Jersey
D. W. Caldwell
Calvin
Brice
Foster
Samuel Thomas
G. L. Seney
Ohio Central Railroad Company
Columbus and
Sunday Creek
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Osenes
Er Tian
William Coln
Anpeoells
York
Deverber
Jake Kilrain
Bululba
New Getases
Sioux City
New Bronswrex
N.J
Gustie Vasika
Barser
Jehael Skokam
Nover
Whartaney
Hal Bank
Ohio
Joseph
Pullitzer
Hag Been ‘Ormally
Ly Poe Wet Ag
Ferris
McGetee
Apa
Helene
Pustit
Milan
Servia
Russia
Mansa d
Perensyaa
Bethlehem (Pa.) Iron Company
Tanne Land
Idam Beater
Portland
Avermm
Erath County
Eda
House
Ways and Means
Trol
West
Mother Theresa
Baltimona
George T. Wiley
Wiley
Jingo Jim
Avavunra
Matwn
Jim
Zanzibar
England
Germany
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Grover Cleveland
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New Mexico
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