President Cleveland to frame tariff and foreign policy in coming message
The article outlines expectations that President Cleveland will emphasize tariff reform and revenue prospects while addressing foreign affairs. It notes potential conditional recognition of Cuban insurgents to halt destruction, efforts on the Venezuela boundary dispute, and State Department actions regarding ex Consul Waller plus canal prospects and U S diplomacy in China and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cleveland
Cuba
Edmunds
State Department
Waller
Nicaragua Canal
United States
China
Turkey
Cleveland to Decline Third Term Says Benedict
E C Benedict, close friend of President Cleveland, states he would not accept a third term and that Cleveland also would refuse if offered. Benedict says Cleveland plans a world tour after his second term and has chosen a traveling companion. The claim carries semi official weight in New York dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Benedict
Cleveland
New York
E. C. Benedict
Benedict
Treasury Gold Flows After Express Charge Order
The treasury reports gold reserves feel the impact of a department order requiring express charges on all gold received at sub treasuries and on currency exchanges. The Philadelphia assistant treasurer received $100,000 in gold with smaller sums arriving from other sub treasury cities. The treasury in Wasa Hineton saw several deposits led by a $2,250 entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hineton
Treasury Gold Reserve
Department
Philadelphia
Treasury
Hamburg American steamer saves mail time at Plymouth stop
The Chronicle reports the Fuerst Bismarck now calls Plymouth instead of Southampton, a change that saves five hours in the transit of American mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpox
the Chronicle
Fuerst Bismarck
Plymouth
Southampton
Florida Thaws as Freezing Temp Hits 34 Degrees
Jacksonville reports the only Florida freezing reading as the official thermometer drops to 34 degrees. Thin ice appears in exposed spots but no damage beyond some blooming flowers.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Pensacola
Indictments End Berry Agency Murder Case in Chicago
Eight Berry detective agency members were indicted for murder conspiracy to murder and accessory to murder in the Frank W White case. Indictments name William J Dix Jacob Fischer John Frew William Mayo Charles A McDonald Joseph McDonald J Poole and Charles A Thompson. Most defendants remain jailed pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank White
Chicago
Berry Detective Agency
Frank W. White
William J. Dix
Jacob Fischer
John Frew
William Mayo
Charles A. McDonald
Joseph McDonald
J. Poole
Charles A. Thompson
Morrison
McDonalds
Alexander Dumas Dies in Paris After Brief Illness
Paris reports the death of novelist Alexander Dumas at 7 45 p m after suffering a short illness. A 6 p m bulletin noted slight improvement before he fell asleep and passed away surrounded by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alexander Dumas
M. Dumas
Carnegie Sees Sound Money and Revenue Need
Andrew Carnegie told Cleveland Chamber of Commerce that sound money is best and the government loses about one third of revenues through undervalued ad valorem duties. He urged restoring specific duties to eliminate deficits and expressed faith in President Cleveland to veto harmful measures.
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Cleveland
Navy
Andrew Carnegie
Chamber of Commerce
Carnegie
Attendants Arrested for Manslaughter at Farnhurst Asylum
Wilmington report: John S. Swan Daniel Brown and Michael Lynch attendants at the Delaware state insane asylum at Farnhurst arrested on charges of causing the death of inmate Leon Pisa also known as Leon Lewis on October 5. Officials say the man was maltreated during a bath and later died of heart disease as claimed by the attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
John S. Swan
Daniel Brown
Michael Lynch
Delaware State Insane Asylum
Farnhurst
Leon Pisa
Leon Lewis
Lewis
Ex-Representative Geher Seeks Clemency From Governor
Friends of ex-Representative John L. Geher petition the governor for clemency. Geher is serving a five year sentence in Joliet prison for manslaughter tied to the 1894 Tazewell county coal strike. Attendees include L Foster of Peoria attorney for Geher Richard Stanton of Bartonville and Charles J. Riefler federation leader. The federation resolutions urging clemency were presented. the governor took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
John L. Geher
Joliet
Tazewell County
L. Foster
Peoria
Geher
Richard Stanton
Bartonville
Coal Miners’ Defense Committee
Charles J. Riefler
Federation of Labor
Federation
Riefler
Davis Found Guilty in Rock Island Train Wreck Case
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 30 the jury returned a verdict of second degree murder against George Washington Davis. He was charged in the Rock Island passenger train wreck near Lincoln on August 20 resulting in eleven deaths. An insane juror reportedly affected earlier trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Davis
Lincoln, Neb
Davis
Rock Island
Lincoln
Norwegian farmer dies in house fire near Averill Siding
Ole Timrud, a Norwegian farmer from Glenbynon near Averill Siding, was burned to death while alone in a neighbor's house. Rumors of a quarrel and possible foul play circulate though unconfirmed. An inquest has not yet been held. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glynnpon
Minn
Ole Timrud
Averill Siding
Prominent Iowan Leader J J Wilson Dies by Suicide
ALGONA IOWA Nov 30 Hon J J Wilson a prominent businessman and politician shot himself in his office this morning He lived only a few minutes after discovery and his death shocks the community whose many ties to his work span years
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Algona
Iowa
J. J. Wilson
Ambassadors Push for Dardanelles Transit Firmans
In Constantinople on November 30, ambassadors from Britain Russia Austria and Italy face delays as the Turkish porte withholds firmans allowing four extra guard ships to pass the Dardanelles. Forts around the straits are fully manned and mines and torpedoes prepared as gunboats from the powers near the Bosphorus await passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Great Britain
Russia
Austria
Italy
Dardanelles
Porte
Bosphorus
Straits
Tur key Massacres Reported as Turmoil Grows
A Vienna dispatch says the naval show of force against Turkey is futile. Massacre reports reach Erzurum and Marash with about 1000 killed in the Marash violence. Priests urge Islam for survival as embassies learn of Christian shop openings under threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Erzercum
Constantinople
Daily News
Marash
Four Hundred Thousand Destitute Cables Relief Urgency
Rev Judson Smith secretary of the American Board of Missions reports a Constantinople cable urging Red Cross to enter relief work under international protection. Four hundred thousand people are destitute as ordinary channels of aid are blocked.
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Boston
Tacoma Survives Typhoon After Yokohama Run
Northern Pacific steamship Tacoma cleared Yokohama route when a typhoon swept away deckhouse stores hospital and lifeboats. Oil on water aided the vessel during the hours long gale. Strathnevis remains seven weeks overdue as Tacoma arrives from China.
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Victoria
B. C
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
China
Japan
Yokohama
Strathnevis
Minnehaha Park to Host Ole Bull Monument Fund Concert
On December 5 the Minnehaha Madskor a banner Scandinavian singing society in Minnesota will headline a grand concert to raise funds for the Ole Bull monument in Minnehaha Park Minneapolis. Local artists join the event to support the project and attract community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Bull
Minnehaha Madskor
Scandinavian Singing Society
Minnehaha Park
Minneapolis
Fort Harrison Named Military Prison for Northwest
Helena Montana November 30 New Fort Harrison becomes the military prison for this section of the Northwest All prisoners sentenced by court martial to imprisonment will be brought here and confined in the guardhouse at the post.
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Helena
Mon
Fort
Harrison
Northwest
Brazilian Cruiser Uranus Wrecked Near Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian cruiser Uranus was wrecked off Rio de Janeiro with the commander and five crew members drowned. The disaster details the loss of life in the naval incident and notes the vessel’s status.
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Rio Janeiro
Wilkes McVeigh Duel Wounds Update in Kentucky Hideaway
The Wilkes McVeigh duel at Fort Lee on November 12 left Paul Tupper Wilkes with wounds that required urgent care in the Auditorium theatre office. He has traveled to Kentucky and stays with friends unknown to the public while his condition is monitored. Blood poisoning fears surround the other principal as the case remains under privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-McVeigh
CuicaGo
Paul Tupper Wilkes
Wilkes- McVeigh
Fort Lee
Hudson
Auditorium Theatre
Wilkes
Kentucky
DR. Hathaway & CO
United States
Annals of Medicine
DR. Hathaway & CO. Cor
4Th
Nebraska Sts
Sioux City, Ia
St Croix park chief seeks $25,000 harbor upgrade bill
George H Hazzard chairman of the St Croix interstate park commission plans a congressional bill to provide 25000 for harbor improvements and river work to allow boats to run between Osceola Springs and The Dalles of the St Croix. Congressman Heatwole may introduce the measure aided by petitions from Minnesota and Wisconsin residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
George H. Hazzard
St. Croix
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Hazzard
Congress
Wool Exchange opens in New York with new building
The Herald reports the Wool Exchange at Beach Street and West Broadway nearly ready to open influencing New York to become the wool market of the country. It is claimed the Boston trade will shift to New York and wool will be sold there at auction as in London.
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New York
Wool Exchange
the Herald
Beach Street
West Broadway
Boston
London
Miss Bates Becomes Editress in Fargo
Emma S. Bates buys The Western Womanhood founded in 1894 by Mrs. Tousley and moves it to Fargo to be edited by Bates with help from prominent state women. The paper serves as organ for the W C T U and the newly formed Equal Suffrage Association at Grand Forks.
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Bates
Fargo
N. D
Emma
Western Womanhood
Minneapolis Wheelmen Complete 38 Day Frisco Run
Theodore and Eddie Kraguess of Minneapolis rode to San Francisco in 38 days actual travel on their wheels. The pair traveled via the Union and Southern Pacific routes with a hard trip but no accidents and arrived in good health.
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Minneapolis
Frisco
San Francisco
Theodore
Eddie Kraguess
City
Union
Southern Pacific
Gotham Keeps Liquor Law Rigidly Enforced Sunday
New York on December 3 reports strict enforcement of the excise law. Police guarded suspected saloons and officers in plain clothes were ready to gain entry, aiming to prevent violations.
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Gotham
New York
Minor items of interest
Murderer Willis King a life convict escaped from Gatesville Texas. A wreck of coal barges near Pittsburg caused the loss of 250000 bushels of fuel. Missionary boards appeal to Red Cross for aid for the Armenians. San Francisco savings bank deposits total 116000000 up 2500000 for the year. Bishop Wayman senior of the African Methodist church died of paralysis at his home in Baltimore Texas cities require bonds from ticket scalpers. Northern papers call for justice for the South by limiting criminal pews. Frank Slavin signs articles of agreement for Peter Maher. Diaz orders suppression of bull fighting in federal districts of Mexico. F Hopkinson Smith defends Minister to Turkey A W Terrell from attack J T Johnston of Jefferson
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Red Cross Society
San Francisco
Frank Slavin
Peter Maher
Diaz
Mexico
F. Hopkinson Smith
Turkey
A. W. Terrell
J.T. Johnston
Jefferson
Thanksgiving Dinner Blocked by Elevator Ban at Chicago Building
Thanksgiving day in CuriaCo was marked by a dispute as the Women's Suburban club planned a dinner for cash girls but the building landlord refused to run the elevators. Agent William H Hopps followed orders to save 17.50 in back rent, denying 75 cents needed to operate the lift for seven flights of stairs. The landlord, said to reside in the East, prompted the refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
William H. Hopps
Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving Across Foreign Capitals
In London the American Society of London held a Thanksgiving banquet at the Holborn with James R. Roosevelt presiding. In Berlin about 300 dined at the Kaiserhof where Ambassador Runyon spoke, with Risley and consuls among attendees. Paris and Mexico City also observed with private dinners and a grand ball in Mexico.
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London
American Society of London
Ohio Society of New York
Holborn
James R. Roosevelt
Berry
Berlin
Kaiserhof
United States
Runyon
James E. Risley
Denmark
Monoghim
Opp
Paris
City of Mexico
Remarkable Sermon By Rabbi Objects to Thanksgiving Form
Rabbi M. Reiss of Wolson Avenue temple in Cleveland delivered a sermon at the Church of the Unity opposing the federal Thanksgiving proclamation. He argued the day’s observance is not exclusively Christian and urged greater religious freedom for minorities while not detracting from Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiss
Cleveland
Rabbi M. Reiss
Wolson Avenue
Church of the Unity
Universalists
Americans Raise Flag Incident at Ontario Veterinary College
On Thanksgiving day American students at the Ontario veterinary college raised the stars and stripes in a lecture room. Canadian students objected and hauled down the flag, leading to a free fight in which several were slightly injured but none seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Ontario Veterinary College
Hovever
Thanksgiving at Stillwater Prison Services
Thanksgiving services at the Stillwater prison reached a high order of interest with Rev. A. M. Pilcher of Hudson delivering the address, readings by Mrs. Pilcher, and violin selections by Elmer Rice of Minneapolis. After a brief period in the cellhouse prisoners enjoyed an excellent turkey dinner followed by cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Minn
A. M. Pilcher
Hudson
Congress passes succession bill sent to senate and states
Mexico City November 29 Congress approved a bill regulating presidential succession, sending it to the senate for approval and then to all state legislatures as a constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Congress
Senate
Railroad committee plans large delegation to Minneapolis meeting
Pierre South Dakota news reports the local railroad committee completed arrangements to attend the Minneapolis gathering on December 11. A large and enthusiastic delegation will be sent.
Ingalls Recalls Garfield Episode in 1880 Nomination
John J. Ingalls of Kansas adds a chapter to Garfield’s nomination history, recalling a May 1880 moment in the senate restaurant when Garfield joined a table amid mounting rumors. He notes Garfield’s cordiality, emotional temperament, and a fatal defect of purposeful firmness that hampered administrative functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuzcaGap
John J. Ingalls
Kansas
Garfield
Sherman
Ingalls
Washington
Senate
Mr. Ingalls
Wisconsin land fraud case ends on statute limit
A U S district judge dismissed the government case against Robert C. Heydlauff W E McCord Mrs Gus ie L Andrews Arthur R Osborne Henry J Box and Richard Broderick after ruling the statute of limitations barred prosecution. The defendants faced multiple indictments for conspiracy to defraud public lands and to commit perjury in land office filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Robert C. Heydlauff
W. E. McCord
Gussie L. Andrews
Arthur R. Osborne
Henry J. Box
Richard Broderick
Bunn
United States Court
Heydlauff
Ashland Land Office
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Carlisle
Alexander Dumas, JR
Mewnisitier
Emcees
THE
Willis King
Gatesville
Tex
Pittsburg
Miles’ Nervine
LaGrippe
Miles
Milwaukee
Laura C. Phoenix
Milwaukee, Wis
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