Steamer Wrecked in Whitefish Bay Rescue by Surfmen
In a blinding easterly gale the F. and P. M. No. 3 ran onto Whitefish Bay rocks near Milwaukee while en route from Ludington with 15 crew and 18 passengers. Surf boat overlanded to the wreck, two women among rescued, others awaiting recovery as the ship rode heavy seas. The crew and passengers remained on board awaiting safer conditions as the rescue continued. The vessel is part of the Flint and Pere Marquette fleet between Milwaukee and Ludington and was designed for winter service. Augusta P and Flora Gunderman aided in the escape. The storm abated later, easing danger.
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Wisconsin
Vienna
Milwaukee
North Point
Milbay
Whitefish Bay
Chet
Gelong
Augusta P
Ludington
Mich
Flora Gunderman
Chicago
Flint & Pere Marquette Railway Company
Tramps Swarm Kansas Cities Stirring Fear and Strain
Governor Lewelling's tramp containment policy draws support and protests as Topeka reports about 200 vagabonds with 12 or more arriving per train. Incendiary acts and assaults threaten farmers who refuse begging bands from Texas. Women fear nightly street danger while sheriffs bolster deputies.
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Lewelling
Topeka
Kansas
Texas
Democrats Reject Wilson Tariff Bill Tactics
A Washington report notes a secret Democratic meeting largely attended by Northeastern members including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. They pledge loyalty but say the president cannot push the Wilson tariff bill, insisting it will not pass in its current form without broader support.
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Str. Paul
Pioneer Press
Washington
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Minnesota
Olympia Trial Run in Santa Barbara Channel
At noon in the Santa Barbara channel the cruiser Olympia set sail for an official speed test. Chief Engineer Morris reports the machinery flawless and predicts an average speed of 22 and a half knots, noting the ship is in superior condition compared with the recent trial attempt.
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Olympia
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Morris
Old Soldier Suicides Near Lansing in Log House
The body of a man in a soldier's uniform was found suspended from a rafter in a log house southeast of Lansing, Leavenworth County. He had been dead several days and no identity was found, though officials at the Soldiers' Home were notified.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Lansing
Jenkins Free Trial Granted in Plankinton Bank Case
Milwaukee December 12 Judge Johnson granted a motion for a trial in the case of Judge J G Jenkins a director of the defunct Plankinton bank District Attorney Hammel asked that the case against Jenkins be dismissed and the request was granted
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Milwaukee
Johnson
Motton
J. G. Jenkins
Plankinton Bank
Hammel
Mr. Jenkins
Wreck of Bark Sodium Near Sables d'Olonnes
The bark Sodium sailing from Philadelphia on Nov. percent was totally wrecked at Sables d'Olonnes. Captain Anderson and the entire crew were saved. The cargo included 1 550 barrels of crude petroleum and 1 434 barrels of naphtha.
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Philadelphia
Sables d’Olonnes
Anderson
Woman Journalist Laura Foote Dies in San Antonio
Laura B Foote editress of The Gulf Messenger a monthly literary magazine of wide circulation in the South is reported dead in San Antonio Texas on December 12. Her work as a journalist and editor marked by influence in southern literary circles.
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San Antonio
Tex
Laura B., Foote
Gulf Messenger
South
Death of Major Murphy at St Cloup Minnesota
Major D. M. G. Murphy died suddenly Saturday night at age 54. He was a well known figure in the state and one of the organizers of Company G, Fourth Regiment, Minnesota Volunteers.
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Murphy
St. Cloup
Minn
D. M. G. Murphy
Minnesota Volunteers
A Strange Case of Foiled Enemy and Nervine Claim
A testimonial describes drastic back and stomach weakness diagnosed as creeping paralysis. James Kane of La Rue Ohio credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring health after a year of decline. He reports weight gain and full recovery, endorsing the remedy available nationwide with guarantee.
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Hasan
Miles
Tadron Acwaro
Dr. Ervine
James Kane
la Rue
Winnarts
Gasoline Blast Burns Man at St Paun Home
N C Nelson of 870 Payne avenue was badly burned when a gasoline can leaked and exploded as he entered with a lamp. The blast blew out windows and damaged one side of the house. his wife and child upstairs were uninjured.
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St. Paun
N. C
Nelson
Payne Avenue
Officials Head to Augusta for Exposition
Washington December 12 Vice President Stevenson Secretary Hoke Smith and Secretary Herbert departed by rail for Augusta to attend the exposition. The party traveled with Augusta mayor and Patrick Walsh and included Representatives Springer and Sperry and C H Cohen and J B Cohen of Augusta.
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Augusta
Washindton
Stevenson
Hoke Smith
Herbert
Richmond and
Danville
Patrick Walsh
Springer
Illinois
Sperry
Iowa
C. H. Cohen
J. 8. Cohen
Horses a Drug on Iowa Market
Burlington bulletin reports that horses have become a drug on the Iowa market. Farmers have turned to stock raising in large numbers and at several recent sales buyers offered only average prices. First class horses were bought at very low rates, indicating market softness.
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Burlington
Iowa
Journey Men Barber’s International Convention Adjourns
The Journeymen Barbers International union met all night in an Over the Rhine saloon and adjourned at 9 am. The next convention will be held in St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Cincinnati
Barber's International Union
Over the Rhine
Phelps Convicted in Murder Case With Life Sentence
The jury found Phelps guilty of Mattison murder after deliberating from 10:80 p.m. to 3 p.m. The verdict carries a life imprisonment penalty.
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Alexanpria
Phelps
Mattison
Fire Ends in Tragedy as Mrs Mosler Dies
Humeston Iowa December 12 The Mosler dwelling near here burned to the ground, killing Mrs Mosler who died of fright. George Mosler escaped. Fire destroyed the home and household belongings.
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Humeston
George Mosler
Bond Companies Close Up In Denver and Pueblo
Five Denver bond investment firms and two in Pueblo, labeled lottery concerns, have ceased using the mails according to a Denver dispatch dated December 12.
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Denver
Pueblo
Walla Walla Savings Bank Plans Liquidation
Watts Walla Walla Washington December meeting of the bank's directors voted to go into liquidation. The institution carries a paid up capital of 100000 dollars.
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Watts Walla, Wash
Walla Walla
Accident Report From Fragmentary Note
A damaged OCR fragment notes a man accidentally shot by a rifle fired from a buggy. The report mentions a body and the abdominal region but is incomplete about names or location.
Explosion at Arsenal Kills Eight in Bevorane
An explosion in the Bevorane arsenal caused by careless removal of cartridges killed eight people. Firemen and officials rushed to the scene as investigators began work to determine the cause and assess the damage.
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Bevorane
Hood's Sarsaparilla Benefits Highlighted by Users
Readers report positive views of Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. Indigestion dyspepsia headaches biliousness and cures of scrofula catarrh rheumatism and salt rheum appear among testimonials. Pills are described as purely vegetable.
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Hood
Jury Adds $500 To Verdict In Mitchell Case
In Minn at Dec 9 the jury in Margaret J. Mitchell versus William B and Charles Mitchell returned a total verdict of $1,000 after about an hour. The first trial yielded $500 for the plaintiff, and the supreme court granted a new trial resulting in the additional $500.
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St. Coup
Minn
Margaret J. Mitchell
William B
Charles
Mitchell
Supreme Court
Lottery indictment in Columbus for Abell and Harris
The United States grand jury indicted Lorenzo D. Abell a Zanesville jeweler and David Harris a nearby farmer for mailing letters about a lottery. Abell served as business manager in their partnership.
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Columbus
United States
Grand
Lorenzo D. Abell
Zanesville
David Harris
Abell
Harris
Castoria Slogan Reevaluation Across Her Life
Advertising nanosecond memory captures a girl’s life from infancy to motherhood tied to Castoria. The jingle emphasizes trust in Castoria for children and family. Castoria remains a cultural reference in historic consumer culture.
Scheig and Floyd in Embezzlement Case Take New York to Minneapolis
Detectives report Scheig and Floyd leaving New York for Minneapolis as the case unfolds. Scheig plans to testify fully, naming the Floyds while detectives note Floyds may have pressured him. A valise with revolvers, jewelry, and other items seized from prisoners raises stakes, with possible legal risk widening to Mrs. Floyd.
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New York
Minneapoli
Floyds
Kirby
Scheig
Floyd
Frank Floyd
Lou
Kittsons and Hill Win Farley Suit in Supreme Court
Telegram from Washington says the Kittson heirs and J J Hill have again won the Farley suit. The United States Supreme Court sustained Judge Brewer’s decision that Farley had no legal or equitable claim against the defendants.
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Kittsons
Hill
Sr. Pau
Washington
Kittson Heirs
J. J. Hill
Farley
United States Supreme Court
Juit Court
Brewer
of Farley
Bought By the Big Four. New York Dec 12 News Item
It is announced that the Big Four has acquired a major stake or asset in a prominent company in New York. The move signals a shift in portfolio holdings and potential strategic realignment within the railway and finance sectors. Details on parties involved and financial terms were not disclosed.
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Big Four
New York
Skookum Root Hair Grower CO
South Fifth Avenue
N. Y
Receiver appointed for Union Pacific Denver and Gulf road
Judge Hallett names Frank Trumbull as receiver for the Union Pacific Denver and Gulf road on December 12 in Denver.
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Denveer
Hallett
Frank Trumbull
Union Pacific
Denver
Gulf Road
Eight Die In Careless Removal Incident
Eight persons were killed in a careless removal incident. The event details remain limited, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
Market Prices at St Paul Yards Dec 11 1893
Prices steady to weak at St Paul Union Stock Yards South St Pawn with cattle steady good demand for quality cows and calves and feeders. Sheep steady with fair demand for muttons lambs and feeders. Hogs 1000 head noted with limited calf activity and mixed bid.
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St. Paul Union
South St. Pawn
Chicago Live Stock Market Prices December 11 1893
Cattle market steadiness for steers and strength in cows and beef exports noted. Christmas beefs quoted around $5.75 to $6.50, export choice $4.50 to $5.25, medium $3.75 to $4.50, and common to fair $3.00 to $3.75. Stockers and feeders reported at about $2.00.
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Chicago
Unclear 1893 Railroad Goods Report
Fragmentary OCR notes detail Northern railroad car numbers and cash prices. Mentions arrive times, December and May references, and a mixed string of numbers and letters. Authorities or destinations are not explicit.
Northern lines reveal mixed opening market data
The report shows scattered figures from December 11 1883 with entries like opening 6334c 1 060 lowest 62 percent close 6274 and December style notes. It references Track No 1 and No 2 Northern with fluctuating numbers such as 604c and 500.
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Wear ‘Ead
Earcaiber
Ste
Wheat and meat prices in Chicago closing report
Chicago prices show steady wheat with cash and futures mixed. January and May contracts for corn and hogs present slight adjustments amid a steady overall market.
State Bank Tax Repeal Debate Narrow in House
Representative Seth W. Cobb of Missouri leads dissent within the banking and currency committee over repealing the 10 percent tax on state banks. He backs repeal but demands safeguards to prevent wildcat currency, preferring conditional action and reliance on state controls. The panel remains divided with potential reports and heated debate likely in the House.
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Washington
Seth W. Cobb
Misouri
Committee On Banking and Currency
Springer
Sperry
Connecticut
Ohio
House
Cobb
Missouri
Congress
New York
Treasury Department
Register Smith
Reed
Committee On
Begcely
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Frank King
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Charles D. Fullen
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Valliant
Chamber of Deputies
James Toleman
New York Cental
Ely
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Minneapolis
Chicago Grain and Provision
AMEF
Christy
Peni
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London
Engiard
American Protective Tariff League
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