Explosive Vesuvius Tests Outlined by Navy Officials
The navy maps an exhaustive trial plan for the dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, firing 84 shots at moving and stationary targets, including six 500 pound emmensite charges on a moving hull, to gauge its ability to sink ships at a mile. Fire rate, shells, and smokeless powder use are described for future high explosive performance.
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William Sellers
Philadelphia
Foster at New York Consults with City Bankers
Secretary of the Treasury Charles Foster arrived quietly in New York on December 27 staying at the Fifth Avenue hotel. He planned meetings with prominent bankers to restore confidence amid heavy gold exports and a congressional resolution probing treasury conditions.
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New York
Charles Foster
the Treasury
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Treasury
Snowdens Report on Homestead Affair Noted by General Snowden
General Snowden, division commander of the national guard, submits his annual report to the adjutant general in Harrisburg. He credits the large force for preserving order and notes the first brigade contributed its full share amid disturbances not witnessed before.
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Harrisburg
National Guard
Petition for leniency in graveyard insurance case in Saint John
A circulating petition asks Judge Peters to be lenient with C H Walton and Dr Randall and to substitute a short prison term for the Dorchester penitentiary sentence. Businessmen have signed, but strong community feeling opposes the measure.
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Lincoln arrives in New York en route to London
New York reports Robert T. Lincoln has landed and will stay a few days. He plans to sail for London Wednesday to complete his term of service there. His wife and younger daughter will accompany him on the voyage.
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Rev Dr McGlynn Celebrates Private Mass at Johns College
McGlynn, recently reinstated as a priest, celebrated Mass in private at the chapel of Johns College on Sunday, with reports noting the ceremony followed by a quiet observance in Brooklux. The details reflect discreet religious rites amid evolving church matters.
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Brooklux
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Pope LEO Plans to Conquer Bishops Objection to Satolli
Rome reports say Mgr Satolli faces stubborn American bishops who resist Vatican plans. The pope aims to preserve his envoy and win bishops to acceptance while awaiting Mgr O Connell. President Harrison reportedly considers warmer ties with Rome than Cleveland did, but a red hat for Archbishop Corrigan seems unlikely.
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Satolli Sees Widespread Pleasure at McGlynn Restora tion
Washington dispatch reports Mar Satolli pleased by broad national approval of Dr McGlynn's restoration. He urges end to renewed old controversy and says recall would be cruelty to him and disrespect to authority. Vatican will defend its legate against opposition as reports of bishop discontent are denied. President Harrison only met the legate as papal representative at the world’s fair dedication.
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Pittsburg Times Plans July Train Trip for Teachers to Chicago
The Pittsburg times will charter a palace vestibule car train in July to transport fifty public school teachers from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio West Virginia and Maryland to Chicago for a ten day World’s Fair visit. The party will stay at the city’s best hotel and receive fair admission tickets and a luncheon on the grounds. All expenses are covered by The Times.
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Maryland
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Times
Anaconda Lays Off Six Hundred Miners
The Anaconda Mining company suspends operations at the Anaconda and St Lawrence mines in Butte, laying off 600 workers with no ore shipments to the smelter for about thirty days. Marcus Daly cites market conditions as not the cause. Fires in Milwaukee destroy Keenan four mill and Gem Knitting plant, losses totaling $23,000.
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Cholera Cases Rise in Hampure and Nearby
Twelve new cholera cases have appeared in Hampure since Friday, with three deaths. An additional case is reported in Altoona and a death in Wandsbeek.
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Wandsbeek
Rail Labor Federation Talks Stir Cedar Rapids Meeting
Grand Master Sargent discusses a potential federation of railway labor groups. A conference is planned for Cedar Rapids on December 28 with delegates from the Order of Railway Conductors, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Firemen, Order of Railroad Telegrapher, and Order of Railway Men. He expects federation by railway system, not national, and notes a national push may take years after the 1889 strike.
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Order of Railway Conductors
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Brotherhood of Firemen
Order of Railroad Teleers
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Short Hog Crop Signals Packing Shortfall Across Regions
Cuicano reports a dull packing town with a 540,000 hog shortage for the West. Chicago slaughter for the period shows a large drop from 1,470,000 last year to 1,000,000 this year, indicating a shortage near 470,000 at the Chicago market.
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Toledo in Darkness Strikers Cut Wires Cause Citywide Panic
On December 27 half of the Electric Linemen's union in Toledo struck, halting power across the city. The Western Electric company linemen did not join. Darkness stopped streetcars and disrupted Christmas celebrations as police doubled patrols and merchants watched closely. Power later returned and service resumed.
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Revere
Blizzard paralyzes railroads in Kansas Oklahoma and more
Reports from Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri describe a genuine blizzard with drenching rain turning to snow and fierce winds. Several inches fell, rail lines drifted and some trains abandoned, disrupting service across the region. In Fort Wayne a bookstore elevator accident killed two women when they fell from a malfunctioning car causing a panic.
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A Christmas Murder in Mavella Minnesota
In Mavella Minnesota on December 27 Patrick Naven killed Henry Guth in a moonlit dispute over Christmas plans. Naven used a large jackknife and severed Guths femoral artery, and Guth died on the street. A jury found Naven guilty of murder in the first degree.
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Patrick Naven
Henry Guth
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Harper's Weekly Illustration Guide to the Exposition
Harper's Weekly proclaims its prominence among weekly American periodicals. It promises rich illustrations and news coverage of the World’s Fair as a premier souvenir and best guide, with contributions from leading writers and artists.
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Harper's Periodicals Subscriptions and Volumes Offered
Harper's Weekly Harper's Magazine and Harper's Young People advertised with annual prices and terms. Offers include bound volumes cloth cases mail delivery and free freight up to a dollar per volume. remittance by money order or draft to Harper & Brothers New York.
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Century Magazine 1883 subscription appeal and contents
Advertises a one year subscription to The Century Magazine highlighting its November and December number features. Mentions articles on science and religion, letters from Sherman and John Sherman, fiction illustration by Kant, and plans for Christmas issues. Notes price at four dollars and provides address for subscriptions at The Century Co. New York.
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