Brutal Lynch Mob Burns Woman and Lover Near Lebanon
A mob near Lebanon Kentucky burned to death Mrs. Thomas West and her paramour William Deveres after a feud over a faithless wife. The crime followed a failed self defense defense claim and resulted in the shooting and arson that annihilated the couple in the West home. The mob exposed themselves and left the scene unmasked, with authorities expected to identify and capture them.
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Louisvil
Lebanon
Thomas West
William Deveres
Judge Lynch
Deveres
Bond Bill Passes House Amid Party Split
The Washington house approved the bond bill 170 to 136 with 47 Republicans voting against. The measure allows 3 percent bonds redeemable after five years and payable in 15 years, while preserving the 1878 greenback reissue act. It also authorizes 3-year 3 percent debt certificates up to 50 million dollars to cover temporary deficits.
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Washinceton
House
Mr. Hutchinson
Texas
United States
Four Americans Executed in Bolivia Publicly
Four American citizens Charles Joiner George Miner Alfred Heard and Thomas Caldwell arrived in Chuquisaca after a Brazil journey. Miner accused acting mayor Pepe Gonzales of cheating them a fight broke out with 30 men then police jailed them they were reportedly tried as spies and executed publicly on Thursday noon. Gonzales allegedly seized their horses and property and distributed them among friends.
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New York
la Paz
Bolivia
Charles Joiner
George Miner
Alfred Heard
Thomas Caldwell
Chuquisaca
Brazil
Miner
Pepe Gonzales
Gonzales
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purity and Healing
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the path to health by purifying blood. It claims constipation and many diseases stem from impurities, asserts the remedy cleanses the digestive system, stimulates appetite, aids fluid secretion, and purges germs, touting over 30 years of use.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Golden Medical Discovery
STILL WANT ANNEXATION
The Times Herald interview with President Sanford B. Dole of Hawaii discusses annexation to the United States. Dole defends the government against charges of an insane desire to cling to office and notes annexation could alter roles, with a need for a tailored territorial system rather than a fixed model.
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CuicaGco
The
Times- Herald
Sanford B. Dele
Hawaii
Kate Field
Miss Field
Mr. Dole
Dole
United States
Silverites Consolidate Into American Bimetallic Union
Curiaco Dec 31. Negotiations among the American Bimetallic League National Bimetallic Union and National Silver Committee have produced a near complete consolidation. The new body will be known as the American Bimetallic Union with headquarters in Chicago. It aims to push vigorous education for bimetallism nationwide.
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Curiaco
American Bimetallic League
National Bimetallic Union
National Silver Committee
American Bimetallic Union
Chicago
Harvest of the World Shortfall in Wheat and Rye
Official calculations from St. Petersburg report global grain harvests this year fall short of 1894. Wheat down 150,467,000 bushels and rye down 128,971,000 bushels worldwide. Russia sees wheat short by 55,371,000 and rye by 88,245,000. Russian dealers praised for withholding grain to seek higher prices.
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Russia
State Department
United States
Karel
St. Petersburg
Two Workmen Fall From Scaffold in Watertown Elevator
In Watertown Wis on December 81 at the Richwood elevator construction site, Charles Bentzin and August Strehlow fell 30 feet when scaffolding broke. Strehlow died at noon leaving a widow and 13 children. Bentzin sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover.
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Watertown
Wis
Richwood
St. Paul
Here
Charles Bentzin
August Strehlow
Strehlow
Bentzin
Report on Elmer Dearth Advertising agency finances
Sr. Pavut reports Dec 31 that F. H. Stolze as assignee filed schedules in district court. Liabilities list $156,197.21 while nominal assets total $169,057.45. Actual asset value estimated at $94,551.08.
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Dearth
Sr. Pavut
F. H. Stolze
Elmer Dearth Advertising Agency
Mary A Davidson Arrested for Blackmail in San Francisco
Mary A Davidson was arrested on extortion charges filed by Rev. C. O Brown pastor of the First Congregational Church. Brown alleges he paid her 500 to keep silent about alleged relations with a young woman.
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San Francisco
Mary A. Davidson
C. O. Brown
First Congregational Church
Maniac Kills Doctor A A Young Near Buffalo North Dakota
In Fanrac North Dakota on Peterson's farm near Buffalo the renowned physician Dr A A Young is found dead with an Indian club. Peterson is a raving suspect after summoning the doctor to treat him and the hired man who sought help vanishes. A posse recovers the body and fears the hired man may be murdered and hidden.
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A. A. Young
North Dakota
Fanrac
N. D
Buffalo
Here
Peterson
C. A. Peterson
Dr. Young
Dunraven Sails Home After Sudden Departure
Lord Dunraven and Arthur Glennie left for England aboard the Umbria from New York. Dunraven declined to speak to an Associated Press reporter noting a sad ending while Glennie hinted at a significant development. Only Askwith and Hamilton remained to handle Dunraven's interests as the voyage continued. The committee’s fate could not be predicted by the departure.
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New York
Lord Dunraven
Arthur Glennie
Umbria
England
Associated Press
Glennie
Dunraven
Askwith
Hamilton
Ocean
Dull Week in Congress as House and Senate Plan Adjournment
Washington reports a quiet week with Senate poised to finalize committee organization and refer the bond bill to finance, then adjourn to Thursday or Monday. If Thursday session occurs, attendance may be slim and adjournment to January 6 follows. House aims immediate adjournment Tuesday through Friday and again Friday through Monday January 6.
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Lither House
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Joint Traffic Association Faces Government Action
The government will begin prosecution of the Eastern trunk lines joint traffic association. The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled the group violated federal law and Attorney General Harman sent the decision to the U.S. district attorney for New York. An injunction against member roads in New York state is expected.
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Washington
Joint Traffic Association of Eastern Trunk Lines
New York City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harmga
United States District Attorney
New York
New York State
Alvey Invited to Venezuelan Commission Post
A dispatch from Hagerstown reports Richard H. Alvey chief justice of the U S Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia has been asked by President Cleveland to join the Venezuelan commission. The request came in Washington on Thursday and Alvey will consider the proposal before replying.
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Baltrimore
Hagerstown
Richard H. Alvey
United States Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Washington
Alvey
Boggs Sentenced to Six Years in Tacoma Penitentiary
George W. Boggs former Tacoma city treasurer has been sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary after defaulting on city funds.
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Boggs
Tacoma
Wash
George W. Boggs
Insurgent Movements Reported Across Cuban Provinces
Reports from Havana on December 31 note continued insurgent activity and damage in Matanzas and Santa Clara, with possible bands in Pinar del Rio and concerns over a planned Oriental province movement. Jose Maceo’s whereabouts remain uncertain but activity suggests ongoing clashes as Spain strengthens troops to counter Gomez Antonio Maceo and Bandera.
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Havana
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
Santiago de Cuba
Jose Maceo
Oriental
Rabi
Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Bandera
Cienfuegos
Big Guns in Havana Fortifications Reported
Passengers arriving from Cuba describe heavy fortifications around Havana harbor including four 80 ton guns and numerous smaller artillery. Guns to be mounted along the railroad from Havana to San Antonio as freight trains precede passenger service. Crews face difficulty manning the bomb-hunting freight trains amid the military buildup.
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Tampa
Fla
Cuba
Havana
San Antonio
In Honor of Campos Demonstration in Havana
A massive Havana gathering on December 31 showed 40,000 people from Conservatives Autonomists Reformists Spaniards and Cubans uniting in support of General Campos. The expansive display marked the largest popular outburst of sympathy for the Spanish cause in Havana to date.
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Havana
Campos
Suits Filed Against Baltimore and Ohio in Wisconsin
Milwaukee authorities report multiple attachment and garnishment actions initiated by the Northern Pacific railroad in state courts to force settlement of claims over Chicago terminal leases. Plaintiffs seek seizure of any Baltimore and Ohio property in Wisconsin to satisfy obligations.
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Baltmore
Ohio
Milwaukee
Baltimore and Ohio
Northern Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Ittis
Wisconsin
Olney Telegram Averts Hostile Act On Commission Bill
New York dispatch reports Secretary Olney privately reassured Lord Salisbury that passage of the commission bill should not be seen as hostile. The Daily News editorial says the move would be honorable and notes Vienna speculation that Salisbury is courting France and Holland to join a protest against President Cleveland’s action amid Spain’s condemnation.
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New York Dispatch
Daily News
Olney
Lord Salisbury
The
Vienna
France
Holland
Cleveland
Spain
America
Venezuela backs arbitration as anti English rally swells
From Caracas comes word of a vast anti English meeting described as the grandest in Venezuelan history. A 30,000 strong parade and an ovation to the American legation marked the day as Eloy Gonzales urged unity for arbitration while President Crespo and the cabinet pledged support, warning England of war if arbitration fails.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Juan Francisco Castillo
England
Guiana
Quadruple Alliance Formed to Shield Possessions
London reports Spain opposes President Cleveland and Britain France Spain and Holland may unite to protect their American possessions from the United States. Lord Londesborough forwards a Times telegram from the Liberty Lodge of Masons at Waverly Massachusetts, signaling fraternal sentiment toward England.
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Vienna
The
Daily News
Spain
Cleveland
Great Britain
France
Holland
United States
Lord Londesborough
the Times
Liberty Lodge of Masons
Waverly
Mass
England
Russia’s Gold Offer Pleases U.S. Lawmakers
In Washington on December 28 members of the House widely discussed a reported Russian offer to supply the United States with gold. Lawmakers believed any required amount could be obtained from Russia, and the pro Russia sentiment amid anti-English feeling brought satisfaction over Russia’s friendly attitude.
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Russia
Washington
United States
Retaliatory Canadian Tariff Hints Amid U S Changes
Ottawa reports the heated reaction to the remodeled United States tariff. Canadian officials note duties will hit exports and discuss possible retaliatory increases. Comptroller of customs Mr Wood says the cabinet has not yet considered the issue but Mr Foster may be examining changes.
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Ottawa
United States
Wood
Foster
Prominent Populist Lawyer Dies in New Rockford
New Rockford N D December 26 Attorney J F Kinne is dead of pneumonia after a brief illness. He was Eddy county resident for eight years and a longtime Populist leader, serving two terms as state's attorney.
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New Rockrorp
N. D
J. F. Kinne
Eddy County
McKinley Favored by Governor’s Political Manager
Cleveland December 30 Hon Mark A Hanna McKinley’s political lieutenant reports in from the East trip on candidates’ chances He calls McKinley the leading candidate and says Reed is his only strong opponent Allison Morton and Harrison are factors or not aggressive candidates
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Cleveland
Mark A Hanna
McKinley
East
Hanna
Mr. Reed
Allison
Morton
Harrison
The Fight at Zeitoun Ends in Turkish Capture
Official reports declare Zeiotoun fell to Turkish forces after the fiercest fighting yet. Armenians suffered about 2,506 deaths while Turkish losses were around 250. Ambassadors from six powers urged intervention to avert Armenian massacre as rumors of mass killings spread.
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Constantinople
Zeitoun
Great Britain
France
Russia
Germany
Italy
Austria
Secret League Formed to Aid Venezuela in Case of War
A New York dispatch reports Latin American republics forming a secret league to aid Venezuela if war with England erupts. Colombia pledges 80,000 troops and passports for the British minister if arbitration is not granted. Brazil plans to send 100,000 armed and equipped men.
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Venezuela
New York
Caracas
England
Colombia
Guiana
Brazil
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