Boundary Commission Appointees Named by President Cleveland
President Cleveland announces the Venezuelan boundary commission: David J. Brewer, Richard H. Alvey, Andrew D. White, Frederick R. Coudert, and Daniel C. Gilman. The group spans major legal and academic figures and aims to determine the Venezuela British Guiana line. The five men represent both parties and are to meet in Washington to begin collecting evidence for a final determination.
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Washington
Cleveland
Venezuelan Boundary Commission
David J. Brewer
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
Richard H. Alvey
Maryland
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Andrew D. White
New York
Frederick R. Coudert
Daniel C. Gilman
Congress
Venezuela
British Guiana
Great Britain
Philadelphia Street Cars in Crisis again
Philadelphia workers in executive session with leaders signal possible second strike at Union Traction. A three hour meeting with General Manager Beetem followed a sub committee conference, with men denying no affiliation to the Amalga mated Association of Railway Workers, leaving the final outcome unclear.
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Philadelphia
Beetem
Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Railway Workers
Cubans Advance Toward Los Palen In Mobility Report
Havana reports indicate Cuban insurgents continue westward movement toward Los Palen on the rail line toward Gaines, well beyond Matanzas and near Alfonso XI. Palen lies south and west of Cabezas, where the rebels reportedly burned a railroad station about a month ago.
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Havana
Los Palen
Gaines
Matanzas
Alfonso XI
Palen
Cabezas
Minnesota Educational Association Holds Large Capitol Meeting
The first general meeting at St. Paul on January 3 drew large attendance at the state capitol. President Farnsworth appointed committees for the year and delivered a well received address. The afternoon covered discussion and the evening featured sociability.
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St. Pavut
Minnesota Educational Association
State Capitol
Farnsworth
Explosion in St Louis claims eight lives
In the M. B. Grubbs commission building at 309 North Second Street a fireworks explosion kills six men and leaves two missing. The identified dead are Frank Niehaus Paul Haulepner Albert Chemelir Aloysius Schmetz Norman McArthur and Lewis Lay. Missing workers A S Williams aged 19 and Charles Ericksor aged 25 of Excelsior Wire and Iron Manufacturing are believed buried in the ruins.
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St. Loui
M. B. Grubbs Commission
North Second Street
Frank Niehaus
Paul Haulepner
Albert Chemelir
Aloysius Schmetz
Norman McArthur
Lewis Lay
A.S. Williams
Charles Ericksor
Excelsior Wire and Iron Manufacturing Company
Bonds for Everybody a Day or Two
A World dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Carlisle will issue a public bond statement and the president is expected to order a public loan. If the public sale fails, the government will rely on a syndicate. senators discuss the situation.
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New York
Washington
Carlisle
Question of Bonds Sparks Senate Debate in Washington
The Senate opened with a rousing bond issue debate led by Mr. Sherman. Mr. Elkins urged immediate voting on a resolution to advertise all bond issues, while Mr. Hill pressed for referral. A sharp, personal exchange followed with several senators involved before adjournment at 5:30. The finance committee reported tariff and bond bills would be ready Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
Sherman
Elkins
West Virginia
Hill
Chilton
Gaffery
Mitchell
Wis
Murphy
Brice
Hoar
Teller
Morrill
Finance Committee
Premium on gold prompts Treasury worry in New York
Washington reports Treasury officials fear a 1 to 1 1/4 percent premium for gold outside the treasury vaults as buyers of new bonds bid. Officials worry heavy withdrawals or raids could force the president to halt bond sales to protect reserves.
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CuHicaco
Washington
the Post
Treasury Department
New York
Treasury
Short House Session Ends After Five Minutes
The house session lasted five minutes with a prayer, journal approval, and a senate message before adjourning until Monday.
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Washington
House
Senate
Rumor Claims Yacht Talisman Wrecked Off Cape Hatteras
Norvok Virginia January 6 A rumor says the yacht Talisman with a New York party aboard has been wrecked off Cape Hatteras and the entire party drowned. Wires are down between here and Hatteras so the report cannot be verified.
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Norvok
Talisman
New York
Cape Hatteras
Here
Hatteras
Exemption of Soldiers Home Lands from State Control
Milwaukee January 4 Judge Seaman rules that lands and properties used for the national soldiers' homes are instrumentalities of the federal government and thus exempt from state interference that would impair their use for national purposes. The decision addresses potential conflicts between county or state officers and federal facilities.
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Milwaukee
Seaman
The Present Cold Wave Brings Harsh Northland Readouts
A Fargo style report notes Helena Montana at 4 below zero while St Paul and Huron reach 10 below. In St Paul 18 below at 7 am and Prince Albert records 36 below. Weather charts show no quick warmup with Duluth Calgary at 16 below and Winnipeg at 26 below.
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St. Pau
Helena
Mon
Weather Bureau
Mercury
St. Paul
Huron
Prince Albert
Duluth
Calgary
St. Vincent
Minnedosa
Edmonton
Winnipeg
B.cleford
Northern Pacific Receivership Motion Delayed for Week
The motion for the appointment of a receiver for the Northern Pacific railroad before Judge Lacombe in New York has been postponed for one week to allow Eastern and Western interests time to reach an agreement on receivers.
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Northern Pacific
New York
Jra
Northern Pacific Railroad
Lacombe
United States
Bank Creditors Rejoicing In Wisconsin Bank Dividend
Judge Fish orders Assignee George Hale of the defunct Dan Head and Co. bank to pay the first dividend on January 6. The 40 percent payout totals about $70,000 and brings relief to many creditors who are mostly farmers across the region.
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Kenosua
Wis
Subscriptions Grow in Germany for Krüger War Wounded
Berlin reports fund raising for Boer wounded at Krugersdorp with 180000 marks already subscribed in Hamburg and campaigns continuing nationwide.
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Berlin
Germany
Krugersdorf
Hamburg
Gompers Goes to Philadelphia
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor has left Indianapolis for Philadelphia. He is believed summoned by the strike situation.
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Gompers
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bradley Aims for Presidential Nomination in 1896
A Frankfort dispatch reports a Kentucky Republican meeting at Governor Bradley's office launching a Bradley boom for president in 1896. Forty prominent Republicans praised him as the likely presidential candidate with solid Kentucky backing and opposition to a vice presidential role. Bradley will be on the national ticket, not as a senator or vice presidential candidate.
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Bradley
Louisville
Frankfort
United States
Kentucky
Gov. Bradley
Tawney Sees Davis Favored if Reed McKinley Split
Congress man Tawney, returning to Winona Minnesota from Washington, offers no firm nominating forecast. He believes Reed’s broad sectional appeal could boost his own bid, but envisions a Reed versus McKinley split possibly elevating Senator Davis if Republican unity holds among East conservatives and Davis allies.
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Winona
Minn
Tawney
Washington
Reed
House
McKinley
Davis
Harrison
Allison
Ancient Custom Observed New Year’s Day in Washington
New Year’s Day in Washington was celebrated in the old fashioned way with calls exchanged by all officials from the president to humbler staff. The White House welcomed crowds and Mrs. Cleveland with the cabinet ladies. The day featured a decorated White House, flowers and foliage, and the Marine Band providing music.
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Washington
White House
Marine Band
Arranging For the Convention in St. Louis
Hon. Joseph H. Manley secretary of the Republican national committee will meet in St. Louis January 19 with a sub committee to make arrangements for the convention. Members include Congressman Campbell of Chicago General Clarkson of Iowa General Powell Clayton of Arkansas and R G Kerens of St Louis.
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St. Louis
Joseph H. Manley
Republican National Committee
Mr. Manley
Congressman Campbell
Chicago
Clarkson
Iowa
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
R. G. Kerens
Train collision kills sleigh riders near Claypool
Fort Wayne scene on January 3 reports a Nickel Plate passenger train striking a sleigh at Claypool. Cutter and two men were thrown, druggist S. M. Doddruge died instantly, while farmer Daniel Rhoades suffered a crushed skull and is dying.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Claypool
S. M. Doddruge
Daniel Rhoades
Minor Items of Interest From the Nation
The Maryland legislature organized on Wednesday and the governor's message was read. C A Peterson who killed Dr Young of Buffalo North Dakota has been sent to Jamestown asylum. Five men badly burned by a gas explosion in the Girard mine at Shamokin Pennsylvania. Omaha Temple of Labor dedicated by Omaha workingmen under central labor union. Mrs Thomas R Bebb of Palmyra Ohio lost her two babies in a house fire. Cincinnati gains 17 square miles of territory and population to 859000. Watertown National Bank in South Dakota begins voluntary liquidation. Omaha express collision with wagon driven by C S Smith hurled 50 feet. wagon demolished. mule uninjured.
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C. A. Peterson
Dr. Young
Buffalo
N. D
Jamestown Asylum
Girard
Shamokin
Omaha Temple of Labor
Omaha
Central Labor Union
Thomas R. Bebb
Palmyra
Cincinnati
Watertown National Bank
South Dakota
Omaha Express
Chicago
West Superior
C. 8. Smith
Warms Salisbury Warns of American Arbitration Fight
London dispatch reports a London Daily Chronicle special correspondent in Washington stating American leaders strongly favor arbitration. The message from President Cleveland is seen as pro arbitration, not a political move, and as a boon to peace while warning against misreading U.S. resolve. The piece notes impacts on the Monroe and Olney doctrines and fears Britain misjudging American will.
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London
London Daily Chronicle
Washington
Tam
Cleveland
Congress
Great Britain
United States
Venezuela
America
England
Two Italian Brothers Murdered Near Grafton
In Leeronia Ohio on January 6 a night attack at Grafton left one brother dead after three masked assailants entered the room. Two attackers held the surviving brother while a third stabbed the victim. Investigators suspect Mafia involvement. three men fled the scene.
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Leeronia, O
Grafton
Last Strike A Failure In Philadelphia Street Cars
Philadelphia street railway strike collapses after hours with no damage and minimal disruption. Motormen and conductors largely return to duty. 152 holdouts face discharge, while 40 of them work on one branch and about 50 resign. Mahon and union leaders questioned legality. company restores regular runs.
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Philadelphia
Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Railroad
Quiet in Trade Circles Signals Postholiday Slump
Bradstreets reports the week ending January 6 1895 into 1896 as very dull in mercantile circles. Volume of business fell sharply due to New Year holidays and quiet trade, with stock taking and samples for travelers occupying jobbers and commission houses. Some manufacturing lines show slack, and many centers report slow collections though a few Southern centers remain optimistic. Fears arise over potential adverse effects from unsettled financial legislation.
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New York
Bradstreets
Joint Reunion of Beta Theta Pi Chapters Held
The first session of the joint reunion of 13 Beta Theta Pi chapters for districts 7 and 8 met at the Tremont house CuicaGo on January 4. About fifty delegates attended from the Universities of Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Iowa and Chicago Northwestern DePauw Iowa Wesleyan Wabash Knox Beloit and Hanover.
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Beta Theta Pi
CuicaGo
Tremont House
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indiana
Iowa
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
de Pauw University
Iowa Wesleyan University
Wabash, Knox
Boloit
Hanover Colleges
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Justice Brewer
Alvey, White, Coudert
Gilman
Brewer
Alvey
Yale
Eighth District
Supreme Court
Coudert
Johns Hopkins University
University of California
Goyot
J. H. McLean
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine CO
Salisbury
Europe
Nicaragua Canal
LaGrippe
Miles’ Nervine
D. W. Hilton
The
Mutual Life Insurances Co
D. W. Hiron
Gilles
Nervine
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