Parrot and Politicians Mark Odd Day in Indiana and Washington
A preacher’s parrot is blamed for profane outbursts and a drastic punishment as its owner swings the cage and hangs it to purge the bird. Statehood visitors include Senator Ogborn of Indiana, who describes a tempting offer to alter testimony for money. Senator Hanna charms guests at the White House while Representative Holliday pushes John G. Lowry for Montezuma postmaster.
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Mr. Dunn
Lacon
Ogborn
New Castle
Senate Subcommittee
Southwest
Washington
Indiana
Ans
Marcus A. Hanna
Arlington Hotel
White House
Fairbanks
Representative Overstreet
Allison
Platt
Connecticut
Hanna
Sones
Wator Hanna
Ohio
Cnt
ZAK
Holliday
John G. Lowry
Montezuma
Parke County
Mont Pelee Volcano Remains Dangerous After Eruptions
Professor Lacroix reports Mont Pelee in Martinique has shown dangerous activity over the past week with severe eruptions and ash falls. Rumblings persist and the central cone glows, with smoke rising from the crater. vessels are warned to stay off the coast, though the activity has eased somewhat recently.
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Pointe-A-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Lacroix
Martinique
Fondes St. Denis
Mont Pelee
Weather Forecast For Indiana Illinois And Ohio
Washington December 5 forecast for Saturday and Sunday fair in Indiana and Illinois with snow and colder in the north on Sunday. Ohio fair Saturday with possible lake snow flurries. Sunday fair with diminishing northwest or west winds. Local observations show cloudy conditions, with a maximum temperature around 4 and minimum around 2. Blythe reports mean temperature and precipitation data.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
R.H
W. T. Blythe
Movements of Steamers in Atlantic Trade Logs
Dec 5 updates note arrivals and departures in major ports. From Halifax and John N. to New York, ships Trishman and Normandie sail. Isle of Wight reports Rotterdam to New York stop. Rhine sails to Philadelphia. New York lists Lauren Wan from Glasgow and Livonian arrival details.
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Pes
Rehn
Alifax
John
Trishman
Portland
Normandie
New York
Isle OF Wight
Puased
Rotterdam
Rhine
Philadelphia
Lauren Wan
Glasgow
Livonian
Miners Testify to Dangers and Blacklisting in Strike Case
Scranton reports lawyers for coal workers pressing witnesses before the strike commission about alleged blacklisting of strikers by coal companies. Blind and injured miners provide living proof of underground dangers. Clergyman Rev J J Curran testifies as supporters of the miners’ cause, while settlement talks remain unconfirmed.
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Scranton
Miner Workers’ Union
J. J. Curran
Wilkesbarre
Wayne MacVeagh
Erie Railroad
Parker
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
McVeagh
MacVeagh
Maceagh
Otors
Sale of Independent Coal Operators Destined to Tie with Giants
In Scranton reports indicate negotiations will lead to the sale of independent operators' properties to large coal firms. The 67 independents, producing 30 percent of output, could fetch about 45 million dollars, with completion not immediate but expected in the near future as the sole solution sought by both sides.
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Scranton
MacVeagh rules out outside settlements in coal strike
Wayne MacVeagh arrived from Scranton and said there is no possibility of a settlement outside the coal strike commission. He added there will be no further conferences except for minor detail work, and that the commission will continue its work to the end. He will proceed to Washington tomorrow on private business.
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New York
Wayne MacVeagh
Scranton
Waldorf-Astoria
McVeagh
MacVeagh
Washington
Changes in the Army and boundary proposals in Congress
The report notes appropriations of 200,000 for a survey from the Big Miami river to the Ohio and a bill authorizing boundary demarcation between Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas. A commerce committee hearing included Hill Ailes Ryan and Hyde on the department bill. Naval affairs seeks increased line officers cadets and marine corps personnel.
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Big Miami
Ohio
Secretary Wilson Denies Crop Report Leak Claim
Secretary Wilson rejected New York charges that last Wednesday's government crop report leaked in advance. He cited investigations with Secret Service agents finding no support for the allegation. Agriculture statistician John Hyde also said a leak was impossible and that only he prepares the final figures after quiet review before acting secretary approves.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Secret Service
Department
John Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Beware Skins of Cherries
Washington report notes 12 million bacteria on the skins of a half pound of cherries per German scientist Dr Ehrlich. Currants hold 11 million and grapes 8 million. Consular Clerk Murphy at Frankfort transmitted the findings to the State Oceans. Ehrlich urges cleaning fruit by peeling or washing before eating.
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Washington
Ehrlich
Murphy
Frankfort
John Barrett to Be Minister to Japan
Washington reports that upon the President taking up the vacancy caused by the death of Minilater Buck in Tokio, it is understood John Barrett will be named as minister to Japan. A Cuban meeting and Cuban treaty are also mentioned in the dispatches with no further details provided.
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Washington
Minilater Buck
Tokio
St Louis Exposition Aids Gain from Asia and Pacific
John Barrett, likely to be named minister or general of the St Louis Exposition, travels near the Straits Settlements to secure Asiatic representation. He has persuaded China and Japan to send large government exhibits despite initial reluctance. He aims to sway Australian and New Zealand premiers to allow colonial exhibits. Cabinet met for 90 minutes with Hay flagging Havana treaty hurdles and Cuba reciprocity concerns. President addressed postmaster appointments, including William H. Tucker in Toledo.
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John Barrett
St.uls
Asia
Australasia
Barrett
Straits Settlements
St. Louis Exposition
China
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Knox
Root
Hay
Havana
William H. Tucker
Toledo
Squier
House of Representatives
United States
Hart
Bogota
Panama Canal
Washington
Senate
Herran
Mueller
Payne
Machen
Trade and labor notes in 19th century industry shifts
Reports from across North America and Europe describe a 5 percent stove price rise in Ohio valley firms, dockers' strikes in Amsterdam, a 12 percent pay boost for Canadian Pacific conductors east of Fort William, and a Chicago insolvency case. Also noted: a calcium of walnut and California nut price rise, a New York gold standard push, Knights of Labor court action dismissal, Honduran political tension, sugar law debate in the French Chamber, and a Boston firm Coburn & Co. failure affecting city projects.
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Ohio Valley
St. Petersburg
Fegsnee
Amsterdam
Dockers’ Union
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Fort William
Louis H. Mahnke
Neill & Mahnke
United States District Court
Chicago
California
New York
Mexico
Henry A. Hicks
Simon Burns
Knights of Labor
Mr. Hayes
Order
Washington
Honduras
Juan Angelarias
Chamber of Deputies
Brussels
Stone
Yates
Illinois
Pennsylvania
New England
New Jersey
Michigan
New Orleans
Hammond
Manchac
Lake Ponchartrain
Thomas R. Logan
R. Lyon
John W. Blodgett
Grand Rapids
Danaher Bros
W. B. Lyon
Ludington
Mich
Bradford Keet
British Board of Agriculture
American Department of Agriculture
Liverpool
Boston
London
F. G. Coburn & Co
East
Central National Bank
Charlestown Navy Yard
United States
Coburn
Standard Steel Company
Butler
Ultimatum For Wabash Strike Adds Wage Offer Across Regions
Yesterday a wage increase offer dating from Oct 1 was issued to workers at Spri id and Fort Wayne with a threat to hire replacements if terms are rejected. Separately Judge Ford issued a perpetual injunction against the Waiters Union and United Trades Council in Cleveland restraining picketing at John Mulholland’s restaurant. In Marseille, a shipowners’ syndicate faced a five thousand strong strike vote rejecting owners’ proposals and demanding government action. The strike movement vows to persist until full concessions are won.
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Spri Id
Sasberry
Fort Wayne
Ind
Wabash
Ford
Common Pleas Court
Cleveland
Waiters’ Union
United Trades Council
John Mulholland
Superior Street
Mulholland
Syndicate of
Marseille
Palma Says Cuban Reciprocity Treaty to Be Sent for Ratification
Havana reports President Palma after talks with Zaldo and Montes says his commissioners will sign the reciprocity agreement likely on Monday or Tuesday and then it goes to Washington for signature by Hay and Quesada. He will seek Senate approval and send the treaty to the Cuban Senate for approval, skipping the House. He plans a tariff revision afterward to offset revenue losses. A supporter urges House approval, and a $35 million loan remains before the Senate.
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Havana
Zaldo
Montes
Palma
Bliss
Washington
Hay
Quesada
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Labor union rift eyed as Western group eyes bold action
The Sen tinel reports that the AFL convention in New Orleans failed to heal the breach with the American Labor Union, which is expanding in membership. Western organizers from Denver Cripple Creek and Pueblo reportedly sought unity, but the federation did not meet them half way. Milwaukee's Frank J. Weber may become its organizer, hinting at a campaign that could disrupt the AFL.
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Milwaukee
Wis
the Sentinel
American Federation of Labor
New Orleans
American Labor Union
Denver
Cripple Creek
Pueblo
Col
Hotel man arrested in Lincoln Hotel smothering case
Fred A. Smith proprietor and E C Weber night clerk of the Lincoln Hotel were arraigned in Harrison street Police Court on charges of manslaughter as accessories before the fact after fourteen men perished in the fire. Coroner Traeger and Chief O Neill ordered arrests, bail bonds signed by Alderman Brennan. Hearing set for December 15. Smith bail $5000 Weber $2000.
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Chicago
Fred A. Smith
Lincoln Hotel
E. C. Weber
Harrison Street
Traeger
O'Neill
John J. Brennan
Smith
Weber
Alderman Brennan
National highway bill seeks $20 million from Congress
The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers plans a Chicago trade convention in February to push a bill in Congress for a $20,000,000 national highway appropriation. The proposal calls for the cost to be shared by the national government, the State, and the county.
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New York
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Chicago
Fat sharpshooters rise in fall rifle tournaments
George at esite notes a trend across rifle ranges and armories this fall in which overweight shooters are increasingly prominent. He argues success hinges on vision, nerve, and distance judgment, observing fewer fat men wear eye glasses and detailing prone shooting advantages at 50 yards plus.
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement
A guaranteed cure for piles pledges no cure, no pay. Druggists authorized by Pazo Ointment manufacturers refund money if it fails to cure any pile case, however long standing. Cures ordinary cases in days, worst in fourteen. One application provides relief. Sold with a strict guarantee, price 60 cents.
Night of High Scores In I B L League
Marions Washingtons Ko-We-Bas and Turners posted high marks in I B L games. Carter raised his average with 206 421 227 as Marions beat North Sides, Ko-We-Bas toppled All Stars, Washingtons won six from Capital Citys led by Kirkhoff with 246, Turners exceeded 900 in two games, Pastimes took five from Nationals.
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Marions
Washingtons
Ko-We-Bas
Turners
Tom Carter
Knox
Levey
All Stars
F. Mueller
Kirkhoff
Crescents
Pastimes
Washington Alleys
Skoe Marions
Forth
Carter
Suday ml
Hopkins
Hunter
Matlock
Peacock
Bryson
Pollard
Boater
H. B. Saath
Oes
Cooper
Evans de
Bogardus
Il Bosler
Spahr Mh
Johnston
Quil
Rice
Simpson
All-Stars
Marion Alleys
Ko-We-Ba
Mueller
Potter
Wynne Tees
Roth
Capital
Romer
Comstock
Kirkhowh
Wiley
Kirkhoft
M. Cc
Errs Mieber
J. F'r
Kebler
Zimmer
Sargent
Er'kmeyer
Mu Kessin
Cooo
A. Lauter
Michaelis i
Bum
Schwartz
Nilius
Wallace
Ellis
Stephens
Ss Cleary
Cullen
Conduitt
Lohrmans Ruhl
Givinsess Fox
Taylor
Somervil
Baker
May Fight in Detroit for Corbett McGovern Forfeit
Detroit December 5 The Metropolitan Athletic Club has pledged a 2500 forfeit for the Corbett versus McGovern bout set for January 3. Sam Harris for McGovern and John Considine for Corbett are said to have accepted a percentage of gross receipts. Mayor Maybury indicated no Detroit interference if fight provisions follow the law. Milwaukee December 5 A Badger Athletic Club card ended with Tim Kearns defeating Charley Berry by foul in the second round. Jack Dougherty beat Jim Ross in the semi final. Ross quit due to a left hand injury. Mickey Riley and Johnny Thompson drew after six rounds.
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Detroit, Mich
Metropolitan Athletic Club of Detroit
Detroit
Milwaukee
W's
Badger Athletic Club
Tim Kearns
Boston
Charley Berry
Kearns
Jack Dougherty
Jim Ross
Chicago
Ross
Mickey Riley
Johnny Thompson
Sycamore
New York Club Signs Delehanty and Rabb
President John T. Brush announced Edward J. Delehanty had signed with the New York Baseball Club and Charles Rabb, who played third base for Indianapolis last season, also signed with New York.
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New York
John T. Brush
Edward J. Delehanty
New York Baseball Club
Charles Rabb
Indianapolis
Posse Fails to Capture Carlton Post Office Robbers
A telephone report from the J J ranch says the posse rode down three men who robbed the Carlton post office Saturday night and shot Sheriff Tate, killing two of the robbers' horses. The fugitives, who had halted a hunters party, mounted fresh horses and escaped. the posse remains in pursuit.
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LA Junta
Col
J. J
Carlton
Tate
Friendship's Sake Offer on Dr Shoop Restorative Books
A promotional appeal invites readers to request a specific Dr Shoop book by postal card to Racine Wisconsin. It promises six bottles of Restorative at five fifty if successful and payment by the druggist if not, with a money back option based on the sick person's word. The offer notes books numbered 1 through 6 and claims mild cases cure with one or two bottles.
Indianapolis Polo Team Rout Elwood 10 to 0 at Tomlinson Hall
Hipson and Gavitt led the scoring while Clemens filled in for the injured Way. Lyons was hurt in the second half after a collision with Hipson who caused a gash over Lyons eye. Berry starred in goal as Indianapolis dominated play and held Elwood scoreless.
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Indianapolis
Elwood
Tomlinson Hall
Way
Clemens
Hipson
Gavitt
Coggshall
Berry
Lyons
Josem Hipson
O' Mallor
Fahey Clemens
O'Malley
Egfey Enas
Trotting Review Board Upholds Judge Decisions In NY Case
The National Trotting Association board upheld judges decisions against Hudson River Driving Park of Poughkeepsie on Aug 5. The Breeders Mile Track Association of Old Orchard was suspended for unpaid premiums. Suspension removals for nonpayment of entrance fees were denied, including W A Stout and bay gelding Tommy Brown. In New Orleans Jack Demand was the only beaten favorite as Nobleman fractured a leg and was destroyed after a stumble. Haack on Jessie Jarboe was suspended two weeks for rough riding.
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New York
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Lyon
Louisville
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Breeders’ Mile Track Association
Old Orchard
M. F. Porter
W. A. Stout
Indianapolis
Tommy Brown
New Orleans
Jack Demand
Haack
Jessie Jarboe
J Demand
Pother
Methods for Horse Dental Care and Disease Treatments
The article discusses humane horse dentistry, noting that many human dental procedures now apply to horses. It covers tooth decay, fistulas linking to nasal cavities or sinuses, tooth extraction, filling techniques with tin silver amalgam, bone enlargements requiring extraction, foreign objects causing oral distress, tartar-related inflammation, fractures, and the issue of sharp molar points causing pain, with minor quotes on maintenance and humane care.
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Spirit of the Times
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