Brazil Tensions Rise Amid Rio Grande Do Sul Conflict
Dispatches from Santiago report Brazil faces extreme danger as clashes erupt between President Peixotto s forces and Rio Grande do Sul troops. Rioting factions push toward independence or reunion with the United States of Brazil while Peixotto seeks order. In Blackburn five more bodies are found after a gasometer explosion. the keeper is jailed on bail. Paris papers call on the government to press the Vatican to depose the Archbishop of Aix.
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Santiago
Brazil
Peixotto
Rio Grande Do Sul
United States of Brazil
Marshal da Fonseca
Rio Grande
Lonpox
Blackburn
Paris
Vatican
Aix
Virginia bondholders split into three classes
The Times in its financial column divides Virginia State bondholders into three groups. Early settle for profit, seek better terms due to higher purchase prices, and those who will lose but push for a settlement to aid further railway projects. The second class is the majority, with patience yielding better terms as Virginia's business community presses for settlement.
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Cable London
the Times
State of
Virginia
Post Office to Probe Poughkeepsie Dismissals
The post office has received no official information about Democratic employees dismissed by the Poughkeepsie New York postmaster. Investigators will probe the matter, and if political grounds are found the workers will likely be reinstated.
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Washington
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Chilean consul general in San Francisco loses commission
The Department of State reports Don Emilio Puyo, Chilean consul general at San Francisco, has no further connection with the Chilean government there as his commission has been cancelled by the Chilean government.
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Washincron
Department of State
Don Emilio Puyo
San Francisco
Cal
Daring Train Robbery Near St Louis on Frisco Line
Four men boarded passenger train No 3 at Old Orchard and after overtaking the engine officers forced stop near Glen Dale. They attacked the express car, detonated powder to breach a door, opened the safe, plundered the messenger and seized envelopes and money, then fled the scene. The incident echoes a prior Frothingham heist in 1886.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Old Orchard
Wagener
Glendale
Frothingham
Guttenbure Races Record First Meet at Guttenbure NY
On the race course in Guttenbure New York December 1 the first race of one half mile saw Maggie Beck win with Zampost second and Mary B third in 1 16. The five furlong second race went Once Again first Knick-knack second Romance third in 1 02. Holmedel colt led five furlongs with Alma T second and Alli gnuippa third in 1 03 2. Kimberly won the 1 mile fourth race with Saunterer second Blitzen third in 1 41 3 4. Fifth race five furlongs Tormentor won Sirrocco second Mohican third in 1 01 4. Sixth race sixty four furlongs Gloster won Hayes second Faux Pas third in 1 22.
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Guttenbure
N. Y
Maggie Beck
Zampost
Mary B
Knick-knack
Romance
Holmedel
Alma ‘T
Allignuippa
Kimberly
Saunterer
Blitzen
Tormentor
Sirrocco
Mohican
Gloster
Fom Hayes
Faux Pas
Sheehan Named to National Democratic Committee
The Democratic State Committee at the Hoffman House elected Wm F Sheehan to replace Herman Colrichs as a National Democratic Committee member. A resolution urged Governor Hill not to relinquish office early and supported holding the National Convention in New York City.
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United Press
New York
Democratic State Committee
Hoffman House
Wm. F. Sheehan
National Democratic Committee
Herman Colrichs
Democratic Party
Hill
Preacher Links Immigration to National Distress in Sermon
The Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr spoke at Association Hall on Sunday denouncing immigration policies after Commissioner Schulters’ steerage voyage. He warned of a moral plague fueling political decay riots vigilante actions and urban poverty, urging Congress to act.
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Thomas Dixon, Jr
Association Hall
Herald
Schulters
Dixon
San Francisco
Chicago
Assasin
New Orleans
Congress
Five Boys Die and Wound After Beach Bomb Explosion
Five boys playing with a bomb found on a Southampton beach tossed it around the sand. The device exploded injuring three others. one boy died instantly and another is dying. Remaining youths suffer serious injuries with slim chances of recovery.
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Southampton
Yellow Fever Scarce at Rio Janeiro Port
Alarming rise in yellow fever at Rio Janeiro port prompts suspension of government troop embarkations to Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catalina. Ex-Dictator Fonseca remains in a palace guarded by soldiers.
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Rio Janeiro
Rio Grande Do Sul
Santa Catalina
Fonseca
Miners Pardoned by Carnot Stirs Unease in Paris Bourgeois
The pardon by President Carnot of Pas de Calais workers convicted for taking part in recent riots unsettles the Paris bourgeoisie who view leniency as encouragement for strikes. The movement had strong support for its crackdown on key figures in the district.
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Paris
Pres. Carnot
Pas de Calais
Carnot
Abbott East Indian Corn Paint Advert
Cure corns bunions and warts with Abbott s East Indian Corn Paint praised as effective and convenient for home use in this vintage advert.
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Abbott
Treasury reports monthly debt reduction and cash balances
The Treasury Department’s December debt statement shows a net monthly debt drop of 2 024 986 92. November reduces non interest bearing debt by 1 640 679 and debt on which interest ceased by 929 460, with a 150 rise in interest bearing debt and a 545 002 08 drop in surplus cash. Total liabilities and cash balance stand at 838 613 068 against 569 221 509 in gold and currency certificates and 40 000 123 in currency liabilities.
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Washington, D.C
Treasury Department
Treasury
Ex- Congressman White Leads Indiana Anti Harrison Fight
Fort Wayne reports ex Congressman White presiding over an Indiana anti Harrison meeting. He says strong statewide opposition could defeat Harrison if nominated and signals support for McKinley Alger or Gresham if Blaine declines. Next Indiana Anti Harrison League meeting set for Fort Wayne. Captain White is a major Republican figure in the state.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
White
Indianapolis
Harrison
Indiana
Blaine
McKinley
Alger
Gresham
Anti-Harrison League
Captain White
Mr Balfour on Home Rule in Ireland
London reports Mr Balfour First Lord of the Treasury told Huddersfield Unionists government must provide local government for Ireland if safe to do so. A bill should rest on Britain’s broad basis and avoid alarm to any minority. transfer of landlord power in the southwest may occur if it helps loyalty.
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London
Mr. Balfour
The
Treasury
Huddersfield
Ireland
Great Britain
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