White House Gals and Cabinet Ladies in Blue Room
In the Blue Room the White House decorated for New Year’s calls, with Marine Band tunes and a formal reception. Mrs Cleveland, cabinet members, and many officials amid vivid uniforms and flowers, while President and Mrs Cleveland greet guests including Mrs Gresham and notable ladies.
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Wasarxetos
White House
Washington
Faccuilli
Fes
Lorteing
Sousa
Green Hill
Hayden
L. Medeci
Leneulvu
Colombia
Ph. Frampeter
Wollstedt
Onisco
Chadwick
Darkies
Mra Cleveland
Mra. Cleveland
Mr. Cleveland
Marines
Hoke Smith
Cleveland
Mra Fuller
Schnfield
Mra. Casey
Thurber
McAdoo
Mra. Waller
Mra Ramsey
Mra. Chadwick
Eywood
Mra. Walsh
Georgia
Sherman
Mra Pater
Mra McPherson
Crisp
Burtha Crisp
Mixes Inez Felder
Mra Cochran
Stramss
Mra Catchings
Daniels
Hendrix
Et Nehy
Miss Voorhees
Stevenson
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court of the United
Superme Court
District of Colombia
Court of Claims Sod
Court of Appeals
Congress
reception for diplomatic corps at Arlington hotel with top officials
The first quarter aftar lists the reception of officers from Smithtodian institution civil service and interstate commerce commission, area ten new for military organizations and numerous veterans. Mrs Gresham and a large group of society ladies will assist and host guests including Mrs Andrews Mrs Fuller Mrs Carlisle and many others from New York Chicago Covington Louisville Buffalo and Washington in a formal Arlington hotel event.
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Civil Service and Interstate Commerce Commission
Veterana of the
The
Loyal Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans’ Legion
District of Columbia
Mra
Gresham
Arlington Hotel
Andrews
Chicago
Fuller
Carlisle
Wm. WN. Carlisle
Queen
Miss Helm
Covington
Bowler
Margaret Johnson
Misa Draper
Mises Thornton
Louisville
Ruth Leeds Kerr
Highborn
Mra. Sampson
Mra Matthews
Mra. Lemley
Mra Haywood
Mra Heamey
Mre. Sollwagen
Mies Hichborn
Sollwagen
Mra. Pyre
Rust
Benjamin Micau
Mra Olney
Mra. Gray
Theodore Roosevelt
Arnold Hague
Helma Conrad
Mise Hent
Audrey Pauncefore
Morton
Mra Coombs
Mra Dabney
Mark Harrington
Morton Inauguration in Simple New York Ceremony
Levi P. Morton was inaugurated governor of New York with simple ceremonies. He traveled in a carriage with his military staff, was greeted by outgoing Governor Flower, and received congratulations from legislators and Republican leaders before a public reception at the executive mansion.
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Amasy
N. Y
Levi P. Morton
New York
National Guard
Duane
Flower
Morton
Add
Palmer
Guy
Strong Becomes Mayor First Time in 24 Years
New York January 1 William Strong was inducted as mayor, the first non Democratic mayor in 24 years. He inherits a city still shaped by reform sentiment that rose to challenge municipal corruption, echoing earlier revolts against Tweed and the police department abuses.
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New York
Hans
New Yeak
Elly
William * Strong
Wm. &. Havemeyer
Jury Deliberates Week on Matson Murder Inquest
The coroner's jury ends ten day inquest into the murder of Mr A D Matson without shedding light on the cause. Foreman Bailey refuses to disclose verdict, stating it may remain private though a public document. The jurors fail to identify the assailant or provide a clear finding.
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Corone
A.D. Matson
Coron Bailey
Bailey
Almeds D.matson
Three Wossnack Brothers Rescued From Ice Drift
Jan 1 at Mesourves Michigan a boating accident left three Wossnack brothers stranded on drifting ice sixteen miles north of there. Fishermen rescued them at 10 oclock. All were exhausted and hungry. Martin Wossnack, a cripple, may not recover. Their boat was torn by sharp ice.
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Michi
Wossnack
Suday
Martin Wossnack
Fear Crazed Patrons Stampede at Arben Theater
Panic erupted as frightened patrons packed the Arben Theater triggering a stampede. Reported injuries included several people trampled while exits flooded with frightened crowds. Police and emergency crews responded, guiding attendees to safety and securing the scene.
Bedlam Prison Riot Fears Amid Mexico City Earthquake Aftermath
Frantic convicts in Bedlam prison attempted escapes as chaos spread through Mexico City during a 1:53 a m tremor. Theater panic echoed November 2 damage with stampedes and frightened crowds in the streets and exits. Seismic prognosticator Contreras predicts more quakes between December 30 and January 24 with ongoing disturbances through 1800s.
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Mexico
Valley
Dinastroua
Arben
Aunager
Bedlam
Juan N. Contreras
Guanajuato
Contreras
David Zilioux Death Mystery In Los Angeles
David Zilioux, a Los Angeles pharmacist, was found semiconscious and died at the receiving hospital. Police seek whether he fell striking his chin on pavement or was struck by a person. He reportedly left LA with little money and was poorly dressed, suggesting a prolonged illness.
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David Zilioux
Eicher
Ban Francisco
Los Anges
Los Angeles
Comments on Little The Volen and the New York Voice
A New York Voice commentary critiques Attorney General Little for praising prohibition while recommending repeal of the metropolitan police law. The piece argues his stance aids would be liquor sellers and notes a hypothetical Populist opposition failure in Kansas as a cautionary example.
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New York
Volen
New York Voice
Little
Voice
Metropolitan Police
Kansas
Mexican Road Begun to Monterey Grade Work Starts
A large force of graders arrived at Recha on January 1 and has begun building the line of the Mexican International road from Recha to Monterey. The project will connect the Mexican International with the Southern Pacific system, providing a direct route to Monterey's smelters.
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Monterey
Moxctava
Jan
Recha
Southern Pacific
First to Register as City Forelocks Sanitary Force
The city registration books open the first Monday in January though certificates image by January 1 is a mistake. Local officers Barton Stewart and McConnell registered early and received voter certificates but were told eligibility lasts only until next Monday. Hutchinson colored voters back Rev. Jordan Allen for house door keeper. if no majority, he remains acceptable.
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Barton
W. F. Stewart
Nels McConnell
Hutchingon
Rev
Jordan Allen
Reed and Long caucus over 1888 nomination joke
In 1888 Reed and Long joked over a potential presidential bid. Reed recounts offering pay to withdraw and write a speech, noting Long’s price and his own pledge to broad, nonpartisan reform. He presses equal rights, civil service reform, and protection of labor while keeping treasury surplus intact.
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Wasuiseros
New England
Reed
Maine
Hiscock
New York
Long
Armouy
Jong
Mr. Reed
Tin
Congress
Sam
Lam
Suund
Uak
Lug
Urgeon
Dallas Skating Freezes Ice as Texan Cold Deepens
In Dallas Texas the weeklong cold snap kept temperatures below freezing and Sunday night dipped to zero. No snow has fallen. creeks ponds and rivers froze solid enabling boys to hunt and skate. Trinity River ice supports men and wagons as skating thrives amid the winter chill. Death of J R Wear at Eureka Springs Arkansas headed home to Topeka for private funeral. Thompson remains arrival signals British vessel to Halifax.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Trinity River
J. R. Wear
J. R Wear
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Topeka
Topeka Avenue
Gold Versus Silver The Single Issue Key To Populists
Senator Stewart of Nevada lauds the St Louis conference declaration of principles urging restoration of gold and silver coinage at 16 to 1, and government issued paper money with full legal tender. He warns party success hinges on making the money issue sole. He notes past party ambivalence and warns unity of old parties on the gold standard threatens reform.
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Wasurxoros
St Louis
Stewart
Nevada
St. Louis
Republican Party
Cleveland Democracy
United Staes
Sabove
United States
West
Cleveland
Houses
Congress
Congress Won't Act on Irrigation Aid Says Col Kizer
Col H Rizer of the interior department in Ta ku says Congress is unlikely to provide irrigation funds. He notes past scant appropriations totalling $2.50 were spread across vast regions and fears further cuts. He believes irrigation will come via artificial water supply despite national inaction and plans to go to Washington tomorrow.
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Col. K'zer
Col. H. Rizer
Department of the Interior
Taku
Ureku
H Rizer
Congress
Joumyau
Col. Hizer
Washington
Gaines Claims Saving State Printing Costs
State Superintendent IL N Gaines said he has saved the state his two year salary in printing costs. His figures show printing costs $1,820.47 lower than during Superintendent Winans era and $2117.44 in extra printing of blanks and diplomas not previously ordered or paid by the state. The annual report will be released next week.
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Gaines
IL N. Gaines
Winans
Kentucky Mob Hangs Blair After Jail Rescue
About 2 a m a mob of 25 seized jail keys, overpowered the keeper and hanged Tom Blair of Morgan County from a railroad trestle. Blair had aided in the earlier shooting of Capt J Lo Bomar. the victim fought for life but was beaten nearly to death before the lynching. Police assume Bomar’s friends organized the mob.
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Kentucky
Sresntina
Best
Tom Bllr
Morgan ‘County
Blair
J. Lo Bomar
Bomar
Statehouse Notes and Copeland County News Briefs
State departments closed early or not open today as legislators receive lithographed certificates from Secretary Osborn's office. N. Nebr drew the original lithograph. J. M. Seater seeks Senate secretary post. W. L. Brown and D. Zercher back other candidates. J. Herr from Ottawa County returns home from Minneapolis after talks. FP. M. Benefiel survives from Montgomery County. a lost hat from the war two years ago remains noted.
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Copeland
Ster
N. N. Nebr
Osborn
J. M. Seater
Thus Board of Railroad Commissioners
Senate
W. L. Brown
D. &. Zercher
J. Herr
Ottawa County
Minneapolis
Montgomery County
Referendum clash colors Kansas populist conference tale
Costigan sparked the clash as Kansas Populists from the national gathering at St. Louis return via Kansas City. Corning Bennington and Latitop still away, while Holton crowd recounts referendum advocates traveling by the Santa Fe and Frisco lines to Cherryvale. Close presided, referendum supporters pressed for floor access, but were largely unseen in the convention.
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St. Lotta
Kansas
S. Lowie
Kansas City
Cryne Corning
W. H. Bennington
J. H. Latitop
Frisco Sud Sunta Fe
Chereyvale
Costin
Red Close
Ered
Topeka Sanitary Health Report and Missionary Union News
Topeka shows excellent sanitation with no schools closed and no epidemics. Diphtheria absent, scarlet fever mild. Dr J B Hibben reports city health department success. Missionary Union announces first 1895 meeting at Westminster Church on January 2 at 1 PM, led by Mrs N A Adams, president, Mrs A J Aznolu, secretary.
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J. B Hibben
Board of Heart
Topeku
Health Department
Local notes on births, accidents, and court actions
Local items report a birth at Lamb Topeka to Mr and Mrs St Simcock with Santa Fe clerkship noted for the father. Henry Hull recovers from horse accident on West Highth street and will be out soon. Grimes Williams and Stone end drinking, court adjourned to tomorrow. Charley Stowell, a little colored lad, appeared on a theft charge and was dismissed. A misinformed citizen claimed a Metropolis club dance was on. event to be held tonight instead of last night. Selecting a hat offers rules for facial shapes and brim styles in the season’s options.
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SM. Wood
Tenth
Fillmore Street
Mr. Jennings
St Simcock
Lamb Topeka
Mr. Simcock
Santa Fe
Henry Hull
West Highth Street
George Grimes
Charles Williams
Stone
Charley Stowell
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Governor Flower
Mr. Moreton
Strong
Carom
Tom Reed
Thompson
Hauvax
N.S
Bienselm
Sir Joan Thompson
Canada
Friends of
Silver
Statehouse
Costigan
Boston
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