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Newspaper

Waterbury Evening Democrat

Location

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1889

Page

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Letter from Blanes to Dom Peyro on Brazil monarchy decline

State Department notes in 1889 message to Dom Pedro II mentioning the American view against monarchies. It references Philadelphia centennial 1876 and Pan American talks, urging a republic and advising Grooming a new home with Waterbury Furniture Company at No 20 Grand Street. Lounges and parlor suites advertised as affordable.

State Department Washington Philadelphia Windsor Castle Brown Republic Waterbury Furniture Company Grand Street South Main Street

Man’s overcoat bought by Surprising BS cCO

A bold note describes Surprising BS cCO purchasing a well made warm durable man’s overcoat large enough for a 44 inch chest. The text then shifts to children’s items, implying more listings follow.

Congress assembles as party caucus names its leaders

Washington, Dec. 2. The fifty-first Congress assembled at noon with a large crowd. Republican caucus nominees were elected without objection. Speaker Reed was applauded. Amos J. Cummings and Terens Payne faced roll delays over New York certificates, likely to be resolved by a House vote. Key committees and leaders include McKinley for Ways and Means, Uncle Joe Cannon for Appropriations, Bingham for Public Lands, Hitt for Foreign Affairs, Dingley for Merchant Marine, Henderson for Rivers and Harbors, Lodge for Elections, and Belden for Coinage and Ways and Means. The President's message, secreted in form, may be read tomorrow after lengthy organization. The administration’s agenda centers on silver coinage, tariff reforms, civil service abolition efforts, and an anticipated river and harbor bill with coast defenses debated.

Cummings Windom Washington Fifty-First Congress Reed House Amos J. Cummings Terens ‘Ti. Payne New York Law of Secretary of State State Board of Canvassers Mr. Payne McKinley W. D. Kelly Pennsylvania Joe” Cannon Ilinois Henry H. Bingham Routelle Maine Naval Affairs Robert KR. Hitt Illinois Committee On Foreign Affairs Dingley Merchant Marine and Fisheries Henderson Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Belden Ca Reed Congress New House Harrison Binet Cleveland Blaine Senate Washingtox Secretary of the Treasury St. Louis Farwell Representative Candler Georgia

Cremated His Son in Ohio Bonfire Tragedy

In Crnina Ohio near a mile south of town John Tugar killed his 15 year old son John by beating him and burning the body in a large log bonfire. After hiding the crime he shot himself but survived with a non fatal wound.

Crnina Ohio Here John Tugar Tugar John

Baseball topics promise sensational moves in coming weeks

New York December 2 news predicts renewed interest as the Players' League and the American Association set December meetings. The Players' League will convene December 10 to perfect its organization and address contract salary clauses tied to gate receipts, seen as a hurdle in signing players. The National League is also expected to contribute to resolving current muddled conditions.

New York Players’ League American Association National League Ion

Secret land-buying by English syndicate in Ashland County

Ashland County Wisconsin reports a large English syndicate quietly buying up acreage in northern Wisconsin. Deeds were not filed yet in Ashland County. sources say many deeds are held in a New York bank and will be recorded collectively once purchases are complete.

Wisconsin AshLane Wis Ashland County Ashlind Fennelly New York

Engagement Reported In Society Circles

Burrano New York December 2 Wilson and Bissell, old Cleveland law partner, were asked about a rumored engagement to Miss Sturgess of Geneva. He declined to discuss it while society circles deem it an accepted fact. Boston December 2 Mayor Hart to ask Board of Aldermen for immediate steps to reduce fire danger from electric wires.

Burrano N. Y Boston Bostrox Hart Board of Aldermen

Deadly fire traps workers in Minneapolis Tribune building

A fast moving blaze on December 2 in the Union League rooms on the third floor of the Minneapolis Tribune building killed seven and injured many. Fire spread through seven stories, trapping editors, printers, and staff. several leapt from windows or perished in the flames. Names and a list of dead and injured follow as investigators assess total losses and insurance.

Minsraronis Minn Union League Minneapolis Tribune Olsen University of 1 A Vermillion Igoe Associated Pres Hey S Bent Miles Associated Press Detroit Milton A. Pickett Vionner Press Pierce Robert McCutcheon K. Blethen The Bane St. Paul Geud—Milton Pickett Pioneer Press James B Tor Ed Jenkinson KR. McCutcheon W. Jt. Willman W. H. Williams S. H. Jones Frank Hoover

Labor agitator Burns to visit to push eight hour day

John Burns, a London labor agitator, will visit New York in February to advocate organized labor and the eight hour movement. The American Federation of Labor plans a nationwide eight hour meeting series on Washingtons Birthday July 4 Labor Day and February 22 1890 to prepare for a general demand on May 1 1890. Gompers says no general eight hour strike next May but may if needed. McGuire counters no strike planned. Knights of Labor at Atlanta Assembly declined to join the push, saying the time is not ripe.

New York John Burns London American Federation of Labor St. Louis Washington Federation Gompers I’. J. McGuire Knights of Labor Knights Atlanta

Rich Pennsylvanians Struggle After Regrets of Saying No

In Pa the last days see judgment notes totaling about $500000 plunging many prominent business men into ruin. The Farmers and Drovers National Bank reopened with a rush of depositors and President Wylys asserts the bank has funds to pay all. Several officials and financiers face losses ranging from $50,000 to $125,000 as creditors line up amid a crisis of confidence.

National Bank Prident G. L W. P. Laut W. Bradens DPD A. Spragg G. F. Temple John Dowlin

Kemp's Balsam Promoted For Coughs And Lung Ailments

An old advertisement urges purchase of Kemp's Balsam for Coughs Croup Bronchitis Whooping Cough Asthma and Consumption. It promises quick relief and recommends keeping a bottle at home with sample bottles free and prices listed at 50 cents and one dollar.

Emp Kemp

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James G. Blanes Dom Peyro Emperor of Brazil John Moriarty People’s Undertaker Peo Grand Lapirs’ and Dennis Hawley South Main Sraeer Plymouth J. B. Mullings Bank Street Eom Waterbury BUSI W.H. Hunt Sourm Marin Srrer F. B. Field Martin Bergin’s ST Mary’s School Martin Bergin Baseball Topics John J. Pomeroy Chambersburg Central Presbyterian Church Lafayette College Easton Wilson Female College Loyal Legion of the United States Pomeroy Torrka Kan Union Trust Company of New York Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Company Pursavura Edward Callaghan T. W. Powderly J. R. Byrne Peter Wise Justice Merritt Scottdale Callaghan San Francisco China Japan Slachi-ri- Hama Hakodate Blasell 1 Cuba Havana Madrid Spain Yarmakers Key West Gham Kored Axknox Wadsworth Labor Agitator Farmers and Laborers Louis Farmers and Laborers’ Union of America Jones Ays Ile Cone Thurman Dinco Cal Marie P. Thurman Thomas S. Gifford Allen G. Wharman San Diego Cowle United States Vy Dispatch Miss ‘Thurman Tracy United States Navy Noble Washmeton Dec Secretary of the Interior Pension Department Oklahoma Dakota North South Dakota Montana D Douglass Fred Douglass Hayti Hippolyte Douglass Nasuva N. H Merrimac Litchfield Frank McArthur McArthur District Supreme Court Limited Express Patuxent River Maryland Passaic N. J Henry Winkleman Passaic River Plank Road Bridge Newark Third Street Jersey City Ben J Advan Union & South Main Sts Theo Oliver Hunt Portsville Canen Cameron Lake Fidler Shamokin Draper and Gilberton Hickory Swamp W. L. Scott Reading Coal and Ironny Isearing Company Hickory Ride Miners and Laborers’ Association Ilroad Exere Shade Department W. F. York Ani Central Avenue W.S. R. Wake South Elm W. W. Wallace Walnut Ste L. E. Lewis So. Main Chipman Jean Jacques Park Drug Store Brown’s Block East Main Street
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