President Cleveland Guest of the Winyah Indigo Society
President Cleveland, hosted by the Winyah Indigo Society formed in Fal, was welcomed with bells and steam whistles. After a reception with Mayor Moreas, he honored attendees with remarks on hospitality and the duties of the presidency before departing by private car toward Washington, noting health and travel arrangements.
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Moreas
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Georgetown
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Debates on Currency Bill Highlight Bryan Speech
In the House today the currency bill dominated the session with a two hour address by Mr. Bryan of Nebraska. He attacked the administration and Jeffersonian Democratic ideas while praising opposition theories, as Coombs and Bowers spoke for their positions.
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D.C
Bryan
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Lew
New York
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Rap
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Cleveland
Jrilerson von Tga
Lawmakers Vote on Naval Withdrawals During Holidays
A truncated debate centers on a Sungate sit during holidays with opposition withdrawn and the resolution passed. Representative Hodge of Rup Massachusetts introduces a motion asking the Secretary of the Navy to draft a copy regarding removing all U.S. ships from the Hawaiian Islands. An executive session follows.
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Hodge
Rup
Massachusette
Secretary of the Navy
Efoematina
United States
Bryan proposes two constitutional amendments on presidential terms
Representative Bryan introduces joint resolutions to bar the President from succeeding himself and from a second term. The Election Committee is prepared to report along Bryan’s lines, though no political stakes are evident.
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Bryan
Wasurswros
Matson Murder Case Shows Key Identity Clue
The latest matson murder report notes Mrs. Matson was struck and found wrapped to the carpet head. A colored man named Bailey, identified as a suspect, fled from Topeka last Monday and reportedly traveled toward Chattanooga. The case received adjournment of a related matter.
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Indantitiet
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Matson
Bailey
Metson
Chattanooga
Spain Comes Down A Peg In Americas Fines Row
United States protests prompt the Ministry of the Colonies to set the dues on American shipping and abolish further charges. In Texas and West Virginia reports of violent incidents mix with legal actions as authorities enforce taxes and restrain the Moore case in New York.
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Americas
Maputo
United States
Ha Taylor
Cubs
Porto Rico
Burns as socialist reformer speaks to workingmen audience
The report notes Hon John Burns and Isrtaxanorts addressing a largely working class crowd in a debate on municipal reform, with economists and reformers present. Voters in the United States are described as wary, while local bargain notices appear for LG. Dintos & Co. and Mansinaghtan events in Danvers and Salem.
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Jabe Berea
Eneliss Pariiemeal
Fusea
Tere Towniest
United States
Ward
Eet
Japan’s Peace View Split Among Ministers and People
A late December dispatch reports debate in Japan over peace with China. Some ministers and the nation’s broadminded faction favor negotiations to secure material gains while avoiding continental rule, while others warn that imperial administration could be burdensome. Count Inouye’s reform push stirs the royal court as officials face dismissal and possible martial law.
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San Francisco
Crooked Chicago Alderman Named in Vote Bribe Plot
The Herald reports alderman Jane Powers, a prominent council member, allegedly accepted 25 000 to secure forty votes and defeat an anti cigarette or dis– saga?e measure. The sterographic report was obtained behind a door, stirring widespread excitement.
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the Herald Today
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Herald
Dr F Z Rooker named secretary of Apostolic Delegation in America
Arrived in New York aboard the Lucania after being appointed secretary to the Apostolic Delegation. Dr Rooker, formerly vice rector of the Americas College at Rome, said he left Rome December 9 and had his last audience with the Pope December 6. He discussed the Oriental Encyclical and efforts to bring Eastern Catholics into communion with Rome. Also noted were travel arrivals and brief local notices.
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Rome
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America
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Letty
Conard
Lucania
Associated Press
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Satolli
Arist
Arnd
Inspector Williams and Byrnes Under Lexow Scrutiny
The Lexow committee's testimony triggers ire and denials as Inspector Williams accuses Schmittberger's backers of shielding Byrnes. McAvoy denies taking bribes, Byrnes stays silent, and speculation grows that Williams may counter with a confession. In New York, December 2, ex police sergeant Hugh Clark dies amid police upheaval.
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Byrnes
Andrew S. Walliams
Lexow Committee
McAvoy
Captain Schmittberger
Yes and Tool
Williams
Schmitterger
Schmitberger
New York
Hugh Clark
Snowclad Sussex Struggles as Buildings Collapse
Snowfall of ninety six inches in eight days blocks the Oregon division of the Southern Pacific Railroad and causes heavy damage in Sussex Ontario. The Meth odist church collapsed under snow weight and followed by the fall of Nowler's livery stable Slakiyou Lumber and Mercantile warehouse and Pioneer box factory. Snow storeders charge about 1.50 per hour.
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Can
Oregon
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Nowler
Slakiyou Lumber and Mercantile Company
Pioneer Box
Correction on compensation vote for Grafton water works
Mr Careny voted on the proposal to compensate the five water works commissioners in Grafton West Virginia on December 22. A council split, with Cole Bailey and Love voting yes and Caveny Gaines and Finnegan voting no. The mayor supported the measure fixing compensation at 250 dollars per commissioner. The Sentinel accused Caveny of voting yes, though records show he voted no.
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Grafton Water Works Commissioners
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Grafton Sentinel
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Lave
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Causcl
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Cavenn
Pillow Case Robbers Return to Dosxinx Hotel
Eight men with pillow cases over their faces storm the Driving Park hotel near Dosxinx New York at 2 o clock in the morning. They whipped and threatened Charles Star an ex policeman until he fled the town within twenty four hours. The sheriff is investigating and the culprits departed after posting sentinels.
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N. Y
Driving Park
Charles Star
Sharif
Plucky congressman captures killer after fatal stabbing
In Washington DC on December 22 Joseph A. Bean killed his stepdaughter Annie L. Leahy, firing five shots and stomping her as she lay wounded. Congressman George D. Meikelsohn assisted, pinioning Beans and turning him over to police amid claims of insanity. Bean, tall and old, claimed humanity in the act.
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D. C
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Annie L. Leahy
George D. Meikelsohn
Nebraska
Capitol
Merkeljohn
Bean
Hotel Register notes and personals from the city
Notes record guests and courtesies at local hotels with names including Frederick Warde A Hubbard D F Connolly Louis James and wife and others. Arrivals from Mannington Bradford Weston Morgantown and Huntington are listed with theaters Warde James Company Windsor Stamm and Benler noted.
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Mannington
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St. Clairsville
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Sutton
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Clarington
W. H. Tomlinson
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Grafton
W. Va
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Mise Mollie Hobbs
Mets
Wh.ramp
Charleste
A. P. Booth
Smith- Held
C. J. Grimm
Edward
Welling
Cameron
Mrs Astor Dies at Cliveden Thames Side Palace
Mrs William Waldorf Astor dies at Cliveden on the Thames in New York after a life split between Europe and the United States. Born Mary Paul of Philadelphia she married Astor in 187 and lived at Lansdowne House London before returning to Europe. Three children, two sons and a daughter, are named. one son is about fifteen. News notes a missing horse of Spry Mysterinosty and a local Turner Hall Christmas dance.
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Mary Paul
Philadelphia
Fave Thirty-third Street
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Ter
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Arthur
Oil Wells Reach 22 000 Barrels in Sandusky Field
ToxxCo Ohio December 22 A Toledo firm Kirkbride Brothers in Sandusky county report phenomenal luck in oil operations. Six weeks ago a well began at 10 000 barrels daily, two weeks later another 7 000 barrels, and today a third well yields about 5 000 barrels. The finds came in territory once deemed worthless, while a nearby Kirkbride well rivaled by one from a Toledo firm struck salt water.
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Nineteen Dead In Chelford London Northwestern Wreck
A Manchester express collided with a derailed freight train near Chelford in a storm, killing nineteen people and wounding over sixty. Rescue efforts and investigations followed as wreckage and bodies were scattered along the track.
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London and Northwestern
Lesnox
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Manchester Express
Heyward Pleads Not Guilty in Catherine Gray Murder Case
Harry Hayward, accused of instigating the December 8 murder of Catherine Gray, faced the District Court and pleaded not guilty. Trial set for January 21. Claus Bilxt’s case reset for the same date. Attorneys for both sides appear prepared to clash as they seek to clear themselves.
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Harry Heyward
Victim Helplessly Captured In Evening Abduction
A man named Fred Allen abducted a woman on State Street, forcing her into his company near the Ground there and fleeing. Police and Sheriff captured Allen after a chase. he pleaded not guilty when arraigned, with prior offenses noted as a risk if convicted. The town remains tense over the incident and a court adjournment followed.
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Budd
Fred
Mies Budd
State Street
Mixe Budd
Fred Allen
O'Brien
Rice
Kirby
Denen
Allen
Alblom
Miners Seek Public View to Settle Pits Troubles
Miners propose a public view of operators and workers to settle the pits dispute. Operators claim 5 cents is all they can offer. The Mansfeld coal and coke strike continues with miners pressing for better terms. A district president cites deep sympathy from experienced men if they received fair terms. Also notes small town items including a Lutheran fundraiser and a local obituary.
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Mont
Mansfeld Coal and Coke
Masti
Mullen
Komta
Vaident Molde
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