West Virginia Pilgrims Meet General Harrison Amid Tense Wait
A fragmented report describes West Virginia Republicans visiting General Harrison, facing delays of nearly eighteen hours before a meeting. Delegates, including Charles Eugene Dan and N. B. Scott, voiced indignation over Davis and Elkins, and pressured for Archibald Campbell as a U.S. Senate candidate. The scene reflects intra-party tensions and the ongoing battle for GOP leadership in West Virginia.
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Campbellite
Gen. Garteld
Alaska Paper Denies Voorhees Outrage Claims
A Alaskan paper rejects Mrs Voorhees accusations of abuse of native women and girls as false in all respects claiming civilized natives in Alaska are refined and as advanced as other Americans. The report also notes related dispatches from Missouri Arkansas and West Virginia on crime politics and public affairs.
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Yale
Laure
Sullivan's Manager Blocked From Negotiating In Pugilist Plot
Gossip swirls around Sullivan Kilrain bout as telegrams from Cleveland and Lumley to Fox fail to yield a deal. Kilrain deposit rumored at 5 000 with Clip yer, while questions arise about Lewis Allen and Galliven’s backers. Sullivan hints at travel to New York to sign articles and await word on terms.
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R. K. Fox
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Thore
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Keltain
Galliven
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Lamley
Charley Johnston
Montreal
Fighters and boxers spark from Atlantic City glare
December 29 reports from Pit, Camden County and New York describe Domielek McCaicey Frank Murphy and Ed Bradford arriving from Atlantic City. Murphy planned sparring at Stocktou Park but was barred by the Camden County sheriff. Daly replies readiness for February bouts against McCoy or LaBlanche. Pittsburg interest in Ward and Rowe is noted, along with mayoral obstruction of boxing events in Paterson.
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Hisgenia
Snid Dominick
Murphy
Fagan
McCulley
Jack Fallon
Fallon
Mae
Mutchell
Pecy
Witraim
Jim Daly
Tom
Boston
McCoy
LaBlanche
Daly
Elkins Ambition Said for Senate or Cabinet
A New York Enquirer dispatch reports that West Virginia leader William B. Elkins is being discussed as a potential cabinet choice. He addresses WVU publicly to show his breadth of thought, while rumors say he could join the Senate if a Western Democratic alliance forms and jealous Republicans recede.
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Crucixsati
New York
Enquirer
B. Elkins
University of West Virginia
Express
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Ethins
West Virginia
Poyrer
Chicago
Elking
Harrison
Platt
Elkins
Thare
West
East
Miners protest powder prices in Pennsylvania coal region
In the anthracite area miners challenge powder costs after Superintendent Storre refuses to drop price from five to two dollars a keg. About 21,000 miners across roughly 300 collieries in Susquehanna county and adjacent territory face high costs, with company profits from powder reaching about $930,276.55 in a year amid retailer charges and large quantities used by the mines.
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Storre
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Bi Thorsday
Bhickwhinny
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Pambsro
Sosqushanna Coal Company
Paat
Tait Company
Nnpector
Phen Tai Hi
Armed American ships threaten Haitian authority in Port Au Prince
In Port Au Prince the Galena and Yantic arrived with guns trained on the Haytien Republic. Rear Admiral Luce transferred his flag to the Yantic and demanded the immediate release of the detained steamer and withdrawal of guards. Legitime ordered a gunboat tow to reposition the captured vessel, while negotiations stretched into the next day. Foreign powers weighed in and support for Legitime appeared firm as the Haitian capital prepared for further political and military moves amid rising tensions and reports of upcoming clashes.
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West Indies
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Telegraphic News Notes from a Damaged Page
Private Dalzill writes of pay for discharged Union soldiers. The Bcbooner Veravian trial shows high speed and other requirements. Mrs Delia Parnell's bric a brac sale brings absurdly low sums. Whisky trust secretary says rates will not be raised. Bloomington Indiana man ill for two years from trichinosis. Charles E Merle from San Francisco vanishes. Captain Parks of Exports Kansas stabbed and killed. Discrepancies claimed in Tindaver Bros accounts after the Chicago wreck. Public interest items from a troubled clipping.
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Chicago
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Kane
Foraker Grosvenor Clash Over Attorney General Post
Ohio politics reels as Governor Foraker tight lipped on General Grosvenor resignation at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home and public talk swirls about a pursuit of a new attorney general. Reports claim Grosvenor told allies that Foraker would be a first class AG if he had someone to do the work, fueling a potential crisis in Cincinnati era
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Cleveland
Grosvenor
The B and C Vice Presidency Contention
A prominent railroad man predicts Thomas M. King will be elected Second Vice President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad next week. He doubts De B. Keim will take the post, noting King’s many years in railroading and King’s potential to steer a vigorous policy.
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Ds B. Keim
New York Central Railroad
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Do B Keim
Second View
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Maver Ie
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King
The Value of a Life and Political Unrest
December 29 dispatches note ill health among Nebraska and Michigan Republicans risked party control, pressuring calls for an extra session of Congress. Western divisions voice growing discontent with the Brotherhood’s mileage system, threatening a strike if reforms aren’t made. Post-Master Pearson pledges tenure and denies takeover rumors. Connellville coke workers press for a 10 cent rise per ton, representing twelve thousand workers at a meeting.
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