Sparks Scheme for Governor Hill and Presidential Bid
The item reports on rumored letters suggesting Land Commissioner Sparks advocates a Democratic ticket with Governor Hill for the presidency. It details accusations against Sparks and partners Mackay and Stokes over treasury deeds, Sparks denying undermining Grover Cleveland era aims, and mentions political maneuvering in Pennsylvania and federal appointments affecting the party’s balance.
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Marca
Land Commisuoner
Sparks
Promoont Democrats
Ee York
Covernor
Cleveland
Ting
Maself
Ferre
Overnor
Stokes
Ghs
John W Mackay
Bd Stokes
Ghavn
Smiri
Treasury
Tmot Mackay
Stokes Wes
Andrew Jackson
Generil Wesver
Jawa
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Sargern
Gneral Moore
Jos
Pennsylvania
Candall
Charles Odell
Randall
Philadelphia
Senate
Washington
Congress
Rim Phiadelphia
Mayor Hewitt Faces Labor Pick in Health Board
Excitement rises over James C Boyles, 23 president of the board of health, chosen to succeed General Shaler. Hewitt hints he might have opposed Boyles if aware he was a Knight of Labor. Boyles says he joined years ago but opposed strikes. Fund disputes and college grant questions also surface regarding agricultural experiment funding.
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Knight of
Labor
Rew
Politcal
James C Boyles
Board of Health
General Shaler
Hewitt
Boyles
Bru
Nasniscron
Treasury
Congress
Cangrasa
Fiat
Virginia Legislature Opens Extra Session in Richmond
The Virginia General Assembly convened in Richmond at noon to address the debt settlement and state finances. Governor urges adherence to the 1877 funding act, protection for resident merchants, and consideration of a commission to examine revenues and expenditures. The session follows a Supreme Court decision on the paternal tax and signals fiscal measures aimed at stabilizing state finances.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Lantorest
Boots Fox
Mearns
Ihe
Princpal
Ares
Auereune
Iizersaf
Teessary
Deoa Reed
Ania Stalin
Woney Jn
Virginie
Shalpa
Bie
Siete
Bea
Virginia
Cautlan Uvean
Algedi C
Fascios
Interes
Ated
Supreme Court
Yio
Aorome
Debris and Disaster Report on Boston Bridge Failure
An Engraving News investigation details the Forest Hill disaster on the Boston and Providence railroad. It cites a defective bridge design, three critical broken joints, and the potential loss of thousands of lives, with emphasis on architecture flaws and negligent construction.
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Newa
Forest Hill
Boston, and Providence
Brewic
Henry S Pritchard
Bridge Eagleer
Teladelphia
Frederck Brook
Boston
Pirth
York
Corineers
Bill Laros
Through the Trestle A Railroad Accident Report
A series of late breaking railway incidents are reported. Two men, Vincent and Boothby, are killed after a derailed engine plowed through Vincent trestle near Marietta. Conductor McCoy and brakeman Stewart are seriously injured, while a passenger, Judds Jeffiey, is mashed.
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Marietta
Columbus
Vincent
Lytle
Albert Boothby
Greman
John McCoy
Willam Stewart
Michael Larry
Judds Jeffiey
Staton
Flood Violence and Mills Build Move Across Dakota
Severe flood warnings sweep the Dakota region as the Missouri rises and ice breaks. Rivers flood towns including Bismarck and Mandan while mills planned by the Cotton Seed Oil Company proceed. Salvation Army conducts a torch procession in Atlanta as railroad strikes continue and Morocco bans intoxicants in a tense cross section of events.
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Northern Pacific
Wick
Missouri
Pamengers
Mbies
Wedors
Marquis de Mores
Mandsa
Heart River
Mupdav
Paefic Company
Busineas
Henry Butcher
Philadelphis
Southern Cotton Seed Oil Company
Totegrapha
South
Wilk
Salvation Amy
Czar Learns of Near Assassination Plot in Europe News
March reports from London and St Petersburg describe a failed plot to kill the czar as detectives arrest students and suspects tied to a constitutional movement. Officials note bombs and poison were found, while the czar and czarina attend a ball after escaping danger. The events touch Russia, Austria, and Germany with church reform measures and broader political tension shaping the period.
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Loxpon
Gresser
Times
Emppesra
Vienne
St. Petersburg
Gatechana Palace
Coesty
St Petersburg
Itotleck
St Petersburg University
Neivaky Prospect
Czar
Czsrma
Gatchina
Vladmirané
Loscow
Sx Parsons
Newski
Festnacheff Institute
St Pearsburg
Cesar Ty Remaim
Gataching
Berky
Tost
Terme
Vetret
Faropo Mnt
Io ‘Ene Rasila
Ltter
Russia
ME Struck To Cause Fatal Harm In Columubs Man Tragedy
A Columbus man hurled a public safety item at his wife causing fatal injuries. The weapon discharged accidentally. he confessed intent to harm and later killed himself. The case unfolded with the wife’s last words and police arrest of Adam Hank amid a violent domestic dispute.
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Corvus
Wm. Peston
Lancaster County
Columbus
ortmEus
Adam Hank
Flsuk
Dung
Hank
Debbersteam
Sis
Chattaanooca
Tens
Athens
Mori Mudger
McMinn County
The New Arrangement Baltimore Rail Links in New Control Pact
Baltimore and Ohio railroad to head a new railway combination forming a powerful southern and western trade network with aims to protect city interests and guarantee an independent telegraph system under possible control by Western Union or Jay Gould. Court actions in Chicago involve five county officials charged with conspiracy to defraud and embezzlement, with bail set at 10,000 for three indictments and 5,000 for others.
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Tiwet Nh
Prssenger Trai
Elmira
Courtand
Limita
Baltimore
Desl
Priraperers
Ledger
Balmore and Tbe
Robert Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Aiso
Yhuladelphis
Alfred Sully
Garrett
Lumsel
New York
Couk
Obie
Western Union Telegraph Company
Jay Gould
Chicaco
William J MacGarryle
Henry Varnell
Mane
Edward McDonald
County Hopital
Driggell and
Connolly
Anthony
Crestwal Courts
Sherif
III Stiles
McGarngte
Yarnell
McDonald
Oreell
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Wasnyutz, Tenn
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James Bolderjack
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General Pamenger and Ticket Agents Association
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