Representative Taylor of Illinois and His Silver Bill
The House silver pool inquiry continued with Representative Abner Taylor of Illinois testifying he had bought 43,900 ounces at $1.09 and sold at $1.12, earning about $800, and had no knowledge of any pool or other bidders. He discussed a proposed 12,000,000 ounce purchase bill after talks with Treasury and mint officials. J A Owenby, a New York broker, was examined about suspicions of silver pools and private book records, with the committee adjourning to hear more tomorrow.
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Washinaton
House
Abner Taylor
Illinois
Congress
Hedenberg
Secretary of the Treasury
Mint
Cinnie
California
J. A. Owenby
Tiv
New York
O’brien & Clark
Parsons
Wells, Fargo & Co
Stevens
Well
Fargo & Co
Hanover Bank
Donaldson
Doneldson
Chicago
Owenby
Mr. Frye
Mr. Cockrell
United States
England
Mr. Hawley
Wellington
Great Britain
Halifax
Bermuda
Allen
Vancouver
Plumb
Hawley
John Bull
Portland
Boston
Sons of Liberty
Charleston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Blair
Dolph
Portsmouth
N. H
Senate
Margris A Randip to Form Oure Cabinet
A sweeping political page lists ministers and party leaders in Spain, Archbishop of Algiers urging a Catholic party for France, resignation of Harvard Dean Smith, and various city and state notices including gas and electric light control moves, House rules adoption, and stock of public affairs.
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Dean Smith
Harvard
Greenback State Committee
Senate
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioner
Board of Gas and Electric Light Control
House
Committee On Rules
Page
Joseph Cook
Boston
Berkeley Temple
Iate
Suffolk Bar
Curtis
Drew
Brockton
Russell
Lyne
Board of Aldermen
Matthews
Osborne
New England Printing Telegraph Company
Corse
Washington
Mount Auburn
Puddlers Refuse 25 Cent Rate. Mills Close
At Birdsboro the Brooke Irott Company puddlers rejected a 25 cent cut from 3.75 to 3.50 per ton, prompting the rolling mill shutdown and rail factory closure. About 450 workers lose work. In Portstown the Ellis and Lessig Steel and Iron Company iron works shut down, throwing 700 men out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reaping
Penn
Brooke Irott Company
Birdsboro
Portstown
Ellis & Lessig Steel and Iron Company
Catholics in France seek united Catholic party defense
Cardinal Lavigerie of Algiers issues a circular urging clergy in Algiers to back a distinct Catholic party aligned with Vatican approved government forms. He calls priests to separate Catholic action from old parties, avoid using religion to oppose reforms, and unite to defend religion against sectarian opposition.
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Paris
Lavigerie
Algiers
Vatican
Privats
Spanish Elections yield opposition deputies in provinces
Feb 2 Maprim reports results from the provinces show the opposition and allied groups secure 120 of 427 seats. Ministers and top party leaders are reelected. Zorilla wins in Barcelona, Margall in Barcelona and Valentia, Saimeron defeated in Madrid. Republicans tally 20,000 votes in Madrid but win no seats. Belbi, Liberal, loses in Valentia.
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Maprim
Zorilla
Barcelona
Margall
Valentia
Saimeron
Madrid
Belbi
First annual Stonemasons International Union opens in Syracuse
The first annual convention of the Stonemasons International Union of the United States and Canada began in Syracuse New York with Mayor Gowie delivering the welcome address. Officials anticipate eight to ten days to complete the convention's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N.Y
The
Stonemasons’ International Union of the
United States
Canada
Gowie
Italian Crisis Deepens as King Orders Cabinet Formation
Rome Feb 3 King Humbert summoned Marquis A di Rundini second vice president of the Chamber of Deputies to form a cabinet. Feb 2 reports in Novoe Vremya credit Signor Crispi with Italy's fall for allying with Germany and Austria, wrecking finances, estranging France, and thwarting national aspirations to appease Austria.
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Rome
Humbert
A. di Rundini
Chamber of Deputies
Sr. Perrispure
The
Novoe Vremya
Signor Crispi
Italy
Germany Andustria
France
Austria
Union Workmen Stand Firm as Non-Union Replacements Arrive
Liverroot February 2. Unionist dock workers for Inman Steamship Company refuse to work with non union men. Strikers are quickly being replaced by new hires who do not object to non union workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverroot
Inman Steamship Company
Fire destroys five story building on Fifth Street Philadelphia
A five story brick block on Fifth Street below Walnut in Philadelphia burned, gutting the Star Nickle Works and other tenants William Wiler William Sehlmer and William Cohen. Loss about 50000 insured. Four firefighters injured including district engineer Samuel Dunlap thought fatally art.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Fifth Street
Walnut
William Wiler
William Sehlmer
William Cohen
Star Nickle Works
Samuel Dunlap
Norwalk
Conn
Albert Whitney
Dublin
Daniel McCarthy
Washburn Street
Julius Sweet
Onward
Somerville
Charleston
Dustin Street
Michael Quirk
Herbert Fuller
Mt. Pleasant Street
Charlestown
House of Commons debated currency note issuance and copyright
In London on Feb 2 Sir William Houldsworth pressed Goschen whether the Exchequer can issue one pound ten shilling notes without new legislation. Goschen replied such an issue requires special legislation. Tonight Vincent gave notice to question the government on England's copyright intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
William Henry Houldsworth
Manchester
Gochen
Exchequer
Goschen
Charles E. H. Vincent
Sheffield
England
Irish Question: McCarthy Warns on Settlement Prospects
London report notes Justin McCarthy in Liverpool urging that if the minority resists majority rule Ireland should accept any peaceable settlement. He ties land and home rule to a final agreement, and says the Irish are capable of organizing a civil constabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Justin McCarthy
Liverpool
Ireland
McCarthy
Ferry Elected President of Senate Customs Committee
In Paris on February 2 M Jules Ferry was elected President of the Customs Committee of the Senate. The Customs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies voted duties on phosphates of lime 50 and 75 centimes per 100 kilos, nitrate of potash 2 and 8 francs, caustic soda 66 and 8 francs, raw cork 8 and 2 francs, with sulphuric acid exempted.
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Paris
M. Jules Ferry
Customs Committee
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Christan Endeavor Decennial Opens in Portland Birthplace
The Christan Endeavor Decennial begins in Portland at Williston Church, birthplace of the movement, drawing capacity crowds and turning many away. Floral decor and a globe with Y P 5 C E are featured as Rev. John F. Clymer and Rev. A S Plumb lead devotions.
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Portland
Williston Church
John F. Clymer
D.D
Pine Street M. E
A. 8
Plumb
Boston
George F. Libbey
Williston
Clark
Wm. H. Pennell
Baer
Nited Society
James L. Hill
Not Derelict in Duty In House Personal Explanation
Mr Lomasney of Boston rose to rebut a Sunday report claiming Democratic leaders asked him to reorder committee work on poll tax and biennial elections resolutions. He said the report was untrue and based on informal talk. Mr McKitrick of Boston said the issue stemmed from a verbal misunderstanding and sought to clear Lomasney of any duty neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomasney
Boston
McKttrick
First Defeat at Bowling in Newton Club Tournament
Newport Feb 2 Special to the Post Team 3 handed Team 10 its first loss at the Newton Club bowling tournament played at the Newton club house Newtonville. Dole rolled 354 pins and Stevenson 318 to lead Team 3 to a 1474 to 1447 victory by 27 pins in a tense close match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Newton Club
Newtonville
Dole
Stevenson
New Haven Lymph Inoculation Death Shocks Public
George M. Bradley, first U S patient to receive lymph inoculation, died today in New Haven. His illness showed nearly destroyed lungs and laryngitis, with the treatment judged unlikely to affect overall outcome. Professor R R Chittenden of Yale defended the lymph's value, noting the case was poor and that the lymph probably did little to hasten death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Fed
George M. Bradley
Blake
R. R. Chittenden
Yale University
Koch
Bradley
Atl
Will contest over Daniel B. Fayerweather's estate opens
In New York Surrogate's Court the Fayerweather will dispute begins with a prominent lineup of legal talent. Proponents' counsel includes ex-judges Arnoux Parsons General Stewart and others. contestants are represented by J Holden and colleagues. Beneficiaries named include widow Lucy Fayerweather and two daughters, with Amherst Bowdoin Williams Dartmouth colleges appearing as institutions. Proceedings adjourned to Wednesday.
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Surrogate’s Court
New York
New Yorks
Daniel B. Fayerweather
Judes
W. H. Arnoux
John E. Parsons
General Stewart
L. Woodford
Henry Stoddard
Frederick R. Condert
D. J. Rollins
J. Holden
Lucy Fayerweather
Lucy J. Beardsley
Morris Beardsley
Bridgeport
Sillman
Hubbard
Bowdoin
Bangs
Stetson
Tracy
McFarlane
Williams
Horace Russell
Dartmouth
Kansas Alliance Eyes Peffer as 1892 Presidential Candidate
Kansas Alliance leaders discuss Senator-elect Peffer as a potential third party nominee for president in 1892. Speaker pro tem Matchett says Kansas could lead the Alliance movement and supply the 1892 presidential candidate if the state names a leader. The party already celebrates a U.S. Senate and five Congressmen elected within its first year.
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Toreka
Kan
Peffer
Kansas
United States
M Queen Lane wedding in Newton Feb 2
Miss Anna M Lane and Mr Ulysses G McQueen were married at the Lane home 298 Washington Newton by Rev George W Snvin. The couple will reside at 14 Hall street and will be at home after Feb 15 with a reception for relatives and intimate friends following the ceremony.
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Newton
George Lane
Washington Street
Anna M. Lane
Ulysses G. McQueen
George W. Snvin
D.D
Grace Episcopal Church
Cora M. Lane
Milford
George W. Lane
Mrs. McQueen
Hall Street
Hawaiian treaty gun and mortar batteries debate
In Washington the Senate weighs a Hawaii treaty issue linked to tariff effects and observers warn of embargos. Debate centers on coastal fortifications for Boston New York San Francisco Hampton Roads and Washington with figures about costs and potential British naval action.
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Washington
Senate
Turpie
Committee On Judiciary
United States
Sherman
Hawaiian Islands
Kentucky
Carlisle
Gibson
Great Britain
Boston
New York
Sanfrancisco
Hampton Roads
Dolph
Pacific
Cockrell
House Debates Widen Over Treasury Secretary Succession and Contempt Case
The House discussed the Presidents message on Secretary of the Treasury succession to Bir Windom. A Tallapoosa relief bill failed suspension, while a Worcester public building appropriation passed. A contempt inquiry into J A Owenby progressed as he faced the House and agreed to testify before a special committee.
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Wasuimaton
Secretary of the Treasury
Committee On
Senate
United States
Tallapoosa
House
Walker
Massachusetts
Pulic
Worcester
Mass
Yeas
McKinley
Ohio
Windom
Dingley
Maine
J. W. Owenby
Owenby
Mason
Chicago
J. A. Owenby
Pader
Electric Cars Smash at Crescent Street Crossing
Brooklyn February 2 An alarming crash at Crescent street crossing of the Old Colony railroad struck two cars on the Boston Whitman line injuring four passengers. Mrs Joh Dawson may die from brain concussion. Others injured include Miss Nellie Williams Miss Louise M Sturtevant Miss Ella J Noyes and S E Plummer. Archer motor man and Fred Wood conductor. Rails were raised causing cars to stick a moment. defect reported to Old Colony officials.
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Brooklyn
Crescent Street
Old Colony
Boston
Whitman
Joh Dawson
Lilly, Brockett & Co
Nellie Williams
Brockton
Louise M. Sturtevant
Ella J. Noyes
E. Plummer
A. A. . Archer
Fred Wood
Reynolds
The
Electric Company
Governor at Lynn Fair Supports Relief Work Evening Dinner
Governor Russell and staff attended the Grand Army Hall fair in Lynn. Adjutant General Dalton and Colonels Andrews Gaston Keller and Cunningham joined a reception at Philip A Chase's home. The group returned to Boston after a 9 pm visit while the fair is expected to net about 1500 for relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Grand Army Hall
Russell
Dalton
Andrews
Gaston
George A. Keller
Cunningham
Philip A. Chase
J.G.B. Adams
Ore
Newhall
Common Council
Boston
New Haven's Mayor Proposes City Water Works Purchase
New Haven's new mayor Joseph F. Sargent outlined municipal reform plans presenting a petition to the Board of Aldermen. The measure seeks a five section charter amendment to empower the city to purchase the water works by bond issue, with voter approval and courtroom price determination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Joseph 4. Sargent
Board of Aldermen
City of
New Haven Water Company
Superior Court
Sunlife Policies Inforce And Issued In 1890 At Boston
Summary shows policy figures for Sunplus As Policies in force January 1 1891 and policies issued in 1890. It lists values 30 134206 66 and 117 65638100 with agents Morgan G Bulkeley J C Webster J L English Chester Hart central agents at 70 Water St Boston Mass. The text cites consulting physician Gordon W Russell M D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan GC
Amherst College to name fund for ex president Seelye
Amherst February 2 President Gates announced a $100000 gift to the general college fund with a matching $100000 goal, to be named in honor of ex President Seelye. The will of Mr Newton of Worcester provides $50000 for an eve chair of Greek. Somerville Electric Light Company officers were elected with a 3 percent semi annual dividend. shares offered at $100.
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Seelye
Amherst
Gates
Amherst College
Chapel
General College Fund
Newton
Worcester
Somerville Electric Ight Company
Somerville Electric Light Company
Hill Building
Somerville
H. C. Buck
Pearson
W. L. Hooper
J. Henry Fletcher
David Cummings
H. M. Moore
R. KE. Nickerson
Merry
George B. Neal
L. Churchill
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Our Cave
Pottstown
Clark W
Jor
Christian Endeavor
Stonemasons’ International Union
Cogive
Fayweather
Silver Pool
Leonard &C
Savage. KI CO
Boylston St
Luck
Nat'l Life Ins
J. T. Stace Agt
Dey
Convention of
Stone- Masons’ International Union
Spain
Stonemasons’ Convention
International Union
Marquis A. di Rundini
Liverpool Dock
Fayerweather
Kansas Alliance
M' Queen-Lane
J.A. Owenby
Africa
Conference of American Nations
Dawes
Bir. Windom
Suc
Cessor
Life and Accident Insurance
U.S
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Sunplus
Coun
New -York Standard
Elihu Thompson
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