Atchison and Partners Back Atlantic Pacific Bonds Reform
Railway Age discusses the Atchison system boosting its auxiliary links by guaranteeing the Arizona Mineral Belt bonds. A fifty year five percent bond would be par value with $16 000 per mile cap, cutting annual interest from 1200 to 800 dollars per mile and enabling the line to operate as a division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Age
Atchison
Risco
Atlantic & Pacific
Arizona Mineral Belt Road
Atchison System
Mineral Belt Company
Atlantic & Pacific Company
Congress votes, bills, and strikes in today’s congressional roll
The interstate commerce bill lingers in doubt as it returns to the Senate. Morse discusses clerks for Congress while Indiana Republicans target Harrison for the Senate. The Massachusetts delegation backs a monument for Joseph Warren. Evarts opposes the railroad attorney bill and proposes purchasing ships. Pleuro-pneumonia bill amendments pass House, naval steel cruiser bill drafted, and Alaska territorial move urged. Strikes and riots reported in freight handling and Jersey City, with a fatal assault tied to a strike. Archbishop Corrigan sails, a double murder on Long Island, and notable deaths in New Hampshire. The American Opera Company premieres well in Washington as June 9 marks the New York Yacht Club regatta. McGlynn defends his stance in a full statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Congress
Morse
Indiana
Harrison
United States
Massachusetts
Joseph Warren
Evarts
John Ericssons
House
Committee On Appropriations
New England
Naval Committee
Emmons
Nina van Zandt
Swineford
Alaska
New York
Dr. McGlynn
Archbishop Corrigan
Rome
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Hatton
Montreal, Portland & Boston Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Foreign stocks face heavy losses as markets reel
Foreign stock markets show signs of heavy losses with imminent failures in France. German newspapers condemn Bismarck while the Bank of England lowers its discount rate. Reports of disturbances in Loughrea Ireland and Italian forces in Massowah amid rising danger. Mr Parie reported seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Bismarck
Bank of England
Loughrea
Ire
Massowah
Parie
Weather shifts from snow to fair and cold
A mixed forecast notes snow at first then fair and colder weather. The city weather report mentions a windy day and cooling temperatures ahead.
Maine House Rejects September Election Change
Avavusta Maine February 3 The House voted 82 58 against a minority report proposing moving election day from September to November The next Tuesday after the first Monday Governor Bodwell signed a bill setting town agent compensation Bar Harbor Water Company case hearing continues with no decision expected this week
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Avavusta
House
Bodwell
Bar Harbor Water Company
Dr McGlynn Denies Censure Rights Over His Political Civic Acts
The Rev Dr Edward McGlynn publishes in The Standard a detailed reply defending his Land League stance and challenging Archbishop Corrigan Cardinal Simeoni and the Vatican to justify any punishment. He recounts meetings with Cardinal McCloskey and his own defiance of suppression, noting he will not accept Rome’s authority to discipline him for his political views. Archbishop Corrigan and Rev McJonnell leave for the Bahamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward McGlynn
Standard
Henry George
Corrigan
Simeoni
Land League
Cardinal McCloskey
Manhattan Island
Christ’s Church
Rome
Irish Land League
McGlynn
Holy Father
Mgr
Thad
Boston
Ann
Cardinal Simeoni
Father McGlynn
Ireland
Irish County Societies
Irish Confederation of America
Nulty
O'Connell
Hughes
Cardinal Oe
The
Propaganda
Gilmour
Cleveland
Chatard
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Thomas F. Jefferson
Washington
John Newton
Engineers
Brooklyn
Henry Ward Beecher
Ack Company
Beecher
Howard Crosby
God
Dr. McGlynn
Mr. Beecher
Crosby
Council of
Baltimore
Father Walworth
Albany
Order of Christ
Bismarck
George
Chickering Hall
Mr. George
Preston
Tammany Committee
Wiggins
Newark
Drv. McGlynn
Wilgins
de. McGlynn
St. Stephen’s Church
Pope
Ministry of Religion
Galileo
Copernicus
Christ
Archbishop Corrigan
Neha
Charles E. McJonnell
Bahamas
Orinoco
Hatton party seizes railroad books in Montreal case
The Hatton group in the Montreal Portland and Boston railroad dispute gains possession of the company books. Seized under a subpoena they moved the books to Hatton’s office, touted as the company headquarters. The Canadian Pacific and Southeastern faction may seek recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal, Portland
Boston Railroad
Montreal
Hatton
Montreal, Portland & Boston Railroad
Stranded Steamer Reaches Shelter After Night at Sea
The Marrawan reports a steamer stranded at Monmouth Beach last night struck the outer bar at 8 and freed itself within an hour. Claims of screams and a sea breaking over the vessel are false and no danger signals were shown. Seabright life saving station says the steamer appears to be from the northwest and bound for a southern port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrawan
N.J
Monmouth Beach
Seabright
Double Murder at Breslau on Long Island
Philip Scheidwiler, 78, and his wife, 24, found murdered in Breslau, L I. Both had their throats cut and had been dead several days. They kept about 500 dollars in the house and robbery is suspected. no clue to the killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslau
L. I
Philip Scheidwiler
Obituary of 1812 War Veteran Edward Tolman in Dover
Edward Tolman died in Dover New Hampshire aged 94. A native of Dorchester Massachusetts he served at Fort Independence and Boston Harbor in the war of 1812. His father Samuel Tolman born in Dorchester 1707 was a Revolutionary soldier and died in Matinicus Maine at 105.
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Edward Tolman
Dover
N. H
Dorchester
Mass
Fort Independence
Boston Harbor
Samuel Tolman
Matinicus
Notable New England Deaths Mention Several Local Figures
Dr Luther M Knight of Franklin Falls NH died of chronic hepatitis at 77 after a long career as a Dartmouth trained surgeon and state leader. Sars W Johnson of Boston aged about 70, long in clothing and water companies. Rev Dr Robert S Howland of New York died in Morristown NJ. Capt George Plummer of Gloucester died at 70. Mrs Thomas Parsons of Brookline, widow of Hon Thomas Parsons, died aged 68 after long illness.
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Luther Martin Knight
Franklin Falls
N. H
Franconia
Dartmouth Medical College
Thornton
Franklin
New Hampshire Regiment
Second Army Corps
Hancock
New Hampshire Medical Society
Grand Army
Sars W. Johnson
Boston
Vermont
Essex and
Washington Streets
St. Leon Spring Water Company
Robert S. Howland
Church of the Heavenly Rest
New York City
Morristown
N. J
Howland
Columbia College
George Plummer
Gloucester
Thomas Parsons
Brookline
Board of Prison Commissioners
Supreme Court rules against women suffrage in Washington
Ontu Soora, W. T., Feb. 8. The Supreme Court decided that the bill granting suffrage to women is unconstitutional. The act was passed by the Legislature of 1585, and women have voted in the Territory since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ontu Soora
W. T
Supreme Court
Protected by Police at New York Pier Amid Coal Strike
Hundreds of non union workers crowd the Jersey City and New York piers as police fortify river fronts. A fatal assault by a striker on James Farrell prompts investigations and massed patrols. A city hall committee opens inquiry into the coal strike while miners threaten action.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Savannah
Judson River
St. John’s Park
Fall River
Baltimore & Ohio
North River
Brooks
Steinway Hall
James Farrell
Sixty-second Street
East River
John H. Tully
Farrell
Murray
Steers
Pier 89
John C. Hogeboon
Hudson
D. E. Ainsworth
Sandy Creek
Oswego County
W. H. Kimball
Canton
St. Lawrence County
M. F. Collins
Troy
John Martin
Leslie W. Russell
N. J
Erie Ailroad
Erie
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Pinkerton
Erie Company
Patapelpata
National Trade District
Reading Railroad
McLeod
Worcester
Senator Evarts Denounces Railroad Attorney Bill in Senate
Washington February 3 The Senate debated the railroad attorney bill at 3 o'clock with Mr Evarts opposing. He called the measure unprecedented and unnecessary saying it would misjudge lawyers and imply corruption while urging that citizens rights not be invaded. The speech ended at 4 15 after which the Senate entered secret session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Evarts
House of Congress
Arkansas
Berry
Congress
Oar
New York Yacht Club Regatta Date Set for June Ninth
At the New York Yacht Club annual meeting the club fixed June 9 as the date for the next regatta and raised the entrance fee to 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Yacht Club
New York
Murder charges and across nation brief notes
The Middletown grand jury found true bills against John Ireton and Napoleon Metcalf for murder. Oarsman Edward Hanlan narrowly escaped death in an Ontario ice boat crash. Montreal circulates counterfeit one dollar bills. Rev. M W Covell installed as pastor in Newport Rhode Island. Dover District Assembly of Knights of Labor elected officers but will be reconvened. William Comstock, Auburn prison’s oldest inmate, dies after life sentence for patricide, alleged cannibalism.
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Pettet
Seacook
Middletown
Conn
John Ireton
Napoleon B. Metcalf
Edward Hanlan
Hamilton
Ontis
Hanlan
United States
Montreal
M. W. Covell
White Plaine
N. Y
Second Baptist Church
Newport
K. 1
Knights of Labor
Dover
N. H
William Comstock
Auburn
Pastor Byington's Case in Monson Investigation
A committee of investigation convened in Monson to probe an alleged marriage engagement between Pastor E H Byington and Miss Reed. The panel found no mutual engagement existed, cited misunderstandings, and commended Byington for truthfulness and honor while expressing sympathy for affected church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
E. H. Byington
Monson
Congregational Church
A. H. Plumb
Boston
S. G. Buckingham
T. H. Hawkes
Michael Burnham
Charles Marsh
John H. Lockwood
Westfield
E. W. Chapin
Holyoke
Byington
January Fire Losses Hit Eleven Million Five Hundred Thousand
The New York Daily Commercial Bulletin reports January fire losses in the United States and Canada at 11,500,000 with 223 fires recording losses of 10,000 dollars or more. The long term average is about 10,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Daily Commercial Bulletin
United States
Canada
Fire Damages Two Small Groceries in City
Joseph Smolasii at 13 Morton street suffered 300 damage from a forenoon fire. William Callahan at 18 South Margin street reported 200 damage, kerosene near the stove started the blaze, insurance fully covers the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Smolasii
Morton Street
William Callahan
South Margin Street
Fire damages Glenmere Lodge hall. losses total 2000
Fire at Glenmere Lodge of Odd Fellows on Maple street gutted the hall causing 2000 in damage. Lodge loss 1500 and insured 1200 with Timber Fire insurance details from Dartford. The building owner is Charles H Ramsdeill.
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Lyon
Glenmere Lodge of Odd Fellows
Maple Street
Lodge
National Company of
Dartford
Charles H. Ramsdeill
Firemen’s Company of
London
Rochester
N. Y
Reform School
B. J. van Hoosen
Buffalo
St. Louis
Drummond Tobacco Company
South Third Street
Spruce and
Valentine
Christian Association Work Shown at Boston YMCA Meeting
The Boston Young Men's Christian Association held its regular monthly meeting with President A. S. Woodworth presiding. The membership committee reported 114 new members and 121 renewals, 106 registrations in the employment department, and 26 positions filled. The devotional committee noted strong religious activity, distributing 7724 pages of religious literature along with six Bibles and 25 Testaments. A gospel service led by T. D. Roberts closed the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association
A. 5
Woodworth
Tus
Association Gospel Service
T. D. Roberts
He Loved the National Game Heist Suspect Samuel Keatley Arrested
Samuel Keatley a 19 year old Arden resident was arrested by Station 3 patrolmen after stealing fifty six yards of blue flannel and a pair of opera glasses. He said he planned uniforms for a nine next season. Unclear where he will be when the season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keatley
Arden
Soa
Station 3
Samuel
Americas Brig John C. Noyes Lost Off Cardenas
The Americas Brig John C. Noyes bound from Cardenas to this port with 600 hogsheads of molasses struck near the harbor exit at Cardenas. Crew believed saved. Vessel owned by Charles K E Coker of Newburyport. Cargo valued about $20,000 insured in New York. Also notes arrival of schooners S H Walker and Kennebec at New Bedford Clark's Island, Me.
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PaiapErrmia
John C. Noyes
Holte
Cardenas
Vesse
Noyed
Charles KE. Coker
Newburyport
New York
S.H. Walker
New Bedford
Kennebec
Clark's Island
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Hollis & Snow
Kilby St
Cor
Exchange Place
Samuel H. Durgin, M
Boston Board of Health
Germicide Company
Milk Street
Leonard & CO
Bromfield Street
Seyres Ghina
Hamilton Place
Arizona
Board of Police
O’brien
Pilsbury
Henry B. Harris
Bertha Prager
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Raphael Lasker
Hilary Bygrave
Christian Union
General Whitney
Board of Education
Beacon Street
West Concord Street
Brooke Herford
British Charitable Society
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Aldrich
DR. M’glynn
New York Piers
Bill
Senator Evarts
Pastor Byington
Reed
Christian Association Work
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