Rumor Blaine declined Cabinet post and other items
Scattered notices show political shifts and events from Vienna to Boston. Reports mention Blaine reportedly declining a cabinet post, the Times case and Scotch court actions, Rudolf obsequies in Vienna, Princess Elizabeth succession hints, Canadian reciprocity policy, Paris canal company mood, and local civic items in Boston including weather, rail tests, grain rules, cadet promotions, school exhibition, Ward 20 Republican Club, and agriculture secretary nomination.
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Times
Special Commission
Parnell
Rudolf
Vienna
Elizabeth
United States
Paris
Panama Canal Company
Sprague Electric
West End
Chamber of Commerce
Corps of Cadets
Wightman
Chauncy Hall School
Republican Club
Ward
George B. Loring
Salem
New England Agricultural Society
Harrison
Boston Wharf Company
House of Representatives
Army and Navy Gazette Military Dispatches Feb 6
Army orders list captains and majors assigned or relieved at West Point Platte Missouri York Union stations and paymaster duties. Navy orders transfer or detachment of officers including Hall Osborn Peary Bache Ballinger Waltomyer Oliver Rush Dixon and others with homeward awaiting orders and promotion exams.
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Washington
Strciau
Douglas Scott
West Point
Henry G. Thorpe
Department of the Platte
Charles Wheaton
Twenty-third Infantry
Haddeus H. Stanton
Department of the Missouri
John H. Hall
Washington Navy Yard
Arthur P. Osborn
St. Mary’s
Thetis
Robert E. Peary
New York Yard
League Island Yard
Walton Goodwin
Edw. D. Bostick
John F. Parker
William L. Burdick
Penn
James H. Oliver
William R. Rush
William 5. Dixon
Baltimore
Boston
Vienna's Royal Dead Crowns Mourning in City Wide Obsequies
Vienna observes a day of mourning as crowds gather for the obsequies of Crown Prince Rudolf. Emperor Francis Joseph kneels at the bier and attends a requiem, with the ritual blessing in Capuchin Church and a solemn procession to the Hofburg and Augustine Church.
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Vienna
Hofburg
Prince Hohenlohe
Catafalque
Imperial Guard
Franzens Ring
Imperial House
Hohenlohe
Hunyadi
Gangsbauer
Mgr
Galimberti
Augustine Church
Francis Joseph
Empire
Count Kalnoky
Count von Taafe
Herr von Tisza
Reichsrath
Lower Austria
Pesth
Emeror
Stéphanie
Rudolf
Archduke Charles
Francis of Este
Leopold
Bavaria
Prince Philip of Coburg
Gisela
Marie Valerie
Maria Valerie
Franz Salvator
Szoegyenyi
Imperial Household
Meyerling
Lin
Neuste Nachrichten
Munich
Council of Austria
Crown Prince
Graben
London
Daily News
Onug
Heiligenkreuzin
Journal Des Débats
Paris
The
Standard
Wendinger
Times
Prince of Wales
Prince Christian
Prince Henry of Battenburg
Lord Salisbury
Parnell Commission Hearings Reveal Irish Revolutionary Ties
Attorney General Webster proceeds with Irish matters in the Times case. Witness Beach describes joining the Fenians in 1865 and leading arms funding via Clan na Gael and the B C league. Parnell discusses insurrection potential and offers to cover Devoy’s expenses, while photos and ranks surface from his Civil War and Irish service. The session adjourns amid libel actions against John Walter.
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London
Parnell Commission
Webster
Times
Beach
Fenians
Canada
Ireland
Messrs
Dillon
Parnell
America
United States
United Brotherhood
Clan-na-Gael
Witness
Chicago
Hibernian Rifle Guards
Egan
League
Transvaal
A. M. Sullivan
Clapham
House of Commons
O’kelly
Revolutionary Party
Devoy
Paris
Alexander Sullivan
Hines
Mr. Parnell
Dublin
Sexton
Kenny
Kilmainham
Sheridan
Boyton
New York
Carney
Breslin
Revolutionary Directory
Sullivan
Carroll
Lecaron
Irish Republican Army
V. C
Executive Council
John Walter
the Times
Edinburgh
Walter
Parnell Plans Appeal Against Decision
The statement notes that Mr. Parnell will appeal from the decision, challenging the ruling as applied to him as an individual.
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Mr. Parnell
Princess Elizabeth as Austro-Hungarian heir debated by ministers
Reports from Pesth convey rising activity among ministers over succession to the Austrian throne. Italia notes Salic law abolished since Pragmatic Sanction, making Princess Elizabeth the heir to the throne if recognized, while Crispi distrusts a Modena line succession. Vienna eyes Archduke Karl as contested, amid Catholic and Italian unity tensions.
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Berruty
Italia
Signor Crispi
Austria-Hungary
Rudolf
Crispi
Duke of
Modena
Italy
Austria
Archduke Karl
Franz
House of Savoy
Vatican
Francis Joseph
Elizabeth
Pesth
Pesther Lloyd
Vienna
Panama Canal Bill Faces Pass Over Despondent Public
Paris February 5 The scrutin d arrondisse ment bill in the Chamber of Deputies has seven supporters and four opponents. The bill is expected to pass amid despondent public sentiment about a new Panama Canal company. M de Lesseps warned that if 60 000 bonds via Banque Parisienne are not taken the project must be abandoned and foreigners could claim the finished work for a mere pittance.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. de Lesseps
Banque Parisienne
Has Blaine Declined The State Department Feared
In Indianapolis February 5 observers deem Windom a Treasury fixture and expect Rusk as Secretary of War. A rumor claimed Blaine would decline the State Department but could not be verified. If he does Evarts may join Harrison’s cabinet with General Harrison receiving callers and a Grand Army badge presentation from the George H Thomas Post. Colonel John V Mosby visited the general asserting no political mission.
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George H. Thomas Post
John V. Mosby
Pig Iron Storage Warrant Company Formed
The Star reports the formation of the American Pig Iron Storage Warrant Company a Pig Iron Trust based on warehouse receipts. Key figures include George H. Hull as president George F Tyler Logan Murray Ex Judge Libby as executive committee chair and associates H O Armour Morton McMichael Drexel Morgan W F Thompson Samuel Thomas J H Flagier Henry McCormick and L Kent among others from the steel and iron industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Star
Standard Oil
George H. Hull
George F. Tyler
Philadelphia
Logan
Murray
Libby
H. O. Armour
Morton McMichael
Drexel & Morgan
W. F. Thompson
Standard Oil Company
Samuel Thomas
J. H. Flagier
Cotton Oil Trust
J. O. Moss
Hocking Valley Coal Comany
Henry McCormick
Harrisburg
L. Kent
Pennsylvania Steel Company
American Pig Iron Storage Warrant Company
Drowning Disaster Strikes Log Haulers on Pine Lake
News from Arpany New York reports seventeen men drowned when ice on Pine Lake in Fulton County broke under their logging teams. The accident occurred as teams hauled logs across the ice and both men and horses disappeared into the water.
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Pine Lake
Fulton County
New York
Arpany
N. Y
Wealth and Beauty at Academy of Design Fancy Dress Ball
The New York Academy of Design fancy dress ball, hosted by the Decorative Art Society, dazzled with high value costumes. Mrs. Astor wore purple velvet with diamonds and pearls. John Jacob Astor and Levi P. Morton attended in period attire. Mrs. Paran Stevens, Mrs. Sloane, Mrs. Leiter, Mrs. Vanderbilt and others displayed lavish outfits and vast jewel clusters.
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New York
Academy of Design
Decorative Art Society
Levi P. Morton
Ferdinand
Paran Stevens
Cleopatra
Sloane
Leiter
Chicago
Vanderbilt
Suorworn Boots and Shogs Selling Cheap at Moseley's
Odd lots and misfits across departments offered at low prices. Moseley's store at 469 Washington Street promotes bargain footwear and irregular items. Local shoppers urged to visit for steep discounts on varied merchandise.
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Moseley’s
Washington Street
Strikers Clash as Car Service Ends in Brooklyn
A Knights of Labor action ends a street car tie up in Brooklyn after a mob attacks a Forty second street car. Officer Schneider fires in self defense while driver and conductor shoot at rioters. One striker James McGowan dies at Roosevelt Hospital. Arrests follow as arbitration moves forward and some workers return.
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New York
Knights of Labor
Forty Second Street
Boulevard
Sixty-second Street
Thomas K. Schneider
Schneider
James McGowan
Belt Line
Roosevelt Hospital
Ninth Avenue Road
Ireland
America
Murray
Essex Market
Justice Patterson
McGowan
Louis Brennan
Charities
Brennan
Patterson
Doolittle
Charles Walker
Frederick Kindorf
Eighth
Ninth Avenue
McGee
Foulk
Eighth Avenue Road
Grand Street Ferry
Thirtyfourth Street
William Kershaw
Prayer Sparks Senate Row Over Political Critique
Excitement rose in Albany as Rev. S. V. Leech delivered a political charge in an opening prayer. Senator Grady demanded the invoker be barred from future ceremonies, calling the remarks an insult to the body and its constituents. The Lieutenant Governor ruled the matter out of order, adding to tensions amid ongoing investigations.
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Alpany
N. Y
Senate
S. V. Leech
Grady
New York
Mercy
Erwin
Murphy
Assembly
After the Sizemore Family A Feud Reopened in Manchester
Manchester Ky February 5 A year after a gun duel left Sizemore wounded in a feud with Simon Garrison a Garrison son was shot but not seriously injured soon after. That night unknown assailants killed Robert Sizemore while Bills Sizemore and Carsmuth injured Sidney Sizemore and another kin. Public sentiment leans against the Sizemores amid rumored plans for a Garrison attack.
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Manchester
Simon Garrison
Robert Sizemore
Sizemore
Garrison
Carsmuth
Bill Sizemore
Sidney Sizemore
Transatlantic Ship Movements Cited by Date and Route
Boston to Liverpool and various ports record Feb requests and arrivals. Multiple vessels such as Sinaia Blagdon Ardanrigh Navarre Harold and others traverse between New Orleans Philadelphia Liverpool and Glasgow with February dates and January Portuense Samosa Progreso moves noted.
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Boston
Lake Superior
Liverpool
Baltimore
North Flint
Benisaf
Apex
Girgendl
Eal Sinaia
Blagdon
Elba
Philadelpha
Bremen
Ardanrigh
Brunswick
Navarre
New Orleans
Bih
Lord Gough
Philadelphl
Prawle Point
Macedonia
Hull
Para
Portuense
Driffield
St. Vincent
New York
Wyoming
Anchorra
Glasgow
Harold
Port-au-Prince
Ambrose
Gem
Progreso
Egypt
Moville
Sarmatian
Portland
Circassia
Sebastopol
Gordon Castle
Halifax
Philadelphia
Roseville
Porman
Glenvervie
Mediterranean
Francisca
India
Gibraltar
Samosa
Naples
Forty-Six Below Zero Warmth Fades Across Regions
The Carcano area reports a brutal cold wave with temperatures plunging to 46 below at Minnedoss and 42 below in Winnipeg and St. Vincent. St. Paul records a low barometer as the storm center shifts eastward. a slight warmup and light snowfall follow, with Chinook winds keeping Indiana warmer at 30 above.
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Carcano
Manitoba
Minnesota
St. Paul
Nebraska
Missouri
Ohio
Minnedoss
St. Vincent
Winnipeg
Illinois
Miltoni
Indiana
Pacific
Weather forecast for New England and eastern New York
For twenty four hours forecast shows snow for New England and eastern New York with clearing by Wednesday night and colder air. High northwesterly winds and storm signals displayed on the coast from Wilmington to Eastport.
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Washington
New England
New York
Wilmington
Eastport
Fishermen brace for fuel as herring and halibut bring modest returns
Gloucester reports arrival of the schooners William W. Rice from Fortune Bay with 800000 frozen herring and Annie C. Hale from Grand Bank with 5000 pounds of fresh halibut. Shore boats struggle to cover expenses and retreat to shore awaiting a new fish school.
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Gloucester
William W. Rice
Fortune Bay
Annie C. Hale
Grand Bank
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Oklahoma Bill Debate Highlights Indian Rights over No Man's Land
Washington Feb 5 Senate debate centers on Oklahoma territory. Dawes urges committee on Indian affairs, Chace argues the bill encroaches on Indian land rights and scorns No Man's Land as a misstep. Hoar proposes two committees. House passes Sheridan and Eads appropriations, civil service reform sparks contention, and oil transport amendment faces Sherman.
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Washington
Platt
Oklahoma
Committee On Territories
Dawes
Committee On Indian Affairs
No Man’s Land
Chace
Rhode Island
Cockrell
Missouri
Hoar
Cullom
Butler
Hawley
Committee On
Sheridan
House
James B. Eads
Committee On Appropriations
Civil Service Commission
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Plumb
Gorman
Arthur
Agricultural Department
Sherman
Standard Oil Company
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Whitney
Conference Committee
Congress
Somerville
Light Infantry
Bell Telephone Company
New Howe Manufacturing Company
Bridgeport
Dixwell
Cambridge
New Haven Colony
Fairchild
Daniel S. Lamont
R. P. Flower
W. L. Scott
Troy Cotton and Woollen Manufacturing Company
Massasoit Manufacturing Company
Fall River
New York Senate
Harbor Cove
Paesee
Blaine
Army and Navy Gazette
Liberty Square
Natl. Life Ins. CO
J.T. Phelps
Agt
Emperor Francis Joseph
Bier
Broadway National Bank
Milk
Arch Street
Boswell C. Downer
Frank O. Squire
William R. Dresser
the Special Commission
Scrutin D
Panama Company
Morrison
PIG Iron Trust
Wealth and Beauty
Board of Aldermen
Brooklyn
Observer’s Office
Signal Service
U.S.A
Oston
Ennre
M. Perh
Atlantic Coast
N.S
Montreal
Que
Northfield
Mari
Nantucket
Mass
Block Islandy
Ark
Galveston
Tex
I — Oho Valley
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Kinioxville
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Rockcliffe
Wis
Marquette
Mich
Grand Haven
Duluth
Minn
Upper Mississippi Valley
St. Pauli
Des Moines
Missouri Valley
Leavenworth
Kan
Huron
Dak
Seseene
Bismarck
Fort Buford
Rocky Mountain Slopes
Fort Assinabone
Onl
Helena
Mont
Fort Custer
Rapid City
Salt Lake City
Lodge City
Paine
Furniturevo
Canal ST
Bostow
Gut Ae Depot
Nicaragua
Russell
Massachusetts
Dawes and Hoar
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