Late Ship News Lists Arrivals and Departures Across Ports
The bulletin records arrivals at New York on February 13 including steamers Hafis Hamburg City of Columbia Havana Adirondack Savannah laar General Whitney and others. It notes vessels cleared for Liverpoo Llandaff City Irisol Galileo Hull and Bremen among many others, with additional arrivals at London and Waterpool on February 18.
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New York
Hafis
Hamburg
City of Columbia
Havana
Adirondack
Savannah-laar
General Whitney
Boston
Henrietia
Amoy
Dark Linden
Dukirk
James Rothwell
Eclipse
Gloucester
Adriatic
Nasmyth
Liveri
Llandaff City
Irisol
Galileo
Hull
Valen
Bremen
de Ruyter
Atwerp
Manhattan
Bolt
Nordenhamm
John Gill
Vala Aiso
Penry
Rosario
Valencia
Woodrich
Laguayra
State of Georgia
Moodie
Glasgow
Steyvens
Magee
Lahn
Hillmers
Cameron
Liverpool
Winthrop
Bragg
Portland
Ariete
Serjanovich
Lisbon
Brizs Georgie
Kurtaley
Port Elizabeth
South Attica
Robert Mowe
Petersen
Bridgetown
Bar
Lonpvox
British Queen
Bolton
London
Holbein
Waterpool
Trave
Naval officer transfers and retirement exams announced
The Naval Gazette lists multiple personnel movements. Lieutenant W H Barrell to branch hydrographic office Norfolk. Ensign D T Terrell moved from San Francisco to Portland. Chaplain George A Crawford to retirement examination. Several officers detached from the Juniata and placed on waiting orders, and Ensign Dunbaugh reassigned to the torpedo station.
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Army and Navy
Washington
Srverau
Naval
W. H. Barrell
Branch Hydrographic Office
Norfolk
D. T. Terrell
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
George A. Crawford
W. D. Burrell
N. H. Barnes
W. W. Wood
N. H. Usher
T. 8. Rogers
F. L. Chapin
H. C. Pounsiose
Harry George
P. A. Marmion
I. N. Ogden
JK. McNarey
J. P. 8. Lawrence
W. C. Herbert
Albert Montz
Juniata
Dunbaugh
New Hampshire
Transatlantic Ocean Liner Arrivals and Destinations
Shipping notices list ships arriving and departing across major ports. Vessels include Picqua from the Mediterranean to Boston and Holbein from New York to Liverpool with several other routes via London Copenhagen Bremen Suez and Hong Kong.
Trial of Molloy Heard At Bow Street Court
The hearing on Patrick Molloy, charged with perjury before the Parnell commission, resumed at Bow Street. Witnesses testified Molloy joined the Fenian Brotherhood at sixteen and later the Invincibles, discussing Judge Lawson's murder and the dangers of revealing information. The case adjourned after Molloy showed agitation at the oath of membership.
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London
Patrick Molloy
Parnell Commission
Bow Street
Walker
Dublin
London Times
Molloy
Fenian Brotherhood
Michael Fagan
The
Invincibles
Carey
Judge Lawson
Patrick Ezan
Egan
Chamberlain at Glasgow Liberal Club on Irish question and land reform
Mr Chamberlain spoke at the Glasgow Liberal Club urging action on the Irish question and land reform. He said Liberals have not disagreed on all points and urged colleagues at the round table conference to publish the reform scheme Morley noted they were in sight of one another.
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Lonnon
Chamberlain
Glasgow
Liberal Club
Round Table
Morley
Belmont Presents Credentials To Queen Regent At Madrid
Maprio Feb 18 The Queen Regent received Mr Perry Belmont the new American minister in Madrid who presented his credentials Her Majesty welcomed him and he offered an appropriate reply.
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Maprio
Perry Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Resolutions of Condolence from Hungarian Diet to Emperor
Emperor Francis Joseph received the presidents of both Hungarian Diet houses who presented resolutions of condolence. He thanked them, cited divine aid and loyal support, and urged Magnates and Representatives to uphold loyalty and government, with the capital’s mourning conduct reflecting devotion to the crown.
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Pesta
Francis Joseph
House of Magnates
Jod
House of Representatives
Irish Prisoner O Brien Weak in Tralee Jail
Dusuiy Feb 13 Mr OBrien now in Tralee jail is very weak and has been ordered better food Seven more arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Police Inspector Martin at Gweedor Breron Feb 13 The secretary of the American legation Mr Coleman will represent America in the Samoan conference Paris Feb 13 The Senate adopted by 228 to 52 the bill to reestablish the scrutin d arrondissent system of election
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Dusuiy
O’brien
Tralee
Martin
Gweedor
Breron
Coleman
Naturalization bill favors U S citizens limits eligibility
Representative Oates C Alabama reports a House bill amending naturalization laws. It tightens eligibility, prescribes application forms, requires district attorneys to defend the government against improper filings, demands corroboration of residence, restricts court jurisdiction, preserves rights of those who declared intent, allows homestead entries after naturalization, and requires five years residence and English reading of the Constitution.
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Washington
Oates C
Alabama
Committee On the Judiciary
House
United States
Ex Senator Platt Confirms Blaine for Secretary of State
Ex Senator Platt told World reporter he is willing to be authority for the claim that Blaine has been offered and accepted the office of Secretary of State. He said the decision was settled some time ago by correspondence.
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Platt
New York
World
Blaine
Trunk Lines Discuss Union With Interstate Association
New York Feb 13 The executive committee of the trunk lines considered joining the Interstate Railway Association. Commissioner Fink said no final action was taken but reports from other quarters said the proposal had been agreed to.
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Interstate Association
New York
Trunk Lines
Interstate Railway Association
Fink
Denison Pushes Canadian Telegraphs Under Government Control
In Ottawa February 18 Mr Denison urged a House of Commons select committee to study government ownership of all Canadian telegraph lines. He proposed a European style system to improve service and curb American monopolies amid political tensions. Sir Hector Langevin opposed action. Denison withdrew the motion amid opposition derision.
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Dominion House
Ottawa
Sozoray
Denison
House of Commons
Canada
Dominion
Erastus Wiman
Hector Langevin
Canadian Railways
Bridgewater seizure case before Senate over Canadian action
The Bridgewater seizure by Canada after storm damage prompted Senate briefing. W H Robertson reports the 1887 seizure for non payment of duty and sale to Mary W Allen, with further letters through Jan 1889 noting no settlement. Secretary Bayard urged appeal to British authorities for compensation, and damages were amended to 25 637 dollars by Mary W Allen.
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Washington
Bridgewater
New York
Canada
Senate
W. H. Robertson
United States
Yarmouth
N. 5
Shelburne
Mary W. Allen
Bayard
Phelps
Unite States
Dominion of Canada
Department of Justice
State Department
Yale Glee Club Feud Between Varsity and Apollo Clubs
A feud splits Yale glee groups as the University Glee Club clashes with the Apollo Club. The Apollo Club seeks independent touring including Boston and Florida, while the Varsity Club demands consent for Apollo concerts and threatens exclusion of Apollo members. The rift risks public image and musical honor of Yale.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
University Glee Club
Yale Apollo Club
Patrnal
Boston
Connecticut
Apollo Club
Florida
University Club
Varsity
Iit
Victor
Senate confirms Norman J. Coleman as Secretary of Agriculture
The Senate in secret session on February 18 confirmed Norman J. Coleman as Secretary of Agriculture. This marks the completion of his nomination for the cabinet post.
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Norman J. Coleman
Agriculture
Bridgewater
Washington
Senate
Coward and Mutineer Marked On War Records
Henry Le Caron, a British spy linked to the Parnell investigation, has a U.S. war record noting cowardice and mutiny. He belonged to Company B, 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry, part of General Thomas’s guard, with mutiny at Murfreesboro leading to confinement of mutineers.
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Washineton
the Star
Henry le Caron
Parnell
America
War Department
Fourteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Thomas
Murfreesboro
Nashville
Pitrspura
The
Times
Springfield
le Caron
Jonas Drury
Andrews
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Drury
Beach
Berkshire Wolen Company Renamed Everett Woollen Company
The Berkshire Wolen Company of Great Barrington will hereafter be known as the Everett Woollen Company, starting with a cash capital of $40,000.
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Berkshire Wolen Company
Great Barrington
Everett Woollen Company
Lodge Threatens U S Soldiers at Polls in District
A House debate centers on Mr. Lodge’s remark that he would accept a United States supervisor and a file of soldiers at every polling place in his district if necessary. Hemphill protests Southern misrule, while Lodge defends fair elections and cites past abuse of Black voters.
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Thompson
Page & Friends
Senate
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Washineton
Harrison
Morton
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Harrison and
Hoar
Mr. Cox
New York
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Manderson
Illinois
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Ferry
Michigan
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Hemphill
South Carolina
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North
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Rhode Island
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Marion
Ill
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Kan
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Kansas
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Sherman
Oxford
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
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Anthony Burns
Arkansas
Tennessee
West Virginia
Railroad Kings
Standard Oil
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil Company
Tarsney
Rowell
Crisp
Georgia
Bowles
Johnston
Indiana
Electoral Vote Counting in Joint House Senate Session
Crowds gathered in the House galleries as the Senate convened at 1 pm to count and announce the states electoral votes. The presiding officer declared the formal result after the joint session, then the Senators retired and the House resumed its business.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ingalls
British extradition treaty history revealed in Senate records
The full arc of the British extradition treaty from its 1886 secret reading to its 1889 rejection is detailed. Amendments proposed by Mr. Edmunds and others altered clause wording on crimes, penalties, and secrecy, with votes showing narrow defeats and shifts in support across multiple sessions.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Blair
Cullom
Daniel
Dawes
Lenustis
Ingalls
Platt
Reagan
Sawyer
Stewart
Teller
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Payne
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Chandler
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Vatts
Farwell
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Riddleberger
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Hale
Hiscock
Sherman
Iowa
Yeas
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George
Hampton
Hawley
Hoar
Jones
Arkansas
Pasco
Ransom
Walthall
Allison
Bates
Bowen
Call
Coke
Eustis
Gorman
Nevada
Manderson
Paddock
Plumb
Pugh
Saulsbury
Stockbridge
Telle
Turpie West
Voorhees
Maryland
Annexation Sentiment Sparks Dominion Countermove
Ottawa reports the Dominion government plans to counter annexation sentiment in Canada by inviting a royal family member to visit next summer. The Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales's son is favored, with receptions proposed from Atlantic to Pacific to quell the movement.
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Ottawa
Ont
SprorAu
Canada
John Macdonald
Duke of Edinburgh
Prince of Wales
Atlantic
Pacific
Fire at New Bedford causes heavy loss to P. O. Gallup store
A two story brick building housing P. O. Gallup clothing and furnishings burned from basement origin. Loss to stock valued at 20 000 with 12 000 insurance. building owned by Benjamin H Wait insured for 9 000. Second alarm rung as flames gutted the interior.
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New Bepforp
P. O. Gallup
Gallup
Benjamin H. Wait
Curcaco
New York
West Thirty-sixth Street
H. C. Dodge
Indianapolis
Ind
Mutchner & Higgins
Memputs
Lenn
Neely
Mansfield Drug Company
M. Schwartz
Milwaukee
The
Sentinel
Calumet Hecla
No. 2
Fires Reported on Roxbury and Cantersbury Streets
Alarm from Box 241 at 8 20 yesterday for a two and a half story wooden house No 16 Rockland street Roxbury owned by Mrs Higgins and occupied by Elizabeth Carter. Cause defective fire due to fault. Damage 200 dollars. At 4 47 yesterday afterno on a fire on Cantersbury street in Michael Feeny dwelling caused by upset stove. Damage slight. Alarm from Box 622 at 5 54 yesterday afternoon was needless.
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Rockland Street
Roxbury
Higgins
Slizabeth Carter
Michael Feeny
Cantersbury Street
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