Dispute Over Fishery Ties Up House Action
In Washington the House debates Canada fishing rights amid a broader clash over treaty obligations and possible retaliation. Key speakers argue for the Senate bill’s strong response, while opponents warn against war and favor limiting enforcement to protect American fishermen and national honor.
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Washington
Belmont
New York
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Senate
Rice
Massachusetts
United States
Great Britain
Grover Cleveland
T. P. Bayard
Milliken
Maine
Mr. Rice
Mr. Davis
New England
Clements
Georgia
Daniel
Virginia
Congress
Dingley
Canada
Newfoundland
Cesar
Kentucky
Yeas
Dougherty
Breckenridge
Arkansas
Tha Hansa
Tha
Wiles of the Apache: Crook on Indians and policy
General George Crook shares experiences with the Apache and other tribes. He argues for steady leadership, fair treatment, and education chosen by natives, discusses land, tribal relations, agents, markets, and the challenge of pursuing hostiles across rough terrain.
Victory of Bismarck Dominates German Reichstag Vote
Early returns from 352 districts show 220 government supporters and 177 opponents in the Reichstag with 185 Septennists and 111 anti Septennists. Conservatives, Imperialists, National Liberals, Centrists, New German Liberals, Socialists, Alsatians and Poles are elected. second ballots set for early March.
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Burin
Reichstag
Herr Richter
Bismarck
von Moltke
von Schilfendorf
Stauffenberg
Rickert
Labor Convention Platform Calls for Broad Economic Reforms
The Cincinnati convention adopted an eleven section platform demanding land for self support, a graduated land tax, Oklahoma homesteads, limits on corporate real estate, public control of transport, a national monetary system, arbitration over strikes, equal pay for equal work, support for cooperatives, expanded labor organizations, a graduated income tax, direct Senate elections, Chinese exclusion, prohibition on private armed bodies, and voting rights for all citizens regardless of sex.
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Cincinnati, CO
Oklahoma
United States
America
Senate and House Action Highlights From Last Session
Congress saw key debates on the fisheries dispute with Canada and the weather service transfer to a new department. Senate approved the agriculture and labor bill with amendments, while a pension arrears bill passed over a veto. Local crime and law enforcement notes include convictions of postoffice officials in New Haven and arrests in Lawrence.
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Hoar
Ingalls
Patents
Montgomery
Dingley
Canada
Department of Agriculture and Labor
Weather Service
Signal Service Bureau
Thomas S. Hopkins
House
United States
New Jersey
West Virginia
Indiana Supreme Courts
Smith-Robertson
Texas Investigating Committee
New Haven
Conn
R. T. Miller
Nashua
Lancaster
N. H
Maine
Dairymen’s Association
Boston
John E. Grace
Brockton
Lawrence
Gloucester
Grand Army Men of
New York
Cincinnati
Election returns show varied majorities in regions
The returns in the German elections indicate a government majority of 43 while Dominion results show a Conservative majority of twenty. Severe earthquakes in Italy devastated towns causing loss of life and property, and in Dublin the traversers trial ended with the judge directing the jury to convict.
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Italy
Dublin
Dominion
Weather, city notes, and local political items
Rain or snow and lower temperatures affect Boston and Cambridge areas. A driver was brutally assaulted on the North avenue line of the Cambridge railroad. Universalist Union hears Mr. Charles Bicknell on successful Sunday School teaching. Mrs. Louisa P. Hopkins chosen to succeed the late Miss Lucretia Crocker. Massachusetts Irish National League delegates meet. Burglary at James C. Joran’s house. Grand Lodge officers elected for the Ancient Order of United Workmen. General George Crook visits Boston. Supreme Court dismisses Boston Water Power mandamus case. Bridge department investigation begun. Sixth annual Paint and Clay Club exhibition. Mr. Isaac Wolff and Miss Mamie Lewis wed. Boot and Shoe Travellers League holds annual meeting. Bay State Agricultural Society discusses fair site. Miss Charlotte Fiske Bates reads Campbell at Miss Johnson’s school. Fitchburg Railroad mortgage bill considered. Dentistry practice and women suffrage bills move. $20,000 requested for Chelsea Soldiers Home. Stocks active amid West End Land and Metropolitan Horse excitement. Denials of Boston & Maine lease to Boston & Lowell continue.
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Boston
Charles Bicknell
Universalist Social Union
Louisa P. Hopkins
Lucretia Crocker
Massachusetts
Irish National League
James C. Joran
Grand Lodge of
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Ancient Order of United Workmen
George Crook
Supreme Court
Boston Water Power Company
Back Bay Park
Bridge Department
Paint and Clay Club
Isaac Wolff
Mamie Lewis
Lasker
Boot and Shoe ‘Travellers’ League
Bay State Agricultural Society
Charlotte Fiske Bates
Campbell
West End
Boston & Maine
Boston & Lowell
Indiana Supreme Court blocks injunction in Smith Robertson case
The Indiana Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction preventing Robertson from carrying out lieutenant governor duties, ruling the matter lacks jurisdiction and must be decided by the General Assembly. The decision puts the dispute back before legislators as Robertson claims the post and Smith resists until action by the Assembly.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Smith-Robertson
General Assembly
Robertson
Senator Smith
Cassiov
Antiain
Sunday School Teaching Debates at Universalist Union
The Shawmut Avenue Church discussion on Bible instruction features Charles Bicknell arguing for Old Testament history and ministers teaching spiritual lessons, while Rev. White advocates focusing on Christ and New Testament instruction. The series continues with Tufts President Capen as March lecturer and others through June.
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Universalist Social Union
Shawmut Avenue
White
Newtonville
Winther
Jesus
Brooke Herford
Christ
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The
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Mr. White
Social Union
Universalists
Unitarians
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Capen
Tufts College
C. W. Biddle
J. M. Pullman
A. A. White
Sherman’s Presidential Bid Signals Open Campaign
Washington dispatch notes Senator John Sherman resigns as Senate president, signaling his candidacy. Sherman supporters mobilize a bloc from Ohio and New England, with key backing from Foster and Foraker, while Blaine’s allies weigh alliances and possible premier arrangements.
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Sherman
Senate
Foraker
Foster
Butterworth
Keifer
McKinley
Hayes
Cox
Bingham
United States Senate
John Sherman
Blaine
Ohio
New England
Maine
Virginia
Mahone
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
Georgia
New York
Indiana
Cambridge Aldermen Debate Equal Ward Representation
At a Cambridge aldermen meeting the joint committee on legislative matters was ordered to appear before the General Court cities committee to push an equal ward alderman election plan on a general ticket. The petition was tabled for one week.
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Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Senate Amends Post Office Bill Back For House Move
The Senate committee discussed amendments including a $500 000 appropriation for a foreign mail service with Central and South America. The committee reported the bill back to the House recommending non concurrence on the amendment. Vote postponed until tomorrow at 12 o'clock.
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Senate
Central
South America
House
Prospect of Failure of Non-Inter Course Bill
Washington reports a prospect of failure for the non inter course bill as Senate resists House amendments. The Senate will not prohibit transportation of Canadian cars through American territory and unless House recedes at conference, Congress may adjourn with no extra presidential authority.
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Washington
House
Senate
Conference Committee
Congress
Dingley Abides Maritime Reciprocity With Canada Policy
Senator Dingley states the United States will withdraw privileges from Canadian and Newfoundland vessels if discrimination persists. He argues the 1818 treaty is superseded by 1830 and 1850 reciprocity arrangements with Great Britain, and urges settlement via negotiations.
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Wasmington
Sreerau
Dingley
Maine
Canada
United States
Newfoundland
Great Britain
Jewish Wedding at Odd Fellows Hall with Dr Lasker Officiating
A large Jewish wedding was held at Odd Fellows Hall last evening uniting Mr Isaac Wolff and Miss Mamie Lewis at 5 pm. Rev Dr Lasker of the Warren ton Street Synagogue officiated with B M Wolff as best man and G L Levy among the ushers. The bride wore cream satin with a long tulle veil and orchids, given away by her father. Music by J Howard Richardson Orchestra accompanied a decorously festive scene with bunting and stars. Guests included manager Rich and Harris of local theatres and many families noted in society pages. Dinner followed at 7 pm with telegrams from Washington Chicago and the South read aloud.
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Isaac Wolff
Mamie Lewis
Dr. Lasker
Warrenton Street
Messrs
G. L. Levy
J. M. Spitz
Benjamin Prager
J. Levy
W. W. Fisher
Charles Strecker
Ted Wolff
William Harris
B. M. Wolff
J. Howard Richardson
Miss Fisher
Greenwich Park
Lathon Simons
Goldsmith
M. Levi
L. Rosnosky
H. Vermillion
Minnie Goldsmith
Miss Bernstein
Ida Spitz
Dora Bennett
Nile
Washington
Chicago
South
Henry Spitz
Jacob Wolff
J. Lewis
Rich
Hollis Street Theatre
Harris
The
Howard
Isaac Fitz
A. Spitz
H. Vanulon
Solomon Sugarman
Simon Sugarman
M. Hellman
B. Bullehan
B. DeYoung
N. Goldsmith
Lewis Levi
Jacob Levi
L. Solomon
Carrie
Louise Levi
Hermann
II Levi
Katie
Ettie DeYoung
Benjamin Jacobs
Levi
A. van Emden
Hyman van Ulm
Julia
May McKenna
W. W. Doherty
Rosnosky
A. M. Cohen
I. A. Rieh
D. S. Smith
Earthquakes Hit Italian Riviera Killing Dozens
Rome reports two tremors at Nice this morning. Genoa area towns including Noli Oneglia and Diano Marino suffer heavy destruction with dozens killed and hundreds injured. Paris and London dispatch warn of avalanches, fires, and widespread panic as infrastructure collapses.
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Rome
Nice
Riviera
Noli
Gulf of Genoa
Savona
Oneglia
Diano Marino
Genoa
Pavia
Lucca
Cuneo
Albissola
Porto Maurizo
Nicr
France
St. Augustine Church
Prince of Wales
Monte Carlo
Sorgues
Petrarch
Paris
Mentone
Lonpon
Corsica
St. Michael’s
London
Cervo
Diano-Marino
Firalborgo
Carlo Felice
Turin
Dordigera
Traversers' trial closes as counsel argues plan adoption
In Dusuin on February 28 the crown counsel argued before a packed court that the traversers urged tenants to adopt the plan of campaign. Justice Murphy directed the jury to convict after summing up, then the court adjourned.
Attacks on Missionary Baker Spark Tonga Executions
News from the Friendly Islands reports rising native excitement over punishment of those arrested for the attack on Missionary Baker. Five more prisoners were sentenced to death while thirty await trial. the British consul reportedly avoids further executions but will not intervene in royal justice.
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Tonga
Baker
Romer
Signor Depretis
Darnstadt
Prince Alexander of Battenberg
Londoon
Agen
England
Samoa
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
Vienna
Russia
Bulgaria
France
Germany
The Gray Eclipse of Lent Proclaimed in Ardent Tone
The piece notes Lent's Ash Wednesday mark and forty day observance turning gray in mood, yet hints at Easter's approaching brighter celebration. It reflects a period tone with religious imagery and anticipation of renewal.
Texas Investigation Details Election Violence In Flewellyn’s Store
Witnesses describe the shooting of Dewees Bolton at Flewellyn’s polling site and a ballot box raid. Reports name Polk Hill as the shooter and allege Ed Lockett’s guidance to arm volunteers. Inquests and testimonies cover intimidation claims, raiders Loskatt and Gilder, and analyses of Republican rule and state finances.
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Washington
William Couse
Robert Wright
White
Texas Investigating Committee
Dewees Bolton
J. A. Vernon (White
Lockett
Gilder
Flewellyn
Bolton
Polk Hill
Ed Lockett
Enjamin Y. Awbrey
Grabali
Kirk
Brenham
Loskatt
Teller
Ireland
Weather Indications for New England and New York
For twenty four hours from 7 a m Thursday Feb 24 rain or snow is expected in New England with southerly winds shifting to northwesterly and cooler temperatures. Eastern New York faces rain or snow then clearing to fair weather with winds turning northerly. Cautionary signals remain along the Atlantic coast from Wilmington to Wood's Hall and are ordered from Wood's Holl to Eastport.
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Washington, D. C
New England
New York
Atlantic
Wilmington
Wood's Hall
Wood’s Holl
Eastport
Weather Observation Record From Yesterday Across Stations
Yesterday’s meteorological record lists observations up to 10 p.m. taken simultaneously at multiple stations. The report notes temperatures, humidity, wind direction and speed, atmospheric pressure, and precipitation indicators across the network.
late ship news from New York February arrivals
New York february dispatches list arriving ships including Nyl Ghaty from Liverpool and barks Granite from Hamburg and Lisbon. Brigs Charles Purvis reach Havana while L HL Armie delivers strength to Point a Pitre with cargoes reported.
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Nyl-Ghaty
Liverpool
Granite
Hamburg
Lisbon
Charles Purvis
Havana
Armie Strong
Point-a-Pitre
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