High Protectionists Dinner Highlights Tariff League
The American Protective Tariff League held its first annual dinner at Delmonico's New York with 325 attendees led by E H Ammidown. Letters from Reed and Depew were read. Warner Miller John Jarrett Col Hanson and W W Morrow spoke on protectionism and American trade.
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American Protective Tariff League
Delmonico’s
E. H. Ammidown
League
Warner Miller
P. C. Lounsbury
Connecticut
John W. Stewart
John Jarrett
P.O. Cheney
J. F. Hanson
Georgia
William W. Morrow
California
LeGrand B. Cannon
Elliot F. Shepard
Henry M. Hoyt
Pennsylvania
T. H. Dudley
Robert P. Porter
Allen Thorndyke Rice
L. Woodford
John W. Jacobus
Mahlon Chance
Cornelius M. Bliss
Galusha A. Grow
Horace Porter
Patrik Ford
D. Butterfield
George W W. Morgan
Ammidown
American Protective League
Congressman Reed
Tariff League
Chauncey M. Depew
America
New South
Pittsburg
England
Congress
Ways and Means
Hanson
W. W. Morrow
Pacific Coast
West
The
Press
Tom Reed
Snow Alley
Worcester
Stanford
United States
Vandalia
Samoa
Fate of the Tariff Bill Faces Senate Vote
Washington January 17 report says Pennsylvania Senators and Senator Stanford may oppose the tariff bill but Republicans doubt the claim. Senator Quay hints he has not decided and requests concessions. A Senate finance member says the bill will pass, possibly with Democratic support, to benefit Pennsylvania industries.
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Pennsylvania
Stanford
Senate
Quay
Senate Finance Committee
Twce
Brown
Payne
Gorman
Russell Opposes Monroe Doctrine Resolution in Panama Debate
Congressman Russell of Massachusetts challenges the Panama canal resolution, calling the Monroe doctrine unnecessary and a gratuitous assumption. He argues the doctrine covers only nonintervention in American republics and warns against expanding its scope to constrain foreign financial involvement. He may speak against the measure if needed, and notes that Blaine allies on the foreign affairs committee will push.
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Panama
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
McCreary
Kentucky
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South Carolina
Hitt
Illinois
House
Blaine
Senate
Lowell
William Walter Phelps
Foreign Affairs Committee
Russell
Massachusetts
United States
America
States of America
France
England
Fire destroys Max Meyer building in OmauA Nebraska
A major blaze gutted the Max Meyer building at Eleventh and Farnam streets in OmauA. It originated in the Paris Novelty Company and swept through Max Meyer & Co. stock, pianos, a pipe organ, cigars, tobacco, and Logan & Darrow wholesale hats. Loss placed at 50000 dollars, fully insured.
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Neb
Max Meyer
Eleventh and
Farnam Streets
Paris Novelty Company
Max Meyer & Co
Logan & Darrow
Sour Norwalk
Conn
A. G. Ferris
Hartford
New York
Philadelphia
Voight Arrested on Four Bank Embezzlement Charges
PortspurG Penn Jan 17 Henry F Voight cashier of the defunct Farmers and Mechanics Bank was arrested on four charges including embezzlement of 189,900 falsification of accounts for about 10,000 more using bank funds for a firm he belonged to and making deceptive statements. The total involved exceeds 200,000.
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Portspurg
Penn
Henry F. Voight
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Bell buoy drags moorings off Fire Island
The bell buoy off Fire Island has dragged its moorings and sits three‑quarters of a mile closer to shore on a sand bar, posing danger to coastwise vessels. A heavy gale and rain have battered Woops, with no vessels anchored or reported in danger around Falmouth. The sea is very heavy and the gale is expected to persist through the night.
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New York
Fire Island
Falmouth
Cros-Examination in Parnell Commission Reveals Alliances
London dispatch notes Patrick Delaney's cross-examination detailing alleged connections among Invincible Brady the prison board chairman and Davitt. Davitt correspondence hints at O Leary's moves and Rossa insults while letters may be shown for comparison. Limerick reports Times pamphlet sale halted amid O'Brien case fallout and German press criticizes public verdicts.
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London
Patrick Delaney
Parnell Commission
Boynton
Invincible Brady
Bourke
Michael Davitt
Delaney
Davitt
Dan Curley
Fenians
America
Carey
Invincibles
League
Hannen
Webster
Matt Harris
Harris
New York
John O'Leary
Paris
Land League
Rossa
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Heral
Justice Hannen
Parnell
Limerick
O’brien
London Times
Equatorial Provinces Reported to Yield to the Mahdi
A messenger from Khartoum returns after twenty four days with a letter noting Lup ton Bey died May 8. The Equatorial Provinces are said to have yielded to the Mahdi. Emin Pasha remains unknown. Slaten Bey and other Europeans are reported to be well.
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Equatorial
Mahdi
Emin Pasha
Slaten Bey
Indictment of Gefficken over diary publication and treason claims
The Gefficken indictment details a professor publicizing diary extracts to prove Frederick II an ideologist while seeking Bismarck's overthrow. It cites secrecy breaches, imperial relations, and letters denying mental illness, with commentary from The Times and The Standard on the scandal.
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Stanley Advance to Emin Bey and Plans East Coast March
London reports Sir Francis de Winton believes Stanley reached Emin Bey in November and would take six to ten months to reach the east coast. Major Parmeter from Kinchassa on Stanley Pool notes Lt Baert aboard Stanley bound for Levoldville, with Baert saying Stanley returned to the camp where Barttelot was killed and did not plan to revisit the route. Baert confirms Stanley’s letters to Tippoo Tib only and says Stanley had not heard of Jameson’s death.
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Massacre of Missionaries at German Station in Zanzibar
Arabs destroy the German station at Tugu near Dar Es Salaam. Most slaves captured by the Leipzig were housed there. eight missionaries killed and three mutilated. One escaped. Arabs raid, carry off servants and slaves. French stations near Tugu face imminent danger as slave traders grow stronger.
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French bankruptcy bill passes Senate in Paris
Paris January 17 The bankruptcy bill passed the Senate today enabling the Panama Canal Company to reform the old organization into a new concern. The Senate also approved a plan to convey Paris sewage to land in Seine-et-Oise for use as fertilizer.
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Mineral Oil shares rise as Scotch association renews pact
The Scotch Mineral Oil Association in Glasgow unanimously approved another year of cooperation with American firms. A committee will negotiate with the American agent and the settlement followed, triggering a substantial rise in Mineral Oil shares. Other items: Oxford and Cambridge boat race set for March 30. Liberal gains in county council elections. John Bright's relapse. Chartreuse monopoly offer rejected. William Saunders elected in Walworth. Dutch balloonist rescued after sea drift. Emperor William replaces royal palace cooks with Germans. Dutch bonds issue details. new NSW ministry defeated on confidence vote. cabinet proposes broad amnesty for political and press offenses.
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Burglars Loot Terryville Store In Early Morning Robbery
Two masked bandits entered Scott and Grannis store in Terryville at 2 am and bound George Judd and Nicholas Abbot. They stole $100 in cash and $75 in postage stamps, then fled toward Bristol on a stolen handcar before a Washington express train struck and damaged the abandoned vehicle.
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Nicholas Abbot
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Washington Express
Street Railway Rumors Stir Lowell Area
Railroad officials deny any basis for reports of a new electric line connecting Lowell Lawrence and Haverhill. Rumors also say New York parties seek a controlling stake in the local horse railroad. Meanwhile the horse system shifts to trip pay, sparking employee discontent on some routes.
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Bragg Nomination Favorably Reported for Interstate Commissioner
Washington January 17 The nomination of Walter L Bragg to succeed himself as interstate commissioner was favorably reported in the Senate executive session today.
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Walter L. Bragg
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Washburn Nominated for U.S. Senator in Minnesota Caucus
In St Paul Minnesota the Republican caucus nominated W D Washburn for United States Senator on the third ballot with 62 votes to Sabin 54 Donnelly 4 and Start 2. Washburn is from Minneapolis and known nationally as a leading Northwest businessman.
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Republican Caucus Tonight
W.D. Washburn
United States
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Donnelly
General Washburn
Minneapolis
Northwest
Trial trip of the Yorktown fortified by coal choice
Cramp & Sons conducted a preliminary 120 mile trial of the twin screw Yorktown to compare coal types and demonstrate performance. They claim results favor anthracite over bituminous coal for fast vessels. No naval board has been appointed for an official trial yet.
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Penn
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Platts Interior Department Scheme Denied in Platt Bateman Letters
New York reports a Cincinnati Enquirer interview alleging Thomas Platt struck a $300000 deal with Pacific railroads to secure an Interior Secretary post for Harrison. Correspondence shows Platt denying the claim and Bateman confirming most of the interview is false while not disputing some gossip about cabinet offers.
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Smallpox in Denver Reported Amid Flight to Escape
Seven persons fleeing the Denver smallpox scourge arrived in Kansas City en route East. They report de moralized business and a mass exodus by rail. Best authorities claim 750 cases in the city, with about 700 in the pest house.
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Kansas City
Denver
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Snow-Alley suit verdict favors Chester Snow for $5457375
After four days of trial in Superior Civil Court Judge Aldrich renders a verdict for Chester Snow against Hon. John B. Alley for 75 Postal Telegraph bonds valued at par $1000 each totaling $54 573 75. The panel previously returned higher sums and Colonel Ingersoll to file exceptions to the Supreme Court.
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Ingersoll
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Rail wreck at Sylvania kills two on freight run
A gale blew a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul car onto the main track at Sylvania Wisconsin. A stock train crashed into the overturned car wrecking the engine and ten cars. Fireman William Brubaker of Freeman Illinois aged 26 died. Engineer J A Flack of Elkhorn died from burns aged 40. Brakeman George Otto injured but expected to recover. About twenty cattle and forty hogs killed. Loss about 40000 dollars.
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Wis
Milwaukee & St. Paul
William Brubaker
Freeman
Ill
J. A. Flack
Elkhorn
George Otto
Franklin Statue Unveiled in Washington
A marble Benjamin Franklin statue of heroic size was unveiled today on a granite pedestal at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and street in Washington. Mrs. M. W. Emory, Franklin’s great granddaughter, performed the unveiling. The statue and pedestal were a gift to the city from Stilgon Hutchins.
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Washington
Benjamin Franklin
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M. W. Emory
Pele
Stilgon Hutchins
New Hampshire Press Association Elects Officers
Concord January meeting of the New Hampshire Press Association elected officers for the year. President Albert A. Rotch of Amherst. vice presidents Josiah B. Sanborn James A. Wood of Concord Arthur E Clark of Manchester. recording secretary Parson B. Cogswell of Concord. corresponding secretary B C Gould of Manchester. treasurer Thomas H. Lane of Manchester. Executive committee George A. Lanchard Frank G. Edgerly John M. Hill of Concord. Auditors Edson C. Eastman and John Bourlett of Concord.
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N. H
Albert A. Rotch
Amherst
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James A. Ood
Arthur E Clark
Manchester
Parson B. Cogswell
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Edson C. Eastman
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Ex Minister Isaac Bell Jr Near Death in New York
Ex minister Isaac Bell Jr. lies critically ill at St Luke's Hospital as physicians foretell possible death at any moment. The report from New York on January 17 notes his condition remains very low and unchanging under care.
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New York
Isaac Bell, Jr
St. Luke’s Hospital
Montreal Ice Palace Shows Springlike Heat in January
Montreal reports 55 degree warmth easing ice and snow from streets and the canal cut palace. Officials fear reduced harvest as mild weather persists. a Northwest cold snap may drop temperatures. By 1 p.m. half the western wall collapsed due to mild conditions. In Monterieuier Vermont the day warms into the sixties with sunless areas over fifty.
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Ice Palace
Monteruier
Weather and tragedy in Westminster drowning
Weather briefing notes fair skies and much colder conditions for New England and eastern New York with coastal clearing. Storm signals shown at Eastport. Levi Gook of Gardner drowned in Meet ee Pond Westminster on Wednesday.
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New York
Eastport
Levi Gook
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