Congress Debates Fisheries, Railroads, and Canal
House passes joint resolution to investigate Pacific railroad accounts. Gorman introduces fishery resolutions in Senate. Nicaragua Canal likely for Senate debate. Dawes touts Massachusetts two stations with proviso. Fisheries report urges retaliatory laws. Prof Youmans dies in New York. Blizzards in Canada and West cold wave. Beaver Line to Boston terminus. Protectionists plan House measure. Longshoremen strike in New York falters. Governor elect Green of New Jersey inaugurated. Cox reports improvement. Tug boiler explosion in Taunton kills one, injures several. North Carolina seeks colonization legislation in Dakota. States vote on US Senators. Maine elects Hale. Connecticut reelects Hawley. Delaware votes Gray. Farwell elected in Illinois. Cleveland sends centennial message. Governor Wetmore on liquor laws. Dow et al. v Northern railroad expected March decision. Manchester insurers hold annual meetings. Brakemen assaulted at Jersey City docks. early strike settlement anticipated. Dr McGlynn ill. Vermont Life Insurance Company annual meeting. Eastern Steamboat annual meeting.
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House
New England
Senate
Gorman
Nicaragua Canal
Dawes
Massachusetts
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Youmans
New York
Canada
Beaver Line
Atlantic
Boston
Green
New Jersey
Representative Cox
Theodore Birley
Taunton
North Carolina
Dakota
United States
Maine
Eugene Hale
Connecticut
Senator Hawley
George Gray
Delaware
Charles B. Farwell
Minois
Cleveland
Coness
Wetmore
Dow Et al
Northern Railroad
People’s and Amoskeage Fire Insurance Companies
Manchester
N. H
Jersey City
McGlynn
Vermont Life Insurance Company
Eastern Steamboat Company
Eviction Violence at Gabbett Estates Stir in Limerick
Eyewitness account from Dusuin details a three hour clash at Edmond O Grady’s home as 180 police and bailiffs under Captain Plunkett faced barricades and boiling water. Several arrested, injuries reported amid crowd unrest and protests in Glenbeigh and Coomashorn.
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London
Glenbeigh
County Kerry
Winnestates
Coomashorn
Ireland
Pblic
St. James’s Hall
Winn
James Stansfeld
Hayden's Bold Charge as Strikes Escalate at Docks
In Jersey City about forty strikers drive off coal car brakemen in the Pennsylvania yards and vanish. Union concern over a near end to the dispute grows as Pinkertons guard yards and Lehigh & Wilkesbarre adds 100 workers amid reports of greater coal supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sloan
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Pinkerton
Molly Maguire
Armour
Chicago
Great Park
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Company
District Assembly No. 49
Knights of Labor
Cannon
Delaware & Hudson Canal Company
New_York police department
Brooklyn
Baring Brothers and Associates Recover Losses in Europe
Lists of names including William H. Hill, Baker McNear, Ransom Fuller, Thomas Dana, H. J. Boardman, F. H. Odione, Frank B. Dole, M. F. Pickering, James Littlefield, Joan Emery, Herbert Fuller, Thomas Lord, Charles Fuller, Ward Williams, and Nickerson appear as officers or claimants. The document references payment of losses in Europe with executives and officers named.
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William H. Hill
Baker McNear
Ransom B. Fuller
Thomas Dana
H. J. Boardman
F. H. Odioane
Frank B. Dole
M. F. Pickering
James Littlefield
Joan 8. Emery
Ransc
Representative Cox Recuperating After Sleep
Washington report notes Representative Cox had a long refreshing sleep and is now improving steadily under Dr Bliss care as of tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cox
Dr. Bliss
Evictions and unrest mark Irish estates amid London comment
The London Standard notes brutal evictions on the Gobbett estates in County Limerick provoke riot and press debate. Other items report a London fraud case, memorial services for Lord Iddesleigh in Westminster Abbey, and naval budget cuts.
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Gabbett Estates
County
Limerick
Ireland
London Standard
London
Lord Iddesleigh
Westminster Abbey
Cardinal Taschereau
Rome
Gobbett
County Limerick
Morley
William Vernon Harcourt
Lord Hartington
Goschen
Liverpool
Webster City News Notes and Public Nominations
Warmer, fair day with gossip around City Hall as the Mayor’s nominations are laid over. Webster Historical Society and Webster Regiment hold annual meetings and Brimmer School Associates reunion. Legislature ballots without choice for U S Senator. Gas commissioners report to Legislature and judicial system committee presents. Stock market dull, land stocks West End and Aspinwall active. Union Pacific weak. New England Woman's Press Association adopts constitution and bylaws. Republican ward and city committees organize.
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Webster Historical Society
Webster Regiment
Brimmer School Associates
United States
Gas Commissioners
West End
Aspinwall
Union Pacific
New England Woman’s Press Association
Governor Wetmore Delivers Second Annual Message
Provence January session opens as Governor Wetmore reviews state finances and departments. He urges buying a site for militia encampment and rifle range, notes boundary adjustments with Connecticut, unsettled Rhode Island New York border in Fisher's Island Sound, and cites police reports showing reduced drunkenness under prohibition. He warns further legislation may be needed as law violations persist. General Lucius Fairchild is warmly received in both houses.
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Provence
General Assembly
Wetmore
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Fisher’s Island Sound
Providence
Newport
Lucius Fairchild
Republicans Nominate Bennett in Fairhaven District
The fourth Representative district Republicans nominated Robert W. Bennett of Fairhaven to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bartlett. Bennett is a Democrat, but was chosen to represent fishermen’s interests.
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Robert W. Bennett
Fairhaven
Gc, Bartlett
Bennett
Schooner Chalcedony Ashores Near Shark Rock
Port land Maine January 18 schooner Chalcedony Captain Johnson laden with general merchandise valued at 5000 bound for Machias went ashore on Shark Rock near Booth Bay. Captain and crew saved. Vessel forty one tons likely total loss. New York January 18 wine clears blockade all listed vessels released.
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PortLand
Johnson
Machias
Shark Rock
Boothbay
New York
City Island
Melinda
Mastland
N.B
Energy
Mahone Bay
Gladys
Halifax
Sabina
St. John
N. B
Emily J. White
South Shore
Boston
Helen
Fall River
Twilight
A. K. Woodward
Julia A. Berker
Providence
Clara
Somerset
A. B. Crabtree
Warren B. Potter
New Bedford
Ira Elisa
Edgarstown
Bolivia
Glasgow
Victor
Luxpaw
Seier
Montevideo
Light of
Ellsworth
Lottie
Thomaston- Mollie Rhode
Vinal Haven
Robert Dority
James Rothwell
Conspiracy Bill Sparks Split Opinions in London Press
London newspapers publish the Standard outline of the conspiracy bill. The Pall Mall Gazette argues it targets Ireland while England and Scotland resist, and the St James Gazette says the measure is harmless, while the Globe notes a venue change proposal for trials with unlikely juries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
United Kingdom
the Gazette
Ireland
England
Scotland
St. James Gazette
Globe
Harcourt and Morley at variance over home rule talks
Lonpoy Jan 18. Sir William Vernon Harcourt and Mr Morley clash over negotiations with Mr Chamberlain. Harcourt presses for a Gladstone compromise acceptable to Chamberlain Morley opposes any concession. Harcourt warns he may secede from the Gladstone party if talks collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harcourt
Morley
Lonpoy
Sir William Vernon Harcourt
Chamberlain
Gladstone
Wreck of the Gunboat Firm Off Northumberland Coast
The British gunboat Firm was wrecked on the Northumberland coast today. Nineteen crew members were saved by life saving rocket apparatus, while the fate of the remaining crew is unknown. The Firm, a 455 ton composite gunboat, has served as a tender to the iron turret ship Devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Northumberland
Life Saving Service
Devastation
Memorial Service for Lord Iddesleigh Held in Westminster Abbey
A memorial service in honor of the late Lord Iddesleigh was held today at Westminster Abbey. Attending were the Duke of Cambridge Prime Minister Salisbury and numerous nobility along with a large cross section of political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Iddesleigh
London
Westminster Abbey
Duke of Cambridge
Salisbury
American swindler in London charged in court
George Franklin Anderson a 37 year old American solicitor residing at the Hotel Metropole London was brought before Marlborough Street Police Court on a charge of obtaining large sums of money by fraudulent means from Charles Deakin of Susquehanna Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Franklin Anderson
Marlborough Street
Charles Deakin
Susquehanna
Penn
Anderson
Swindler Pretending to Recover Ancestral Property
A man posing as a recovery agent for English ancestral property swindled a victim out of about $20,000 provided by Mr. Deakin to fund the prosecution. Anderson was remanded for a hearing and bail was refused.
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England
Deakin
Anderson
Frightful trampling at London theatre tragedy
In Spitalfields the Hebrew Dramatic Club show drew about 500 people. A joke shout of Bite caused gas to be cut off and a panicked rush for exits. Twelve women and five youths were killed and many injured in the crush as crowds flooded the doors.
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London
Hebrew Dramatic Club
Princess Street
Spitalfields
Navy Funding Reduced by French Cabinet
Paris January 18 The cabinet council saw Admiral Aube withdraw a bill for a special naval construction grant and harbor fortifications. He said the Chamber would be asked for a multi year credit not exceeding 4 000 000 francs per year for his department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Admiral Aube
Cardinal Taschereau Summoned for Rome Consistory
Quae Espec reports Cardinal Taschereau has been requested by the papal secretary of state to attend a consistory in Rome in February. He will depart on the 27th.
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Cardinal Taschereau
QuaeEspec
Papal
Rome
Green Inaugurated Governor of New Jersey in Trenton
Governor-elect Green took the oath of office at noon in the Taylor Opera House as Governor Abbott handed the great seal. Chief Justice Beasley administered the oath, ex Governors Parker and Bedle attended, and Green delivered a short inaugural address promising fidelity to the people. Benediction followed by Rev J L Sooy.
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Trenton
N. J
Green
Taylor Opera House
Capitol
Legislative Committee
Abbott
J. L. Sooy
Beaver Line Considers Boston as American Terminus
The Beaver line plans to end its New York to Liverpool service in Boston after four winters of operation. Directors argue Boston as the American terminus will boost profits amid heavy rate competition with the Mersey.
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New York
Beaver Line
Liverpool
Boston
Mersey
Dr McGlynn Stricken With Illness in New York
Dr McGlynn is very ill with heart trouble and nervous prostration amid recent pressures. Doctors doubt he can resume parochial work soon and he may not travel to Rome, though he is not averse to going if restored to office. He has suffered prolonged illness and has grown gradually worse.
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M’glynn
New York
McGlynn
Rome
Manning's Reply on Pacific Railroads Indebtedness
Secretary Manning reports to a Senate resolution the amount owed by Pacific railroad companies for interest on subsidy bonds through Jan 1, 1887 totaling 49.3 million with 45.4 million more due at bond maturity, plus principal of 64.6 million and an aggregate 157.8 million. He notes the Senate bill 1200 would provide only partial interest coverage and gives present worth estimates and required payments to extinguish debt in 80 years.
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Washington
Sproran
House
Hayden
Massachusetts
Henley
California
Charles Francis Adams
Union Pacific Railroad
Post
Adams
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Union and Central Pacific
Thurman
Senate
Union Pacific
House Judiciary Committee
Manning
Pacific Railroad
Treasury
Senators Name Winners in Varied State Contests
Albany reports United States Senate voting with Smith M Weed receiving eleven Democrat votes and Republicans Miller Morton and Hiscock leading in caucus totals. Other states including Pennsylvania Delaware Maine and Connecticut show elected or slated senators with formal joint sessions upcoming and inaugurations noted.
Blizzard Paralyzes Rail Traffic Across Regions
A sweeping blizzard disrupts travel from Monntreat to Vermont with record cold in Curiaco and Wasasi. Heaviest storm in 25 years, rail lines delayed or halted, freight canceled, anticipated costs to Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific reach 50000 dollars.
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Monntreat
Quebec Mail
St. Lambert
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Curiaco
Jan
Signal Service Bureau
Detroit
Toledo
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Leavenworth
Los Animas
Charleston
Augusta
Montgomery
Pensacola
St. Vincent
Duluth
Mendota
Huron
Omaha
Des Moines
Davenport
Milwaukee
Lacrosse
Springfield
Signal Service
Wasasi
Ind
Cincinnati, Wabash & Michigan Railway
Chicago & Grand Trunk Line
Valparaiso
Battle Creek
Wabash Road
St. Paul
Minn
Union Depot
Prefersore
N. H
Dublin
Cheshire Mills
Curesterr Depot
Groun
Farnsworth
No Choice of Senator Collins Leads in Both Branches
Massachusetts Legislature balloting for U S Senator shows Collins leading in both Senate and House with 14–12–11–2 and 80–65–44–44–1 totals, while Dawes gains second. Long faction splits vote with Robinson and Parkman allies, signaling strategic caucus hopes and ongoing joint convention today. Dawes backers at Tremont House confident of victory.
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United States
Massachusetts
Senate
Collins
Mr. Long
Mr. Dawes
Mr. Robinson
House
Mr. Collins
John E. Russell
Dawes
Long
Robinson
Russell
Henry Parkman
Boston
Parkman
Noyes
Boardman
Clapp
Senator Alger
Patrick A. Collins
Henry L. Dawes
Pittsfield
J. Varnum Fletcher
George D. Robinson
Chicopee
Dr. Gleason
John D. Long
Hingham
Parker's
State House
Parker’s
Senator Milliken
New Bedford
Representative Adams
Lowell
Dr. Burden
Attleboro
Henry Cabot Lodge
E. H. Haskell
Gloucester
Howes
Norris
Joseph O. Burdette
Mr. Beard
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Pacific Railroads
City of Boston
Mass
Baltimore
Europe
Baring Brothers & CO
Rta Et
CTORS
Nathan Crowell
George Hinman
Thomas H. Lorp
Cras
F. Perry
Cyrus Wakefield
O. Foster
W. H. SincoLn
Eyos C. Soule
W. C. Haskins
W. H. Besse
B. Fuller
Herbert Fulle
Thomas H. Lord
Free A
Jident
Charles A. Fuller
Ward Williams
Nickerson
Bcretary
State Street
Wall Street
la Salle Street
Chamber of Commerce
S&t. John
Prince William St. Yarmouth
Wm. Law & Co
Leonard & CO
Wal Estate
Bromefield Street
Constitution Centennial
Congress
WashincTon
House of Representatives
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
MR. Cox Better
Albany
Hawley
Hale
N. Y
Smith M. Weed
Cullen
Miller
Morton
Hiscock
Davis
Oneida
Ruzzoure
Erwin
Harrispura
Quay
Dover
Del
Briggs
Court House Hall
Saulsbury
William R. Morrison
Benjamin W. Goodhue
Farwell
Morrison
Goodhue
David McCulloch
Hanthrorp
Conn
Joseph R. Hawley
Charles R. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Henry Co. Baldwin
Avavusta
Clifford
Neal Dow
West
Boston Limo and Cement Association
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