Canadian Built Cars Face Duty at U S Border
Detroit orders strict enforcement of duties on Canadian built cars used in intranational freight. The measure targets traffic from American points through Canada to other American points, affecting Grand Trunk and other Canadian railways and prompting stops in Detroit for Canadian loaded cars. Ottawa officials and Canadian Pacific representatives react, noting it aims to curb international shipments by Canadian bottoms and push freight to American cars and railways.
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Ont
J. A. Houston
Canadian Pacific Railway
Boston
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Boundary Line
Greatest Clearance Sale of Standard and Illustrated Books
Estes and Lauriat announce a Boston clearance sale after weeks of prep. They aim to reduce stock by 50,000 dollars before Feb 1 inventory, with twenty counters of bargains, many titles with unprecedented low prices. Enormous selection, including encyclopedias and dictionaries, awaits early inspection.
Captain Hiltz of the Schooner Water Lily Accidentally Shoots Self
A crew accident on the Water Lily during an 1880s voyage ends with Captain Hiltz injuring himself by pistol discharge. The incident prompts first aid and a cautious return to port for repairs and safety review.
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Water Lily
Himpeelf
Portsmouth
N. H
Gloucester
Ansel McClain
John Hiltz
McClain
Angus McIsaac
Fort Point Light
Messaac
William Donnell
Weather Outlook for New England and Eastern New York
For twenty four hours forecast from Washington shows New England and eastern New York will have generally fair skies with much colder temperatures and north westerly winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
Changes and transfers in the fire department
A city page reports changes and transfers within the local fire department as part of a broader municipal notice. Details include personnel moves and assignments affecting station coverage and duties.
Liberals Win Govan Ride as Liberals Take Hope in London Results
London county elections produced 70 Reformers and 48 Independents. In Govan parliamentary race Gladstonian Mr Wilson won 4420 votes over Unionist Mr Pender who had 3349. Pearce Conservative led 38574 to 3212 in previous contest. Liberals celebrate Glasgow Edinburgh reaction, Tory papers rue outcome.
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Lord Rosbery
John Lubbock
Lady Sandhurst
Harris
Drury Lane Theatre
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Board of Works
Govan
Wilson
Gladstonian
Pender
Pearce
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Edinburgh
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Daily News
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Detective Chief French and McDermott Tied in Plot Allegations
Police testimony links French the detective chief to payments to McDermott for purported dynamite plot schemes. The witness did not know of the money exchange.
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French
McDermott
Morier Affair Letter Ties Solms to Madrid Reports
The Cologne Gazette prints an anonymous letter claiming Count Solms Sonnenwalde, the German minister in Madrid, verified Major Von Dene’s Morier report. It also suggests Solms said General Bazaine, in his final days, was confused and would only have written a denial under dictation.
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Madrid
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Morier
Count Solms
General Bazaine
Faraday to Lay Improved Cable Between Mexico and Texas
The steamer Faraday of Siemens Bros. will lay over 900 miles of enhanced heavy cable from Coatzacoalcos to Galveston. It aims to duplicate Gulf systems for Mexican and Central South American telegraph networks, accelerating U S telegraphic links to Valparaiso and Buenos Aires.
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Panama Canal Company Board Named in Paris Report
Paris reports the new Panama Canal Company will have M. de Lesseps as president and his son Charles as vice president. Count Dilhan and M. Cottu join the new board. The Crédit Foncier notes that after lottery prize payments the annual surplus will exceed 400,000 francs toward bond redemption.
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Crédit Foncier
German East Africa bill seeks 2,000,000 marks aid
The Bundesrath submitted a bill to protect German interests and fight the slave trade in East Africa, authorizing a 2,000,000 mark grant and a commission to oversee the East Africa Company with funds from imperial reserves. In Zanzibar, four German missionaries were killed and three captured amid a rescue operation.
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Chief of Cork Police Testifies in Parnell Inquiry
In London on January 18 the Parnell Commission heard Captain Plunkett, Cork police chief, describe outrages linked to Land and National leagues and said coercion act improved matters. He recalled Father O Connor’s cattle sale remark about a farmer later murdered, and confirmed meeting Irish American McDermott in Cork in 1888.
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Spanish Senate Criticizes Government on Mora Compensation Talks
In Madrid Jan 18 Senor Lastres a Conservative denounced government negotiations with America over the Mora Cuban compensation claims. He urged delaying debate as negotiations are unfinished and said the Cortes would be consulted at the proper time. The Madrid Daily News correspondent notes Spain seeks to offset U S damages claims with Mora compensation.
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Dervishes Reported Massing at Khartoum for Invasion
Bazaar rumors from Suaxin claim dervishes are massing at Khartoum for an advance upon Dongola and that the Mahdi plans to invade Egypt.
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Dongola
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Fatal Colliery Explosion at Hyde Colliery Near Manchester
London reports a fire damp explosion at Hyde colliery near Manchester. Thirty workers killed in the disaster as other items note arts club quarrels, Africa expedition plans, earthquakes, Papal gifts, and rail and fire losses in Liverpool.
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Outrage at Hayti as Gunboat Collision Is Claimed
Harbor incident near Port-au-Prince on December 30 involved the Haitian gunboat Novelle Valdrogue colliding with the steamship Haytian Republic, causing minor damage. Aboard Galena a board demanded investigation and redress. indemnity offers were reported, with tensions between Haitian factions and U S authorities. The scene included Lézitime’s arrests and Hippolyte’s encampment as political unrest continued. The Ossipee arrived Kingston with Haitian Republic passengers. Andes reported Galena and sickness rumors unfounded.
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Georgia visitor Buck looms in Harrison cabinet talks
General Harrison's visitors include Colonel Albert E. Buck of Atlanta and Dr. C. W. Arnold of Albany with R. D. Locke of Macon. Buck's high standing as a cabinet prospect draws praise from Southern delegates while Buck meets with John N. and other Georgians consider him a preferred choice. Additional guests include John S. Davenport and W. S. Wentworthy with Anthony and Frederick Simon advocating policy aims.
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Virginia
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Governor Lowry Demands Sheriff Key Restore Peace in East Mississippi
Governor Lowry dispatches Sheriff Key of Kemper county to halt an East Mississippi outbreak of violence amid alleged outside arson. He orders prompt action, summons force to enforce law, and promises state aid and expenses paid, citing duty and county good name.
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Brooklyn Bartender Killed by Bootblack in Liquor Store
John Mueller, a bartender at Lemaire Bros. liquor store in Brooklyn, was attacked by Jim Graham, a drunken bootblack, after Mueller woke him and ordered him out. Mueller died shortly after. Graham was arrested.
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Railroad Smashup In Kent Wrecks Trains and Kills Engineer
Two freight trains collided at Kent yards in the New York Central line area. Both engines and ten cars of merchandise were wrecked. Engineer Edward Washiner of Galion was killed.
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Corner Closets Add Novel Charm To Dining Rooms
In 1889 Corner Closets emerge as a novelty fitting exactly into a dining room corner. They reshape a square room into a pentagonal feel, save space, and make the dining area appear less crowded. Delicate Moorish fretwork, lattice glimpses of Delft or Coalport, fly shelves, locked silver serviette compartments, and roomy shelves define their charm.
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Indiana Senate adopts one rule limiting debate after previous question
The Indiana Senate approved the so called one rule limiting debate after the previous question, a measure first adopted in the House amid a Republican minority push. A second rule lets two Senators compel the secretary to put a vote when the presiding officer delays.
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International Association adjourns after week long session
The International Association concluded its meeting in St. Louis on January 18 with committees approved and Louisville & Nashville differentials agreed. Western classification with commodity exceptions adopted. Restored rates take effect west Monday and a unanimous resolution forbids agents from meeting cut or alleged cut rates without general officer approval.
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International Association
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Multiple city fires reported across New England and Midwest
A string of fires caused thousands in damage from Somerville to Charlestown and Roxbury with several small blazes in homes and stores. Major losses included Frost & Adams stock and the Mosely & Stoddard creamery, while several urban buildings sustained significant damage and injuries were reported in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.
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Horse thief Brown selling stolen team then stealing nine horses
A horse thief named Brown sold a stolen team in Nebraska City then returned to Kansas and stole another team and nine horses shipped to Omaha. He was captured and identified by his Nebraska City victim and will be taken to Kansas where a mob is feared. He belongs to an organization active in Kansas and Nebraska.
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Brown
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Boy Run Over by Hay Team on Cabot Street
Walter Hammond a ten year old boy from Saugus was run over yesterday on Cabot Street Beverly by a heavy hay team. He was badly injured with fears of internal injuries as the wheels passed over his abdomen. He has relatives in Beverly and Saugus.
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Saugus
Wad Wittiting
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