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Albany caucus picks Hiscock for Senator over Miller
The Republican caucus ended long balloting with Speaker Hiscock chosen by one vote over Miller. Morton supporters shifted to Hiscock to block Miller. The selection faces tight election odds and reflects a flawed but resolute caucus result. A separate hearing on coastal defenses urged liberal funding for mortars and torpedoes to fortify seacoasts.
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Albany
Hiscock
Friends of
Morton
Miller
Coercion Bill Aims at Ireland Sparks Political Dissent
In England a coercion bill after Parliament reopens is seen as aimed at Ireland though stated to cover the United Kingdom. It would empower summoning special jurors changing trial venues and allow magistrates to deal summarily with conspiracy intimidation and boycotting. Critics call the proposal ludicrous and unlikely to succeed.
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England
United Kingdom
Ireland
Irish eviction clash halts decrees at Bloody Fareland
In Don egal County Ireland, constables attempting evictions at Bloody Fareland faced a hostile reception from local peasants. Barricades and stones stopped the advance until a priest intervened. One tenant was ejected, but others remained, and no further eviction attempts were reported.
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Ireland
County
Donegal
Fareland
Brooklyn Dealers Stand Firm Against Coal Price Hike
Brooklyn retail coal dealers, with sufficient on hand supplies bought at low prices, pledged to supply customers at set prices from 5 to 5.75 per ton, most agreeing on 5.50, resisting wage-free pressure seen in New York and Boston. The move supports consumer rights and contrasts with others who raised rates.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
Boston
Brooklyn Exchange
President’s pension bills aimed at universal service
The bills under consideration would extend pensions to everyone who served three months in any war, breaking the prior rule tied to disability or wounds. The argument warns such measures reflect an era of extravagant treasury spending and fear of further public money waste.
Pension bills spark debate on costs and extension
The text discusses proposed pension bills for veterans and Mex ican war service, estimating annual costs from 6 to 50 million dollars and noting pensions for sixty days of service could reach 5 million. It questions expanding pensions to large parts of the population and critiques allocating a quarter of national income to such programs.
Dawes Victory Seen as Rebuke of Republican Ring
In a sweeping rebuke of a dominant Republican cabal, the Legislature backed Henry L. Dawes over Long amid Democratic support without deals. The piece argues the outcome checks bossism and signals a shift toward reform and accountability in Massachusetts politics.
Political infighting over Dawes Long senate bid ends in setback
The organ of a syndicate of Republican bosses failed to secure Long's candidacy for Senator, exposing internal weakness and shifting talk on Dawes. The Advertiser had claimed public support for Long, then faced defeat and suggested Dawes should not seek another term.
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Robinson
Mr. Dawes
Long
Dawes
Dawes Party
Massachusetts
Mr. Long
Senate Bill Seeks Retaliation in Fisheries Dispute
A Senate foreign relations bill mirrors earlier House measures to protect American fishers and vessels from Canadian restrictions. It would deny entry to Dominion ships, extend most favored nation rules, and require equality of rights, with the aim of avoiding broader economic harm.
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United States
Senate
House
Mr. Edmunds
Fire Rumor Triggers Tragedy at London Music Hall
A London East End music hall crowds flee as a shouted fire alarm during a Tuesday performance sparks a deadly stampede leaving multiple dead and injured while rescuers search for trapped patrons.
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London
Panic in Crowd Leaves Dozens Dead at Event
In a chaotic rush an audience trampling caused nearly twenty to thirty deaths. The alarm raiser should be found and punished, whether by thoughtlessness or malice. The author notes such tragedies are avoidable and particularly horrible. Canadian sports gain popularity here, though humor toward Brother Jonathan may hurt Canadian relations.
New York Sun Honors Professor E L Youmans With Portrait
The New York Sun, which once hindered Holman of Indiana, now honors the late Professor E. L. Youmans by presenting an admirable likeness that elevates the newspaper process cut to an artful tribute.
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The
New York Sun
Holman
Indiana
E. L. Youmans
Lying-in Hospital Reports Low Mortality Amid Antiseptic Shift
The past year's work at the Lying-in Hospital shows strong results with 373 women cared for in 1886 and only three deaths. Of 876 children born, seventeen died. The German antiseptic clinical method adopted in 1885 is credited. Among patients, 150 were Americans and 301 were free patients, underscoring the hospital's value as a benevolent city institution.
Rival news firms clash over fake despatch in Hoboken
The New York Herald recounts a curious Hoboken coal strike episode where one firm sent a bogus report to rival outlets. Accusations surfaced that Western Union either sold or leaked dispatches, raising questions about telegraph ethics and the firms’ conduct.
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New York Herald
Wall Street
Hoboken
Western Union
Telegraph Company
Paris Siege Mail Plots Stir Alleges With Washburne
Prince de Wittgenstein claims two Parisian women offered 20 francs per letter to the American legation for forwarding to Germans, then alleges Washburne pocketed the letters. Henry Vignaud denies any profit or misuse of mail during the siege. Reported also that an underground bureau sent letters and charged up to 70 francs postage.
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Elihu B. Washburne
Paris
Scribner’s Magazine
Prince de Wittgenstein
Frances
Legation
Washburne
Louis
Henry Vignaud
United States
Saturday Review blasts Goschen as critic and Liberal Unionist
The Saturday Review denounces Mr Goschen as essentially critical and argues that political criticism breeds intellectual Toryism. It questions why the government relies on Goschen to aid it and wonders if other Liberals of similar critique are secretly Tories.
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Saturday Review
Goschen
Boston Crowd Reflects on Dawes and Sullivan Reform
In Boston a frostbound crowd reads a public bulletin about Senator Dawes and prizefighter John L. Sullivan. The writer notes Dawes championing the Native race and Sullivan's claimed reform, praising a path to citizenship and urging support for his temperate stance.
Palmistry and university gifts draw Tavener’s caution
The writer discusses Patsey Cardiff’s arm injury during a boxing match, lauds Sullivan’s composure, and critiques a Worcester university gift as insufficient for lasting impact. He also questions palmistry led by Heron Allen, mocks fortune tellers, and confesses mixed palm readings from two amateur palmists.
Letter From G W Simmons on Boston Hansoms
G W Simmons writes to Mr Taverner praising the English hansom and noting his new company plans to launch a lighter model for Boston streets in spring. He offers to introduce the agent to Mr Taverner as a Hansomite and expresses appreciation for the hansom.
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Mr. Taverner
Boston
G. W. Simmons
Harvard College Notes and Upcoming Assemblies at Cambridge
Harvard reports public lectures by Colonel Thomas W. Higginson and General Jonathan L. Swift in Lever Hall under the Harvard Oral Abstinence League. The January Harvard Monthly features Professor Josiah Royce on Tennyson and Yes simism. Four Cambridge ladies sponsor a series of assemblies at Hemenway gymnasium with invites issued for February 15 and 19.
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Thomas W. Higginson
Jonathan L. Swift
Lever Hall
Harvard
Harvard Monthly
Josiah Royce
Tennyson
Hemenway Gymnasium
Cambridge
Arthropod Development at Boston Society Meeting
The Boston Society of Natural History held a general meeting with Dr Kingsley presenting on arthropod development. President Scudder and Edward Burgess offered remarks, Dr Minot displayed diagrams, and Prof Sedgwick corrected a long-standing insect-related error before a council session followed.
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Boston Society of Natural History
J. 5
Kingsley
Scudder
Edward Burgess
Charles H. Minot
William I. Sedgwick
Council
Charlestown Cadets Hold Grand Military Ball at Armory
The Charlestown Cadets or Company A Fifth Regiment M V M hosted a grand ball at their armory last night with about three hundred courles in attendance.
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Charlestown Cadets
Company A
Fifth Regiment, M. V.M
Grand Social Event Impresses Cadet Cadre and Guests
As a social affair of the season the event was highly enjoyable and successful. The hall dazzled with floral and bunting decor while the cadet band played and the ladies’ toilets shone in their elegance. Caterer Hicks provided a fine collation and the celebrations ran late.
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Hicks
Creditors accept instalment plan for Marcellus McElroy
At a Boston creditors meeting the McElroy furniture case shows liabilities of 8638 53 with assets 14 300. creditors approve full payment in equal monthly instalments. A committee investigates the statements. A separate list notes numerous filings, assignments and bankruptcies across many states and firms.
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Marcellus A. McElroy
Furniture
Boston
Mr. McElroy
McElroy
Frank BE. Hall
Robert D. Evans
Simon Klaus
Boston and New York Rubber Company
L. L. Tillotson
Dry Goods
Lyndon
Margaret A. Fisher
Chauncey Street
Jacobs, Whitcomb & Co
J. Ferron & Co
Manchester
N. H
R. A. Rulman
Minster
Flixon, Tappan & Co
Provisions
North Market Street
Webster & Corliss
Lyndonville
Grocer
William E. Albee
Wiscasset
Leon Staegasdter
Boots and Shoes
Johnstown
Penn
Albert Willett
Lowell
Wood
Chick
Great Falls
George W. Connell
Toys
St. Joseph
James Brint, Jr
Philadelphia
P. Smith
Lexington
Musselman & Williamson
Lumber
Williamstown
Louis Henry
Ballston
N. Y
George A. Parsons
Fairport
Aes & Co
Market
Auburn
Quebec
Can
J. Hempton
Sharbert Lake
Ont
T.T. Dussault
Lee
Lindsay
James O. Simpson
Alexandria
W. F. Neely
Harrisburg
E. M. Strickler
Pittsburg
Allison & Hazelitt, Grocers
Current Comest A Church of Their Own
The New York Post notes that followers of Henry George may form a separate church after St. Stephen's Church proceedings. It argues no current denomination can accommodate the doctrine of land taken from owners without compensation, at least for now.
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St. Stephen’s Church
Henry George
N. Y. Post
Pension Debate on War Survivors and Disabled Veterans
A Providence Journal editorial decries broad pension grants for Mexican War survivors and praises a pension for disabled veterans as prudent, arguing pensions should aid the helpless and that many claimants lack rightful title to benefits.
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Providence Journal
Taxation and the case against improper tax cuts
The writer argues against premature tax relief and urges taxing whiskey and tobacco, stating that lowering taxes now would be wrong and burdensome if done at the wrong end. Postponing reductions for five or ten years is preferable to starting with a flawed approach.
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N. Y
Reducing Elections for Real Voter Power
The Buffalo Courier argues for fewer elective offices to empower voters. It says many offices across federal, state, county, and city levels overwhelm citizens, leading to ballots that reflect machine influence rather than informed choice.
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Buffalo Courier
Reducing Surplus Protest Links Alcohol Tax to Politics
In a Washington Post item the journalist argues that removing alcohol taxes would cut the surplus in the New Jersey senatorial contest and hinder political progress, suggesting the tax is intertwined with political influence.
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New Jersey
Washington Post
Henry Watterson Boycott at Columbus Club Meeting
The columnist Henry Watterson refused to attend the Jackson Club event in Columbus Ohio on the New Orleans battle anniversary. He warned he must stay mute before Democrats or accuse the President of treason to the party. The note suggests he would starve waiting to dine with like minded Democrats who share his view.
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Henry Watterson
Jackson Club
Columbus
New Orleans
Henry
N. O. Picayune
Dem
Laws Should Be Regarded and Enforced
A Philadelphia Press editorial argues that laws barring foreign-made ships from American registry must be judged as right or wrong. Regardless of their merit, Congress cannot excuse habitual violations, and enforcement is demanded to protect national shipbuilding and flag supremacy.
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Congress
fPhiladelphia Press
Rep
Boston Advertiser Warns Democrats Against Senatorial Vote
The Boston Advertiser says Democrats in the Legislature have no business voting for a Republican candidate for Senator and warns that such action could smash Republican harmony. It notes that Republican unity in Massachusetts endured the paper's help in electing a Democratic President and suggests Democrats voting with Republicans may still allow harmony to survive.
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Boston Advertiser
Massachusetts
Boston
American fishermen press for equal rights with Canada
The Boston Pilot argues Americans seek no favors from Canada but demand the rights Canada grants to Canadians. It suggests if Cleeland reconstituted his Cabinet with Dan Manning as Secretary of State, petty annoyances against American citizens in Canadian waters might end, and notes the current officeholder could be influenced.
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Emerson
Canada
Cleveland
Dan Manning
Boston Pilot
Witty miscellany from various papers and columns
This collage of jests and light verse cites quips from the St Albans Messenger, Omaha World, Boston Commercial Bulletin, San Francisco items, and Chicago Tribune. It includes humor about prisoners, coal, weather prophets, hotel quirks, curling, palmistry, and political roguish gallery notes. It also records a Rio Wis rail disaster relic, marital quips, and Cash-row anecdotes.
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St. Albans
Levi P. Morton
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Boston Commercial Bulletin
de Trow
Miss Claymore
Ethelbert
St. Paul
Minnesota
Spriggins
Georgia
Miggins
Macon
Rio
Wis
Beloit
Sis
Austin
Texas Siftings
Senor Carulla
Madrid
F. D
Pittsburg
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Chicago Tribune
House of Representatives
Washington
Success of the Ball at Music Hall Unites ChariTABLE Irish Society
The reunion and grand ball of the charitable society drew the era’s largest attendance at Music Hall last evening. Governor Ames and staff Mayor O'Brien and family John Boyle O'Reilly Mayor Kimball of Newton Mayor Harty of Lynn James Wemyss president of the Scotch Charitable Association Judge W Dwyer and families Dr J B Moran and wife Mr and Mrs A Shuman and many society friends attended.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Music Hall
Governor Ames
O’brien
John Boyle O'Reilly
Kimball
Newton
Harty
Lynn
James Wemyss
The
Scotch Charitable Association
W. Dwyer
J. B. Moran
A. Shuman
Obituary for actor George C. Howard and related notices
George C. Howard veteran actor died Tuesday at his home in Cambridge aged 68. He starred as St Clair in Uncle Tom's Cabin and was the original performer of that role. His wife and daughter CorDelia, who created Eva in Troy, N Y, survives him along with two sons. Also reported: John H Webber of Salem died after short illness at 37. widow Clarissa D Raymond of Wilton, oldest resident of the state at 104, died yesterday leaving descendants and great-grandsons.
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George C. Howard
Main Street
Cambridge
United States
Canada
St. Clair
James A
Caroline Fox
Cordelia
Eva
Troy
N. Y
Mr. Howard
John H. Webber
Salem
Boston
Federal Streets
John Endicott Lodge
Clarissa D. Raymond
Wilton
Conn
Siigoe A
Samuel Amond
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House Committee On Appropriations
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Republican Party
Henry L. Dawes
United States Senate
Friends of Tariff Reform
Lodge
Jonathan
Tibbles
Ponce
John L. Sullivan
Patsey
Cardiff
Sullivan
Worcester
Yale
Trinity
Harvard University
Clark
Heron-Allen
Dime Museum
Sporzheim
Heliogabalus
Taverner
Harvard College Notes
Irish Charitable Societies’ Building Fund
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