Congress Moves to Bar Pummers and Lobbyists on Floor
Washington January 29 The House acts to keep pummers and lobbyists from the chamber amid rising confusion. Debate on enforcing the rule grows animated as members seek to protect floor access while fearing renewed lobbying strength. Ex members are deemed the most dangerous among lobby targets. Rumor says J Madison Wells may turn state's evidence if not protected. The tariff bill is next.
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Washington
Congress
J. Madison Wells
Depredations by Utah Contractors Against Union Pacific
The Interior Secretary received a letter from a Utah citizen alleging widespread timber theft along the Union Pacific line from Tie Siding to Ogden. He claims hundreds of thousands of railroad ties and timber are stolen yearly, with a peonage system oppressing workers, and recounts a fatal incident involving a worker, a sub-contractor, and a book-keeper.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific
Ogden
Mexico
United States
Dawson
Snodgrass
House Adopts Rigid Floor Admissions Rule
Washington January 20. A House resolution orders strict enforcement of floor admission rules and discontinues passes. Louisiana's Mr Leonard condemned lobbyist crowds on the floor and said he often finds strangers in his seat. The Speaker promised revoking passes after today and requires exmembers to declare no interest in pending legislation.
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Washington
Leonard
Louisiana
Aper
Capitol
Congress
Naval inquiry finds improper contracts on ironclads
Washington reports that two contracts by the Bureau of Steam Engineering with South Boston Iron Company for steam fittings on the Dictator and warships Narragansett Tuscarora Snowdrop were made before congressional appropriation without competitive bids or necessary reviews. The committee suggests possible grounds for action against ex-Secretary Robeson amid broader ironclad claim disputes, while the House panel rejects Seeor McKay relief as adequately compensated.
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Washington
Willis
Bureau of Steam Engineering
South Boston Iron Company
Narragansett
Tuscarora
Snowdrop
Congress
Board of Survey
Navy Department
Robeson
Hhis Office
Senate holds Bland Silver bill speech marathon in 10 days
Senators anticipate a lengthy debate as speakers including Thurman Jones Allison Blaine Eaton Eustis Christiancy Burnside Merriman prepare to defend the Bland bill. Confidence runs high for a two thirds vote despite mixed views from Windom Eustis Paddock Ke lege Ingalls Kellogg and Whyte remarks. Ingalls supports remonetization in principle, Windom and Paddock seek form choice, Eustis hints at further amendments, Kellogg doubts the plan pending further speeches. REMARKS OF SENATOR WHYTE.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs Thurman
Jones
Allison
Blaine
Eaton
Eustis
Christiancy
Burnside
Merriman
Wallace
Bayard
Matthews
Messrs Windom
Paddock
Kelege
Ingalls
Kansas
Windom
Kellogg
New Orleans
Louisiana
Senators Debate Bland Silver Bill Amid Copper Value Arguments
Washington January 29 The Senate resumed the Bland Silver bill debate after Senator Beck's speech on the sinking fund Senator Wallace urged passage arguing against placing silver in a subordinate role and keeping gold as the measure of value He warned the policy would debase silver lower commodity prices and wages The speech by Bayard followed along with Dawes and Whyte noted in brief summaries from the session
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Washington
Senate
Beck
Kentucky
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Washingon
Wallace
Bayard
Burke denies written agreement over Hayes election
The Chicago Tribune prints Major Re A Burke interview from New Orleans. Burke says no signed document existed with Stanley Matthews, Charles Foster, or others for Mr Hayes. He asserts no bargain or repudiation tied to guarantees to Southern congressmen and stresses the President’s intent to do justice to the South.
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New York
Chicago Tribune
New Orleans
RE. A. Burke
Major
Stanley Matthews
Charles Foster
Gordon
Lamar
Ellis
Gibson
Major Burke
Hayes
Grant
Burke
Explosion at Mowbray glycerine works kills worker in North Adams
In North Adams Massachusetts the nitro glycerine works of George M Mowbray exploded around 9 am killing 59 year old worker B E Wilson who had run the first glycerine at the plant. Several pieces of skull and body parts were found nearby and the cause remains unclear. The wooden building was blown apart sending debris across the grounds and even startling witnesses miles away. This is the third blast at these works in eight years with four men killed.
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North Adams
Mass
George M. Mowbray
Hoosac
J. Wilson
Mowbray
Wilson
R. S. Penniman
Local News Digest Of Tragic Deaths And Community Notes
Stephen Rogers of Miltown died Monday when a tree fell in the woods. Marcus Peters of Orient, a Southern Aroostook Custom House officer, was killed by a load of bark overturning. John and Stephen Shortwell of South Newcastle report twenty six foxes and James Shortwell seventy five partridges since October. Harvard College graduates in Portland seek an Alumni Association led by ex President Thomas Hill. William Getchell of Waterville died suddenly last Thursday. Robert Merrill near Swift's Corner cut his throat Thursday morning and died after hours. A kennel opens at Baldwin with imported setters. A prisoner escaped Kennebec jail. William Case, 19, held for robbing the mail. Maine Teachers Association meets in Augusta February seventh to ninth for educational talks. In Saco Supreme Court Boynton Beals acquitted on adultery. Martin Leach ordered to leave the state. Freeman Berry from East Machias faced a highwayman but defended himself with a knife sound effect. Mrs H Dunning of Brunswick found with razor wounds. recovery anticipated. A Wood bondholder challenges press claims, promises light on the case. Mrs Mary Davis of Limington dies at 98 with large family and descendants. funeral held Sunday.
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Stephen Rogers
Miltown
Marcus Peters
Orient
Custom House
Southern Aroostook
John
Stephen Shortwell
South Newcastle
James Shortwell
Harvard College of
Thomas Hill
William Getchell
Waterville
Robert Merrill
Swift’s Corner
Norway
Baldwin
Kennebec
Augusta
William Case
United States Court
Maine Teachers’ Association
Supreme Court
Saco
Boynton Beals
Martin Leach
Freeman Berry
East Machias
Berry
H. Dunning
Brunswick
Topsham
Wood
Maine Central Railroad
Lewiston
Mary Davis
Robert Davis
Limington
Joseph Davis
Vast Discharges at Central Vermont Shops and Area Previews
A large number of Central Vermont Railroad shop workers and Nutland train hands have been discharged to cut costs, with more notices expected February 1. Trenor W Park's attorney says Bennington must immediately pay accrued interest on bonds totaling about $50,000 after a town suit loss. A Hyde Park schoolma’am confiscated pupils pipes and boiled them in tea as punishment, prompting disgust from boys and parents. Local officials suffer serious illnesses, including H R Beardsley, and Dr K R Sherman. William Mead of Plattsburg, a nine year Army veteran, is identified as the man who froze to death in Alburgh after a week’s leave, with blame placed on anti-tramp suspicion.
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Central Vermont Railroad
Nutland
Trenor W. Park
Luther R. Graves
Bennington
Hyde Park
H. R. Beardsley
St. Albans
KR. R. Sherman
Henry C. Adams
Alburgh
William Mead
Plattsburg
N. Y
Notable Local Roster and Court News From 19th Century Columns
Wilder Dole of Gill at 73 rode trains for the first time last week. Nathan Smith, 92, Granby’s oldest, died Monday. Rev. Daniel Merriman to be installed as Worcester Central Church pastor on Tuesday Feb 12. A Fall River child fractured an arm four times in 18 months, last Saturday. Robert Young of Millbury sentenced to life in state prison for incestuous rape. Haverhill Mayor Kimball given a silver-mounted cane. President Morse of the Common Council donors. Patrick Dunn, 48, frozen to death in Monson while drunk, leaving a wife and children. New Bedford deaths 574 last year, 591 in 1876. ages 0–? and 90–100 and 109+ noted. Plymouth County seeks new or improved jail. Uncle Tom actor Fred Mower fell fracturing knee-pan at Newburyport. Springfield armory turning out 80 guns daily from muzzleloader parts. Nantucket aims to lure Lynn shoe makers back to island. negotiations underway. Kate Kelley ruling finds negligence by railroad but religious devotion and possible mental disorder noted. Pittsfield court convict Ernest Houseman for abusing a charity boy. eight months in jail. Adams men to cover court costs and pay $1000 to injured. Shelburne ice cutting tale ends with father and son swapping positions in water. lesson on safety.
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Wilder Dole
Gill
Nathan Smith
Granby
Daniel Merriman
Central Church
Worcester
James Sharples
Fall River
Robert Young
Millbury
Superior Court
Plymouth County Commissioners
Fred Mower
Uncle Tom
City Hall
Newburyport
Springfield Armory
Nantucket
Lynn
Lowell Court
Kate Kelley
Boston and Maine
George Street
Irish
Pittsfield
Ernest Houseman
Lenox
J. H. Walden
C. G B. Daniels
Williamstown
Thomas Hagans
Adams
Wage cuts hit Bernon Manufacturing operatives in Georgia ville
Boston detectives hunted counterfeiters who believed to have arrived in New port Friday. Conversey Gray of Dresden Me attempted suicide in a Newport police cell Monday night and was hospitalized. Rev Samuel Carr was ordained as Newport Baptist minister with a sermon by Rev Dr Taylor of Providence. Newport Post Office broken into Monday night stole $40 in stamps and $200 in money. the safe contained several thousand dollars. Entrance via lobby window. letters left untouched on a desk awaiting the early mail.
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Bernon Manufacturing Company
Georgiaville
Boston
Newport
Conversey Gray
Dresden
Samuel. Carr
Baptist
Dr Taylor
Providence
Coggeshall
Fire damages multiple businesses across several towns
Fires on January 29 destroyed or damaged business properties in Massillon Ohio Farmington Maine Indianapolis Massachusetts Springfield Ogdensburg New York and more. Losses ranged from about 1 100 to 37 000 with most properties insured. causes include a defective flue and fire in boiler shop and brass stores.
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Massilon
L. Baumertin
John Snyder
John Gaylor
Julius Becket
Hartel
James Jacoby
Western Companies
Farmington
Hiram P. Gerald
Kingfield
Jerry
John Knight
Springfield
Munroe
Union Hall
Judson’s Bank
Lawrence’s
New Music Hall at Portsmouth Opens with Caste Play
The new Music Hall in Portsmouth New Hampshire opened to a crowded audience for the dedication. Governor Prescott and staff, ex Governor Goodwin, Mayor Broughton, and ex Mayors attended. William H Y Hackett gave the dedication address, followed by music led by Henry L Harlow. Boston actors presented Coste from the Boston Theatre in the hall praised as finest provincial theatre in New England.
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NEW Music Hall
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston Theatre
Prescott
Goodwin
Broughton
William H. Y. Hackett
Dunning Jr. Files Assignment For Benefit Of Creditors
A schedule filed in New York on January 29 shows Edward J. Dunning Jr. a Wall Street dealer in commercial paper has liabilities of 1 54 004 50. Assets are mainly notes with collateral notes totaling 481 161 80 in nominal value but no real value. Total nominal assets reach 618 943 90 while actual assets stand at 4847 41. Montreal, Canada noted Donovan, Williams &
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New York
Edward J. Dunning, Jr
Wall Street
Montreal
Can
Donovan
Williams
Armistice Doubt Looms as Peace Talks with Turkey Resume
London reports suggest no formal armistice but immediate peace talks after Grand Duke Nicholas arrives with Turkish plenipotentiaries. Russia may seek radical or limited aims, while Austria opposes territorial gains for Serbia and Montenegro. Delays center on Constantinople occupation, Dardanelles usage, and Austrian-Russian tensions.
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Times
Vienna
Nicholas
Ignatieff
Adrianople
Porte
Turkey
Russia
Lord Derby
Lord Loftus
St. Petersburg
Count Schouvaloff
Prince Gerischakoff
Dardanelles
Bosphorous
Gen
Bucharest
Prince Charles of
Roumania
Roumanian-Bessarabia
Constantinople
Standard
Austria
Servia
Montenegro
Anaraassy
Gortschakoff
Phillippopolis
Adranople V
Pera
Odessa
Schipka
Kezanlik
Foum
The
St. Sofia
Seceret
Asia
British Parliament Debates Constantinople and Neutrality Amendment
In London a party split threatens Liberal unity over supplementary estimates. Lord Derby signals personal doubt on a Russian occupation of Constantinople. Mr Forster tables an amendment to the vote of credit asserting neutrality and peace, with rumors of Liberal dissension denied and a likely large division.
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Lord Derby
Lord Stratheden
Constantinople
House of Commons
Robert Bourke
Crete
Stafford Northcote
Russia
Germany
Austria
Turkey
William Edward Forster
Commons
Marquis Hartington
Forster
Liberal
Press Association
Liberal Party
Lord Harrington
Rail managers discuss Western Russia ports amid Baltic blockade fears
London dispatch notes Western Russian railway chiefs were summoned to St. Petersburg to plan train service to Baltic ports if English fleets blockade them. Times dispatch cites a growing rift between Vienna and St. Petersburg over peace terms, with Austria expecting a congress and Russia showing reserve, while outlet reports of Austro‑Russian friction surface.
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London
Standard
Berlin
Warsaw
Russia
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Vienna
Austria
England
Turks and Russians Near Constantinople Amid Turkish Crisis
Refugees from Roumelia flood Constantinople with armed Circassians plundering towns as the government struggles to disarm them. Suleiman Pasha reaches Gallipoli while Russians advance toward Constantinople and Adrianople concentrates forces. An Athens report notes Turkish forces repelled by Thessalian insurgents on Mount Pelion with minimal enemy losses and Thessaly unrest spreading in Armyros district.
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Roumelia
Luleh
Bourgas
Choolu
Rodosto
Constantinople
Asia
Bosphorus
Gulf of
Salonica
Suleiman Pasha
Gallipoli
Schorlu
Adrianople
Mehemet Ali
Chatalja
Arctten
Besika Bay
Bazardjik
Varna
Athens
Mount Pelion
Armyros
Thessaly
French Mint Prolongs Silver Suspension Amid Gold Standard Push
The French Senate unanimously renewed the temporary suspension on minting silver for coins due to the American situation and unsettled international finance. Finance Minister Leon Jay cited American conditions and India trade as reasons, noting the Latin monetary standard to be discussed later, with Senator De Parien urging quick adoption of a gold standard.
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Londn
Times
Senate
M. Leon Jay
India
M. de Parien
Contal
Pope to issue allocution over Poland and Italy title
The Times Rome despatch reports the Pope prepared an allocution against Russia for Poland’s church persecution and against King Humbert over the title King of Italy. The Queen of Portugal, Victor Emmanuel’s daughter and the Pope’s goddaughter, is barred from the Pope’s presence at the Quirinal. Rome notes an unfavorable morning change in the Pope’s condition, though he has received several Cardinals.
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The
Times
Rome
Russia
Poland
Humbert
Italy
Portugal
Victor Emmanuel
Quirinal
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Hi Tour
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