Mint reports surge of trade dollars after legislation pause
Superintendent Snowden of the United States Mint says more than 50,000 trade dollars have been received since March 4 as letters from holders pour in. The public believes supporters lost hope for new law, choosing to exchange coins at the current rate. Standard silver stands at 96 cents per ounce, making the trade dollars worth 84 cents at the Mint.
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Lotisville Enforces Citywide Gambling House Closures
Lotisville Kentucky reports a surprise closure as all gambling houses in the city shut down after Chief of Police Whallen ordered proprietors to close or face raids. The city had been a haven for notorious gambling with prodigious activity, and a recent crackdown marks a strong step in the war on gaming.
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President's plans and personnel moves outlined in Washington
Special Despatch reports the president perking up after eight days of work at the white house and planning swift government appointments. He notes a plan to refer applicants to departments, with possible exceptions for senators and representatives as needed.
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West Virginia
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President Cleveland's Proclamation on Oklahoma Invasion
President Grover Cleveland issues a proclamation to defend Oklahoma lands from unauthorized entry. Gen. Hatch reports about 1200 settlers in Kansas near the border and warns invaders will be removed. The cabinet discussed the action to deter anticipated invasion and to enforce U.S. law on Indian lands.
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Secretary Manning trims treasury special agent force
In Washington on March 13 Secretary Manning announced a force reduction in the treasury department special agents divisions. Forty positions were cut, saving about 40000 dollars annually. The action lowers agents to 22, inspectors to 25, and fraud roll employees to 15, with no new appointments. The reform limits fraud funding to information and selective hires, not permanent staff.
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Dr Brown cancer quack faced by eminent physician letter
Dr Fordyce Barker said a letter from an eminent New York physician proves Dr Brown of North Adams a cancer doctor quack. The letter describes a patient who died after chloride of zinc preparation by the North Adams father and son duo. Barker warns against touching Gen Grant and a drooping man leaves St James with his bag.
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International Immigration union formed in New York
The certificate of incorporation was filed to form the International Immigration Union to buy and sell lands across the United States Canada and Mexico and aid immigrants in purchasing homes and travel. Capital stock is $1,000,000. The report also notes art auction sales at Leavitt’s rooms and a fatal Delirium tremens incident involving Annie McClusky. Customs weekly entries exceeded 500,000 dollars while a supreme court ruling limited liability of a railroad line for a parlor car passenger. Financials show Barnes shipping liabilities $342,603 and assets $100,083.
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International Immigration Union
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Charles O’conor
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Court of Errors and Appeals
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House of Lords Law
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Vigilance group arrests 25 on murder charges near Vernon
A Wechita Falls special reports Capt. Schmidt of the state rangers arrested 25 men at Vernon and vicinity for murder. The group reputedly formed a secret vigilance organization and is linked to four recent killings, with many detainees noted as prominent locals.
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Britain and Russia reach frontier agreement to avoid war
In Parliament Gladstone announced a new England Russia pact halting advances across the frontier with no fixed time limit. The accord aims to prevent Afghan Russian clashes during troop instructions and preserves the status quo pending a pacific frontier settlement.
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Orce
Mutiny and fighting near Suakim and Korti details
Suakim reports say El Mahdi’s men attacked the ordnance enclosure at the garrison, overwhelmed pickets, and fought guards before retreating with casualties. Osman Digna’s camp faces mutiny claims with Arab terror tactics and low rifle numbers, while Gen. Graham orders disarming of Suakim inhabitants and Canadian voyageurs head for England.
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Paris Dispatch Reports French Victory in Tonkin Battles
Advices say Gen Briere de l Isle cites Chinese forces of at least 20000 retreating through wooded terrain toward Thuyenquan. Mines stopped assault by Algerian sharpshooters as French casualties reach 463 including officers. Despatches claim Gen Negrier occupied Thalke on March 8 and Chinese defenders fled into China.
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Paris Seizure of Fenian Leaders Sparks Protests
Paris authorities arrest Fenian leaders James Stephens Eugene Davis John Morrisey and journalist Mortimer Le Roy and detain another unnamed Fenian. Mrs Stephens is released. Stephens and companions are sent to the frontier barring return, amid protests in L Intransigeant that Ferry government jeopardizes refugee liberties. Relations between Italy and Germany also tense after talks in London.
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Railroad Strikers Rally with Imported German Labor
In Wayne Indiana twenty six machinists arrived from Chicago to take striking workers’ jobs. They joined the Knights of Labor after a meeting at Driscoll's hall. Additional imports are anticipated as strikers vow to block replacements. Record includes Texas ranger delay and Missouri proclamation against rail interference.
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Intercollegiate baseball meeting outlines Yale title and schedule
Springfield March 13. The inter collegiate baseball association held its annual meeting at Massasoit house with three delegates from each of six colleges. Yale president D. W. Mulane and vice presidents C. R. Wylie Jr and S. H. Williams. secretary treasurer G. P. Weeks. Williams College denied admission. Yale won the 1884 championship, 9 of 11. New league rules adopted with Spaulding ball. pitcher rules, seven balls, and batter distance retained. a hit by pitch does not grant base. foul bound not out. Umpires Donovan, Grant, and Wykoff chosen. Schedule set from April 30 to June 20 with Dartmouth, Amherst, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown. Announcement notes Williams admission refusal rumored to be Harvard backed by Brown.
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NEW BUILDINGS. A Slow Season Opening for Architects
Boston architects report a quiet spring with limited new work and cautious capitalists delaying large outlays. Few building permits issued show a shift from last year, though some modest projects proceed in Back Bay and surrounding wards.
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Shipping 380 pairs of shoes from Marblehead week ending March 12
Reports show 380 cases of shoes shipped from Marblehead for the week ending March 12. Other items note Emanuel Barker’s eight year prison sentence for attempting to shoot his wife at Taunton in 1884, and a South Framingham meeting supporting a constitutional amendment led by Hon. John B. Finch of Nebraska.
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Behalf of Beard in Debate as House Orders Probe
In the senate on Friday the twelfth joint rule was suspended to admit the petition for a Woburn public library. Committee reports include clerical assistance for lawmakers and Middlesex county tax corrections. Barre Library incorporation and Fall River wage remonstrance noted. Several measures postponed or rejected. engrossed bills listed.
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Maiden library bill among House actions in lengthy session
The Massachusetts House debated labor, education, and public service bills including incorporation of the Maiden Public Library. A special seven member committee was ordered to review five years of State House commission and sergeant at arms expenditures amid sharp exchanges over repairs and alleged overruns at the State House and old Charlestown prison.
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Framingham School Board Correction Letter to Editor
Lucius R. Eastman Jr writes to Boston Post on March 13 1885 correcting a March 11 telegram about a Framingham school incident. He clarifies that a student was kept after school for misbehavior and suspended for insolence and disobedience, and that the chairman mandated an apology while exempting any religious display. The committee allegedly supported the chairman and allowed the student to return if she signed a specified apology.
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Fire damage and assignments across several cities
Portland mill fire at Westbrook Manufacturing caused 2000 dollars in damage with water. a gas leak sparked an explosion injuring head machinist G C Winslow who will recover. Easton furniture factory and mill saws burn with 60000 dollar loss. Southern Agricultural Works assigns insolvency with liabilities 197000 and assets 300000. Oswego thermometer works building burned for 45000. Barrytown mansion at John L Aspinwall estate destroyed for 70000.
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Multiple Arrests and Injuries Reported in City
Robert O'Brien was arrested on a default warrant by Patrolman Copeland of division 9 and bailed on an assault charge to Patrolman Quinlan. he reportedly jumped bail. John Chisholm, telegraph lineman on Parkman Place, was shocked on two wires at Brush Hill Milton, fell 25 feet, sustaining a double fracture of the right leg and a fracture of a left foot bone, moved to city hospital. William W. Lord, 24, a brakeman on the Eastern railroad, was struck by a bridge in Chelsea, fracturing his skull and dying at Massachusetts General Hospital. Hugh McCormick, arrested by third division officers for assault with a knife on Frank Griffin at Bowker and Sudbury streets. Griffin sustained a minor head wound.
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