Keifer Faces House Inquiry After Explosive Speech
In Washington on January 29 Representative Keifer of Ohio faced intense criticism as a House floor confrontation unfolded over alleged abuses of power. General H V Boynton accused Keifer of fabricating charges while seeking an investigation into lobbying and land scrip schemes tied to the McGarrahan bill.
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House of Representatives
Keifer
Ohio
Committee On Accounts
Keller
Galines
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H. V. Boynton
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Sherman
Boynton
General Boynton
Carlisle
Washingtron
D. C
Joan G. Carlisle
House
J. Warren Kelier
Blaine
Colfax
McGarrahan
Valentine
Shad Fh
Cincinnati Commecial Gazette
Mr. Hopkins
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Calkins
Kasson
Dunnell
MacGarrahan
Cood
Idria Mining Company
Tast
W. B
Shaw
Reporters’ Gallery
Pacific Mail
J. Hopkins
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Keifer
Committee of Investigation
Panic at Providence mill fire injures no one
At Pawtucket Thread Co in Providence on January 20 a picker room fire drove six women and three men to panic. Firemen doused flames in minutes, Woefert, carrying workers, led several to safety while others were helped down. No serious injuries. about 16 bales of cotton ruined and two new machines damaged. building partitions scorched.
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Providente Picker
Providence
Pawtucket Thread Company
Woefert
Woefertwiss
Maelp
Wien
Inl
Thesert
Grand and Noble Girl Testifies in Legion Fraud Trial
In Hudson County New Jersey Court of Sessions Marvin Cory and Dr Rufus Peacock stood trial for conspiring to defraud the American Legion of Honor of 3000 dollars. Eva Williams, cousin of Cory, refused the draft payment but offered to accept punishment for Dr Peacock to avenge her aunt. She declared she would take the punishment of two years in prison.
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New York
Rufus W. Peacock
John D. Harrington
Hudson County
N. J
Court of Sessions
Jersey City
American Legion of Honor
Union Council
Marvin Cory
Eva Williams
Elain W. Cory
Harrington
Peacock
Marvin
Legion of Honor
Cory
Willin
Dr. Weacock
Wich
Winfield
Cesnola Verdict Ends Long Libel Case in New York
The jury found for Cesnola in the Libel suit brought by Feuardent over Cypriot antiquities and forged claims. The case, with 36 hours out, hinges on fraud allegations against Cesnola during his Cyprus excavations and subsequent museum dealings.
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Cesuola
Cyprus
Ife
Metropolitan Art Museum of
New York
Penardent
Cesnola
Hhis
Clarence Cook
the Tribune
Fenardent
Century Magazine
London
Gasoline's Deadly Work at Orr Block Fallout
An explosion from a barrel of gasoline in Alliance Ohio leveled the Orr block on Main Street this afternoon. The fire destroyed the building while neighboring structures were saved after a long department effort. Only two people in the block survived. the proprietor Mr Orr, his son and daughter, and sixteen others perished.
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Mr. Orr
Lis Son
Eet
Night Operator Battles Maniac on Grand Trunk Line
Hamilton February 1. George Hanlon night operator at Oakville on the Grand Trunk railway fought a maniac named McDermott who claimed to pursue a murderer. McDermott smashed the telegraph instrument and fled into the woods after Hanlon, who suffered severe injuries and returned home.
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Hamilton
George Hanlon
Grand Trunk Railway
Oakville
McDermott
Chicago
Hanlon
Trains Delayed by Herds of Antelopes
Sopa 8Prings Idaho January 31 Antelopes have become plentiful between Green River and Granger Wyoming on the Union Pacific railway hindering train passage. Trains are obliged to stop as antelopes form large droves on the desert where snow is scarce.
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Idaho
Green River
Granger
Wyoming
Union Pacific Railway
Jeweller Dies From Gas In Soda Water at Horse Shoe Spring
Samuel Blackburn, a jeweller from Sopa Springs Idaho, went to the Horse Shoe spring for soda water and did not return. A search found him dead, suffocated by gas while preparing a bottle with soda water. His wife had grown anxious and organized the hunt.
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Sopa Springs
Idaho
Samuel Blackburn
Horse Shoe
Candidate Logan Answer Impresses Colored Delegates
In Waskaton on February 2 the scene unfolded as a delegation of about fifty colored statesmen pressed General Logan for his candidacy to the Chicago convention. Logan maintained composure, stating he was not a candidate, yet welcomed the visit and shook hands as the brethren departed in solemn farewell.
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Waskaton
Chicago
Wem
Sacred Order of the Holy Joseph
Brothers of Damascus
Tribes of
General Logan
Senator Logan
Lst
Lam
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Ney
Wreck on Monon Bridge Kills Seven in Broad Ripple
An Indianapolis night disaster reports the Monon Air Line wreck at the White River bridge near Broad Ripple. Seven dead, eight injured as the engine, baggage car, and two coaches plunged twenty feet into the river. The bridge was nearly new and undermined by prior damage.
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Indianapolis
Monon Air Line
White River
Broad Ripple
Explosion Fears In Burning Rome Hotel Fire
A three story building between Stanwix Hall Hotel and Searle Bank block on James Street in Rome New York burned at 1 80 this morning The blaze began on the second floor Mrs Samuel Alexander alarmed others from an upper window as flames spread A mysterious explosion knocked out the front wall injuring Joseph Alexander who died later The blast also injured David Patterson with a crushed ankle and impending leg amputation Fire was confined to the building with the Stanwix Hall and Searle Bank block saved George Armstrong and E N Albaugh owned the structure with losses around 12000 insured 7000 Samuel Alexander insured for 9000 others insured sums listed
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N. Y
Stanwix Hall
Searle’s Bank
James Street
Samuel Alexander
Joseph Alexander
Stanwix
George Armstrong
Baltimore
E. Albaugh
Ferguson & Nicholson Bay
Louis N. Kopter
Edna Se
Explosion debate over roof collapse at destroyed building
Report notes losses totaling 1500 for goods with 6500 insur ance, and 800 uninsured for J L Williams furniture. Differences arise over the blast cause with some contending the forty foot wide wood–supported roof collapsed in one burst, squeezing air and blowing out the wall.
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J. L. Willams
Monsignor Quay Appeals Ruling Over Mixed Catholic Marriage
Syracuse February 4. Monsignor Quay of St. Joseph's Church performed a December 26 1888 marriage between Elmer Rivest and Anna La Frontier after Rivest claimed his prior marriage in Fulton Street New York was by a Protestant minister and while he was intoxicated. Bishop McNerney annulled the Quay ceremony prompting church officials to seek papal review.
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Syracuse
Elmer Rivest
Anna la Frontier
Monsignor Quay
St. Joseph's Church
Rivest
Fulton Street
New York
Usis
McNterdy
St. John's Catholic Church
Father Moriarity
McNlerney
Anna la Fronier
Mer. Quay
Pather
Llenry Vail
Catherine
England
Napoleon 1
Jerome Bomparte
Miss Pallerguet
Kivest
Miss la Fronier
Ian
Mer
Quay
Father Smith
Cathele Ehtreh
Mtv
G A R Veterans Elect New York Officers at Rochester
The New York State encampment of the G A R met in Rochester with a crowded arsenal as members denounced pension bill changes and urged funding for Bath soldiers home. 225 posts rated excellent or fair, Hedges elected department commander after multiple ballots amid excitement. other officers named and a literary musical program planned for the next evening.
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Rochester
N. Y
G. A. BR
Arsenal
Congress
Bath
N. M. Hedges
Haverstraw
H. Clay Hail
Little Falls
John W. Jacobus
New York
John Savery
Auburn
Nicholas W. Day
Hedges
Hall
Day
Savery
Dprueninghausen
Ira M
L. P. Thompson
Phelps
J. ©. Carlisle
Ballou
Pike
John Dye
Theodore L Poole
Syracuse
Herman Thom
W. H. Bright
Utica
Sam Johnson
Warsaw
John Beattie
Murdered by a Tramp Enticed Boy from Home Killed
Plattsburg residents report a German tramp named Oscar von Plumberg murdered Harmon Kriser, a Swedish farm worker, near Lake Champlain after luring him January 20 to St Albans, Vermont. The body was sunk in ice. von Plumberg later sought farm tools and claimed frozen hands. Sheriff Parsons leads a manhunt with strong suspicion he is the killer.
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Troy
N. Y
Plattsburg
Clinton County
Grand Island
Wilcox
Oscar von Plumberg
Harmon Kriser
von Plumberg
Kriser
Riser
St. Albans
Parsons
Uut
Germany
Virginia Vessel Fires on Oyster Fleet Captures Ada Ludington
In Virginia waters near Buing Bay Point, the oyster schooner Ada Ludington from Cambridge was captured by an armed party from Middlesex County after a confrontation with about 100 men aboard. The Ada Ludington and its crew were seized, then taken to Cricket Hill and later Middlesex Court House for jailing.
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Baltimore
Ada Ludington
Cambridge
Virginia
Buing-Bay Point
Tewind
Ludington
Middlesex County Va
Cricket Hill
Middlesex Court House
Tons of Clams Washed Up on the Beach
A New York area report describes an enormous bank of clams washing ashore from West Brighton to Manhattan Beach. The clams, dead and emitting odor, sprawl across elevations up to eight feet and stretch for miles, with the pale “skimmer” variety noted. In a separate item from St Louis, a two year old killed an infant after snatching a bottle while the mother was away.
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Brooklyn
West Brighton
Manhattan Beach
Brighton Beach
St. Louis
Charles Joyce
Death of an Aged Pensioner in Madbury
Samuel D. Hayes aged 87, a War of 1812 pensioner, died in Madbury today February 2. He leaves three children.
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Dover
N. H
Samuel D. Hayes
Madbury
Richness Toward God Sermon at Plymouth Church
Mr Beecher urged listeners to seek wealth that enriches the soul not just estate. He warned that many prosper while losing their souls, urging pursuit of divine riches through pure heart and virtuous living toward God. He challenged all ages to elevate aims beyond mere money and social status.
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New York
Mr. Beecher
Mr. Keecher
God
Christ
Ian
Twili
Jesus Christ
Black of Face and Heart Many Morrible Crimes by Negro Ruse
A sensational report describes the Negro Rugg as a suspect in multiple assaults, murders, burglaries, and robberies across Long Island. It notes alleged connections to the Rose Ambler murder, mentions epilepsy and nervous fits, and cites the Queen’s County district attorney delaying proceedings.
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NEW
Rugg
Sears
Glen Head
S. 1
Rose Ambler
Ridgeport
Hartford
Bridgeport
Long Island
Queen’s County
Boston and New York Money Market Report February 2 1884
Finance and commerce notes from State Street on a quiet money market with ample loan supply and rising rates for risky paper. Call loans, mercantile paper, and domestic bills quoted. foreign exchange strong. New York funds premium. Dark details on bonds, reserves, and government issues. broad market activity across banks and brokers.
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Good Mercantile
Prime Corporation
New York
Poreigo Exchange Coges
London
Mercantile
Commercial Galletin
Dle
Boston Markets Capable Yet Unsteady Prices Across Goods
The market reports broad activity in Cheese Coal Coffee Copper and Corn with prices varying by grade. Fresh eggs flour and beef show unchanged or modest shifts while ocean freight rates ease for Melbourne Sydney and Adelaide bound cargoes.
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Sydney
Adelaide
Brisbane
New Zealand
Liverpool
Bush
London
Glasgow
New York Markets Report on Grain Cotton and Oils
Saturday prices show mixed activity with grains firm yet dull in spots. Futures for cotton fell on foreign influences while corn and oats held steady. note strong port receipts and modest sales in grocer and petroleum markets.
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Sxlea
V. Oinause
Nise
Daly
Gloucester Fish Market Records Sharp Prices Hold Steady
Special correspondence reports steady but firm demand for cured fish in Gloucester for the week. Receipts totaled over 3,000,000 pounds of herring with codfish and halibut also listed. prices quoted for fresh halibut, cod, haddock, and frozen herring show only minor changes from last week amid active trade and market listings for various sizes.
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Docéimmon
Boston Clear
Dudhie
Ohio
Ste
Michigan
Delaine Heevés
Quemandana
Delaine
Ana Uhio
Finn
California
Beat Sur
Gloucester
Grand Menav
Newfoundland
Teres Georges
Inrce
Pollock
Hake
Georges Dongless
Nova Scotia
New Shore
Livestock Markets at Brighton and Watertown Week Ending Feb 2 1834
Arrivals of livestock week ending Friday February 2 1834 at Brighton and Watertown include Western cattle 1920 Eastern cattle 148 Northern cattle 483 total 2651 Western sheep and lambs 5900 Northern and tabs 4310 Eastern sheep and lambs 9451 total swine 17021 veale 265 horses 152 Prices for beef cattle per 100 lb Extw quality 47 First quality 62 Second quality Poorest grade of chars 374 Prices for hides and tallow Bright hides 7 7 f Country tallow Bull Britain Canada Spain Prices per yard pounds 160e1a
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Watertown
Caifsking
Sheepsk's
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