Congress Passes Indian Trusts Bill and Pacific Funding
Senate action includes passage of the bill to declare unlawful trusts on trade and production on Indian lands and approval of the Union Pacific funding measure. House debates filibusters over court of appeals and intrastate commerce amendments while considering territorial Oklahoma government and Indian land disputes.
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Smidland
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Washington
New York Wold
Union Pacific
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Payson
Illinois
Court of Appeals
One
Georgia
Me Bayne
Pennsylvania
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Missour
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Committee On Territories
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Sheridan
James Bads
Riddieberzer
Ajourn
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William F. Smith
Cobb
Alabama
House Conferrees
R. Raynor
Maryland
J. Cobb
Mr. Scott
Raynor
Massachusetts
Unitates
Darien
District of Columbia
Chandler
District of Columbia, and the Resolution Offered By Mr. Chace
Janary
Mitchell
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Texas
West
Senate Judiciary
Committee On Appropriations
Wth
Central Pacific
Congress
Bii
Columbia
Legitime Recognized as Haitian President by Britain and France
Minister Preston reports a despatch from the Haytian legation stating that Britain and France have officially recognized General Legitime as President of Haiti. The announcement is said to aid in restoring order.
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New York
Preston
Legation
General Legitime
Canadian lumbermen seek repeal of prohibitive duty
Ottawa reports big American lumber interests joining Canadian lumbermen in demanding immediate repeal of the recent duty hike on Canadian log exports to the United States. They warn that the higher rate makes American capital in Canada unworkable and threatens sawed lumber industries if retaliatory Washington rates follow.
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Ottawa
Pasteur Reports Discovery of Diphtheria Germ
Paris February 10 Professor Pasteur announces that Drs Roux and Yersin have isolated the germ of diphtheria. His assistants have inoculated animals with diseased tissue and all have died from a diphtheria like illness. A diluted extract killed a rabbit. work continues toward a prophylactic and cure.
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Paris
Pasteur
Two Million Miles Hudson River veteran Henry Milliken
Albany N Y Feb 10 The Hudson River division’s oldest engineer Henry Milliken has logged over 2 000 000 miles on the New York Central Railroad He spent 36 years running daily and on occasion Sunday trips He once sped through Fort Montgomery tunnel hitting two cows after which the engine carried the gruesome aftermath with blood and debris across its cowhit wreckage
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N. Y
Hudson River
New York Central
Henry Milliken
Hank
Milliken
Fortontgomery Tunnel
Engle
Dakota House defeats woman suffrage bill
BisMARcK Dak Feb 9 The House defeated the woman suffrage bill yesterday by a vote of 26 to 22.
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Bismarck, Dak
House
Bismarck Seeks Anglo German Alliance Amid World Tensions
Reports from beachy and London detail Emperor Wilhelm and Prince Bismarck conferring with Lord Charles Beresford. Talks cover an Anglo British defensive alliance and England's war readiness against a Franco Russian fleet, with Bismarck urging Britain to reform its defenses.
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Great Britain
Preas
Beachy
Emperor
Charles Beresford
England
France
Russia
Lord Charles
Germany
Boulanger Clique
Bismarck
Beresford
London Demonstration in Hyde Park Supports Irish Rights
Heavy snow did not stop a Hyde Park rally denouncing coercion in Ireland and urging release of political prisoners. Thousands, mostly workers and radicals, heard 12 platforms speakers including attacks on Mr Balfour. a simultaneous resolution urged free speech and praised Irish patriots. The Socialist platform bore a banner Remember Chicago amid decor. Police maintained order during the march and event.
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London
O'Brien
M. P
Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Hatfield
Britain
Dublin
Manchester
Glasgow
Tar Grope
Irsh
John Bull
O’brien
Hyde Park
Gvernment
Ireland
William O’brien
Mr. Balfour
Reed
Iti Vens
Tondon
Iris
Chicago
Molloy Case Resumes In Bow Street Court Over False Testimony
London February 9 The Patrick Molloy case for giving false testimony before the Parnell commission returns at Bow Street Police Court. Patrick Delaney recalls testimony and says Patrick Egan as Fenian and Invincible organizer of the league. Byrne and Matt Harris linked to Invincibles. league funded them with firearms and money. Delaney joined Fenians in 1868 and was jailed for five years for highway robbery. The court adjourned.
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Patrick Molloy
Parnell Commission
Bow Street
Patrick Delaney
Patrick Egan
League
Invincibles
Brrne
Matt Harris
The
Egan
No. 1
Molloy
Delaney
Fenians
Byrne
Itness
Paris interview outlines Boulanger program with American model
General Boulanger advocates adopting the American constitution with a ten year presidency and a state council to draft laws for a non-deliberative 500 member national council. He also proposes limited provincial local government and annual council sessions.
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Paris
General Boulanger
Rail construction in Indian Territory links vast railroad system
Kansas City reports increased railroad activity after the Oklahoma bill passage. A new 160 mile line runs from Fort Smith through Tahlequah to Coffeyville to connect the St. Louis San Francisco line with Kansas City and Pacific. The Kansas City Pacific extends south, crossing Verdigris and Fort Gibson to Clayton, soon under San Francisco control. From Paola the line will extend north to Kansas City with aim to reach Oklahoma, Sapulpa, and ultimately Albuquerque New Mexico.
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Ark
Tahlequah
L. T
Coffeyville
Kan
St. Louis
San Francisco
Kansas City & Pacific
Paola
Verdigris
Fort Gibson
Clayton
Kansas City, & Pacific
Thi Scensors
Kansas Ry & Pacific
Olathe
Louis & San Francisco
Kansas City Pacific
Kansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Oklahoma Country
Taxing Timber Land Triggers Timber Sales in Rochester
Rochester assessors raised valuations on woodland tracts in North and East Rochester sparking active timber sales. Horace Sproot sold 400 acres in North Rochester to Mr. Witham for 10000 dollars and disposed of 1665 acres in North Chester to Savery Morse and Daniel Swift at proportionate prices.
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Horace Sproot
North Rochester
Mr. Witham
South
Middleboro
Northchester
Savery Morse
Daniel Swift
Bodmer's Conversion Sparks Steelton Revival Frenzy
The Steelton steelworks worker John Bodmer converts after Rev. D. W. Keefer preaches at the Church of God. His daughter Lillie enters a trance claiming heaven, while expert observers struggle to explain the miraculous signs as crowds gather and 200 converts emerge from the revival.
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the Sun Today
Harrisburg
John Bodmer
Steel Works
Steelton
D. W. Keefer
Church of God At
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Pennsylvana
Dunker
John’ Bodmer
Statu quo in terminal case debated in Richmann Virginia
Attorney General Ayers heard the Terminal case and reserved decision on quo warranto to test if the Richmond and West Point terminal charter is forfeited. He noted a voluminous packet of papers to review and that it may take several weeks to reach a ruling.
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Ayers
Richmond & West Point
Iowa Railways Plan Sharp Service Cuts in State
Cubcanco Feb 11 The Western roads plan retrenchment in Iowa rail service after state railroad commissioners action. Unnecessary passenger trains to be dropped and local schedules slowed. many workers to be laid off as costs are cut. Manager Ripley estimates Burlington losses at $260000 per month.
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Western Roads
Iowa
Iowa Roads
Ripley
Burlington Road
Burlington Company
Hopkins Ousted From Gould Rail System By Young Financier
Wall Street chatter centers on A L Hopkins being forced out of Gould railroads by George Gould. The Missouri Pacific salary cuts fuel retirement rumors as the Windsor Hotel crowd notes the father son dynamic with George gaining power while Moran Morosini’s position faltered.
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New York
Wall Street
A. L. Hopkins
Gould Railroads
George Gould
Windsor Hotel
Missouri Pacific
Gould
George
G. P. Morosini
Hs Morosini
Mr. Hopkins
Henry Y. Satterlee Chosen Bishop of Eastern Michigan
The Rev Henry Y Satterlee rector of Calvary church New York was unanimously elected bishop of the Episcopal diocese of eastern Michigan to succeed Bishop Harris at a Detroit clergy convention The election had 48 clerical votes against three others and a lay total of 108 to 1s The salary is 5000 a year from an 80000 fund with a Detroit residence valued at about 1000 The nomination follows a careful ballot process with continued schooling and transition plans.
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Henry Y. Satterlee
Eastern Michigan
New York
Calvary Church
Fifth Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Episcopal Diocese of
Buber Harris
Detroit
Satterlee
de Fo
Parishioners Await Priest’s Final Decision
The parishioners are reluctant to accept the minister’s stance while the author has not signified refusal nor acceptance. A final ruling is expected only after several weeks.
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Quest Ta Hia
Ex-clergyman Johnson Sentenced for Subscriptions Swindle
New York on February 11 reports Robert J. Johnson once a clergyman who collected church subscriptions in Murray Hill and Essex New York and diverted funds to himself was sentenced to two years in state prison.
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New York
Robert J. Johnson
Murray Hill
Essex
N. Y
Milling executive flees to Canada after defalcation
St. Louis, Feb 8. Henry Dieckmann acting president of Manuel Bergess Milling Company has fled to Canada after defaulting on 50 000 dollars. He lost funds through speculation. His mother in law with eleven children is believed to be his principal victim as he handled her property.
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St. Louis
Henry Dieckmann
Manuel Bergess Milling Company
Canada
Cardinal Pitra Dead Second in Sacred College
A cable from New York reports the death of Cardinal John Baptiste Pitra born in France August 1 1812. He was elevated to Cardinal on March 16 1863 and was the second in rank among the sacred college and one of the six suffragan bishops of the pontiff.
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New York
Catholic News
John Baptiste Pitra
Sacred College
France
Ontiff
Amity Post Office Robbery Stuns Arkansas Town
News from Little Rock reports the Amity Arkansas post office was robbed Saturday night. The safe was blown open and about 87000 in cash and government funds taken. Post office inspectors and officers head to Amity amid suspicions of expert burglars.
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Ark
Amity
W.C. Hayes
Neighbh
Priest Stabbed in Memphis by Crank Will Reeves
In Memphis on February 11 Father Ashfeld of St. Peter's Catholic Church was stabbed to the heart by Will Reeves. Reeves rang the bell entered the house and killed the priest before being restrained by a porter and later detained by police. Reeves claimed divine instruction as motive and said the priest was his best friend.
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Memphis
Tenn
Father Ashfield
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Will Reeves
Reeves
Father Asheld
Priest Names Hawaiian Princess Baby in Church Surprise
New York February 11 Rev Dr Alexander surprised the University Place Presbyterian Church by christening the infant of a princess by birth and heritage. The olive skinned 19 month old girl slept in her mother's arms as water was sprinkled on her head. The mother Mrs Graham is a maid of the late queen mama of the Hawaiian islands. The Grahams reside at 118 West Twelfth Street and recently hosted a royal visit at their home.
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Alexander
University Place Presbyterian Church
Graham
Victoria
Mr. Graham
Schuyler, Hartle, & Graham
Maiden Lane
Therincess
Sue
Aleander
West Twelfth Street
Hawaiian Islands
Dominion Seizure of Bridgewater Prompts Parliament Inquiry
Ottawa reports reveal a chain of illegal acts by Dominion officials in seizing the American ship Bridgewater over alleged duties. The owner did not seek a Canadian register, the seizure followed a mistaken order, and compensation may be due after Parliament reviews the case.
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New York
the Sun
Ottawa
Bridgewater
Dominion
Customs Department
Commissioner of Customs
Whitechapel style murder hits Dundee as suspect seized
A Dundee case mirrors the London Whitechapel horrors with a severed head, amputated limbs, and a ripped stomach found in a basement box. Police suspect the arrested man from London as the killer once linked to Jack the Ripper. Details remain guarded by authorities.
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Whitechapel
Jack the Ripper
Amin
Dundee
Lonon
Business Failures Reported By Agencies This Week
New York February 8 report shows 303 total business failures in the United States and Canada this week. Dun and Co and E Russell and Co record 278 U S failures and 30 in Canada, down from 332 last week and 303 the week before.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency Today
United States
Canada
So Shewe
Feares
Barnett Seeks Change In Seed Distribution Policy
In Wasurnotoy on February 8, the House debated an agricultural appropriation bill. Representative Barnett urged altering seed distribution to rely on experimental stations and regional commissioners, citing high costs and uneven spread of rare seeds while noting large numbers of flower and garden seed packages sent to farmers.
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Sixth Congress
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Massachusetts
Florida Ranks First In Cotton Crop Returns
Florida leads the Department of Agriculture annual cotton crop returns with 87 percent harvest progress, six days later than last year due to late maturity and rains. Regional totals show Virginia 83, North Carolina 84, South Carolina 85, Georgia 86, Alabama 85, Mississippi 82, Louisiana 53, Texas 86, Arkansas 84, Tennessee 83. The staple is shorter and fiber discolored. caterpillar and bollworm damage limited by insecticide. seed sold at 12 to 16 cents per bushel near railroad lines.
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Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Northlina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florda
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Grant Era Cottage Attracts Presidential Summer Plans
Mrs. Harrison wife of the president elect and her daughter Mrs. J R McKee of Indianapolis will summer at Deer Park Maryland. The president elect will ride from Washington each Saturday in a special car arranged by Charles F Mayer head of the Baltimore and Ohio Hatis and Company. The Harrisons will stay in the Grant cottage rented by J R McKee the son in law. The cottage has historic ties with Grant Garrett and Spencer and nearby is a cottage where Cleveland honeymooned.
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J. R. McKee
Indianapolis
Deer Park
Washington
Charles F. Mayer
Baltimore & Ohio Hatis and Company
Thearrison
Freight Engine Collides With Street Car in Covington
A street car crossing the Louisville and Nashville track in Covington Kentucky was struck by a freight engine. Mrs Sheobald was fatally hurt and driver Bagley sustained serious injuries while a four year old child escaped. The car was demolished and several bystanders were injured.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Anaes
H N Beem
Sheobald
Bagley
Jacob
House Committee Backs Pension for Irene Rucker Sheridan
Washington February 7 The House Committee on Military Affairs orders a favorable report on a bill to grant Mrs Irene Rucker Sheridan a fifty dollar monthly pension for services rendered to the General Government.
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House Committee On Military Affairs
Irene Rucker Sheridan
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