Sweaters Investigation Opens House Debate on Labor
Week in Congress reports Mr. Hoar leading a probe into the sweating system of tenement labor. Opponents push limits on costs while supporters stress labor immigration disease concerns and national action. The session also covers naval and tariff bills, printing, pensions, and the military academy appropriation.
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Their Hatred Deep Rooted in Chilean Attacks on American
Albert Parsons, a Valparaiso merchant connected with an American firm, recounts a decade in Chile marked by insults to Americans. He describes a draconian four day jail stay after a street quarrel, a biased trial, and a $50 fine. He says Chilean officials and public opinion mocked U S power and warned of possible attack on California.
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New York
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Republic
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Renowned Rev Dr Donald Fraser Dies in Paris
Paris reports the death of Rev. Dr. Donald Fraser a leading Presbyterian divine and former vice president of the British and Foreign Bible Society. He authored numerous theological works and was highly regarded in religious circles.
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Donald Fraser
British and Foreign Bible Society
Political Gleanings and Blaine's Withdrawal Discussed
In Cleveland political notes the Blaine matter, Gen. Alger’s Shenandoah record dispute, and Mill’s Room are examined. The New York Sun attacks Alger over failing to relinquish command. An interview with Mr. Dana explains why this episode is now being published.
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Alger
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Editors Duel Over Alger Controversy and Republican Fallout
The New York Sun attack on Gen Russell A. Alger sparks veteran reactions. Dana defends publication as long known and says it could help Alger, while Col Tanner and others call it a Republican plot. Col Linehan and Ben Lovell argue the charge strengthens Alger, Major Merrill condemns the move as scandalous and predicts it will backfire. local political shifts in New York state show mixed gains for Democrats and Republicans amid faction struggles.
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Russell A. Alger
Lone
Charles A. Dana
Harrison
Alger
Corp. Tanner
Merritt
Tanner
Gen. Alger
Dana
Republican Party
Grandfather
Corp
James Tanner
Pensions
Russell A. Almera
Ndt
Fey
John C. Linehan
New Hampshire
Ben Lovell Wild
Col
Ben Lovell
Sheridan
Sepapner
Merrill
Senera
Republicans widen lead as New York supervisors show gains
A Cleveland A Xupany N Y dateline reports early returns from New York State supervisors elections. In 20 counties tabulated, Republicans hold 248 seats to 141 for Democrats, up from last year’s 199 to 163, an increased Republican majority of 98. Fifteen counties show Republican gains including Broome Chen Cortland Ware Oneida Onondaga Steuben Madison and others.
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Ington
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Jose
Broome
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Cortland
Steuben
Montgomery
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Chen
Cort
Blaine Retirement Seen As Fresh Arrival Reports
A New England Republican insider in Washington relays Hon. James G. Blaine’s stated reasons for withdrawing from the presidential race. Blaine says age and fatigue matter little. his aim is rest and avoidance of burdens, with Whitney tipped as a potential opponent if Cleveland or Hill fail.
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New England
James G. Blaine
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Washington
Hill
Cleveland
William ©. Whitney
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Whitney
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Binperty
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Grover Cleveland not a presidential candidate says Lentz
Springfield reports John J. Lentz a Columbus lawyer and Thurman club president said Cleve land is not a candidate for the presidency. He spoke at the Jefferson Club and critiqued Cleveland and Hill while noting Western support for a Palmer Russell ticket. The piece also covers local Democratic tensions and threats over Dunkelberger and Sheehan.
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Grover Cleveland
John J. Lentz
Columbus
Lentz
Thurman Club
Jefferson Club
Paralond
New York
Mr. Lentz
Hill
West
Gen
Palmer
Ilinois
Gov
Russell
Massachusetts
Republicans Endure In New York City Congressional History
The piece notes a 12 year gap since a Republican won a New York City congressional seat. It recalls 1880 when Levi P. Morton and Anson G. McCook carried city districts as the last straightout Republicans elected. It mentions 1995 figure Ashbel P. Fitch leveraging Democratic and Republican voters for support.
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New York City
Garfield
Levi P. Morton
Anson G. McCook
New York
Ashbel P. Fitch
Protesting Hill and Fifty Wrestle With State Dems in New York
A large Cooper Union mass meeting of Democrats denounced the February 22 state convention as premature after just four weeks notice. Notables such as Frederic R. Coudert and Oswald Ottendorfer spoke against maneuvers to control the convention, urging the party to listen to Democratic masses and defend principles.
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Cooper Union
Frederic R. Condert
Oswald Ottendorfer
FE. Ellery Anderson
Charles J. Canda
Orlando B. Potter
Grace
Cooper
Everett P. Wheeler
Eugene Kelly, Jr
Charles
Ottendorfer
Frederic R. Coudert
E. Anderson
Cleveland
J. G. Milburn
Milburn
Grover Cleveland
Their Protest Resolutions against State committee action
New York Democrats at Cooper Union condemn the state committee for setting February 22 as the state convention date to select delegates for the Chicago national convention. The resolutions demand voter assembly rights, timely decision, and fresh delegates, warning against party leaders suppressing voters' voices and urging reconsideration. A 50 member committee is empowered to press the protest and seek proper representation.
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Cooper Union
State Committee
Chicago
Democratic State Committee
Charles Fairchild Warns Democrats Of Peril To Party And Principles
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles S Fairchild was greeted with cheers in New York as he urged fellow Democrats to act. He argued that both the party and its principles are in peril and that many Democrats nationwide share this view, urging active support until the end.
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Massachusetts
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Maine
Reed
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Ex-Gov Wetmore declines Senate race at last
Prov/Enor Feb 19 At last ex Gov Wetmore declares not to run for U S senator due to strong Aldrich backed opposition. His friends promise a full statement soon. Death of Admiral Sir Provo Wallis noted in Loudon Feb 13. He died aged nearly 101 after a long naval career beginning in Halifax and including command on the Shannon during the Chesapeake action.
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Loudon
Sir Provo Wallis
Shannon
Boston
Harbor
Chesapeake
Admiral Wallis
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Bridegroom Killed Waiting for Train at Posen Station
West Berkeley Cal Feb 4 F J Biaps and Conchita Sylvester wed last evening. The bridal party rode to Posen station for a local train home. An overland train not stopping dashed around a curve into the group. Biaps and Mrs Silvia were killed instantly. a little boy was badly hurt.
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Conchita Sylvester
Posen
Overland
Silvia
Difference Is Radical in Free Wool Bill Debate
Washington is abuzz as the free wool bill promises to place the lowest taxes on goods used by the poorest. The McKinley act taxed the masses. under the new bill a poor man’s blanket would face 25 to 86 percent versus 70 to 110 percent before. Carpets would face about 80 percent, with an average around 60 percent under the prior Republican law.
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Call
Florida
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Dudley Wins Damages Against Custer County in New Hampshire Suit
H H Dudley of New Hampshire won 3847 in a trial against Custer County. If upheld the decision could force counties statewide to issue payments totaling up to 2000000. Counties had previously issued warrants to fund operations and faced suits from Eastern capitalists seeking repayment.
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Clerk Markle Quits After Lunacy Commission Finds Fault
O J Markle a surgeon general clerk who asked Blaine and Elkins for introductions to their daughters for marriage was examined by a lunacy commission. Referred by secretaries as crank, he was discharged on condition he forfeit his government post and depart Washington.
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Daughter’s letter wins pardon for German war deserter
Atchison Kansas February 18 Bernard J Schmits a wealthy Atchison county farmer visited Germany to see his old home and was jailed for deserting the German army 30 years earlier. His 13 year old daughter wrote to the Emperor describing the case and asking for release. The Emperor pardoned him and he heads home. Also Indiana statesman H B Shepherd dies at Vincennes aged 95 after a life in public service.
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Orton Party Missing in Alaska When Indians Supposedly Murdered
Reports from Port Townsend Washington dated February 14 indicate Morris Orton and ten miners may have been killed by Indians or lost at sea while crossing from Cross Sound to Yukon. Six weeks of searching failed to locate them, and rescue attempts were hindered by Alaska’s unsettled conditions and hostile local tribes.
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Lincoln Birthday Portrayed by Friends With Mixed Toasts
A national birthday observance marks Lincoln’s legacy with holiday in Illinois. In Boston Butler Club banquet featured Gov Russell Gen Butler Charles Dana and Sickles. Dana recalls Lincoln’s humanity while Butler praises his kindness and justice in stories of a president who steadied a nation during war.
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Grand jury report cites corruption in senator election
Sacramento dispatch notes the grand jury concluded its inquiry into alleged corruption in the election of a United States senator to succeed Senator Hearst. It states the evidence gathered and cited strong testimony, leading the jury to find indictments connected with the matter.
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Grand Jury
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Hearst
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