One-Sided Mexican Treaty Prompts Senate Memorial
Senator Farley presented a memorial from the Trinidad and San Jose Silver Mining Company of Mexico, alleging the pending treaty favors Mexico by canceling American claims while upholding Mexican ones. The document claims deceit and perjury in the evidence and asks the Senate to amend the treaty to grant equal American rights. it was referred to the foreign relations committee.
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Hington
Senate
Farley
California
Trinidad and San Jose Silver Mining Company of Mexico
San Francisco
United States
Mexican Joint Claims Commission
P. Middleton
R. H. Linton
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Joint Claims Commission
The
Committee On Foreign Relations
National Railroad Commission Bill Moves in House
The House commerce committee approved a bill for a national railroad commission to regulate transportation. The measure mirrors English statutes, sets up three Washington based commissioners, allows court injunctions, requires posted freight rates, and authorizes district attorneys to sue on behalf of injured claimants.
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House
Washington
House Committee On Commerce
National Railroad Commission
Reagan
United States
Senator Plumb Would Pay Debt and Issue Treasury Notes
In the Senate the debate on national bank circulation resumed. Senator Plumb urged that national debt elimination is tied to currency reform and proposed issuing treasury notes equal to the surrendered bank circulation. Senator Sherman proposed bonds based notes, but the higher interest provision was rejected. The session adjourned after executive business.
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Plumb
Treasury
Sher
Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
Jones
Florida
Banker Thomas Melton Testifies On Labor Law Stance
Washington February 15 Mr Thomas Melton a Pittsburg banker and coal dealer testified before the House committee on labor. He opposed the eight hour law and restrictions on hiring foreigners before they arrived in the United States. He argued capital organizations could elevate labor rather than oppress it and favored cooperative associations for workers. He denounced labor unions as abridging workers rights and called for non interference in labor questions expressing belief in free labor as most intelligent.
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Washington
Gr’homas Melton
Pittsburg
House Committee On Labor
United States
Chicago the Favorite
A well informed Democratic National Committee member predicts the Democratic Convention will move to Chicago. Payne opposes Cincinnati and backs Chicago with Ohio’s Armstrong voting against Cincinnati. McDonald and Morrison prefer Chicago, seeking mutual support if either wins, while Eastern delegates like Randall and Dorsheimer lean toward St. Louis.
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Chicago
Washington
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
St. Louis
Payne
Cincinnati
Ohio
Armstrong
Cleveland
McDonald
Morrison
Morriay
Eeu Randall
Flower
Dorsheimer
Kirkland to Lead Greely Relief Expedition Voyage
Captain Kirkland of the U S Navy visits Washington by order of Secretary Chandler to confer on expedition details. He will likely command the relief effort with overall charge but directly lead Thetis as the principal vessel, deemed superior to the Bear. All expedition personnel will undergo special physical examinations.
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Washington
Kirkland
U.S. N
Greely
Chandler
Thetis
Developments Promised in Douglass Sprague Suit
Miss Helen Sprague and attorney T J Mackey filed a suit against Frederick Douglass seeking 2025 dollars for eleven years and three months of services at twenty dollars monthly. Douglass refused recognition of service, marshal service followed, and further case developments are expected to astonish some. The Danville Riot probe also resumed in Washington with the Sherman sub committee.
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Douglass
Protest and Riots Testimony and Tariff Debate Report
Witnesses testified in a riot case with Noel Smith and Hense Lawson detailing an exchange with drawn pistols and threats. In Washington, cotton interests opposed the Morrison tariff bill, arguing it would hurt production of fine goods. Mary Miller in New Orleans passed an examination and was issued a captain’s certificate for inland steamboat command.
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Sion
Hense Lawson
Danville
Noel Smith
Noel
Ways and Means Committee
Dalton
Merrimack Mills
Mary Miller
Washington
Sherman on tariff foes heed severest warning
New York reports Senator John Sherman urges Congress to leave tariff alone for now, arguing a harmonized law is unlikely with split control. He warns a new bill would be a distorted compromise and accountability would blur between Democratic House and Republican Senate, while advocating protection that reaches raw materials and benefits consumers through cheaper home-made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
New York
The
Mail and Express Today
Washington
House
J. B Sherman
Congress
Senate
Sherman
Itis
Europe
Was She Buried Alive in Warren Ohio
Kitty Gilmour daughter of the late Dr. Gilmour of New Lisbon died after six hours of illness from a hemorrhage of the bowels. Her body showed signs of life when placed in a vault, prompting hot-water bottles and an electric battery in futile attempts to revive her. The tale sparked public excitement as her uncle Dr. Nelson and friends watched for further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Kitty Gilmour
Gilmour
New Lisbon
Townsend
Nelson
Wisconsin Farmer Testifies in Boston Larceny Case
John McGrath a Wisconsin farmer told Superior Criminal Court how two confidence men lured him at a Boston depot with dice games. He joined in a bet of fifty dollars and watched as Douglas grabbed all the money and fled, with Jenks and Douglas identified as the suspects. The jury remains out after the larceny charge against both men.
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John McGrath
Wisconsin
Superior Criminal Court
Boston
Douglas
Abrle
McGrath
Jenks
West Newton
Runaway Horse Destroys Stage Near Burlington
A runaway horse on the Hinesburg road leaped toward a moving stage near Johnson's farm in South Burlington, crashed into its center and wrecked the vehicle. Mrs. T. A. Wheelock of Burlington was severely injured but not fatally. The two passengers on the rear seat were unharmed.
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Burlington
Hinesburg
Johnson
T. A. Wheelock
Sisters in Life and in Death in New York
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Roosevelt and Mrs. Alice Roosevelt, wives of Theodore Roosevelt and Assemblyman Theodore Roosevelt, was held today at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Clergy noted the unlikely pair of deaths within a day, as the large congregated crowd observed the service.
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New York
Martha Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Alice Roosevelt
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Dr. Ward
Rough Voyage of the Nevada Steamer Arrives from Liverpool
The steamer Nevada reached port today from Liverpool after a two week voyage marked by accidents. A burst steam chest on February 14 caused passenger panic and earlier machinery disorder, blamed on the engineer. A canvas and timber chest was built to reach port. The voyage featured near misses with icebergs in fog and hurricane danger.
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Nevada
New York
Liverpool
Treasure From the Sea Brings Gold Fever to Winthrop Beach
The Beachmont and Winthrop shore becomes a thriving gold hunt as coins dated 1728 to 1797 surface after storms. Residents, including Duffield and Titcomb families, have collected substantial sums from a limited beach area, fueling rumors of buried treasure linked to pirates and Captain Kidd, though most coins predate his era. The scattered finds rise from the shallow gravel beach, with lantern-lit searches at ebb tide drawing hundreds, while experts debate origin and fate of a possible chest or pot rumored to be linked to maritime plunder.
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David Floyd
Chelsea
Revere
Winthrop Highlands
New Hampshire
Coultry
New England
Kidd
Deer Island
Money Hill
Dungeon Rock
Lyon
Beachmont
Winthrop
Mamie Titcomb
Anis
Ehun
Kiter
Mr. Duffield
Grover’s Bluff
George
Duffield
England
Spain
Portugal
Norway
Charles Frederick
Jad
Boston
Wnh
H.T. Whitman
Duffields
Mr. Dunfield
Frederick
Joseph Rickerson
John Whalesworthy
Captain Kidd
Wintheep
Overnor Winthrop
Edward Floyd
W& W
Deacon Floyd
Powerful Air Torpedo Gun Could Nullify Navies
A New York Sun report describes an air torpedo gun tested at Fort Hamilton that fires a five pound dynamite shell via compressed air. The device, weighing 280 pounds, uses a seamless brass tube and could scale up to eight inches, with larger models offering greater explosive throws. Tests show rapid firing and potential battlefield impact, aiming to threaten ships and fortifications alike.
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New York Sun
Fort Hamilton
Europe
H. D. Winsor
American Torpedo Company
Fot Hamilton
Winsor
Women Learn to Drive Nails in School Workshop
A meeting of the Society for the University Education of Women at Jacob Sleeper Hall discussed industrial education in common schools. General Walker advocated mechanical instruction to broaden education. Salem State Normal School Principal Hagar reported women can be taught to use tools and build, with forty entrants, thirty continuing, forming platforms, benches, and a stage for exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For the University Education of Women
Jacob Sleeper Hall
Francis A. Walker
Hagar
State Normal School
Salem
Hafur
Page
Dwight School
Sand and Claflin
Farmers Win Concessions on Wheat Marketing in Manitoba Road
Delegation of Red River farmers meeting President Hill secures concessions on warehouse size and shipping to eastern markets with freight cuts delayed until next year. Road to post daily price and tariff lists for Duluth Minneapolis Milwaukee and western points. A traveling inspector will review grading complaints. Dispatch notes 40,000,000 bushels of No 1 hard wheat involved.
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Sv. Paul
Red River
Manitoba
Grand Forks
Minnesota
Dakota
Hill
Morrill
Duluth
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Cver
Weal
Saved by a Chicago Girl Cork Sales Tale
A Chicago girl aboard a ship saved the entire crew by tying cork shoes together to form a makeshift raft. The tale, recounted by travelers in a Texas Siftings excerpt, recalls a dramatic rescue that left a lasting impression on survivors and listeners alike.
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Chicago
Texas Siftings
St. Louis
Lake City
Benes
Brick Pomeroy on thinkers and cranks
Brick Pomeroy argues that a man must leave one idea to be a thinker, but with two ideas he is labeled a crank. The remark reflects the era's wit on originality and public perception of creative minds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Pomeroy
Remarkable Feat of a Maine Man
Phillips Phonograph Cyrus Hall presents a hen's egg measuring 6 by 8 inches, showcased as a remarkable Maine feat. The display highlights local ingenuity and curiosities that captivate residents and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Phillips Phonograph
Cyrus Hall
Readville Strike Sparks Fines and Overwork Dispute
Readville mill operatives strike citing heavy fines, low pay, and overwork after a new weave-room overseer replaces William Costley. Superintendent Gardner claims pay cuts and discretionary fines caused no formal complaint. machinery to resume operations this afternoon.
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Readville
Knights of Providence
Glont
William Costley
William H. Ashwell
Groverdale
Conn
Costley
Gardner
Orm
Shutdown of a braid mill in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET February 18 One half of the machinery in the braid mill of D. Goff & Sons was shut off this morning leaving many workers unemployed. The firm cites over production as the reason. MILWAUKEE February 17 A Western Rolling Mill shut down Bay View hears word of fires being put out at two Chicago North Chicago Rolling MillCompany furnaces. Officers say furnaces will not stay idle long.
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Fall River
Union
No. 2
Pleasant Street
Border City
Union Mill
Ward 4
Pawtucket
D. Goff & Sons
Milwaukee
Bay View
Chicago
North Chicago Rolling Mill Company
Inhumane Brutality to Animals Reported Across Connecticut
Hartford reports stern cases from Barkhamsted and Winsted. A farmer let a heifer freeze to death and chopped another cow to death. A horse perished after prolonged exposure in rain. An axed limb harmed oxen. The state Humane Society notes daily new instances of cruel treatment statewide.
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Hartford
the Humane Society
Barkhamsted
Ontario Fishermen Restriction Sparks Cross Border Grievances
In Ottawa the House of Commons considered a motion to investigate Ontario inshore fishing grievances. Ontario fishermen claim restrictive mesh rules and distant boat needs crush the industry while American fishing remains unfettered. A proposed US Canada uniform law was discussed though no action was taken.
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Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
O’brien
Ontario
United States
Washington
How Wendell Phillips Lectured in Antebellum Slavery Fight
The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts Wendell Phillips life incidents illustrating his fervent anti slavery stance in the antebellum era. It notes his famed replies to lecture requests, offering to lecture on a literary subject for $100 a night and his expenses, while speaking on slavery for free and paying his own costs.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Wendell Phillips
Readjusters and Republicans Joint State Convention Call
In RicuMont Virginia on February 16 the Republican State Central Committee and the Readjusters State Central Committee held a joint session. All members attended except J. H. Rives and signed a call for a joint State convention on April 23 to nominate delegates to the national Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RicuMont
Republican State Central Committee
Readjusters State Central Committee
J. H. Rives
Evolution Theory Edge in Ohio Valley Web Feet Prediction
In a Chicago Times column titled Modern Evolution, the author jokes that if evolution holds any truth, future Ohio valley residents will possess web feet, using humor to discuss the plausibility of natural selection.
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Chicago Times
Ohio Valley
Wild man found trapped in Ohio woods
An official Wheeling Register report notes a wild man discovered in a woods area of Ohio. He was captured after being caught in a trap baited with an office.
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Wheeling Register
Ohio
Finance and Commerce Market Summary February 16 1884
The State Street money market shows ample loanable funds with low rates. Banks meet regular customers at 5.5 percent on deposits and discount. mercantile paper 5.5 to 16. percent. collateral calls at 4 percent. savings banks offer short loans at low rates. New York funds near par with light foreign demand. New York loan market easy. Clearing house grosses $12.2 million. weekly total $66.1 million. Bank statements show loans and deposits rising, with reserve above requirements by $219 million. Prices for US bonds and various staples listed with mixed activity. notes brokers report dull business due to scarce quality paper.
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State Street
Poston
New York
Worcester County
Manila
Calcutta
Dew Greer Buffalo
Buenos
Taney
Lars
Guatemaly
India
Coton
Vikasce
Helmand
Rockland
Gimenaioh
Bisoag
Sesmsn
Western
Ur Denands
Hoston
Eahonis
Elaine
Baste
Kian Vila
Canada
Burbank
Bush
Houston
Aroostook
ST. H
Michigan
Astern
Maine
Boston Markets Commercial Notes on Butter Cheese and Coal
The Boston Daily Globe reports a slow market week with dull demand across commodities. Butter prices in Northern and Western markets hold, cheese shows soft tone, coal and coal sales quoted with varied regional prices, flour demand rising slightly, and freight rates easing for ocean routes to Melbourne, Sydney, and London.
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Western
Choice
Franklin County
Vermont
New York
Chelse
Camverland
Clearfield
Acadia
Sydney
Cumberland
Melbourne
Adelaide
Brisbane
New Zealand
Liverpool
London
Glasgow
Su Seon
Baltimore
Boston
Philadelphia
Malaga
Teese
Ron
Turkey
Trails
Virginia
Wilmington
Florida
Valencia
Sicily
Palermo
FBI
New York Markets Saturday February 10
Wheat futures fluctuated with dull, irregular trading and small reversals. Cotton futures closed lower on Liverpool declines while lard and pork held firm, and coffee and sugar showed quiet to weak moves amid mixed spot activity.
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Kery
Liverpool
Jovender
Mesa
Tle
Bigs Santos
Mats Padang
Macco
Slee
Trade and market prices for fish goods Gloucester week
Special correspondent reports improved trade with larger weekly sales and shipments since January 1. Prices steady with minor variations. wholesale tabs list fresh halibut codfish frozen herring and other salt fish, mackerel and oil products with numerous unit prices and lot sizes across Grand Bank Georges Bank and Nova Scotia markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Grand and Western Bank
Grand Bank
Georges
Nova Scotia
Labrador
Livestock Markets Report for Brighton and Watertown
Week ending Friday shows totals for cattle and sheep across Brighton and Watertown. Cattle arrivals: Western 1424 Eastern 189 Northern 536 total 2199. sheep and lambs Western 6000 Northern 2296 Eastern 0. swine 13 424. veals 338. horses 179. Beef cattle prices per 100 pounds and hides and tallow prices listed with varying qualities.
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Brighton
Watertown
Callskina- Aon
Bedford Man Hull of New Hampshire Noted in Notice
A historical obituary card notes C. Hull of Bedford New Hampshire as a named individual in the readable fragment. The entry references local identity and suggests a biographical brief within a larger public notice or memorial section.
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Senator Plumb
Captain Kirkland
Treasure From the Sea
Smart Cirl Carpenters
Professor Hagar
Atte
Connecticut
Finance and Commerce
Money and Stock Reports
Boston Money and
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Cerce
Evans & Doane
Broxers
North'n
Nhllo A.T& AF
Tidky
Ny&ne
Old Colony
Hutland
Rutland
TU & St
Neis
Wiscon
NY &N Bbs
Ldis Odby Po Mining
Opest
Atlantic
A&p
Bonanza
Cal & Eda
Ll‘ Sonors
Boty
Franklin
Goa
San Pedro
LRE& Beli
Ila& Riv
Erie
Mann Bane
Roe & Lowell
Boa& Maine
Bonda
NY & N
Aten
T & Df Oy
Lilum's Co
Central
Mintng
Eng
Pare Winsor
Huron
Boston Markets
Boston Daily Glong
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St Domingo
Fastic
Lima
Appat
St Louis
Indiana
NEW York Markets
Brighton and Watertown
C. Hull
Bedford
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