House Refuses to Change the Inauguration Date
In a detailed session the Senate considered petitions inclosing a monument fund for Massachusetts Vermont New Hampshire and the Bennington Battle Association. Debates covered a monument bill for General Joseph Warren and a Washington Cable Electric Railway Company proposal. The House failed to suspend rules to amend inauguration day and adjourned, while Washington’s birthday was observed with the farewell address read by Acting President Infalls.
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Massachusetts
Vemont
New Hampshire
Bennington
Joseph Warren
Bunker Hil
Washington Cable Electric Railway Company
District of Columbia
Edmunds
Vance
Mr. Edmunds
Yeas
Deepee
Fy. Palmer
Bureau of Animal Industry
Secretary of War
Boutelle
War Department
Certan
Department
Stanton
United States
Culberson
Texas
Committee Ondiciary
Congress
Collins
George Washington
Crain
Reed
Maine
Loge
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Inthrop
Washington Monument
Withrop
Winthrop
Mr. Winthrop
Massachusetts Statesman
International Geodetic Association
Brussels
Muay
Committee On
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Treasury Department
Platt
Committee On Agriculture
Washington Cable Electric Railway
District of Columb
Wind
National Senate
Washazton
Wahington
Invalls
Sesson
Sen. Tuarvrenay
Fryt
Bemciea
Plot to seize Venezuela by American reliance group
The World reports a $10,000,000 syndicate led by Mackay Flood and O'Brien planning a filibustering expedition to Venezuela under the American Annexation League. Colonel George W. Gibbons presides a secret group backing armed action to protect American mine and railroad interests and invoke the Monroe Doctrine with U S. support.
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New York
Mackay
Flood & O'Brien
San Francisco
Venezuela
American Annexation League
George W. Gibbons
Great Britain
Protest Over Havana Smallpox Death Toll
A Havana protest claims 2000 residents died from smallpox between May and January 1858 with 41000 deaths in other island areas, noting Regla and Guanabacoa are heavily affected and city health facilities are inadequate. The report cites Cuban apathy, a poor city hospital shed, and a Mecca of the Antilles boast amid the outbreak.
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New York
Cuba
Havana
Board of Charity
Santiago de Cuba
Regla
Guanabacoa
Antiles
Piorida
The troubled old world notes Europe on the brink of war
A sweeping European survey describes rising tensions among Russia France and Italy as diplomacy unfolds toward possible war. It cites Bismarck Kalnoky Russia moves toward alliance mobilizes forces and signals potential crisis across Bulgaria and the Balkans with various leaders and tribunals noted.
Gladstone urges Conservative Ireland cooperation in review
Lonnox Feb 25 reports Mr Gladstone in the Contemporary Review appeals to the Conservative party on home rule. He argues America’s payments to Irish landlords provoke few protests but its recent aid is denounced. He says America is harmed by Irish politics and notes unions of Conservatives and dissidents endure despite strains yet military backed unity is weak. He criticizes Salisbury for omitting Germany which has strong local parliaments.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Ghinda
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Randolph Churchill Defends Irish Question at Oxford Union
Lord Randolph Churchill addressed the Oxford Union denying he called the Irish people foul fiends. He argued an Irish Parliament could be a just aspiration and noted English and Scottish votes influence Irish affairs. He warned that home rule prospects were fragile and unlikely to succeed, citing past prophecies and Gladstone’s oratory.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Oxford Union Society
England
Shearers
Lord Hartington
Kurt
Scotland
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Doncaster Victory Brings Liberal-Unionists Win in York Shire
In the Doncaster division of the West Riding of York, Liberal-Unionist candidate W H Fitzwilliam defeated Liberal Spencer Balfour by 624 to 6423, a shock result aided by landed influence of Mr Fitzwilliam. The Liberals won’t contest Hamptead vacancy caused by Sir Henry Holland’s elevation.
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West Riding
Yorkshire
Walter 8
Shirley
W. H. Fitzwilliam
Spencer Balfour
Mr. Shirley
W. H. Fitzwillism
Kitzwilliam
Hamptead
Henry Holland
Europe on the Bulgarian question and distant matters
The Standard notes many powers weigh Russia's pressure on Bulgaria and seeks English naval leverage through Austria and Italy. It cites Paris dispatches, French arsenals gearing for action, and Turkish concerns in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Britain, a Commons debate on Irish rents highlights disputes over arrears under fixed rents and landlord oppression claims.
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Standard
Europe
Russia
Post
St. Petersburg
Rusia
England
Germany
Holand
Lord Salisbury
Asia
Africa
Car
Pesther Lloyd
Vienna
Austra
Italy
Austria
Paris
Porte
Bosnia
Herseovina
Meteors Flash Over Monmouth Ill In Night Explosion
In Monmouth Illinois on February 23 a loud explosion shook the community and a blazing sky appeared as a large meteor moved from southeast to northwest. Residents felt the shock and observed the bright streak lighting the sky.
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Monmourtu
Ill
Explosion shock felt by visitors in nearby towns
Early reports describe a rapid flash and a subsequent explosion. Witnesses in several nearby towns report similar shock sensations, but the exact location or cause of the blast remains unknown at this time.
Strike on the C B and C Chief Orders Engineers Walkout
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy road faces a massive strike as chief Arthur orders engineers to leave. about 16 000 workers quit, signaling a long, bitter conflict with both sides holding firm. Reports from Reading indicate 220 engineers may join to replace strikers, escalating tensions across systems.
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Reading
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Chicago, Burington & Quincy
Btone
Brotherhood
Strie
Chicago, Burlington & Quincyne
Penn
Alleut
Reading Road
Birhood
Reading Enginee
Chicago
Wren
Stone
Opium Fraud Investigations Reach $1.3 Million in New York
New York officials report opium frauds totaling 1.3 million dollars amid a warehouse export scheme. Of 150,000 pounds logged as sent to Havana, only 20,000 pounds reached that destination over three years, leaving 130,000 pounds unaccounted for as Collector Magone probes suspected diversions.
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New York
Magone
Havana
Indians Starving Report From Far North
Edmonton correspondent for the Pioneer Press reports famine among northern tribes due to crop failure and scarce game. Government supplies are late or absent, spoiling fish stocks, with White Fish Lake chiefs threatening officials. Allegations of Indian Department negligence warn of possible disastrous consequences.
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St. Paul, Minn
Edmonton
Pioneer Press
Indian Department
White Fist Lake
Saddle Lake
Ise
Owners face huge bonds to redeem Behring Sea sealers
Captain Warren, owner of four British Columbia sealers seized in Behring Sea, says bonding costs exceed 44,000 to release the vessels and appeals to higher US court. He cannot see a path to regaining possession at that price, leaving the ships effectively useless. Alaska authorities valued the schooners high, with Anna Beck marketable under terms, while W. P. Wayward is moved from Sitka to Puget Sound and advertised for sale in April.
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Ont
Warren
British Columbia
Behring Sea
United States
Alaska
Anna Beck
W. P. Wayward
Sitka
Puget Sound
Lying Dead By His Crave Near Sunruan Springs Tex
John Kennedy a tenant near Sunruan Springs Texas disappeared after supper and was found dead near an old house. His skull shows four crushed spots and rope prints surround the scene. Neighbors reported two armed men threatening him days earlier amid a rumored mystery of a violent past in western Texas.
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Sunruan Springs
Tex
John Kennedy
Jim Smith
Hiom
Kennedy
Fen Kennedy
Texas
Highwaymen Rob Railton in Prairie Robbery and Fatal Beating
In May near Indian Head Robert Rail ton a tax collector was accosted by two armed riders who demanded surrender. Rail ton resisted was beaten and tied to a horse then left. His horse returned him home where he died shortly after arriving the scene.
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Winniera
Robert Railton
Indian Head
Congressman Collins Named for Tariff Committee Chair
In Washington on July 23 the plan to appoint P A Collins of Boston as chairman of the tariff revision committee gained traction among national convention delegates. The Boston Democrat’s name is seen as unifying support for the pending tariff talks and party goals.
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P. A. Collins
Boston
Wasninetos
Fuly
Collins
Bostonian
Time and Place Fixed for the Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee settled on St. Louis for the convention on June 4, switching from July 4 to June 6 due to comfort. San Francisco and St. Louis competed, with San Francisco unable to secure the event, and Pacific coast support shifting to St. Louis. Leaders praised the decision as a strong move for the party, denying factional strife and emphasizing a unified campaign and the party platform.
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Washington
National Democratic Committee
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Mr. Scott
St. Louisans
William 4. Scott
Pennsylvania
Barinwin
Clifford
Maine
House
Tarif
Gorman
Ransom
Why Blaine Withdrew From Presidential Contest
Son says Blaine objects to the cares of office and the burdens of another campaign. Emimaous Blaine visits Washington from Chicago where he works as a railroad attorney and lodges in his father’s former room. The withdrawal is said to be sincere and long indicated to close friends.
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Emimaous Blaine
Chicago
Blaine
John Chamberlin
Europe
Democrats press reform bill as tariff debate drags on
In Washington on February 28 Representative Bynum of the ways and means committee said the tariff bill will likely reach the full committee late next week due to heavy clerical labor and numerous snags. He noted no major policy disputes but warned about delays caused by Republican absences and warned sugar tax cuts hinge on overall reductions.
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Ashington
Marne
Kansas
No Man's Land
Washington
Representative Bynum
Ways and Meus Committee
Tom Ghose
Huncombe Has Been Manufactured Out of That Stacment, It Manay Beiag
House
Congress
Tariff Decision Hangs Ahead of Convention
Legislators stress need to resolve tariff issue before the convention date. They insist the bill must be disposed of prior to the event to provide clear direction and avoid last minute disputes.
Bill enlarging pension roll gains favorable House report
Washington February 21 The House committee on invalid pensions unanimously directs Mr Merrill Kansas to report favorably a bill authorizing the secretary to add to the pension roll surviving officers and enlisted men who were prisoners of war for extended periods and now suffer disabilities from confinement hardships. It also provides that no one may receive more than one pension and sets a daily rate for POW captivity. Favorable reports were ordered on related bills increasing pensions for total deafness to thirty dollars.
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Clark
Ani
Mills
Texas
Cox
New York
McAdoo
New Jersey
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Republic of Venezuela
Demerara
British Guiana
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Americas
Publc
Geat
Britain
Lowell
Mass
Birmingham
Ala
Dulnath, Minn
Newark
N.J
Council Bratislaw
House
Washington
House Committee On
Merrill
Kansas
Shertvr
United Stata
Mary
Secretary of the Interior
Sherman Seeks Republican Nomination Amid Chinese Sentiment Talks
John Sherman remains the only active candidate for the Republican nomination while courting diverse blocs. He held a lengthy conference with Senator Hiscock in Washington on the New York stance, joined by Platt from the Republican machine and Congressman Belden. Sherman aims to win New York and Southern support as he presses his bid.
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Wastinetos
John Sherman
Hiscock
New York
Som Platt
Republican
Empire State
Washington
Congressman Belden
Syra
Sherman
South
Ates
Plate
Presidential party arrives in Wasmnmaros on early train
A sparse Wasnmnaros platform sees the presidential party disembark at 7:03 am with Secretary and Mrs Whitney, Mrs Cleveland, President, and Col and Mrs Lamont all stepping off. Mrs Cleveland appears fresh after hours on the road as White House aides arrange luggage and a carriage departs.
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White House
Whitney
Cleveland
Washington
Executive Mansion
Senate Busy With Nicaragua Canal and Pension Bills
Washington February 20 The Senate plans to take up the Nicaragua canal bill after morning work and the dependent pension bill at two, with notice given to push the land grant forfeiture and undervaluation measures this week. The House schedule allocates days to committees and public building bills with eulogies for Representative Moffatt and actions on foreign act relief and the Pacific railroad telegraph line if the session continues.
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Washinaton
Senate
Plumb
Alison
Tomulrawaoe
Washington
House
Wille
Moffatt
Michigan
Guy
McCreary
Pacific Railroad Telegraph Iis
Eminent Engineer George Corliss Dies in Providence home
George H Corliss renowned engineer and steam engine inventor dies at 12 95 PM at his Providence residence after paralysis from gastric fever. Born June 2 in Easton New York he moved to Rhode Island in 1840s and developed the Corlss engine. His centennial engine and universal device for power transmission boosted industry. He served as residential elector for Hayes in 1876 and as State Senator from North Providence.
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George Henry Corlss
Mr. Cortiss
Easton
Washington County
New York
Coriss
Boston capitalists plan new city at Port Mulleave
A Boston group buys five miles of land for 40600 dollars and a coal mine near Port Mulgrave on the Straits of Canso to develop a winter port and summer resort. They aim to establish an Atlantic terminus for a Canada railway and attract Atlantic steamers to the harbor.
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Halifax
N.3
Boston
Port Mulerave
Straits of
Cane Breton
Canada
Pany
New York Woman Emma Althouse Lays in 17th Day Sleep
Seventeen day trance grips Emma Althouse of Burrao New York as she lies on her side fed sparingly. She mutters Scripture hymns and mottoes while briefly waking to answer questions about the duration of her sleep. Physicians note a calm, regular heartbeat and rosy cheeks despite the prolonged nap.
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N. Y
Bennington Hill
Folsomvale
Cleveland
Emma Althouse
Emma
Squire and Flynn Trial Opens in New York
Rollin M. Squire and Maurice B. Flynn faced trial in the Court of Oyer and Terminer before Judge Lawrence. The courtroom was moderately filled as Flynn appeared composed while Squire showed nerves. Flynn’s lawyers included Noah Davis Hampsten and Duvenhoefer with Congressman Rourke Cochran. Squire was defended by Howe & Hummel. District Attorney Fellows and assistants Semple and Dos Passos led the public prosecutors. Cochran requested a Wednesday adjournment due to illness. the DA opposed further delay.
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New York
Rollin M. Squire
Maurice B. Flynn
Court of Oyer and ‘Terminer
Lawrence
Squire
Flynn
Noah Davis
Hampsten
Duvenhoefer
Rourke Cochran
Messrs
Howe & Hummel
Fellows
Semple Aith Dos Passos
Cochran
The Books Brought Out Shows Transfers of Stock to Gould and Sage
The grand jury inquiry into charges against Jay Gould and Russell Sage continued in New York with District Attorney Fellows and Assistant Semple. Witnesses included EK L Andrews, A H Califf, Union Pacific treasurer, Judge Dillon, and Hain of Union Pacific, treasurer of Kansas Pacific. The panel examined stock transfers to Gould and Sage, with the Union Trust Company records listing four strangers connected to the stock.
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Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Fellows
Assisant Semple
EK. L. Andrews
A. H. Califf
Union Pacific Road
Dillon
The
Pacific Rads
Secetary Hain
Union Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Union Trust Company
Gould
Sage
Both Plead Guilty In East Newport Robbery Case
In East Newport Maine on December 4 a farmhouse raid left Peter Bennett badly beaten and $58,000 stolen from a bedroom box. Suspects Clarence Whitney and James Foster were caught with money and blood on their clothes as they prepared to flee to Canada. Foster pleaded guilty. Whitney initially not guilty but then changed to guilty at the Friday morning arraignment.
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Peter Bennett
East Newport
Clarence Whitney
James Foster
Canada
Foster
Whitney
Review of Winter Wheat Crop Conditions in 1887 1888
The Northwestern Miller reports a winter wheat review from Minnetonka to New York, noting weather shifts since February 10 and a bare snow cover across most regions. It highlights late sowing weakening prospects, a critical trial period, and Kansas showing the strongest wheat condition among states in the belt.
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Minn
Michigan
Pensylvania
New York
Ohio
Texas
Ohio River
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Ilinow
Geidel
Kansas
Campbell Hostler Dies in Ash Street Home
Nasava New Hampshire February 24 James R Campbell a veteran hostler with Hunt and Rewell died this morning at his Ash street home from excessive drinking. He kept a long pledge for 18 months but relapsed about sight o'clock and had been intoxicated most of the time since. He was over 50 and left a widow. Coroner Hunt deemed an inquest unnecessary.
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Nasava
N.H
James R. Campbell
Hunt & Rewell
Ash Street
Hunt
They Mourn Her as Dead from Elopement
Corus reports Camille Peixetto aged thirteen, daughter of H Peixetto a wealthy Israelite, eloped with W B McCarthy a Christian. Parents overwhelmed with grief and rage, house and grave draped in mourning as burial rites conducted and Jewish acquaintances mourn the loss.
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Corus
8.C
Camille Peixetto
H. Peixetto
W. B. McCarthy
Death in a Cellar in Halifax Area
A Halifax despatch reports Andrew Kinney and his son died in a cellar fire started to smoke out rats. The pair, found unconscious, perished together after the blaze began during the attempt in Kenowse New Fund area.
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Halifax
Kenowse
N. F
Andrew Kinney
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