Silver Fight Dominates Congress As Debates Intensify
Senators push anti silver rhetoric while bills move in Senate and House. Logan secures a New York Produce Exchange purchase bill. Beck Becks and Eustis push resolutions. Voorhees and Hendricks tributes set dates. House debates presidential succession measures and maritime inquiry.
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Representative Rice Voices Caution on Canada Fishery Treaty
Rice told THE GLOBE that he would wait for others to raise the fishery issue and opposed a reciprocity treaty with Canada. He warned against a Canada treaty that would grant free fish and urged maintaining current terms while negotiating with Great Britain on equal footing. He criticized Secretary Bayard for continuing the 1871 fishery provisions.
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Republicans Likely to Ask President for Information
Washington January 16 Republicans in caucus discussed ways to obtain from the executive the reasons for removals or suspensions under the new administration. The three hour session focused on statutes and Supreme Court precedent to support a hearing on causes. The majority favored furnishing causes and allowing defense, with debates featuring Edmunds Hale Conger Frye Dawes Dalph and Mitchell.
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Questioning Ex Union and Ex Confederate Naval Yard Posts
Washington January 15 A lively naval affairs committee meeting considered Mr Boutelle’s inquiry into whether ex Union sailors at Norfolk had been discharged and ex Confederate sailors appointed to fill vacancies. Debate centered on legality, not politics, with charges of statutes violations and desecration of memorials discussed. decision postponed to the next meeting.
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Senate questions President over officials suspensions
In the Senate executive session a large batch of nominations from State Interior and postmasters was approved. Senators debated access to information on suspended officials denied papers by departments. They decided to seek information directly from the President, likely facing a refusal, with a strict party vote. If information is denied, Republicans may block all related cases.
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Senate
State and Interior Departments
Senate to examine removals in executive session
Washington January 17 The Senate will hold executive sessions to assess Republican removals and suspensions. Senators Maxey West and Saulsbury will report what the President is willing to do, with charges and causes for removals to be on department records for public scrutiny.
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Senate
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Saulsbury
A Raid on the Treasury Sparks Debate in Washington
A January 15 morning paper alleges under an 1836 act forming part of sections 1560 in the Revised Statutes that about fifty million dollars are owed to widows of deceased soldiers. The act’s status and whether it remained in force or was reinacted by re incorporation are disputed.
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Washington
Treasury
Labor Department debate grows into broader industry scope
Washington reports debate on transforming the labor department into a broader department of industry including a labor bureau and several other bureaus. Other items note December 1885 breadstuffs exports at 30.1 million and cotton exports down, plus Belford’s report on silver coinage prospects.
Terrific Explosion at St Marys Church Fort Wayne Ind
A massive blast destroyed St Marys Catholic Church at Jefferson and Lafayette in Fort Wayne. Two deaths reported Miss Alberta Willard 13 killed by falling door and engineer Anthony Evans killed in the ruins. Firemen contained the blaze after an hour with extensive damage估 totaling at least 65000 dollars and insurance around half. The church residence roof and adjacent school building were damaged with children inside the school shaken but unharmed.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church
Jefferson and
Lafayette Streets
Ames
Father Oechtering
Alberta Willard
Anthony Evans
Record of Historic Cold Snap Across Regions
The week brought unusually deep cold across the nation with zero and subzero readings reaching far south into Texas. Eastern towns reported 35 degrees below zero in some areas, while Maine New Hampshire and Vermont saw 10 to 26 below. A severe sea storm added frost-bitten crews and shipping delays as reports and port arrivals broadened. A warm interlude followed before another cold spell is anticipated.
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Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Ireland's Ability to Govern Challenged by Sullivan
Alexander Sullivan defended Irish self rule before a large Irish National League meeting. He called the Grattan Parliament a nonrepresentative body dominated by Church of England ministers and government officers. He argued England funded it to secure the Act of Union, showing Ireland could govern itself.
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England
Old Farmer Recaptures Escapee Convicts in Lockstep
In Srrti Rock Arkansas on January 14 a farmer James Johnson and five neighbors captured six convicts who had tunneled from Coal Hill mines and were sleeping in a haystack. The men stood in line with hands on shoulders as they marched the prisoners back to jail.
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Coal Hill
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Wheat prospects and orange frost losses reported nationwide
Rocurstrer New York January 15 reports from over five thousand correspondents that a recent snow storm protected the wheat crop from extreme cold. Corn 1885 inferior to 1884 with Northwest complaints of light moldy dry corn. Foreign competition may force starvation prices. no expectation of high 1886 prices unless crops fail. Jacksonville Florida January 15 notes frost kills most orange trees. 500 000 boxes worth about 1 million dollars destroyed.
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Jacksonville
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Volcano Disturbances Reported Near Coto Pax
January 15 dispatch from Guayqum via Galveston notes serious volcanic disturbances with storms of earth and ashes and loud rumblings. The Coto Pax volcano is thought to be erupting, but the mountain’s real state is unclear due to telegraph outages.
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Tragic Train Wreck Kills Thirty Soldiers at Valvidia
Paris Mexico January 15 A military train wreck at Valvidia last night killed thirty soldiers including eleven officers. The disaster occurred as the transport descended a slope, scattering wreckage across the track and prompting urgent rescue efforts.
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Steamboat Modoc Blows Up on Allegheny River
The steamboat Modoc exploded in the Allegheny River this morning. The captain was killed and the pilot is missing. Local authorities warn of danger and investigate the blast.
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Peter Hart Finds Letter Sparking Mountain Treasure Craze
In Knowersville Albany county Peter Hart shoemaker discovers a foolscap letter dated 1885 claiming a hidden treasure from a prior burglary gang. The note describes a murder, robbery, and a 12 000 dollar loot in a leather satchel, with a cave and rope hidden in the Heidelbergs and Indian Ladder area triggering a local treasure hunt and multiple explorations.
Immense Cattle Losses From Severe Texas Winter
Reports from Texas cattle regions describe unprecedented storm damage across the state. Stock die from cold as water sources freeze and prairie fires rage. Panhandle losses loom, with millions at stake as snow covers ranges and feeding is unavailable.
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Convicted Mormon Leader Sentenced in Coercion Case
Judge Powers sentenced Apostle Lorenzo Snow, Janes H. Meleson, and James Taylor in Capen Utah for unlawful cohabitation. Snow received 18 months in prison and a $900 fine plus costs, and announced plans to appeal while asking for bail set at $15,000.
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Cattle perished as Indian Territory endures severe cold
Reports from New Onveans Louisiana dated January 14 describe extreme cold in the Indian Territory. Cattle and horses have wandered and frozen to death due to wire fencing blocking water and forage, with streams iced over and water shortage worsening losses. The winter has been the worst in memory for stock interests.
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Overestimated the Yield of Corn
The Times reports from nearly 500 points on the corn and hog markets in the Northwest and Southwest. The yield has been overestimated and corn quality ranked too high. Ohio and Indiana farmers have sold more freely than others. Hog cholera appears in every corn belt state, accelerating market pressure.
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Lumber dealer falls over Saco Falls in river rescue
Henry T. Booth, a lumber dealer of Saco Maine, was swept over the river fall yesterday and carried about thirty feet beneath the surface. A fellow worker rescued him downstream. He sustained severe injuries but is expected to recover.
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Mexican orange groves ruined by cold spell
Monterey Mexico January 16 severe cold damaged orange groves from here to the Rio Grande. Temperatures fell to zero the lowest in twenty years.
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Mind Cure Wart Cure Claim From Franklin Dealer
C M Butman of Franklin declares he cured 10 000 warts by placing his hand on a facial spot and focusing his mind without charging money. He recounts no explainable method beyond a healing belief, noting occasional voluntary gifts. The practice has drawn curiosity from locals and visitors alike.
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Startling Assertion From Montreal Creole Trio Visited by Health Officer
Mrs Fitts and her two daughters the three Creole ladies who were found starving themselves during the small pox epidemic near Montreal have again attempted self starvation. Dr Laberge the health officer found them with a sewing machine and active needlework claiming the needles were demented and devils in them. Isolation committee helped secure provisions but hospital reception was refused as the case not suitable for general hospital. They may be sent to an insane asylum.
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Boiler Blast Hits Newport Mill Wounding Several
A boiler explosion at Harper's rolling mill in Newport Kentucky occurred at 6 20 pm injuring several workers and causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The belting slipped from a wheel in the engine room triggering the blast and debris struck nearby boilers, with one piece landing on the riverbank. Names among the injured include James Swift Christ Risch William Golden Edward Owens and Matthews with various injuries.
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Small Goes Sailing in Florida and Is Found Dead
R H Small third auditor of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad died after his boat capsized on a Florida river. He vanished after a second attempt to sail and body was found on the river bank. Physicians attributed death to exposure. Mrs Small accompanied the embalmed remains as they were sent to Baltimore.
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Terrible vengeance: Irish girl attacks rival in Toronto
Ellen McInerny visited the home of Mrs. Jackson and threw carbolic acid on her face and neck, burning her severely and likely causing lasting disfigurement. Mrs. Jackson, once to wed Benjamin Bennett, lies in critical condition. McInerny is under arrest.
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Tragic Hotel Guest Dies From Kerosene Suffocation
Frank Brown, a guest at Gloucester Hotel, fell while descending stairs with a lit lamp. He suffocated from kerosene oil, death noted at 2 30 am. Postmortem by Examiner Stevens revealed a forehead contusion. Brown, 31, last worked at Boston and Maine freight office.
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Two Skeletons and Ship Debris Found After Roaringbrook Drift
A small vessel's afterhouse drifted ashore near Roaringbrook Chilmark. It measures twenty by twelve feet and was recently painted with a green top and light rails. Two human skeletons, bound by rope, were found, likely two passengers from the steamer City of Columbus wrecked at Gay Head two years prior. Shoes similar to those from the City of Columbus also washed ashore.
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Death from alleged animal poison in hide workers
Wilmington notice reports Albert Searing a bookkeeper for Charles Mellin Morocco Manufacturer died after swelling from a pimple on his arm. Doctors suspect inoculation with animal poison from hides from a diseased animal.
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Mormons Ask Governor for Arms in Apache Threat
Suspicious requests from the Mormons of Pima, Arizona, prompt Governor Zulick to consider arming the community to defend against Apache bands. The move surprises many, given the Mormons’ historically peaceful stance and the ongoing frontier tensions.
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Terrible Suffering of the Isabella Crew Told by a Survivor
Daniel B. Osborne of South Abington relates the ill fated voyage of the Isabella and the crew’s ordeal in Hudson Strait ice. He describes aid, rescue by the Roswell King, months of scurvy, raw meat and blood diet, and eventual release when ice broke, with Osborne’s ten months living with natives and learning their language.
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Explosion wrecks Ashford powder magazine on Croton aqueduct line
A January 16 blast at Ashford, along the Croton aqueduct works near the New York City and Northern railroad, leveled a eight by eight foot magazine storing 250 pounds of dynamite. The shock damaged engines, boarding houses, a church, and many homes with property losses estimated at 8000 to 10000 dollars. John Vincent and family narrowly avoided harm as their dwelling was wrecked.
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Wife of a former slave on Kentucky plantation
Galesburg Illinois January 13 The death of Eliza Bowen reveals a remarkable tale She had lived in Galesburg about twenty years as the wife of a negro, once a slave on a Kentucky plantation The couple faced neglect and poverty after Bowen inherited a large estate with many slaves from Colonel Hanks, but the estate passed to creditors after his death The wife was cared for by Bowen and their harsh life is described in detail
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Found Dead Under Sleigh Near Franconia
Charles Edson, proprietor of the Edson House in Franconia, was found dead under his sleigh on the road between Littleton and Franconia yesterday at 9 p.m. The horse lay on its back in a ditch and the sleigh pen was thrown out.
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Franconia
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