Grim Pigott death marks Parnell Commission week
Lowpox March 2 report details Pigott death by suicide in Madrid after fleeing to Paris. The piece notes political fallout in Britain with Liberal figures, Parnell commission pressure, and possible parliamentary dissolution. It mentions Webster, Lord Salisbury, and Tim Healey amid ongoing Irish affairs coverage.
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Notes and a Letter to Labouchere Found on the Body
A Madrid despatch reports the body from the Hotel des Ambassadeurs death was identified as Pigott by the British embassy. The Times notes reveal a letter to Labouchere found on the corpse, with Pigott admitting false statements and readiness to make amends, while authorities await formal identification and burial orders.
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Paris Police Seize Patriotic League Offices Again
Paris police force opened desks at the Patriotic League offices amid renewed action against Boulangism. Reports claim General Desbordes was murdered in Spain while Irish MP Dr Tanner was arrested in London. Weather halted a Chicago All-America versus Nice game and Spencer Balfour won a Burnley seat.
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National League
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Tupper Returns Home Denies Canada Premier Bid
Sir Charles Tupper, high commissioner to England, says he was not told to become premier or to handle fisheries talks with the United States. He explains he was summoned to Canada to testify before the arbitration commission on railway matters and expects to resume his post as high commissioner in about two months.
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England
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Ways and Canals
Ordered to Vacate in No Man's Land Town
A report from Hurorimson Kansas dated February 27 describes cowboys ordering residents to flee a No Man's Land area within 48 hours or face death. JW Anderson Geeemananee from Col ins in the territory recounts families and refugees packing belongings under threat while ten men hold a sod house against the cowboys. United States authorities have been notified and await action.
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United States
Medal in a cod found with Victoria Cross relic
A strange object hauled from a codfish’s stomach near Goatcrater on February 21 is a Victoria Cross medal with ribbon. The maltese cross shows an inscribed likeness of Vicpex centre and is faintly painted, likely lost from an ocean steamer deck and swallowed during a Jubilee voyage.
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Mattie Winship
Thiely
Bankruptcy Convention Opposed to Passage of Bill
The bankruptcy convention in St Louis reports several cities oppose national uniform bankruptcy laws. Delegates favor a bill like the Lowell measure, urging swift economical administration of debtor assets and creditor rights. The group adjourns to meet in Minneapolis the first Tuesday in September.
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Katie Jones Verdict Released on Plymouth Squib Blast
Wilkes Barre Penn Feb 28 The coroner s jury reports ten deaths from the Plymouth squib factory explosion were caused by the carelessness of Katie Jones who threw a loaded squib into the fire.
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Teacher Beating Leaves Boy Near Death In New York
In Evierville New York on February 28 Charles Blackmon a public school teacher punished 14 year old John Mullaly by forcing him to remove glasses and then beat him severely. Blood flowed from cuts on the wrist. Mullaly is described as Gellin with ulcers on the eye. Blackmon faces prosecution.
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Man Killed Thawing Dynamite in Quarry Accident
Jacob Jannan of Hannibal was instantly killed at Lagrange while thawing dynamite in a pan of water on a stove. The blast severed his head and wrecked the building. Three fellow workers were seriously injured, with James Fuller near death.
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Lagrange
James Fuller
Henry George Salls Sails for Europe on Steamship
Henry George Salls, his wife, two daughters and Miss Minnie Crawford left for Europe aboard the steamship this morning. Mgr. George plans a four month stay abroad. A serenade by the Single Tax League greeted the party at the Hoboken steamer wharf last night.
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George
Single Tax League
Hoboken
Inauguration crowds greet President Harrison in Washington
Thousands of visitors fill Washington streets for the March 4 inauguration as bands play and civic and military groups line the route. An estimated 100000 spectators along with city residents gather to witness the procession, with General Gibson commanding the first division and James A. Garfield serving as chief marshal in the capital.
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Inaugural Procession Arrangements Describe Capitol Parade
General Hastings issues orders for the inaugural procession with divisions led by Major General Bersrents and Governor Foraker. The route runs from the Capitol east front to Mt. Vernon Square, ending after disbandment. The President reviews from the White House as the parade forms and moves along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Inauguration Day at the Capitol Washington 1889
Large crowds gathered for the Harrison inauguration as Chief Justice Fuller administered the oath. The scene featured diplomatic corps guests, Cabinet members, and President-elect Harrison entering with minimal escort. Decorations along Pennsylvania Avenue framed a historic ceremony amid steady rain and a celebratory mood.
Funeral Procession of Cabinet Members in Rain
Survivors of the Seventeenth Indiana regiment formed the rear of a ceremonial procession. General Dickinson Attorney General Gar land and Secretary Colman led the event as four bay horse drawn carriages carried cabinet members and the DC National Guard in order. A steady drenching rain intensified during the somber march.
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Inaugural Ceremonies Arrangements at the Capitol
The Senate committee issued the order of events for inauguration day at the Capitol. The building opened at 10 and the Senate chamber at 11 with seating for diplomatic families and officials. The vice president elect took the oath in the Senate chamber, and the president delivered the oath and inaugural address on the east front. President Cleveland and General Harrison agreed on the programme. Afterward ex president Cleveland left for the Executive Mansion and Harrison viewed the procession from the White House revuestand. Cleveland and Harrison did not attend the actual inaugural ceremony.
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Inaugural Day Overcast on Pennsyl vania Avenue 189
A Washington dispatch describes an inaugural parade route down Pennsylvania Avenue in calm terms but notes relentless rain dulling the pomp. The view from the Capitol to the Treasury is described as noble yet stripped of ornamentation by the downpour and temporary preparations.
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