National Legislation Moves Amid Pension Debates in Senate
Senate debates from Monday cover the Edmunds and Cullom postal telegraph bills, a plan to regulate interstate telegraph traffic, and funding items for the revenue cutter service and coast survey. Alabama election contests, pension bill amendments, and executive approvals follow amid tense remarks about Hancock and McClellan.
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Senate
Reagan
Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Edmunds and Cullom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cullom
Interstate Committee
Sherman
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Secretary of the Navy
Paez
Venezuela
New York
Laguayra
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Revenue Cutter Service
Coast and Geologic Survey
Enate
Alabama
Dexter Crime Mystery Deepens Over 1877 Bank Killing
The conviction of Stain and Cromwell for the murder of Cashier Barron at the Dexter Me Savings Bank on February 22 1877 is unsettled by a new tale. It claims Barron himself hired the attackers, and the burglars who staged a sham burglary were unhappy with the outcome, leaving Barron found gagged and helpless.
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Dexter
Stain
Cromwell
Barron
Death of Emperor William II Dominates European Mourning
News from Berlin and major capitals recounts the death at 8 30 p m of Emperor William II in his Ninety first year. Reports note Prussian victories under his reign, Bismarck and Moltke as advisers, and widespread mourning, with charters and condolences exchanged among Germany France Italy and Russia as Charlottenburg prepared for interment.
Prussian Diet Receives accession of Emperor Frederick
Berurg March 10 The lower house of the Prussian Diet met to receive the formal announcement of Emperor Frederick's accession. Conservatives pressed the session after Herr von Puttkamer failed to note the event yesterday when he announced Emperor William's death. The cabinet attended except Bismarck, as the president read the heir message and an homage to the new monarch.
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Sim. Peroriam
Emace Fredactek
Prinismarck
Minsters
Aeder
Emperor Cheer as ZeS Pledges Fidelity to the House
The president announced ZeS would promptly express fidelity and devotion to Frederick. The session closed with cheers for the Emperor, reflecting strong support and ceremonial unity.
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Zes
Frederick
Letter from John Bright at Ipswich on Gladstone split
A letter from John Bright read at a Ipswich reception criticizes the Gladstonian stance on the Gladstone bill. He accuses Gladstonians of avoiding defense of the bills, denouncing Balfour, and spreading falsehoods about Ireland. He argues for patience and lawful action, urging support for local government reform and nonviolence in Ireland.
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John Bright
Lord Hartington
Ipswich
Bright
Liberal Party
Balfour
England
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Grey
Lord Harington
Wales
Scotland
London
Irshmen
Vilence
Five inspectors general approved by French Chamber
The French Chamber of Deputies approved the minister of war's plan to appoint five inspectors general. A British bark Sanoma was wrecked near Weymouth with 11 drowned. Plans emerge for a home rule scheme by Conservatives. A vast Russian cotton mill with 340,000 spindles and 2,200 looms is noted in Kranholm. The Pope shows slight indisposition but no serious symptoms. Buxton lifeboat capsized during a rescue, several lost. Russian naval reorganization aims to strengthen European defences. Michael Davitt reports destitution on Arran Islands. Chinese envoy cites over 100,000 drowned in Yellow River floods. US warship Enterprise arrives at Tangier demanding release of a Moor in Rabat. Tasmania returns damaged after collision. 28 believed lost. A stained-glass window memorial at Elstow marks Bunyan birthplace. House of Commons defeats Labouchere motion on hereditary Lords. Newfoundlanders send ships Hercules and Lady Glover to Fortune Bay to curb bait sales to French fishermen. Rumor of a late duke's secret son stirs aristocratic circles. Two girls with American tobacco found hidden in bustles at Queenstown. Royal mourning attended by Queen and royals for a wedding day. Tangier reports Moorish seize of an American protege's house. US ship heads to Tangier. Joseph Chamberlain attends a concert aboard Umbria and praises fisheries treaty settlement. Monument for Lady Flora Hastings unveiled near Ayr.
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Chamber of Deputies
Sanoma
Launceston
Australia
London
Weymouth
Copena
Lord Herschell
Gladstone
Kranholm
Russia
Buxton
San Francisco
Dunkirk
Atherfield
Isle of Wight
Michael Davitt
Freeman’s
Arran Islands
Ireland
Yellow River
Enterprise
Tangier
Rabat
Tasmania
City of Corinth
Iquique
Pambase
Corinth
Elstow
Bunyan
House of Commons
Labouchere
House of Lords
William Vernon Harcourt
Morley
Childers
George Trevelyan
Gladstonians
Parnellites
Prowse
Sullivan
Duke of Rutland
John Manners
Queenstown
New York
Celtic
Duke of Albany
Beatrice
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Marlboro House
Fripee
Princess of Wales
William
United States
Joseph Chamberlain
Umbria
Commander Sir John Ross Named Leader of British Troops in Canada
The announcement notes Sir John Ross, veteran of Crimea and the Afghan expedition, appointed commander of British troops in Canada. At nearly fifty nine, his 1880 Cabul to Candahar march command earned him the Knight Commander of the Bath honor. A prior court scandal involving Bensonprent and Queen Victoria is referenced as part of a sensational background.
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Victoria
Sir John Ross
Canada
Cabul
Candahar
Bath
Sir John
Burlington strike sparks multiple railroad injunctive actions
A Chicago court filed an injunction against Chief Arthur and the Engineers Brotherhood with orders on the Wabash to handle Burlington freight. Burlington officers report several lines still accept their freight while others refuse. Governors and commissions investigated unsafe engineer practices and issued firing and training directives. Locomotive engineers and firemen on Fort Scott Wyandotte Missouri Pacific and other roads threaten to strike in support. Judge Dundy enjoined the Union Pacific from blocking Burlington freight, prompting fears of a mass engine shutdown.
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United States Court
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Arthur
Engineers’ Brotherhood
Wabash Toad
Burlington
Burlington Railway
Lake Shore
Union Pacific
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Fort Scott& Gil Oil
Freght
Burlington Road
Panerell
Chicago, Burlington & Eer
Des Moines
Kansas
Orry
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
Fort Scott
Wyandotte
Omaha
Neb
Dundy
United States
Desolation in Mt Vernon after cyclone devastates town
Miss Clara Horton of the American Red Cross reports on Mt Vernon Illinois after a devastating cyclone. About 2000 residents lost homes, 60 acre area of destroyed cottages, no insurance, $40000 in aid received yet funds misaligned. She urges $100000 to rebuild and notes relief efforts by Congressmen and Red Cross branches as she risks public attention.
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Clara Barton
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Clara Horton
The
American Red Cross Association
Drak
Boston Common
Fiat
Washington
W. R. Townsend
Congress
Evanaville
Evansville
Chicago
Red Cross
Association
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
A NICE LITTLE PARTY. Robbery Ring Tied to Maine Heist
Inspector Byrnes of New York identifies James Foster alias Tommy Kelly as a professional thief linked to the Eastport Maine robbery of Peter Bennett. Foster and Clarence Whitney turned State evidence against Dr. G W Weed, with Weed alleged to have organized the plot to steal $29,000, sharing $27,000 with Whitney and $400 to Kelly.
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Inspector Byrnes
New York
James Foster
Peter Bennett
East Newport
Clarence Whitney
G. W. Weed
Bangor
Tommy Kelly
Ned Lyons
Shang” Campbell
Lyman
West
Dr. Weed
Bennett
Whitney
Weed
Donovan
Eaten Alive by Wolves Near Fort Totten Dakota
Word reached Farco that a man and his son from Poplar Grove near Fort Totten were killed and eaten by a pack of 16 wolves last week. They had gone out with shovels to clear snow from a hay stack about 15 to 20 rods away when attacked. The mother watched from the window as the wolves mauled them, devouring flesh to the bone, then circled the house before departing.
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Farco, Dak
Poplar Grove
Fort Totten
Randall's tariff bill outlined as major reform plan
The long awaited tariff measure by Mr. Randall repeats internal taxes on tobacco and fruit brandies, repeals liquor license taxes, frees alcohol used in the arts, and lowers whiskey duties to 60 cents per gallon. It presents a comprehensive tariff revision aiming for fair competition, lower duties where possible, and government revenue considerations while preserving labor interests and addressing trusts and combinations in key industries.
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Washinatox
Randall
Jefferson
United States
Chicago
Repeal of Internal Revenue Tobacco Taxes Proposes 1888 Change
The draft law repeals current internal revenue taxes on tobacco products including manufactured tobacco snuff cigars cheroots and cigarettes with a 90 day claim window and minimum five dollar refunds for original factory packages. It also repeals related tax stamps and authorizes treasury regulations. Section 2 delays repeal to July 1 1888 and preserves existing offences liabilities and actions. Section 3 addresses taxes on spirits distilled from apples and peaches.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Unite States
Trict
Internal Revenue Tax
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Secretary
Duties on Imports Enlarge Free List of Wools and Silks
A tariff bill enacts wide duty changes on drugs, dyes, acids, and chemicals with varied ad valorem and per pound rates. It lists copper ores, iron and steel products, cement, glassware, and porcelain with specific percentages and cents per unit. The measure continues on the eighth page.
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Man
Portland
Fire and Death in Springfield Union Office Blaze
Eight killed or burned as Springfield Evening Union offices burn. Inmates leap from fifth story to street amid smoke and panic. several workers fatally injured or die later. Elevator shaft failure traps reporters and editors. list of victims and injured includes H L Goulding and Hattie Farley among others.
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Springfield
Howe
H. L. Goulding
Fete Fonters
Hattie FE. Farley
Gertie Thompson
L. Brown
W. E. Hovey
Boston
Lanzer
F. Ensworth
Thomas Donaghue
H. H. Myrick
Reath
Scenes of Death and Escape in a Great Fire
Narration describes a newsroom blaze where smoke filled stairs and windows. Compositor Joseph Wittey and others clung to a window sill and ladder, a woman and several workers leaped or were lowered to safety as the blaze claimed lives, with onlookers horrified by the casualties and rescue attempts.
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Joseph Wittey
Tey
Mr. Goulding
Wittey
Main Sirew
Foreman Goulding
Miss Thompson
Springfield Party Union
Arenal
Ayer
Jacder
Worthington Street
Carriaw
Woma
Lad
Lestep
Ang
Lander
Baker &Co
Saclary
Fiest Chamier
Oessity Ag
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Marsh
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McDude
Lodge
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Ohio
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Rowell
Ilinois
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Bontelle
Maine
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U.S. N
Japan
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O’ferrall
Virginia
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Tennessee
Outelle
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Moore
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Hoar
Poe House
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Belmont
Guthwaite
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Taxsney
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Plum and
Mass
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Missouri
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Great Sioux Reservation
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Grand Army of the Republic
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White Earth
Red Lake
Hermann
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Protestant Theological Seminary and High School
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Reed
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Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
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Marie Louise
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Versailles
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von Moltke
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Unter den Linden
Frederick III
Charlottenburg
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Humbert
Saupier d'Arena
Bavaria
Luitpold
Fopp
Vatican
Kam
Mopany
Cologne
Majestrederick II
Mnaieany
Mender
Iin
Kaiser
Martington and
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Denver
Col
Denver, Utah & Pacific
Lyons
Miser Bennett
Dakota
China and Glass
China
Springfield, Mass
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery Et Se East Eee
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