Prize fighting bill eyed after Nevada lottery talks
The Royal Geographical Society awards Dr. Nansen a special medal. Nevada lottery plans gain traction as San Francisco capitalists push lawmakers. House rails on Pacific rail debt bill and Speaker Reed plans limited committees for tariff only.
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Royal Geographical Society
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Nevada
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
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Immigration bill modified by conference report approved by House
The House passed the final conference report on the immigration bill by 217 to 83 and approved two pension bills over the president's veto. Modifications require reading or writing English or another language for immigrants and allow illiterate wives and minor children to accompany eligible immigrants. Also approved were measures on naval pay, past assistant surgeons, and protecting the use of the word copyright.
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Mahany
Maguire
Kiefer
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McCall
Cleveland
California
Senate
United States Navy
Open Senate Session Ends With Executive Briefing
The senate held an open session in Washington on February 11 that conducted routine business before adjourning into executive session at 12:35 PM and remaining in that closed forum until 5:45 PM.
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Sherman
A World Tour Planned by President Cleveland After Inauguration
Toledo reports a Canadian Pacific passenger agent says President Cleveland will travel around the world soon after McKinley’s inauguration. He and his party would ride to the Pacific coast with Division Passenger Agent Sheehy guiding the tour. The president aims for a private circuit, with Thurber and several cabinet members joining, and possibly Mrs. Cleveland and the children.
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Thurber Holds Back on Statement Until Story Publication
Washington February 11 Private Secretary Thurber refused to confirm or deny the statement tonight. He said he preferred to await the publication of the story before making any announcement.
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Thurber
A Check on Greece
A Crete dispatch says foreign fleet commanders off Crete warn Greek warships that isolated actions such as bombarding Canea or landing troops will not be permitted.
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Canea
Crete
Crete Turmoil Deepens as Greek Flags Rise
Reports from Canea say Crete faces a critical crisis with Christians hoisting the Greek flag and inviting the Greek fleet commander to train guns on the city. The Greek squadron reportedly did not salute the Turkish flag, risking wider conflict and possible foreign fleet intervention.
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Switch-Tender Accused After Omaha Flyer's Derailment
The Union Pacific eastbound flyer derailed at a puzzle switch in Omaha yard. Engineer W. H. Van Noy was found unconscious and hospitalized. fireman Thomas Krautg died trapped beneath the engine. Switch-Tender Henn is charged with criminal negligence and held at central station as the line was cleared by 9 pm.
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Union Pacific
W. H. van Noy
Thomas Krautg
Henn
van Noy
Protective Tariff Bill Restores McKinley Rates on Cattle and Barley
Washington February 8 The Republican led Ways and Means committee firmed the agricultural schedule of the tariff bill. It reestablishes McKinley rates of five dollars a head on cattle over one year old and 25 percent ad valorem on cattle over twenty dollars a head. Barley is set back to 30 cents a bushel under McKinley, while breadstuffs rice dairy products potatoes and other items return to McKinley levels. Hay price caps at four dollars a ton for farmers.
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Senate Passes Texas Judicial District Reform Over Veto
The Senate, in executive session, passed a bill rearranging Texas judicial districts 75 to 1, overriding the president's veto. Mills defended the change against court officials favoring their convenience over public needs. The measure now becomes law without further presidential action.
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Weyler Under Fire During March Toward Santa Clara
A World telegraph reports General Weyler rode with his column near Santa Clara when his horse was shot by a Cuban sharpshooter. The Spanish force of about 5000 moved toward Rene west of Santa Clara as missiles rained on the marching columns.
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Capitol Rum Debate Sparks Senate Session Meal of Liberty
The senate held a busy session amid sharp exchanges and strong oratory. Morrill pressed a prohibition in the capitol while Hill defended broad personal liberty. The debate stretched to 3 o clock before shifting to the Nicaragua bill. Vilas extended his remarks against the canal project as the chamber adjourned.
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Shipyard Fire Destroys Dover Fairfield Works
A major blaze at the Fairfield Shipbuilding Company yard in Dover near Glasgow nearly destroyed the facility. Losses are estimated at 250000 pounds and about four thousand workers are left unemployed.
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Fairfield Shipbuilding Company
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House Passes District of Columbia Bills in One Day
Washington report notes eight local bills approved by the house. Election certificates for principal electors were laid on the table awaiting Electoral College counting. Immigraton bill report presented to be called up tomorrow. Grosvenor and Richardson named as tellers for the vote. A resolution seeks interior department action to enforce the 1868 Navajo treaty terms. House adjourned at 5 10 PM.
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District of Columbia
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Grosvenor
Richardson
Secretary of the Interior
Hose
Edison’s New Discovery Promises X Ray Crystal Breakthrough
Thomas A Edison reveals a new crystal technology to enhance X ray imaging. He explains Roentgen’s discovery with platinocyanide of barium and calcium states, then notes he has found a superior crystal whose identity he keeps secret. The advancement could render internal organs and tissues visible to surgeons with greater clarity.
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Ex priest Slattery mobbed after lecture in Philadelphia
Ex priest Joseph Slattery left Industrial Art hall with his wife and was escorted by two policemen as a mob gathered. Stones and bricks shattered the carriage along Broad street injuring officers Clemens and Durris and Slattery before they reached his hotel.
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Joseph Slattery
Industrial Art Hall
Slattery
Broad Street
Clemens
Durris
Correspondent Arrest Reported From Havana
A World correspondent Sylvester Soovel was arrested yesterday in Tunas Santa Clara province, according to Consul Lee who telegraphed the state department from Havana.
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Eral Lee
Havana
Sylvester Soovel
Tunas
Santa Clara
Cuban war correspondent Sylvester joins Cuban campaign
New York reports Sylvester is the lone New York correspondent to stay in the Cuban field for a period. He has sent dispatches despite Spanish patrols and is the son of Rev. Dr. Scovel, president of Wooster University. Scovel previously managed the Cleveland Athletic Club and later traveled to Cuba in October 1895 to join the revolt.
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Sylvester
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Scovel
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Triols
Cleveland
Charleston Blockade Arrives as Fleet Reaches Harbor
Charleston S C Feb 9 The steamer Fern first of the fleet arrived from Hampton Roads with the flagship New York Maine Columbia and Monitor Amphitrite expected tomorrow. About twenty vessels will form the blockade and entertainments are planned with navy officials and officers to host a ball and receptions during blockade maneuvers. Secretary Kent and Colonel Farrow of the chamber will attend a dinner in Charleston.
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Ble
Hampton Roads
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Columbia
Navy
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Farrow
Chamber of Commerce
Ice floe disaster cripples river steamers and towns
A long ice formation on the Mississippi region broke apart sending steamers toward peril. New Orleans and Memphis vessels are trapped while the Buckeye State tried to flee up the Blue river. A steamer ran aground with pilot house and smokestack damaged and possibly total loss.
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Pittsburg Rivers Ice Bound. Boating Good Soon Expected
Feb 9 report notes both the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers clogged with floating ice and rising levels but no major flood yet. About 0 to 10 million bushels were ready to ship south early in the week as the first of the week approached. Tows were forced to halt due to ice while officials hoped for a clear break as cold weather continued.
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Kittanga
Old Lady Murdered in Basin Jefferson County
A Tribune special from Butte reports Mrs. May McDonough aged 70 was found murdered at her Basin home. She lay in a back room with head and face nearly hacked to pieces, an ax discovered in the room. No motive is known.
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