Congressional Legislation Notes and Canal Debate Tangles
Washington reports cover minority views on Fitzjohn Porter relief, land warrant surveys, and new bills in the Senate and House. Logan presents Porter relief criticism. several measures advance or suspend rules, including land district creation in Kansas and patent damages suits. The canal project faces continued executive support amid Democratic caucus doubts. an accidental nitroglycerine explosion near Bradford, Pennsylvania, kills two men, injures horses, and destroys buildings.
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Man Buries Wife Then Commits Suicide in Queens Cemetery
George Buck, grieving the death of his wife, went to the Lutheran cemetery in Queens County and shot himself at the grave. Local police are investigating the incident as a suicide.
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New York
George Buck
Queens County
Long Laland
Mob Routs Cowboys in Las Vegas Narrowing on Carson Case
A mob of about 75 armed men dragged jailers from their room in Las Vegas New Mexico and hanged Jim West. John Dorsey and Tom Henry were shot as Carson and Henry were killed by gunfire. Bodies were removed by noon.
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Las Vegas
New Mexico
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John Dorsey
Tom Henry
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Grant says he is not a candidate for the presidency
An editorial paragraph from the Times says Gen. Grant is not now or ever a candidate for the presidential nomination. It adds that if the Republican national convention nominating him occurs, he would accept in duty to country and party. The general was abroad and did not write letters on the subject. reports contradicting this are said to be unfounded.
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New York
Times of Tomorrow
Grant
Will of Amos Sprague Put to Probate in Providence
The will of Amos Sprague, kin of ex Gov Sprague, was filed for probate in Providence on Saturday. The estate is valued around 3.2 million with 5000 to two local charities, over 50 000 to relatives, and the remainder to Lieut Gov Albert C Howard who has managed the estate for years. Contested proceedings are anticipated.
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Providence
Amos Sprague
Sprague
Albert C. Howard
Nominations Stir California Revenue Row
Washington reports that President’s rejection of Morton's nomination as collector for the first California district ignored California delegation protests and overruled a written recommendation from the internal revenue commissioner who advised appointing ex-Congressman Chase Clayton as Higby’s successor, with Clayton still favored by the department.
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Washington
Morton
Panama's shadowed isthmus yuan prosperity faded
The Panama of today is but a shadow of its former self, the letter from Panama dated January 27 notes. Before the Pacific railway opened Aspinwall and Panama enjoyed long prosperity from California demand and the transcontinental line. Now Atlantic travelers eight days away and the golden gate access have reduced the flow of visitors and wealth.
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The
Herald
Panama
Pacific Railway
Aspinwall
California
Atlantic Seaboard
Golden Gate
Fatal Theatre Fire Destroys Dublin's Theatre Royal
A blaze at the Theatre Royal in Dublin devastates the building. The fire, started by curtains in the state box, leaves the theatre and adjoining houses endangered. Police and troops control crowds as the manager, property man, and four assistants die. one inspector and a worker injured. Loss pegged at about £200,000.
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Theatre Royal
Duchess of Marlborough
Latker
Social scandal whispers touch senator and house member
The World's Washington special reports whispers of a social scandal involving a distinguished senator and a member of the House, with several other congress members and department employees suspected. The affair may soon be made public though it likely won t trigger an official congressional inquiry due to lack of dishonesty or breach of official trust, and a possible divorce suit is noted.
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New York
Washington
Mermaher
House
Congress
Last spike drives branch to Santa Fe by governor and officials
The final spike completing the Topeka and Santa Fe branch to Santa Fe was driven by Gov. Wallace, Gen. Hateh, staff, the legislature, and other notables amid much rejoicing at Santa Fe.
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Atebiton
Topeka & Sante Fe
Santa Fe
Wallace
Gen. Hateh
Terrible Crime in Londonderry Affects Fatal Family Tragedy
A 20 year old nephew, Frank Dillingham, killed his aunt Mrs. Sarah Dillingham and then attempted suicide. He claimed accidental gunfire while admitting strangling and assaulting her before fleeing to the woods. He was captured and jailed in Portsmouth.
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Sarah
E. V. Dillingham
Frank Dillingham
Frank
Dillingham
Portsmouth
Controversy Lingers Over Census Supervisor Appointment
A Washington special says the dispute between Senator Gordon and Representative Stephens over the Simmons census supervisor post is unresolved. Stephens has sent a sharp letter to the Atlanta Constitution, with no anticipated personal clash, though Ben Hill once challenged Stephens and the challenge was reportedly accepted.
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Washington
the Tribune
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Stephens
Simmons
Atlanta Constitution
Ben Hill
Global notes of tremor meetings and losses across cities
A Monday night quake was felt in Ottawa area. In Mauch Chunk Parnell and Dillon led a large court house meeting. Washington reports Secretary Thompson named president of the American temperance society. Havana notes a China Spain labor treaty for Cuban needs. London reports a great comet near Cordova. Philadelphia records Chatham mills fire causing 17500, mostly insured. Rome cites Vatican dispatch on Germany’s crown prince. Baltimore notes death of James W. Clayton after long service. Ireland distress talks held in London. Detroit malt house explosion damages Hawley plant, two injured.
They Want Work
San Francisco February 9 A large crowd of unemployed workers gathered on the sand lots and heard Mayor Malloch promise that a Chinatown nuisance declaration would create employment. He urged restraint and said further word would follow.
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San Francisco
Malloch
Chinatown
Boyd Elliott Boat Race Ends in Easy Boyd Victory
In New Castle on a wintry day, Boyd wins the Boyd Elliott boat race despite rain and sleet. Boyd led from the start, extended his advantage to eight lengths by two miles, then settled into an easy pace to finish four lengths ahead of Elliot at the suspension bridge.
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New Castle
Boyd-Elliot
Boyd
Elliot
Redheugh Bridge
Deadwood Mining declares second January dividend
The Deadwood Mining Co. declared a second dividend of twenty five cents per share for January, payable February twentieth. Washington Territory reports the Republican central committee electing Thomas T. Minor and Thomas I. Brenta as delegates to the national convention with alternates George IT Seward and James A. Perkina.
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Deadwood Mining Co
Washington Territory
Van
San Francisco
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James A. Perkina
London in the cave men era a Prof. Boyd Dawkins lecture
The piece sketches Britain during the Thames valley’s imagined past from river drift hunter camps to cave men, detailing fauna and tools. It traces the progression from Neanderthal like hunter societies to the Neolithic era, then to historic and modern times, noting gradual civilizational change and racial succession.
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Thames
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Ant
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Irish relief outlook improves with growing loan applications
Dublin reports a generally hopeful mood as new loan applications by landowners reach 900 pounds with requests totaling 111000 pounds in the past week, and 370000 pounds since November 221. The public works board ensures laborers are paid in cash and first payments fund substantial work before a second installment. Parnell’s attacks on relief committees draw condemnation even from his own supporters. The Irishman criticizes his Mansion House fund remarks.
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Board of Public Works
Parnell
Trishman
Mansion House Fund
Vatican education rule likely in peace with church state
Berlin dispatch reports peace terms may require the Vatican to recognize state control over education and priest nominations. In exchange the Falk laws' coercive clauses against clergy would be repealed. The Centre party may oppose this fundamental MayLAW provision, though similar proscriptions exist elsewhere.
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Berlin
Vatican
Centre Party
Barrack Collapse Kills 200 Soldiers in Constantinople Fete
At a barracks celebration near Constantinople a three story structure collapsed killing about 200 soldiers and injuring many more. The report notes miraculous cures claimed by Dr. Mintie for nerve and general debility with his Vital Restorative and other patent medicines.
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Astley Cooper
Mintie
Holliday Street
Denver
Wil Druggists
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