Fierce Wind Storm Rocks Several Northeastern Towns
A powerful gale battered New York and New England on January 27 injuring people and damaging buildings. Churches, factories, and homes suffered major destruction including toppled steeples, blown roofs, and collapsed walls across Syracuse Burlington Pittsfield Adams Cheshire and North Adams. Authorities assess losses around ten thousand dollars while several injuries were reported and one possible fatality.
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New York
Syracuse
Burlington
Boston
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Pittsfield
Mass
Godfrey
Adams
Cheshire
North Adams
Chesshire
Housatonic Ice Company
Baldwin’s Ferry
Newburyport
Grand Army Hall
Nashan
Julian Clark
Rochester
Rochester Fair Association
Lewistown
Rockland
Gardener
Old Orchard Ice Company
Blaine Eyes Confederation Plan and Cuba Policy
The Evening Post reports Blaine faces sharp criticisms of his policy and plans to present his side. It notes his aim to unite American republics in a confederation, inspired by a dead Nicaragua minister, with a bold stance toward Europe and a Cuba liberation objective against Spain. The piece ties these moves to his proposed abrogation of the Claytor Bulwer treaty.
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New York
Evening Post
Washington
Blaine
Trescott
Nicaragua
Europe
Cuba
Blaine policy praised in Washington dispatch
The Washington correspondent reports Bob Ingersoll praising Blaine's policy as aligned with liberty and progress. He says the plan fits the era, will drive business and political ties with Isthmus nations, and could extend influence toward Mexico and other republics forming around Panama.
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New York
Post
Washington
Siays
Bob Ingersoll
Blaine
Panama
Mexico
United States
Ordered return after unauthorized crossing of frontier
The War Department reports Lieut McDonald and scouts at Ascension Mexico were arrested by Mexican troops after crossing the frontier without orders. McDonald complied with disarming the party, was taken to Janos and Casa Grande, then released with arms and supplies to be returned. Mexican officer of the arrest was under arrest. McDonald travels to Washington to arrive around the 21st or 23rd.
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Washington
War Department
McDonald
Ascension
Mexico
Mckenzie
Pope
Department of Missouri
Janos
Casa Grande
Read Allegation Sparks Debate Over Guiteau Jury
In Washington on Friday District Attorney Corkhill sought a new trial hearing in the Guiteau case. An affidavit claimed a newspaper read to jurors tainted the trial, with signatures on the margin. Jurors denied seeing the paper or signing anything while impanelled. The issue hinges on handwriting genuineness and possible cross examination of signers. The court postponed final action to Friday with jurors potentially present.
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Washington
Criminal Court
Corkhill
United States
C. J. Guiteau
Scoville
Congress Debates Bills in House and Senate Proceedings
Washington reports show Logan introducing vaccine distribution bill and Shuman funding debate. Senate advances Alabama claims commission, Peoria building bill, and Alaska civil government plan while House considers interstate commerce, Arizona Idaho statehood, newspapers duty removal, and immigration limits. Adjournments and numerous resolutions follow.
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Washington
New Trial Pleadings in Scoville Case in DC Supreme Court
Washington January 28 Scoville filed papers for a new trial in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The filings include affidavits about juror newspaper access and newly discovered evidence, grounds alleging verdict uncertainty, misjurisdiction, improper rulings, excluded evidence, juror prejudice, and other trial irregularities. A bill of exceptions repeats the motion points.
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Washington
Scoville
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Frederick N. Snyder
J. W. Guiteau
Sid
District of Columbia
Frederick H. Snyder
George Scoville
John W. Guiteau
Scoutllr
President nominates John Campbell for customs post
Nominations from Washington report on January 27 that President has named John Campbell, surveyor of customs in Omaha, to a new or existing federal post.
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Washington
Hal
John Campbell
Omaha
Senate debates Sherman bill and lands forfeiture measure
Washington reports the Senate resumes consideration of the Sherman 8 per cent bill with Hawley and Ingalls leading the discussion. The West amendment is rejected 28 to 32 as Plumb's amendment passes 33 to 20. Springer asks the president for a list of American citizens in English prisons after a heated exchange. A Robeson resolution to forfeit lands granted to companies is withdrawn and replaced by a lands and railroads measure. The House moves to the public calendar with a plan to establish a home for indigent soldiers and sailors and reports the annual post route bill.
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Secretary of State
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Washington
Mississippi River Commission
Mississippi River
Arizona
Idaho
Phelps
Mexico
Hawaiian
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Committee On Education and Labor
Secretary of the Interior
The
Land Office
Northern Pacific
Schurz
Congress
State Department
St. Petersburg
Russia
Russian Empire
Executive Department
Hawley
Ingalls
Yeas
Noes
Plumb
Springer
Robeson
N. J
Pacific Roads
Pacific Railroad
Brown
Ind
Bull
Export of Gold Likely Tops Five Million to Twenty Million
The Evening Post notes that gold exports from the United States due to foreign market troubles may total from 5 million to 20 million dollars. It calls gold the cheapest commodity to ship as a new export profit emerges. The ship Bothnia departs tomorrow with 1.5 million dollars in gold. Baton Rouge reports former minister George Williamson to Central America has died.
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New York
the Evening Post
Bothnia
Baton Rouge
Geo. Williamson
Central America
Well's Health Renewer and Rough on Rats Ad Layer
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Well's Health Renewer as a cure for nervous debility and weakness with a $1 price at Dare & Collins. It also touts a "BUCHAPAIBA" fast cure for urinary issues and kidney diseases. The same page markets Rough on Rats with 15 cent boxes to clear rats mice roaches flies and bedbugs.
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Dare & Collins
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California
Pacheco
George
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Oregon
Pugh
West
Jiouse
Tur Enguisa Mkoroan Institute
Avenilus
English Medical Institute
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Denver
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