Dignity of the House Amid Turbulent Debate in Senate
Washington February 27 During Richardson's speech a noisy uproar disrupted the debate as Hutchins and others interrupted. Members crowded the floor, addressed the chair, and cheered causing inaudible proceedings. Speaker pro tem Robinson finally restored order after five minutes of rapping.
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House
Washington
Richardson
Hutchin
New York
Federal Treasury
Page
Robinson
Mass
Mexican Shipping Grievance Sparks Trade Reciprocity Debate
A Mexican correspondent to the Herald accuses American steamship lines of avoiding landing passengers and cargo in Mexican ports. He says ships anchor far offshore and charge heavy landing fees via lighters. The piece questions relevance to diplomacy and reciprocity talks and suggests vigorous competition could curb abuses.
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New York
The
Herald
American Steamship Company
Mexico
New Orleans
Morgan City
Galveston
United States
Christine Nilsson Visits Garfield Tomb in Lakeview Cemetery
In Cleveland on February 27 Christine Nilsson was seen at the Garfield tomb in Lakeview cemetery. The singer paused before the vault door, spoke of American reverence for heroes, and urged a monument be erected for Presi dent Garfield.
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Christine Nilsson
Garfield
Cleveland
Lakeview Cemetery
Boxing Exhibition Delights Washington Crowd at Theatre Comique
Mace and Slade staged a boxing exhibition in Washington at the Theatre Comique with many dignitaries present including congressional members. Slade impressed the audience though observers doubted his speed would beat Sullivan. A $2500 forfeit was posted for a Sullivan match at five thousand a side. Slade visited the Capitol, followed by a large crowd and even some senators and representatives rising to glimpse the Maori fighter.
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Washington
Mace
Slade
Theatre Comique
Congress
Sullivan
Capitol
Controversy Over Yellowstone Lease and Pacific Stocks
Inspector general Sackett writes Senator West opposing a Yellowstone park lease to Rufus Hatch’s syndicate arguing it would grant excessive land and privileges. The piece also covers Central Pacific stock concerns, Union Pacific, and a London report on Parnell and the Irish Land League amid parliamentary debates.
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Washington
D. B. Sackett
Senator West
Yellowstone Park
Rufus Hatch
Yellowstone Falls
Yellowstone Lake
Geyser Basin
War Department
Department of the Interior
Yosemite
Red Cloud Heads Home and Rail Interchange Pact
Red Cloud arrived in Omaha on his way from Washington and will depart for Pine Ridge tomorrow. He seeks payment of about 14000 dollars for ponies taken in 1876 and is cautious about Agent McGillicuddy. Union Pacific confirms a ten year through traffic interchange with Oregon Railway and Navigation to Portland, with sleeping cars Omaha to Portland and completion aimed by year end. Winter camps exist along the Oregon Short Line for 150 miles and Hailey Idaho line work progresses.
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Omaha
Red Cloud
Washington
Pine Ridge Agacy
McGillicuddy
Interior Department
Kimball
Union Pacific
New York
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Portland
Oregon
Wood River
Shoshone Junction
Hailey
Idaho
Flood Strikes Shawneedtown. Homes Lost and Shelter Needed
The river fell slowly after cresting five feet higher than any record while high winds displaced numerous houses. Several hundred people were rendered homeless seeking shelter and food as losses reach about $200,000.
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Shawneedtown
Ex Mayor J A Gentry Cured By St Jacobs Oil
The Richmond State reports ex mayor J A Gentry of Manchester Virginia was cured of rheumatism by St Jacobs Oil in a notable local anecdote cited by the newspaper.
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Richmond
J. A. Gentry
Manchester
St. Jacobs Oil
Squatters in Indian Territory Face Possible Removal
Advises from Indian Territory report uneasiness among squatters numbering over 2000 as a removal list is sent to Commissioner Pryor. He suggests a congressional commission to decide compensation for settlers who gained consent and improvements, while those with no consent should be ejected. Also, Creek nation reports rebellion weakening with speeches leader to Cheyenne agency and General Porter capturing rebel leaders to prevent further opposition concentration.
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Little Rock
Ark
Indian Territory
Pryor
Congress
St. Louis
Cheyenne
Porter
Government Party
Pell Kernachen marriage stirs New York society scene
In New York on February 24 society reels from the Pell Kernachen marriage. Pell, a fortune hunter in club circles, weds Mrs Pell, a Lorillard niece and noted beauty. Pierre Lorillard, a firm partner, was surprised by the match, with opposition traced to Pell’s wife rather than Kernachen.
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New York
Pell-Kernachen
Fifth Avenue
Pierre Lorillard
Pell
Lorillard
Kernachen
Pells
Kanachen
Hale's honey of horehound and tar advertised remedy
A promotional note urges trying Hale's honey of horehound and tar for respiratory ailments saying no cough or bronchial issue resists its action unless consumption is present. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar with M. L. Walley & Co. Auburn New York citing Pike's toothache drops as standard articles.
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Hale
M. L. Walley & Co
Auburn
N. Y
Pike
Convicts Escape After Levee Work Outsmarts Guards
In Helena Arkansas on February 24 J H Grant led seventy five convicts on a levee project. The inmates overpowered guards after one struck down a guard. Grant fired but was fatally shot as convicts fled killing him. Seventeen escapees forced others to change clothes as pursuit begins.
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Helena
Ark
J. H. Grant
Grant
Sharon kinwoman severs self at Palace Hotel in Sanpace
A report circulates that the sister of ex Senator William Sharon attempted suicide in a Palace Hotel bathroom yesterday by cutting her breast with a penknife. The weapon was small but injuries numerous and bleeding left her in a precarious state. officials attribute it to insanity and efforts to hush up the affair are underway.
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Sanpace
William Sharon
Palace Hotel
Balloting Still Shows Local Senate Results
Balloting centered on Lathrop with 40 votes, Palmer 3 on all three, Stockbridge 28 first and 25 last, Willetts 24 and 12, remainder scattering. Date noted Feb 24. Three tramps and loafers described as scarce under general principles.
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Lathrop
Palmer
Stockbridge
Willetts
Mysterious arrest follows deadly Northwestern crash at Harvard Junction
An engine exploded on the Northwestern road at Harvard Junction Illinois killing two men whose names are not learned A mysterious man in police custody since Saturday night is said to be Ferdinand alias Franz H Mora from Hanover Germany claiming reserve army status He carries Hanover seal and official papers Banker C S Niehoff accuses him of fraud over 300 in Hanoverian securities with others believed victimized.
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Chicago
Harvard Junction
Ills
Ferdinand
Franz H. Mora
Hanover
Germany
C. 8
Niehoff
Memorial services for Diamond mine disaster victims held
In Braidwood Illinois memorial services were held for miners drowned in the Diamond mine. Clergymen spoke this morning and again at the mine in the afternoon. The water level has been lowered fifty one feet. A relief committee plans to travel to the mine tomorrow to assess widows and orphans and aid those in need.
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Braidwood
Ill
Barrett's Hit at National Theater in Washington
The National theater drew a brilliant crowd tonight to see Lawrence Barrett perform Hon. George H. Baker's Francesca Da Rimini. The production received an enthusiastic reception with the curtain rising again after acts three four and five. Barrett was entertained afterward at ex-Senator Blaine's residence.
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Washington
National Theater
Lawrence Barrett
George H. Baker
Francesca da Rimini
Barrett
Blaine
Smallpox Outbreak Envelops Colorado Towns
Denver reports continued smallpox spread despite efforts to control it. Leadville public schools closed, a new pest house is under construction, and nearby towns establish quarantine. Denver authorities use all precautions and have so far kept it from the city.
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Denver
Leadville
Indictment Drawn Against Star Route Counsel Williams
The grand jury in Washington has indicted A B Williams a special counsel for Dorsey on charges of receiving stolen goods tied to his work for parties accused of stealing a watch and other valuables from Miss Ellis over a year ago Williams calls the accusation absurd and a result of ill will for his defense of Dorsey.
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Washington
A.B. Williams
Star Route
Dorsey
Ellis
Williams
Poisoning at Western Lunatic asylum claims sixth victim
Staunton Va Feb 27 another victim of the Western Lunatic asylum poisoning died today bringing the death toll to six. Two of the poisoned have recovered. The coroner's inquest confirms the early report that a fatal infusion occurred between leaving the druggist and reaching attendants. It is believed a patient commissioned to kill got at the medicine.
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Staunton
Western Lunatic Asylum
French Explorers and Fighters
Paris, February 27. A bill in the chamber of deputies asks to furnish Lieutenant De Brazza with 108000 firearms 200 tents 1000 axes 20000 swords 100 tons of gunpowder and a company of Algerian sharpshooters for the Congo expedition. Princes Victor and Louis sons of Prince Napoleon will join the Italian service with Victor attached to King Humbert and Louis serving elsewhere.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
DeBrazza
Congo
Victor
Louis
Napoleon
Humbert
Arson Charge Brought Against Schiller in Newhall House Case
Milwaukee grand jury returns a true bill against Schiller former lessee of the bar room for arson. Bail set at 10000. Indictments expected for manslaughter against Nash Antisdel and night clerk Delaney. Look out for the crazy man he is abroad.
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Milwaukee
Newhall House
Schiller
Nash
Antisdel
Delaney
Duke Praises Irish Troops For Conduct And Obedience
The Duke of Cambridge, commander of the British army, writes to the Irish commander praising the troops. He commends their conduct and their ability to carry out difficult orders under pressure.
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Duke of Cambridge
Ireland
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