House Republicans Tighten Rules Power In Caucus
Washington February 6. Republicans approve rules curbing dilatory motions and enabling the Speaker to count nonvoting members for quorum while elevating the Pensions Committee to privileged status. Democratic caucus lodges protests as Carlisle leads reading from private copies.
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WaAshtgton
House
Committee On Rules
Pensions Committee
Washington
Holman
Carlisle
Springer
Wreck of Oregon Construction Train Kills Nine
Portland reports a Union Pacific wreck near Cascade on Sunday killed nine laborers and wounded eighteen. The engine advanced but the trestle failure sent the tender and caboose into a 40 foot ravine. Eight died instantly. listed victims include Posey Mar thong Frost Skolohime Carson Restoff Schroeder Crouche and Cole. Trestle inspection had deemed it safe shortly before.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Union Pacific
Cascade
George
Jerry Posey
Fred Marthough
Andrew Frost
Theodore Skolohime
August Carson
Flood Threatens Bridges as WillaMette River Rises
Tacoma Wash Feb 6 The Willa mette river swells to a twenty year high flooding the valley and endangering many bridges. The revenue cutter Richard Rush failed to cross the Columbia river bar and returned to Tacoma with mails headed back to San Francisco.
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Tacoma
Tacomas
Wash
Willamette River
Richard Rush
San Francisco
Columbia River
W. G. Melville Dies in Lawrence Pneumonia
Lawrence Kansas February 6 W G Melville an old resident and noted railroad and bridge contractor died of pneumonia after coming from Texas several days earlier ill with la grippe He was renowned for bridge work and long time in the field
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W. G. Melville
Lawrence, Kas
Texas
Reconsidered World’s Fair Bill Passes in Senate
Aubany New York February 6 The Senate unanimously reconsidered the defeat of the World’s Fair bill and then approved it by an 18 to 5 vote converting a loss into passage in a single session.
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Aubany
N. Y
Senate
Shilohs Cure Offered By Swetland & Co In Ad
Croup whooping cough and bronchitis relief advertised with Shilohs Cure offered for sale by N J Swetland and Co.
Wilson Bros. Advertise Ongoing Business After Fire
The firm states it remains in operation despite the Browning House fire. Trains will be called promptly for any orders left at their annex, Union House stable, or at the stable for shipment.
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Wilson Bros
Browning
Union House
Sherman on the Stand in Ballot Box Forgery Case
Senate and House witnesses recount Senator Sherman testimony on ballot box forgery charges. Sherman disputes signatures, affirms friendly ties with Governor Foraker and Halstead, and rejects any contract to buy a ballot box. Bellamy Storey of Cincinnati follows as next witness.
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Washington
House Committee
John Sherman
Foraker
Halstead
Europ
Ohio
Grosvenor
Butterworth
John McLean
United States
McLean
Turner
Bellamy Storey
Cincinnati
High Willamette and Columbia Flood Parcels Portland
By morning the Willamette and Columbia rivers cause Portland flood levels not seen since 1856 with water twenty eight inches above high tide and four blocks inland. Landslides on the Columbia disrupt the Oregon Railway lines isolating Portland while trains only reach Tacoma and river boats handle travel.
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Portland
Ore
Cornwallis
Oregon City
Third Street
Willamette
Columbia
Columbia River
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Here
Tacoma
Three Hundred Miners Imprisoned in Welsh Mine
An explosion in a colliery at Abersychan Monmouthshire imprisoned three hundred miners. After hours an opening was made and by noon two hundred were rescued. Some rescued workers are severely injured and it is feared remaining miners may be unrecoverable.
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London
Abersychan
Monmouthshire
Armour Bros Banking Co. v Finney County Jury Verdict
In Torrekka Kansas Feb 6 United States Circuit Court Judge Foster granted Armour Bros Banking Company a decree against the Finney County board for 15146.78 plus 2666.78 interest on a warrant issued January 15 1887 in favor of A H Burtis for lands later transferred to the plaintiff.
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Finney County
Torrekka
Kan
United States
Foster
Armour Bros. Banking Company
Board of County Commissioners
A. H. Burtis
Russians Linked to Bulgarian Plot Behind Regent Attempt
Major Panitza and three officers stood for examination after arrest in Serra. Inquiry shows the assassination plot against Prince Ferdinand and regency move originated in Russia, sparked by M Hitrovic the Russian minister at Bucharest. Four civilians tied to the conspiracy were arrested.
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Serra
Panitza
Ferdinand
M. Hitrovic
Bucharest
London Dock Laborers Prepare for General Strike
The Dock Laborers' Union committee in London plans a general strike for Monday. Many workers oppose striking again amid growing discontent. Washington reports on February 5 about Mr Randall's health, which was later denied as unchanged.
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London
Washington
Randall
Thayer Credits Shilohs Cure for Life Save
The Rev Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana says he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure sold by N J Swetland and Co.
Worzer's Dental Rooms Advertises Pain Free Extractions
For first class dental work and guaranteed as represented teeth extracted without pain or danger, by the use of nitrous oxide or vitalized air. Visit Worzer's Dental Rooms on the north side of the square near the Big Clock in Chillicothe Missouri.
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Worzer’s
Square
Big Clock
Chillicothe
Money and Man Mourns Pacific Express Heist
In St Louis police report a missing 35000 dollars from a Dallas to St Louis remittance prompts chase of F A Walton, a Dallas money clerk, who vanished Sunday night. Walton, 25, formerly with Wells Fargo, is described as bright and steady with a scar and deaf right ear.
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St. Louis
L. A. Fuller
Pacific Express Company
Commercial Bank
City National Bank
Dallas
Tex
City National Bank of Dallas
Commercial National Bank of St
Fuller
Aiken
F. A. Walton
Walton
American Express Company
Iowa
Mich
Wells, Fargo & Co
St. Joseph
Indian Territory
Garrison
PF. A. Walton
Guarantee Company
New York
Jefferson
Kerney
Old Mexico
Ball on the Stand as Accuser Faces Civil Libel Case
In Burrato New York on February 6 a large Supreme Court crowd heard Rev Dr Ball continue testimony in the Ball Post libel suit. He admitted obtaining remarks on a river steamer and visiting a janitrix tied to the building housing Cleveland’s office. The session covered editor notes and other witnesses with limited malice found.
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Cleveland
Ball
Burrato
N. Y
Supreme Court
Ball-Post
Daniels
Dr. Ball
Beaver Island Club
Hayward
Godkin
Post
Buffalo
Dr. Lewis
Baker
Maria Halpin
Grover Cleveland
Moot
Lewis
Nebraska Officials Seek Lower Grain Railway Rates
In Chicago on February 6, Nebraska Secretary of State Cowdry Land Commissioner Steen and State Treasurer Hill lead a majority of the State Board of Transportation to press railroads for reduced corn freight rates. They report farmers have ample corn but transport costs rival cash prices at shipment. A long conference with railroad managers yielded no firm result, with officials skeptical a temporary cut will help. Governor Boyer is expected to join on the same mission.
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ChicaGo
Cowdry
Steen
Hill
Nebraska
State Board of Transportation
Boyer
Senate splits over bills as party lines emerge
In Helena Montana on February 6 the Senate opened debate on Republican House bills after a motion to consider them. Seven Republicans voted yes while Democrats did not vote. Lieutenant Governor Richards ruled a quorum existed since two Democrats demanded yeas and nays and declared the motion carried, enabling the Senate to begin considering the Republican measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Senate
House
Richards
Lord Salisbury Prepares Armed Force for Makalolo Occupation
London reports Lord Salisbury plans an immediate British occupation of Makalolo in the Shire valley amid the dispute with Portugal. The move involves assembling an armed English unit ready for deployment.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Makalolo
Portugal
Shire Valley
Africa
Shiloh's Cure Promises Quick Cough Relief
Advertisement notes immediate relief from coughing with Shiloh's Cure. Price options include 10 cents 50 cents and 1 dollar. Sold by N J Swetland & Co.
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Shiloh
N. J. Swetland & CO
Clairsette Soap Deal At Hornback's Grocery
Clairsette soap offered as seven bars for a quarter at Hornback's grocery on South Locust Street. Local shoppers compare prices and stock availability at the corner shop.
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Hornback’s
South Locust Street
Eight Room House for Rent to One or Two Families
House with eight rooms for rent suitable for one or two families. Apply to Samuel Shook. 262dtf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shook
North Dakota to charter lottery company bill advances
North Dakota Senate approved a bill allowing lottery firms to operate in the state by 22 votes. Governor Miller pledges to veto, but support exists in both chambers to override. Louisiana Lottery Company expected to set up as North Dakota Lottery Company to raise revenue and curb cross state losses. Great Fire at Brooklyn destroys American Matting Company's Spencer Street plant causing about 200000 in losses and injuring six firemen. The blaze forces evacuation as four stories burn rapidly.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Senate
Miller
Louisiana Lottery Company
North Dakota Lottery Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
American Matting Company
Spencer Street
Pioneer Brenner Dies in Doniphan After Sudden Illness
At seven o'clock yesterday morning Adam Brenner died of apoplexy at his Doniphan residence Attouison Kansas. Born in Rheinpolz Bavaria Germany June 22 1824 he migrated to Kansas in 1857 and founded Doniphan. In 1867 he erected the first grain elevator in Kansas.
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Attouison
Kan
Adam Brenner
Doniphan
Rheinpfolz
Bavaria
Germany
Kansas
Family Dispute Ends In FatalStabbing At St. Josefu
In St. Josefu Missouri Charles Miller drove his sister from home in a nearly nude state during a family quarrel and was badly stabbed by William Davis who tried to defend the sister. The incident leaves Miller near death. Also a NiL bridge woodwork burnt at Westfield New York and Samuel Wilson of Lewis Iowa suffocated by gas in a well.
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Brute
Samuel Wilson
Lewis
Iowa
Shiloh’s Cure Promises Quick Relief for Hacking Cough
Claim offers a quick cure for hacking coughs, guaranteed, sold by N. J. The advertisement urges purchase of Shiloh’s cure with a bold guarantee.
Flour prices prompt favoring home manufacture
A reader questions high costs of imported flour and urges buyers to prefer locally made options. Mentions Superior Fancy Pat at $1.25 per sack and City Mills at $1.15, with grocers advised to stock these brands at around 90 cents.
Lost Found Defends Its Integrity Against Public Allegations
A reader contends our published criticisms of a grand jury report are false and unjust. The piece defends its role highlighting the jail visit and the named Grand Jury foreman Flavian Bonderer while urging publication of the copy on file.
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Cailuicothe
Grand Jury
Flavian Bonderer
Prominent Salve Ad Promises Cure All Skin Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts a salve described as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a 25 cent per box price from N J Swetland & Co.
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N. J. Swetland & Co
The Doctor of Alcantara Opera Tickets On Sale
Tickets are on sale at Beasey and William's drug store for The Doctor of Alcantara performed by the Ceillicothe Choral Society at city hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings February 17th and 18th. Reserved seats cost 385 cents. Take them while they last. Also note a local business message from Summersville adopting cash pricing at the old Stand Southside Square.
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Beasey & William’s
Ceillicothe Choral Society
City Hall
Ware School Report for January 1890
Ware school notes for month ending January 31 1890 show 36 enrolled, 539 attendance days, average daily attendance 27, average per pupil 15, and 10 visitors. Pupils show much interest. the school is pleasant and restful. Signed M. F. Martin.
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Ware
M. F. Martin
Thayer Credits Shilol’s Consumption Cure for Rescue
The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana says he and his wife owe their lives to Shilol's Consumption Cure. The advertisement notes it is sold by N J Swetland & Co.
Free Trial Bottles Drive Large Trade at Drug Store
Promotion offers free trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung diseases. Store at N J Swetland Co promises a large sale with tested results and a large size bottle priced at 1.00 and guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N . Swetland & Co
Dr. King
N J Swetland & Co’s
Sugar corn deal at Hornback's advertised
A guaranteed first quality sugar corn offer lists 3 cans for 25 cents at Hornback's. The ad highlights value and quick buying appeal for shoppers in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornbac K’s
Local notes on residents and shop moves amid illness
The column lists residents and visitors such as Davie Crocket Cora Lee and the Ohio Boy while noting illnesses and improvements. Fred Torrey moves his blacksmith shop from Niantic to town and Pridemoor Bros plan a livery stable. Irene signs off against supporting Uncle Billy of the Tribune, with several mentions of local personalities and routines.
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Davie Crocket
Cora Lee
Ohio
Lim
Dr. Norris
Ludlow
Anna Marshall
Will Gift
Charles Waite
Sturges
Pridemoor Bros
Jef. Perioner
Chillicothe
McGinty
Tom
Uncle Billy
the Tribune
Bill Nye
Shiloh's Cure Advertisement for Croup and Coughs
An old advertisement claims Shiloh's Cure will immediately relieve croup whooping cough and bronchitis and notes it is for sale by N. J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
N. J. Swetland & CO
Death notice for Andrew J. Parkhurst of Indiana origin
Andrew J. Parkhurst, aged 32 years 6 months 9 days, died January 28 1890 after grippe and lung trouble. A Presbyterian for nine years, he was a devoted husband to a Stowell daughter and a caring father of three, survived by his wife and children in mourning.
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Andrew J. Parkhurst
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
J A Grippe
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Sherman
Columbia Rivers
Geo H. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Dallas, Tex
Pacific Express
Clerk Walton
Nickel Plate
Chautauqua Creek
Westfield
Slifer
Buck Ellen
Arnica Salve
Hirsh
Summerville
Old Stand
Southside Square
Chillicothe, Mo
D&w
Geo. H. Thayer
Burbon
Ind
Shilol
N J.swetland & CO
Carters
Carter
Carter Medicine CO
Chula
Irene
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
Webster Street
Abshire & Black
J. P. Blankinship
West Side Square
Lesbury
AIRY
M E. Schmidt
R. Doyle
Watches & Clocks
Coali
Cox “Star
Marr & Shelton’s
South Side Square
R. L. Anderson
H, Cunningham
Ag’t
Kraft & Chase’s Dyeing and Printing Co
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