Oregon case rages in Electoral Commission debate
Washington dispatch outlines the Electoral Commission’s tense Oregon case session with arguments from Matthews Evarts Merrick and Hoadly. The panel debated Governor certificate validity versus canvass, Watts and Cronin postmaster twists, and plans to vote tomorrow with no clear outcome yet.
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Washington
Electoral Commission
Oregon
Hoadly
Stanley Matthews
Mr. Evarts
Richard H. Merrick
Cronin
O'Conor
Black
Trumbull
Merrick
Florida
Louisiana
Grover
Commission
Congress
Secretary of State
Matthews
Evarts
Justice Strong
Watts
Lafayette
Hill
Tyner
Department For
Department
J. M. McGrew
The
Treasury
Morton
Justice Field
Justice Miller
Gen
Garfield
Tilden
Col. Pelton
Daughter of Rear Admiral Radford Dies in Horse Accident
A sad accident outside the city today killed Miss Radford, daughter of Rear Admiral Radford. She was thrown from a horse whose foot caught in the stirrup and the animal dragged her to death. She was an accomplished society figure with broad Washington connections.
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Radford
Washington
The Revolutionists Scheme to Delay the Electoral Count
Special dispatch reports a Democratic faction planning filibuster tactics to delay the presidential tally. It outlines proposed objections in six states including Oregon Pennsylvania and South Carolina and notes support from Speaker Randall. The effort aims for a new election and seeks to rally forty five pledged votes amid secrecy and strategic delays.
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Oregon
Hayes
Randall
Pennsylvania
Interior Department
Centennial Commissioners
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Ferry
Tennessee
Tilden
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Judge Bradley Casts Doubt On Hayes Return Canvass
Judge Bradley questioned Mr Merrick on whether a canvass is an act or a fact and suggested the Secretary of State's statement attached to the Hayes return may be the substantive fact. He implied the Governor's certificate lacking full certification cannot be the final canvass.
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Cronin
Fops
United States
Jr. Merrick
Commission
Louisiana
Florida
R. Merrick
Returnin Board
Merrick
Watts
Secretary of State
House of Congress
Republic
Supreme Court of the
Supreme Court
Morton
Hayes
Wheeler J. Edmunds
Justice Miller
Messrs
Thurman
Edmunds
Strong
Bradley
Washington
Judge Bradley
State Prohibitionists Nominate Obscure Ticket
The Columbus convention of Prohibitionists on Feb 22 adopted a platform for liquor prohibition and public service moral standards, calling for female suffrage and compulsory education, Bible in schools, and Sabbath observance. The ticket listed Governor H. Apson of Westerville, Lieutenant Governor Geo. K. Jenkins of Jefferson, State Treasurer Rosa Alderman of Moran, and Attorney General candidate.
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Columans
Perons
H. A.pson
Westerville
Geo
Public Works Clerk Miller Named to Board Post
A brief item notes Alees xe Miller of Logan appointed by the District of Columbia Monitor to a clerical role on the Supreme Member of the Board of Public Works. The notice reads as a formal assignment in city governance.
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D.C
Board” of Public Works
Alees Xe Miller
Logan
Belt Road passes. State House bill defeated in Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 22 The Belt Road bill cleared the House under suspension but the State House bill failed after a decisive vote. Debate featured Viehe and Peelle on legality and binding, with the minority report tabled. A large theft at G R Roots coal office followed by a safe explosion and missing cash prompts a police probe. Articles of incorporation filed for Merom Bluff Milling Co and Greenfield School Furniture Mfg Co.
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St. Louis
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Occidental
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Fletcher
Alabama Street
Ohio
Root
Merom Bluff Milling Company
Greenfield School Furniture Manufacturing Company
Despondent Iowa Man Ends Life En Route to Colorado
Andrew J. Marland of Lynn County Iowa died by suicide on a west bound Union Pacific train leaving Council Bluffs Nebraska. He reportedly acted due to ill health and despondency while en route to Colorado.
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Andrew J. Marland
Lynn County
Colorado
Union Pacific
Council Bluffs
Ice breaks river flood carries ferry Irene
In Omaha on February 2 the Missouri River broke up and sent floating ice downstream. The Irene ferry boat broke free and became a total wreck as ice jammed the river as far north as Sioux City.
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Nep
Missouri River
Irene
Gloux City
Germany’s Emperor Addresses Eastern Question in Reichstag
The Emperor William opens the Reichstag noting commerce and budget deficiencies, proposing 250000 marks collected via state matriculation. He outlines Eastern affairs dangers, the Porte’s reforms, and hopes for peace among Christian powers, pledging protection of Christians in Turkey and Europe while strengthening allied relations.
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William
Berug
Porte
Europe
Servia
Montenegro
Turkey
Debate in Parliament Postpones Treaty Debate in Commons
In the House of Commons the discussion on treaty obligations was deferred with the Marquis of Hartington saying no motion would be brought forward tomorrow. In the Lords the Earl of Beaconsfield announced government plans to boost Consular staff efficiency in Turkey as nearby sites near potential peace or conflict are watched.
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Earl of Beaconsfield
Turkey
O Mahony Funeral Rumblings Stir Irish Politics
Dusin feb 22 leading Home Rulers boycott John O Mahoney funeral citing inconsistency with Home Rule program. Cardinal Cullen later condemns pre funeral demonstrations and burial at Glasnevin Cemetery faces doubt. Cardinal’s letter to the O Mahony committee criticizes Fenian ties and views remains in the Cathedral as endorsement.
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John O’ Mahoney
Dusin
Cardinel Cullenbee
John O’mahoney
Toxpor
Dublin
Cardinal Cullen
John O’mahony
Glasnevin
London
O'Mahony Financial Committee
O'Mahony
Fenians
Ireland
Pope seeks cardinal input to settle Catholic States disputes
A Rome dispatch says the Pope has submitted all controversial questions in Catholic States to the Cardinals for guidance on feasible terms. He also asks what measures align with Church decisions to remove causes of contests and achieve peace. Another Rome report notes Italy refused Germany's demand to extradite Archbishop Ledowchowski.
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Times
Rome
Holy See
Italy
Germany
Ledowchowski
Turkey Likely to Resume European Diplomatic Ties Soon
A Paris dispatch to the Times reports broad belief that Turkey and Europe will renew diplomatic relations promptly after peace with Serbia and Montenegro ends. The Porte may, on strong advisory consensus, take direct steps to avoid further conflict.
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Turkey
Europe
London
Paris
The
Times
Euro
Servia
Neamenere
Porte
England Hints Policy Shift Over Armenia War Threat
Vienna Feb 22. Rumor says England has signaled to governments she could alter her stance if Armenia becomes a war site and Turkish territorial integrity in Asia is jeopardized.
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England
Vienna
Armenia
Asia
Patti Seeks Judicial Separation in Paris
Adelina Patti has applied for a judicial separation from the Marquis of Caux. A friend says she is en route to Paris to appear before the President of the Tribunal of the Seine on February 27.
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Patti
Paris
le Moniteur Ap
Adelina Patti
Marquis of Caux
Marqui
Tribunal of the Seine
Porte Orders 30,000 American Revolvers
A note from Vienna states the Porte has ordered 30,000 revolvers from the United States. Roumanian troops head to Barbashi as Turks are suspected to seek the crucial railway junction. The Senate confirms J. F. Shepard of Missouri as Consul at Hankow China and names postmasters Leonard Watshall of Missouri and Casper E.
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Vienna
United States
Barbashi
Senate
J. F. Shepard
Missouri
Hankow
China
Leonard Watshall
Casper E
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