Confirms Charles Haley as Assistant Secretary of State
A broad wartime style dispatch notes Charles Haley was yesterday confirmed as Assistant Secretary of State. It mentions detectives in Antwerp, the arrival of General Cebales as Segundo Cabo in Havana, and other political and social items across Europe and America from New York to Washington. The report covers nominations, trials, shipboard incidents, and social events with multiple named individuals and institutions.
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Antwerp
Chambord
Cebales
Segundo Cabo
Havana
W. B. Astor
Grace Church
New York
Chicago Bridge Bill Sails Through Senate With Amendments
Special dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Boutwell weighing site options for the Chicago Custom House including the Bigelow Block with a $1,100,000 price and a rival $600,000 option across Quincy Street. Debate on tea and coffee policy flags tariff criticism while the Kearsarge widows’ pension bill advances and Clinton Iowa bridge legislation clears the Senate with amendments and broader Mississippi bridge rights.
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Chicago Custom House
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Iowa
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Mississippi
Senatorial Excitement and Eavesdropping Accusations In Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on February 20 the senate debates focus on a contested third district seat amid eavesdropping accusations. Jenner claims hearing voices from a neighboring room while Hart dismisses the charge as a lie. The session adjourns with bills unchanged as people grow tired awaiting a resolution on the regularly installed senator. A gaslight and railroad charter inquiry is filed, and the state fair effort intensifies with pressure from Columbus Dayton and Mansfield.
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Supreme Court
West
Columbus
Dayton
Mansfield
Tragic House Fire Unveils Murder in Clark County
In New Albany on February 20 a log house near Charleston gravel road was found burned with the bodies and skulls of German residents John Bentley and his wife recovered from the cellar. Authorities believe money motive and arson cover for murder. Coroner and crowds from New Albany and Jeffersonville investigated amid great excitement.
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Clark County
Charleston
John Bentley
Bentley
Jeffersonville
Alexis Compliments to Lotta and the Memphis Rail Lease
Special dispatch reports Grand Duke Alexis sending a gifted bracelet to Lotta the actress at the New Memphis Theatre after meeting in New Orleans. A young lawyer named Wynn died of temperance issues at the station-house last night. Memphis and Charleston Railroad stockholders meet tomorrow to vote on lease proposals pushed by Tom, with predictions he will obtain the road and extensions to Little Rock and Fort Smith.
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Dresden
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Corrected Dispatch From Charleston About Bookstore Fight
Special dispatch from Charleston West Virginia Feb 20 says a telegram about a bookstore room dispute was entirely false. Moore and Stevenson were not involved and the supposed fight was imagined by the telegram's originators. Fannie B. Price opened last night at the Cotton Opera House with Fanchon to the best house of the season.
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Dilke Meets in Chelsea At Crowd-Counter Meeting
Sir Charles Dilke addressed constituents in Chelsea in a crowded, slightly disorderly meeting. Precautions protected order as he denounced monarchies evils and urged free discussion. Sir Henry Hoare defended the Crown amid interruptions but no violence occurred.
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Chelsea
Sir Charles Dilke
Sir Charles
England
United States
Orater
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Haries
Gladstone Responds On Washington Treaty In Letter
A London correspondent reports that Mr. Gladstone wrote a long, amiable reply denying offensive passages in recent speeches about the Washington treaty. Copies were sent to London press to ease public excitement, published in journals across the kingdom. In Parliament, Mr. Bouverie questioned the letter’s authenticity, which Gladstone confirmed as genuine.
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London
Gladstone
Surprising Snowbound Passengers Tell Their Tales
A Lake February dispatch from Superintendent Clark says the Japanese cars arrive tomorrow and the line opens on both ends. Passengers recount shoveling snow through night storms to save women and children, with post aid and noted incompetence blamed by some. Utah statehood convention meets but makes no move. Hayden opposes division while Tom Fitch seeks to delay adjournment. Weather shifts from sleet and wind to bright warmth as the train departs on schedule.
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Laramie
U.S
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Union
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Hayden
Nevada County
Tom Fitch
Europe
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Ex Orer
Woman Dies After Platform Assault in Bel laire
Wheeling dispatch reports a woman from Bel laire Ohio was assaulted on a platform near the mead or wood. She died last evening from injuries. A boy who attempted to intervene suffered a badly fractured leg.
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N. A
McManus
Bellaire
Ohio
Republican Resolutions At State Convention Delegates Named
Resolutions adopted at the Republican primaries last night oppose any measures hostile to Representative principles and the Nation al education. Delegates include Henry T. Blow former governor Planes eace Clover Chauncey I. Filley Geo. P. Strong and other prominent Republicans.
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Henry T. Blow
Planes Eace
Chauncey I. Filley
Geo. P. Strong
Indictments in Jersey Probe Tie Bribery to Quarantine
New York reports multiple indictments in New Jersey involving bribery accusations and immigration probing. An embezzler received jail time as New York City Methodist figures face scrutiny amid ongoing legal actions.
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New York City
Methodists
Indictments Cloud Jersey City Ring Case and Political Turmoil
New York reports 110 indictments by a Grand Jury in Jersey City against Ringites for peculations of public lands. United Attorney Davis awaits Attorney General orders to pursue Custom-House bribery. plan to press for resignations unfolds as Scranton jail looms for a Lackawanna Railway embezzler. A Methodist Convention votes to unify city districts under one General Conference district.
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N. J
Grand Jury
United Attorney
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Bureau
Erald
Washington
John W. Forney
Cresw
Scranton
Conner
Delaware and Lackawanna Railway
Trevino Threatens Telegraph Government Defeat in Sinaloa
A Matamoras dispatch reports Trevino aiming to defeat government forces in Sinaloa. The revolutionists claim victory over government troops on January 21 in the region around Ban Lass Potosi, with 12,000 troops involved and plans pushing toward the city.
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Sinaloa
Matamoras
Six Locomotive Engines Burned at Shakopee Fire
The engine-house of the St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad in Shakopee burned last night, destroying six locomotives and causing heavy damage, partly insured.
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St. Paul and
Sioux City Railroad
Shakopee
Indiana State Board debates next fair location
INDIANAPOLIS February 20 The State Board of Agriculture meets to decide where the next fair will be held Terre Haute desires the event while the society is unlikely to abandon its current grounds Politicians swarm the convention with many candidates present Gen Thomas M Browne emerges as a leading governor contender though early days prevent certainty
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State Board of Agriculture
Sassion
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Thomas M. Browne
Separation Treaty Fact Confirmed by Chronicle
The Halifax Chronicle defends a secret treaty denied by Toronto editors. It says the treaty was signed after Washington talks by Lord De Grey for Britain and Sir John A. Macdonald for Canada, with Governor General assent. It notes mutual earlier understandings and cites Lord Bury’s draft as not meant to bind further entanglements. Only a few officials are believed aware of the treaty’s existence.
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HaLifax
the Chronicle
Toronto
Washington
Lord de Grey
John A. McDonald
Canada
George F. Cartier
Destructive fire wipes out Worthington main street
A major blaze last night in Worthington Indiana destroyed eleven business houses on the main street. Most goods were saved but losses run from 30000 to 40000 dollars with very little insurance. The fire occurred as India Anarolis reports from Worthington.
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THE
Western Associated Press
Worthington
Indiana
India
Anarolis
Ind
Wisconsin fund scheme disclaims connections and names used
A fragment reports a February 29 apparent fund issue in Wisconsin where President Charles D. Smith and others are referenced. It notes no connection to the concern, mentions a satisfactory explanation sought, and condemns the use of names in cards promoting the scheme. The text shows disavowals and regret over misused identities.
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Ratinel
Charles. D. Smith
California Snow-Hound and Union Pacific clash in crisis
A fragmentary report notes the sailing vessel Snow-Hound beating the railroad in a tense standoff. Bax Feane, dated February 19, references blockades and distress aboard a passenger ship via New York and Cape Horn, with arrivals described and goods moving westward amid unsettled terms.
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Tees Road
New York
Cape Horn
David
C Wares
Ohio Senate and House actions in February session
Ohio legislative record shows Senate amendments and votes on quorum issues with Mr Tayler and President’s casting vote, plus House moves on decedents estates and landowner duties. Various resolutions, pay items, and committee referrals noted, including adjournment timing and fiscal reports.
House In Committee Agrees To Murder Execution Delay Bill
In February Torexa, Kas, the House in Committee of the Whole approved a Senate bill delaying hangings for murder to one year after conviction and only if the Governor issues an execution warrant, a power he may never use. The proposal appears signed by twenty members and filed in the Journal amid comments on passage and voting.
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Egalast
Debates Over Civil Rights Act Bill and Rules in Congress
The House debated suspending rules to advance a Civil Rights act related bill with party line votes. motions to adjourn were rejected. Dawes and Dawes era proposals to discharge or amend faced opposition. In the Senate discussions focused on Ku Klux concerns, arms sales to France, and calls for deeper inquiry into foreign influence, with Conkling urging swift investigation into possible collusion and appeals to uphold American honor.
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Aldermen Change Venue and Fire Limits Ordinance Enacted
Chicago report notes Judge Farwell grants change of venue in Aldermanic trials to Lake County and predicts little impact on outcome. Fire ordinance takes effect, police to target new shanties. city expects excitement amid coverage of the Chicago Relief Bill and regional issues.
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Postoffice Robber Sentenced in Louisville Court
Lovutsvence February 20 Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle. Lendrum of Covington pleaded guilty before Judge Tallard U S Court for robbing mails at the Postoffice in this city and received a ten year term. He asked to avoid Frankfort Penitentiary and a strong effort for pardon will be made.
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Aiee Lendrum
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House Judiciary reports bill on Minnesota railroad bonds
The House Judiciary Committee reported a bill regulating filing of petitions by bondholders on Minnesota State Railroad bonds. It details notices, service, consolidation across counties, and court procedures to determine bond validity and state liability, with hearings and appeals. The measure is described as very important and hoped to pass.
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Congress Bulldogs Pass Bill on Political Disabilities
The House, February in Washington, debated and passed a bill to remove political disabilities of a St. Louis official. Speeches criticized civil service distrust, while Kerr urged broader regulation. Several measures advanced or postponed including a bridge near Clinton Iowa and Pacific mail transmission, with debate on arms sales to France and Senate cloakroom access for ladies.
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Aur. Turtan
Clinton
Iowa
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Censure Vote Across Parliament Shocks Ministry
England reports a failed censure resolution over the appointment of Robert Collier to the Judicial Committee of the Vicvy Council with 211 opposing and 26 supporting. Spain notes Sagasta forming a new ministry from his followers and Unionists. Rome mentions rumors General Sherman will travel Naples to Egypt before returning to the United States.
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Maprro
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Rome
Sherman
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Imperial Family Ill With Illness Reported
February reports note Emperor William suffering from indisposition after a restless night while Queen Dowager Elizabeth aged 71 also ill with fears of serious consequences. A crop disaster on the island destroys the clove harvest, affecting the local economy and livelihoods.
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Additional Markets Report Flour and Grain Prices
Milwarken on February 20 notes flour unchanged and barley steady for No 2. Detroit рынок opens firm. wheat advances while corn holds at 50 cents and oats at 39 to 40 cents. Prices for dressed hogs range from 535 to 550, with No 1 white wheat quoted around 1,683 and amber corn at 50.
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Treadwell
Convention reassembles with credentials report list
The Convention resumed in College Hall at 2 PM with General Powers presiding. The Credentials Committee, led by 8 F Covington, reported accredited representatives including J B Findley, D F Jwell, H W Oliver, J A Wood, and many others from Pitts Boatmen's Assoc to Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and national figures, listing numerous city and state delegates. The Freemanest Organization appeared in closing.
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College Hall
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Kitta Pa
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J. A. Colwell
David Nf
J. Well
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John A. Wood
H. H. Drown
Peason
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F. Davis
Marietta
John Campbell
Daniel BR. Wolfe
Gallipolis
Daniel McFair
Portsmouth
B. W. Doyle
Calvin Jones
Mt. Germel
T. J. Shannon
L. Beal
Robert Bell
Freedeny
Henry Steubenville
Eae R 'Hyer
John Means
H. Davis
John P
Maysville
Chas PF. Anderson
David E. Roberts
Sam Conk
Madechi —_ Collins
Tad Doniphan
L. J. Bradford
John J. Bole
Cincinnati
C. W. Rowland
Geo. F. Davis
Eckert
D. F. Meader
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Neinnati
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Lee
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West Va
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Kentucky
Thos. W. Means
Ohio
James Howard
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Merrill
Combs
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Jesse D. Bright
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Coyington
Ohio River
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Geo. F. Davix
Cimeinanti
Political Turmoil in Texas Governor Faces Bribery Rumors
In Austin Governor Pease and attorney Richard Ke announce readiness for trial as capiases circulate. Reports of a Grand Jury bribery receipt swirl amid efforts to tarnish the panel while Judge Duvall allows new district attorneys. Col. Giddlings arrives to oversee election affairs as Hill County Registrar Booth is arrested for ballot stuffing amid a State witness’s capture.
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Mst Fountain
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Booth
Hill County
Progress of Stokes Case and Quarantine Probe Continues
Trial of the preliminary issue in Stokes case is continued. Recorder Hackett is questioned on juror empaneling. Other examinations yield no notable testimony. The Selven arrives from Havre. Quarantine inquiry reveals Geo W White as president of the Lighterage Company and cites payments of Dr Carnacher for license and other officials for boarding rights.
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Work of the Committees in Washington and Navy Prize Money
In Washington the Committees recommend an appropriation of about 110000 as prize money for the seamen and officers of the Kearsarge the famous destroyer of the Alabama. Alexis departs from New Orleans bound for Pensacola with his suite after leaving a train last night.
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River News report of open river and arrivals
February updates from Evansville and Cincinnati report open navigation on the Arkansas River area with ice pieces drifting and rising water. Arrivals include Thompson Dean from New Orleans and other vessels at Memphis Louisville and Cairo. Weather noted as clear, with fog and rain at times and river rise about five to six inches.
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