18 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference previous inauguration ceremonies with mention of a backseat moment. No clear people, places, or dates are readable to establish specifics.
Washington February 17 The detailed program for President-elect Hart Seon’s inauguration features a grand parade along Pennsylvania Avenue with 15000 troops and civic groups. The ball will be at the Pension Building with 12400 capacity and eight cabinet officers present for the first time.
A fund of 000 will be created to cover all expenses of the inaugural events. A rustanty fued of $50,000 has been placed in bank to be paid by subscribers after settling bills. Doors to the Senate chamber will be opened at 1 o'clock to those entitled.
Norman J. Colman was sworn in as Secretary of Agriculture in the department library with all department employees present. The text outlines Colman’s early life in New York and Indiana, legal career, political service, and wartime militia command, highlighting his roles in the Missouri Horticultural Society and State Board of Agriculture.
General Gilman Marston of Exeter will succeed Senator Chandler from March until the Legislature meets in June. The contest between Gal linger and Chandler is heating, with Governor Sawyer declining to favor either candidate. Marston, 37, a Dartmouth student and lawyer, has long held legislative roles and earlier military and constitutional positions.
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce a measure to create a new Food and Dairy Committee in the Assembly. Mapisox indicates February discussions with aims to oversee production, safety standards, and pricing within state agencies.
London reports forecast a dramatic end to the Parnell letters saga. Frederick Pigott accused sources, including Labouchere, of undisclosed payments and forged documents. Times manager McDonald testified on letter authenticity and payment details. The case was set for further parliamentary scrutiny amid claims of deception and espionage in Dublin and London.
A white book on Samoa presented to the Reichstag accuses Americans and Englishmen of provoking conflict in Samoa from 1884 onward. It cites German efforts to punish murderers of Germans and safeguard German property while seeking reconciliation with Britain and the United States within treaty bounds.
A private cable from Tokyo reports Viscount Arinel Mori, Japan’s Minister of Education and former minister to the United States, assassinated in Tokyo by a religious fanatic. Mori, known as a progressive reformer and English author of two works, died after sustained wounds. The act is described as lacking political significance.
The Ways and Means Committee favored reports on the McMillin Tariff and Breckenridge Bill. The McMillin measure would cut revenues by about 72 million if enacted, keeping the free list with added schedules and altering dates. The Breckenridge proposal would reduce revenue by about 40 million, placing tin plate and wood on the free list and matching Mills revenue provisions.
Indiana news reports the Indiana House passing a police and fire governance bill for cities over 20 000 residents with party representation rules. The Senate also advances Purdue University funding and a uniform textbook measure with State Board of Education supervision. A new gas regulation bill faces opposition over cross state supply and rate impacts. Two men are convicted for a fraud scheme tied to a mystery vault while another is acquitted.
Crime spree reports across Minnesota North Carolina West Virginia and New York detail murders arsons and suspected lynch mobs. Incidents fuse drunkenness theft grudges and deadly violence with vague outcomes and ongoing investigations. Significant names include Joseph Chemeleke Jacob Faucett and Sidney T Fairchild, amid federal and local inquiries.
Nash ville Tenn Feb 17 Bishop H N McTyeire senior Bishop of the Methodist Church South and chancellor of Vanderbilt University died at his home on university grounds Friday morning. He authored History of Methodism and other works.
MeAuliffe must fight Myer again or forfeit share of the $5,000 stake. Myer and backer Alf Kennedy protested after entering North Judson Ind. prize fight action. The stake remains with the holder as allowed by agreement. Catcaco item reports Julius Garber, despondent, stepped before a moving train and his head was severed.
A Friday afternoon blaze wiped out the West End Hotel and part of the Union Stock Yard in Nasaviiza Tennessee. The fire caused an estimated loss of 460000 dollars with about 40000 dollars covered by insurance, beginning from an unknown origin.
Market report from Cariaco notes firm and steady prices across segments. Beans, flour, salt, and oats show varied moves with cash and May contracts listed. wheat and rye show mixed gains and slow activity.
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