Tariff Reform Conference Opens in Chicago
Delegates from across the nation gather at Madison Street Theater for Tariff Reform League proceedings. President Cleveland sends a letter praising the aims while radicals and conservatives clash over free trade, with potential division if the plan advances.
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Carcaco
Leaene
Madison Street
Jesus
Cleveland
Sterling Morton
Presider
Sirvoughs
Nebraska Farmers’ Alliance
M. M. Holmes
New England Furniture Alliance
W. B. Rice
Boston
Henry George
Louis Post
T. G. Sheanman
New York
Delton Smith
Memphis
White
John Z White
League
Yenton
Grover Cleveland
Barrett Smith
Chicago
Times Manager Refuses to Name Parnelium Authors
In the Parnell commission London February 90 Mr Finch-Hatten faced cont embt charges as cross examination of Times manager MacDonald continued. He refused to reveal authors of the article Parnelium and Crime and said divulging names would breach policy. The testimony exposed inconsistencies weakening the Times case.
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London “Times
Londow
Parnell Commission
Finch-Hatten
MacDonald
The
Times
Parnelium
Gald
Mixed political and crime notes from various regions
The brief items report a range of incidents and statements including a bill in the Als beams Legislature, U S ships sailing to Samoa, a claim about treaty rights, two Mormon elders in Barnett Georgia, a Canton Ohio boy found dead after a dangerous act, Canada royal visit speculation, a New Orleans murder case, falsifying tax records in Bloomington Township, Dublin about evictions related to Hawarden, Arkansas House election contest after a ballot theft, a breach of promise suit in Sioux City, and a wealthy judge's marriage to a younger teacher.
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United States
Canton
Sir John Macdonald
Canada
New Orleans
Etienne Deschamps
Arkansas House
Pulaski County
Sinee Thomas L. Griffey
Sioux City
Sallie McConaghey
Dekota City
Neb
Governor Larabee Denies Guilty Plea in Libel Case
Governor Larabee pleads not guilty to criminal libel and requests a speedy trial. He posts $50 cash, waives arraignment, and asks for next Thursday as trial date, but prosecutors may not be ready. Local opinion skeptical, calling the indictment petty and spiteful.
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Larrabee
Young Woman Charged with Mail Robbery in Ohio
Hattie P Stevenson, a well dressed clerk at Wellsville post office, is charged with robbing letters of checks and money. She pleaded guilty to two indictments and was released on bail pending sentencing.
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Cleveland, O
Hattie P. Stephenson
Wellsville
United States
George McKey
Mies Stephenson
Miss Stephenson
Edgerton Criticizes Presidents Civil Service Action
Judge Edgerton, recently removed as Civil Service Commissioner, writes to President Cleveland criticizing the dismissal and alleging political motives. He defends his record on reform and opposes Mugwump influence while detailing clashes over investigations and appointments.
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Tripagnes
Edgeertos
Thompson
Edgerton
Democratic Party
Torough
Baltimore Sun
House of Representatives
Electoral College
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Saw
Departmenté
Gil
Iene
Fresiaent
Theers
Hoth
Jurge Eigerton
Canmisser
Pulic
Mugwump
Washington
Customs and Postal
Treasury
Magone
New York
Boston
West
National Electric Light Association Holds Chicago Convention
The semi annual convention of the National Electric Light Association opened at the Exposition Building in Chicago with about 405 delegates. President Dungan led the opening. Barrett delivered a welcome and Duncan addressed the group as the daily sessions featured electric appliances.
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Chicago
National Electric Light Association
Mons
Exposition Building
Dungan
Butterworth Proposes May Visit for Canadian Leaders
Congressman Butterworth of Ohio introduced a joint resolution authorizing the President to invite Parliament members of Canada and the Premiers and Cabinets of the provinces to visit the United States on May 1, 1889. An appropriation of 150,000 dollars funds the hospitality and a joint House Senate committee would receive and entertain the guests.
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Butterworth
Congress
Dominion
Washington
Waswxeron
House
Ohio
Canada
United States
Senate
Pilgrims to the Holy Land Sail From New York
About 100 Catholic pilgrims including two bishops sail from New York on the steamer Wietenslois for a voyage to the Holy Land. They plan to visit biblical sites, with blessings from the Pope and Egyptian authorities, and expect to return around mid March.
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Phrasures
New York
Wietenslois
Tome
Holy Land
Old World
Egypt
Jerubélerd
Death Toll Rising From Cyclone Across Georgia and Alabama
A severe cyclone struck southeastern Banks County Georgia and neighboring areas, destroying houses and killing multiple family members. In Nicholson and Clinton County Alabama further damage and several fatalities were reported, with dozens hurt or missing as storms spread across regions. The terror of the gale prompted widespread destruction and unroofed homes with extensive property loss.
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Amianoa
Banks County
Thomas Stevenson
Stevenson
W. S. Meadors
Pheck
Meadors
Nicholson
Gainesville & Jefferson
Corera
Ala
Clinton County
Here
Timsancuas
Link County
Shelby County
SLA
Bayard Presses Native Independence in Samoa Talks
The Sun reports Secretary Bayard rejects German plans for joint control of Samoa and demands native independence. He notes Washington's principle and opposes permanent security for commercial interests, with Berlin’s Berlin conference to resume. President to send correspondence on Sackville dismissal to Congress.
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Sackville
Barrymore
the Sun
Washington
Bayard
Germany
Mr. Bayard
Berlin
Samo
Congress
Lord Sackville
J. Bayard
House Makes Minor Alterations in Drainage Bill
In the House petitions favoring the Chicago Drainage bill were read along with Morris counter petitions. Senate refereed a lowlands investigation to the Waterways and Drainage committee. Bills include trust company regulation and soldiers residence requirements for state benefits. Gettysburg memorial funding bill advanced to third reading. Senate adjourned until 6 pm Monday.
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House
Sprinareno, DL
Chicago
Veora
Lemont
Morris
Senate
Mlinois
BBI Pto
Finois
Divioia Eoldiers
Gettysburg
Olock
Hartford Calamity at Park Central Hotel Entombs Ten
Rescue work continues at the Park Central Hotel ruins as ten bodies are recovered and the death toll is expected to rise toward thirty five. Among the identified victims is Rev. Dr. L Perrin of Torrington and possibly his wife. William Boyle is also confirmed. Engineers are held on $10000 bonds.
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Park Central Hotel
Witten
Hartrorn
Onn
Hartford Insurance Company
W. Galvin
L. Perrin
Torrington
William Boyle
Michigan Loyal Son Statues General Cass for Congress
In the Senate Senator Palmer of Michigan offered concurrent resolutions to thank the state and accept a statue of General Lewis Cass for Congress. He praised Cass’s life from pioneer to statesman, noting his varied roles and service. Senators Morrill Chandler Morgan and Hoar lauded the statue as finest yet in Statuary Hall. resolutions passed unanimously.
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Wolverine
Lewis Cass
Congress
Washington
Michigan
Cass
Palmer
Morrill
Chandler
Morgan
Hoar
Stockbridge
Great Republican Club Convention to Meet in Baltimore
Andrew J. Humphrey reports preparations for the Great Republican Convention of clubs in Baltimore on February 28. He notes a larger representation than the December 1887 New York meeting, with about 10000 active clats and voters to be represented by delegates from 30 states and territories. The event will be organized by President Foster and colleagues to review the year and outline future action.
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Baltimore
Baltmmore
Andrew
Humphrey
Republican League of the United States
Afr
Chickering Halls
New York
Kush
Foster
Alysci
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Misnearouts
Minn
Duluth
Old and West Superior
Wis
Milwaukee
the Journal
Ashland
Thomas Montgomery
High Bridge
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Louis Burke
John G. Borden
Florida
State Board of Health
Paris
Paria
Lora
Rocz Rarms
Chio
Beringfield, Mae
Greenwich
the Electricians
Sunny South Gaffera
Mercer
Atstama
Georgia
Bayard and
Samoa
Illinois
Bostim
Hartford
Mighigan
Republican League
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