Cabinet Completes With Olney and Herbert Named
President-elect Cleveland finalizes his cabinet selecting Richard Olney of Massachusetts as attorney general and Hilary A. Herbert of Alabama as secretary of the navy. Other members include Walter Gresham, John G. Carlisle, Daniel S. Lamont, Hoke Smith, J. Sterling Morton, and Wilson S. Bissell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilary A. Herbert
Secretary of the Navy
Richard Olney
Lakewoon
N. J
Cleveland
Toston
Alabama
Navy
Walter @. Gresham
Indiana
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Treasury
Daniel S. Lamont
New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska
Wilson S. Bissell
Massachusetts
Exodus from Illinois Farmers Move West in Mass Emigration
In Livingston County Illinois the mid February exodus swells as about 150 farmers depart for western lands in Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and beyond. They sell 80 to 100 acre farms doubling land values to 100 125 per acre and rent rises push tenants westward. Trains carry thirty four families 109 persons over to Imperial Nebraska and other routes. Exoduses continue with 300 plus leaving Central Illinois for northwestern regions and Colfax Cooksville Elliott and Ford County towns joining the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lews
Nebraska
Minnesota
Parrouny
Livingston County
Towa
Illinois Central Railroad
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Curntox
Imperial
Neb
Broomberon
Illinois
Town
Colfax
Cooksville
This County
Iowa
Elliott
Ford County
Short in His Accounts: Ex-Treasurer Jackson Arrested
Charles M. Jackson ex-treasurer of Crawford County Michigan was arrested on embezzlement charges. Supervisors say the shortage exceeds 18000 dollars. He had a preliminary hearing and was remanded until March 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford County
Michigan
Grayling
Mich
Charles M. Jackson
Crawford
Jackson
Michigan Nominations by Republicans and Prohibitionists
Detroit and Lansing host joint nominations for state offices. Republicans pick Frantic A. Hooker for associate supreme court justice and Frank W. Tieteher and Dr. Herman Kiefer for university regents. Prohibition names Myron H. Waller for supreme court justice and J F McCulloch and Robert C. Safford for regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Supreme Court
Frantic A. Hooker
Regents of
The
State University
Frank W. Tieteher
Alpena
Herman Kiefer
Victor H. Lane
Adrian
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Lansing
Myron H. Waller
Grand Rapids
Supreme
Hawaii Annexation Fails in Senate Vote Trend
The Hawaiian treaty is virtually defeated for the current session as two thirds of voting senators would be needed, with at least thirty two likely to vote no. President Cleveland may appoint a commission led by Don M Dickson to visit Honolulu before formalizing views for the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Cleveland
Don M. Dickinson
Honolulu
Senate
Harvard
Boston
Harvard Club
Harvard College
Eliot
Village Fire Destroys Much of Strasburg Business District
SUUELBYVILLE Ill Feb 24 More than half of Strasburg's business section burned Tuesday night causing 12 000 to 15 000 dollars in loss Ex Sheriff Shaw suffered about 4000 dollars in building and goods with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suuelbyville
Ill
Strasburg
Shaw
Indian massacre at Sorrow Island traders post
Vancouver reports Sorrow Island near the city as a trading post scene where twenty five River Inlet tribe members were captured by Kitkatalas and killed in a recent massacre.
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Vancouver
B. C
Sorrow Island
Here
River Inlet
Fierce Blizzard Paralyzes New York to New England Railways
A raging blizzard across New York, New England and Pennsylvania halts train service and blocks rail lines. Reports describe 15 inches in Lowell and up to 80 inches in Scranton region with widespread delays, stranded passengers, and relief trains deployed to clear blockades amid drifting snow.
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New York
New England
Pennsylvania
Boston & Albany Railroad
Vergennes
Dover
N. H
Here
Somersworth
Portland
Hartford
Conn
East Hartford
Glastonbury
Lowell
Mass
Scranton
Jefferson Branch
Delaware & Ijludson Gravity
Honesdale
Porono
Delaware, Lackawana & Western Railroad
Chicago & Western Indiana Switchmen Strike Over Wage Demands
Eighty switchmen flatmen and tower men on the Chicago & Western Indiana Railway walked out after their wage schedule was refused by President Thomas. Six trunk lines into Chicago were disrupted, including Wabash Louisville New Albany Chicago Eastern Illinois Chicago Erie Grand Trunk and Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Western Indiana
Chicago & Western Indiana Road
Thomas
Chicago
Wabash
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago & Erie
Grand Trunk
Foster Leaves Cabinet to Lead Behring Sea Arbitration
Secretary John W. Foster retires from President Harrison's cabinet to manage the U S case in the Behring sea arbitration. He sails from New York on the New York to Southampton then Paris, accompanied by Senator Morgan, one arbitrator. In Washington the House passed a bill for relief of George W. Jones former U S minister to New Granada now Colombia. Jones, Iowa’s first senator, thanked Mr Hitt for the effort.
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Seoratary
Foster
Washington
John W. Foster
Harrison
United States
New York
New American
Southampton
Paris
Morgan
Witt
House
George W. Jones
New Grenada
United States of Colombia
Jones
Iowa
Hitt
Robert Coslet
Fairland
Champaign
Ashland
Martin Webb
Rhode Island
Providence
Henry B. Metcalf
Pawtucket
Senate
St. Louis & Madison Transfer Company
Mississippi River
Jack
Rome
Dan Paschall
Fort Smith, Ark
Arthur Berry
Reform School
Sons of the American Revolution
Joseph C. Breckinridge
J. E. Gillespie
Richmond
Tex
Fort Bend
Kansas City
Continental Congress
National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Benjamin Harrison
American Bimetallic League
A. J. Warner
Gen. Warner
Weaver
Stewart
Lease
Hanchett Nominee to Sixth Circuit in Senate Send
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Benton Hanchett of Michigan to the United States circuit judge for the Sixth circuit to replace Judge Jackson. West Liberty feud ends with deaths as Sam Jeff and Jesse Caskrey are killed. and in Kinnaston a barn fire kills the stallion Hazletog valued at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Benton Hanchett
Michigan
United States
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Jackson
West Liberty
Here
Caskreys
Sam Caskrey
Jeff Caskrey
Jesse Caskrey
Kinnoston
George A. Kerry
Hazletog
Illinois Legislature Debates Life Limit Bill and Whisky Trust
In Springfield on February 24 the house blocked a move to make a $5,000 life limit bill a special order for March 8. The attorney general reported missing twenty year records on the insurance fund and noted ex auditors claim private records. The senate adopted a whisky trust investigation resolution after a sharp vote. appropriations for a world fair exhibit were recommitted and Australian ballot law changes were ordered to a third reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Nobe
House
Wilson
Senate
Whisky Trust
Drake University Dean Among Five Arrested for Grave Robbery
Des Moines officials report Dr. J W Overton dean of Drake University medical department along with four others arrested between 2 and 3 a m as they left Weary lawn cemetery center street entrance They carried a corpse identified as William Case a county charge Bond set for Overton Shafer Sloan others released Authorities say only paupers bodies were taken and the incident shocks medical and social circles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Overton
Drake University
Des Moines
Des Moiins
Center Street
Weardlawn Cemetery
J. W. Overton
John W. Shafer
United States Signal Office
John G. Sloan
Liveryman
Sloan
J. W. Martin
W. E. Burris
Overton
Shafer
William Case
Legislature Reaches Bill Introduction Deadline in Michigan
Michigan lawmakers closed the window on new measures with about 1500 bills and joint resolutions filed. Senate activity shows a 200 bill rise. House remains near previous totals. Notable proposals include funding for a state exhibit, sleeping car fare limits, personal injury suit units, and elective office candidate selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lansine
Mich
Senate
House
Wolff’s Son Cecil Wolff Declares Bankrupt in London
Cecil Drummond Wolff son of Henry Drummond Wolff secretary to Lord Randolph Churchill is bankrupt with liabilities near £17000 and no assets. Creditors approve a settlement scheme. Also death of Rev David Keene a Wisconsin divine born March 7 1820 in Somersetshire England who arrived in Milwaukee in 1848 and was a leading Episcopalian preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cecil
Henry Drummond Wolff
Lord Randolph Churchill
Mitwacker
David Keene
Somersetshire
England
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
McKinley Assigns All Property to Trustees to Settle Debts
Gov. McKinley and Mrs. McKinley place all assets in a general assignment to trustees Herman Kohlsaar Jonah Herrick and Judge Day for the equal benefit of creditors. Indebtedness tied to Robert Walker reportedly exceeds $100,000 with total around $118,000. Hanna to oversee Mrs. McKinley deed. governor pledges to pay remaining notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
McKinley
Robert Walker
Herman IL. Kohlsaar
Myron ‘J. Herrick
William R. Day
Associated Press
Walker
Specials Across The Nation On Washington Birthday Observances
Washington's birthday observances spread nationwide with a revival near Oakland Illinois converting hundreds. Trials proceed including May Sams for murder in Cairo Illinois. Maggie McNeal killed accidentally by her brother in Bloomfield Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oakland
May Sams
Ransom Samson
Cairo
Maggie McNeal
Bloomfield
Ross
Robbed by the cashier at Gate City Bank
Atlanta officials report the disappearance and defalcation of Assistant Cashier Redwine of the Gate City National Bank. Clearing house officers say the loss totals about 65000, with 30000 to 40000 possibly taken in recent weeks. the bank can pay depositors and stockholders in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Redwine
Gate City National Bank
Clearing House Association
Engineer Killed As Train Collides In Wickliffe
A Lake Shore special train collided with a light engine at Wickliffe killing Engineer James Gill of the extra. Gill was pinned in the cab with the lever through his body and was horribly mangled. His fireman had not yet been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WintLoucany
Lake Shore
Wickliffe
James Gill
Extra
Ile
Michigan Club Banquet Draws Detroit Republicans
The annual Michigan club banquet was held at the Auditorium in Detroit with over 1,000 guests. Toasts honored Our Manifest Destiny, Stand by Your Guns, The Duty of the Hour, Dangers and Duties Before Us, and Our Distinguished Guests, with Rev Howard Duffield among speakers and regret letters from national officials read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Michigan Club
Anthony Higgins
Stephen A. Douglas
Roswell C. Horr
James Francis Burke
Howard Duffield
D. D
New York
Treasury
Foster
Agriculture Rusk
Cholera Statistics Show Russia Reports 973 Cases
The Official Gazette notes 973 cholera cases and 369 deaths in the last month across Russia. Most cases occurred in Podolia and Kieff provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Perrissure
Official Gazette
Russia
Podolia
Kieff
The Markets Bitcoin? No, Markets section listing prices
Chicago and New York markets report dull to active trends across grains and livestock. Wheat, corn, oats show mixed, futures and cash quotes. pork, beef, and poultry prices edge or ease with various bid levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wisconsin
Michigan
New York
Western
ST E
Toledo
Ee SE
Drowning Superstitions Across Nations and Cultures
A survey of beliefs that saving a drowning person invites retribution. From Cornish and Scottish lore to German river spirits and Siamese water deities, many cultures fear rescues bring bad luck or death. Europeans used talismans like breads and bread with quicksilver, while others relied on omens such as cock signals or cedar chips to locate bodies.
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Great Britain
Cornwall
Scotland
Danube
Ant
Russia
Taylor
Germany
Europe
Mr. Jones
Conesiderel
James Alexander
Canada
Lavery
Kingston Mill
Cedar Island
England
Brittany
Java
Noles c
Norway
Mr. Henderson
Durham
Sir Thomas Browne
Witty Irish priest invited to breakfast by statesman
A statesman asks Father H about a prank at a church door in Traly. The priest recalls a mock indulgence list claiming a thousand years of punishment for a single penny. The exchange hints at satirical talk on church and money with local humor.
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Father H
Traly
St. Agnes
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Mr. Cleveland
George A. Jenks
Lakewood
Warin
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Boston & Maine Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Aft Olney
Oxford
Brown University
Harvard Law School
Werbert
Montgomery
Ala
Laurensville
S.C
Greenville
University of Alabama
University of Virginia
Eighth
Alabama Volunteers
Wilderness
Naval Committee of the House
Hawker Horner
F. H. Horner
Wall Street
United States Prand
Horner
Craw
Sherman
WaAsHiIneTon
House Appropriations Committee
Holman
Lenham & Co
West van Burenstreet
C. B. Eyer
Webb
Milwwarkie
Judge Webb
Hawaii
Erry
Pants
M. Jules Ferry
M. Ferry
Ferry
Magnin
Challemel-Laconi
Jules Simon
M. Magnin
Bank of France
New York, Pennsylvania
Hanchett
Maloney
Dem
Nebraska City
W. C. Lambeth & Bro
F. W. Sebring
Ottawa
Charles Albert
Ilinois
Cecil Drummond
Gov. McKinley
Gate City National Bank of
Rufus Hatch
Westchester
Wells
York County
Denver
Col
Banks of
Colorado
First National
Pueblo
Manson
Wis
Assembly
OutTrawa
Ont
Beait
Ferguson, McDonald
Texas
Hoca
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