Debate on Hawaiian policy and civil bill spending in House
In Washington the House discussed the sundry civil appropriation bill totaling about 32.3 million for 1895 with cuts in rivers and harbors and public buildings. Debates on Hawaii focused on a seeking a coaling and naval base at Pearl Harbor as the chamber adjourned after extending the debate to next Tuesday.
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Washington
Bisod
Siyera
Mississippi
Missouri
Omaha
Sioux City
Mississippi River
Pesaes
Oato River
Ohio
Misouri
Minnespolis
Svoux Otty
J.t
Dweine
Asbes
Kutt
Biouni
Rigner
Marsland
Foreign Offairs Committee
Blaine
Stevens
Rayner
Sievens
Boutelle
Jiniah
Laughte
North Pole
Draper
Foreign Affairs Committee
McCreary
Provisional Government of
Hawaii
Leveth
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
United States
House
Silver Question Reemerges in House Seigniorage Bill
The House debates the Bland seigniorage coinage bill to raise 5 million dollars in silver certificates for treasury needs. An adverse minority report from Stone of Pennsylvania accompanies the bill, with debate planned to last two days and a final vote expected Wednesday.
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House
Washington
Bland
House Committee On
Treasury
Stone
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Congress Debate on Sherman Act Repeal Gains Momentum
The report notes mixed reactions from constituents as the repeal bill's fate tightens. Stone of Pennsylvania prepares for a sharp contest starting Tuesday as supporters expect a vote by Wednesday night.
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Hed Teday
Stone of Pansylvania
The New Loan Authorized by Secretary Carlisle
Secretary Carlisle accepts bids for a new five percent loan. Proposals totaled 223. the price scaled down to 133 1/3 percent with $50,000,000 in bonds allotted after reduction. Accrued interest to date of money deposit and premium at the rate set by the treasurer will be added. subscribers will be notified when bonds are ready.
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Carlisle Sayage
Washington
Carlisle
Sud
Democratic Clubs Convene For Feb 8 Meeting
Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee and executive head of the National Association of Democratic clubs announced a crucial meeting to be held in Washington on February 8. He urged full attendance from all members.
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Washington
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Secretary Carlisle Receives Protest Over Coin Funds
Edwin Walker solicitor for the Chicago World's Fair local corporation protests paying any unexpended souvenir coins to the national commission or its officers boards or committees. He asks that funds be allocated to the local exposition company.
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Washington
Carlisle
Edwin Walker
National Commission
Ent
Dynamiter Retired After War Department Action
Washington February 8 The War Department placed Capt Edmund Zulinski on the retired list due to disability from service An Army interest centers on Zulinski's role last year coordinating with Brazilian cruisers to deploy dynamite guns aboard the vessel
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Washington
War Department
Edmund Zulinki
Linski
New York
Benham Approved for Ro De Janeiro Mission
A House resolution expresses pleasure and satisfaction with Rear Admiral Benham for his 27th ult voyage in the harbor of Rio de Janeiro. It commends his prompt and energetic performance to protect American citizens and United States commerce.
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Wasninton
House of Representatives
Benham
Ro de Janeiro
United States
Publisher George W Childs Dies at Philadelphia Ledger
George W Childs publisher of the Public Ledger, Philadelphia, died at 3 AM after a paralytic stroke on January 18. He leaves no children. A J Drexel, a family friend, will likely take over the paper. Funeral arrangements to be announced. hundreds sent condolences from notable figures including Grover Cleveland and J Sterling Morton.
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Philadelphia
George W. Chilce
Philanthropiet
The
Public Ledger
Associated Press
Childe
Childs
God Childs Drexsl
A. J Drexel
Mra
Young Women Christians Mapieon Wis Convenes
The Young Women's Christian association convention in Mapieon Wisconsin continued with state committee reports and local association updates. Miss Jennie Martin led a discussion on encouragements of the work.
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Young Women
Mapieon
Wis
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jennie Martin
Gold Returns as French Coin Flow Resumes
New York reports the steamship La Champaigne arrived from Havre with 2 750 000 francs in gold coins. The shipment was secured by Zimmerman and Foreshay of this city. The event signals a renewed interest in gold movements between France and the United States.
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New York
la Champaigne
Havre
Zimmerman & Foreshay
Democratic liquor bill stirs Iowa legislature debates
Des Moines reports the Democratic caucus introduces a liquor regulation bill based on the Schmidt measure, cutting county license shares and expanding wine manufacture allowances. The GOP battles proposals, pressing for option or district reforms, with hearings on jury, school law, and public notice changes amid inland political maneuvering.
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Dusvqus HeraLp Bureauc
Des Moines
Senate
Groneweg
House
Representative Robinson
Dent
Kelly
Rauck
Robinson
Legislative action in Des Moines today prompts and bills
In the Iowa House McCann presents a Delaware County bar petition opposing changes to the Tenth Judicial district. Delegations request $25,000 for the State Agricultural Society and multiple bills advance on topics from highway weed control to expert testimony and city paving powers. The session adjourned to Monday.
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Drs Moines
McCann
Delaware County Bar
Tenth Judicial District
State Agricultural Society
Billa
Allen
Couny
Ney
Pattison
Blanchard
Iowa
Conerees
United States
Senate
State Horticultural Society
German Baron Flamboyant Tailor Faces Credit Scandal
A dashing German tailor in Nashua, hired by Frank Buchman, entertained with lavish gifts and political speeches in rural areas. He left town for New Hampton after promising to settle debts, but departed without paying about 250 dollars. Angry creditors plan to burn him in effigy that evening.
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Nashua
Frank Buchman
New Hampton
Guilty Verdict in W. A. Bell Post Office Fraud Case
The federal jury in Sigourney, Iowa returned a guilty verdict on all three counts against W. A. Bell after a three hour deliberation. Bell operated a fraudulent patent attorney and brokerage scheme, depositing letters in the U.S. post for execution of the fraud. The case aims to set a precedent for similar schemes across the country.
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Keokuk
Congress
W. A. Bell
Exoxuk
Bell
Sigourney
Iowa
United States
Chicago
Aaty
Golgon
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions From February Deliberations
Special: The Iowa Supreme Court announced decisions in several cases including Democrat Publishing Co. v Lewis Lucas district, Reve Aultman Taylor Co. v Shelton Clay district, Griswold v Illinois Central, Barnes v Barnes Blackhawk district, Wilson v Felthouse Cerro Gordo district, Haggard v Holmes Muscatine district, Offlinger v Hanwell Grundy district, and Bigelow v Burnham Buena Vista district. Most were affirmed, with one reversed.
Fire destroys Boston store as city block ignites
Omana February 3 fire erupts in the Boston store show window and within minutes engulfs the building. Clerks and customers flee as the third floor night school burns. Fire damages St. Magdalen's church across the street and nearby Y M A and Thompson Beiden stores suffer losses. Losses total about 235000 with other properties around 60000 and insurance of 110000.
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Omana
Boston
St. Magdalen’s Church
Dougars Street
Thompson & Beiden
Douglass Street
Stevens Disputes McCreary Statements On Honolulu
Ex Minister Stevens objects to McCreary's Friday remarks about his conduct in Honolulu. He declares most assertions erroneous and contests reports of a British warship and a Japanese ironclad seen during the Boston landing, noting the ships did not arrive until after the Marines departed.
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McCreary
Avensta
Stevens
Honolulu
cCreary
Boston
Ives Defeats Schaeffer in Billiards Closing Game
In Cincinnati Ohio on February 3 the billiard tournament ended with Ives defeating Schaeffer 600 to 434. Ives takes first place Schaeffer second Slosson third. Ives ran 163 in the 21st inning and posted averages of 28.1221 while Schaeffer averaged 21.7. Schaeffer’s best run was 68 and he accepted a $4000 offer for a three month foreign tour.
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Ives
Schaeffer
CincinnatTt
Ohio
Slosson
Scheeffer
Answers Filed In Northern Pacific Receivers Removal Case
Six separate answers filed in the circuit court by Farmers' Loan and Trust company Sheldon and Co P B Winston and Receivers Oakes Payne and Rouse respond to Oaves petition for removal of the Northern Pacific receivers. The documents total over 500 printed pages and address every charge with exhaustive explanations.
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Milwaukee
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Sheldon & Co
P. B. Winston
Oakes
Payne and Rouse
Circuit Court of the United States
Northern Pacific
Constitution Editors Back Atlanta G A R Reunion
Atlanta letters from prominent editors and leaders express broad approval of the city's invitation to host the G A R annual reunion in 1895, with Republicans and Democrats from the north and south joining in the endorsement.
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Atlanta
Constitution
G. A R
Harteen Murder Trial Heads to Jury After Closing Arguments
In Rockford Illinois on February 3 the Harteen murder case closure was completed this evening. The court will instruct the jury and render verdict brief monday morning.
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Rockrorp
Iil
Harteen
Kelly and Directum Join Dubois Bros For 1894 Season
John Kelly signed with Dubois Bros for the 1894 season and Directum will be campaigned with the Dubois Bros stable this year.
Insurgent Strife Deepens as Cardiff Seizure Sparks Debate
Rio Janeiro dispatch reports Peixoto seizing the British tug Cardiff over dynamite shipments to insurgents. Da Gama renews requests for belligerent recognition. Curitaba battle leaves 200 government dead and thousands engaged as rebel forces gather north toward SantaCruz and Nictheroy.
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Rio
Associated Press
Rio Janerro
Peixoto
DelMello
de Cardiff
Great Britain
Cardiff
Rapoublica
Santa Ciz
Nictheroy
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Paragu
Admiral da Mello
Sad
Curitiba
Anu
Ae Peixoto
Wem
Imm Nent
Saiatos
Treacherous crews cripple Brazilian cruisers report
Dispatches from Rio de Janeiro dated January 30 report that Brazilian cruisers Nichtheroysed America and Aurora have been disabled by treacherous crew members. The vessels are in Bahia for repairs and cannot sail south before February 8. An Itapu transport with troops is said to reinforce Peixoto, though other messages say it joined insurgents and blockaded Bahia. Admiral Benham has demanded an apology from a Rio newspaper. No confirmation of Nictheroy fall.
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Admiral Sendham
Associated Press
Monteveido
Rio
America
Aurora
Bahia
Itapu
Peixoto
Admiral Benhem
Bay of Rio
Tempo
Benham
Nictheroy
Insurgent Warship Stranded Near Paranagua Report
Brazilian sources say the Republics ship, considered the best in the rebel navy, is stranded near Paranagua. Admiral Da Gama orders a rebel officer shot as a spy. Rumors persist of peace talks and Peixoto’s possible conciliation terms.
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Paranagua
Admiral da Gama
Taveres
Peixoto
Marriage by Proxy Declared Legal for China Ties
Judge Belnger of the United States district court ruled marriage by proxy legal in China must be recognized in the United States. He allowed Chinese women married by proxy in China to husbands in this country to be recognized as legal wives.
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Portland
Ore
Belnger
United States District Court
China
Murder Mystery on Indiana Beach Bares Dismembered Woman
Snow covered beach near Edge Moor about ten miles northwest of Hammond yields the dismembered body of a white woman found by Chicago hunters. Lower limbs severed above the knees and head clearly separated. shoulders show missing portions.
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Hammond
Ind
Edgemore
Here
Chicago
Murder Mystery Deepens as Body Found Unidentified
A body discovered with no clothing or identification shows no signs of decomposition. The flesh is white and hard, and investigators plan a thorough inquiry to determine the cause and identity in this unfolding case.
North and South line eyes Texas bonanza rail return
Topeka Kansas February 3 The populist North and South railway projectors report a Texas windfall. Chairman Close says construction should start within forty days. Port Bolivar Town Site Company offers 2 800 acres of land as terminus and Galveston area towns pledge cash and ties for fifty miles of track connecting with the Southern Pacific.
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Topeka
Kaz
Texas
Close
Lewelling
Galveston
Port Bolivar
Cit
Southern Pacific
Sensational suit in Crawfordsville over vast vandalism damages
In Crawfordsville Indiana on February 3 a circuit court heard a sensational case. Coleman a prominent farmer and local politician sued his divorced wife for 7500 damages for acts of vandalism including arson and livestock destruction after she inherited a fortune and bought an adjoining farm. The jury awarded Coleman 3500 dollars.
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Crawford.ville
Ind
A. Coleman
Coleman
Coleman Firm'ly
Tragedy in Warren Building Ends in Double Fatality
Walter Johnson shot and killed Carrie L Ap erewa in an apartment on the fourth floor of the Warren building in Glou caster and then fatally shot himself. The couple had entered with Mies Andrews during a music lesson, with Johnson inflicting wounds before taking his own life. Authorities report Johnson shot himself twice and wounded his wrist prior to death.
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Minto
Johnson
Misa Anwr
Atlantic Shipping Pools Report Denied by British Lines
London February 3 report says a large pool was formed by Atlantic liner interests. British lines deny this, while continental lines plan pools for passenger earnings and negotiate freight pooling. Agreement among British and continental firms could reduce competition.
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London
Atlantic
Continental Lines
Connectanes
Hoover Glass Works Closes After Wilson Bill Vote
In Muncie Indiana on February 3 the large window glass works of C H Hoover and Co shut down indefinitely, putting 300 men out of work. Hoover cites the congressional vote on the Wilson bill as the cause, saying foreign competition would undersell them and that wages will fall.
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Willianis
Muncie
Ind
C. H. Hoover & Co
Hoover
Congress
Banquet Speakers Highlight Tariff Reform Talks
At the New York board of trade and transportation banquet in the Waldorf tonight Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee spoke on Experiences of Tariff Reformers. About two hundred attendees, including many distinguished men, cheered his remarks.
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Board of Trade
New York
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
Warldorf
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Tempestuous Passage for Cunard Ship Gallia
The Gallia of the Cunard line arrived at New York docks after a storm filled voyage. On January 21 she broke a spindle and turned to repairs, and on January 30 a cyclone with enormous seas caused heavy labor aboard and injuries to several crew members, with the loss of one or two lifeboats noted.
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New York
Gallia
Cunard Line
Gov Corbett declines fight in Fort Wayne clash
Indianapolis Feb 3 Gov Corbett refuses to discuss a Fort Wayne Athletic Club proposal for a Supreme Court test on glove contests and says the Corbett Jackson bout will not be staged in Indiana.
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Moosterdam
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Athletic Club
Supreme Court
Fort Wayne
Corbett
Canal venture formed to connect Lake St Clair and Lake Erie
A West Superior report details the organization of the Lake St. Clair and Erie Ship Canal Company with $250,000 capital. The plan is to build a canal from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie shortening the Buffalo route by about 100 miles.
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St. Pavu
West Superior
Wis
Pioneer Press
Lake
Kerwin Knocks Out Davis for State Lightweight Title
Totepo O February 3 Jack Kerwin of Lima knocks out John Davis of Chicago in eight rounds. Five hundred dollars and receipts go to the winner who claims the lightweight championship of the state.
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Totepo
Jack Kerwin
Lima
John Davis
Chicago
General Stonebrand Dies Suddenly in Mortuary Report
Gen. Carlos J. Stonebrand chief of artillery in Logan's corps and with Sherman on the march to the sea died suddenly this morning in Charleston.
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Clarleston
D. C
Carlos J. Stonebrand
Logan
Sherman
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Most Perfect Made
A product notice extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as the most perfect leavening. It emphasizes purity and quality for baking.
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Dr. Price
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