Free silver question dominates House talk and senate start
Debates frame free silver as dead for this session and likely next. Representative Cable, Harter of Ohio, and Sherman Hoar of Massachusetts push a caucus to defer action till the 1892 election. Senate opens with Foster transfer debate and Navy questions, while Knox biographical sketch and Foster European trip plans headline.
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House
Cabot
Wasainotos
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Foster
Revenue Marine
Navy Department
Revenue Marine Service
Committee On Naval Affairs
Cockerell
Missouri
Manderson
Committee of Military Affairs
Yukon River
Alaska
Secretary of War
Kerr
Bland
Retribution: Arch Riley Forced to Return and Marry
Arch Riley, once in the Troy livery business, was held by two men named Lowery and Montgomery who posed as his cousins. They pressured him to dispose of his property to return with them and wed Montgomery, who had linked him to Lowery’s sister in law. Riley escaped and alerted a friend. the men were arrested for kidnapping, but the Solicitor General dismissed the case, saying the men had used only mild force.
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Dawsos
Peb
Arch Riley
Lowery
Montgomery
Riley
Troy
N. X
Griggs
Montagu Re-Arrested in Death of Infant Daughter
Mrs Montagu, previously released on bail, has been rearrested in Betfast on a charge of feloniously slaying her infant daughter Mary Helen. She was taken to Colerane police station for a hearing before a local magistrate and may be committed without bail to the county jail.
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Betfast
Dublin Castle
Shire
Ann Margaret Montagu
Mary Helen
Montagu
Gil
Mrs. Montagu
Anti Hill Men Break Away From Mis Convention
In Bleecker hall, the anti Hill faction of the state convention formed a new committee and elected F. D. Locke as chairman. The group read resolutions to hold primaries May 1 and convene a state convention May 31 in Syracuse to select delegates for the national Chicago convention. Ellery Anderson gave a stirring speech.
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Aupaxy
Bleecker Hall
Union Hall
Eagle Street
Executive Mansion
Charles S. Fairchild
Committee of Fifty
F. D. Locke
Charles J. Canda
Wallace McFarlane
McFarlane
Ellery Anderson
New York
Syracuse
Chicago
Rostox
Patrick A. Collins
Chicago Tribune
Talmer
Russell
Democratic Party
United States
Kahink
Republic
Louisviang
Louisville Post
Hill
Cleveland
Godless City discussion on Sunday opening of New York exhibit
In Annasy an assembly debated the Canter World's Fair bill. Amendments over Sunday opening drew varied views from Witt Deyo Thatcher Depew and others. The measure passed 49 to 47 with further debate on delaying and instructing delegates.
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Annasy
Mr. Witt
John Boyd Thateler
Deyo
New York State
Bush
Mitt
Chicago
Thatcher
Depew
Hitt
Connolly
Museum of Art
Osted
America
Leadville
Paris
Mr. Bush
Two Fiends Pour Coal Oil Over Man Then Fire Dies
In Runleen North Carolina Miles Toomer, a young Black man, was found in the street set ablaze on Monday night. He died soon after from injuries. Investigators say Lewis Ruflin and Alice Cotton poured rosin on him and set him afire. Both suspects are jailed amid public indignation.
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Ranleen
N.C
Miles Toomer
Slilsboro
Toomer
Lewis Ruflin
Alice Cotton
Fire kills three children in Iroxdwood Michigan blaze
A two story store building in Iroxwood Michigan housed a saloon downstairs and a residence above. A kerosene explosion in the kitchen started the fire last night, burning Albert Marie and Charles aged seven five and two. The mother and a two week old babe were rescued with difficulty, while several rescuers suffered serious burns.
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Iroxwood
Mich
Charles DeLongcamps
Albert
Marie
Charles
Starving Mexicans in Ouraxco Face Food Shortage
In Ouraxco Mexico on February 20, hundreds of families rely on charity as drought relief lags. Deaths from starvation occur while a governor sourced corn from the United States trickles in, with about 75,000 bushels delivered versus an estimated 200,000 needed to ease the hunger. Durango streets brim with beggars.
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Ouraxco
Mexico
United States
Durango
Mrs Deacon’s California fame tied to Cannes shooting tale
In San Francisco society circles Admiral Baldwin’s era is recalled as Mrs Myra Baldwin, once a social darling, drew attention for a Paris Cannes shooting linked intrigue with M Abeille. The scandal stirred a large stir among the city’s fashionable set and noted hostesses Mrs George Hearst and Mrs John Doyle.
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San Francisco
Deacon
M. Abeille
Cannes
Admiral Baldwin
Myra Baldwin
George Hearst
John Doyle
West Virginia Republicans Plan Elkins Candidacy
Ex Congressmen George W Atkinson and N R R Scott say Secretary of War Elkins will be nominated for governor and accept. A formal announcement is set for the Republican elites convention in Parkersburg next Wednesday. The Ohio Valley Tribe and Labor assembly and the state farmers alliance plan to run an independent state ticket and may field nominees in all legislative districts.
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Winenxa
W. Va
George W. Atkinson
N. R R. Scott
Elkins
Parkersburg
Ohio Valley Priate and Labor Assembly
State Farmers Alliance
Americana Colony in London Celebrates St Loxpox
The Americana Colony in London marks St Loxpox with a celebration on February 22 in honor of Washington's birthday. The event gathers colonial residents and local supporters for ceremonial activities. Participants include prominent colony leaders and noted guests from nearby organizations.
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London
Unrest at St Louis Conference over Third-Party Push
Delegates from many states gather at the agricultural and industrial conference in St Louis to weigh a push for independent action led by Leland Stanford aides. Southern faction wary of weakening the democratic party while credentials delay and a surge of new groups spark tension. Col. L L Polk vies for permanent chair as Tall is elected by a wide margin.
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Cosventiox Ili
Agricultural and Industrial Conference
Exposition
Leland Stanford
California
Livingstone
Moses
Georgia
South
Livingston
Committee On Credentials
Women's Alliance
National Anti-Monopolist
Alliance Assemblies
Industrial Union
Union Reform Association
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Alliance
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Daggere
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Cannon
Kilkenny
Creorgia
Reform Press
National Farmers’ League
Maine
Union Reform Conference
Industrial Alliance
United and Monopoly League
Col. L. L. Polk
Polk
FL Norton
Chicago
Kentucky
Ten Ferrell
Texas
Tall
Fort Wayne Poised as Major Indiana Manufacturing Center
The Fort Wayne Business News reports several firms eye Fort Wayne for expansion including Milwaukee Cartridge, Thom Evansons woolen mills from Columbia City, and Auburn Foundry and Machine Works. A new store opens at 26 Calhoun Street run by Durlany Bros. A Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Fort Wayne is planned for April 6-7, 1892 with aims to boost attendance and support a 1993 national encampment in Washington to honor soldiers and sailors.
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Fort Wayne
Ereat Mietropatis
Indiana
Exchiige
Nau
Milwaukee Tiridge Company
Thoms Evanson Woolen Mills
Columbia City
Auburn Foundry and Machine Works
Nation Store
Calhoun Street
Victor Wolf
Durlany Bros
Jackson
Mich
The
American Tribune
Grand Army of the Republic
Shiloh
National Organization of the
John Palmer
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Ohio
Kentucky
G. Alor
Washington
Physician Reuben Murphy Injured in Toledo Yard Wreck
In February last Reuben Murphy a famed physician was injured in a wreck in the Lake Shore yards at Toledo Michigan Southern. He plans actions against both railroad companies for damages with filing in Monroe Michigan against the Marquette line and Toledo for Lake Shore. Demands one thousand dollars in each case. A riot at the Westfield Republican convention left J Danforth shot today.
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Woapase
Indl
Reuben Murphy
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Toledo
Murphy
Marquette
Monroe
Mich
Ohio
Nopakevitbe
Bal
J. Danforth
Westfield
Here
Col Gel Suankelen Seeks Governorship In Indiana Campaign
Col Gel Suankelen, candidate for governor, chats with The Sextiven at the Wayne hotel in Evansville. He praises Democratic prospects, pledges active campaigning, and prioritizes tariff reform over silver. Shanklin, editor of the Lyuarsillea Reasy Conurict, promotes his candidacy and greets locals during a city visit.
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John G. Shanklin
Lyuarsillea Reasy Conurict
Colonel Shanklin
Wayne
Evansville
Indiana
Mr. Shanklin
Ins Rooms
Judge Hench Interview Highlights Indiana Politics
Indianapolis has Judge Wench of Allen County discussing gubernatorial hopes and party politics. He rejects running for Congress, asserts Allen County will vote Democratic by about 4500, and likens politics to drawing something from a lottery.
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Ench
Indianapolis
The
Sun
Wench
Allen County
Hendricks
Claude Matthews
Mason Niblack
Jenks
Peter Rudolph Picket Marries Emana Wirtz in New York City
The wedding of Peter Rudolph Picket and Miss Emana Elizabeth Wirtz occurred last Tuesday at the Suide family residence in New York. Picket, an Alton county native now living in New York, is described as a rising poet with work in eastern magazines. The notice also mentions a list of U S patent grants from February 15, 1882, compiled for Tie Sextixen by E B Clark.
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Peter Rudolph Picket
Emana
Elizabeth Wirtz
Charles Wirtz
New York
Suide
Picket
Alton County
Ile
United States Patent Office
Indiana
E. B. Clark
Washington, D C
Taylor Davenport
Mlm
Doyle
Brand
Harry Denham
Sanford
Granite Hammer
Asa M. Fitch
Seymour
Eugene Slardendorf
Fort Wayne
Justible folding seat and other patented items listed
A list of patent assignors and patentees including Esorit OL Leach Faitnienat and Mains patent mail material and delivery conan with items such as nailbag catching fork can-filling Winchine Jali Newlove street sweeper and plow. Also named are James Wo Ghannn C D Vawter Willian M Skelton Allen D Ulrich Wendel Vondersaar and Edmund Westervelt among others.
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Esorit OL Leach
Dora F. Maine
Conan
Moore
Sullivan
W.os
Bristol
Flat Rock
Jali Newlove
Michigan City
James Wo Ghannn
C. D. Vawter
North Myelison
Willian M. Skelton
Lebanon
Allen D. Ulrich
Wendel Vondersaar
Indianapolis
Edmund ©. Westervelt
South Bend
Manet and Wubbard Seek Divorces in County Court
Edward Manet and wife Mrs Manet of Wallen county face divorce after Mrs Manet left in December 1889 according to his petition drafted by A H W Bitlinger. Joel S Wubbard petitions for divorce from Allicia J Hubbard alleging marriage on May 25 ESSO and wife left him without cause. petitions filed by R B and H C Hanna.
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Edward Manet
Squire Benjamin Saunders
Wallen
Manet
A. H W. Bitlinger
Joel S. Wubbard
Circuit Court
Allicia J. Hubbard
R. B
H.C. Hanna
ESSO
Sound Disc device promises to restore hearing for the deaf
An article reports a Bridgeport inventor C H Wales and his Sound Disc device as a simple rubber disc worn in the ear to focus sound waves on the drum. It claims long testing, safety and comfort, with success in cases where other treatments failed, though ultimate outcomes remain uncertain.
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Bridgeport
Conn
C. H. Wales
Wales
Bridge plant removal favored by Milwaukee visit report
Wayne hotel gathers business leaders as committee reports favor moving the Akeley Bridge Plant to town. Offers include 20000 dollars plus ten acres near Milwaukee. local figures push securing options on sites and raising capital stock. Obituaries note multiple deaths in Perry township and nearby towns with details on ages and family lines.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bridge Company
D. N. Foster
P. A. Randall
Colonel Foster
Jackson
Mich
Keeps
Wynkoops
Wagner
Keepers
John W. Hayden
Land Committee
R. E L. Romy
George W. Pixley
Charles McCuloch
Val Randall
A. Randall
Engagement of Young Lady and Professor Public Schools
Announcement of a forthcoming formal engagement between a young literary writer bride elect and a professor in the public schools. The bride is noted as a brilliant writer and social favorite. the groom as a scholarly leader admired in literary and social circles. Congratulatory events expected in April. Isoryxa plans a solid delegation to the Democratic national convention supporting Ex-Governor Gray for president.
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Isoryxa
Gray
Workman Drops Dead at Electric Plant
Jol B. Richards, 101 Wallace St, employed at American Wheel works, collapsed while carrying timber and died minutes later. Coroner Kesler cites heart disease. Richards previously worked at the electric light works. his remains were taken to Pel tier. A brief Os sian News item notes a quiet North Ossian wedding for Asa Smuck and Miss Effie Smith with Fort Wayne connections.
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American Wheel Works
Richards
Wallace Street
Peltier
Kesler
The
Electric Light Works
Ossian News
North Ossian
Holmes
U. B
Asa Smuck
Fort Wayne
Effie Smith
Leroy Smith
IL. Bridge
Alleman
Drama and political clashes blend in Indiana and New York reports
Anti Harrison sentiment grows as Indiana delegates split with the president while Indiana figures like McDonald push strong anti Harrison advocacy. In New York the Albany convention endorses David B Hill and calls for sound finance, tariff reform, and a unit Democratic delegation to the national convention. Senator Hill's reception is warm as the New York delegates pledge loyalty to Hill for president.
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David B. Hil
New York
Albany
Democratic Party
Tilden
Hill
Empire State
United States
Friends of Honest Money
Congress
Democrats
Till
David B. Hill
Flower
Political Pot in Indiana Sees Shutt Discuss Governors and Tariffs
The DeKalb county leader Hon. H. B. Shutt visited Fort Wayne and discussed the gubernatorial race with reporters. He backs Matthews or Shanklin for governor, favors a western presidential ticket, and supports free coinage with gold and silver. He notes tariff unity and downplays the silver issue for now. O'Rourke announces candidacy enthusiasm for congress but delegates remain unsettled.
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Spencerville
DeKalb County
Indiana
Beeks Erick
Democratic Central Committee
Randall Hotel
Sentinel
Matthews
New York State
Boies
Iowa
Hill
Gray
New York
Cleveland
Empire State
Senriver
Mr. Shutt
Democratic Party
Congress
Lost coat in damp cellar winter scene
The narrator recalls passing a coat to Jim and feeling relieved it prevented exposure in a damp cellar. The coat is described as a good winter coat, and it is noted as the last seen item in the sequence.
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Jim
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