27 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1884
Page
1
The latest telegrams report pressure over the Pleuro Pneumonia Bill and criticisms of navy readiness. Minister Hunt is reported dying in St. Petersburg as diplomats monitor shifting tides. Nebraska Republicans discuss presidential candidates amid domestic debates. Foreign news notes two French generals deceased and updates on markets and vigilante activity in Arkansas.
The House and Senate discuss the pleuro pneumonia bill with amendments for examiner appointment, federal inspection, quarantine, and state cooperation. Key figures include Mr Hopkins Mr Exton Mr Kasson Mr Weller and Mr Randall as the chamber considers a robust meat safety regime amid calls for stronger enforcement and constitutional checks.
The Times condemns the Irish as cowardly, urging suppression of dynamiters by Land League influence. Reports from various global fronts note troop advances, fortifications, and political moves, while a measles scourge devastates Zuni children in New Mexico.
The Haight murder case ends with Mrs. Haight condemned to hang on April 18 for the killing of Geo W Haight on February 27 1883. He died days later after a dying declaration accusing her of murder aided by insurance and suspicious life policies. Her prior husbands’ deaths and her demand for more insurance are noted in the case summary.
Wasiinotos February 26 Commissioner Loring told the president the commission’s report on the U S swine industry finds no conditions that propagate disease or render pork unhealthy. Railroads slaughterhouses and health boards all confirm strict regulations, humane handling, and rigid slaughterhouse scrutiny ensuring only wholesome meat enters commerce. The report, signed by George B Loring, claims U S pork may rival Germany or France in quality.
The bill to grant a $23,500,000 loan to the Canadian Pacific railway company moves to a third reading in the house of commons on Thursday. In New York, the widow of A T Stewart sells the Stewart building on Broadway and Chambers for $2,100,000 to Judge Filton.
In Cincinnati on February 26 wheat remained steady at 92 and 92 1/2 cents for February and March. Corn was steady around 55 3/4 and 53 for February and March. Oats quoted 58 3/4 with February and 58 1/4 for March. Rye dull at 58, barley quiet at 63. Pork steady at 18.05 for February. Lard at 9.52 for February. Bulk meats steady with shoulders 7.40, short rib 9.35, short clear 9.80.
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