Bills on Indian and fiscal issues dominate Washington notes
The report covers Maynard approving an $82,000 claim for Walter Grayson money stolen in 1873 in Indian Territory, debates over Freedmans Savings losses, an adulterated goods inspection bill favorably reported, Dawes Indian Bill progress, Manderson leave proposals, Mrs Emmons sanity testimony, and defeats of Bills for Mrs Logan and Mrs Blair.
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Washington
Washrmoton
Maynard
Walter
Or Watt) Grayson
Indian Territory
Wm. D. Wilder
James Reed
Myron Dixon
United States
Freedmans Trust Company
Freedmans Savings and Trust Company
Morrills
Committee On Finance
Sherman
Dunham
House
Senate
Edmunds
Dawes
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Manderson
Emmons
Garnett
Albert Leroy
Munson
Logan
Blair
American Shipping and Industrial League
Tere
Centennial exhibition bill sparks Senate debate
The 49th Congress reports a joint resolution to appoint a five senator eight representative committee to study hosting an international industries exhibition in 1892. Debates cover settlers rights, corporate influence on legislation, and a Nicaragua canal reference. The House discusses Indian land allotment and interstate commerce bill provisions. A Poe murder case resurfaces with seven suspects in Knox County Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renate
Tae Wasniworoni
Hawey
Gideon
Eustis
Ben Edmunds
Backbone
United
Gibson
Yeas
Skinner
North Carolina
Crisp
Congress
O'Neil
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Illinois
Blount
Georgia
Committee On Post Offices and Postfoades
Messrs
Braga
Viele
Steele
House
State Solons Berate In Afternoon Senate Session
In the afternoon senate session the bill abolishing insurance dating boards was recommended for passage in committee of the whole. A measure making drunkenness a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment was discussed with no definite action. At the joint caucus for state printer C Baker was elected by 181 to 26 for W P Tomlineda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torerca
Senate
Caucus For State
C. Baker
W. P
Tomlineda
Frightful Panic at Theatre Tramples Twelve Women and Five Girls Dead
In Loxpos on January 18 a Hebrew dramatic club show sparked a deadly panic when someone shouted fire. Gas was cut off and about five hundred attendees rushed for the doors. Twelve women and five girls were crushed to death, with many others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpos
Hebrew Dramatic Club
Princess Street
Electing Senators Across States on Jan 18
United States senate elections reported from Minnesota Michigan Connecticut New York Maine Illinois Missouri and California show varied results with Davis Laxemia Hawley Hale Farwell Morrison Whitthorne Hearst Vrooman Cockrell and others receiving votes in state legislatures and joint conventions. Final confirmations pending joint sessions tomorrow in several states.
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New York
Anany
Miller
Morton
Hiscock
Maine
Avansta
Hale
Senate
Clifford
House
Illinois
Springfield
Beilot
Farwell
Morrison
Assembly
Hearst
Vrooman
Pinkerton Guards guard DL&W coal depot in New York
In New York on January 18 100 Pinkerton men guarded the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal depot as workers in coal regions and Armour houses struck. Brakemen on coal trains halted unloads and plan to push the strike to other points then to the mines if required. The strike aims to spread as far as needed and may escalate tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkerton
Worst Storm in Twenty Five Years Hits Montreat
A blizzard swept Montreat on January 18 with heavy snowfall and extreme cold. Trains were delayed and freight canceled, the heaviest storm in 25 years. Estimated railroad losses reach fifty thousand dollars for Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreat
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Conspiracy Bill Sparks Ireland England Debate Across Papers
The outline of a new conspiracy bill draws strong Irish and British reactions. The Gazette argues it targets Ireland while resisting English liberties, while St James Gazette backs the measure for Ireland. Also reports appointments, mediations, export bans, and a jail marriage matter involving Spies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilie
Ireland
England
St. James Gazette
Haughen and Price Win in Eighth District
Scattering returns indicate N. H. Haughen Republican elected to Congress for the long term in the eighth district. Hugh H. Price Republican and Pro candidate, son of the late congressman, elected for the fragmentary term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukex
N. H. Haughen
Hugh H. Price
Track Layers Strike Disrupts Salina Sterling Line Work
A tie and track layers strike halted operations on the Salina Sterling El Paso railroad in Missouri Pacific territory. Both sides stay firm as the dispute over the resent steward continues, with the road having laid three and a quarter miles of track yesterday.
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SreRtine
Kan
Salina
Snow Blockade Closes Wisconsin Minnesota Rail Lines
Trains face heavy delays as snow plows work to clear routes in Wisconsin and southern Minnesota. Freight and passenger traffic are suspended amid a blizzard that halts service across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MiLwarcess
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Blizz
Fire at Knapp Snow livery stable destroys five horses
Ca ldwell Kan January 18 The livery stable of Knapp and Snow burned last night causing about 5000 in loss and 3500 in injuries. Firemen were seriously hurt and five horses were killed in the blaze. London January 18 The Twin wrecked Teapot fives are
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Caldwell
Kan
Knapp & Snow
London
Sullivan Cardiff Six Round Glove Bout Ends Drawn
Murmearout January 18 reports a six round glove fight between John L. Sullivan and Patay Cardiff drawn after six rounds with about six thousand in attendance. Sullivan reportedly broke his arm in the first round by striking a stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murmearout
John L. Sullivan
Patay Cardiff
Sheedy
Sullivan
Tragic Dille Murder Notes Crime Tragedy At Home
St Louis Jan 18 Mr Dille a cabinet maker cut his wife’s throat from ear to ear and then attempted suicide. Mrs Dille died and the killer survives. The cause remains unknown. Jgrvemson Cr r y Jan 18 Senator Allen’s bill to empower large cities to frame their own charters passed the senate. Aver Tex Jan 18 General Law rence Sullivan Ross inaugurated Texas governor amid speculation about Governor Ireland pursuing US Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Loum
Jgrvemson Crry
Allen
Senate
Tobacco habit and cannibal satire in a curious tract
The piece argues tobacco avoidance with offbeat satire referencing can nibals and missionaries. It claims cigarette use has some benefits yet denounces tobacco in general while noting a Delaware legislature caucus renominated George Gray for U S senator by acclamation and his likely re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Humanity
Scientiata
United States
Delaware
George’ Gray
Market reports and price listings from major exchanges
New York money tightens with Keepe call at 4.5 percent and mercantile paper steady. Kansas City and St Louis reports show cattle and grain movements, with hogs firm and dairy products trading. Market summaries note receipts, bids, and typical spreads across corn, oats, fats, and port prices.
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New York Money
New York
Sterling Exchange
Telegraphic Briefs on Governors and Global Events
In brief items General Beaver was inaugurated Pennsylvania governor and Robert 8 Green became New Jersey governor. The American Shipping League convention met in Washington. A. H. Hudson of St Joseph survived a failed suicide attempt. Seven suspects linked to the Poe family murder. Freight agents plan 10 percent rate hike on fifth class freight to Chicago. Canadian sealers seek right to search Alaskan waters. Parisian diplomats Floridin and D Avesnez died aboard a ship in New York harbor. Illinois miners hold a state convention in Springfield. Kranz sawmill employee Chas Geroskey lost a hand to the saw. St Paul hosts a winter carnival with an ice palace open to visitors. Canada dissolves parliament with elections set for February 23. Burglars steal 200 dollars in New Cambria Missouri. Brakeman Wells trial for Rio disaster began in Portage Wisconsin. no testimony yet. Charles Andes arrested for murder in a bar fight in Fosteris. Paris post office chief clerk departs with forty thousand dollars.
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Poe
Pittsburg
Chicago
Alaskan
United States
M. Jacques Floridin
Paul D'Avesnez
Paris
Charleston
D. C
New York Harbor
Brakeman Wells
Rio
Portage
Wis
Charles Andes
Fostoris
James Hill
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Bill
Mrs Logan
South Carolina
Louisvitlle
Kentucky
Knox County
Kittie Poe
Mary Carson
Mary Burns
Mollie
Axie
Laura
Pearlie
Willie Poe
Amelia Worms
Brice Mills
Palmer Mills
Wright Smith
Elias Jackson
Morie Stamper
Pinda Hammond
Worms
Berate
Traine Délye _ Rienonnes
Ted
Boris Rooundrel
Deora
Ally
Pau
Davis
Michigan
Laxemia
Stockbadge
Connecticut
Hartrorp
Hawley
Missouri
Sr. Lous
Cockrell
Warner
Ford
Miss van Zandt
Nina van Zandt
August Spies
John Arthurs
Nena
Grand
Clarke
Iand
William Hart Dyke
Henry Holland
Lord Campbell
Lord Colin Campbell
Italiy
Russia
Mingrelia
Bruesera
Belgium
America
Briain
Mr. Pendleton
Germany
Curiaco
Sheriff Masson
Captain Black
Gary
Grinnell
Spies
Trac
Market Reports
Bonde
Kansas City
Young
Kansas Crew
Mediutar
Ss. Louis Grain
St. Lovia
BBC
Louis Live Stock
ST. Louis
Comaton
Chicago Grain and Prodece
Oran
Tminoo
CaTie
Heceipte
General Beaver
Robert 8. Green
New Jersey
National Union Convention
American Shipping League
A. H. Hudson
St. Joseph
Hudson
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