19 Sep 1885
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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1885
Page
1
Augusta and Washington dispatches report the silver dollar issue dominating early plans for the next session. Blair Bland and rivals maneuver over speaker prospects and committee assignments, with Carlisle’s stance a pivotal factor in party alignment and administration support.
The Ottawa government recognized James Whelan as the representative of this government after his appointment as a United States consul at Fort Erie drew Canadian protest over Fenlaniam. London’s action expected within days. Separately, a Norse Irish National League meeting in Wastingtoy endorsed Parnell and parliamentary plans with hundreds present and several speakers. A Florida Navigation & Railway procurement motion was withdrawn after a settlement. Labor bureau agent work nearing completion, with new industrial information. Pacific mail subsidies suspended by order of the Second Comptroller, as government subsidy rules limit payments. An inmate at the Soldiers' Home stabbed a sergeant, who died from his injuries. Northwestern state inspectors for amalpox not requested yet. court-martial for Paymaster General Smith reconvened. Postmasters appointed in several states. A Chinese massacre investigation to be coordinated with a visiting Chinese commissioner. Sheepshead Bay results noted for multiple races with times and payouts. The German Baptist church conference opened in Wilton, with officers elected and seminary addressed. Mt Holyoke physics professor Adelaide Richardson dies at 47.
A private letter from this city reports Most Rev J B Lamy archbishop of Santa Fe NM has resigned his coadjutor Most Rev JB Salpointe becomes his successor Spec Jure. Archbishop Lamy was the first Catholic of Santa Fe and went to New Mexico thirty five years ago.
Notes by J D Pringle discuss the Monongahela River coal strike involving about 8,000 miners. The piece covers pricing disputes, union actions, Knights of Labor influence, transport costs from Kanawha and Pittsburgh markets, and potential concession talks amid widespread poverty and pending convention decisions. Reports also mention related political notes and public health updates from other cities.
A sensational feature from London and Plymouth reports Sir William Vernon Harcourt criticizing the late government’s coercion in Ireland and backing education reform and liquor regulation. Another Irish view warns of rebellion if Chamberlain’s policy persists, with fears of French military action and nationwide unrest.
A patchwork of brief items reports events from courts, politics, and society plus extensive midwest market data. Notable notes include the rebel Riel respite date, gas well hits Findlay, deaths at Windsor hotel Cincinnati, resignations of clergy and officials, a pope edict on rosary month, a boiler explosion at New Grand Chain, and Fredonia watch factory relocation. Also listed are railroad accidents, court actions, and a dense sequence of commodity prices and livestock market figures.
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