Interstate Commerce act bill shapes up as carrier controls rise
A lengthy draft imposes common carrier rules on transportation firms, bans discriminatory rates, requires public schedules and separate passenger and freight tariffs, and sets penalties for violations. It creates a federal commission with investigative powers, annual reports, and enforcement authority, while detailing exemptions for government, charitable, and religious uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiwea
Pasaengera
Asme
Turther
Roult Court
The
United Benten Uy Iavao
Teatolooy
Gamages
United
Senate
Wace
Uball
Hop Nbail
Caramion
United States
Massive cotton shed fire at Memphis destroys 9800 bales
A large cotton shed of Marchant's Cotton Press and Storage Company in Memphis Tennessee burned on the 22nd, destroying 9800 bales of cotton. The loss is estimated at 275000 dollars with coverage by insurance. Also report details a deadly collision involving a British steamer Nepou and a Chinese transport in the Shanghai River, and multiple drowning incidents in separate events, including a racing party near Dunkirk and a fatal train wreck in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
Spain
Brentfont
New York
Malta
William E. Mead
Hin Father
White Plains
Beavar
Pennsalvania
Green
New Jersey
Higga
Delaware
Ross
Texas
Durin
Langtros Chemical Works
Louis
Arlington House
New Westmajnater
B.C
Thres-Gneste
Thoman Mackey
George Campbell
Rufus Brown
Hecla
Torch Lake
Calumet & Hecla Mine Company
Calumet
Mich
Loas
Marchaxt
Cotton Press and Storage Company
Memphis
Tenn
Boss
Somerville
Ites
London
Shanghai
China
Boya
Dunkirk
Ware
Ica
Lucy Heidelmeyer
Lawrence Krug
Chicago
Ibis
Krug
Louisvile & Nashville
Carmin’ A
Eal
Weatminster
Westminatter
Canal Street
Vesey Street
Frederick Himmons
Gawerbe Bank of
Hamberg
Enale
Mall Gendt
Jaxga Tly
Mystery Explosive Crater Stuns West Virginia Valley
Reports from Lincoln County describe a nocturnal blast in the Big Ugly Run valley near Gayandotte River with violent earth tremors. Lumbermen later found a crater-like peak and a fresh stone bar across the stream with large fragments scattered along the riverbank, sparking regional alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Tain
Hoxnstoox
W. Va
Collatiea
Big Ugly Run
Gayandotte
Lincoln County
Anya
Hamlin
Gat
Panic at London Theater Tramples Twelve Women and Youths
A fire alarm caused panic at a Hebrew Dramatic Club entertainment in Prin—ceva Street Spirafield. About 500 attendees fled for exits but crowded the doors, leading to the trampling deaths of twelve women and five youths and numerous injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hebrew Dramatic Club Gyt
Princeva Street
Spirafield’s
Doubtleas
WAB
Eacape
Rumors of War Stir European Powers
The North German Gazette and other papers report Fraco preparing to dispatch troops and arms to the German frontier. The Post cites Count Kalnoky saying the Algarian question nears a settlement, noting Austria views it as more important than a Franco German war, given Russia may act against Bismarck's control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furejen- Breas
Uwantinaur
The
Nations
Gazatta
Coloyre Gazette
Times, Standard and Daily News
London
Fracco
Kalnoky
Vienna
Austria
Russia
Biemarck
Congressional Summary of Bills and Deliberations
A chaotic Tuesday summary notes bills introduced to authorize river bridge construction over the Stour and Mississippi, rail rights of way in Indiana Territory, and a high level bridge in St Louis. It lists Senate actions on land forfeiture for the Sew Orleans Baton Rouge & Vickburg line, pensions, monuments, and electoral count debates, plus House votes on inter state commerce and patent protections. The report mentions commissions for the World’s Exhibition Birmingham and a Constitutional Genoa Commission, with numerous procedural motions and adjournments across January and June sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seruute
Mornay
Ab Stour City
Chicago, Bt
Pool, Minneapolis & Omola Railroad Company
Secretary of the Treasury
Teland
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Misainsippi
Indiana Territory
Curengo, Fort Scott & Texas Railroad Company
St. Louis
Turqbax
BUI
Luran
Breedmen'a
Senate
Howes
Baton Rouge
Isa
Mesara
Afraon
Plomb
Gordon
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Ex-President White Gifts Library to Cornell University
Ex-President White presented Cornell University on the 1th with a vast historical library. The collection numbers over 80,000 volumes valued at about $100,000, containing rare documents and manuscripts. He stipulated the university build a fireproof library to house the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
White
Cornell University
Marriage postponed for condemned couple in Chicago jail
In Chicago, the planned marriage of Nina Van Zandt to Spies was indefinitely postponed as Sheriff Matson Foeively refused consent. Opard Swett, Avarchiate chief counsel, advised the parents against the union, with Ewett opposing nuptials on the road to the gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina van Zandt
Chicago
Matson
Opard Swett
Spise
Ewett
Haya Alc
Storey Property Dower Case Denies Ex-Wife Claim
In Chicago Judge Toley ruled that Maria P. Storey, first wife of Wilbur F. Storey and later divorced, had no dower rights in property acquired after the divorce. Only real estate owned at the divorce time could support dower. The widow Eureka Storey’s request to halt alimony payments was granted, with $2,000 yearly already paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edstor
Tudge Toley
Chicago
Maria P. Storey
Wilbur F. Storey
Mu. Séorey
Abe
Storey
Eureka
Legislature notes large renominations and senatorial battles
Senator Gray is renominated to the Delaware Senate seat. Massachusetts nominates P. A. Collins for senator. New Jersey deadlock persists. A Republican Albany caucus on the 17th produced 44 for Miller 35 Morton 12 Hiacock. Minnesota and Colorado legislatures favor interstate commerce peerage resolutions. Judge Ayers in Indianapolis limited Lieut Gov Robertson’s contested election case and granted a writ against him. Michigan split votes on senator. Stockbridge wins. Illinois elects Farwell to fill Logan’s vacancy. Hale re elected in Maine. Gray re elected in Delaware. Quay Cockrell Hawley Hearst Tenney Whitthorne elected in various states. New York Republican caucus on the 19th nominates Hiscock with 47 to 48 against Miller. Wisconsin joint caucus renominates Philebus Sawyer for U S senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Delaware
Senate
Massachusetts
P. A. Collins
New Jersey
Albany
N. Y
Miller
Morton
Hiacock
Minnesota
Congress
Colorado
Indianapolis
Ayera
Civil Circuit Court
Robertson
Col. Robertson
Srid
Cupramea
Michigan
Col
F. B. Stockbridge
Illinois
Charles B. Farwell
United States
Benator Logan
Maine
Benator Hale
George Gray
United States Senate
Benstore
Pennsylvania
Quay
Missouri
Cockrell
Connecticut
Hawley
California
George Hearst Tenragues
W. J. Whitthorne
New York
Frank Hisrock
Beliof
Hiscock
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly
Cooper
Racine
Way Chase
Knapp
Fond du Lac
Secretar
Luch Singer
Philecus Bawyer
Train Robbery In Texas On Express Car
A masked gang halted the aginger train on the Texan Pacific road near Jordan, Texas, two miles from town, early this morning the 23d. They forced the engineer to open the express car with a sledgehammer and took the mail and valuables, about 15000 dollars, aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je Eiginesr
Jordan
Tex
Divorce Decree Quietly Granted in Edinburgh Court
The Edinburgh court granted a divorce on grounds of adultery between the Marquis of Queensberry and the Earl of Neenaberry. Evidence showed the Marquis lived as a bachelor in London while his wife never stayed there, with a lady visiting and dining in the same room. The Marquis offered no defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Queensberry
Neenaberry
Bt. James Streat
London
Bt. James Street
Wisconsin Senate Bills Push Tax Exemptions and Public Works
The Wisconsin Senate debated tax exemptions for mutual loan and building associations, considered apportionment reforms, and discussed funding for state libraries and observatories. Several bills sought to regulate mortgages, tax assessment methods, and bridge projects, with committee leadership named and adjournments set for later sessions.
Amendments and resolutions in Madison county session notes
Jan 20 Madison coalition records show amendments to laws from 1850 and 1886, including relief for land ejectees and women voting in school matters. A joint resolution authorizes four added committee room attendants and printing of Senate and Assembly standing lists. Bills cover mortgages, household furniture, Jefferson city, time extensions for mechanical lien actions, and county plans. A special committee considers a 18 member counsel for a joint committee. The senate adjourns after a state constitutional amendment for woman suffrage in school matters was adopted.
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Senate
Mapisox
Clareyman
Vernon County
Maptroy
Jen
Ood
Dyson
Joint
Republican Caucus
United States
Senuia
Bille
Vilezes
City of
Jefferson
Vierae
Grimm
Jeferson
Souminob
Taylor
Avery
Keogh
Alxhom
Gunate
Poison Mystery Reopens After County Trial In 1885
Coroner J H Banker opens a new inquest into the 1885 death of John W Griffin of Hobart after exhuming his stomach and intestines for analysis. Suspected foul play involves his widow and Arthur F Hoops, a coachman, amid rumors of a planned double poisoning to enable a marriage between the widow Griffin and Hoops. If the chemist confirms poisoning, prosecutors may press charges.
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Dax
Hoops
Poigonizg Cese
Cirtamatances
J. H. Banker
Warthy
Tha Yemeing
John W. Grillio
Hobart
Albany
Woalgain
Brunnette
Arthur F. Hoops
Heian
Griffin
Hoope
Mia
Hia
Rollios
Ale
Hoppe
Mire
Griffio
Mypician
Scandal
Verpuera
John W. Griffin
Flooded Cotton Mills Damage and Drowning at Long Sault
A dispatch from Cornwall Ontario reports ice jam at Long Sault flooded the canal mouth and riverbank, inundating mills including Stormont Cotton Mills and Mack’s flour mill. Frank Burgeron drowned at Canada Cotton Mill. residents shelter in ice water for hours as houses flood and animals drown. Coal blockade at Hoboken partly raised. 100 workers moved coal guarded by police and Pinkertons with no strikes. monuments to Oliver Goldsmith in London neglected amid wide damage.
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Long Sault
Siiewall
Cornwall
Ont
Stormont Cotton Mills
Canada Cotton Mills
Mack's
Frank Burgeron
Canada
Thaless
Esstertt
Delawars, Lackenanog & Western Company
Corpecy
Hoboken
Pinkerton
Chicago
Comepanies
Wisconsin State News Roundup of Local Incidents and Calls for Reform
Wisconsin brief highlights defense in a notable suit over a large lard deal from 1883. It notes tax information rewards for information about tampering with telephone fines, and reports on crimes, accidents, and deaths across Milwaukee, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and nearby areas. Also mentions university funding, a Milwaukee suicide, and local civic reforms including La Crosse charter changes and public works oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Welle
Peter “McGeoch
Milwaukee
Caannes Stenmore
C.bravo
Henry Levy
Eau Claire
Wicxaman
Madison
Wa. B. Stouxer
Door County
Abace
Awrox Axprisoy
Bears
Littl Wolf River
Jons Hoxt
Cascade
Sherman
Cara Werd
St. Paul Road
Croste Plains
Mezens
JosEera A. Anzes
C. A. Avery
Mr. Lobb
Stephenson
Norway
Mich
Menomonee Range
Pere Hugh Ryen
Wittax Jonxson
Chimney Rock
Chicago, Burlington « Northern
Prescott Station
North Chippewa River
Marists Patncular
Ralem
N. Y
Baatera New York
Qoy
Fairchild
Wisconsin
Mag. Bipps Ecoma
Chicago
Fuangiix Nye
Bill Nye
Bid
River Falls
Axvn Gellllitz
Jozeph Gehlitz
The
Schlitz Brewing Company
Neon
Eleventhtreet
Joan C. Sur
Tara
Samuel Hecht & Co
Milwaukee & Northern
Thirty Second Street
Board of Regente of
the State University
Peasion
Cqusp
Apotra Bitteleauf
Himsek
Cates
Jonas W. Hasxrub
la Crosse
Mos Battie Dolphin
C. P. Crospy
North le Crosse
North Side
Rovent Shadsoldt
Frank Shadboldt
Wau
Dutt
Seatninga
Bilwaukes
Lake Shore & Western Railroad
Historical Society
Actos
J. A. Sidler
Risbrock
Cornelius Peters
Gtrecht
Bolland
Buente
Peters
New Year Reflections and Guidance for 1890s Readers
In a festively phrased page, the audience seeks guidance for the new year. It references wishing a hopeful path, mentions teams and gatherings, and calls for leadership and unity as the community moves forward into January. The tone mirrors a midwestern newspaper greeting.
Vast, Fragmented World News From A Far Away Paper
A jumbled story mix from a 19th century page notes diverse items: a Spanish king Alfonso not yet buried. a New York cook-book collection. cotton crop estimates. a New York holiday trade figure. park hogs and a 712 pound exhibit in Monterey California. a Louisiana sugar-tax note. and various oddities from New Jersey to Vermont. It references towns, farms, and markets with scattered, non-chronological anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Pras
Caturn
Bestile
W.T
Connecticut
Aix Opatera
Wauhatchie
Tex
Kentucky
Santa Cruz
Cal
Mavterey
New York Society
London
Beaton
Munfacey
Arciat
Carkmens
Tris
Brooklyn
Baltmoree
Augusta County
Froon
Philadelphia
New York
Frampa
Hatz
Bullock
Alabama
Neanly
Alshams
Oregon
Truckee
Nev
Internal Revenue Huresu
Vermont Bay
Mozant
As Uo
Moses
Bchubert
Beethoven
Vienn
Congomera
Thames
Sol Axsry
Icara
Arthur
Ais
Somervilla Journal
Acinn
Jersey City
Taan
Trent
America
Gov. Beatme
North Carolina
Bogan
John White
Vance
Atlantic City
Wii 'Tanor
Pennsylvanin
Yosemite Valley
John Ashton
Girde
Merchant Travleer
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Thomas B Borton
INTER
Avarte
Boga
Vy Tinkerton
Neu Gir
Delaware, Lackawanns & Western Railroad
Thomas Hogan
Rec
Hogan
Icapector Langa
Eueb
Patrick Sheeby
Danid Qahn
Sainue
A. Nell
Ron
Murphy Moriacity
Ateuck Hogan
Momit
Louie
Toledo
Prewies
South
Jud
Morris
Natchez
Louisiana
Prew
Congresstonal Senmary
Pjupisvay
Ss Romongn
Bilfeauting & Pension
William Dickenw
Perelon
Mahone
Mary
Washington
Arthur Kilbridge
Bish
Benate
Fanart
Oircar
Preaisont
Sam C. Reed
Reed
Armatrong
Fayal
Spooner
Gen. Logan
Brown
Mexico
Rebecca
Tampico
Jobsson
Edmunde
Asher Anen
Yeus
Bouse
Monpar
Mateon
Eldridge
Bonate
Thamotian
Proston
Pee
Ae Anita
Birmingham
Ala
Bepternar
Gentennia Commission
Treepar
Jat
Wrosespay
Tim Bisi
Vonal
Bpringer
Hoare
Crisp
Tuner
Pmaay
Bpeaker
Committee On Commerce
Tropaury
Con Brustor
Paeanng
Sanmoay
Treasury
Pacific Railroad
Aiken
Bouth Cuxolina
Ae.an
District of Columbia
Riates
Pranta Ol Hs New i Jeana
Baton Hooge
Vicknburg Hallroad
Weites
New York City
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hotel
Herbert F. Beecher
Heiva
Ward
Beachar
Custons
Port Townsend
Wisconsin Legislature
Massey
Moses M. Strong
Wicconalo
Manson
Wis
Tan
Bimmmons
H. I. Humpher
Choe George
Geiss
Detterwons
Miblet
Trempentexu
Brigham
Gbron
C.E. Hooker
Vadke
John Winana
Rock
Ro Fed
Jeffereon
Leora Hammel
Outagarnie
Bailroade
J. C. Reveals
Waleworth
R. W. Jackeoo
Ghawana
J. Meloy
Grant G. D. McC
BH. Hort
Milwauk Unt
J. C. Dartholf
Ebaktown
Tock
ML. Hineman
Movrae
J. A. Murphy
John Gylmahan
Jungen
Gen. T. Chaye
Geo. H. Ferra
Shhwauhdo
Jobo Winans
Lar M
R. Dittmer
Outigemie
L Lommul
Outagamie
W.M. Rook
Bhelloy Oi
Aumaament
Taxcag
A. Drentzer
Doors
McDonald
E. Brion
Ent Chure
Jwonpelys
B. Dewhust
Clark
Cste Inen
Vernon
J. Stewart
Walworth
J. Ty LaFayette
I. Uratse
Sautiowed
Rudzinsk
Milweaker
Mita
B. McCoy
Hy Powell
Dane
Wauknra
J. J. Murphy
Merinette
Richard Akiet
J.J. Hadcald
Waukenbs
Ant’ Bridge
K. M. Day
Grants
David Vaughn
le Crosse
B.D. Frovt
Mohn
G. Flemniog
Keonehs
J. Riemee
Mohr
Celumuis
W. Seman
la Fayette
W.M. Rye
Rock Ereei Gehwuds
Cammel
R. Ter. Davy
Medical Societies II
Powell
Danes B
Cosimila
J. Rognotca
Velsorte
B. W. Tubep
Legiolource Exgenditires
S. & Willer
Trespasleana
Dy Seemart
Waingritt
U. Atemanonia
Greed
TS Bolon
Lodge of Donn
Milwaukes
Hillke
EB. Hooter
Chairmil
Dodges
JA. Murphy
Preres
W. Aiggston
Veron
H. Spiezing
Dodge
E. A
Wintebens
John Turtesinger
Ohair Seca
Fisier
Monroe
Geo H. Ferme
Laure
Millet
Mara Charitable
Fends Mostivitiona
VF. Perker
Adams
L. . Flaher
Stone
B. Showalter
Grant
F.C. Schuler
Heebner
Hineman
Chelryman
G.G. Cox
Lowe
J Cunningiam
Spe Pews
Manwow
Hamutt
Assembly
Barron
Luchsinger
Richland County
Teaac McCann
G. &. Tata
Committee On
Bilta
Patti
Neue Stack
Ivy Ascenaménta Theruan
Manton
Andersu
Péoalon
Boparvisore
Rock County
Hock County
M. Harris
Jobo
Hadin
Ure
Tomahawk Land Company
McElay
Waukes
Tkely
Wisconsin River, Improvement Company
Loee Peas
Oliver Goldsmith
State News
Jaxrvaryy
NCK
Iran
Pisa
al Hook Maparine
Buffalo Express
Alfonso
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