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Newspaper
Mattoon Star
Location
Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
6
The piece notes that six Chinese mercantile firms have agreed to uphold U S laws, an action viewed as madness by critics. It also mentions Karl Wilhelm of Germany seeking a visit to the United States and anticipating an imperial reception while learning about America.
A pickpocket slipped his hands into a lady’s purse and was caught by the startled woman. He was held and slapped, losing the spoils, and is now in jail awaiting further action. The incident illustrates the folly of the transgressor who misreads human nature and risks punishment.
A Chicago syndicate is reported to acquire property in New York City, with a starter block valued at 2.7 million dollars. The move contradicts the long held view that Chicago is owned by Boston and New York, and New Yorkers may not enjoy the unexpected shift as New York officials receive tax checks from Chicago.
TaE charitable and educational institutions of Philadelphia lose a friend as Mr Childs dies. He taught publishers how a great journal could run without sensationalism and gave business men a model of wealth built on strict golden rule. The life is a precious example beyond his benefactions.
A sensational tale claims Chicago newspaper reps build two aluminum boats in Baltimore to sail to Northern Russia and intercept Peary. The supposed scheme aims to gain a media advantage nationwide, though the reporter admits he could craft a better story without venturing from Chicago.
The report notes Manitoba dropping immigrant grants and ceasing the head tax bounty while arguing for closer ties with the United States. It also highlights ER W Gillmor of Warren Ohio winning a jury verdict against the Pullman Palace Car Company for a patron’s missing overcoat, seen as a favorable outcome for claimants.
The author argues for a standardized new year tied to the sun’s annual journey northward. They critique the Christian year’s varying start and suggest adding days from January and March to February to equalize month lengths. The piece promotes a rational, uniform time system.
The text notes London papers showing excitement over the Monroe doctrine and Admiral Benham, suggesting praise may shift as naval strength grows. It mentions Ontis or Ontisio pursuing a policy in the coming year and hints at Western entanglements or actions.
A condensed digest reports on the Reichstag colonial estimates, American journalists heading for the Arctic, a Paris hotel blast injuring four, and property rulings on Marlborough estates. It covers imperial travel plans, slave-raider actions in Africa, battles and injuries, bank and debt issues, political moves in Britain and Europe, labor unrest, fires, deaths, and notable missing or arrested individuals. It notes Napoleonic letters published, Greek land control figures, and various local incidents across the United States and beyond.
The report notes Justice White will be sworn in as a member of the Supreme Court on March 5. The House session described as the most exciting and disorderly in the history of this Congress is highlighted amid ongoing political maneuvering. A bill to implement findings of an international tribunal is introduced in the House along with calls to modify rules and prevent ongoing stalemate.
News briefs report a smallpox outbreak in Lima Ohio and 14 cases in Madison County Hospital at Wardensville Illinois. Other items note Admiral de Mello returning to Rio, two boys in Spirit Lake inheriting 2 million, Eastern Iowa Odd-Fellows event in Monticello April 26, a 91 year old Goshen Indiana woman’s dental set cutting, a Burlington train wreck attempt near Kalona Iowa, 30,000 unemployed in Brooklyn, a highwayman death in Indianapolis, Sicilian anarchists arriving in New York, and Kansas Adjutant General Artz investigation findings.
The market summary lists cattle prices from 4.85 to 5.50, hogs 5.10 to 6.00, and sheep 2. to 2. Hogs and cattle shipping values appear, with mixed western oats at 23 to 31 cents and corn around 41 to 43 cents. Wheat No 2 red ranges roughly 56 to 57 cents, butter and eggs noted, and various grains with scattered figures across commodities.
Eight men were overcome by gas in a Kansas City cable power-house. The steamer Ohio sank at Cottonwood Point Missouri on Saturday night and will probably prove a total loss. The Bevil disappearance mystery and political contest for grand master of the A W in Kansas involve Colonel Hugh militia fame as a candidate.
Washington reports Counselor Kerr calls the house to order while Speaker Crisp, sidelined by a severe sore throat, remains in his hotel. Debates erupt over Adams custody and the motion to adjourn, with filibusters and protests shaping the tense session.
Senator Voorhees, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said after a tariff subcommittee session yesterday that a call would be issued for a meeting of the full committee Monday morning. The report notes the bill was completed and submitted to the Fall Committee in Washington on February 26.
At 10 o clock Voorhees indicated no further comment while the sub committee’s work on the perfected tariff bill is submitted to and accepted by the Democratic membership. Senator Gorman said a caucus would likely be called Monday morning to harmonize the party on the tariff measure ahead of Senate action.
Washington dispatch notes no indication of illness for the Cleveland administration. He continues public duties, hosts receptions, and meets incoming congressmen while taking hunting trips on the Chesapeake or Potomac with no urgent official matters in Washington.
In Washington on February 26 the agriculture department reports progress in its inquiry into road management and building methods. The investigation notes broad cooperation from major railroads in reducing freight rates for road materials.
Donahoe's closing style dominates the third day of the trial in Coughlin case. He asserts no witness linked to the prisoner to tarnish Cronie's name and questions why Smith did not testify. The prosecutor's line is confronted with defiant rhetoric as Judge Wingwall resumes and continues the defense address at Locock.
In Ash land Clay county unknown assailants broke into the courthouse and stole county records. The deeds were burned and partially burned. The fire was discovered and extinguished before spreading. Investigators say the act aimed to destroy evidence against indicted parties.
Judge Winters would issue two orders in Tron Hall receivership. One sets a probable 15 percent dividend and the other fixes a time for final accounting by receivers. States that do not account may be excluded from Indiana receiver distribution.
The Northwestern Miller reports two interviews on wheat in elevators. An elevator manager says outside stocks are scarce in the northwest and demands will rise by summer, allowing a premium on holdings when released.
Erastus Wiman, jailed in the Tombs on two forgery indictments, has friends pushing to secure bail. Wiman is also said to face charges of robbing Dunn & Co. of over 229,000. he is expected to obtain bail today.
Official returns show Grow with an 181000 plurality for congressman-at-large in the state after Tuesday's election. Final results from four counties are expected to tighten little, as early figures already indicate a wide lead.
Excitement ran through railroad and shipping circles when Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway quietly issued a new tariff lowering the grain rate from Chicago to New York to 20 cents per 100 pounds, a reduction of 5 cents.
An obituary notes Ron Gottlieb a leading western engineer died suddenly after illness in the Rookery Building Chicago before medical help arrived. The World’s Fair funds show expenditures of 32481582.60 and a 13 percent dividend is hoped. Dr Burrill and Prof Morrow lecture farmers as interest grows. other items report a rabid dog bite in Napexgift and police cases in Danville and Bloomington.
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