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Newspaper
Mattoon Star
Location
Mattoon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1894
Page
7
Report from London notes a Brazilian dispute over naval protection in waters near Nasmyth. The Globe calls for an apology and condemns Admiral Benham's interference as unwarranted. St James Gazette questions the Monroe doctrine and U S intervention claims.
Police and detectives blocked an anarchist protest in London after Bourdin the anarchist died from injuries. A crowd gathered at the undertaker's shop on Chapel Street, while leaders planned an after funeral speech at Sitzroy Square. The force prevented the body from being moved to the planned meeting venue.
The House of Lords approved an amendment by 81 to 76 allowing parishes with between 2 and 500 inhabitants to forego parish councils. The main debate centered on the share of elected trustees in parish charities with Lord Salisbury and Lord Salisbury’s proposal to cap the proportion at one third, adopted by 72 to the Liberal Unionists supporting the minority government.
Paris newspaper reports Henry the anarchist confessed to being the other actor in the explosion that blanked the November 14 incident. A glass tube with liquid and half-burnt wool surrounded by metal fragments and gunpowder was found wrapped in paper and analyzed in court.
The Limes in its financial review notes a remarkable bank statement with the highest reserve in years. It hails this as evidence of the prolonged ease of money and signals favorable liquidity conditions.
The Telegraph announces the failure of Hill & Co, merchants of Manchester, Luc as Ayres and Rio Janeiro, marking a notable business collapse in early February.
Feb 26. Four men Will mith Ben Oskes Jack Holcomb and Jani Casselis were arrested and jailed as their plan to burn and loot Gadsden was stopped after disabling the water supply and torching stores. A female informant aided in their capture. Coal Miners to Hold Convention in Indiana. Delegates to meet next Wednesday with potential pact with operators over wage scale and the effect on next year’s rate.
Wild excitement grips Toledo Ohio as threats of federal grand jury investigations loom over A P A exposures. A J Rummel won a 4138 dollar justice court judgment against George H Ostrander amid claims of 3000 Winchester rifles held by the Know Nothing group. Authorities expect a War Department inquiry and possible grand jury action.
Fire discovered early yesterday morning at the Hickox mine south of the city is ongoing. Six mules were suffocated by smoke, and the mine’s main shaft is burned out though the full extent of damage remains undetermined. Fire suppression efforts have closed the mine to smother the flames.
Washington dispatch reports a resolution proposing an inquiry into other federal judges on similar charges. It seeks to empower Congress to investigate Judge Jenkins and assess the legality and conduct of the judges Pardee Teres iret and Dundy Gmphacreut with Metann directing the inquiry.
A joint conference between the Massillon miners and operators discussed a rate dispute. After a secret evening meeting, delegates including National President John Mebrate, Sublastrat President Mallens, Secretary Po Ray, and seven others were authorized to safeguard their interests.
Seattle reported that the Hawaiian consul, appointed by President Dole, received his exequatur yesterday. The delay was due to awaiting Hawaii affairs settlement. The note suggests Lord Rosebery views the provisional government as a fixture.
Iowa Feb 21. Senate committee on suppression of intemperance fails to report the local option bill agreed by the committee Thursday. Senator Funk telegraphs he will be here this morning and a report is expected then.
A fire at Center ville Female Seminary in BinminenamM Alabama last night forced sixty girls to escape in their night garments. The students, returning from a ball, raised the alarm in time to avert a greater loss of life as they endured extreme cold outside.
Washington February reports a chaotic House session over the Bland bill with angered members, arrests threatened, and a failed adjournment on Washington's birthday amid seignorage debate. Cummings denounced arrest attempts while Bland pressed for closure of general debate next Saturday.
Washington February 27 In the senate yesterday Senator Hear read a newspaper article alleging the circulation of lottery tickets in Florida. Senator Punce said Floridians were acting to suppress the foreign lottery business and denied any drawings in the state. Senator Hoar moved to bar import of lottery appliances. Senator Martin of Kansas urged free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. A resolution was offered to elect senators by direct vote of the people. The senate adjourned at 1 35 until Monday.
In Washington on a February 44 deadline, Democratic House members circulated a petition led by Rep Paynter of Kentucky to convene a caucus. The move gathers about 100 signers including both Bland bill supporters and opponents to address roll call procedures and potential quorum issues.
The text describes how the speaker directs the clerk to call a member by name if present or not, and notes the member as present in the journal. It references using the clerk and the speaker to mark a quorum and record the vote.
The Feb 21 report states a caucus on the tariff bill will be held Monday to allow report to the finance committee Tuesday. Democratic leaders seek harmony among different opinions before reporting the bill. Senator Cullom prepared an amendment to stabilize tariff rates and protect labor wages.
Washington February 24 farmers rally to maintain government support for agricultural experimental stations. General J H Brigham of Delta Ohio spoke to the house committee on agriculture urging continued appropriations and opposition to proposals to place the stations under department management.
Representative Chickering of New York introduces an amendment to the 1892 act to enforce reciprocal commercial relations with Canada. The measure gives the President authority to retaliate if unjust discrimination by Canadian canals harms the United States. Secretary Morton says the government will not destroy Canadian thistles and urges farmers to control them themselves.
The Assocation of Daughters of the American Revolution opens its third continental congress at the Church of Our Father in Waasmeron. President general Mrs Adlai Stevenson presides with officers named including Mrs Ella Walworth and Miss Eugenie Washington. The session lasts three days and will address Mary Washington monument dedication and lineal versus collateral descent.
A boiler explosion at Freeman & Hayne oil mill in Campte Louisiana killed five men and injured several others last night. Names include Balzaratte, white, and five others, four of whom were colored. the building housing the boiler was demolished. In Detroit, Michigan, Republicans marked the Michigan Club’s tenth anniversary with Gov. Rich hosting a reception and Alger addressing, ex-minister Stevens speaking on Hawaii and the American System.
Fragmented report notes Erastus Wiman seeking bail after two indictments. Friends advised pleading lth. bail was secured and the district attorney’s office indicated progress in the case.
February 23 Ithaca reports two deaths from a sophomores gas plot at Cornell. Thomas McNeill of Pittsburgh died after being poisoned during a freshmen parade and banquet. a cook Mrs Jackson died earlier. Authorities suspend several sophomores. murder charges suspected, lynching discussed by residents.
The Grand Army of the Republic, New York department, holds its twenty eighth annual encampment in Rochester through tomorrow. Veterans wear the littl bronze button and official badge as the city welcomes the occasion.
The Fort Recovery field near the Ohio Indiana line yields a giant new oil well described as one of the heaviest producers in the region. Wasted crude flows into the nearby Wabash river after blasting. The report notes the well surpasses expectations and signals a major strike for the oil industry.
In New England a household report shows Dr Williams Pink Pills aiding 87 year old Fred C. Vose, his wife, and Mrs. Holt. Vose states dramatic relief from heart palpitations, stomach distress, and sleepless nights after six weeks of pills. Holt, 57, chronic heart trouble and spinal pain improved after fourteen weeks, with stopped liver pain and normalized digestion. The pills, praised as blood and nerve tonics, are advertised at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50, from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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