Moving Day Signs at White House Ahead of Inauguration
February 4 Washington expects moving day at the White House as artisans labor inside and laborers outside prepare the mansion for the incoming first family after March 4. Mrs. Cleveland focuses on the house while President-elect McKinley is to be entertained on the eve of inauguration. No luncheon is planned for the new president at this time. The grand parade will be formed after the official ceremonies at the capitol.
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Washington
executive mansion
White House
Princeton
Cleveland
McKinley
capitol
Ohio senator ship likely to keep Asa W. Jones
Columbus February 4. Friends of chairman A Hann admit he will not be appointed by Gov Bushnell to Sherman's seat. Reliable reports say Gov Bushnell will appoint Lieut Gov Asa W Jones of Youngstown, in line with Foraker leaders. Gen Jones likely will not seek the full term, setting the stage for a winter clash between Gov Bushnell and Mr Hanna for the fall election.
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Columbus
friends of
A. Hann
Garv. Bushnell
Sherman
D Bushnell
Asa W. Jones
Youngstown
Foraker
Gen. Jones
Bicycles as Baggage Bill Moves in New Jersey
Trenton February 4 The house committee on railroads and canals held a preliminary hearing on the League of American Wheelmen bill requiring all railroads in the state to carry bicycles free as baggage. Advocates noted about 150 railroads nationwide already do so and that passengers may carry up to 130 pounds of baggage, bicycles weighing about 29 pounds. The Erie and Pennsylvania roads asked for a postponement to allow opposing arguments to be heard. The committee recessed to reconvene in two weeks.
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Trenton
house committee on railroads and canals
League of American Wheelmen
Erie
Pennsylvania roads
The Fight To Oust Pingree as Mayor
Detroit residents report a bitter power struggle as chancery court mandates the common council to explain why Pingree’s acceptance of governor’s office did not vacate the mayoralty and orders a charter election to fill the vacancy in April. Writ returnable February 13.
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Detroit
Pingree
chancery court
common council
Jlazen
Rahway River Channel Plan Costs $108,000
Report by Major-General Adams of the corps of engineers surveys the Rahway River New Jersey for an eight foot deep and one hundred foot wide channel from First Island up to Main Street Bridge. He concludes the river’s commerce does not justify the expenditure.
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Raheway River
Washington
Adams
corps of engineers
Rahway river
New Jersey
First Istand
Main street
The Benham Case Advances as Poison Evidence Grows
At Batama on February 4 Dr Tozier reports chemical analysis finds prussic acid in Mrs Florence Benhams stomach and viscera. The preliminary murder trial of Howard C Dunhare will resume before Justice Dunham next Monday. Also in Reading two boys aged 9 and 10 drowned after breaking through ice on the Schuylkill canal.
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Batama, N
Tozier
Florence C. Benham
Howard C. Dunhare
Dunham
Reading
Edward Dressler
Ellsworth Sands
Schuyldll canal
Australian murderer delays in San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 4, the ongoing hearings before United States Commissioner Fleacock prevent detective travel to Australia with Frank Bukter, the Australian murderer, delaying departure until mid March.
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San Francisco
United States
Australia
Frank Bukter
Brockton Shoe Trouble Sparks Free Shop Openings
Brockton Massachusetts February 4 The Charles A Eaton and Co shoe factory reopened with 25 free shop workers to replace the discharged crew. All current workers signed an iron clad agreement submitting internal disputes to foremen. Barry and Co report union differences resolved by reinstating staff at old pay, with questions over whether new hires or Goodyear workers stay. Fletcher Joyce to start up next, inviting help, while tickets guard the plant to keep striking workers from wavering.
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Carry & Co
Brockton
Mass
Charles A. Eaton & Co
T. D. Barry & Co
Tobin
Boot and Shoe Workers’ union
Barry & Co
Root and Shoe Workers’ union
ion
Goodyear
Fletcher & Joyce
President nominates postmasters and appoints new fourth class
Washington February 4 The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters Leonard G Babcock Lexington Abial H Chase Concord Junction Henry J Dunn Medfield Charles J McCurk New Bedford Also fourth class postmasters appointed J Michard Agatha ML Patience West Forks New York S C Brewer East Troupsburg J S Baldwin West Bethany Each name appears in the formal slate as part of the administration’s staffing moves.
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Washington
senate
Massachusetts
Leonard G. Babcock
Lexington
Abial H. Chase
Concord Junction
Henry J. Dunn
Medfield
Charles J. McCurk
New Bedford
Maine
J. Michard
Agatha
ML. EL Patience
West Forks
New York
S. C. Brewer
East Troupsburg
J. S. Baldwin
West Bethany
Terrible Pete confesses to Luzerne prison plot
In Wilkes Barre on February 4, condemned murderer Peter Wassil known as Terrible Pete made a full confession. He details his links to a conspiracy to release himself and another inmate, Shatter, naming those involved. Officials say he has given a clean breast of the matter.
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Wilkesbarre
Peter Wassil
Terrible Pete
Luzerne county
Wassil
Cotton curtailment to miss Woonsocket mills
Not To Curtail Production. Woonsocket, RB. L, Feb. 1 The cotton manufacturers plan to curtail output will not hit Woonsocket mills as few produce the affected goods. The Manville mill will not curtail. William Orrell woolen mill at Glendale restarts, employing 130 men. Clearfield, Pa Feb 4 Joseph H Breth died by poison in county jail after being found guilty of embezzlement two hours earlier. He was 7 years old and a leading country citizen.
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Woonsocket, RB. L
Woonsocket mills
Manville
William Orrell
Glendale
Clearfield
Joseph H Breth
Boreth
Palmer cousin declared insane and committed to asylum
New York February 4 George W Palmer a cousin of Arthur Palmer the triple murderer has been adjudged insane and committed to Hudson River State Insane asylum at Poughkeepsie He caused a scene at Mrs Palmer and her son Leonard s funeral and allegedly tried to shoot a man in Larchmont earlier
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Palmer
New York
George W. Palmer
Arthur Palmer
Hudsoon River State
Poughkeepsie
Storm Damage Hits Brant Hock Beach in Gale
A severe gale struck Brant Rock Massachusetts on February 4 causing extensive beach damage and record tide levels. Streets flooded and the breakwater washed away while Dubury Beach was breached in multiple spots. The Frant Rock house piazza was torn away and several homes sustained damage.
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Brant Hock
Mass
Brant Rock
Dubury ‘beach
Plague Deaths Reported in Bombay and Coorachie
Official health figures show ninety seven deaths from plague in Bombay yesterday and fifty one deaths at Kourrachee, reflecting the severe outbreak across the region.
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Bombay
Kourrachee
Young Boy Shoots His Brother in Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on February 4 a six year old boy named Willie Smith son of a prominent citizen discharged a loaded revolver while playing and likely wounded his three year old brother.
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Wilkesbarre
Willie Smith
Rumors at Canton A Kentucky Delegation Urges Boyle for Attorney General
Canton Kentucky Feb 4 Rumors say Kentucky Republicans urged Major McKinley to appoint Lt John Boyle of Louisville as attorney general with endorsers including Judge Darelle James F Buckner Jr and Charles Ballard though no promises were made Boyle is among several candidates also mentioned were J Addison Potter and others with talk of Italian embassy and private secretaryship for Potter A W Monroe and James A Gary also discussed McKinley visitants included university presidents and dignitaries Lyman J Gage to resign as First National Bank president within days to allow new treasury secretary move
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Canton
Kentucky
Stewart L. Woodford
A.W. Monroe
Baltimore
James A. Gary
Gary
Maryland
McKinley
Chas. F. Thiving
Adelbert university
Cleveland
Sylvester
Congress Eyes Union Pacific Debate and Canal Bill
Washington february 4 there is no settled programme of work in the senate but it is likely that senator allens resolution to block sale of union pacific railroad property under foreclosure and the nicaraguan canal bill will be discussed again the house also lacks action philadelphia february 4 promotion of first vice president frank thomson to president of the pennsylvania railroad company creates a vacancy among vice presidents green to become first vice president and pugh to second with a new third vice president to be chosen at a board meeting next week
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Washington
senate
Allen
Union Pacific
house
Cornell vs. Swanson
Virginia
Mr. Swanson
Philadelphia
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania Railroad company
George B. Roberts
Green
Pugh
Irish Home Rule Favored by Irish Americans
New York February 4 Irish Americans favor home rule. John E Redmond Irish MP for Waterford sails home and says sentiment remains in favor. Over taxation of Ireland seen as priority for the Irish party this session. Royal Arch Masons Albany session elects Grand High Priest John Webb Jr and others including Deputy Grand High Priest John W Palmer and Grand King John Crane.
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Home
Ruie
New York
John E. Redmond
Waterford
Ireland
Albany
convocation of
Royal Arch Masons
John Webb
Govreneur
John W. Palmer
Brooklyn
John Crane
Rochester
J. Warris Ballston
Christopher}. Fox
Buffalo
H. H. Ruse
Ambassador Bayard Hosts Prince of Wales Dinner in London
United States ambassador Thomas F. Bayard hosted a formal dinner at his residence in London in honor of the Prince of Wales. Notables present included Cardinal Vaughan, Lord Salisbury, the Marquis of Lansdowne, and many English peers. The Prince arrived with Gen Clarke, Bayard toasted Queen Victoria, and the Prince toasted President Cleveland before guests departed about 11 pm.
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London
Thomas F. Bayard
United States
Prince of Wales
Cardinal Vaughan
Lord Salisbury
Marquis of Lansdowne
Lord Halsbury
England
Earl of Leven and
Melville
Earl Stanhope
Earl of Camperdown
Earl of Northbrook
Earl Carrington
Lord Esher
Lord Balfour of Burleigh
house of commons
Mr. Bayard
Halsbury
Playfair
Gen. Clarke
Mrs. Bayard
Ambassador Bayard
Queen Victoria
Cleveland
America
Kneebs Appeal Seen Over Nine Months Case
Berlin Feb 4 Ambassador Uhl attends the hearing of Robert T Kneebs American horseman appealing the nine months imprisonment for entering the trotting mare Bethel under the name Nellie N Kneebs in German races. He denies the claim the mare is exceptionally fast and that a forged letter by his son exists.
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Berlin
Ambassador Uhl
Robert T Kneebs
Bethel
Nellie N Kneebs
Kneebs
Post Office awards mail pouch contracts to three firms
Washington February 4 the post office department awards contracts for furnishing mail pouches and sacks to FW Colt Johnson of New York FF C Cook and Bro of Chicago and P H McNulty and Co of Brooklyn N Y The notice lists the firms and their locations as recipients of the contracts.
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Washington
post office department
FW. Colt Johnson
New York city
FF. C. Cook & Bro
Chicago
P. H. McNulty & Co
Brooklyn
Gov and staff to attend McKinley inauguration
Albany Feo 4 Gov and Mrs ack and the governor's staff expect to attend the inauguration of Major McKinley in an official capacity.
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Albany
Feo
ana Mrs.ack
Major McKinley
Sheldon Murder Trial Reveals Son Testimony Against Father
Auburn February court scene as Will Sheldon, oldest son, testifies for the prosecution against Frank N. Sheldon in the murder of his wife Jennie Sheldon. He places the murder near the barley field and reports seeing his father drive away minutes after the shot. Relatives May and Jennie Sheldon also testify about family dynamics.
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Auburn
Will Sheldon
Frank N. Sheldon
court house
Will
Sheldon
wiress
Clarence
Jordan
Jennie Sheldon
Ella Sullivan
May Sheldon
Texas printers protest lower weather service wage cut
In Galveston a telegram from Washington asks for the resignation of F B Brown weather bureau printer over a wage cut to 540 a year from 20 a week. The local union rejects the reduction. a Washington replacement may be sent but would face possible loss of union membership without a special dispensation from the International Typographical Union president.
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Galveston
Tex
Washington
F. B. Brown
weather bureau service
International Typographical union
supreme body
weather bureau
Brown
international
No Letter of Recall for Bayard
A London report that Ambassador Bayard would present his letter of recall on February 20 is deemed an error. The State Department has issued no recall letter and will not during this administration. It has also refused leaves of absence for the past month, so officials remain on duty when the administration changes March 4.
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Washington
London
Ambassador Bayard
state department
Bayard
New Civil Service Draft Under Gov Black’s Plan
Albany Feb 4 One Republican state leaders are drafting a civil service bill aligned with Gov Black s recommendations in his annual message. Key Republicans will meet soon with Gov Black to refine the draft for his approval. Washington Feb 4 A Stillwater Minn father asks the treasury about triplet bounties and learns there is no fund or law authorizing such payments.
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Albany
Washington
Pen
Stillwater, Minn
treasury department
Robbed Uncle Sam Thieves Tied to Stamp Ring
New York claims a stamp theft gang stole about 100000 dollars yearly for years. Hamilton F. Colman, a Washington land office clerk, arrested with over 5000 dollars in stamps. Stamp issuances and canceled returns tied to postmasters and publishers. Colman bail set at 2000 dollars. Burger & Co. unaware of Colman.
Colman Used Deception in New York Stamp Theft Case
Washington Feb 4 Post office department officials remain reticent about the arrest in New York of Colman for theft of postage stamps Third Assistant Postmaster General Craige said there were no new developments Colman allegedly left his desk by deception and went to New York presenting a telegram claiming his father was dying and the chief clerk granted him leave of absence. Washington Feb 4 The house committee on invalid pensions has favorably reported a bill pensioning at 12 per month survivors and widows of the East Tennessee Bridge Burners a wartime secret group organized in 1861 to burn bridges aiding Gen Thomas. They were captured and executed rather than treated as prisoners of war.
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New York
Hamilton F. Colman
general land office
Washington
United States
Colman
Shields
Post office
Morris
Randolph J. Albrecht
Burger & Co
Nawsan street
Burger
Post office department
Craige
Tennessee
house committee on invalid pensions
East Tennessee Bridge
Thomas
Whitehead Not Found After Amityville Escape
A thorough search fails to locate John Murphy alias Dr Albert Whitehead, the shapes of the fonian who escaped from the Amityville insane asylum. Timothy J Murphy, his uncle, denies any visit from Whitehead and calls the letter tale false. Ottawa ministers Cartwright and Davis travel to Washington to discuss reciprocity alien laws with US officials. Baltimore ball figure John J McGraw and Miss Mianiey Doyle wed last night.
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Lawrence, Mase
John Murphy
Albert Whitehead
Amityville
Timothy J. Murphy
Whitehead
Ottawa
Ont
Richard Cartwright
Ton. I. Davis
marine and fisheries
Washington
United States
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Anti-Saloon League
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American Anti- Saloon league
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