Purifying the Wails The Dunlop Conviction Boosts Reform
Washington reports the post office department and justice department push to curb obscene and indecent literature in newspapers. Chicago publisher Joseph R Dunlop was fined 2000 dollars and jailed two years, prompting actions against Police Gazette Police News and Sunday Sun in other cities. authorities stem uncertainty by presenting evidence to the attorney general.
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Sunday Sun
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Dunlop
Postal Abuse Remedy Bill Reported by Senate Committee
Washington February 2 senate committees on post offices has favored a bill adding fourth class mail matter to the first second and third classes. it would protect contents from damage and limit weight to four pounds except single books. the measure follows a postmaster general recommendation to curb an abuse of mail by departments sending varied articles for transport by other means and charging the sending department.
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Washington
senate
IAMS FATALLY SHOT IN HOMESTEAD AREA
William H. Iams, a Pennsylvania militiaman once drummed out of Homestead camp during strike riots, was fatally shot in Shalimore on Feb 25. The incident follows earlier tensions tied to labor unrest and local police actions.
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Shallimore
William Ti. Jams
Pennsylvania
29th Annual Encampment of Connecticut G A F Opens in Norwich
The 29th annual encampment of the Connecticut department G A R opened in Norwich with Commander in Chief Ivan N Walker of Indiana addressing the gathering. Department commander John M Lrewer spoke, noting 6 208 members a loss of 425 from last year and three posts surrendering charters. The assistant quartermaster general reported a department cash balance of 3 625 07 up 77 72. Deaths totaled 121 comrades, down twenty-one from the previous year.
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Ivan N. Walker
Indiana
John M. Lrewer
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Ex Gov Robinson Stricken With Stroke In Springfield
Ex Gov George D Robinson suffered apoplexy Tuesday evening at his Chicopee home and lies critically ill. He was in court earlier that day arguing a law point before Judge Dewey when he became confused on the walk to his office with his son Walter Robinson. Doctors say he may live a few days, though death could come at any time.
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Mass
George D. Robinson
Chicopee
Blackburn Men Angry Over Carlisle Letter on Blackburn Bid
In Frankfort Kentucky supporters of Senator Blackburn rage at Secretary Carlisle’s refusal to assist him. The rebuff widens the feud between factions over the state financial issue and fuels animosity between Treasury officials and Blackburn allies. The twenty sixth joint ballot showed Hunter 60, Blackburn 69, scattering 6, 66 needed for choice.
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Carlisle
Frankfort
Blackburn
Breach of Promise Trial Second Hearing In Bartlett Case
Boston, Feb 20 The second trial of the Bartlett Higelow breach of promise suit opens before Judge Dunbar in Middlesex County Superior Court. Miss Mary Bartlett seeks 175000 from the Higelow executors for breach of promise of marriage. Higelow was a Harvard surgery professor.
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Martlett-Hizgelow
Dunbar
Middlesex county superior civil court
Mary E. Bartlett
Henry J. Higelow
Higelow
Larvard
Cuban Resolution Sparks Reform Debate in Senate and House
Washington faced a busy session as Morgan planned Cuban resolution debate after the Lodge bonds inquiry. Senator Hill blasted temperance crusaders over immigrant beer petitions and a District of Columbia Sunday rest bill. In the House, routine business include extending ten years to challenge land patents and rejecting stricter fraud limits. Three Wilkesbarre men died from gas exposure at the Consumers’ Gas works.
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Consumers’ Gas company
State board seeks end to double taxation and bond taxation
Boston reports the state board of trade adopts petitions to challenge double taxation and bond taxation by state and local governments. The move aims to protect thousands of investors from being barred from securities. Hartford notes a suit against Hartford city for removal of a city official involving Dr Enlind seeking damages and salary. Albany adds there's a final Senate judiciary committee hearing on amendments to the ballot reform law.
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Uitlander uprising feared after Johannesburg blast
Johannesburg reports a suburb explosion at Wiedendorp wrecking hundreds of houses and shattering windows. Police fear many deaths as rescuers search ruins. dispatches debate if Uitlanders caused the blast or it resulted from accident or carelessness.
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Wiedendorp
London
Citlanders
Luther's Memory Honored at 350th Death Anniversary
In Philadelphia the Academy of Music hosted a Lutheran service marking the 350th anniversary of Martin Luther's death. A large audience heard addresses from Lutheran ministers and religious exercises, culminating in a 200-voice choir performance of Lutheran hymns.
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Martin Luther
Academy of Music
Luther
Britain to arbitrate Venezuelan boundary dispute with U S
The Daily Chronicle reports Great Britain will settle the Venezuelan boundary dispute directly with the United States. Details and methods are under consideration while financiers urge a swift settlement. The move marks a direct arbitration approach.
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United States
London
The
Daily Chronicle today
Great Britain
Bill Nye Sinking In Asheville Hospital
News from the bedside of the humorist Bill Nye reports his condition is grave. Physicians say he may live a few weeks or die at any hour with no hope of recovery. Daughters Minnie and Bessie Nye arrived from Washington to be with him.
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Bill Wye
Yale Henley Regatta Rules and Entry Details
London report states Yale regrets over not entering last year and requests guidance on regatta rules. Yale learns dates July 7 and 9 with March 21 deadline for entries. Yale to submit 25 names from which crew is chosen and travel via Southampton arriving three weeks before racing begins.
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Yale owing club
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Southampton
Yale
Cornell
Prize fight talk clouds Maher Fitzsimmons meeting
El Paso reports no real prospect of a Maher versus Fitzsimmons bout with tickets issued for 5 PM today but many doubt the match will occur. Fitzsimmons claims readiness while Maher backers show little interest and no bets have appeared.
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El Paso
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Connecticut growers battle star fish menace to oysters
New Haven oyster producers estimate spending at least 50000 to protect beds from star fish. Last year the New Haven beds were relatively free, but this season stars are widespread, with the American Oyster Company’s outer beds paying about fifty dollars daily for control efforts.
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Wealthy Danielson man arrested for tapping water mains
E W Scott, owner of a large whip socket factory in Danielson Connecticut, was arrested for illegally drawing water from Crystal Lake company lines. He connected to pipes at his tenement and fed his house and barn well, claiming not guilty as evidence is strong. The case adjourned to Tuesday next.
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E. W. Scott
United States
Crystal Lake company
Ife
Spanish Victories and Cuban Reverses in Feb Engagements
Gen Linares reports a clash on the Izthmat in Porvenir near Chimborzzo with Maceo and Gomez forces. Government losses include four killed and one wounded. casualties among rebels amount to four killed and twenty-seven wounded. Weyler dispatches recount further rebel defeats and Cuban government orders to resume cane grinding.
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Spain
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Wregler
Washington
Cuba
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Bombs Explode in Madrid Palace Gardens No Injuries Reported
Bombs exploded in the royal palace garden and at other points in Madrid last evening. The palace guard conducted searches, and no injuries were reported. Authorities suspect anarchist involvement. Florida fruit shipments suffer from cold with minor damage to crops and trucks in Jacksonville.
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