Trade Still Quiet Overall but Not Encouraging
Bradstreets weekly business review reports mixed signals with modest activity in shoes groceries dry goods and hardware while overall trade remains flat. Western jobbers anticipate light spring business with higher inventories, while cotton goods woolens and iron steel face weak demand and rising idle capacity. Boots and shoes show renewed strength, glass orders rise, and leading staples like wheat corn and oats advance. Overall commercial failures decline slightly but credit conditions worsen in the south and west amid softer mercantile collections.
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New York
Bradstreets
Omaha
United States
Foul Play Feared In Disappearance Of Captain Gillmour
New Ilaren Conn a schooner captain Charles M Gillmour has disappeared with no word since the 12th. Agents of the Harry Prescott report he bought a ticket to Boston and checked baggage there. Port authorities in Boston New York Providence and other Atlantic ports alerted as foul play is suspected. The captain is highly regarded by shipping agents who fear he was foully dealt with.
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New Ilaren
Conn
leb
Charles M. Gillmour
Harry Prescott
Gillmour
Boston
New York
Providence
Atlantic
supreme court
Jennie A. Gordon
New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad
Holbrook
Shortage Report Blames Ex City Attorney Moreland
Ex city attorney Moreland of Pittsburg faces two indictments for malfeasance and embezzlement as city auditors report a fresh shortage of 3726.33 dollars in the street opening account Moreland handled alone. City Comptroller Gourley will present the finding at a special common council meeting next Tuesday and no further action will occur until then. Mrs Ethel Kelso rapidly recovering after murdering her two children and attempting suicide remains under care, with court appearance expected soon and possible loss of use of one arm. Treasury gold reserve opens at 122244229 dollars.
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Moreland
Pittsburg
Gourley
comptrellue
common council
scmptroller
Kelso
New York
Ethel Kel
Counsel for Convicted Officers Slams Judge in Cuba Sea Raid Case
Philadelphia Feb 29 Capt Ker senior counsel for three officers of the steamship Tlorsa convicted yesterday of aiding a Cuban filibustering expedition criticized the judge’s charge and vowed to fight to the end. He cited potential grand army honorary membership for the convicted and planned to appeal to the US Supreme Court if denied a new trial.
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Ker
Tlorsa
Grand Army of the Republic
Capt
Butler
supreme court of the
United States
Fudge Wales
Wilmington
Del
Spanish Outrages Report From Guatao Massacre
Senator Morgan received a Tampa telegraph recounting a February 22 massacre at Guatao near Havana. Insurgents withdrew, then 200 Spanish soldiers entered at 2:30, killing noncombatants including a 15 year old boy and a 72 year old man, and assaulting women. Fifteen civilians were taken to Mariano for trial. letters and witnesses corroborate the event.
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Guatao
Washington
Tampa
Fla
Ha- Sana
Humber
Mariano
RAFAEL PORTUGNDOS
PERDINAND FIGURODO
Sandy Hook Experiments Show High Explosive Test
On February 29 at Sandy Hook New Jersey the Hathaway High explosive was tested at the United States proving ground using a 6 pound Driggs Schroeder rapid fire rifle. Five shells were fired with full powder charges. four penetrated the lined plate and exploded in the sand, while the last shell without a detonator penetrated but did not explode. Lieut Col Ruggles conducted the test before the board of ordnance. the test was considered very successful and satisfactory.
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Proving Ground
Sandy Hook
N. J
Hathaway High plosive company
United States proving ground
Driggs-Schroeder
Ruggles
board of ordnance
Cholera Germs May Move By Mail Under Restrictions
Postmaster general’s 1803 order restricting mail transmission of cholera germs has been eased to allow sending such specimens to U S or municipal labs. Packaging must meet strict standards and a lab permit from the postmaster general is required before delivery to any lab. Imperial order in Constantinople lets Miss Clare Harton and Red Cross delegates travel in Anatolia to distribute relief. US Minister Terrell accompanied Barton’s party to Setambile.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
postmaster General
Constantinople
Clare Harton
American Red Cross society
Anatolia
Terrell
Miss Barton
Setambile
Local liquor dealers build fund to fight Raines bill
Money to Fight the Raines bill. The Dentha from Measles section reports a deadly measles epidemic in Port Limon Costa Rica with about twelve deaths daily.
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Troy
Colon
Port Limon
Costa Rica
Expulsion of Lord Dunraven Reverberates in Yacht World
The Field defends Lord Dunraven amid the New York Yacht Club’s expulsion decision. It criticizes the club’s handling of protests and warns future challengers to avoid protests. The piece highlights disputes over rules and claims missteps by club officials, noting international embarrassment and potential race repercussions.
No Seccession Unity Stressed by Salvation Army Leader
George Trench brigadier Salvation Army division HQ St Louis says after talks with Eva Booth and other officials that unity and discipline require upholding Commander Booths farewell orders. He adds that national HQ and field staff are solid for one army and the Salvation of the world.
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New York
George Trench
Salvation Army
St. Louis
Eva Booth
America
pew
Booth
Prisoners in Transvaal Get Leniency Note
United States consular agent at Johannesburg reports the Transvaal government intends to treat American prisoners leniently. Prisoners including Wammond and others await legal action as relations with U S officials remain cordial. In Washington Linton from Michigan plans to push a resolution opposing Pere Marquette statue in the Capitol, arguing he was not a Wisconsin citizen. Katherine Flynn, 27, shot five times by former suitor Thomas Cooley on Second Avenue. she is expected to die.
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Olneghan
Munion
United States
Johannesburg
South African republic
Transvaal
Wammond
Linton
Michigan
Pere Marquette
capitol
Marquette
Wisconsin
New York
Katherine Flynn
Second avenue
Thomas Cooley
Cuban resolutions near passage in the Senate
Washington February 29 Cuban resolutions passed by the Senate before adjournment now sit on the speaker’s desk awaiting possible call by Monday. The debate featured praise for Cuban patriots and strong censure of Captain General Weyler, with senators denouncing Spanish cruelty and supporting Cuban independence.
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senate
house
Weyler
Sherman
Pizarro
Cortez
Mexico
Peru
Duke of Alba
Netherlands
Spain
fnally
committee on foreign relations
Cameron
Press Opinions on Cleveland and Cuban Question
The Standard argues the senate action embarrasses President Cleveland but honors his judgment and prudence. The Chronicle warns that acting on Congress resolution would injure Spain’s vital interests and challenge sovereignty, noting Spain might resist but the U S. would push ahead with good offices despite the thorny path and responsibilities.
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London
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Spain
United States
Murder in Second Degree Conviction for Van Wyck
Paterson New Jersey February twenty four Mary Van Wyck was found guilty of murder in the second degree for throwing her five month old infant Lierbert into the lassaic river when she could not support it. The jury spared her from first degree murder due to lack of premeditation. The verdict was read without emotion. In Gettysburg Virginia General Fitzhugh Lee and Maj General C D Howard retired from civil duties spent the day on the battlefield after commencement exercises of a training school with friends.
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N. J
Mary Van Wyck
court of oyer and terminer
Lierbert
lassaic river
Gettysburg
Fitzhugh Lee
C. D. Howard
Gallery Ralls Collapse Kills One At Fall River Rink
A gallery railing collapsed during a polo game between New Bedford and Fall River at the Casino rink on the Aall River. About 150 spectators fell thirty feet, over fifty were injured, and Narcisse Menard died after being removed to the hospital. Police and doctors organized an improvised hospital on the rink floor as ambulances ferried the injured away.
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Aall River
Fall River
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New Bedford
Curiey
Fail River
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Gue
Capt. Cotter
Narcisse Menard
Suffering Armenians In Time Of Distress In Armenia
Washington reports Minister Terrell in Constantinople describes dire conditions in Zeitoun and surrounding areas in Armenia. Smallpox and other diseases plus hunger devastate the population. Relief expeditions are being organized, though mud and snow hinder access. The English vice-consul at Zeitoun aids Harpoot and the sultan orders forward relief and facilities to Miss.
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Terrell
Olney
Washington
Constantinople
Armenia
Zeitonn
Zeitoun
Harpoot
Testimony Questioned in Morality Probe of Rev Brown
Miss Mattie Overman testified in San Francisco before a court inquiry into charges of immorality against Dr. S. O. Brown pastor of the First Congregational Church. She said earlier replies to inquiries about letters to Mrs Tundill suggested she lied in a pique and later confessed to vindicate the pastor.
Schaus Painting Collection Sells privately owned works
New York based sale at Chickering hall last night offered master works from the late William Schaus. Rousseau’s Edere of the Woods sold for 25,100 dollars and the Troiyon piece Sia Netonia in Terme brought 14,500. Samuel P. Avery acquired Edere of the Woods while Herman Schans LL D bought Sia Netonia in Terme. Morgan paid 15,400 for Sunset by Diaz de la Pena.
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New York
William S¢ehaus
Chickering hal
Woods
Rousseau
Theodore
Terme
VTroyon
Constantine
Samuel P. Avery
Merman Sehans LLD
Morgan
Diaz de la Pena
Sound Money Advocate Reflects on Currency Debate
The Massachusetts Reform Club at Youngs' hotel discussed "The currency" as the general topic with James Dr. Kekels, comptroller of the currency, as chief speaker. About 150 members and guests attended, and all speakers praised the administration's stance in favor of sound money.
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Boston
Massachusetts Reform club
Youngs’ hotel
last nigit
James dr. Kekels
Dunraven Resignation Arrives After Yacht Club Expulsion
Lord Dunraven's resignation, long anticipated, arrived at 7 10 p m last evening to J W S Oddie secretary of the Globe following his expulsion from the New York Yacht Club.
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New York
Lord Dunraven
earl
New York Yacht club
J. WS. Oddie
Glob
Whitney Denies Presidential Bid and Silver Coinage View
In a Jackson letter William Whitney of New York disclaims any involvement with a Mississippi petition urging his presidential nomination. He rejects open minting of silver at 16 to 1 and argues for a gold silver standard with international agreement, noting he is not a candidate.
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Jackson
Miss
The Clarion Ledger
Lion
W. C. Whitney
New York
W. S. McAllister
Whitner
United States
mink
WILLIAM © WHITNEY
British Case in Venezuelan Dispute Receives Paper
London reports United States Ambassador Bayard received the British case in the Venezuelan dispute prepared by Oxford professor Sir Frederick Pollock. He will forward the document to Washington in confidence. Also cited are local items on a Boston personal injury verdict, a Philadelphia rumor about W D Osgood, a New York bridge project, and a Newton shooting incident.
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London
United States
Bayard
Frederick Pollock
Oxford university
Bayardi
state department
Washington
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