Democratic voters propose popular election for postmaster
The passage discusses designating a postmaster by popular vote in Chamberlain and cites Ohio practice. It mentions possible divorce law changes, New Jersey court influence, flaws in the electoral system, and grover Cleveland's hypothetical inauguration absent state votes. It also notes Pierre reports growing deadlock and warns lawmakers of dangerous dynamite when legislation fails. It ends with a bizarre note on A J Seymour of Pecatonia and a grave exhumation tale.
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Chamberlain
Ohio
Revolutionists Buy Time in New York Shipping Rumor
A dispatch reports claim that revolutionists are being funded in the United States to aid upheaval in Hayti. Ships allegedly depart from New York with arms, sent toward the Central coast near Colon, while Haytian envoy Monson negotiates with Jamaica. Clearest snapshots of unrest reference President Hyppolite and hopes that counter efforts do not end revolts. Police interference halts a Missouri boxing championship, with the match postponed to next Sunday in Illinois.
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New York
Hayti
Colon
Haytian
Monson
Mt Haytian
Jamaica
Hyppolite
Panamanian canal committee named and other items from London
The report lists the Panama canal committee as Fellows, Geary, Potter and Storer. It notes Quincy earnings for two years at 40 412 401, with 1891 net of 5 060 026 and 665 644. mentions a London marriage of Urquhart to a King’s son. It also references Mexican insurance instruments and a health anecdote about a twelve year old with recurrent winter apoplexy.
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Ely
Quincy
Urquhart
London
King
Herbert Standing
Isp
Panama Canal
Annexation of Hawaii Dominates Washington Debate
Washington reports show broad support in Congress and from President Harrison for annexing Hawaii. While England may protest, experts say France and Germany will not, and Hawaiian commercial ties favor U.S. incorporation. Dr Mott Smith expects a British protest and naval demonstrations, but public sentiment largely hinges on island interests and royal influence.
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Washington
England
Hawaii
United States
State Department
Lord Roseberry
London
France
Germany
Mott Smith
Pacific Ocean
Honolulu
Dr. Smith
Harrison Approves Annexation Move in Hawaiian Question
Washington February 1 There are important developments in the Hawaiian situation. The administration shows strong support for annexation and the Boston marines action by Minister Stevens has been approved by the president. Senate sentiment favors American rule though details remain to be settled. The arrival of Hawaiian commissioners is eagerly awaited as debates on annexation and a protectorate continue in committee rooms.
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Washineron
Boston
Great Britain
Harrison
United States
Stevens
Senate
Foreign Affairs Committee
Hawaii
Annex the Islands Discussed By Rear Admiral Belknap
Rear Admiral George E. Belknap, retired, from Brooklyn, comments to the press on the Hawaiian question from Boston dated February 1. He states that to the people of the United States the present situation is of momentous importance and warrants careful consideration and decisive action.
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Belknap
Boston
George E. Belknap
Brooklyn
United States
Annexation Debate Pushes Hawaiian Islands Policy
The text describes calls to annex Hawaii to the United States, arguing benefits for both sides and warning against European control. It covers Senate debates on quarantine, immigration, and a Chandler resolution, plus House activity on a sundry civil bill and a push for immediate annexation.
Senator Davis Expands Hawaii Study In Washington
Senator Davis is conducting a thorough study of the Hawaiian issue. He has reviewed diplomatic correspondence and taken home key books. He cites Daniel Webster on the islands' destiny and praises Blaine's papers as among the best by any statesman. He believes the United States will acquire Hawaii, though opposition may arise in the house. London reports Britain does not expect U S action provoking objections. The judiciary panel will form a sub committee to investigate the whisky trust, with members from Indiana Mississippi Louisiana New Jersey and Vermont, timing undecided.
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Washington
Harris
House
Hill
Chandler
Hawaii
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mr. Dolph
Dolph
George
Minnesota
Davis
United States
Daniel Webster
Blaine
London
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
Judiciary
Burrows
Michigan
Messrs. Bynum
Indiana
Stockdale
Mississippi
Boatner
Louisiana
Buchanan
New Jersey
Powers
Vermont
Canada
Professor Smith
Africa
Egypt
Australia
San Domingo
St. Thomas
Incredible 166 Weather Types Hit Northwest In a Day
A stormy 24 hours records 166 weather kinds across lines from the Pacific coast to the Great Lakes. Temperatures ranged from 54 below zero in Helena to 25 above in Portland, with a blizzard at St Paul and trains delayed nationwide.
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Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Helena
Montana
Billings
Butte
Portland
St. Paul
Duluth
Winnipeg
Blizzard Hits Minn and Dakota Regions
Reports from multiple towns describe a severe winter storm sweeping the Upper Midwest. Rep WinG Minnesota and surrounding areas report blizzard conditions with drifting snow, trains delayed hours, and subzero temperatures. Montana and Dakota states record record cold fronts and wind chills with fresh snowfall measuring inches as stockmen express concern.
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Rep Wing
Minn
Huron
Dunpas
Britton
S. D
Monterey to Mare Island departure amid signaling orders
At St. Luke's city hospital W. E. Ottie, reported fatally injured, shows signs of improvement and recovery odds are even. The coast defense vessel Monterey left Union Iron Works for Mare Island in the early morning with unclear orders. It is believed her crew will be split between the Adams and the Ranger, not heading to Honolulu.
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St. Luke's
W. E. Ottie
Monterey
San Francisco
Union Iron Works
Mare Island
Adams
Ranger
Honolulu
Against the scalpers decision in scalp ticket case
Judge McKenna of the United States Court of Appeals ruled in Asa Hamilton versus Southern Pacific Railway that scalpers tickets render the holder a trespasser. Hamilton bought a first class unlimited scalp ticket for San Francisco, was arrested at Lovelocks Nevada, and earlier won judgment in Carson. The ruling supports the railway agents in ejecting him from trains.
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United States
San Francisco
McKenna
United States Court of Appeals
Asa Hamilton
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Hamilton
Denver
Lovelocks
Nev
Carson
Holmes' Comet Becomes Fixed Star in Transit
In Rochester New York on February 1 Dr. Lewis Swift reports a cable from Ralph Copeland stating Palissa’s Vienna message confirms Holmes comet now a fixed eighth magnitude star with a nebulous envelope. Swift notes a possible collision origin from two crossing asteroids and marks the discovery as scientifically important. The comet, found in November by London astronomer Holmes, was once thought to be Biela's and visible to the naked eye.
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Holmes
Rochesters
N. Y
Lewis Swift
Ralph Copeland
Edinburgh
Palissa
Vienna
Dr. Swift
London
Biela’s
Steamship rate war between San Francisco and Panama
New York February 1 The Panama Railroad company opposed Pacific Steamship by placing steamers against them forcing a rate cut from 90 to 20 dollars for San Francisco passages and 9 to 2 dollars per ton for freight, an eight day trip to the isthmus. The move follows reports the Panama company sought foreign steamers to haul freight to the isthmus. Also in Davenport Iowa two men Charles C Rapp and Louis Franklin died of asphyxiation while Mrs Daums children were rescued and expected to recover.
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San Francisco
Panama
New York
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Steamship Company
Isthmus
Panama Company
Davenport
Charles C. Rapp
Louis Franklin
Delia Daum
Parliament in Session in London Feb 1
Parliament assembled at noon and the queen's speech was read. The brief session produced no notable events or measures.
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Lonnon
Judge Edgerton Ill in Illness at Sioux Falls
Judge Edgerton II III of the U S district court for South Dakota is seriously ill at his home in Sioux Falls after a sudden attack resembling paralysis. He had returned from St Paul where he presided for Judge Sanborn. physicians are hopeful though prognosis remains undetermined. In Findlay Ohio, five window glass factories plan to join a new combine formed by President Hart to replace the defunct Western Window Glass association, aligning producers and jobbers.
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Florrish
New York
Edgerton II III
Sioux Fallus
Edgerton
United States District Court For
South Dakota
St. Paul
Sanborn
Findlay
Fostoria
Tiff
North Baltimore
Western Window Glass Association
Hart
Old Association
Muncie
Ind
One Killed Eight Injured in Wellsburg Crash
A west bound coal train collided with an east bound work train on the Chesapeake and Ohio line near Wellsburg Kentucky. James Faulkner was killed and eight other workers suffered serious injuries. Faulkner’s body to be sent to Cynthiana. Injured taken to Covington. Also filed in East Cambridge probate court General Butler's 1854 will with 1862 codicil leaves all estates to relatives including a wife and mother.
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Avansta
Chesapeake and Ohio Road
Wellsburg
James Faulkner
Faulkner
Cynthiana
Covington
Ben Butler
Boston
General Butler
Middlesex
East Cambridge
Wreck Victims In Minneapolis Hospital Report
Feb 1 report from Dr. Millard, surgeon for the Great Western road, states the injured from the wreck are now in a Minneapolis hospital. Details on their conditions are not provided in the fragment.
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St. Paul
Millard
Great Western Road
Minneapolis
Canadian Annexation Views Sought by Goldwin Smith
New York on February 1 Professor Goldwin Smith of Toronto guest at the Victoria says he seeks the president elect's views on US Canada policy. He believes annexation would win broad support in Canada and spark rapid farm and mine growth. He urges tariff changes for freer US Canada trade.
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Goldwin Smith
Cleveland
New York
Toronto
Continental Union Association
Victoria
Lakewood
Canada
Smith
Dominion
United States
General Doubleday Funeral in Washington
General Abner Doubleday whose remains were moved from New York to Washington was buried at 11 o’clock from Gawler’s undertaking. No religious rites were held and a parting salute marked the ceremony. The cortege was met by a guard of honor at the Virginia end of the bridge. The Ohio River region reports ice moving across most of its length with rivermen eyeing a possible restart of business. The John K Speed is due to depart Saturday with Mardi Gras excursionists. river conditions include floating snow and ice but no property damage anticipated.
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Crycingati
Ohio River
John K. Speed
New Orleans
Milton Telegraph Editor Found After Paris Green Ingested
Whitewater Wisconsin February first judge E Spence editor of Milton Telegraph was found unconscious from a dose of paris green. A doctor revived him after a despondent fit of self harm.
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Whitewater
Wis
E. Spence
The
Milton Telephone
Paris Green
Fire at American Book plant causes $70,000 damage
Cincinnati February 1 The American Book company's Walnut and Baker streets plant suffered a fire shortly after midnight that damaged the bindery to an estimated seventy thousand dollars. Insured. Officials suspect an explosion of chemicals in the bindery sparked the blaze.
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Cincinnati
American Book Company
Walnut and
Baker Streets
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