Canal debate and civil service talk spill from Washington
Washington City hearers weigh Nicaragua canal costs and risks as engineers and professors offer estimates up to 700 million while critics doubt feasibility. Senate claims on steel duties prompt claims for 85 percent rate refunds totaling about 2.5 million. Senator Daniels denounces civil service reform as politics. Chipman voices abrupt imperialist jetset vision for U S flag over Nicaragua.
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Democratic Gathering Honors Governor Hill in Washington
Secretary Whitney hosted a two hour reception at the Whitney mansion in Washington to honor New York Governor Hill. Notable attendees included Secretary Fairchild, Postmaster General Dickinson, Senators Payne Blackburn Guo Call Ransom, and many congressmen and officials. The event began with introductions, featured a cold luncheon, and followed prior talks with Mr Randall on appropriations before Governor Hill departed on the congressional express to New York.
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Allentown
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Senate action and House debate on military and railroad bills
Washington reports the Senate adjourned after no action on a naval officer claims study and a civil service amendment. The House swore in Frank B. Posey from the First District and considered Nicaragua canal conference results, while debating a Behring Sea revenue issue and filibustering on a widow’s relief bill. Sioux land allotment and other Indian matters were discussed before adjournment.
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Pacific Sinking Fund Details for Pacific Railroad Bonds
Washington City February 7 The treasury report to the senate outlines the Pacific roads sinking fund Thurman act. Union Pacific money total 1 421 itd invested in United bonds first bonds of total face value 8 141 883 market value February 1 1888 3 821 785 fund increased by 859 104 from investments.
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Senate debate urgency as March 4 deadline nears
Twenty two working days remain before March 4 as several appropriation bills await action. Southern senators seek a hearing while the caucus adjourned without action and Harris will consult Republican colleagues for their views.
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Samoan Negotiations Progress In Berlin Talks
The article from Waaninuton City dated February 7 says a special envoy to Berlin may not be needed as the U S minister there can handle the Samoan conferences. If a treaty among the United States England and Germany is required a commission would likely be appointed.
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Leased by Blaine for Ten Years Seward House Renovation Planned
Washington city February 7 It can be stated that Mr Blaine has leased for ten years the residence on the east side of Lafayette square known as the Seward house. The old structure will be repaired and renovated by a work force in a few days.
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Judgments Presented for Payment in Washington
The secretary of the treasury sent to the house a list of court of claims judgments totaling 248 871 06 dollars presented for payment. The figures cover judgments rendered by the court of claims and submitted for appropriation and settlement.
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Police suspend Bonfield Schaack and a detective in Chicago
Chicago police suspend inspector Bonfield captain Schaack and detective Loewenthal pending an inquiry sparked by The Chicago Times. Police officials cite political pressures and party patronage as factors in the removal, with comments from Inspector Banfield about Republican influence and alleged lawless elements.
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Agnostic Mary Fiske Lauded At New York Funeral
The New York funeral for Mary Fiske drew at least 1000 attendees though 800 tickets were issued. R G Ingersoll praised her charity and free spirit, describing her as a genius who helped the poor and rejected conformity while seeking to aid others’ futures. Duckstader's minstrels provided the service choir.
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Scottish Rite Hall
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Harry Edwards
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House of Clay
Bello
Emperor allocates funds for Archduchess Stephanie’s care
Vienna reports Emperor Francis Joseph will devote 4,000,000 florins to Archduchess Stephanie's maintenance and that her daughter Princess Elizabeth will be educated in Vienna as per Crown Prince Rudolf's will.
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O'Brien Recovers Clothing After Clonmel Incarceration
London feb 6 prison officials at Clonmel returned civilian clothes to William O'Brien who wore them immediately. His condition is such that he has been moved from his cell to the infirmary connected with the talk.
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Parnell in America and Beresford-Bismarck Talks
The Times' counsel said the Irish case moves to the American branch with witness Boach testifying he is part of a revolutionary Irish society. Parnell and Dillon reportedly attended a New York meeting where Parnell voiced belief that armed insurrection could redeem Ireland. In Berlin, Lord Charles Beresford had frank talks with Prince Bismarck and dined with Count Herbert Bismarck, receiving courteous treatment.
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Two Great Fires at Mandalay Reported
London reports two enormous fires at Mandalay with 632 houses the bazaar and the Buddhist monastery burned in the first blaze and a second fire destroying more houses. Both fires are attributed to accidental causes.
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Important Pasteur Institute Discovery Reported
Paris reports two Pasteur Institute professors have identified the microbe of diphtheria and believe the discovery will lead to preventive methods. They expect advances in disease prevention through neurovous research as a follow up.
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Homicide in Wind-Up Street Car Strike In Gotham
A chaotic clash on a New York street car during the February strike ended with James McGo dying at a hospital after officer Schneider fired on rioters. The scene left shattered windows, a dead attacker, and mass confrontation as crowds attacked the car on Forty second Street.
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Gonaives Bombardment Report From Legitime Forces
Haustedt reports from Port de Paix that Legitime’s ship attacked Gonaives with gunfire and bombardment. Several hundred Legitime soldiers were captured. generals were allegedly executed after the town fell.
Murderous Maniac Attacks in Baltimore Slaying Fruit Vendor
Oscar Lee Willey escaped insanity treatment and roamed Baltimore streets. He fatally stabbed Valentine, a 60 year old fruit vendor, at Pratt and Calvert, after injuring another man and clashing with Officer Ward. Hartin subdued Willey. Valentine died the next day.
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Startling Exposé of Riverside Penitentiary Abuse
An investigation into Riverside penitentiary management resumes with officials from the state board of charities and the prison board of inspectors present. Witnesses report cruelty and extortion of sick inmates, including use of straight jackets and electric currents, whipping with straps, and dunking and scrubbing an insane prisoner.
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Cure for the Blues Vinegar Bitters Review
A reader extols Vinegar Bitters as a remedy to improve mood and health. The testimonial claims relief from heaviness, indigestion, and fever sores after taking multiple bottles, praising the product's taste and restorative effects.
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