Vance Proposes Northern Settlement for Negroes in Emigration Bill
In the Senate, Senator Vance criticizes the Butler negro emigration bill and argues that ample room exists in Northern and Northwestern states for African Americans seeking to leave the South. He says the problem is the clash between races and urges a hands off approach, urging moderation from Ingalls and noting Hampton’s lengthy follow up on South progress and Black condition.
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South
Washington
Senate
Vance
Mason and Dixon
Congress
Butler
Northwe
Ingalls
Hampton
S. C
Lampson Ousted by Ohio Senate in Lieutenant-Governor Contest
In Columbus on February 1, the Ohio Senate ousted Lieutenant-Governor Lampson by an 18 to 16 party-line vote after a heated session. Lampson, claiming legal election, pledged to serve pending Supreme Court ruling. Returns showed Lampson 375,090 to Marquis 275,068.
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Ohio Senate
Columbus
Marquis-Lampson
Lampson
Supreme Court
Marquis
Corumays
Senate
Adams
New York World’s Fair Bill Faces Stalemate in Legislature
The World’s Fair Bill Conference Committee reports amendments removing nonresident commissioners, prompting nonconcurrence in the Assembly and a stalled Senate vote. Cantor’s motion to pass the bill fails, adjournment follows. Belden warns of a misstep in altering the original bill as Congress eyes the dispute.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
New York City
Lewis E. Payne
A. B. Boardman
Erastus Corning
James W. Good
Ellis H. Roberts
Senate
Cantor
Friends of New York
Congress
Belden
Ex Governor Gray Withdraws From Indiana Senate Race
In Indianapolis a late evening talk at ex Governor Gray's home with Senator Voorhees ended without Gray declaring as a candidate. Gray said he never claimed to be in the race and will support Voorhees. It is reported Voorhees pledged backing for Gray as Vice President candidate in 1892.
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Gray
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Voorhees
Thieves’ Stolen Delaware Bank Security Recovered in Canada
Ex US Attorney John C. Patterson received through a Philadelphia detective all securities valued at 811,800 stolen from the Bank of Delaware on December 7. He paid 3,500 for their return. The loot was hidden in an obscure Canadian town after the robbery, with discovery details remaining secret to negotiators and agents. The case reveals a rapid system moving stolen property to Canadian safe harbors.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
John C. Patterson
Philadelphia
Bank of Delaware
Canada
Ex-Cashier Silcott Denies Forgery in Quebec Interview
Edward Silcott former United States House of Representatives sergeant at arms cashier denies forgery accusations claiming he paid monthly salaries with notes receipts and had little money when he left New York The interview took place in Terre Bonne Quebec on February 1 Meanwhile in Chicago Bob Gibbons dies from wounds after a saloon altercation with Captain Schuettler and a possible murder warrant discussed by Mrs Gibbons ahead of Clan na Gael event.
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Terre Bonne
Que
Edward Silcott
United States House of Representatives
Washington
New York
United States
Sam
Cmcano
Bob” Gibbons
Captain Schuettler
County Clerk Yeagley Charged With Embezzlement
In HiInispace Michigan Solomon W Yeagley county clerk is accused of embezzling about 1200 dollars from county funds by raising orders on the treasurer. The public trusted official faces serious charges amid local shock.
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HiInispace
Mich
Solomon W. Yeagley
Reed and the House Clash Over Election Case
In Washington on February 1 the House endured a stormy session as Republicans backed the Speaker to count present members for a quorum. McKinley pressed to table the Speaker's decision amid repeated adjournment efforts while Democrats denounced procedure and the minority rights, and Dalzell began presenting the majority election committee’s view on Smith vs Jackson.
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Washington
Reed
McKinley
Butterworth
Mr. McKinley
Springer
Yeas
Sothe House
Washineton
Carlise
Bland
Outhwaite
Committee On Rules
Bynum
Perkins
Kan
Dalzell
Crisp
Election Committee
Smith Vs. Jackson
Riot at Morgan Ga Ends in Fatalities and Wounding
Seven thousand people mostly black gathered for an execution in Morgan Ga. A riot broke out after a drunken black man struck a white child. One white man was killed and three others fatally wounded. several blacks were wounded. Other items note electric streetcars in Joliet and a Michigan flooring syndicate deal.
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Macon
Morgan
Bank wrecking case shocks New York finance world
New York bankers move to arrest President Claassen and broker Pell as investigators say the Sixth National Bank was wrecked using loans and embezzled securities. The Equitable and Lenox Hill face losses, deposits may be paid in full, and missing bonds valued at $421,000 are still unaccounted for. Claassen remains at large while Pell is jailed on $25,000 bond.
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New York
Sixth National Bank
Equitable
Lenox Hill
Leland
Preston and
Trenholm
St. Nicholas Bank
Claassen
Sixth National
George H. Pell
Pell
Vifty Fifth Street
Ludlow Street
United States
Shields
Peter J. Claassen
Lenox Hill Bank
Henry 8. Ives
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Charles D. Leland
Frederick D. Tappen
Gallatin National Bank
Claussey
National Park Bank
Grovesteen & Pell
Hank
Colsen
Clearing-House
A. B. Hepburn
National Bank
Olsen
Clearing House Committee
Washington
Hepburn
Libel charge filed against Pat Grant in Inter Ocean case
Pat Grant, Chicago Inter Ocean writer, is jailed on alleged libel charges at the instance of Dr. O Reilly land league treasurer. Bail set at 2000 dollars while investigations proceed. In a separate item, Chicago firm pays 7500 dollars to William De Lorenzo, uncle of Graga Payne, for a railroad accident death claim. Mississippi lawmakers seek to repeal the Fifteenth Amendment by memorializing Congress.
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Drrrorr
Mich
Pat Grant
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Dr. O'Reilly
The
Land League
Grant
Cincaco
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company
William de Lorenzo
Little Graga Payne
Rose Hill
Curtis Named Chancellor of University of New York
George William Curtis was named chancellor of the University of New York on Thursday. Other items report Pittsburgh Plate Glass profits for 1889 at 395000 net and bills for public buildings in Beatrice Nebraska and Atchison Kansas.
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George William Curtis
University of New York
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Senate
Beatrice
Neb
Atchison, Kan
Karl Merz
Wooster (O.) University
Grip
Bosch Grain Company
Davenport
Trains Break Sierra Blockade Move Out of Truckee
San Francisco reports trains that had been barred in the Sierra Nevada for seventeen days began to advance on Thursday afternoon. The first train with six mail cars and five engines left Truckee at 2 PM while trains from Reno and Wadsworth started about the same time amid renewed activity. In Denver, Colorado, the Silver Association leaders including ex Senator Tabor urged unlimited coinage of silver and adopted resolutions denouncing the Windom bill.
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Sierras
Truckee
Reno
Wadsworth
Nev
Denver
Col
Colorado Silver Association
Tabor
Markets Report from Chicago and Chicago area trading floors
Commodity prices showed steadiness across grains with wheat and corn trading with marginal moves. Live cattle and hog markets opened steady then softened slightly as buyers shifted toward packers, while pork, lard, and butter held modest declines amid quiet activity.
Market quotes from Cuexdo region on February first
Today's quotations show expected receipts of hogs at 20 000 cattle at 5000 and 4000 sheep. Opening prices at 9 30 a m list May wheat TS May corn 31 May oats 228 and May pork 10 05 after closing at 4 16 p m May wheat 782 May corn LT May oats 228 May pork 10 05074.
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Hicago
Iowa
Northwestern
Dalry
Cuexdo
Remarkable 1885 Owl Creek wedding in cattle country
Wyoming man recalls a wild 1885 ceremony where Big Charlie and Meetutse Nance rode seventy five miles to a squire’s in the Big Horn basin. Cowboys corralled the bride with hobbles and lariat as the justice joined the pair, and the couple began their honeymoon.
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W. A. Jennings
Wyoming
Philadelphia Press
Big Horn Basin
Owl Creek
Big Charlie
Meetutse Nance
Squire’s
Nance
Bie
Charlie
Opera Reaction Delighted Critics Praise New Tenor
Readers discuss a recent performance praising the tenor and the chorus. Observers laud the freshness of the young faces and the charm of the music, noting the American stage lags in certain aspects.
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Wagner
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup Praised by Mrs Rup
A Lady of Clarence Iowa reports ten years of inflammatory rheumatism and indigestion eased by two bottles of Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup. She claims the medicine cleanses the blood and improves digestion, and endorses it along with local merchants Spriggs & Sons and Smith & Dunbar.
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Clarence
Towa
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Gwnts
Hibbard
Reid
Iowa
Spriggs & Sons
Smith & Dunbar
Tax Sale Notice in Warren County Illinois
Notice of land tax sale in Warren Illinois for 1887 taxes and costs. Henry McCoy purchased a tract with 50 acres in township and range described by section. He lists owners of record Timothy Moshier heirs and Patterson heirs with redemption set for 1890-01-31.
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Warren
Ilinois
A. D. Isas
I. Henry McCoy
Illinois
Patterson
Timothy Moshier
Oats
Henry Mccoy
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