Foraker Ballot Box Forgery Witnesses Speak
The Washington inquiry details Halstead and others debating the forged paper's origin. Witnesses challenge Campbell and Sherman denials while pointing to Haddon and Wood as possible instigators. The Ohio ballot-box bill and related allegations are scrutinized as the committee questions key figures.
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Washington
Finlstead
Foraker
Sherman
McKinley
Butterworth
Governor Campbell
Pike's Opera House
Cincinnati
Topp
Campbell
Halstead
Wood
Senator Sherman
Walstead
Wasutheron
House Committee
James E. Neal
State
Democratic Executive Committee
John Mclean
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
John Sherman
Walter Wellman
Saratoga
Wellman
T. C. Campbell
Ballot Box
Congress
Cominy
Haddon
Caldwell
Republican Campaign Committee
Ohio
George Topp
Commercial Gazette
Governor Foraker
Turner
Labor's Latest Move to Build Large Union Fund
A Boston report says the American Federation of Labor plans before the May 1 1890 eight hour strike to organize a labor financial alliance. It aims to raise 3 million dollars from 750000 workers by weekly ten cent contributions to a joint stock fund for struck trades.
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American Federation
Boston
American Federation of Labor
House Returns to Work Opens with Rules Debate
The House in Washington begins its new session pace with a prayer and a report that the journal is not ready as rules are prepared. The military affairs committee proposes an assistant secretary of war and 40000 for Indiana Soldiers’ Home. Other bills include 112000 for seamen losses, Montana land districts, higher pensions, 4 million in silver bullion purchases, and a Lakes Superior canal survey. The Burlington bridge extension bill passes and the House adjourns to Monday.
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Congress
Washington
Reed
House Journal
House
Committee On Military Affairs
Indiana
National Soldiers’ Home
Wasutxaton
Montana
Secretary of the Treasury
Lakes Superior
Michigan
Senate
Burlington
Mrs. M. B. Hall Dies in Decatur Leader of Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. M. B. Hall aged 59 a leading member of the Woman's Relief Corps of Central Illinois died at her Decatur home. She worked for the Soldier's Orphan's Home at Normal and urged Illinois lawmakers to fund a girls industrial school. Her remains will be buried in Saratoga New York.
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M. B. Hall
Woman’s Relief Corps Fame
Decatur
Woman's Relief Corps
Central Illinois
Illinois
Saratoga
N. Y
Stamp famine hits St Louis post office and commerce
Feb 8 report from St Louis notes a two cent stamp shortage crippling business as mail out contained scarce three and four cent stamps and wagons carried leftover mail. Other items report actor Joseph H Keane's death in Curacao at age 46 and Governor Fleming's inauguration in Charleston West Virginia with a reception and ball. Miss Mary Anderson announces engagement to Antonio de Navarro in London. A Cleveland family loses a jewelry box worth 4600 dollars and 75 dollars cash during dinner. A British cruiser Bacra conta boiler explosion at Margate kills ten and injures ten.
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St. Louis
Writ of Error Granted in Fielden Case by Illinois Supreme Court
Chief Justice Shope grants a writ of error to the U S Supreme Court to decide if Fielden and Schwab were denied constitutional rights by not being present in court when the Illinois Supreme Court rendered its final judgment. The case could affect Spies Parsons Fischer and Engel, and may lead to new trials or altered sentences for condemned anarchists.
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Fielden
Springfield
Lil
Shope
Illinois Supreme Court
Schwab
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
State Court
United States Supreme Court
Neebe
Spies
Parsons
Fischer
Engel
Salomon
Washington
Federal Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Illinois
Oglesby
Fifer
Curiaco
Longenecker
Joliet
Moses Salomon
Chicago
Hope
Criminal Court of
Cook County
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Iowa Senate considers anti trust and adulteration bills
In Des Moines on February 8 the Iowa Senate heard petitions from the Improved Stock-Breeders Association seeking trust investigations and stricter food adulteration laws. Senator Reininger proposed an anti trust measure barring combinations that hurt competition with fines up to 5000 dollars. Engle backed a bill restricting tobacco sales to under 20s without parental consent. Schmidt proposed passenger fare rates by road class with specific cents per mile and half fare for children under 12.
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State Senate
Des Motnegs
Senate
Improved Stock-Breeders’ Association
Reininger
Senator Engle
Schmidt
Death of General Salamanca Cuba Captain General
General Salamanca the Captain General of Cuba died at 9 o'clock Thursday evening in Havana. He had suffered from a complete cessation of liver and kidney function from 4 pm until his death. All island authorities were at the palace. the last sacrament was given minutes before he died.
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Havana
General Salamanca
Cuba
Salamanca
Water Recedes as Portland Flood Losses Mount
The river falls slowly and fears of further flood damage fade. Railroads remain blockaded. Bridges are largely destroyed. Salem reports about sixty houses swept away with no known deaths. Livestock drowned and grain hay losses reported along river bottoms.
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Portland
Ore
Salem
Northern Republicans back Reed in quorum ruling
Philadelphia reports eleven governors from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Indiana endorse Speaker Reed with only South Dakota unsure. Others note Secretary Tracy will not resign and editor Joshua Saxton, 82, dies in Arcana Ohio. General Powderly sues Edward Callaghan for libel in Scranton. Springfield governor denies Leyden pardon for boodling. Shipping League backs Farquhar subsidy and naval build up. Samoa treaty discussed in Senate. Mexico observes constitution day holiday.
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Philadelphia
Reed
House
South Dakota
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
North Dakota
Indiana
Death in the Pit at Abersychan Colliery
London reports a severe mine disaster in England at Abersychan following an explosion. By February 8, 170 bodies have been recovered with about twenty more believed buried. Rescue teams work amid illness among volunteers as ventilation improves and officials explain the blast stemmed from adjacent pits flooding and gas ignition.
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England
London
Abersychan
The Colored Men Convention Issues National Address
The Washington color men convention elected ex senator Pinchback as president and issued an address urging justice for the colored race. It claims the colored vote is not neutralized by fraud and children lack adequate school facilities. It calls voters to back candidates favoring justice and prioritizes civil rights over tariff and other policy debates.
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Washington
Colored Men’s
Pinchback
National Organization
United States
Empire State World’s Fair Bill Stalemate in Albany
The world's fair conference committee failed to agree and adjourned until Monday evening. Governor Hill urged immediate passage of the bill in its original form, stating readiness to sign, but leaving unclear approval if Senate amendments stand. He warned delays threaten New York's chances in Congress.
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Empire State
Albany
N. Y
Hill
New York
Congress
Coroner acquits Florence County killer after inquest
Charleston South Carolina and Baranana Alabama report killings and disappearances. Coroner S Burch of Florence County killed a suspected potato thief and surrendered. a jury acquitted him. Alderman W J Brown of Baranana vanished with 6000 from J W Mercer Co. Miss Emma Brown arranged repayment. New York dismisses bribery indictments tied to 1884 Broadway franchise. Lonoke Arkansas reports 70000 liabilities for A G England Co. Kansas values show crops at 104,572,498 and livestock at 116,126,466 for 1889. Catherine Henry dies at 104 of influenza in Ontario.
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Charleston
8. C
S. ¥. Burch
Florence County
Burch
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Mohler
Agricultural Department of Kansas
Brief Items From Across the Nation and Abroad
A flood of short notices reports Hessian flies damaging wheat near Evansville Indiana and the death of Edmond W Corlies NY Bank chief. Insolvent R R Davies Co NY liabilities 650000 assets 200000. Switzerland accepts invitation to labor conference. SD and MN parties seek settlements in Virginia and Western Maryland. W E Clark named president of Southwestern Michigan Fair Association in Kalamazoo. San Francisco Episcopal convention elects Rev W F Nichols assistant bishop. National Board of Trade to hold meeting in New Orleans December 8. Philadelphia NL Club sues to restrain Fogerty Sanders and Farrar from playing with the Brotherhood. Italian Premier Crispi seeks 60000 to widow and 20000 to each son. Waterloo Iowa scaffold collapse kills Jack Long and injures Wilder Bardeen. Centerville Louisiana man shoots and kills Allison Gorday. Frank Hugh of Yankeetown Wisconsin shot dead. Quincy Pontoon Bridge Co incorporated with 50000 capital. Notre Dame hosts 77th birthday reception for Rev Father Sorin. Bloomington Soldiers Home chapel dedication set for March 4 at 66000 cost, 80 extra beds planned. J K Hunt box factory and other Rochester firms face losses around 100000. Mrs T W Burritt of Racine swears off solid food for 21 days to cure dyspepsia. Lexington Mississippi mob frees Eugene Story and other prisoners from jail.
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Evansville
Ind
Edmond W. Corlies
Bank of America
New York
R. R. Davies & Co
Switzerland
Emperor William
South Dakota
Minnesota
Virginia
Maryland
W. E. Clark
Southwestern Michigan Fair Association
Kalamazoo
San Francisco
W. F. Nichols
Philadelphia
National Board of Trade
New Orleans
Fogerty, Sanders
Farrar
Brotherhood
Crispi
Duke of Aosta
Waterloo
Jack Long
Wilder Bardeen
Long
Bardeen
Allison T. Gorday
Centerville
N. Alleman
Frank Hugh
Yankeetown
Wis
Quincy
Ill
Mississippi River
Springfield
Father Sorin
France
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Soldiers Home
Bloomington
J. K. Hunt
Lewis & Pifer
Trix Company
Rochester
N. Y
Joss
Inguven
T. W. Burritt
Racine
Lexington
Miss
Eugene Story
Canada Atlantic completes St Lawrence bridge at Coteau Landing
The Canada Atlantic railway reports the steel bridge over the St Lawrence at Coteau Landing nearly finished. Freight trains will run the full line starting Monday, the bridge spanning about one mile and three quarters.
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Montreal
Que
Canada Atlantic Railway
St. Lawrence
Coteau Landing
Markets Mixed Wheat Leads Declines in Chicago Commodities
Chicago markets show wheat weaker with No 2 cash and February around 74%c, corn softer, oats down, and barley steady. Pork, pork products and whiskey trade mixed while cattle stay steady and overall market activity moderate.
Chicago Market Quotes and Livestock Receipts
The report shows estimated hog receipts of 16,000 and cattle 3,000. May wheat opened at 9:10 am around 7.84 1/4, May corn at 14, May oats at 2.28, and May pork around 9,974 to 10,000. Closing prices at 1:15 pm: May wheat 7.88 1/2, May corn 31, May oats 22 1/4, May pork 10,05 to 10,074.
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Chicago
Iowa
Northwestern
Porkk
Lake
Marriage of Mollie Ackerman to Ed A Johnson at Kirkwood
A large invited crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Jacob Ackerman’s near Salter's Grove to witness the marriage of Mollie Ackerman to Ed A Johnson. Rev Robert Barton officiated at 6 o'clock. guests included Agnes and Helen Beck, Anna and Clara Cassell, Eva Shantz, and Rev Cunningham of Chicago. Local notes mention health, farming, theater, and community happenings in Kirkwood and nearby towns.
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Kirkwood
Jacob Ackerman
Salter’s Grove
Mollie Ackerman
Ed A. Johnson
Robert Barton
Johnson
Agnes
Helen Beck
Burlington
Anna
Clara Cassell
Monmouth
Eva Shantz
Opera House
Cunningham
Chicago
W. Stark
J. H. Cannon
J. H. Woods
Fairfield
Raritan
Georgie Hamlin
Hamlin
Alexis
Baggageman Willet
Geo. W. Stanton
Biggsville
Chancey Martin
Sarah Brent
Ellison
Jacob Frank
W. J. Deater
California
Walker W. Black
Charlie Adair
de. Gilfillan
Davenport
Iowa
Mattie Davis
Hale Township
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Minn
Journal
Stephen (Minn
Wisconsin Farmers For
Maprsey, Wis
Wisconsin Farmers’ Convention
LABOR
Joseph H. Keane
Thirty-first Street
Keane
Rip van Winkle
Fleming
Cuarcestos
W. Va
Peb
A. B. Fleming
State House
Miss Anderson
Lonpox
Mary Anderson
William Black
Antonio de Navarro
Jose F. de Navarro
Cleveland
J. B. Perkins
Lonpoy
Bacraconta
Margate
Antarchist Fielden
Arizona
Florence
A. T
Connellsville
National Locomotive Works
New Haven
Tracy
Harrison
Arcana
Joshua Saxton
Urbana
Powderly
Callaghan
Scranton, Pa
Workman Powderly
Edward Callaghan
Scottdale
Michael Leyden
American Shipping League
Waassington
Farquhar
Senator Edmunds
Waiuixoton
Edmunds
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mexico
City of Mexico
Death
Colored Men
Governor Hill
Alabama
Bararana
Ala
W. J. Brown
J. W. Mercer & Co
Canada
Emma Brown
Smyth
Thomas B. Kerr
James A. Richardson
Broadway
Board of Aldermen
Arkansas
Livine Rock
Ark
A. G. England & Co
Lonoke
la Grippe
Kiyesroy
Ispianapolis
Edward Astman
Bertha Eleff
State Prison
North
Rosevill
Penyx
C. M. Stein
Orion
Cannon
Yesteray
R. B. Woodward
Seth
Elliot Hileman
J. M. Titterington
Clement Pierce
Rufus Taylor
Rev. M. Stevenson
Dor. Evans
J. G. Evans
Hedding College
Abingdon
Ills
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson
Mich
Mary D. Wood
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