World Fair Vote Battle Shapes 1892 Site Fight
Washington and New York clash over timing for the World’s Fair location vote. Chicago lines up early support while New York and St. Louis seek to table the bill. Reports run through House divisions and state committee actions with mentions of Platt and Kehring Sea ruling.
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Washington
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
House
House of Representatives
Chicago Committee On Congressional Action
America
Columbus
Frank
Congress
Republican State Committee of
Republican Party
Platt
Tammany Hall
Ex Speaker Carlisle Explains Journal Controversy in House
In Washington on February 18, Carlisle Ky argued the House should approve the journal despite protests over a vote record, noting a 29th January entry and a new rules code. Chipman Mich introduced a bill rewarding a Detroit physician for discovering a la grippe cure. Senate petitions totaled 240 urging anti export of intoxicating liquors to Africa, nurses pensions, and educational bill support. Frye Me reported Pacific railroad bills with original proposal and two related reports on Union Pacific and Central Pacific debt.
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Carlisle
Senate
Washington
House
Chipman
Detroit
United States
Dawes
Mass
Massachusetts
Congress
Africa
Blair
N. H
Grand Army of the Republic
Frye
Select Committee On the
Pacific Railroads
Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Two Women Die Under Chloroform In Dubuque and Saginaw
Deusvgvs Ia Feb 18 Mrs William L Bradley wife of a major Dubuque capitalist died under chloroform administered by Dr Horn after a fall broke her arm. Saginaw Mich Feb 18 Mrs Patrick Callaghan of Thomastown died under chloroform administered by Dr Davis as he prepared to operate on a thumb.
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William L. Bradley
Dubuque
Horn
Saginaw
Mich
Patrick Callaghan
Thomastown
Davis
Stevens County
Kan
Hillsdale
Canada
Alabama
David Coustrup
Belvidere
Bert Walker
Aurora
Conrad Lagrange
Davenport
Campbell
Ohio
Georgia
C. G. Davis
Quebec
Jd. W. Seeecombe
Rockford
Marquette
Hiram Sawtelle
Rochester
N. H
Stanton
A. T. Palmer
Maine
Bangor
Lexington
Ind
William Bolles
Planters
St. Louis
Great Britain
Ireland
Parnell Commission
Thomas Fee
Thomas Thorpe
Missouri
Ozark Mountains
Republicans
Michigan
Michigan Club
Detroit
Mary Dietzen
Hastings
Minn
Lewis Sommers
Alicia Cook
Overisel
Chicago & West Michigan Railroad
Bee Hive
Sioux Falls
D. Davidson & Co
Peru
Willie Alverden
Big Head
Standing Rock
N. D
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Washington
Dick Hawes
Birmingham
Ala
John Wylie
Kansas farmer's wife and three children burn to death
The Kerr family of a farm fifteen miles south of Wichita perished when their home caught fire before daylight Saturday. J M Kerr escaped by leaping from a second floor window as smoke and flames trapped his wife and three children on the top floor. The tragedy occurred after Kerr could not rescue his wife or children.
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Wichita
Kan
J. M. Kerr
Here
Kerr
They Can't Agree Serious Differences Reported Between Kaisers
A report highlights ongoing disputes and sharp differences between the Kaiser and Bismarck over policy and strategy. Observers note rising tensions within the leadership as negotiations stall and public statements diverge.
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Kaiser
Bismarck
Imperial German Crisis Rumors As Kaiser Presses Social Reform
Paris reports a split between Emperor William and Chancellor Bismarck over new socialist and labor policies. A Berlin dispatch says a private talks ended in a quarrel and a resignation threat, signaling a looming crisis in handling labor unrest. The Emperor orders humane treatment of soldiers and officers to report any abuse.
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William
Paris
Emperor William
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Council of State
Germany
The Strange Method for Democrats in Wilcox Will
The will of George Wilcox of West Franklin Bradford County sets conditions for grandchildren. Grandsons must support the Democratic ticket both state and national. granddaughters must marry Democrats or stay single. Noncompliance forfeits shares, redistributed to compliant heirs or to the Democratic National Committee if none comply.
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Pittston
George Wilcox
West Franklin
Bradford
Democratic National Committee
Lottery's New Scheme Faces Louisiana Legislature
Louisiana Lottery Company seeks a drastic renewal by offering to pay the state debt estimated at 10 to 12 million dollars. The firm earns about 3.7 million dollars annually net and many Louisianians fear a bribery risk if the charter is renewed.
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Louisiana
New OakLeans
Louisiana Lottery Company
North Dakota
Liberal funding terms proposed for Pacific railroads bill
Senate committee report on Pacific railroads proposes debt funding with long terms. Central Pacific would pay 2 percent interest and 1 1/4 percent of debt yearly for 75 years with half interest allowed for a decade for improvements. Union Pacific and branches face 8 percent interest and 2 percent of debt annually for 50 years, with semi annual payments. Attorney General to report yearly to Congress. failure to pay within 90 days allows Treasury foreclosure.
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Senate
WasurtnerTon
Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads
Central Pacific
Union Pacific
Attorney General
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Wall collapses kill children in Rosario Argentina
A dust and hail storm at Rosario Argentina caused houses to tumble and several walls to fall. A dozen children died as structures collapsed while others sheltered in homes. Shipping damage occurred and a freight train on the San Nicholas line derailed at night, killing four crew members.
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Argentine Republic
Costa Rica
Pacific
Magdalena River
Colombia
Rosario
San Nicholas
San Antonio
Steamer Dubury Foundered in China Sea with 400 Missing
Sydney reports the steamer Dubury foundered in a recent typhoon in the China Sea. No trace of the 400 Chinese passengers and crew has been found, only scattered bundles of rattan from her cargo. San Francisco notes the vessel arrived January 5 after a fruitless search.
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San Francisco
Sydney
Dubury
China Sea
National Reformers Clinch Sweep in Hawaiian Elections
News from the Zelandia reports the king's National Reform party won a decisive victory in the Hawaiian elections held on the 5th. The result overthrew the current administration and abolished the present constitution, restoring the 1865 charter and an essentially irresponsible government.
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San Francisco
Zelandia
Australia
Tlenolulu
Hawaiian Islands
King's Party
National Reform Party
Movement to Name Ex Emperor President in Brazil
A close associate reports a Brazilian movement to nominate the ex Emperor for the presidency of the republic is growing. He is aware of the effort and awaits the consent to use his name. He has expressed willingness to return to Brazil in any capacity to die among his people.
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Brazil
Paris
Dom Pedro
Fractured United States Local News Roundup
A wide ranging dispatch reports tragedies and incidents across several states including drownings in Illinois and Wisconsin, a fatal wagon accident in Montana, a horse kick death in Indiana, and a handcar collision in Virginia. It notes political shifts, court cases, and a major hotel demolition in St Louis while detailing regional fires, suicides, and missing persons inquiries.
Grain and livestock markets in Chicago and New York notes
Chicago and New York trading desks report mixed movements across grains and meats. Wheat and corn weaken at Chicago with bids easing while pork and lard hold steady. cattle and hogs show varied demand and price ranges amid shipping activity.
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New York
Lord
Lent observance begins as Ash Wednesday marks 40 day period
The piece notes Lent starts with Ash Wednesday and Easter on April 6, with religious observances increasing across denominations. It contrasts historic Puritan views, explains broadened participation, and lists services at Catholic, Trinity, and Immaculate Conception churches led by Rev. W. H. Webb and local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Trinity Church
W. H. Webb
Real estate transfers in Monmouth and Kirkwood
Robt Holloway and wife transfer lot 7 block 7 Alexis to D M for 75 dollars. James C Marsh and wife convey lot 8 block 7 Kirkwood to D F P Hess for 250 dollars. Julia A Marshall and wife sell lot 8 block 5 Hardings addition to Monmouth to John A McKnight for 1000 dollars.
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Robt. Holloway
D. M
Alexis
James C. Marsh
D. FP
Hess
Kirkwood
Julia A.marshall
John A. McKnight
Harding
Monmouth
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
Tam Review notes Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It is taken internally and touted to boost constitution, with a $100 promise to prove false. Address F J Chen y Co Toledo Ohio, 75 cents. Rev Robert McIntyre schedules Philo Ec eritean lecture on March 25.
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Tam Review
Hail
Hall
F. J. Cheny & CO
Toledo
Robert McIntyre
Quiet Sabbath and local news from Cameron area
Sabbath passed quietly with no services. Galesburg visitors Miss Gertie Wallace and Miss Carrie Sunderland. A Scotia town meeting drew crowds, and many locals attended events and visits around Cameron including Scotchtown and Monmouth. A river of short notes covers illnesses, shipments, property moves, arrests, and upcoming concerts at the opera house.
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Gertie Wallace
Carrie Sunderland
Galesburg
Cameron
Scotchtown
Blanche Shelton
Henry Frymire
Hugh Wallace
WSC
Biceine
C. W. Boydston
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Justice Drake
British Columbian Supreme Court
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Marine League
Henry Baxter
Seattle
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Solomon Jacobs
Terre Haute
Terre Haute Milling Company
W. L. Kidder & Sons
Millers’ Mutual Companies
New Orleans
Cleveland
Louisville
Prrrspuncu
Maryland Veterans At
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Battinone
Department of Maryland
Academy of Music
Kansas
Columbia
D. C
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Sheriff Hood
Chester County
Green Brown
Gainesville
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Georgesville
George Ryan
Rolly Stephens
Stephens
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Ohio Society of New York
Delmonico
Ohio Company
Bunch of Grapes
Boston
Samuel H. Knight
Chicago & Alton
Lottery
William Cohn
Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie
Halford
Blaine
Denver
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la Porte
Dorrance
Bank of Dorrance
South American News
Sandwich Islands
Southern
Jacksonville
Fla
Louise
Mayport
Hunter's Mill
St. John’s River
Lancaster
Lincoln National Bank
Bard
PF. W. Hull
Greene
House Committee On
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Cal
Susan
Washinatoy
Susan RB. Anthony
Rigg
Portugal
Loxpon
Lisbon
Markt
Bankey
Iowa
Northwestern
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Keb
Capitol
Frontrow
Little York
Alex Reynold
John Rowe
Alex
Burbanks
Main
J. A. Allen
Wim. Leeper
Thos. Floyd
Cedar Creek
Dr. Sherrick
S. W. Mountz
Ann Tinkham
Oregon
Ed Johnson
George Barnum
Mr. Barnum
Stronghurst
Esther Cole
Blanche Jamison
Ollie Bell
Dell Rowley
Biggsville
Sadie Hutchinson
Delmont
S. Dakota
J. C. Stockton
Washington, D. C
R. L. Everett
Mr. Everett
Mundorff
Major Colegrove
A. BE. Wray
Calaboose
Kennedy
Sid Gridley
Pearance
H. M. Sofield
Anna Frohling
Kelly Kennedy
J. &. White
W. D. Armstrong
Mr. White
Alvin T. Tharp
California
Dan Merridith
Raritan
Geo. Baxter
Quingley
N. W
Montana
Dakota
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Spriggs & Sons
Smith & Dunbar
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