Day in Congress and Capital News
The report covers a House vote on amending the land act for settlement purchases, a post office appropriation bill, and a close sundry civil appropriation vote with Dingley Bland amendments. It notes a conference on Arizona Supreme Court justice, naval bill progress, and Morgan on the Nicaragua Canal with Monroe doctrine implications.
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Washington City
House
Senate
General Land Office
He's
Payson
Dingley
Bland
Yeas
Cannon
Andrew
Mutchler
Vaux
Spinola
Dunphy
Wiley
Clancy
Carter
Townsend
Colorado
Lind
Bartine
Turmer
Kansas
Kelly
Law
Connell
Hermann
Sweet
Clark
Supreme Court of Arizona
Hale
Hawley
pGen
Barrundia
Nicaragua
Forgan
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Nicaragua Canal Company
Morgan
Bloodstains Found in Reverend Sunderland House Mystery
Washington buzzes over a case at the Byron Sunderland home in the presidential orbit. Two large blood pools found in the dining room after a night of noise. blood tracks lead to a nearby square. No break in, no suspects, police stalled.
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Sunderland
Washington City
Washington
Byron Sunderland
Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
National Capitol
Pension Attorneys Fees under the Pension Bill
Washington February 7 The pension appropriation bill bans attorney fees exceeding 2 for increasing disability claims and 35 for other pension acts and bars pay for services in securing passage of a special pension act when a case has been presented at the pension office or is covered by general law The rule does not apply to cases already pending with no lawful contract.
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Washington City
Senate
Senate Dining Club Sets Senate Agenda in Washington
About forty publican senators met at the Metropolitan Club to discuss business items for the week. They agreed to take up the eight hour bill on Friday and then move to the copyright, Nicaragua canal, Paddock pure food and Conger lard bills, the private land claims court, limited pooling by railroads, the bankruptcy bill, and Pacific railroad funding. Appropriations and conference reports would have priority over other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Theetropolitan Club
Plumb
Senate
Roman Catholics As Army Chaplains Effort
A Washington dispatch reports Roman Catholics push for army chaplains with New York involvement. Father Craft, a missionary priest, was recently wounded by Indians, prompting renewed efforts to appoint Catholic chaplains.
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New York
Washington City
the Sun
Father Craft
Hepato Office Offers Full Job Stock and Latest Type Styles
The Hepato office provides a full line of job stock and the latest styles of type for all job work. For any job description ask for prices and details. Regular calls requested to obtain defy sentences in ev-
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Hepato
Beta Theta Psi Convention Attends Dinner for Justice Harlan
Delegates from Beta Theta Psi fraternity gather in Washington City for their annual convention. An elaborate dinner is hosted for Associate Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court, with special trains running from Virginia and Baltimore to assist attendees. A chaplaincy proposal for Father Craft among northwest Indians is noted as government recognition urged.
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Pine Ridge Agency
Father Craft
Northwest
Beta Theta Psi Fraternity
Washington City
Harlan
Supreme Court
Virginia
Baltimore
Post Offices Bill Tabled by Close Vote
The committee on post offices and post roads tabled the government postal telegraph bill by a 6 to 5 vote.
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Washington City
House Committee On Post Offices and Post-Roads
Concord Gun Boat Accepted by Government
The gun boat Concord has been accepted by the government and is being fitted out at New York.
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Washington City
Concord
New York
Guthrie Woman Dies in Desperate Fire Escape
Mrs Frank Grimes of Guthrie Oklahoma Territory died after a fire destroyed her clothing as she tried to escape from a locked house. A colored man aided her but large portions of flesh were burned as she reached a wire fence. Police suspect her eight year old son started the blaze during sleep.
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Mr. Grimes
Amboy
Grace Gridley
Garvin Seizes Weapons in Prison Cells
Stillwater Minnesota February 7 Al bert Garvin new warden at the state prison conducted a thorough search of cells and outside recesses using Joliet experience revealing an astonishing array of knives sling-shots hammers daggers and saws among the prisoners The Younger brothers and other desperate criminals were among those implicated though no knives were found in the Youngers cells.
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Stillwater
Minn
Albert Garvin
Joliet
Powerful Michigan lobby arrives to boost mining taxes
The advance guard of Michigan’s future lobbying force arrived in Lansing as copper and iron mining interests move to push Senator Doran’s measure. The bill aims to raise taxes on these corporations by about twentyfold, though details and exact basis are not yet ready. The mining syndicates plan a vigorous fight once the bill is fully drafted.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Doran
Deaths by drowning in Missouri River near Winona
Word from Winona, N D, reports two etidiers drowned after slipping through a river ice airhole while returning to Fort Yates. Names are not given. Officials note such drownings recur and criticize soldiers liquor rules allowing off post drinking.
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Bismarck
N. D
Winona
N.D
Missouri
Fort Yates
Flint calls Brazil treaty a major boon for trade
Charles R. Flint of the New York Commercial Company praised the Brazil United States reciprocity treaty as a landmark event. He said it opens the largest, most promising South American market to American manufacturers and agricultural products under favorable terms.
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New York
Charles R. Flint
New York Commercial Company (Limited
Brazil
United States
South America
Exner Reports Hall Fled Over Grand Jury Fears
John C. Hall a defaulting attorney who misappropriated estate funds has vanished after visiting the San Francisco grand jury to gauge sentiment on his case. His eastern relatives have repaid part of the losses, but fear of the grand jury proceedings prompted his departure from home and office.
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Grand Jury
San Francisco
Exa
John C. Hall
Hall
Alaska Commercial exits fur sealing business
The Alaska Commercial company announces it is leaving fur sealing. Its lease on the Copper, Behring and Robin Islands expires February 14. Reports claim Russia will grant sealing privileges for ten years to a Greenwald firm, with a North American company possibly seeking the fresh lease.
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San Francisco
Alaska Commercial Company
Behring
Robin Islands
Russia
Greenwald
Advertising solicitor commits suicide in Nashville hotel room
Dan M. Davidson, an advertising solicitor for The Daily American, killed himself Thursday in his North Vine street room. He severed his jugular vein with a razor and was found with his head resting in a small tub to catch the blood after recent illness.
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Nashville
Tenn
Dan M. Davidson
The
Daily American
North Vine Street
Davidson
Senators in Springfield Ballot Brings Close Fight
The Illinois legislature held a joint session on February 7 and cast multiple ballots for United States senator. Palmer led with 101 votes, Oglesby had 100, and Streeter received 3.
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Springfield
Ills
United States
Palmer
Oglesby
Streeter
Private funds offer loans on farms and city property
Money ready to loan on long time at low interest from 300 to 50000 dollars. Private funds available with no delay in processing. Contact F. W. Heath & Co. for arrangements.
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F. W. Heath & Co
Turmoil in Spain sparks feared revolution and unrest
The London Chronicle reports Spain faces a bloody tremor as conservative victory fuels discontent. Senor Salmeron's defeat prompts threats of disturbance while cafes and clubs buzz with tension. Authorities order troops on alert and promise swift action against any uprising.
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Barcelonsa
Senor Salmeron
Chamber of Deputies
Liberal Carlist Riot Strikes Spanish Towns
Dispatches report rioting in several towns after a Liberal Carlist clash. In Logroño a riot occurred, Haro saw the Carlist club wrecked, and Santo Domingo and Calzada experienced serious disturbances with many injured.
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Maprio
Logrono
Haro
Santo Domingo
Calzada
Reciprocity views in The Chronicle editorial
The Chronicle urges common sense in US Canada trade talks and notes only a small gap between Sir John Macdonald’s proposals and the opposition. It predicts Canadians may choose differently. It criticizes President McKinley’s motive claim as nonsensical, arguing wealth concentrated in capitalists does not guarantee national wealth.
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London
the Chronicle
America
Canada
John McDonald
The
Chronicle
McKinley
15 Year Old Girl Found Murdered Near Cricklewood
The mutilated body of a 15 year old girl was discovered by a Midland railway employee beside the Cricklewood track. Her face was cut away with severed limbs and scattered brains on the rails. Stab wounds to the back of the head were recorded. The motive remains unknown and police have no leads.
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London
Midland Railroad
Cricklewood
Coalition Ministry Formed in Rome with Renowned Ministers
Rome February seven reports a coalition government was formed led by Premier and foreign affairs minister Marquis Cirudini. Interior minister Signor Nicola, justice Signor Chiaves, public works Signor Saracco, finance Signor Sonnino, treasury Signor Luzaki, agriculture Signor Bianca, war Signor Pelloux, marine Signor Canevaro, public instruction Signor Martini.
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Rome
Marquis Cirudini
Interior
Signor Nicola
Justice
Signor Chiaves
Signor Saracco
Signor Sonnino
Treasury
Signor Luzaki
Signor Bianca
Signor Pelloux
Signor Canevaro
Signor Martini
Strike at St Petersburg Dockyard Ends in Riot
Several hundred workers at the admiralty ship building dockyard left work over alleged harsh treatment and wage cuts. They confronted the yard commander, mobbed him, and troops were sent to protect the officer. Ring leaders are in custody.
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England
St. Petersburg
The
London Chronicle
St. Preferspure
Admiralty
Social Democrats Demand Eight Hour Day in May Protest
Berlin reports a Social Democratic manifesto calling for postponing the labor demonstration to the first Sunday in May to gain wider reach. The party declares a demand for an eight hour working day amid a severe winter crisis that has devastated the working class.
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Berlin
Social Democrats
Avalanche Strikes Ruetti. 22 Wood-Cutters Buried
An avalanche swept down the mountainside at Ruetti in the Canton of Glarus burying a party of twenty two wood-cutters. Three bodies have been recovered with the fate of the others unknown.
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Berne
Ruetti
Canton of
Glarus
Boyd Delivers Inaugural Address Before Legislature
Governor Boyd spoke to a joint legislative session at noon on Friday as a large Omaha crowd looked on. The assembly approved Senator Switzler's resolution denying the intent to pass the Stay Law, drawing broad statewide satisfaction.
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Boyd
Omaha
Neb
Switzler
Depew Tipped for Treasury Portfolio Amid Gossip
The Press reports an open secret that Chauncey M. Depew is offered the late Windom’s Treasury portfolio. It notes that he cannot be induced to accept the complimentary tenure under any circumstances.
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Depew
Treasury
New York
Mr. Windom
Chauncey M. Depew
Gages
Fire destroys Church & Co soda works in Green Point
Fire at Church and Co soda works in Green Point Brooklyn caused a loss of 200000 with 135000 insured. The night shift of 125 men were at work when the blaze broke out but escaped without injury.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Church & Co
Green Point
Five Hundred on Strike at Illinois Steel Works
Five hundred Illinois Steel Company employees are on strike for higher wages and the discharge of an obnoxious foreman. The works continue operating with a reduced staff.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Butchers Adopt Task System for Delivery in Muncie
The undersigned butchers of Muncie Indiana adopt the task system for delivering goods in all cases, to take effect on and after February 2 1891. Signatories include Marcus Topp A J Baker Palmer Bennadum Co Calvin H Scott Son and others.
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Muncie
Ind
Marcus Topp
A. J Baker
Palmer Bennadum & Co
Calvin H. Scott & Son
Blunder Blamed In Jeansville Mine Disaster
Hazleton Feb 7 The Jeansville mine disaster leaves many dead as bodies lie in water filled caverns. Officials note an error of calculation between the working face and water volume in No 1 slope and No 8, while inspector L F Womelsdorf surveys the site and withholds details pending recovery.
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Jeansville
HazElton
L. F. Womelsdorf
Pottsville
Charges Against a Minister in Ohio Church
Springfield Ohio February 7 Rev W H Simmons a Methodist minister is accused of conduct unbecoming a gentleman and a minister A married congregation member reported him to her husband prompting charges and an investigation Several church altercations occurred with Simmons dragged from the pulpit amid the scandal Lincoln Nebrum where a high society marriage announcement ends with a telegram saying Simmons wed a Cincinnati woman Miss Porter devastated
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Springfield
Ohio
W. H. Simmons
Simmons
Lincoln
Neb
Frederick Simmons
Omaha
Porter
Cincinnati
Lynching of Green Jackson in Mississippi
Greenville Miss special reports a mob of about fifty armed men hanged Green Jackson, a Black man, on the Deer Creek bridge after he admitted killing N. W. Ward, the marshal of Leland, on January 30. The marshal had been transporting Jackson to Greenville jail when the mob boarded the train and took the prisoner.
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Greenville
Miss
Green Jackson
N. W. Ward
Leland
Jackson
Deer Creek
Doctor Edith White Elopes With Railroad Clerk Harold Chambers
Dr Edith H White of Minneapolis elopes with Harold Chambers a clerk in the Great Northern railroad auditor's office in St Paul He left Minneapolis Saturday to visit his wife and children Sunday Mrs Chambers and her two children are left destitute in the aftermath of the affair
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St. Paul
Edith H. White
Minneapolis
Harold Chambers
Auditor’s
Great Northern Railroad
Robberies, violence, and political notes across cities
New York reports three Pennsylvania railroad clerks arrested for systematic freight car thefts and naming twelve accomplices. Philadelphia sees William Ashton, 51, attempt to murder his separated wife, then slash his own throat. Carbonale Knights of Labor deny a May 1 coal strike plan. Ohio pottery workers strike, closing the factory. Columbus backers push ex Governor Foster for the treasury post with broad party support.
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New York
Edward Hinch
Patrick MccInerny
William Mecindoe
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Jersey City
Philadelphia
William Ashton
Anton
Foster
The
Treasury
Columbus
Ohio
Collieries Shutting Down in Reading Coal and Iron Works
Read ing Coal and Iron announces indefinite shutdown at Tunnel Ridge colliery in Mawnanoy City with 400 workers affected Boston Run colliery planned suspension this Saturday Two men killed and several injured in giant powder explosion at Wilfley tunnel near Kokomo Leadville Colorado February 7 1910 reports say William Young and John Anderson were torn to pieces John Johnston and John McLeod among injured others partly hurt
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Mawnanoy City
Tunnel Ridge
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Boston Run
Leadville
Colo
Wilfley
Kokomo
William Young
John Anderson
John Johnston
John McLeod
Klein's Jewelry Store Glasses Fitting Services Offer
A local notice advertises glasses fitting by Klein at Klein's Jewelry Store and mentions available loans of six percent on business blocks and farms.
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Klein
Klein’s Jewelry
Poisonous drug provers seek pay in New York clinics
Dr Timothy F Allen of the New York Homeopathic College offers $5 weekly to healthy adults who will daily ingest poisonous drugs for experiments. Applicants, mostly young physicians, are unaware of the substances and undergo strict deception to avoid biased reports. Each drug is tested on every prover as part of a planned expansion toward a professional laboratory.
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John L. Sullivan
New York
Timothy F. Allen
New York Homeopathic College and Hospital
Allen
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs for pleasant taste and prompt action on kidneys and bowels. It claims effective relief from colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation and touts its unique quality and wide availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles. It warns buyers not to accept substitutes and lists California Fig Syrup Co as the source with multiple locations.
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California Fig Syrup CO
Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Tubular Wells Claim Pure Water From Second Strata
Advertises tubular and driven wells and water from the second strata as purer and 30 percent less lime than the first. Warranted wells of any depth sought by order at No 318 East Jackson Street.
Man Faces Conspiracy Charge Over Phonograph Trick
Theodore Emmond, boarder at Mrs. Dusen in Newark connections, must answer in Justice Blauvelt's court for conspiracy and defamation. He used a phonograph to mock the landlady by playing a staged dialogue and urging her to cut expenses on meat coffee and pie in front of other tenants.
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New York
Theodore Emmond
Margaret Dusen
Newark
N. J
Justice Blauvelt
Emumond
Mulberry Street
Jersey cattle sale tops prices at Indiana fair in 1891
White River Jersey Cattle Co of Muncie announces great bull Tormentor and prized cows and heifers. A public sale yields high prices with six head totaling 1225 dollars and individual sales up to 250 dollars. The next Jersey public sale is on the 3rd Tuesday in May, 1891.
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Cicero
Indiana
Landseer
Letitia Hunter
MeMe
Heifer
Ethlo
Maude of
Whitelick
Otal
Real Estate Boom In Muncie From Local Club Promotion
The Muncie Commercial and Social Club fosters a thriving real estate market with dozens of affordable houses and lots listed. Properties include five to six room dwellings on Adams Seymour and Vine streets, gas heated homes, and multiple lots on Powers Franklin and West Howard streets offered with cash, payments, or trades.
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Muncie
Aged Couple to Wed in Ontario Marriage Oddity
In Colchester Ontario on February 7, Mile ton Brown aged 84 from Annerton will wed Margaret Clickett aged 9 percent. Both are colored former Virginia slaves with multiple prior spouses. The ceremony follows a history of bereavements and unusual age gap. In Akron Ohio on February 7 a 6 year old and a 5 year old drowned after breaking through canal ice. search parties recovered the bodies.
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Louth Colchester
Ont
Mileton Brown
Annerton
Margaret Clickett
Virginia
Akron
Ohio
Charles Moore
Lee
Ohio Canal
Governor Steele Stricken With Illness in City
Governor Steele is seriously ill in this city with a high fever. Mrs. Steele, visiting in Marion Indiana, has been telegraphed for.
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GuTeRie
Steele
Marion
Ind
For Sale 18 Acres of Excellent Land with House Barn Orchard
For sale is 18 acres of excellent land featuring a good house and barn, an orchard with small fruit in abundance, a well, cistern, and collar. A compact rural property listing highlighting productive land and essential buildings.
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East Jackson Street
Practical
Chong Hong
Insane Asylum
Chong
White River Jersey Cattle Co
Muncie, Ind
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West Howard
Adi i
Main
Washington and
al Dence Streets
Steele II
Star Cash Grocery
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Greely’s Lumber Yard
Third and Mulbery Streets
J. H. DeHaven
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Boyce Block
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