Democratic economy in New York exposed as costly ruse
Reporter from Albany reports Governor Cleveland and the Democratic Legislature pursue costly schemes to reduce state spending only through larger immediate outlays. New Supreme Court judges, harbor master positions, immigration officials, and a renewed Croton water project loom, funded by increases in city and state patronage. Republicans decry the covert rise in expenditures while Speaker Chapin’s stance weakens opposition as taxpayer burden grows.
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New-York
Leuiblatcar
Cleveland
Chapin
Trinuhe
L Aloany
Clevelant
Nea
City of
New York
Senator Covert
New York City
Treasury
Supreme Court
Court of Clan Capitol Gouna
Boog
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Railroad Commission
Democrats
Senate
Leglalyaro
Supreme
Mist Hill
Canal Audiator
Canal Appraiser
Croton
Daly
Yubert O. Thompson
Public Works
News York
Foreley
Onkle
Campbell
Matrana
HtaiLot
Kony Asaitional Baliconen
Fitegerald
Sud
Browning
Aumberia
Dewoortie
Dilla
Hatas
Amaha
York City
Howe
Een Pi
Brooklyn
Alrow
Hugh
Democrata
Floods and Freshets Ravage Ohio and Pennsylvania
Heavy rains and a mild thaw trigger disastrous floods across Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. Cities like Cleveland suffer vast damage to mills, warehouses, and rail lines as bridges wash away. thousands flee, and rescue by boats becomes necessary amid rising rivers and widespread property losses.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Flood Devastates Bradford Pennsylvania Neighborhoods
Severe flooding struck Bradford on a Saturday night, inundating about 500 houses along Pearl Globe Boylston Florence Pine and Main streets. The lower city submerged up to ten feet as Friday and Saturday rains combined with mountain snowmelt caused rivers to surge and wash away five bridges.
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Baaproun
Penn
Bradford
Pearl
Globe
Boylston
Florence
Pine
Main
Turbulent meeting and global unrest reported abroad
A Dublin dispatch notes police sweeps in the UK with warrants in Birmingham London and Manchester amid suspected secret organizations. Reports cite a violent socialists meeting in Manshuins and a rising in British India with armed bands plundering Nanpur and troop detachments dispatched to Sirdarpur as tensions rise across Europe.
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Dublin
Loxpox
Satria Watef
Denis
Criminal Investigation Department
Pennsylvania
Jenkinson
London
Sir William Harcourt
Home Department
Marquis of Hartington
Sir William
Mr. Ghadstone
France
Freight Trains Collision Near La Porte
A collision three miles east of La Porte involved a Michigan Southern freight and two other trains from Lake Shore lines totaling seventy-one cars. The wreck burned after two cars exploded near the engine, halting traffic and blocking the line. The conductor and engineer allegedly misread orders, with extensive damage and uncertain losses.
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Cricade
la Ports
Ind
Iavas
Lwo Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Here
Lax
Matthews Corley and Staey Letter Delivery Office Closed
In St Louis on February 4 a local firm Matthews Corley and Staey, involved in letter delivery, closed after notice from the U S District Attorney to cease operations. The firm reportedly relocated workers and ceased services, causing reduced mail handling and an estimated revenue loss to the post office of about $2,000.
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St. Louis
Matthews, Corley & Staey
Oat Cities Department
United States District Attorney
Cote
Anil
Pareuierk
Yost
Troubles of Ferry & Brother finance case at Grand Haven
Dernorr Feb 4 It is impossible to obtain definite information on the Ferry & Brother financial matter at Grand Haven. Reports are tangled and a late dispatch suggests attachments on the firm's property may be only a preliminary account. No clear steps or conclusions have been made public.
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Dernorr
Ferry Dé Brother
Grand Haved
Wade
Ferry
Januay
Policeman Fatally Stabbed in Treated New York City Area
An officer was fatally stabbed early morning at a local New York area scene. Witnesses recall a confrontation with a man named Guuley and Colonel Thowasduit near a public place. Police immediately arrested a suspect and launched a homicide investigation.
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N.Y
Pebman
William Guuley
Thowasduit
Darroo
Guuley
Gauley
Rescued by a Passing Schooner Provipesce
A letter from the schooner Thomas Sweet of Stonington reports arrival at Cape Horn with eight crewmen and provisions recovered from the wrecked schooner Surprise of New Bedford. The crew and boats were saved by wreckers after striking a reef near Tortugas, with cargo partly salvaged.
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Thomas Sweet
Stonington
Cape Horn
Key West
Neto
Brows F
Galveston Tor Laverpool
Tortugas
Ashore on the New Jersey Coast Collision
A damaged vessel bound for New York with jute and other cargo ran aground on Little Bay Harbor early this morning. Captain William Amdemon and twenty crew were rescued by a lifeboat crew. coroner's jury in Easton, Pennsylvania, found a homicide verdict in another case, and a dramatic political speech by Here Mont at Grampin Theatre drew hundreds, condemning church and state.
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Parkfield
William Amdemon
New York
Little Bay Harbor
Eastos
Penn
Muriterud
Tevichiers
Banda of
Alowander Habato
Wan
Tabain
Elaine Tilut
Iron Works Resume Operations on 18th Inst
Iron works in Campes and Starr's tram company plan to restart on the 18th after a long shutdown due to lower demand. The Turner ham capacity is about a thousand, with cadets allowed to attend church today as orders specify.
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Campes
Furbnah
Tle
Dull Hiner
Starr
Privione
Lede Case
Wall
Bosew
Lusuvordl
Bellevue Hospital riot ends with fatal head injury
A delirious alcoholic patient at Bellevue’s Alcoholic Ward attacked a fellow inmate with a heavy stool, fracturing his skull and killing Michael Kellaher, a merchant tutor. Keeper James Conners and Assistant Keeper Conners attempted to subdue the attacker George Mahon, who was eventually overpowered and bound to a bed. Mahon, a 41 year old, faced police after the incident as hospital staff and officials investigated the deadly assault and the cause of Kellaher’s death.
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Bellevue
Kerpar Conners
Bellevue Hospital
Connelly
James Conners
Carridors
Mahon
Tinera
Quo
Tin
Athmnetel
T He Asadotante
Michael Ketlaher
Annie
Malan
Heilavus Hospital
Alcobonati
Cottewe
Dickex
Aukoppy
Kellaherman
Tin Culuea
Uotis Merkoe
Jamon
Fiona Ant
Jubilee Singers Arrested in New York
Original Jubilee Singers from New Haven were arrested at Peck’s Opera House for alleged violations of the local statute governing theatrical performances. The group and likely others were taken into custody after a late show when the audience began to leave, with ticket holders reportedly paying around $1. The arrest underscores tensions over licensing and conduct during winter theater events.
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Llavns
Nurialky Vo
Peck
Lzeu
Zin
Randusecanek
Tole Elie
Strike disrupts Mill and jewelry theft reports
In Riven Massachusetts a strike ends as workers return to the flat mill. seven furnaces idle and a shipment of iron and plate remains hindered by the stoppage. A jewelry theft at Stephien Thoman Jr. and Keutusr is reported with $1,200 value taken, including diamonds. River pilots in St Louis pause resolutions on Mississippi improvements.
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Loxdon
Eignet
Hie
Aurkland Calvin
Anaveiil Alviace
Ete Wiarriage
Aten
Tanaiarive
Engliandhe
Madweavar
Gia
Mass
Oierset
Kayo
Wornin
Stephien Thoman, Jr
Keutusr
Torla
Ex Mississippi River Commission seeks funds for enterprise
The Mississippi River Commission and engineers urge Congress to provide money to finish the project as confidence in the commission remains high. Reports from Alabama describe ex treasurer Vincent in Nashville, shaved and recognized by a local man, claiming warm weather prompted the change. A suit against Mr. Volate faces delays, with Frederick Wolfe awaiting counsel guidance and asserting no connection to Vincent or alleged improprieties in Montgomery, New Orleans, or New York.
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Mississippi River Commission
Semilarion
Vincent
Mit
Volete
Frederick Wolf
Auit
Alshama
Montenmery
Ric
Cropton
Hs Intereata
Wolffe
Coures
Montromers
New Orlesuk
New York
Ife
Fire at Standard Oil Works causes heavy loss and delays
The fire at the Standard Oil Works near Cleveland is described as still burning in spots with heavy damage. Estimates place the loss around 300000 dollars, with fears floods may worsen the effect on surrounding tanks and stills. Rockefeller reports incoming telegrams but no firm recovery timeline is given. Additional fires in Troy New York and Nashville Tennessee compound the day’s disaster news, while a schooner Speedwell near Rockland Maine is reported on fire with measures taken to subdue it.
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Perl Agnox
Ohio Canal Company
The
Valley Railroad Company
Akron Sewer Pipe Company
Summit Lake
Thomas Phillips & C Paper
King & Armstrong
Alexander
Whitmore, Robinson & Co
Cuyahoga Valley
Canton
Cleveland
New York, Pennsylvania and
Ohio Road
Pittaburg
Fort Wayne
Chicage Rou
Ihanee
Hudson and Greville
Akron
Columbus Road
Clinton
Ravenna
Mansfield
Eylvamia and
Ono Road
Leader
There
Alliance
Pittsburg
Port Wayne
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Delaware Dispatch
Toit
Mount Verooa
Kokomo
Sur
Flory
Balti
Frome
Truin
Hartman
Madison Dispatch
Grand River
Clyde
Rogers Corners
Istrassiting Dispatch
Learlet
Cleveland, Pascarawas Valley
Wheeling
Meadville
Tee Gorge
Perle
Tee
Frouet Creek
Loate
Wan
Corry
Penn
Leeuw Tee
Franklin
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railway
Venaneo
Cueveland
Porte and
Railroad Fretett
Valley Railroad
Bulle
Weighlank
Freighi
Top Vale
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Payne
Losa
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Com- Pay
Tre Trin- Une
Thone
Anne
Cuyahoga
Wreck of the Tacoma Tide 1088 Lifeboat Rescue Report
Report from Exrinke Cery Ore dated February 4 describes the Tacoma collier wreck and a lifeboat rescue. Eight men drifted after the loss, Cape Gregory lifeboat launched under keeper direction to reach the wreck, and the crew trained by the keeper prior to attempting rescue. one crew member refused to board.
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Cape Gregory
Iniafer
Poe
Riley Lelen
Lars
Caplai
Keepes
Tig
Rough Weather At Sea Causes Wrecks And Delays
Rough seas and strong gales battered several European steamers near New York with reports of deck flooding and heavy damage. The Antwerp bound Hetetett suffered extreme exposure, while cargo ships faced dangerous seas and possible loss of life. Underwriters' representatives met in New Orleans to consider new clauses, and a coast guard note described a sinking incident near Buckeport. Memorial services were announced in Baxter for Bijan H. Allen with speakers scheduled.
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Ft ¥ Congregational Church
Amberet
United Congregational Cousule of
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Tarport
Ine
Prrosnene
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Wattaburg
Ol City
Hell
Allegheny City
Southside
Parkers
River-ave
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Freeport
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Obi
Indiana
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Wealera Union
Cihoinnati
Washington Wire
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Ohne
Atruck
Hbe
General Foreign News
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Lyons
Prince Kropotiine
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Paris
Hongwrian
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Telgraph Sayat
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Chamber of Deputies
Senor Sagasta
Boyland
Sehor Saxonta
England
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Hae Toon
Cabory
M. Boarnesille
Chamber of Depution
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Hasiiros
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Lenin
Byan
Cos
Hampton
Trinceas
Toglewood Hone
Hondunes Premasnebons
William Better
Henix
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Ferry & Brother
Schoone
Cmicaco
Jackson, Mich
Andrew
New Jersey Coast
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Bob
Mont
Fatuase Ceding
Grmapin
Eruan
Muldoon
Birly
Louis
Olympian Theatre
Ibby
Atest
Iron Wolks
Lisume
Jubilee
Yate
Alabama
Troy
Walla
Root
Entar
Cohoes
West Troy
Waterford
Piller and Warren Company
Stove
Mainwyrre
Warren Company
Lea
Nashville
Tenn
Nashvillle
Frontal
Froot, Mrosd
Market
Wharfete
Diehl & Lord
Dudley Bite
Hosaltal
Rockiaxp
Speedwell
Tacoma
Rostox
Antwerp
Lee
Southern Underwriters
New Ourcass
Ebeany
Ure
Hivek
Atlante
Wastryoros
Secret Service
Preaviry Department
Bloomington
Yestentay
Dew
Woodbury
Posobseot
Berapwet
Buckeport
J. H. All
Baxcor
Bijan H. Alien
Hovulbal Haiulin
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