06 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1884
Page
1
The opening of Parliament features the Lords in session with the Queen's speech outlining foreign policy and domestic reforms. Highlights include plans for Egypt, Congo matters, Irish governance, taxation, and franchise expansion with debates on the Commons' response and Conservatives' reaction.
London dispatches recount Baker Pacha losing 2000 troops at Tokar with 8500 remaining, retreating to Suakim. Reports note badly equipped recruits, urging rifles to replace old muskets and detailing casualties of Europeans and Egyptians amid chaotic pursuit by Ottoman forces.
Feb 5 report from Tanis notes Bishop Freppel urges clergy to maintain neutrality in political matters while supporting the Comte de Paris as the legitimate heir. The Chamber rejected M. Rouvier's motion to shift Thursday meeting hours for M. Rouvier's funeral attendance. Citizen Dumay recalls America’s labor scene and French artisans. Salvation Army members jailed briefly for selling The War Cry.
Ottawa February 5 The annual Militia Minister’s report cites a 736000 annual expense and urges enrolment of a larger force to build and maintain fortifications The debate in parliament signals a push to replace ongoing militia costs with a broader defense structure Sir Richard Cartwright to propose steps aiding Montreal treasury plans and government finance decisions
A Montreal weather day began with hail and drizzle but did not disrupt the Winter Carnival program. A 150 strong contractors’ sleigh procession from Dominion Square drew crowds, then snowshoeing at the Lacrosse grounds and curling at the Government flour sheds dominated the sport lineup. Lord Lansdowne visited the curling rink as crowds filled the Tuque Bleue grounds with lanterns and bonfires. The skating grotto shone with electric light and a 15 mile race occurred on one ice cut, while hockey clubs from Montreal and Toronto competed for premiums. The day closed with a glowing ice pageant and a lively, crowded arena atmosphere.
A thousand union representatives arrived in Annapolis from Baltimore to back Governor Melane’s labor measures. They marched through the streets, were reviewed by Governor McPane and legislators, and heard an Anticapital speech at the State House. The Governor framed the issue as an old English law matter, praising labor while criticizing capital.
The Rev J P White of Plain Township Franklin County died by hanging, aged 57, with a mind disease noted as contributing to his suicide after long illness and a burden of estate matters. He leaves a large family and had long served as a preacher in the Church of the United Brethren.
A series of reports from Cleveland to Pittsburgh describe record flood conditions across northern Ohio. The Maumee and Cuyahoga rivers swell, bridges washed away, rail lines damaged, and lowlands inundated. City upriver towns report rapid rises, blocked traffic, and preparations for continued flooding with major property losses anticipated.
Feb 5 report from Fall River notes a brewing labor confrontation among mill operatives as buckeboye and spinners walk out demanding restored wages. police prepared for disturbances. many workers vow not to return until terms are met, impacting nearby mills and expected to last weeks. An arrest in an unrelated case is also mentioned.
Fragmented reports reveal a blaze at a residence with arson suspicions. A man named Peter Io faced arrest amid claims of wealth-hunting disorder and a contested custody battle over Anna and Mary Fargo, twins of Mrs. Fargo, with court maneuvers involving Mrs. Prendergast and William Fargo's will referenced.
In Chevetaxp on February 56, Jack Stewart of Canada and Merwin Thompson of Rochwater N Y met for a $400 purse in a brutal middleweight bout. Thompson won by knockout with Stewart collapsing and requiring ten minutes of medical resuscitation. Duncan Ross announced Thompson would fight Juba Sullivan for $1,000.
Cabarrus County seeks a negro suspect in horse theft and murder. William Durant pursued Ford Knox after a warrant was issued in Fort Mill. Durant was fatally wounded while Knox escaped, and a large manhunt is underway as authorities promise to lynch the suspect.
The Delaware and Raritan Canal route between New York and Philadelphia and intermediate potato traffic is noted as the carrier. Directors elected include Willa Dolton Gershom Mott John G Chambers Fesapt Hr Moore and Eekford Moore with Mote as president and G W Howill as secretary treasurer and superintendent. A dead woman to revive is mentioned, and the Hight Worthy Grand Tent and Junior American Protestant Association report on tax and public health matters. A burial notice for Oly Kinotriotaa Barrett references underground telegraphy and impending wire work under the Expec Osweno plan in Cedar and New Jersey cities.
Washington reports a heated exchange over a tariff bill with Chairman Morrison declaring he intends to bust the Ohio platform. The piece notes wool grower pressure, disputes within the Democratic caucus, and Morrison’s stance on wool duties and silk imports as the Ways and Means Committee prepares to act in several weeks.
Secretary Teller denounces a published account of a conversation as false. He states he has had no such talk and defends Civil Service reform work, noting staffing moves in the Treasury Department and his view of the Civil Service Act’s impact and implementation.
Feb 5 Wasmxarox Senator Morrill presented in the Senate a bill amending McPhersons act to govern national bank circulating notes. It sets issuance rules tied to U S bonds deposits and parity, with phased limits and reductions over time, aiming to align note creation with bond values and be subject to currency control.
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