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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
2
In a court room last evening Corbett and Mitchell ended years of bitter rivalry. Mitchell praised Corbett as worthy of a champion and admitted harsh words spoken before their bout. Corbett agreed, announcing retirement with plans for a short tour before Jackson.
A scattered Nebraska page reports local incidents including thefts, assaults, and accidents across counties. Observations note measles closures, a near-miss on an elevator, a forage of beaver, and legal actions such as liquor-license cases and a murder trial in Fullerton.
Ex champion John L. Sullivan in Wilmington on January 27 said he expected Corbett to win but doubted Nitchell would be whipped in under ten rounds. He framed it as a good sized man versus a good small man and noted Corbett already had a match with Peter Jackson, delaying any challenge.
In Pirissura Pennsylvania Peter Jackson lauds Charles Mitchell as brave and game after their battle. He dismisses claims of cowardice and says he must defend the title against Corbett next June, expressing hope to defeat him.
The Chicago murder case of Alice Martin ends with George J Painter hanged for her death. The first rope broke and a second, longer drop finished the sentence. the jail doctor says the second hanging was unnecessary as the neck was already broken. Painter spoke of death with a cigar in hand and prayed for justice before declaring his wish for eternal hell if he killed Martin. Meanwhile, in Washington, $2.8 million in gold or its equivalent has been withdrawn from the treasury since January 17 to pay for ads, with total gold loss since January 1 amounting to $12.44 million.
Washington January 27 The National board of trade held a sharp discussion over resolutions supporting the terrey bankruptcy bill. The committee favored the measure and the resolution was adopted despite wide expression of opinion during the debate. Pacifca emergent tension noted in related dispatch.
Moxtarat Canada January 27. Andrew Somerville private banker failed with liabilities of 1600000 and assets of 180000. Of the deposits 65000 belonged to unmarried women.
Early reports indicate Wheeler N. Peckham of New York is likely to have his nomination to the United States Supreme Court rejected. The Brooklyn Herald notes opposition based on age and political alignment, signaling a decisive Senate response.
A broad fraud scheme involving lumber firms J. A. Remir and Co of Jefferson Texas and George W Howell and Co of Atchison Kansas circulated false accommodation drafts worth an estimated 150000 to 200000 while several banks nationwide including National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City faced losses. Indictments for obtaining money from banks were reported by the Jackson County grand jury though officials would not comment. The fraud spanned Missouri Texas Tennessee Illinois Connecticut and beyond with activity in Dallas Galveston Houston Memphis Chicago and Boston.
Pleasanton Kan Jan 29 Mrs Lease rebuts claims of a consult with Peck and Rossington in a Herald letter. She accuses opponents of dishonesty and says she opposed fusion while detailing alleged midnight talks, bribes from railroad firms, and a threat to reveal affidavits about General Weaver.
In Prrrauna Pennsylvania on January 29 striking foreign miners along the Panhandle railroads rioted near Mansfield. Sheriff Richards mobilized twenty five deputies and planned further help as the English speaking workers returned to reduced wages, prompting an intense stand against non English speakers.
Crestox Iowa reports P G Goodale a 72 year old farmer living alone near Afton was found dead from sixteen head and neck wounds in his house. A bank failure at Tingley had cost him 400 dollars and a robber stole two pocketbooks and hid substantial money.
Dispatches from Vienna report that Constance Feaimore Woolson, an American novelist, jumped from a window at her home in Venice. The seven months she lived in Vienna showed signs of illness and distress.
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Bradstreet notes moderate improvement in manufacturing and overall business activity despite colder weather dampening shipments. Wages fall by about 20 percent for a quarter of workers, with 7 to 17 percent for others. The 1893 U S and Canada business failures rose but total business population increased by over 8 000 from 1892, driven by capital shortage and crises.
Jan 29 report from WesutwaarTon shows most opposition to adding the five civilized tribes lands to Oklahoma. Legal and practical hurdles loom as treaties restricting such lands threaten invalidation and delay admission. General Wheeler notes treaties create an insurmountable bar unless treaties are violated.
The National Board of Trade in Washington reports a rapid session as it clears minor business. A resolution memorializes Congress to enact Senator Morgan's bill guaranteeing 70 million dollars in bonds for the Nicaraguan canal, and another urges prompt tariff action.
Washington January 29 officials warn that seal protection rules will be hard to enact. Regulations must meet Behring Sea Tribunal recommendations while facing limits beyond three miles and nonparticipant flags. Gresham and British envoy Pauncefote push for agreements to bar depredators aboard foreign-flagged ships.
The January storm blanketed New England with about ten inches of snow by morning and blizzard winds. The same norther sweeping the gulf coast caused damage along the eastern coastline with property losses and shipping disruption noted from Boston to Mexico.
The executive committee of the Republican League of Colorado asks the national committee to postpone the national league convention in Denver from May 8 to June 12. The motive cites a free excursion to Cripple Creek and other points, noting May weather is often too cold for such mountain trips.
Topeka Kansas January 29 It is reported in political circles United States Marshal Neely has kept his promise and named W H Ryan of Crawford county as his first deputy J Babb of Cherokee county is also an applicant for the deputyship and is seeking consideration by the marshalconsole.
A Texas appraisal notes Houston shows unusual real estate activity amid a nationwide slowdown. O W Crawford of the National Real Estate Association calls the boom a product of cautious cash buyers, with buyers delaying terms while markets elsewhere falter.
The House failed to close debate on tax measures as Democrats blocked names and 202 members attended. Cochran led filibuster attempts but could not gain support. Terry’s amendment to free agricultural implements failed 24 to 13. A later quorum question ended with a lost amendment 85 to 105 as debate moved to committee of the whole on the tariff lead schedule.
Washington notes that amendments to the iron schedule were defeated and iron ore stayed free. Discussion moved to free admission of machinery for cotton goods. Republicans aligned with income taxers and blocked Democratic efforts to keep the internal revenue bill from riding on the Wilson bill.
Senator Hill stated he will try to defeat the confirmation of Mr. Teckham as associate justice of the U S Supreme Court. He voiced confidence in success and indicated a number of documents against Mr. Peckham will be presented to the committee on Monday.
Utah senators flee the chamber to block a joint memorial against Wilson bill tariff on lead ore. With only six members present and a quorum just out of reach, pursuit by police and deputies cost thousands as absentees scattered, hats left behind, and trains taken.
A recipe describes making rich yeast buns using butter salt eggs milk and flour. The process includes scalding milk beating eggs combining liquids with yeast and salt, overnight fermentation, mixing in flour shaping rolls with butter sugar currants and cinnamon, then baking golden brown in a moderate oven.
F Marion Crawford notes in Scribner's Magazine that Yenidami Mosque draws a varied crowd at all hours. Visitors remove hats and shoes and enter for prayer as Muslims bow before the Wih rab shrine and sacred texts. He observes deep devotion and a seriousness in their worship.
An article discusses the physics of steam locomotive speed, noting curves on existing lines limit speed more than power. It argues 100 miles per hour is unattainable on current curves, as sharper curves would derail even with stronger engines. The Spectator is quoted on train safety and line requirements. A Louisville woman claims 1500 years age after seeing mummies, and Dr Cook returns from Labrador with Estimo children and Eskimo dogs quartered in Brooklyn.
In Washington the senate heard Squire of Washington defend Seattle chamber of commerce bids to keep coal and lumber off the free list. Peffer opposed Wilson bill. Nebraska Populist Allen backed a resolution that treasury bonds are unauthorized by law. Salem notes Mrs. Bridget Connery aged over 108.
A terse Omaha report notes fifteen people cremated in a naphtha fire. The dispatch mentions a collision involving a freight train and a temporary Russian transport incident near Orenburg, with five naphtha tracks affected.
A syndicate of English capitalists led by Mountains Walton purchases the Fisk gold mine in Col or near Dexven. The deal involves a London house taking control, signaling foreign investment in Colorado mining ventures.
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