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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1887

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Senate Debates over Railroad Investigations and Ethics Reform

Washington February 4 Senate debate centers on a House subsidy investigation bill for major railroads with three government appointees and broad powers to seize or foreclose mortgaged railroad property The discussion covers conflicts of interest for Congress members advising subsidized lines and ends with the bill passing 39 to 1, plus vetoed pension bills and procedural rules matters.

Waasnineron Senate Hoar Judiciary House Pasie Treasury Attorney General United States Central Pate Union Pacific Central Branch Union Sifle Sioux City and Pacific Kansas Cific Congress Saulabury Beck

City council shifts date and open market debate noted

The record shows February 5 changed to February 1 on motion by Mr Janham. O Neill backs a Philadelphia Drug Exchange resolution to regulate food commerce by sample. McGreary proposes a rules amendment for a one hundred member quorum in the committee of the whole. An evening session debated pension bills while trade notices advertise timely market reports in Tie Tim at a penny, delivery and weekly price.

House Alexander Falconer William Yneh Randall Committee On Rules Senate Janham O'Neill Philadelphia McGreary

Tariff Reform Split Deepens Over Internal Revenue Clash

In Wansingnton on February 4 Speaker Carlisle acts for tariff reformers in the House and writes to Representative Randall outlining opposition to the internal revenue features of the Democratic bill and urging larger customs cuts. The Randall faction rejects the proposals, while talk grows of repealing tobacco taxes on suspension day though no firm move is set.

Wansingnton Carlisle House Randall Protection Democrats Democratic Party Breckinridge Messrs Warner and Henderson North Carolina

Camden's Mystery The Clue To Identify the Drowned Man

A dead man found in Cooper's Creek Camden may be James Glover. A letter addressed to Glover and a separation affixture suggest the link. Locals speculated it could be John Maguire or a Massachusetts friend. The county physician hinted possible mental imbalance. brain exam deemed inconclusive. The body to be buried Monday.

Cooper's Creek Powell Camden James Glover Jane Glover Gloucester City N. J Dublin Ireland Harriet Glover Gloucest City John Maguire Beverly Massachusetts Gross Ia

Floods Along The Ohio River Reach Lower Cincinnati

Ohio River rises to four feet eight inches flooding lower Cincinnati. Central Passenger Depot access cut off as several lines discharge and receive at Eighth Street crossing. Families relocate in Cincinnati Newport Covington as Big Sand Licking Little Miami floods reported and Falmouth distilleries and mills submerged.

CiNcInnati Ohio River Cincinnati Southern Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Ohio Mississippi Bee Line New York Pennsylvania Washington Baltimore Columbus Eighth Street Newport Covington Little Miami Licking Rivers Falmouth

Freshet on the Cumberland Threatens Lowlands Near Nashville

The Cumberland river near Nashville has risen about six feet since Monday due to heavy rains. Lowlands are overflowed and many families have been displaced, though no lives or portable homes are at risk as flood warnings helped avert danger. The river stands at forty one feet on the gauge and continues rising.

Cumberland Nashville Cumberland River

No Danger at Pittsburg River Flood Cools

Pittsburg February 4 The river men report no danger from high water. At six o clock the rivers were stationary with twenty feet on the marks. Telegraphs from head waters say rivers are slowly receding and all danger has passed.

Pittsburg Prttsburg

Chicago Papers Threatened by the Printers

February 4 Chicago report on a wage dispute between publishers of daily papers and the Typographical Union. Printers raise composition rates from 87 to 90 cents per 1000 for afternoons and from 40 to 45 cents for sopratype work, giving 30 days notice. Publishers seek arbitration. printers refuse, citing past defeats. union claims lack of non union printers, urging publishers to meet terms or face stoppage.

Chicago Chicago Daily Papers Typographical Union

Judge Fitzgeral d to Sit Amid Nervous Prostration

Police Court Judge Fitzgerald, shot at home Tuesday night, quits bench due to nervous prostration amid insinuations he fired the shot. A prisoner sentenced today hoped the judge would be killed before leaving the bench. The judge, fined an extra $100, to rest for a few days. acting judge appointed by the mayor.

Fitzgerald Hhis

McKinney Brothers to Build Hinge Factory at Manchester

State news reports McKinney Brothers plan a new hinge factory in Manchester Allegheny county. Steel investors in Pittsburg district seek a 15 percent wage increase at crucible steel works. Lehigh Valley Company allegedly bought the Pennsylvania Glazington and New England Railroad with lines to join at Slatington. A Long Eddy New York citizen plans a sheep and land venture to utilize Pike county Delaware river hills and nearby Wayne and Sullivan counties. Abandoned hemlock lands may support sheep though laurel could harm stock. syndicate may raise omnivorous goats on the barren hills.

McKinney Brothers Manchester Allegheny County Steel Crucible Steel Works Pittsburg Slatington Lehigh Valley Company Pennsylvania, Glazington and New England Railroad Stalington Long Eddy N. Y Pike County Delaware River Wayne County Pennsylvania Delaware Sullivan Counties New York

Desperate battle on Cleveland to Pittsburgh express

Detectives Hoehn and Hulligan escorted Harry McMunn from Pittsburgh to Cleveland to face charges. Five masked robbers boarded at Ravenna and opened fire, mortally wounding Hulligan and Hoehn while rescuers fled. The prisoner vanished in darkness as the train reached Cleveland. reward offered remains $2000.

Cleveland Pitlsburg Thesr Captain Hoehn Hulligan Pittsburg Harry McMunn McMunn Allegheny City Alliance Ohio Ravenna

A Hundred Years After Bishops White and Provoost Jubilation

Celebrating the centennial consecration of Bishops White of Pennsylvania and Provoost of New York at Lambeth Chapel London with a Christ Church service. Bishops Stevens and Whitehead delivered commemorative discourses on the church’s progress, wartime trials, and loyalty shifts during the American Revolution.

Episcopal Centenary Service in London at Lambeth Palace

The February 4 service at Lambeth Palace Chapel marked the consecration anniversary of 1787 for Bishop White of Pennsylvania and Bishop Provost of New York as Episcopal Church in America bishops. Attendees included the Archbishop of Canterbury, Bishops of London and Winchester, Bishop Potter of New York, and Bishop Lyman of North Carolina. The Dean of Windsor led the rite, and Bishop Potter gave an address on American church history and its link to the English Church.

London Lambeth Palace Chapel White Pennsylvania Provost New York Episcopal Church In America Canterbury Winchester Potter Lyman North Carolina Windsor Church In Ita Siasaguet

Active Campaign Buildup For Keim In City Wardtes

Active campaign activity unfolds as Dell Keim and Charles Benton plan a vigorous week. Kelm headquarters on 5 South Broad Street report strong Republican opposition and broad support from individuals and groups. Democratic organizers at Americus Club coordinate ward by ward outreach, with endorsements and new local club offices shaping next week’s drive.

Dell, Keim Charles Benton Kelm South Broad Street Josephs Democratic Organization Committee Americus Club Harry Chester Jacob Fennimore John Gormley Michael Egan Charles F. Stitz William B. Trites Robert M. Laycock George F. Smith Thomas Cavenaigh Peter J.hughes Edward H. Flood Thomas Delahunty Jacob K. Thompson John W. Gallagher Dallas Sandars Robert & Patterson George McGowan Peter Monroe George J. Flottman William McMullen James J. King William F. McCully John J, McDevitt Charles G. Mann Francis P. Haggerty George Morgan Committee On Mr. Benton Twentieth Ward Jackson Club Tenth Street Columbia Avenue Keim Seventh Ward Seventh Wardheim Club Pine Street John Muneo Charles F. Auter Alphonso I. Hughes Walter J. Nelson William A. Potter, Jr George DeB.heim Democratic Executive Committee Frank RK. Pemberton Henry Phillips Coleman Thomas J. Naulty Eighteenth Ward Democratic Club

Philadelphia Youth Killed Crossing Metuchen Bridge

George W. Jenkins, 20, of Philadelphia, was struck and killed by a passenger train while crossing the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge at Metuchen New Jersey. An oil train neared from the opposite direction as he was hurled under the wheels. He carried personal letters from his fiancee Susie Bartlett and his mother urging him home. He lately worked for Wanamaker Co. and had been discharged recently.

New Bronswick George W. Jenkins Nichols Street Philadelphia Metuchen Jenkins Susie Bartlett Amire Wanamaker& Co

Congress Committees Show Liberal Navy Appropriations

The House naval committee accepted a sub committee bill to fund 2,450,000 for construction of new cruisers four gunboats and one torpedo boat. Aiming to bring the bill to the House soon. Fortifications conference members met and plan another session to align Senate and House terms on a liberal appropriation.

Congress Washington Naval Committee of the House Navy House Senate

Sullivan Bargain-Hunting at the New York Stock Exchange

John L. Sullivan appeared at the Stock Exchange gallery with his disabled arm in a sling, escorted by Ex-Senator John J. Kiernan. Brokers and messengers recognized him, provoking a cheering uproar as he and Kiernan hurried away to cash a $1,000 check at the Canadian Bank of Commerce.

Sullivan Brokers New York John L. Sullivan Stock Exchange John J. Kiernan Canadian Bank of Commerce Kiernan

Nine Men in Deadly Fernl Collide Off Charleston Bar

Charleston February 4. In crossing the Charleston bar today the schooner Fred W Chase from New York collided with the steamship City of Atlanta bound for New York and was driven to the breakers near Morris Island Life Saving Station. The vessel is cut down to the water line. The sea is rough hindering salvage by the tug and revenue cutter McCulloch. Captain John H Nason, seven crewmen, and Pilot Fischer remain aboard and cannot be taken off until tomorrow. They are in great peril but believed to be saved.

Charleston Fred W. Chase New York City Atlanta McCulloch John H. Nason Fischer Morris Island

Civil Service Law in Court Dismissed

Washington February 4 The District Supreme Court in general term dismissed the petition of Morris Miller of Alder Creek Oneida County New York seeking an injunction to restrain the Civil Service Commissioners from exercising powers on grounds of unconstitutionality Judge Hagner said the court had no original jurisdiction and the matter must come from the court below in due course

Civil Service Law Washington District Supreme Court Morris Miller Alder Creek Oneida County New York Civil Service Commissioners Hagner

Montreal Ice Carnival Opens as Visitors Arrive

Montreal welcomed 38 carloads of visitors for the ice carnival as Lord Lansdowne is due tomorrow. The ice castle is praised as superb by visitors. Robert Garrett, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has secured a large house for his party of twelve from Baltimore and Washington to arrive Tuesday morning for carnival week.

Montreal Lord Lansdowne Robert Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Timore Washington

Berry Named Postmaster at New Eagle Pennsylvania

Telegraphic brief notes that Thomas Berry was yesterday appointed Postmaster at New Eagle Pa. It reports 29 business failures in seven days in the United States and Canada totaling two. The Supreme Court of Washington Territory ruled the woman suffrage law unconstitutional though women had voted in the territory.

Thomas Berry New Eagle United States Canada Supreme Court of Washington Territory Ney

Robbery Motive in Breslau Double Tragedy

Coroner Woodend probes the Breslau murder scene where Philip Scheidwetter and his wife were found mutilated. Witnesses hint robbery as the motive after an autopsy shows neither victim could have killed themselves. A Melville farmer recalls two suspicious men fleeing in a wagon, possibly local residents with a bad reputation.

New York Breslau L. 1 Philip Scheidwetter Woodend Theuictims Artoor Parthbee Tinarith Merrill Fatllen Rano Melville

Assistant Secretary Porter Rules Out Coercion in Spain Talks

In Washington on February 4, Porter, the First Assistant Secretary, dismissed Havana reports of Spain threatening coercion over reciprocity talks with the United States. He said withdrawing from the flag tonnage agreement could retaliate against Cuban trade but would harm Spanish interests more. He cited Cleveland’s proclamation ending the agreement as proof reprisal would backfire.

Porter United States Washington Havana Spain State Department Cuba

Dempsey Defeats Killian in Comique Bout

Jack Dempsey won his third glove contest at the Comique last night against Denny Killian of Haddington. The match opened rough but Dempsey landed clean jabs and body blows from the second round onward. Killian pressed in third and fourth rounds, yet Dempsey endured and finished with stronger counters. Referee Bay McClain ruled in Dempsey’s favor for the cleaner blows and dominant work.

Jack Dempsey Dempsey Killian Bis Killian Celloughnce Bay. McClain

Strike at Mellville Gambrill mill over nonmember worker

In Wilmington on February 4 fifty mill workers strike over admitting a non Knight of Labor woman. The mill shut when five men reported to work after the owner refused to fire her to avoid a showdown. A meeting will decide the action. Business leaders support Gambrill if violence erupts.

Wilmington Mellville Gambrill Gambrill

Riot Looms Over Sharon Furnace Strike District

At Sharon Pennsylvania February 4 there is strong talk of a riot tomorrow between striking furnace workers and the At lantic and Sharon Iron Companies. The non striking side says a fifteen cent raise was granted and insists they have no grievance while 1,400 other workers demand ten more cents and threaten to confront the obstinate workers and force them from the plants if necessary.

Sharon Atlantic Sharon Iron Companies

Ex-Con shoots at warden and keeper in Brooklyn streetcar

In New York on February 4 Warden John Green and Keeper James Hughes of Kings County Penitentiary left the jail at 6 30 pm and boarded a streetcar. Ex-convict Frank Mallon, term expired in January, opened fire with a pistol in each hand. A bullet wounded Green on the scalp and another hit Hughes in the hip. Mallon was arrested and identified as an enemy to the warden with apparent intent to kill.

New York John Green James Hughes Kings County Penitentiary Instituton Atastins Frank Mallon Green Mallon Hughes

Seeking Safety Behind Jail Walls in Baltimore

February 4 report states Anderson Perry, a Black man acquitted of murdering Emily Brown, remains jailed by his own request after threats from the colored community and fear for his safety if freed. The Criminal Court did not press the case against Albert Hawkins, who was also implicated.

Baltimore Anderson Perry Emily Brown Albert Hawkins

Exile for the Suffering Irish

The Marquis of Salisbury received a deputation urging state directed colonization to relieve Ireland’s poverty. The Prime Minister supported a sound colonization scheme but warned promoters may fail to overcome financial difficulties.

London Marquis of Salisbury Ireland

Eggs Die At Wilmington Hatchery From Water Pollution

In Wilmington on February 4 the state’s only fish hatchery owned by the Game Association lost all its eggs, many rare varieties, believed killed by chemicals in the city water supply. This raises concern over drinking water safety as the eggs were near hatching and highly valuable.

Wilmington The Game Association

Electoral Bill Approved by President

The President approves the act fixing the day for meeting the electors of President and Vice President and providing for counting the votes and settling questions arising from them.

Waasstington

United Labor Party Holds Ward Eleventh Mass Meeting

A mass meeting of the United Labor Party of the Eleventh ward was held at Mueller Achen’s Hall at 497 North Third Street last evening. Thomas Phillips, the mayoral nominee, Charles E. Keyser, the City Solicitor nominee, and G Metzler delivered addresses.

United Labor Party Eleventh Ward Muelleracheen’s Hall North Third Street Thomas Phillips Charles 8. Keyser G. Metzler

Feathers and Finery in Flames at Millinery Store

An overheated stove caused a 3000 dollar fire at Bertha BR Rubenstein millinery shop on Columbia Avenue early yesterday. Loss is fully covered by insurance.

Bertha BR Rubenstein No. HU Columbia Avenue

NO BREAK IN THE STRIKE AND SUPPORT FOR WORKERS

Jersey City and New York report ongoing labor action with Knights of Labor and unions joining strikers on the waterfront. Police tighten protection as 400+ longshoremen admitted to the union. arrests for inciting riot made. wage concessions promised to Pennsylvania Railroad brakemen. Supplies pledged to strikers’ families. some nonunion workers fill roles while Old Dominion and Guyandotte vessels face delays.

New York The Ocean Association Smith and McNell New Haven Startford East River Union Caulkern Guyandotte Old Dominion Uuion el Paso Morgan Line Jersey City Heath Grove Street John O'Neil James Donelson Provost Street Pavonia Avenue Murphy McKaig Scott Erie Midnight Express Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Cincinnati Red Star Philip Flemming Erie Railroad Company Pennsylvania Barrett Erie Road

Testimony From Strikers On Wage Cuts And Harsh Conditions

The Legislature investigation heard strikers' testimony in New York on February 4. They argued wage redactions by coal companies, unhealthy work, and growing charges. Trimmers like Terence J. Quinn described rising deductions and deaths from lung troubles.

New York Terence J. Quinn Lehigh Valley Company Jobhn Dakin Elizabethport Reading Road John Feehan Central Railway of New Jersey Reading Company Keim Vackawanna Lehigh Valley Railroad Mr. Keim Peter F. Doyle Perth Amboy Morris Lehigh Valley Road

Ready to Strike in Schuylkill Region Coal Players Go Out

Thousands of Reading Railroad workers in Portsville and Schuylkill face a possible order to strike, with Master Workman Kelly expected to bring instructions. A nationwide coal walkout could involve about twelve thousand miners and twelve hundred rail crews, as ship traffic slows and two dozen mines idle or under repair. In Shenango Valley, two hundred workers at Ella and Fanny furnaces walked out for twenty five cents extra per day, closing nearly every furnace and idling about a hundred workers.

Portsville Reading Railroad Kelly Port Richmond New York Schuylkill Reading Company Reading System Central Railroad New Jersey Reading Shenango Valley Priorsburg West Middlesex Ella Fanny

The Coal Handlers Strike Tensions at Port Richmond

At Port Richmond the coal handlers face a tense stalemate as unions weigh a walkout if concessions aren’t given. Master Workman Kelly and Arbitration Board members return from New York amid talks with strikers in Jersey area. leaders say no decision on quitting yet but a strike could occur by Monday if tensions rise. Reading Railroad officials report no strike yet, though readiness remains high among Knights of Labor and allied workers along the line.

Port Richmond North River Worl Kelly Edward Butler Thomas Toner Michael Sweeney Arbitration Board of Local Assembly New York Workman Arbitration Board Jersey City Elizabethport Weehawken Hoboken Perth Amboy Jersey J. Kelly Reading Railroad Fourth Street Mme Knights of Labor Portagille McLeod Sweigard Keim

Three Hundred Hoopes & Townsend Employes Quit Work

Three hundred bolt and nut makers at Hoopes and Townsend quit yesterday due to a discharge linked to Knights of Labor activity. Fifty machinists remained, awaiting guidance as Assembly No 6 pushed District Assembly No 11 for reinstatement. Firm refusals led to non union staffing. Clement Hoopes vowed no rehire. Freight handlers at Reading and cigar makers also struck over wage cuts and wrappers. A new District Assembly No 100 for textile workers was formed with officers named. Brewers and Can Makers factions planned aid and boycotts.

Hoopes & Townsend Broad Buttonwood Streets Knights of Labor Assembly No. 6 Naati District Assembly No Clement R. Hoopes Reading Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Front and Noble Streets New York Jones Eng Lichten Brothers Fifth Cherry Streets Liberty Council Hall Edward P. Worthington Worth Foreman Edward Thornton J.B. Mulholland Thomas Bey Christopher Berry Trenton Philadelphia

Concessions Progress in Monongahela Coal Strike

Five coal firms along the Monongahela river have conceded workers demands and operate. Miners grow more determined. Knights of Labor board may approve 20 cents, with 25 cents possibly trigger continuation of the strike. Two miners representing 500 Gastonville and Knleyville men press for 47.34 cents per ton, threatening to strike if unmet.

Pirrspurg Monongahela River Knights of Labor Gastonville Knleyville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Ending of the Coatesville Strike at Lukens and Worth Mills

In Coatesville on February 4, strikes at Lukens Rolling Mills and at Charles Huston & Sons, plus Worth Brothers rolling mills, are nearly ended. Additional furnaces have been installed at each site and workers have returned to the firms on the existing terms and wages. The stoppage began over a demand for a ten percent wage increase, which the firms refused, leaving a six cent weekly raise disputed.

Coatesville Lukens Rolling Mills Charles Huston & Sons Worth Brothers Peck DE

Two Votes Cast for Abbott in Legislature Vote

Trenton February 4 Assemblymen Bkinner and Walter attended a joint Legislature meeting at noon and after both voted for Governor Abbott for United States Senator the meeting adjourned until tomorrow at noon.

Abbott

Smiths Big Money Grab and Police Assessment Denial

Mayor Smith denies any levy on police, while officers claim a mandatory ten dollar contribution to campaign costs. Sergeants reportedly received funds after roll calls as reporters note tension. Chief Stewart says no money reached the mayor’s office. Edwin H. Fitler opposes police assessments, calling them improper. The Times bills itself as a family newspaper for one cent.

Mayor Smith Lanbourne Smith News Ince Telegraph Messenger Seabourne The Stewart Brode Edwin H. Fitler Filer

England Will Not Relinquish Egypt

In the House of Commons Mr. Cremer moved an amendment to the address demanding evacuation of Egypt by British forces. He condemned the Seecone policy. Hon. W. H. Smith defended it. The amendment was defeated 268 to 97.

England Egypt London House of Commons Cremer W. H. Smith England Would Throw That Country Into A State of Anarchy. Mr. Cremer

Capture of a hotel boat inspector arrested in Athens

Ernest J. Svest of 1842 Molestreet, who claimed to be a Pennsylvania Railroad bridge inspector, was arrested by Detective Mintzhauser on swindling charges after allegedly switching the Stimson House proprietor at Athens, Pa. He fled with a $102 board bill and lowered his trunk from a window before Magistrate Smith and Chief Bennett sent him to Athens for trial.

Ernest J. Svest Molestreet Pennsylvania Railroad Mintzhauser Stimson Athens Smith Bennett

Republican Workers Meeting in Fifteenth Ward

A gathering of Fifteenth ward Republican workers from all factions convened last night at Fairmount Avenue and West Street. Deputy Prothonotary Charles N. Mann presided with speeches by Charles McMichael and Samuel F. Cavin. Plans were made to attend the mass meeting at Industrial Hall on the 12th inst.

Fifteenth Ward Fairmount Avenue West Street Charles N. Mann Charles McMichael Samuel F. Cavin Vna

Twenty-fourth Ward Republicans Hold Mass Meeting

In the rink at Thirty-ninth Street and Lancaster Avenue the Twenty-fourth ward Republicans held a mass meeting last evening. City Solicitor Warwick outlined the leading facts of the conferences and the circumstances which brought about the nomination of the present ticket. Charles Emory Smith also spoke.

Twenty-fourth Ward Thirty-ninth Street Lancaster Avenue Warwick Charles Emory Smith

Weather data snapshot with high and low temperatures

A weather abbreviated record notes mean barometer 30.644, max temperature 38, mean 31, min 80, wind max 26 and direction N, sunrise 7 06 A M, sunset 5 23 P M, high water 11 12 A M and 11 4 PAC, indicating tidal data for the day.

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