Turmoil and disasters sweep headlines from Port Deposit to Washington
Ice gorge danger looms over Port Deposit while a sea of other items fills the day. Trade figures show gold at 105 Pennsylvania stocks mixed. The steamer George Washington from Halifax is lost with all hands. Midhat Pasha is dismissed and Edhem Pasha named successor. Governor Hartranft orders the execution of Thomas Duffy for the Tamaqua murder, set for April 4. Electoral Commission arguments close. Florida evidence debate begins. Governor Wells testifies denying vote sale, then contradicts under cross. Senate hears about Northern visitors at New Orleans events and a House inquiry on Wells’s letter referencing his Louisiana seat.
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Port Deposit
Pennsylvania
Reading
Lehigh Valley
George Washington
Halifax
Midhat Pasha
Edhem Pasha
Hartrant
Thomas Duffy
Policeman Yost
Tamaqua
Messrs
Evarts
O'Conor
Electoral Commission
Florida
Wells
Field
Louisiana
Senate
Littlefield
New Orleans
Palmer
Trumbull
Kelley
Philadelphia
West
Louisiana Returning Board
House Committee On
House
Weather Outlook Signals Wide Regional Variability
A falling barometer and warmer southwest winds bring cloudy and threatening skies across most regions, with only the Middle Atlantic States expected to enjoy clear conditions. Offshore, lingering moisture may sustain light showers into the evening in coastal areas.
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Middle Atlantic States
Gorge Ice Gorge Threatens Port Deposit Riverside Town
Special dispatch reports a rising ice gorge along the Susquehanna near Port Deposit Maryland with residents evacuating families and goods. At McCall's Ferry ice piles reach 30 to 40 feet height and a rain threat looms. patrols and lookouts guard the riverfront amid ongoing maintenance and early damage repairs.
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Tue ‘Pimps
Port Deposit
Conowingo
McCall’s Ferry
Susquehanna
McCall's Ferry
River Falling at Keating Heightens River Readiness
Advices from Keating Pennsylvania report the West Branch of the Susquehanna fell about eighteen inches today. Officials note the ice is unlikely to move tonight, keeping the river in a cautious state as weather and water levels change.
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Keating
Harrispurg
Susquehanna
The Reactionary Turk Deposes Midhat Pasha
Dispatch from Constantinople dated February 5 reports Midhat Pasha removed as Grand Vizier and left for Syra. Edham Pasha, hostile to the arena powers, is named Grand Vizier in his stead. the appointment is confirmed.
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London
Reuter
Constantinople
Midhat Pasha
Syra
Edham Pasha
Reorganization of Turkish Ministry and Danube Vilayet Governor
A Reuters dispatch from Constantinople reports Midhat Pasha ordered to quit Constantinople and a full reorganization of the Turkish Ministry. Sadyk Pasha, currently the Porte's ambassador in Paris, is named governor of the Vilayet of the Danube.
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London
Reuter
Constantinople
Midhat Pasha
Sadyk Pasha
Porte
Paris
Vilayet
Danube
French Assembly Reconsiders Abrogation Decree 1852
The French House initially backed erasing the 1852 decree but under Premier Simon pressure the motion was amended to let the decree stand provisionally. Dispatches report Montenegro prince accepting Grand Vizier peace talks and Mexico’s elections splitting his party amid turmoil and London intelligence of Tokyo’s foreign office warnings about treasures and archives.
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Simon
Rato Reuter
Montenegro
Bus
Mexico
Lonon
Qhatece
Tokio
Rumors of Cameron Senate Bid In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg dispatch reports rumors from North American that Hayes may be elected and J. Donald Cameron could leave the Treasury or lose his seat, with his father resigning to let the son seek a Senate vacancy. Simon Cameron's possible resignation sparks a potential senatorial contest before February 20. Governor Hart and Robert W. Mackey are also named in considering Don Cameron’s absence.
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Simon Cameron
Hartranfu
Don Cameron
Robert W. Mackey
Butler freed on own recognizance in Mollie Maguires case
Patrick Butler, one of eight Mollie Maguires members convicted of conspiracy and aiding murder, was released on his own recognizance in Pottsville awaiting sentencing. He attended a Tamaqua meeting where rewards for shooting Gomer Jones were discussed and provided information to help convict other suspects. he may later testify against Patrick Hester, who faces trial for Alexander Hea’s murder in Bloomsburg.
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Pottsville
Patrick Butler
Mollie Maguires
Butler
Tamaqua
Mollies
Thomas Hurley
Gomer Jones
Commonwealth
Patrick Hester
Bloomsburg
Columbia County
Alexander Hea
Hester
Brannon held in custody over assault case at Sixteenth district
William Brannon a marble dealer on Lancaster avenue who was charged with assaulting shoemaker William Walls on the 26th ult has been confined in the Sixteenth district station house since then. A neighbor says Brannon claims fear of prison and seeks leniency while Lieutenant Brown says hearings delay his release.
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William Brannon
Lancaster Avenue
William Walls
Sixteenth District
Perccs
Brannon
Rown
Closing Arguments Shape Supreme Court Debate on Evidence
The February session features Evarts and O Conor in a dramatic finish over whether outside evidence can be admitted beyond the President Ferry certificates. Evarts argues the commission is a court and must be appointed by the President with Senate consent, while O Conor emphasizes congressional powers and de facto officers, warning that a broad inquiry could alter the nation’s sovereignty.
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Washington
Wm. M. Evarts
Chas
O’conor
Ferry
New York
Supreme Court
Fish
Senator Conkling
Ben Hill
Evarts
Congress
Commission
Senate
David Paul Brown
Mr. O’conor
Philadelphia
House of Representatives
Black
Hayes
Committee of Congress
Question of Admission of Evidence Before Commission
Private sessions end after a brief talk as commission members prepare their positions. Rumors swirl that Judge Strong favors Democrats on the Returning Board issue while Morton stacks authorities to confront colleagues. The panel plans a heated session tomorrow to determine Florida election validity and potential action by the tribunal.
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Tun
Washington
Commission
Morton
Hiss
Edmunds
Strong
Returning Board
Senate
Florida
Stanley Matthews
Certificate of Executive Authority
Ios ‘Apie Biien Te Ee
Evarts and O Conor address the commission in historic hearing
regular proceedings report a February session at the Supreme Court room where Evarts and O Conor argued over evidence and procedure. The exchange covered whether papers brought by a messenger could be used, the reach of the commission, and the handling of certification records related to Governor Stearns and Humphreys. The pair spoke for over three hours, with a private conference following a midday recess.
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Washington
Supreme Court Room
Messrs, Evarts
O’conor
Evarts
Commission
Stearns
Pensacola
Charles O’conor
Fortress Monroe Battalion sails from Wanibaios for post
The Fortress Monroe Battalion of Artillery four companies strong with 250 men left Wanbivaios for their old post yesterday. The Woops at Washington now number 400 men under Colonel Wildrick who relieves General Barry. Secretary Morrill is reported to be seriously ill with pneumonia and recovery is of concern.
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Fortress Monroe
Wanbivaios
Washington
Wildrick
Barry
Morrill
Southern Debtors and Northern Creditors Meet in New York
Five bankers and national bank presidents formed a committee to adjust Southern State debts. George B Coe of American Exchange National Bank chairs the group which will examine debts from the Potomac to Texas, totaling about 200 million dollars and noting Virginia at 35 million. A liberal policy from bondholders will be sought.
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George 8. Coe
American Exchange National Bank
J. D. Vermilye
Merchants’ National Bank
Benjamin B Sherman
Mechanics’ National Bank of New York
B. B. Comegys
Philadelphia National Bank
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore National Farmers and Planters’ Bank
Continental Hotel
Mr. Coe
Fifth Avenue
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Potomac
Texas
Bank cashier faces forged note charges in New York
N L Lenheim cashier of the First National Bank Montrose Pa was brought up at Toombs and waived further examination. Complainant A Lathrop saysLenheim forged his signature on a4 month promissory note for 8500 at the First National Bank of New York while Lenheim was a depositor in Montrose. Bail set at 10000. He also faces 5000 bail to await governor of Pa requisition on a charge related to 90000 Montrose Bank ads disapproval.
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New York
N. L. Lenheim
First National Bank
Montrose
Pennsylvania
Toombs
A. Lathrop
Lenheim
First National Bank of New York
First National Bank of Montrose
Montrose Bank
Daniel Dougherty Delivers The Stage Oration At The Academy
A crowded and stylish audience heard Daniel Dougherty speak on The Stage at the Academy last evening. The Philadelphia audience appreciated his eloquent illustrations and refined cadence, recognizing the orator’s brilliancy both in his bar connections and on stage.
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Academy
Daniel Dougherty
Respite Refused for New Jersey Hangings. Asylum Murder Suspect Found Dead
Governor Bedle rejected further respite for Deshwald and Ryan, to be hanged in Newark Friday. An attendant at Northampton Asylum, D E Barrett, was found dead, murdered by lunatics. perpetrators unknown. Fire damaged a drug warehouse in Cincinnati. $10,000 stock fully insured. Baltimore bakery and Pratt Street iron foundry buildings burned. losses not yet known. A Trenton parade cheered 300 unemployed workers demanding employment. A grand concert for their benefit occurred last night. Judge Pratt of the Superior Court suspended receiver Anderson from Continental Life Insurance. Anderson’s accounts to be reviewed by Referee Butler. Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York related to Nordic road bonds and rails.
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Bedle
New Jersey
Deshwald and Ryan
Newark
D. E. Barrett
Northampton
Mass
Cuming
Reikert, Hale & Co
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Bates’ Iron Foundry
Pratt
President Vests
Mason & Son's
Baltimore
Rookey Graner
Anderson
Iesurance Company
Thepeinney
William R. Grace
William A. Butler
Farmers’ Loan and Trust C of
New York
Tar Fae Nordhern Veies Ieacons
Rosd
Wells on the Rack. Louisiana Returning Board clash unfolds
Special dispatch reports explosive testimony in which Governor Wells and Cazenave face cross examination over letters and alleged fraud. Wells clashes with Field as he deflects questions, while Cazenave’s ignorance is lampooned. Kenner counters Wells's claims with a telegram about a $200,000 offer to tilt Louisiana's vote.
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Times
Washington
Louisiana
Electoral Commission
Knott
Cazenave
Kenner
Vernon Parish
Governor Wells
Lawrence
Maddox
Col. Pickett
West
Returning Board
Field
Wells
Mr. Field
Wells Wrath and Loaded Cane Sparks House Hearings
Special Dispatch from Washington reports heated exchanges between Field and Wells in the House committee. Wells arrived armed with a loaded cane and two revolvers, and will be disarmed before cross examination. Governor Kellogg comments on Senate seating, while Senator West’s temper draws ire.
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Ties
Washington
Field
Wells
Kellogg
Senate
Hayes
West
Governor Wells details Maddox letters and money talk
Governor Wells testified after Cazenave, recounting Maddox’s visits in New Orleans and Washington. He described signing a commendatory letter and a credentialing note, denying discussions of money, and calling Maddox a liar when he questioned destruction of Vernon parish returns.
Senator West Explains Letter From Louisiana Board
Senator West of Louisiana read the Louisiana Returning Board letter before the House committee on powers and privileges. He said he learned of the letter last week and volunteered to read it without privilege, denying clandestine correspondence over the Louisiana vote. He cited Maddox as falsely claiming authority and suggested the letter related to ambitions to be his own Senate successor.
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Returning Board
House
Senate
West
Wells
Louisiana Returning Board
House Committee On
Louisiana
Secretary of War
Maddox
Mr. West
New Orleans
Returning Board of
Bogg
Apeak
Sellers
MT Dkria
Dem
Senate Knew Maddox Was a Government Officer in New Orleans
J West testified Maddox was said to be a government official in New Orleans and that he only learned of him in November. He visited the Treasury Department to verify the status but could not confirm it, noting the fault lay in not checking the correct office.
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Senate
Maddox
New Orleans
J. West
Treasury Department
Wells Promises to Squeal to Nicholls If Protection Given
A New Orleans dispatch to the Baltimore Gazette reports on January 12 J Madison Wells seeking protection before confessing to Governor Nicholls. Wells pressed for immunity from prosecution, requested Kennedy’s mediation, and promised a full statement on Louisiana affairs. He met Kennedy and Barrett, then planned a Sunday interview with Nicholls, but an unexpected summons to Washington interrupted the plan.
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New Orleans
Baltimore Gazette
J. Madison
Wells
EB. J. Barrett
Odd Fellows
Yall House
Rapides
Nicholls
Louisiana
J. P. Kennedy
Barrett
Kennedy
Messrs. Kennedy
Cassidy
Cassidy's
Dvaw Sik
J. Madison Wells
Washington
Littlefield Testimony Details Ball Meeting and Electoral Vote Talks
Littlefield failed to appear for a Senate sub committee exam then testified he met Democratic visitors in New Orleans during the electoral vote counting. He described a ball hosted by a colored woman named Patterson and said he saw Balmer Trumbull and Palmer there. He denied knowledge of plans to alter Vernon returns and claimed payment of two hundred dollars for leaving New Orleans, with additional forty dollars since. He asserted he refused any offer of $100,000 to suppress what he knew.
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Maddox
Cazenave
Wells
Lawrence
United States
Senator West
New Orleans
Packard
Washington
Louisiana
M. Calvert
Rapides Parish
Calvert
Ife
Colonel Pickett
Addox
Governor Wells
Vernon Parish
Anderson
Field
J. F. Littlefield
Senate
Returning Board
Patterson
Spearing
Trumbull
Palmer
Mrs. Martin
Vernon
National Republican Committee
McDonald
Stephenson
Mr. Kelley
Philadelphia
Rally for Stokley: Nineteenth Ward Republicans Meet
At Second and York streets last night the Nineteenth Ward Republicans, led by Thomas J. Rice, heard John Forsyth and speakers including Captain Thomas H. Seabourn urging William B. Stokley’s re election. Samuel Eeeles warned that the Caven canvass would hand city government to Democrats. B F Hughes divided Democrats into three groups, praising Stokley’s cause as the city’s priority. William Moran also spoke.
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Second
York Streets
Thomas J. Rice
John Forsyth
Thomas H. Seabourn
William 8. Stokley
Samuel Eeeles
Mr. Caven
Caven
Stokley
B. F. Hughes
Tse
William Moran
Reform Association committee plans fair election actions
The twelve member Reform Association committee met yesterday. A sub committee will contact authorities to strike improper names from assessors lists purged last fall. A second sub committee will invite the Tenth ward citizens and taxpayers’ committee to explain their process for ensuring a fair election.
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Reform Association
Citizens and Taxpayers’ Committee
Tenth Ward
Ward Democratic Committee Chooses Van Bell Chair
The Thirtieth ward Democratic executive committee met at 1629 Bainbridge Street. Henry A. Van Bell was elected chairman. Resolutions endorsed Joseph L. Je for Mayor and the entire Democratic ticket.
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Bainbridge Street
Henry A. van Bell
Joseph L. Je
Inquest Finds Heart Disease in Bath Death of Lippincott
Coroner Goddard held an inquest into the death of Aaron Lippincott a 75 year old man who lived at 927 Arch street and was known for using vapor baths at 721 Sansom street He was prone to vertigo and on Saturday while in the bath the door opened and he was found prostrate Post mortem showed death from heart disease and a verdict was returned
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Goddard
Aaron
Lippincott
Arch Street
Sansom Street
River Improvements Corps to Survey Rivers for Commerce
A joint meeting of the Board of Trade Port Wardens Maritime Exchange and the Councils' committee on naviga tion of the Delaware and Schuylkill adopted a resolution to memorialize the general government. It urges the appointment of a corps of skilled engineers to survey the rivers for better adaptation to commercial use.
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Board of Trade, Port Wardens, Maritime Exchange and Councils
Delaware and Schuylkill
Grand Jury Returns True Bill in Stringfield Case
A grand jury again finds a true bill against Rodney F Stringfield, the policeman who shot a sow suspected of theft by Witte Dennis, a colored man, after sighting him with a lee of ae on the shoulder. Coroner Goddard had previously held an inquest and discharged the suspect from the case.
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Goddard
Rodney F. Stringfield
Witte Dennis
Etringtald Chet
Arge Utter
Perils of the Deep: George Washington Wrecked at Cape Race
Halifax reports the Cromwell Line steamer George Washington ashore at Cape Race and total loss with all hands drowned. Ten bodies washed ashore. likely collision in a January snowstorm. American crew from New York area. two passengers from Halifax and nine Halifax passengers identified. Cromwell cargo ship also missing.
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George Washington
Cape Race
Halifax
Cromwell Line
St. John’s
N. F
William Archibald
Thomas Archibald
J. Powers
New York
James Whitehead
Brooklyn
J. Krupp
Charles Dunn
Bernard Peterson
Len Jones
Rich Trooper
George L. Denton
James Sammond
George Phelan
Seaman
Thomas Olson, Jr
Robert H. Darry
J. H. Berryman
Jersey City
John Sheehan
Richard Halgen
Jerry Riley
Joseph Welsh
Wm. O’neil
Cook
Patrick Canfield
Amelia MacDonald
William Eastman
Henry Whitman
Robert Smith
George Cromwell
Steamships in transit and arrivals across ports
The Ohio of the American line steamed off Holyhead at 11 o clock. Dominion of Brogkies line reached Liverpool on Sunday. Bay gaueries sailed from Liverpool for this port via airfax. City of Limerick Liverpool Allen town Boston Cath Whiting Providence R I Florida Richmond via Norfolk Va Hercules Fall River Koman Boston Williamsport Boston arrived yesterday.
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Ohio
Holyhead
Dominion
Brogkie
Liverpool
Gaueries
Airfax
City of Limerick
Allentown
Boston
Cath. Whiting
Providence
Florida
Richmond
Norfolk
Hercules
Fall River
Koman
Williamsport
Legislature Filibuster Delays Local Option Bill in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on February 5 the House flirted with action on a local option bill before adjournment. Deputy Sheriff Bill Reported and afternoon sessions saw filibustering maneuvers by members. Mr Schnutterly of Fayette repeatedly moved adjournment, losing each time as disorder mounted and the regular adjournment hour arrived.
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Tortres
Harrisburg
Schnutterly
Fayette
Proceedings in the House in Harrisburg February 5 1890
In Harrisburg a 2000 Friends petition backs a prohibitory liquor measure. A bill to bar sheriff deputies at city polls passed favorably. McClure introduced a $500 Gettysburg battle relic fund. Faunce seeks 30 day notice for judicial sales. Stewart allows textbook purchases with limits. Communications from state officials answered with negatives. a plan for after noon sessions was fixed February 13 after debate. Ev ersart pushes report on absent pastors and their authority. Many bills read. stay of execution bill among them. House adjourned.
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Harrispurg
Gettysburg
McClure
Donnelly
Faunce
Stewart
The
Commonwealth Quay
Forster
Latta
Public Grounds
Patterson
Temple
Jackson
Mercer
Eversart
Eversant
Harrisburg
Appealing for Mercy Before Pardons Board Meet
Urgent appeals will be made before the Board of Pardons at Harrisburg on February 6 in the cases of Fletcher of Philadelphia who is under a death sentence and Cadwallader the former president of the Franklin Saving Fund from Harrisburg city.
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the Times
Harrisburg
Board of Pardons
Fletcher
Philadelphia
Cadwallader
Franklin Saying Fund
Mollie on His Way to the Gallows in Pennsylvania
Governor Hart has issued a warrant for the execution of Thomas Duffy, condemned in Schuylkill county last September for the murder of Benjamin F. Yost. The date set is Wednesday, April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hartranft
Thomas Duffy
Schuylkill County
Benjamin F. Yost
City Notes Fair Opens at Horticultural Hall Today
Community notices report a charity fair for the Home for Infants opening in Horticultural Hall today. Local items include arrests for pickpocketing, icebound Delaware towboats, school visits, a minor fire at Philopathian Hall, a lecture by Colonel John W. Forney, pardon applications, infant class building events, election-officer appointments, relief donations totaling 4 748 60, and YM A anniversary events with speeches promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
Joseph Cantrell
John Wilson
Central
Delaware
Marcus Hook
John W. Forney
House of Correction
Cyrus Cadwallader
Franklin Savin
Board of
P'ardons
Spruce Street Baptist Sunday School
Joseph Patterson
Bee Ward Relief Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Tial
Fonight
Bedford Street
Dhomes Ny ‘We Children
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Justice
Pat Hester
Quay
Tilden
Messrs, Evarts and O'Conor
Washington Notes
Time
Duncan F. Kenner
Wells Wrath
Nineteenth Ward
W. Archibald
George Hopkins
W. S. Combe
A. Falconer
John Smith
W. Newberry
Edward Raynor
James Powers
City Notes
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