Cincinnati Floods Drive Thousands to Shelter Amid Deepening Crisis
A special dispatch from Cincinnati describes the Ohio River flood reaching a record depth, flooding seven miles of districts and the manufacturing area. Homes, warehouses, coal yards, and rail depots are submerged, with blocks of the city dark and residents seeking refuge in schools, churches, and police stations. The mayor and charities mobilize aid as rivers rise, trains halt, and crews build boats to move people and goods.
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Ohio
Mill Creek
Covington
Newport
Pearl Street
Second Street
Union Depot
Chamber of Commerce
Associated Charities
Race and Commerce
Company No. 29
Cumminsville
Bunker
Elm
Prnm
Pearl
Central Avenue
Stone
Mill
Georgia Sesqui Centenary Celebrated in Savannah
Savannah marked the sesqui centennial of Georgia’s founding by General James Oglethorpe with a sunrise gun salute and a large turnout of about fifty thousand. Gov Stephen s and officials attended, a 5000-strong military display from Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia followed, and a historical pageant depicted the landing and welcome by Native tribes.
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Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Stephens
Paul H. Hayne
Henry R. Jackson
Hayne
Oglethorpe
Tomac
Yamma
Narrow Stage Coach Runoff Rescue Becomes Narrow Escape
Nine Reading county residents traveling home by stage from Reading barely escaped drowning crossing a swollen stream eight miles from the city. The current overwhelmed the coach, which was swept downstream. rescuers saved several survivors who were half-drowned and revived them. Names include Jesse Eck, Edwin Melcher, John Fichter, Edward Staar, Peter Miller, Edwin Deischer, Michael Covely and their spouses.
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Tuk Times
Reading
Jesse Eck
Edwin Melcher
John Fichter
Edward Staar
Peter Miller
Edwin Deischer
Michael Covely
Whisky in Jersey and contested Warren County election
Trento February 12 In the House a resolution ordering ballot-box production for Warren County district two to resolve the Bondon Wildrick contest was reconsidered and Wildrick declared properly elected. A liquor license bill sparked a fierce floor fight. Parsons of Essex sought postponement to tomorrow. In the Senate new bills included higher judges salaries, city finance borrowing for schools, curbs on telegraph overtime, prison workshop funding, savings bank tax relief, and Governor to appoint Southern Exposition commissioners.
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Trento
Warren County
Bondon
Wildrick
Parsons
Essex
Hill
Newark
Committee On Excise
House
Senate
Stainsby
Court of Common Fleas
Paxton
Finance Board
Jersey City
Schenck
Middlesex
Terrill
Gloucester
Pope
Youngblood
Louisville
Scheme to Publish Government Notices in Two DC Papers Stopped
A House session exposed a proposed plan backed by Frank Hatton to require all executive proclamations treaties and government contracts ads to run in two DC newspapers one per party. The measure would have created a DC paper monopoly for advertising and public notices, but Rep Robinson halted it and the resolution was withdrawn amid questions over public funding.
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Hatton
Tus Tratks
Washington
Frank Hatton
National Republican
van Horn
Missouri
District of Columbia
Robinson
Massachusetts
Marine Mishaps and Ship Sinking In February
Reports from N J Tiatreras and Losoon detail the Parkfield sinking with the captain drowned, and the Dulamer from Pernambuco bound for New York saved by a breeches buoy. The Aylona reported the Quebec's safe status near 90 miles southwest of Fastnet as of Saturday morning. Hannah Blanchard’s captain drowned while Hannah Blanchard and Louise H. arrive at Palmouth and Liverpool respectively.
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Dulamer
Losoon
Aylona
New Orleans
Liverpool
Fastnet
Quebec
Portland
Hannah Blanchard
New York
Palmouth
Louise H
Baltimore
Charles R Thorne Jr Buried In Simple Funeral
A funeral for actor Charles R Thorne was marked by a vow among Robson Craig and Thorne to avoid preachers at deaths. Only Stuart Robson spoke, reading a letter from Ingersoll and addressing the ceremony with a brief tribute. Thorne reportedly told his wife no preacher before dying.
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New York
Charles R. Thorne
Stuart Robson
Robson
Thorne
Robert Craig
Charles Dickens
Craig
Rob
Robert Ingersoll
Funeral of William E. Dodge Held at Church of the Covenant
The funeral for the late William E. Dodge was held this morning at the Church of the Covenant in New York. A large gathering of prominent businessmen and citizens attended. Pallbearers included A. A. Low, F. S. Winston, John A. Stewart, and others. The service was led by Rev. Martin R. Vincent with assistance from notable clergy and academic figures. Eulogies were delivered by Rev. Dr. Hitchcock and Rev. Dr. Cuyler.
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New York
William E. Dodge
Church of the Covenant
Metropolis
Messrs
A. A. Low
F. S. Winston
John A. Stewart
Percy R. Price
John D. Jones
William A. Booth
Royal Phelps
James L. Brown
John Jay
Charles Butler
Samuel Sloan
B. Shefflein
F. H. Cassitt
T. B. Coddington
Samuel D. Babcock
Martin R. Vincent
President Hopkins
Williamstown College
S. I. Prime
Theodore L. Cuyler
Brooklyn
George L. Prentiss
R. D. Hitchcock
Washington Choate
Irvington
Hitchcock and
Rey
Cuyler
The Oklahoma Invasion Report From Fort Reno
A telegram from Fort Reno reports the Payne invasion: about seventy five wagons head toward the Kansas line escorted by troops, with twelve wagons to Arkansas. Some invaders resisting peaceably are imprisoned and being brought to Fort Reno. no new troops expected for now, further movements to be relayed.
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Qhington
Adjutant General
Sheridan
Fort Reno
Payne
Camp Oklahoma
Carroll
Kansas Line
Arkansas
Caldwell
Asas
Trying to Dislodge an Ice Gorge in Pennsylvania
Special Dispatch to The Times from Williamsport reports the Boom Company cutting a channel through a twenty mile ice gorge on the river to prevent a thaw from causing an overflow. The effort targets water flow from the dam to Chatham's run near Lock Haven to avert flood damage to shoreline properties.
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TM Ks
Williamsport
Chatham's Run
Lock Haven
Farmer James Krouse Makes Suicide Attempt In Barn
Special Dispatch to THE TIves Portstown February 12 James Krouse of New Hanover Montgomery county, a farmer, grew despondent after heavy involvement last year and attempted self harm this morning by hanging himself from a barn rafter. An employee rescued him after a prior throat-cutting attempt.
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Tiwves
Portstown
James
Krouse
New Hanover
Montgomery County
Stayer Gebhardt shooting suspect captured in New Jersey
George Gunderman, accused of shooting Henry Gebhardt after a domino game, was arrested near Newton, New Jersey, at his sister's home. He claimed he did not know Gebhardt was dead and did not intend to shoot.
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Gebhardt
Tigres
Port Jervis
N. Y
George Gunderman
Henry Gebhardt
Newton
N. J
Treglown Sentenced to Death in Morristown Case
James Treglown was sentenced by Judge Magie in Morristown New Jersey to be hanged on Wednesday March 21 between ten and two o'clock.
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Treglown
Morristown
N. J
James Treglown
Magie
Free Passes Debate Roars in State House Floor Dispute
A heated session in the State House features Democratic and Republican clashes over free passes for officials and employees. Hassan presses a calendar bill to ban passes under penalty of misdemeanor, while Hulings and Crawford clash over railroad influence and timing. The House approves putting the bill on the calendar 136 to 34 with partisan divisions.
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Times
Harricanine
House
Faunce
State Administration
Stenger
Gordon
Everett
Coxe
Kennedy
King
Senate
Hassan
Venango
Sharpe
Franklin County
Spensler
Perry
Mackin
Lowry
Indiana
Colborn
Somerset
Green
Berks
Thompson
Beaver
Hathersall
Philadelphia
Abbott
Carberry
Boyer
Saybolt
Hulings
al. Crawford
Gowen
Donahue
Crawford
Hasson
Furth
Burt
Devenney
M. M. Hayes
Parcells
Reilly
Connell
Emsley
Henry McDonald
Neill
Vogdes
A. H.ite
W. C. Brown
Burnite
Burchfield
Chadwick
Eberly
John Graham
Hoover
Lafferty
Latouche
Mawhinney
Miller
Levi Morrison
McClarren
McMillan
Parkhill
Parkison
Pomeroy
Snnder
Snodgrass
Steel
A. F. Thomson
Vankirk
Governor Jewell Funeral Services Arranged
In Hartford on February 12 the funeral of late Governor Marshall Jewell will be private at 11 a.m. at the house. Remains will be moved by the governor’s staff to Asylum Hill Congregational Church for public viewing until 2 30 p.m., followed by public exercises.
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Hartford
Marshall Jewell
Asylum Hill Con- Fational Church
Mexican Minister Honored at Continental Hotel Dinner
A formal gathering in Philadelphia celebrated Mexican Minister Senor M. Romero at the Continental Hotel. About seventy gentlemen, led by Ex-Mayor Fox, heard Romero discuss Mexico’s mining potential and rail needs while U.S. and Mexican officials and local dignitaries attended.
Banishment Proposal Debated in Paris Senate
In Paris on February 12 the Senate debated expulsion for princes after trial. Admiral Jaureguiberry and M Bardoux oppose punitive measures, while the committee favors rejection. A government plan to banish princes by presidential decree failed. a Waddington proposal to exile any prince found undermining the state passed 165 to 127. Prince Napoleon reportedly will return Thursday.
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Paris
Senate
Jaureguiberry
Orleans
M. Bardoux
M. Allen
M. Deves
M. Barbey
M. Waddington
Court of Assizes
the Petrie
Napoleon
Healy Local Government Plan May Shape Irish Bill
The Times reports Mr T M Healy’s Irish local government scheme likely to form the basis of the chief Irish bill. An address in reply to the throne will trigger a debate on Irish government policy. Parnell seeks an official Dublin Castle inquiry report and calls for more measures to relieve Irish distress. A land act amendment bill is drafted. Dupin notes O Donnell’s critique of party tactics and division into watchful sections for government branches.
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Ireland
London
the Times
T. M. Healy
Parnell
Dublin Castle
Dupin
O'Donnell
The
Freeman's Journal
Irish Parenent Party
Whic
New York Tailor Henry Cooper Charged With Suspicious Conduct
Henry Prouse Cooper a New York tailor appeared at Bow Street Police Court on a charge of loitering in Charing Cross dressed in female attire. He was released on his own recognizance for six months after being described as eccentric and a former clothing-store proprietor. He had earlier been bound for peace for twelve months following a pistol incident before sailing to Europe.
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London
Henry Prouse Cooper
New York
Bow Street
Charing Cross
Broadway
Cooper
Europe
Rumored resignation of General Von Kameke in Berlin
The Kreuz Zeitung reports a reserved rumor that General Von Kameke, Minister of War, has resigned. The claim is credited but possibly premate. No reason given, but opposition to the military budget is said to have offended the Emperor.
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Kameke
Berwin
Kreuz Zeitung
General von Kameke
von Kameke
Serrano Leads Dynastic Left to Oppose the Ministry
At a Dynastic Left meeting in MAnonip on February 12 Marshal Serrano presided and the group resolved to actively oppose the Ministry despite Senor Moret advising pacifism. The split among prominent party members drew much comment.
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Manonip
Marshal Serrano
Senor Moret
Roumania Objects to Danubian Conference Voice
Roumania protests the London conference on the Danubian question opposing admission with only a consultative voice and declares itself unable to recognize the conference resolutions.
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London
Roumania
Danish Schleswig-Holstein Protection Move Discussed in Secret
COPPENHAGEN February 12 The Falke agency says the government requests a secret session to explain the protection measure planned for Danes in Schleswig-Holstein.
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Schleswig-Holstein
Coppenhagen
The
Falkething
Detective Mul Dooney Charged with 1881 Murder in Galway
The Galway detective Mul Dooney is charged with murdering a man named Doherty in 1881. Police say documents found on him show awareness of moonlighter schemes and planned operations.
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Galway
Muldooney
Doherty
Egypt's New Charter Adopted by Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers has adopted the remaining clauses of Egypt's new charter, reflecting proposals made by Lord Dufferin. The measure advances constitutional reforms in Egypt as of February 12 in Carino.
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Egypt
Carino
Council of Ministers
Lord Dufferin
Booth's Final Berlin Appearance Stirs Enthusiasm
Edwin Booth delivered his last Berlin performance to a crowded house, drawing enthusiastic reception as the famed actor closed his engagement with strong applause and acclaim.
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Booth
Berlin
Bern
Edwin Booth
Spanish Envoys to South America Peace Talks Begin
February 12 report that envoys will be sent to the South American Spear where treaties of peace and amity have been concluded.
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South America
Manpamp
Prague arrests seven Socialists in a crackdown
The report notes seven Socialists have been arrested in Prague amid ongoing hostilities. Additional items recount a bank defalcation tied to Telleree of the Bank of Toronto, while John Casey a polisher died instantly in Greenfield Mass from an emery wheel accident at Wiley Russell Manufacturing. Commander Francis A Morris of the United States Navy died at Newport R. I. from Brights disease, a New York native and Naval Academy graduate. The Postmaster General Marshall Jewell is honored with a day of mourning and funeral arrangements hinted at in memorial notices.
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John Casey
Wiley & Russell Manufacturing Company
Greenfield
Mass
Francis A. Morris
United States Navy
Newport
R. L
Bright
New York
Naval Academy
Marshall Jewell
Page in His New Office Signing Warrants Amid Turmoil
Controller Page continues signing warrants while court action ousts William M. Taggart from the City Controller role. The scene shifts to Treasurer Irvine anxious over paying warrants as the court clarifies the controllership status. Court decisions prompt pay implications for Pattison and Governor's pending funds. Magistrates issue first suits tied to controllership chaos.
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Irvine
Pattison
Page
Mr. Page
Ludlow
William M. Taggart
Robert E. Pattison
Bullitt bill debated by Citizens Association in Fifteenth Ward
The Citizens Association of the Fifteenth Ward approved a resolution vindicating Professor Howard and denounced school directors resolutions as unjust. Councilman Thomas Walters spoke for broad popular elections, opposing Mayor power. A new city charter proposal to empower the people to elect department heads was endorsed, with the Mayor retaining removal power and accountability. Theodore Justice denied that Mr. Robinson used indecent language about lady teachers.
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Citizens’ Association of the
Fifteenth Ward
Professor Howard
Theodore Justice
Morgan
Bullitt
George H. Earle
Philadelphia
Thomas Walter
Bill McMullen
Bill
McFadden
Baldwin
Dinas
Robinson
Whitney resigns as Dock Department chief clerk
Special Dispatch to Tak Times reports William M. Whitney, chief clerk of the Dock Department, resigns after an investigation found a $9,800 discrepancy in his accounts. The Commission accepted the resignation to protect the city, avoiding criminal prosecution. Whitney had ten years in the post and the shortfall was quickly repaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tak Times
New York
William M. Whitney
Dock Department
Whitney
Defaulting Tax Collector in East Carroll Parish
Governor Mc Enery received word that W. W. Bradley sheriff and ex officio State and Irish Tax Collector of East Carroll parish is a delinquent for 6400 dollars and an execution order suspends him from duties. Police jury instructs District Attorney to pursue legal proceedings.
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New Orleans
Times- Democrat
Baton Rouge
McEnery
W. W. Bradley
East Carroll Parish
Distris Byden
Radley
Virginia Baptists assemble for first Lynchburg congress
The first Baptist Congress of Virginia meets in Lynchburg on the 27th with preparations under way to entertain visitors. Prominent church leaders from Virginia and neighboring states are expected to attend as an elaborate program is arranged.
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Congress of Virginia Baptists
Lyncchburg
First Baptist Congress of Virginia
Lynchburg
Virginia
Convict Seeks Reform After Prison Years
A philanthropist urged a soon-liberty convict to reform, but the man, once a thief and associate of Forrester Johnson and Jennings, doubted reentry to respectable life. Pardoned years ago in Charlestown, he later joined a war service, then crime gang, was captured in Harrisburg for a jewelry store robbery, and sent back to Eastern State Penitentiary for six years, nearing term. Some accomplices tried to gain funds from his Baptist father for a pardon, but failed.
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Eastern
Charlestown
Massachusetts
Briggs
the Marsh
Billy” Forrester
Joseph Johnson
Jack” Jennings
Coleman
New York
Harrisburg
Lehigh County
Norristown Party Nominates Burgess Candidates
Twenty three ballots were needed to nominate a Republican candidate for Burgess in Norristown. George Meredith led with 16 votes on the final ballot, Grady 9, and Reff 5. Democrats likely to nominate Councilman Harry Smith. Ward nominations followed: First ward William A. Bunting. Third ward William Crawford. Fourth ward William Perry. Fifth ward James Prear. Sixth ward Jacob Land and George N. Carson. Henry Leiman declined renomination as Town Council president. Third ward renominated B F Solly for School Director and Fourth ward David W Schall. Second ward nominations postponed.
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Norristown
Tate Times
Burgess
George Meredith
Burgess Grady
Jonas A. Reff
Meredith
Daily Times
Harry ©. Smith
William A. Bunting
William Crawford
William Perry
James Preear
Jacob Land
George N. Carson
Henry Leiman
B. F. Solly
David W. Schall
Democratic Preparations in City Committee Meeting
The Democratic city executive committee met at Penn Square rooms with thirty five of thirty nine members present. William F Harrity presided and J P Sensenderfer and Henry Drake served as secretaries. They discussed distributing tickets canvassing divisions to verify assessors lists in cases of death or removal and filling election board vacancies. There is a campaign balance over two thousand dollars so no candidate assessments will be levied this year. Ebenezer Cobb donated 300 dollars to the fund and spoke on canvassing divisions and party prospects. The committee will reconvene Friday evening.
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Continental
Mexico
United States
Senor M. Romero
Quaker City
Miss Allen
General FE. Canedo
Mexican Commission
John M. Smiley
Juan N. Navarro
New York
Salvator Malo
Daniel M. Fox
Davis Page
John R. Read
Col. A. Loudon Snowden
D. W. Sellers
Richard Wood
L. P. Ashmead
Clement R. Wainwright
Casper
Butcher
Grant
William Henry Trescott
Stewart L. Woodford
Cox
Fox
Senor Romero
A. Loudon Snowden
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
William Penn
William
Controller & Davis Page
Beeenodin
Philadelphia
James F. Hall
John KR
Charles Emory Smith
General Canedo
Democratic City Executive Committee
Penn Square
William F. Harrity
J. P. Sensenderfer
Henry Drake
Ebenezer Cobb
Five-Cent Coin Withdrawn Report Questioned
The rumor claimed Secretary Folger would withdraw the new five cent piece until cents appeared after V. Colonel Snowden denied notification and interference from Judge Folger. He noted a gilded coin could mislead novices but argued no greater counterfeiting risk than the older three cent piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folger
Snowden
Judge Warns Against Societal Rhetoric in Drain Damage Suit
In the Thayer Court yesterday Charles and Nicholas Fuchs sued David J. Barden over house damage from a poorly laid drain. Judge Thayer urged plain justice and discouraged remarks on class. Jury awarded the plaintiffs 885 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Nicholas Fuchs
David J. Barden
Thayer
Heavy Failure in Boston Iron Company
In Boston on February 12 the treasurer of the Bay State Iron Company confirmed rumors of its suspension. The firm faces liabilities estimated at 750,000 dollars and a weak iron trade climate. Previous embarrassment five years ago was overcome without aid. President is S. G. Snelling. treasurer J. Avery Iehrads.
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Boston
Bay State Iron Company
Anaon
J. Avery Iehards
G. Snelling
Fatal Explosion Kills Blacksmith Watters Near Jersey Shore
A blast at a smith shop beside the Jersey Shore Pine Creek and Buffalo Railroad west of Jersey Shore borough fatally injured James Watters, a 21 or 22 year old new husband. His head, leg and hand were blown off. his hand was later found in a nearby field.
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Williamspor
Jersey Shore
Pine Creek
Buffalo
Jersey Shore Borough
James Watters
Watters
Singmaster Sues Ex Policeman Fox for Damages
Peter M Singmaster a West Philadelphia contractor sues ex policeman Fox of the Sixteenth district to recover damages for injuries after Singmaster allegedly refused to move on when Fox ordered him off. Fox attempted arrest and was hurt, later transferred to a downtown beat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Singroaster
West Philadelphia
Fox
Sixteenth
Singmaster
Relief for Distressed Tax-Payers Aids Montgomery Counties
Montgomery authorities report both houses have approved a bill enabling five counties in negotiation with bondholders to gain extended time to pay state taxes. The measure aims to end tax distress by allowing compromises on cash settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Repeal of the Building Commission Bill to Senate
Senator Kennedy will present a bill tomorrow to repeal the Building Commission with sworn certificates of proper advertisement in the Times and the Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Commission
Tue Tras
Haxarisbure
Kennedy
Senate
Tue Times
Ten Years for Killing His Wife in New Jersey
Charles Foley, who murdered his wife at Oxford New Jersey on December 29 pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Belvidere this morning and was sentenced to ten years in the New Jersey Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Charles Foley
Oxford
N. J
Belvidere
New Jersey
Wages Reduced at Pottstown Iron Company
Special Dispatch to Tam. Pottstown February 12. The employes were informed of another wage cut to take effect in two weeks Puddlers' wages drop from 1 to 9.50 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
Pottstown Iron Company
Mississippi Masons Gather in Jackson for Grand Arch Chapter
Jackson Mississippi February 12 The Grand Arch Chapter of Mississippi convened with a hundred delegates in attendance. William Richards High Priest presided. The Grand Lodge of Masons meets Wednesday with a large turnout expected.
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Mississippi Masons
Jackson
Miss
Grand Arch Chapter
Mississippi
William Richards
Grand Lodge of Masons
Officially Thanked for Killing a Sand Bagger
Carcano February 12 August Gerhardy discharged from custody by a Coroner's jury with a vote of thanks after he shot and killed a sand bagger.
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Carcano
Gerhardy
Bankrupt Legislator Disqualifies Nova Scotia Council Member
The Hon. James S. Macdonald, member of the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia, has been disqualified and forced to vacate his seat after being declared bankrupt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iFax
James S. Macdonald
Legislative Council of
Nova Scotia
A Wife and Daughter Arrested in Voorhees Case
In Paterson New Jersey on February 12 John W. Voorhees had his wife and daughter arrested on charges of attempting his murder. Authorities allege the two used chloroform first and then arsenic to kill him.
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Paterson
N. J
John W. Voorhees
Burglars Ransack English Lutheran Church
Special dispatch from Tar Times reports burglars broke into the English Lutheran Church at Johnstown last night, ransacking the building and finding little they wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Times
JoHnNstown
Winter Cholera Outbreak Strikes Waterbury Connecticut
An epidemic of winter cholera sweeps Waterbury Connecticut with about 250 people ill. Officials suspect snow water in city reservoirs as the cause and are monitoring the situation amid public health warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Conn
Ocean steamship arrivals listed for New York and Liverpool
Ocean steamship arrivals show ships arriving in New York from London and Antwerp. The Grecian Monarch and Waesland are noted from London and Antwerp, while the Nibernian is listed arriving in Liverpool from Baltimore.
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New York
France
London
Waesland
Antwerp
Liverpool
Nibernian
Baltimore
Fixing the Rate on Iron The House Discusses Tariff Changes
The House debated trace chains and tariffs with mixed views on protection and price effects. Amendments lowered duties on iron castings and rivets while reserving higher rates on chains and steel products. In the Senate, lumber duty was restored and pig iron rates adjusted as part of the long tariff session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Kelley
Turner
Kentucky
Browne
Indiana
Mr. Browne
Prescott
New York
Horr
Michigan
Carlisle
Anderson
Tucker
Senate
Sherman
Gold-Washed Five-Cent Piece Alert Sparks Treasury Review
Treasury official Gilfillan received a bank report describing a counterfeit five-cent nickel so perfectly gold washed it could pass for a five dollar gold piece. The bank cashier found the item in Washington and sent details to the Treasury Secretary for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gilfillan
Jeannette Board Report Ready for Congress Transmission
The Jeannette Board of Inquiry has completed its report and will submit it to the Secretary of the Navy for transmission to Congress. It is not likely the board will be discharged from consideration until survivors en route to the United States are toned, at which time a supplemental report will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Board
Washington
Jeannette Board of Inquiry
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Weather Summary for Middle Atlantic States Report
For the Middle Atlantic States fair weather prevailed with southern areas turning cloudy and light rain. Winds were southern to easterly, barometer fell slightly, and temperatures showed a stationary or slight rise. Temperature at the Signal Office yesterday: high 45, low 82, mean 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic States
City Notes: Local misfortunes and incidents listed
Ann Murphy 50 died after wagon accident at St Joseph’s Hospital. William Hamilton 12 shot hand with a toy pistol. Dr Susan A. Smith 68 died at home. John Muthart 35 bartender collapsed from paralysis. Journalists' Club offers meals at Walnut Street address with varying prices. Thomas Rivers arrested for thefts from a Catholic priest’s house. Fire incident at Winch's rolling mill burned Welsh. Leech escaped. Lynch and Hennessy held for trial over stolen duck from Crew Levick Co. Dock Street. they claimed to swap door-mats for the duck.
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Ann Murphy
St. Joseph's Hospital
William Hamilton
South Eighteenth Street
Susan A. Smith
Woman's Medical College
Tirty-Third Street
John Muthart
Thomas Howard
Point Breeze
Thomas Rivers
Twentieth Street
Susquehanus
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