Forged Letters Inquiry Involves Parnell Figures and Informer
London reports detail Richard Pigott’s statutory declaration and payments connected to forged Parnell letters. The Times solicitor Soames cross-examined. Labouchere and Lewis are implicated through payments and promises. The session traces intermediaries, shams, and the handling of disputed letters with no final purchase agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Labouchere
Richard Piggott
London
Parnell
Soames
the Times
Pigott
Lewis
Times
Labouchere
Houston
Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union
Ireland
The Hamilton opens its doors on Walnut Street
The Hamilton at 1834 Walnut street debuts with a grand reception attended by hundreds. Former Convent of the Sacred Heart space now boasts bold friezes, distemper walls, rough cast rooms, mahogany entrance hall, and ornate lighting. Otto E. Hanson hosts guests touring the elaborate apartment house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Andrew Hamilton
Scotland
William
Trenton
N. J
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Otto E. Hanson
Rome
Arran
Bawara
Steet
Died of Hunger in Unemployed Tailor Family
Coroner's Messenger inspected the 83 North Fourth street shop of August Bemmann after Bowmann's seven year old daughter Gertrude died amid prolonged poverty. The family, unemployed for weeks, struggled to pay for basic goods as creditors refused further supplies when debts could not be settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurtz
August Bemmann
North Fourth Street
Bowmann
Gertrude
Mayor avoids veto in Osbourn-Devlin contest and transit bill
The Osbourn-Devlin election contest resumes with limited quorum as witnesses are called. Authorities report 2,700 pages of testimony and 1,425 witnesses examined. verdict expected in about three weeks. A separate note says the City Hall criminal court rooms will take two to three years to ready, with no extra funding likely. Political items follow, including party disorganization in the Nineteenth ward and park donation plans in the Twenty-sixth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitler
Select Council
Northeastern Rapid Transit Company
Friends
Lewis E. Beitler
Gates
Beitler
Mesars
Becker
Etting
Freeman
Graham
Hagan
Hammett
Hetzell
Kenton
McMurray
Monroe
Rose
Schanz
Snyder
van Dusen
Osbourn
Molony
Devlin
Francis A. Osbourn
Allen and
Kiefer
Twentieth Ward
Samuel C. Perkins
Public Buildings Commission
Peter Monroe
City Hall
Mr. Monroe
Mr. Perkins
Nicholas Eagan
West
York Street
Common Council
David Thompson
Twenty-sixth
Hicks Street
William M. Smith
Edward ©. Knight
Henry E Faeces
Menor Peo
Ann
Fourth Ward
Democratic
Abu
Gutekunst
Durham
Disston Club
J. P. Park
Polish native dies after swallowing strychnine pills
Asaphat Surma, a Polish native, and a man named Bowers were sorting paper at John Lang's paper mill on Twenty four th and Vine streets when Surma found a vial of strychnine granules. He swallowed several, then Bowers tried one or two. Surma convulsed within minutes and died before hospital arrival. Surma left Russia for his wife at 401 North Twenty third Street with plans to send for her once funds arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asaphat Surma
Poland
Bowers
John Lang
Twenty-fourth
Vine Streets
Surma
Syren
Sven
Orth Twenty-third Street
Russia
Funeral of McMahon: Coroner Rules Toboggan Safe
A coroner's jury ruled the toboggan ride at the rink on Twenty third and Chestnut streets was not dangerous. William J. McMahon died from injuries after falling from a toboggan last Tuesday night. He, known as Carter, was buried two hours after the verdict at Moore's undertaking, 829 Vine street. Pall-bearers led a quiet service as friends viewed the casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McMahon
Twenty-third
Chestnut Streets
Carter
McMahon
Moore
Vine Street
One vote will decide Goff leads in senate race
Charleston headlines report a pivotal vote in the senatorial contest as Senate President Carr declares support for General Goff. Union Labor representatives Kirk and Sinex shift to Goff, signaling a major shift in the battle for United States Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goff
Charleston
Joint Assembly
Carr
Senate
House
General Goff
United States
Kirk
Sinex
Supreme Officers Enjoined in Financial Union Dispute
The Investigating Committee seeks an injunction against the Supreme Chamber of the Financial Union at Paterson New Jersey to halt its business. The writ, served on Paterson officers, is returnable on the 2th of the month. If cause is not shown the Supreme officers face permanent removal from conducting union business. The case targets shortages with Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York and potential criminal action by the committee or state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Union
J. Henry Williams
The
Trenton
Supreme Chamber of the Order
Paterson
N. J
Williams
Supreme Officers of the Union
Supreme Chamber
Ising
Fidelity and Casualty Company of
New York
Bondamen
Sureme Chamber
Union
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Commonwealth of New Jensen
Le Caron the British Spy in Parnell Inquiry
A detailed profile of Major or Dr Le Caron the reputed British spy at the Parnell Commission. The piece portrays him as a cool, capable witness who claims intimate knowledge of Irish revolutionary networks and leaders from Canada to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell Commission
Major
Dr. le Caron
le Caron
Napoleon III
France
Charles Russell
Times
Ev Bere
Revolutionary Brotherhood
Great
Parnell
Egan
John Boyle O’ Reilly
Boston
Philadelphia
Clan-na-Gael
Canada
Ireland
Union Army
Sng
Dagen
Sullivan
Revoution
Reading's Annual Report Reveals Asset Revaluation
Albert Foster, first register of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, prepares the company's annual report in pamphlet form. The 63 page volume discloses a balance sheet with a revaluation and a new asset classification. Total assets exceed two hundred million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Foster
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Locomotive Boiler Explodes Injuring Engineer and Killing Fireman
Fireman acento Pateselpais is killed and engineer Frank Gowan, both of Philadelphia, fatally injured when a locomotive boiler on a North Penn freight train explodes at Centre Valley. The blast also leaves others with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
McGowan
North Penn
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Centre Valley
Acento Pateselpais
Frank Gowan
Philadelphia
Ahs Gagwan
Tim
Peter Monroe Rally Aimed at City Ward Ticket
The Third ward Democrats under Select Councilman Peter Monroe and Samuel J. Randall backed the Seebhouw John H. Pear and George W. Allen for Common Council with Jack F and Thomas Carey for Constables. Monroe led the meeting at the Continental Club with speeches by Charles Tanned and Representative James Lee. The session ended with cheers for Monroe and his slate. Secretary Colman was sworn in in Washington, pledging oath of office. The inquiry into Topey the chimpanzee’s death proceeds with a brain examination ordered by Superintendent Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Monroe
Samuel J. Randall
Continental Club
Eleventh Street
Fitzwater
Seebhouw
John H. Pear
George W. Allen
Jack F
Thomas Carey
Mr. Monroe
Charles Tanned
James Lee
Monroe
Favoring Two Chief Magistrates in City Politics
A wave of opinions followed John Penn’s letter to Mayor Fitler proposing two mayors to balance duties. Some favor splitting tasks between Mayors, one handling primaries, police and municipal staff, the other focusing on gas water and streets. others push for a three mayor solution to manage ward contests and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Penn
Fitler
Penn
Danis
T. Jexas
Wayne MacVeagh
Joan Dunn
Bill Smith
Browakd Landy
Jouces
Rete
Stuart
Pavan Mownon
Foun Teanin
J. Joseph Murray
J.W. McGregg
McAn
James H. Heverth
Caristian Enbass
George Drees
Maxwell Stevenson
Joan A. Warp
M. Campbell
Manayunk
P. F. Dever
J. Wanaen Coulston
Rafe Shapley
Jon Krxsky
Henry M. Dusots
Omas A. Fawr
A Medley of Opinions on the Dual Mayor Plan
Politicians and lawyers weigh in on a scheme to split Philadelphia’s Chief Magistrate role. Statements range from support for a two mayor arrangement to warnings about governance, with calls for better gas, water, and streets.
Harvard Freshmen Decline Yale Rowing Contest
The Harvard freshmen will not row Yale. A brief sports note mentions a match with the Athletics at Norristown last night amid a pall of disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Yale
Trwin
Athletics
Norristown
Colonel Darling
Monticello
John Anne
Charlies Cheline
Alexandria
Mr. Rose
Los Angeles
Stamboul
John Rittle
Frederickabt
James Herron Graham
Washington
Judge Graham
Carlisle Bar
Perth
Calisthenics Debate Divides Medical Society and School
Doctors at a Homeopathic Society meeting criticize public school calisthenics as harmful due to rapid motions and joint strain. Principal Fetter and Miss Spiegel defend the routine noting 40 minute classes with ten minute segments and routine daily exercise for Normal School girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeopathic Medical Society
Hahnemann College
Korndoerfer
C. Mohr
Miss Spiegel
Normal School
Fetter
Mohr
Lieut Cushman Court-Martialed for Disobedience
First Lieutenant Herbert Cushman of the Twentieth Infantry, at Fort Assiniboine Montana, was found guilty by general court martial of disobedience of orders and conduct prejudicial to good order. He is sentenced to reduced rank and post confinement for one year, with a fine of 75 dollars per month. the sentence is upheld with mitigation. The case affects the regimental and infantry lists, removing Cushman from top rank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Herbert Cushman
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Assiniboine
Montana
Department of Dakota
Cushman
Roscoe Conkling
Grant
Friends
Philadelphia
Daniel D. van Vattale
van Vattah
United States
Ruger
William KR. Maize
Congress Asks Peace Treaty With England Arbitration Plan
Harrisburg February 15 The House adopted a Garrett resolution urging a treaty with Great Britain that would submit unresolved disputes to an arbitration court to avoid war. A vote on a proposed prohibition measure was set for January 26 and February 27. A resolution to probe Western Penitentiary officials was referred to the appropriations committee. The House read bills on the calendar and then adjourned until next Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Garrett
Congress
Great Britain
Court of Arbitration
Skinner
Western
Patterson Terrier Dispute Prompts Magistrate Hearing
Mrs. Patterson of 19 South Sixteenth street and William M. Silvery of Quaker City Kennel Club clash over a terrier bought for 100 dollars. She returns the dog and seeks 80 dollars back claiming excessive scratching. Magistrate Durham sets next hearing for Monday at 523 Chestnut street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Patterson
South Sixteenth Street
Dr. French
Kansas City
William M. Silvery
Robert Craig
Quaker City Kennel Club
Silvery
Peetra
Peet
New Office
Chestnut Street
Delaware County Bar Banquet Highlights County Officials
The Delaware County Bar Association held its annual supper at Dooner's Hotel with a large turnout of barristers and three ermine-clad judges including Thomas J. Clayton Waddell and the new Justice Thomas B. Butler. Many noted lawyers attended and speeches were given before attendees rushed to trains for Media and Chester. One solicitor was fined for a dress suit violation at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Dooner’s
Delaware County Bar Asssociation
Dooner's
Thomas J. Clayton
Waddell
Chester
Thomas 8
Butler
Futhey
W. G. Robinson
James 8. Cummins
John B. Robinson
Johnson
William I. Schaffer
David M. Johnson
J. Roger Fronfield
Patrick Bradley
A. A. Cochran
Hiram Hathaway
William H. Harrison, Jr
William D. Thomas
William Z. Mathues
G. H. Hazlett
Wise magistrates wait as no criminals appear at court
In a quiet city courthouse, Magistrate and Moffitt linger for cases that never materialize. A single prisoner Elmer Wallige, a wagon washer, pleads innocence amid idle chatter. The officials delay until tomorrow, then leave reflecting on women and lessons from a dog’s behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffitt
Central
Elmer Wallige
Potts Street
Smith
Smithy
Satan
Eve
Keely
Builders Tour City Sights After Convention
Master builders spent three days of convention work viewing Philadelphia sights. Delegates and alternates toured the City Mall, the Temple committee hosted the Masonic Egyptian Room, and many visited Peerless Brick Company works in Nicetown. A 2 PM reception followed with a luncheon closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Builders’ Exchange
City Mall
Public Buildings Commission
Temple Committee
Masonic Temple
Peerless Brick Company
Nicetown
Chestnut Street
Third
Walnut Streets
Carpentere Hall
Drexel
Lord Allesbury Files Divorce Suit in London
The Star reports Lord Allesbury has started divorce proceedings against his wife once known as Dolly Tester. The Marquis names co respondents Riley the book-maker and Mr Abington, owner of a racing stable, with financial revelations expected at the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Star
Lord Allesbury
Marquis
Dolly Tester
Riley
Abington
Fire In Mana yunk Meat Store Causes Burn Injury And Loss
A coal oil lamp exploded in H. F. Agrotd’s meat store at 4419 Main Street Mana yunk yesterday. The blaze caused damage and one worker at 4729 Sinlok Street was burned by the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Agrotd
Main Street
Manayunk
Shoe Dealer Disappears in City District
Joseph Meyer, a shoe dealer based near Twelfth and Pine Street, vanished after leaving his shop to inspect a bag. Police pursued clues but his fate remains unclear despite searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Meyer
Twelfth and Pinestreeta
Dieappes Fap
Dudley Goes Free After Jury Divides Indictment Vote
Federal grand jury returns three indictments but cannot indict Dudley as two votes short. Jury split along party lines with eight Democrats and two Republicans for indicting Dudley, six Republicans against. Visitors to Harrison include Andrew Wheeler and George Kelley presenting resolutions urging a strong merchant marine and tonnage legislation. Harrison supports the principle and aims to back measures to build up the marine for national defense and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Dudley
Claypool
Woods
Fed
Harrison
Andrew Wheeler
Philadelphia
George Kelley
Pittsburg
H. D. Money
Washington
American Industrial and Shipping League
League
Congress
Wheeler
Cleveland
Whitney
Political Maneuver After French Chamber Vote
The February vote to indefinitely postpone the constitutional revision opens room for Carnot to form a new cabinet of his choosing. Opportunist and Moderate papers praise the carte blanche, while Conservative Boulangist organs call for dissolution. Carnot plans to ask Meline to form a cabinet with Floquet as Speaker, though Meline’s assent is uncertain as Radical Left deputies seek Floquet’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Carnot
Amber of Deputies
Chamey
M. Meline
M. Floquet
Chamber
Radical Left
Kerr's Case Begun for Broadway Railroad Bribery Trial
The second trial of Thomas Kerr, treasurer of the Broadway Surface Railroad, for bribery to win a franchise began in New York on February 15. Judge Daniela presides as Ex-Judge Noah Davia defends Kerr, with Assistant District Attorney Semple leading the prosecution. jury selection starts, mirroring prior Cleary and McQuade proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas
Kerr
Broadway Surface Railroad
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Daniela
Noah Davia
Semple
Tomises
Dimeutt
Cleary
Marston Appointed U S Senator by New Hampshire Governor
Exeter February 15 General Gilman Marston accepted the United States Senate appointment by Governor Sawyer from March 4 until the Legislature in June provides for the next six years term. His career began in 1845 when elected to the legislature and he was three times re elected. In 1850 he was a member of the Constitutional Convention and in 189 he was elected a representative to Congress serving two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marston
Exeter
N. H
Gilman Marston
United States
Sawyer
Congress
Bill would fund farmers Institutes under Agricultural Department
Washington February 15 A bill by Senator Spooner proposes a system of farmers Institutes within the Agricultural Department. A superintendent would be appointed with a salary of 6000 dollars. Institutes would meet in agricultural sections, offering lectures and demonstrations to advance farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spooner
Agricultural Department
Tolbert Withdraws From Burgess Race
A special telegram from Chambersburg reports William E. Tolbert refused the nomination for Burgess and withdrew. Democrats expect their candidate to contest the position at Tuesday's election amid strong Republican opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
TIMES
Chambersburg
William E. Tolbert
Burgess
Toeir
Boy 17 Hangs Self in Farm Barn Near Carthage N Y
In Wartztown New York on February 15 George Basset aged 17 died by his own action using hanging in his father's barn near Carthage. He had recently lost an eye and grew morose, with the act believed to stem from melancholy. His sister found the body frozen stiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartztown
N. Y
George Basset
Carthage
County
Cleveland to Be a Witness in Pan-Electric Case
The Star reports that Dr. Rogers the complainant in the Pan-Electric case against Garland plans to summon President Cleveland after March 4 to testify about statements related to payments alleged to have been made to the President by Pope land Casey Young Senator Harris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingron
The
Star Tonight
Rogers
Pan-Electric
Garland
Cleveland
Pan-Elk Company
Pope Land
Casey Young
Harris
Senior Bishop McTylere Dies at Vanderbilt Campus
Holland N. McTylere senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his residence on the Vanderbilt University campus at 9 this morning. He was born in Carlina, began preaching in 1845, and lived a long religious career. In Suakim a governor reported a 5000 huts camp evacuated with huts deserted and ammunition left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTylere
Nassville
Holland N. McTylere
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Vanderbilt University
Gl County
Carolina
Suakim
Handoub
Hed
Rtean
No Sunday Baseball Bill Moves in House
A brief in the House this morning against allowing Sunday baseball. The measure, titled No Sunday Baseball, aims to prohibit play on Sundays. The bill, pushed by local interests, seeks to regulate be es oat on bundag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaingriaep
Mills New Measure
Senator Teller denies Cabinet placement hints and says his talk with General Harrison did not concern him personally. Rumors circulate that Indianapolis will deliver important advices next week. Senators resent perceived exclusion by the President elect and trade sharp comments about a transcendental administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House panel backs substitute for Cowles tobacco bill
The House committee on appropriations voted ten to four to report a substitute that calls for the repeal of the tobacco tax and omits certain Cowles bill provisions. The measure, after July 1, recalls all laws restricting tobacco sales and the internal revenue rates on manufactured tobacco and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Cowles Internal Revenue
Cowles
Internal Revenue
Passyunk Avenue Petition Urges Immediate Road Repairs
Merchants dealing with vessels at this port and others engaged in commerce sent a petition to the Highway Department about Passyunk Avenue from Broad Street to Twenty Fifth Street. They note increased traffic requires heavy hauling of oak goods and provisions to vessels at Point Breeze and coke from the gas works, urging prompt repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passyunk Avenue
Highway Department
Broad Street
Twentyfifth Street
Point Breeze
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O’kelly
Kilmainham
Lord Hartington
Osbourn-Devlin
Reading’s Annual Report
Colman
Department of Agriculture
Topsy
James McManes
Thomas W. Sours
Marthy Burke
Henry Cuay
Josepa
Norris
Felix
Oharles N. Mann
Josten
Jun
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Samuel E. Cavin
Dr. Mohr
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England
Charles E. Ebert
Irea Morse
Cramer Hill
Morse
York County
Indianapolis Grand Jury
Gen. Harrison
Nise
M’millin
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Timms
Corcoran
Committee On Appropriations
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Clements
Gay
Cannon
Ryan
Butterworth
Long
McComas
Henderson
Forney
Foran
Sayers
Rice
Committee On
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Ways and Means
Colles
Blair
New Hampshire
Mr. Chandler
Teller
Farr
City News
Commercial Exchange
Williamson Free School of the Mechanical Trades
Forrest
James Vansciver
South Eleventh Street
Hebrew Literary Society
Edward Dougherty
Pole
Washington Lodge
A. M
Gilman
Bean
Sunday Breakfast Association
Twelfth
Cherry Streets
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Fredie
Misa Nellie Farren
London Gaiety Company
Lennon
California Wine and Brandy Co
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Walnut
WM. McFatrick
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