White policemen threaten revolt over dark skinned lieutenant rumor
The city police force reacts to a rumored appointment of a Black lieutenant in the Twelfth district. Charles Draper, a longtime patrolman, expected to be sworn in amid tension with white officers who oppose Black leadership, while Officer John Perry is later noted as the first colored subordinate in the district.
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Mon Perry
King
Twelfth Pollce
Ceutenant
Charles K. Draper
Nineteenth District
Draper
Tees
Leutenantcy
Central Station
I. D. Sailer
Common Council
Seventh Ward
Smith
Tenth
Thompson Streets
Howell
John Perry
Feer
Perry
Reeves
Twenty-third District
Mayor-Elect Smith Foresees Police Shakeup and Reform
Mayor-elect Smith pledges a major reorganization of the police department, criticizes current discipline and officer relations, and vows centralized government. He notes Chief Samuel I Given may resign, with Major Scarborough tipped as a likely successor, and outlines plans to improve highways, sanitation, and tax policy while ensuring transparency and press access.
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Smith
Samuel I
Given
King
William B. Smith
Hamed
Major Scarborough
Almshouse
Star Chamber
Pacific Railroads Tax Bill Aims to Cover Survey Costs
Washington February 21 The House committee on Pacific railroads favors a Crisp bill to compel railroads to pay surveying and land selection costs tied to grants. If unpaid within sixty days after passage the Attorney General must sue. About 55 million acres earned. 29 million surveyed. railroads owe about $800,000. Union Pacific has 13 million acres earned, 2 million selected, 11 million remaining. Committee action will be reported Monday.
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Washington
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
Crisp
Pacific Railroads
Congress
Northern Pacific Road
Pacifica
Pacnie
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Union Pacife
House
Murder by blackjack shocks city night watchman death
Post mortem confirms murder of William Pugh of 200 Kelton street from a blow near the left temple. He left home Tuesday to go to Callowhill street bridge where he worked as night watchman. Several men, including John O’Brien and James Foley, were arrested. An inquest is to be held.
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William Pugh
Kelton Street
Rush & Huldekoper
Pugh
Callowhill Street Bridge
Eighth District
Thirteenth
Callowhilll Streets
Thirteenth Street
F F. Coyne
Callowhill Street
Tamison Atreet
Brdgar
John
O Brien
Edgar
O'Brien
Fifteenth and
Race Streets
House Foreign Affairs considers inquiry on foreign minister influence
The House committee on foreign affairs took up a Pennsylvania member's resolution to probe if any foreign minister sought to undermine a unanimous House resolution. Mr. Brumm sought authority to compel witnesses and papers while Mr. Hewitt testified, provoking a sharp exchange with Mr. Belmont over a British minister's call on West and a suggested need to press Britain to follow the O Donnell resolution. The panel adjourned without action, to reconvene tomorrow.
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Belmont
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Bramm
Pennsylvania
House
United States
Brumm
Hewitt
New York
Mewittt
O'Donnell
West
West Assat
Bri
The Copiah County Outrages Testimony at Senate Hearing
New Orleans February 21. Senate committee hears G M Bankston recount the Matthews shooting as he sought his name on the poll list. Napoleon Demar describes armed men coercing voting vows. Rob Ward reports coercion and violence surrounding the Copiah County election. Witnesses note independents and Republicans among jurors and eight of twelve grand jurors political, with no true bills returned on earlier cases. The committee adjourns until tomorrow.
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New Orleans
Senate
Copiah County
G. M. Bankston
Matthews
Wheeler
Napoleon Demar
L. F. Birdsong
H. A. Karne
Hazlehurst
Burnett
Wallace
Fortner
Cramp
H. B. Johnson
Curtis Robertson
The Overflowing Rivers Hit Carno and Evansville Area
The river at Carno Indiana stands at fifty five feet and rising slowly with levees secure yet fragile. Government relief boat reports severe suffering between Carno and Evansville and estimates property losses of 100000 to 120000 dollars within fifty miles. Columbus levee threatens rupture endangering about one thousand people. Ohio River navigation resumes to Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis with trains running into depots without detention.
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Carno
Evansville
Columbus
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ohio and Mississippi Railway
Louisville
St. Louis
Luzerne Republicans set dates for district conventions
The Luzerne County Republican committee met in Wilkes-Barre on February 21 to fix delegate dates for the State Convention. District Conventions were scheduled for Tuesday March 27, with a sub-committee to discuss a possible Congressional Convention with Lackawanna. Support for a Congressional gathering appeared weak.
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Luzerne
Wilkesbarre
Republican County Committee
Lackawanna County
Lackawanna
Convicted Trio Charged in Pension Fraud Scheme
Wiltz Kerns Walter Hinmann and Peter M Burk were found guilty in federal court of conspiring to fraudulently obtain pension money. Hinmann impersonated Kerns’ deceased brother to claim pensions while Burk acted as wouchers. An insulted pension examiner led to their arrest after the trio avoided investigation.
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Wiltz Kerns
Walter Hinmann
Peter M. Burk
United States District Court
Kerns
August
Wiltz
Hinmann
Burk
Wouchers
Howard V. Sickel
Imprisoned prize-fighters in jail amid poker dispute
Tom Henry and Jim Murray, prize-fighters, spent the day in White Plains Jail playing poker with two horse-thieves. They waived examination until Saturday and were recommitted under $1000. They complained of no bail while friends, including ship builder John Roach, visited for necessities. Murray, earlier Brown University trainer, was a notable ball-player and club-swinger.
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Tue Tres
New York
Tom Henry
Jim Murray
White Plains
John Roach
Murray
Brown University
Editors Arrested Over Local Question Dispute
Richmont February 21. M Gilemnan editor of the Norfolk Virginian and John W H Porter editor of the Portsmouth Enterprise and member of the House of Delegates from Portsmouth were arrested on a warrant charging them with being about to commit a breach of the peace. The dispute arose from a local question in which Porter denounced Glennan in strong terms. Both are Democrats and leading politicians.
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Richmont
M. Gilemnan
Norfolk Virginian
John W. H. Porter
Portsmouth Enterprise
House of Delegates
Portsmouth
Porter
Glennan
West Lessenring mine disaster inspected by coroner jury
A coroner and jury toured the West Leisenring mine after a deadly blast killing nineteen. They examined gas pockets in rooms 2 4 and 8, noted torn rails and collapsed pillars, and prepared to hear witness testimony. Families prepared travel for burial of victims at Washington Dunbar Connellsville Hopwood Uniontown and other points.
The Southern Cyclone Ravages Georgia and North Carolina
A severe storm strikes Cherokee and Pickens counties killing twenty two and wounding forty. In Putnam county Colonel Hambers injured and Mrs. Hambers killed. Davidsboro nearly destroyed. In North Carolina Rockingham and Hamlet report collapsed buildings and a high death toll with thirty to fifty feared dead. Weather details describe multiple wind gusts and eerie red skies.
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Cherokee County
Cherokee
Pickens
Fulton
Robert Co. Hambers
Putnam
Putnam County
Levi Cagle
William Grover
William Herren
Alonzo Wright
James Cowder
Wyly
Lewis King
John Nicholson
Nations
Watkins
Perry Pettit
W. H. Collier
Hiram Walker
North Carolina
Rockingham
Hamlet
Richmond County
N.C
Frelinghuysens Last Card Reception Attended by Notables
Special dispatch from Washington reports Secretary Frelinghuysen hosting the final Thursday card reception of the season at his residence. Mrs. Frelinghuysen is confined by illness, unable to preside. Miss Lacy Frelinghuysen and Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen appeared with their father at the doorway and supper room in elegant gowns.
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Miss Tillie Frelinghuysen
Man attempts suicide in Camden wagon shed
John Adams of Philadelphia, a bricklayer, tried to end his life after purchasing laudanum in Philadelphia and crossing to Camden. He cut his throat, wounded his leg and wrist, but survived after medical care. he claims to know Chancellor Runyon and Cortlandt Parker and refuses to reveal his real name or relatives.
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John Adams
Philadelphia
Th. Smith
Broadway
Emerald Street
Camden
Shearman
City Hall
Adams
Ile
Runyon
Cortlandt Parker
Times
Newark
N. J
Baney Confesses to Murder With Father in Martie Township
Special Dispatch reports Adam Baney and his father Thomas Baney confessed to the January murder of Bernard Short near his Martie township home. The 20 year old and 45 year old were arrested, with tracks showing two fugitives from the crime scene leading toward their York Furnace residence. The youth repeated the confession in his cell after a prior hearing delay.
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Tuk Tim Lancaster
Bernard Short
Martie Township
Thomas Baney
Adam
York Furnace
Short
Squire Engels
Mount Nebo
Shenk
Martic
Tsr Ne
Baney
California Disasters Stir Storm Flood Havoc Across Towns
Reported February 21 from San Francisco describes widespread damage from a storm and floods. Drowning of Doctors Jeffreys and Cook near South Monica. landslides at Tehachapi. San Fernando rail threats. Truckee snow blocking lines. San Bernardino streets flooded. Fall Brook wiped out with many missing.
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San Francisco
Monica
Jeffreys
Cook
Tehachapt
Cal
Southern Pacific
Marjorie
Lancaster
San Fernando
Los Angeles
Truckee
San Bernardino
Fall Brook
San Gabriel Valley
The Philadelphia appointments stall in Washington
A special dispatch notes no action yet by the President on Philadelphia appointments. Pressure rises to settle the Pension Agency selection this week, with Sickel and Vanderslice as contenders and Valentine touted for District Attorneyship.
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Philadelphia
Tike Times
Washington
Pennsylvania
Sickel
Vanderslice
Valentine
Minerva Strands at Nantucket After Chains Break
The brig Minerva from Perth Amboy carrying coal for Boston ran ashore at Nantucket east end after parting her chains. Main mast partly gone and likely total loss. Crew rescued from rigging at midnight by United States life-saving station Great Point amid tremendous surf.
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Nantucket
Mass
Minerva
Perth Amboy
Boston
United States
Great Point
Bodies Lying on Dock After Deaths Spark Naval Guard Absence
New York on February 21 reports Lt DeLong and others laid on the dock guarded by B N Collins and a friend as the Marine Guard failed to appear. Floral tributes from foreign cities and organizations were uncovered. Commodore Upshur visited Hoboken pier this afternoon. Funeral program set for tomorrow.
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New York
Lieutenant DeLong
B. N. Collins
Marine Guard
Commodore Upshur
Hoboken
Drunken father fatally shoots son in shy Glasgow incident
In Coshocton Ohio a man, John W. Brehmer, 50, returned home intoxicated and after quarreling reportedly attempted to cut his wife’s throat. His son John, 21, intervened. Brehmer then fired a shotgun, killing his son. He surrendered to authorities claiming self defense.
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Cosnocton
Ohio
Glasgow
John W. Brehmer
John
Brehmer
Bremer
Cincinnati forger Lee seeks relief over private letters
In Toronto on February 21 Lee the Cincinnati forger appeared before the County Judge to hear depositions. He filed a formal complaint against detectives for publicizing private letters found upon his arrest. The Judge pledged to bring the matter to the Board of Police Commissioners.
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Toronto
Ont
Lee
Cincinnati
Board of Police Commisssioners
Telegraphic Sparks A stormy mix of fires floods and trials
High water on the Appomattox damages several Virginia towns while Palmyra Wisconsin suffers a major blaze burning the Stewart House and nearby businesses with losses around 30000. Other items include a Canadian loan bill for the Canada Pacific Railway and a fatal manslaughter sentence in New York. A hurricane in St George's Channel and a tidal wave in the Mersey grounding two steamers. A Cork chapel partial wreck and a post office letters controversy are noted.
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Appomattox
Virginia
City of Columbus
Boston
Stewart
Palmyra
Wis
Canadian
House of Commons
Canada Pacific Railway
Glasgow
Portland
City of New York
Elsie Williams
William Kent
Digby
Nova Scotia
Uniontown
Perry County
Ala
New York
Emil Hollander
George Radermacher
St. George's Channel
Mersey
Cork
Gresham
O'Brien
West Point Criticised Over Academy Appropriation Debate
A heated House committee of the whole discus sed the Military Academy appropriation. Belford assailed admission exams and student nominations as snobbery while proposing delays and cuts. Amendments targeted hazing, cadet limits, and professor longevity pay. The Board of Visitors budget and West Point social expenses prompted further scrutiny, with the bill passing 20 to 4 and the chamber ad journing over Washington's Birthday.
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Wasutseros
House
Belford
Congress
McMillin
West Point
Military Academy
Civil Service Commission
Holman
Rosecrans
California
McAdoo
New Jersey
Board of Visitors
Washington
Dorsheimer
Academy
Arctic Gift to Greely Expedition Sparks House Scene
Speaker Carlisle read a message and a State Department communication praising Britain for gifting the steamship Alert to the United States for the Greely Arctic relief expedition. Frelinghuysen noted Britain’s unconditional transfer with gear. The House applauded while Mr Finerty objected, provoking a heated exchange and party tensions.
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Washington
Carlisle
Lieutenant Greely
United States
Frelinghuysen
Lowell
Secretary of State For Foreign
Randall
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mr. Finert
Finerty
Messrs. Finerty and Robinson
New York
Mr. Robinson
Senate debate on bank bill and fraud felony clause
The Senate passed a fraud by personation felony with penalties up to $1000 fine or three years. It resumed discussion of national banking circulation bonds security. Morgan withdrew his amendment on bonds as security. Sherman sought immediate consideration of a $10000 contingent fund joint resolution. The measure passed after three readings. Senate adjourned until Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Mr. Morgan
New York
Sherman
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Morgan
Reagan bill on inter state commerce debated in House committee
Washington February 21 The House commerce committee finished consideration of the Reagan bill to regulate inter state commerce A three member commission is provided to refer disputed questions A proposal to substitute Stewart s board of commissioners bill for the Reagan measure drew favorable reaction from several committee members who expect a majority support unless the minority urges Reagan’s bill give us.
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Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Seymour
Board of Commissioners of
Stewart
Lawyer urges abolition of duties and free raw materials
E Ellery Anderson, Brooklyn lawyer, told the Ways and Means Committee he favors abolishing customs duties on all products except US produced items and free raw materials. He backs the Morrison bill as progress. Kelley complimented his clarity while Jacob Schoenhof of New York, a balmoral skirts and ladies cloaks manufacturer, supported free raw materials.
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Waalington
E. Ellery Anderson
Brooklyn
Committee of Ways and Means
United States
Morrison
Kelley
Jacob Schoenhof
New York
Quarreling Health Officials Debate Quarantine Control
Dr Hamilton of the Marine Hospital Service testified before a House health committee to keep the quarantine service under his agency. National Board of Health representatives pressed for the same appropriation. Mr Waring from the board threatened to file charges against Hamilton for inefficiency at the next meeting.
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Washington
Hamilton
Marine Hospital Service
House Committee On Public Health
National Board of Health
Waring
National Board
Democratic National Committee meets in Arlington hotel
In Baltimore on February 21 the Democratic National Committee held a meeting at the Arlington Hotel. A sub committee audit shows about $1500 in the treasury. Isaac K R Hill of Ohio was named sergeant at arms and William H Shelley of Minnesota as assistant sergeant at arms. Delegations from cities bidding for the convention work tonight, with Chicago leading the fight and Saratoga emerging as a rival.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Treasury
Isaac KR. Hill
Ohio
Hhouse of Representatives
William H. Shelley
Minnesota
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Saratoga
Balit Mone
Baltimore
Horace Greeley
Politics in Virginia Straightout Republicans Elect Coalitionists
A meeting of the straightout Republican State central committee was held in Richmond with Dezendorf presiding. General Wickham attended as a key figure. A State Convention was called for April 30 to elect delegates to the National Republican Convention and electors for the Presidential ticket. Coalitionists won a State Senator and two Delegates in a February 21 election, signaling a shakeup of the Democratic majority and potential dual Republican tickets.
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Republican Committee
Ricumonp
Republican State Central Committee
Dezendorf
Williams C. Wickham
Republian
Mahone
The Prussian Challenging All American Sluggers
Arthur Chambers mails a challenge on behalf of his protégé the Prussian William Sherriff to any American for one thousand dollars a side under Marquis of Queensbury rules. Deposit of one hundred dollars to show seriousness, with fifty percent of receipts to winner and thirty percent to loser after expenses, plus a five hundred dollar bet. Protest also notes bottle glass tariff protest hearing upcoming before Ways and Means to address Morrison bill impact.
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Arthur Chambers
New York Clipper
William Sherriff
America
Marquis of Queensbury
Sherriff
Tar Tiss
Washington
J. M. Chamberlain
Pittsburg
Bodine
Philadelphia
House
Ways and Means Committee
New York
Trains Maliciously Wrecked Near Ashley
Special Dispatch to Tax Times from Wilkesbarre reports an early morning act of vandalism on the Reading Railroad near Ashley. A fast local freight hit wrecked cars on a siding at twenty mph, sending the locomotive into a ditch. Engineer Peek was badly hurt. fireman and head brakeman narrowly escaped. A second train collided with the wrecked train before a flagman could be sent back. no lives were lost.
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Tax Times
Wilkesbarre
Reading
Ashley
Peek
Pigeon Homing Match Scheduled Between Clubs
A pigeon racing event features eight birds per side from Southwark and Penn Homing Clubs racing from Ridge Avenue and Martin Street to Third and Moore streets versus Graver's Station Chestnut Street to Fourth and Master Streets. The average flight time will decide the result after a prior December 3 race ended with dissatisfaction. Theodore Thomas will lead a free concert series at Steinway Hall to educate New York's musical taste, with tickets distributed in factories.
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Penn
Ridge Avenue
Martin, Street
Manayank
Third
Moore Streets
Penn Club
Graver's Station
Chestnut Street
Fourth
Master Streets
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Report From Ports
Steamship arrivals list ships and routes with ports of origin and destination. Vessels include City of Chicago from Liverpool Frisia from Hamburg City of Montreal from New York to Liverpool Grecian Monarch from New York to London Kingsdale from New York to Leith Thingvalla from New York Christiana passed Sorrento from New York to Hull Ferne Holme passed Prawle Point from New York to Amsterdam
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New York
Brakeman Dies In Sand Patch Tunnel Accident
William Alderton a 30 year old single freight brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio Road fell from his train at Sand Patch tunnel last night and was cut to pieces by the ears a verdict of accidental death was returned by the coroner confirming the fatality occurred during the derailment and entanglement at Connelsville.
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Connellsville
William Alderton
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Sand Patch Tunnel
Riesel
Ife
New York and New England Bonds Authorized in Report
Boston February 21 The legislative committee on railroads voted to report a bill authorizing the New York and New England Railroad Company to issue the balance of its second mortgage bonds at the same amount as preferred stock about 2 000 000 dollars and substantially as the company asked.
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New York
New England
Boston
Legislative Committee On Railroads
New York and New England Railroad Company
Man Killed Crossing Track At Mill Creek
Thomas Peters superintendent of the Wyoming Valley Coal Company farms at Port Bowkley was killed late last night while driving a wagon across the Lehigh Valley Road at Mill Creek. He was struck by an express train.
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Wilkesbarrp
Thomas Peters
Wyoming Valley Coal Company
Port Bowkley
Mill Creek
Trenton Legislature Passes Agriculture Board Bill
The House approved bills organizing a State Board of Agriculture and capping Agricultural Experiment Station expenditures at 11000. An amendment repealing a church and hospital exemption was stricken. Edmund Seel of Warren County was restored to citizenship after a year prison term for conspiracy. Gov actions included restricting oleomargarine sales, enabling Jersey City debt, ending contract convict labor, and tax exemptions for veterans.
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Trenton
House
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Experiment Station
Mr. Holyworth
Edmund Seel
Warren County
Jersey City
Call for Greenback-Labor Convention to Nominate Candidates
Indianapolis February 21 Jesse Harper secretary of the National Greenback Labor committee will tomorrow issue a call for a Greenback Labor Convention to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. The convention will be held in Indianapolis on May 28.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Harper
National Greenback-Labor Committee
Greenback-Labor
Berlin
German Gazette
National Gazette
Rhine
America
Germany
The Abbott Theft Totals Escalate to Sixty Four Thousand
Special Dispatch to THE Tra Boston Mass February 21 The thefts by Tilden Abbott cashier of Union Market National Bank Watertown totaled sixty four thousand dollars now believed to have occurred over two years.
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Tra
Boston
Mass
Tilden
Union Market National Bank of Watertown
Will of Lydia Smith Provides for Mr Stevens Grave Care
Washington February 21 probate admits the will of Lydia Smith once Thaddeus Stevens' housekeeper. The document sets aside funds to preserve and care for the grave of Mr Stevens, highlighting a bequest aimed at cemetery maintenance and historical memory.
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Washington
Lydia Smith
Thaddeus Stevens
Stevens
Bradlaugh Barred Out By House Vote In Commons Row
The Northampton agitator Bradlaugh was barred from taking his seat after a heated session in the House of Commons. Sir Stafford Northcote moved to reaffirm the ruling excluding him. Gladstone urged awaiting the law court’s decision. The vote on Northcote’s resolution passed 226 to 175, Bradlaugh withdrew, and the oath ban carried 280 to 167.
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Stafford Northcote
Mr. Bradlaugh
Gladstone
Law Court
Lord Randolph Churchill
Mr. Gladstone
Northampton
Labouchere
William Harcourt
Home Secretary
Mr. Labouchere
Meissonier Meyer duel called off after retractions
Paris February 21 The dispute between M Meissonier and art critic M Meyer over Meissonier portrait of Mrs Mackay was settled amicably. Meissonier denied remarks and offered to duel, Meyer's son offered to stand in, but the affair ended with retractations and no duel.
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Paris
M. Meissonier
M. Meyer
Gamlois
Mackay
Galois
Meissonier
Russia's New Province discussed in Cabinet meeting
London February 21 The Cabinet Council discussed the approach to be taken in Parliament on the annexation of Mery to Russia. Earl Granville received dispatches from Sir Edward Thornton stating the Czar's government backed the annexation urged by Turcoman chiefs. The cabinet offered no firm plan, but favored accepting the situation.
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London
Mery
Russia
Earl Granville
Edward Thornton
St. Petersburg
Prince of Wales ends slums visit in Holborn
The Prince of Wales traveled through Holborn slums to gather data for the Royal Commission on dwellings of the poor and signaled that further inspection of South London is unnecessary, saying he has seen enough to justify the commission’s aims.
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Prince of Wales
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Royal Commission On
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England Tightens Cattle Disease Import Rules
Lonpoy February 21. In line with Tuesday's pledge the Duke of Richmond moved an amendment to Baron Carlingford's bill. The amendment, adopted, tightens restrictions on importing foreign cattle to curb foot and mouth disease from abroad.
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England
Lonpoy
Duke of Richmond
Baron Carlingford
Lord Privy Seal
Impending French Attack on Bac Ninh Discussed at Foreign Office
The Marquis Tseng met Earl Granville at the Foreign Office to discuss the imminent French assault on Bac Ninh. It is reported he advised that China would regard a French attack as a declaration of war and would immediately withdraw its embassy from Paris.
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London
Marquis Tseng
Earl Granville
Foreign Office
Bac-Ninh
Bac Ninh
France
China
Paris
Conservatives Back Peel for Speakership at Carlton Club
London February 21 Conservatives in Parliament met at the Carlton Club and resolved to back Arthur Wellesley Peel as Speaker after Sir Henry Brand resigns amid the debate on the address in reply to the Queen's speeches.
Chambers of Commerce back plan for International Telegraph Union
The Chambers of Commerce adopted a resolution favoring an International Telegraph Union to transmit messages at a low fixed rate. Postmaster General Fawcett will be asked to submit suggestions ahead of the upcoming telegraph conference in London on February 21.
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London
Chambers of Commerce Today
International Telegraph Union
Fawcett
City Wins $192,000 Verdict Against Bonds Man
In Braver Pennsylvania on February 21 the city of Pittsburg won a suit against Dr. Hostetter bonds man of Andrew Hartupes. Arbitrator Lowrey awarded the city the water works sum and the jury rendered a verdict for $192,000 in favor of the city.
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Braver
Pittsburg
Hostetter
Andrew Hartupes
Lowrey
Murdered by Unknown Men in Connecticut Farmhouse
Harvey Chappell a well to do farmer near Lebanon was found murdered in his house with no clue to the killer. Authorities suspect tramps may be responsible and the crime occurred Tuesday or Wednesday with the body discovered today in Norwich Connecticut.
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Norwich
Conn
Harvey Chappell
Lebanon
Weather Indications for To Day in Middle Atlantic States
Forecast signals fair weather with a slight fall then rising temperatures across the Middle Atlantic States. Winds variable shifting to east and south, followed by a steady rise and sailing barometer. Yesterday's Signal Office readings show high 44.5, low 28, mean 87.2.
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Middle Atlantic States
Gray Invincibles to Baltimore Guests of Monumental Guards
The Gray Invincibles, a colored military unit from this city, travel to Baltimore today as guests of the Monumental Guards, a noted colored battalion there. A reception last night by the Utopian Club honored Dr. Louis Maas, a prominent musical figure with many club ties. Frank S. Linewood was convicted in the U S District Court yesterday of obtaining relief at the Marine Hospital on a false certificate and was given mercy with one day imprisonment. Funeral services for Rev. Michael F. Martin of St Bridget’s Romat Catholic Church Falls of Schmkill were held yesterday with Rev Father Horstmann presiding and interment at New Cathedral Cemetery. Prosecution against Algernon H. Wilcox for sending medicine through the mails for improper purposes was abandoned. a similar charge against Augustus L. Myers was withdrawn. Rev Moses D. Hoge will preach at Second Presbyterian Church next Sunday morning and evening, with the evening sermon to medical students in a joint invitation of the UPenn medical department and Jefferson Medical College.
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Baltimore
Monumental Guards
Utopian
Louis Maas
Frank S. Linewood
United States District Court
Marine Hospital
Michael F. Martin
St. Bridget’'s Romat. Catholic Church
Falls of Schmkill
Father Horstmann
New Cathedral
Algernon H. Wilcox
Augustus L. Myers
Wilcox
Moses D. Hoge
Richmond
Second Presbyterian Church
Walent
Twenty-first Streets
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania and
Jefferson Medical College
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