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Philadelphia Times

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1885

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Prisons Committee Weighs Nadine Fire Need for Hearings

The joint Prisons and Finance committees met in the Select Council Chamber to act on lunacy board recommendations to separate the insane hospital from the Almshouse. Nadine confessed to incendiarism as President Moffman detailed the fire and keeper Schroeder’s alleged faults.

Select Council State Board of Charities Hospital For Almshouse John J. Ridgway, Jr McCoach Finance Lawson Ridgway Trites Monroe Jones Cleaver Mopfman Hoffman Nadine Mullen Schroeder Hehroeder Whoffman Mr. McCoach Dr. Richardson

Thieving bookkeeper robs Butler Savings Bank of forty to sixty thousand

Edward Voeghtley, a trusted Butler Pennsylvania bookkeeper and Sunday school teacher, defrauded about 43 000 dollars over two years by falsifying entries and drafting on New York while keeping up appearances. He vanished after confessing and may have fled to Canada. His bondsman father loses nearly ten thousand. The bank and stockholders plan to cover the loss and pay depositors in full.

Pittsburg Edward Voeghtley Butler Pennsylvania Presbyterian Church Woegtley Canada Campbell Woightley New York Voughtley National Bank of Commerce

Third Annual Meeting of Citizens' Law and Order League

The third annual meeting opens in New York with C. C. Bonney presiding in the absence of ex governor Long. Speakers include A. M. Burton, Captain Wallace, Rev. Dr. Morris, L. D. Vail and others. C. C. Reseey elected president with state vice presidents. Resolutions favor strict enforcement of liquor laws are adopted.

New York Citizens’ Law and Order League of the United States Long Massachusetts League Washington C. C. Bonney Chicago A. M. Burton Philadelphia Wallace Morris L. D. Vail Johnson Waltham Mass T. T. Carr Alonzo Alden Troy N. Y Andrew Paxton Lyman Abbott J. P. Warren Portland Maine C. C. Reseey Arthur M. Burton Pennsylvania Noah Davis Clinton B. Fisk New Jersey Louis D. Vail Herbert Welsh

Wire drawers strike to avoid double work for half wages

Oliver and Roberts wire mill prepared to run new machinery as hundreds of workers returned at five to resume duties. The wire drawers refused to perform laborers work in wire drawing and led a mill-wide strike, leaving boilers cooled and machinery idle.

Times Prrssure Oliver & Roberts

Major Joseph Anthony Dies of Combat Wounds in Dauphin County

Major Joseph Anthony, aged 58, died at his Lingelatown residence in Dauphin county from a dropsical illness tied to a lung wound received at Chancellorsville. A veteran of the three months service, later with Colonel Cake’s Ninety sixth, and then major under Colonel Frick’s One Hundred and Twenty ninth Bamana. Interment set for Poa next Wednesday, survived by a wife and grown children.

Porrsville Joseph Anthony Lingelatown Dauphin County Chancellorsville Cake Frick Anthony Poa

Resolution Demands Sanctions Over German Proscriptions

Washington reports a House resolution by Rep Lefevre Ohio calling for foreign affairs action in response to Germany banning American pork, new duties on U S wheat and rye, and looming curbs on U S petroleum. It urges instructing the committee to prepare measures against German trade restrictions.

Germany Washington House Lefevre Ohio Committee On Foreign Affairs Resolven United States Hike Ike

Confederate Reunion Held at Baltimore Academy of Music

The Maryland Line Confederate reunion met in the Academy of Music concert hall Baltimore with Senator Vance of North Carolina delivering The Last Days of the War in North Carolina. The hall was crowded and guests included Ellis of Louisiana Bennett of South Carolina and Colonel Broadhead of Missouri. A banquet followed with about two hundred attendees.

Baltimore The Academy of Music Senator Vance North Carolina Messrs. Ellis Louisiana Bennett South Carolina Colonel Broadhead Missouri

Meteor sighting over Victoria rocks city calm

A large meteor passed over Victoria British Columbia at about nine this morning. It resembled molten iron and produced a steam-like roar as it moved toward the sea. Smoke and flames were seen descending toward the water, leaving a steam cloud on the horizon.

Victoria B. C

Northcote Attacks Government Over Egypt Soudan Policy

In London on February 23 Sir Stafford Northcote moved that the humble address be presented to the Queen. He condemned government policy in Egypt and the Soudan as weak and costly, urged a clear objective, and warned of danger to troops and imperial interests. The article notes talks with Irish party, Ulster Conservatives, and a Lords motion of censure.

London House of Commons Stafford Northcote Egypt England Stafford Mudir Dongola Sir Stafford Gordon Hicks Pasha Parnell Marquis of Salisbury Ulster House of Lords

Arabs Dispersed at Abu Klea as Buller Advances

latest advices from Soudan report Arabs reappeared at Abu Klea on the night of the 19th and were dispersed by Gardner guns. El Mahdi is said to have returned to Khartoum. government hires sixty Newcastle engineer volunteers for the expedition. Jaffaria cattle raid returns with 250 buffalo looted and 50 killed. Osman Digoen fears allied British troop arrival at Tamai. Hadendowas reportedly suffer heavy losses in clashes with Mudir and allies.

London Soudan Abu Klea Buller Gardner Guna el Mahdi Khartoum Newcastle Jaffaria Suakim Osman di Tamai Tuka Adir Douala Mudir

Attempted Killings at Castle Island Castle Island Tralee Kerry

In Tralee area a caretaker was wounded by a shot fired through his window as assailants attacked his house. Two constables engaged the fleeing attackers but may have missed them. Eleven young men found out after the search were arrested.

London Tower Explosions Case Adjourned

The examination of Cunningham and Burton charged with high treason felony for the Tower of London explosions resumed at Bow Street Police Court. Police testified to suspicious movements but no decisive facts. Adjourned to next Monday as the Crown plans new testimony to be produced.

London Tower London Cunningham Burton Tower of London Bow Street Poland Treasury

Funeral of Mrs. James Russell Lowell in Kensal Green

The remains of Mrs. James Russell Lowell were interred at Kensal Green Cemetery in a private London funeral this morning. Attendees included Secretary Hoppin of the American Legation, G. W. Smalley and wife, Lady Lyttleton, Stephens editor of the Whitehall Review, Hon. Waldgrave Leslie, and Henry James.

London James Russell Lowell Kensal Green Lowell Hoppin American Legation G. W. Smalley Lady Lyttleton Stephens White Hall Review Waldgrave Leslie Henry James

Gordon's Urgent Soudan Appeals Before Khartoum Loss

The Egyptian Blue Book released today mounts General Gordon's dispatches before Khartoum's fall. It recounts his insistence that Wolseley's expedition aimed to rescue the garrison, warns of dwindling supplies, and urges immediate reinforcements while laments delays and miscommunication.

Congo Conference Ends With Unanimous Final Act

Berlin February 23 report: a four hour Congo Conference presided by Dr. Busch saw delegates from America, England, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal praise the African International Association and King Leopold. Kasson withdraws neutrality extension. Sanford axed Vivi railway plan. Final acte approved. signatures to follow with future adhesion possible. Turkey remains without treaty.

Berlin Congo Dr. Busch Foreign Department America England France Germany Italy Portugal African International Association Leopold Kasson Congo Basin Sanford Turkey Edward Malet Vnce Bismarck

Laughter in Commons as Trevelyan O Briens clash over Dublin trials

In the House of Commons Justin McCarthy pressed Trevelyan to withdraw a remark that trials in Dublin were cases made by a person trumping up charges referring to William OBrien. Trevelyan denied the link and explained the phrase targeted a Scotland Yard veteran. OBrien urged the remark be withdrawn and the House would decide.

London House of Commons Justin McCarthy Home Rule County Longford Ireland Trevelyan Dublin William O’brien United Ireland and Mallow O’brien Eiklejohn Scotland Yard

Famine Stricken West Virginia District Seeks Aid

Reports from Lewis Braxton Calhoun and Gilmer counties describe severe distress due to last summer's drought and harsh winter. Starvation and livestock deaths followed. Today the Legislature moved to relieve the suffering.

Waceine Lewis Braxton Calhoun Gilmer

Vessel Fire Abandons Crew Far Offshore

The three masted schooner F. K. Collins of Somers Point New Jersey caught fire from a lamp explosion while bound from Galveston to Boston. Eight crew members abandoned ship, seven of whom were near land at the life saving station. Loss estimated at 70000 dollars, insurance expected to cover.

Ocran Crry F. K. Collins Somers Point N. J Galveston Boston

Death of a Veteran of 1812 in Chelsea

Colonel William Goodwin veteran of the war of 1812 dies at Chelsea aged eighty eight. Born in Buxton Maine he represented Calais in the Legislature and served as lieutenant colonel of the State Militia and Postmaster under Van Buren.

Boston William Goodwin Society of Survivors of Chelsea Buxton Calais van Buren

Bowling Woman Found Dead After Fire In Bed

Mrs Ann Bowling aged eighty six found dead in her bed in the northeastern city section after attempting to make tea her clothing caught fire and she went back to bed unable to call for help. The bed was partly burned and her body severely burned.

Barrymore Ann Bowling

Electric Light Wins In Borough Poles Case At Portsville

In Portsville on February 23 the court dissolved the injunction against the Electric Light Company and ruled in its favor, allowing pole planting in the streets under stated restrictions.

Portsville Electric Light Company

Earthshocks Alarm Granada Province and Other 19th Century Events

A series of brief notes report earthquakes in Granada province and a fire destroying a Conway Congregational church. Losses include General Horace Capron’s death in Washington. Johns Hopkins University marked its ninth anniversary in Baltimore. A large St Petersburg poor-house collapsed with casualties. Falls Mills in Norwich resumed full operation. A Savannah fire destroyed two blocks and many Vernle Twelve houses, with about 15 losses.

Horace Capron Washington Johns Hopkins University Baltimore St. Petersburg Russia Falls Mills Norwich Conn Savannah Niceb Allien

Postmaster contest stirs Bristol Delaware Democrats

The town of Bristol on the Delaware seethes as Democratic voters pick a postmaster in a party split. James Drury edges Jacob McIlvaine after a countywide ballot, with 210 to 197 votes. the postmaster earns 1700 dollars annually and the job draws broad business interest in the manufacturing town.

Bristol Delaware Cleveland Andrew Jackson George Ross Doylestown Dr. Evans Grover Cleveland Ross Andrew Jackson Hibbs Hibbs James Drury Democratic Party Neil J. Mellvaine Jacob McBrien Bartley Croughan Thomas Patton Drury The Observer Erin’s Green Isle Mellvaine James G. Blaine Mr. Drury McIlvaine William B. Baker Blaine Kinsey Buchanan

Seminary Society Hall Burned In Permington Fire

Special Dispatch to Tur Tines reports the Methodist Seminary at Permington New Jersey escaped destruction when the Callilogian Society hall caught fire during dinner. A bucket brigade saved the adjacent chapel and other buildings. Loss about 1000 dollars, insured in a Trenton company. The society was founded four years ago yesterday.

Tur Tines Permington N. J Methodist Callilogian Society Trenton

Washington Birthday Dinner of Cincinnati Chapter at Bellevue Hotel

The Society of the Cincinnati in Pennsylvania held a Washington’s Birthday dinner at the Bellevue Hotel. Descendants of Revolutionary soldiers attended and recalled their ancestors while toasts were drunk in silence. George W. Biddle presided, guiding anecdotes and decorum. Colonel Richard Dale chaired the arrangements.

Society of the Cincinnati Pennsylvania Washington Bellevue Hotel George W. Biddle Richard Dale Commodore Dale

Oregon's Great Wheat Crop Outlook Across Regions

The Oregonian reports from Oregon and Washington east of the Cascades indicate snow protected wheat well. Estimates show winter wheat yields 10 percent higher than last year with export surplus between 100 and 175 thousand tons, plus about 200 thousand tons from the Willamette Valley.

Portman Oregon The Oregonian Washington Territory Cascade Mountains Willamette Valley

Robbery at Carpenter House Leads to Suspect Arrest

On Christmas night the residence of Joseph Carpenter six miles below was entered and robbed of money and clothing while the family attended church. His horse and sleigh aided the escape, later found abandoned. Sanaien Simona investigated and arrested William Force alias Charles Lewis, a jailed burglar with prior service.

Tue Tiaks Kasvon Joseph Carpenter

Wild German sought police protection in a rambling murder tale

A small man with wild eyes went to police headquarters on Saturday seeking protection from a German detective. Sebastian Scheidt claimed a plot to murder him by a man and a woman, alleging a chain of Irish and New York killings linked to Frederick Rauch and wife Mary. Rauch and wife were arrested after Scheidt’s affidavit, while Scheidt and Catherine were questioned and remanded, amid questions about William Martin’s 1879 murder.

Houser Sebastian Scheidt Martin Scheidt Catherine Rauch Rauch Treed James M. Martin

After the Americus Ball Sours Club Reception Finances

The Americus Club ball finances appear worse than the reception. Guests swarmed the caterer with signed blank orders for wine and terrapin. Samuel Josephs signed many blanks, while the treasurer has not balanced accounts and bills await presentation.

Americus Club Samuel Josephs Josephs Bevo Broad Street Mr. Josephs

Cleveland Plans Rough Draft Inaugural Address For Week

President-elect is to receive only prominent visitors this week while drafting his inaugural address. He will depart for Washington Tuesday with Cabinet decisions to be finalized in Albany. Carl Schurz and Senator Lamar visited Albany amid cabinet gossip and Navy Department hints. massachusetts favored for Navy post.

Schurz Lamar Albany Cleveland Washington Lamont Philadelphia National Capital Farnsworth District of Columbia South Bayard Garland Jackson General McClellan Navy Department Massachusetts New York William C Whitney Mr. Whitney Mr. Manning Carl Schurz Kenmore Hotel Willett Street Ife Mr. Schurz Tennessee Adams Collins Morse Endicott Gaston

Frank James Freed Man in Cooper County Court

Frank James was freed after the two charges for obstructing a railroad and robbery at Otterville were dismissed in Cooper County Circuit Court. The judge granted the motion after key witness issues and missing evidence. James, quiet about his release, waited at his hotel as speculation swirled over Governor Marmaduke’s potential response.

Boonesville Frank James Cooper County Shackleford James Alabama Missouri Stapp Kansas Otterville Minnesota Marmaduke

Five Alarms of Fire Reported in City

Five minor blazes broke out yesterday including a defective fire at 225 South Seventeenth Street the residence of Mr Edwards a second at 519 South Sixteenth Street in Mrs Dorsey home caused by children with matches. Fire engines fought flames at Buchler's barber shop on North Twelfth Street and an oil lamp exploded at Samuel Buchman's 628 South Street residence. A stove overheated on the third floor of St Wax Stocks tobacco store and residence at 706 South Eighth Street around midnight.

Edwards South Seventeenth Street Dorsey South Sixteenth Street Buchler North Twelfth Street Samuel Buchman South Street St. Waxstock South Eighth Street

Burglary During Fire Strikes Pine Street Homes

During the John A. Kings house fire at 1539 Pine street valuables were stolen from Edwin R. Warrington's residence next door at 1537 Pine street. Diamonds and jeweled breast pins were taken from a bureau on the fourth floor front room, per report.

John A. King Pine Street Edwin R. Warrington

License applications refused in Portsville district court

Special Dispatch to The Tiees, Portsville, Pa., February 23. Fourteen license applications were refused this morning. Twelve were Mahanoy City cases objected to by the Law and Order Society. One was Shenandoah and one North Union, both new stands. Most Mahanoy City cases are old stands kept for many years.

Tiees Portsville Mahanoy City Law and Order Society Shenandoah North Union

Ocean Steamship Arrivals

Shipping news lists arrivals at New York and other ports from London Bristol Liverpool Newport News and New York with vessels including British Princess and Statesman and Leasing with routes via multiple British and Atlantic ports.

New York Ludgate Hill London Brooklyn City Bristol Delaware Liverpool Hamburg Rugia Falmouth Surry Ipswich Burswell Baltimore Kinsale

Moran held on blackmail charges in Parr case

John Moran was arrested and brought before Magistrate Smith after being charged with blackmailing tailor Jonathan Parr of 468 North Eighth Street. Moran awaits trial on the same charge as Ex-Constable Wharton, with bail set at 1500 dollars in default.

John Moran Jonathan Parr North Eighth Street Wharton Paren Yomenter Smith Bai

Three Rail Workers Killed by Train on Nickel Plate Route

Special dispatch reports in Om Orry Pennsylvania that while avoiding a train on the Nickel Plate Road three railroad section men were struck by an oncoming Buffalo New York and Philadelphia track train. One man fatally injured and two others instantly killed.

Tax Times Om Orry Buffalo, New York Philadelphia

Lord Garmoyle Visits Philadelphia Repeats City Stay

Lord Garmoyle was seen in the city yesterday receiving attention at clubs and at the Bellevue Hotel where he stays. He appears a good looking young man who speaks sensibly and says he prefers Philadelphia to New York and is in no hurry to return to London.

Lord Garmoyle City Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia New York London

Fatal Rock Fall Claims Henry Smith at Shoo Fly Colliery

This morning Henry Smith of Mill Creek was crushed to death by a rock fall while working in a breast at Shoo Fly colliery. He was widely known in two coal regions. He leaves a wife and four children.

Tax Times Porrsyi Henry Smith Mill Creek Shoo Fly

Political Crisis in Greece Deepens as Chamber Dissolved

Athens February 23 M Tricoupis the late Premier summoned by the King after Delasannis resignation failed to win a confidence vote. A royal decree dissolved the Chamber, signaling a new political crisis for Greece.

Athens M.tricoupis M. Delasannis

Prince of Wales Plans Ireland Tour and Levee Events

The Prince and Princess of Wales are slated for a tour of Ireland next month with officials arranging levees and official receptions in Dublin and Galway. Details outline a sequence of state visits and social events in the Emerald Isle during the trip.

Prince of Wales Ireland London Prince and Princess of Wilkes Wil Gemvita

Speculation Louisiana Lamar as Postmaster General in Albany

Report says Senator Lamar did not appear in the Senate chamber and a telegram from Albany suggested he stopped at the hotel. Observers expect Lamar to become Postmaster General, though doubts exist about fitting the role with his interest in details. Meanwhile Jackson's bid for Attorney General gains buzz at Albany.

Washington Senator Lamar Senate Albany Sawanend Star Senator Jackson Garland

Camden Democrats Select Freeholders and Officials in Primaries

Camden Democrats held primaries across wards for Freeholders Council and Board of Education. Winners include Robert P. Stewart William Page Edward Mills James Hope Thomas Magee Cones ote eation William Peterson A. S. Naan J. L. Johnson David Campbell James Godfrey H. R. Barrett and others. Delegates to Assessors convention were chosen unpledged.

Camden Board of Freeholders City Council Board of Education Robert P. Stewart W. Dressler W. H. Thompson John C. Rogers Charles Walsh William Page Edward Mills William Meyers James Hope ML Schellenger Finan, Jr Thomas John A. Magee A. Wilson Cones Ote Eation William Peterson Holder James Pitzgerald Naan J. L. Johnson David Campbell Seventh Ward Richard Hyde Edward Matlack James Godfrey William Patton H.R. Barrett

Kensington mill-owners seek protection as weavers strike

Several mill owners applied to Mayor Smith for protection for their workers. Captain Emery was detailed and three hundred policemen were stationed near the rails district, ready for instant use. Despite crowded streets, no disturbance occurred and police were not deployed.

Kensington Smith Emery Rails

Despondent Weaver Dies by Own Action in Domestic Tragedy

John Gentner fifty a resident of 1448 Brinton street shot himself yesterday afternoon ending a six month unemployment spell and despondent spell. He was a weaver by trade and had chased his wife and family with a butcher knife on Saturday night after a year of marriage.

John Gentner Brinton Street

Ireland Court Declines New Trial for Editor O'Brien

The Court of Queen's Bench of Ireland refused the appeal for a new trial by William O'Brien editor of United Ireland. It upheld the libel verdict won by Crown Solicitor Bolton and maintained the original ruling against him.

O' Brien Court of Queen's Bench of Ireland William O'Brien United Ireland Bolton O'Brien

Foreign Consuls Urged Immediate Departure From Woo Sung River

Dispatch from Shanghai reports Chinese authorities will block the Woo Sung river without a 24 hour warning and advise all foreign steamers to depart immediately.

London Shanghai Woo Sung

Weather Outlook For The Middle Atlantic States Tonight

Indications show fair weather in the Middle Atlantic region, followed by snow or rain during the night. Winds shift to north and east with a slight rise in temperature and a lower barometer. Around New York and Philadelphia fair conditions give way to light snow at night and a small temperature change.

Middle Atlantic States New York Philadelphia

Ball highlights and local incidents in city briefing

The pocket-book makers held their annual ball in Industrial Hall. Mary Fye of 1034 Eyre street was severely burned by a coal oil lamp explosion and taken to Episcopal Hospital. The Orangemen’s ball at Horticultural Hall drew strong attendance and lively dancing. At Clark's Club Theatre Denny Kellaher stopped John Loughlin in a four round fight. McCarrigan, McGrory and Lewsey were held for trial after a burglary arrest. Charles M Carpenter, the missing ex Alder man, was seen in Baltimore. Weaver & Co deny any current interest in his business. Official election counts showed no differences from prior totals.

Mary Fye Eyre Street Episcopal Hospital Orangemen Horticultural Hall Clark's Club Denny Kellaher John Loughlin Brook N. Y Ferl Arnold Charles Abels

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