Riot narrowly averted as Democrats threaten Reed seat
Washington dispatch reports a confrontation in the Lower House as Democrats, angered by Speaker Reed's quorum ruling, nearly rushed the Speaker from his chair. Cooler heads restrained the mob, while Reed issued an address to explain his actions.
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Reed
O'Ferrall
Virginis
Tax Dispatch
Mr. O’ Ferrall
Congress
Peed
Supreme Court
Reed comments on House quorum and majority rule
Washington notes quoted speech denounces obstructive filibuster tactics and defends the majority rule as the basis of government. It cites Carlisle and House procedures, arguing current absences cripple business and warn of dangerous precedent and disorder.
Senate week looms for Blsir bill and election fights
Lively In the House WasainerTon February 2 The Blsir educational bill is set to dominate Senate business this week with morning debates likely to run long Private and local measures will also receive attention Speakers on race and national finances are anticipated While Democrats prepare to handle contested elections in secret sessions Republicans aim to force a vote and resolve Atkinson Va Penvciton case in the First West Virginia district The Rules Committee plans to introduce a new code to House proceedings within days occupying remaining time
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Committee On Elections
House
Atkinson Va. Penvicton
West Virginia
Cotomars
Bob Kennedy
Ohio Senate
W. W. Marquis
E. L. Lampson
Supreme Court
Lampson
Marquis
Carlisle to Announce Democratic Position
Washington February 2 Mr Carlisle said he was preparing an address explaining the Democratic position and would likely make it public tomorrow or Tuesday. He is not worked out further details at this time.
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Washington
Reed
Associated Press
Carlisia
Carlisle
Mrs. Cop pinger Dead in Augusta Home
Elaine Blaine Coppinger eldest daughter of Secretary Blaine died at her father's residence in Wasuiscroy at 5 27 this morning. She married Colonel Coppinger and had two children. After illness linked to grip and brain trouble she weakened after a relapse and died with family by her side.
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Lieutenant Coppinger
Coppinger
Washington
Maine
Colonel Coppinger
Alice Blaine
Erc
Augusta
Blaine
Pan
Betardey
Eclipse Expedition Observers Report Mixed Reactions at Cayenne
Profs Burnham and Schaeberle of Lick Observatory, visiting Harvard after observing the December total eclipse from Cayenne, describe locals mistaking equipment for weapons and cannons fired during the event. Weather was cloudy with two showers, yet photographs formed the core goal of the mission.
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Dispatch
Boston
Lick Observatory
California
Burnham
Schaeberle
Cayenne
French Guinea
Sra
Harvard University
Birmingham Street Fight Involves Editor and Shelley's Men
In Birmingham Alabama on February 2 a high society clash ended with Len Button editor of the Sunday Critic attacked by McConnell Shelley and a younger Shelly, both armed. Button resisted with a pistol but was overwhelmed and wounded before arrests. Additional trouble is feared from the incident.
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Ala
Len Button
McConnell Shelley
Shelley
Charles of Shelley
Cleveland
Button
Shelleys
Mac. Shelley
Swept by Tide Wrecks Ship Off Antwerp Voyage
The steamship Woaetland under Captain Grant, from Antwerp January 18, reached New York February 2 after severe westerly squalls. A heavy storm on January 24-25 flooded decks, disabled engines for hours, and a tidal wave swept the forward wheelhouse, lifeboat, and two crewmen overboard. A later collision with a 400 by 200 foot iceberg damaged several decks and forced more repairs.
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New York
Wesland
Nantes
Abanone
Marquis de Mores Duels Editor Dreyfus on Belgian Frontier
The Marquis de Mores and Paris editor M. Dreyfus dueled at 20 meters near Cummines on the Belgian frontier. Dreyfus was wounded in the right arm, fainted from blood loss, and the fight ended with the principals satisfied. they will return to Paris.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Carnot
New York
la Nation
MM. Fevillant
Dion
M. Dreyfus
MM. Lecoroy
Pichon
Grand Duke Nicholas Arrives in Paris Amid Franco-Russian Ties
The Grand Duke Nicholas arrived in Bagis as rumors of a Franco Russian rift circulated. He plans to meet President Carnot in Paris to convey Russia's friendship and will then proceed to Nice for rheumatic health. He stated no special目的 for the trip and emphasized intact Franco Russian ties.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas
Czar
France
Russia
Colonel Stoppel
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Carnot
Nice
Paris
Gladstone on temperance tax proposal noted in Three Spires
In the new cov entry magazine The Three Spires a clergy man quotes Mr Gladstone during the local government debate stating confidence the public would not allow publicans to be deprived of livelihood without compensation. He proposed taxing surviving licenses heavily and selling at cost to remove profit interest.
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Coventry
the Three Spires
Gladstone
Nee
A Use for Cat Mummies in Fertilizer Trade
An English firm has secured from Egypt a consignment of thousands of cat mummies once honored in tombs. When ground to powder they are claimed to be the world’s finest fertilizer, surpassing nitrate. In Portugal a circus pantomime titled Portugal in Artics led to a wrecked show and arrests of several attendees.
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Egypt
Portugal
Lisbon
Atrics
Tomrow
French Farmers Invited to Canada by Quebec Official
February lecture by Mr. Labelle Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture of Quebec urged Frenchmen to move to Canada and cultivate the soil. He spoke before the Geographical Society urging settlement and farming efforts.
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Quebec
Paris
Labelle
Province of
Geographical Society
Canada
Czar May Take a Hand in Anglo Portuguese Dispute
Vienna Times correspondent reports the Czar summoned to St. Petersburg by Baron De Staal Russian ambassador in London to report on the Anglo Portuguese dispute.
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Lespos
Vienna
The
Times
St. Petersburg
Baron de Staal
London
Portuguese Steamship Line Plans New Atlantic Service
Lisnox reports another Portuguese company to start a steamship line to America. The Custom House receipts for last month lag January by 225000.
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America
Lisnox
Reces
West Virginia Bribery Disclosures Spark Politician Camp to Charleston
Excitement rises in Charleston over bribery disclosures as prominent politicians from both parties head to the capital to participate in the expected climactic week ahead.
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WaeeLine
Charleston
Nun’s Elopement Shocks Notre Dame College in San Francisco
Sister Margaret Mary formerly Hanune, a Notre Dame College teacher, elopes with iron molder Charles Perkins after Bertha, her sister, falls for him. The pair obtained dispensations from the Mother Superior and Archbishop, kept secret, and returned after a brief honeymoon to the sister’s furnished house. Bertha accepts the outcome.
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Sprcal
the Dispatch
San Francisco
Notre Dame College
Margaret Mary
Hanune
Mission Dolores Church
Bertha
Charles Perkins
Cora
Perkins
Opening of Sixth National Bank Hangs on Sunday Negotiations
New York February 2 Unless an obstacle arises the doors of the Sixth National Bank will open Tuesday morning with the old officers. The vaults will hold ample funds to meet demands and the bank looks restored after a Sunday conference. James A Simmons pushed for the compromise with ex President Charles H Leland minority stockholders depositors and loaning banks tied to former assets of the bank.
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Sixth National Bank
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Sixth National
Charles H. Leland
Bave
Leland
No Gold in the Streets in February Synagogue Meeting
About 500 dissatisfied Russian Hebrews with no ties to anarchists gathered at the Children of Jacob synagogue in February. Rabbis urged emigration to Palestine and farm work as a solution while 150 signed a petition for aid and willingness to relocate.
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Jacob
Zion
Palestine
Morais
V. Cave
E. Kleinberg
Holy Land
Resumption Hinted for Sixth National Bank of New York
Comptroller Lacey says negotiations are underway to reopen the Sixth National Bank of New York soon though timing and method remain uncertain. He stresses safety for creditors and shareholders and urges involved parties to settle the suspension and arrange for disposal if needed.
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Distator
Washington
Lacey
Dispatch
Sixth National Bank of New York
Jury Deadlock Leaves Hyde Sontag Case Open
Sceastox February 2 The jury in the Hyde Sontag murder case has not reached an agreement after 24 hours of deliberation. The panel began noon Friday with speculation that split opinions exist on the punishment. Judge Gunder’s rule that verdicts must be unanimous is favored locally. The Palladay companion trial may proceed once a verdict is reached.
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Sceastox
Paul Hyde
Jacob Sontag
Gunder
Baird
Five Large Blocks Burned In Danvers Fire
A devastating morning blaze in Danvers Connecticut destroyed five blocks that stood last night. Three wooden buildings housed George Jevens art store Hoyt and Co grocers and Sam clothing. The two brick structures included Hull and Rogers large house furnishing store. A rear cluster of wooden buildings also burned. No explosions occurred and the total loss is being tallied.
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Conn
George Jevens
Art Tore
Hoyt & Co
Grocers
Sam Clothing
Hull & Rogera
Hull & Rogers’ Estates
Garrowly Csce
Emigration Push: Liberia Urged by Black Liberians in Washington
Two emissaries from Liberia visit Washington to urge Congress to fund emigration of blacks to Liberia. Dr. Blyden, president of Liberia University, argues race preservation and that Liberia is an American-backed African republic. Benjamin Gaston mobilizes black support and petitions for a $1,000,000 yearly grant and a weekly steamship line to Liberia.
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Murder in Durango Court Sparks Double Fatal Shot
In Durango Col on February 2 Benedito Martinez county commissioner of Archuletto county and one of the wealthiest Mexicans in the state shot Jack Davis after a quarrel over payment. Davis was attempting bail when Martinez fired wounding him. Davis then shot Martinez in the chest and died. The incident caused broad excitement among American and Mexican settlers.
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Archuletto County
Poisoned Bakery Tragedy Kills Two Girls in St Louis
In St Louis on February 2 baker J W Shietz at 1005 North Sixth sprinkled arsenic on cake to kill rats. Two six year old girls Minnie and Uncle Brock ate the cake, fell ill and died by night. Police arrest follows as smoke and fear spread.
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J. W. Shietz
North Sixth Street
Minnie
Uncle Brock
Shida
Riot at St Adelbert Church as Polish women clash with police
In Buffalo's Second Polish Parish near St Adelbert's Church a mob of about 2 500 Polish women and girls faced 200 policemen. The riot escalated as officers tried to protect Father Pawler, with bricks salt and pepper flung, many injuries, nine arrests, and the priest saved from harm.
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Pawler
Ryan
Lyons
Frazer and Chalmera branch to be England manufacturing center
A London area branch will let Frazer & Chalmers of Chicago produce and ship mining machinery directly to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. David E. R. Prager will oversee England operations as capacity expands to about 2.0 to 3.0 million dollars annually.
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Curiaco
New York
Frazer & Chalmera
Chicago
S Britleh Syndicate
Thomas Chalmers
England
Europe
Australia
Asia
Africa
London
David ER. Prager
Scioto Valley and New England Railroad Formed
The Beioto Valley Railroad sale completed at Portsmouth. The new Scioto Valley and New England Railroad is incorporated with 5 million dollars capital. Directors predominantly from Ohio include John Byrne and O Weidenfeld. Joseph H Robinson named General Superintendent. A 5 million dollar mortgage is authorized and bondholders hold a majority of 6000 shares. The line will operate with the Huntington system.
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C. O. Hunter
Columbus
F. Sullivan Smith
New York
Smith
Byrne
Weidenfeld
C. P. Huntington
Joseph H. Robinson
W. P. Clcot
Huntington
Girl in Boy's Clothes Arrested in Philadelphia Touring
Georgiana Delaney a 19 year old from Bangor Maine was arrested in Philadelphia for wearing boys clothing while traveling from Denver toward Baltimore to join her brother. She told detectives she was born in Bangor and previously traveled with her parents who died in Denver.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Georgiana Delaney
Twenty-ninth Street
Ridge Avenue
Park Avenue
Denver
Baltimore
Central Station
Almendinger
Bangor
Married in a Lighthouse on the Lower Connecticut
A lighthouse wedding at Lynde Point united Minnie Buckridge lightkeeper’s daughter and Ezra Kelsey of Westbrook. The ceremony by Rev. Bernard Paine drew many friends from maritime communities as the light shone over Sound and river.
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Corx
Lynde Point
Connecticnut
Minnie Buckridge
Ezra Kelsey
Westbrook
Bernard Paine
Iceman Conor’s Death Torn by Family Secrets and Accusations
The body of Conor, the Knickerbocker ice man, was found after he cut his throat with an ice ax and died at Mount Morris. Neighbors say his wife Listie left with their two children, while sister Mame Taylor and a man called Charley vanished. Relatives cite Conor’s letter blaming the company as a misguided attempt to shield his wife, revealing deep domestic turmoil and possible motives.
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Iceman
New York
Conor
Mount Morris
Listie Conor
Mame Taylor
Charley
John Taylor
Mame
Niagara Falls power project eyed for Buffalo area use
Ottawa dispatch reports Colonel Gryowok i chair man of the Victoria Niagara Park commission says negotiations aim to harness Niagara Falls for electricity to Buffalo Lockport and Rochester. The plan envisions a tunnel under the river 165 feet deep with water from pipes feeding turbines powering stationary engines.
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Ostt
Victoria Niagara Park
Gryowoki
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Lockport
Rochester
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