Lottery Conspiracy Falls in North Dakota Senate
Report from New York outlines a bribery scandal tied to a North Dakota lottery bill. The Sun details a political conspiracy led by figures including Alexander Mackenzie and ex Speaker Spencer, with a committee to investigate alleged bribery and a broader push to legalize lottery powers in the territory.
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North Dakota
New York
The
Sun
Bismarck
Dakota
Senate
Harrison
Washington
The Louisiana Lottery War in North Dakota
A long narrative details a Louisiana Lottery driven plot in North Dakota politics. It claims a Fargo convention aimed to install Harrison Allen as governor, with financiers linked to railroads and liquor interests backing the effort. The piece alleges bribery, influence operations, and secret plots across legislative and hotel corridors, centering on ex Senator Spencer and Governor Miller amid a broad anti lottery sentiment.
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Spencer
North Dakota
E. A. Wimms
R. N. Stevens
A F. Appleton
Pembina
Senator White
William Badge
J. W. Scott
R. J. Stevens
Ransom
Jayne
Mackenzie
J. E. Hager
and la Moure
Major Edwards
Wiliam Badge
George H. Walsh
BL N. Stevens
Halley Fuller
J. P. Bray
Dudley Booker
Lesser Lights
Dubois
Cape
Ital
Hismarck
Fargo
Harrison Allen
Ip By
Miller
Fnally
Louisiana
John Stadelman
Ransom County
Stevens
Richland County
Cor
United States Senate
Alabama
Sam
Brady
Dorsey
Garfield
Lena assassination plot and state security crackdown
A newspaper summary describes offers of money and pressure around a government assassination, noting a call for righteous indignation from other states and a strict embargo. It reports detectives stationed since November to protect Eastern investors in state securities and real estate, with arrests expected as the lottery scheme is pursued in courts.
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Eee
Queen's speech outlines empire unity and Irish reform plans
The speech highlights cordial foreign relations and cooperation with Portugal on Central Africa. It notes progress from the Brussels conference toward suppressing the slave trade, praise for Egypt's finances, and references to the Samoan settlement. Domestic plans include Ireland’s prominent role, land purchase, local government, land transfer, tithes, Scotland's employer liability, private bill reform, Highland distress relief, and savings bank trustees amendments.
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Lorpes
Portugal
England
Central Africa
Egypt
United States
Australia
Ireland
Scotland
Highlands
Mysterious Murder in New York City
James Delsfield Trenor, a Schaus Gallery art expert, died from a skull fracture after a fight with thieves on Forty-eighth Street near Fourth Avenue. He named Inspector Byrnes before dying. Police conduct a wide, ongoing investigation into the incident.
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New York
James Delsfield Trenor
Schaus
Fifth Avenue
East Nineteenth Street
Forty-eighth Street
Fourth Avenue
Byrnes
Trenor
Nineteenth Street
Trevor
Ths
Tax Suit Against Lehigh Valley Railroad in Dauphin Court
In Dauphin County Court the Commonwealth challenges the Lehigh Valley Railroad over capital stock taxes from 1875 to 1887 totaling 744000. If upheld the Commonwealth would recover about 2 million from multiple firms. initial claims exceeded 5 million. Special counsel Rufus E. Shapley noted delinquency to Auditor General Morris.
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Hanerissurg
Dauphin County
The
Commonwealth
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley
Morris
Rufus E. Shapley
Murder Revealed in Ed Mond as Body Found in Manure Pile
Excitement grips Ed mond as Edward Grant is found dead in a stable manure pile with a skull fracture and a bloodied hatchet nearby. Edward Belden and Charles and Mrs Hawley, who occupied the cabin after Grants disappearance, were arrested by Deputy Marshal Paine.
Coasting Accident in Witscop injures five youths
Five young men on an ark down High street near the station collide with a lamp Poat. Thomas Putnam is knocked unconscious and bleeding. Walter Webb sustains a serious leg injury and knee dislocation. Charles Remick is insensible and presumed dead. Ellie Martin and Ellwood Howard escape injury.
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Witscop
Thomas Putnam
Walter Webb
Charles Remick
Ellie Martin
Ellwood Howard
Eemnick
Martin
Howard
Carnegie Library Dedication Delayed One Week
The Carnegie Library in Allegheny opening is postponed to February 20 to accommodate President Harrison. The building will be open for inspection today and tomorrow, with Thursday’s programme moved to the 20th and other arrangements for the Allegheny General Hospital fair remaining intact.
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Harrison
Carnegie
Allegheny
Allegheny Library
Carnegie Hall
Washington
Tom Dirs Latch
Tracy
Tate
Scott
Beaver
John Dalzell
Thomas M. Bayne
Ices
Storm Hits Oyster Fleet Leaving Norfolk Scarred
Norroy Virginia February 10 Oyster boats returning from the eastern shore report a Saturday night storm that battered the fleet. The sloop Golden Rule sank with oysters, the Josephine limped in leaking with lost tongs and skiff, and at least 20 lives were feared lost as other vessels went missing. Captain Eli Jones and Captain Timelis describe the heaviest storm they ever faced.
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Norroy
Norfolk
Josephine
Golden Rule
Annie
Timellis
Wea
Ca Showers
Mary Pace
Eli Jones
Sale
James Elliott
Virginia Beach
James Berry
Daylight
Kit Carson
Hampton Roads
Bonds Forfeited In Cronin Bribery Case
John Graham failed to appear as the Cronin trial jury bribery case proceeded. Bonds totaling $15,000 were forfeited after his absence. Foster, his attorney, sought to participate on his behalf, while the judge did not rule on the motion. Kavanaugh and O Donnell pleaded not guilty as indictments stood. Other defendants Buleman Hanks Konen and Smith remained present as informers.
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John Graham
Putman
Cronin
Graham
Foster
Waterman
Mr. Foster
Kavanaugh
O'Donnell
Buleman
Hanks
Konen
Smith
Bark Passes Ice as Seamen Refuse Desertion
The Amsterdam reports a 165 mile ice field passage. The Bark Oliver Emery, Dublin to St Johns N B, was found damaged with seven crew on short rations. The captain offered to evacuate them but all hands refused to desert the ship despite 36 hours trapped. Provisions were sent ashore and the crew prepared to sail for port.
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New York
Amsterdam
Oliver Emery
Dublin
St. Johns
N. B
The
Emery
Boiler collapse at Standard Tambiler mill kills two
A boiler fire collapsed at the Standard Tambiler Company mill in Dupugos Ia this morning. Fireman Richard Raene was fatally scalded and Engineer Reed was instantly killed in the incident.
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Dupugos
Standard Tambiler Company
Richard Raene
Aad
Reed
The New Eldorado Sioux Reservation Opened to Settlers
The Sioux reservation near Cuaasrntanm is opened to settlers as town site boomers clash over land. U S Marshal Frey and Indian Agent Anderson lead efforts to eject invaders but lack adequate force. Dozens of smashups occur with no fatalities as hundreds rush to build new homes on American Island.
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American Island
U. S
Frey
Anderson
Secretary of the Interior
Bank Wreckers Special Telegram Report On Trial
Key witness Leland testifies about assets in the Sixth National Bank case. He notes Olaassen did not take an oath when assets were turned over and cannot explain recovery of bank stock. Conrad N. Jordan presents two checks of 350 000 each and other funds tied to Mc Lean. Cashier Andrew Oplson describes checks ordered by Claassen after election and securities shipments to cover them.
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Senate
Northaketa
Croupa
Ind Sy Bismarck
Spencer
Spene Spencer
New York
Classsen
Sixth National Banks
Leland
Olaassen
Conrad N. Jordan
Mitchell
Lenox Hill
Teks Ut
Charles F. McLean
Jordan
Andrew Eb, Oplson
Sixth National Bank
Salt Lake Elections Stir City Amid Fruited Festivities
Salt Lake City voters peaceably elected mayor with George M. Scott winning by about 1,240 votes to 532 for Spencer Clawson as crowds filled streets, fireworks lit rooftops, and streetcars paused amid celebrations. Mormons stayed indoors and claimed fraud, while overall calm prevailed despite strong partisan displays.
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Salt Lake
Utah
George M. Scott
Spencer Clawson
Scott
Pradene seeks repeal of throne law in Chamber debate
In Paris on February 10 the Chamber of Deputies heard M. Pradene urge repeal of the law to the French throne as an exceptional measure that wounds patriotism and blocks descendants of a warlike race from serving. The minister opposed abrogation and the motion failed 328 to 171 with support from de la Marseille and Michell.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pradene
Peale
M. Thevenot
Almos
MM. de la Marseille
Michell
Mysterious Disappearance in Burrato NY
Mrs Annie G Brown aged 28 wife of musician Calvin G Brown vanished from her Burrato home. Husband reports last seen alive and no trace found. Police and locals search failing to locate her whereabouts as of February 10.
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Burrato
N. Y
Annie G.[brown
Calvin G. Brown
Presbytery Vote Denies Revision of Confession in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Presbytery voted almost two to one against revising the confession of faith. After a two hour debate, 23 favored revision and 42 opposed. Speakers included Rev. John Kirkpatrick and Dr. Hoyt Bad, with lively discussion and calls for order during the roll call.
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Philadelphia
John Kirkpatrick
Wilson
Jones
Dr. Thompson
God
Revision Defeated in Chicago Presbytery on New Creed Debate
The Chicago Presbytery debated revising the Confession of Faith after a vote favored change in principle. Dr. Herrick Johnson argued the need to modify or eliminate troublesome wording especially in the tenth chapter. Rev. Stryker proposed a substitute urging a new, concise statement reflecting current biblical understanding and evoking Calvinist concerns. The discussion grew heated as supporters and opponents clashed over Calvinism and the future creed.
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Chicago Presbytery
Westminster
N. Cxatcnco
General Assembly
Herrick Johnson
Woolsey Stryker
Dr. Johnson
Woolsely
Johnson
Rev
Thomas
Stryker
Cheusberk
Reform Debate Prompts Creed Change in Church Leaders
After adjournment Dr. Stryker Dr. Barrows and other minority figures voiced confidence that the church will eventually accept revising the old Westminster creed and sett ing aside its longtime formulation.
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Stryker
Barrows
San Francisco Presbytery Votes Against Faith Revision
The San Francisco Presbytery reconsidered the revision of the confession of faith, prompted by members who felt they had not enough discussion time. The ballot ended 27 to 7 against the revision, with all seminary professors opposing it.
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San Francisco
Presbytery of
Presbytery
Theological Seminary
Philadelphia Presbytery Rejects Revision Vote
The Philadelphia Presbytery refused to agree to a revision of the confession of faith by a vote of 23 yeas to 42 nays.
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Philadelphia
World Attacks Senator Quay In Bitter New York Editorial
The World prints a partisan twelve-column history attacking Senator Quay’s career and private life. It accuses bribery and corruption in state offices, recounts the Pittsburg riots, and claims Quay usurped authority while state secretary. The piece portrays his rise from poverty to millionaire status and questions party leadership.
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New York
Senator Quay
Beaver Statesman
Eee
Ter
Pittsburg
Quay
The
Commonwealth
the World
Ofice-Holding
Iti
Lincoln Bank Cashier Defaulter In Lancaster Case
Ellis Bard cashier of the Lincoln National Bank in Lincoln County is a defaulter to the tune of 25000 dollars. The crimes involve book alterations and fraudulent entries to hide the bank’s condition. F W Bull is charged with aiding and abetting Bard as warrants are served.
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Ellis Bard
Lincoln National Bank
Lincoln
Ephrata
United States District A
Ellis F. Bard
Love
Lincoln Bank
F. W. Bull
Bard
Ballix
Henry Snyder Dies After Illness in City
Henry Snyder general manager of the Standard Underground Cable Company dies Sunday at his Fifth avenue home after months with liver disease. His body will be shipped to Philadelphia for interment. Dr Helmut, a Philadelphia surgeon, was summoned by Westinghouse but could not save him.
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Henry Snyder
Standard Underground Cable Company
Fifth Avenue
Philadelphia
Snyder
Helmuth
Westinghouse
Electricity favored as motive power for Birmingham road
Mrs McKee hints the motive power may shift. H Sellars McKee traveled east and praised electricity, not ruling out its use on the Birmingham road. Mr Chambers notes the bridge was built for a cable road but would still serve with new power, aiming for faster travel via a separate bridge.
Glycerine Explosion Harms Pleasantville Area
A glycerine blast at the G. W. Vanviet magazine near Pleasantville caused extensive destruction in Pleasantville and surrounding areas. No deaths reported. shock felt up to 20 miles away.
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Trivusville
G. W. Vanviet
Pleasantville
Five of Blountaville posse jailed for Eli Ladd murder
Five men in the posse that killed Eli Ladd near Blountaville have been jailed in New Castle. The Coroner’s verdict charges murder in the first degree. Ladd was pursued and shot in the road. only one posse member was slightly hurt.
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Mounerz
Eli Ladd
Blountaville
New Castle
Ladd
Earthquakes and All Little Oddities Hit City
A short tremor named TreBene shook South St. Louis yesterday while local politics and crime headlines ran. Dem nominee William M. Ayres won the Congress race in the district once held by Judge Kelley as officials report a busy day with forgery alerts and a search by the Pacific Express Company for missing money clerk F A Walton.
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G. A. ER
William M. Ayres
Kelley
Tits Pacific Express Company
F. A. Walton
Dallas
Joliet, LL
Agris O'Brien
Aa Franck
Coxy
Chicago
Shepard
Denniston to Command at Pennsylvan ia Grand Army Encampment
A state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens with Major Montooth as a leading figure likely to boost his gubernatorial bid. Treasurer Denniston is expected to be elected Commander by acclamation as the event begins tomorrow at 9 o clock in Shamoers.
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Montooth
Grand Army of the Republic
Denniston
Shamoers
Pennsylvania
BE. A. Montooth
Senator Delamater
Johnstown
Dan Hastings
N.G. P
Grand Army of the Berg
Pittsburg
Shamokin
WCU
McConnell
Political honey taps in Shamokin for gubernatorial buzz
The Shamokin visit of Major Monmouth draws ethnic and political intrigue as local supporters plot to extract political favor. Senators Delamater and other notables are mentioned in passing, with lodging plans tied to wealthy local figures and expected guests including General Alger and General Wagner.
Encampment Nominees Highlight Pennsylvania Dept Officers
The report lists Osborne at GO McWilliams house and Denniston joining Pittsburg delegates with Likely acclamation for Commander and Senior Vice Commander Osler. Rivalries emerge for Junior Vice Commander while Dr Horshfield and Reed seek director posts. Decorations brighten Shamokin as crowds gather for the Sixth Page continuation.
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Osborne
House of GO
Q. McWilliams
Joseph ¥. Denniston
Pittsburg
Joseph Denniston
Pennsylvania Department
John F. Osler
George Shatt
Peiffer
Meadville
William R. Wooters
Newhall
Philadelphia
J. P. Horshfield
James H. Larimer
I J. A. E Reed
Chaplain Sayers
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Jamestown Alert
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Bank Wreckers
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Orleans
John Wesley
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Worden
Westminster Divines
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Junkin
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Philadelphia Presbytery
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Wnam
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General Alger
Michigan
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William Emsley
Eli G. Sellers
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