Dalzell Attacks Tracy and Reiter Case Sparks Senate Debate
In Washington on February 10, Representative Dalzell sharply criticizes Secretary Tracy over a public reprimand of Commander Reiter, arguing it harms the Navy and violates international law. Lodge defends Tracy while others urge redress, highlighting the flag’s glory as upholding law and justice.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Commander Reiter
Reiter
Dalzell
Guatemala
Isarrendia
Acapulco
Little Guatemaela
Great Britain
France
Germany
America
Barrundia
Apprause
President’s Knowing Silence Amid Cabinet Controversy
The article argues the President knew of the Secretary’s actions toward Reiter and likely approved with equanimity. It notes timing when Dalzell denounced the Secretary while Reed’s nomination was moved to the Senate, signaling a dramatic reward to a congressman who aimed at a Cabinet officer.
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Reiter
Daigell
Lightner
Tracy
Senate
Reed
House
Silver coinage debate narrows as House panel hears st louis merchants
Washington February 10 The silver question remains central as discussions shift to a square vote on unlimited free coinage. A compromise proposal favors a seigniorage on foreign silver while Democrats resist measures without unrestricted American coinage. The Dingley committee criticizes Owenby over evidence claims as hearings include St Louis merchants and George E. Stone before the Coinage bill committee.
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House
Capitol
Senate
Representative Dingley
Silver Pool
Commies
J. A. Owenby
Dingley
Donald
Owenby
House Committee On
St Louis
George E. Bton
Blaine and the Canadians in Talks on Reciprocity Schemes
A British minister held a long conference with Secretary Blaine on matters including the Sayward case before the Supreme Court and the Bering Sea dispute. They discussed Canadian reciprocity plans and Blaine explained his position on a prior letter to Representative Baker denying any active move toward reciprocal Canadian provinces. The timing hinges on the Sayward case and arbitration proposals.
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Slegram
Wasathorox
Blaine
Sayward
Supreme Court
Bering Sea
Baker
Phish
Supreme
Making the Fees Pay Illegal Methods by US Court Officials
A House Judiciary subcommittee report details widespread fee practices in Federal courts across West Virginia, Northern Georgia, and Alabama. It cites suspension of sentences on revenue and timber law violators to boost fees by district attorneys, clerks, and commissioners. The report includes a bill to cap fees and standardize accounts.
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Washington
House Committee On the Judiciary
West Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
United States
Judicial Department
Disreputable Pension Lawyers Probe Urges Curb
Assistant Secretary Bussey denounces disreputable pension attorneys who promise increases to pensioners and manipulate applications. He urges action to stop illegitimate practices that exploit published lists of eligible recipients and pressure them to seek higher or new claims.
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Tary Fossey
Washingtos
Bussey
Commissioner of Pensions
Arms for Naval Militia Appropriation Agreed
The Senate approved an appropriation of 825000 to supply arms for the naval militia after lengthy debate. An amendment funds soundings for a San Francisco to Honolulu cable. In the House a Dallas public building extension bill passed over the President's veto 141 to 68. The New Apportionment Law began implementation steps by the State Department with a certified copy.
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Wasington
Senate
San Francisco
Honolulu
Dallas
Ter
WasHingTon
State Department
International Monetary Conference Adjourns for Silver Legislation
The International Monetary Conference at Wasamreros adjourned until March 23, 1891. A prominent member cited pending congressional silver legislation as the reason, saying further discussion of international coin was not advisable until the silver issue is settled.
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International Monetary
Wasamreros
International Monetary Conference
General Sherman Ill with Erysipelas at 71 West Seventy-first Street
New York dispatch reports General William Tecumseh Sherman seriously ill at his Manhattan residence with erysipelas and fever. His condition, deemed dangerous as age 71, prompted his brother Senator John Sherman to travel from Washington and doctors Dr. C C. Alexander and Dr. Edward C. Janeway to consult. The Sherman family, except for son T. E. Sherman, gather at the home amid concern and prompts for a crisis within hours.
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New York
William Tecumseh Sherman
West Seventy-first Street
General Sherman
Lilian Russell
Jonathan
Senator John Sherman
Senator Sherman
Washington
T. E. Sherman
Jesuit Theological Seminary
Island of Jersey
P. T. Bherman
A. M. Thackara
Rosemont
T. E. Fitch
Pittsburg
Bin
Oay
C. C. Alexander
United States Army
Edward C. Janeway
West Fortieth Street
Bhermar
Alexander
Imprisoned Impostor Marries Then Faces Embezzlement Charge
Harry M. Fleming posed as the son of Boston and Albany Railroad president Bliss. He married a Chelsea woman, obtained funds, and fled when his deception unraveled. Authorities arrested him on embezzlement charges and he awaits grand jury action.
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Boston
Harry M. Fleming
Bliss
Boston and Albany Railroad
Chelsea
Ttar
Fleming
Agos Bliss
Dixey Arrested for Debt in Providence
Henry E. Dixey the actor was arrested in Providence after a 1689 judgment on a $29 note owed to Frederick Hemming. Detained briefly in the city jail, Dixey posted bond after managers secured his release, and performances continued that afternoon and evening.
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New York
Henry E. Dixey
Providence
BR. L
Frederick Hemming
Dixey
Hemming
Aeoe
Rhode Island
Ward
Sermon Preacher Visits Turn Hall Ball For Illustration
In Brooklyn Hroox.iin Feb 10 William H Ford of Old Bushwick Reformed Church plans a sermon on barrooms and dance halls. Disguised in plain clothes he attended a Schwabischer Eaenger bund ball at Turn Hall Meseralo street. He identified a gentleman saluted by a dancer, likely Mayor Alfred C Chapin, Police Captain Ennis and other leaders.
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Hroox.iin
William H. Ford
Bushwick
Schwaebischer Eaengerbund
Turn Hall
Meseralo Street
Ford
Turon Hall
Dleman
Alfred C. Chapin
Ennis
Williamsburg
Greenpoint
Central Traffic Association Referred to Committees for Resolution
Chicago February 10 The Central Traffic Association met today and referred almost all questions to committees. Reports will be ready Thursday or Friday when all matters will be adjusted.
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Traffic Association
Disfatcm
Chicago
Central Traffic Association
Donnelly and Ingersoll to Debate Cryptogram End March
In Minneapolis dated February 10, arrangements are made for a joint debate at the end of March between Ignatius Donnelly and Bob Ingersoll. Donnelly will defend his cryptogram while Ingersoll upholds the controversy’s other end.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Bob Oll
Donnelly
Ingersoll
Hastings Denies Adjutant General Shortage in Pennsylvania
General Hastings asserts no deficit in the Adjutant General's office and says he left a balance for his successor. Other reports claim unpaid bills ranged from 3,000 to 60,000 dollars due to National Guard expenses and encampments across four states, including costs for mounts, rifles, and travel.
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D. H. Hastings
Beaver
Adjutant General
Adjutant General's Office
Guthrie
National Guard
Gomic
Teixase
Harrison
Washington
New York City
Pennsylvania
Mount Gretna
Sprinefeld
McClelland
State Arsenal
Taleo
Harrisburg
Hastings
Pattison
McCamant
Lee
Pennsylvania Rallroa
Kirepatrick
Johnstown
Conemaugh Valley
Gobin
Pepo
Military Department of the State
Eet Sae
Adjutant General's Department
Daniel
Military Board
Ohio's State Canals and Township School Tax Measures
A Feb. 10 report notes a House suspension vote likely ending state canal operations and reverting canal lands to counties, amid opposition from counties along the old Wabash and Erie route. It also outlines a graded township school bill and a tax listing plan for manufacturers, with support for Alexander's proposal to tax raw materials. A bill on gas meters sets size, price, and pressure rules for gas utilities under Cornell's authority.
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Paulding
Paulding County
Cosen
Defiance
Toledo
State Board of Public Works
Sipps
Ste Satin
Ev Township
Alexander
M. D. Harter
Mansfeld
Cornell
Builders Journal Reports Reform and Arbitration Actions
At the National Association of Builders convention in New York on February 1 resolutions favor the Torrey bankruptcy bill and oppose convict labor. The Reform Committee presents a report to discuss tomorrow, appointing a group to study the anti contracting issue, while Arbitration backs organization of both employers and workmen as the core method of arbitration.
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New York
National Association of Builders
Committee On Reforms
Eee
Bad Financial Showing At Taylor Manufacturing
Stockholders of the Taylor Manufacturing Company meet in Chamberersburg as the works remain in sheriff’s hands. A statement shows assets 606 020 26 and liabilities 600 677 53 with 100 000 of assets labeled as bad.
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Chamberersburg
Taylor Manufacturing Company
Idaho Legislature Holds Separate Ballot for U.S. Senator
At noon the Idaho Legislature balloted for a U.S. Senator in separate sessions. In the House Clat received 10 votes while the Dubois faction did not vote. In the Senate Claggett received 9 votes amid scattered ballots, with Claggett expected to reach a bare 21 vote majority in joint session tomorrow.
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Borsky City
Iano
United States
Cla T
Dubois
Claggett
Suecattering
Will Expel 10 000 Intruders From Chickasaw Nation
Governor Byrd organizes the Chickasaw militia with government troops to eject intruders from Puall s Valley It is believed at least 10 000 intruders are involved The action would create hardship for many who depend on this year s crop for living
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Puall's Valley
I.T
Byrd
Bishop Hare Resigns South Dakota Episcopate for Mission Work
Friends report Bishop Hare has accepted the charge of the mission to Japan and will resign his duties in the South Dakota diocese to pursue overseas service. The announcement arrives amid debate among clergy over the future of the mission.
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Japan
Hare
South
Daee
Javan
Affable Paris Banker Vanishes After 20 Million Francs
Paris reports a financier M. Victor Mace disappeared after attracting depositors with 120 percent yearly interest. He owed about 20 million francs and left creditors alleging he fled with funds from his private bank on Rue Cadet. Police recovered a note suggesting possible self harm, though many doubt the claim.
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Pants
M. Victor Mace
Ene
M. Mace
Eue
Paris
Mace Bank
Pose Ee Agee
Rue
Cad
Opera Star Marie Van Zandt In Stage Scandal At St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg describe Mile. Marie Van Zandt stumbling through a performance of Mignon at the Petit Theater. She fainted after injuring her forehead when she fell from a cue disrupted by drinking champagne, with fans alleging the heat and stimulants caused the incident amid anti American sentiment.
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Marie van Zandt
St. Petersburg
Petersburg
Mile
van Zandt
Petit Theater
Connals
Opera Comique
Paris
Mile, van Zandt
Ireland's Dare Outlook Delayed by Irish Imbroglio
Lonpox Feb 10 The Irish imbroglio faces darker prospects as Thursday's final meeting on a cable settlement nears. Parnell balks at Liberal assurances and Harcourt resists Gladstone. Predictions say the meeting may be canceled or reach no consensus. Parnell may retire from Parliament unless his conditions on policy are met. He would return if general elections follow a government appeal.
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Lonpox
Parnell
Vernon Harcoury
Gladstone
McCarthy
Notables At Dinner With Duke Of Fife Crowd
The February 14 dinner hosted by the Duke of Fife drew a brilliant season crowd. Attendees included the Prince of Wales the Duke of Abercorn the Marquis of Salisbury the Marquis of Harts Earl of Granville Lord Gosford Carrington Baron Gladstone Sir Vernon Harcourt and Sir James Ferguson. The mix of party leaders sparked much comment as such entertainments are rare.
Salvation Army Official Comments on Stanley Gifts Report
Lonxpon February 10 Alexander M. Bicol Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Salvation Army defends the Stanley gifts report stating the issue requires careful verification and orderly inquiry. The statement emphasizes accountability and neutrality in handling the allegations amid public interest.
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Salvation Army Booth
Dunlap's Cable Company
Lonxpon
Alexander M. Bicol
the Salvation
Henry M Ley Reported Gift to Army Delayed
The account states Henry M Ley decided to present the army with valuable gifts from odd heads, and notes when Gane might receive them. After the report was denied, Ley appeared low in spirits but said General considered the DeWs too good to begue.
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Henry M, Ley
Gane
Gue
Military Corps Maneuvers Under Governor General Laussier
A pair of adversaries will direct forces led by Monsieur Laussier in joint exercises. About eighteen thousand men will participate with the two armies uniting for staged maneuvers designed to test officers in handling large numbers and coordinated displays in a nearby area.
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Monsieur Laussier
Para
Count Civry May Win Restored Heritage From Duke
Brunswick dispatch says Count Civry found a long lost Kensington Palace document in which Charles second Duke of Brunswick recognizes her as his daughter. The notice dates December 31, 189 and could support a suit against Gensta city for restoration of her heritage and millions.
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Dunlap
Brunswick
Iswick Tage
May Become Extinct A Beripuk Split Between Schools
The Volapuk language faces extinction as its originators clash over reforms. The Academy rejects the changes aimed at universal literary and commercial use, causing a serious split in Volapuk circles with factions ignoring each other’s writings.
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Beripuk
Dunlap
Canle
Loxpon
Evolees Academy
Volapak
Hard Lines for Armenia Fight Turkish Tyranny
From Lowpos February 14 Hai Asdan reports Armenia exhausted all means to gain aid against Turkish tyranny and will pursue a silent final struggle. The Armenian national organ warns of continued resistance after 14 years of effort.
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Turkey
Dunlap
Lowpos
Hai Asdan
Troops Leaving for Bermuda By Ship From Allershot
The first battalion of the King's Liverpool regiment with 22 officers and 55 men under Colonel Hamilton left Allershot for Portsmouth to board the Orontes and sail to Bermuda to relieve the Leicestershire regiment.
International and domestic scroll of 19th century notes
Reports from Dublin, London, and abroad include Switzers ending a treaty with Italy and Meissonier death condolences from Emperor William to President Carnot. William Redmond tours Ireland then sails to Boulogne. Dock strikes loom with police presence. Bank of England- Banque de France loan settlement noted. McCartery abandons re election for literary work. Hamburg Amerika steamer Augusta Victoria docks at Jaffa for a Palestinian excursion.
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Thnity College
Dublin
Balfour
Switzerland
Italy
William
Carnot
Meissonier
Uganda
William Redmond
League
Boulogne-sur-Mer
London
Shah Speman Caehan
Bank of England
Bank of France
Justis Hustiser McCartery
Jaffa
Palestine
Mafia Believed Responsible for St Paul Murder
In St Paul on February 10 the Italian murder is rumored to be the work of the Mafia. Some believe Radino was sent to organize a branch of the order. The inquest found a knife wound in the left breast inflicted by Radivo, who arrived from Virginia about two weeks earlier.
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St. Paut
Radino
St. Paul
Virginia
Radivo
Three Men Arrested Over Bogus Land Sales in St. Joseph
St. Joseph Mo Feb 1 Wilhelm Minton and W P Leaseholts were arrested for extensive fake land sales. They pretended to sell vast acres to strangers though no titles existed. Notary B F Zook acknowledged deeds but is believed innocent of intentional wrongdoing.
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St. Joserin
Wilhelm Minton
W. P. Leaseholts
B. PF. Zook
Etran
Zook
Reed Named United States District Judge for Western Pennsylvania
President Harrison selected James H. Reed as United States District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania to fill the seat left by Marcus W. Acheson. Reed, a leading Pittsburgh lawyer, is praised for legal knowledge, justice, and popularity among young lawyers. He is viewed as a strong Republican candidate for future judicial honors in the county.
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James H. Reed
Harrison
United States
Pennsylvania
Marcus W. Acheson
United States Circuit Court
McKennan
Heed
Reed
Reed Shines As Young Lawyer With Rise From Allegheny
The article portrays James Hay Reed as a precocious young lawyer from Allegheny City born September 10, 1854, son of Dr. Joseph A. Reed. It recounts his rapid ascent from early education at Western University of Pennsylvania to admission to the bar on July 17, 187? and formation of Knox Reed in 1877, highlighting praise from peers and his nomination discussion for a District Judge seat.
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Saids
James Hay Reed
Allegheny City
Joseph A. Reed
Western
Sis
David Reed
United Pephew
Wader
J. H. Poss
Tod Baap
Read
Philander C. Knox
Knox & Reed
Republicans Move to Block County Officers Seating
County Clerk John M. Martin sought an injunction from Judge Hammer to stop the County Commissioners from counting election returns arguing no votes were cast due to lack of federal or territorial voting authority. The action, tied to Republican officials, could influence other counties if successful.
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Oxlanhoma City
John M. Martin
Hammer
Martin
Victory for Butler as demurrer sustains land suit
In New York on February 10 Judge Wallace of the United States Circuit Court upheld General Benjamin F. Butler's demurrer to the complaint filed by E Darling. Darling sought to recover the difference between 79000 and 11067 claimed as due from Butler for his interest in a New Mexico real estate grant known as the heen grant.
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New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court
Benjamin F. Butler
E. ¥. Darling
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