Miraculous recovery hope Kennedy Sherman’s bedside vigil
General Sherman shows brief signs of waking and sitting up in a chair, with doctors and family holding to a fighting chance. Reports describe fluctuating condition, moments of improvement, and renewed hope as physicians monitor breathing, sedative care, and nourishment. The scene around his New York home remains tense with visitors and telegrams.
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Sherman
Clinare
Este
Aluirs
Atlanta
Matthew A. Taplor
The
Blessed Sacrament
Kense
Dela Sherman
Father Taylor
Oviete
le Treidout
Diedtre Manston
Ming
General Sherman
J. B. Turret
Toronto
New
Micelock
Garret
Alexander
Dir
Sender
General Ewing
Ster
T. W. Piteh
Pittseo
A. M. Thackera
Elephia
Lizzie Sherman
Haehel Sherada
Pf. Sherman
T. E. Sherman
Cnrisis
James
Abe
Father Breroes
Ehisizsa
Eperal Sherman
T Alrmaxner
M. D
Executive Mansion
John Sherman
Dr. Alexander
Pers
Sweeney
Barret
Thackern
Shermas
Sisters of Mercy
Dr. Janewaye
Joan Siernwas
Mr. Fitch
Senator Sherman
Pot
Lounsbury
Gen. Ewing
Dr. Greene
Thackera
Fitch
Superal
Rearly
Gibson Trapped Over Whisky Trust Plot Claim
Curcaga February report says Charles J. Gibson Whisky Trust secretary was arrested on bribery charges related to an alleged attempt to blast Shufeldt's distillery. Gibson’s son defends him, claiming a conspiracy targets him. a flask contained schnapps, not explosives.
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Whisky Trust
Iris Son
Gibson
Charles J. Gibson
The
Ganger
Dewar
Shufeldt
Jatal
Attie
Lo War
Sojetar Hart
Lad
Prominent fraud suspect lures Gibson to Chicago meeting
De War organized a rendezvous with Gibson in Chicago to obtain payment and evidence. Gibson promised to come Wednesday morning, meeting at Grand Pacific. Arrest follows as officers trap them after Gibson arrives with a vial of liquid and stock, while police suspect dangerous chemicals may be involved.
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Gibson
Chicago
Hart
Watterson addresses Hill letter controversy in Louisville
In Louisville on February 12, MENSHY WATTERSON rejects claims that his letter to Governor Hill was forged or insulting. He says he acted to counter a false sensational report and that his intent was respectful, defending his lifelong Democratic service and denying personal gain.
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Louisville
Governor Hill
United States
New York
Hill
Bill
Menshy Watterson
No Rate Reduction Vote Falls Short in Central Traffic Meeting
In Curiaco a Freight Committee divided 14 to 15 on cutting manufactured iron rates from Pittsburg to Chicago and proportional Mahoning Valley tariffs. Opponents from Pennsylvania Chicago and Ohio River groups resisted while Lake Erie and Western and others pressed for cuts. Full-line mail vote to follow in 3 or 4 days amid hopes for a larger majority. A special commodity rate on railroad spikes from Pittsburg to Chicago was set at 15 cents per 100 pounds effective February 3.
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Curiaco
Central Traffic Association
Pittsburg
Chicago
Mahoning Valley
Pennsylvania
Ohio River Traffic Association
Southern
Lake Erie and Western
Forsythe Sustained Conduct at Wounded Knee Praised
The Secretary of War released a report on the Wounded Knee battle and Colonel Forsythe’s conduct. General Miles and General Schofield praise the regiment’s handling, endorsing the inquiry’s findings and the decision to sustain Forsythe’s management of his troops. The President backs Secretary Proctor’s conclusion in this matter.
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Wasnixaton
Feb
Secretary of War
Wounded Knee
Forsythe
Miles
Flo
Schofield
Seventh Cavalry
Proctor
Ex-Treasurer Targeted in Investigation Report Adopts Findings
In Little Rock on Feb 12 the joint committees reviewing the State Auditor and State Treasurer books adopted a report. They found currency in the Treasurer's office at 69,740 more than shown by the Auditor's books and urge criminal proceedings against ex-Treasurer Woodrail.
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Little Rock
Woodrail
Insolvent Steubenville Furnace and Iron Company Owes Debts
A report by Master Commissioner Erhnt Rehm states the Steubenville Furnace and Iron Company is insolvent with debts of 51 607 57 over assets. After asset exhaustion, remaining debts total 51 667 67, requiring a 28 percent assessment against stockholders as the decree was entered.
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Steubenville Furnace and Iron Company
Diap atTec
Cincinnati
Erhnt Rehm
Freshens Flood Drives Families From Cincinnati Homes
A flood of the Ohio River in Cincinnati forced six families to abandon their homes as waters rose across parts of the city. Local residents prepared for rising levels with emergency measures and continued watch on the river.
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Cincinnati
Free Coinage Divide Deepens as Cleveland Letter Stirs Party
Washington reports that Grover Cleveland's Cooper Institute letter enraged Southern and Western Democrats while delighting Eastern Republicans. The blast dims Cleveland's presidential hopes with free coinage now a campaign hot point. House debates show strong opposition to his stance, and party factions vow to keep the issue alive for 1892.
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Washington
Grover Cleveland
Cooper Institute
New York City
Congress
East
South
West
Cleveland
Eastern
Middle States
Boatner
Tuouisiana
Star of Empire
House of Representatives
Goodnight
Kentucky
Heard
Missouri
Forman
Illinois
Stewart
Texas
Stone
United States
Sayres
Democratic Party
Edwards
Virginia
Clevel
Quinn
New York
McClammey
North Carolina
Bo’sa Dum
Wheeler
Alabama
Owens
Ohio
Barikari
Fithian
Witnois
Pennsylvania
Kerr
State Democratic Committee of
Bland
Horse
Senate
Grorvanor
Fragmentary quote on democracy and backbone values
Fragmentary OCR text notes that honesty and backbone have been admired by democracy since Jackson's era, referencing qualities valued in political life.
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Jackson
Difference of Opinion on Grover Cleveland Silver Policy
Two Eastern Democratic journals clash over Grover Cleveland on silver currency. One paper praises him as courageous yet cautious, while another denounces his stance as disingenuous and politically expedient. The Philadelphia dispatch lauds Cleveland as a heroic statesman who risked his presidency to oppose taxes and defend free silver.
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Grover
New York
the Sun
Cleveland
Cooper Union
Daniel
Grover Cleveland
Philadelphia
America
Absence of McCarthyites Seen in Ostend Drama
Loxpoyn dispatches report O'Brien and Dillon surrendering to British authorities at Folkestone and departing for London with escort. Par nellite MPs greet them while McCarthyites are conspicuously absent, signaling split tensions within the Irish leadership and pending committee actions in Dublin.
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Dunlap
O'Brien
Dillon
British Lion
Folkestone
Charing Cross Station
John P. Nolan
Galway
John O'Connor
Tipperary
James J. O'Kelly
Roscommon
Carmarthen
Parnellites
Irish Mail
Easton
Eas
McCarthy
Scedera
Ireland
Sexton
National Committee
Dublin
Land
Police
Caid
Gladstone
Grover's Self Sacrifice
The St Louis Republic editorially frames Grover Cleveland as a private citizen voicing personal views not as party leader. It recalls his 1888 decision to renounce a second term to pursue tariff reform and unity for a Western candidate on tariff reform and free coinage.
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St. Louis
Keb
Clavelangh
Democratic Party
Cleveland
New Orleans Papers Debate Cleveland on Silver Coinage
The Times-Democrat and Picayune in New Orleans rebuke President Cleveland for opposing the silver bill and free coinage. Both papers claim his stance contradicts Democratic sentiment and harms farmers and the common people.
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New Orleans
the Times-Democrat
Cleveland
Anderson
Democratic Party
The
Picayune
Cleveland's Hoose Cooked by Editorial Stand
The Rocky Mountain News editorial says Cleveland has dissipated doubt on the tree ecinare question in a letter to New York Reform Club. It predicts opposition within the Democratic ranks may grow, potentially helping free cotnage and hindering Cleveland's presidential nomination.
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The
Rocky Mountain Weis
Cleveland
Reform Club of New York
Praise for Cleveland as the Examiner lauds his candor
The San Francisco Examiner editorially commends Grover Cleveland for clearly stating his positions on key issues. It notes his consistent stance on the silver question aligns with past presidents, yet suggests Eastern influences may have swayed future conclusions.
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San Francisco
the Examiner
Grovar Clevelani
Cleveland
White House
Cleveland on silver question praised by reform club letter
Boston February 12 The Herald previews Ex President Cleveland's forthcoming remarks on the silver question praising his letter to the Reform Club as concise graphic and well chosen, noting it justly praises him by siding with the right ground on the issue.
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Boston
the Herald
Cleveland
Reform Club
Prince Baudoin's Death and Love Tragedy Explored
The Intranaigeant offers a rapid illness narrative to explain Prince Baudoin's death. A forbidden romance with a noblewoman ended when the husband shot the prince, causing a fatal hemorrhage. The Belgian legation denounces this version as entirely untrue.
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Baudoin
Legation
Mad crowd storms factory in Newark Kearney riot
A mob of men, women, and children attacked Clark's thread mills in Kearney after non union spinners arrived by launch from Newark. Police and specials fired shots into the air as windows were smashed, girls were crushed by a water hose, and Annie Richmond, nine, was wounded by a special. Rioting feared to continue tomorrow night.
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Newark
N.G
Clark's Thread Mills
Kearney
Gregory
Turnbull
Hale
Annie Richmond
Honest Words From Cleveland Stir Democratic Tensions
The Baltimore Sun reports an editorial planned for tomorrow praising ex president Cleveland for speaking with courage and conviction on public interests. The editorial notes his stance may displease some Democrats but reflects a statesman's honesty and backbone.
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Baltimore
the Sun
Cleveland
Jack the Ripper strikes again in Chambers Street
Early morning discovery of a young woman's severely mutilated body in a secluded Chambers Street area. Detectives hunt a masked killer, believing the attacker used a method similar to the famous Jack the Ripper. Hotels and lodgings are searched. identity and motive remain unknown.
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Lexpos
Chambers Street
Jack the Ripper
Prince of Wales Upbraids Gordon Cumming in Baccarat Scandal
February 12 report from Lospex notes public interest centers on the Prince of Wales sharply rebuking Sir Gordon Cumming during an alleged cheating incident at baccarat. The royal intervention followed the discovery of the accusation as the prince urged decorum and propriety in the gaming room.
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Prince of Wales
Gordon
ILE Company
Dun
Lospex
Gordon Cumming
Spellman the mail robber to Chicago
John Spellman arrested at the Astoria Hotel on a charge of robbing the mails. He appeared before Commissioner Booncer, waived a hearing, and agreed to return to Chicago without a requisition. His father and Spellman’s attorney had advised by telegraph. Spellman was taken to Chicago tonight.
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Chicago
Paut
John Spellman
Astoria
Booncer
Spellman
Promising Not to Play Locks Doors and Secrecy Pledge
A report describes Gordon toksgn promising not to play, done during a night of panic and agitation. The procedure then locked the doors and pledged five players to secrecy.
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Gordon Toksgn
Proce
Flight Into Russia Shapes of a French Pretender
The Russian Emperor Somewhatbar is eased after a visit by a French pretender, Comte de Parig. A lunch at the Winter Palace followed a letter to Princess Waldemar of Denmark. The Comte seeks a wife of favorable lineage, possibly a Catholic Roman connection, while his father counsels a chosen match from Europe. The prince, impulsive and prominent, draws mixed approval and concern from royal circles.
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Dunlans
London
Russia
Comte de Parig
Comte de Og
Waldemar
Denmark
Mane
Winter Palace
Europe
England
Lony High
From Old World Capitals and European Conspiracies
Emperor William was guest of the French Embassy in Berlin last night. Munich painter HereUnone receives Legion of Honor decorations. Bennigsen named President of the German exhibition organizing committee in London. Conspirators detained at Sofia for plotting against Prince Ferdinand are associates of the late Major Panitra. among six men wanted, three escaped with the leader.
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Emperor William
Berlin
HereUnone
Munich
Herr Bennigsen
London
Sofia
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Panitra
Still a Dark Mystery Over Berg Death and Knox Links
New York reports a murky case surrounding Mme Augusta Berg’s death at the Metropolitan Hotel. Coroner Levy doubts suicide motive though morphine overdose is likely. Berg’s body to be sent to Stockholm. Consul Ravn cites accidental poisoning. Relations with Virginia Knox and Count di Monterecolo’s circle are explored without clear conclusions.
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New York
Mme
Augusta Berg
Metropolitan Hotel
Levy
Christepher Ravn
Spring Street
Stockolm
Ravn
Madam Berg
Government Railways
Sweden
Mme. Verg
Mme. Berg
di Montercolo
Westminster Hotel
Miss Knox
Virginia Knox
W. W. Knox
Westminster
Postmaster Missing at Sheepshead Bay
W. Tredwell, postmaster at Sheepshead Bay New York, disappeared leaving a note to his wife directing funds to his father and claiming intent to kill himself. A Postoffice Inspector investigates missing registered letters and unpaid accounts. the amount owed remains undetermined pending the report.
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Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
W. W. Tredwell
Department
Postoffice
Cnown
Gould Inman scheming to unite railroads across regions
A Pittsburg exclusive reports Jay Gould and John Inman pushing an option on the Baltimore and Ohio to bind the Richmond Terminal and Louisville and Nashville into a Southern transcontinental system. The plan aims to equalize access with the Pennsylvania line, create through trains, and extend control via Norfolk and Western and other links while facing internal resistance within the Louisville and Nashville board and pressure from Pennsylvania interests.
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New York
John Inman
Richmond and
West Point
Gould
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Inman
Gould-Inman
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania
Seth
Baltimore and Ohio
Richmond Terminal
Washington
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio
Nman
Russell Sage
Ohio River
Chicago
Toledo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Sage
Messrs
Brice
Thomas
Messrs. Inman
Union
Mississippi River
Mr. Inman
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Yord-Inman Alliance
Eckstein Norton
Wall Street
Olr
Louisville and Nashville
Loumville
Nashville
South
Norton
Butano
Straitway
Louisville
Mr. Norton
Morton
Iroman
Terminal
Develoddo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roberta
August Belmont
Opposta
Ber Narra
Baltimore
Richhmond
Somon
Norfolk — Western
Norfolk = Western
Norfolk and Western
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Bristol
Tennessee
Shenandoah Valley
Tingerstown
Maryland
Pennnsylvania
Philadelphia
Seaboard
Associated Press
Bartithore Sare
Pittsburg and Western Railroad
Jay Gould
Orland Smith
Baltimere and Ohio
Philelphia
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