Prohibition sentiment mixed in northern tier counties
A special canvass of the northern tier shows Bradford and Susquehanna leaning pro prohibition while Wayne Pike and Monroe tilt against it. Bradford and Susquehanna are expected to deliver large majorities for the amendment, with Wayne uncertain and Pike and Monroe voting against. Erie is anticipated to oppose. Philadelphia may oppose strongly.
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Wayne
Eric
Pike
New York
Philadelphia
Monroe
Susquehanna
Bradford
Honesdale
Wheeling
Warren
McKean
Potter
Tioga
Erie
Delaware River
Lake Erie
Dry
Wayne County
Seeley
Gotham
Pike County
New York City
Harrisburg
Milford
Phila
Brooklyn
Jersey City
New Jersey
Broakway
Fifth Avenue
Fear of Firebugs Terrify Maryland Border Towns
An ongoing firebug scare grips Glenville York county as barn notices foretell destruction near the Maryland line. A factory blast near Front River Manchester township kills worker John Harline. twelve barns burned in the area this pest year, with further warnings sent to farmers including Samuel Hare and John Shultz.
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Maryland
Harrissire
Glenville
York County
Hors
Henry Reiman
Front River
Manchester Township
John Harline
Isaac K. Henry
Spring Garden Township
John Shultz
Samuel Hare
Sebire
Real Estate Office Robbed by Two-Man Trick
A real estate broker, George H. Psyntar, reports two men used a ruse to lure him from the office at 63 Borden avenue. While he searched the cellar, the thieves pried open the safe and stole nearly $200 from the cash drawer. Five similar robberies were reported to police within two days.
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George H. Psyntar
Bordenavenue
Times Admission on Parnell Letters Stuns London Court
The Times manager and solicitor testified about how the Parnell letters were obtained and paid for. They alleged Henry Labouchere offered money to secure forged letters, as the cross-examination revealed the facsimile was timed to sway a key coercion bill vote.
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Parnell
Times
Henry Labouchere
Soames
Northampton
Pigott
MacDonald
League
Ireland
Lewis
Labouchere
Houston
Irish Loyal and Patriotic Union
Fedi
London
Irish Letters Case Shows Forgeries and Deception Claims
The witness described methods used by movement leaders to split writing tasks, with letters written by one person, signed by another, and addressed by a third. He noted disguises in the Parnell letters body, a Kilmainham dated piece, and that Hartington was offered the documents before Times. The inquiry, six months long, found the letters genuine or not contested, and the commission adjourned for broader public scrutiny.
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Houston
Tee
Kilmainham
Parnellis
Lord Hartington
Times
Fide
Chow
Domestic Discord in Columbus Divorce Case Hearings
Mrs. Church testified about a troubled marriage to Colonel Church detailing debts of about $1,000 at marriage and later undisclosed losses, a $3,000 trade loan, and mismanaged funds. She described attempts to economize and protect their child’s inheritance while tensions with Teresa and a cook were revealed.
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Columbus
Church
Free tinplate tariff reform debated at Canned Goods meeting
At Curiaco on February 15 the Canned Goods Association heard William Boulter call for free tin plate without endorsing free trade. A three member committee will go to Washington to lobby Congress to remove the tariff on tin and related food can materials. The group noted domestic tinplate production is negligible and 87 percent of imported tinplate is used for cans. A motion to address over production found no adequate relief and the association set no packing restrictions for the year.
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Curiaco
Canned Goods Association
William Boulter
Washington
Congressional
Horrible confession links five in Wallace murder case
Charleston Feb 15 William K Gevens arrested as a party to the murder of Simon and Mrs Wallace and the Wallace Kelly storeroom arson. Minnie Ford alias Bodley, held since Wednesday, has made a full confession reduced to writing now with prosecutors. She refuses to publish her statement but says conviction of the entire party of five now in jail is certain.
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Charleston
W. Va
William K. Gevens
Simon
Rachel Wallace
Wallace & Kelly
Minnie Ford
Bodley
Dinner party honors English minister Edward Phelps in New York
A selective 29 guest gathering at the Vanderbilt home on February 15 honored Edward J. Phelps minister to England and Mrs. Phelps. Attendees included Levi Morton C M Depew A B Hewitt William Astor Theodore Roosevelt Ward McAllister H Van Rensselaer and others.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Edward J. Phelps
England
Phelps
Levi P. Morton
C. M. Depew
A. 8. Hewitt
William Astor
Theodore Roosevelt
Ward McAllister
H. van Renssseler
Stevens
H. A. Coster
Bailey
Smallpox Found in Columbus Resident
A smallpox case was found on the principal street in Columbus. The widow patient was moved to the pesthouse by the State and local Health Boards, with a nurse and household resident also involved. Contagion fears swept the city as officials assured residents of containment.
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Eye Capital
Apacil
pIsParen
Columbus
State Board
Local Board of Health
Sorosis Secrets Unearthed In Morning Dispatch
A bright female reporter reveals a disputed meeting record of Sorosis society, exposing hidden notes and the group’s decisions. The piece questions internal rituals and the secrecy surrounding the organization.
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Zee
They Ought to Know The Members of the Departing Cabinet
A review based on cabinet interviews portrays President Cleveland's administration as purified, with a unified party, a strengthened navy, and tariff reform. It credits the President with guiding departments without interference and notes Cabinet loyalty to national service over personal interests.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Balttmmore
the Sun
Tave
Poe
Old Eagle Hotel Landmark Burns in Pike Wyoming County
A fire at the Old Eagle Hotel in Pike Wyoming County destroys the landmark. Jennie Mack, a domestic, and her niece Pearl perish after a ladder arrangement fails. The Brewteen block room is consumed, total loss estimated at eight dollars? insured.
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Wansaw
N. Y
Eagle
Pike
Wyoming County
Jennie Mack
Pearl
Dudley Not Cleared as Grand Jury Ends Term in Indiana
The United States grand jury in Indianapolis dismissed after delivering three more indictments. It examined about 1,000 witnesses since December and issued 169 indictments, mostly for election law violations, with Republicans heavily represented. J. B. Carpenter was noted for bribery charges. prosecutions face shifts as officers resign.
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Indianapolis
United States Grand Jury
Woods
Dudley
J. 3
Capenter
Shelbyville
Senate
Solomon Claypool
Sellers
Leon C. Bailey
Claypool
Reblicans
Ublicans
Harrison
Murder of a Japanese Minister shocks Tokyo and Japan
A Tokyo cablegram reports the assassination of Viscount Arinori Mori, Minister of Education, stabbed on the day of a new constitution’s promulgation. Mori, a noted progressive statesman, dies after lingering injuries. The act is seen as non political though linked to political change patterns in Japan.
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San Francisco
Tokio
Arinori Mori
Japan
Washington
Count Mori
Progressive Party
Valles
America
Iwakura
Okubo
Jute Bagging Mills Shut Indefinitely in Salem
Nevins jute bagging mills closed for an indefinite period and unlikely to restart. Salem-bound ships with jute cargoes will be redirected to New York by Boston and New York pilots. Pine needle industry reportedly affecting bagging demand and prices. pine needle processing may yield oil.
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Satem
Mass
Salem
New York
Boston
Aero i Aanyeere New Ten
Murdered His Uncle at Gloucester Court House
Information from Gloucester Court House reports George Hughes, a wealthy cannar who settled there, was shot in his sleep by his nephew Josiah F. Ross. Hughes died instantly. Ross confesses to the shooting but gives no motive. Both men were formerly of New York.
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Arcn Mosyd
Gloucester Court House
George Hughes
Josiah F. Ross
Hughes
Cannar
Gloucester
Mines near Purcell uncover rich gold deposits
Excitement runs high at Purcell Indiana territory over newly found placer mines east of Purcell in the Choctaw Nation along the South Canadian river. Miners began work yesterday and after hours of labor secured substantial gold while uncovering evidence of past mining activity in the hills.
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Gainesville
Tex
Purcell
Ind. T
South Canadian River
Iaber
Doctor J B Taylor Dies At Patient’s Bedside
Boston February 15 Dr J B Taylor of East Cambridge died at a patient’s bedside today. He appeared in good health when he entered the house and collapsed while feeling the patient’s pulse. Deceased had served for years as the attending physician at the Middlesex county jail.
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Dispatch
Boston
J. B. Taylor
East Cambridge
Middlesex County
Cleveland to be called to testify in Pan Electric case
The Star reports that Dr. Rogers in the Pan Electric suit Rogers versus Garland plans to summon President Cleveland after March 4 to testify about statements related to the Pan Electric Company allegations.
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Pan Electric Company
Garland
Washington
Star Tonight
Rogers
Pan Electric
Cleveland
President-Elect Hearings on Civil Service Reform and Shipping
General Harrison listens to anti monopoly and shipping delegates but offers no commitments. A petition from the American Shipping and Industrial League seeks to restore the American flag to world shipping. Lucius B Swift and others press for civil service reform and a strong merchant marine program. Southern delegates discuss politics briefly as Harrison limits conversations.
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Harrison
American Shipping and Industrial League
Tom Platé
United States
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
League
John F. Henry
New York
Mr. Henry
Mr. Thurber
Lucius B. Swift
Indiana Civil Service Reform Association
General Harrison
Blaine
Washington
W. A. Murray
Tennessee
Republican National
E. W. Thom
Lebanon
J. J. Mott
North Carolina
Kenna Bets On A Vote For Kenna In Assembly
Report states that in a joint assembly session Carr and Kirk, both Union Labor members, backed Nathan Goff and Harr while the Republican bloc voted solidly for Goff and the Democrats largely aligned with Goff. The ballot result shows Goff two votes and Kenna four.
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Charleston
W. Va
Joint Assembly
Carr
Kirk
Nathan Goff
Harr
Kenna
Goff
Dorr
W.T. Ice
Tod
Secretary Fairchild's Mother Dead in Cazenovia Home
Hon. Sid Sieancey father of the Secretary of State died at his home in Cazenovia on February 15. The obituary notes his role in the Fairchild family and his local ties as a long time resident.
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Sidfather
Ie Sieancey
Cazenovia
Fragmented Text Outlines A Misread History Piece
A garbled OCR fragment outlines a historical topic with references to heart science and a calibrator. It mentions a Panilow and Aeaith watch, but readable facts are sparse and no clear event or names emerge for a concrete summary.
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