Silence No Longer The Treasury Shortage Was The Work Of An Associate
Senator Quay responded to a year of charges in a Senate address detailing alleged use of state funds for private speculation between 1577 and 16. He praised restraint, invoked a long public career, and denied personal wrongdoing while noting a colleague Cameron loaned funds and later repaid them.
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Senator from Beaver Denies Malfeasance Charges
Samuel Gustine Thompson presents a lengthy denial addressing financial claims and alleged misconduct. He asserts no public funds were misused, defends pardons vote, and rejects bribery accusations, calling the libel claims false and demanding attention to the truth. The piece notes ongoing libel suit speculation and anticipated further legal action.
Change of heart delays marshalship filling
Washington February 16 A staff correspondent reports a new and interesting point has developed concerning the filling of the marshalship. The Bennyson commission had been made out but the President has reconsidered it.
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Bennyson
Washedington
President Delays Appointments as Senate Pulse Sought
In the Eastern district of Pennsylvania Captain Benn yson’s commission was ready but postponed after Granger Taggart appeared. President Harrison now prefers Magnin of Delaware county but awaits Senate reaction. Wanamaker pulls back from the fight between Rennyson and Magnin, with Leeds absent.
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Bennyson
Senate
Granger Taggart
Harrison
Magnin
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Wanamaker
Rennyson
Leeds
American armor plate tests show heavy projectiles shattered
At Annapolis naval proving ground a Harvey process treated 104 inch thick armor plate resisted six inch Holtzer and Carpenter projectiles with severe shell destruction and minimal penetration. The Navy notes cracked but resilient plate, and Carpenter shells show strong performance prompting contract completion steps by Carpenter Steel Company of Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Annapolis Naval Ordnance Proving Ground
Holtzer
Carpenter
Navy Department
Holteer
Proving Ground
Carpenterteel Company
Reading
Pacific Railroads Bill Urges Confiscation of Roads
Senator McConnell urged passage of a bill to condemn the Union and Central Pacific Railroads within 60 days, authorize Treasury notes to 250 million dollars, pay subsidy and mortgage bonds, vest roads and property in the United States, and lease the railways for 50 years. the measure was referred to the Committee on Railroads.
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McConnell
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Treasury
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Committee On Railroads
Silver Pool Inquiry Highlights Testimony from White
At the Silver Pool Investigating Committee in Washington on February 16 ex Representative V. White of the firm White & Co. testified that Abner Taylor bought silver on margin on July 12 and that the firm had few congressional accounts. He said he never solicited government clients and knew nothing beyond newspaper reports about the pool.
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Silver Pool Investigating Committee
5. V. White
8. V. White & Co
New York
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Congress
Washington
White
Ohio Congressman Apologizes for Parliamentary Slip
In a heated House exchange Mr. E. B. Taylor of Ohio apologized for using unparliamentary language toward Mr. Fithian of Illinois. Mr. Fithian accepted the apology. Separate note from Washington reports a revised Pension Office deficiency estimate of 25,676,332 dollars, down from 34,000,000.
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Illinois
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Fithial
Washington
Congress
President presses Senator on aid in Washington
In Washington on February 16 the President spoke to Senator Squire about securing aid and support. The brief exchange touched on legislative priorities and federal assistance during the ongoing negotiations.
Four miners entombed as Grace plant mine burns in Connelleville
A naked lamp ignited the Grace mine at Moyer, triggering a blast that left four workers trapped. One body recovered, three Polish miners presumed dead. Rescue efforts flooded the shaft with water from a nearby pond as flames raged and the fire was brought under control. Stationed guards and Pinkerton protection surrounded the scene amid a town-wide crisis.
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Moyer
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Stordy
John Hill
Bradford
W. J. Rainey Company
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United Mine Workers’ Organization
W. J. Rainey
Pinkerton
Harter Urges Honest Money Stand On Silver Question
Mansfield Congressman elect M D Harter, opposing free coinage, mails a letter to Ohio Democrats urging general action for honest money. He argues Democrats must publicly back sound currency to win Ohio in 1891 and avoid coinage of a debased dollar, signaling a party meeting if needed.
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Mansfield
Ohio
Sherman
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Eensee
Meeting to protest bill on Senate free coinage proposal
A meeting convened to protest the proposed free coinage bill in the Senate. Activists and supporters debated the implications for monetary policy and fiscal stability.
Supreme Court upholds Sunday barber ban in 1794 act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirms the conviction of William R. Waldman for barbering on Sunday. Chief Justice Paxson rules shaving a person’s face is a necessity, but operating a barber shop on Sunday remains prohibited under the act of 1794. The ruling preserves century‑old restrictions and denies jury trial on this issue.
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Paxson
Astor Willing wedding details reach Philadelphia
New Yorkers leaving for the Astor Willing wedding include Mr. and Mrs. William Astor Mr. John Jacob Astor and ushers H LeGrand Cannon Woodbury Kane and Robert L Hargous. Bridemaids gowns and pink chiffon costumes prepared for the event proceed to Philadelphia for a reception and wedding breakfast.
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Express
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Woodbury Kane
Robert L. Hargous
Stratford Hotel
Chestnut Street
Mra
Orme
Grace Wilson
Miss Chapman
J. Coleman
James KR. Roosevelt
Sailor Sadler Charged in Jack the Ripper Case
In London, Sadler is arraigned for the murder of Carroty Nell in Whitechapel. Evidence centers on a bloodstained American knife. police question secured guilt as crowds clash with officers amid the inquiry.
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Sadler
Carroty Nell
Whitechapel
Thames
London
Indignation Over Church Allegations Sparks Cross Atlantic Clash
Mrs. Field and several prominent Americans are cited in a dispute stirred by Mr. Merrill who accuses Mr. French of accusing him of being married before church committees. Merrill plans to confront French on his arrival in America.
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Merrill
French
America
Ship Owners Resolve to Settle Shipping Tension
Loxpon Feb 16 The London ship owners who formed a protective association say they will settle the dispute with workers once for all. They have issued a formal statement declaring decisive action must be taken by February.
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London
Burton buys famous fire escape for a curiosity shop
In Lospom on February 16, hotel keeper Burton of Falmouth bought the historic fire escape used by Parnell in his escape from Captain O'Shea for £100. He turned the hotel into Burton's Curiosity Shop charging sixpence per head to view the relics and claims steady income.
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Burton
Parnell
O'Shea
Queen Demands Full Statement On Gambling Scandal
Lonpos Feb 16 The Queen has asked the Earl of Coventry master of the Buckhounds to deliver a full statement on the gambling scandal touching the Prince of Wales and Sir Gordon Cumming. The Guards Club convokes an extraordinary meeting to decide steps if a member is implicated. In Commons Edward Stanhope says no officer retirements pending legal outcomes.
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Edward Stanhope
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War Department
Gas Snares Bavarian Troopers in Barracks Incident
In Drenze on Feb 16 the Alsace-Lorraine Bavarian light horse barracks suffered a hydrogen gas release when a pipe burst. Three men died and about a dozen were critically injured though one man was rescued just in time. Kipling pursues a new novel in retirement and will return to India soon.
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Bavarian Light Horse
Inex
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Dunlap
London
Rudyard Kipling
India
Baptism by Ice on Block Island Draws Crowd
Twenty Baptist church members led by Rev. Mr. Brown were baptized through a hole cut in the ice off an island shore. A Newport visitor urged stopping the rite but was told it is the island church custom and occurs regardless of the cold.
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Miners Adopt Scale Plan Ahead of Pittsburg Meeting
The National Miners Convention adopted a new scale with district rates across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia and referred final adjustments to the Pittsburg joint convention in April. A drive to create arbitration courts was ordered to curb strikes and lockouts with bills to be introduced in Congress and state legislatures.
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National Miners’ Convention
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Illinois
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Congress
Photographing colors and the Dunlop interview
Prof Lippmann, originator of color photography, replies to criticisms. He explains colors are fixed and seen by reflection, not through the plate, and notes his method aligns with chromo lithographic photography. He cautiously hopes to reproduce composite lines in complexion and landscapes, though admits uncertainty about bright colors.
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Italians on Trial in New Orleans Murder Case
The State versus sixteen Italians for the murder of Chief of Police D C Hennessey opened in Crin District Court before Judge Baker. About 300 witnesses were summoned and both sides presented ready to proceed. Judge Luzenberg proposed severance with adjournment to 10:30 tomorrow. no objection to severance.
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Ingersoll Refuses to Debate Donnelly on Cipher Claim
New York dispatch reports Col. Robert G. Ingersoll returning from a Western trip and declining a planned debate with Ignatius Donnelly. Donnelly claims a cipher for Shakespeare. Ingersoll says he seeks facts, not theories, and will not join the debate.
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New Youk
Robert G. Ingersoll
Minneapolis
Donnelly
Robbed Bank Messenger Loses £11000 in City
In London on February 16 a Bank of England satchel holding £11000 in drafts and Bank of Scotland notes vanished when a stranger engaged the messenger’s attention. The National Provincial Bank officials reported the loss and noted the note numbers for tracing.
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Bank of England
Sailors Board Spree for Return Trip Home
Loxpox Feb 16. Mr Merrill and Miss Smith with Miss Robinson of Lawrence Mass who has studied music will sail for home on the Spree this Saturday.
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Misa Smith
Miss Robinson
Lawrence
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Nebraska Representative Dorsey Introduces House Resolution
The report notes Representative Dorsey of Nebraska introduced a House resolution today proposing that a vote occur on Wednesday to consider certain actions or measures. The fragmentary text suggests procedural aims without full context.
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Dorsey
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Queen Liliuokalani ill. Kaiulani named heiress
Private advices from Honolulu report Queen Liliuokalani in poor health recently. The heir apparent, Princess Kaiulani, is designated to succeed and may return from her residence to assume duties amid uncertainty.
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Honolulu
Liliaokalani
Kaiulani
Beaa
Legal Challenge Rises Over Pittsburg Police Powers
A Pittsburgh opinion questions police magistrates power under the city charter and whether sections of the 1887 act violate the Constitution. Lawyers debate if sections 5 6 and 7 transfer duties or require publication at length, with the Supreme Court decision awaited.
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Larson Cree
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