Harrison Inauguration Journey Nearly Uneventful
General Benjamin Harrison arrived in Washington aboard a deluxe special train to a throng of cheering spectators. A coupling failure near Harrisburg caused a brief shuffle. no injuries or major damage occurred as crowds awaited his first day in the capital.
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General Harrison
Washington
United States
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Blaine
Harrison
Johnson Hotel
Trnom
Washinotos
Benjamin Harrison
Republican Party of
United States Senate
Indianapolis
B. Harrison
Ben Harrison
Harrison Train Ride to Harrisburg and Arlington Arrival
The Tolanthe voyage section describes a night train journey with station crowds at every stop, lantern-waving track walkers, and a brief halt at Altoona before reaching Harrisburg. General Harrison and family receive hospitality at the Johnson House annex in Arlington with a private suite and a tailored staff setup to ensure privacy and minimize fuss.
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Columbus
Altoona
Journey of General Harrison Train Tour Ends in Harrisburg
A 14 year old Governor Beaver’s son photographs the train near Harrisburg as General Harrison pauses with Mrs Harrison and the babies. Crowds line tracks from South Pennsylvania through Maryland to Baltimore and Washington with festive enthusiasm and cheering. The Washington stop draws a large crowd but the General slips away in carriages planned at Maryland Ave corner.
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Harrison
Harrisburg
Fatexas
Pennsylvania
Mercersburg
Washington
Mr. Eaton
General Harrison
Northern Central
Beaver
York
Baltimore
Cera Inengurat Fn
Rtg
Maryland Avenue
Finch Street
Perm
Cabinet Intact as Harrison Arrives in Washington
The Harrison entourage arrives with the cabinet intact though a political maelstrom looms. Windom faces heavy pressure while the Navy and Agriculture posts loom large and may determine cabinet reshuffles. Blaine visits early as senators and others call, amid lively family moments and a planned afternoon tea.
Canada’s Sensation Sparks Parliament Debate
The opposition leader attacked Sir John Macdonald over anti Yankee sentiment and retaliation policy. Sir John defended himself as American influence dominates the Commons. The speech highlighted Canadian fears and calls for friendly relations across the border.
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Sir John Macdonald
Uncle Sam
Canada
Sir John
Laurier push for Canada U S fisheries accord amid tensions
In the House of Commons Laurier argues for a prompt Canadian negotiation on fishery disputes with the United States after the Senate rejection of the Washington treaty. He urges continuing the modus vivendi to avoid warlike consequences and cites policy missteps by the government, while MacDonald defends current lines and warns against provoking a hostile new U S administration.
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United States
Canada
House
Ely
England
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Laurier
Cleveland
United States Congress
Washington
Liberal Party
Harrison
Canadian stance on resolution and treaty talks
The speaker opposes the resolution, arguing it humiliates Canada and delays resolving disputes with the United States. He warns Ottawa will withhold support until the President clarifies intentions, asserting Canadian unity against hindering a broader commercial treaty.
Foraker letter reveals Ohio delegation stance at Chicago Convention
An abstract of Governor J B Foraker’s letter to Murat Halstead details the Ohio delegation’s position on Sherman at the Chicago Convention. It notes no formal interview, discussions with many, and that Foraker doubted Sherman’s nomination while leaving open possible support for Blaine if a break occurred.
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Murat Halstead
Commercial Gazette
Mr. Halstead
Ohio
Chicago
Senator Sherman
M. Halstead
Cincinnati
Kebel
Reg
R. Eckel
Sherman
Hanna
Ates
Sherwanaeet
Blaine
The Trance Woman Emma Althouse Nears Death
In Africa New York February 26 Mrs Emma Althouse the famous sleeper lies critically ill after a lengthy trance. She awoke briefly with feeble strength and abnormal temperature. nourishment fails and she is almost bloodless. Reported death is denied but her sister fears imminent passing amid a year and a half of continuous sleep totaling about 470 days.
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Africa
N. Y
Emma Althouse
Corean legation hosts first Washington at home reception
The Corean legation in Washington held its first at home last evening with nearly 1,000 guests, including Mrs Ye Wan Yung and Mrs Ye Cha Yun, the only Corean ladies in America. Officials and diplomats attended as the two women, in silk gowns, smiled and greeted guests.
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Corean Legation
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Iowa Circle
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Ye Cha Yun
Ee Ecompany
Allen
Ye Ha Yung
Ye Cha Yung
Ya Wan Yung
Dr. Allen
New World
Daceiguihan
Ye Wan Yong
Cha Yun
Little
Corea
Ashington
Chang
Yow
Coreans
Corean Legation Ma
Offici
Engli
Bell Plea Overruled in U S Circuit Court Case
In Boston on February 26 Alexander Graham Bell and the American Bell Telephone Company filed a plea and answer to the United States suit to annul their patent alleged to have been obtained by fraud. The defense argues prior trial and final court decisions. The Supreme Court had required the defendants to answer the suit.
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Boston
United States
Alexander Graham Bell
American Bell Telephone Company
Bell
Supreme Court
Windom Accepts Treasury Post in Harrison Cabinet
Baltimore February 26 ex Secretary of the Treasury William Windom spent the evening with John 8 Gilman and later met with Stephen G Elkins Henry G Davis and others. He was tendered and accepted the position of Secretary of the Treasury in General Harrison s Cabinet and will go to Washington tomorrow morning.
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James G. Blaine
Russell Harrison
Senate Committee
Hoar
Cullom
Cockrell
Hiscock
John Hay
Henry C. Bowen
Baltimore
William Windom
the Treasury
John 8. Gilman
Stephen G. Elkins
Henry G. Davis
American
Cholera Epidemic Maims Presque Isle Victims
Reports from Presque Isle county describe that cholera last fall left victims with complete loss of leg use and impaired lower bodies. Some walk only with crutches while others suffer lifelong maiming from deformities. Authorities link the outbreak to poison from decaying fish near Hammond's Bay. An investigation is planned in spring.
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Cr Ernoureau
Mica
Presque Isle County
Hammond’s Bay
Tanner Will Take It, Candidate for Pension Commissioner
Corporal James Tanner of the Grand Army of the Republic announces in an interview he is a candidate for Pension Commissioner, replacing General John C. Black. He mentions a friend close to General Harrison hinted at an appointment, noting his role in the Indiana campaign.
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Warner Miller
General Harrison
Hayseed
Miller
Senator Palmer
Proctor
York
Alger
Busk
War Department
Palmer
Agricultural Department
Blaine
CubcaGco
James Tanner
GAR
National Pension Board
John C. Black
Tanner
Harrison
Indiana
Charles Russell
Banksco
Pigott
Paris
Cepioaienam
Timea
Enrapa
Randall optimistic as Cowles bill advances in Congress
Washington February 26 Randall in good spirits as the Cowles bill moves forward and the deficiency and Indian appropriation bills progress. He expects to press his resolution for consideration of the Cowles bill soon and foresees Sullivan Felton as a potential obstacle. Kentucky delegation and Southern letters bolster support and Mills company obstruction may be dropped by week’s end, boosting Democratic prospects in several Southern states.
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House
Sullivan-Felton
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Cowles
Louisville
Kentucky
Mills & Co
Mills
Postmaster Griffin Resigns Over Party Rule
Hempstead L L Griffin the $1500 postmaster of this village has sent his resignation to the president to take effect March 4, citing that he cannot serve under a Republican administration. He says he is a 400 Democrat and will not serve a Republican regime.
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L. L
A. M. Griffin
Crescass
Altha
Griffin
American Ladies Attend a Cold Royal Drawing Room
The first drawing room of the season drew about 300 American ladies in frigid weather. Few wore high necklines as officials barred other styles. Notable attendees included Mrs Chamberlain and Mrs Henry White. the Marlboroughs were absent, and the Queen wore black while the Princess of Wales appeared in somber attire.
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Lowboy
Duchess of Marlborough
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Blandford
Frances Spencer Church
Chamberlain
America
Duchess of Bedford
Joseph
Birmingham
Henry White
Princess of Wales
Opium Auction In Detroit After Smuggling Case
Five Chinese men pressed into the U S Marshal's office to bid on 1 300 small opium cases seized after a long smuggling history from Victoria B C to San oan Mich The sale attracted bidders with Hip Lung of Chicago leading the offers and District Attorney Wilkins intervening Final sale to Scott representing a Ports Me firm for 4745 dollars.
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United States Marshal's Office
Victoria
B. C
Sarnia
United States
San Oan Mich
Lee Pond
New York
Hip Lung
Chicago
C. C. Chong
An Orleans
Pong Wo
Kinamen
Marshal Pennell
Wilkins
Lung
Scott
Tragic North Dakota murder suicide shocks community
John Holler, a German farmer two miles from Cherysox, kills his wife after forcing family from the house then shoots himself. He had locked five children inside and set fire to the dwelling and outbuildings before dying by self-inflicted gunshot. The children escaped and are cared for by friends.
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Cherysox
Dan
North Dakota
John Holler
Not Guilty Plea For Ives And Stayner In Grand Larceny Case
Ives and Stayner were brought from Ludlow Street Jail to the Court of General Sessions to plead to indictments for grand larceny. They pleaded not guilty under counsel advice with option to withdraw within a week and were remanded to custody. District Attorney Fell said a proper plea next week would prompt a move to send them to the Tombs prison. Woodruff did not plead.
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New York
Messrs
Ives
Stayner
Ludlow Street
Court of General Sessions
Lea
Fell
The Marriage Record Broken in Saratoga
In Saratoga last night Warren B. Westcott aged 60 married Jane Tru man aged 58 after plans for marriage changed when Westcott fell for a widow. A breach of promise suit followed with damages awarded to the plaintiff. Westcott returned to his former residence as a widower.
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Troy
N. Y
Saratoga
Warren B. Westcott
Jane
Truman
Westcott
Cherokee Petition Against Oklahoma Bill Moves to Senate
Seven thousand Cherokee Indians sign and plan to send a petition to the United States Senate protesting the Oklahoma bill. The document claims the measure misrepresents Indian interests and encroaches on rights and property, reflecting strong tribal opposition.
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St. Louis
United States Senate
Thousands of Panamanian laborers desert canal work
Panama February 26 millions of laborers have left the Isthmus in the past week leaving canal construction at a near standstill. No disorders reported and business is halted across the region.
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Panama
Conspiracy exposed as Pigott flees amid Times collapse
A dramatic dispatch reports Pigott as the chief architect of a forged conspiracy debunked by Irish and British figures. Webster seeks warrants, Parnell and Davitt press for action, and Pigott is missing as investigators pursue him and uncover American-sourced evidence.
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Parnell
Times
Pigott
United States
Egan
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