Congress Rules Clash and Judgeship Talk in Washington
Congress debates new rules and power shifts as the House underlines executive control via the Rules Committee and Appropriations. Pennsylvania seeks a Supreme Court appointment with Judge Paxson or Judge Shiras favored. Delaware and New Jersey nominees vie for influence while Western Pennsylvania interests push for a national selection. A Dolly Madison portrait sparks gallery interest.
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Baltimore B&O Loss Feels Move to New York Control
Baltimore rumors say the Baltimore and Ohio management may shift to New York as Hambleton's circular circulates and 70,000 shares poised for sale. Analysts expect Eastern and European capitalists to gain controlling interest, with a Belt Railroad Tunnel aiding the shift and the local institution fading from Baltimore.
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Graves' new lease of life granted by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court granted a supersedeas this morning in the Graves case, releasing Dr Graves on bail. The writ challenges Judge Rising's instruction to the jury that they need only a reasonable basis to find guilt regarding the poisoned bottle sent to Mrs Parnaby.
Doctor Granted Stay of Proceedings in Death Watch Case
The defense objects to several witnesses who allegedly testified to harm the doctor. The doctor has received telegraphic word of a stay of proceedings, avoiding a death watch that would have begun next Sunday night if the supersedeas had been refused.
Jeannette’s Largest Blaze Destroys Block of Stores
A fire in Jeannette on January 30 destroyed an entire business square valued at least sixty five thousand dollars. It began when a carbon oil lamp exploded during an auction at J W Welty’s jewelry store on Clay avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets. The crowd dispersed after a fire extinguisher was used but the heat ignited the ceiling and the square burned as Greensburg firefighters arrived too late.
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State Treasurers Statement Shows Sinking Fund Rising
Pennsylvania debt reduction accelerates as sinking fund reaches 761 293 34 dollars with 4 million public school funds in sight. Bonds due through 1912 are being paid as presented, while old bonds with no interest remain unpresented. Cash in Treasury vault stands at 7 cents.
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Ex Senator Tabor Beater Suit Ends in $16125 Verdict
Kaiser Gold Mining Company Limited of London sued ex Senator Tabor for 80000 damages over expenses of examining an Arizona mine he offered for sale. English witnesses said the mine fell short of expectations and refused purchase. The jury awarded 16125 15 to the plaintiffs after trial in U S District Court.
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Chicago Typhoid Fever Alarm Triggers Probe
Dr. John H. Rauch, Sanitary Examiner for the State Board of Health, said the board will investigate charges that Chicago suffers an epidemic of typhoid fever from a polluted water supply. The accusation came from Prof. Sedgewick of Massachusetts and Prof. Hagen of MIT. The investigation will proceed as the board directs.
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John H. Rauch
State Board of Health
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Ten Years for Musgrave in Life Insurance Swindle Case
Terre Haute Jan 29 The jury found Musgrave guilty of conspiracy to obtain money under false pretences and sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary plus a $500 fine. Jurors considered 2 to 14 years as possible limits and a new trial will be sought with possible Supreme Court appeal if denied.
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Wage Strike Locks Out Shavers in Milwaukee Tanneries
About 100 whiteners in Milwaukee tanneries struck for a uniform wage scale. Non-union workers filled positions as shavers walked out, and the union met to decide on locking out all shavers on whiteners.
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Prominent Cleveland Democrats Meet Behind Closed Doors
More than 60 leading Cleveland Democrats gathered at the Murray Hill Hotel for a private conference this evening. The meeting aims to set strategy ahead of a scheduled gathering next month.
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Murray Hill Hotel
Descon White Seeks Readmission to NYSE
Descon White formally applies for readmission to NYSE membership. The exchange committee will review the request next week. MES LEW WALLACE relates Florence Nightingale tales collected in Constantinople for THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Republicans Fix Harrisburg Date for State Convention
Philadelphia January meeting of the Republican State Committee selects April 20 for the next state convention in Harrisburg. Pittsburgh receives strong support but Harrisburg is chosen after debates. Resolutions praise President Harrison over Chilean crisis and commend party leaders for November victory. An auditing committee is named. Judge Henderson favored for Supreme Court.
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Harrison Fraudulent Indorsement Sparks GOP Rift
In Indianapolis on January 29 the Blaine and anti-Administration factions clash after Harrison supporters covertly pushed resolutions praising the President at a Republican conference. Hanna of Ft. Wayne denounces the move, Brick of South Bend threatens resignation as tensions rise.
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What’s the Matter With Grover
Louisville January 29. The Courier Journal previews its stance on Governor Hill’s presidential bid and asks readers to wire their views once a decision is made. Also mentions Grover Cleveland and a separate item about Miss Mitchell’s license hunt and a fatal injury in Orvers NatTi.
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Woman Seeks Kentucky Law On Same Sex Marriage
Freda Ward of Memphis wrote the County Clerk in Covington Kentucky last week asking if Kentucky barred marriages between persons of the same sex. She noted Covington as a popular elopement destination.
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Moonshiners Jailed After Mountain Pursuit in Pennsylvania
A posse of 19 revenue officers led by Detective J R Harrow seized five moonshiners near Jones mills and found two illicit distilleries destroyed. Sixteen allies remain in the Fayette county hills as the chase continues with potential further confrontations anticipated. Captives are Jacob Linkey Amos Critchfield and two helpers Matheny and Mosby who refuse to speak.
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Horrific Destitution Sights on Pottowattomie Lands
Report from Guthrie details the Burnett family’s trek from Chickasaw country to a shelterless shed during a blizzard. Father died, mother perished soon after, two older children frozen, infant survived, brother left insane. Other destitution cases near the new lands noted.
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Col French in trouble over Crawfordsville escapade
Crawfordsville religious circles recount a scandal involving Colonel C H French a Chicago stereopticon lecturer and Miss Burns who ran his electric picture machine. They were exposed in a Frankfort hotel and had two Crawfordsville Y M C A dates for a sacred concert and Bible lecture. Secretary McCoy canceled the dates and the association faces a loss.
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Death by explosion in Kentucky cistern dig
In Cacer City Kentucky on January 29 Seth Williams and Moses McClellan died when Williams struck a flat rock eight feet down with a sledge hammer, triggering a blast that buried McClellan and hurled Williams 50 yards. McClellan died after recounting the incident while others noted a bluish vapor and sulfurous swell from the rocks.
A Spanish Woman's Story in Ward-Mitchell Case
Memphis January 29 The grand jury meets to probe the killing of Miss Freda Ward by Alice Mitchell. Witnesses include Miss Jo Ward and Miss Parnell. A Campbell who saw the cutting testified Mitchell leapt from a buggy at the Custom House and urged, Wait, I will go and fix her. The jury adjourned to tomorrow morning.
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Revolt in Chaco as Garrison Marches on Corrientes
In Buenos Aires dated Jan 29, troops from Chaco rebel and move toward Corrientes. Governor Donovan dispatches the gunboat Republics for protection while the cruiser Twenty-Fifth of May sails under sealed orders to Punta Arenas. Mendoza elects Berniejo as Governor. ex-Governor Ortiz protests. Police seize arms to restore order as radicals in Rosario foment unrest.
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Blain e 10 Be Bored By a Congressional Committee
A congressional committee seeks to stir up strife as Blaine 10 faces scrutiny. The piece portrays a tense scene with lawmakers debating partisan motions and public outcry over proposed actions.
Dates Dispute Sparks Senate Spillover In Chilean Clash
A Democratic claim of timing confusion between Montt and Blaine sparks partisan debate while Congress ignores Chilean messages. Navy officers warn of renewed friction as Yorktown and Boston face uncertain orders and Montt's diplomacy is debated in Washington.
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No More Overtime at Mare Island
This afternoon the United States cruiser Charleston arrived at Mare Island California as part of naval operations.
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Gum Chewing Witness in Art Smuggling Case Testifies
In New York a witness testifies before Commissioner Shields in Spiridon art smuggling case. He claims Spiridon forged Fortuny names to raise value of paintings, including The Italian Orange Seller. Witness Kentish admits gum chewing due to a grip as lawyer Objects. The seizure room at the Custom House adds a Rosa Bonheur piece to the collection.
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Small Change for Cae Fares
Benjamin Barker Jr a young lawyer sued a belt line company after a 1889 fare dispute at Fifty Ninth Street Six Avenue He offered five dollars for a five cent fare the conductor could not change Barker was ejected and sued Judge Giegrich held thirty five cents an unreasonable tender for a five cent fare but not that railroads must refuse all non exact payments The ruling preserved some change obligations but allowed strict enforcement of exact fare exceptions
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McKinley Seriously Ill in Columbus At Governor’s Office
Governor McKinley missed the Columbus office amid illness. Reports say bowel trouble and stomach neuralgia threaten his health, though officials state the condition has not been critical and he is improving tonight.
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The Republican Convention in Pittsburg
News notes on the Pittsburg Republican Convention and political tensions in local and national arenas. Includes references to officials, strategies, and potential outcomes featured in this morning’s national recap.
Butler's Book reviewed as personal Civil War memoir
The Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences of Major General Benjamin F. Butler is issued with aims to correct misrepresentations. The author details refusals of Lincoln and Chase offers, attacks Admiral Porter and Smith, defends Grant, and lists Butler’s wartime achievements and political milestones. A note on upcoming naval gun reports follows.
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Salmon P. Chase
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Simon Cameron
Lincoln
Eating Manes and Tails in Idaho Cattle Starvation
Jan 20 Boise dispatch reports widespread starvation among Southern Idaho cattle as snows persist. J M Taylor, traveling on snowshoes, says hundreds of dead cattle lie in hollows, with few remaining on the range. At Russell ranch horses starved two weeks, some devoured manes and tails, and even chewed furniture as they died from hunger. ten stallions died from a crushed crust.
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Electric power to run trains argues future at Wisconsin Central
General Manager Ainslee of the Wisconsin Central predicts electric trains before the Columbian Exposition ends. He cites advances in electricity for moving trains and notes Willard handles the Northern Pacific results, suggesting one of three great systems may be adopted soon.
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Fire Claims Four Fatalities in City House Blaze
A house belonging to George Cramer burned early today four miles from the city. The fire killed four people including Mrs Cramer and three others believed to be family members. The husband survived but was severely injured and unable to identify some casualties. The fire department is investigating the cause as neighbors describe a sudden blaze in the home.
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