Quay Breaks Down Faces uncertain political future
Letters from Senator Quay reveal worsening health and probable retirement from active politics. The report notes his long career, his family at his side in Washington, and the toll public life has taken on him as Congress adjourns.
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Wasarmotos
Senator Quay
Congress
C. C. Townsend
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Shoreham
Seuator
Zach Chandler
Michigan
Gilad
Manderson Receives Costly Paper Hat From Soldier
Washington reports Senator Manderson flaunts a made hat costing over 17 000 dollars in greenbacks said to be produced from Treasury shredded currency. The 20 ounce hat weighs heavy in heat and symbolizes the value of the currency recycled into headwear.
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Washington
Senator Manderson
Martin
Nebraska
Treasury Department
Sam
Ohio
Manderson
Circuit Court of Appeals Bill Grants New Judgeships
The general court bill adopted today provides for an additional Circuit Judge in each circuit and creates a Circuit Court of Appeals with three judges per circuit to handle consolidated matters. The measure, introduced by Senator Evarts, passed the Senate.
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Washington
Senator Evarts
Seaate
Court of Appeals Jurisdiction Expanded and Circuit Terms Set
The court shall have final jurisdiction in certain cases and appeals go to the United States Supreme Court. A circuit court term must be held annually in Boston New York Philadelphia Richmond New Orleans Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and San Francisco and other sites as designated by the Court.
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United States Supreme Court
Circuit Courts of Appeals
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Richmond
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
San Francisco
Senate in Quandary After Hearst and Wilson Deaths
Washington report notes Hearst and Wilson deaths shock the Senate delaying adjournment plans. Republicans gain potential margin with replacements, raising majority and reviving talk of using elections legislation before session ends. California and Maryland legislatures are also in session with looming fights.
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Washington
Hearst
Senate
Wilson
Maryland
Congress
Ompasangi
Senator Quay
California
House Defers Hawaiian Cable Subsidy Fight
Washington February 28. House votes to approve diplomatic and consular appropriation with Senate amendments. Opposes exclusive Hawaiian undersea cable privileges while backing subsidies for a cable company. Hitt Morrow McCreary named conference committee amid roll-call opposition.
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Washington
Hitt
Illinois
Committee On Foreign Affairs
House
Senate
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
McCreary
Kentucky
Messrs. Hitt, Morrow and McCreary
Creecs
Punishment Limits Set for Army Soldiers in Peace Time
The President issued a general order fixing a uniform punishment scale for enlisted men under courts martial in peacetime. The harshest penalty is ten years for manslaughter or assault with intent to kill, while desertion carries up to five years in extreme cases or two and a half years ordinarily, with increases for repeated offenses. Deserters who surrender face a maximum of ten months.
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Washington
Senator elect Kyle arrives in Senate seeks party alignment
Kyle of South Dakota enters the Senate with a letter from Judge Barnett Tripp and Senator Gorman. He reportedly seeks a seat on the Democratic side through Captain Bassett, while hints suggest he may tilt toward the Democrats.
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Wasuinotoux
Kyle
South Dakota
Senate
Barnett Tripp
Gorman
Land
New Statesman
Captain Bassett
Dakootan
Senate Tables House Substitute On Shipping Bill
The Senate read the House substitute for the shipping bill in full and agreed to print and place it on the table for the present. Mr Frye moved for a conference committee, opposed by Carlisle West McPherson on the Democratic side and Aldrich Edmunds on the Republican side. Frye said he would renew the motion tomorrow.
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Washington
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Senate
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Messrs
Carlisle
West
McPherson
Aldrich
Edmunds
Blair decision delayed on Chinese mission selectio
Washington February 28 Senator Blair has not yet made up his mind about the proposed Chinese mission. A telegraph message to the department indicates he is considering the assignment but has not committed.
Senator Elsir Faces China Minister Appointment Doubt
The passage reports Senator Elsir saying he has nothing to say about a China minister post and has not decided whether to accept. He calls the offer a surprise and may refuse to relocate his family abroad. Friends think he will eventually accept and are urging careful consideration of the financial aspects.
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Gossi
Elsir
China
Ice field wrecks Iowa crew rescued by Chester
A February voyage to Liverpool ended in disaster as the Warren Line freight steamship Iowa faced heavy ice east of Cape Race. The Pennland sighted the Iowa as it listed, life boats deployed, while the Chester waited nearby for news. The cargo was valued at about £225,000, including 422 cattle. The Chester may deliver the Iowa crew tomorrow as two other ships, the America and the Taormina, head toward the scene.
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Distator
New York
Warren Line
Iowa
Boston
Liverpool
Owens
Red Star Line
Antwerp
Cape Race
Pennland
Chester
Desest
America
National Line
Taormina
Hamburg-American Ine
Reforming the Commission in Civil Service Leaders Plan
Washington February 28 The House Committee on Reform in the Civil Service moves to replace the current three member Civil Service Commission with a single Commissioner and two deputies The Commissioner would earn 6000 annually with deputies at 3500 and 2500 The deputy serving in absence must be from the opposite party and political removals would be barred Appointment rules hinge on the Commissioner's certification and approved reasons for refusals Laborer appointments would skip competitive exams.
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Washington
House Committee On Reform
Silver free coinage report urged by Nevada Rep Bartine
Rep Bartine, on behalf of minority members of the House Coinage Committee, submitted a report in favor of silver free coinage. The document laments delay that hindered House action and asserts the United States can sustain a double standard without European aid. It predicts broad Old World backing if free coinage is adopted and notes the act could benefit the nation despite forecasting challenges.
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WasursetTon
Bartine
Nevada
House
United States
Congress Acts After Hearst Death and Army Reorganization
The California delegation drafts House resolutions expressing regret over Senator Hearst's death. In the Senate a nine member committee is named to arrange the funeral and transport Hearst's remains to California. A House measure to adjudicate Indian depredation claims passes with a Court of Claims expansion and an Assistant Auditor. A House bill on army artillery reorganization passes with a Senate substitute affecting artillery and infantry.
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Washington
California
Congress
House
Hearst
Senate
Stanford
Samoan Appointment Nominated Henry B Atherton Land Commissioner
Washington February 28 communications from the Sherman family were laid before Congress thanking both bodies for resolutions in honor of General Sherman. Henry B Atherton of New Hampshire was nominated for land commissioner in Samoa under the general act signed June 14, 1889 by plenipotentiaries of the United States Germany and Great Britain.
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Washington
Henry B. Atherton
New Hampshire
Samoa
United States
Germany
Great Britain
General Sherman
House
Senate
Spectral Telecast to the Ymp Ator
Local telecast news notes Father Sherman and his father, the late General, leaving a wall in New York on February 28. The fragment hints at a family connection to military lineage and a public display.
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YMP Ator
New York
Sherman Anya
The Coming Battle in Kingston and Across Canada
A dispatch reports Conservative strength waning as candidates face stiff Liberal challenges in Kingston and across provinces. Joncas repudiates Conservative ties in Gaspe, Caron and Langevin swing seats near Liberal majorities, while Ottawa debates Macdonald’s fate. A forged CP railway voting order is denied by a CP official.
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Joncas
Gaspe
Adolphe Caron
Quebec County
Rimouski
Sir Hector Langevin
Richelieu
John Macdonald
Kingston
Gunn
Edwards
Goon
Sir John
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Vancouver
Halifax
Merc
R. F. Phelps
B. & B. Department
C. P. Ry. Co
Farnham
Que
Forremen
Canadian Pacific
Wiman Addresses Commercial Club On Canada Election
Erastus Wiman spoke at the Providence Commercial Club banquet on Canada’s election. He urged that the outcome will shape future Canada US relations, noting Tory policy of commercial belligerence vs Liberal calls for unrestricted reciprocity, which could unite North American trade.
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Providence
Erastus Wiman
Commercial Club
Canada
United States
Union
Forecast of Dominion election results from The Telegram
The Telegram’s forecast estimates Conservative 112 seats Liberal 103 net Government majority 9. Kingston likely to Sir John Macdonald. London and Bothwell swing against Ashling and Mills. Laurier would win Richmond Montreal East and Wolfe Mon treal East. Ottawa and Quebec district show Liberal gains.
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Evening Telegram
Dominion
Kingston
John Macdonald
John Ashling
London
David Mills
Bothwell
Laurier
Richmond
Wolfe
David
Montreal
Ottawa
Quebec
No Desire for Reciprocity Stated at South Brant Meeting
W F Cockshutt speaking for the Conservative candidate said he met six Cabinet Ministers since Parliament dissolved who all stated the Cabinet had no desire to obtain reciprocity with the United States.
Canadian bishops disciplined by Papal college for political interference
Montreal Feb 28. The Papal college heavily disciplines the Canadian bishops for interference in politics. The mandament of Archbishop Fabre is sent to Rome for approval to define its significance. Fabre repudiates any implied meaning.
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Qur
Papal College
Fabre
Rome
Premier Macdonald Stricken with Cold in Ontario
Kryestox Ont Feb 28 Sir John Macdonald remains at his brother in law's residence with a sore throat and heavy cold from exposure last Monday and Tuesday. Dr Sullivan says he is better than yesterday but cannot resume work for several days. Telegrams from across Canada suggest the Conservatives will secure a slight majority in the upcoming election.
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Kryestox
Ont
Sir John Macdonald
Sullivan
Bargain Drapery and Textile Goods Auction
Monday morning sale offers 46 inch all wool Henrietta at 69c, 40 inch wool cashmeres at 8c, English check suiting at 9 1 2 c, 36 inch fabrics in windows at 12c, Scotch ginghams 26c, alpacas bricks in colors at 19c, 50c table linen at 39c, American challies at 5c, Sicilian wrappers at 6 1 2 c, indigo blue 6c, seersuckers 10c, Turkey red tabling 10c, tea towel crash 8c, curtain scrim 8c, at Cash Store Buos TH eter tant.
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Allight
I Buos
Minister's Wife Delayed Yet Queen's Drawing Room Attended
The minister's wife will not reach England until Thursday, the day after the Queen's drawing room. Mrs White, the Minister, legation staff, and Mr Wortz, secretary of the St Petersburg Legation, will attend the event in London.
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England
Queen's Drawing Room
White
Legation
Wortz
St Petersburg
London
London Swells. An Enquiry Into Spring Overcoats
London fashion note from February describes a long loose single breasted overcoat without belt hood or cape in melton or shower-proof cloth drab or snuff. The coat resembles the Newmarket, with tight-fitting lapels joked about, worn by officers and swells at Sandown Park meetings last week.
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London
Dunlap
Newmarket
Sandown Park
Gordon Cumming Scandal Case Under Military Review
London reports that Sir William Cumming has not been cashiered. The affair is under military consideration after Cumming notified his commander about the Doncaster incident involving Arthur Wilson. He cites an honor bound secrecy with the Prince of Wales and a delay in reporting.
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London
Gordon Cumming
William Cumming
Doncaster
Arthur Wilson
Sir William
Prince of Wales
Bill for signed articles aims to name authors of editorials
Feb 28 London Henry John Atkin MP proposes a bill forcing all editorial writers to sign their articles and require newspapers to publish the authors names so readers know the influence behind opinions. Critics call it a modern crank project and warn the royal we would vanish.
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Henry John Atkinson
House of Commons
Boston
Harry Smith
Prince Bismarck urged to run for Reichstag in Hanover
Bern Feb 28 Prince Bismarck refused a Reichstag bid but Herr Schoof a National Liberal urges electors to elect him citing possible foreign crisis. Friedrichsruhe district committee may back his candidacy. The Bersen Courier weighs his potential Reichstag role noting risk if he dominates the House or opposes the government.
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Prince Bismarck
Hanover
Herr Schoof
Germany
Friedrichsruhe
Bersen
Reichstag
Dramatic School Debate Stirs London Heritage Arts
The Daily Graphic surveys opinions of artists including Irving Cosquelin Salvini on creating a British dramatic school in London akin to the Comedie Francais. Foreign artists back the plan while British artists doubt its feasibility. In St Peterssone Russian press defends France against German provocation over the Berlin art exhibition.
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The
Daily Graphic
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Cosquelin
Salvini
London
Comedie Francais
Paris
Retrenchment Cuts Columbian Exposition Staff
The World’s Columbian Exposition clerks stenographers and messengers will be discharged Monday as the board seeks cost savings. The Board of Control will abandon most offices in the Rand McNally building, retaining only a skeleton operation until Congress aids. Assistant Secretary Hart and most of Secretary Dickinson’s staff are to go, with Davis trimming assistants as well. James A. Bowen prepared to head to Paris for office duties when notified of the decision.
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Fifty-first Congress
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Warren
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Tiayne
William A. Stone
Griswold
Board of Control
Rand- McNally
Wevelp
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Dickinson
Davis
James A. Bowen
Foreign Affairs Committee
Paris
Senate Passes Indian Appropriation Bill With Sioux Aid
The Senate approved the Indian appropriation bill and adopted an amendment to pay 200000 dollars to the Sioux for property lost or destroyed during conflicts arising from obedience to government orders.
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Washington
Senate
The Ohio Mystery Focuses on Moll Death and School Scandal
Defiance records detail the discovered Moll body and a charged dispute involving Prof. Butler the school superintendent and two teachers. Bethge accused misconduct, the board dismissed Moll and Max, and a mob reportedly threatened Moll before his murder. The coroner investigates while a mysterious German square is noted.
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Moll
Co. W. Butler
Indy
Board of Education
Fred Bethge
Butler
Max
Bethge
Northwestern Ohio Crime Case Leaves Coroner Unsure
Coroner Westrick finished the inquest into Moll’s death but delayed verdict. Dr Stevens and Aldrich testified none wounds fatal and Moll’s death deemed suicide by some, yet the coroner grew more convinced Moll was murdered and will not rule until more details emerge.
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Moll
Dra. Stevens
Aldrich
Westrick
Mure
Ohio
Pills as Witnesses in Seltzer Will Trial
Columasus Ohio February 28. Lawyer H J Booth used a novel method to counter poisoning claims in the Seltzer will case. He had a pharmacist prepare five pills like those taken by the dying doctor and took them in court with a pill from the same box, then spoke for three hours arguing if the other side’s story were true he would be dead.
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H. J. Booth
van S. Seltzer
Dr. Seltzer
The Czarewitch in China Incendiary Plot Report
The Shanghai Mercury notes official unease over the Czarewitch visit as viceroys are ordered to greet him with ceremony. An alleged arson attempt targeted the China Navigation steamer Pekin at Shanghai on January 29, and the Shanghai fire that killed 200 aboard the steamer Shanghai is now linked to incendiary activity.
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China Navigation Company
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Belgie
Hong Kong
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Czarewitch
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Nankin
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Shanghai
Eulogy-Filled Session in House for Late James Phelan
Public business paused in the House as members honored the memory and public service of the late James Phelan of Tennessee with eulogies from Richardson ONeil Cummings Grosvenor Dunnell Caruth Evans Washington Wheeler McMillin Baker and McAdoo. The chamber adjourned at 8 o clock to meet again that night.
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James Phelan
Tennessee
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O'Neil
Pennsylvania
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Caruth
Oe Evans
Washington
Wheeler
McMillin
Baker
McAdoo
Labor Leader Arrested in Lynn Morocco Factory Case
Lynn Mass February 28 Master Workman John McCarthy of National Trades Assembly 240 Knights of Labor was arrested for an alleged attempt to conspire and intimidate non union workers at the Donavlan and Moulton morocco factories. The arrests followed riotous factory disturbances.
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Mass
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National Trades Assembly
Knights of Labor
Morocco
John Donavlan & Son
John T. Moulton
Donatlon
Moulton
Bernhardt Seeks Protection From French Assassin Plot
Sarah Bernhardt called on Inspector Byrnes in New York for protection from a Frenchman she says plans to kill her. The report notes suspicions the stunt may be another advertising ploy and cites other brief items from the era.
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New York
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah
Voorhees Defends Free Coinage and Democratic Pick
Senator Voorhees visited Cleveland and discussed silver coinage, tariff reform, and presidential timber. He argued free coinage is popular in the East and Indiana and Ohio would resist Cleveland’s stance, naming possible Democratic leaders and asserting Harrison’s renomination.
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Ohio
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John C. Calhoun
Pbave
Grover
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Fuller
Gorman
Morrison
Harrison
Freezing Blizzard Harms Cherokee Strip Boomers
A severe blizzard in Cherokee Strip near Kansas City leaves several children dead or dying from exposure. Four women in a tent south of the city are at grave risk. Many tents and wagons are blown over as desperate boomers endure the cold for hours.
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