The Most Miserable 24 Hours Yet in Washington
Washington witnesses a brutal march of misery as crowds arrive for the National quadriennial show. Rain soaks streets and hotels while trains run late. Cabinet rumors swirl as Blaine Windom Proctor Tracy Noble etc. occupy the scene. The public sees scarce lodging and inflated prices amid a swelling, hungry, tired throng.
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United States
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Blaine
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Rest Day For Harrison Family At Johnson House
Rain and Sunday keep curious onlookers away as President elect Harrison’s aides and relatives visit the Johnson House Annex. General Noble and General Tracy call in a social gathering to meet the new administration in a restrained, private mood.
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Brooklyn
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Harrison family endures coal fires during stay at New York Avenue Church
The article notes Russell Harrison and his wife attending a Presbyterian service at New York Avenue Church while General Harrison and rest of the family largely stayed indoors due to coal smoke in their hotel. The family sought fresh air walks and preferred natural fires for comfort, lamenting the difficulty of adjusting to fires not easily controlled.
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Indianapolis
Harrison Veterans Arrive for Inauguration Escort Roles
About 150 members of General Harrison's Seventieth Indiana arrived by special train. They will act as escort to the President-elect and the President, with Major Moses McLain and Major Dan Runsdell among possible appointees and Harrison supporters looking to Washington posts.
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Morton A Favorite in Washington Aide to Mortons Open House
Vice President Morton grows as a popular figure in Washington. He and Mrs. Morton host with their five daughters, welcoming friends from New York and beyond. The household displays simple refined hospitality amid flowered apartments and a steady stream of visitors.
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Senator Riddleberger Removed Amid Senate Turmoil
Virginia Senator Riddleberger disrupted the Senate to push for an executive session on Commissioner Webb’s nomination. President Ingalls ordered his arrest and removal from the floor as his resignation to Governor Lee circulated, witnessed by his wife and daughter.
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Hunting for the Fiends in Somerset Murder Robbery
In Somerset on March 8, villagers hunt for killers of Farmer Umberger near Jennerstown. Constable Ranch departed with a lead toward Connellsville regions. A close relative of the victim is suspected of involvement as searchers note the burglary was Somerset county’s largest since 1860.
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Cabinet Resigns in Peru Amid Unclear Reason
Report from Lima on March 3 states the cabinet has resigned with no published cause. The executive will take no action until Wednesday while public attention remains mild and distrustful about future leadership.
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Peru
War rumors swirl as US ship in Samoa clash disputed
A report from Kret dated March 3 claims a clash occurred in Samoan waters between an American man-of-war and the German corvette Olga with the American ship said to have fired first. London legations and Secretary Bayard dismissed the report as unlikely and uncertain.
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Poison Plot Aimed at Detroit Priest Father Kolosinski
A Detroit priest, Father Kolosinski, reports a cake left for him with his initials in frosting. A cat that ate a piece died from strychnine, leading to a public reveal of the attempted poisoning. Authorities seek the boy responsible as a thorough search continues.
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Detroit
Kolesinski
Kolosinski
Tax Rebels Arrested After Turtle Mountain Siege
United States Marshal Maratts and deputies brought four prisoners from Turtle Mountain. Leaders Andrew Breel and Michael Allart organized tax resistance by about 1,400 half-breeds armed with Winchesters. They argued county taxes were illegitimate and terrorized white residents while resisting law enforcement. They finally submitted to arrest.
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Michael Allart
Army for Boulangist Cause Seizes 5000 Letters
In Paris on March 3 five thousand letters were seized at the Patriotic League offices. Many letters appear from army subsiterns and field officers showing support for Boulangism. General Boulanger criticized Tirard for disbanding the group and praised its service to national dignity. Vasselot’s busts exhibit was barred by authorities and Boulanger urged the sculptor in a letter condemning the government.
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British Spies in America Urged for Probe by Harrison
The Parnell branch of the Irish National League will press President Harrison and Secretary Blaine this week with a resolution demanding the State Department question Britain about its spy network in the United States. It cites alleged British espionage in government departments and the Army and seeks a list of English spies.
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Earthquakes Rattle Ecuador City with Aftershocks
In Ecuador, a sharp quake hit at 11 15 last night lasting about 15 seconds and was followed by four lesser shocks. A second violent tremor occurred at 11 03 pm with 13 additional aftershocks through the night and morning. Telegraph wires were down and residents fear further quakes.
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Siett
Murphys Prepare to Speak on Amendment at Proper Time
At a temperance gathering in Brappock T. E. Murphy son of Francis Murphy promised both he and his father will be heard on the constitutional amendment when their time arrives. The remarks indicated support for the measure.
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Congress Prolongs Deadlock Amid Spoliation Claims Wrangle
The Fiftieth Congress lounges through a wet Washington afternoon as the Senate and House fail to advance major business. Chips of Detroit public buildings pass with little fanfare while Bland Kilgore and Holman sit silent. A heated floor struggle over the spoliation claims stalls action as leadership seeks a recess and a narrow path to approval.
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Contested election case and filibuster shift in Congress
The Sullivan Felton election clash featured filibuster tactics shifting to the Republicans. California’s Kenna joined Felton as recess motion rolled at noon. Provisions in appropriation bills and the French spoliation clause sparked House Senate maneuvering toward final passage before noon tomorrow.
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Home Rule Sure Prospect in Union Backing Letter
John Aird MP for North Paddington writes to the Times on Mr Parnell’s speech offering a new prospect for cross party committees to handle Home Rule while balancing Ulster claims. The Star notes Pigott’s death as a governmental disaster and questions the conspiracy imputations, urging the court to close promptly.
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Three Governors at Once In West Virginia Feud
West Virginia faces a historic inauguration with three claimants to the governorship. Republican Goff declares he will take the oath at noon tomorrow, asserting he won the vote. Democratic candidate Fleming contests Goff, while Wilson and Senate President Carr also claim the office based on constitutional grounds. Fleming watches with interest.
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Union Printers Back Type Setting Machines in New York
Typographical Union No. 6 met in Clarendon Hall to discuss introducing type-setting machines. They favored gradual adoption in shops where the union scale applies and operators are union members. A Sunday delay was deemed unnecessary as sentiment was nearly unanimous. The union also supported AFL efforts to establish an eight hour workday.
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Assaulted a Postmaster at Ysleta Texas
At Ysleta near El Paso Postmaster J. L. Krause was struck twice on the head with a pistol by W. H. Harris nephew of Senator Harris of Tennessee as he opened the mail box Harris followed with a third blow and a scuffle ensued Harris was defeated and Krause suffered serious wounds provoking strong local indignation among Ysleta residents.
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Here
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Mysteriously Clubbed Two Men Fatally Injured in NYC
Two respectable looking men believed to be Jasper Post of New York and Luke Ratigan of Newark were found fatally clubbed and brought to a New York hospital within an hour of being attacked. Police questioned witnesses as investigators seek the motive and assailants.
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Newark
Rain and Farewell Day as Cleveland Sees Final Sunday
Rain drenches Washington while President Cleveland attends services with Mrs. Cleveland. Troops march past the White House in farewell arrangements as bills flood the president’s desk and public attention centers on the transition to President-elect Harrison.
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