Senate weighs World’s Fair bill and Chicago guarantee
Washington reports rising trouble over the World’s Fair bill as Chicago faces demands for a government guarantee of funds. The House committee delays a Chicago bill until a $15 million guarantee is secured, and New York may push for a 1893 postponement or 1892 move with stronger funding.
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Dalzell Opens ArkansasElection Contest With Attack on Dudley
Washington March 4 Representative Dalzell of Pittsburgh opened the Arkansas contest case Featherstone against Cate in the House. He charged Democrat intimidation and fraud in Crittenden County and contended a ballot box like the one shown was used at three polling places. Democrats defended Dudley and attacked Republican leaders as un-American, while calls for expanded investigations and a $100,000 subcommittee budget were debated before adjournment.
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Pan American Conference Backs Unrestricted Reciprocity
Washington March 4 The Pan American Conference adopted the report of the Committee on International Law. The customs union section indicated five unions would demand sovereignty sacrifices and constitutional changes. the majority favors unrestricted reciprocity as a viable path likely yielding outcomes similar to free trade among the American states.
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Committee On International Law
Taulbee Improves. Doctor Hints Recovery Likely
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Taulbee resting easier after a day of illness. Dr. Rayne says Taulbee has a good fighting chance to recover and holds cautious optimism for his condition tonight.
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Taulbee
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Hope Fades for Eight Imprisoned Miners in Wilkesbarre Fire
A Terrible mine blaze traps eight miners in Wilkesbarre. Rescue teams fear they perished but hope remains they escaped via unused Hillman vein tunnels. Fire flooding is ordered to save the mine. crews fear the odds but press on after a rescue attempt found only tools.
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Crystal Spring Water Company
Death rather than disgrace in Sussex clerk case
Rufus Wheatley, Deputy Clerk of the Peace for Sussex County, killed himself in Georgetown after being summoned to testify on alleged county treasury frauds. He sought delays to reveal office mismanagement but died at 3 pm after six hours unconscious. His wife and two children survive. fraud proven to date totals $1,000.
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Sussex County
Philadelphia
Ohio's new liquor scheme proposed by Democrats
In Columbus March 4 the Democrats persuaded Senator Schneider the sole Cincinnati Republican to back a bill amending the Oliver law. It allows any Ohio municipal corporation to regulate restrain or prohibit retail liquor sales within its borders, with a provision that if prohibition is enacted a ratable share of the tax paid by the liquor dealer for the remaining year be refunded. The Senate also saw bills on public institution trustees residency county limits, paying wrongfully imprisoned $3 per day, abandoning part of the Miami and Erie Canal in Cincinnati, and giving Circuit Courts final jurisdiction in forcible entry and detainer and contested election cases.
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West Virginia
Receivers Appointed Over Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
At Annapolis Chief Judge Alvey named three receivers Robert Bridges Joseph D Baker and I D Johnson to take charge of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. They will inspect the property assess necessary repairs and report costs and feasibility of operating the canal after repairs. The move delays a railroad lease plan and may influence Senate action.
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They Ventured on Thin Ice Two Fishermen Die
Norwich dispatch reports George L. Gage and Daniel Fisher, Guilford House landlord and neighbor, perished on Brackett's Lake Oxford after heedless warning about thin ice. Search found their bodies in the lake, each man clinging to the other. both left wives and children.
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Syndicate seeks purchase of Indianapolis lounges for over 1 million
An English syndicate negotiates to buy every lounge factory in the city. If a contract exceeding 1,000,000 dollars is reached, additional foreign capital will flow into Indianapolis. The plan aims for a clean investment not a trust, with present owners kept as managers if they wish.
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Indianapolis
Search for Sawtelle's Head Spurs Investigation in New Hampshire
Rochester New Hampshire March 4 The search for Hiram Sawtelle s missing head continues in the woods near the scene where the mutilated body was found Authorities probe an old well about a quarter mile from the site using a long pole to locate suspicious rubble A piece of canvas bagging and three hairs were recovered from the pole suggesting clues tied to the murder or possible accomplices
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Prize for Perjury in Parnell Case Sparks Debate
An 1880s parliamentary row centers on the Parnell Commission report with Home Secretary Matthews arguing for a balanced record while Hartington and others press for full disclosure. Telegrams to Times agents in America are cited as alleged evidence of a conspiracy to corrupt testimony, with officials questioned over forged documents and informers.
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Doctor Cleared In Humane Surgery Case
A Philadelphia physician, Dr. Benjamin Shimwell, was discharged by Magistrate Eisenbrown after a brief hearing on cruelty to animals charges tied to a dog operation shown to a medical class at Medico-Chirurgical Hospital. The Anti-Vivisection Society led the prosecution, but witnesses testified the dog did not suffer, and the case collapsed.
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Campbell halts delegations to board of improvements
Governor Campbell announces no more delegations will be heard on appointments. He warns that any applicant’s supporters from Cincinnati will be penalized with defeat. He cites being overwhelmed by such groups, delaying reviews with legislators.
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Allison Re-Elected in Iowa Senate Vote
Desphoines La March 4 In the Senate this afternoon the election of a United States Senator was taken up William B Allison was nominated by Balter S L Bestow and William Larrabee were also named The vote totaled Allison 28 Bestow 20 Larrabee 2 Allison was declared elected in the Senate since he already won in both Houses today no election is needed tomorrow
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Larrabee
National Competitive Drill to Close Florida Exposition
Jacksonville program notes a national competitive military drill set for April 7 to 12 at the Sub-Tropical Exposition. Five thousand dollars in prizes will be distributed among the service arms and a gold medal awarded for the best individual drill. Entries already include thirteen states.
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Bride's Mother Propped With Pillows at Society Wedding
New York March 4 Miss Mabel Wright wed millionaire Fernando Yznaga in a society wedding. The bride's invalid mother was carried into the room and supported on pillows during the ceremony as Dr Paxton officiated at the ig house event.
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New York
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Fernando Yznaga
Paxton
Pata Ig House
Broadway Blaze at 302 Broadway Damages Five Story Block
A dramatic Broadway fire at 302 Broadway damages the five story William Harvey & Co. building. Flames engulfed second through fourth floors and spread to the basement, with smoke and burning debris drifting to Canal Street. Total loss pegged around 550000. cause unknown.
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Cortlandt Alley
Thomas Murphy
William Wilson
Canal Street
Forgery Charge Shocks Society In Reynolds Family
Charles F. Reynolds son of Col William H. Reynolds, a European telephone pioneer, is arrested for forgery after presenting a $100 check drawn to his own order on a private bank. Booth Hutchinson's loan leads to discovery of forged signature by Mrs Reynolds. Police pursue the fashionable young man through New York society.
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Detectives Call To Guard Public Stores Corruption
New York March 4 Detectives are urged to protect public stores after a series of thefts tied to railroad magnate Austin Corbin. Collector Joel B Erhardt notes repeat abroad thefts charged to public stores and argues for detectives, but insists they must pass civil service exams. He cites prior examples where two detectives failed to prove worth and seeks removal of detectives from the classified list due to illiteracy.
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Irish Patriots Rights Rally in Chicago Honoring Emmett
Large Central Music Hall crowd hears Thomas Brenan of Omaha, former Land League secretary, urge Irish self rule and parity with American fight for liberty. He praises a shift in English views on Ireland and argues for rights to self government and resistance if needed.
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Navigation Restored After Ohio Flood In Cincinnati
The Ohio River flood in Cincinnati is past. At 11 tonight the river stood at 49 feet, about five feet lower than last night at the same hour, enabling navigation to be practically restored and river trade to resume normally.
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Pendleton Funeral Ruled Special Dispatch to Cincinnati
Governor Campbell and staff along with both Legislature branches will attend the funeral of the late Minister Pendleton in Cincinnati on Saturday. A special train has been provided for their convenience departing from this city.
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Kanawha and Ohio Railroad Sold in Foreclosure Sale
The Kanawha and Ohio Railroad was sold today under a foreclosure decree in the United States Court. The Mercantile Trust Company of New York secured the road for Homans & Co. of New York. The sale was conducted in Coltempus Ohio amid market disruption.
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Republican Sue Meeting and Thurston Renomination
The Republican National League Convention in Nashville draws heavy attendance and cheers for Thurston and Goff, with Stuart withdrawing after Thurston’s candidacy was announced. Delegates from many states discuss location for next convention. Nashville hosts sessions as Thurston is expected to be re elected.
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State Treasurer Noland Suspended by Governor Frances
A Jefferson City dispatch reports Governor Frances suspended State Treasurer Noland from office. He notified state depositories that he had taken charge of the Treasury and cited irregularities found in the investigation. Noland denies wrongdoing and reactions are divided on guilt.
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Accused Kidnapper Brought to Gary for SD Farmer’s Daughter
Caicaco reports Converse, 30, was returned to Gary, Dak., from Ceres, N. Y., by a sheriff on kidnapping charges involving Annie Converse, daughter of a farmer near Gary. He denies relation to the child and refuses to explain his motive. The girl says she was not mistreated, aside from one whipping.
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West Virginia Lender Sues Midland Railway for 200000
Indianapolis March 4 The Loan and Investment Company of West Virginia with principal office in New York has brought suit against the Midland Railway for 200000 on a note of 150000 due sixty days after June.
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