First Fight on Free Silver Sparks Parliamentary Turmoil
Brusav or Tus Disraros, March 7. The first fight against free silver ends with a rocky prelude as Harter Tracey and Williams command fewer votes than expected. Speaker Crisp’s rulings, marked by inconsistency, draw sharp criticism as traces of a failed filibuster expose weakness on both sides.
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Brusav
Tus Disraros
Harter
Michael D. Harter
Mansfield
Tracey
New York
Debates Round Speaker Crisp Rulings on Free Silver
A heated session details Mr Bland and anti silver Democrats clashing over the reading of the journal and previous questions. Williams and Reed defend minority rights while party factions trade barbs as Bland rallies for free coinage and a Chicago platform pledge.
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Pierce
Tennessee
Teaker ‘S
Bland
Crisp
Bull- Jozef
Blaine Confined To Bed With Bronchial Inflammation
Mr Blaine remains in bed as doctors report a slight bronchial inflammation following a cold contracted last Wednesday. Dr Frank Hyatt says there is no alarm in the case and the weakness arose after an unusually long country walk in inclement weather.
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Blaine
Frank Hyatt
Imprudence noted as Blaine illness improves
The report states that Secretary Blaine transacted official business while ill but a fever spiked the next day. Treatment reduced the fever and he is feeling better overall. He will be confined to the house for days and cannot handle business, though may attend Friday's Cabinet meeting.
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Blaine
Congressman Kendall of Kentucky Dies After Paralysis
Representative John W. Kendall of Kentucky died this night after being stricken with paralysis at 9 a.m. He served in the late war as First Lieutenant and Adjutant of the Tenth Kentucky Confederate Cavalry. His death likely delays the tariff debate in the House as members adjourn for his memory.
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Kendall
Kentucky
Washington
John W. Kendall
West Liberty
Tenth
Kentucky Confederate Cavalry
Springer Holds His Own Tonight In Wassboroy
Representative Springer remains in stable condition after a day of rest and limited delirium. Dr. Vincent reports he is as well tonight as this morning, with street noise reduced by barricades and sawdust to ease his sensitivity.
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Wassboroy
Springer
Dr. Vincent
Will Pulverize Russia Threat Stuns Berlin at Brandenburg Banquet
A St. Petersburg correspondent reports a Brandenburg banquet remark by Emperor William II in which he allegedly says I will pulverize Russia to a Russian reply. The account, attributed to witnesses and transmitted to M Giers, notes the potential mobilization of 500000 men along the frontier.
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Brandenburg
Wilhelm
Germany
Loxpon
St. Petersburg
The
Standard
William
Russia
Count von Schuvaloff
Berlin
M. de Giers
Von
St.ee Y
Bigoted Clevelanders Stiffen Ties Between Church and City
March 7 report notes Bishop Horstman of Philadelphia named to Northern Ohio diocese and due in Cleveland. City Council and Board of Control invited to events. Protests arise. native-born Protestants criticize the action amid Catholic preparations for the new bishop’s reception.
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Horstman
Philadelphia
Ohio
Board of Control
Woman Dies by Cyanide Act in Home Tragedy
Mrs Jennie McCracken took cyanite of potassium and died after convulsions at her home. Neighbors and Drs found her after about 15 minutes. Her husband, McCracken, a Chicago business man, was away and accused of urging her to stay.
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Rhummond, Inc
Jennie McCracken
McCracken
Cheagy
Ten Men Lost As New Bark Invertrossachs Abandoned
Shipping circles report the abandonment of the bark Invertrossachs in mid ocean with a loss over 250000 dollars. Captain Baltimore to Rotterdam conveyed the news. The Mendelssohn reported 26 of the crew aboard the vessel. total crew 36, with ten believed perished.
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Philadelphia
Midocean
Baltimore
Rotterdam
Mendelssohn
Families of Murdered Riadians to Be Brought Home
Families of Riadians murdered in New Orleans seek repatriation. The report notes Italian families affected and references the parish prison incident and the March date as part of ongoing inquiries.
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New Orleans
Getzans
Big Four Split Up Political Pilgrimages
New York dispatch notes divisions among the big four in 1880 era politics. Senators Miller Platt and Depew clash over Harrison the Albany convention and presidential support. Florida travels by Lamont Weed Fassett and Gilroy spark southern political maneuvering. Cleveland quashes illness rumors about Lamont while observers foresee notable developments from southern pilgrimages.
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New York
Warner Miller
Burleigh
Her
Albany
Platt
Depew
Hiscock
Harrison
Miller
White House
New York State
Florida
Danial Lamont
Smith M. Weed
Gilroy
Fassett
Colonel Lamont
Don Dickinson as Possible Running Mate for Cleveland
Ex-Postmaster General Don M. Dickinson of Michigan met with Senator Vilas in the Capitol to discuss Cleveland’s renomination. Friends consider him a potential vice presidential candidate, though NY opposition and Dickinson’s past prophetic misses temper enthusiasm.
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Hind Tos
Sperial
Don Mk Dickinson
Michigan
Capitol
Senator Vilas
Wisconsin
Senate
Cleveland
Dickinson
Cher Cottesloe Cage
New York
Family quarrel in Illinois over Palmer candidacy
Hon. William R. Morrison of the Inter-State Commerce Commission arrived in Carcaco and denounced Senator Palmer’s presidential bid as unwise and unsuitable at age 76. He warned the Cook County Democrats that Palmer’s candidacy could aid Republicans and stated he has never bolted the nominee. He suggested the southern state is not favorable to Palmer and commented on party loyalties and future chances.
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Carcaco
William R. Morrison
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Cook County
John M. Palmer
Hill
New York State
Palmer
Mer
Sta
Hill's Southern Trip Plans Readied Invitations
Senator Hill returns from New York to find about twenty invitations from Southern cities for a visit on his upcoming trip. The Kentucky Legislature has passed a resolution urging the senator to address them, and invitations also come from Meamp Mayor and City Council. He will begin his journey this Sunday night and stop at several points en route.
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Washineton
Senator Hill
New York
Kentucky
Meamp
Hill
Uae
Democrats Not Losers in Laws Ta Toward In The A
The readable text is fragmented and lacks coherent events or names. No verifiable person, place, organization, date, or outcome is present to form a clear summary.
Cedar Rapids City Election Focuses On Mayor And Councilpersons
The article notes Democratic lawmakers and three aldermen in Cedar Rapids participating in the city election. It highlights the race for mayor and the upcoming City Council positions.
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Democrats
Cedar Rapids
Alger Announces Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Detroit March 7 General Russell A Alger says he has decided to enter the field for the Republican presidential nomination after hearing from Republicans nationwide. He plans to attend the Ft Bragg Bedweod Company annual meeting in California, keeping his trip for private business.
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Detroit
Tribune of Tomorrow
Russell A. Alger
California
Ft Bragg Bedweod Company
The
Tribune
General
West Fort Street
Proonee
Alger
President to Nominate Edward J. Green for Bradley Seat
In administration circles the President intends to name Edward J. Green of Trenton New Jersey to succeed the late Justice Bradley. Green, a United States District Judge, is praised as an able jurist and may face Senate confirmation within the week. Green’s family ties and professional standing bolster support for the nomination.
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Wasarretos
Justice Bradley
Senate
Edward J. Green
Trenton
N. J
United States District
Green
Ronan Dignity
National
Delphia
Bradley
Third Circuit
Ome Bey
Quay Visits Philadelphia in Seek for Marshal Successor
In Philadelphia, March seventh, Richard R. Quay travels with a circle including ex-Collector Dave Martin and John A. Glenn as leaders expect his father’s arrival soon. Federal District Attorney Walter Lyon of Pittsburg and other officials meet Quay, with anticipations a Marshal Leeds successor will be chosen promptly if Leeds is rejected.
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Richard R. Quay
Dave Martin
Stratford
John A. Glenn
John F. Sanderson
G. H. McKee
Walter Lyon
Pittsburg
Mr. Quay
Mr. Y
Florida
Senator Quay
Marshal Leeds
Leeds
Double Suicide Suspected In Denver Lodging House
A Denver dispatch reports Effie Pryor and Allie Ellis allegedly took morphine and died together in their lodging house. Neighbors heard a spoken threat and then found them on a bed gasping, with Ellis blamed for distress over a lost lover. Both women from Pittsburg are unnamed in the fragment.
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Denver
Effie Pryor
Allie Ellis
Pryor
Allie
Ward
Pittsburg
Assum
Washburne Returned to Fallkill Inebriate Asylum
William Pitt Washburne son of Elihu B Washburne was brought from New York to police court and turned over to the asylum superintendent He had eluded an attendant since arriving last Saturday and was found by police intoxicated with liquor in the city.
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New York
William Pitt Washburne
Elihu B. Washburne
Fallkill
Central Valley
WN. C
Washburne
Smokeless Powder Planned for Small Arms and Heavy Ordnance
Philadelphia March 7 United States Government to manufacture smokeless powder for small arms and heavy ordnance Captain Pitman assigned by General Lager to oversee the laboratory at Frankford Arsenal to equip the staff and heavy ordnance units with new powder developments
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Philadelphia
United States
Pitman
General Lager
Ordnance
Frankford Arsenal
Bullet Strikes Deacon as Pastor Targeted in Church
While Rev. Samuel A. Leinbach preached at Trinity Church in Leeport, a bullet tore through a window and struck a deacon on March 7. The shooter remains unknown and opinions differ whether the pastor was the intended target.
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Reap
Samuel A. Leinbach
Trinity Church
Leeport
Philadelphia Bank Looting Suspect Arrested in March Case
Nelson E Evans, a director tied to a major looting at a Philadelphia bank, has been arrested and charged with embezzling 860000. Investigation notes Evans held a director role amid the bank heisted funds. Police and prosecutors move to court proceedings in Philadelphia.
Director Evans linked to check kiting and bank failure
The article reports that Evans, once head of a firm with large liabilities, faced a hearing before a U S Commissioner on $15,000 bail. He is alleged to have overdrawn funds with worthless securities and involvement in a broad check kiting scheme as the bank closed its doors.
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United States
Evans
Vast Chicago Police Raid Targets Poolrooms In Surprising Branch Plot
Chief Shea and 25 officers raided 267 and 269 Clark street arresting 250 men in a major operation. The poolhall run by Frank N Shaw and associates reportedly linked to the Gambler's Trust and a St Paul branch faced seizure under anti pool selling laws. Bonds set at 50 000 for Victor McHie and ex State Len McNally with court hearing set for March 16.
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Cutcaco
Chicago Police Department
Shea
Clark Street
Frank N. Shaw
St Lplinger
Sid McHie
Chicago
St. Paul
Arervens
Heene
Tietor McHie
Len McNally
Fae
Lockout at Zion Evangelical Church prompts meeting
In Portsville an uproar over Rev. A. B. Kreage and Rev. J. C. Krause splits the Pottsville church. The Bowmanite conference appointee Kreage seeks to preach in the Sunday school room while Krause and 220 followers clash with 40 supporters. Trustees and representatives plan an amicable meeting to resolve the dispute.
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Zion Evangelical Church
Kreage
Bowmanite Conference
Norristown
Pottsville
Zeeitee Saehes
Sree
J. C. Krause
Bewmantin Fortes
Sma
Bsites
Mr. Krause
Twong
Try
Wages Cut in Iron Mills Across Iron Wages Cut in Iron Mills Across
Notices posted in three Lesanos rolling mills announce wage reductions effective March 21. The Pennsylvania Belt and Nut Works cuts addling prices for the rolling mill department to 3.50 per ton, with other departments receiving similar adjustments. Lebanon Rolling Mills lowers addling from 4 to 3.50 per ton, and East End rolling mill reduces puddlers pay. The move aims to steady mill demand and keep workers, with wages still higher than other Schuylkill Valley areas such as Harrisburg and Milton.
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Lesanos
Pennsylvania Belt and Nut Works
Lebanon
East End
Schuylkill Valley
Harrisburg
Duncannon
Northumberland
Milton
Mendelsohn Arrest Linked to New York Fraud Case
Lewis Mendelsohn, once with Leopold Hartman in New York City, fled to Chicago after allegedly obtaining $100,000 in stock through false representations and then failing. He was arrested last night and today entered bonds for his appearance. Complainants are Meyer and Victor Hartman. Artman was recently arrested in Europe.
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Cxubcaco
Lewis Mendelsohn
Leopold Hartman
New York City
Chicago
Meyer, Victor
Iselm
Artman
Europe
Portland Emphatic Victory as Democrats Take Mayo City Council
Portland reports a dramatic political shift as Democrats parade with bands and torches after securing control of Mayo City Council for the first time in years. The mayoral race was won by a clear margin, signaling a new tean of local government.
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Portland
le Democrats
Mayo
Tennessee Coal and Iron Talks on Consolidation
New York on March 7 reports officials of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company say negotiations are pending to consolidate with the Schloss and Bardelben companies on terms claimed to be very advantageous to Tennessee Coal and Iron.
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New York
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Schloss and
Bardelben
An Unknown Person Sends Wine to Armour Containing Laudanum
Curcaco March 7 analysis shows wine sent to P D Armour contained small amounts of laudanum not enough to endanger life. Armour suspects a plan to extort money from him.
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P. D. Armour
Sioux City Divorce Sensation
A brief item reports a sensational divorce case in Sioux City with local political undercurrents and editorials on prominent figures and ongoing campaigns. The fragment hints at personal scandal intersecting public life and a related political stir.
Not Long Divorced and Married Within Forty-Eight Hours
The DeSteurs case records a decree of absolute divorce followed by a secret wedding to William Elliott Morse Zborowski at the Cataract House within 48 hours. The ceremony occurred after a clerical question and was kept quiet until later. Madame De Steurs remains ill, with physicians consulted from Chicago, and a bridal tour is planned upon recovery.
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Sidcux
Zborowski
George Wallace
Augustine Episcopal Cathedral
Madame de Steurs
John A. Crusan
First Congressional Church
Herbert A. Shipman
New York
John 5. Lewis
Herbert A. Kaary
Shipman
Mr. Croson
Madame Zborowski
Chicago
Aikens
Ceoaepe
Acta
P Ciana
Mangare
Tga
Laura
Margaret Laura Reneeses
Reme Court
D. E Powers
The
Gamernt
Sioux Falls
Stones On The Track Wreck Attempt On Express Train
A daring derailment attempt halted by stones on a fast Chicago express near Barrytown New York. Two alleged actors, Scenanessoh and Nuk, fled but were closely observed and may be arrested. Four new typhus cases reported in New York City.
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Porucheeepsie
N. Y
Chicago
Barrytown
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