Englishman Explains Bering Sea Row as Harbor Fees Rise
London reports on a heated Commons session over a motion to speed Esquimalt harbor fortifications in British Columbia. Sir Henry Northcote argues protection for the Pacific fleet, while Rear Admiral Field backs the plan amid the ongoing Bering Sea dispute. The measure fails to pass without a division.
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London
Sir Henry
Northcote
House of Commons
Esquimanit
British Columbia
Pacific
Henry
Great Britain
Asia
Exquimault Harbor
Edward Field
Eastbourne
Esquimault
Bering Sea
William H. K. Redmond
Fermanagh
England
Canada
Thomas Waring
Cove M. P
North Down
Wales
Stafford Northcote
Esquimalt
Counterfeiting Inside State Prison Surfaces Inmate Scheme
A report from Bostos on March 7 details secret service findings about counterfeit money linked to a state prison inmate. Jennie Bolan, with aliases, told West End police how a convict claimed to melt metal and recast it, using overlooked prison molds to produce spurious notes and stash proceeds.
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Bostos
Secret Service
Jennie Bolan
West End
Jennie
Bird
Notable Arrests for 1889 Murder in Italy Arrival
District Attorney Garmen received a telegram from Italy stating Bovivene and Villala, allied with Red Nosed Mike, would be tried for murder on the 29th. The three escaped detectives here, and on arrival in Italy were arrested. their citizenship status is unclear.
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Whreesparre
Garmen
Italy
Bovivene
Villala
Red Nosed Mike
Paymaster McClure
Congressman Funston Chokes At Immigrant Family Need
New York March 1 Congressman Funston of Kansas joined immigration committee members on a visit to a detained poor family. He spoke with the children as tears flowed and, moved by the poverty, distributed two dollar bills to each family member from father to four year old, stating he has children back home and cannot bear seeing the little girl cry for her mother.
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New York
Congressman Funston
Kansas
Committee On Immigration
Epes
Mr. Funston
Montown
Supreme Court affirms rail joint-use dispute in Colorado
In a Western Railroad Case of considerable interest the United States Supreme Court affirms the Colorado Circuit Court ruling in Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company v Denver and Rio Grande Railway. The dispute centers on joint use of tracks and terminals from Denver to Pueblo and Rock Island’s use of Denver terminals for Union Pacific business. Justice Brown wrote for the court with Justice Brewer dissenting.
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HixeTox
United States Supreme Court Today
Colorado Circuit Court
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
Denver and Rio Grande
Denver
Pueblo
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Denver and
Rio Grande
Union Pacific
Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Brewer
Violent Insane Scudder Attacks Doctor and Patient at Asylum
Dr Henry M Scudder the detained murderer of Mrs Dunton attacked the doctor in charge and a fellow patient at Detention Hospital this morning. He was overpowered and confined to his cell. A party of 63 colored men left for Clearfield to work on extending Beach Creek road from Latrobe to the coke country and Wheeling.
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Scudder
Curcaco
Henry M. Scudder
Dunton
Dle
Clearfield
Beach Creek Road
Latrobe
Coke Country
Wheeling
Deaths in Paris and America Highlight Noted Figures
Etienne Arago, a famed agitator and former journalist and playwright, dies in Paris at an advanced age after serving as Archivist of the Ecole des Beaux Arts. John Skaggs of Monroe County West Virginia dies aged about 63, with a contested estate battle over guardianship. Colonel John T. Chidester, famed Overland Mail carrier, dies in St. Louis after a long career carrying mail across southern states.
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Etienne Arago
Qed
Paris
Theatre de Vaude- Tile
National Assembly
Ecole Des Beaux Arts
John T. Chidester
Overland Mail
St. Louis
Ee Chidester
Sourn
Notable deaths and obituaries in diverse regions at year’s end
A roundup of obituary notices notes Hermann Zuberbier aged 66 dying in New Orleans after a career in New York with the Zuberbier firm and a later grocery trade prominence. Dr Samuel L. Lungen of Toledo died at Lincoln Park Sanitarium in Chicago. W Breese aged 3 died in Sewickey Westmoreland County from old age. William Gregory KMG Privy Council of Srelana and Louis Joseph Martel French statesman are named in notices. Clarkson brother of late Bishop Clarkson dies in Omaha. Jacob Molsberger, wealthy former coal operator, dies in Monongahela City after earlier mine troubles.
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Hermann Zuberbier
New Orleans
Germany
New York
Yr .Zuberbier
Neh
Samuel L. Lunghen
Toledo
Lincoln Park
Chicago
W. Breese
Sewickey
Westmoreland County
William Henry Gregory
Privy Council
Srelana
Louis Joseph Martel
Dana Joanx T. Clarkson
Bishoparkson
Omaha
Virginia
Cap
Jacob Molsberger
Monongahela City
Molab
Molsberger
Local notices list six residents and names
Harris W. Bisch, Ida M. McMartin, Wiliam Wright, dane McManus, John B. Anthony, Lite May Sanders appear in a local notice roll. The fragment records individuals associated with an event or filing, though details are incomplete.
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Harris W. Bisch
Ida M. McMartin
Wiliam Wright
Dane McManus
John B. Anthony
May Sanders
Cleveland's Baking Powder Stands Out In Tests
A writer compares Cleveland's Baking Powder to other brands noting it contains pure cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda with a small amount of when indicating its wholesomeness. The piece claims Cleveland's performs better in cake tests and leaves superior results.
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Cleveland
Comforts of Home White Goods Sale Ad
Advertises a home goods sale with a guarantee of at least 10 percent savings on linens and lawn fabrics. Lists various fabrics and prices including 27 inch white hemstitched lawns at 15 cents per yard and other items like tucked yokings and dotted Swisses with prices from 8 to 50 cents.
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India
Damask Table Linens and Ladies' Suits on Display
Damask table linens offered in various widths and prices with napkins and towels listed. Ladies' suits shown in spring styles from 6.75 to 45 a suit. Tea gowns newly opened in India Silk and light fabrics with lower prices than competitors.
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India
Silk department touts India Silks and silks at varied prices
The store proclaims Figured India Glace silks the season’s favorite with exclusive patterns and colors. It lists prices for Figured India Silks, Glace Stripes, plain tafetta glaces, surahs, and Bangkok/Chinese imports, plus Brodies, Black Crystals, Peau de Soie, Faille Francaises, and Crepe de Chine in multiple widths and hues.
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India
United States
Japan
Lyons
France
Funeral notices from a Pittsburgh area paper multiple names
A long list of obituary notices and funeral details for many individuals in Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas. Entries include names, ages, residences, and funeral arrangements with dates in early March. The notices invite friends and family to attend and note interment private or at specific locations.
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Riley
R. W
Isaac Riley
Forty-first Street
Turspay Afterroor
Dayspring Lodge
Mayflower Street
Bowet U
Henry Schupp
Turspay
State Castle
Naser
Wilson
Wilhelm
Epwim Wallacy
Bertha
Joan Wilhelm, Jr
Wolfaerth
Iarch
Sno
Funeral Director and Embalmer in Oakland
Funeral director and embalmers listed with a business at Rooms 3906 Forbes Oakland and residence at 12 Oakland Avenue. Telephone line appears partially obstructed but indicates local service details.
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Forbes Oakland
Oakland Av
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Commons
North Pacific
Tice Dispatch
Washinsdton
Blaine
Lord Salisbury
J. W. Foster
State Department
Julian Pauncefote
Wharton
George Baden Powell
Bering Sea Commission
Windsor Hotel
Washin
Sir George
Washington
Ottawa
Gloucester
Mass
Grand Banks
Mike
Congressman
Western Railroad
Beach Creek
John Scaggs
West Virginia
John Skaggs
Monroe County
W. Va
John TF
H.W
A. Banneebot
A. Banperot
Baye Sunda Place
Disk
Hace
Ee Ford
Isanella Lovz
Jane Crawford
A. J. Baird
Wryne Avenue
Weavespar
Hasar Fuabom
Harry
Woras x
Joyce
Catherine Street
Torspar
Kalchthaler
R.x
Joezra RaLen Tsa
Lang
Winneteiwa Lane
Herman Lang
Madden
John J. Mappes
Mercer
Nancy Marsnatt
Eccles B
Mary Mercer
Wencrspay
William H. Wood
Ben. L. Buuton
Fifth Avenue
I Ins. CO. OF
Worth America
William L. Jones
Jals
OM Gluntock
Ture
Furni Mae
Pittsburg
Horne & Ward
Monday Dispatch
A. F
Federal St
Allegheny
AMOUS
Offi Specialty Co, Ocre
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Rreau
Bennett
Fifth Ave
Wood ST
Wood Street Carpet House
Ginniff & Steinert
Boggs & Buhl, Alleghery
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