Senate Passes the Fraud Bill in Debates on Election Laws
Washington February 7 The Senate closed debate on the bill to repeal federal election laws. Hoar assails Democrats for ballot fraud while Gray argues to wipe out the election law. Cameron asserts wartime interference in 1870. House actions feature the McCreary Hawaiian station and Bland silver coin bill delaying tactics.
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Wastigton
Senate
House
Hoar
Mass
Bate Dem
Teun Me
Gray Deum
Del.i
Democrats Whip Line as Three Defect on Minister Censure Vote
Wasnimatoy Feb 7 Democrats wilted in line as the House adopts the Foreign Affairs Committee resolution censuring ex-Minister Stovena for his conduct in Honolulu. Five day battle over the Hawaiian question ends with only three Democrats opposing the Republican majority. The debate drew wide interest from the president and advisers.
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Nevada
Cameron
House
M'Creary
Stevens
Ia Political
McCriary
Democrata
Republicana
Philadelphia Contest Standings After Pool Tourney
In Patapenia on February 7 the pool tournament results show Sherman undefeated with 2 wins 0 losses. Tate has 1 win 1 loss, Costa 0-2, Keogh 1-0, Dougherty 1-0, Summers 0-1, Wilson 1-0, Stocker 0-2.
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Patapenenia
Tate
Costa
Stocker
Sherman
Keogh
Lout
Dougherty
Summers
Wilson
Incendiary Fire Threatens World's Fair Buildings
At 4 40 this afternoon in Chicago fire was discovered in the roof of the southeast corner of the agricultural building at the World’s Fair grounds. The blaze was brought under control quickly with minimal damage. Twenty exhibit cases suffered water damage. One person injured.
Fire damages World’s Fair roof. two arson blazes suspected
About 100 square feet of the glass roof collapsed nearly touching firemen fighting the World’s Fair blaze beneath. All firefighters escaped unharmed aside from minor cuts. Early today a torch fire in rubbish near the building was quickly put out and police say both fires were set by an incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devall
Quay predicts Wilson bill will pass in Democratic control
Pittsburg February 7. Senator Quay discussed the Wilson tariff bill with a friend during his Pittsburgh visit en route to Washington. Asked if the measure would pass he answered he believed the Democratic majority would carry it and the bill would be enacted.
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Pittswona
Peb
Quay
Pittsburg
Washington
Senator Quay
George Jones Calls for Increased Greenback Currency
George O Jones, chairman of the National Greenback party, urges supporters to organize petitions for a larger money supply and to repeal silver laws. He cites the 1884 Supreme Court decision on Greenbacks and plans coordinated gatherings on March 3 to push petitions to senators and representatives in Congress.
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United States
Congress
Washington
Treasury transfers gold to cash balances in bond paydown
Treasury officials began transferring the gold deposited for bonds to cash balances. The round sums show a balance of 112,936 currency and 24,002,730 total 117,115,998. Today figures could not show if gold paid in on the bonds plus ongoing purchases altered gold holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasarsaroy
Treasury
Honda
Prohibition Vote and Other Local News Pulse
Ontario backed prohibition by 41.70 as factions clash over policy. A cruise ship sails from Fort Monroe, Virginia, to the South amid business chatter in New Orleans. An earthquake felt in Keeler Owl and Hawthorne Nebraska. gold mining activity noted near Denver. A Newport Arkansas arrest tied to a train robber investigation. Health official reappointment for New York port. 77-year-old Peter Schenck dies at a banker’s funeral in New York. A Galeon Ohio youth adopts a male attire after hair change. Peach crop outlook grim in the southern U.S. Heartland reports a fatal shooting in Lawrence Kansas. train conductor dies after being hit. A farm-area murder case unsettles Pareat City residents. Denver arrest in a homicide case linked to Allie Black Carr. New York City plans parkwork funding for job creation. Historian Bancroft expelled from California archives over alleged untruths about a trend. Oklahoma land agents eye rich Wichita mountains as immigrant pull. Comedian W H Crane’s servant arrested in New York for theft from overcoat. A new agricultural option bill proposed by Chairman Hatch. Fire destroys J D Eilwood barn and 160 Percheron horses near Syennore, Illinois. loss exceeds 30,000 with unknown fire cause.
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Ontario
Veeovine
Fort Monroe
New Orleans
Ark
Governor Flower
Williams T. Jenkins
Port of
New York
Peter Schenck
Edward Wood
Ia Friends’ Church
Lara Bowdy
Galeon, O
Tom
Poe
Lawrence
Kan
Charion
Harry Steeves
Drake
A. White
Pine Harren
Fla
Mia, Bothwell
Thomas Cape
Pareat City
White Cape
Myre Allie Black Carr
Denver
Col
Harry Carr
Howton
Hidward Donovan
Hin Andergood
Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma
W. H. Crane
William Bill
Hatch
Houe Agriculture Committee
J. D. Eilwood
Syennore
Lil
Dispute over Misiones border to be decided by President Cleveland
The Argentine Republic and Brazil request President Cleveland arbitrate their long standing Misiones boundary dispute. The Argentine minister Dr Zeballos will present an 850 page brief with five volumes of documents and an ancient South American map collection. Baron Rio Branco leads the Brazilian commission as they meet Cleveland at the White House. The decision is expected months hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Cleveland
Washiuton
Broeil
Bnt
Paraguay
Haa Ben
Portugal
Spain
Vatican
Ths Caae
Zeballos
United States
Hhis
South America
Argentina Republi
Baron Rio Branco
General de Cuatro Cerqueria
Baron Branco
New York
Washington
Claveland
White House
Provident Cleveland
Uruguay
Parana
Rivera
Argentine Republic
Carpenter Murder Trial Advances in Pennsylvania Case
In Mireillistons Pennsylvania during the Carpenter murder trial Judge Lyons overruled a defense motion to quash jurors and the panel was completed by 11 am. District Attorney Schweyer opened the case while witnesses began in the afternoon before a large crowd with the trial centering on the circumstantial chain linking Jawoa Bo Carpenter to the murder.
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Mireillistons
Carpenter
Tolay
Lyons
Malone
Schweyer
Commonwealth
Jawoa Bo Carpenter Ta Strong
Ex-President Harrison Plans California Lecture Tour
Ex-President Benjamin Harrison fixes February 20 departure from Indianapolis to California for a six week lecture tour on legislative law at Stanford University. He travels with his private secretary Mrs McKee and his grandchildren, using a southern route to the Pacific coast and staying in University Building rooms while Mrs McKee and children reside in San Jon.
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India Napolis
Ind
Harrison
California
Stanford University
Mra
McKee
Pacific Coast
University
Meee
San Jon
Attorney Seeks Pardon for Anarchist Berkman Case
Feb 7 report notes an attorney who defended Bauer and Nold admits involvement with Berkman case. He seeks pardon for Berkman amid charges of complicity in an assault on Mr Frick.
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Prrranuna
Berkman Pardoning Doubts Amid Prison Visit Talks
Herkinian's friends in New York have visited Berkman at the penitentiary, pledging aid. District Attorney Clarence Lurleigh believes pardon unlikely and warns of police action if any attempt to free him occurs. Superintendent O'Mara states Berkman remains a dangerous criminal and is safest behind bars.
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Herkinian
New York
Herkman
Clarence Lurleigh
Berkman
Polls O'Mara
Police Department
Lincoln Foresees Rally for Republican Nominations
In Los Anauius on February 7 Robert T Lincoln, then co secretary of war, spoke with a reporter. He urged no party return, but predicted the Republican nomination would likely go to Thomas B Reed of Maine, former President Harrison, or Governor McKinley of Ohio. He criticized the Wilson bill and discussed Hawaiian questions briefly.
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Los Anauius
Cali
Robert T Lincoln Auld
Republican Party
Bubbin
Con Groan
Lincoln
Congress
Thomas B Reed
Maine
Harrison
McKinley
Onto
Skinner in Sanguine in Scotland Site Case
Danuphin county court granted a temporary injunction to bar George W. Skinner from serving on the State Soldiers Orphans Schools commission and blocked action on purchasing a site for the Scotland state industrial school. Boiling Springs residents had offered a site, arguing Skinner’s federal pension agent post makes him ineligible. A further hearing is set for next Monday afternoon.
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Haneispung
Danuphin
George W. Skinner
State Soldiers’ Orphans’ Schools Commission
Scotland
Franklin County
Boiling Springs
Skinner
Pittsburg
Matthews Charged in Conspiracy to Defraud Customs
John Matthews surrendered in New York on 7 February on conspire to defraud the United States customs charges and was held on 5000 bail for examination. Joan Matthews of Pitt Scott warding agents for London Paris New York is named in the case. W T Todd and Thomas B Jones have gone to Europe as part of the firm. Government reportedly lost about 1000000 in duties through alleged trick operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Matthews
Conapirhey
New York
Joan Matthews
Pitt & Scott
London
Paris
United States
W. T. Todd
Thomas B. Jones
Europe
Government Decrees Martial Law and Election Date in Rio
The government in Rio de Janeiro decrees martial law to begin February 26 and sets the presidential election for March 1 under the constitution. Dr. Prudentes de Morais, a civilian from Sao Paulo, is the only candidate named so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Prodents de Morais
Denate
Sao Pants
Idem
Harrisburg Examines Applicative in April by State Bank
Disjointed notes report upcoming April examination of Applicative at Harrisburg by the State Pharmaceutical bank. mention of Lehigh Presbytery in Shienalbdont planning Italian lesson at Healdon and Allegheny City holding 14 000 public school books for Carpogie's library.
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Harrisburg
State Pharmaceutical Bank
Lehigh Presbytery
Afton
Easton
Minn Kato Burpe
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Theodore Knore Waimeyt
Trotall Marinmplement Cenlore
Ap Eodlation Ab Hartiahirg
Willian Bhorilidge
Lellefonte
Lawrance Keating
Milldren
Macklick
Norristown
Andrew Beeman
Bothara Groeke
Bronga
Harriaborg
Brinser
McCann
Cella
Wrangle Over The Temple Lot Dispute In Court
In Kansas City Missouri on February 7 a Utah and Missouri faction fight over ownership of the Temple Lot in Independence. The United States circuit court heard arguments as both sides seek to determine the title to the contested ground alleged to host a future Mormon temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joe Smith
Kansas City
Feyphe Lone
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Sainte
Church of Christ of Independence
Independence
Edmunda
Illinois
Colonel Southern
City of
Joseph Smith
Jackson County
Missouri
Reorganized
Church
Tepostens
Depew denies publication linking marriage to Shepard
Chauncey M. Depew rejected a newspaper story that he may marry Elliott F. Shepard, calling the rumor ridiculous. He noted Mrs Shepard’s husband died last March and Mrs Depew died in May, urging that a second marriage within a year is not customary and condemning the tabloid speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott F. Shepard
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Wien
Grand Central Station
Mra. Shepard
Depew
Mra. Sheperd
Lecturer Sima Fine After Libel Charge In Wisconsin
Arv Leves, a lecturer for the American Protective Association, was arrested on a libel charge filed by Peter Router, mayor of Kaukauna. He posted a $2,000 bond for the next court term and was released from custody. A mob followed Lina and the group to Oshkosh on a midnight train, throwing a stone that caused minor injuries. Sime said he would return with 2000 APA members to deliver the lecture.
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Arv Leves
Wis
Sima
American Protective Association
Peter Router
Kankauna
Lina
Oshkush
Hoodinma
Sime Anid
Aukauna
Waugh O'Donnell Denies Harrisburg Solicitation Claim
Harrisburg dispatch reports Haugh O'Donnell, leader of the Tate Tomoutead strike, was in Harrisburg soliciting funds to travel to Philadelphia. O'Donnell arrived from Holmestead to deny the claim, saying he is not as wealthy as before and not soliciting money yesterday.
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Prrvsnong
Harrisburg
Haugh O'Donnell
Tate Tomoutead
Philadelphia
Nutrae
O'Donnell
Holmestead
Harrieburg
Defense in Coughlin Case Nearing End of Testimony
Defense attorney Judge Wing secured an adjournment until tomorrow at the Coughlin trial. The judge stated the defense testimony was nearly complete after a lengthy consultation with Coughlin, his wife, and Attorney Donahoe following a court clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucano
Coughlin
Trial defense attendance and witness omissions debated
The record discusses proceeding with the defendant's defense and whether defense testimony on art in Burke and Patrick O'Sullivan should be omitted. Mrs Coughlin, a faithful attending witness, largely influenced the decision, while her father was pressed by attorneys and appeared hesitant, relying on the judge's outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Burke
Patrick O'Sullivan
Tunkhannock Doctor Elopes With Wilkes Bar Wife
Mrs Seibel a prominent society woman wife of merchant Alvert Seibel elopes with Dr Pace formerly of Tunkhannock. believed to have fled to Nebraska where Pace is practicing. Seibel left behind a beautiful child cared for by Mrs Seibel's mother as the romance shocks Wilkes-Barre society.
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Tunkhannock
Wilkow Herre Society
Wilkes Hanne
Seibel
Alvert Seibel
Las
Pace
Nebraska
Nce
Mire Keibel
Y Ears
Wilbur Testifies in Rice Suit to Oust Reading Receivers
Mr Wilbur president of the Lehigh Valley railroad was the sole witness today in the suit by James Rice to oust the Reading receivers. He discussed stock transactions linked to Luston Maine New York and New England and noted about $700 000 paid on stocks but shown as assets. The receivers claimed the sum was not a contingent asset and the hearing adjourned to tomorrow at 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Ite Tomater
Iaanee Rice
Reading
Wilbur
Luston
Maine
New York
New England
Bijur
Jonn G Johnson
McLeod
Iy Prince & Co
Boston
Mansfield Rioters to Be Arraigned in Large Allegheny Case
Mans field rioters will be called for trial on Monday with fifty eight defendants arraigned together. The crowded courtroom will challenge lawyers and witnesses as identification proves difficult with many using alibis. The district attorney prepares for a complex case that tests the jury’s ability to separate innocent from guilty.
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Mansfield
Wit Weives
Jarora
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Horsemen Seek Ground for Grand Circuit Track
Pittsburgh horsemen aim to gain ground for next season in the grand circuit. They plan to join the half mile track at McRews tavern to extend to a mile and use land next to the track. Property owners value the site highly and a Saturday meeting could seal a reasonable sale for reshaping the race complex.
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Pitteburg
Pirrsayra
Pittaburg
McRew
Tovks
Finley UK Reduction Sale of Linens Opens Feb 5
Finley UK announces a one week reduction sale on linens starting Monday February 5 with Cream and Bleached Damask items. Napkins 56 inch 23 cents, 72 inch prices up to 88 cents, 90 inch 2.25, dinner sets and towels discounted, Cherub Crochet Quilt 95 cents and Excelsior Marseilles 1.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Marseilles
Queen in good health says telegram from Osborne
Rumors of the queen's death were unfounded says Sir Frederick Ponsonby. A telegram from Osborne House states the queen is in good health despite circulating rumors and pomors reports. The message was relayed by the United Realm representative to confirm the monarch's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losmus
America
United Arena
Frederick Ponsonby
Osborne House
Prederick
Unknown steamer sinks near Cape Hatteras shoals
Reports from the Outer Diamond shoals Cape Hatteras North Carolina say an unnamed steamer went down ten miles offshore with no signs of life. The life saving service has received no details and hope rests on seeing survivors carried off by a passing vessel.
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Wassisdtoy
Outer Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Weather Forecast for Thursday in Pennsylvania
Weather forecast for Thursday shows rain in central and western Pennsylvania. Warmer conditions in the central region with south winds becoming variable in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmington
Therslay
Pennayleania
Postion
Penhaylcania
Rubber Belting and Hose Chas Schieren & Co
Rubber belting and hose offered by Chas Schieren & Co. at local hardware store with supplies for industrial and shop needs. Marketed for durable performance and wide range of sizes to fit belts and hoses used in machinery.
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MR. Stewart
Cameron Spears
Rep. Pa
Tillen
Yaas
Stewart
Allen
Kyra
Peifer
Dole
Hoaas
Caila
Honore
Springer
Yeas
Bouteile
Rep
Bland
Dem
Chicago
George Jones
New York City
H. U H. Bancroft
Bray
Mwr
Har
Rison, McKinley Or
Reed
MR. Depew
Wugh
Lin Case
MR. Wilbur
J. L. Rice
Court of Justicee
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
VRE Gutta Percha & Furies
Chas
Schieren
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce St
Scranton
We J. Welch
Arcade
Wyoming
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