Local Option Victory and Crime Reports Across Counties
The dry local option won in three counties with Hilladale County showing a 1590 majority across two townships and expected to rise to about 1800. Branch County polled about 700 as turnout was light, Eaton County carried by roughly 2200 with two thirds voting, amid indifferent mood and weather. A 17 year old Miss Annabel Lorts in Cusco Township, St Clair County, is arrested for alleged murder of her newborn. rumors vary on timing and burial. Bank robbery near Coldwater nets about 96000 in cash and bonds. explosion wrecks the mill at Goodell’s Sutin in St Clair County killed a boy and wounded four men. a Kalamazoo woman dies after being struck by a train. multiple local notices about deaths, accidents, and civic happenings across Michigan.
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Hilladale
Branch County
Eaton County
Annabel Lorts
J. Lorta
Cusco ‘Township
St Clair County
Ttte
Sheri Myron
Casco
Miss Loris
Matthew A. Meffern
Jodias Eiver
Clyboygan County
Oden
Prohibitionista of
Genewe
M. E. Church of
Muinth
Thomas Gartin
Columbus
L'Anse
Martha Washington
Birch Run
Genesewewuty
Lecknaw
Echor
Grand Miver Railroad Company
Une
Grand Rapids
Grand Haven
Charles Jowell
Jackson Prison
Minulo Reed
Isabella County
Ur. Bayse
St John's Catholic Church
Jackson
Europe
Shechowen
George Worden
Baginaw
Vassar
Henry Williams
Bunceolt
Uie Gmip
John McPermick
Blackman
Mint & Pure Marquette
Saginaw
Bin
Lotshursen
W. Aruiy
Sarenac
A.V. Mer- Till
Hast Hudson
Plart
Charles White
Goodell
Sutin
St Cllr
API
Brunke Marran
Dueting
Pleces
Jamies
Insults Uncle Sam and the Behring Sea Crisis
The Canadian Reciprocity Commission condemns US actions as officials decry Lord Salisbury’s Behring Sea proposal. Experts fear limited hunting would wipe out the seal population, complicating any arbitration. Reports from British Columbia indicate extensive sealing preparations amid state department inquiries into last season’s poaching.
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United States
Lord Bulisbury
Pribylof Islands
Hebring
British Columbia
Reciprocity Commission Remarks on US Britain Trade Talks
A quoted speech from a Ottawa observer condemns a proposed US Britain trade pact. The speaker cites Sir John Gorst, arguing Britain would block measures harming British manufactures, and insists Canada will not pursue a deal that discriminates against Britain. He notes U S officials’ insistence that negotiation required no bias toward the United States.
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Pecus
Ottawa
Walrington
Sir John Gorst
Initiel
United States
Cecil’ E
Great Britain
Washington
Tully
Hilaine
Foster
Collision of politics and illness surrounding Congressman Springer
Fragmentary report describes Congressman Springer as chair of the Ways and Means Committee facing grave health risks amid a worsening condition. Physicians note a stifling cough and agitation, while rumors of severe measures and potential consequences for his political career swirl. Also recounted is a family tragedy in which Mrs. George Stuart’s household endures years of alleged abuse, with a daughter revealing distressing claims after returning to New York.
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Beirtun Springer
Congressman Springer
Uie
Bern
Ubin
Atv
George Stuart
Cutte
Lows
Sveehiliren
New York
Tor
Stuart
Ewayoe
Archbishop Corrigan Denounces Blaine Marriage Plot Tale
Archbishop Corrigan of New York addresses parishioners in Chestnut Street West about a scandal surrounding Secretary Blaine and the marriage of a young couple. He accuses efforts to influence Father Dycey and asserts the archbishop granted permission for the ceremony.
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Corrican
O'Conner
New York City
West
Trenty
Blaine Necues
Blaine Ad
Dyces
Corrigan
Government probes Cordage Trust in cordage market
Charles M Horton of the Department of Justice has been investigating the Cordage Trust in Chicago and will travel to Minneapolis to confer with the United States district attorney. He seeks evidence to show that a combination controls the market for cordage and has noted recent price-boosting by the trust.
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Cordage Trust
Levin
Charles M. Horton
Department of Justice
Chicago
Horton
Minneapolis
United States
Hielden
Schwab
Supreme Court of the
Mielden
Supreme Part
Ilinois
Eirenit Court of
Illinois
Samuel Fielden
Michael Schwab
Joliet Portentiary
Haymarket
Heobring Sea Conference Ends In Sealed Talks
The joint United States commission of the Lightening Sea Fisheries held a final session at the State Department Washington amid secrecy. Officials refused to disclose results while expectations and public belief center on the commissioners’ failure to agree on methods for conducting sea fishing to ensure preservation.
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Joiet Keegilsh
United States Commission of the Ligheng Sea Asheries
State Department
Washington
Tore
Tan
Coast seal hunt tragedy and recovery in Mississippi
A report details a harsh seal hunting voyage with 200 men, many landing exhausted at Heart's Delight and Shoal Harbor. Ten men are feared dead with one more missing, while survivors are frostbitten. Senator Hu is slated to address the Mississippi legislature by March 13.
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Heart's Delight
Shoal Harbor
Mississippi
Train Crash Kills Seven Workmen on Milwaukee Suburb Run
A west Milwaukee line local train collides with a freight train on a shared track after a switch left open by switchman Emil Bartel. Seven mechanics die, two cars overturn, recovery teams later identify all victims amid messy wreckage. Coal miners in England and Belgium protest wage cuts and oil price moves triggering widespread labor unrest and potential two week strike. Judge Gresham discussed as a potential third party presidential candidate amid conflicting reports.
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West Milwaukee
Milwaukee
Wis
Emil Bartel
Wigoos
Remalue
Trans
Gresham
Cincinnati
A. W. Weight
Knigpts of Labor
Weight
Walter. Q. Gresham
Indianapolis
Wealthy Missouri rancher nearly smothered by 500 pound bed
Josiah Baker Jr and his wife were nearly killed at Sliter Missouri when a large bed weighing about 500 pounds collapsed. Their children rescued the couple as Mr Baker plans to sue the bed’s manufacturers. Nearby reports note famine in Hungary and relief efforts by Austria.
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Josiah Baker, Jr
Central
Missouri
Sliter
Mi. Baker
Baler
Mr. Baker
Various Crises Stir Nation From Rail Crash to Political Pardons
Joy Gould begins trip with daughter and adviser as chaos erupts nationwide. A Williamsburg Ky. charter shoots Deputy Sheriff Saddier amid stock train wrecks near Spring Valley Minn injuring many. a widow in Missouri inherits wealth and faces suitors. Anarchists hold Chicago meeting praising Russian killer Silverkraft. Pennsylvania Governor commutes four executions to life. Boiler explosion at Savannah Ga railroad yard kills four. Lima Bank closes under Examiner Hurd amid Mexican venture losses by President Fauret.
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Joy Gould
Sam McHargue
Willamsburg
Sherif Saddier
Spring Valley
Mann
Ann French
Gelfaet
Han
Herbert Cleavy
Awherst
Wpal
Hicago
Eulogiend Fadiowsil
Gon
Bea
Savannah
Oiber
Tha Debrin
Line National Bank of
Lima
G. H. Hurd
J. C. Fauret
Washington Letter on McKinley channel and Behring dispute
A crowded Washington Letter reports on the McKinley bill ruling by the Supreme Court and a lingering Behring Sea dispute. It notes Michigan and Ohio lawmakers, Sam Stephenson and Weadock, opposing deep waterway plans, and reflects naval and diplomatic moves, including arbitration with Great Britain and Congress debates on life-saving service pay.
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Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Ne 6
Weadok
Michigan
Congress
Sam Stephenson
Duluth
Cleveland
Stephenran
Weadock
Haynes
Obi
Ohio
Micigan
Stephenson
Weraily
PhD
Amleija Aan
Wenslock
Mosley HL Ash Poe
McKinley
Hie
United Stator Dus
Dustien Burhan
Declan
Mavetudl Meld
Chicago
New York
Gausson
Largur
Vatican reform push aims to purify church music
The Vatican seeks to reform church music by removing profane elements and has sent a circular to leading musicians and choirs across Europe and the Americas requesting their views. In Dexter Missouri local justice reports an execution by hanging after involvement in the killing of Mayor Cooper and City Marshal Speinkle during a preliminary examination of Miller and a companion Moore for botching a burglary.
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Atmos Miller
Bea
Dexter, Mo
Miller
Cooper
Speinkle
Moore
Blaine Support Edges Into 1884 Campaign Rumors
A New York World dispatch reports chatter among Republicans that James G Blaine remains a beacon for party readers at Minneapolis despite his letter. Prominent senators and old supporters urge Blaine to run, praising his improving health and urging future visits. Other items note Chilean indemnity talks, the Baltimore sailors affair, and a key Standard Oil monopoly ruling in Ohio.
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New York World
Nant
New York
Washington
Blaine
Minneeapolis
Glasow
Soe Revereton
Minneapolis
Fire destroys Morachan Day & Company shoe factory Harrisburg Pa
A fire wiped out the Morachan Day & Company shoe factory in Harrisburg Pennsylvania leaving three hundred workers unemployed. In Rhode Island a Democratic convention nominated W C T Wardell for governor Chas F Gorman for lieutenant governor John J Tultran secretary of state Thomas Spencer state treasurer. The platform supported free bread? and free raw materials and opposed the Shermag coin sale act and free silver without an international agreement. Delegates were instructed for Cleveland.
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Morachan, Day & Company
Harrisburg
Rhode Island Democrate
W. C. T. Wardell
Govrnor
Chas
F. Gorman
Heuvenant Fovernor
John J. Tultran
Seveotary
State
Thoman
Spencer
State Traungrer
Springer
Tavern
Delegans
Cleveland
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Aiiksdale
Branch
Eaton
Coldwater
Mra Barsey Wynn
Mturn Ay
Burgess Hospital
Kalamacoo
Church Street
Lee
Fred Leaders
Daniel Kleeckner
Qiinay
Hvelton
Dimeolf
Aindow
Albion College
Albion Vollege
Mra Skillman
J. & Rodgers
Rodgers
Justiana Heinemann
Kay City
Union
Heinemann
Isto
Volga
Russia
Germany
Rusaul
Saratef
Margaret Pratt
Perpool
Joseph Elliott
Italy
Iass
M.D. Watten
Board of Control
Maron
Linkuston
Palmiers
Allie McAllister
Hillsdale
Toledo
Jobe Maret
Mr. Murst
St Diseph
Beestoo Harbor
George Walsett
Muir
Quecksolver
Clyde Loader
Abe
Niles
Brucker
Samnaw
Barry Cave
Sherwin
Harry Bo
Seymour Ferris
Rutland
California
Tama
Uncle Sam
Galisbury
Behring Sea
Canadian Reciprocity Commission
Rian
Ntl
England
Baghind and
Watley
Peive
Ann
Belgium
Ark
Arva
Hungary
Lower Hotiae
Ralhead
Tuck
J. M. Gilligeby
St. Paul
Minn
New Mexico
Jarvis
Albuquerque
Jefeam
St Paul
Pesinmens
Fitesimans Mahor
New Orleans
Fitasimmons
Pitesimons
Supreme Court
McKintey Gill A
Kerd
KMLES
Balin, Joseph & Co
Sdpcene Court
Denuley
Reed
Lmporters
Reet
Cured States Circuit Court For
Southern Dstrit
United Stats
Hooner
Audi
Navy Department
Lord Sulswary
Uehving
Neutenante
Linme Wity
Caelo
Bebring
Navy
Beiwr
Great Heltala
Julians Pausecefate
Lordisbury
Hisine
Driteh
House
Formgn
Wal
Senate
Hoopers
Oklahoma
Governor Seay
2. W. Marquart
Willows
Presilent
Hartison
Jas. G. Blaine
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Chill
Rab
Standard Oil Co
Mlegal
Watson
Sellriy
Standard O1l Co
Ohio Supreme Court
Harley
Byoe
Porson Por
AvrLis
Creamery
Turkeys Dace
Cael —Steere Ee
Conon
Merch T
Due
Cas Waelly Review
Dormestier
Neiling
Ned
Tony
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