Gladstone Rumors Stir London Political Circles
Rumors claim Mr. Gladstone will retire and that Earl Spencer or Earl Roseberry may succeed him. The Edinburgh Evening News, without confirmation, cites sources indicating a resignation with cabinet continuation. The Associated Press reports no authorization for these claims and notes Roseberry’s sudden return to London amid cabinet talks.
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Londox
Gladsone
Gladstone
Liberal Party
Edinburgh Evening News
Evening News
Midlothian
House of Commons
Associated Press
Will Retaliate Bold Threat Hits Bland Silver Bill Fight
Representative Fithian says silver supporters will block all appropriation bills and halt all legislation until a vote on the Bland silver measure is secured. He claims they can break a quorum and press a blanket halt on government funding and general measures until the silver question is decided.
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Washington
Fithian
Bland
Committee On Rules
Shingle Mills Run At Full Pace Amid Rising Orders
In the Pacific Northwest shingle mills report improved conditions with increased orders and production at capacity. Firms indicate strong demand driving output as factories work at full force to meet needs.
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Pacific Northwest
Rumor of Gladstone resignation credited in London cable
The Event Post reports that rumors of Mr. Gladstone's probable resignation are generally credited. If the Earl of Roseberry is named his successor, it would likely have a positive effect on the market.
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New York
Post
London Financial Cable
Gladstone
Earl of Roseberry
Two Smallpox Cases Turn Out To Be Chicken Pox
Was Chicken Pox St Paul Feb 8 The two cases reported as smallpox at the city pesthouse are chicken pox. They are cared for at the pest house for city charges since neither man has a home or money. Health Commissioner Hoyt explains the arrangement.
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St. Paul
Hoyt
Stearns Coun
Minn.) Bar Association
Searle
Charles Meyers
Matthew P.erickson
John Baker
Minneapolis
French Senate
House of Deputies
Somerset
W. Z. Bailey
Wigints
Minn
Golden Rule
San Fran
North Side Street Railway
Fort Worth
Tex
Point Breeze
Philadelphia
Old Crow
Rubber Works
United States Rubber Company
Millville
Mass
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
California Jockey Clu
Blood Horse Association
Lowman
New Carlyle
Russo German Frontier Clash Reported in Moscow
A sensational rumor from Moscow on February 28 claims a clash occurred on the Russo German frontier between Russian dragoons and Prussian Uhlans. Reports say several were killed on both sides, but officers refuse to confirm unit names or casualties to avoid international tension. The incident allegedly began when Prussian riders used the Russian eagle at the frontier post as a target.
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Moscow
Failed to Work. Hold-up Attempt Foiled on Santa Fe Train
A five man group, unmasked and dressed as ordinary tramps, attempted to rob an eastbound Santa Fe passenger train near Rock Island crossing, one mile east of Hutchinson Kansas. The engineer McNeil sped away, a posse was formed from Kent, but no suspects were found.
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Kansas City
Star
Hutchinson
Kan
Santa Fe
Rock Island Crossing
McNeil
Kent
Infernal machine alleged to target President Cleveland
Melbourne Argus reports a sensational London cable noting a suspicious package addressed to President Cleveland was handed to police and found to contain a terrible infernal machine.
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Cleveland
London
Melbourne Argus
Australia
Schlessinger Freight Propeller Freed From Ice Jam
The Schlessinger, icebound overnight a quarter mile beyond the crib, was freed by the tug Perfection. The ship was unharmed and the crew endured a tense night as ice piled up to 25 feet around the vessel.
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Cuscaco
Perfection
Gold Lands Leased on State School Grounds near Stillwater
Fourteen Stillwater citizens secured one year mineral leases in St. Louis county on state school lands in township 71 ranges 21 to 25. The parcels are believed to hold substantial gold deposits amid a statewide gold fever.
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St. Paul
Stillwater
St. Louis County
Bishop Messmer Urges Quiet Over Lecturers
In Kaukauna Bishop Messmer of Green Bay counsels Catholics not to publicly demonstrate against lecturer Professor Sims. He sympathizes with outraged feelings but argues demonstrations yield nothing and urges restraint.
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Messmer
Milwaukee
Green Bay
Kaukauna
Professor Sims
Sims
Brice Corners Senate On Sugar Bait Debate In Caucus
In Washington on February 28 the Democratic senatorial caucus heard Senator Brice rebutting finance committee speakers who claimed concessions were offered under duress. He warned against tailoring a bill to West Mississippi interests and urged protecting New York and New Jersey senators’ votes. The only firm action was declaring cotton machinery free, prompted by Mississippi senators to boost the regional industry.
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Brice
Washinetqn
Finance Committee
Pres Mably
West
Louisiana
Mississippi
New York
New Jersey
South
Resolutions In House Probe of Judges In Rail Cases
Wisconsin representative Somery filed resolutions in the House to investigate actions of several U S judges who issued injunctions in railroad cases, naming Supreme Court Justice Brewer and others Taft Ricks Pardee Beatty and Dundy. The House lacked a quorum on Bland seigniorage bill and debated instead. In the Senate Teller offered a resolution urging suspension of action on land office consolidations under the sundry civil bill for year ending June 30 1894. resolution agreed to.
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Washington
House
Somery
Wisconsin
United States
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
Taft
Ricks
Ohio
Pardee
Texas
Beatty
Idaho
Dundy
Nebraska
Teller
Colorado
Nominations Sent to Senate For Diplomatic and Revenue Posts
The president sent nominations including August Healy of New York for collector internal revenue for New York's first district. Charles J has of Wisconsin for consul general at St Petersburg, Albert Flower of Maryland for consul at Stratford Ontario, George Truesdell for commissioner of the District of Columbia, and postmasters Mary B Deadwood South Dakota Andrew Simonson Racine Wisconsin.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
August Healy
New York
First District of
Charles J Has
Wisconsin
St. Petersburg
Albert Flower
Maryland
Stratford
Ont
George Truesdell
District of Columbia
Mary B
Thomas . Deadwood
Andrew Simonson
Racine
Wis
Business Improves in the West
Everett Washington February 28 The new gold and silver smelter with capacity of 250 tons of ore a day has started running also the nail works of 1000 kegs a day and the paper mill all on outside orders indicate growth in local industry and employment.
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Everett, Wash
Jurors Jailed for Contempt in Chicago City Railway Case
In Cuicano on February 28 Judge Yancy punished jurors Michael Darkin Dennis Kennedy for contempt after a sealed verdict in Elba H. Tasher vs Chicago City Railway for 25000. Darkin received 30 days, Kennedy 10 days, both forfeiting pay. witness James M. Chain held on 1000 bond. Darkin sought to free his son. Kennedy cited personal convenience.
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Dennis Kennedy
James M. Chain
Darkin
Bridewell
Kennedy
Winona Auditor Admits Embezzlement in Railroad Finances
E G Hornbrooke longtime general auditor of the Winona and Southwestern railroad admits guilt after a conference with railroad officers. Books show a short account making exact figures unavailable for two to three months as experts prepare a full report.
Arthur's Property Worth Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars
The Des Moines Knights of Labor probe into Chief Engineer P. H. Arthur's Cleveland property prompts a look at his holdings. Tax records show real estate valued at 45650 with about half value taxed, estimating his estate around 85040 plus personal estate of 3150.
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Cleveland, O
Des Moines Knights of Labor
P. H. Arthur
Cleveland
Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Wheat in the Northwest stocks rise in Minneapolis
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis private elevators hold 1,085,000 bushels of wheat, up 74,000 from last Monday. Minneapolis Duluth and Superior total 24,308,558 bushels, down 116,927. Country elevators total 5,695,000, down 120,000. Northwestern stocks fall to 30,003,558, a weekly decrease of 236,502 bushels.
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Northwest
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Duluth
Superior
Going Slow on Glass Bottles
Flint glass bottle workers curb output over wage changes tied to the Wilson bill. Tibley Bros. halt one furnace at Sharpsburg, 75 men idle. Bellaire Bottle Co. also shuts factories, 300 idle. Manufacturers aim to avoid stockpiling as Wormser Glass Co. plans to start one furnace.
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Pittssurg
Flint
Tibley Bros
Sharpsburg
Bellaire Bottle Co
Wormser Glass Co
Supreme Court OKs Hennepin County Courthouse Bonds
St Paul Feb 28 The supreme court rules on a reargu ment that Hennepin county may issue bonds to complete its large courthouse. The opinion centers on distinctions between general and special legislation.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Supreme Court
Hennepin County
Local Man Attacks Wife With Hammer in Minnesota
Louis Johnson, temporarily insane, attacked his wife with a hammer in Le Suzur Minnesota. He may die from the injuries and will be sent to the St Peter asylum where he has been admitted before.
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le Suzur
Minn
Louis Johnson
Dane sentenced for attempted murder near Swan Lake
Neil Neilson, a young Dane, was sentenced to 18 years in the penitentiary for the attempted murder of his employer C. P. Anderson near Swan Lake a few weeks earlier.
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Parker
Neil Neilson
C. P. Anderson
Swan Lake
Died After Jump From Freight Car in Anoka
Anoka Minn Feb 28 Clarence Brown 17 jumped from a moving freight train near the depot. His eye was knocked out head badly crushed and internal injuries caused his death shortly after the accident.
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Anoka
Minn
Clarence Brown
Wage hearings set for Union Pacific system in Omaha
Judge Sanborn and Caldwell order a March 27 hearing on the receivers petition to set aside current wage schedules and adopt new ones. Receivers will invite employes to a March 15 conference in Omaha to negotiate changes with S. H. H. Clark and others, with unresolved issues to be presented to the court.
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Omanha
Union Pacific
Clark
Circuit Court of the United States
Judgnes Caldwell
Sanborn
John M. Thurston
St. Louis
New York
Omaha
Neb
S. H. H. Clark
Thurstone
Eighth Circuits
Circuit Court
Faribault school plan inaugurated in Pittsburg
A broad update notes the Faribault school plan inaugurated at Pittsburg. It lists various political, legal, and local incidents from across the country, including a murder hearing in St Paul and a fatal work accident in Wigints Minnesota.
Senate Finance Committee Delays Tariff Bill Revision
Senate Finance Committee met in Washington on February 27 but adjourned quickly for a day as the tariff subcommittee nears completion. Democratic senators press for protection for specific industries, prompting further drafting adjustments.
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Senate Finance Committee
Wasaington
Five Arson Attempts Reported in Muskogee Week
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory during the past week five attempts to burn the town were made. On Monday night a fire started in a negro craps joint. Eight houses and two tents were burned or damaged.
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Muskogee
Muskoazz
I. T
Minnesota School Apportionment Figures Given
St Paul Feb 28 The spring apportionment of school funds will be made at the state department of public instruction next Monday. The amount per capita is expected to be about 90 cents. An estimated 245000 pupils will share the funds.
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Minnesota
St. Pau
State Department of Public Instruction
Emperor William Favors Bimetalism and Silver Prices
London February 28 The Globe reports Emperor William of Germany is pursuing bimetalism and wants government action to push a further fall in silver prices.
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William
London
the Globe
Germany
Mary Ellen Lease Called Deliberate Liar by Mason Leader
In Cutcano on February 28 G W Barnard of the Grand Masonic lodge of Illinois accuses Mary Ellen Lease of lying about being a member of the Masonic order. He says she is afflicted with the strong law and her story is absurd.
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Cutcano
G. W. Barnard
Grand Masonic Lodge of
Illinois
Mary Ellen Lease
Masonic Order
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