President Cleveland In No Hurry On Hawaii Annexation
The Herald reports President Cleveland will not rush action on Hawaii. A commission to visit Hawaii will be appointed after hearings for dethroned queen and heiress apparent representatives. Cabinet debates how to handle the American flag over Hawaii and possible instructions to Stevens.
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Cleveland
New York
The
Herald
Washington
Hawaii
Gresham
Stevens
Clash Between English and American Sailors Averted
San Francisco March 8 A night altercation between British naval crew from Garnet and American sailors from Mohican nearly erupted into a pitched fight after taunts and a sing ofRule Britannia The Mohican petty officer kept peace as one American sailor struck a Briton Kanakas gathered to join The Alliance arrived at Honolulu Feb 16 expanding American naval strength to three vessels
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San Francisco
Deve
Honolulu
Garnet
Liberty
Mohican
Brittannia
Stars and Stripes
Stevens
United States
Samoa
Quincy named assistant secretary of state
Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts has been tendered the position by Secretary Gresham and accepted. He is a member of the national committee and chaired the campaign literature committee. Quincy is a Harvard graduate and a lawyer by profession.
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Josiah Quincy
Massachusetts
Washington
Massachussetts
Gresham
Quincy
Har
Wisconsin Judge Jenkins Not Yet Named U S Circuit Judge
Washington dispatch notes that a report in the West about Judge Jenkins of Wisconsin being chosen as successor to Judge Gresham is premature. The House confirms no appointment has been made or even considered for the vacant United States circuit judge position.
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Washington
West
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Gresham
United States
Fer
Murder of Hermit John Lovell Near Lebanon
PorTLAND Oregon reports John Lovell an aged hermit living three miles south of Lebanon was found murdered in bed. The house was torn apart in search for money with walls and floors ripped up but the amount taken remains unknown.
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Portland, Or
John Lovell
Lebanon
Civil Marriage Reported In Paris Between Miss McClellan and Lt Desprez
A Paris dispatch to The Herald reports the civil marriage of Miss May McClellan, daughter of the late George B. McClellan, to Lt. Paul Desprez, a French legation attache in Washington. The ceremony occurred at the Marie of the ee in the Rue de marriage.
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New York
The
Herald
Paris
May McClellan
George B. McClellan
Paul Desprez
Washek
Marie of the
Rue de Marriage
Caleba
Marble strike ends as two firms grant demands
St Louis reports the marble strike ending in March with victory claimed as two firms concede the workers demands after a winter dispute.
Bell Patent Expires Brings New Tel ephone Era
Publication notes the principal Bell Telephone patent has expired at Wasuixaton March 8 opening the field for competitors. It explains Bell still controls key auxiliary devices and that independent firms may run small exchanges without Bell royalties.
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Wasuixaton
Bell Telephone Company
Bell Monopoly
Bell Company
Compan
Washington
Bell
Servian Peasants Revolt Clash Leaves Ten Dead
Vienna reports a serious Servian uprising as peasants clash with troops at Gonashitsea. Troops were summoned as peasants attacked the principal building resisting the authorities. A fierce struggle ensued and ten peasants were killed with seven wounded.
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Vienna
Gonashitsea
Servia
Pername
Peasan
White Caps Brutal Whipping Tells Cherokee County Tale
In Cherokee county Alabama on March 8 two farmers Wylie and Will Pruitt were seized by 26 men from a local White Caps group. They were stripped and whipped with hickory switches eight lashes each, while women and children watched. Victims identified their assailants and filed warrants.
Hedgpeth case delayed in St Eaton court
Marion C. Hedgepeth, indicted for complicity in the Adams Express robbery at Glendale station on November 30, 1891, has a continuance in the circuit court at St Eaton. Judge Hughes granted a delay until August due to the absence of three defense witnesses.
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St. Louis
Marion C. Hedgepeth
Adams Express Company
Glendale Station
St. Eaton
Hughes
Minnesota Rail Gross Earnings Tax Sees Record Income
The Minnesota tax on railroad gross earnings for the year ending March 1 is set to beat all prior years, with about $325,000 more than last year. The Milwaukee Road contributes $205,000, bringing the total to $1,000,000 and likely to reach $1,250,000.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Milwaukee Road
Jersey Assembly Rejects Cholera Quarantine Plan
The legislative assembly of Jersey voted to refuse the establishment of quarantine against ships from ports alleged to be cholera infected, declaring quarantine not preventive of the disease.
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Legislative Assembly of
Jersey
Sale of the Oregon Pacific Railway in Corvallis
PortLANd Or March 8 The sale of the Oregon Pacific railway will take place at Corvallis during the day under an order by Judge Fullerton who last Saturday removed Edgarton Hogg as receiver and appointed E W Hadley of Corvallis in his place.
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Oregon Pacific
Portland, Or
Oregon Pacific Railway
Corvallis
Fullerton
Edgarton Hogg
E. W. Hadley
Halil at New Orleans After Long Train Delay
A train carrying Jim Hall and friends reached New Orleans at 1 am, more than 12 hours behind schedule after a weary journey with many delays. Hall claims to feel no adverse effects and remains unfazed by the extended trip.
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New Orleans
Jim Hall
Hall
New President of the Santa Fe Named at March Stockholders Meeting
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe stockholders vote to elect a new president during a March meeting. Details of the nominee and the agenda were outlined as part of the company’s leadership update.
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The
Santa Fe
Atchison
Toean Tare
Senators caucus as Senate reorganization drifts
The Senate caucus adjourned with Republicans meeting over committee appointments. A reform of chairmanships is debated while retiring chairs may be replaced by younger members. A committee, appointed by Mr Gorman, will study reorganization, with Democrats set to hold the next session.
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Callro
Fate
Gorman
Senate
Democrats
Thrifty Uncle Sam Marks Bond Interest Savings
A treasury department statement shows the value saved on advance purchase of bonds totaling 338 074 dollars to date with future principal and interest savings estimated at 394 488 0 0. The figures indicate a large cumulative saving since 1802 with no maturing bonds.
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Treasury Department
Cleveland
May Tax Telegraph P AS aneres
An incomplete OCR fragment references a March 8 date and the term tax telegraph, suggesting a local financial or public notice context with unreadable surrounding details.
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Aneres
Ship Disaster Off New York Docks Claims Four
At New York on March 8 a deck saloon and bridge report a disaster in rough seas. Captain Dalziel and four others were swept overboard and drowned.
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New York
Peraine
Dalziel
Fragmentary Reading railroad denial hints at action
A garbled passage mentions Reading railroad denying rumors and considering action if necessary. It notes a forthcoming report and treats the matter as conjecture, leaving details unclear and unresolved.
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Reading Railroad
Mrs John H Baldwin Killen Death Notice
Mrs John H Baldwin Killen of Huron District December? died while out with her husband near St Lawrence. The buggy accident caused her immediate death and was reported March 7.
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John H. Baldwin Killen
Huron
John H. Dwin
Ation
St. Lawrence
Court rules no crime of incest under Minnesota statutes
A judge clarifies there is no statutory crime of incest in Minnesota. The decision discusses degrees of consanguinity, severance, and statutory interpretation, noting existing statutes do not criminalize incest and this affects legal rights and fraternity concerns.
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Minnesota
Tate
Concerts Fill Ball Room With Splendor In Evening Programs
A grand gold canopy draped the ballroom ceiling as a large audience gathered for a concert at 10 o clock. A second concert followed in the afternoon with a third performance in the evening, all part of a busy program.
Brown Woman Dies After Illness and Operation
Mrs. A. B. Brown, 28, died following an illness described as food poisoning. An operation was performed two weeks ago after which she declined. Chief Fuller and relatives are awaiting developments in Washington as officials note the tragedy at the capital.
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Yan
Fuller
Washington
Fit
Cavalry Arrives to Patrol Cherokee Strip Frontier
Dispatches report multiple cavalry units arriving in the Cherokee strip with cheers from boosters as scouts head out to secure the area. The military aims to guard the border and manage expected cattle movements in the region.
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Cherokee Strip
Buinean Houses Burned at the Sea Coast
Fire swept through several houses along the coast near Alto rail as crews fought the blaze. Local residents reported flames spreading quickly and authorities began a preliminary investigation into the cause. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Sea of the Ficas Alto
Money Markets Slip As Sugar Stocks Fall Then Recover
In New York and Washington March reports show sugar shares tumbling amid fears of government duties and gold reserves. Money rates spiked to 5 percent, then eased to 2 to 3 percent as lenders eyed further jumps before closing. A late sugar rally followed an extra dividend pledge, with money markets stabilizing from intraday volatility. Separately in Washington a confrontation between Redmond and Sanderson in a lobby was defused before a duel could erupt.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Cleveland
State Funds Gone Report Reveals Bank Bookkeeping Flaws
Livcety Neb March 8 The legislature's committee reports that Capital National Bank funds vanished after insolvency with 240000 on deposit when the crash occurred Little if any may be recovered and alleged deposits show double entries indicating manipulated books The committee cannot yet identify who was involved and will continue the examination.
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Livcety
Neb
District Court
Mosher
Capital National Bank
Lost senate and house bills spark scandal in FarGo
The Forum reports eight senate bills and five house bills vanished during the session including Kinter's radical railroad platform bill for farmers. Authorities warn a corp orate pay clique blocked these measures from reaching the governor for signature.
South Dakota Governor Approves Most Bills
Pierre March 4 Governor Sheldon approved all bills passed by the legislature and sent them to the secretary of state with his signature. His only veto was a clause in the appropriation bill. One hundred seventy five new laws emerge from the session. Of these, 103 are Senate bills and seven are house measures.
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FarGo
Senate
House
Kinter’s
Pierre
Sheldon As
Secretary of State
Legislature records show amended constitutions and term limits
The assembly passed two amendments, one on exemptions and another enabling county superintendents of schools to seek more than two terms. It notes prior sessions passed 115 bills two years ago and 154 bills three years ago.
Dodged His Taxes Williamsburg Arrest of Wealthy Man
Lewis Evans, a wealthy resident with an estimated 200000 wealth, was arrested in Williamsburg after allegedly lying about his property for tax assessment. The mayor and city council provided affidavits and a warrant, with Esquire Harris issuing the arrest. Prominent attorneys questioned his prospects as the case moves forward.
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Williamsburg
Ford
Lewis Evans
Esquire Harris
Evan
Iowa
Evans
Two Miners Rescued Alive After Mine Collapse
In Ysuremine Michigan on March 8 Edward Aklund and John blad were buried under 100 tons of rock in the Winthrop mine. They were believed killed but on Monday workers locating the remains found the men alive and unhurt. A timbers collapse created a small chamber and a broken air pipe provided fresh air from another section of the mine.
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Ysuremine
Mich
Edward Aklund
John Blad
Winthrop
Market Report From St Paul Stock Yards March 8 1808
Market report from St Paul Union Stock Yards notes steady prices for cattle hogs are steady with a range of prices around 7.05 per hundredweight. Receipts include cattle around 150 hogs about 1200 calves 20 and sheep 40.
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St. Paul Union
South St. Pau
Pbs
Grain Prices in Minneapolis Markets March 8 1885
Minneapolis reports daily grain prices with bids and closings. 6c for No 1 hard, 66c for No 1 Northern, and 61 62c for No 2 Northern.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Chicago Grain and Provisions Opening and Closing Prices
Opening prices show Wheat May 76 1/4 cents and July 75 cents. Oats and corn quotes appear with May and July contracts. Short Ribs listed at 10.25 dollars. Closing prices include wheat May and July contracts with inconsistent OCR data followed by scattered figures.
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