Congressional Benatz Sealed Electoral Count Session
Long Washington notes recount the February 14 to 17 sessions in Congress. The House and Senate debated seating disputed electors, count proceedings, and various appropriation and pension measures. Several readings warned of outrages in Texas, Creek nation land settlements progressed, and notable resignations and deaths were noted alongside industrial and infrastructure incidents. Proceedings included executive sessions, recommitments, and adjournments amid tense debate and procedural actions.
Secretary Whitney detaches Belknap for Asiatic duty
An order from Secretary Whitney detaches Commodore George Belknap from command at Mare Island Navy Yard California and assigns him to command of the Asiatic station to succeed Rear Admiral Chandler who died recently. The Yorktown gunboat official trial success reported with sixteen knots speed and 3000 horsepower. January exports of principal provisions total 11 459 752 compared with 2 826 080 in January 1888. Norman J Colman confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture in secret Senate session on the 13th. A paymaster reunion for Army Civil War service will meet March 5 at the Ebbit House Washington.
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Release of Carondelet and butter fraud arrests in the east
The steamer Carondelet, held in New York harbor with munitions of war, was released by Judge Brown. Four Pittsburgh butter dealers were arrested for selling oleomargarine as creamery butter, with a promise of about one hundred more arrests to come. Punishments include a $500 fine and two years in prison. A fire in Honesdale Pa on the 18th destroyed three stores and damaged several dwelling houses, estimated loss $50,000.
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Chicago
White House
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Louisville
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Charles Smith
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The
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New York Harbor
West and South News Roundup From Evansville to Minnesota
Dr. MF Urquhart of the United States Marine Hospital service dies in Evansville Indiana aged thirty three after overwork caring for yellow fever victims in Florida last summer. A midnight fire at Chippewa Falls Wisconsin destroys three buildings with losses of 113000 and 43500 insurance. Lumber export duty protest from US and Ontario lumbermen against an 8 per thousand log tax by Canada. Details on Kokomo Indiana division No 4 U A E of P suspended for insubordination. Indictments against Belvidera Illinois liqour sellers for minors and habitual drunkards. Fire at J F Jenks saw mill Pleasant County Virginia kills five workers and Mrs Jenks. Fatal blaze damages Lewis Fox Co cracker factory Fort Wayne Indiana. Glenville Minnesota shooting spree ends in multiple deaths in drunken frenzy.
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United States Marine Hospital Service
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Thomas B. Barry
Order of the United Brotherhood
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Murphy
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Best Cain
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Thomas Ash
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Charles Zinn
Glenville
Minn
Joseph Chemeleke
Mary
United States Minister Holds Talks With Japan on Treaty
Reports say United States Minister Hubbard negotiates a treaty of unity and commerce with Japan. In Belgrade a revolutionary plot discovery leads to the arrest of two emigrants with 2000 revolvers and 400 rifles. The Panama canal lottery bonds drawing at Paris sees poor attendance as company profits dominate prizes. Perth riots yield sentences of two to eighteen months for twenty detainees. Madrid reports the death in prison of Spanish Republican General Villacampa. German Socialists allegedly aided French rioters in Rome, prompting Premier Crispi to address Prince Bismarck. Chartres post office officials injured by a dynamite letter box blast. Montreal fire destroys Peck Benny foundry, $100,000 loss. grain elevator Jones Dougall burns, $150,000 loss with two feared dead. Dublin Court of Appeals rejects William O'Brien appeal under Crimes act.
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Fragmented 19th century notices blend property, crime and politics
The report spans varied items from an estate division of A J Snell’s $2.5 million estate among eight heirs, a New York premium offer for clean Florida towns, Fort Dodge fire losses, a breach of promise suit, a Georgia cyclone with deaths, a Central Pacific judgment, a shooting in Tennessee, large silver dollars moving to Washington, a Kansas park fire, and Congress actions on state honors, censuses, fur seal protection, and California election disputes.
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Explosion at Park Central Hotel Kills Dozens in Hartford
A devastating explosion at the Park Central Hotel in Hartford, Conn, collapsed the five story building, trapping guests and workers. Ninety or more people are reported injured or dead, with authorities listing names from Hartford and adjacent cities as rescue operations continue amid fires, cold water floods, and militia aid.
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New Britain
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Ohio Legislature Adopts Education and Railway Probes
Ohio Senate and House actions include a resolution directing inquiry into attendance at religious services at Stake University, a push for Strachan oleomargarine bill, and multiple local and statewide measures. Additional sessions consider railroad rates, heating cars by steam, and appointments testing accountability in rail and telegraph departments.
Sympathy for Ireland and Parnell at Washington meeting
Washington mass meeting of Irish Americans at Bijou Theater presided by Senator Stewart voiced strong sympathy for Ireland and Parnell. Speakers included Foran Micheliou Robinson McAdoo and ex Governor Price. Eight hundred dollars raised for Parnell fund. resolutions condemn Tory methods and pledge support for Parnell. Also noted: weather bureau humor reference and a cashier’s cash-only policy in business disputes.
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