London to New York storms spark world in 1889 era
A sprawling miscellany notes figures and rumors from 1889 covering politics, science, and culture. Senators Sherman and Beck surface with travel plans and remarks on Canada, while Canada’s future and anti fog trials spark curiosity. Counts of lawyers, farmers, and an arsenal of inventions and crimes appear alongside debates on Chinamen, Shakspeare translations, and a massive Washington Territory death.
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Sherman
Sammy-O
Cleveland
Brazil
Canada
Beck
Florida
Washington
Niagara Rapids
Illinois
Maxim
Minister Advocates Evolving View of Man at Cleveland Meeting
At a Cleveland City Ministers Association gathering on crime, Dr. P Sprecher urged reconciliation of science and faith and suggested evolution as a possible path, arguing the Bible can accommodate modern science and that clergy should avoid antagonism toward evolution. The discussion sparked spirited rebuttals and wide reaction in religious circles.
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Cleveland, O
City Ministers’ Association
Rov
P. Sprecher
Euclid Avenue Presbyterian Church
Sprecher
Noah
Abraham
Moses
Red Nosed Mike Guilty Verdict in Luzerne County
The trial of Michael Rizzola known as Red-Nosed Mike concluded with a first degree murder verdict. The jury deliberated briefly and returned the verdict in about an hour. He remained unmoved as sentencing was set for next Saturday.
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Wilkesbarre
Michael Rizzola
Red-Nosed
Mike
Luzerne County
Father and Son Burned to Death in Tar Boiler Explosion
In Chattanooga, Charles Falls and his son perished in a boiler explosion at the Creasoring works of Guild, White and Gillespie. A boiler filled with coal tar and brick exploded, sending tar over the men. the father burned to death within a minute, while the son, though alive, was expected to die as flames ignited the works.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Charles Falls
O'Brien Treated During Jail Transport Rebellion
William O'Brien, en route from Clonmel to Tralee jail, was moved to a third class carriage at Mallow. He objected, insisting he had never traveled that way, and four constables were needed to force compliance with the escort commander’s orders.
President approves act expanding Agriculture Department powers and duties
The President signed into law an act enlarging the powers and duties of the Department of Agriculture and creating a new executive department named the Department of Agriculture. Norman J. Colman of Missouri was nominated to be Secretary of Agriculture.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Norman J. Colman
Missouri
Rio Janeiro Prepares as Fever Epidemic Fears Grow
In Rio de Janeiro on February 12 authorities warn that yellow fever is advancing and a rising number of cases of gastric and other fevers are appearing, signaling a potential summer epidemic as public health officials brace for impact.
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Rio Janeiio
Brazil
Ogden Liberals Elect Full City Ticket in Historic Election
Salt Lake city report notes Ogden municipal election results showing the Liberals winning the entire ticket. The event is celebrated as a historic first for the city with optimism for greater material prosperity and civic progress.
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Salt Lake, Utan
Ogden
Priest stabbed in Memphis by crank named Will Reed
Memphis priest Father Ashfield of St. Peter's church was stabbed to death by Will Reed, who had been befriended by the cleric after his jail release. Reed carried out the fatal attack yesterday in the city, highlighting a crime sparked by a troubled man.
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Memphis
Tenn
Father Ashfield
St. Peter’s Church
Will Reed
Reed
Death Tied to Cigarette Smoking in Carlisle
Carlisle on February 12 reports the death of Edward Crall of the Harrisburg Call after a two week illness. The cause was blood poisoning traced to excessive cigarette smoking. The piece also notes Giovanni P Morosini of Irvington owning a rare watch collection valued around thirty thousand dollars, numbering five hundred to one thousand pieces.
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Carlisle
Edward Crall
Harrisburg Call
Giovanni P. Morosini
Irvington
Hudson
Notable Names and Oddities in Early News
A new paper collar design, a mechanical mocking bird, and a colored baby are linked to Lige Halford, while an inauguration grand march is dedicated to Tre. The text notes exceptions for absolute divorce in some states, and observes more Chinamen than native Hawaiians in the Sandwich Islands.
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Lige Halford
Sandwich Islands
Movement to purchase Hermitage property and relics
A Nashville meeting aims to form the Hermitage Association to buy from the State the five hundred acre Hermitage farm, buildings, and General Jackson’s tomb with absolute title. The group pledges to keep the site as his home, not passing to private hands, and to raise funds for repair and beautification. Colonel and Mrs. Andrew Jackson donate relics and furniture. The effort counters a proposed bill to make the Hermitage a home for indigent ex Confederates.
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Nashville, Tenn
Hermitage Association
Hermitage
General Jackson
Crews
Paralyzed Woman Eaten by Rats in Providence Hovel
In Providence on Webster street a paralyzed 56 year old woman Julia Mahan was found bedridden and neglected as rats gnawed her nose cheeks jaw and limbs. Her husband John was said to live from her earnings. Police and helpers were summoned and a candle left indicating she was dying.
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Providence
R. I
Webster Street
Julia Mahan
John
Capain Egan
Msg. Coughlin
Immersion Baptisms In Ice Hole At Gutteredge Branch
In a severe snow storm eight men and women were baptized at the Gutteredge branch near the city. A large ice hole was cut and the diver shoveled out forming ice during the ceremony. Converts, in thin clothing, walked home shivering with a two month old infant carried by one woman.
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Danviille
Stn
Wife of local contractor dies twice at Mulberry Corners
In Painesville Ohio on February 11 a contractor John Glein’s wife, believed dead after being laid out, revived before noon and spoke to her husband. She then died again around midday, leaving doctors puzzled as they monitor the unusual case and discussion swirls through the community.
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Painesville, O
John Glein
Mulberry Corners
Fire at tenement aims to blow up building on Hester Street
A basement fire at tenement No. 7 Hester Street in New York occurred at three in the morning and was quickly put out after a lodger spotted it. Investigators found bundles of rags soaked in oil, fuses, and powder arranged to burn and explode the building. Police inspect the incident.
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New York
Hester Street
Respite Granted for Bald Knobbers In Missouri Case
Jefferson City Mo Feb 11 Governor Francis grants sixty day respite to William Walker and John Matthews the Bald Knobbers sentenced to hang at Ozark on the 15th Matthews escaped from Ozark jail recently and David Walker chief of the Knobbers is in the Supreme Court.
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Jefferson City
Francis
William Walker
John Matthews
Ozark
David Walker
Supreme Court
Matthews
Fatal card game dispute ends in stabbing in St Louis
In Clabber alley a dispute over a card game led Ben Brown to stab Bill Hamilton with a large dirk knife, killing him. Brown was arrested by authorities after the incident on February 11 in St Louis.
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St. Louis
Ben Brown
Bill Hamilton
Clabber Alley
Brown
Hamilton
Lynching Follows Fatal Shooting in Bossier Parish
In Shreveport on February 11 Haywood Handy a Black man who shot a young white man Charles Stewart in Bossier Parish yesterday was lynched by a mob last night Stewart died this morning and the case sparks deadly racial violence in the parish
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Shreveport
Haywood Handy
Charles Stewart
Bossier Parish
Stewart
Tennessee Coal Output Tops Two Million Tons in 1888
Chattanooga report shows Tennessee produced 1,967,297 tons of coal in 1888, up from 1,714,299 tons in 1886, with total mining value reaching $2,262,391. The Tradesman released the official figures, underscoring growth in energy production and economic impact for the state.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
No Woman Suffrage Defeated in North Dakota House
BISMARCK Dakota February 11 The North Dakota House defeated the woman suffrage bill on Saturday by a 26 to 22 vote. The result ends the measure for the current session and reflects the legislative stance on gender voting rights in the state.
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Dakota
Bismarck, Dak
House
Mohican Leaves San Francisco for Panama Quietly
Official advices from Mare’s Island Navy Yard report the United States man of war Mohican has departed for Panama. The vessel did not enter the port, and passed out so quietly that she was not seen by lookouts at the entrance to San Francisco Bay.
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San Francisco
Can
Mare’s Island Navy Yard
United States
Panama
San Francisco Bay
O'Brien's Condition Worsens, Recovery Unlikely
The Daily News reports William O'Brien's condition is grave with recovery unlikely. The news has stirred concern among friends and heightened anger over his alleged cruel treatment.
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Loxpon
The
Daily News
William O’brien
Pneumatic guns contract for coast defense
The War Department awarded the Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company a seven gun coast defense contract. Three guns go to Sandy Hook, two to Fort Schuyler, and two to Fort Warren Massachusetts. Guns must elevate at least 35 degrees and fire through 360 degrees with hydraulic or pneumatic power. Delivery within one year. Contract value 395590 dollars.
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New York
Coast
Sandy Hook
Fort Schuyler
Fort Warren
Mass
Fort Lafayette
Oee
Pneumatic Dynamite Gun Company
Rabies Fear Triggers Farmers' Invasion in Wetzel County
In Wetzel County West Virginia farmers plan a large scale drive to stamp out mad dogs after discovery of eight to a dozen rabid animals roaming fields. Horses cattle pigs and even two Morgan children are among affected, with the dog responsible now dead and a second mad dog still active. The outbreak threatens a ten square mile area and prompts urgent action in the region.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wetzel County
Mads
Morgan
Mage
T&e Morgan
Smith
Marshall
Hayti Crisis Brightens Haytian Consulate With Recognition
Joy at the Haytian Consulate as a London cable reports that Britain Germany and France will recognize General Legitime as President of Hayti. Minister Preston dismisses U S recognition as unimportant and snaps his fingers in triumph.
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New York
Preston
London
General Legitime
Hayti
United States
Legitime
Onancock Man Buried Alive After Funeral Ends
In Onancock Virginia J T Fletcher of Jenkins Bridge was buried Sunday after funeral and interment. A groan from the coffin prompted the opening of the grave where his blood was circulating and heart beating. He was revived, carried home, but died the next day.
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Onancock
J. T. Fletcher
Jenkins’ Bridge
Ohio Civil Rights suit over barber shop denial
Cambridge Ohio February 9 Justice Turner presided as Geo Moses barber faced a case under the Ohio Civil Rights law. Moses a white shopkeeper refused a haircut to Isaac Green a colored man prompting the suit. Moses waived examination and was remanded to the common pleas court in 100 dollars bail.
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Cambridge, O
Justice Turner
Geo. Moses
Isaac Green
Green
Moses
Common Pleas Court
Illinois man judged insane after religious frenzy
Monticello Illinois Feb 9 C W Morgan a well known Central Illinois citizen was adjudged insane and sent to the asylum yesterday. He became insane over religion claiming God called him to preach and save the world from sin He attempted to kill several intimate friends and believes Mrs Woodworth the faith leader is inspired.
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Montticocello
Ita
C. W. Mortgan
Central Illinois
Reward for the Assassin of Clayton
Arkansas Governor Eagle signed a bill authorizing a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest of the assassin who killed John M. Clayton. The measure passed the Legislature and authorizes the governor to offer the money for the capture of any notorious recent criminal, including the Clayton case.
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Clayton
Little Rock
Ark
Eagle
John M. Clayton
Peach buds swell as warm spell hits Denton area
Mild weather around Denton Missouri has caused peach buds to swell and some trees near Preston are in full bloom. The cold snap damaged others, and officials fear broader losses for local orchards.
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Denton
Preston
Hanged man James Ross says nothing at Brandenburg
LouisvILLE Kentucky February 9 James Ross a colored man was hanged at Brandenburg in Meade County He remained very cool and when asked if he had anything to say he replied firmly Not one word sir
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Louisville
James Ross
Brandenburg
Meade County
Terrific snow storm plagues Scotland and seas
London reports a ferocious snow storm across Scotland with telegraph lines down and heavy gales along English and Irish coasts. A building collapsed near Bolton killing six, while a Pembroke ferry capsized with nine fatalities.
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London
Scotland
Bolton
Pembroke
Senate backs Ute relocation agreement debate in Colorado
Wasu Hindon February 9 report that the bill to ratify and confirm an agreement with the Southern Ute Indians in Colorado, allowing them to abandon the Uintah Reservation and move into Utah, was favorably reported to the Senate.
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Wasu Hindon
Colorado
Unitah
Utah
Senate
Awakening After Thirty Five Day Trance in Attica Woman
Emma Alt house of Attica New York woke from a deep trance after more than a month of sleep that matched her longest previous trance. She opened her eyes after signs of nearing crisis, bled from the nose, and breathed rapidly. Doctors reported normal temperature and fluctuating but weak pulse. She remained weak but gradually spoke to attendants and later to her sisters though they would not discuss the case.
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Attica
N. Y
Emma Althouse
Amendments to Naval Appropriation Bill Proposed
Senator Chandler seeks contracts to build two steel harbor rams and fifteen gunboats or cruisers with caps of 1 5 million per ram and 500 000 per gunboat plus 5 million for construction and 3 million for armament. Senator Daniel proposes a Board of Naval Officers to locate five best sites for guns armor and steel materials across U S including Virginia Gulf Coast Great Lakes Pacific Coast and an Eastern site.
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Washington
Chandler
Daniel
United States
Middle
Virginia
Gulf Coast
Great Lakes
Pacific Coast
Congressional Friday to Monday Senate House actions in Feb
The Fiftyeth Congress second session reports House actions on the Oklahoma bill and Indian affairs. Debates draft amendments for Sheridan widow’s $50,000 and Eads representatives’ $500,000 payment. Nicaragua Canal conference report adopted. pension of Emory widow debated. new Indiana member Posey sworn in. Senate notes Creek lands offer, naval claims, and jurisdiction writs. House adjourns after district and Indian affairs business.
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Washington
Senate
Oklahoma
House
Indian Affairs
Committee On Territories
Hawley
Committee On
Military Affairs
Sheridan
James B. Eads
Union Pacific
Hovass
Kelly
Wm. F. Smith
Frank B. Posey
Indiana
General Hovey
Emory
Supreme Court
Family goes to Germany after lottery winner claims fortune
Wanatab, a former immigrant who won $15,090 in a lottery, plans to spend his declining years in Germany with seven family members. He and his relatives left Fort Wayne for New York to board the ill fated steamer Werra, sparking rumors of the vessel's sinking and heightened interest from Rost's former friends in Germany.
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Fort Wayne
Inv
Wanatab
Wm. Rost
Werra
Rost
Germany
New York
Thurlow steel gun passes government test at proving grounds
The Thurlow steel gun tested at the naval proving grounds near Annapolis yesterday noon stood the government test. Cast by Standard Steel Company Thurlow Pa and finished in Washington it measures 195 inches long with a six inch bore and 13125 pounds in weight. Initial shots used 36 pounds of powder then 48% pounds for subsequent volleys with 100 pound shells. The gun endured the test without injury and Standard Steel will receive 33000 dollars from the government.
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Annapolis
Thurlow
naval _— proving grounds
Standard Steel Company
Government Works
Washington
WV Legislature Quorum Question Spurs Governor Vote Canvass
Republicans withdraw from joint session over quorum claim as West Virginia lawmakers counted the governor election. Speaker rules that presence in the hall counts as quorum and orders the canvass to proceed.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Supreme Court Dismisses Grusendorf Case Hits Liquor Dealers
Iowa Supreme Court dismisses the writ in Grusendorf versus Judge Howatt, ruling original package liquor sales must follow state prohibitory law and require a valid permit. The decision confines sale of liquor in original packages to permit holders under Iowa law.
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Drs Moines
Supreme Court
Grusendorf
Howatt
Sewall Resigns as Consul General of Samoan Islands
Harold W. Sewall, consul general to the Samoan Islands, received word from the State Department that his resignation would be acceptable due to a difference in views with the administration. He informed he would step down, marking a diplomatic personnel change in Washington.
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Washington
Harold W. Sewall
Samoan Islands
State Department
Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentence in Wilson County Killings
Nashville report states the Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for Mack Francis and James Turner, two Black men convicted of killing Leonard Martin in Wilson County last summer, with execution set for March 22.
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Nashville, Tenn
Supreme Court
Mack Francis
James Turner
Leonard Martin
Wilson County
Richmond Captain James Waller Found Dead in Office
Richmond Virginia February 8 Captain James F Waller private secretary to Governor Lee was found dead in his office with a bullet hole in his head no cause given for the deed
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Richamond
Jas. F. Waller
Lee
Indian Population of Dominion Reaches 124589
Ottawa Feb 7 The annual report of the Indian Department shows the Indian population of Canada at 124 589.
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Canada
OtTawa
Ont
The
Indian Department
Dominion
Blaine Leases Seward Mansion for Ten Years
James G. Blaine has leased the Seward mansion in Washington for a ten year period.
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Washington
James G. Blaine
Seward
House and Senate Proceedings Summary
The United States Congress reports from the Committee on Military Affairs as district bills pass and private pension bills advance. Georgia judicial district changes are approved, and relief for David Merriwether moves forward. Senate considers Indian Territory court creation, fortifications, Union Pacific funding, and direct tax conferees, while the House wraps with post office funding and direct tax amendments.
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United States
Committee On Military Affairs
House
Des Moines
Senate
Barnes
Georgia
Augusta
David Merriwether
Kentucky
Washington
Ransom
North Carolina
U. S. Court
Indian Territory
Union Pacific
Coke
Dawes
Hampton
Houwse
Caldwell
Wis
Smalls
Senate panel backs retired Rosecrans brigadier rank bill
The Senate Military Affairs committee reported a bill to retire General Rosecrans with the rank of Brigadier General. A House bill seeks to grant him Major General rank. A life‑size Lincoln portrait is offered to the U S government for 15000. John Chapins was fatally stabbed by William McNally at Pigeon Creek West Virginia. Judge A W Rucker was arrested and fined in Denver for assaulting editor Arkins. Three people arrested at Logansport Indiana for illegal voting. White Caps whipped several in Virginia. In St Paul Annie Johnson a domestic was killed by a runaway horse.
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
General Rosecrans
House
Abraham Lincoln
U. S
John Chapins
Wm. McNally
Pigeon Creek
W. Va
A. W. Rucker
Denver
Col
Arkins
Logansport
Ind
Virginia
St. Paul
Annie Johnson
William the Late Emperor Saved Seventeen Million Credits?
Late Emperor William the Eighteenth credited with saving 12 million from his public allowance. Woven to usher patrons to seats in most Paris theaters, aiding theatergoers with seating.
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William 18
Woven
Paris
Ohio Senate and House pass varied state bills in early February
Columbus reports a flurry of activity as the Senate and House advance multiple measures. Bills address taxation under legislative control, guardianship investments, road and sidewalk work, and jail and school matters. Several items include tariff of judges’ salaries and abolition of certain bounties, with debates over road and railroad bills and local option school oversight. Local notices note a post office in Industrial Home, perilous accidents, divorces, and civil cases across Ohio towns.
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Columbus
Senate
Supreme Court
Watkins
HOUSE
Hovasse
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Tryon Road
Board of Pardons
Andrews
Tryon
Mack
Southern Railroad
H. B
Clarke
ColumsBus
Lucas County
Board of Equalization
Hoost
Southern Railroad and Assessors
ROB Pons
Teeton
Woodburn Avenue
Hamilton County
Zimmerman
Ohio State University
Shelby
Allen
Benton Township
Geauga County
Jefferson County
Congress
William H. Harrison
North Bend
Paulding County
Maumee River
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Louis Betz
Springfield
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Cincinnati
Midland City
Peter BugEsing
Urbana
C. N. Jones
Amos Moore
Salineville
Racne E. M. Stewart
Bloomville
Adam B. Stewart
Will Bunnan
Tiffin
Joe Arpt
Bucyrus
Wm. Jones
Amos Parsons
Knox Township
Holmes County
Henry Andrews
Mansfield
M. Nye
Newark
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