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A wide sweep of incidents is summarized including street assault with life in danger, a fatal coal gas poisoning in Ontario, a high license bill passage in Missouri, and a New York breach of promise verdict. Battles, fires, and dock collisions abound, with political, legal, and international notes on punishments, arrests, financial losses, and public upheaval.
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Alexander Allan and Son
Hamilton
Ontario
Explosion at Westminster Government Offices Sparks Fenians Suspected
An explosion rocked Westminster government offices on the 15th, with investigators pointing to dynamite planted by Fenians who allegedly planned to blow up the offices. The Russian Government proposes an international detective force to combat anarchists and related groups, with France Switzerland and Austria showing acquiescence. Anarchist activity continues.
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Westminster
France
Switzerland
Austria
Tariff act sections go into effect immediately
The Treasury Department has mailed copies of the new Tariff act to all Collectors of Customs with instructions that sections 7 and 9 take effect at once and apply to bonded warehouses and post enactment imports. Section 7 repeals duties on charges added to dutiable value, causing a reported five percent reduction in duties. Section 9 alters valuation for goods manufactured for US sale, allowing appraisers to include manufacturing costs and setup expenses. All related statutory provisions are repealed as of March.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Agien
Richard Jebb
Chicago Journal
Haverhill
Boston Transcript
Cincinnati
Louisville
Boston
St. Louie
Chicago
New York
New Orleans
Philadelphia Times
Oliver
Bridgeport
Conn
Gyne
Aew Haven Register
Large American fire losses and European dispatches on the 19th
The 19th fire losses include Litzenberger & Bro Lafayette mills and several firms in Boston and Sheridan totaling about 70 000. Ontario and Ohio residences also report losses. Europe cables report London police to 1000, doubled night detectives, Lady Dixie attack mystery, powder near King’s Cross, French forces ready, mining grievances rejected, Geneva anarchist meeting, Bismarck forcing Admiral Von Stosch’s resignation, Ottoman Arabs battle near Yemen, and a Glasgow express wreck. Two burn-burners hanged in Helena. Indiana Relief Commission visits towns on the Ohio and reports no more aid needed. Dukes seat vacant in Pennsylvania Legislature. Vermont library donation to University. Queen Victoria's fall barely affecting council.
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Lafayette
Ind
D. P. Isley & Co
Hatters
Richardson & Gerez
Shirts
Geo. H. Richards
Washington Street
Boston
Davis
Sheridan
Mich
Thomas Talbot
New Lexington
Eli Thompson
Eaton
Smith Montgomery
Fountain Childs
North Vernon
C. J. Milne & Son
Cotton Mills
Philadelphia
Union
Henderson
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King’s Cross
Chamber of Deputies
Geneva
Bismarck
Admiral von Stosch
Marine
Constantinople
Yemen
Helena
Montana
Glasgow Express
Edinburg
Indiana Relief Commission
Ohio
Lawrenceburg
Cairo
Millspaugh
Shawneetown
Burning Pullman sleeper blazes near Wilmore Station
A sleeping car fire on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Wilmore Station Altoona area led to a rapid evacuation of 26 occupants. Passengers escaped as the car burned to ashes within twenty minutes. Several notables aboard included General Dudley and Colonel Porter. The cause was likely a lamp or stove overturn. Conductor Hawkins aided evacuations. no injuries reported. The Pullman Company and passengers faced losses in clothing jewelry and money. Legislative notes follow on Senate and House actions and bills introduced or passed.
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Cannelton
Evansville
New York
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Peter Hechman
Frank Chambers
Laura Scott
Elmira
N. Y
Detroit
W. J. Bishop
Newcomerstown
Ohio
Warren Wert
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Wabersha Elevator Company
Wabersha
Minn
Cosmopolitan Theater
Mason
French
Capt
Killalea
A. A. Wyman
United States
James Gilfillan
Helena
Ark
John Powell
Mississippi
Friar's Point
Miss
Westover
A. W. Craic
Syracuse
Albany
Robert Jenkins
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wilson
Hoover
Supreme Court of Arizona
Department of Justice
Washington
Agricultural Department
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Peach Springs
Arizona
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Western Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmore Station
Altoona
Cresson
Wilmore
Mr. Paltern
Baltimore
Gren
Dudley
Benjamin Wilson
West Virginia
Calkins
Indiana
Davidson
Beaver
Porter
Connellsville
Ben Wilson
Harry Hawkins
Pullman Company
Freight car derails on Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg line
A car jumped the track in the midsection of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Railway and rolled upright for about three miles crossing a long bridge to Adams New York before the condition was found. Ties spike heads and fish plates suffered extensive damage. William Wilson of Union County Arkansas went to Marshal Parnell’s house intending to elope with his daughter. he was killed by the old man and his sons.
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Tuomas Depsoux
Montreal
New York
Bexjamin Bates
Richmond
Lincoln
Patrick Eagan
Washington
Knights of St. Patrick
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Rome
Watertown & Ogdensburg
Adams
N. Y
William Wilson
Union County
Ark
Marshal Parnell
Dughter
Wilson
Isaac Quinn
Gaston County
N. C
W. & Dixon
Truckee
Cad
Eli Densmore
Owego
N._Y
Mr. Densmore
Mint
N. Y. Herald
Dakota
Qhip
Denver Tribune
The Woman Movement and Independent Living
In Great Britain and the United States the female surplus population drives a push for new career paths. The essay argues that marriage cannot be the sole destiny for women, that industrial progress has freed women from traditional roles, and that co education in colleges benefits men while expanding opportunities for women. It also notes better outcomes for married women with business experience and predicts most girls will seek independent livelihoods through specialized occupations.
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Great Britain
United States
Y. Tribune
Doctor Terry hailed as fine man in tale of late arrival
A local tale recounts a patient near death who owed life to Dr. Terry after two physicians gave up. The man waits for the doctor who fails to arrive, prompting praise for the doctor’s skill despite absence. In a separate note, Texas Suftings mentions a remarkable Pedor India date palm that reorients daily, allowing children to reach fruit at different times.
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Terry
Sur
Texas
Pedor
India
Likeness of Animals and Men in Humankind
A Chicago Express item compares human types to various animals, noting similar traits from the bulldog to the Bengal tiger. It cites figures like Christopher North, Bill Sykes, and Dundreary as doglike prototypes, and mentions stern mustached men resembling tigers, with a witty quip about a terrier-like driver and a spectator.
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Christopher North
Victoria
Bill Sykes
Sand
Chicago Express
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