Chief Justice Waite Dies in Washington at 6 A.M.
Washington reports the sudden death of Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite from acute pneumonia after a brief illness. He collapsed early Wednesday after a day with physicians and family, leaving a lasting impact on the Supreme Court and national judiciary. His burial is planned for Toledo, Ohio, with remembrances from colleagues and officials.
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The Rock Island Shows Its Teeth
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway answered in Judge Gresham's court the petition by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy to compel Rock Island to receive and handle B and Q freight. It admits the duty of a common carrier to receive and transport for all without discrimination and says it is willing to perform this duty but denies any obligation to attempt what it knows cannot be done.
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Ipswich Gamble Brown Matter Ends In A Circus
In Ipswich on March 23 the Gamble Brown Williams dispute reached a climax as Williams and attorney Anderson failed to seize the market. Anderson used a hatchet to force a door, a scuffle ensued with the Bickert brothers and Stone breaking the door to restore order. Stone faces possible prosecution while war threats loom with Gamble expected home tonight.
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Farmers seek Northwestern trust to regulate supplies
Kansas farmers and stockmen call a mass convention at Topeka on May 1 to form a regional trust spanning the Northwest and Mississippi Valley. The plan envisions ten central agencies in Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City Indianapolis Omaha St Louis Cedar Rapids St Paul Milwaukee and Louisville to oversee shipments and prices.
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Temporary business boost after blizzard may become permanent
R G Dun reports a post blizzard surge in trade that could become lasting. After the storm there was a needed pick up to recover lost time and meet delayed orders. Activity has continued into the past week with unclear signs of sustained improvement across speculative markets and crude provisions.
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Grant's Statement Responds to Badeau Memoir Dispute
Col. F. D. Grant issues a long public statement from New York addressing General Badeau's controversy over the writing and fees of Grant family memoirs. He outlines three possible paths Badeau could have pursued for payment including suing, arbitration, or delivering his work. He insists the family seeks only to preserve Gen. Grant's fair fame and integrity.
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WANTS THE ISSUE or Willing to Fight the Paris Issue Alone
Senator John Sherman declares tariff the likely main issue of the coming campaign. He predicts a strong preference for protection over free trade and calls for a clear partisan divide. He notes Democrats may hesitate to take a stand on the tariff fight and remarks on presidential policy along with broader political lines.
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Rates Advance Across Western Railways Amid Anticipated Losses
The southwestern railway association reports Chicago Burlington & Quincy earned less than 1000 dollars on through land traffic between Chicago and Kansas City in early March. The road expects a monthly gross fall of about 1.2 million dollars. Western lines except Burlington and Burlington & Northern raise freight rates to the February 1 wartime tariff. Burlington plans April 1 rate changes, Burlington & Northern also in April. Soo Line also告 advance through rates to seaboard effective April 5.
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Hard to Give It Up Old Man Welch Testifies
In the Vilas Welch libel case Welch testified on the witness stand that Vilas entered his office and grabbed the editor by the throat. He described a scuffle and a demand to withdraw while Vilas spoke with Welch's father. Vilas allegedly admitted taking 15000 from an insurance company, saying it was hard to give up when the money was in his pocket.
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Burlington Fails to Answer Rock Island Charge in Railway Trust Case
The Burlington did not file a denial to Rock Island allegations of attempting to form a great western railway trust. Instead the hearing on Burlington's motion for an injunction was postponed to Judge Gresham's milwaukee return, delaying the case by about a week.
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Alliance Dabbles in Politics in Minnesota
The Minnesota Farmers Alliance executive committee met in St Paul with President E H Atwood presiding to endorse Col Albert Scheffer of St Paul for governor. The effort reportedly failed and members are described as bitter.
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Senate blocks Utah statehood over polygamy
In Washington on March 26 the Senate committee reported resolutions opposing Utah statehood until polygamy is clearly abandoned. A Montana statehood bill was placed on the calendar. The Treasury bill and related amendments drew debate over bank note circulation and treasury note issues as well.
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Report on hog disease threats from Germany and France
A Berlin ministerial report dated January 13 1888 cites tricinosis deaths from diseased hog meat in Germany. A Marseille consul report dated February 4 notes a contagious swine disease in parts of France resembling cholera. The president urges law to ban imports of swine products from these countries and set ongoing controls to protect livestock and public health.
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International Council of Women Opens in Washington
Washington dispatch notes the International Council of Women opens with Elizabeth Cady Stanton presiding, showcasing women in temperance suffrage education philanthropy law and journalism. Reports mention lectures by Susan Anthony May Wright Sewell and others, highlighting global recognition of female work.
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That Mexican Outrage Maps Meade Arrest Tale
United States Marshal W K Meade and deputies pursued train robbers into Mexico and reported to Lt Martinez in Janos. They claim they were invited to aid arrest, had horses seized, and were discharged after ten days with orders from the government stating their arrest was for being an armed posse.
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Successor for Tate Named by Democratic State Exec Panel
Judge C. Sharp, chairman of the Democratic State Executive Committee, announced today the nomination of a successor for Tate. The move follows internal party deliberations and sets the stage for upcoming elections.
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