Inauguration Day Parade and Opening of Albany Legislature
Charming weather opened inauguration day in Albany with a grand parade led by Gen. A. J. Parker Jr. and 6,000 marchers. Governor Hill appeared on the reviewing stand as bands played Gilmore's, and the assembly and senate organized with adjournment set for January 9.
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Alpany
A. J. Parker, Jr
Albany
Thirteenth Regiment
Brooklyn
Twenty-second
New York
King’s County Democratic Association
Constitution Club of
Hugh McLaughlin
Tammany
Purroy Association
Grocers’ Association
N. M. Curtis
Governor Hill
Executive Mansion
Maher
Washington Avenue
Strate Street
State Street Hill
Assembly Chamber
Gilmore
Doane
Cook
Cole
Senate
Jones
Fassett
Total Eclipse Seen in Places but Clouds Hinder Scientific Stops
Reports from San Francisco and various California Nevada sites describe the total solar eclipse observations. Notable notes include four contacts achieved, colorless protuberances near the sun, and visible planets Mercury Venus Vega and Alpha Cygni. Observers at Marysville St Helena Orrville Bartletts Springs and Amherst College contributed plates photographs and measurements while cloud cover limited some totals.
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San Francisco
Louis Swift
Warner Observatory
Rochester
Nelson
Cal
Lick Observatory
Bailey
Denver
Nevada
California
Here
Marysville
Amherst College
Holden
St Helena
Orrville
Bartlett’s Springs
Keeler
Baranate
Hill
Lendine
New York State Canals Annual Report Shows Tonnage Drop
The superintendent of public works report for the year ended Sept 30 1853 and canal trade for 1888 shows total expenditure for repairs and operations of 268. Canal navigation opened May 10 and closed Dec 3, with 1887 opening May 7 and Dec 1. 1888 tonnage total 4 942 048 a decline from 1887. New boats registered numbered eighty five. Buffalo shipments include Wheat 1511 Rye 592645 Corn 1744 60 217 Barley 0 Flour 4945 barrels Flax seed 14055 pounds. Dredging from Albany to Coxsackie totaled 195416 cubic yards versus 114900 in 1887. Bottom depths need attention to preserve navigation.
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Hutchinson Wheat Corner
Buffalo
Albany
Coxsackie
She Prefers to Be Hung in Husband Killer Case
Mrs Harriet Burrow charged with murdering her husband William Burrow by disemboweling him with a razor in August last refuses to plead insanity. She says she is not insane and revoked attorney Miss Carrie Kilgore. Case set for trial but with no counsel a postponement was arranged pending further notice.
Insane Murderer Palmer Released to Private Asylum
William L. Palmer, once accused of shooting a police officer in New York, has been released from Auburns criminal insane asylum. Charles P. and A. D. Williams secured the order ending his indictment and plan to move him to Middletown, N.Y. He has not eaten voluntarily in two years, and will be transported by palace car to the private facility.
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Metropolis
Middletown
N.Y
Pahner
Funds for Marshals Debates in South Carolina
In Wasurveton on January 3 the speaker cited a letter from Attorney General and a note from E M Boykin, South Carolina marshal, urging a payment reform to allow marshals to have funds on hand to advance deputies. Delays in reimbursing deputies threaten enforcement of revenue laws in the state.
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Wasurveton
House
E. M. Boykin
South Carolina
Veesky
Boykin
Boston Aldermen Back New Police Management Plan
The investigating committee found no proof of police mismanagement except possible plumbing profits and recommended a new system with three paid commissioners in charge. The council approved a $769,000 loan over the mayor's veto.
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Boston
Dan
Against Utah's Admission Petition Against Utah Statehood Remonstrance
In Washncroy on January 3 Mr Edmunds presented to the senate the petition of the Woman's Relief corps James B McLean Post Nr 1 Salt Lake City remonstrating against Utah's admission as a state In offering it Mr Edmunds noted there was not much danger of Utah being admitted at this session of congress
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Utah
Washncroy
Edmunds
Senate
Woman's Relief Corps
James B. McLean
Salt Lake City
Stone mason shoots mistress then kills self in Albany
Albany on January 8 reports George Dillon a 38 year old stone mason shot and killed Lottie Lyons 36 at her apartment at Division and Green streets. He then shot himself in the head and is believed to recover. The couple had previously lived together but quarreled and separated.
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Albany
George Dillon
Lottie Lyons
Division
Green Streets
Names for New States Bill Suggests Territorial Names
Report on a territorial bill discussion proposing state names including North Dakota South Dakota Winona New Mexico Montezuma Washington Tacoma and related amendments. The source notes the house consideration and the potential impact on the naming of territories and states.
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Springer
North Dakota
Dakota
South Dakota
Winona
New Mexico
Montezuma
Washington
Tacoma
Omni
A White House Crowds New Year Reception
Special Correspondent Rosert Graves recounts New Year’s Day at the White House with Mrs. Cleveland hosting diplomats, army and navy officers, and citizens. The scene features elaborate decorations, varied costumes, and a ceremonial parade of officials, ending as the gates close at 2 PM.
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ARMY
NAVY
Marine
Orient
Cleveland
Uot
Henry Clay Said It Phrase Attribution
Henry Clay is credited with the remark I had rather be right than be president during a 1539 campaign debate on slavery in the District of Columbia. He consulted with William C. Preston and others before defending his position, noting the reply would offend party ultras while stating his belief in correctness over office.
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Henry Clay
Bir. Clay
District of Columbia
William C. Preston
South Carolinia
Clay
Reform. Putch save. Health advice from a past era
A lengthy diatribe targets medical ignorance and quack remedies. It contrasts unsafe self treatment with urged use of New Style Pleasant Taste Vinegar Bitters and other tonics, touting no alcohol and a painless purge as cure all. It ends promising a free book on society rules to readers who respond.
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Hod
Tim
Hades
Seatomoernmg le
Railroad Division Tug of War Over Eastward Tuning
In a terse exchange the Pennsylvania Railroad and the P B8 division clash over eastward positioning and tethering terms, with key figures including Oui Foyeves Wu cited as central to the debate. The dispute centers on route alignment and operational assignments affecting service progression.
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