Silver Bill Passage Sparks Senate Battle
The Senate opened with Mor rill praising the House and reporting an emergency tariff revenue bill. Votes on bond silver measures and the finance committee substitute followed, with the free silver plan ultimately passing after tense divisions and final reversals. Two dramatic senate moments featured Cuba resolutions and Tillman’s fiery speech.
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Washington
Senate
Vermont
Morrill
House
Barnum
Butler
N. C
Congress
Yeas
Allen
Gorman
Finance Committee
Allison
Eon
Baker
Burrows
Caffery
Chandler
Davis
Elkins
Faulkner
Frye
Callinger
Gear
Gibson
Gray
Hale
Hawley
Hill
Hoar
Lindsay
Lodge
McBride
McMillan
Martin
Mitchell
Wis
Murphy
Nelmad
Palmer
Platt
Proctor
Sherman
Thurston
Vilas
Wetmore
Mc Allen
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Blanchard
Brown
Call
Cameron
Cannon
Carter
Chilton
Clark
Xkrell
Daniel
George
Harris
Irby
Jones
Ark
Kyle
Mantle
Mills
Tex
House Forced to Adjourn Over Pension Bill
Washington January 30 The House session was brief as opposition to the pensions committee bill to amend the 1890 act caused a point of no quorum and the house adjourned early, delaying consideration of widows claims.
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Washington
Pensions Committee
Animated Debate in Senate Over Silver Bond Vote
A lively senate session closed with debate on whether to vote on the pending silver bond bill. Wasa Hineton expected a push to force a vote, but Vilas redirected to executive session at 4 15. 614 Fort Omaha Donated to Nebraska. Fort Omaha grounds and buildings to Nebraska were approved by the House and move to the Senate.
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Wasa Hineton
Senate
Vilas
Fort Omaha
Nebraska
Washineton
State of
Omaha
Canadians Encroach Presumably Timber Loss Across Border
Settlers in Totton and Cho cau iat samenen allege that timber along the American boundary has been nearly denuded by Canadians and that lumber worth millions of dollars has been taken over the past years. The inspector has forwarded the matter to the secretary.
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Barre
Mont
Totton
Chocau
Samenen
Pacific Coast Lumber Trust Forms Massive Seattle Port
The Central Lumber company of California forms a coast wide trust with over 70 million capital uniting all mills ship owners and dealers from the western United States and British Columbia. It directs pricing freight and vessel allocation and plans a 2 per 1000 lumber price rise boosting next year profits by over 1 million while promising higher wages for workers.
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Pacific Coast
Port Townsend
Central Lumber Company of
California
United States
British Columbia
Central Lumber Company
Giles Found Guilty of Murder in Sensational Trial
In Lincoln Illinois on February 3 Joseph L. Giles of Scio Ohio was found guilty of murdering Louis McAfee on July 21 1895 after a trial marked by feigned insanity and dramatic courtroom moments. The jury sentenced Giles to 17 years in the penitentiary.
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Lincoln
Ills
Joseph L. Giles
Scio
Louis McAfee
Ohio
Giles
House Committee Censures Ambassador Bayard
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted by party vote a resolution censuring Ambassador Bayard for remarks in Edinburg and Boston. The resolution condemns his speeches as improper and argues such utterances damage American influence and undermine confidence abroad and at home.
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House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Washington
Bayard
Edinburg
Boston
Tion
House
America
Holmes Case Before Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard arguments on H. H. Holmes's appeal from a death sentence for the murder of B. F. Pitzel. State prosecutors Graham and Rotan defended the conviction while Holmes’s counsel challenged the trial conduct and evidence. The court reserved its decision.
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Miss Yoke
Holmes
Arnold
Graham
Killed by Officers in Durance Colorado
In Durance Colorado on January 30 Kid Moore and George Bridges were shot and killed by Marshal Thompson and Officer Fassbinder after refusing to leave town. A coroner's jury found the killers unknown as the officers claimed self defense since the victims were unarmed. Further proceedings are likely.
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Durance
Colo
Kid”’ Moore
George Bridges
Marshal Thompson
Thompson
Fassbinder
Gross buys a Mineral Farm near Victor Colorado
S E Gross of Chicago closes the purchase of the Mineral Farm comprising 16 claimed parcels two miles from Victor. Secretary Vandercook, his assistant, could not detail plans but reported multiple offers above the assessed value. A Budapest dispatch says Assistant Secretary Uhl may be the American ambassador to Berlin.
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Gross
Victor
Colo
S. E. Gross
Chicago
Ted
D. Vandercook
Uhld
New York
Budapesth
Hungary
Uhl
United States Department of State
Berlin
Multi-Story Fire Destroys Hazeltine and Baptist Properties in Philadelphia
A massive blaze on Chestnut Street destroyed the Hazeltine building and the Baptist Publication Society complex, with an estimated 2 million dollars in losses. About 250 Lafayette Hotel guests were evacuated safely, including Atlanta mayor Porter King and an entourage returning the Liberty Bell. The fire also damaged adjacent structures and piano showrooms, with insurance coverage deemed likely sufficient.
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Lafayette
Baptist Publication
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Broad
Charles H. Hazeltine
Baptist Publication Society
The
American Baptist Historical Society
Homer, Leboutillier & Co
Wistar
Hotel Lafayette
Sansom
Hazeltine
Hallet & Davis
Steinway & Co
Porter King
Atlanta
Liberty Bell
Olga Nethersole
Louis F. Nethersole
Madge Meadows
Maud Clayton
Continental Hotel
Nethersole
Metropole
Hainer Leads Fight Over District Charitable Aid
Washington February 4 The House spent the day wrestling with amendments to strike eight appropriations totaling 34 000 for destitute women and children in private and sectarian institutions from the District of Columbia bill. Hainer Nebraska led the opposition aiming to place funding under a children guardians board.
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House
Washington
District of Columbia
Hainer
Neb
Children’s Guardians
Robertson
Dem
Appropriations Committee
Harrison declines to have name presented for nomination
Indianapolis February 4 Captain John K Gowdy reports a letter from former President Benjamin Harrison declining to endorse his nomination or allow his name to be used at the St Louis convention. Harrison states he will not speak on the matter and that his Indiana friends deserve a new expression of sentiment from him.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis
John K. Gowdy
Republican Central Committee
Harrison
Jonn K. Gowey
State Central Committee
Indiana
White House
Republican Party
St. L
Benjamin Harrison
Dru Duestrow Found Guilty of First Degree Murder in Wife and Child
Union Mo Feb 4 The trial of Dr Arthur Duestrow St Louis millionaire ends with a verdict of guilty in the first degree for the murder of his wife and baby boy two years ago. Jurors reached the decision after long deliberations with little trouble. This marks his second trial after a hung jury last year.
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Union
Arthur Duestrow
St. Louis
Dr. Duestrow
Dixon Palmer Bout Ends In Draw After Six Rounds
The New York fight between George Dixon and Peddler Palmer ended in a draw at the close of the sixth round.
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Dixon-Palmer
New York
George Dixon
Peddler Palmer
Petition Seeks Pardon for Glynden in Iowa Counties
A petition circulated in Hardin Guthrie and Wright counties asks for a pardon for W P Glynden convicted years ago of assault and killing Wipka Martin whose body was found in the county area.
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Glynden
Wesster City
Hardin
Guthrie
Wright
W. P. Glynden
Wipka Martin
Will Not Wash With Gasoline
Sioux City news reports Mrs. J. A. Smith attempted washing with gasoline by mixing it into a boiler of cold water and clothes. While stirring, the mixture exploded when heated, severely burning both Mrs. Smith and her father in law George Smith. They are expected to recover and the practice has been abandoned.
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Sioux City
J. A. Smith
George Smith
Boomer and Son Indicted in Fraud Charges
The grand jury at Waukon Iowa on January 30 returned three indictments against B F Boomer of the old Waukon bank for fraudulent banking and three indictments against his son Allan for the same offense.
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B. F. Boomer
Waukon
Waukon, Ia
Old
Waukon Bank
Allan
Des Moines Man Pursues Libel Suit Against Chronicle
Des Moines on Feb 2 J K Maccomber attorney for J B Locke who sued the Chicago Chronicle for libel over a grave robbery charge has garnished all Des Moines newsdealers who sell the paper He will pursue similar action against all state dealers who handle the paper Receipts from sales are to be held pending judgment Settlement talks failed to reach terms.
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Des Moines
Des Mores
J. K. Maccomber
J. B. Locke
Chicago Chronicle
Dubuque Officials Indicted Over Salary Grabs
Dusveve I a January 30 Grand jury reports indictments against Mayor Olinger for taking 500 dollars while salary was 1500 and Aldermen Halpin Culplain Shea Crawford Vogler Schulte Kauffman Bauer for voting on own salaries. Benson and Ryder not indicted. Warrants may be issued today.
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Dusveve
Husted
Olinger
Board of Health
Halpin
Culplain
Shea
Crawford
Vogler
Schulte
Kauffman
Bauer
Benson
Ryder
Farmers clash over town code harming mutual fire insurers
In Iowa debates gains for farmers mutual fire insurance amid code revisions. Critics warn section 1,160 of the 1873 code favors stock insurers and targets mutuals using new contingent assessments. Strong petitions and farmers institutes push to keep mutual rules unchanged. In Sioux City, a packing house wall collapse at Cudahy shuts operations, causing weeks of repair and financial loss with no injuries.
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Drs Moixrs
Packing House
Sioux City
Cudahy Packing House
Grain Elevator Burned at Paton Iowa
A Paton grain elevator burned destroying 50,000 bushels of oats. In Sioux City a cashier, W B Lyle, was convicted of embezzlement for misappropriating funds from Ingerson and West Sioux City commission firm in a separate item.
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Jefferson, Ia
Paton
This County
Sioux City
W.B. Lyle
Ingerson
West Sioux City Commission
Burglar Shot at Decorah Hardware Store
Burglar entered Giesing's Hardware Store in Decorah Iowa January 31 and was shot after being confronted by Fred Giesing, the proprietor's son.
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Decorah
Giesing
Calmar
Fred Giesing
Well Known Iowa Lawyer Dead
Orrumwa Iowa February 2 P B L Coombs a lawyer with national reputation died at Eldon today of dropsy He was a leading attorney in the Davis will case.
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Iowa
Orrumwa
P. B. L. Coombs
Davis Will
Eldon
Fire destroys Brinckman dry goods stock in Kroxok
Fire starting from a furnace in Kroxok Iowa today destroyed the Brinckman company dry goods stock. The loss is estimated at 20000 dollars with 13000 dollars insured.
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Kroxok
Brinckman Company
Struble Touts Bid Against Perkins in Iowa Race
In Sretey Iowa on February 2 Perkins seeks a third term while ex congressman Struble with four terms also seeks the Republican nomination in the district. The contest centers on party backing and the leading candidates’ experience.
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Struble
Perkins
Sretey
Indicted Dusveve Mayor and Council Challenge Salary Grabbing
The Dusveve, Iowa mayor and council, indicted on salary grabbing charges, appeared with counsel and were granted until Monday to plead. They will demur, arguing that salary grabbing is not a crime.
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Dusveve
Ex President Magoun Dies in Grinnell Heart Disease
Des Moines Jan 31 Dr F Magoun ex president of the Iowa college died at his Grinnell home from heart disease He was born in Bath Missouri in 1821 and served as Iowa college president from 1865 for twenty years
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Magoun
Des Moines
F. Magoun
The
Iowa College
Grinnell
Bath
Rumors of Boodling at Creston Water Works
Creston Iowa January 30 rumors say the Creston Water Works company which won a $70,000 city case is using boodle to block appealing the ruling to the supreme court.
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Creston
Creston Water Works Company
Supreme Court
Combined For Good Government Convention Ticket
Cepar Rapids on February 4 reports the good government party naming a full slate for city offices. Mayor John R. Baker, recorder John D. Blain, treasurer J Stoddard, marshal Thomas Farmer, fire chief William McGowan are listed as the nominees.
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Cepar Rapids
Good Government Party
John R. Baker
John D. Blain
J. ©. Stoddard
Thomas Farmer
William McGowan
Iowa County Recorders Meet in Des Moines for Torrans Land Title Bill
Des Moines February 1. County recorders of Iowa will convene in Des Moines February 5 and 6 for their annual meeting. The gathering will focus on the legislature’s Torrans land title bill with a likely lengthy debate anticipated.
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Iowa
Des Moines
County Recorders of
Tuberculosis Found In Idlewild Shorthorns In Iowa
An official test by Drs. Niles and Lewis of the State Agricultural College detected tuberculosis in Captain H. I. Smiths Idlewild herd of Shorthorn cattle at Mason City. Eight animals were slaughtered and there is no evidence the disease has spread locally.
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Mason Crry
Royster Case Closes Prosecution Evidence in McFarland Killing
In Boone Iowa on February 3 the Royster murder trial saw prosecution rest on McFarland’s death. The defense presented witnesses claiming McFarland threatened Royster with a revolver and drew it after Royster fired, arguing Royster faced mortal danger.
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McFarland
Boone
Royster
Christie & Co. grain firm fails in Sioux City
Margins were too heavy as Christie & Co. grain buyers collapsed in Sioux City on February 4. A warrant is issued for William Christie, senior member, on charges of accepting money for margins and delaying trades. Liabilities run about $10,000 amid slow collections and rising margins.
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Sioux City
Christie & Co
William Christie
Christie
Iowa Municipal Association Organized at Des Moines Meet
Des Moines January 31 leads Iowa municipal officers from larger cities formed the Iowa municipal association. About 50 officials attended. Elected officers include President Isaac L. Hillis Des Moines Vice President George A. Lincoln Cedar Rapids Secretary H D Crawford Ottumwa Treasurer D A LaForce Ottumwa.
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Iowa Municipal League
Des Morves
Iowa
Iowa Municipal Association
Isaac L. Hillis
Des Moines
George A. Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
H. D. Crawford
Ottumwa
D. A. LaForce
Warship Helena and Grand Duchess Launched at Newport News
The Helena and the Grand Duchess, two of the era’s notable ships, were launched at Newport News Shipbuilding in the presence of officials from Washington and Hampton Roads. Senators Carter and Mantle attended with military representatives as the yard prepares to begin Kentucky and Kearsarge battleship construction.
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Helena
Newport News
Southern
Cramps
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Washington
Admiral Briece
Great Fleet
Hampton Roads
Carter and
Mantle
Seven Thousand Sioux Confer at Wounded Knee Red Dog Camp
Judge Burns reports Pine Ridge Indians plan a February 10 meeting at Red Dog's camp on Wounded Knee creek to elect five delegates for talks in Washington with the great father. Red Cloud is expected to head the delegation over grievances on rations annuities and reservation boundaries. Delegation aims to depart around March 1 pending government approval.
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Wounded Knee
Drapwoon
Red
Burns
Pine Ridge Indian Agency
Pine Ridge Reservation
Red Dog
Wounded Knee Creek
Washington
Red Cloud
Cuban Refugees See Shifting Allegiances In Cuba
Tampa reports 230 Cuban refugees arrive as Santos Espirito mayor Marcos Garcia joins the insurgents. Campos departure spurs support for the rebellion while Maceo’s forces grow from 4000 to 12000 and establish a new city administration in Guintz. A commander at Atarres castle was captured and jailed at Morro for alleged gun sales. Maceo is not wounded and Gomes is not ill.
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Maceo
Gomez
Tampa
Fla
Marcos Garcia
Santos Espiritu
Campos
Pinar del Rio
Guintz
Atarres Castle
Havana
Morro Castle
Gomes
Marin Leaves For the Front in Cuba War Dispatch
General Marin, captain general pro tem, leaves Havana with staff to direct operations against insurgents. General Suarez Valdes named acting captain general in Marin’s absence. A Placetos dispatch reports multiple plantations including Adela and San Pablo burned, with losses estimated around 250 pesos.
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Marin
Havana
Suarez Valdes
Placetos
Santa Clara
Adela
San Augustina
Alta Maria San Pablo
San Falipe
Zaza
Es- Wepetad
Iowa Republicans Set March 11 Convention for 22 Delegates
The Republican state central committee fixed the Iowa state convention for March 11 in Des Moines to choose 22 delegates from 11 congressional districts plus four at large for the national convention in St. Louis. Hon. J. P. Dolliver to preside as temporary chairman with plans for a large delegation and organized state support for Allison.
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Republican State Committee
Iowa
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
St. Louis
J. P. Dolliver
State League of Republican Clubs
Wabash
Allison
Drawing the Line on Hop Ale in Werster City
Local restaurant proprietors were arrested and jailed for selling hop ale. The beverage, promoted as non intoxicating, led to state chemist testing and an appeal to higher courts as the first such arrest in the state. A separate report notes Liloyd B Montgomery hanged in Albany Oregon for the December murders of his parents and a neighbor.
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Werster City
St. Louis
Albany
Ore
Liloyd B Montgomery
D. McKercher
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