Militia Seizes Kentucky State Capitol in 1910s Standoff
In Frankfort on March 17, about 400 blue coats from Louisville Lexington and Frankfort manned the capitol grounds as three state guard companies guarded the State House. The scene followed a bitter senatorial contest with debate over Governor Bradley’s call out the militia and a joint session held to meet legal requirements for a U.S. Senate ballot. The militia will stay on duty until adjournment.
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Louisville
Lexington
State Guard
State House
Kentucky
Capitol
Senate
Bradley
Goebel
Bronston
House
United States
Collier
Senate committee convicts Governor Bradley without hearing
A Kentucky senate committee, in a daytime session, convict Bradley of usurping authority by calling out the militia without a hearing. Bradley appeared, challenged the procedure, read affidavits, and argued the wartime power rule does not apply in peacetime. The panel adjourned and may recommend fine and imprisonment.
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Goebel
House
Bradley
Worthington
Garth
Collier
Young Shoshone Chief Dies at Kinnear Ranch
News from Lanper Wyoming reports the death of Jim Washakie a young Shoshone subchief. An elaborate funeral is planned with several hundred Shoshones attending and a request extended to the Arapahoe tribe. The Shoshones demand arrest of murderers even if they cross into Canada as Will Lamoraux and party face potential trouble.
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Kinnear
Big Wind River
Jim Washakie
Arapahoe
Canada
Wilson
Lamoraux
Debate Over Contested Election Cases In The House
In Washington on March 18 the House decided Coleman’s claim to Buck’s Louisiana seat in favor of Buck. The contested election Aldrich vs Robbins from Alabama moved to three hours per side for argument. Moody denounced alleged election crimes in Alabama and called for honesty in ballots.
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Washington
Johnson
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Coleman
Louisiana
Buck
Daniels
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Aldrich
Robbins
Alabama
Moody
Mass
White of Illinois votes against party on Alabama seat contest
After two days of debate the house unseated Gaston A. Robbins of Alabama and awarded the seat to W. F. Aldrich. Only Republican dissent came from Congressman White of Illinois, while Democrats cast 59 opposing votes amid fraud allegations in Dallas county ballots.
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Illinois
Washinedon
House
Yeas
Gaston A. Robbins
Alabama
W. F. Aldrich
Mr. White
Messrs
Cobb, Dockery
Cockrell Delivers Elaborate Silver Debate Speech
In Washington the Cuban debate cooled as Senator Cockrell gave a four hour speech on the silver financial issue. He referenced Secretary Olney and Senor Dupuy de Lome, drawing sharp remarks from Hoar and Wolcott on releasing this testimony. The speech blends financial argument with pointed criticisms of Secretary Carlisle.
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Cockrell
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Olney
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Hoar
Wolcott
Carlisle
Julian Pauncefote
Spanish Side of the Case Severely Commented on by Morgan
In Washington on March 17 the Senate held a Cuban debate with Mr. Morgan sharply criticizing Senor Dupuy de Lome's public Spanish statement on insurgent methods and cane field burnings. The day featured speeches on immigration and silver and a resolution on Cuba war status.
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Washindon
Senate
Lodge
Pugh
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Olney
Hale
Elkins
Committee On Foreign
Suspension Day In the House Passes Oklahoma Homestead Bill
Washington reports suspension day in the house with several bills passing. The Oklahoma homestead bill relieves homesteaders from paying the purchase price. The house will consider relations to censure Ambassador Bayard on Wednesday. In San Francisco Rev. O O Brown seeks ecclesiastical verdict while Miss Mattie Overman heads south as the pastor case closes.
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House
Washington
Oklahoma
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Bayard
San Francisco
Rev
O. O. Brown
Mattie Overman
Scottish Rite Masons Gather in Yankton for Annual Reunion
In Yankton on March 21 the South Dakota Scottish Rite Masons begin a four day session for their annual reunion. Local members and attendees from across the state will participate in ceremonies and meetings at the lodge hall.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Dutch Neal defeats Nic Jarding in four rounds in Dusveve
Dutch Neal welterweight knocks out local heavyweight Nic Jarding in four rounds at Dusveve. The same day, March 17, grounds are selected for the Northwestern Sangerfest ball in July. Venue seating 1,200 singers from 50 societies across the northwest.
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Dusveve
Dutch Neal
Nic Jarding
Dvusveve
Northwest
Bank Building Sold to Satisfy Mortgage
Storux City on March 16 saw the United Bank building sold by the sheriff to satisfy a $125,000 mortgage held by the Iowa Investment and Trust Company. The Investment company bid $110,000 for the structure.
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Big Bank
Storux City
Iowa Investment and Trust Company
United Bank
Des Moines Judge Settles Creditors for Hurlbut Firm
Judge C. Cole returned from the east where he made a settlement with the creditors of the wholesale drug house Hurlbut Ward & Co. which failed for 175000 three months ago. The firm had assets of 850000 and the embarrassment will be temporary.
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Des Moines
C. Cole
Hurlbut, Ward & Co
Kennel Club Show Draws 300 Entries in Des Moines
Over 300 entries from across the country have been received for the Kennel club exhibit in DeparR Rapids starting March 24. The event promises to be the largest collection of dogs seen outside the major cities, drawing many top Chicago winners.
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Deparr Rapids
Chicago
Kennel Club
Relocated the Odd Fellows State Orphan Home to Jefferson
Jefferson IA March 16 The grand lodge committee chose Indianola for the orphan home but then placed it in Jefferson prompting talk of legal action to restrain further steps until the grand lodge meets in October.
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Jefferson, Ia
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows’ State
Indianola
Dr. J. A. Reid Acquitted in Murder Trial
Davenport Iowa March 17 The murder in the second degree trial of Dr J A Reid ended in an acquittal after eight hours deliberation. At the next term he faces two indictments for perjury and criminal malpractice.
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J. A. Reid
Davenport
Governor Drake to Attend Iowa Launch with Miss Drake
Governor Drake will join Secretary Herbert for the battleship Iowa launch in Philadelphia on March 28. Miss Mary Lord Drake, his daughter, is invited to christen the vessel as the governor and party travel by special train.
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Iowa
Des Mores
Drake
Herbert
Navy
Philadelphia
Mary Lord Drake
Fremont County Officers Shortages Revealed in Audit
D A Poor, expert accountant, audits Fremont County Iowa books and finds shortages from 106 to 2300 dollars across two years. Auditor Howley and Recorder Abbey books are clean. Delinquent officers are repaying shortages without suit.
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Hamerra
D. A. Poorman
Howley
Recorder Abbey
Kingsley Man Files Retaliation Against Accusers
William Cunningham of Kingsley claims retaliation after his liquor law indictment. He targets George Donahue for assault and James McMahon for larceny. Plymouth county liquor men say they are persecuted and seek to halt the moves if possible.
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Kingsley, Ia
William Cunningham
Kingsley
George Donahue
James McMahon
Plymouth County
Runaway Horses End Funeral Procession in Orrumwa
Charles Morrison was killed and a child fatally injured when a funeral procession in Orrumwa Iowa stretched into chaos as a frightened horse team bolted. Dozens of others, mostly women, were seriously hurt in the crush and several near-misses occurred as teams dashed through the crowd and into the line of march.
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Orrumwa
Charles Morrison
Morrisson
DuswellE Mayors Seek Vindication in Primaries
DuswellE Iowa March 17 The mayor and aldermen acquitted of criminal liability for the salary grab will seek vindication in the Democratic primaries next Saturday. The convention is March 25 and the city election is April 6. Republicans plan a ticket and may run under their party colors.
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Duswelle
Citizens’ Nonpartisan Movement
South Eastern Iowa Teachers Adjourn to Oskaloosa Meet
The Southeast Iowa Teachers association adjourned in Ottumwa and elected officers O E Scott of Oskaloosa as president F M Witter of Muscatine as vice president and Miss Fraser of Ottumwa as secretary A committee led by Superintendent Stewart was formed to plan an interstate educational meeting in Burlington during semicentennial exercises with Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Missouri represented.
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Ottumwa
Southeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Oskaloosa
O. E. Scott
F. M. Witter
Muscatine
Miss Fraser
Stewart
State Department
Burlington
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Nicaraguan Government Triumph Over Leonist Forces
Manaava March 15 The Nicaraguan government forces won a major victory at Pital near Momotombo with 200 killed or wounded among about 1 200 troops. Leonists from Leon Chinandega and Chichegala were routed, led by General Ortiz while rebel president Baca supervised from Leon. Generals Paiz and Bodan commanded the government troops.
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Pital
Momotombo
Leon
Chichegalpa
Chinandega
Honduras
Zelaya
Paiz and
Bodan
Italy Sees End to War Cloud After Baratieri Defeat
In Rome on March 14 reports say the storm of popular anger over the Baratieri defeat has cooled. Reservists who fled abroad are returning, no punishments are expected, and talks with King Menelik have begun. Peace talks loom as reinforcements are halted and Italy’s new cabinet stabilizes financially.
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Italy
Baratieri
Africa
Menelik
War Office
Iowa Republicans rally behind Allison for president
At Des Moines a passionate Iowa GOP gathering unified as an Allison convention with Governor Drake urging a rising vote for Allison as next president. Delegates listed from ten districts, Gear and Clarkson among supporters, convention adjourned with Allison priority reaffirmed.
Chicago Tailor Strike Ties Up Shops Citywide
In Chicago 8,000 union garment workers joined a sympathy strike backing cutters. With 18,000 tailors going out, unions report nearly every shop tied up though the action remained nonviolent. Nonunion workers at some shops still at work.
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Chicago
ChicaGco
Chicago Union Garment Workers
Tailors
Oime
Wheat bears dominate Chicago markets as prices fall
Wheat prices slipped with sellers pushing down gains while corn and oats fell. Cash quotes show No. 2 red wheat around 64 cents and nearby futures dipping to 62 1/4 cents. Provisions and oats posted smaller declines with May pork around 9.70 and lard near 9.42 per barrel.
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Chicago
Omaha live stock market receipts and prices report
CATTLE receipts 1100 steady to strong with native beef steers 8.40 to 4.15, western and Texas steers 3.00 to 3.70, cows and heifers 2.40 to 3.80, stockers 8.00 to 8.75, calves 3.00 to 5.25, bulls 2.01 to 3.25. HOGS receipts 600 about 5e lower. heavy 3.75 to 3.80, mixed 3.75 to 5.80, light 3.75 to 8.80, pigs 8.00 to 8.75. SHEEP receipts 700 steady. natives 2.8 to 8.25, westerns 2.70 to 3.25, stock 2.00 to 8.00, lambs 4.00 to 4.25.
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Bourn
Omaha
Texas
Cuban debate in Senate highlights Sherman and Hill
Senators Sherman and Hill clashed over resolutions on Spain and Weyler in a four day Cuban debate. Sherman pressed for a vote at the earliest moment while Hill argued the mercenary character of the resolutions. The Dupont contest and an art commission bill were also advanced.
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Sherman
Hill
Senate
New York
Spain
Weyler
Dupont
Pritchard
N. C
Art Commission
Navy panel OKs dry docks at Algiers Portsmouth and Mare Island
The house committee on naval affairs decided to provide in the appropriation bill for dry docks at Algiers Louisiana Portsmouth New Hampshire and Mare Island California.
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WashiNaton
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Algiers
Portsmouth
N. H
Mare Island
California
Train Wreck At Center Point After Running Switch
A Vandalia line passenger train wreck occurred on the Center Point branch when a second section control failed. The caboose and miners’ car carrying about 100 men were crushed by the advancing engine and passenger car, with miners injured and several trampled in the scramble to escape.
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Brazm
Ind
Center Point
Here
Strike Brewing on the Great Northern
Mutterings of a strike on the Great Northern arise over the March 1 salary cut. Employees warn the road could be tied up if trainmen face reductions. Telegraph operators are especially angered by the pay cut.
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Great Northern
Searrie
Spaulding of Des Moines Confesses Embezzlement
Des Moines March 14. J Spaulding secretary and treasurer of the state board of pharmacy commissioners has been arrested for embezzling about 13000 from the board. He held all license fees and other collections for four years. He has no property and the state will lose the money. He had been speculating on the board of trade and was a heavy loser.
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G. Spaulding
Des Moines
Des Mores
J. Spaulding
State Board of Pharmacy Commissioners
Board of Trade
Spaulding
Singular accident injures Williamsburg boy with unloaded gun
In Williamsburg Iowa Wesster Crry on March 15 Gomer Lewis five years old son of John Lewis was in a high chair when a wad in an unloaded gun exploded as the barrel was warmed in the stove. The blast knocked him forward onto the table but he was not fatally hurt. The chair back was damaged by the wad.
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Iowa
Williamsburg
Wesster Crry
Gomer Lewis
John Lewis
Gomez
Increase in Earnings for Iowa Railroads in 1895
Des Moines report shows total gross earnings in 1895 at 37.717 million dollars, up from 35.874 million in 1894. Per mile earnings rise to 4,488 dollars in 1895 from 4,230 in 1894, a 5.15 percent gain, with wet earnings up 21.89 percent to 13.588 million. Four lines still report losses, while overall gains occur despite lower gross totals.
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Hawkeye
Des Moines
State Executive Council
Waterloo Investors Backed Railroad Plan in Iowa
A Waterloo contract closes with local citizens taking 57000 worth of real estate and capitalists from Sumner Waverly and Oelwein investing 150000 to build sixteen and a half miles of electric railway in Waterloo and connect Cedar Falls seven miles away. Construction bids open immediately to start within 15 days.
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Watterloo
L. S. Case
Sumner
J. H. Bowman
Waverly
O. J. Fosselman
J. H. Rafferty
Oelwein
Cedar Falls
Blue Jay Stock Falls After Royer Default
Denver March 15 J H Royer a Colorado mining exchange member who bought Blue Jay stock heavily yesterday failed to meet obligations before the call today leading to a large sale on the open board for his account Some stock traded yesterday at 27 cents a share and today bids reached 4 cents Royers liabilities are said to be 33000 dollars
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Denver
J. H. Royer
Colorado Mining Exchange
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