Increase in Business Brightens Rail and Farm Trade Signals
New York January reports show a surge in business activity with clearinghouse payments up 7.8 percent from 1892 and railroad earnings 11.2 percent higher, while prices stay low. Wheat exports surge with Western receipts and Atlantic shipments up, cotton prices rise a sixteenth despite mill strikes, and iron manufacture expands orders. coal miners anticipate higher demand after April wage settlements.
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New York
R. G. Dunno
Weekly Review of Trade
Atlantic
Pacific
Tacoma
Argentina
Russia
United
Canada
Jury ignores plea of insanity in Draper murder verdict
Jacksonville tale reports Charles L Draper convicted of murdering Charles Hastings after a knife assault over abstract records. Jury rejects insanity plea and imposes a life term. The case traces to a March 1897 dispute when Draper, once Hastings’ colleague, allegedly stole from Judge Kirbey’s office before the fatal clash.
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Charles I. Veapor
Chris
Waptings
Jacksonville
Lls
Charles Ls. Draper
Charles L. Hastings
K Kirby
Draper
Inmuity
Boxing Draw Ends Watts Siefker Show in Louisville Jan 28
Telegraphic briefs report a 20 round middleweight bout at the Kentucky Athletic Club ended in a draw after police halted action in Louisville. Also noted are Norway Sweden talks failing to yield agreement, Lonoke Arkansas threats against Black residents, and the Spokane Great Eastern fire victims identified.
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Jim Watts
Lucas Siefker
Kentucky Athletic Club
Louisville
Norway
Sweden
Lonoke County
Arkansas
Lonoke
Spokane
Wash
W.B. Gordon
Cora Peters
Disguised by a false beard Kennedy detained after train robbery plot
John F Kennedy a locomotive engineer twice tried for complicity in Blue Out train robberies was found unconscious after a ride with a companion who fled when the horse fell. He wore a false chin beard a black mask and carried a shotgun revolver and lantern. He claimed to be on a hunting trip but was detained by police.
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Kansas City
Waneas Orry
John F. Kennedy
Blue Out
Kennedy
Unusual and Exciting Scene at Luetgerti Trial Session
Custaco Jan 29 The closing scene of the Luetgerti trial afternoon session grew stormy as jurors rebuked Defense Attorney Harmon. Fred Mueller and Mrs. Wilhelmina Mueller are poised to testify on last spring’s business dealings while Mueller will close the state's case.
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Custaco
Luetgerti
Attorney Harmon
Fred Mueller
Wilhelmina Mueller
Mueller
Mr. Harmon
Gary
Steamer Corona Wreck Reported Near Lewiz Feland
A Victoria dispatch says the steamer Corona, carrying 225 passengers from Seattle on January 20 to southeastern Alaska ports, was wrecked near Lewiz feland at the mouth of the Keena river. All passengers landed safely on Kennedy island. All freight and baggage lost. No further details available.
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Corons
Bearriu
Wash
Victoria
Corona
Seattle
Alaska
Lewiz Feland
Keena River
Kennedy Island
Senate Keeps Amendments Down in Silver Coin Debate
Washington Jan 20 Senate debate over Teller concurrent resolution results in a decisive vote against all amendments. Lodge substitute defeated as galleries crowd, with many senators breaking party lines. The day marks a major prelude to the 1900 political contest as Allison Burrows abstain on key roll call.
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Washington
Senate
Stanley Matthews
United States
Congress
Mr. Lodge
Lodge
Allison
Burrows
Mich
McKinley
St. Louis
Carter
Mon
Chandler
N. H
Clark
Pritchard
N. C
Shoup
Warren
Wolcott
Senators bribery probe tests Otis and Campbell
Columbus O Jan 29 two key witnesses in the alleged senatorial bribery inquiry testified before the senate committee. Representative J O Otis of Hamilton county claimed a bribe offer to vote for Hanna and attorney Thomas O Campbell acted as Otis’s legal representative. Campbell submitted a $1 750 cash roll said to have been paid by Boyce. Boyce denied knowing Hanna. Exports and labor reports follow with wheat and corn figures and other homeland notes.
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Alabama
Washington
House Committees On Elections
William F. Aldrich
Thomas 8
Dallas County
Otis
Columbus
Stair
Senate
Yeaterday
J. O. Otis
Hamilton County
Hanna
Thomas O. Campbell
Major Dick
Major Rathbone
General Boyce
Campbell
New York
Hanns
Boyce
Mr. Hanna
Campell
Sleeplessness in High Altitude Highlighted by Pueblo Story
A Pueblo woman’s struggle with sleeplessness at high altitude is cited to promote Dr Williams Pink Pills. The narrative claims lightheadedness, fatigue, and nervous strain eased after one box, with lasting buoyancy after several boxes. Notarized affidavit dated July 6 1897 accompanies testimonial. Pills sold 60 cents per box or six for $2.50 via druggists or mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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Rocky Mountain
Pueblo
Col
Agghe
Ayatem
Ena
Williama Pink Pilla
George W. G11
Dr. Williams
Special Train Carries Iowa Delegation to Trans Miss Exposition
A Rock Island special from Des Moines arrived here at 9 50 with 178 travelers, including most Iowa legislators and state officials, plus Des Moines papers’ reps. Free service by CG R I P carried them to Omaha and back to view expo preparations, promising a major event near Atlantic this summer. The return is due at seven this evening as the second section.
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Rock Island
Des Moines
Iowa
L. E. Hollowell
THE
Telegraph
Omaha
Atlantic
Hobbs
Funk
Griswold
Trelegraph
Debunked Cuban Rebel Town Claim Sparks Tension
Report from Hazara on Jan 28 disputes Spanish claims of victory and capture at Esperanza ia. The rebel capital is actually Agramont near Cubitas, with Spanish forces failing to approach due to mountain resistance. General Gomez cites cavalry shortages, risking a protracted eastern war. Also notes Mrs. Hearst’s welcome in Mexico City and a St. Petersburg czar remark about avoiding conflict with Japan.
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Hazara
Castellanos
Esperanza
Baperanza
Cubitas
Agramont
Gomez
Janco
Estern
Rabi
Salvador Rios
Havana
Blanco
Treasury
Moexiao
Hearst
Mexico City
California
Federal District
Mexico
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
St. Petersburg
Preobranjensky Regiment
Japan
Comrade Wm Everett in charge opens meeting with songs and prayers
The event begins with singing America and a prayer by Chaplain Amos Moreland, followed by recitations and songs by Miss Lamb and a quartette including Bruington Everett Ngan and Glass. Major Curtis, Col. Briggs, and others speak as resolutions are introduced by Maj. Curtin calling for pension law reforms, cross examination rights, and equal treatment for private soldiers, with copies to senators and papers. The adjutant is tasked to distribute copies and chair next meeting.
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Everett
America
Amos Moreland
Miss Lamb
Sam Rice
G. A. BR
Congress
Pension Office
Star Chamber
Aith
Elaineant
Union
Bea
Jenkins
Wx Lyman
Adjt
Taxpayers urged to mail first half tax payments soon
Notices advise taxpayers wishing to pay the first part of their 1897 tax to mail an order and land description to the County Treasurer. Receipts will be ready by the end of March. those not collected by March 31 will be cancelled and interest charged. Treasurer T. W. Brown signs. Also promotes Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with claims of rapid relief and sale by local merchants.
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Marcel
Drywié T. W. Brown
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