Suffrage Convention Opens Under Susan B. Anthony In Des Moines
The 29th annual National Suffrage Association meeting began with Susan B. Anthony presiding. Delegates from many states attended as Anthony urged precinct organizing and house to house canvassing, noting Utah and Idaho gains and a strong push in California. Committees named including Harriet Upton, Mary Hay, and Mary Bradford. A reception for delegates followed at the Hubbell home with Des Moines society figures mingling.
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Des Moines
National Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Colorado
California
Illinois
Indiana
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Missouri
Montana
Michigan
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
Wisconsin
Washington
D. C
Miss Anthony
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Oakland
Anthony
Harriet Upton
Mary G. Hay
Mary B. Bradford
F. M. Hubbell
Foreclosure Petition Filed Over Union Pacific Property
John O. Cowin, special attorney, filed a foreclosure petition in the United States circuit court here against the Union Pacific Railway. The filing duplicates a prior petition in Omaha and other locations, but remains in this court because the eastern terminus and transfer yards of the road lie in Covunam Buforrs.
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Covunam
Buforrs
John O. Cowin
United States
Union Pacific Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
Omaha
Amend House Cuban Resolutions Adopted in Senate Debate
In Albany on January 27 the senate debated Cuban resolutions from the assembly. After amendments to recognize beligerent rights of insurgents the resolutions were adopted.
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Albany
Senate
Assembly
Senator Jones Re-Elected in Nevada Vote
Carson Nev Jan 27 Hon John P Jones was re elected United States senator. The senate vote shows Jones 12 Fitzgerald 1 McMillan 2. Assembly results: Jones 28 McMillan 2.
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Jones
Carson
Nev
John P. Jones
United States
Senate
Fitzgerald
McMillan
Dawson town charivari ends with fines for half the town
In Dawson Iowa a town wedding protest known as a charivari led to about half the population of 656 being arrested before Justice Finley. Among those summoned were several businessmen and a minister. They were fined and ordered to pay costs.
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Jefferson
Dawson
Howard Everhart
Bride
Justice Finley
Temperature Up Across Regions With Varying Shifts
The weather bureau reports temperatures rising slowly from the Atlantic coast into the Ohio and Mississippi valleys and the northwest. It remains low and has edged down in the southwest, with a notable drop to below freezing on the central gulf and west Florida coasts.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Ohio
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
West Florida
Charitable Aid Swamped as St Louis Freezes Deepens
In St Louis on January 27 sixty six destitute families sought police aid for relief from the severe cold. Two charities, the Provident association and St. Vincent de Paul, are overwhelmed with applicants and have yet to mount a systematic relief effort.
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St. Louis
The
Provident Association
St. Vincent de Paul Association
Nevada passes glove contest bill for Corbett Fitzsimmons fight
Garson Nev Jan 27 The glove contest bill to permit the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight in Nevada passes the assembly by 20 yeas 9 nays with the license raised to 1000 dollars.
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Garson
Nev
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Nevada
Assembly
Yeas
Pass Soderman's Bill in Geneva School Reform
Lincoln Jan 26 On Monday the house standing committees reported several bills with recommendations. Soderman's bill House Roll 89 providing for the reduction of the salary of the superintendent of the reform school at Geneva was passed.
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Soderman
Lancoln
House
Geneva
Busy Senate session on Cuban resolutions and canal bill
The Senate met Tuesday with focus on Cuba and the Nicaragua canal project. Debates over an international monetary conference opened, with support varied and no final action taken. An amendment proposing treasury action if the conference fails was offered, and Morgan presented a canal company letter amid Rodriguez objections.
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Ubsa
Washmerton
Senate
Cuba
Turpie
Ind
Spain
United States
Walcott
White
Dem
Cal
Cannon
Utah
Daniel
Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Nicaragua Canal
Morgan
Hitchcock
Canal Company
Rodriguez
Roderiguez
Senator Allen Reports Alarming Osage Agency Affairs
Senator Allen summarized a subcommittee inquiry into Osage Indian agency practices in Indian Territory. The report alleges Indians are fleeced by licensed traders, with the agency agent protecting traders from competition. Witnesses say debt traps and booths near the agency exploit cash checks. 90 percent of Indians remain in debt.
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Allen
Osage Agency
Washington
Senator Pettigrew
Committee On Indian Affairs
Osage Indian Agency
Indian Territory
Senator Allen
House Overrides a Pension Veto in Narrow Vote
The House overturned President Cleveland's pension veto by 187 to 52 to grant a $72 monthly pension to Jonathan Scott of the Sixth Iowa cavalry, living at Oswego Kansas. Debate moved to the Indian appropriation bill, with minor amendments adopted. Also, a $462 claim for keeping 86 African slaves aboard the Wanderer was approved.
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House
Washington
Cleveland
Jonathan Scott
Sixth
Iowa Cavalry
Oswego
Kan
Turner
Dem
John F. McRae
United States
Wanderer
Savannah
Hitt
Rep
Ill
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Warner sent to Leavenworth to take testimony
A special committee investigating the Soldiers home management at Leavenworth deputed Mr. Warner to travel there and testify. He will likely remain about a week in Kansas. McCreery confirmed as Missouri internal revenue collector. Colorado College receives 50000 dollar endowment from Dr. D K Pearson to complete a 200000 dollar fund.
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Warner
Leavenworth
Washington
Kansas
McCreery
Senate
Wiliam Crow McCreery
Missouri
Colorado College
CoLto Rape Springs
D. K. Pearson
Chicago
Republicans End Agitation Policy In Favor Of Verdict Of People
Cleveland dispatch reports a shift in Republican strategy. Hanna and leaders abandon broad political agitation for the next four years, favoring the verdict of voters and Merits of the incoming administration. Washington headquarters plans are curtailed. General Osborne in charge. outcome uncertain within months.
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Hanna
Washington
Cleveland
National Committee
Tam
McKinley
National Republican
William Osborne
Osborne
Canton
Relief fund tops 35000 in Chicago aid drive
Chicago citizens respond rapidly to Mayor Swift proclamation. Police canvass and postmen efforts aid 1200+ families in 48 hours with food and fuel. Salvation Army and slum workers expand relief. Postal Telegraph and Cable Co officials contribute 2000. Pabst Brewery 1000. lumber dealers 1800 in 15 minutes, could reach 2500. National Cycle exposition exhibitors, Pope Manufacturing lead 1000. total relief funding reaches 35000 in two days.
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Ralsco
Chicago
Swift
Hesing
Salvation Army
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Pope Manufacturing Company
Allen Daughter Weds In Madison Nebraska
Miss Lulu Allen eldest daughter of Senator William W Allen marries Daniel Lynch of Platte Center at her Madison home. The couple will live in Lincoln where Lynch has a position in the office of the commissioner of public lands and buildings.
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Senator Allen
Madison, Neb
Lulu Allen
William W. Allen
Daniel Lynch
Platte Center
Neb
Lincoln
Commissioner of Public Lands and Buildings
Union Pacific Reorganization Agreement Reported
The reorganization committee of Union Pacific Railroad announces steps to proceed with the plan after an agreement with the United States. No major changes are needed, though junior bonds may be offered in smaller amounts against more preferred stock. Formal declaration on operative plans is postponed pending final U.S. arrangement.
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Union Pacific
New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
United States
Union Pacific Sinking Fund
Kansas Pacific Consolidated
Costly Railroad Accident Settlement Reaches $80,000
Costly Atlantic City Meadows collision last summer killed 44 and injured about 100. Railroads have been settling damages outside court, totaling nearly $1,000,000. Latest: Mrs Samuel Mita received $80,000 of her $90,000 claim for death of husband and daughter and injuries to herself and son.
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Campen
N.J
Atlantic City Meadows
Philadelphia and
Reading Flyer
Samuel Mita
Ice Bridge At Niagara Falls Draws Sightseers
Niagara Falls New York on January 27 reports an intense cold spell with a glittering ice bridge forming in the gorge. Frozen spray coats trees and cliff faces creating a dazzling sight as trains bring many sightseers to the area.
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Niagara Fall
N. Y
Mrs Trainor Sentenced For Manslaughter In Baltimore
BaLtimore Jan. 27 Mrs Mary Trainor was convicted of manslaughter for poisoning her husband and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Spooner Elected U S Senator by Wisconsin Legislature
In Madison Wisconsin January 27 both houses of the legislature cast their votes for John Spooner for United States senator. The assembly and senate endorsed Spooner in a rare bipartisan move signaling strong support for his candidacy.
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Spooner
Madison
Wis
John
United States
Glove Contest Bill Referred. Jones Elected Senator
Glove contest bill introduced in the senate and sent to public morals committee. A joint conference declared John P. Jones elected United States senator with all but five votes.
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Carson, Ney
Senate
Committee On Public Morals
John P. Jones
United States
Populists Demand Legislation to Protect Stock Raisers
The Populist state central committee issues a manifesto to Kansas lawmakers urging laws against the Kansas City Stock Yards company. It seeks protection for stock raisers from exorbitant charges as the Kansas City exchange operates under Kansas law, with yards on the Kansas side of the state line.
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Toprxka
Kan
State Central Committee
Kansas City Stock Yards Company
Kansas City Exchange
Kansas
Old Settler Johnson Dies Suddenly in Lincoln
J D Johnson a longtime Lincoln settler died suddenly at age unknown on January 28 in Jan. Old Settler dies suddenly in Jancoln.
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Jancoln
J. D. Johnson
Lincoln
Heavy Losses by Mennonites in Ohio Lumber Crisis
In Younastown Ohio on January 24 an estimated 100 people, mostly Mennonite landowners between East Lewistown and Columbiana, face losses of 500 to 820000 each after the Ohio Lumber and Mining company failed a month ago, dragging down the Easterly Bank of Columbiana. The firm, formed eight years earlier with 50000 capital, had bought 240000 acres in Virginia to produce railroad ties, but a cascade of financial troubles led to collapse linked to the bank failure.
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Younastown
East Lewistown
Columbiana
Ohio Lumber and Mining Company
Mennonites
Virginia
Wanamaker Fire Destroys Block in Market Street Inferno
A basement fire at 1809 to 1817 Market Street sparked a blaze that gutted a major Philadelphia block, with Wanamaker’s store tower and clock damaged. Loss estimates range from 1 million to 2.6 million, insured heavily. two spectators injured by a falling shutter and hotel guests perished in the fire. Firemen suffered injuries. one man died of shock. Police alerted authorities at 6:50 a.m. as flames spread through 30 buildings before containment.
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Williams
Philadelphia
Market Street
Market
Wanamaker
Hanscom Bros
Hirsch Bros
Seven Firemen Hurt as Williams Block Fire Rages in Chicago
Omcano January 27 report details seven firemen and two spectators badly hurt when the Williams block at 196 to 202 Monroe street burned. Firefighters confined the blaze to walls, saving nothing inside. total damage estimated at 886000 with major losses among Williams block Wurzberger Bros Continental Shoe Co Townsend Gale Co and others.
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Williams
Chicago
Omcano
Williames
Monroe Street
Jeremiah O'Rourke
John Workman
Patrick Patterson
Jeremiah Redcroft
James Barker
Engine Company
Sherman P. Quinlan
Harry Geogeghan
Jeremiah Elliott
Engine Company No. 7
William Hanley
Williams Block
Wurzberger Bros
National Rubber Company
George H. Foster & Co
Continental Shoe Company
Grossman & Michaelson
Townsend & Gale Company
Eureka Soap Company
Two Guests Burned to Death in Fort Smuts Fire
In Fort Smuts Arkansas on January 27 two travelers died in a hotel fire caused by a hall lamp explosion. H Bray from Springfield Missouri, a traveling salesman for M J Powers & Co Chicago, and B H A Mullison of Fremont Nebraska perished as the second floor blaze overwhelmed the building. The hotel and an adjoining store were destroyed and guests narrowly escaped.
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Fort Smuts
Ark
H. Bray
Springfield
M. J. Powers & Co
Chicago
BH. A. Mullison
Fremont
Neb
Former Omaha Man Convicted in Rome Murder Case
In Rome Georgia a jury found Frank J. Evans guilty of the murder of William Coleman and added a mercy recommendation. Evans, a former Omaha newspaper man, had moved to Rome four years ago. He was sentenced to life service in the coal mines.
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Omaha
Omahlanooga
Tenn
Rome
Frank J. Evans
William Coleman
Evans
Omalia
Fuller and Brewer Named Arbitration Commissioners
A World dispatch from Washington reports Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller and Associate Justice David J. Brewer have been named as commissioners on the arbitration tribunal to determine the boundary line between Venezuela and British Guiana.
Twinkles colored pictorial supplement to The Semi-Weekly Tribune
The Semi-Weekly Tribune announces a new 16 page colored comic pictorial supplement titled Twinkles to be issued with every Friday edition. Twinkles features jokes witty paragraphs and over 50 political and other cartoons in color with lifelike portraits and humorous pen drawings. It costs 5 cents per copy or $2 per year, but is free to those who subscribe directly to The Tribune for a year.
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New York
Tribune
United States
New York Sun
McKinley
Hobart
Daily Tribune
Department of Science and Mechanics
the Tribune
Tribune Direct
The
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Great Britain
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Foster
Blaine
Harrison
Melville Fuller
United States Supreme Court
John F. Hurst
Henry Y. Satterlee
B. L. Whitman
Columbia University
Herbert
Congress
Union Tron Works
Navy Department
Court of Claims
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Niagara
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