Edgerton Responds to Massa chusetts Populists Push
In a reply to George F. Washburn, Edgerton defends maintaining the silver plank and warns against permanent fusion with the Democrats. He argues for independent action, warns that a union would split the party, and says a Memphis conference Feb 22 could push the move toward independent reform.
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Boston
George F. Washburn
People’s Party of
Massachusetts
People’s Party
Democrats
J. A. Edgerton
Lincoln
Neb
National Committee of the
Reform Press
Pears Democratic Tiger
Rocky Mountain News
Lambs
Tammany Tiger
Memphis
Tenn
Cuban reforms to be faithfully executed despite partial pacification
Prime Minister Ca novas del Castillo says the government will implement the proposed Cuban reforms without waiting for full pacification, sufficient as long as rebellion is limited to the west. Marquis Aperteguia questions reforms’ effectiveness and criticizes Captain General Weyler’s role in execution.
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Reforma
Manoazib
Canovas del Castillo
Cuba
Marquis of Aperteguia
Constitutional Party
Weyler
Plan to Protect Depositors Bill in North Dakota
Senator T F Marshall proposes a state law requiring banks to deposit half of one percent of deposits into a state treasury fund each year. If a bank fails after public disclosure, the receiver can draw from the fund to cover depositor losses, up to the treasury total. The fund is projected near 15000 dollars and seen as ample for contingencies. The measure is expected to pass.
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North Dakota
Bismantck
N. D
T. F. Marshall
Central Whist Association ends with Des Moines win
The third annual Central Whist tournament in Sioux Falls concludes. Des Moines wins the Richards trophy, with Omaha second, Yankton third, Lincoln fourth, Cedar Rapids fifth, Sioux Falls sixth, and Sioux City seventh. Cumings and Whitney of Des Moines take the pair contest, with Martin and Scranton of Kansas City second. Officers elected: L. A. Garner of Omaha president, R. W. Burns of Yankton vice president, George S. Hall of Sioux City secretary and treasurer. Midsummer meeting set for Spirit Lake July 23–24, with the Des Moines contest February 17–18, 1898.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Central Whist Association
Richards
Des Moines
Omaha
Yankton
Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Cumings and Whitney
Martin
Scranton
Kansas City
L. A. Garner
R. W. Burns
George 8. Hall
Spirit Lake
Law rence county sheriff race ends in contested victory
A Democrat Childers was declared elected sheriff by a small margin in Law rence county Arkansas after Populists alleged fraud. An election error shifted the result to Stewart, but County Judge TownsEND, a Democrat, voided several district votes as irregular and reinstated Childers. Tensions rise as Populists Prohibitionists and Childers supporters arm, with fears of violence.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Little Rock
Ark
Lawrence County
Childers
Stewart
Townsend
Formal Electoral Vote Counting Hears McKinley Hobart Election
Washington February 8 The house plans a formal ceremony counting the electoral vote and the proclamation of McKinley and Hobart elected by the vice president. It is a state occasion of ceremonial character. If sundry civil or fortifications bills fail to report no appropriation bill is expected this week as committees submit bills and conference reports.
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Washington
House
McKinley
Hobart
United States
Operator Took to the Woods
A head end collision on the Louisville and Nashville line near Myers switch ten miles from Montgomery Alabama killed engineer Link Kirkland age 28 of Montgomery and brakeman Weller of Middlesboro Kentucky. The fireman is believed fatally hurt. The telegraph operator fled to the woods after the crash and has not been seen.
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Monttgomery
Ala
Louisville and
Nashville Road
Myers Switch
Link Kirkland
Montgomery
Weller
Middlesborough
Woods
Quiet Sunday at Canton McKinley Home
Canton February 8 quiet Sunday at the McKinley home as the mayor attended church with National Committeeman G Dawes Congressman Francis H Wilson of Brooklyn Mr Pruden White House clerk and several friends Rev William McAfee of Columbus filled the pulpit replacing the regular pastor Dr Manchester during services
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Canton
McKinley
National
Mrs Fellows Bound Over For Using Canceled Stamps
Mrs. Whiting Fellows of Leando Iowa has been bound over to the federal grand jury at Keokuk for using canceled postage stamps on letters. The case seems unusual as Fellows is prominent in church and social circles and her husband is a well to do farmer. She gave bonds totaling 3000 dollars.
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OrtTumWay
Whiting Fellows
Leando
Federal Grand Jury
Keokuk
Fellows
Death of a Chicago Millionaire Oxtcano
Albert M. Billings aged 83, president of the Home National Bank and Chicago financier, died of old age at Oxtcano. He is the father of O K G Billings, president of the Chicago Gas company.
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Chicago
Oxtcano
Albert M. Billings
Home National Bank
Mr. Billings
O. K. G. Billings
Chicago Gas Company
Nebraska Pensions Passed in Congress
Washington Feb 8 Representative Hainers bill to pension Lewis Keiser of Hubbell Neb at 72 dollars a month for total disability has passed both houses and goes to the president The bill to pension George N Ferre of Nebraska has passed the House
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Nebraska
Washington
Hainer
Lewis Keiser
Hubbell
Neb
Congress
George N. Ferre
Ish Released From Prison After Manslaughter Sentence
Ish, sentenced to 16 months for manslaughter in the July 9, 1895, killing of William B. Chapple, was released from the pen Sunday morning as his term expired.
Morton sails to join family in Switzerland
New YorkFeb 8 Third Vice President Paul Morton of the Atchison son of Secretary Morton sailed yesterday for Switzerland where he will join his family and expect to be absent until April.
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Morton
Switzerland
New York
Paul Morton
The
Atchison
Secetary Morton
Bishop-Elect Linehan to Be Consecrated Feb 24
Fort Dodge priest Very Rev Thomas M Linehan will be consecrated bishop in Dupage Iowa on February 24 as the new bishop of Cheyenne.
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Dupugue
Thomas M. Linehan
Fort Dodge
Cheyenne
Brothers Drowned in Skating Accident
Jennings Feb 8. Ben Munson married man and his 16 year old brother Bert were drowned while skating near the town.
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Jennings
Ben Munson
Bert
Wheelmen Convention Aims to Impress New York Legislature
Delegates to the League of American Wheelmen meet in Albany for their annual convention with leaders Sterling Elliott and Isaac B. Potter seeking support for good roads. The gathering plans to influence state lawmakers, with high officials including Lieutenant Governor Woodruff and Speaker O Grady expected to attend. The league has allocated $1,000 for this session and related materials.
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New York
Albany
League of American Wheelmen
Friends of
Sterling
Elliott
Isaac B. Potter
Morrison
Wisconsin
Hartwell
Colorado
Connolly
Ilinois
Potter
American League
New York State
Woodruff
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Illinois
Missouri
Ohio
Connecticut
Iowa
Kentucky
Maryland
North Carolina
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Arkansas
Arizona
New Hampshire
Oregon
Michigan
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Alabama
Florida
Delaware
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Solons
Highbie
O’grady
Armstrong
Charles Guy
George W. Aldridge
Caial Berme Bank
League
Ex Governor Long Interviewed in Boston Dispatch
A World dispatch from Boston reports ex Governor John D. Long of Massachusetts addressing issues of the day. He discusses whether the free silver movement is dead, prospects for prosperity, and the enforcement of proper laws on trusts and capital or labor.
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Long
New York
Boston
John D. Long
Massachusetts
McKinley
Iron Pipe by the Carloads in North Park Placers
Laramie Wyoming February 8 Several car loads of iron pipe have been received here for use in the placers of the North Park region near Independence mountain. The owners expect to have the water system by which they will be worked in operation by spring.
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Laramie
Wyo
North Park
Independence Mountain
Mexican naff sold whisky to Indians jailed in Wyoming
Sold Firewater to Lo. LanDER, Wyo., Feb. 8. Alberto Quitana, a Mexican, is jailed here charged with selling whisky to Indians.
Chief Engineer Smith Dead
PHILADELPHIA Feb. chief engineer Smith U S N died suddenly at his apartments in the Gladstone building.
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Smith
Philadelphia
U.S. N
Gladstone
Well Known Electrician Galileo Fraring Dies in Rome
Rome February 8 Signor Galileo Fraring a prominent electrician and member of the Italian senate has died. He was widely known for his public service and technical work. The obituary notes his long career and influence in electrical engineering circles.
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Rome
Galileo Fraring
M Kinley selects editor Porter as private secretary
New York Feb 4 J Addison Porter editor Hartford Evening Post will be private secretary to President McKinley. Porter confirms acceptance after brief conference in Canton with McKinley. Porter, 41, a prominent McKinley ally, endorsed by Connecticut legislature for minister to Italy but likely to serve as private secretary. Ex governor Cornell remains silent on a possible attorney general post. A L Butler of Chicago applies for treasury chief clerk.
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J. Addison Porter
Hartford
Canton
Porter
McKinley
New England
St. Louis
Cornell
New York
McKinly House
J. J. McCook
Mr. McCook
A. L. Butler
Chicago
Treasury Department
Change of White House Occupants Nears March 4
Washington reports a planned White House occupancy change one month away as President Cleveland packs his goods for shipment to Princeton. The Cleveland family will host the president elect and his wife at dinner on March 8, as in prior transitions. The usual luncheon for the retiring president after inauguration will be omitted to speed the procession after ceremonies in the capital.
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White House
Washington
President Cleveland
Princeton
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Harrison
South Dakota Populists Deadlocked in Pierre Senate Vote
In Pierre on February 4 the Populists in joint session failed to name a senator. Pickler led with 50 votes, Kyle had 27, Goodykoontz 24, Plowman 10, Bowles 5, Palmer 1. Loucks men mostly backed Goodykoontz. Webb of Brown county backed Kyle. Factional lines remained split with Kyle at 27 and Goodykoontz peaking at 26. Plowman fluctuated 7 to 10.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Pickler
Kyle
Goodykoontz
Plowman
Bowles
Palmer
Loucks
Webb
Brown County
President nominates postmasters and land office official
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters B D Gillespie Glendive Montana A Q Brundage Nora Springs Iowa John B Topper Colon Iowa Lester D Watrous Burlington Kansas Miss Ada L Davis Pilot Point Texas Susie P Himan Stephensville Texas Jesse L Reese Velasco Texas and interior nominee Benjamin F Shaw of Washington to be register of the land office at Vancouver Washington.
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Washington
Senate
B. D. Gillespie
Glendive
Mont
A.Q. Brundage
Nora Springs
John B. Topper
Colon
Lester D. Watrous
Burlington
Kan
Ada L. Davis
Pilot Point
Tex
Susie P. Himan
Stephensyville
Jesse L. Reese
Velasco
Benjamin F. Shaw
Register of the Land Office
Vancouver, Wash
Women Win Local Posts as Alabama Opens Offices
In Montgomery on February 4 the legislature approved a law allowing women to serve as county superintendent of education in Alabama. Governor Johnston also appointed Miss Fannie Cabiness of Huntsville as register of chancery for Madison county, marking a notable advance toward woman suffrage in the state.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
Johnston
Walford store of Frank Novak destroyed by fire
Early today the Walford county shop of Frank Novak burned with the proprietor sleeping above. His body is believed found among the ruins. Authorities suspect arson by robbers as the cause of the blaze.
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Depar Ramps
Frank Novak
Walford
Delegation Pushes Free Homestead Bill in House
A 20 member House delegation led by Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma met Speaker Reed to urge the Rules Committee to set a day for considering the free homestead bill that has passed the Senate.
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Wasuhington
House
Flynn
Oklahoma
Reed
Committee On Rules
Senate
Five Cuban Ladies Banished From Havana Arrive
Ery West, Feb 4. Five Cuban ladies arrived from Havana on the steamer Olivet banished by Captain General Weyler for conspiracy against Spain.
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Ery West, Fla
Havana
Olivet
Weyler
Spain
Captain Chapman Freed in Seeley Dinner Raid Case
New York police commissioners dropped charges against Police Captain Chapman tied to his raid on the Seeley dinner at Sherry's. The dismissal ends the disputed case and clears the room leader of the action.
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Chapman
New York
Sherry’s
Woman Dies After 58 Day Fast in Indiana
Jeffersonville Indiana report details the death of a 78 year old man from New Market after a prolonged 58 day fast. The incident underscores dangers of extended fasting and raises questions about medical supervision and motive in the period.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
New Market
Wounded Veterans Speak Of Recovery From Paralysis
Otsego County resident David G Talbot recalls a paralytic stroke in 1893 after a Civil War wound at Petersburg. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with rapid improvement and notes his comrade Norton also benefited. The testimonial cites the pills as a blood and nerve restorative sold by druggists and by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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David G. Talbot
Otsego County
New York
Edmeston
Petersburg
Epmeston
N. Y
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Iowa Commission Opposes Passenger Fare Cuts
Des Moines reports the Iowa railroad commission rejected proposals for reduced passenger rates, arguing current business conditions make cuts unjust to the public and railroads. It cites data showing costs per passenger mile equal or exceed revenue, noting a 2.27 cent per mile return in 1895 and warning wage and service reductions could follow. The stance comes amid a push by jobbers and travelers for a 2-cent transferable mileage book rate.
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Iowa Commission
Des Moines
Iowa Railroad Commission
State Fair Association
President Field
Odebolt
Nevada bill on admission price faces uphill fight
A representative of the Associated Press interviewed Mr. Stuart about a Nevada legislature bill fixing the admission price at $1. He said the fight has been uphill for years and he would proceed if the price were 50 cents, noting he pledged to bring two principals together and only one death could halt it.
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Dallas
Tex
Associated Press
Stuart
Nevada
Thurston to Conclude His Speech in Senate Agenda
Washington Feb 8 The Nicaragua bill is pulled from the senate calendar opening time for other measures. The appropriation committee expects Indian and agricultural bills by Wednesday and seeks early action. Thurston aims to finish his Pacifico railroad speech as Morrill moves to curb liquor sales in the Capitol. Conference on bankruptcy bill to follow with limited opposition anticipated. The Senate and House will tally electoral votes Wednesday. Lodge aims for immigration bill conference report soon after House action. Baseball rules report submitted to President Nick Young by Hart Hanlon and Reach.
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Thurston
Washington
Senate
Morrill
House
Lodge
James A. Hart
Edward Hanlon
A. J. Reach
National Baseball League
Nick Young
Lumber Convention Urges Duty on Lumber Imports
Washington Feb 8 The executive committee of the national lumber convention based in the capital has issued a circular urging members to press their representatives in Congress to secure a duty on lumber imports.
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Washington
National Lumber Convention
Congress
Scribner's Magazine 1897 Red Letter Year Preview
Scribner's announces a 1897 Red Letter Year with London seen by Charles Dana Gibson and a new Richard Harding Davis novel Soldiers of Fortune. Also features The Conduct of Great Businesses series on department stores hotels banks and manufactories Undergraduate Life in American Colleges with Yale Princeton Harvard notes, Japan and China since the war, The Unquiet Sex by Helen Watterson Moody, Howells Story of a Play, four short Cable tales, and travel pieces by Lewis Morris Iddings and Davis. Illustrations by American and foreign artists accompany dense feature content.
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Mr. Gibson
London
Scribner's Magazine
Richard Harding Davis
Amercan
Henry E. Howland
Yale
James Alexander
Princeton
Robert Grant
Edward S. Martin
Harvard
Helen Watterson Moody
Maria
W. D. Howell
George W. Cable
Lewis Morris Iddings
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Washburn
Scientific
Metal Money
National League Convention
M’kinley
Utica, N. Y
Scribner’s Magazine
Charles Dana Gibson
Soldiers of Fortune
Japan
China
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Fifth Avenue New York
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