Recall of stirring days as votes counted in joint session
The joint session counted electoral votes with Vice President Stevenson presiding. McKinley led 271 to 176 for president and Hobart 271 to 149 for vice president with Watson 27. Attendees included diplomats from France China Japan and Canada. The scene recalled the 19th century contest as observers watched the formal reading and a round of applause followed the result.
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Inauguration Preparations Promise Lavish WashingtonCeremonies
Washington February 15 The inauguration of President elect McKinley two weeks away will outshine prior years with lavish decorations and festivities. About 18000 will be spent on the main ballroom and private rooms as bunting and electric lamps highlight floral designs. Tickets cost five dollars with a one dollar supper option, no invitation needed except for foreign ministers. A six song promenade and 23 piece dance program, plus five inaugural grand concerts, will fill the ball week. The parade could draw 40000 to 60000 people with marching paced for 12000 per hour, Carlisle Indian School students among delegates, and Ohio Governor Bushnell commanding a division. The Capitol east front to Mt. Vernon square route will mark the procession, with elaborate reviewing stands designed by the Floral Exchange of Philadelphia. Public comfort quarters seek many applicants as crowds gather.
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Bombardment and troop movements in Crete tensions rise
In News From Foreign Lands from Oana dated Feb 16, Christians bombard Onanen and Halepa while Greek consuls board ships and Turkish fire responds. Prince Berovitch arrives with Montenegrin gendarmes. Canis tension grows as ambassadors consider occupying Canea Retimo Candia for Muslim protection. Gladstone replies from London.
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End of a Kansas Tragedy and Death of Hildebrant
Joseph Hildebrant dies after two years of throat cancer at Presbyterian hospital. Former Maryland farmer near Marysville Kansas, he bought a farm in 1895, lost savings on the first payment, fell ill, and family hardship followed. His wife, driven by despair, killed all her sighted children and then herself, leaving one survivor. Hildebrant to be buried locally.
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Ball Against Anson's Club and Window Glass Prices
The case of Adamson Gumbert vs Chicago League ball club, $10,000 damages, was called for trial in the United States circuit court before Judge Buffington. Gumbert claims conspiracy to bar release or salary payment. Separately, Pittsburgh and western window glass sellers in Chicago advanced prices 23 4 per cent from March 1, abolishing the rebate system, with Atlantic Pacific Gulf districts excluded as imports compete.
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Political notes on debt, party moves and reforms
The editorial discusses the U S public debt returning to the billion mark and urges Republicans to steer policy. It notes intra party debates between middle roaders and hardliners, mentions election-law reforms, Cuban bonds funding independence, and careers of politicians amid a changing bench.
County Attorneys Salaries Hike Debated in House
The Nebraska house, in committee of the whole, debated bill to reduce county attorney salaries with amendments boosting some totals. Lancaster fights for 2000 dollars, others win smaller raises, and incumbents exempt. Speaker notes Bryan will address next Tuesday. senate workload light. A separate bill repeals the requirement for 52 weeks of newspaper publication before legal notices.
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Murderer of Mina Kiel is hanged in Iowa
Jurors in Des Moines found Chris Eckerlebe guilty of first degree murder for the 16 year old Mina Kiel’s killing near Bellevue on July 4. He confessed to a jail cell mate, later denying it, with evidence supporting a conviction. The court fixed the penalty at hanging.
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Engineer Vannoy Dies After Wreck Injuries
Omata Feb 11. W H Vannoy engineer injured in Union Pacific fast mail wreck on Twentieth street viaduct Tuesday evening died that night. He had served as railway fireman and engineer for 28 years and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Robber case leads to extradition request for suspect
A requisition from Governor Holcomb seeks the return of Herman Lotonely alias Harry Thompson from Chicago for an Omaha theft on Dec 2, 1896. The Hirschburg store was robbed of 8200 dollars in diamonds rings watches and other jewelry.
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Parson Davies Plans Carnival Fight Card in Reno
"Parson" Davies arrived to confer with John Quinn and Peter Maher's manager about a Maher Sharkey bout to be staged during Davies carnival. He aims for a Reno event March 15-16 two days before the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight in Carson, with a $10,000 purse. If Sharkey approves, the program includes Barry vs Anthony, Denver Ed Smith vs Choynski, Armstrong vs Jeffries, and Maher vs Sharkey.
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