Divorces and pardons across nations spark debate
Canada records a first in Rome approved divorce for John Keefe amid fidelity grounds. Paris grants John L. Waller a presidential pardon after U S intervention. Spain urges caution as US minister Taylor faces mixed reviews. Arbitration bill advances in London as Bulgaria gains recognition. A clergy inquiry in San Francisco proceeds against Rev. O O Brown.
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Canovna
Calla
Leo Granta Adivarce
John Keefe
Canada
Waller
Halifax
Papa Leo
Rome
Keefe
Supreme |Ager
Miracle of Escape From Troy Fire Ends With Three Dead
In Troy New York a catastrophic blaze in a crowded building left 3 dead and 15 wounded among about 650 occupants. Roll calls showed only three fatalities while many were rescued. insurers estimate losses under 100000. Separate items note political support for Governor Claude Matthews and Clara Barton efforts aiding Armenian relief in Turkey.
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Troy
N. Y
Riverstraet
Stettheimer & Co
Carrol
Carr
Foley
Goba
Republicans plan twin New York headquarters site
A local paper reports James Clarkson of Iowa and George Christ of Arizona leading a Republican national committee project to build two great party headquarters in New York City funded by general contributions. Each state would contribute its products. the scheme awaits national committee approval and possibly St. Louis convention endorsement. London bill targets foreign cattle imports to aid English breeders, while the Monadnock battleship is commissioned at Mare Island with Captain Sumner in command.
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New York
James Clarkson
Iowa
George Christ
Arizona
Republican National Committee
Clarkson
National Committee
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Sumner
Republican ‘National League
Mile’ Wanakery
Ontonen
Republican National League
Milwaukee
Milwaukes
League
Albany
James H. Manley
Augosta
T. B. Walker
Lindell Hotel
California
Towa
Pugs Leave El Paso for Langtry Prize Fight Train
Pugilists and crowd depart El Paso by the Southern Pacific bound 400 miles to Langtry for a prize fight. Tickets cost 35 dollars plus fare amid crowded sleeping cars. Angled plans include Masterson and rangers guarding tracks as corrp respondents ride with the trains. Fight likely around 2 30 pm with Fitzsimmons in a strong corner.
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Paso
Southern Pacific
Langtry
Fitzsimmons
Martin Jolian
Jack Stelzner
William McCoy
A. K. Albers
Rangers
Tex
Masterson
el Pago
Here
Peter
Jim Hull
Buck Connelly
J. J. Quinn
Phillip Laurie
Maher
Jack Everhart
Jack Stauzel
Martin Talian
Chicago
Seed loan pays off for Bonth Dakota County
Bonth Dakota Seed Grain Law yields a net gain for Mipnomba County with 208 996 worth of grain from seed and 27 000 loaned to farmers repaid except 108. County richer by 181 096. unlikely to repeat next year, but plan may continue if needed. Denver mining men open new exchange and Bullion exhibit shown in New York. Delegation arrives as speakers outline founding details. Iowa physician marries in St Louis. groom long associated with Wheaton College. Gold standard defender Hunter refutes free silver claims in Kentucky interview. Des Moines to get new telephone exchange with municipal ownership prospects. Tremendous snow and blizzards hit Michigan. trains delayed and roads impassable.
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Dakota
Mipnomba
Sioux
Denver
New York
New Mining Exchange
New Exchange
Iowa
St. Louis
Charles A. Blanchard
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Frances
Carothers
Des Moines
Pilgrim Congregational Church
M. Burnham
Ocarothers
Eaton
H. Hazen
Sioux City
Upper
Lower
Michigan
Varied 1900s News Snippets From Feb 21
Hudson wins verdict against Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias over Barrett Scott body reward in O’Nei Nebraska. Kentucky legislature gloom after Judge Grace death with tight roll, Hunter leads in vote. San Francisco reports success with X rays by Jones Carleton and Babcock. Paris confirms government support with 909 to 186. Astor and Lady Randolph Churchill engagement likely. Domino declared out of the Suburban at Coney Island. Miss Clara Barton relief funds sent by cable to New York. Maroon uprising erupts in St Elizabeth Jamaica.
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Scott
O'Nei, Neb
William Hudson
Odd Fellow
Knights of Pythias
Westner
Hudson
Barrett Scott
Kentucky
Franxfort
Grace
Hunter
Blackburh
Carlisle
McCreary
Burnett
Davis
Crawford
Bate
Domino
New York
Coney Island Jockey Club
Miss Barton
National Armenian Relief Committee
Clara Barton
Constantinople
Sheriff will not move Jackson and Walling before Feb 27 hearing
Cincinnati Feb 20 Sheriff Plummer announced he will not remove Jackson and Walling from jail in this city until after the hearing set for Feb 27. The statement confirms the next procedural step in the case.
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Holt Walling
Jackson
Cincinnati
Plummer
Walling
Five Normal Schools Planned by Legislature in Iowa
Des Moines reports the house committee approved Huntley bill funding five new normal schools with a 40000 appropriation for salaries and incidentals. Locations chosen from existing or immediately erected facilities, to be funded by local effort. Also notes on malt liquor ban vote, library tax proposal defeat, state university funding, baggage storage bill, and medallions for soldiers on monuments.
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Drs Moines
House Committee On Educational Institutions
Huntley
House
Senate
Common Council
Lambert
Nage
Messrs
Porter
Pop
Bailey
Grata
Crawford
Good
Boone
Klimme
McArthur McNulty
Tibbitts
Bremer
Speaker Byers
House’ Committee On Ways and Means
State University
van Houten
Senate Committees On
Ways and Means
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Taylor
United States
Mavrin
Admiral Beranger
Marine
Senor Congas
America
Hanna Taylor
Satine Factory
Senor Canvas
Heino
Hoe
Madrid
Canvas
Washincron
Hankis ‘Saylor
Geographical Society
State Department
Paris
John L. Waller
Madagascar
Hoyas
President Faure
London
House of Commons
A.k.rollit
South Islington
Board of Conciliation
Prince Ferdinand Heenguirod
Constantinore
Verdiband
Bulgaria
Towa Oay
Hany W. Hansin
Northern Oratorical League
Fhe Teague
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Oberlin College
Rev. Brown
O. O. Brown
Sheerin
Matthews
Ordinnati
7Lhe Commercial Gazette
Simon P. Sheerin
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Claude Matthews
Wasnhineton
Terrill
Pera
Turkey
Olney
Sublime Porte
Misa Barton
Constantinopl
Republican
Liverpool
Argentina
Long
England
H. Gare & Co
Atlantic Lowa
EL ‘Paso
Cotton Staten Exposition
Louisville
Frankfort
Godfrey Hunter
Congress
P. M. Jones
Carleton
Alan Babcock
Chamber of Deputies
Randolph
Willie Waldorf
William Waldorf Astor
Lady Randolph Chuurchill
Jennie Jerome
Kinaston
Jamaica
St. Elizabeth
Bill
Utah
Stour City
Stwck
Lincoln
Nebraska
Omaha
Union Pacific Railway
Co-Operative Wagon and Machine Company
Salt
Lake City
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Co-Operative Company
Snake River Valley
Idaho
Nebraska Improved Stock Breeders’ Association
State University Chapel
MacLean
Edgar
Treasury
Tows
Theophile Brughier
Salix
la ‘Assumption
Missouri River
American Fur Company
Keystone
West Riverside
Bloomfield
Gibson
Colfax
Jasper County
Mason Ciry
Heis
W.H. Baker
L. S&s. Dorchester
Onp
Neb
Springdale
Biovux City
John Parks
Glenn Ellen
Vite TM
Prince
Fife
Seae
Wi. Peeks
Ha Freed
Fy D
Cedar St
Vitalis
VIO Emmert & CO
Melree
Gardus
McElree
Cardus
THE
Piso Company
Warren, PA
Piso’s
Adolph Zimmer
Bellwood, Neb
Quincey
Grax Acument Company
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