Nelson Dingley Dies In Washington Leaves Maine Leader
Washington obituary reports Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine died in Washington at 11:80 PM from heart failure amid pneumonia. Funeral plans include in house state services, Lewiston interment, and ceremonies in Lewiston and Washington with memorials in Congress. Dingley, born 1832 in Durham Maine, built Lewiston Journal, served in Congress since 1881, famed for concise factual debate and tariff mastery.
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Havoc On Land And Sea From Severe Storms Across Regions
Widespread damage from a storm devastates the United Kingdom with flooding, wrecked docks, and casualties reported along coastlines from Ireland to France. In Germany heavy gales and storms disrupt life as ships and towns suffer. Across the Atlantic, labor unrest and a sensational trial unfold with Mine Workers convening and a poisoning case drawing large crowds.
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Coroner’s verdict blames unintentional error in Sunol wreck
Sidney Nebraska January 14 coroner’s jury finds Sunol wreck caused by unintentional error by H R Reece head engineer of train No 8 in failing to signal brakes to the second engine operator who controlled the air brakes. Also Kennedy Kansas City January 11 arrested on complicity in robbery of a Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis train near Macomb Missouri. reward offered by railroad and Southern Express company.
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Whistle That Trains Dogs And Vervain’s Sacred Hunt
A noted anthropologist Mr. Galton created a whistle with adjustable pitch to emit inaudible to humans but audible to dogs, prompting their responses. The vervain plant, plain and neglected, was revered by Druids who gathered it only during the rising of the great dog star to avoid being seen by sun or moon.
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Beveridge Nominated for U S Senator by Indiana Republicans
Indianapolis dispatch reports Albert J. Beveridge of Indianapolis won the Republican nomination on the 12th ballot after a hotly contested campaign. Strong opposition came from Hanly of Lafayette as Beveridge’s path to the Senate was secured by consolidating Taylor and Steele forces alongside his own followers. Beveridge, born 1863 in Highland county Ohio, rose from hardship to attend DePauw University where he distinguished himself as an orator.
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Storm Rages Coast to Coast and Government Inauguration
The Pacific coast endures the worst storm in years while Hon T T Geer is inaugurated Oregon governor on Tuesday. Utah legislature meets in joint session and reads Governor Wells message as Janowsky needs one more win in New York chess match.
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Nebraska Senate Modifies Resolution Over Stotsenberg Charge
Lincoln Jan 14 The Nebraska Senate debated the Stotsenberg resolutions voting down substitutes and adopting a Crow resolution urging the War Department to suspend Stotsenberg pending investigation and punishment if charges prove true. House adjourned with ballots missing in Fillmore County election dispute. Israel-Benjamin contest recount ongoing in Chase and Hitchcock counties.
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Bold attempt to steal 21 cars of wheat thwarted in La Crosse
In La Crosse on January 14 a bold scheme to steal 21 cars of wheat, mainly from Hyde Elevator and W. W. Gargill, was foiled by railroad detectives aided by bogus way bills. The thieves nearly completed the swap before weakening. If successful, they would have netted about 15000 dollars. Officials Wilber T. Irwin and H. B. Elliott are pursuing the gang of fraudsters.
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Terrible Accident Recall Of A Runaway Horses Nightmares
The recollection centers on Miss Fannie Thoman, a nearly twenty year old woman from three miles west of the city, who described a May 1894 runaway horse carriage wreck. She suffered a kidney complaint, constant weakness, and pale dull health, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring color, vigor, and overall strength after use. The testimony notes the pills’ claimed broad efficacy for blood, nerves, and various pains, and directs readers to purchase through Dr. Williams Medicine Company.
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Diplomatic Dinner At White House Hails Guests
President and Mrs. McKinley hosted the diplomatic corps at a White House dinner on Friday night. The Berliner Tageblatt accuses American revenue officers of tariff discrimination against Germans. Bishop Francis Chetard of Indianapolis weak after paralysis. has led the diocese 20 years. Triod Sawyer, 8, hanged at Waxahachie for assault on Mrs. Fannie Fuller. Berlin AP correspondent says Germany aiding Filipinos is baseless. Wisconsin students attempt to disrupt Fra Diavolo. five arrested. St Petersburg reports Russia Afghanistan treaty signed Jan 8 despite Britain’s opposition. State Horticultural Society of Lincoln adjourns. officers elected: President George A. Marshall. VP J. H. Hadkinson. Secretary C. H. Barnard. Treasurer Petr Youngers.
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