Mine Run System Under Fire At Bituminous Convention
at Cmcavo Jan 22 delegates to the interstate coal operators and miners convention hear a report urging mine run or gross weight and uniform hours of labor but no wage raise. Illinois and others support mine run. Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana oppose. votes show defeat, with calls for double standard and a push for uniform screen rules amid parliamentary disputes.
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
West Virginia
Ratchford
President Farms
Ming
Robbins
Patrick Dolan
Pittsburg
Wabash follows Burlington on car coupler rule
At St Louis January 22 the Wabash said no car in passenger trains will be hauled after February 1 unless equipped with vertical plane couplers. Westinghouse brakes and signals are adopted. many railroads west of the Missouri River use the older Miller hooks. Cars between Chicago and Buffalo must have steam heating due to New York law banning fires in passenger coaches. Burlington has issued similar orders.
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Buffalo
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Burlington
Fullen to Move to Chicago After Iowa D A Change
C D Fullen of Fairfield, recently replaced as United States district attorney for the southern district of Iowa, will relocate to Chicago. He will counsel the bucket shop men organization and is reported to have a returning fee of 3600 dollars a year for five years.
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Ottawwa
C. D. Fullen
Fairfield
United States
Iowa
Bucket Shop Men
French Warships Sent to China in Immediate Move
Paris reports confirming that French warships Bruix and Varabur will sail for China on January 24 under Admiral de Beaumont, who is named commander in chief and will hoist his flag on the Varuban. Abilene bank assignee reports assets nearly worthless with only about 3 percent of claims paid. Annapolis seventh ballot yields no result with Mc Comas 44, Gorman 46, Shaw 19, Shryock 2, Findlay 4.
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Far East
Abilene Bank Asseta Worthless
Abilene, Kan
Lebold Wisher & Co
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Gorman
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Shryock
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Bushnell Named Postmaster at Lincoln Nebraska
H M Bushnell, a veteran Lincoln newspaper man and political figure, is named postmaster prospectively. Born in New York, he built his career in Nebraska at The Enterprise The Herald and Lincoln Call, with deep Republican ties and leadership roles in Lancaster County.
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New York
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Republican Committee
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Strode
Republican Congressional Committee
Endurance Tested in New England Mill Strike
On January 20 Boston reports the third day of strikes in cotton and wool industries with no signs of concession from either side. Brunswick's Cabot mill joins the walkout with 225 operatives refusing reduced rates and about 700 workers left. Strikes spread to New Bedford Sacre Brunswick Burlington King Philip Laurel Lake Hargreav No 1 Fall River White Rock. Wool centers include Wanskuk Geneva Providence Central Mills Central Falls and Laconia hosiery plant.
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White Rock
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Providence
Central Mills
Central Falls
Laconia
Mill Wheels Remain Silent in New England Strike Centers
From New Bedford and surrounding cotton towns comes word of quiet amid ongoing strikes. Secretary Hart of the New Bedford union expects no major changes for at least two weeks, while small crowds near mills show no gate openings or demonstrations. In Biddeford, both sides hold a firm line awaiting a mutual understanding.
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New England
New Bedford
Hart
New Bedford Union
Biddeford
Man on Trial Curses Before Jury in Wife Murder Case
In Cacao on January 20, Chris Merry, accused of murdering his wife, broke into furious outbursts before defense could present. He cursed at his attorney Pratt, refused confession, and declared the jury would hang him regardless. He demanded the attorney accompany him to the gallows.
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Chris Merry
Pratt
Deadwood
Deapwood
Jan
Fred Meyers
London Comment on Teller’s Resolution
The Times in its financial article says Teller's resolution will have no effect, but the committee's action, even if not approved by the senate, is a bad sign for real currency reform.
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Czar Surprises Germans on Frontiers
A Cologne Gazette dispatch from St. burg says Russia formed two new army corps on the German and Austrian frontiers at Vilna and Kiel. The move heightens tensions on the eastern Baltic border as reports reach Bern and other capitals.
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Hitt speaks as debate over Cuban belligerent rights continues
In Wasaiwatos on January 20 the house debated granting belligerent rights to Cuban insurgents. Chairman Hitt argued action is inadvisable, praising the president and contrasting current policy with the previous administration. Minority members pressed amendments while galleries were crowded with spectators awaiting a final vote.
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Miss
Spirited Senate Debate Over Postoffice Department Affairs
A lively Senate session followed Hoars Massachusetts resolution seeking a committee inquiry into the Postmaster General order affecting letter carrier forces in several cities. The discussion ranged over Post Office funding, mail weight, and potential impacts on Hawaiian annexation, with Morgan pushing Hawaii treaty ratification and West signaling a move on silver standard payments. Concurrently General Lee reported Havana quiet and extended cattle import rules, and Bryan and Conger were confirmed as ministers to Brazil and China.
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Post Office Department
Allen
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Finance Committee
United States
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San Domingo Shaken by Repeated Earthquakes
From New York report on January 20 details severe earthquakes since December 29 across the northern Dominican Republic. Porto Plata and Santiago suffer damage including churches and a government building. Santa Cerro, a Columbus-era grand edifice, is destroyed. Rail service interrupted and cable to Haiti affected.Damage estimated at Porto Plata reaches 25000 dollars with ongoing shocks daily since December 26.
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Santa Cerro
Hinz Surrenders After Brooklyn Killing of Brother-In-Law
Texas cowboy Herman Hinz turned himself in at Stagg Street Station Brooklyn after mortally wounding Otto Diehl over alleged abuse of Hinz's sister. Hinz described confronting Diehl over clothes and threats, saying Diehl killed his sister and he would brain Diehl with a kettle before the fatal shot. Other items: Black Jack’s gang possibly wiped out. postoffice burglars escape from Leavenworth. Mr Gladstone in serious condition. Pepperell strike continues. Des Moines circular urges more rural school visits.
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Mia
Stster
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Tecsox
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Mexico
Sierra Madre Mountains
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R. O. Barrett
Committee Named To Prepare State Institutions Bill
Speaker Funk named a committee to draft a bill on state institutions. Members: Nietert Linn chair, Merriam Delaware, Whelan Emmott, Van Houten Taylor, Penick Lucas, Porter Appanoose, Albertson Washington. Senate backing a central board with executive power face opposition from House allies of local boards. Also a railroad bill would extend time to equip cars with automatic couplers. law began Jan 1 1898, extension to Jan 1 1900 possible.
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van Houten
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