Harris Nominated for U S Senator in Populist Caucus
William A. Harris of Linwood wins the Populist caucus nomination on the 85th ballot for United States senator. Harris, 64, a Virginia native and Civil War veteran, is praised as an able and cultured gentleman after a long Kansas career as farmer and engineer. Joint session to elect him set for Tuesday noon.
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Topeka
William A. Harris
Linwood
United States
Cauons
Harris
King
Breidenthal
Little
Maaden
Martin
Potter
Virginia
Kansas
Congression
Blue
Wilcox
My Street
Hill
Rhodes
Rump Legislature Adjourns in Dover Manifesto Issued
The rump legislature in Dover adjourned sine die and issued a manifesto asserting ongoing rights denial in Delaware. It accuses the legislature and executive of being overthrown, illegally evicting legislators, a corrupt oligarchy seizing powers, falsified election returns, and courts biased by partisan prejudice.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Free State
Foraker Club Indorses Hanna for U.S. Senate
The Thirty-second ward Foraker club of Cleveland endorses Hon. M A Hanna for the United States senate to serve out the unexpired term of Senator Sherman. Resolutions urge Governor Bushnell to appoint Mr Hanna and a copy was sent to him.
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Foraker Club
Indorses
Hanna
Cleveland
Senator Foraker
M.A. Hanna
United States Senate
Sherman
Bushnell
No Election In Washington as Ballots Count in Legislature
In Otyrra Washington January 21 three ballots were cast in the first joint session to choose a United States Senator successor. No election occurred though Speaker Cline is gaining support and promises to unite the Populist vote.
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Washington
Otyrra
Wash
United States
Quire
Cline
Platt Elected U S Senator In New Jersey Vote
Platt named United States senator to succeed David B. Hill for the term starting March 4. In a joint legislative convention before a new session, Platt received 147 votes, Hill 42, Henry George 4.
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Platt
Senate
Allany
N. J
Thomas
United States
David B. Hill
D. B. Hill
Henry George
No Senate Choice in South Dakota Joint Ballot
Pierre South Dakota January 21 In the first joint ballot there was no senatorial choice made. Pickler held his party vote. The Populist candidates played for position with Kyle in the lead.
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South Dakota
Pierre
Pickler
Kyle
Firemen Meet at Columbus Neb 11th State Convention Opens
Columbus Neb Jan 21 Delegates to the 11th annual convention of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen association number over 400. The city is in holiday attire. The convention was called to order at 8 o clock in the opera house. After welcome speech by Colonel Whitmeyer city council president and a response by President Spaulding Norfolk the convention appointed a committee on credentials and adjourned until 9 a m.
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Columbus
Neb
Nebraska
Elothea
Opera House
Whitmeyer
Spaulding
Norfolk
Trustee Takes Over Raymonds Ore Business in Ore Field
In Omana on January 21 Edward Holbrook of New York as trustee has taken possession of the old ore business of C. B. Raymond for eastern creditors. Raymonds liabilities are stated to be about 970000.
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Omana
Raymond
Edward Holbrook
New York
National Del aine Merino Sheep Breeders elect officers
Canonspura January 21 National Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders Association held its annual meeting in which John Hamilton was elected president D C Johnson secretary treasurer and James Wiley corresponding secretary. Ex governor Hoard of Wisconsin was endorsed for secretary of agriculture.
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Indorse
Hoard
Canonspura
National
Delaine Merino Sheep Breeders’ Association
John Hamilton
D. C. Johnson
James Wiley
Wisconsin
Leedy Names Appointees to State Posts
ToreKa Jan 21 Governor Leedy appointed Webb McNall of Gaylord as state insurance superintendent. He also named a new railroad commission including ex Governor Lewelling of Wichita W P Dillard of Fort Scott and William Campbell of Stafford.
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Leedy
ToreKa
Webb McNall
Gaylord
Lewelling
Wichita
W. P. Dillard
Fort Scott
William Campbell
Stafford
Pardoned Against Will of Prisoner in Oregon
George Betz alias John Bingham, serving a three year burglary sentence in Portland Oregon, was pardoned by Governor Lord. The act appeased Chicago authorities desirous of charging him with a November sixth 1894 murder during an election row. A habeas corpus writ was sought as Betz remained jailed awaiting judge Stevens in the criminal department.
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Governor Lord
Oregon
Portland
George Betz
John Bingham
Illinois
Chicago
Betz
Gus Collander
Sederburg
Salem
Lord
Judge Stevens
Criminal Department of the State Circuit Court
Stevens
Willis Remains Brought From Hawaii to Louisville
The remains of Albert Shelby Willis, late United States minister to Hawaii, arrived in San Francisco on the steamer Australia and were escorted to Louisville, Kentucky for interment. Mrs. Willis and her son accompanied the procession, with no Hawaiian military escort requested. Military representatives greeted the mourners at the port as the journey to Louisville continued that evening.
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Willis
San Francisco
Albert Shelby Willis
United States
Hawaii
Australia
Louisville
Single Tax Session Answers Questions in Harrisburg
Jerry Simpson spoke at the Second and final session of the Single Tax Association in representative hall. Attendees asked questions and received witty responses. The governor’s stance on the taxation system was cited as unjust. Thurston missed the Waldorf banquet in New York, where Henry Watterson led the toast When Uncle Sam Was Young and Buckner spoke on Patriotism, Country and Party.
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Jerry Simpson
ToreKa
Single Tax Association
Representative Hall
Thurston
New York
New York Board of Trade
Waldorf Hotel
John M. Thurston
West
Washington
William H. Parson
Henry Watterson
Sam
Simon B. Buckner
Rates Set For Christian Endeavor Meeting Train
The Transcontinental Passenger association finished its meeting in Chicago. It set a $45 round trip fare from the Missouri river line for the Christian Endeavor society meeting in San Francisco. It asked Western Passenger association lines to set $50 from Chicago and $46.50 from St. Louis.
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Chicago
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Christian Endeavor Society
San Francisco
Missouri River
Western Passenger Association
St. Louis
Bank Depositors Seek Change of Receivers in Iowa Savings Case
Sioux City January 21 depositors of the failed Iowa Savings bank have filed suit to oust the current receiver W P Manley who also heads Security National. The petition alleges collusion between Manley and bank officers to defraud creditors of their rights in the receivership.
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Sioux City
Iowa Savings Bank
W. P. Manley
Iowa Saving
Security National
Penrose Formally Elected Senator in Pennsylvania
Boies Penrose was today formally elected to the United States Senate to succeed J. Donald Cameron at a joint convention of the Pennsylvania House and Senate. Lieutenant Governor Lyon presided.
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Penrose
Harrisburg
Boies Penrose
United States
Senate
J. Donald Cameron
House
Lyon
Western Implement Dealers Meet Debates Fire Insurance Plan
Western implement dealers in Kansas City on January 21 discussed several topics at their annual convention including a proposed system of cooperative fire insurance.
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Western Implement Dealers
Kansas City
Colonel J. B. Moulton Dies at 87 in St. Louis
Colonel J. B. Moulton, a leading civil engineer in the west, died in St. Louis today at age 87. The esteemed figure’s death marks the loss of a veteran professional who contributed to major regional projects.
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Moulton
St. Louis
Jan
J. B. Moulton
West
Investigating Kansas City Police Committee Arrives
The Lexon committee appointed by the Missouri house arrives in Kansas City to begin work. A senate panel will come next week. The grand jury conducts a smelling bee with over 50 witnesses including police officials and gamblers.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Treasury estimates $20,000 for Indian commission services
Washington January 21 The secretary of the treasury has submitted an estimate of twenty thousand dollars to continue the services of the commission to negotiate with the Crow, Flathead and other Indian tribes.
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Carlisle
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Iowa Postmasters Confirmed
The senate has confirmed nominations for postmasters William Healy at Fonda Iowa and John Ornstein at Boone Iowa in Washington on January 21.
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Iowa
Washington
Senate
William Healy
Fonda
John Ornstein
Boone
Bryan speaks to 5000 in Houston on finance issues
In Houston on January 21 Hon. W. J. Bryan addressed about 5,000 people. His remarks focused on the financial question, echoing themes from the recent campaign. Every period drew enthusiastic applause with ovations at times.
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Bryan
Houston
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Defense Assigned to Distinguished Lawyer in Betancourt Case
Havana reports summarize charges against Casper Betancourt the American-born dentist and Cuban rebel suspect. The fiscal cites grounds for suspicion from secret police while Betancourt appoints Senor Sola to defend him. Insurgent actions near Guanabacoa derail a train, capture officers, and execute Lieutenant Bernardo Banos with others all freed by nightfall.
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Havana
West, Fla
Casper Betancourt
United States
Mr. Betancourt
New York
New Orleans
Alberto Escalante
Betancourt
Havana Central Park
Gaston Gudradeo
Antonio Fernandez
College of Pola Cassade
la Reina
Rafael Monea
Chafferinas Islands
Gustavo Martinez
Jose Diaz
Geundo Pola
Manuel
Antonio
Heraldo
Lorenzo Betancourt
Senor Sola
Senor Serano
Anguron
Jaruco
Bernardo Banos
Spain
Ricardo Betancourt
Haw
Arangueren
General Weyler
Fonsereila
Massacre Reports From Cuba Claim San Miguel Del Pardane
Jacksonville reported Cuban accounts of a Spanish counterattack after insurgents led by Colonel Francisco de Paulo seized San Miguel del Pardane in Havana province. The garrison of 600 withdrew. Over three hours of looting and arson followed before the Spaniards fired on residents as flames consumed buildings. About 40 killed outright, 18 women and children among them, with sixty wounded and nearly 100 dead when including those who later died from injuries.
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Jacksonville
Francisco de Paulo
San Miguel del Pardane
Havana
Wolcott Faces Sparse Support in London for Monetary Conference
London dispatch reports The Chronicle notes Senator Wolcott of Colorado has received little backing in London for proposing a new monetary conference. The commentary suggests uncertain prospects and limited enthusiasm among British observers.
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Wolcott
London
the Chronicle
Senator Wolscott
Colorado
Nebraska Sen. Thurston Told to Vote for Free Silver
In Lincoln on January 21 the Nebraska state senate considered a joint resolution by Douglas County Senator Ransom. It seeks to instruct United States Senator Thurston to vote for free coinage of silver, citing Thurston’s prior letters and speech and requesting guidance from the legislature. Certified copies would be sent to Thurston.
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Nebraska
Selons
Lancoln
Senate
Ransom
Douglas County
United States
Thurston
Jay Burrows
United States Senate
Weyler arrives as Spanish forces clash in Cuba
Captain General Weyler reached San Jose de la Jas Havana province after skirmishes in Santa Clara and Matanzas. A Spanish column destroyed camps. 27 insurgents died including a captain, with three prisoners taken. Many surrender at Pinar del Rio, jailed as political prisoners. King’s day Amnesty planned for rebels not charged with serious crimes, limited to Pinar del Rio.
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Weyler
San Jose de la Jas
Havana
Santa Clara
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Western Racing Circuit Formed With Eight Cities
Ottumwa Iowa January 21 The Western Racing Circuit to be run by Palmer Clark Red Oak includes Denver Lincoln Omaha Sioux City Des Moines St Joseph and Ottumwa Four pacing and four trotting events plus a special race scheduled for July 13 14 15 and 16 Purse totals reach 20000 across 2:12 trotters 2:09 pacers and 2:14 pacers classes Striving for a robust midwestern circuit and substantial earnings.
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Ottumwa
Palmer Clark
Red Oak
Denver
Lincoln
Omaha
Sioux City
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Mob Hangs Three Colored Men in Cotton Family Case
In New Orleans on January 21, a mob hanged John Johnson Arch Joiner and Gus Williams for killings linked to the Cotton family murders. The crowd initially planned a stake burning but settled on hanging Johnson and Joiner, while Williams was also killed. Johnson and Joiner, per Johnson’s confession, were responsible for murdering five Cotton family members nearby.
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New Orleans
John Johnson
Arch Joiner
Johnson
Gus Williams
Joiner
Cotton
Here
Torpedo Boat No. 6 First Trial Speed Run at Newport
Torpedo boat No. 6 left Narragansett Bay for its initial trial speed run on a measured mile. Under Capt Nat Herreshoff the vessel reached 26.85 knots with 180 pounds steam, leaving 40 pounds in reserve to meet the 27.3 knot contract requirement. builders claim the target can be achieved with ease.
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Newport
R. It
Narragansett Bay
Nat Herreschoff
Forger Peters Pleads Guilty in Bank Draft Ring
New York January 21 Walter B Peters arrested last November on forgery charges in a case involving W H Connors Otto V Thomas and Kid Smith pleaded guilty and was sentenced to state prison for six years and six months. The group flooded the country with bogus bank drafts and realized thousands of dollars in profits.
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New York
Walter
B. Peters
W. H. Connors
Otto’ V. Thomas
Kid” Smith
Supreme Court hearing moved to February session
Iancoln Neb Jan 21 The case between the outgoing and incoming state treasurers to settle disputed questions will not be heard until the February sitting of the supreme court which commences on the first Tuesday. The court has adjourned.
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Iancoln
Neb
Supreme Court
Legislature Debates Sunday Football Ban in Texas House
In Austin on January 21, the Texas House clashed over a bill to prohibit Sunday football and baseball. Speakers argued vigorously as the session adjourned with baseball supporters showing faint support.
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Austin
Tex
House of the
Texas Legislature
Relief Work In Bengal Attracts Applicants From Central States
Calcutta January 21 relief efforts in Bengal have surged with numerous new works opening. A large influx of job seekers from central states is converging on British relief sites seeking employment amid rising demand.
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Bengal
Calcutta
Murderer Hoch Executed by Electric Chair at State Prison
John Hoch was executed by electricity in the state prison. He had murdered Minnie Ingersoll, aged 15, on July 10, 1804, at Chapel Hill near Lowville.
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Austin
N. Y
John Hoch
Hoch
Minnie Ingersoll
Chapel Hill
Lowville
Earthquake Strikes Delyino Epirus Harming Christians
An earthquake hit Delyino Traskish Epirus injuring and destroying several villages, mainly Christian settlements, with fears of heavy casualties among residents. Officials in Athens report widespread damage and missing people as details emerge.
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Athens
Delyino Traskish
Epirus
Death of Mrs. Dorsey
Mrs. Dorsey wife of ex Senator Stephen W. Dorsey died in Denver after a long illness from a complication of diseases. Her husband is away in London.
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Dorsey
Denver
Stephen W. Dorsey
London
Receiver Appointed for Metropolitan Elevated Railway
Chicago Jan 21 Judge Showalter appoints Dickinson M Gallister as receiver for the Metropolitan Elevated railway in the ongoing proceedings.
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Metropolitan
ChicaGo
Showalter
Dickinson M. Gallister
Metropolitan Elevated Railway
Will Repeal Bounty Bill Dominates Nebraska Legislature
Lincoln notes the house in committee of the whole considers the Dobson bill to repeal the beet sugar bounty. Clark of Richardson introduces foreclosure mortgage law allowing redemption by junior lien holder. Senate adds new bills. few committee reports yet. printers progress. standing committees hold preliminaries.
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Lincoln
House
Dobson
Clark of Richardson
Iowa
Senate
One Bill per Subject Adopted by Iowa Code Committee
The Iowa Code Committee adopted a rule requiring separate bills for each subject to amend revise and codify laws. The plan aims to avoid unconstitutional multi subject bills and will greatly expand the number of code bills. The House passed minor code revision bills while the Senate approved a Clerk reduction plan and discussed timing of a final adjournment to allow editing of the new code.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Ellis
Clinton
Making Teachers Happy in Lincoln Nebraska
State Auditor Cornell has issued warrants to 44 county treasurers for their share of the temporary school fund from the December appropriation. About 80,000 dollars in warrants have been sent, with the remaining payments to follow in a few days.
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Lincoln, Neb
Cornell
State Agricultural Society Election At Lincoln Nebraska
State Agricultural society session in Lincoln Nebraska elected for the coming year with Milton Doolittle named president J N Van Duyn and J B McDowell named vice presidents Edmund McIntyre named treasurer and Robert W Furnas named secretary all from Lincoln Wilbur Fairbury Seward Brownville and North Platte represented in the offices January 21.
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State Agricultural Society
Lincoln
Neb
Milton Doolittle
North Platte
J. N.van Duyn
Wilbur
J. B. McDowell
Fairbury
Edmund MclIntyre
Seward
Robert W. Furnas
Brownville
Columbus Postmaster Is Short in Postoffice Funds
Columbus Neb Jan 21 Postoffice Inspector Swift investigated the Colum bus postoffice and found Postmaster D F Davis over 600 dollars short in his accounts He has been temporarily removed and a committee of his bondsmen is in charge awaiting department guidance
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Columbus
ColumBus, Neb
Postoffice
Swift
Columbus Postoffice
D. F. Davis
Davis
Department
Address to Bimetallists Urges State Organization Plans
D. D. Gregory chairman of Omaha J. H. Edmiston secretary and A. A. Shellenberger Nebraska Bimetallic union state organizer issued an address to the bimetallists of Nebraska suggesting plans for organizing the state by counties with coordination across regions.
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Lainconn
Neb
D. D. Gregory
Omaha
J. H. Edmiston
A. A. Shellenberger
Nebraska Bimetallic Union
Civil Engineers In Session In Ottumwa Iowa
The Iowa Society of Civil Engineers holds its annual session in Ottumwa with good attendance. Beyond routine business, members likely decide to join a concerted effort against statewide moves to trim salaries of city and county officials.
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Ottumwa
Iowa Society of Civil Engineers
Judge Neville 11 With Pneumonia
Norti Puatre Neb Jan 21 Judge William Neville has been dangerously ill at his home for a couple of days. He is threatened with an attack of pneumonia. He is slightly better.
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Judge Neville
Norti Puatre
Neb
William Neville
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