Addresses Call Rally for Uniting Three Parties for Gold Standard
A Minneapolis conference urges fusion of Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans to oppose monopoly and defend the gold standard. The joint address, signed by leaders including Senator James K Jones and Senator Ma Believes harmony is needed to thwart partisan wrangles and protect liberty and humanity against consolidation.
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James K. Jones
Democratic Committee
Ma‘er
Senate
Silver Republic
Charles A. Towne
Seak House
Melves
Ers
Republican Party
Onan
Conference news and political notes from Minneapolis area
Reports from Minneapolis and surrounding towns dated Feb 16 detail Sen Ma Uler and Sen Dubois attending a silver conference aiming at cooperation not fusion. Other items note arbitration moves, municipal elections in Burg, and a personal crisis involving Estimator Douglas with an ongoing accident investigation in River Falls Minnesota.
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Kent
Minneapolis
Seapolis
Ma Uler
Dubois
Erator
Butler
Stern
Bankruptcy Bill Final Vote Scheduled After Busy House Day
Washington February 16 The House devoted a busy session to bills and resolutions. An order by unanimous consent set March 1 2 and 3 for Loud bill on second class mail matter and modified the bankruptcy bill to have the final vote on Saturday rather than Monday as arranged last week.
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WashMotox
House
Senate Acknowledges Pacific Railroad Redeem Plan
Senate discussion centers on the Kansas Pacific branch dispute with Attorney General noted. Senator Harris charges the reorganized bid defrauds the government of over $6,000,000. Senator Foraker summarizes administration stance that the road’s value would be paid by the reorganized committee. Resolution passes in amended form.
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Washington
Harris
Kan
Pacific Railroad
Senate
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
Foraker
Many Fishermen Lost on Lake Erie Ice Off Buffalo
A party estimates 20 to 60 fishermen were on the ice several miles from shore when heavy east wind broke the ice away. They are believed dead or adrift. A rescue party battle blinding snow and heads up the lake shore. no word of the Clara Nevada.
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Bufrao
N. Y
Lake Erie
De Lome Gone Baits for Europe With Unity From Diplomats
A large delegation from the diplomatic corps gives him a hearty au revoir as De Lome sails for Europe at once. The move signals steadfast international interest and a unified stance toward upcoming negotiations.
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Wasninctos
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Mme. de Lome
Washington
New York
Liverpool
Diplomatic Corps
Senor du Bosc
Legation Office
Madrid
Legation
Spain
United States
du Bose
Senor Luis Y Polo Bernabe
Clara Nevada disaster rumors linger near Alaska
Seattle reporter notes conflicting rumors of the Clara Nevada loss in Alaskan waters. With the scene remote and no definitive reports, hopes for the vessel and its hundred or more sailors remain, while no authentic details arrive until another steamer reaches port.
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Seattle
Washb
Clara Nevada
Explosion on USS Maine Shocks Havana Harbor
In Havana harbor a terrible explosion on the battleship Maine caused widespread destruction and over 100 deaths. Captain Sigsbee was wounded but survived, and Spanish Admiral Manterola ordered immediate aid as fire crews and boats assisted the injured. Officials await a full official report on the blast’s cause.
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Havana
Maine
Havana Harbor
Alfonso XII
Woman Suffrage Proposition Fails in Iowa House
Des Moines reports the house defeats the suffrage proposition to submit an amendment to the people by 50 to 47. Representative Ladd changed his vote and a reconsideration will be taken up later.
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Iowa
Des Moines
House
Ladd
Senate hearing on woman suffrage in marble room
The senate committee on equal suffrage heard a large delegation from the National Woman Suffrage Association in the senate marble room. Senators Berry Wetmore Teller Cannon and McLaurin attended as speakers urged granting women the franchise.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Equal Suffrage
Senate
National Woman Suffrage Association
Dow
Berry
Wetmore
Teller
Cannon
McLaurin
Alaskan Blizzard Hits Coast. Death Toll Varies
A severe four day blizzard along the Lynn Canal to Fort Wrangel has left numerous victims. Early tallies range from 17 to 27 dead with no reliable figures yet available. Remote communities report extreme conditions and limited access to救援. The storm, spreading from Juniay to Alaska, disrupts communication and travel.
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Alaska
Seattle
Wash
Head of Lynn Canal
Fort Wrangel
Ruins Collapse Buries Boys at Union Storage Yard
In PittspurG on February 16 the south wall of the Union Storage building, wrecked in last Wednesday’s big fire, collapsed near 11 am. Several boys were playing amid the ruins and at least five are believed buried. Samuel Lewis and Charles Cramer were rescued alive and unhurt. A large crew continues clearing debris as danger from remaining structure rises.
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Pittspurg
Union Storage Company
Samuel Lewis
Charles Cramer
Young Cramer
Officials Exonerate Minnesota Stillwater Prison Staff
Minnesota Prison Investigation Commission reports to Governor Clough that none of the charges of cruelty or misconduct by Stillwater prison officers are sustained. The commission says the prison is in excellent condition and well managed.
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Minnesota
Ite
St. Pau
Stillwater
Lemon
Clough
Stwater
Gold Bearing Quartz Found on Black Island Lake
A report from Wigwips Manitoba notes rich gold bearing quartz at Black Island lake near Hale river. The vein is described as over 12 feet wide and likely productive, with further work suggested on the area.
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Wigwipes
Man
Black Island Lake
Winnipeg
Hale River
Peasants Revolt Grows in Hungary Killing Magistrate
In Kistarkany 1,000 peasants rise in open revolt, murder the local magistrate, and fend off troops. In Agrad a clash between gendarmes and peasants leaves 4 dead and 20 wounded. Widespread arrests and disorder follow in other districts.
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Vienna
Agrarian Socialist
Hungary
Kistarkany
Kaschau
Agrad
Many Dunkards Head North Dakota Settlements This Spring
The Dunkard settlements in the Red River valley and Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota will grow with over 2000 new settlers this spring. The Great Northern railroad plans three special trains from St. Paul to move them. Last year about 1500 relocated.
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Str. Paul
Dunkard
Red River Valley
Turtle Mountain
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
Paris Sees Diminished Zola Trial Uproar
Paris reports the Zola trial mood cooling though interest remains high. With 13 witnesses left, advocates general Van Cassel Laborie and Clemenceau will present extended addresses as M. Zola prepares a brief statement before the chamber of deputies and senate debate.
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Paris
Zola
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
M. van Cassel
M. Laborie
M. Clemenceau
M. Zola
Bertoch Confesses Details of Husband Murder
Curnton Iowa February 16 Mrs Ernes tine Bertoch under arrest for complicity in the murder of her first husband Charles Schausen confessed details of the crime. She says Theodore Bertoch later husband put poison in preserves in the presence of herself and her son William Selheusen The husband died after eating the preserves Bertoch is on trial but the confession cannot be used against him.
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Iowa
Curnton
Ernestine Bertoch
Charles Schausen
Theodore Bertoch
William Selheusen
Bertoch
Prominent Iowa Guard Officers Face Military Arrest
Des Moines reports that John Hume W H S Matthews and Emory Worthington, leading Iowa National Guard officers, will be placed under military arrest on charges of tampering with the returns in the first brigade commander election. The dispute has lingered with the supreme court for years.
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Iowa National Guard
Des Moings
John Hume
W.H. S. Matthews
Emory Worthington
Supreme Court
Court grants temporary liberty to Covington councilmen
Frankfort Kentucky February 16 The court of appeals ordered seven Covington councilmen jailed by Judge Tervin released temporarily. The order directs an appeal to the court of appeals and grants bail to the respondents pending the appellate hearing.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Covington
Big Water Power Deal in Kaukauna Wisconsin
The Quinessee company transfers power rights for Quinessee and nearby pulp mills along with 1000 acres of land to Kimberly Clark. The closing is scheduled this week with a price around 800000 dollars.
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Kaukauna
Wis
Quinessee
Quinessee Company
Kimberly & Clark Company
British Yukon Company Plans White Pass Railroad Completion
Montreal February 16 C H Wilkinson for the British Yukon company states a 45 mile railway from Lynn Canal head to Lake Bennett will start immediately and be finished within 90 days. The line uses an 8 foot 6 inch track with 3 percent grade and A B T cog rail in steep segments. The Duke of Teck presides over the company which holds a Dominion charter for the White Pass route.
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Yukon Company
Monttreal
C. H. Wilkinson
British Yukon Company
White Pass
Lynn Canal
Lake Bennett
Duke of Teck
Dominion
Messrs Mann and McKenzie
Hartz Mountain
Europe
Wilkinson
Moody Held on Embezzlement Charge in Oak Park
William P. Moody, an employee of Dunlap Bros., was arrested for embezzling $29,000 from the Oak Park Building and Loan association. Moody had a high standing among employers and residents in Oak Park where he lived.
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ChicaGo
William PP. Moody
Dunlap Bros
Oak Park Building and Loan Association
Moody
Oak Park
Christian Scientist physician released after arrest in death case
Marshalltown Iowa February 16 K C Roberts Christian Scientist physician was arrested two weeks ago on the coroner Dr F P Lierle’s request to convict him of illegitimate practice of medicine but has been discharged.
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Marshalltown
K. C. Roberts
Christian Scientist
Rachael Raimbaugh
F. P. Lierle
Victorious to Discharge Coal After Run Aground
The British battleship Victorious which sailed from Malta for China on February 11 went ashore outside Port Saip while entering the harbor and will have to discharge her coal and likely her guns before she can be floated.
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Port Saip
Victorious
Malta
China
Cuban Amazon Captured in Pinar del Rio Skirmish
It is announced in Spanish circles that Senorita Isab Rubio, described as an Amazon, was captured after being wounded in a skirmish between a Spanish troop detachment and insurgents in Pinar del Rio province.
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Havai
Senorita
Isab Rubio
Pinar del Rio
Sigsbee report on Maine explosion at Havana harbor
Secretary of the Navy received Captain Sigsbee’s telegram describing the Maine sinking in Havana harbor at 9 40 with many wounded and likely more dead or drowned. Officers believed all aboard saved, Jenkins and Merritt unaccounted for. Lighthouse tenders were ordered from Key West to aid crew and recover equipment.
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Hie
Sigsbee
Key West
Forsythe
Fern
Havana Harbor
Long
Captain Dickens
Dickens
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Maine
Ward Line
Jenkins
Merritt
Blanco
Explosion Opinion Silent After Captain Sigsbee Patch
Washington February 16 Secretary Long received Captain Sigsbee's dispatch just before AP dispatches from Hu- alerting inquiry into the explosion. The statement hints the blast's origin is considered accidental until further evidence.
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Washington
Long
Sigsbee
Associated Press
One Of Our Best Vessels The Maine
The Maine is a second class battleship built at Brooklyn navy yard. It measures 318 feet long and 75 feet wide with a 21.6 foot mean draft and 6682 tons displacement. Its main battery includes four 10 inch and six 6 inch breechloading guns. Secondary armament features seven 6 pounder and eight 1 pounder rapid fire guns plus four Gatling guns and four Whitehead torpedoes. Commander Captain Sigsbee is a favored figure. Built in New York in 1890, the ship cost 2,588,000 dollars and carries a steel hull with a crew of 874 men.
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Washington
Maine
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Sigsbee
Navy Department
New York
Populace Prefers War Over Apology in Madrid
A Madrid dispatch reports the city’s populace is enraged by the belief that the Spanish cabinet apologized to the United States. The people oppose such a move and may stage a demonstration, arguing war would harm U S commerce less than an apology.
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London
Madrid
United States
Spain
General New England Strike Plan Meets Cool Reception
Boston reports the American Federation of Labor proposal for a textile mill general strike faces cool reception in manufacturing centers. Operatives question gains and have pledged funds to support the New Bedford effort, with sympathy found only in New Bedford.
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Boston
American Federation of Labor
New England
New Bedford
Bank of Edgemont officers charged with larceny
Edgemont arrest reports E. C. Salisbury and A. B. Clifton on larceny charges at the instance of the bank’s receiver W. W. Stewart. The allegation involves 2000 in notes from the Edgemont bank, a Gable property asset.
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Omana
Edgemont
E. C. Salisbury
A. B. Clifton
Bank of Edgemont
W. W. Stewart
Maher Triumphs In Third Round Over Thunderbolt Smith
Peter Maher defeated the colored heavyweight Thunderbolt Smith in a six round bout at the Arena in Philadelphia. Maher dominated the action in the third round while Smith complained of a sore hand and appeared diminished by the pace.
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Maher
Philadelphia
Peter Maher
Thunderbolt
Smith
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