Congress Spars with Grosvenor Dearmond Over Altgeld Morton
Washington reports the House passses the Indian appropriation bill and moves to the agricultural appropriation bill while sensational speeches dominate. Grosvenor blasts ex Governor Altgeld over Ohio vote claims and Dearmond tackles Secretary Morton for a pamphlet on The Farmer's Interest in Finance. The Senate debates the monetary conference bill but takes no vote.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
Altgeld
Ilinois
Dearmond
Missouri
Morton
Illinois
Bryan
Lyman Gage Accepts Treasury Post for McKinley
Canton Ohio January 29 Lyman J Gage president of the First National Bank of Chicago has been tendered and accepted the treasury portfolio. He told reporters after dinner at the McKinley home that McKinley offered the position and he would fill it to the best of his ability. Gage arrived by 2 30 amid snow and cold and declined to discuss policy or other matters. He denied being a gold man and said he and McKinley agree on tariff questions.
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Canton, C
Lyman J. Ge
First National Nk of
Chicago
Treasury
Gage
McKinley
Major McKinley
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Gage
Canton
Cyrus Wand
Kansas
Veand
Heavy Snow Hits East. Rail Travel Affected
Wasumeroy January 29 reports five inches of snow on the level the heaviest fall of the season. The thermometer rose to 10 degrees above zero. Snow is dry and light. Rail trains are somewhat delayed but street cars run. Telegraph service remains good. Snow extends to Southern North Carolina with up to eight inches reported in New York.
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Wasumeroy
Thometer
Weather Bureau
Rolina
New York
Governor Delivers Pardons in Person at Lansina Prison
Governor Neree traveled to the prison in Lansina Michigan on January 29 to personally grant pardons to August Fuhsman Carl Egler August Grossman and Henry Cobbs. The four men were convicted four years ago of murdering Albert Ohiter at Rogers City Presque Isle County in 1873.
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Ingree
Lansina
Mich
Neree
August Fuhsman
Carl *Egler
August Grossman
Henry “Cobs
Albert Ohiter
Rogers City
Presque Isle Quty
Koerner Lodge Defeats Grand Lodge in Supreme Court
Koerner Lodge No. 6 of Indianapolis won a supreme court victory over the grand lodge. The Marion superior court decision reversing a lower court ruling was upheld. The case arose after Koerner lodge seceded due to a grand lodge mandate that all rituals be conducted in English.
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Indianapolis
Koerner Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of the Order
Supreme Court
Marion
Grand Lodge
Koerner Lodge
Supreme Jodge
Lodg
National Board of Trade adjourns after three days of talks
The National Board of Trade completed its three day session in Washington and adjourned to meet again in December. Business leaders from across the country debated financial mercantile and maritime issues and the board approved several proposals from local boards of trade.
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Washington
National Board of Trade
Boards of Trade
Gear Bill Endorsed to Settle Pacific Railroads Debt
The House subcommittee on the Pacific railroads will recommend Senator Gear s bill to create a commission to settle government debt owed by the Pacific railroads. The commission would include the secretaries of the treasury and interior and the attorney general and report to Congress within one year after enactment.
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Washington
House Committee On the Pacific Railroads
Gear
Pacific Railroads
Harrison
Alabama
Treasury and Interior
Congress
Southern Pacific to Hold April Meeting Likely Officer Changes
San Francisco reports the Southern Pacific company will hold its annual meeting in April with expected shifts in leadership. Rumors point to changes on the board of directors and a possible succession of C. P. Huntington by Thomas H. Hubbard as president.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
C. P. Huntington
Thomas H. Hubbard
Wiggin v Huston Jury Returns $9000 Verdict
In CroarR Rapids Iowa on January 29 the jury awarded Wiggin nine thousand dollars against Huston a notable farmer and politician who Wiggin claimed alienated his wife’s affections seeking ten thousand dollars in damages.
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Croarr Rapids
Wiggin
Huston
Mexico City sewer project awarded to C. C. Merrill
Los Angeles January 29 contractor C. C. Merrill of this city has won the contract for laying sewer pipe in Mexico City. The project involves over 3 million dollars and will require more than eight years to complete.
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Mexico City
Los Angeles
Cal
C. CO. Merrill
City of
Mexico
Archbishop Grace Improves After Illness
Archbishop Thomas L. Grace, gravely ill with pneumonia at St Josephs hospital for two weeks, shows strong improvement and hopes for full recovery. Sts Paul reports the update from St Josephs hospital.
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Grace
Sts—Paul
Thomas L. Grace
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Senate Session Brief Debates International Monetary Conference Bill
Washington Jan 20 open senate session brief with most time behind closed doors. Debate centered on international monetary conference bill with Chandler in favor and Stewart of Nevada against. Stewart criticized the commission but would not oppose the measure. Nicaragua canal and bankruptcy bills made brief appearances with no progress. Early in the day Allen resolution on foreclosing Pacific railroads sparked a lively debate but was tabled.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
Stewart
Nevada
Mr. Allen
Pacific Railroads
Settlement Plan Clears Alaska Boundary Obstacle
Negotiations yield a prepared settlement plan for the Alaska boundary dispute. A treaty to settle the vexed question will be laid before the senate within a day or two for action, paving the way for final resolution of the long standing boundary issue.
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Washington
Senate
North Dakota Seeks $100,000 Irrigation Survey
BisMaRCK January 29. The state house adopted a memorial to Congress requesting a $100,000 appropriation for an irrigation survey of North Dakota.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
House
Congress
Forman Confirmed as Internal Revenue Commissioner
Washington January 20 The confirmation of Hon W S Forman as internal revenue commissioner passed the Senate 41 to 16 after a brief debate Senators Cullom Palmer and Hale supported while Chandler Jones of Arkansas Barry and Stewart opposed Chandler was the lone Republican opponent among the independents citing Formans support for the polls platform in his reasoning
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Washington
Friends of Hon. W
Forman
Internal Revenue
Barry
Jpd Stewart
Chandler
Eason
San Francisco Police Warn Chinese Citizens Around New Year
San Francisco chief of police vows to revoke privileges for Chinese residents who ignore state laws. He warns firecracker bans during the new year season and threatens to deploy the force to Chinatown if compliance cannot be attained.
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San Frincisco
San Prascisco
Crowley
San Francisco
Chinatown
Dingley outlines administration plan for revenue bill
Curiaco January 29 The Post reports Chairman Dingley of the ways and means committee outlined the administration's program for the next Congress. No general legislation will occur during the extra session. in March the revenue bill will be ready and passed within 380 days, then go to the Senate for conference to suit both houses.
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Curiaco
the Post
Washington
Dingley
Ways and Means
Congress
House
Senate
Pacific Roads Bill Advances in House Committee
A House sub committee on Pacific railroads decided to recommend to the full committee the Gear senate bill with amendments to create a commission to settle the indebtedness of the pacific roads to the government. The measure closely follows Harrison's plan and will be reported to the House if the full committee agrees.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On Pacific Railroads
Senate
Gear
Harrison
House
Justices BrewER and Fuller Tied to Venezuelan Arbitration
Justice Brewer declined to confirm or deny reports that he and Chief Justice Fuller were chosen for the Venezuelan arbitration commission. He said no formal appointment could occur until the treaty is signed, but indicated it is practically certain they will serve once the agreement is completed.
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Washington
Brewer
Fuller
Venezuelan Arbitration Commission
Heitfeld Elected U S Senator Succeeding Du Bois
Boise Idaho January 29 Henry Heitfeld a Populist has been elected United States senator to succeed Senator Du Bois. The vote stood Heitfeld 39 Dubois 30 and Nelson 1 with four Democrats switching to Dubois. Heitfeld supported by fusion of Democrats and Populists. Heitfeld born 1859 St Louis. career farmer fruit grower cattleman in Idaho. former state senator for Populists.
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Boise
Ida
Henry Heitfeld
United States
Dubois
Heitfeld
T. F. Nelson
St. Louis
Kansas
Pomeroy
Wash
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sprague
Nez Perces
State Senate
Eight day of balloting for U. S. Senate yields no winner
In Pierre South Dakota on January 20 the eighth ballot shows no material result. Kyle gains five votes. Pickler holds 54, Kyle 32, Plowman 17, Goodykoontz 16, Loucks 4, Palmer 1, Bowler 1. Loucks remains a live candidate with supporters released.
Turner Chosen as Senator Nominee in Spokane Caucus
Olympia Jan 29 George I Turner of Spokane received 54 votes in a Populist and free silver Republican caucus nominating him for United States senator. A former Republican and Bryan supporter, Turner is regarded as a top Washington lawyer who served as territorial governor from 1868 to 1885.
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Otympia
Wash
George I’. Turner
Spokane
United States
Judge Turner
Bryan
Washington
Territorial
Exhibition of Motors and Tools in Munich Set for 1897
Washington reports a second motor and machine tool exhibition planned in Munich from June 10 to October 10, 1897. All manufacturers are invited. The event marks the General Industrial Association of Munich celebrating its 50th jubilee.
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Washington
Munich
General Industrial Association of
Will Wait for Spring as Rail Lines Lag in Watertown
Watertown South Dakota January 29 railroads into the city struggle to stay open. The Great Northern line between Watertown and Huron has seen no trains since the January storm. The company planned to reopen but now will wait for spring, having hired teams to carry mail to post offices along the line.
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Waterttown
Great Northern
Here
Huron
First dividend declared on St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha common stock
New York January 29 news says the St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railway board has declared a dividend on its common stock for the first time. A dividend of 8 ½ per cent was also declared on the preferred stock, payable February 20.
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New York
St. Paul
Minneapolis and Omaha Railway
Flour output across Minneapolis and Great Lakes
The Northwestern Miller reports Minneapolis flour output for last week at 214,420 barrels, up from 165,180 the prior week and 212,060 in 1896. In Superior and Duluth, output reached 22,000 barrels last week and 22,120 the week before, with 81,200 in 1896, and trade was very quiet.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern
Superior
Duluth
Cuba Home Rule Plan Drafted by Spain
A Havana dispatch reports an authentic draft of Spain's proposed home rule for Cuba. It creates an elective Cuban legislature with a senate and lower house, controls imperial budget matters, appoints most officials via the governor general subject to assembly confirmation, and vests the deputacio unica with sole power to initiate money and tariff bills.
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Spain
New York
The
Herald
Havana
Cuba
Madrid
Cortes
Senate
United States
Cuban Guerrillas Clash Near Havana Reported Engagement
An engagement on January twenty second near Managua five miles from Havana saw Spanish guerrillas overpower Lieutenant Mendes who was wounded as rebels about five hundred retreated. Four guerrillas died and twenty six wounded. A separate report says near Sagua on January twenty fifth rebels overwhelmed local forces then retreated with losses. Cuban government members moved from Puerto Príncipe to consult with General Maximo Gomez nearby.
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Havana
Managua
Mendes
Sagua
Puerto Principe
Maximo Gomez
Sancti Spiritus
Weyler Narrowly Escapes Cuban Gunfire Near Guinea
Reports from Havana say Captain General Weyler and his staff were reconnoitering near Guinea when Cuban shooters in the brush opened fire. Four staff officers were wounded, including a lieutenant beside Weyler. The general led a retreat while troops were ordered to desolate the Guinea district.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Weyler
Guinea
Gandela
Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Set to Battle in Nevada
Dan Stuart declares within 24 hours he will notify principals in the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout to prepare for a Nevada fight on March 17. Location not yet named but a town will be announced within 10 to 15 days.
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Corbett- Fitzsimmons Battleground
Chicago
Dan Stuart
L. M. Houseman
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Nevada
Stuart
Nevada Senate OKS Gloves Bill in 9 to 6 Vote
Carson Nevada after a close vote the senate passes a bill to permit glove contests causing town wide excitement. The tally stands nine to six with supporters and opponents arguing over regulation and safety.
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Nevada
Senate
Carson, Nev
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