A Spicy Letter From Blaine Sr on His Son’s Marriage
A long personal statement by James G Blaine Sr addresses the separation of his son Blaine and his wife. He defends his wife and criticizes the marriage arrangement of his son, detailing years of family strain, the age gap at marriage, and his own efforts to protect the young couple. The dispatch also mentions a concurrent Indianapolis street car strike with negotiations involving President Frenzel, Mayor Sullivan, and church leaders amid arrests and rising tensions.
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Malt Extract Prohibition Case Reaches Verdict
In Wheatland Owen Hargraves faces a nuisance charge over malt extract claimed intoxicating. Judge McConnell gives a favorable charge but a wary jury convicts. Mal t extract analysis shows high alcohol content. An appeal is anticipated amid stormy maritime and Chicago utility developments.
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Caught in the Act of Robbery in London Bank Strike
A bold American bank thief, suspected in a series of robberies since 1801, was captured at the London and Westminster bank after wresting a box of securities from a customer. A bank porter restrained him until police arrived, ending a violent struggle. Another note tells of a boxing match at Occidental Athletic Club with Black Pearl and Turner, both near 150 pounds, and a separate farm accident near Dunpas, Minnesota, with unclear details.
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United States
London and Weatminiater Bank
Congress Debates Finance Bill and Indian Assets
Bills report favorably a measure to amend national loan controls and authorize notes backed by deposited U S bonds. House actions include approving Kalinath River Reservation bill and dispatching flags for Washington G A R encampment. British Lords discuss McKinley tariff impact on colonies and Jamaica tax plans.
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Alleged Catholic Vote Pact Shocks Ottawa Government
Manitoba government outlet reports a purported bargain between the Roman Catholic Church and the Conservative government. The church would back Conservatives in exchange for Abbott’s retirement and later remedial legislation permitting Catholic schools at public cost. The item links royal assent timing to constitutional validity of school abolition.
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Fitzsimmons Triumphs In Twelfth Round For $10000 Purse
In a Des Moines Register line, reports of the Fitzsimmons Maher fight describe Fitzsimmons winning in the twelfth round before the Olympic club for a $10,000 purse as Maher quits in the thirteenth. Editorials claim Iowa may drag its delegation to Blaine at Minnesota and Maine may follow, stirring Republican support. A separate note mentions a deadly Feb 23 railway collision near Cayumbuen with many killed and wounded, and other briefs include Mrs. James G. Elvine Jr. sailing for New York and an Indianapolis streetcar strike.
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Prohibition Law May Be Repealed In Iowa
In Des Moines Iowa March 9 interest grows over a possible repeal of the prohibition law as the legislature faces a major fight in the house. Widespread sentiment suggests repeal, with no clear explanation for the shift, and observers report it reaching all regions of the state.
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Various political and economic notes from March in 19th century US
Governor Merriam declines to be a national Republican delegate. Ex congressman Morrill seeks governorship in Banana. J A Torian, once wealthy, travels to Memphis for supplies and faces credit denial leading to self harm. Josiah Baker and wife nearly smothered by a folding bed collapse. Court notes shortages in county offices, Gillespie $14400 short. Farmers Alliance meetings in Sioux City to contest Iowa Alliance. Mellie Gibson mine declares $1.0 million in April dividends. stock reserve grows.
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Staver
Josiah Baker
Missouri
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Mellie Gilson
Denver
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Political split over Campbell for president
March 2 reports from The Daily Democrat and Butler County Democrat indicate support for ex Governor Campbell as president. Campbell may refuse a second-place bid and urges the Democratic Party to seek a Western presidential candidate. Major P. B. Shuler will soon pay annuities to the White Oak Point, Sandy Lake and Miglé Lace bands of Indians after delays ordered by the Chippewa commission.
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