Notable Names in Early 20th Century Scandals and Honors
John Floyd of Augusta, Ga., names his four sons Jay Gould Vanderbilt Rockafeller and Phil Armour. Public figures W S Gilbert and Frances Willard are noted for musical skepticism and LL D degrees, with Maria Mitchell and Amelia B Edwards as the other female recipients.
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John Floyd
Augusta, Ga
Jay Gould
Vanderbilt, Rockafeller
Phil Armour
Frances Willard
Maria Mitchell
Amelia B. Edwards
Livery cloth given by London court to great officers
The London court of aldermen distributes livery cloth annually to great state officers. Four and a half yards of black cloth have recently been sent to the lord chancellor. A curious blend of old custom and ceremonial action noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Diverse Items Include Soldier Discharges and Oceanic Tech
The piece notes the Army releasing Indian soldiers including Sergeant Cold Wind and wagoner Jennie Ears. It mentions Joubin studying UTistioteuthis phosphorescent cuttlefish organs and a heat excited mirror light source. Russian engineers outline a Baltic White Sea canal of about 180 miles at $6 million. Ibsen sues a Norwegian paper over pre publication facts and cites contracts with English and German publishers.
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United States Army
Cold Wind
Wagoner Jiniie
Joubin
White Sea
Baltic
Ibsen
Oui
Foreign terms for the bicycle across languages
A note lists several names for the bicycle in French German Italian and Chinese. It mentions phrases meaning foreign horse flying machine and carriage that goes without horse. The Flemish term is given in a long Dutch string.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo
Farrad
Indications of Russia Reacting to Armenian Atrocities
The article notes early signs that Russia may act alone over Armenian outrages and argues that the civilized powers should show human concern as Russia internalizes the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
European political presses stir talk of ex leaders
Italy seeks to recall ex Premier Gioliti to face accusations over Crispi charges while avoiding legislative power. Crispi denounces those charges as perjury and forgery. In Bulgaria ex Premier Stambuloff faces murder charges. Such events feed American doubts about European civilization.
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Italy
Gioliti
Crispi
Bulgaria
Stambuloff
French newspapers face decay on poor paper. plan to print daily copies
Experts warn that French newspapers will crumble due to low quality paper, turning to dust in under a century. The Bridget committee proposes printing 10 copies of the Journal Officiel daily on Dutch paper to ensure preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Officiel
Degradation of Capt. Dreyfus in Paris
In Paris yesterday Captain Alfred Dreyfus was publicly degraded and expelled from the army after a treason verdict. Five thousand troops witnessed the tearing of his insignia, a broken sword cast aside, and his life imprisonment ordered amid drumbeat and public tumult. The case's innocence or guilt remains hotly debated across France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
France
Washington Roundup Seeks Hearing on Bond Plan
The week’s review notes the Supreme Court’s return after a three week recess and President Cleveland rejecting the hawaiian royalist visit link to ship departures. Coxey visits capitol to lobby for non-interest bearing bonds while Indian agents and army officers discuss school work and self sufficiency on reservations.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Senate
Honolulu
Herbert
Admiral Beardslee
Pacific
Mare Island
Jack
Coxey
Capitol
House
Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
Indian Affairs
Browning
Secretary of the Interior
Prominent Figures Die Across U S and Canada
Obituaries note the death of Admiral Sir William Loring in London and Gen H P R DeBray in Austin Texas. Other losses include Gen Phillip Sidney Post in Washington D C, Rev T De Witt Talmage’s birthday milestone in Brooklyn, musician Thomas Eh Deverell in Brooklyn, ex superintendent Charles O Russell in Springfield Mass, Col Reuben C Benton in Minneapolis, Mrs Susan Rowe in Detroit, and attorney Willis Stadiger in Denver. Also J S Cheek arrives in San Francisco en route to Washington over a $4 million Siam damages claim. Sir Mackenzie Bowell’s doctors predict recovery from a cough with rest, while Lieutenant Governor Millard of California remains critically ill and away from city life.
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Wiliam Loring
London
H. PR. DeBray
Austin
Texas
Phillip Sidney Post
Congress
Tenthlinois
Washington
Brooklyn
T. de Witt Talmage
Thomas Eh. Deverell
Charles O. Russell
Boston & Albany
Springfield
Mass
Reuben C. Benton
Minnesota Loyal Legion
Minneapolis
Susan Rowe
Woodward Avenue Baptist Church
Detroit
Hi. C. Prick
Gov
Millard
California
Multiple Fatal and Damaging Incidents Across Towns
A stream of disaster reports from 19th century papers lists deaths from gunfire, boiler explosions, mine collapses, ice accidents, and a drowning. Notable events include a fatal dispute in Putnam County, a fatality at an artillery drill in Turin, and wrecks and collapses near Albany Norwalk and Rich Hill.
Notable Crime and Tragedies Reported Across States
A series of brief items notes robberies and embezzlement in Indiana and Perry, along with multiple homicides or suicides in Illinois New York Missouri and West Virginia. Cases involve ex-officials John Hanlin and George Beidler, a murder conviction Frederick Burk, suicides by Haeflin Doane and others, a fatal shooting near Rushville, and a poison poisoning trial at Mme. Jonilaux.
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John T. Hanlin
Jay County
Ind
Portland
LSD
George A. Beidler
Perry
QO. T
United States
Frederick Burk
Elgin
Rushville
Wiliam van Tassell
John O'Neal
Simon Capps
Richmond
A. W. Withers
Mme
Henri Jonilaux
Fannie Marshall
Coxville
J. A. Williamson
West Virginia
Rampaging crimes and executions rock multiple states
Reports from Georgia to Illinois recount lynching threats, jail escapes, embezzlement accusations, and robberies. Notable items include Coldhand's lynching in Cal Quitt county, Gore's guard death, Pontiac suicide linked to crop failure, and a Chicago jewelry heist. Several arrests and sentences follow across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, and beyond.
Global Conflicts and Crises Roil Early 20th Century
Reports describe insurgents occupying Orchillos and Mollendo in Peru, distress on Newfoundland, and harsh weather causing suffering in East Prussia. Armenian executions in Erzinghian, Irish party rifts, CP rail shops to close, and DeBeers selling all diamonds amid rising values. Georgian singer Georgia Cleisse marries German captain amid deportation fears.
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Orchillos
Mollendo
Newfoundland
East Prussia
Erzinghian
Illinois Smallpox Breaks Out and Other 1890s Notes
Smallpox hits Freeport Illinois while a Dublin born woman Rosanna McDonald dies in Lockport. Michigan Supreme Court tweaks ballot mark ruling. Missouri legislature questions railroad taxation. Illinois canal shows a 12334 surplus though business slumps. A receiver is appointed for Jefferson Ironworks in Steubenville Ohio with 189 debt. Birmingham Commercial Club backs faster Chicago mail. Southwestern board of trade movement blocked by St Paul. Illinois river fish die from canal sewerage gases. Cora Hasbrook in Ashley Michigan whips Editor Armstrong. Judge Sage orders ex US Attorney Burnett imprisoned for bond whereabouts. A bridal party wedding interrupted in Indianapolis over a bill. Boise urges bipartisanship on monetary policy. Taigal whipped by whitecaps in Cannellton Indiana over a neighbor’s daughter. Alimony and legal costs awarded to Mrs J Edward Addicks pending divorce. Valley road mismanagement alleged by bondholder experts. Halbert L Hoard divorces Lottie J Hoard. National League of Commission Merchants opens third annual convention in New York with delegates from major cities. Cholera losses hit Eldorado Springs Missouri hogs. Women of Goldfield demand dancing ban via town council after a firemen bet dispute.
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Commercial Club
Birmingham
Ala
Chicago
Southwestern Board of Trade
St. Paul
Illinois
Illinois & Michigan Canal
Cora Hasbrook
Ashley
Mich
Armstrong
Taigal
Cannellton
Perry County
Ind
J. Edward Addicks
New Jersey
Valley Road
Bondholders’ Reorganization Committee
Halbert L. Hoard
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
Lottie J. Hoard
National League of Commission Merchants
New York
United States
Eldorado Springs
Butte Powder Explosion Wipes Out Fire Department
A Butte Montana disaster reports a warehouse blaze at the Butte Hardware Co with giant powder explosion. Two blasts killed at least 75 including firefighters and policemen, with widespread property damage and hospital overload. Debris and mangled bodies spread across streets as hospitals fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Hardware Company
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Montana Central
Republican
Royal Milling Company
Kenyon, Cornell Company
Central Station
Kenyon- Cornell
Sissetons May Receive Near 200000 In Aid
Two Star and Joseph Brown report optimism after Commission Browning pledges to urge the president to pay nearly 200000 to Sisseton Indians as principal plus 20000 in interest and other due sums for rights of way scouting services and destitution aid, with about 2000 members to share.
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Washington
Two Star
Joseph Brown
B Browning
Milwaukee Road
Northwest funding highlights in sundry civil bill
The sundry civil bill reported in Washington on January 17 includes major Northwest appropriations such as 150000 for continuing work on the St Paul public building from an unexpended fish culture station fund in Duluth 4440 for Mississippi River improvements from its mouth and 866666 for related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northwest
St. Paul
Calmar Boy Dies in Wooded Shooting Accident
In Calmar Iowa on January 17 a tragic accident killed the oldest son of James Swela. While loading a gun in the woods one barrel fired and blew out the boy's brains. He was a local favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar
Iowa
James Swela
Hastings Inducted as Governor Inauguration Draws Crowd
Harrisburg January 17. Gov Hastings and the nine newly elected state officers were inaugurated today before a vast crowd from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Hastings
Conference Advocates Bimetallism Unity in Money Issue
American Bimetallic League President A J Warner said a recent conference of leading bimetallists across the country agreed on unity for a bimetallic party aimed at appealing directly to the people on the money question. They believe restoration of the standard is unlikely within the Republican, Democratic, or Populist parties or the Omaha platform.
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Washington
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic League
Friends of Bimetallism
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Living Pictures Denounced in Denver by W C T U
Arapahoe county W C T U adopted resolutions denouncing living pictures shown in the city and a committee was appointed to urge the city council to suppress the spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Special
Arappahoe County
T. U
Treasury Seeks $25,000 Relief for Navahoe Indians
Washington special reports the secretary of the treasury has asked Congress to appropriate 25000 dollars for immediate relief of the Navahoe Indians of New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Special
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
New Mexico
France's Casimir-Perier resigns the presidency
Paris Jan 17 President Casimir-Perier of the French Republic resigns after a long consultation with the senate leader M Callemet Lacour and cabinet figures. An official note cites struggles against the parliamentary regime and urges temporary ministerial resignations to ease changes.
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France
Paris
M. Casimir-Perier
Seine
M. Oater
M. Layques
Poincarrine
Perier
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Dupuy
Casimir Perier
Senate
Palais Borbon
M Casmir-Perler
M. Casmir-Perier
Callemet Lacour
M. Callemet Lacour
Bondsmen Offer Settlement on Taylor Shortage
Chicago January 17 bondsmen of Walter W Taylor the South Dakota treasurer held a long conference proposing that Charles H Vinton John T McChesney ex Governor Mellette R H McCaughey and R C Kiser Jr turn over all their property to the State of South Dakota to cover the shortage with a release from further liability if accepted If not accepted they will oppose further collection arguing the state failed to protect itself and claiming to expose lax methods in the treasurer’s book examination
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Chicago
Walter W. Taylor
South Dakota
Charles H. Vinton
John T. McChesney
Mellette
R. H. McCaughey
R. C. Kiser
Taylor
State Beats Shevlin Carpenter in Log Boom Case
A verdict for the defendant in the Minnesota case State vs Shevlin Carpenter Lumber Co. found the stumpage value at $1.50 while the company had offered $3. The state claimed logs were worth up to $8.50 per thousand in the Minneapolis boom. the defense showed $7 per thousand already paid. The court ruled collateral challenges to the contract cannot be raised in replevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Shevlin-Carpenter Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Coal vein found near Creston farm draws operators
Creston Iowa January seventeenth J G Watson discovers a fine coal vein on his farm six miles south of town. Nine operators show interest as the vein lies four to five feet from the surface and about four feet thick. Reports mention several veins found near Oelwein.
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Creston
Iowa
J. G. Watson
Olewein
Bond tighten after Taylor defalcation case
Redfield South Dakota January 17 The county board in special session decided to require the county treasurer sheriff and the Spink County Abstract company to furnish new bonds This action follows the Taylor defalcation with some bondsmen also serving as bondsmen for these officials
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Taylor
Redfield
Spink County Abstract Company
A New Representative in Galveston Vicinity
Paris reports M. Meron has been nominated as French vice consul at Galveston Texas replacing M. Glandulet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Meron
Galveston, Tex
M. Glandulet
Two Young Girls Found Drunk in Minneapolis
In a municipal court session Judge Kerr ordered Laura and Ida McCann sent to the House of the Good Shepherd after officers found the 13 and 15 year old girls in a room near 118 Hennepin Avenue in a state of intoxication. The pair, who admitted they were not related, had attended a nearby dance and faced clemency pleas from one girl before the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minenapolis
Special
Kerr
John Larson
Tom Russell
Hennepin Avenue
Central Station
Laura
Ida McCann
Roth
House of the Good Shepherd
Mine Accident Fatal in Brazil Indiana
An accident at the new Diamond Coal mine north of Brazil Indiana today killed one man and fatally injured William Frencher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
The
Diamond Coal Company
William Frencher
Wisconsin Village Burned in Geneva Junction Fire
The greater part of Geneva Junction in Lake Geneva Wisconsin was destroyed by a blaze. Loss estimates reach about $15000 with insurance noted. Cause is believed to be a defective chimney.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Geneva Junction
Blizzard Strikes Davenport Stating 30-Degree Drop
A severe blizzard hit Davenport Iowa with a rapid temperature fall of about 30 degrees. John Janss a 40 year old ice cutter disappeared after being swept into the Mississippi River and drowned.
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Davenport
Iowa
John Janss
Mississippi River
Doings of Congress Congress Debates Income Tax and Canal Bill
In Washington on January 12 the senate debated the income tax amid urgent deficit concerns. Senator Bell proposed an amendment to allow constitutional challenge to the act. Senator Quay announced amendments to include McKinley tariff provisions and woolen schedules. Senator Caffrey began speaking on the Nicaragua canal bill but adjournment ended his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Bell
Dem
N.Y
Quay
Rep. Pa
Caffrey
Louisiana
Senate Debates Hill Amendment to Urgency Deficiency Bill
Washington discussions center on Mr Hill’s amendment testing income tax constitutionality. Debates cover silver currency, appropriations to operate the tax law, and a House tariff on oleomargarine. Senator Teller voices forceful currency reform and silver restoration as the only effective solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hatch
Committee On Agriculture
Supreme Court
Teller
Senate
Norman
Gorman
Senate Tariff Debates Spark Personal Attacks in Congress
Washington reports show Senator Gorman and Senator Hill trading sharp personal criticisms during tariff and revenue debates. Gorman argued the Wilson era law failed to provide needed revenue while Hill attacked Gorman’s stance, with Iowa's Allison urging immediate tariff action. House sessions ended with only one bill passing, granting extra judicial facilities for the Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Gorman
Maryland
Hill
New York
German
Mr. Hill
Allison
Iowa
House
Rules Committee
Judiciary
Indian Territory
Senate Hears Wide Debate Over Income Tax and Tariff
In Washington on January 17 the senate devoted the day to speeches about the income tax amid tariff currency and Populist topics. Hill’s proposed amendment to test the tax in court stalled by opposition from Cockrell Call and Allen. In the house the Indian appropriation bill saw no progress. Grosvenor urged an investigation into memorial charges against Judge Ricks and figures tied to ex-Senator Payne and Judge Stevenson Burke.
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Washington
Senate
Hill
Dubois
Idaho
Quay
Pennsylvania
Messrs
Sherman
Ohio
Mitchell
Morgan
Ala
Willian Johnson
Fayette County
Tenn
Alaska
Cockrell
Call
Fla
Allen
Congress
Grosvenor
Judiciary Committee
Richie
Akron
Ricks
Payne
Stevenson Burke
Minnesota convention meets in St Paul for good roads crusade
The Minnesota State Convention in session at St Paul opened at the Commercial club with about a hundred delegates from across the state called to order to push the good roads crusade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Commercial Club
Minnesota good roads group chooses permanent officers
Judge H R Wells of Preston elected permanent chairman at a gathering welcomed by President Footner. Prof Hayes of the state agricultural college named secretary. An executive committee from seven districts to draft bills for a state wide road system and fund, with aims to educate farmers and push public highways statewide.
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Footner
H. R. Wells
Preston
Mecca
Osman Temple
John Diamond
Mankato
Frank Hart
Anoka
Hayes
State Agricultural College
A. B. Choate
Good Roads’ Association of
Stickney
Chicago Great Western
Minnesota
O. H. Case
Alex Fiddes
Charles F. Staples
J. H. Snyder
Ninth Annual Minnesota Poultry Association Exhibition Opens
The ninth annual Minnesota state poultry association exhibition opens at 215 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis. The show fills both 213 and 215 Nicollet with a larger, finer caged fowl collection than previous Northwest displays. Improved light ventilation and spacious aisles mark the setup today.
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Minneapolis
The
State Poultry Association
Nicollet Avenue
Northwest
Embezzlement Charge Binds Detroit Township Treasurer
Aberdeen January 17. R M Northrop school treasurer of Detroit township was bound over here on a charge of embezzling 1200 dollars of school funds. He had been trusted by many in the community.
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Aberdeen
R. M. Northrop
Detroit Township
Tron Mills Close
Cleveland principal factory shuts down due to weak sales at American Wire company leaving 500 workers without jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron Mills Close
Cleveland
American Wire Company
Russia Considers Sending Delegation to Vatican
In St. Petersburg on January 17 a proposal was submitted to the council of the empire to establish a Russian delegation to the Vatican.
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St. Petersburg
Council of the Empire
Vatican
Empress of Austria Arrives at Mentone and Heads to Cape Martin
The Empress of Austria arrived in Mentone France this morning and proceeded to Cape Martin, the latest royal movement reported from the Riviera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Mentone
France
Empress of
Cape Martin
Skaters Drowned After Air Hole Incident Near Vermillion
The bodies of Clyde Eves and Miss Laura Dutcher were found this morning in Vermillion River after they and others skated onto an air hole and went under. The pair reportedly drowned last night while skating.
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Vermillion, S. D
Clyde Eves
Laura Dutcher
Vermillion River
Postmaster Orders End of Free Mail Delivery
Huron South Dakota on January 17 reports Postmaster Cogan ordered the discontinuation of free mail delivery here. The rule applies to all cities where post office income falls below ten thousand dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. D
Cogan
Leap for life as three jump from burning building
A Toronto fire at Osgoodby publishing house forced three upper level residents to leap to safety through telegraph wires and blankets. The caretaker, his nervous wife, and a nurse were badly injured but responding to treatment at St Michael's hospital as fire ravaged nearby Dunnett & Co and Corticelli silk warehouse with total losses around 400000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
St. Michael's Hospital
Died Together in Tragedy at 610 Emerson Avenue
Minneapolis residents Mr and Mrs Orson Rollings died by apparent suicide after an eight ounce bottle of carbolic acid was found behind the stove. The couple, who wed in 1893, faced probable despondency over the wife’s long illness. Detective Howard investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
W. J. Moore
Orson W. Rollings
Emerson Avenue North
Groom Missing Delays Glenwood Minnesota Wedding
Miss Eugenie Giddings daughter of Supt Giddings of Sawyer stock farm was to wed John Marconi of California in Glenwood Minnesota. Marconi vanished this morning causing the ceremony to be postponed indefinitely. Friends invited, Miss Giddings distressed, cause of disappearance unknown.
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Glenwood
Minn
Eugenie Giddings
Giddings
Sawyer Stock Farm
John Marconi
California
Miss Giddings
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Meets in Washington
The Democratic congressional campaign committee held its first meeting since the fall election. It will retain the current membership until action by the Democratic caucus, expected not this session. The group discussed election contests for the Fifty fourth congress and adopted Foreman of Illinois’s resolution to aid Democrats facing contests.
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Washington
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Caucus
Foreman
Illinois
State Legislature Opens Busy Week in Minnesota Senate and House
The Minnesota Senate discussed fire relief funding and a $140,000 legislative expense bill while a salary-cut proposal trimmed state officers’ pay. The House passed one bill and opened a broader agenda amid capitol construction debates in St Paul.
Minnesota House actions hint at Hinckley fire relief committee
The Minnesota House approved a joint resolution to appoint a committee of three senators and five representatives to study the Hinckley forest fire sufferings and propose related legislation. A privilege question welcomed Speaker Van Sant’s gavel gift from St. Paul manual training pupils.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Senate
House
Hinckley
Anderson
Minnesota House session bills overview
A 60 day or longer or shorter session may cost under 300. A bill by S nap or H R Spencer proposes a state normal school at Duluth with land donation of at least ten acres. The House focused on introducing bills including licenses for oeders, a graduated tax on gifts, repeal of probate judge salary law, park board powers, charter amendments, a state fish hatchery, wolf bounty changes, passenger train regulation, firearm safety, and funds to open closed waterways.
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S Nap
H. R. Spencer
Duluth
State Normal School Board
Minnesota
Johnson
Foss
Foreman
Cant
Knudson
Ferris
Guan
Mickleson
Underlook
McGrath
Judiciary Committee to report impeachment of Judge Ricks
The house judiciary committee voted 7 to 6 to report a resolution for the impeachment of Judge Ricks of Cleveland Ohio. A Republican supported impeachment while a Democrat opposed it. Friday Bailey will present a majority report and Broderick a minority report.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Judge Ricks
Cleveland
Ohio
Bailey
Broderick
House
Senate
Flooded mine disaster at Big Lake colliery
A sudden influx of water trapped about 230 workers at Big Lake colliery Audley North Staffordshire. Rescue efforts began as pumps operated and teams entered the mine. Officials fear around 90 to 120 miners remain trapped with a high casualty expectation for the incident dated January 17.
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London
Big Lake
Audrey
Staffordshire
Huron Creamery Organized In Huron
A joint stock company formed to operate a creamery in Huron has leased the existing building from the Huron Creamery and Cold Storage company. The new organization is based in Huron and began operations January 17.
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Huron Creamery
Huron
Huron Creamery and Cold Storage Company
Prominent Olmstead County Farmer Whitney Found Dead
Stewartville Minnesota January 17 Whitney a leading county farmer and pioneer was found dead in his yard from heart failure. He was 80.
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Stewartville
Minou
Whitney
Olmstead County
Storm in England Ends in Wrecks and Ashore Vessels
A violent gale in Great Britain drives multiple ships ashore from Wales to Scotland. The bark Brilliant from Cuba to Bremen is wrecked near Poole Bay with crew rescued or injured. Two ships foundered in the Humber with drownings feared. The Erie ferry burns at Hull and the Paradox reaches Tay mouth with all aboard saved. Multiple schooners ashore and fishing boats damaged.
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London
Great Britain
Wales
Brilliant
Cuba
Bremen
Poole Bay
Erie
Hull
Paradox
Tay
Fce
England
Scotland
Barclay
Sunderland Point
Crosby Castle
Success
Duke of York and
Lady
Key Will Be Abolished in the Next Five Years
Representative Holman, chair of the House Indian affairs committee, outlines a plan in the Indian appropriation bill to end contracts with church‑run contract schools within five years. The Interior Department would contract for the next year at zero growth, then reduce 20 percent annually until all such contracts cease, excluding public schools already under bureau arrangements. The plan requires approval from the Interior Secretary and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Holman
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Sioux City Clergyman to Exhibit Vice Exploits
Rev. J. W. Mahood of a leading Methodist church declares he will present evidence gathered in trips through slums to convict keepers and inmates of houses of prostitution. He plans to testify in police court and push closures of variety theaters and strict Martin Malone law enforcement, promising sensational developments involving the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Towa
J. W. Mahood
Parkhurst
Martin Mqnor
I Is Cleared Up by the Arrest or Noted Crook
Duluth reports Jim Bell a famous crook has been arrested. He is brother to George Bell jailed for murder in Montana and Bell is wanted there after escaping from jail in 1887.
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Duluth
Jim Bell
George Bell
Montana
Bell
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