Nonpartisan Currency Reform Convention Call Issued
Indianapolis December 4 1896 executive committee issues a wall call for a nonpartisan currency reform convention in Indianapolis on January 12 1897. The invitation targets boards of trade chambers of commerce and similar bodies in major cities to send representative business men to propose legislation for a sound currency system.
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Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Chicago
St. Louts
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Columbus
Cleveland
Toledo
Grand Rapids
H. H. Hanna
Ind
Morris opposes Boers for Internal Revenue Collectorship
Special Dispatch from Parkersburg, December 4 reports Presley W. Morris of the Gazette opposing Colonel George M. Boers of Berkeley County for the Internal Revenue Collectorship. Morris, charged with knowing how to play poker, says too many Republicans condemn the sin of gambling for public officials.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Presley W. Morris
Ge Gazette
George M. Boers
Berkeley County
Internal Revenue
Morris
Man Scalded to Death After Fall Into Boiler Vat
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports John I. Laker, an employee at the Veneer Works located at Massachusetts and Clifford avenues in Indianapolis, fell into a vat of boiling water at 10:30 this morning and was fatally scalded.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
John Ll. Laker
Veneer Works
Massachusetts
Clifford Avenues
Robbers Steal Mortgage Funds in Akron District
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports that robbers broke into the home of Peter Ney in Krumroy Akron Ohio and carried off 625 dollars intended to pay a mortgage that day.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Peter Ney
Krumroy
A and A Band of Men Renew Eternal Friendship
An annual meeting of the A. S. A band renews pledges among ten longtime friends in Ligonier. Since 186? they meet every January 11 at a local hotel, honoring deceased Ferdinand Sandrock, with a plate for him. Members include C. E. Bradden of Minneapolis, L. D. Fleming of New York, N 8 Kneper of Toledo, Dr. W. A. Shobe, W. A. Sisterden, M. A. Hutchinson, and C. H. Shobe. The order’s secrets remain sacred.
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Blizzard paralyzes Norfolk Virginia with heavy snow
Norfolk and vicinity were shut off from the outside world by a severe blizzard on Wednesday night. Transportation delayed up to nine hours, with over a hundred telegraph poles down between Norfolk and Suffolk. All wires for telephone telegraph trolley and electric light lay destroyed in the city. Snow depths reach at least twelve inches in some streets. No deaths reported as yet. damage to property is enormous.
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Glass men organize in Muncie meeting forms new unit
The Western Window Glass Association completed its organization in Muncie Indiana at its headquarters. Thomas F Hart of Muncie was chosen as salesman and General Manager and headquarters stay in place. A price increase decision was postponed pending a National Executive Committee meeting in Chicago next Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
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Chicago
General strike brewing among United Mine Workers
Uncertainty surrounds UMW National HQ as officials reportedly prepare for a countrywide strike. In Pennsylvania and Ohio fields miners press for six cents per ton, after a prior voluntary fifteen cent cut failed. Meeting with operators and miners in Pittsburg next Tuesday looms as pivotal.
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Ohio
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Washington's Hatchet Found in Boston Hatchet Head Discovered
Special Dispatch reports a Boston discovery of a rusted hatchet head bearing the initials G. W. believed to be the famed cherry tree implement of George Washington. Builder A B Mayo found it during renovations in an ante Revolutionary Province House building. The handle is missing, possibly used at Valley Forge for firewood.
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Boston
George Washington
Valley Forge
Mayo
Washington Street
Province House
Washington
Lafayette
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General Grosvenor Expects New Tariff Bill After McKinley
New York dispatch reports General Charles Grosvenor of Ohio meeting Major McKinley at Canton and predicting an extra Congressional session after March. He says the Dingley law is flawed, a new tariff bill will be drafted using the gold standard McKinley bill as a skeleton, aiming for protection and modern conditions, with Reed likely to be Speaker and no Ohioan or Mark Hanna in the Cabinet.
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Ohio
Mark Hanna
Commercial Tribune
New York
Charles Grosvenor
Congress
McKinley
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Canton
Grosvenor
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Reed
Hanna
Long State Senate Funding Debate and 1897 Session Outlook
A Louisville attorney discusses fiscal policy and the 1897 legislative outlook. The text argues for removing financial embarrassment, funding via revenue measures, and potential constitutional provisions. It references a forthcoming General Assembly session and a possible States Senate inauguration context around McKinley.
Descriptions of Weyler’s actions near Havana and Cuban unrest
Dispatches report continued duels near Havana with Weyler attacking entrenched forces led by Maceo and rumors of Spaniards deserting with arms. Guerrilla clashes occur across the bay, while police arrests in Havana incite fear among citizens. A Cuban relief memo asks President Cleveland to recognize Cuban belligerent status to ease the war’s brutality.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Li S
Cleveland
Tariff Talk Pushes for Quick Action in New York
In New York Col A L Conger and other leaders from Ohio and Montgomery County urge passing a tariff measure at the coming session. They back revising the Dingley bill and supporting the Gorman Brice plan to avoid an extra session. Ex Governor Foster, banker Catron and editor Huffman note improving business since the election and favor prompt tariff action.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Grosvenor
Foster
A. L. Conger
Republican National Fee
J. A. Akron
N. J. Catron
Otgomery County
Catan
Brice
Allison
Lodge
Aldrich
Sherman
Senate
House
Catron
Huffman
Pardon for Dige Tate and Old Furnace Visit Noted
Special dispatch from Frankfort reports Acting Governor Worthington leaning to a Tate pardon though no promise made. The petition lists many party leaders while Tate, missing years and possibly dead, is believed in Japan. Also described is the Old Furnace site once managed by William McKinley and its surviving relics, with descendants visiting the area before traveling to Cleveland.
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Worthington
Tate
Japan
Black River
Major McKinley
McKinley
Cleveland
Bowman
Swindled Friend and Foe From Michigan Case
New York reports Chief Murphy of Bay City Michigan arriving to escort Richard Grant Monks a young forger to Michigan. Monks and his brother William 18 are described as degenerates. William was arrested in Chicago for complicity in minor forgeries. Monks allegedly swindled many and once bonded a man charged with murdering his father. A letter says he planned to forge in New York earning about five thousand dollars.
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New York
Murphy
Bay City
Mich
Richard Grant Monks
Monks
William
Parker Hotel
Chicago
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Richard Monks
F. E. Bradley
Arsenic Found In Milwaukee Bread Poison Plot
Milwaukee authorities report a mass poisoning attempt traced to bread from bakery owner Otto Figielsthaler. Arsenic detected in analysis. About six hundred residents in the northwest part of the city became ill. many are serious. Police expect arrests tomorrow.
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Wis
Health Department
Otto Figiesthaler
Figlesthaler
Proof Against Disease Inoculation Claim From Dr Powell
Columbia physician Dr Thomas Powell announces a method to inoculate the human system against disease germs and says he has tested it by exposure to various illnesses. He has struck a deal with California financiers for nine thousand dollars for a one third stake. A sanitarium will be built in Los Angeles and experiments to begin.
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Columbia
Thomas Powell
California
Los Angeles
Cumminsville Patriotic Smoking Casino Incorporated in Ohio
Cumminsville Patriotic Smoking Casino of Cincinnati was incorporated today by Joseph F Kaelin Fred J Wearst Carl Webber John A Schneider and Ben W Jacobs. The Ironton City Athletic Club was also incorporated.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Cumminsville
Cincinnati
Joseph F. Kaelin
Fred J. Wearst
Carl Webber
John A. Schneider
Ben W. Jacobs
Ironton City Athletic Club
Epidemic Diphtheria Closes Schools in Wooster Area
After Carolyn McElhinney’s death in Dalton from diphtheria the disease spread, prompting health officers to close schools. In nearby Hometown schools also shut down due to the outbreak.
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Wooster
Carolyn McElhinney
Dalton
Lorain officer shoots suspect amid misrepresentation case
Lorain on December 4 reports night Policeman Kegler shot Frank McGill of Ashtabula after McGill allegedly took money under false pretenses. McGill attempted to flee. the officer shot him in the leg during the confrontation.
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Lorain, CO
Kegler
Frank McGill
Ashtabula
Elyria
McGill
Oficer
Ex Sheriff Hallam Brother Crushed by Log
In Ritchie County ex Sheriff Hallam and his brother Wesley were rolling a heavy log when it caught in Wesley's clothing causing him to fall beneath it and die from his injuries in Parkersburg West Virginia on December 4.
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Parkersburg
W.W
Hallam
Ritchie County
Wesley
Postmaster Fears for Life in Huffman Va Fire Threats
Parkersburg W Va Dec 4 8 Postmaster T Wilson of Huffman Wa Va reports a local gang destroyed 400 in property in the past month and now threatens to burn the rest He asks authorities to send protection and an investigation is under way to guard the postmaster and arrest the gang
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
T. Wilson
Huffman
Wa. Va
Windfall for Carlisle in ten-year land suit
Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle won judgment for possession of a 300 acre timber and mineral land tract in Johnson County Kentucky valued at about 15000 dollars. The land was tax auctioned, bid in by E F Howes who now plans to appeal. Also: J W Steele of the Boys Industrial School died from a timber accident.
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Commercial Tribune
Paintsville
Johnson County
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
E. F. Howes
Howes
Legg Returns to Jail After Embezzlement Arrest
In WAVERLY OHIO on December 4 Geo W Legg former Pike County treasurer was arrested at his Latham home by Deputy Joah Davis and sent back to the county jail. Bondsmen learned he visited Chillicothe and drank heavily prompting former prosecutor and bondsman E D McLaughlin to withdraw his bond. Legg had been released on a $3,000 bond.
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Commercial Tribune
Waverly
Geo. W. Legg
Pike County
Joah Davis
Latham
Legg
Chillicothe
D. McLaughlin
Legge
Mine Houses Burned at McKinney Coal Company
Incendiary fire at Lathrop Marietta Ohio destroyed two McKinney Coal Company tipples and engine house, both unused for two years. The blaze, which began about midnight, consumed boilers and machinery, damaged a large railroad track, and caused an estimated loss of about 15000 dollars.
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Marietta, O
Lathrop
McKinney Coal Company
Died During Mystic Shrine Initiation in Minnesota
Charles Wetter of Winthrop Minnesota collapsed and died during an initiation ceremony at the Mystic Shrine temple in Minneapolis. Death was due to valvular heart disease. Wetter was 40 and a hotel proprietor.
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Charles Wetter
Minneapolis
Minn
Winthrop
Phys Ludin
Mine accident wounding insurgent captain near Pinar del Rio
Early December 4 reports from Havana describe a mine blast at Cuban outposts in the hills of Pinar del Rio. Four insurgents died, a Captain Strong of Texas was badly hurt, fifteen guerrillas captured, and four accused of killing women and children subsequently died in a related incident. The rest were assigned to fortification work by Maceo aides.
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Commercial Tribune
Havana
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Strong
Ft N Texas
Cornell Athlete Dana Osgood Dies in Cuban Siege
Dana Osgood a Cornell alumnus and football star fell during the Cuban siege at Guaimaro while leading a Cuban battalion. He was hit in the forehead by a Mauser bullet after urging his men forward under heavy fire. A noted oarsman and all around athlete he joined the Cuban cause after college, leaving a Navy family background and a record of athletic prowess.
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Colieke
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Chicago
Baby Found In Sullivan Indiana Today
Special Dispatch reports a baby was found today in Sullivan Indiana. Police and social workers initiated standard welfare checks and arranged care for the infant as investigators begin inquiries into the baby’s circumstances.
College star Osgood remembered in brief sketch
A fragment notes a former University of Pennsylvania athlete named Osgood who played football at Harvard and Princeton, held the halfback position, was noted for phenomenal play, and belonged to Phi Gamma Delta. He stood about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds.
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Weyler Accused of Profiting From Mule Purchases
New York dispatch reports a statement claiming General Weyler personally profited from the purchase of Texas and Kentucky mules for Spanish troops, suggesting monetary gain in wartime logistics.
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New York
Weyler
Texas
Kentucky
Amesville Teacher and Pupil In Rough Fight
In Amesville Ohio two prominent locals, Peter Druggan a school teacher, and pupil John Wooley, were involved in a rough and tumble fight in the school house. Wooley was struck with a ball bat and reportedly suffered a fractured skull. Warrants were issued for both arrests.
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Athens
Amesville
Peter Druggan
John “Wooley
Wooley
Druggan
Good Work of Women National Council at Boston
At the National Council of Women in Boston on December 4 the second day drew large attendance. Reports were entertaining and greetings from councils were enthusiastic. Mrs. Elizabeth Vinton Price, representing the Indianapolis Council, said they urged the Indiana Legislature to pass a law requiring one woman on all government boards of institutions where men and women are confined.
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National Council of Women
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Beth Vinton Price
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Court of Appeals Hears Pearl Bryan Case In Secrecy
Jackson and Walling Court of Appeals discussed the Pearl Bryan murder case as judges, led by Chief Justice Pryor, gather at the library for secret consultations. Judge Hazelrigg is to write the opinion, with main points already agreed. decision not announced before Tuesday.
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Raiders Burn Gatekeeper’s House Near Frankfort
Eight masked or unmasked raiders attacked a stakehouse on the Owenton pike near Frankfort. They burned the house, removed the furniture, and set it afire in front of gatekeeper Colonel Thomas Hunter, a one armed man who could not defend himself. he identified the intruders as strangers.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Owenton Pike
Thos. Hunter
Hunter
Ice Wearing Away In Chippewa Falls Flood Fight
Ice in the Chippewa River recedes thirty seven inches at Chippewa Falls as the flood eased. Buildings recently under water begin to reappear while some business men move back. The ice pack stops growing and anchor ice is carried downstream by swift current. outlook remains hopeful.
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Alabama lawmaker seeks bill to license killing despoiler
In Montgomery Alabama Representative Pitts a leading Assembly lawyer has introduced a bill to license a man to kill the despoiler of his female relatives. Advocates argue the law declaring murder a crime is a dead letter and juries should act to meet the ends of justice.
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Montgomery
Als
Seritative Pitts
Hopkinsville Boy Found Safe After Night Missing
Special Dispatch reports in Hopkinsville Kentucky a seven year old boy vanished with a companion identified as B B Warden. The boy was later located safely after an extensive search by local police and volunteers.
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Governor Bradley in Cincinnati for Throat Treatment
Governor William O. Bradley of Kentucky, visiting Cincinnati for throat treatment by Dr. Max Thorner, speaks briefly to a Commercial Tribune reporter. He denies plans to confer with National Leaders or call an extra session hastily, citing need for assured legislation and avoidance of further political strife. He remains secluded, exhausted, and focused on medical care, while rumors of Canton talks and Senatorial maneuvers swirl locally.
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Max Thorner
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