Indiana Antitrust Fight and Apportionment Debate
Special Dispatch reports Indiana Republicans struggle to pass a House apportionment bill amid county fairness disputes. Lagrange and Steuben seek separate reps while Rush County fights a senatorial pairing. Democrats press to move the measure forward. Antitrust proposals draw business opposition as lawmakers weigh drastic price control plans.
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Babcock
Lagrange and Steuben
House
Illinois
Georgia
Assembly
Antitrust Debate Mirrors Consumer Calls Amid Education Storm
In a committee hearing a Populist speaker notes a widespread belief in combines as the root issue while antitrust talk gains traction. The discussion extends to education, with educators and teachers claiming heavy burdens as educational committees stay active nightly.
Sleigh Bells of Great Age in Prairie du Sac
Charles H. Stoddard of Prairie du Sac possesses two long sleigh bell strings believed to be about 130 years old. The bells were cast in England and came to America before the Revolution, linked to the Grow and Stoddard families who once drove four-horse sleighs between Baraboo and Prairie du Lac. The bells are famed for size and tone, heard four to five miles away, and Stoddard has declined large offers to sell.
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Commercial Tribune
Prairie DU Sac
Wis
Charles H. Stoddard
Wisconsin
Grows
Baraboo
Prairie du Lac
England
America
Carlos Grow
Sauk County
Election Fraud Sparks Tense Campaign in Lawrence County
In Lawrence County Arkansas intense politics fuse Dems and Populists over alleged fraud in Sheriff race. Disputes over 25 miscounted Stewart votes, rivering to Childers, Judge Townsend’s rulings, liquor license result, and escalating clashes now before the Criminal Court.
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Childers
Stewart
Townsend
Criminal Court
English Designed U S Torpedo Boats Stir Controversy
New York report alleges Bath Iron Works builds two US torpedo boats on English soil with English draughtsmen. The vessels, costing nearly 400000 dollars, displace 143 tons and carry three torpedo tubes and a four pound gun. designer Prof Biles, famed for the New York and Paris liners, backs the project.
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New York
Southampton
Bath
Maine
United States
Bath Iron Works
Naval Department
Biles
Paris
John Burke Dies. Bowery Dime Museum Pioneer
John Burke long known as the Mayor of the Bowery died yesterday from cerebral meningitis at his sister’s home in New York. A leading Bowery character for nearly 25 years his dime museum at 210 Bowery drew visitors nationwide and hosted the first ossified man to appear in this city.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
John Burke
the Bowery
Bowery
Eighty-third Street
Burke
Tragic Accident Ends Life of Lexington Boy
In Lexington Kentucky on February 7 George McGuff nine died when a revolver discharged while he and James Headley thirteen played with it. Headley said he believed all cartridges were removed from the pistol. The weapon fired striking McGuff in the temple.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
George McGuff
J W. McGuff
Lexington Stove Foundry
James Headley
McGuff
Headley
Insurgent Raid Sets Powder Magazine Ablaze Near Santa Clara
Commander Mercedes led about 200 Cubans in a raid on Rebarcadero west of Santa Clara. They clashed with 500 Spanish troops, set a powder magazine on fire, triggering a massive explosion that killed many. Spanish losses reported over 1650 with 30 insurgent fatalities amid the confusion.
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Commercial Tribune
Key West
Fie
Mercedes
Rebarcadero
Santa Clara
Medorass
Spirit of War Grows in Cuba Dispatch From Captain Cox
Philadelphia reports a letter from Captain Cox of the Cuban army detailing improving conditions, increased arms, and rising enlistment. He contrasts two letters from November and January describing food shortages, discipline, and traitor fears, with growing morale and a tougher Spanish army failing to sustain its troops.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
Cox
Philadelphia National Guard
Cuba
Winchester Dana Osgood
University
United States
Gomez
American Manufacturers Face Cuban Tobacco Shortage
Francisco Flei tas reports from Havana that Weyler's orders have halted planting and movement, leaving fields unused and warehouses empty. He notes Remedios stock exhausted, stems used in cigarettes, and buyers paying high prices with little supply for next year.
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Commercial Tribune
Tampa
Fla
Francisco Fleitas
Cuba
Weyler
Remedios Tobacco
Havana
Remedios
Three Friends Freed on Bond With Officer Aboard
In Jacksonville on February 7 a U S Court dispute led to the Three Friends being released on bond with a revenue officer aboard for each voyage. Captain Kilgore of the Boutwell resisted the order, declaring he would use force to keep the vessel docked if needed.
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Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Three Friends
United States Court
Kilgore
Boutwell
Barts
Jove
Court Confrontation Over Vessel Command Ends in Compliance
Captain Browaffit defies a court order to hold the vessel but, after consultation, the Collector withdraws the command. Captain Kilgore then accepts that the court order was valid and yields.
Cuban Sharpshooter Shoots Weyler as He Advances
Report from Key West dated February 7 describes General Weyler narrowly escaping a Cuban sharpshooter’s hit during a Santa Clara march. The Spanish force of 500 men was ambushed near Nazarene, west of Santa Clara, and Weyler worried the snipers endanger his column as scouting parties push ahead.
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Key West
Fla
Weyler
Santa Clara
Atlas
Nazarene
Prime Minister Promises Faithful Cuba Reforms
Madrid report quotes Prime Minister Cas novas del Castro announcing the government will faithfully execute Cuba reforms without waiting for full pacification. He says rebellion is limited to the island’s western areas. Marquis of Aperteguia questions reform effectiveness and warns General Weyler should not supervise execution.
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Cas Novas del Castro
Cuba
Marquis of Aperteguia
Constitutional Party
Weyler Shou
Berkman Put In Dungeon After Prisoner Disciplinary Violations
Alexander Berkman, the anarchist and would be assassin of H. C. Frick, is confined in a dungeon at Western Penitentiary Pittsburg. He was punished for smashing his cell furniture and inciting inmates after his pardon bid failed. He had risen to first grade but lost it for misbehavior.
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Pittsburg
Alexander Berkman
H. C.frick
Western Penitentiary
Riverside
Pardon Board
Berkman
Wit
Ice Gorge Gives Way Near Louisville
An ice gorge fifteen feet high and twenty miles long collapsed this afternoon near Louisville Kentucky. Several New Orleans and Memphis bound packets were trapped in the ice and must find refuge in tributaries or face heavy losses. The Blue River surged and fell revealing a stranded steamer whose pilot house and smokestack were demolished. the vessel valued at about 40 000 dollars and likely a total loss.
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Louisvill
New Orleans
Memphis
Florence Sullivan Shot in East St. Louis Saloon Fight
Florence P Sullivan veteran baseball player was shot in the abdomen and critically injured in Sculley’s saloon on Broadway East St. Louis by James Enright bailiff of the City Court. The incident stemmed from a political dispute. Sullivan played for the old Pittsburg Club and previously rose with the Nationals of East St. Louis before moving to Springfield then Pittsburg. After breaking an arm in Pittsburg he could not pitch again and returned to East St. Louis to work as a railroad clerk.
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Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
Florence P. Sullivan
Sculley’s
Broadway
East St. Louis
James Enright
Pittsburg
Old Nationals
Springfields
Sunday School Building Fire Traced to Defect
A one story church alley structure in Allentown saw its ceiling collapse during a fire at St Luke's Lutheran Church Sunday School building. All escaped unharmed as officers and parishioners removed belongings and fought the blaze sparked by a defective permit or wiring in the attic.
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Commercial Allentowt3
Nimrod Returns After Failing to Find Missing Georgia
Steamer Nimrod sighted twelve miles off Cage Race while searching for the missing State of Georgia. The vessel works slowly through ice floes returning to St Johns F Feb 7. It is evident the Nimrod failed in her mission.
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Georgia
ST. Johns, & F
State of Georgia
Negro Turning White After Lightning Strike
A medical mystery from Chicago reports a man described as a negro struck by lightning who is turning white, with only a few black spots left on his body. The case has drawn study by medical professionals for understanding color change after electrocution.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Mine official dies after roof collapse in Mount Clair
Jas. Jordan superintendent of the Mount Clair Coal Mines in Harrison County is reported to have died overnight after injuries from a mine roof fall on Wednesday. Other details remain sparse as the investigation continues.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jas. Jordan
Mount Clair
Harrison County
Goebel to Aid in Kentucky Lottery Prosecutions
Frankfort Kentucky February 7 Senator Goebel of Covington will assist Attorney General Taylor in prosecuting the Kentucky Lottery cases before the Supreme Court. Goebel authored the anti lottery law.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Goebel
Covington
Taylor
Supreme Court
Robson's Great Hit at Chicago Theaters
Special Dispatch reports Stuart Robson starring in The Jacklins at McVicker's in Chicago. The dramatized Read novel draws crowds, with Robson set to perform in Cincinnati next week.
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Firibune
Chicago
F .B
Stuart Robson
Jacklins
McVicker
Cincinnati
Yerkes in Lexington Talks Swansea Mining Stock Conflict
Hon. John W. Yerkes of Danville met Lexington capitalists to discuss a dispute over the Swansea Gold and Silver Mining Company. George Middleton allegedly guaranteed 18 percent dividends and promised 6,000 extra shares, which were not delivered after dividends ceased. W. B. Cecil died before suit decision. another stockholder posted the missing balance. about $3,900 remains in accumulated dividends. Yerkes plans to return Tuesday to pursue an amicable settlement.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
John WW. Yerkes
Danville
United States
Swansea Gold A
George Middleton
Colorado
Leington
Middleton
Ock
W. B. Cecil
Cecil
J. Yerkés
Thesday
Dockers Riots Scourge Altona and St Pauli
Siitkers attacked the men who had replaced them at the docks in Altona and St Pauli. Knives and revolvers were used with several injured including onlookers. About one hundred arrests were made as mounted police cleared the streets around 2 o clock Sunday morning.
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Altona
St. Pauli
Hanna declines Cabinet offer from President elect
Canton Ohio February 7 Marcus A Hanna has positively declined the Postmaster Generalship or any other Cabinet position and is no longer under consideration for a Cabinet post. A friend delivering the news says Hanna will confer with the President elect this evening after arriving from consultations this afternoon.
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Msg
Hanna
Lillian Russell Sings for Tombs Prisoners
Miss Lillian Russell sang at the Tombs prison today at the invitation of Warden Van DeCarr. Her performance of James Thomson’s A Song of Thanksgiving drew a warm response and the refrain Thank God for Love moved the inmates to applause. The service ended with all in good spirits.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Lillian Russell
Tombs
van DeCarr
James Thomson
Morgan Moves Nicaragua Canal Bill as Senate Marks Agenda
Washington February 7 Senate action Center on Nicaragua Canal bill with Senator Morgan seeking a morning vote then likely withdrawal for the session amid opposition. House measures include diplomatic and consular funds Indian and agricultural bills. Executive sessions planned on arbitration treaty with Great Britain and immigration conference with the House hoped by week’s end.
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Appropriations Committee
Thurston
Morrill
Capitol
Sherman
Senate
Great Britain
House
Lodge
Luxurious grand ball honors President Diaz in City of Mexico
A lavish ball at Pablo Escandon’s residence honored President and Mrs Diaz, praised for its scale and display. Puebla’s Bishop suspends pilgrimages amid fever, Yucatan sugar output drops by a third due to late rains, and Mexican cities mark the 1857 constitution anniversary. Plans for a modern sewer and water system at Monterey, approved by the Governor, would cost about 1.25 million dollars with water from an underground river west of the city.
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City OF
Mexico
Republic
Monterey
J. A. Robertson
Samuel M. Gray
Providence
Counting of Electoral Vote Prominence in McKinley Election
The House plans to devote time to the formal counting and proclamation of McKinley and Hobart's election by the Vice President. It is a state occasion of formal character and likely action on contested elections Beat tie vs Price Louisiana Hopkins vs Kendrick Kentucky Bennett vs Boatner. The majority reports favor the sitting Democrats, with time limited on these cases.
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Indianapolis
House
Indiana
Supreme Court
McKinley
Hobart
Beattie
Price
Louisiana
Hopkins
Kendrick
Kentucky
Bennett
Boatner
Steel Plant for the South in Birmingham
A $75,000 stock subscription closes the Birmingham Rolling Mill Co turning its rolling mill into a steel plant. With $375,000 total capital and 1500 workers, the converted mill will be the largest south of Pittsburgh. Low silicon iron from local red ores will feed the new steel production for Carnegie Steel and other northern buyers.
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Birmingham Rolling Mill Company
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Man Commits Suicide in Chicago With Hamlet Reference
Warren E. Linney of 718% West Adams Street killed himself by stabbing his heart as he read Hamlet. Disappointment in love is said to have deepened his despair.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Hamlet
Warren E. Linney
West
Adams Street
Lee Oakes Arrested in Last Night Burglary
Lee Oakes, previously confined three times for crimes, was arrested in Parkersburg West Virginia on a burglary charged from last night. He resisted fiercely, knocking down several officers before police subdued him with revolvers. under law his next sentence could be life imprisonment.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Lee Oakes
Rope To Hang Duestrow Frankly Planned Here
Wm Menze rope maker of 722 Natural Bridge road visited the Four Courts to take measurements for a rope meant to hang Duestrow. The rope will be 18 feet long and nearly an inch thick of white hemp, and cost the State about $10.
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ST. Louis
Wm. Menze
Natural Bridge Road
Four Courts
Richmond Council Backs Police Board Change Law
Richmond city council approved a resolution favoring repeal of the metropolitan police law and enactment of a new law to place the mayor on the Police Board. The vote followed a February meeting in Richmond.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Ind
Indy man weds Converse woman in Muncie ceremony
George Shepp of Indianapolis married Miss Leona Harris of Converse in Muncie today. The brief ceremony linked two residents and was reported as a local wedding notice.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
George Shepp
Indianapolis
Leona Harris
Converse
Move to Protect Depositors in North Dakota Banks
Senator T. F. Marshall, a banker, introduces a bill requiring each state bank to deposit annually a sum equal to one half of 1 percent of its deposits in the State Treasury. The fund would be used to cover depositor losses if a bank fails, up to the treasury balance, with about 15000 dollars anticipated to be available.
Laughlin Tin Mill to Add New Facilities at Martin's Ferry
Work begins tomorrow on Laughlin Tin Mill improvements costing at least $20,000. Plans include a new tin mill, three tinning pots, an annealing furnace, new shears, a 40 by 70 foot iron addition, and a 48 by 110 foot brick extension. About fifty more workers will be hired.
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Commercial Tribune
Martin’s Ferry
Laughlin
Diphtheria Returns Prompt Local School Closures
County Health Officer Dr. H. A. Cowing reports from Daleville that diphtheria has reappeared causing widespread alarm and the closing of local schools.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
County
H. A. Cowing
Daleville
Indians’ visit to Sioux City ends with man jailed for nitre drink
In Sioux City on February 7 Jim Humphry, a Winnebago man, used undiluted alcohol and spirits to drink “spirits of niter.” A pharmacist supplied the drug unknowingly, leading to an investigation. Humphry was sent back to the reservation and no charges were filed against the druggist.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Omaha
Winnebago
Jim Humphry
Jim
Humphry
Canea Suburbs in Flames as Christian Turks Clash
In Crete on February 7, Canea quiet yet fires rage in surrounding villages after clashes between Christians and Mussulmans. Fifteen hundred Christians board British ships, 200 French nationals take refuge on a French cruiser. Halepa sees 700 armed Christians facing Mussulman forces amid continued shelling and hostage seizures at Retimo. Turkish-led pillaging fears spread through Crete as the Greek squadron nears.
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Canea
Island of
Crete
France
Berovitch Pasha
Retimo
Cabinet gossip and New York problem swirls around McKinley
In Ganton Ohio February 7 discussion centers on potential cabinet posts as Major McKinley’s circle watches New York’s influence. Congressmen Wilson and Dawes with Pruden attend church with McKinley while rumors place Sherman as possible Secretary of State and debate New York representation amid a busy week of appointments.
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Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
White House
Pruden
William MacAfee
Columbus
MacAfee
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Manchester
Macavery
Erence
Wabhinatot
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A. Perkins
National Committee
Washington
City
McKinley
Sherman
Ohio
Senate
Hanna
Empire State
J. J. McCook
Greek Ironclads Ordered to Crete Expedition
Athens dispatch reports the Spessia and Psara to be prepared for a Crete expedition while Toulon repairs continue. Parliament votes £4000 for Cretan refugee relief at Milo and nearby. A Standard telegram notes an Englishman killed and an Austrian wounded amid the Cretan troubles.
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Psara
Toulon
Crete
Milo
Standard
Family Sues to Break Will of Charles Grandison Hopkins
Twenty nine relatives file suit in Kansas City Circuit Court to invalidate the will of Charles Grandison Hopkins who died last fall. He left most of his estate to his secretary Thomas M. Barr and housekeeper Elizabeth Calvert. relatives challenge alleged unduly influenced testament. The petition cites dotage and names ex Mayor Henry Kumpf as a witness. Major William Warner leads plaintiff counsel and expects the case to go to the next term.
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Charles Grandison Hopkins
Hopkins
St. Louis
Blanche Either
Saginaw
Mich
Narcissa Nelson
Indianapolis
Thomas M. Barr
Elizabeth Calvert
Henry Kumpf
Barr
Calvert
William Warner
Memorial Window Unveiled for Rev Wayne Kennedy
In Fairmont West Virginia a memorial window was unveiled at the Methodist Episcopal Church for the late Rev Wayne Kennedy. Before the war he lived in Parkersburg publishing the Southern Methodist Itinerant. He joined the Confederates and after the war returned to Parkersburg to find his office untouched. He printed and mailed the 1861 1865 issue to subscribers as if nothing had happened. The paper is now considered a curiosity.
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Commercial Tribune
Fairmont
W. Va
Wayne Kennedy
Methodist Episcopal
Wootten Granted Bail in Brame Killing Case
Hopkinsville Ky Feb 7 Thomas C Wootten who has been jailed in this city for a month in the death of Detective William Brame was admitted to bail of 5000 dollars and promptly released.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Thos. C. Wootten
Wiliam Brame
Depew denies McKinley bid to British ambassadorship
Dr Chauncey M Depew flatly rejects reports that President McKinley has chosen him as Ambassador to Great Britain He is confined to bed with a severe cold picked up at the funeral of President Roberts of the Pennsylvania railroad He says no offer has ever been made and that Canton reporters are fabricators
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
McKinley
Great Britain
President Roberts
Pennsylvania Road
Canton
Hartman Missing Son Found Safe in Batavia Home
Willis Hartman twenty year old son of Franklin Hartman who had been missing since last Friday was located today by Attorney Franklin Roudebush at the home of his sister Mrs John Dover of Winton Place Batavia He is safe and sound and returning home expected.
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Batavia, CO
Willis Hartman
Franklin Hartman
Franklin Roudebush
John Dover
Winton ‘Place
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