Roosevelt declines Cincinnati centennial dinner invitation
Washington reports President Roosevelt declines an invitation to Cincinnati's centennial dinner amid a packed White House schedule. The letter follows a formal reception with M. E. Ingalls and lawmakers Bramwell and Shattuc.
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Ingalls
Commercial Tribune
Washington
M. E. Ingalls
Roosevelt
Cincinnati
Big Four Railway
White House
Bramwell
Shattuc
Execu
San Francisco Doctor Charged in Felonious Mail Fraud Scheme
C R Mains an attorney was arrested by the U S Marshal in San Francisco for using the mails to commit fraud. He allegedly posed as Western representative of the American and European Fuel Mining and Transportation Syndicate and of the American and Worldn Safe Deposit Surety and Investment Company. He claimed a combined capital of 4 billion dollars. Dr Charles E Bennett of Wauseon Ohio questioned Mains The arrest followed an investigation into the pamphlets and letters he circulated nationwide. Mains is said to be an Eastern lawyer admitted at Battle Creek Michigan.
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Mains
Fuel Mining and ‘Transportation Syndicate
Wonden Saf Deposit’ Surety and Investment Company
United States
Charles E. Bennett
Wauseon, O
Battle Creek
Mich
Mains Disbarred by Michigan Courts in Conspiracy Case
Detroit date line reports C R Mains once Battle Creek attorney, central figure in a two year stirring conspiracy case against fellow attorney S F Hulburt. Mains blamed a plan to sandbag Hulburt. Mollie Maguire confessed. Mains acquitted of conspiracy but later disbarred by the Michigan Supreme Court.
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Detroit
Mich
C. R. Mains
San Francisco
Mains
Battle Creek
F. Hulburt
Michigan Supreme Court
German officer sentenced to prison for duel killing
A court martial in Hanover Prussia condemned Herr Falkenhagen an army reserve officer to six years in fortress for the January 16 duel killing Landrath von Bennigsen in the Emperor's hunting park at Spinge arising from a quarrel over Von Bennigsen's wife.
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Hanover
Prussia
Herr Falkenhagen
Landrath von Bennigsen
Spinge
Herr von Bennigsen
New Chicago Building Planned as World Largest Office Tower
A permit was issued for a Dearborn and Monroe site project by First National Bank officers. The building, costing 3 million dollars, will house about 9,000 people and start work in the spring as a world leading office tower.
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Chicago
First National Bank
Dearborn
Monroe Streets
Riots Reported in Barcelona as 40000 Strike
Madrid dispatch says about 40 000 men struck Barcelona with serious rioting. The mob tried to sack market buildings and halted street traffic. Factories and shops closed. women banners lead disturbances across the streets.
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Madrid
Barcelona
Physician and Bride Flees by Freight Caboose
Hyde Park police arrest Dr. Johnson Niles alias Vannarren for malpra ctice in Conneaut Ohio. He admits identity but denies guilt and says he planned to practice in Pullman after a quick wedding trip with his wife. The couple fled by freight, visiting Buffalo St Louis and Kensington before Chicago arrest.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Hyde Park
Johnson Niles
Johnson Vannarren
Conneaut, O
Ohio
Niles
Dr. Niles
Otrele
Bulleman
Hogan and
Cerwitz
Conneaut
Cleveland
Buffalo
St. Louis
Kensington
Admiral Dewey Invited to Meet Prince Henry of Prussia
Palm Beach Fla Feb 17 Admiral Dewey received a Washington dispatch inviting him to attend a dinner and meeting with Prince Henry of Prussia on February 28 at 7 30 p m He replied he regrets not accepting the invitation as Mrs Dewey is ill and he cannot leave home.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Will. Youtline
Meebruary
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Holleben
Imperial Ge
Prince Henry of Sea
Dewey
George Dewey
Navy
Antisaloon League backs local option in New York meeting
In New York on February 17, the Antisaloon League favored local option on excise questions in cities and towns. A memorial supporting the bill before the Legislature was adopted unanimously. Rev. Dr. Howard H. Russell said the league spent $40,000 in Ohio last year and aims for $50,000 in New York this year.
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New York
Antisaloon League
Howard H. Russell
Ohio
Rev Newman Hall Dying In London
The Rev. Newman Hall D.D. former Chairman of the Congregational Union is seriously ill in London and was pronounced sinking this afternoon after a period of illness.
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Newman Hall
London
The
Congregational Union
Treasurer's Act May Be Investigated by Parties
Republicans and Democrats plan to push a resolution by Mr Sharp of Fairfield to indict the State Treasurer for ten years. The move alleges funds were in local banks with interest, with denial from State Treasurer Cameron and auditor. Democrats demand a three member committee to audit the Treasury and uncover irregularities, while caucuses vie over tax bills affecting fraternals and corporations.
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Thouse
Sharp
Fairfield
Spexer
Isac B
Gore Nash
State Cameron
Smm
Cameron
Ato
St. State
Gubert
Ptactania Assembly
House Democrats
Wich
longworth-Cole
Johnson
Cleveland
House
Senate
Hve
Chamberlin-Willis
Hise
Taxation Committee
Denman
Tord
Sopto Corporations
Ruling figures push tax and drug control measures
The article notes Republican leaders backing a tax bill amid corporate concerns, with Denman claiming cross‑party agreement on merits. It also reports Rep Beal drafting a measure to codify poison laws prohibiting nonprescription cocaine and morphine sales, restricting purchases to physicians, and targeting small quantities as for dope fiends.
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Denman
Beal
Carrol-Hrrison
Old Guard Beats Hinkle in Columbus Democratic Power Shuffle
In Columbus on February 17 the Hinkle faction loses control to the anti administration group led by James Ross and ex Director Williams. A city committee vote 14 to 5 clears the way for new nominees including council and school board members. Officials fear Mayor Hinkle may face renomination defeat next year as the old guard regains influence.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
James Ross
Y Williams
Jacob Schlessinier
Joel Neefer
John Barker
William Yeuber
Frederick Hinchman
Stong
Board of Education
Hinkle
Csub
Old Democratic Guard
Claim Collusion in a Land Deal at Ft Stevens Sale
IN BISMARCK ON FEB 17, an inquiry opened before Register McGill Ray and Receiver Latturn into the October sale of the Ft Stevens reservation to L. C. Black of Cincinnati for about 80000. Special inspectors attended as bids from F. F. Secor, C M Johnson, Borger Hallam and others were reportedly outbid. Black denies collusion, while land officials say the sale was open and fair. the army may occupy the area for several days.
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Bismarck
McGill Ray
Latturn
Bismarck Land Office
Ft. Stevens
L. C. Black
Cincinnati
J. W. Leveley
Interior Department
M. D. McHnery
General Land Office
F. F. Secor
Buffalo Center
C. M. Johnson
Borger Hallam
Richland County
Was.cathion
Secord
Johnson
Haham
Black
Lrly
Land Office
Sdle
Army
Build a Church on the Quarter House Site in Middlesboro
In Middlesboro Kentucky next week the American Association limited will start erecting a large church on the former Quarter House site. Owner Lee Turner transferred the property to the association after his saloon fortress was burned by foes. The blaze sparked a feud ending with seven dead and many wounded.
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Middlesboro
American Association, Limited
Lee Turner
Turner
Gue
President seeks Hobson retirement from Navy
President Roosevelt sent a Senate message recommending the retirement of Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson citing eye trouble since 1900. Senator Gallinger introduced a bill to transfer Hobson to the retired list with pay under the disability provision honoring his service including the Merrimac sinking.
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Washington
Senate
Richmond P Hobson
Gallinger
Yokohamad
Japan
Hongkong
United States
Construction Corps
Secretary of the Navy
Hobson
Merrimac
Santiago
Spain
Richmond P. Hobson
Repeal War Revenue Tax Passes Unanimously in House
The House approved the bill to repeal the war revenue taxes without debate after a heated exchange over gag rules and the rule governing amendments. Minority leader Richardson pressed for passage, and the chamber, by a 278 to 0 vote, moved to final action with applause on both sides.
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Representative Richardson
House
Washington
Richardson
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Hay
Virginia
Babcock
Wisconsin
Daizell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Underwood
Ala
Viola
Alabama
Mr. Dalzell
Henderson
Payne
Ice Gorge Closes Upper Ohio From Wheeling to Marietta
Wheeling West Virginia February 17 A fifty to seventy mile ice gorge fills the Ohio River from above Wheeling to Marietta The river closed today at Wheeling and at several points between the city and Marietta Rivermen report the gorge twenty feet high in places and fear a fresh flood could cause vast damage If thawing does not spread the ice may push toward Pittsburg and Picisburg with boats aimed to withstand a record flood
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio
Marietta
Allegheny
Picisburg
Pittsburg
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Otto Carmichael
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Germany
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Prince Henry
D. M. Parry
Indianapolis
R. Mains
Michigan
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Russell
King Leopold
Brussels
Leopold
OLD Guard
J. Ross
Bid’ of Cincinnation
Hetire Hobson
Preident
House of Representatives
Mr. Henderson
Cannon
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