Venezuela and Britain to arbitrate all disputes for five years
The United States and Great Britain sign a five year arbitration treaty with a court of arbitration for all questions except national honor. King Oscar II of Sweden to act as final arbitrator if the panel cannot agree. Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote sign the documents in Washington as President Cleveland forwards the pact to the Senate.
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Washington
Olney
United States
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
Cleveland
Senate
Oscar II
Sweden
Norway
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Offhey
Sir Julian
Lkewise
R. O
Blandford
Mr. Olney
Oscar
Venezuela
Caracas
Oscar of Sweden
Senor Andrade
Crespo
Congress
President's Message Urges Ratification of Arbitration Treaty
The President transmits a treaty for the arbitration of disputes between the United States and Great Britain. It reflects lengthy negotiations and concessions by both sides toward a general scheme. While not universal immediate arbitration, it is seen as a significant step forward and a practical plan for settling international differences. Some expected opposition to the approach is noted.
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Washington
Jan
Mes
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Olney
General Lee
Crane
Havana
General Weyler
Cuba
Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Harene
Matanzas
Las Vilas
Riot Over Right of Way Triggers Hand to Hand Clash in Milwaukee
About 100 Chicago & North Western Railway workers clash with 209 Milwaukee electric railway men trying to build a crossing for the Milwaukee Racine Kenosha line. Injuries rise as Postmaster Whalen is hit with a shovel and several wounded by scalding steam. Eighteen Northwestern men, including Superintendent Cantillon, arrest. 25 special deputies sworn in. Officials secure injunction. state Supreme Court refuses stay, enabling quick transit to Milwaukee. Armed camps remain as tension spikes and tomorrow’s clash looms.
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Milwapkee
Wis
Chicago & North- Western Railway
Milwaukee, Racine & Kenosha
Whalen
South Milwaukee
Chicago & Northwestern
Cantillon
Northwestern
Madison
Milwaukee
Governor orders to prevent lynching after murder case
Magistrate James works on the murder of Mrs. William Devine at Shaker Bend. Sheriff James County Judge Roach and officials trace movements of the husband. Vine traveled to Harrodsburg. Gov Bradley orders county officials to prevent a lynching if suspects are arrested.
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Commercial Tribune
Shakertown
James
William Devine
Shaker Bend
Roach
Vine
Harrodsburg
Bradley
Duel at a Dance Ends in Knife Fight
Gus Springer and Mack Mullen fought with knives at a Rowan County dance in Kentucky on Saturday night. Both men were badly mutilated and exhausted. Springer needed fifty nine stitches and both were thought near death.
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Flemingsburg
Rowan County
Gus Springer
Mack Mullen
Springer
Ex farmer Clifton Garrett trial delayed again at Bolivar
The examining trial of Clifton Garrett the wealthy farmer who shot Rueben Leavell and killed Tom Leavell at Longview last month was called at Bolivar but Garrett failed to appear and the case was continued until next Monday. It is the fourth delay raising fears of renewed white black tensions.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Clifton Garrett
Rueben Leavell
Tom Leavell
Longview
Bolivar
Garrett
Detective Nabs Noted Forger In Cincinnati Cashing Case
A detective captured J. W. Richardson a famed forger known in New York and Boston for forging a check on a Cincinnati liquor drummer named W. A. Williams. The check was cashed here by his customers.
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Commercial Tribune
Jacnville
Fila
J. W. Richardson
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Ww. A. Williams
Storms and wrecks hit British coast as ships reported
Storms and fogs continue along the coast with multiple wrecks reported. A trawler with six men is lost off Yarmouth, the steamer Gulf o'Siam runs ashore in Morcock Bay, and other vessels have been rescued or salvaged.
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London
Yarmouth
Gulf o’Siam
Morcock Bay
Thirteen Prisoners Escape From Cabell County Jail
Special Dispatch Huntington West Virginia January 11 reports thirteen inmates escaped Cabell County Jail at midnight using a duplicate key to gain exit.
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A Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Cabell County
Indiana Governor Mount inaugurates term with economy urged
In Indianapolis on January 11 Governor Mount took office pledging economic restraint and tax relief. He urged an interdependent framework for capital and labor, supported antitrust measures, education reform, and careful highway oversight, while opposing the centennial plan as costly. Legislators set appropriations at 105000 and confirmed Mount's plurality of 26077.
Caucus Held in Indianapolis for Joint Caucus Details
Friends of Mr Fairbanks held a caucus with forty nine attending and eleven voting, naming Senator L P Newby for Chair and Representative Henderson for Secretary. McKeen supporters also active, with forty eight possible votes and several doubtful. Fairbanks’ guaranteed votes sit at thirty four.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Fairbanks
L. P. Newby
Representative Henderson
McKeen
Governor Altgeld Shut Out At Tan ner Inauguration
Springfield reports a dramatic scene at Governor Altgeld s retirement as Governor Tanner spoke first and a motion to extend courtesy to the retiring governor failed. The Speaker refused to recognize Altgeld and he was not allowed to speak during the joint session.
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Springfield
Ill
John Pp. Altgeld
Altgeld
Lrypeecsacd
John R. Tanner
Io ‘Mahoney
Chicago
Tomorro
Sa Faa
Nason
Opp
Attempted wreck on a passenger train near Wooster
Passengers on the P F W C train No 6 eastbound escaped injury when a spike was driven between the ends of two rails on a trestle one mile east of Wooster Ohio. The engine struck the obstruction but stayed on the track and the train continued safely.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster, O
Reform of the Currency Convention to Name Commission
Delegates to the Monetary Convention arrive in Indianapolis with notable figures including M. E. Ingalls William E. Dodge Henry Villard and A P Hepburn The convention will elect temporary officers and likely settle to set fundamental principles by resolution then appoint a commission to devise a currency plan for Congress consideration
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Congress
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
M. E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
William E. Dodge
Henry Villard
Evan’ T. W. L. Trénholm
Charles 8. Fairchild
A. P. Hepburn
New York
John Irish
San Francisco
E. O. Stanard
St. Louis
Stanard
Jacob W. Smith
Philadelphia
University of Pennsania
Fraud Fears Haunt Timothy Drygoods Assignment Attack
The Timothy Drygoods and Carpet Company assignment is challenged in U S Circuit Court at Chattanooga. Putnam Hooker Co of Cincinnati leads the suit accusing collusion to defraud creditors. The case cites inflated asset statements, stock dealings, and improper transfers. A receiver is sought to wind up the business amid related parties including Chas Jeneman of Cincinnati and Free Cloak Company of Cleveland.
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Commercial Tribune
Chattanooga
Tenn
Timothy Drygoods and Carpet Company
United States Circuit Court
Putnam, Hooker & Co
Cincinnati Et al
Timothy
R. A. Dun & Co
Chas, Jeneman
Cincinnati
Free Cloak Company
Cleveland
Hamilton Club Banquet Voices Tariff Faith in McKinley
Chicago coverage of the Hamilton Club’s seventh annual banquet on Hamilton’s birthday. Notables include Frank Moulton congressmen Cousins McCall Page Morris Grosvenor Aldrich Quarles Boutelle with a letter from Hanns on regret. Grosvenor urged sweeping tariff policy and a strong pro American foreign policy from the next administration.
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Chicago
Hamilton Club
Alexander Hamilton
Phe Kers
Frank Moulton
Robert G. Cousins
Owns
Samuel W. McCall
Massachuse
Page Morris
Minnesota
H. Grosvernor
Ohio
J. Frank Aldrich
J. Frank Aldrich, of This City
Ir. Quarles
Milwaukee
Ries ‘A. Boutelle
Maine
Mr. Han
Grosvenor
America
United Es
McKinley Seeks Cabinet Gossip and Smith Rumor Ties
Canton reports intense speculation as Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia is linked to the Treasury portfolio. President-elect McKinley and his wife return to Canton with aides, planning a Washington departure around March 1. Senator Sherman may visit Canton this week for a pivotal cabinet talks.
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Canton
Charles Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Treasury
McKinley
J. W. Wardwell
H. A. Kennedy
Washington
Sherman
McKinley Hints at Army of the Cumberland Reunion
President elect McKinley promises to attend if possible the Army of the Cumberland Society reunion in Columbus Ohio set for September 21 22 and 23. The plan shifts from a meeting of leading officers to a full veteran reunion with General Boynton on the Executive Committee and Governor Bushnell among others.
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Columbus
McKinley
W. F. Goodspeed
Army of the Cumberland Society
Boynton
Bushnell
John B. Neil
W. Brickell
W.E. Reppert
R. M. Rownd
J. K. Jones
William Felton
Desers
George W. Early
W. F. Goods
N. Cook
McKief
Bush Ai
Columbus Club
Governor’s Office
Albert Douglas
Isaac T. Mack
Tripp
C. J. Olds
Taewe Wing
Matthews
Si Field
Zoda
Canton
Milward named aide at McKinley inauguration
Lexington's Stanley Milward, the city’s first Republican treasurer, is chosen as an aide-de-camp on General Horace Porter’s staff for the McKinley inauguration in Washington.
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Commercial Tridgne
Lexington
Stanley Milward
Horace Porter
First dividend declared for PSlguaeers creditors
The Comptroller of the Currency on January 11 announced a first dividend of 14 percent for claims totaling 217,080 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Pslguaeers
Took is Own Life in January 22 Incident at Tribune
A Tribune report notes an individual killed himself this morning amid financial troubles and ill health. Authorities did not release further personal details.
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Warhaotae
Manu Turer
Crawfish Creek Sewer Plan Upheld in Cincinnati
Columbus January 11 Secretary of the State Board of Health outlines plans for the Crawfish sewer project in Cincinnati and details its expected impact on public health and sanitation.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
State Board of Health
Cincinnati
Four Accidents In A Row In Jelington Area
Dispatch reports a series of mishaps on Saturday in Jelington Indiana. Frank Borden Miller died after being drawn into a belt at Witherspoon and Bait Mill. An Air Line ships worker lost his left foot after returning to duty following an emery wheel injury. Squire Andrew G Sollman was found with a bullet in his brain while attempting to retrieve a hawk across a fence. James Berry, L E St J switchman, lost his right leg in an evening accident. William L Woods, 76, prominent resident, died at his home nearby.
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L Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Jelington
Ind
Frank Borden Miller
Witherspoon
Bai T Mill
Joeer
Air Line
Andrew G. Sollman
Eeki
Bence
James Erry
L. E
St. J
William L. Woods
HAHN'S BANK VICTIMIZED IN MANSFIELD
Mansfield Ohio January 11 A forged York draft for 600 dollars passed at The Bank Mansfield. W J Richards, a long time depositor, presented the draft indorsed it and drew out 500 leaving 100 balance. The draft was raised and Richards fled.
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Commercial Tribune
Mansfield
W. M. Hahn
York
W. J. Richards
First National Bank of
Water ruins grain at Buffalo Distilling Company blaze
Fire at the Buffalo Distilling Company's stillroom caused the distillery to burn from the stillroom to the roof. Stills grainery and elevator flooded, damage to the building minimal but grain and mash lost. total loss estimated around 10,000 dollars, fully insured.
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Commercial Tribune
Buffalo, N. Y
Buffalo Distilling Company
Wants Congress to Act Denounces Olney Statement
A Senate debate centers on recognition powers with Hale Hoar Morgan and Chilton arguing over who decides recognition. Hale calls it a presidential prerogative while Hoar adds Congress has incidental power via commerce and war clauses. Morgan notes Olney described recognition as ex officio.
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Congress
Cuba
Spain
Morgan
Olney
Senator Mills Tangles Over Cuba Recognition Power
Senator Mills of Texas argues Congress must recognize foreign governments and fund a Cuban minister, challenging Secretary Olney and President Cleveland while citing Monroe and Seward precedents. Mississippi Senator-elect Money says Cuba cannot be subdued. Weyler claims troop movements and tax tactics reveal insurrectionist strength.
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Senate
Mills
Texas
Cuba
Congress
Secretary of State
Olney
Congress of the United States
Mr. Mills
Monroe
Spain
United States
Boards of Trade and Stock Exchanges
Gov Owill
Hungary
Liberia
Seward
France
Mexico
Foreign Relations Committee
Morrill
Lincoln
Money
Mississippi
Castellar
Weyler
Boards of Trade
Commercial Tribune
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Paris Walters Acquitted in Kentucky Murder Trial
In Paintsville Kentucky on January 11 Paris Walters was acquitted of murdering Lindsey Conley after a trial that featured Conley’s dying statement and Walters proving an alibi through his family. The jury found no credible link to Walters and he was discharged by the court.
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Supreme Court
Capitol
Matthews
Governor Mount
Jordan
Mount
Commercial Tribune
Paintsville
Paris Walters
Lindsey Conley
Here
Conley
Ausk
Walters
Martha
Bayes
Government Exhibit at Tennessee Exposition Auctioned Off
Senate opens with less than twenty members present as Mr. Bate seeks authority for the Treasury to solicit proposals and contract for government exhibits at the Tennessee Exposition without public advertisement, a measure that is agreed to.
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Washington
Bate
Dem
Tenn
Secretary of the Treasury
Dudley Dunham Struck By Car Near State University
Dudley Dunham 23 a State University student and son of Dr J M Dunham was struck by a street car while alighting. His skull was crushed and recovery is unlikely. He previously went to Europe last summer under Dr Sydney Strong's chaperonage.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Dudley Dunham
The
State University
J. M. Dunham
Europe
Sydney Strong
Walnut Hills
Rev Joseph Marvin Celebrates Ninth Sixtieth Birthday
Warren report notes Rev Joseph Marvin of this city marked his ninety ninth birthday today with a hometown celebration. He settled in the country in 1 and is widely known. For his first car a circuit rider he received 142 dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Warren
Joseph Marvin
Crying Needs of Spain Criticized in Madrid Speech
Senor Silvela condemned political and administrative immorality in Spain and praised Campos for Cuba policy. He urged a conservative intermediate cabinet to restore throne prestige and address the country’s crying needs after conferring with the Queen Regent.
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Madrid
Senor Silvela
Campos
Cuba
Dauntless clearance blocked by Washington delay
Owner Bisbee protests delay in clearance for the Dauntless to Neuvites. A valuable cargo including two dynamite guns waits aboard. Washington dispatches suggest the Spanish Consul may be hindering papers. Revenue cutter Colfax reinforces the fleet, with two cutters and three men of war at the river mouth.
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Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Bisbee
Washington
Colfax
Insurgents Recalled to Landrane Islands Staged Escape
Dispatches from Manila report Philippine Islands insurgents deported to the Landrane Islands attempted a desperate escape but were repulsed by the garrison and Spanish Marines. eighty convicts were killed and forty wounded.
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Madrid
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Landrane Islands
Pacific
Carew Trial Mirrors Maybrick Poisoning Case
In Yokohama the trial of Mrs. Walter Carew, society figure, centers on arsenic poisoning of her husband on October 15 to 22. Evidence notes large arsenic purchases and the husband’s alleged habit. Governess Mary Jacob is reported to have confessed to the murder.
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Yokohama
Walter Carew
Florence Maybrick
England
Toll Gates Cut Down By Law
The Fiscal Court met in extra session and received stock offers from holders of the Vanceburg and Tollesboro turnpike. Gates on the road were lowered at 3 p.m. The toll road will be free by April first. Unsurrendered stock will be confiscated.
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Star Chamber
Commercial Tribune
Vanceburg
Vanceburg and
Tollesboro
Freight wreck disrupts Cleveland & Marietta trains near Caldwell
A freight wreck south of Caldwell Ohio on the Cleveland and Marietta line derailed several cars. Crew escaped injury and no fatalities were reported. All trains are greatly delayed.
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Commercial Tribune
Caldwell, O
Cleveland & Marietta
Teen shoots woman. silver dollar saves her life
Will Finley aged fourteen shot a colored woman named McQueen in the breast last night. The ball struck a silver dollar in a pocket book concealed in the woman's bosom, and through this cause she escaped instant death.
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Commercial Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Will Finley
McQueen
Wolcott Holds Talks With Bayard In London Visit
Senator Edward O. Wolcott, in Europe for bi metalism discussions, called at the United States Embassy in London and had an hour long audience with Ambassador Bayard during his January stopover.
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London
Edward O. Wolcott
Europe
United Oto
Aline
Fsee
Bayard
Kentucky Electors Vote Split as McKinley Wins
In Frankfort on January 11 Kentucky cast its electoral vote with 12 voting McKinley and 1 for Bryan. The Howes Wedding tie was resolved with Wedding elected elector 19 to 2, and the certificate to Washington shows 12 to 1 for McKinley. George C. Howes served as messenger.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Kentucky
W. B. Smith
Bryan
O. 8. Deming
Robertson
Chas. H. Stiglitz
Louisville
Towery
Webster
Messrs. Howes
Wedding
Mr. Wedding
McKinley
Todd
Washington
George C. Howes
Fifteen Votes for McKinley in Indiana Electors
Indiana electors met in Indianapolis to cast fifteen votes for William McKinley with A C Harris as chairman and W C Mason as secretary. Garret A. Hobart received the vice presidential ballot as the messenger, chosen by lot from the list of electors.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Indiana
McKinley
House of Representatives
Will C. Mason
Arthur M. Ward
Edmund A. McGinness
Donald McCallum
Willian C. Hall
Addison C. Harris
Benjamin G. Shinn
James R. Christian
Duncan McA. Williams
John Z. Powell
Caldwell W. Tuttle
James W. Gould
A. C. Harris
Wm. C. Mason
Rockport
William McKinley
Garret A. Holt
Lot
Peceea
Draby Hai
Harris
H. G. Thayer
Plymouth
Electoral College Cast Ballots Across United States
The Electoral College met nationwide today. In Arkansas at Little Rock the eight electors chose Jefferson Davis as messenger to convey the state’s votes. The tally gave Bryan the best votes for President, Sewall for Vice President, and Watson for another position.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, .C
Ohio Electoral College
Ohio
Washington
United States
Ile Rock
Ark
Jefferson Davis
Messer
Thecomes
Bryan
Sewall
Watson
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