Pa Treaty Debated in Senate Over Olney Remarks
Washington January 17 arbitration treaty with Great Britain hangs in balance in the Senate. Critics say Secretary Olney’s remarks on Cuba’s recognition threaten two thirds support, risking a defeat that would disappoint Cleveland and benefit McKinley in the next Congress.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Senate
Republic of Cuba
Congress
Farmers organize to bulk buy at cut prices
In Slaware Ohio farmers in the southern county united to form a purchasing association. Officers will oversee buying under price norms, charging 50 cents to join. A conference with city merchants will arrange contracts to sell to members at about ten percent profit, excluding nonmembers.
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Fox
Men surrender after armed standoff in Breathitt County
Detective Drake and four officers pursue Jacob Neace and Daniel Farler for Bird murder. Duff and Neace relay a peaceful surrender, Drake tosses arms to Duff, deputies sworn, and Neace story claims self defense. Bird’s supporters fear lynching as Neace and Farler are escorted to Jackson jail overnight.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
George W. Drake
United States
William A. Bird
Breathitt County
Jackson
Drake
Mason Batley
Taylor Tolson
Campton
Samuel E. Patton
Jacob Neace
Daniel Farler
Bird
Neace
Mack Duff
Caney Fork
Troublesome Creek
Duff
Ben
Jacob
Fence
Farler
Engineer Jumped to Death After Rail Obstruction
Texas and Pacific Railroad wreck near Forrest Texas left engineer M I Clemmons dead after he leaped from the engine upon spotting a rail across the track. Fireman William Moore suffered a broken shoulder. mail clerk William Ratcliff and Express Messenger Barney Wilson were shaken. express and king cars, tender, and engine were damaged.
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Forrest
Tex
Texarkana
Ark
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Here
Eneer M. I. Clemmons
Firso
William Moore
William Ratcliff
Express
Barney Wilson
King
Get Another's Letter and Cash in Kentucky
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Hopkinsville Ky Jan 17 Joseph L Martin of Earlington was arrested charged with securing a check for 32 dollars sent by a St Louis firm to J L Martin their traveling salesman The man cashed the check after the letter reached him at the post office
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Joseph L.martin
Earlington
St. Louis
J. L. Martin
Lawrenceburg Couple Wed in Ky Ceremony
Lawrenceburg Kentucky January 17 John Ferguson 83 and Mrs Nancy Fought 72 both of Nortonville were married here in a quiet ceremony.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
John Ferguson
Nancy Fought
Nortonville
Unknown Texas murderer identified by victim after assault
A Black man attacked a victim at the Texas Pacific yards with a coupling pin as the weapon. The would be killer fled to a hotel where Beau vais provided a description. Before midnight the highwayman was arrested and brought to the victim for full identification. He was then jailed awaiting further action.
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Texas Pacific
Beauvais
Convict slain while attempting escape from Menard prison wall
A prisoner at Menard Prison in Illinois killed himself by slashing his throat and attempted to tear bandages from his neck after injuring his head with a razor. The inmate, Charles Ped convict, had five years left of a ten year robbery sentence and was known to have well connected relatives in Washington County Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Ind
Charrles
Menard
Smith
Washington Co. H., O
Peacemaker Uses a Pistol in Fatal Street Shooting
Frank Cornwall, 18, son of the Taylor County public schools superintendent, shot Tom Hazlipp, a Baltimore & Ohio brakeman, on Grafton Main Street after Hazlipp fought another railroader. Cornwall, who intervened while returning from a sick call, was knocked down twice before drawing a revolver and firing twice at Hazlipp, who died. Cornwall was arrested and jailed.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Frank Cornwall
Taylor County
Tom Hazlipp
Baltimore & Ohio
Main
Grafton
Cornwall
Hazipp
Haglipp
West Virginia bondholders push plan to deny debt
The West Virginia Legislature faces a clash over the Virginia debt question. Bondholders seek about 15 million dollars, bought cheaply by speculators. Delegate Collins of Putnam will propose a bill declaring the state owes nothing, with U S Treasury backing rumored. The fight could involve legal action and sovereign rights issues.
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Virginia
Collins
Putnam
Repulian
United States
Uf ‘Tec States Treasury
West Virginia
Stabbed by His Father in Alcohol Fueled Assault
At Chillicothe Ohio Philip Schweitzer, intoxicated, attacked his son John Schweitzer after threatening his wife with an ax. The son, already missing an arm from a prior accident, was slashed along the left side for ten inches and stabbed in the left arm before other family members restrained the father, who faces a cutting with intent charge.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe, CO
Philip Schweitzer
John Schweitzer
Schweitzer
Schweitzer, Sr
Bandits Hold Up Emigrants on Western Trail
A wagon train traveling from Missouri to Oklahoma along the Cragg Creek reservation’s western line was attacked by six bandits. The group, led by a recognized organizer, robbed the emigrants of all money and valuables, securing about $1,000.
Alabama cigar stamp totals in year reported
In Alabama during the year a total of 5,763,591 cigars with stamps paid were produced and 5,775,320 were sold by manufacturers. Only 600 cigarettes were made with stamps. one factory was reportedly attempting to manufacture them.
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Birminm
Ala
Alabama
Wolcott Visits Rothschild in Hertfordshire Country Seat
London January 17 United States Senator Edward Wolcott is a guest of Baron Rothschild at his Tring Park estate in Hertfordshire, the visit noted as a courtesy call between prominent figures.
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London
United States
Edward Wolcott
Baron Rothschild
Tring , Park, Hertordshire
Beaten by Footpads in West Virginia
A Clarksburg merchant Morris, returning home after closing his store, was held up by four highwaymen who attempted robbery. Morris fired his revolver, driving off the assailants. Later, train dispatcher Joseph D Newham was attacked on the Grafton bridge, severely beaten and disfigured, as authorities seek the robbers.
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Tela
Commercial Tribune
Ersburg
W. Va
Morris
Clarksburg
Joseph D. Newham
Baltimore & Ohio
Grafton
West Grafton
Iwham
Drunken man fatally shot after entering wrong home in Bloomington
In Bloomington on January 17, Harry Massy intoxicatedly entered Timothy Monahan’s home in an attempt to sack it. A fight followed with Massy shot four times and Monahan jabbed. Massy is believed to die from his wounds, while Monahan’s condition is described as dangerous but stable.
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Commercial Tribune
Mington
Ind
Harry Massy
Timothy Monahan
Massy
Monahan
Building the Cabinet Hanna Sets Succeeds Sherman Pace
ANTON Ohio Jan 17 Noting Sherman has accepted the premiership the Ohio political scene centers on Hanna Morey and McKinley Ohio figures visit Canton and Cleveland denying reports of any settled plan Hanna’s supporters say he will name him to succeed Sherman without difficulty Morey accompanies General Brearley and others amid cabinet talk Major McKinley spends a quiet day in Canton attending church driving and socializing with friends
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Hanna
Sherman
Commercial Tribune
Anton, O
John Sherman
Ohio
Hamilton
Hanna T. Cleveland
McKinley
Can
Canton
Cleveland
Hana
Morey
Brealer Pe Peteoth
Alger
M. E
Everning
Saulsbury and Wolcott Vie for Delaware Senate Seat
In Wilmington on January 17, Democrats in the Delaware Legislature gather at Dover to caucus for a U.S. Senate seat. Willard Saulsbury leads the fight against ex-Chancellor James L. Wolcott, with ex-Congressman E. L. Martin and others backing Wolcott. A dark horse, possibly ex-Attorney General John Biggs, looms as a surprise contender amid expectations of a lively contest. The push for a silver candidate appears to be fading.
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Commercial Tribune
Wilmington
Del
United States
Dover
Willard Saulsbury
Ard Saulsbury
James L. Wolcott
Wolcott
Saulsbury
Kent
Sussex
E. L. Martin
Senate
John Biggs
Benjamin Biggs
Congress
Riot Over Election Forces Sheriff Aid in Byron Georgia
AMERICUS Ga Jan 17. Byron Houston County suffered a 24 hour riot after a tied municipal election divided factions. Four men were shot and fear spread as a second vote was called. Sheriff restored order by rallying citizens and ringing the school bell. Leaders Bateman and Richardson were involved as vote was rescheduled and Democratic and Republican factions prepared for further clashes.
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Commercial Tribune
Americus
Byron
Houston County
Messrs
C. C. Richardson
C. Bateman
R. H. Baskies
Charles L. Bateman
Coteae
Cuban general confirms Maceo dead and burial kept secret
J A DeHuan reports from Jacksonville Cuba to Colonel Andre Hernandez near Havana asserts Maceo was killed after ambush by 400 Cuban forces and buried secretly a day later. Hernandez says only a few officers know burial place, rebellion grows nightly from near Havana and provinces remain unpacified.
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Hernandez
Maceo
Havana
Quay and Penrose Return From Canton Visit to McKinley
United States Senator Quay and State Senator Penrose returned to Philadelphia from Canton where they met President-elect McKinley. Quay stayed at the Hotel Walton briefly before heading to Washington and declined to discuss the interview. Penrose praised McKinley’s health and strength but also declined to reveal the visit’s purpose.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quay
Penrose
Canton
McKinley
Senator Quay
Walton
Washington
Major McKinley
Senator Penrose
Hobart Rules Out New Jersey Cabinet Appointments
Newark N J January 17 Vice President elect Garret A Hobart said in an interview there would be no Cabinet appointments from New Jersey noting the state is well provided for He dismissed talk of a military escort to Washington and said the plan will not be submitted to the Legislature He will go to Washington March 2 with Mrs Hobart and his son staying at the Arlington with Governor Griggs and staff accompanying him
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Olney
Cleveland
Hale
Maine
American Couness
Senate
Congress
The
Commercial Tribune
Morgan
Wang Ting Fang
Yabes ¥U
United States
Ting
Niy
England
Hong Kong
Tsin-Tsin
Yang-Yu
St. Petersburg
Yang
Newark
N. J
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Washington
Hobart
Kentucky Editor Seeks Major in Canton Visit
Lexington January 17 The Kentucky editor and former Republican state chairman, Juel J. Roberts, left for Canton to meet Major McKinley. Roberts, a Canton resident, is expected to receive the Seventh Kentucky Internal Revenue District collectorship and may discuss patronage distribution. He will be away two days.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Uel J. Roberts
Republican State Executive Committee
Canton
Major McKinley
Roberts
Kentucky Internal Revenue District
Chairman Hana Denies Senator Run Assertion
In Cleveland on January 1, Chairman Hana said he authorized no one to claim he would run for United States Senator to succeed Sherman. He stated he was not discussing candidacy with anyone and had made no press statement to anyone about such plans.
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Cleveland
Jan
Hanna
United States
Sherman
Train kills William Davis near Hinton West Virginia
William Davis was instantly killed this morning about 3 o clock by a westbound freight train near Hinton West Virginia. It is supposed he went to the track. James Colins was at the Gien Jean coal mine last night by falling slate.
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Commercial Tribune
Hinton
W. Va
William Davis
James Colins
Gien Jean
Riot reports overblown in Byron fisticuff at election contest
Augusta dispatch says reports of a riot were greatly exaggerated. No blood was shed. three men clashed only in a fistfight tied to an election contest.
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Augusta
Byron
Alabama Exhibit at Tennessee Centennial Promises Larger Display
Alabama will mount a large exhibit at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville, more extensive than at the Atlanta Cotton States Exposition, though no building will be erected. Prominent Alabama firms such as Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad, Sloss Iron and Steel, Corona Coal and Coke, Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing, and Alabama City Furniture Factory will showcase large displays. Major I F Culver, Agriculture Commissioner, will arrange agricultural and other displays using state funds, with northern mineral interests also participating.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Nashville
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Sloss Iron and Steel Company
Corona Coal and Coke Company
Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company
Alabama City Furniture Factory
I. F. Culver
Winds Collapse Factory and Opera House Walls in Anderson
Early in the afternoon cyclonic winds across central Indiana caused major damage in Anderson. Factory No. 4 of the Anderson Window Glass Company lost its roof and walls fell on fired furnaces, narrowly sparing a large fire due to quick action by factory firemen. Fifty skilled workers will be unemployed for some time. The west wall of the three story old opera house block, burned recently, also blew down, with remaining walls leaning and crumbling. Insurance covers the loss.
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Ee Ta Commercial Tribune
Sola
Indiana Trust Company
Indiana Trust Building
Fli¢ckinger Wheel Company
Galion, C
Muncie
Ind
Owensboro Wheel Company
Owensboro
Miner
John W. Herron
Cincinnati
Banister
Henry Zwick
Dayton, C
Messrs
Morris, Newberger & Curtis
Commercial Tribune
Anderson
Indiana
Anderson Window Glass Company
Opera House
Dover Deadlock Likely in Delaware Senate Race
Rumors swirl that Walcott Democrats will bolt the caucus tomorrow to oppose Representative John T. Dickey, a Saulsbury ally accused of election fraud. Saulburys demand Dickey join the caucus or face a bolt, raising the chance of another deadlock over the Senatorship question.
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Commercial Tribune
Dover
Del
Walcott Democrats
John T. Dickey
Saulsbury
Saulaburys
Dickey
Heath Smiles On Possible McKinley Appointment
Perry Heath arrived home from a Kanakakee hunt and smiled at questions about a likely appointment as private secretary to Major McKinley. He said he did not know if he would accept if offered, and friends in Muncie expect him to take either the private secretary post or Secretary of Agriculture.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Perry
Heath
Kankakee
Washington
McKinley
Ed Boner Killer Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky on January 17 Ed Boner the man who killed Newton Lynch in the city last summer was found guilty of manslaughter by a noon jury and sentenced to four and a half years in the penitentiary.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Ed Boner
Newton
Lynch
Funeral for Captain Phil C Kidd to be held tomorrow
Lexington Ky January funeral services for Captain Phil C Kidd turfman and horse auctioneer who died Friday night will be conducted tomorrow morning under the auspices of the Masons and the Elks.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Phil C. Kidd
The
Masons and the Elks
Whitecaps Whip John Gibson and Kate Gibson in Clay County
Special Dispatch reports Whitecaps attacked and severely whipped John Gibson at his Meadows Creek home in Clay County and also assaulted Kate Gibson who was staying there. The assailants threatened further harm if Gibson did not comply.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Whitecaps
John Gibson
Meadows Creek
Clay County
Kate Gibson
Ets
Ean
Epidemics in Havana Yellow Fever and Smallpox Rise Deaths
Report outlines Havana deaths from yellow fever and smallpox with new case totals. Details show 170 new cases overall, 78 from smallpox, 702 total, and causes include enteric fever 9 and dysentery 15. Most yellow fever deaths were among Spanish soldiers in military hospitals. Smallpox deaths occurred among civilians citywide.
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United States
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Henry S. Caminero
Santiago de Cuba
Spain
Wreck talked of. Palatka to Birmingham sweat box
Sam Palatka, a Polish wanderer, will be brought from Eatonton Georgia to Birmingham Alabama to testify about the Birmingham Mineral train wreck on the Cahaba River Bridge that killed twenty eight. Deputies secured travel papers from Governor Johnston to return him and the railroads offer a ten thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Palatka had described the wreck in Eatonton before being detained, and officials say he may reveal new details.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Sam Palatka
Eatonton
Cahaba River
James Ball
Johnston
Palatka
Georgia
Louisville & Nashville and
Southern Railways
Warner
Fifth Regiment G N G takes permanent camp at Johnson's Island
Sandusky reports the Fifth Regiment C N G assuming possession of fifty acre permanent camp grounds on Johnson's Island opposite the city. The site includes the Confederate Cemetery at the east end and will be improved promptly. The island, named by L B Johnson, was leased to the Government as a prison during the Rebellion for ten thousand dollars per year.
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Commercial Tribune
Sandusky
Fifth Regiment
Johnson's Island
Bay Shore
L. B. Johnson
Mrs A V Hite Dies. Obituary From Kentucky Dispatch
Mrs A V Hite wife of the local L&N agent Frankfort Ky died last night Funeral and burial will be at her former home Mt Vernon Ind tomorrow afternoon She was formerly Miss Bettie Crutchfield
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
A. V. Hite
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Bettie Crutchfield
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