Hanna Favored for Ohio Senate Appointment, Bushnell Eyes Re-election
Sherman endorses Hanna for Ohio Senate replacement, saying Hanna’s age and Northern home would balance Foraker. Bushnell expected to be re-elected governor with no need for an extra session, and Sherman defends GOP unity amid Democratic chatter. Governor Bushnell may wait until March 4 to appoint. E S Gill reports from Washington.
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Governor Bushnell Silent On Hanna Succession
Governor Bushnell remains silent on Hanna's appointment as Sherman’s successor. Sherman indicated resignation upon Senate confirmation, which is expected March 4, with Bushnell stating no vacancy exists until then. The governor said he answered Sherman’s letter but offered no further details.
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Governor’s Appointment Delay Reflects Independent Judgment
A. E. Beach reports that Governor Bushnell will act according to his own judgment on the Hanna appointment. He may wait for the right moment to speak and to appoint, despite requests from McKinley and Sherman. The governor will not be swayed by a list of alleged idle appointees.
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National Board of Trade Endorses Postal Reform Bill
The National Board of Trade indorsed the Loud bill for postal service reform. Stewart Patterson of Philadelphia urged currency reforms aligned with the Indianapolis money convention. The session adjourned to reconvene in Washington in December.
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National Association of Manufacturers Convention Closes
The second annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers ends in Philadelphia with a banquet at the Bourse building. Over seven hundred plates were laid for the delegates as Cincinnati loses out to Philadelphia in the final routine. Tomorrow most delegates head home.
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Cincinnati
Five Die in South Carolina Fire as Mother and Children Cremated
A house fire near Spartanburg claims Mandilla Hunt and two young children. Neighbors heard screams at 3 a.m. and found the frame dwelling consumed. The mother and children died in bed with remains found together, possibly in the mother's arms.
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Married Her Baby Walks From Chattanooga to Marietta
Mary Goodman of Chattanooga Tenn arrived in Marietta with her crippled 3 year old child after walking from Chattanooga to reunite with her brother William Moore who had moved away. She left a dying husband and little money and faced severe hardship on the road. Authorities are assisting her and tracing her brother.
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Marietta
Colored Indiana legislator refuses extra charge over color
In Indianapolis on Market Street, Hon Gabriel Jones the lone Black member of the Indiana General Assembly argued with restaurant owner Charley Thorn over a 15 cent order and 30 cent bill. Jones refused to pay extra due to his race, Thorn ordered him out after a heated exchange.
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Bell buzzard killed by unnamed farmer at Logan's Gap
In Aberdeen Ohio on January date a famous bell buzzard was shot by a local farmer who refused to give his name due to law forbidding killing. The bird wore a cow bell strap with the etched year 1881 and was known to farmers across Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio.
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Gov Pingree Pardons Four Lifers in Jackson
Governor Pingree granted pardons to August Furham Carl Voegler August Grossian and Henry Jacobs who were sentenced to life for the 1873 murder of Albert Molitor at Rogers City Presque Isle County. The case unsettled after William Repke confessed and affidavits indicated perjury. The State Board of Pardons recommended clemency two years earlier and the governor approved today in Jackson.
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Wealthiest St Louis widow Anna Allen dies with no known will
Mrs Anna Allen reportedly the citys wealthiest woman died in Pittsfield Massachusetts. The estate is estimated at 10 million dollars and no will is known. She leaves nine heirs including three sons and three daughters with four children living in St Louis. Her husband Thomas Allen founded the Missouri Pacific railroad and held other major interests. Funeral planned at the Pittsfield home with burial beside him.
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Venezuela Arbitration Treaty Report Raises Appointment Doubts
Justice Brewer refused to confirm or deny reports that he and Chief Justice Fuller were named arbitrators for the Venezuela arbitration. The treaty reportedly signed, with formal appointment to follow, and it is believed the two justices are chosen once the document is finalized.
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Venezuela Britain treaty near completion signed by Pauncefote
Senor Andrade the Venezuelan minister met with Secretary Olney for half an hour. The Venezuela Great Britain treaty drawn up under Olney and Pauncefote is almost completed and likely to be signed and sent to Venezuela for Congress action on the next mail steamer. Venezuela Congress called to meet in regular session on the 20th of next month.
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New York
Weller Fails to Secure Damages in Turpentine Joke Case
In Staunton, Silas Wikle, a farmer, offered Peter Weller a drink from a turpentine bottle. Weller, the village blacksmith, drank two swallows before realizing the turpentine had been given as a joke. The jury returned a verdict against Weller, denying his $2,000 claim for damages.
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Weller
Weler
Mine Tragedy Kills One and Injures Ten at Geouga Site
In Grafton West Virginia this morning Edward Batson was killed when a loaded coal car broke loose on the inclined railway at the Geouga Mine near Flemington. Ten other miners were seriously injured, two possibly fatally, as a derailment crashed into the upbound train during the morning shift.
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Alaska Boundary Treaty to be laid before Senate
Washington January 25 19— One of the main obstacles to ratification of the general arbitration treaty is removed by a negotiated plan for settling the Alaska boundary question A treaty will be laid before the Senate for action and on ratification will enable final settlement The Guardian Special Dispa MARION farmer of this county seeks court action to appoint a guardian for John Kersey a resident for many years and aged near years in an unrelated notice
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Japanese Envoy Akiyama Converts to Christianity in New York
The Second Secretary of the Japanese Legation in St Petersburg, Mr. Akiyama, converted to Christianity after reading the Bible during an extended leave. He was baptized by Rev John Lewis Clark of Marble Collegiate Church in New York on January 14 and plans to return to Japan via San Francisco. The Missionary Board presented him with a Bible before his departure.
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Didnt Confess Murder Platt Claims Accidental Killing
Arthur Platt alias R Taylor denied confessing murder and said he killed a man by accident. He faced extradition at Bow Street after being held on a murder charge for Jesse Tyree, an insane patient at Lexington Kentucky’s Eastern Lunatic Asylum. District Attorney Farrell cited a letter Platt made and asked for remand.
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Kentuckian Weds Chicago Bride in Emanuel Baptist Church
Arthur Lee Hardin of Finchville Kentucky marries Miss Emme Louise Parker of 4418 Oakenwald Boulevard Chicago in Emanuel Baptist Church. Attendants include Anna Marie Davis as maid of honor and Grace Palmer as bridesmaid. Honeymoon in Florida. home in Finchville after March 1.
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Finchville
Emanuel Baptist Church
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Kentucky
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Henry Bullock
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Koerner Lodge Victory in Indiana Supreme Court
Koerner Lodge No. 6 of the Knights of Pythias in Indianapolis won a Supreme Court decision over the Grand Lodge. The court reversed Marion Superior Court and voided the Grand Lodge action that stripped Koerner Lodge of its charter and property over language related disputes. Eleven members protested the secession, and nine votes would be enough to prevent dissolution.
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Plug Tobacco Combine Aims to Limit Sales to Jobbers
A secretive pact among major plug tobacco manufacturers to restrict distribution to jobbers emerged from a meeting of the State Wholesale Grocers' Association in Chicago. Leaders include M. Lorillard & Co., Wilson & McCally, John Finzer & Bro., Liggett & Myers, J. T. Drummond Tobacco Co., and Weissinger Tobacco Co., representing about 9 percent of U.S. production.
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Weissinger Tobacco Company
Saunders to retire after 35 years at Springfield Church
Lawrenceburg Kentucky January 28 Dr Miles Saunders will retire as pastor of the Springfield Presbyterian Church after more than thirty five years of service. He will be succeeded by Reverend R E C Lawson starting next Sunday.
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R. E. C. Lawson
Surgeon General McParlin Dead in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS Md Jan 28 Surgeon General McParlin A S A retired died here this afternoon at an advanced age During the late war he was Surgeon General of the Army of the Potomac He leaves four children one of whom resides in Perse??
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Grosvenor Attacks Altgeld as Debates Dominate Congress
Washington January 28 The House advanced the Indian and agricultural appropriation bills while two speeches dominated the day. Ohio’s Mr Grosvenor attacked ex Governor Altgeld of Illinois and Mr De Armond ridiculed Secretary Morton over The Farmers Interest in Finance. De Armond a Democrat and silver proponent sparked strong debate on cabinet actions.
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Lively Debate on President's Foreclosure Power Continues
Early session featured a spirited exchange over Mr. Allen's resolution challenging the President's authority to foreclose against the Pacific Railroads. The measure was postponed for a speech by Mr. Thurston of Nebraska scheduled for tomorrow.
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Whitecapping gang leader convicted in Parkersburg
Frank Lawson, head of a whitecapping gang, was found guilty in the Criminal Court in Parkersburg. He confessed and said Mrs Fletcher planned the assault to frighten her husband so she could marry another man. Witnesses testified Lawson tried to recruit others. Co-defendants Ellis Sams Richard Lightner and Luke McConnell face separate trials this week. Five years is the state penalty for whitecapping.
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Czar and Czarina Visit to Rome and London Postponed
The proposed visit of the Czar and the Czarina to Rome and London at the end of April has been abandoned due to their health. The visits of President Faure, Emperor William of Germany, and Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria to St. Petersburg have been deferred for the same reason.
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Grosvenor Defends Ohio Election as Altgeld Attacks
Congressman Grosvenor rebutted Altgeld’s charges about Ohio’s 1896 vote totals noting 200 000 more votes than 1892 and challenging fraud claims while praising Republican gains. Representative Bromwell supported the defense and criticized Altgeld’s remarks during a debate on cultural appropriation legislation.
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Chandler Advocates Monetary Conference Bill in Senate
The open Senate session was brief as debate on the international monetary conference bill dominated. Senator Chandler urged passage while Senator Stewart of Nevada opposed the commissions but did not block the measure. A vote was anticipated tomorrow amid possible delay from Senator Pettigrew. The Nicaragua Canal and bankruptcy bills saw little progress.
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Farmer Mayer halts train by flagging with shirt
In Liberty Indiana on January 28 farmer J. T. Mayer risked frostbite to save thirty passengers and valuables. Spotting two horses on a trestle near Brownsville, he waved his red flannel shirt as an engine approached at sixty mph. The train stopped just in time. the horses were later shot. Mayer, about 40, with a wife and children, lives on a rented farm.
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Train Fells From Brooklyn Elevated After Switch Error
A misplaced switch on the Brooklyn Elevated Railway caused a collision between an engine pulling empty cars and a loaded passenger train. The engine and front car fell 20 feet into the street. six people were injured, two possibly fatally. Injured include Engineer Thomas Gaffney, Fireman Herman Heath, Engineer Albert Brown, Julius Hanberry, Henry Fehres, and Andrew Dondario.
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Herman Heath
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Grand jury declines to indict officer in self defense
TERRE HAUTE Ind Jan 28 The grand jury refused to indict Policeman James Bishop for killing Policeman Nicholas Roth last Sunday night saying the shooting was in self defense Bishop is colored Roth was white
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Taylor Called to Washington for Conference in Senate Fight
Attorney General Taylor received a telegram from Congressman Hunter summoning him to Washington. The conference is tied to Hunter's contest against Rhea and the ongoing Senatorial race in Kentucky.
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Gage Accepted as McKinley Treasury Nominee in Canton
Lyman J. Gage of Chicago has been formally offered and accepted the Treasury portfolio. He spoke from Canton after dinner that McKinley offered the post and he would fill it to the best of his ability. The announcement follows Gage’s arrival in Canton with Cyrus Leland.
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