Truce Arranged to Consolidate State Offices Suits
In Frankfort the truce between Taylor and Beckham injunctions delays in verdicts until February 23. Democrats may return to Frankfort next week as lawyers discuss consolidating cases to avoid clashes among state courts. Reading depositions begins for minor state contests, with hundreds of witnesses to be heard. The other item notes investigations into ex Consul Macrum's statements and consular services.
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Frankfort
Georgetown
Jefferson County
Franklin County
State Contest Board
Democrats Adjournment Planned as Senate Lacks Quorum
Louisville report says the Democratic legislature will adjourn to Frankfort but the senate lacks a quorum to proceed. The house has a quorum but Senate members are tied up with committee duties. a concurrent resolution is expected to resume sessions in Frankfort.
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Louisville
Frankfort
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House
Printers Seek National Union Officers in May Referendum
Indianapolis headlines announce nominations for national officers of the International Typographical Union to be decided by referendum by May 1. Key figures include S. B. Donnelly of Indianapolis, J. M. Lynch of Syracuse, and W. B. Prescott of Indianapolis for president, with several candidates for first vice president and secretary treasurer. The race centers on Lynch versus Donnelly.
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Ind
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International Typographical Union
B. Donnelly
J. M. Lynch
Syracuse
W. B. Prescott
MM. T. Burton
Memphis
Tenn
Hastings
Hamilton
Ont
John W. Hays
Minneapolis
John W. Bramwood
American Federation of Labor
Robert Bandlon
Cleveland
Frank Morrison
Chicago
Edgar A. Perkins
Childs-Drexel Home
W. Armison
Nashville
Daniel Block
Detroit
Mich
T. Pfund
Hartford
Conn
Shepperd
Tatem
Philadelphia
Lynch
Political parties unite at national convention in Indianapolis
A nine member committee chaired by Max Hays plans amalgamation of social democracy and socialist labor party at the March 6 national convention in Indianapolis. The merged party would keep the social democracy name with 15,000 Socialist Labor Party members invited to join. Occidental hotel serves as headquarters. Eugene Debs.
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Ind
Social Democracy
Socialist Labor Party
Max Hays
Cleveland Citizen
Occidental Hotel
Eugene Debs
Indiana Round-Ups Harry Hammond Wounded in Arrest
Harry Hammond of Ora in Knox County Indiana was shot and seriously wounded by Deputy Sheriff George Mider Jr. while resisting arrest. Hammond, who had stabbed ex-Sheriff Joseph Harvey during a riot months earlier, drew his revolver. the deputy fired, hitting Hammond in the right breast as bystanders were restrained.
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Tammond
Tianmond
Four Months No Fruit Jar Sales Amid Jars Talks
Reports from Indianapolis indicate a four month pause in fruit jar sales as manufacturers discuss machine control and price rises. An automatic, higher capacity model is considered for release if trials succeed, while some deny any cartel. In Scottsburg, James A St Clair faces perjury charges over a falsely claimed age for a marriage license.
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Mancie
Ind
Indianiapolis
St. Clair
Peacemaker Meets His Canal Fate in Decatur Brewery
In Decatur Indiana on February 17 Henry Cranz a local businessman was killed by John Braun a saloon keeper at Chas Grimes brewery after a quarrel Cranz tried to pacify them Braun fired five shots fatally wounding Cranz then shot Grimes who was disarmed by bystanders Braun was arrested after Grimes stopped him Father Fractures His Son's Skulls in Clinton Street Fight In Clinton Indiana on February 17 Thomas Morris Sr struck Thomas Morris Jr with a stone fracturing his skull the son lies near death Morris Sr remains at large
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Ind
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John Braun
Chas. Grimes
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Grimes
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Brann
Clinton
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Thomas Morris, Jr
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Boers Retreat North as Roberts Presses Kimberley Supply Lines
Dispatches report Cronje with 10,000 men in flight toward Bloemfontein as Gen. Kelly-Kenny harasses the rear guard. British casualties are light after bombardment. prisoners taken and wagon trains moved north. Roberts aims to relieve Kimberley and rebuild the Modder River railway while guarding supply lines through De Aar.
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Clements
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Roberts
Road Between Modder River and Jacobsdal Open for Reinforcements
The road between Modder River and Jacobsdal in the Orange Free State is now open for sending reinforcements. This February 15 dispatch notes clearance for transport and military movement outside Jacobsdal.
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Orange Free State
British and Boer forces clash at Mafeking and Gaberones
A February 12 rifle and artillery duel at Mafeking reports no Boer losses. British attack Fort Eloff near Gaberones on February 17, but Johannesburg forces under Vondelwaig force retreat. six British dead and four wounded, Capt. Friend among the fallen. Boers suffer no casualties. Gen Roberts notes Magersfontein trenches abandoned and Boer retreat possible as Gen French moves north of Kimberley and Kelly-Nenny’s brigade pursues a Boer convoy toward Bloemfontein.
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British bombard Blaauw Krantz Near Ladysmith
British forces from Chievely bombard Blaauw Krantz east of Colenso since yesterday afternoon with night bombardment continuing. Boers reply with rifle fire. Details sparse. All quiet around Ladysmith.
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Chievely
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Battles in Pretoria report crown losses and prisoners
An official dispatch from Colesberg says fighting resumed on February 13 60 killed and wounded and 80 captured for the British while the federals had poessa allies during the fight. Multiple U S city notes recount boiler explosion fatalities and local incidents across Indiana Kansas and South Dakota with deaths injuries and fires.
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Pretoria
Colesberg
Poessa
Advance in coal prices tipped by Pittsburgh Combine
United Mine Workers reports from coal operators nationwide note Europe demand, especially England, growing for 1900. England's shortage pushes prices up with Saxony coal above seven dollars a ton. Pittsburgh combine plans a 25 to 50 percent price rise on April 1. it paid 31 million for plants and nets about 5 million yearly.
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Ind
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England
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London
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Miners pledge support for Tanner and Jett bill in Virden
Springfield I Feb 17 The miners of two local unions in Virden adopt resolutions not to back any legislative candidate unless they pledge to vote for Gov Tanner for U S senator and to support only congressional candidates endorsing the Jett bill granting juries for contempt of court cases.
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Prince Mara endures tragic double loss amid suicide in New York
Prince Mara a 35 year old acrobat killed himself in a Trafalgar hotel room by inhaling gas through a tube. His wife Julia West a vaudeville singer died earlier at St Josephs Hospital for Consumptives. He had shown odd behavior since her death and the pair were part of New York vaudeville circuits.
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Republicans Celebrate Ten Days Pay Vouchers
Frankfort Kentucky February 17 The Republican House members cheer receipt of vouchers for ten days pay covering the period since returning from London. State Auditor Sweeney said he would honor certificates signed by Clerk Leigh of the house, triggering a rush. The senate has not yet acted on its per diem.
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Secretary Root Plans Major Cuba Troop Reductions
Washington Feb 17 Secretary Root to continue Gen Leonard Wood’s policy of cutting U S forces in Cuba. The spring will see a heavy reduction in the current troop strength unless conditions worsen, as the situation remains highly satisfactory.
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Leonard Wood
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Six days race winner Cox finishes with 545 miles
Thomas Cox of New York wins the six days go as you please race in St Louis finishing Saturday night progress since last Saturday. He accumulates 545 miles and is described as the strongest man in the bunel at the end. Washington dispatch notes Harrison is relieved from inspector general duty in Santiago and Puerto Principe and will move to Porto Rico. Spring Valley shaft strike orders 500 miners out over nonunion engineer. fear of broadening impact to 1,500 more. Tombstone reports train robber John Dunlap alias Three Fingered Jack found dying near Sycamore Spring.
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Russell B. Harrison
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Department of Porto Rico
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Sycamore Spring
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Fire Gutts Three Story Jewelers Building in Pittsburgh
Fire gutted a three story brick building at 947 Liberty Avenue occupied by Sol Cerf & Co. wholesale jewelers causing an estimated loss of 75 000 to 80 000 dollars partly insured. Also in Chicago a sewer crew at Paulina and Tulton streets faced a gas incident leaving Toef Wagner dead and five others likely not to recover.
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Sol Cerf & Co
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Tulton
Plague Toll Reported in Noumea and Boxing Result in Chicago
Plague deaths rise in Noumea with many cases under quarantine reported from Noumea New Caledonia. In Chicago Joe Choynski earned a decision over Peter Maher in a six round bout at Ft Dearborn Athletic Club.
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Abbreviated Telegrams From The Era
A German miner dies in a Coke ton West Virginia mine from slate fall. About 1000 Wisconsin physicians face prosecution for license-law noncompliance. Cleveland Canton & Southern Railroad receivership to lift soon. Herman Nathan of Chicago assigns. Liabilities 224805 assets 204236. Ferdinand Peck heads to Paris for the exposition. Montcalm Oldham, Accomac county clerk, dies by suicide in Norfolk. Coal miners in West Virginia may strike April 1 or earlier. J A McCartney dies of pneumonia at Gratton West Virginia. American Anti-Trust Journal debuts in Chicago. U S government to build a seven acre military hospital tract on Punch Bowl hill near Honolulu. Albermarle lumber mills near Raper North Carolina destroyed by fire. loss under 50000. Walter Prather near Booneville Mississippi shot by tenant Guin Warren. Warren arrested. Sheet-metal price jumps due to mill combine. black sheets up 3 to 5 dollars per ton, galvanized up five percent. Two week failures total 5357170. manufacturing 2386283. trading 2569600. This week 218 failures in U S versus 178 last year. 42 in Canada versus 18 last year.
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American Anti-Trust Journal
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Canada
Porto Rican bill to be taken up in senate soon
The Porto Rican bill proposing a government for the island will be brought to the Senate for consideration in the near term. A hearing in Beckham v. Taylor and Marshall was postponed by mutual consent to February 21. The Sea Witch arrived at Lorenzo Márquez from Wallaroo with 800 tons of flour, having evaded British warships. Provost Harrison announced a $25,000 gift to the University of Pennsylvania from Mrs. Thomas McKean. Gem E. C. Williams, veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, has died, famed for raising the flag at Chapultepec and Mexico City. An appeal was filed with the United States Supreme Court challenging Judge Taft’s Cincinnati election decision, in seven cases with injunctions refused. General French relieved Wimberley after rapid advances left the destroyed city. The text also contains garbled phrases about “Great refose ag in bamne den” and “news pil bes Roberts,” which are unclear.
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University of Pennsylvania
Thomas McKean
Gem E. C. Williams
Chapultepec
City of Mexico
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Wimberley
French
Refose Ag
Bamneden
Bes Roberts
Market report shows varied grain and livestock quotes
Cinernmatic prices list spring flour and patent mixes with small gains and losses. Grain futures show No 2 red wheat around 73 to 74 cents on track. oats No 2 mixed about 26 cents. Live stock quotes include hogs at 5.07 to 5.10 and cattle offerings from 3.40 to 5.25, with lambs and veal calves also priced. Chicago wheat and corn quotes mirror mixed movements with No 2 red near 71 to 74 cents and corn No 2 around 33 to 34 cents.
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