Judge McComas Rivals In Maryland Senate Race
Jance McComas, once popular in Washington politics then on the Supreme Court bench, gains momentum to succeed Senator Gorman in Maryland. Gov Lowndes’s withdrawal shifts Republican favor toward McComas, with observers calling his election the likeliest outcome. Personal items note travel and local court actions. Rev. S W Goodnight dies aged 88. local veterans post elects officers for 1898.
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Lowndes
Washington
Judge McComas
Senator Gorman
Senate
Treasury Sees Pleasant Start to 1898 Despite Pensions
The U S treasury opens 1898 with a better outlook than in years. A December surplus of about 1 750 000 is noted, with expectations that most months will show a surplus, excluding December and perhaps April due to pension payments. The December surplus did not include Union Pacific purchases. President McKinley and Republicans, especially Chairman Dingley, welcome the trend.
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U.S. Treasury
Union Pacific Railroad
McKinley
Dingley
Social notes of city gatherings and club events
Miss Minnie White hosted a small luncheon at her Seventh and Franklin streets home. Columbus Culture Club enjoyed a program on topics from The Golden Gate to Helon Hunt Jackson led by Mrs. Hinman and others. The Vesta Club dance at City hall drew about forty couples. Fremont and Davin presided over the New Year family reunion at Ninth and Chestnut with around nineteen attendees. The Aid Society of the M E church also contributed to community activities.
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Vesta Club
Lien Cases End With Partial Judgments In Court
Dunlap & Coats vs Melissa and James Johnson ended with plaintiff awarded 22.60 on a 25 demand. Judith A. Keith vs Thos B Wrather Adm of May D Hill estate awarded 47.92 to the plaintiff. Reeves & Co. vs E H Ross continued with many witnesses. jury expected tonight.
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Dunlap & Coats
Melissa Johnson
James Johnson
Thos. B. Wrather
D. Hill
Reeves & Co
E. H. Ross
Shortage Rumors Hit Terre Haute City Finances
Terre Haute Ind January officials Janis ports Madison and Duncan report a about 15000 shortage in ex City Treasurer Wesley Hauck accounts. Hauck calls error and says he can show proof. Hauck a Republican candidate for state auditor and former city treasurer for four years. predecessors had shortages of 4000 and 20000. Finance committee handles the matter.
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Terre HauTz
Ind
Janis Ports
Madison
Duncan
Wesley
Hauck
Injury in barroom fight involving Fitzsimmons in Wisconsin
In Suesorean Wisconsin on January 8, a barroom brawl left attorney Martin Hughs in precarious condition. The incident followed a criticism of Bob Fitzsimmons show by Hughs, with Edward B. McDaniels accused of striking Hughs and rupturing a vein. Also involved were fighter champion Bob Fitzsimmons and Charles Seaman, son of U.S. Judge William H. Seaman.
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Fitzsimmons
Martin Hughs
Charles Seaman
William H. Seaman
United States Federal Court
Hughs
McDaniels
Murbarger Captures State Welter Title in Straight Falls
Sam Murbarger defeated Herbert Hale at the Empire theater to win the welterweight state championship in straight falls. He dominated with aggressive play, securing the first fall in seven minutes and the second in seven minutes, using crotch and hammerlock holds to pin Hale. The lighter than Hale but the stronger man by training, Murbarger began strong and controlled the bout. The Sentinel notes the upset result.
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Empire Theater
Herbert Hale
Murbarger
Hale
Mexican criminals get a stay in Diaz assassination case
In Mexico City ten men condemned for the assassination attempt on President Diaz, including Anulfo Arrega's assailant, were granted a temporary stay of execution while the Supreme Court reviews their appeals. The final hearing is set for January 24.
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Supreme Court
Sub-Committee on Encampment Finance Called to Meet
The encampment finance committee sub committee is convened tonight at 7 30 sharp in the Mayor s office. Members include W A Mooney Wm Brockman John L Gysie John D Lyle Richard Shea Johns Crump E Tuttle Wil G Irwin M T Reeves M O Reeves W J Beck P H McCormack J N Maran chairman urged to attend promptly as business begins.
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Mayor’s Office
John L. Gysie
John D. Lyle
Richard Shea
Johns
Crump
E Tuttle
Wil G. Irwin
T Reeves
M O Reeves
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