City officials announce candidacies for republican nominating conventions
City Marshal candidates Vincent Thompson and David Phillips announce themselves for the office subject to a Republican nominating convention. J D Hunter seeks city clerk nomination, Fredgg Ulrich seeks county clerk, James Burk seeks county clerk, Albert F Owens seeks county recorder nomination, all subject to GOP convention.
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Vincent Thompson
Hie Self
David Philips
J.D. Hunter
Freddg Ulrich
James Burk
Albert F. Owens
Recorder
Consul General Lee to Dispatch Warships to Havana Harbor
The administration plans to send one or more U. S. warships to Havana harbor within six hours if Consul General Lee deems it necessary, a move aimed at tempering sensational yellow journalism fears.
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Lee
U. S
Havana Harbor
Growth in Farm Prices and Wheat Exports in 1897
The passage notes continued strong farm prices and export trade. It states the United States supplied more than half of European wheat imports in 1897, with American wheat and flour exports totaling 180 million bushels out of a world total of 320 million bushels.
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United States
House records progress on civil service bill agenda
The House after a full week of debate has passed the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation Bill the Urgency Deficiency Appropriation Bill and the Agricultural Appropriation Bill and is now considering the Diplomatic and Consular Bill.
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House
Congress
Sugar growers in Louisiana hail profitable season and rising prices
Reports from Louisiana say the past season was profitable for sugar planters with crops slightly above 1896 and near 1894, the state's largest. Cane tonnage lagged the average while sugar yield rose and prices advanced yielding a 20 to 25 percent profit. many idle plantations are revitalized under cultivation.
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Louisiana
Curious gathering of free coinage advocates in Washington
A retreating push to save the free coinage proposition drew lawmakers from across parties. Senators Jones of Nevada and Teller of Colorado, both longtime Republicans, among others, attended the meeting to discuss strategy amid rapid drift toward defeat.
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Washington
Friends of the Free Coin— Age
Senator Jones
Nevada
Politician labels tag party roles across states
Bauer of North Carolina a populist Senator White of California a Democrat Republican Pettigrew of South Dakota a Republican Aller of Nebraska a populist Bailey of Texas a Democrat Dailey of Nevada a silver mine owner.
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Bauer
North Carolina
Senator White
California
Kota
Aller
Nebraska
Populst
Enormous Union Pacific Payment to Government Completed
The Union Pacific syndicate paid 864000000.00 to the Government, a record transaction unseen in the nation. Secretary Gage’s banking expertise minimized market disruption and avoided any financial strain.
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Union Pacific Syndicate
Senator Manda Sworn In As Senate Discusses Immigration Bill
Senator Manda was sworn in for a new term. Senator Walcot spoke on the work of the Bimetallic Commissioners. The senate passed the Immigration Bill after lengthy discussion.
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Senate
Manda
Senator Walcot
Sioners
Commander's Appointments Push G A R Travels
Commander Dodge James S Dodge department commander of the G A R has a busy week planned. Tonight he visits George H Thomas Post Wednesday he goes to Ladova to install officers and attend camp fire in the evening Thursday he visits Crawfordsville and Friday goes to Columbus to install officers and lead a citizens meeting about May encampment. Prominent G A R men will join him. A new G A R post forms at Topaz Marshall county Indiana.
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Dodge
James S. Dodge
George H. Thomas
Ladova
Attead
Crawfordsville
Columbus
Noblesville City Clerk Stricken With Paralysis
Noblesville January 17 city clerk W B McKinsey who has been at Tipton sanitarium for days was stricken with paralysis yesterday afternoon. He is unconscious and the attending physician says there is no hope of his recovery. McKinsey earlier served as Hamilton county school superintendent for several terms.
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Noblesville
W. B. McKinsey
Tipton Sanitarium
McKinsey
Hamilton County
Manlove Is Sentenced To Reformatory For Five Years
Harl Manlove’s motion for a new trial was overruled by Judge Barnard. He is sentenced to the Reformatory for up to five years after conviction following testimony from Nellie Butler near Straughn. Manlove is from Connersville and the case drew wide attention across Henry Rush and Fayette counties. Earl Manlove was moved to the Southern Reformatory in Columbus earlier today. Rev. Sigmund is visiting his old Ohio home.
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New Castne
Ind
Harl Manlove
Barnard
Manlove
Nellie Butler
Straughn’s
Connersville
Henry
Rush
Fayette
Earl Manlove
Columbus
Southern Reformatory
Conneraville
Rev. Sigmund
Ohio
Cor yell murder trial draws near eighty witnesses
Nearly eighty witnesses in the Coryell murder trial arrived from Jackson county this morning. Marshal Abe Thickston of Seymour attended the proceedings in the city. Clancy Markland returned to Sheridan after a short visit with Elzen Markland and family. The senate heard Senator Wolcott on the work of the international commission as immigration bills stirred debate. G A R encampment benefit tickets are on sale at local drug stores. Anderson voters to fund a new $30,000 high school building with the old building to be repurposed for lower grades.
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Coryell
Jackson County
Abe Thickston
Seymour
City
Clancy Markland
Sheridan
Elzen Markland
Senate
Wolcott
The
International Commission
Hopkins files December PD & EB report in federal court
P. D. and EB report receiver Hopkins filed the December statement in federal court. Recounts show 205,607.18 dollars in receipts and 178,548.26 dollars in disbursements, leaving a balance of 27,058.92 dollars.
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PD & E’s
Hopkins
Boys cleared after disturbing Salvation Army meetings
Mayor Beck presided over a hearing where the group accused of disturbing Salvation Army meetings was dismissed. Wallace Van Hook left Columbus last evening before his trial, and the remaining boys were dismissed.
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Beck
Salvation Army
Wallace van Hook
Columbus
Infant Dickey Dies of Brain Fever at Home
The eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Jos Dickey died at 817 Union Street last night from brain fever. Elizabeth Krause aged 70 died yesterday at her home near South Bethany with funeral set for Wednesday January 19 at 10 am.
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Jos. Dickey
Union Street
Elizabeth Krause
South Bethany
Indiana Pensions Granted Include George Marlatt and Hannah Pearce
Pensions awarded to Indiana residents as of January 17 include Original George Marlatt from Lookston with $6, Increase for Daniel Greenfield of Columbus from $10 to $12, and Original Widows Hannah R. Pearce of Riley receiving $8.
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Hannah R
Local Republicans Plan Meetings and Delegates for Greensburg Convention
Adjutant General Smock reports several officers will attend Friday events at city hall. Republican voters in Ath and sixth Columbus precincts meet at Ulrich block room 7 50 p m Saturday January 22 to choose a delegate for Greensburg district convention and county vice chairman. Republicans in seventh and eighth precincts meet Kremer’s shoe shop Saturday January 22 at 7 30 p m to select committeemen and a delegate. The Darkest America Company passed through city en route to Madison. Sam Vickery of Cripple Creek remains until March first. Wet weather left city streets in poor condition.
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Ath
Columbus Township
Ulrich Block Corner
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Candy Kitchen
P. O
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F.m.watt
Third Street
John M. Newcomb
Jackson Street
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Stob
Henny Meir
4Th
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Washington St
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Gibst
Bet
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J B Cook & Son
Corner Second
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Citizens’ Phone
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Opp
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Hustler, Queensware and Nation Store
Chas. P. Pruitt
Dolis and Toys
M. J. Hiryth
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Ferguson
H.M. Holmes & Bro
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Iwan
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Bell Phone
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Breining
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G. W. Steinberger
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Scott's
Clarence W. Adams
E.E. Waddington
Fred Wolland
Best On Earth
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T.G
Fremont Davis
Franklin St
Chas. Danforth
Brams
J. Aa. Hogeres
Phanilx
Hauser & Warker
New York
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M’f’r
H. L. Ros
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Home Ave
Frank McNeal
Chestnut Street
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Armour
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Sycamore
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Ty Wy
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Steve Wood
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Mak
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Belvedere Block
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Gildbee
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