One Less Vote for Bryan in Kansas Elector Row
Kansas electors may cast nine votes for W J Bryan as W H Linton faces desertion charges from the Union Army. Linton, of Cherry Vale, was a fusion elector but is alleged to have deserted in 1865 at Louisville. Records confirm service entry and desertion, with legal officials saying disability bars him from serving. The New York Herald reports continued investigation and potential removal.
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Kansas
W.J. Bryar
W. H. Linton
Kanese
United States
Secretary of War
Kaneas
Cherry Vale
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Loninville
Indiana Happenings Involving Brooks Search and Local Events
Officers John Brown John Sextion and Robert Land jailed in Salem on a charge tied to the shooting death of John Rippey in a house where Henry Brooks was to be found. Also noted: William G Floyd, old soldier of Company K Sixth Indiana died at Franklin. Frankin hosts Indiana Swine Breeders Association in session. William B Harder found dead near Crawfordsville with a bullet wound. Johnson County Bar Association moves to lobby for an 8th Judicial Circuit for Johnson and Brown counties. Tipton issues warrant for William Lamm for refusing to accept a legal voter ballot at Lancaster precinct. Lake Erie and Western agent at Noblesville robbed of $500. Trafalgar tin horn brigade departed Franklin. Zoshvilane barbers end Sunday shaving.
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John Brown
John Sextion
Robert Land
Henry Brooks
Salem
John Rippey
Brooks
Sixth Indiana Regiment
Franklin
William G. Floyd
Indiana Swine Breeders Association
William B. Harder
Crawfordsville
Johnson County Bar Association
Johnson
Brown
Tipton
William Lamm
New Lancaster
Lake Erie
Western
Noblesville
Anti trust bill eyed by Indiana senator in upcoming session
In Hartford City the note says Mre Irene Hall failed in business. Senator Shively of Richmond is expected to introduce an anti trust bill when the legislature convenes. The State Dairymans Association meets at Lebanon. A Shelbyville incident reports James Higgins striking Evoch Timble with a whip over attention to Higgins's daughter.
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Irene
Hall
Hartford City
Stie
Shively
Richmond
State Dairymans’ Association
Eeevion
Lebanon
Shelbyville
James Higgins
Evoch
Bie (Higgins
Had Something Up His Sleeve Gone Wrong
James Spencely a granger farmer of Arnon Ohio placed 300 dollars in cash for safekeeping. While he started a fire the money burned when it fell from his eleave and was destroyed.
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Arnon
James Spencely
Stranger who borrowed cash vanishes after boarding house stay
Jeffersonville reports a stranger who rented a room at John Beer's on Graham Street, borrowed 11 dollars, and disappeared after claiming heavenly directive. The incident is linked to an odd exchange about soothing a crying child and a stray remark on insurgent aid, reflecting local mood.
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Jeffersonville
John Beer
Graham At
Judge releases deacon on own recognizance in corn theft case
In Crawfordsville on December 29 Judge Barney of the Circuit Court freed John Long a wealthy deacon who admitted stealing corn from a renter’s crib. Long tearfully pleaded temporary insanity and had earlier indicated a guilty plea and seeking a long sentence.
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Crawfordsville
Inv
Barney
Circuit Court
John Long
Harneyard Long
Long
Louisville educator Prof Chenault dies suddenly at home
Prof Jason W. Chenault a renowned Southern educator for over 25 years died this morning at his Louisville home from heart disease. He awoke with severe chest pains and died before doctors arrived. He was known for heavy tobacco use and long life in academia, with plans to enter college.
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Louisville
Jason W. Chenault
South
Chenault
Jong’ Ag
Dauntless Seeks Clearance Papers for Cuba Cargo
The Dauntless owner asked for clearance papers at Jacksonville to sail to Nuevitas Cuba. The cargo listed arms and ammunition. Customs delayed clearance awaiting Washington instructions with no reply by night. If refused, owners plan suit for damages.
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Jacksonville
Fra
Nuevitas
Cuba
Washington
Dauntless
Laughlin Scaffold May Be Used for Killer Wife Hang
Bracken County Sheriff wired Ed Faught in Lexington asking to secure the scaffold used for Dan Smith for the January 9 execution of Wife Murderer Laughlin. Authorities in Lexington are willing to allow its use and Kenton County Sheriff may also use the same scaffold.
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Lexington
Bracken County
Ed Faught
Danber” Smith
Laughlin
Kenton County
Plot Uncovered Against Spain in Bulacan Province
Dispatches from Mapilio report a conspiracy against the Spanish government uncovered in Bulacan province. Many notables arrested and arms seized after a clash north of Manila, with insurgents suffering 148 dead.
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Mapilio
Mapila
Espital
Philippine Islands
Bulacan
Manila
Question Arises in Mattie's Suit Over Trial Location
In Anprison on December 29 a $100,000 damage suit brought by Miss Foland against Mr Doxey raises whether the case can be tried in this state or must be heard in Illinois where the woman is alleged to have had criminal relations with Maj Doxey. Attorneys will argue the issue this week.
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Mrj. Doxey
Mies Foland
Illinois
Maj. Doxey
Multiple incidents and crimes reported across states
General notes report two Minneapolis banks closing. tollgate raiders hang a toll keeper in Anderson County until resignation. Fire at Junction City, Oregon, causes $50,000 loss. Albert Frantz to be electrocuted for murder in Daytona. U.S. government to prosecute Three Friends under statute. Counterfeit Detroit note found. Nash Wilhelm of Operland, Indiana loses $3,000 in Dennison, Ohio. A 30 foot tin horn from Decatur, Illinois reaches Canton. requires a dozen men to blow. Governor Bradley offers $250 reward for conviction of Owensboro participants. News mentions a Ku Klux incident in Kentucky and a shooting in Huron.
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Minneapolis
Columbia
Washington
Anderson County
Junction City O
Nash Wilhelm
Indiana
Operland
Dennison
Ohio
Decatur Ill
Canton
Bradley
Kentucky
Owensboro
Jack
Holt
Huron
Edward Rosa
Secret Service Warns on Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note
Chief Hazen issues circular warning about a new counterfeit ten dollar national bank note. It targets the Union National Bank of Detroit Michigan and mirrors a recent New York Commerce counterfeiting ring. A key detail is the upside down back side.
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Wasuinaroy
Hazen
Secret Service
has _iesacdo
Union National Bank of
Detroit
Mich
National Bank of Commerce of New York
Governor Bradley declines cabinet post backs Yerkes for Senate
At Frankfort Kentucky Gov. Bradley states he will not join a McKinley cabinet and expresses support for John W. Yerkes of Danville as the Senate candidate.
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Frankfort
Bradley
McKingle
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Train Flagged by Mob as Lynch Attempt Stirs Jackson
The Cats brothers who stabbed Archie Addison, telegraph operator at Wesson, were brought to Jackson under guard. The Minors Central engineer was flagged at Wesson as 2000 people gathered to lynch the murderers, but the train continued at full speed.
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JaCkson
Miss
Cats Brothers
Archie Addison
Wesson
Stonewall Guards
Brookhaven
Dunkard J J Skiles Detected in Name Swindle
Dec 29. In this city excitement rose as J J Skiles, a Dunkard, was found using his brother's name and notes totaling about $13 000. Bowen Bank holds nearly 5 000 of the paper. Shirke Bank holds notes with signatures disputed as genuine.
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Detpat, Inc
J. J. Skiles
Dunkard
Joners
Bowen Bank
Skile
Shirke Bank
Skiles
Governor Bradley resignation rumor dismissed as fake
In Frankfort Kentucky on December 29 officials close to Governor Bradley deny a Louisville dispatch claiming he will resign due to ill health. The governor has not spoken on the subject.
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Frankfort
Louisville
Bradley
Spain Denies Acceptance of mediation offer on Cuba autonomy
From official sources a denial is issued that Spanish Premier Canovas has sent Secretary Olney a communication accepting US mediation for Cuban autonomy. No letter or Spanish official action to that effect has occurred, clarifying claims of an acceptance.
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Washmeton
Canovan
Olney
United States
Cuba
Centennial Gemininson Commission Eyes Major State Display
Indiana capital report shows the Centennial Gemininson Commission reviewing the executive committee’s plan for permanent state buildings to house industrial and mineral treasures. Chairman Lilly noted no public conclusions before the General Assembly, with contemplated expenditures nearing 1 million dollars.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Gemininson
Lilly
Ths
General Assembly
Senator Daniel to Discuss Cuba Recognition After Holidays
Senator John W. Daniel announces plans to speak on the Cemcron resolution after the holidays. He will argue that Congress has sole power to recognize Cuba and oppose the Cameron resolution while advocating recognizing Cuban belligerents. All mounted on black steeds.
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Ricamono
John W. Daniel
Cemcron
Congress
Cuba
Cameron
McKinley Escort to Be Shared by Hussars and Grays
President elect McKinley will receive an escort from two groups the Chicago Hussars squadron and Cleveland Grays. The Grays will lead with a plan to invite the Hussars to share duties. The escort will ride black horses and plan a display with a stop in New York for a possible drill.
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Hussars
New York
Springer Leaving Havana for United States on Olivette
Havana December 29. United States Vice Consul-General Joseph A. Springer will depart on the steamer Olivette tomorrow for the United States.
Yale Defeats Alabama 30–0 in West Park Football
The Yale football team beat Alabama 30 to 0 at West Park in Bramiaham Alabama. Yale dominated with a strong offense and shutout the Alabama squad in the holiday matchup.
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Bramiaham
Ala
Yale
Alabamas
West Park
Yale Boys
Charge of cutting with intent against John Anderson
Incident reported in Aurora on December 29 involves Mollie Miles after a drunken altercation. The accused is John Anderson, with Mrs Mollie Miles named in connection to the case. Authorities describe the victim as dead and the defendant as potentially insane, pending further proceedings.
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Aurora, Inc
John. Anderson
Mollie Miles
Arrél
Senator Mills Urges Texas Support for Cuba Rescue
A Dallas letter from United States Senator R Q Mills appeals to Texas friends to intensify support for Cuban independence. He expresses pride in their commitment and urges Congress and the President to defend American honor and interests and for the Texas legislature to speak out for Cuba's liberation.
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Dallas
Tex
United States
R. Q. Mills
Neys
Congress
Cuba
Cuban flag lacks star says Jeff in Journal
A terse remark questions the Cuban flag design noting only one star and invokes shifting symbolism against Spain and the United States with a provocative tone attributed to Jeff in a journal entry.
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Spain
Jeff. Journal
Justice Demanded for Ireland Over Tax Injustice
Lord Cap raven presided at a broad meeting urging the government to remedy financial injustice to Ireland by overtaxation. The assembly followed a solution similar to yesterday's Mansion House Dublin agreement and called for action to address taxation.
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Lord Capraven
Mansion House
Dublin
Ireland
Whole Family Carcaco Larceny Case In City
Anton Neuman of 715 West Nineteenth street with wife and nineteen year old son Joseph appeared before Justice Richardson at the Armory charged with larceny. Detectives testified, and Neuman family held in heavy bonds to await grand jury action. Police claim the trio are expert shoplifters linked to about $500 in stolen goods recovered by detectives and city police.
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Anton Neuman
West
Nineteenth Street
Joseph
Hass
Neuman
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