Bailey Eidson Fights Then Shoots Man In Kentucky Square
In Frankaix Kentucky Bailey Eidson and Lovell Whitesides clashed in the public square. Whitesides allegedly attacked with a knife and Eidson then retrieved a pistol and killed Whitesides. Whitesides was the son of a leading local merchant. Cardinal Gibbons departed Baltimore for a ten day southern tour with Reverend Fathers and Cunningham, aimed at New Orleans where he would visit merchant John T. L. Gibbons.
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Presidential Postmasters Face February Expirations
Washington January 31 The terms of fourteen presidential postmasters expire in February with over 200 nominations pending in the senate. Most nominees are recess appointments and about 300 have been submitted this session with eighty seven acted upon. A large number will be left unacted upon, pushing appointments to the next administration.
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Washieton
D.C
Senate
Perilous World and the Strange Daily Dangers It Holds
A man wakes famous by surprise then returns home to learn he has smallpox. Another traveler finds twins waiting after a brief trip. Yet another discovers he owns hundreds of shares in a corporation. The piece paints a world where safety vanishes.
Postmasters Terms Expire in February as Nominations Rise
Reserved for Republicans in Wash maton January 31 report says fourteen postmasters lose office in February amid a pool of over two hundred presidential class nominations pending in the Senate. Most are recess appointments and about three hundred nominations await action this session, with eighty seven acted on. Many will be left for the next administration.
He'd Better Lear Going Skating Fore Long
A Detroit Free Press snippet features a playful exchange in a parlor. Little Jimmie questions the sister’s beau about skating plans while remarking that Jennie noted rivals if he wants her. The humor hinges on the suitor rushing to prove himself.
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Jennie
Detroit Free Press
Free Soup at Lexington Free Soup House Serves Poor
In Lexington Kentucky the free soup house dispensed 260 gallons of burger yesterday for the deserving poor. It reopened today and a large number of needy people were served.
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Lexington
Family Prodigy Inspires Quirks in New York Journal
A witty New York Journal line remarks on a man with fifteen children and humorously notes he named the last child Chest nut, highlighting a quirky family anecdote.
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New York Journal
Owens and Williams Offer Rare Bargains in Column Add
Attention is called to the column add of Owens and Williams. These gentlemen present rare bargains to offer readers, inviting interest from customers seeking value deals from the local merchants.
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Owens & Williams
Indiana notes reflect trades and tales across towns
A Laporte paper urges learning a trade outside incarceration. Muncie police push arrests. Indiana meeting in Richmond hosts Christian Endeavor Feb 26 27 28. Odd Fellows first lodge in Richmond marked May 21 1847 with 50th anniversary in 1897. North Vernon protests grocers over uninspected goods. Rev J O Missler to lead Versailles parish. Horace Coleman to Honolulu for Y M C A work. Elnora Tribune: towns should publish ordinances in papers not trees. Huntington child dies in fire. Abraham Wood of Anderson jailed five years for shooting an officer.
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Richmond
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cheney chosen White House doorkeeper in Meisxinley era
James T. Cheney a colored politician of Youngstown Ohio will serve as White House doorkeeper under President Meisxinley. Cheney and the President elect served together in the same regiment during the war and the promise was made jokingly then kept. The post pays 1000 dollars a year with unlimited tips. The city lies in McKinley’s old district.
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James T. Cheney
White House
Meisxinley
Cheney
McKinley
Alliance Navy School Ship Floats Off After Grounding
Word reaches Secretary Herbert that the United States vessel Alliance, used as a naval apprentices school ship, grounded at Cape Henry Virginia last night and arrived safely at Newport News after a wrecking tug aided her release. Commandant Brown at Norfolk reported the grounding at ten o'clock and said she was floated unassisted at four this morning. The Cape Henry observer confirmed the vessel got off safely and Captain Manney noted her arrival at Newport News.
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Herbert
United States
Alliance
Cape Henry
Newport News
Brown
Norfolk Navy Yard
Signal Service
Manney
Ten Dollar Bill Found Hidden in Old Gourd at Public Sale
A gourd bought at a late Frederick Beard estate sale yielded a ten dollar bill hidden in its handle. The heirs claim the money while the purchaser argues it belongs to him. Local residents consult an attorney as the dispute unfolds.
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Goshen
Frederick Beard
Here
Crosden
J A George Offers Cheaper Kindling Than Coal Oil
Local supplier J A George markets kindling as a cheaper alternative to coal oil. The notice emphasizes affordability and availability.
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McKinley inauguration ball forgery exposed
A clumsy forgery purporting to come from President elect McKinley urged abandoning the inauguration ball and diverting its funds to charity. Washington is suspected as the staging ground, though no ball funds exist. McKinley’s friends are quietly investigating with no active involvement by the president-elect.
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Cannon
Elect McKinley
Washington
McKinley
Gerrymander A Grave Evil Critiqued In Ladies Home Journal
Ex president Harrison denounces gerrymandering as a grave evil in Congress and warns that districts are drawn to favor party majorities rather than fair representation. He argues such unfair apportionment undermines the electoral system and questions whether Congress should judge districts.
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House of Representatives
Harrison
Congress
Ladies’ Home Journal
Giants of London Syndicate Move to Consolidate Cincinnati Breweries
Three representatives of a London syndicate in Cincinnati for a multi brewery purchase. They have an option on sixteen breweries with total value about 9 million dollars. Cash and preferred stock will fund the deal and consolidation into one corporation. Many brewers are tallying saloon mortgages as the sale nears closing next week.
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Cincinnati
Miami Challenges Earlham in April Athletic Meet
Miami University of Oxford Ohio has sent a challenge to Earlham College for an athletic meet to be held here in April. Miami ranks third among Ohio colleges and Earlham holds third among Indiana institutions.
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What a Housekeeper Says on Kitchen Cleanliness
Housekeeping advice stresses cleaning as you go to prevent a cluttered baking area. Wash and return items immediately, keep saucepans emptied and water-filled, and prep all components before baking. Regularly disinfect drains, avoid standing water in wooden bowls, and arrange the dinner service for a smooth meal.
Taxeaters Too Plentiful
A Portland Oregonian quote decries municipal waste and public expense while condemning venal officials and the proliferation of offices. The piece argues shameless eagerness to be supported drains the body politic and fosters extravagance and peculation in government.
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Portland Oregonian
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