Senate Passes Army Bill Provisions Amid Amendments
Washington reports the Senate debated the army reorganization bill limiting presidential discretion on army strength. Bacon urged restraint while Platt defended the power. An amendment allowing volunteer officers to reach captain in regular ranks passed. Amnesty talk on Philippines aid was tabled. a reapportionment bill cleared House as is. General Rice pension raised to 100 dollars from 36.
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Senate
Bacon
Platt
Lloar
Mass
Philippines
United States
Carter
House
General Rice
Americus V. Rice
Vicksburg
Congress
eOhio
Supreme court Porto Rican cases argued by Griggs and Carlisle
Attorney General Griggs summarized the government position in the Porto Rican cases before the supreme court. Ex Secretary Carlisle argued that the constitution was not meant to grant Congress unlimited power over lives and property. Senator Lindsay opened the next Porto Rican case arguing Congress authority over trade with the islands.
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Washington
Genral Griggs
Supreme Court
Treasury
Warlisle
Congress
Lindsay
Kentucky
Mint Director Reports Record Coinage Welfare in Past Year
George E. Roberts, director of the mint, reports total coinage for the year exceeded all prior years at 141,351,960. Gold coinage valued at 107,937,110, slightly below the prior year. Silver dollars coinage reached 18,244,984 compared with 18,254,709 last year.
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Washington
George E. Roberts
Philadelphia sails from Puerto Viejo toward Panama
The navy department reports the cruiser Philadelphia left Puerto Viejo Salvador for the art of Panama. Officers say the move is not under special orders but fits her regular itinerary amid unrest among Colombian revolutionists.
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Washington
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Puerto Viejo
Salvador
Panama
Colombia
United States
Anecdote of Francis Macdonagh by Bodkin at Irish bar
Q C Bodkin recounts a tale about Francis Macdonagh long the Irish bar’s leader. A young solicitor drafts I am clearly of opinion and is advised by the elder to restrain such certainty, preferring the preponderance of the doubt. Green Bac.
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Bodkin
Q. C
Francis Macdonagh
Ilken Nestor
Bac
Defiance Express Daily Performs Eight Year Ledger Items
Defiance Ohio publication details its daily and weekly editions with office address on Court Street near Court House. It notes second class daily matter status and subscription rates 10 cents weekly for city delivery and mail. Telephone numbers Northwestern 34 and Long Distance 14 are listed.
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Defiance
Ohio
Northwestern Telephone
Succession Plan If McKinley Dies Before Inauguration
The State Department notes that if President-elect McKinley dies before March 4, Secretary of State Hay would become president. On March 4 Theodore Roosevelt would take the oath, the Senate would elect a temporary presiding officer, but no vice presidency would exist. No special election would be held.
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State Journal
McKinley
OS Bonham. Frazenburg
Hay
Ator Frye
Hobart
Webster Davis Settles in Kensis City
Webster Davis has settled in Kensis City while Karsis City asserts the proceeding is entirely without provocation.
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Webster Davis
Kensis
Karsis City
Filipinos Lack Evidence of Consideration by Some Democrats
A brief editorial observation notes that Filipinos continue to show no signs of receiving consideration from certain Democratic politicians, suggesting ongoing disregard or neglect in political dealings.
Gamble chosen successor to Pettigrewes Senator
The text notes Mr Gamble selected as successor to the Pettigrewes Senator from South Dakota. It also mentions the country’s population center near Columbus Indiana and comments on the long journey to move the center out of the state.
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Columbus, Ind
Barleigh apportionment bill boosts House membership
The law raises the state House from 357 to 386 members with no state losing a representative. The change aims to ease concerns for Ohio men and stabilize representation.
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Barleigh
House
Ohio
Tesla Faces Risk While Pursuing Practical Discoveries
A remark warns that even Tesla or any scientist can stumble into accidents while seeking tangible benefits for humanity, noting such mishaps occur occasionally during innovation and exploration.
Democratic party reform claim by COOL BRYAN meets skepticism
COOL BRYAN asserts the Democratic party is in better shape than ever. The man who was run through a threshing machine echoed similar self praise after the affair, but no one believed him.
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Cool Bryan
Democratic Party
Senator West Blames McKinley Over Democratic South
Senator West declares President McKinley has injured the Democratic party in the South more than any other Republican and suggests the South may have gained from the policy.
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South
English Government Considers Tur Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
The Tur Hay-Pauncefote treaty rests with the English government as it has six months to decide acceptance or rejection. The Salisbury ministry is urged not to delay unreasonably in reaching a decision.
Fight Report From New Monday Night Incident
Officials telephoned the prosecutor to say they would see him but provided no particulars about the affair.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Featured by Mother
The ad promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with no opium or harmful drugs. It claims universal cure and urges redeeming a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at N G Woodward's drug store.
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Health Board Debates Delegates to State Convention
The board of health met in special session to decide sending a delegate to the state convention in Columbus on January 17 and 18, 1901. Gorman opposed sending, Bohrman and Eberle favored a representative. Chapman offered to go, noting the convention’s importance. The board authorized expenses but the motion failed 2 to 2.
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Tuy
Haith
Chapman
Attorney General Opinion Labels Board of Agriculture a Close Corporation
Attorney General Sheets informs Hon. W W Miller that the state board of agriculture functions as a close corporation in part and may allow board members to elect new members who were previously chosen by county agricultural society presidents. The board has ten members and fewer than fifty delegates attend the farmers' state convention. Judge Sheets asserts the statute is clear and supports his interpretation.
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W W Miller
State Board of Agriculture
Farmers’ State Convention
Judge Sheets
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Comfort for Feet and Shoes
Cure for painful smarting swollen feet growing nails corns and bunions. Instant relief makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Sweat calluses hot tired aching feet treated. Trial package free by mail 25 cents stamps. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. LeRoy N Y address listed.
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LeRoy
Foust Shop Taken Over by Beavers and Schwartzbek
F E Beavers and Herman Schwartzbek have closed a deal with John A Foust and taken charge of his Fifth Street shop. Beavers is an expert horse shoer and blacksmith, Schwartzbek a skilled wagon maker, forming a new strong partnership expected to prosper.
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B S Foust
Bryan
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Our Churches in Ohio Grow as Census Reports Rise
Dr Wines reports to a census assistant director that Ohio's religious life has strengthened. Over ten years churches, membership, attendance, and contributions grew, with science seen as servant to faith and education advancing ethics and wealth, despite luxury and envy.
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Pleasant Affair for General Calkins by Union veterans
General L L Calkins of Findlay, Brigade Commander of the 1st Brigade, Union Veteran's Union, Department of Ohio, visited Friday and was hosted by Phelps' command No 4 and the Women's Veteran Relief Union. Ossters and refreshments followed a pleasant address by the general, in a well enjoyed event.
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Findlay
Union Veteran’s Union
Department of Ohio
Phelps
Women’s Veteran Relief Union
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Webb Boutelle to wed in Plainfield home ceremony
Announcement of the January 16 1901 wedding plans of Elmer Webb of Plainfield Indiana and Miss Carrie L Boutelle of the city. The couple will marry at 8 pm at the home of E J Webb on Holgate Avenue with Chas B Sampson and family connections noted.
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Plainield
Ind
Carrie L Boutelle
E J Webb
Holgate Avenue
Bontelle
Sunday School Work Moves Defiance County Convention
Sunday School notes report an upcoming Defiance County convention likely June 19 20 1901 at Dry Creek United Brethren Church Farmer township. Baptist and other Sunday schools share classes and reports with officers named and appeal for more county-wide news from all schools.
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Dry Creek
A B Murphy
W L Hosack
Lost Creek Presbyterian Sunday School
Farmer Township
Cleveland
Ohio State Music Teacher’s Association
Lost locket and medical ads appear in city notes
A locket watch charm with F Q B engraved was lost on Clinton street and may be recovered at Brown's bakery. An ad promotes German Liverwort from Woodward's drug store and Dr Thomas' Electric Oil as remedies. Also highlights Rosslyn H Ferrell, murderer of Charles Lane, with a death sentence commutation debate before the state board of pardons and governor.
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Brown's Bakery
Rosslyn H Ferrell
Charles Lane
Express
State Board of Pardons
Land Owners Ready to Meet Boards Over Complaints
Hon Frank Westgerdes state board of equalization member from this city writes Auditor W A Snider that he is prepared to meet committees with complaints at any time. He asks only for notice of the committees’ coming to arrange the meeting.
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Frank Westgerdes
State Board of Equilization
W A Snider
Ohio plans electric powered canal revival and widening
Chief Engineer Perkins of the state board of public works reports to the board that abandonment of major canal systems should be resisted. He cites successful electric motive power tests by Fordyce of Westinghouse and envisions Miami and Erie canal widened to 85 feet by nine feet depth, with a $31 million price tag, awaiting federal support.
For Sale or Trade Twenty Acre Lot Near Fort Wayne
For sale or trade a twenty acre parcel in Allen County Indiana three miles and a half from Fort Wayne city. Inquire at the Express office Defiance Ohio for details.
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Ft. Wayne
Express
Defiance
Obio
Lost Irish setter dog seeks return to CF Dittmer
Red setter with white markings on face and breast and white feet. Finder will be liberally rewarded for returning the dog to CF Dittmer.
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CF Dittmer
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