Maverick poet scout speaks to 6000 prisoners at Charlestown
Capt. Jack Crawford, famed poet scout of the Sierras, addressed 10 600 convicts at the Charlestown state prison chapel in Boston. He arrived from New Mexico and, in a half hour talk, shared his life from a flawed youth to a disciplined man guided by a Christian mother and a vow to never drink. He linked his past to the inmates' struggles and drew enthusiastic applause throughout.
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Sierras
Boston
New Mexico
Charleston
Boston Globe
Big Stone
Prison Point
Bridges
Prairies
Rotunda
D H Tribou
Charlestown
Prison reform talk by Captain Crawford at Stillwater prison
Captain Crawford addressed prisoners about temperance and crime, arguing liquor drives crime and noting a repentant tone among inmates. He recalled scouting days, shared a poem, and ended with a synopsis of Pony Bill’s prodigal son sermon.
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Stillwater
Minn
Leavenworth
Kan
Crawford
Pony Bill
Ed Bolles
Prodigal Son
Navy bill trims shipbuilding amid budget limits
Washington report from February 22 notes House Naval Affairs Committee chair Boutelle presents an appropriation of 32,165,334 dollars, 1,602,573 above this year but 2,050,702 below navy department estimates. It omits factory plans for armor plate and favors completing the current battle fleet while delaying new vessels due to finances.
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Washington
Boutelle
House Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Flooding Rips Kentucky as Rivers Overflow
Heavy rains across Kentucky flood streams and cause extensive damage. Twenty houses submerged in Frankfort. Eastern rail traffic halted after Chesapeake and Ohio train derailed at Glenn Station due to a washout. One railway employee killed and three passengers injured.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Frankfort
Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Glenn Station
Stout
Nashville man cleared in Hotel Menlo death case
New York on February 22 John A Turner of Nashville was arrested on suspicion in the death of Mrs May Skilton who killed herself at the Hotel Menlo yesterday. He was discharged from custody today.
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New York
John A. Turner
Nashville
May Skilton
Hotel Menlo
Crete Autonomy Move Amid Crete Crisis Surges
Reports from Berlin and Paris indicate powers plan to grant autonomy to Crete after a Greek attack. Greece denies troops were involved. 3000 Greek soldiers reportedly present. Austria dispatches five warships. Italy may administer Crete pending autonomy. Anarchy grows in Canea per Admiral Pottier.
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Canea
Crete
Berlin
Reich Stag
Germany
Baron Marshal von Biekerstein
Greece
Constantinople
Porte
Photiades Pasha
Vienna
Paris
Gaulois
Italy
London
Ministry of Marine
Pottier
Inaugural Ceremonies Preparations For McKinley’s Advent
Warrington February 22. Inauguration preparations for President elect McKinley next week proceed with lavish expected splendor. About 13000 will be spent on ball room decorations and private rooms. Ball tickets cost 5 with 1 for supper. No invitations needed. A six piece promenade program and 23 dance numbers. Five inaugural concerts follow Friday and Saturday with varied tributes to navy states congress and the people. Admission to each concert is 50 cents.
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Walington
Court of Pension
Nelson A. Miles
Guand
Republican Glee Club of Columbus
United States Navy
Walker
Ramsay
Senate
House
The
United States
Twenty-Second Regiment
A Chance for Fitz or Corbett in Carson City
A telegram to Gov. Sadler reports that white men killed an Indian last night. The Pirutes vow to kill all white men and burn property. The governor is urged to deploy fifty men immediately and fifty more later, with Adjutant General Galusha and a Virginia company to depart at once.
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Fitz
Corbett
Carsn City
Sadler
Mason Valley
Galusha
Virginia
Six Day Race Progress In Chicago Leads
The six day bicycle race in Chicago on February 22 reports scores at 10 a.m. with Bruno and Ashinger tied on 183 miles, followed by Stew art at 176 and Sprong at 174. Others include Schiner 171, Hale 168, Halbrecht 168, Blakslee 167, Smith 165, Cartwright 165, Hall 163, Lawson 161, Miller 160, Leslie 157, Bradis 157, Fleming 152, Maxwell 146, Harrant 140, Schoenig 116, Gaughan 89, and Iliff 71.
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Chicago
Bruno
Ashinger
Stewart
Sprong
Schiner
Hale
Halbrecht
Blakslee
Smith
Cartwright
Hall
Lawson
Miller
Leslie
Bradis
Fleming
Maxwell
Harrant
Schoenig
Gaughan
Iliff
Fire at Marks dry goods store in Hannibal kills four
Four people died in a morning blaze at Marks dry goods store on North Main street Hannibal. Found among the ruins were proprietor M Marks his two young sons and William Reed a barkeeper. The money loss was small.
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Hannibal, Mo
Marks
North Main Street
M. Marks
William Reed
West Virginia Floods Cut Railway Bridges and Farms
Disastrous floods reported in West Virginia. The Norfolk and Western bridge across Beech Fork washed away. Miami River overruns farms and bottom lands. Several families abandon homes. Railroads and farmers suffer heavy losses.
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West Virginia
Cincinnati
Norfolk and Western
Beech Fork
Miami
Barrago Gang Granted Mercy Delay for Clemency Review
President Cleveland respited the Barrago gang who killed Sheriff Chavez and faced hanging at Santa Fe tomorrow. The reprieve extends to March 23 to allow the executive to examine the clemency application and merits of the case.
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Barrago Gang
Washington
Cleveland
Chavez
Santa Fe
Senators Gather for Washington Birthday Reading
In Washington amid rain the galleries filled as the session opened with only fifty senators present Senator Daniel stood with the vice president to read Washington's farewell address commemorating Washingtons birthday and the anniversary observance.
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Washington
Daniel
Archbishop Grace Dies After Morning Death in St Paul
Archbishop Thomas L Grace died this morning in St Paul Minnesota He had succeeded Bishop Ireland when he was made archbishop He was later named archbishop of Titular episcopate in Europe and served in the church with notable tenure
Deficiency Bill Debate Reinforces Southern Pacific Claims
Washington February 22 The deficiency bill revival renews the fight over Southern Pacific funding. Sayers Texas offered to strike out 1 310 427 for railroad judgments but the House voted 72 to 97 to retain the payment.
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Washington
Southern Pacific
Sayers
Texas
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
House
U S Consul General Denies Warship Demand in Cuba
General Lee denies a report that he urged sending a warship to press for the release of American citizens Ruiz and Scott. The Scott case will be raised in an interview today with Marquis of Ahumada as Lee seeks Scott's release.
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Havana
United States
Fitzhugh Lee
Ruiz
Scott
Lee
Marquis of Ahumada
National Reform Press Meets in Memphis with Leadership Change
The seventh annual meeting of the National Reform Press association opened in Memphis led by Paul Vander voort of Omaha. A. Rosella was removed from secretary treasurer duties and J. A. Parker was appointed in his stead. About 250 delegates attended.
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National Reform Press
Memphis
National Reform Press Association
Paul Vandervoort
Omaha
A. Rosella
J. A. Parker
Fought Over a School Folk Battle Burns Guthrie School
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory on February 22 a Dobbs school house was burned by opponents of the school. A post office battle between factions left Postmaster Baker dead. Three assailants were arrested amid threats of lynching.
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Guthrie
O. T
Dobbs
Baker
Britain cruiser Comas allowed to land forces for San Diego parade
Secretary Olney telegraphed Mayor Charleston granting permission for the British cruiser Comas to land its forces and take part in the Washington birthday parade. The article also promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier.
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Washington
Olney
Charleston
San Diego
Comas
Dress Patterns Sold Out At Local Store Event
Readable text shows a sale of elegant dress patterns at a downtown store. Patrons reported a rush as items sold quickly and staff restocked sections to meet demand. An early evening crowd gathered, with shoppers comparing designs and prices.
Shriners Arrive in El Paso for Temple Inauguration
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and Masonic Arabs from Dallas and Albuquerque gather in El Paso for the inauguration of a local temple. A 3 PM parade and evening initiations at the Masonic hall and Pierson hotel mark a notable regional Masonic assembly with extensive welcome committees and visiting Shriners from multiple cities.
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Dallas
Texas & Pacific
Hella Temple
Albuquerque
el Paso
Masonic Hall
Pierson
Sormers
R E. Comfort
John Julian
Will Race
Collector Davis
A. W. Reeves
H. P
Texas Pacific
Hella
Hell
Llustrious
John W. Hunter
Rabban T.D. Miller
Rabban T. D. Miller
J. W. Peck
O.G
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W. W. Mooning
Capt G
F. H. Shumate
C. M
T.G. Hammond
C. L Holland
Outer G
D. Cooper
Ek. M. Tillman
William Shirley
W. G. Newby
Fort Worth
L. J. Jorden
E J. Fry
Marshall
J. G. Lawson
Adeline
E. O. Price
J. D. Bidwell
Big Springs
Charles Thomason
Peves
W. T. White
Midland
Messrs. Vilas
Capt. Beall
Davis
Lackland
the Seimeter and Crescent
I Martin
Edwin Harris
Leo Lowerstein
J. K D. Hart
San Marcial
E. S. Suder
Las Vegas
Brady
G. L. Wyllys
E R Downie
P. K K. Harroun
Santa Fe
C T Brown
J. H. Kubns
G. A. Caseman
Phil Ridgeway
Davenport
Eagle Vowple
Balluabyad Temple Visit Sparks Camelless Moslem Pageantry
Joseph Missouri reports on a Dallas driven Shriners parade planned in El Paso oasis terms. Eighteen applicants for the new shrine await initiation as Mas on Hall hosts a 2:30 parade with two by two marchers and a McGinty band. No camel arrives though the crowd sought one, and a Dallas contingent brings paraphernalia for a fiery Nile theme while the El Paso Shriners unite under Hella Temple.
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Dillas
The
Nile
Dallas
Recorder Manning
Hella Temple
Mystic Shrine
Masonic Hall
McGinty
Manning
el Paso
Texas
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted as Life Saver
An old medical pitch claims a slight cold can lead to fatal pneumonia and urges keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral ready for emergencies. The ad also advertises adjustable stove grates and repairs at the Economy store, 105 and 107 E Overland St.
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Ayer
E. Overland St
Thompson’s Glove Fusing Corsets at Closing Out Store
A closing out store near the post office advertises Thompson’s glove fusing corsets. The item listing highlights a range of corsets and related fashion accessories available for quick sale.
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Thompson’s
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