Congress in Khixy Synopsis of the National Lawmakers
In Washington March 4 5 8 the senate balked at house amendments to the bankruptcy bill and sent it to conference The Alaska bill drew discussion The Baker assassination inquiry moved to a resolution and Mason proposed $10000 indemnity for Bakers widow In the house the Loud second class mail matter bill was laid on the table by 162 119 White urged aid for Bakers widow but objection blocked it Washington March 5 the senate passed the Alaska homestead and railway right of way bill with a bond provision for Canadian goods The house advanced pension and consular and diplomatic bills and then passed private calendar measures totaling 62260 trillion? 32 pension and 9 relief bills followed Washington March 8 the senate devoted time to the District of Columbia appropriation bill An executive session followed Allen urged railwaymen support for antiinjunction legislation The Hawley two regiments of artillery bill passed nearly unanimously Cannon proposed a 50 million war emergency fund for the president to use at his discretion
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Senate
House
Alaska
Baker
South Carolina
Mason
White
North Carolina
Familly
Bartlett
Georgia
United States
Jas. B. Rawlins
John A. Rawlins
Cox
Tennessee
Jones
Virginia
Todd
Michigan
Fusion
Cannon
Lee
Havana
Montgomery
Nashville
Madrid
White House
Day
Long
Associated Press
Judge Day
Key West
Matanzas
Sagua
Spain
Congress
Carnon
House of the Hill
Hale
Spain Requests Recall of Havana Consul General
Washington reports two key moves in the Cuban crisis. Spain asks for Consul General Lee’s recall from Havana, which the U S refuses. Spain also questions relief aid to Cuban reconcentrados on the Montgomery and Nashville, which the U S declines.
Murderer in Sing Sing Slays Wife During Visit
Adrian Braun a 35 year old German convict in Sing Sing prison murdered his wife during a prison visit Saturday afternoon. The couple had been living in New York City with three children and Braun had been recently sentenced for beating his wife. Detec tive Jackson witnessed the fatal attack as Braun used a long knife to strike the left side of his wife’s neck.
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New York
Adrian Braun
Sing Sing
Braun
Jackson
Irish prisoners to be released from English jails in June
London March 7. Six remaining Irish political prisoners convicted of dynamite offenses will be released in June on health grounds. The information comes from an Irish Nationalist member citing a cabinet minister.
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London
Woman Found Dead Near River Identified as Mrs Clara N Gray
Red Oak Indiana March 4 A young woman found dead Tuesday in a lonely spot at the river edge six miles south of town has been identified as Mrs Clara N Gray of Farragut The manner and cause of death remain a mystery as investigators search for answers.
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Red Oak
Here
Clara N. Gray
Farragut
Court of inquiry sails to Havana to probe Maine explosion
Key West March 5 The court of inquiry left for Havana on the lighthouse tender Mangrove after postponements. It is expected to finish within ten days. Testimony from Maine survivors dominates the record with no decisive verdict yet. Naval officers differ on whether the explosion was external or intentional.
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Key West
Fla
Havana
Mangrove
Sicard
Washington
Maine
Marix
Maine disaster court of inquiry unable to fix conclusion date
Washington March 5 it was developed yesterday afternoon through telegraphic correspondence between Secretary Long and Admiral Sicard that the court of inquiry is unable to fix even an approximate date for the conclusion of its investigation into the disaster to the Maine. Secretary Long sent a telegram at cabinet request seeking information.
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Shard
Key West
Court of Inquiry
Havana
Sicard
Admiral Sicard
Washington
Havana Arrests Reach Thirteen American Journalists
Havana reports seize of thirteen American correspondents including Henri Lane and Vicente Uardo Suarez charged with conspiracy. Eleven are held in fortress cell 47 and five in cell 46. Lane to be sent north Wednesday. At least eighteen implicated with eleven to be expelled and seven to the Isle of Pines.
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Havana
Henri Lane
Vicente Uardo Suarez
la Republica
Cabanas ‘Fortress
United States
Isle of Pines
Spanish squadron to Cuba reported from Cadiz
A Madrid letter says a fresh Spanish squadron for Cuba is organized at Cadiz. It includes four ironclads named Carlos V Pelayo Alfonso III and another, several gunboats and a trans Atlantic steamer. Torpedo boat destroyers Prosperina Audaz Osada and boats Stabana Netamosa Barcelo also proceed, forming a torpedo flotilla bound for Cuba.
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London
Madrid
Cuba
Cadiz
Carlos V
Pelayo
Alfonso
Prosperina
Audaz
Osada
Stabana
Netamosa
Barcelo
Spain
Judge Speer Defends U S Courts From France Critique
Savannah Ga March 4 Judge Emory Speer denounced recent France court scenes. He called it disgraceful and said such events would be impossible in United States courts. He praised American humility and duty citing Nelson and England expects every man to do his duty not indicating war.
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Savannah
Emory Speer
Circuit Court
France
Zola
Speer
United States
Nelson
Spain
England
Plot of Latimer Strikers Threats Reported
Judge Woodward in Wilkesbarre reports a plot to kill him and the sheriff's posse if the Latimer strikers are not convicted. He fears an assassination and a bombing of the courthouse if the jury acquits. The judge cites a secret miner faction revealed by himself.
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Wilkesbarre
Woodward
Sheriff's
Lattimer
Rail rate cuts announced for St Paul east and coast
The Soo and Canadian Pacific inform the Interstate Commerce Commission of further passenger rate reductions from St Paul to the east and to the Pacific coast. New rates take effect Thursday, with Northen Pacific and Great Northern aligning to coast rates. From St Paul to Puget Sound the fare drops to 20 dollars first class and 10 dollars second class.
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St. Paul
Soo
Canadian Pacific
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Paul
East
Pacific Coast
Northen Pacific
Great Northern
Puget Sound
Supreme Court strikes Nebraska freight rate cap as too low
The U S supreme court declared Nebraska's state law fixing maximum railroad freight rates unconstitutional not for lack of state power but because the cap was set too low. The ruling preserves federal jurisdiction over rates while acknowledging state authority in rail commerce.
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Washington
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Evansville minister leads mob at Cave-in-Rock incident
James N. Pace, a Baptist minister robbed on the steamer John S. Hankin, led a mob at Cave-in-Rock Illinois intending to hang roustabouts. John Adkins, an Evansville man, was shot and drowned after leaping into the river.
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Evansville
Ind
James N. Pace
John S. Hankin
Cave-in-Rock
Ills
John Adkins
Luetgert Assigned Sausage-Making Task at Joliet Prison
Chicago March 5 Luetgert is informed of a factory task at Joliet penitentiary He will oversee sausage production for use in the prison The assignment reportedly pleases him and marks a new duty during his imprisonment.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Joliet
Rosecrans Recovers Slowly From Illness in Los Angeles
Los Angeles March 7 General William Starke Rosecrans who was thought to suffer nervous prostration is reported to be recovering slowly. He has been under medical care in the city since his illness.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Starke Rosecrans
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notes in Fairfield Area
A compilation of real estate transfers dated 1897 1898 lists numerous lot and acreage conveyances in Fairfield Libertyville and surrounding townships with buyer seller and price details. The section also includes local notices on community events and brief social updates from March 8 1898 and nearby days.
Village News Connnects Visitors And Local Changes
Mrs. Mary Dunn of Mt Pleasant visits her mother Mrs Puryear. P B Nelson of Glendale visits Toothacre home. D A Lowry sold his store to Cvolved Rome buyer who took possession. Robt Howard moves his family here. W A Adams traveled to St Louis. Bert Lowry works in West Burlington track dept. Earnest Manning finishes school and hauls cordwood. Adams men unload three grain cars. A C Steele ships two cars stock cattle to Cedar Rapids.
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Mary Dunn
Mt. Pleasant
Puryear
P. B. Nelson
Glendale
Toothacre
D. A. Lowry
Cloverdale
Rome
Robt. Howard
W. A. Adams
St. Louis
Bert Lowry
West Burlington
Earnest Manning
Mr. Adams
A. C. Steele
Cedar Rapids
Market Prices Reported for Crops and Livestock
Prices show corn 20 to 24 cents oats 18 to 22 cents rye 35 to 37 cents wheat 85 to 90 soft 80 to 85 hard 80 to 85 cents timber seed 0.ye to 1.00 clover seed 2.25 to 2.50 hay 6.50 to 8.00 per ton baled, 5.00 to 6.50 loose hogs 3.70 fat steers 4.00 to 4.50 cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.00 stockers 3.50 to 4.00 fat sheep 3.00 to 3.50 hides 6 cents per lb butter 12 to 14 eggs 9 potatoes 50 to 60 cents apples 40 to 75 cents onions 1.00 parsnips 14c lb sweet potatoes 1.00 to 1.20.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Illinois
Texas
St. Louis Grain
Sale of Delia Woodside estate land in Jefferson Co Iowa
Notice states March 31 1898 at 2 PM the guardian of Delia Woodside estate will offer for sale to the highest cash bidder 40 acres the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 22 township 71 range 9 west at the courthouse front door Fairfield Iowa by order of Jefferson District Court.
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Jefferson County
Iowa
B. T. Raines
Delia Woodside
Gideon R Bayne 1823 1808 Christian pioneer of Pleasant Plain
Gideon R Bayne born February 16 1823 in Kentucky departed this life February 22 1808 at age 75 years in Pleasant Plain Iowa He moved from Kentucky to Iowa in 1889 married Maria Welch in 1847 and had nine children five preceded him He joined the Christian church about forty years ago and remained a faithful member The funeral was held at the Friends church with services by C L Walker Brighton News
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Gideon R. Bayne
Kentucky
Iowa
Maria Welch
Pleasant Plain
Christian Church
Friends Church
C. L. Walker
Brighton News
Landed interest in Philadelphia property noted
Mrs. Peter Rizor has learned she inherits a one fifth share in Philadelphia real estate valued at about 1.25 million dollars. The property is a long term lease held for over ninety years. The Lowa Homestead urges farmers to read its March issue and Special Farmers Institute edition, promising practical guidance and discussions on landlord and tenant relations. Copies available from the Homestead Co Des Moines Iowa.
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Peter Rizor
Philadelphia
George Kimball
Albia
Second Lawn
Heater
Austin
Montana
Carl Bright
Swedesburg
Huldah
Lowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
H Homestead
The
Homestead Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Marriages Reported in Fairfield and Vicinity 1897 1898
At the homes of Henry Bacon in Fairfield and Henry Gwynne in Penn township, marriages occurred on December 29 1897 February 28 1898 and February 23 1898. The couples were Frank S Shier and Miss Eric M Bacon August Johnson and Mrs Sarah J Hutchinson Charles M Cochran and Miss Ada Miller and John Goehner and Miss Bertha Ulrich. Reverend officiants included A F Marsh Rev Wm E Stockley and Rev J A Boatman.
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Henry 8. Bacon
Fairfield
Frank S$. Shier
Eric M. Bacon
A. F. Marsh
Henry Gwynne
Penn Township
August Johnson
Sarah J. Hutchinson
Wm. E. Stockley
John M. Dunlavy
Cedar Township
Charles M. Cochran
Ada Miller
J. A. Boatman
John Goehner
Bertha Ulrich
Indictments Hit Chicago Civil Service Officials
Chicago grand jury charges Dudley Winston Trempstead Washburn Adolph Kraus and Robert Lindblom with civil service abuses and bucket shop operations. Winston Washburn Kraus face counts over police eligibility certification and inspector appointments while Lindblom is accused of operating a bucket shop. Bonds set at 1000 each. all released on habeas corpus.
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Lindblom
Civil Service
Chicago
Grand Jury
Civil Service Commission
Dudley Winston
Trempstead Washburn
Adolph Kraus
Robert Lindblom
Board of Trade
Winston
Washburn
Kraus
Joseph Ripley
General Corporation
Robert Lindholm
Unending Coal Trouble Sparks Prospect of Strike
In St Louis on March 8 reports say another Illinois coal miners strike is likely after Big Muddy Coal of Cartersville cuts wages by 35 cents a ton. The one year contract starts April 1 under the Springfield scale, prompting fears other firms may follow.
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St. Louis
Illinois
Big Muddy Coal Company
Cartersville
Minera
Springfield
Luetgert Sentenced to Life Sent to Joliet Penitentiary
Adolph L. Luetgert was taken Saturday to Joliet penitentiary for a natural life term after his sentence. He left the jail in apparently excellent spirits and complied with the order to prepare for the trip.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Adolph L. Luetgert
Joliet
Bank seeks receiver for Conger property in Ohio suit
The People's Savings bank asked for the appointment of a receiver for property owned by Colonel A. L. Conger in Akron Ohio. The move relates to one of several suits filed against the Republican politician recently.
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Akron
The
People’s Savings Bank
A. L. Conger
Lancaster man killed by exploding rifle during event
Reuben Black, a noted Lancaster businessman, was wearing a repeating rifle when the cartridge exploded near the heart, causing instant death. The accident occurred in Lancaster, Wisconsin, in March.
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Lancaster, Wis
March
Reeuben Black
Markets report shows mixed grain and livestock quotes across cities
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat and corn at mixed levels with oats steady. Pork and lard prices ease slightly while butter eggs and potatoes list small gains. St Louis and Detroit markets report varied cash and forward prices for wheat corn oats rye and fruit. Milwaukee grain notes firmer wheat with mixed rye and barley readings.
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Detroit Grain
Detroit
Milwaukee Gratin
Milwaukee
Northern
Springs
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Elmer Teeter
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J. F. Ready
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Joseph Ginther
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Parkwood
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G. W. Cable, Jr
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Lockridge
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James Timonds
Locust Grove
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Chester Carl
Blackhawk
Forshee
Riley R. Perker
J. D. Jones
G. F. Jacobson
Ida Johnson
C. G. Johnson
W. H. Kelley
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Lockridge Township
R. T. McClain
John Dillon
Elmer Keller
Ora James
L. W. Pringle
H. R. Skinner
A. P Langdon
J. W. Spurlock
Dennis T. Kilroy
Miss Booth
Ottumwa
Frank Cramlet
van Buren County
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H. L. Rodabaugh
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Mea
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John Kerrick
Wis
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Goodland
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Batavia
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Daniel Seppo
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Birmingham
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Guardian's Sale
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Hitt
Galena, Ills
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Slitt
Foreigen
Hlow McCoy
Gov. Jones
Louis
Kid" McCoy
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Col. Conger
Chicago Grain and Produce
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