Congress in Brief: Post Office Bill Dominates Early March
Washington reports show the house lingering over the post office appropriation bill, debating pneumatic tube mail service and weighing signatures. The week covers large rail transport subsidies, free war munitions entry, and the Maine disaster relief with nine pension bills advancing.
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Washington
House
Post Office
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Dungiey
Maine court of inquiry report to be sent to Congress
Key West reports arrive with the long expected Maine disaster findings. Admiral Sicard to receive the documents from Judge Advocate Marix and the report is expected in Washington next Thursday for transmission to Congress with a presidential message. Officials cite external cause for the explosion and align with Havana and Key West views.
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Key West
Washington City
Washington
Senate
Cuba
Fla
Advocate Marix
Court of Inquiry
Aftenoon
Iowa
Sicard
Marix
Maine
Maine Court of Inquiry
Congress
Havana
Indianapolis Plans National L A W Meet Track
Indianapolis prepares to entertain the League of American Wheelmen with a National L A W meet track built within 2.5 miles of downtown. A $20 000 stock company formed by local capitalists and Citizens Street Railway will finance a three lap to the mile wooden track and a 15 000 seat grandstand, with work to start next week.
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Indianapolis
National L. A. W
Citizen's Street Railway Company
Governor's widow sues for $1.5 million estate share
Milwaukee widow Emelie M Ludington, widow of Harrison Ludington a former Milwaukee mayor and Wisconsin governor, files suit to obtain her dowry portion of the $1.5 million Ludington estate. She contends trustees pressed her to accept a far smaller sum and alleges she was unaware she could renounce the will. she claims the settlement was obtained by fraud.
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Milwaukee
Emelie M. Ludington
Harrison Ludington
Wisconsin
Ludington
Death of Ex Representative Woodman in Elgin Asylum
Chicago March 19 Ex-Representative Chas W Woodman died yesterday in Elgin insane asylum. He had suffered paresis since October from a brain vessel rupture. He was elected to congress in 1891 by Republicans of the Fourth district and served one term.
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Woodman
Chicago
Chas. W. Woodman
Elgin Insane Asylum
Congress
Fourth
Packer Wins Large Plurality in County Recorder Race
Marshalltown Iowa March 18 Mrs Anna Packer wife of a local farmer ran away with a large plurality in the county Republican primary for county recorder. Six other candidates competed in the field.
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Marshalltown
Anna Packer
Two Explosions Reported In Maine Disaster Night
Lieutenant Blandin testified he heard two explosions aboard the Maine the fatal night. White House interest surged as congressional leaders Reed and Hitt visited the president, while Secretary Long conferred but yielded no new Spanish question details. Army and navy preparations continue on a gigantic, routine scale.
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Blandin
Maine
White House
State, War and Navy Departments
Reed
Hitt
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Congressional
Executive Branch
Congress
Long
McKinley Skips Sunday Church for War Talks
President McKinley did not attend church but spent over two hours in a cabinet meeting. Commander Clover and Mr. Flint, acting for the government in ship negotiations, were among the visitors. Cabinet members said no special significance attended. The Maine court report is expected by midweek. Flint said Chile and Argentina maintain warm friendship with the United States.
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Washington
McKinley
Clover
Flint
White House
Maine Court of Inquiry
Chile
Argentina
United States
Maine officers visit White House amid Maine crisis talks
Three Maine Marine officers Lieutenant G F W Holman Lieutenant George P Blow and Lieutenant A W Catlin with Boatswain Larkins arrive in the capital after meetings at the navy department and the White House. They reportedly favor the theory of an external cause in the Maine destruction though no report was delivered. No formal negotiations have advanced on autonomy expansion or independence by purchase or mutual naval disarmament.
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City
Maine
G. F. W. Holman
George P. Blow
A. W. Catlin d
Marine Corps
Boatswain Larkins
Key West
Navy Department
White House
Blow
Holland submarine makes another Perth Amboy run
New York reported the Holland submarine boat completed a voyage from Perth Amboy New Jersey yesterday. It moved well at a depth of fifteen feet and was steered with ease but grounded in soft mud after surfacing and was hauled off by a tug.
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New York
Perth Amboy
N. J
Madrid Censors Tighten Press Control
In Madrid on March 22 a rigid censorship ship has been set up preventing publication likely to cause war scares. The press resents the censorship, including Liberal organs, arguing rumors will spread more under censorship than without.
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Madrid
Spanish Premier Says No Report on Maine Disaster
London dispatch reports Premier Sagasta stating the government has not received a report from the Spanish naval court on the Maine disaster and that no definite news has arrived from Washington.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Senor Sagasta
Maine
Washington
Austria Will Not Sell Warships to Spain or America
A Trieste dispatch quotes Austria's highest naval authority saying no warships will be sold to Spain or the United States. Austria insists it needs all its ships and will sell none.
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New York
Trieste
Austria
Spain
America
Resolution recognizing Cuba independence in House
King of Utah introduced a joint resolution in the house recognizing Cuba's independence. The measure was presented yesterday and seeks formal acknowledgment of Cuba as a sovereign nation.
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Washington
King of
Utah
House
Cuba
Judge Hutchins and J B Arnold Arrested for Kidnap Conspiracy
West Superior Wis March 18 Judge Smith ordered the arrest of Judge Hutchins and Attorney J B Arnold for conspiring to kidnap the child of Dr and Mrs F P Williams following a divorce decree. The couple agreed to return the child to Williams parents but the two lawyers removed the child from the home triggering their arrest.
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West Superior
Wis
Smith
Superior Court
Hutchins
J. B. Arnold
F. P. Williams
Arnold
Williams
Death of Blanche K. Bruce Led Colored Leaders
Washington mourns Blanche K. Bruce register of the treasury and leading figure among colored men. Born a slave in Virginia on March 1 1841 he rose to senator from Mississippi and held multiple public posts. He died yesterday at 8 15 am leaving a son preparing for Harvard.
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Washington
Blanche K. Bruce
Register of the Treasury
Virginia
Oberlin
Mississippi
Harvard
Populist Convention Nominates Watson for Governor
Augusta Ga March 22 The Populist state convention nominated Tom Watson for governor with a full state ticket. Watson had opposed fusion and said he would not accept office, declaring he wished to be politically dead and buried. He also telegraphed that he would not accept the place.
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Augusta
Tom”’ Watson
Watson
Fire destroys Hale House in Butte killing two
A three story Hale House lodging building on East Broadway Butte was burned after 3 am. Two men died from jumping injuries and another is dying. Twenty lodgers remain unaccounted as rescue teams search the ruins for more victims.
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Butte, Mont
Hale
East Broadway
Anaconda Company
Steamers Sail from Seattle to Alaska Ports
The City of Seattle and Utopia left Seattle for Dyea and Skaguay Alaska with 330 passengers from this port. The Yosemite sailed for Dyea Skaguay with 67 passengers and 2000 tons of cargo carrying 80 burros. The Excelsior also sailed for Copper River with 157 passengers.
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Seattle
Wash
City of Seattle
Utopia
Dyea
Skaguay
Alaska
Yosemite
Excelsior
Copper River
Iowa Postmasters Confirmed and Sioux City Brewery Effort
Senate confirmations include A Lisle Clarinda W S Gardner Clinton P MacLean Oreston. Sioux City seeks to attract a brewery with Latrobe men studying a plant for 800000 barrels to boost local industry.
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Washington
Senate
A. Lisle
Clarinda
Gardner
Clinton
P. MacLean
Oreston
Sioux City
Latrobe
Money for Iowa Exhibit Approved by House
Des Moines reports a strong majority for liberal appropriation to Iowa's Omaha exposition. The house passed a bill by 59 to 30 granting $80,000 in addition to the $10,000 previously voted to fund the state’s representation.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Friends
House
Bartington Auditor Disappears
Baruneton Iowa March 19 John H Fear city auditor has disappeared leaving a statement that he is 2900 short in his accounts Fear was trusted with city funds and was a prominent citizen It is believed he lost money through speculation
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Bartington
Baruneton
John
Fear
To Fill Davidson's Shoes in Iowa Rail Commission Fight
Sioux City leaders launch move to appoint Mayor J. M. Cleland to the state railroad commission replacing the late L. Davidson of Hull. The effort focuses on northwestern Iowa interests and rallying support for Sioux City's candidate.
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Sioux City
J. M. Cleland
State Railroad Commission
L. Davison
Hull
Iowa
Sioux City Bank Fails. Receiver Appointed
The Home Savings bank in Sioux City closed its doors and is now under a receiver appointed by bank officials. Assets total 100000 with liabilities of 60000, of which 50000 are school funds. No other banks are affected.
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Sioux City
Home Savings Bank
New Postoffice Inspector Appointed in Des Moines
Postal Clerk E Stewart of the West Liberty and Council Bluffs line has been appointed postoffice inspector in Des Moines replacing George Christian. Stewart graduated in 1887 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Iowa and began practice at Iowa City. He joined the railway mail service in 1890.
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Des Moines
E. Stewart
West Liberty
Council Bluffs
George Christian
Stewart
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Iowa
Iowa City
Christians Plan National Conference for Voter Unity
In Davenport Iowa on March 17 a group of Christian workers began a move to create a national Christian conference. The effort aims to form a national union of churches and unite Christian voters to work together on political issues in a Mississippi valley city this year.
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National Christian Conference
Davenport
National Union of Churches
Mississippi Valley
Governor May Name Groneweg as Railroad Commissioner
Des Moines Ia March 19 Governor Shaw has consulted with legislative politicians about appointing William Groneweg of Council Bluffs ex state senator and a sound money Democrat as railroad commissioner. The governor has admitted he has given serious thought to such an appointment.
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Groneweg
Des Moryzgs
Shaw
William Groneweg
Council Bluffs
Fearful Burlington Auditor Heads North Amid Heavy Defalcation
Burlington La March 20 John J Fear the defaulting city auditor is reportedly en route to the Klondike. Two weeks ago he left a trunk in Seattle and experts examine his books, finding defalcation far heavier than first announced after heavy gambling in grain and cards.
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Burlington
John
Klondike
Seattle
Iowa Board of Charities Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Iowa state board of charities and corrections held its first meeting at Plymouth Congregational church in Des Moines. About 150 state representatives attended. H. H. Hart of Minneapolis, president of Minnesota's board, spoke for about an hour sharing Minnesota’s efforts and offering Iowa guidance.
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Iowa Board of Charities
Des Moinis
Iowa State Board of Charities and Corrections
Plymouth Congregational Church
H.H. Hart
Minneapolis
Minnesota State Board
Iowa
Iowa's First Carload of Cuba Relief Shipped From Des Moines
Des Moines reports the first Iowa relief carload for Cuba, about 85 000 pounds of flour, shipped to Chicago via Rock Island and to New York via Pittsburg and Fort Wayne. A large banner proclaims Iowa's aid and readiness to defend American honor. A second carload is planned in a few days, with six cars expected in total.
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Iowa
Cuba
Des Moines
Chicago
Rock Island
New York
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
America
Relief Commission
Atlantic Canning Plant Expands to Double Corn Output
Atlantic Iowa March 19 The Atlantic Canning Company invests nearly 10000 in new machinery and a warehouse to double canned corn production in 1898 from 1897. The plant, largest in the United States, produced about 3.5 million cans in 1897 and has sold 8240000 cans of the anticipated 1895 output. with good corn, 5 million cans more may be produced. The firm has contracted for 2600 acres of sweet corn.
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Atlantic Canning Factory
Atlantic
Atlantic Canning Company
United States
Ailrenty
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief Without Surgery
An old promotional notice touts the Pyramid Pile Cure in suppository form as a painless, non addicting remedy for piles. It claims instant relief, no nerve deadening, and broad market success with druggists selling at fifty cents to one dollar. The Pyramid Co of Marshall, Michigan offers a treatise and testimonials by mail.
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Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
Townley Repair Offer From South Side Jeweler
A local prompt urges readers to seek watch repairs from Townley at the South Side Jeweler shop, highlighting their service and location for convenient repairs.
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Townley, South Side Jeweler
Local Notes From Krum March Highlights Rents And Moves
D A Lowry rents Sands farm and moves this week. W A Adams ships fifty-one cattle from Chicago and two cars of sheep. Literary society plans final meeting of the summer next Wednesday. Earnest Manning to Bloomfield for summer school. Lizzie Shalley, Fairfield, visiting Mrs Walsh. G T Puryear new school director as marshals of teaching staff. Cadogan, August and Larson visit Ottumwa. Smith of Perlee moves into Walsh house. Rev E Tibbetts visits Toothacre family. Charley and Mrs Larson visit Fairfield home folks.
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D. W. Cadogan
D. A Larson
Ottumwa
Mr. Smith
Perlee
C. N. Walsh
Property Transfers Across Townships Hit 1898 Ledger
Real estate and lot transfers dated February 1898 list multiple acres and parcels in Lockridge Blackhawk Fairfield Cedar Locust Grove Round Prairie and other townships. Notable entries include Oren Ruftcom to C J Leech 120 acres for 4800 dollars and J B Thompson to D A Wolf 56.67 acres for 3000 dollars.
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Josiah Rock
John Rock
Lockridge Township
Oren Rufftcom
John Leech
Blackhawk Township
Oren Ruftcom
C. J. Leech
Grant A. Thompson
Wm. M. Crowner
Fairfield Township
J. B. Thompson
D.A. Wolf
Cedar Township
James Timonds
Geo. F. Stever
Locust Grove
A. J. Oberg
John Lowen
Round Prairie
United States
Joseph Knott
East Half
J. G. Ogden
West Half
E. Voorhles
W. R. Simmons
A. M. Vietor
J. Gustafson
T. A. White
Enzer L. Forbes
Wm. Wiggins
Garrie S. Minster
Blackhawk
Inferno at Conover Piano Building Claims Dozens
Fire at 215 to 221 Wabash Avenue in Chicago on March 17 engulfed a six story structure. Three hundred female workers fled as walls collapsed within minutes, with twenty to thirty feared dead and several injured firemen. Names of confirmed dead include Miles Smith Samuel F Clark Edward W Binz and an unidentified woman.
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Chicago
Conover Piano
Wabash Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Miles Smith
Samuel F. Clark
Edward W. Binz
Burnett Suit for Divorce Filed by Mrs Prances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs Prances Hodgson Burnett has filed for divorce from Dr Swan M Burnett in Washington. Grounds cited are desertion abandonment and failure to support though her independent fortune makes support moot. The couple has been apart for over two years and the suit reportedly arose by mutual agreement.
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Washington
Prances Hodgson Burnett
Swan M. Burnett
Burnett
Iowa board of control bill heads to house after senate approval
Des Moines report says the board of control bill passed the senate 31 to 16 and moves to the house. If enacted it would grant executive powers over state institutions except educational and is expected to save the state about 300 000 dollars Biennially.
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Senate
Board of Control
Des Moines
House
Senator Fergin to Probe Hawaii Accusations in Senate
London March 22 Sir James Fergin son Conservative MP for north east Manchester will ask Curzon parliamentary secretary for the foreign office if there is truth in the United States Senate committee's accusations against England regarding Hawaii.
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London
James Ferginson
Manchester
Curzon
Foreign Office
United States Senate
England
Hawaii
Chicago Markets Report Card on Grains and Livestock
Chicago and Milwaukee markets show mixed grain quotes with May and July futures for Wheat and Corn, plus May oats and Park potatoes. Livestock prices in Chicago range for hogs, cattle, and lambs. St Louis and Detroit quotes note wheat, corn, oats, and rye movements on March 21.
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Board of Trade Today
Chicago Livestock
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Northern
St. Louis
Detroit Grain
Detroit
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