Impeachment Bid Against Bayard Shocks Congress
Washington December 10 Representative Barrett offered a resolution in the house to impeach Bayard the ambassador to Great Britain on treasonable expressions and actions. The move, unexpected, comes from Republican Barrett of Massachusetts as Southern Confederacy provocation is cited. Also noted are public notices urging timely payment of gas bills and a local optician ad for Daxias F Green.
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Washington
Barrett
Bayard
Court of St. James
London
England
Congressman Barrett
Massachusetts
Cities Vie for Republican Convention Funds in Race
Washington reports the contest to host the Republican convention remains open with Chicago leading and St. Louis close behind. Each city offers substantial funds to cover the committee debts estimated between 32 000 and 54 000 dollars. Pittsburg has 75 000 subscribed while St. Louis and Chicago show 55 000 each and San Francisco reportedly surpasses 200 000.
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Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
Republican Committee
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Recognition of Cuban insurgents as belligerents eyed in Congress
Washineran dispatch notes a push in the new Congress to recognize Cuban insurgents as belligerents. Rep Broderick of Kansas plans to introduce a bill, citing U S precedents from Texas and Mexico and Spain's actions as supportive context. The piece implies imminent committee action on foreign affairs. A piano ad section follows.
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Washineran
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Broderick
Kansas
Texas
Mexico
Spain
Sullivan Receives Visitors at Imperial Hotel
Ex champion John L. Sullivan held a public reception at the Imperial hotel with Paddy Ryan and Joe Choynski. He spoke of Corbett and Fitzsimmons, defended his honesty, and described his career earnings and boxing rivals while arranging a benefit performance.
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Cutcase
John L. Sullivan
Imperial Hotel
Davies
Paddy Ryan
Joe Choynski
Detroit
Sullivan
Smith
John
John L
Jack Dalton
Chicago
South Chicago
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
United States
Relief Work Fund Drive Formed to Aid Fort Wayne Ladies
A committee of gentlemen met in the city Hall to relieve the Ladies Relief union of financial pressure by soliciting annual subscriptions. Each member will handle about 12 potential donors, writing letters and making personal calls. The full list of signatories includes E. G. Anderson, W. H. McClellan, J. M. Barrett, J. K. B. McCracken, C. S. Bush, A. R. McCurdy, and many others. Funds are urgently needed now.
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Fort Wayne
Ladies’ Relief Union
Overcoats and Ulsters at Prxuzy & Co Prices Low
Warmest holiday presents featured at Prxuzy and Co. with surprisingly low prices on overcoats and Ulsters. Local shoppers urged to visit for savings on winter wear and seasonal gifts.
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Prxuzy & Co
Layer Raisins at a Bargain for the Holidays
California Cluster Layer Raisins in 20-pound No 1 boxes offered at 1.20 per box, equal to 6c per pound though usual price is 10c. Limited stock, hurry to reserve a box for the holidays at Fruit House.
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California
Payment Notice for Gas Bill Prompts Penalty Avoidance
A fragmented notice urges paying the gas bill today to avoid penalties. It mentions Equitable Product and Stork E3 change and notes an office opening in the city. The readable text is unclear on exact dates or full names.
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Equitable
Cunningham Trial Progresses Slowly In Columbia City
Defense attorney Lipps testimony and suspect alibis shape a slow murder trial. State rests with limited direct evidence as jurors hear from Detective Rayhouser and witnesses about Cunningham’s movements and the crime scene amid claims of perjury and suspicious conduct.
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James Cunningham
George M. Singer
Columbia City
Cunningham
Ed Rayhouser
Rayhouser
James M. Robinson
A. A. Adams
Lipps
Dan Rehm
Greer
Rehm
Héz
Robinson
Stevens
Geiband
Trease
Dickson
Springer
Dunfee
Fort Wayne
Peabody
Harrod
Joseph R. Harrison
John Adams
Adams
Pension for Mrs Gresham Proposed in Senate
In Wasnrgeror the senate discussed a Voorhees bill to grant a $200 monthly pension to Mrs. Walter Q. Gresham widow of the late secretary of state. The sponsor said the pension honors Gresham’s civilian service and sacrifices while he recovered from injuries after active service.
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Gresham
Annual report shows Indiana building and loan associations
Statistics reveal 501 associations, 386 million authorized capital, 93 million subscribed stock. Borrowing members number 48,978 while investing members total 93,046. Loans issued on 274,486 shares, repayments on 47,050, and new loans on 96,606. Current running shares 814,488 with 80,282 prepaid and 734,156 running stock.
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Indianapolis
Pixiey & Co Ad Sparks Christmas Gift Fever
A brisk advertisement urges buyers to treat their boys to sweaters and the finest skat ing gear. It promotes a large assortment and low prices at Pixiey & Co, touting Souvenir and Christmas Spoons in the latest patterns and branding by Dallas G. Green.
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Pixiey & Co
Maysville Doctors Face Affidavits For Failing To Report Deaths
County health secretary Dr Carl Proegler filed affidavits in Justice France's court against Dr Joseph J Omo and Dr J F Swift for neglecting to report a death and a diphtheria case. Trials set before Squire France. Also trial of John C Hadly for grand larceny over $56 during centennial week. Other court notes include disturbers of a Lafayette township church prayer meeting and several divorces and notices. A probate and mortgage actions, a will probated for Robert Ogden with Agnes Ogden named executrix. Engraving services advertised as well.
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Board of Health
Maysville
Carl Proegler
County Board of Health
Justice France
Joseph J. Omo
J. F. Swift
Roebke
Squire France
O’ Rourke
John C. Hadly
Hadly
John Heinrich
Doughman
Charles Ryan
Artemus Woods
Duey Woods
Lizzie Buskirk
Tillie Comford
Edna Woods
Jacob Woods
Lafayette Township
Bauman
Jesse W. Cook
Everett Contract Approved by Board of Works in Three Cent Fare Deal
The Board of Works signed a street railway franchise with C E Everett. Changes cut Harrison street tunnel sections and reduced fares to three cents by making eight tickets for 23 cents available at all times. Section updates require Harrison street widening and transfer provisions across lines for the life of the franchise. The Post advocates the 3-cent fare and notes the city’s gain over the first contract.
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C. E. Everett
Board of Public Works
Board of Works
Messrs
T. D. de Vilbiss
W. H. McClelland
Henry A. Read
Everett
H. A. Reed
Harrison Street
Pearl Street
Baker Street
Everett Company
Wayne Street
Jefferson Street
Post
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