Money Power discussed at St Louis meeting amid Union flags
In St Louis Mo on Feb 28 delegates and over a thousand citizens filled the hall as Paul Vandervoort read a resolution uniting blue and gray under one flag to emaciate the money power. The platform urged national currency with public distribution, free silver coinage, postal savings banks, government ownership of railways and telegraphs, and legal tender notes to compensate soldiers. A split over policy led to a lengthy vote and posturing before committee actions settled some disputes while others lingered.
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Cusvestox Hart
Polk
Bent Terrill
Texas
Union
Grand Army
Paul Vandervoort
Nebraska
Vandervoort
Fred Swayne
Missouri
Swayne
People's Party
Hugh Cavanaugh
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Alliance
Thomas Wadsworth
Indiana
Anis
Georgia
Ben Terrill
Committee On Platform
Pedestrian Killed by Electric Shock in New York
Peho Williams, sixteen, died instantly last night after contacting a live electric wire while swinging an iron hoop near a pole supporting light wires. Friends nearby witnessed his sudden cry before he collapsed. a hand burn was the only apparent injury. Investigators suspect a wire leakage and a completed circuit.
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Peho
Hay Williams
Young Williams
Harry
Williams
Jay Gould Attacked by Severe Stomach Hemorrhage
A friend reports Jay Gould has been gravely ill since Tuesday after a rich supper unsettled his stomach. He suffered a violent hemorrhage Friday at 12 30 am, with Dr Munn and family summoned. By Saturday morning he showed some improvement and may attempt a southern trip next week.
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New Yorks
Gould
Jay Gould
Hundreds of Germans Prepare to Sail to America
From St Petersstrasse on February 20, a report describes three hundred thousand Germans planning emigration from the Volga provinces to the United States. They are obsolete in dress and living, industrious yet ignorant, with unpaid clergy salaries. Russians view them as foreigners while feeding themselves, leaving Germans to starve.
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Volga
Russia
United States
Germany
Saratof
Seven Injured as Dummy Car Tops on Rapid Transit
Bonhaw Texas Feb 27 Seven passengers were seriously injured when a dummy car overturned on the Rapid Transit railroad last night. Engineer W J McClenndon sustained injuries to spine and head likely fatal. Passengers W C Dean Malcolm Biggerstaff and W A Holt among the seriously hurt. The car wrecked on a smooth track at normal speed. Cause of overturning remains a mystery.
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Boxham
Texas
Rapid Transit
W. J. McClenndon
W.C. Dean
Malcolm Biggerstaff
W. A. Holt
Whisky trust officials indicted as arrests announced
Cirrenco reports all whisky trust officials indicted with Secretary Hennessy arrested and others sought. In Bestox no indictment found in circuit court as jury failed to meet today and will reconvene tomorrow. District Attorney Allen says no official notice of arrests has been received.
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The
Whisky Trust
Hennessy
Bestox
Allen
Chicago
Silver Men Win Point on Bland Bill Schedule
In Wasniserox, the Silver Men gained their point on Bland bill motion. The house committee agreed to report a resolution making the Silver Will the order of business for three days starting March 22. No tariff date set. action delayed until Mr. Springer returns.
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Con Ornles
Springer
Farmer Jonathan V Cox Found Dead At Farm
The prominent Wabash area farmer Jonathan V Cox was found dead yesterday morning at his farm four miles northwest of Wabash. He apparently hanged himself using a pipe after being weakened by grippe illness that affected his mind. The incident was reported at the Imiz shed on the property.
Gray and Flower Democrats Hints at Chicago Ticket
Ex collector Pyshee, a leading Democratic voice in Connecticut politics, predicts a Cleveland vs Hill dynamic with Gray and Flower possibly leading a new ticket at Chicago. He cites New York and Indiana as key to victory, warns Boies Palmer and Russell lack pull, and notes poor famine conditions with widespread hunger in rural Russia.
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New York
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New Jersey
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Boies
Palmer
Russell
Illinois
Iowa
Massachusetts
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Jill
Hill
Gray
Tom Hendricks
Flower
Hendricks
Tom’ Waller
Tom
Barntium
Garfield
Sherman
Supreme Court OKs McKinley tariff as constitutional
The U S Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Harlan, sustains the McKinley tariff act as constitutional. It upholds the woolen goods duties and other import provisions, rejects the claim that omission of the tobacco rebate clause invalidates the act, and finds reciprocity and sugar bounty sections constitutional. Chief Justice and Justice Lamar offered dissenters, arguing the act delegated legislative power to the president.
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Lamar
Washington rumor mocks Elis marriage plan affair
The March story from Washington says Senator Elis plans to marry Mrs. Daniel Manning but a friend of both Mrs. Manning and the senator ridicules the idea. The note reflects political gossip and public scrutiny surrounding a high profile union proposal.
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Washington
Elis
Daniel Manning
Senator Quay’s Son Reports Father Improving Health
Senator Quay’s son Richard Roiuay arrived from St Louis, Florida, saying his father is recovering, much better and enjoying outdoor exercise. He recalled a period when the condition was alarming but now is considered past. The son says the senator will not travel north soon despite the weather.
Famine Districts Reported Near Samaria by Tolstoi Figure
A correspondent traveling with Count Tolstoi reports famine stricken districts of Samaria. The observer notes free tables and aid efforts amid distress, detailing conditions and regional response as of February 27.
Riot at Indianapolis as street cars clash with crowd
Rioters and strikers confront police as cars are halted and overturned across Indianapolis. By morning about 10 000 participants fill streets, dozens injured and several cars damaged. Authorities arrest leaders briefly, then release them as crowds swell. Officials vow possible Monday restart amid talks of a settlement.
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Goclock
Sullivan
Dugan
Brotherhood
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Caswell Madison
Madison
Ind
Board of Public Safety
Frenzel
Democratic Ticket Talk at New York Convention
Col FB McDonald, editor of the Columbia City Post and former senator, discusses possible Democratic nominees including Grey, Hill, and Cleveland. He favors a western candidate and notes Indiana’s leanings, while praising Cleveland’s civil service record and tariff stance. He hints at Gray as a future nominee and cites regional strength for a national ticket.
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Knights of Labor
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Tir Sexvinen
Tam
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Harrison
Typhus Fever Cases Reported in New York
Health authorities announced thirteen new typhus fever cases in the last 24 hours. All patients were removed to Riverside hospital. One case involved Bellevue hospital.
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Riverside Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
Four Men Killed and Others Wounded in Rail Roundhouse Blast
An explosion wrecked the stationary boiler at the S Pw W railroad roundhouse in Safi killing four men and wounding several others. Debris scattered across the city as investigators assess the blast site and casualties.
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Thisanarning
Killin
Tragedy in Niweotr as Bride Fatally Wounded by Mob
At Niweotr Arkansas on February 20 4 a couple Mrs Swearing and Miss Brattley married that afternoon were attacked by members of a Chirivari Party during the night. The mob fired through a window striking the bride in the head with buckshot, killing her. The shooter’s identity remains unknown.
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Ark
Mr. Swearing
Mies Brattley
Gray Considered For Governor Nomination In Political Shakeup
A circulating report suggests ex Governor Gray, once tied to a presidential bid, is leaning toward a gubernatorial run after Congressman Byrum opted out. The move could bolster his case for a Chicago convention role and, if not on the national ticket, position him as a strong challenger for Senator Turpie's seat.
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New York
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Ifill
Democratic Party
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Pennsylvania
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Gray
Indiana
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Avernor
Congressman Byrum
Turpie
Senate
On the Pacific Commodore Foote Writes From California
Commodore Foote and Sister Quicenic report from California in February 1892. They travel from Salt Lake City via Oakland by ferry to San Francisco, visiting Golden Gate Park, Cliff House, Sutro Heights, and China Town. They describe the Russ House hotel, sights, theatres, and a planned trip to Portland by boat. They note rainy spells and price-worthy markets with abundant fruit before departing toward Oregon.
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Salt Lake City
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Hay
Russ
Golden Gate Park
Cliff House
Pacific Ocean
Sutro Heights
Palace Hotel
Baldwin
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Chinatown
Joss House
Portland
Ore
Citas
Axp FE
Nester
Commodore Foote
Quicenic
MUST BOW TO DEATH Death toll from aging and illness in local obituaries
Last Wednesday night death took Moses Sanborn age seventy nine who recently moved from Atwood to visit at 7 Prospect avenue with his daughter Amelia. He died of bronchitis and age. Surviving son Henry in Cedar Rapids and daughter are left. Remains shipped to Warsaw Indiana for interment. Also noted are deaths of Bridget Shaughnessy age seventy four in Pleasant township, and Mrs Josephine Gronauer Huth age unknown from New Haven. Other deaths include Mrs Anna Lamond’s sister aged over eighty. Edward Shea’s son died of diphtheria at five years three months. John T Kelly aged eighty four died of old age and influenza.
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Sanborn
Atwood
Amelia
W. Kehler
Prospect Avenue
Vermont
Henry
Cedar Rapids
New Haven
Joseph Gronauer
Anna Lamond
Dayton
Pittsburg
Edward
Thomas Shea
Chicago Street
Senator Sherman Likely to Retire From Senate
Feb 24 report says Senator John Sherman may resign next winter to enter private life. Close friends hint at retirement with formal announcement planned soon. A prominent Republican notes resignation could take effect March 4, with Ohio legislature selecting a successor. Sherman favors Secretary Poster.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Sherman
Oho
Congress Passes Military and Street Decoration Bills
The House approved a California river site reservation law and authorized loan of uniforms and regalia for Washington’s Grand Army parade. A committee of the whole debated the District appropriation bill, and a bill increasing pay for life saving service keepers and surfmen was reported as a substitute with keeper pay set at 1000 dollars annually and surfmen at 3 per month during active service.
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Mies
Geary
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Nichonath River
Mer Lapham
Rhode
Islind
Washington
Cramiel Army of the Republic
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Ehai
House
Interstite
Senate Bil
City Hall Plans Prompt Haste Draw Public Fire
In a heated meeting last night the city council approved plans for a new city hall. Citizens urge the county to remove the joint building levy from the tax duplicate or reduce assessments, warning taxes are already high. They fear the county will still seek a courthouse funded by the levy.
Carpenter elected President of Chicago and Eastern Illinois
M J Carpenter, president of the Duluth and Iron Range railroad, is chosen to succeed George W Saul as president of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois. The board of directors filled the vacancy after a meeting in Chicago, with Carpenter’s election finally unanimous. He will assume the Chicago and Eastern Illinois post immediately while likely continuing as Duluth and Iron Range president, both roads under H H Porter control.
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Duluth and Iron Range Railroad
George W. Saul
Chicago and Eastern Mllinois
Chicago
Saul
Carpenter
Duluth and Iron Range
Illinois
H. H. Porter
Seabold Heir to Vast Coal Lands in Tamaqua Estate
Geo H Seabold of this city runs a West Main street restaurant aided by his wife and sons while pursuing a claim to a large coal estate left by Burkhar Moser of Tamaqua Pa. Heirs, including Seabold, seek a share of a vast property held by Lehigh Navigation Coal Co. and expect a swift settlement with no litigation.
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George H. Seabold
West Main Street
Bluffton
George Moser
Christian Seabold
George S H. Seabold
Fort Wayne
Lehigh Navigation Coal Company
Seabold
Burklart Moser
Bnd
Hopkias
Vera Cruz
Mount Zion
Nobby Restaurant and Riverside Yard Part of Local Enterprise
George H. Jr. runs the popular Nobby restaurant on North Main street while Christian operates the Riverside feed yard. Mr. Seabold travels east this week and aims to arrange all evidence before returning, planning to close out the entire business in the spring or early summer.
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North Main Street
Christian
Riverside
Bold Robbery Near Woodburn Stuns Lumber Town
A bold robbery occurred Saturday afternoon near Woodburn in this county. Richard M. Johnson, a local lumber dealer, reported $500 stolen from a bureau drawer in his room. The theft was committed by Bradley Staley, long in his employ. Staley was chased for miles but escaped. He is described as about 30 years old, five feet eleven inches tall. Police have been instructed to watch for him.
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Woodburn
Richard M. Johnson
Bradley Staley
Johnson
The Last Journey Depared On es Who Will Be Mourned
Eliza M Bitner widow of Andrew J Bitner died at 2 am at her home 60 East Williams Fort Wayne of consumption. Born July 8 1827 in Fannittsville Pa she married Andrew J Bitner June 8 1845 in Galion Ohio and moved to Fort Wayne in May 1865. Nine children survive. Charles Whitmore a Fort Wayne pioneer died at Plymouth Ind. Sunday. funeral Sunday. Henry Butler 15 son of Revenue Collector W O Butler died at St Louis Springs Mich of diabetes. Remains shipped to Waterloo Ind for burial. Mary Rodewalt died of pneumonia and grip at Adama township age 62. funeral at Franken's church four miles south. James Vincent 78 died of grip. funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from house with Rev S A Northrop. He leaves no children.
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Andrew J. Bitner
East Williams Street
Fannittsville
Galion
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Charles Whitmore
Plymouth
Ind
Allen County
Henry Butler
W. O. Butler
St. Louis Springs
Mich
Waterloo
Mary Rodewalt
Grip
Adama Township
Franken
James Vincent
William C. Taylor
Howell Street
Runion Avenue
Chilean Warship Purchase Still Under Consideration
Vauraraiso March 1 The Chilean purchase of warships from Great Britain remains uncertain with options valid until June It is expected Chilean congress may be asked to fund the ships The criminal court probes the Harlow case with telegraphers Harlow and McCreery cited Dr Trumbull claims Consul McCreery circulated dispatches about the Quinteros bay landing and Admiral Brown faced blame
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Vauraraiso
Great Britain
Harlow
McCreery
Trumbull
Quinteros Bay
Admiral Brown
St Louis Rejects High Bid For Prohibition Convention
St Louis officials vote to contribute 1000 for the national prohibition convention, deeming 5000 excessive. Local sentiment says the national committee may relocate the event if unsatisfied. Cincinnati is reported to have guaranteed 5000, making a move likely to that city.
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Prohibition Party
National Committee
Cincinnati
Arrangements to Give Him an Ovation in Mississippi
Senator Hill telegraphed Governor Stone from Washington saying he cannot attend on March 5 but will accept March 15 if the legislature is in session. The Mississippi legislature promptly accepted the amendment, and Hill will receive an ovation when he visits Jackson.
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Miss
Senator Hill
Stone
Washington
Indians Settle Boundary Dispute by Arbitration
Indians in South Dakota between Rosebud and Pine Ridge settle the dividing line matter by arbitration. March 1 reports the councils ended with satisfaction from all parties. The process showed Indians are capable of transacting business arrangements without further conflict.
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Pine River
Ohio papers declare for Campbell for president
The Daily Democrat and Butler County Democrat in Hamilton Ohio endorsed ex Governor Campbell for president under the influence of his campaign. Campbell said he would decline a second place on the national ticket and urged the democracy to seek a western candidate for the presidency.
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Hamilten
Ohio
Daily Democrat
Butler County
Erysipelas Spreading Over Head to Brain
Was nixerox March 1 report on Mr Springer states his illness worsens as erysipelas in the head spreads toward the brain. His condition is entering a crisis phase with family anxiety tied to his congressional duties.
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Mr. Springer
Desperado Miller Captured in Dexter Near Jail
Dexter Missouri reports Miller, the desperado who killed Marshal Sprinkle, captured near Campbell and taken to a guarded jail. About 200 armed residents await word on swift action. A Georgia Cleveland movement call urges Democrats to organize for Cleveland, signed by state central committee members.
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Marshal Sprinkle
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Autania
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Georgia
Cleveland
D. M. Blackburn
A. J. West
P. Richardson
Hopper Alexander
W. R. Hammond
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