Duty on Smokes and Tariff Talk at Ways and Means
Washington January 5 Representatives of tobacco growers manufacturers and users debated the tariff schedule before the Ways and Means Committee. The National Association of Tobacco Manufacturers urged 5 or 6 cents per pound plus 25 percent ad valorem on imported cigars while growers argued for higher McKinley act rates. Participants included Moses Krahn Baldwinsville Michael Tobin Horse Heads George J. Smith Sumatra E P Gumby and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana
National Association of Tobacco Manufacturers
Moses Krahn
Cincinnati
Michael Tobin
Baldwinsville
N. Y
J. P. van Duzer
Horse Heads
George J. Smith
Kingston
E P. Gumby
Tampa
Florida
Frederick Schroeder
Brooklyn
H. 8S. Frye
Windsor
Senator Cullom Signals Mood on Cuban Resolution
Washington Jan 5 Senator Cullom of Illinois a member of the foreign relations committee returned to Washington and commented on the Cuban resolution and possible postponement. He said he knows nothing definite about committee intent but if opposition is strong it could be defeated by time in discussion. He supported the resolution though not attached to its form aiming to end the Cuban war and suggested steps may be taken before the Senate action after committee confers on passage prospects and opposition levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cullom
Ilnois
Committee On Foreign Relations
Net
Senate
Cuba
Cameron
Indicted Disbursing Official In $130,000 Shortage
Washington reports three indictments for embezzlement against Francis J. Kieckhofer former chief of the bureau of accounts in the state department. Shortage totals about $130,000 with $40,000 alleged verifiable. Indictments cover $18,229 July 2 1895 $16,837 Oct 22 1895 and $6,584 Oct 26 1895. Kieckhofer dismissed Oct 26 1895 and under heavy bonds awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand
Francis J. Kieckhofer
Bureau of Accounts
State Department
Kieckhofer
United States
Railroads seek delay on air brake and coupler rule
Washington January 5 representatives of most major railroads plan to petition the interstate commerce commission to press Congress to extend the date for the safety appliance act requiring air brakes and automatic couplers on all cars. The act, approved March 2 1893, becomes effective January 1 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Missouri Supreme Court Rules Railroads Liable for Fires
The Missouri law holding railroad companies responsible for fire damage caused by locomotives was sustained by the state’s supreme court in two decisions. Justice Gray said the act was a due exercise of legislative authority in decisions appealed by Missouri Pacific Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State of Missouri
Supreme Court
Gray
Missouri Pacific Railroad Company
Delgado Urges Surgeons for Captured Journalist
Washington reports Henry Delgado, a New York Mail and Express correspondent held in a Spanish prison near Havana, urgently needs a surgical operation to have any chance of survival. The state department has been notified of the medical emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Henry Delgado
New York Mail and Express
Havana
Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight Set in Ring
The expected boxing match between James J. Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons nears agreement with Dec 17 as the signing date. Fitzsimmons will raise 5000 to 10000 dollars as part of a 15000 dollar purse, each fighter posts 2500 as appearance guarantees, and George Sheer of Chicago is named referee with gloves weighing five ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Dan Stuart
Texas
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Stuart
George Sher
Chicago
Sensational divorce suit filed by actress Grace Vaughn
Grace Vaughn filed for divorce from Andrew Rawson Jennings son of a Cleveland Standard Oil magnate. She charges they married quietly in Cleveland four years ago, she was drugged and confined for seven months in the Newburg Insane asylum near Cleveland, and has since lived with her mother in Chicago. She seeks alimony and a decree of divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grace Vaughn
Andrew Rawson Jennings
Cleveland Standard Oil
Cleveland
Miss Vaughn
Young Jennings
Newburg Insane Asylum
Democrats Win in Delaware Court Ruling
Dover Del Jan 5 the court of errors and appeals reversed the superior court ruling in Kent county mandamus proceedings. The decision voids recount orders and grants Democrats a majority in the legislature overturning the Kent county canvass board’s actions on several hundred votes previously challenged by the Union Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Court of Errors and Appeals
Kent
Richmond Mob Rumbles Over Lynching Innocence Claim
Richmond Missouri January 6 Prosecuting Attorney Ault of Lafayette County declares Jesse Winner and James Nelson innocent of the Christmas Eve murder that led to a lynching. The statement stirs Ray and Lafayette counties with mob defiance and unrest among respected citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ault
Lafayette County
Jesse Winner
James Nelson
Lexington
Ray County
Ray
Lafayette
County
Pardoned Inmate Rose Zoldoski Receives Governor’s Clemency
Rose Zoldoski, serving a life sentence for the murder of Bila Maley at Richmond Center, was informed by Madison at noon yesterday that Governor Upham granted her petitions for a pardon. Overcome with joy, she plans to go to her father in Stillwater, O. T., and has not disclosed future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waupun
Wis
Rose Zoldoski
Bila Maley
Richmond Center
Madison
Upham
Stillwater
O. T
Illinois fish commission report to governor ends Sept 30 1896
The Illinois state fish commission filed its two year report with the governor covering the period to Sept 30, 1896. It notes distribution mainly of quality food fishes including black bass crapplers white and striped bass wall-eyed pike channel cat ring perch and similar varieties. A large quantity of coarser varieties such as carp buffalo sucker and white perch were also distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Illinois State Fish Commission
Miners in Pittsburg Rise Over Pay Dispute
About 850 miners at Henry Floersheimer's mines and nearby Wheeling division sites rebel against wage cuts from 654 to 54 cents under Pittsburg and Chicago Gas Coal contracts. Some 500 workers plan a meeting to decide on a strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry Floersheimer
Wheeling
Chicago Gas Coal Company
Supreme Court Upholds Bank Stockholder Liability
Washington January 5 The Supreme Court by Justice White reaffirmed that a national bank receiver appointed by the comptroller of the currency can enforce the individual liability of the bank's stockholders in the case John Bushnell versus Cyrus A Leland receiver State National Bank of Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John
Bushnell
Cyrus A. Leland
State National Bank of
Wichita
Supreme Court
Justice White
Expedition verifies Robinson Crusoe island in Chilean report
San Francisco reports under date of Nov 30 say a scientific expedition sent to Juan Fernandez by a government warship Presidente Ferrariz confirmed the island's existence, disproving tales of its disappearance and detailing the findings of the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Juan Ternandez
Presidente Frrasuriz
Woman Dies in Church Pew at Elm Street Service
Mrs. Clara Freedman of Denmark Iowa died Sunday night at Elm Street Methodist Church after falling in her pew during services. Heart failure believed caused by religious excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Clara Freeman
Denmark
Elm Street
Former County Recorder in Debt Over Fifty-Two Thousand
Chicago January 5 Criminal proceedings may be started against former County Recorder Samuel B Chase after an inquiry into his office led to a formal report to the county board. Experts found a shortage totaling more than $52,000 and recommended criminal proceedings for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
X- County
Samuel B. Cnasé
Iles
France
Baltimore cashier Cornelius found dead after $60,000 shortage
Richard Cornelius, longtime cashier of the National Farmers and Planters bank, was discovered short about 60,000 dollars. He left the bank after being confronted and was found dead in Druid Hill park pond, apparently by suicide. He left a widow and daughter, was a prominent Methodist and banker, and was bonded for 50,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Richard Cornelus
National Farmers’ and Planters’ Bank
Enoch Pratt
Cornelius
Druid Hill Park
Charles L. Carson
Pratt
City
City Missionary and Church Extension Society
Emory Grove Association
Madison Avenue Church
John A. Whitridge
Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation of London
Storm floods damage Quincy region and church wall washouts
Later reports detail worsening storm damage across the area. Rail routes on St. Louis Keokuk Northwestern Quincy Omaha and Kansas City were washed out by heavy rainfall totaling five inches in forty two hours. The Mississippi rose eight feet since Friday night and St John’s Roman Catholic church walls, under construction at $30,000, were washed out on two sides, requiring the edifice to be rebuilt. Considerable livestock drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Nis
St. Louis
Keokuk
Northwestern
Omaha
Kansas City
Mississippi
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
Blizzard in the Northwest Storm Eases and Iowa Impact
Chicago reports a long northwest blizzard that has persisted forty eight hours with high winds. Signal Service notes the system will probably abate soon in the northern Mississippi valley. Temperatures fall in the lake region and upper Mississippi valley while snow remains light east of Iowa. The Mississippi river at St. Louis is expected to reach twenty five feet today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Iowa
Signal Service
Mississippi Valley
Huron
Lake Region
St. Louis
Altgeld Wins Fight for Chicago Mayor Candidate
Alfred Altgeld will be the Democratic candidate for Chicago mayor this spring after a decisive victory in the new Democratic central committee’s organization. The governor’s opponents were routed. 21 of 31 members caucused at the governor’s mansion and adopted a slate, later approved at the evening meeting. W. H. Hinrichsen was excluded from the state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Alfred
Trade
Chicago
Altgeld
New
Democratic Central Committee
W. H. Hinrichsen
Quinn confesses ties to Blue Cut train robberies
Kansas City January 5 One Quinn is arrested for implication in the Blue Cut train robbery and makes a confession. He details the planning of two hold ups on Chicago and Alton trains with Kennedy as the arch figure. He lists each participant, explains money division and burial site, and says two more gang members besides Kennedy and Flynn are being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Quinn
Blue Cut
Chicago
Alton
Kennedy
Flynn
British forces rout Zulus in Nyassaland chase
Advices from Blantyre report a British force sent against the Angoni Zulus under Chief Chikusi routed them after sharp fighting. Chikusi was captured and hanged. Five British soldiers were wounded as the campaign followed the invasion of Southwest Nyassaland and the burning of a British station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Blantyre
British South Africa
Chikusi
Nyassaland
Mississippi River rise floods St Louis harbor
Heavy rains in the northern and western regions caused tributaries of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers to swell, producing an unprecedented rise of about fifteen feet in the harbor since Sunday morning. A hard freeze Sunday night and Monday is expected to slow the rise, reducing likely local damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
St. Louis
Missouri
Bryan Writes a Letter From Amesbury Politician Declares Gold Standard Doubt
In Amesbury Massachusetts on January 6 W J Bryan writes to James L Tibbetts a prominent Democrat asserting the gold standard will not restore permanent prosperity. He expresses confidence in duty fulfilled and ultimate victory for their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesbury
Mass
W. J. Bryan
James L. Tibbetts
Marengo soprano and Belvidere man wed in Wisconsin
Miss Marie Persons of the Marengo Baptist choir and Fred Bush of Belvidere were married in Janesville Wisconsin after a Sunday absence from Rockford. Bush had earlier attempted suicide following a rejection by a Belvidere girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Illl
Marie Persons
Marengo
McCullagh Estate Leaves Heirs in Dublin Lineage
St. Louis report states Joseph B. McCullagh, late editor of The Globe-Democrat, died without a will. Dr. William C. Richardson, public administrator, handles the estate estimated at $210,000 to be divided among seven sets of heirs, some residing in Dublin Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Joseph B. McCullagh
The
Globe- Democrat
William C. Richardson
Dublin
Ireland
Footpad Attacks Woman in Oconto Wisconsin
Mrs. Tabor, a widow, was returning from a neighbor’s when an unknown assailant knocked her down at 9 pm. He tore her dress and cut her face during a failed robbery attempt, then fled without obtaining money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oconto
Wis
Representative Money Returns to Havana Hotel
Representative Money, who sparked talk by an unexplained disappearance, came back from his trip yesterday and is staying at his hotel. He declines to discuss the journey or the ensuing comments and excitement over his absence from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Money
Havana
Five Miners Die in Alderson Mine Explosion
In South McAlester I T yesterday morning five miners were instantly killed in an Alderson mine blast. Martin Rogan and Joe Cox, white, and Tom Curry, William Bishop, and Simon Pitty, colored, perished when a fire boss unscrewed a safety lamp and ignited gas. No property damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I. T
Wrecked Commodore Seamen Landed In Florida
A Dayton Florida dispatch says a raft with four men reached the beach, carrying survivors from the Commodore wreck. They were among the twenty eight crew. twenty were accounted for and landed safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dayton
Fla
Evening World
Powers seek joint démarche to Washington over US Spain row
Berlin report says European powers including Russia and France have agreed to make representations to Washington to prevent further trouble between the United States and Spain. The note hints at a coordinated effort to ease tensions and avert conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
France
Washington
United States
Spain
Judge orders action against juror in slander case
Oshkosh Wisconsin January 5 Judge Burnell directs the district attorney to bring proceedings against Gardner Allen juror found guilty of dereliction of duty during the Burdick Phillips slander case and discharged from duty during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Burnell
Gardner Allen
Burdick- Phillips
Inauguration of Wisconsin Governor Scofield Held in Madison
Major Edward Scofield was inaugurated governor in the Wisconsin hall of representatives before a packed audience. An inaugural ball and reception followed at night in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
House of Representatives
Edward Scofield
Store Closed at Quincy Causes Sheriff Action
Quincy Jan 5 The wholesale and retail crockery store of H Ridder and Co was closed by the sheriff yesterday with assets totaling 40000 and liabilities 20000. Business will be resumed shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ths
H. Ridder & Co
Death of a Pioneer Physician in El Faso County
Dr. S. L. Kerr, a pioneer physician of El Faso County, died at his home yesterday morning from paralysis. He had practiced medicine in the area for forty-nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Faso
S. L. Kerr
Fiendish plot to wreck Southern Railway exposed in Alabama
Birmingham residents report that four of five jailed train wreckers confessed to a plan to wreck the Washington to McCombs trestle express on Dec 19, with intent to kill passengers who faltered. Feagin led the scheme, Parker did most talking, two men persisted, wrecking bolts and drawing spikes to cause a fatal plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Washington
McCombs Trestle
Cahaba River Bridge
Feagin
Andrew Feagan
Tom Ingram
Tom Parker
Emanuel Billings
Rome Scales
Tenty Ten
Parker
McComb
Hawes
Will disposes of $1,500,000 estate in Milwaukee
The will of Mrs. Elizabeth Pfister filed in probate court yesterday disposes of an estate valued at more than 1.5 million dollars. Three special bequests go to Rosa Bertha and John Christmas nieces and nephew. The residue is divided equally between Charles F. Pfister and Louise F. Vogel adopted children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Elizabeth Pfister
Rosa
Bertha
John Christmas
Charles FF. Pfister
Louise F. Vogel
San Francisco racer completes 20000 mile time contest
George J. Carl of San Francisco arrived in New York after a 11 000 mile journey toward a 20000 mile timed race for a $4000 purse. He began May 20 with no funds and traveled largely by bicycle, finishing in excellent condition after twelve months on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George J. Carl
San Francisco
Carl
Boy's mishap with blasting powder kills sister in Tremont
In Millersville Tremont county a Dolwick child seized blasting powder and blew up a cellar. One girl aged eight died from burns and the other children and parents were badly burned while trying to put out the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Millersville
This County
Alex Dolwick
Foreclosure Decree In Venice Grain Elevator Case
Judge Allen of the United States circuit court awarded foreclosure to William Howard and David Block of St. Louis against the Venice Grain Elevator company of Venice Madison county Illinois for 62000. The Venice elevator is part of the St. Louis United Elevator company system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, Ill
Allen
United States Circuit Court
William Howard
David Block
St. Louis
Venice Grain Elevator Company
Venice
Madison County
Ills
St. Louis United Elevator Company
Sensational rumors about Globe Fire Insurance leaders
In New York, January reports allege troubling conditions at Globe Fire Insurance Co. led by president T. C. Jameson and general agent J. G. Frelinghuysen. Jameson and Frelinghuysen, also partners in a business house, are named amid questions from the examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Globe Fire T Insurance Company
T. C. Janmeson
J. G. Frelinghuysen
Jameson and Trelinghuysen
Blizzard cripples South Dakota rail service for days
The Yankton blizzard raged with unabated fury losing trains and halting movement on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line between Yankton and Bronx City. In Massillon native posted a wage cut sparks mine idle for about 2000 workers. Rumor swirls that Senator John Sherman may visit Havana amid foreign relations chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
South Dakota
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Bronx City
Abbreviated Telegrams From A Busy News Day
A jumble of short items reports arrests and deaths after a late boxing match at Broadway Athletic Club. Sames Duffy died from brain hemorrhage after a ten round bout with possible referee Suatus and manager Tom O Rourke named. Other blurbs note a Japanese slave traffic case in Butte Montana, a Chicago drugstore theft, naval torpedo destroyer speeds, Kansas temperance push, and obituaries for Cardinal San Felice and several others. A North Dakota bank closes as federal action looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoseph Hickson
Grand Trunk Railway
Montreal
Kiregaya
Butte Mont
John J. Bechmitt
Cicago
Mr. Schmitt
William Parker
Sheffield Avenue
John. Meaher
Schmitt
Temperance Workers
Kansas
Naples
Italy
Cardinal San Felice
Grand Rapids
Mich
William B. Smith
Anderson
Ind
A. Eakin
Wheeling
W. Va
Philip D. Elkins
Phoenix
A. T
J. J. Davidson
Beaver
Columbus
William A. Neil
North Dakota Bank
Consuls to Confer with General Lee in Havana
Reports say all United States consuls in Cuba will travel to Havana for a conference with General Fitzhugh Lee, the consul general, to discuss consular matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Cuba
Fitzhugh Lee
Starts After 1 Long Shut-Down In Boston
The Standard Cordage Company restarted operations yesterday in Boston after nearly three years of idle time, creating about 400 jobs for workers. Local officials expect renewed activity and economic ripple effects across the area as production resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Standard Cordage Company
Weather Indications for Twenty Four Hours
Washington reports Indiana sees local snows and colder conditions with westerly winds. Southern Indiana may clear with light snows. Michigan expects cloudy weather and light snows with colder conditions. Wisconsin shows local snows then clearing with brisk northwest winds. Iowa anticipates local snows in the morning followed by clearing and continued cold northwest winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market and grain prices across stocks and commodities
The text reports New York money market rates, sterling exchange, and U.S. government bonds. Chicago Board of Trade quotes cover wheat, corn, oats, and lard with opening and closing figures. Produce and livestock prices appear, listing butter eggs poultry and regional cattle hogs and sheep at Chicago and East Buffalo markets with bid ranges and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jan
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
ComicAao
Board of Trade
Besse
Burbanks
Hebron
East Buffalo
N. C
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Milwaukee Grain
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Senator Cullom
State Department of Moral
Sam
Kieckholver
Delgado
Delaware
Court of Appeals
Illinois Fish Commission
Crusoe’s Island
Sam Chase Short
Windy City
Sal _Té
Baithnote Bank
Mlinois
Hinrichsen
Bryan
McCullagh
Birmingham, Alae
Globe-Wheeler
Gotham
Insurance Company
Ohito
Massillon, O
Massillon
Sherman
John Sherman
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
New York Financial
Caroago
Union
Cattlie
Detroit Grain
Detroit
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