Unholy Conspiracy Meeting Ignites Ohio Republicans
A massive Columbus Republican convention with 5000 capacity, intense cheers and jeers, denouncing Governor Bushnell and other leaders as traitors. Speaker Nash, Weaver, and Grosvenor figures dominate the scene while the crowd hails and roars. resolutions condemn the alleged conspiracy and urge loyalty to Hanna, outlining party unity demands.
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Columbus
Dan
Bushnell
Kurtz
Judas
Senator Foraker
Columbus Glee Club
Weaver
Tippecanoe Club
Cleveland
Business Men's League
Nash
Hanna
Walter L. Weaver
Springfield
Grosvenor
Northway
Burton
Southard
Judge Gouble
Cincinnati
Nevin
State of
Ohio
General Assembly
Hanna Nears Defeat in Ohio Senate Vote Battle
In Columbus Ohio on January 11 Hanna stood one vote shy of election as Democratic leaders pressed for affidavits from Republican members. The steering committee reported progress and leaders claimed Hanna’s defeat appeared likely, with balloting to start at 2 am and changes possible before voting.
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Columbus
Hanna
Democratic
Kurtz
Gayman
House Democratic
Flanna
Manuel
Montgomery
Hunna Men
Critlith
Union
Wilner
Bushnell
Columbia
Great Southern
Kraus sues Bliss for damages over civil service remarks
Kraus, president of the Chicago civil service commission and a noted Democrat, sues Attorney Bliss for 50000 dollars claiming Bliss labeled him the czar of the civil service. Bliss denies originating the statements and says he repeated others words and told the reporter the remarks were not for publication. The Illinois senate police investigation panel questioned John M Glenn, secretary of the civil service commission, with little conclusive evidence. Springfield adjourned after a brief session as five members were present.
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Kraus
Civil Service Commission
F. R. Bliss
Bliss
Chicago
Poice
Senate of the Tinois General Assembly
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Orville FF. Berry
R E. RR. Diss
John M. Cilenn
Glenn
Wiggins seeks release. Grosvenor letter found in mail
Inmates' correspondent Wiggins, serving a twenty year term, sought outside help. A letter from Grosvenor, chair of the committee of mines and mining, dated January 8, 1898, was opened and read by Warden Coffin. Grosvenor declares he will avoid any contact with the Ohio governor.
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James H. Wiggins
Grosvenor
Wiggins
Warden Coffin
Committee of Mines and Mining
Washington
Ohio
C. H. Grosvenor
Mount Vernon shooting at court following trial
A Mount Vernon examining trial for William Hundley sparked a gunfight in the courthouse. Pat and Eliza Langford fired Winchester rifles at ex jailer William Mullins, wounding Qc L King and Mullins, while Reuben Mullins fired back. The melee followed partisan rifts in the last campaign. Feely Hipnest damaged $50,000.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Mount Vernon
William Hundley
John Lawrence
Williams
Winchester Rifles
Pat
Eliza Langford
William Mullins
Langfords
L. King
King
Reuben Mullins
Huntley
Sheriff Mullins
Aiding Bill Advances to Pay Clerk in Session Action
A bill appropriating 15,000 dollars to pay an employee of the current session moves forward, while the session adjourns.
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House Adivancea
Tuiru
Corbett offers $35,000 finish fight to Fitzsimmons
At Havlin’s theatre Corbett announced a final offer to Fitzsimmons of 35000 for a finish bout with all funds going to Fitzsimmons if Corbett fails to stop him in ten rounds. The challenge repeats an earlier offer and includes a slur at Referee Siler. A St Paul dispatch notes Martin Julian saying Corbett has paresis.
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St. Louis
James J. Corbett
Havlin
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Siler
St. Paul
Martin Julian
Candidacy shift on census chief signals no renomination
Madison Wis Jan 11 The candidacy of Secretary of State Casson for superintendent of the federal census bureau was viewed as implying that, aside from the governor, the state officers currently serving a second term will not seek renomination.
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Madison
Wis
Casson
Federal Census Bureau
N. 5
North
Camargo Man Found Dead. Suspected Murder on RR Track
Indications point to foul play in the death of Robert Vandeventer of Camargo, found beside the Indianapolis Decatur and Western railroad track near Tuscola. Friends believe he was murdered as signs suggest.
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Tuscola, S
Robert Vandeventer
Camargo
Indianapolis, Decatur and Western
Weather indications for twenty four hours from 8 p m
Washington reports forecasting for Indiana and Illinois threatening weather with light rains and easterly to northeasterly winds. Lower Michigan expected fair weather turning cloudy with light rain or snow and northeasterly winds. Upper Michigan sees threatening weather and light snow with easterly winds and warmer tonight. Wisconsin likely light snow with warmer temperatures and light easterly winds. Iowa to have light snow and easterly winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Tlinois
Lower Michigan
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Market Quotations from Chicago Board of Trade
Prices move across Wheat Corn Pork and Lard with daily opens closes listed for January May and July contracts. Live stock totals show hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and price ranges. butter eggs poultry and potatoes noted in Chicago markets and Milwaukee grain report.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Texas
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Parole violation thwarted Cuban Junta figure aboard Saratoga
General Julia Laneuilly, traveling under an assumed name on the Ward Tite steamer Saratoga, tried to land in Tampico but was blocked by police after a plot by two Cuban Junta members was exposed. US authorities had previously saved and pardoned him after a past detention in Spain.
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San Antonio
Tex
Jan
Tanimico
Mex
Julia Laneuilly
Saratoga
Idea
Hotel Continental
Himeelf
Aighed
New York
Tampico
Tma- Vang
John Haley
Sansukly
United States
Sanguilly
Cuba
Across Niagara Frontiers Seizures and Notices Describe Sealskin Rule
United States customs officers warn at Niagara Falls crossing to confiscate sealskin garments worn by travelers. Canadians and Americans shuttle across daily. seized items go to the appraisers’ office awaiting treasury decision. Also noted: a massive locomotive for Mexico and promotional blurbs for cough cures and Black Hills hot springs.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
United States
Niagara Walls
Custom House
Secretary of the Treasury
Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Allen's Foot Ease and Grain-O advertisements
An advertising brief promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen feet and comfort in shoes with a 25 cent trial, and Grain-O a coffee substitute made from grains priced at one or two cents per package, claiming broad appeal for children and adults. Both copy emphasize ease of use and health benefits.
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California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louigville
New York
W.Y
Allen
Allen 8S
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Puzzling United States map puzzle offered by railway
Chicago Great Western Railway offers a heavy cardboard map puzzle cut into states with capitals and rivers shown. Pieces form the United States map and illustrate relative state sizes. Readers may obtain the puzzle by sending 10 cents to Mr F H Bey.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
Tau
F. H
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