Petition from Colored People Faces Senate Action
Washington January 16 special report: Cullom presented a petition from a large number of colored people seeking anti lynching legislation. Hoar and Chandler argued such crimes fall under state jurisdiction and the federal government lacks constitutional power. The Senate passed a bill repealing Section 4116 as it affects dependent relatives of Spanish American War veterans. Davis opposed resolutions on the Philippines. Pettigrew amendment on Paris peace instructions was tabled. Senate to consider the financial bill. inter oceanic canal committee backs a Nicaragua canal bill. House committee of the whole to debate the urgent deficiency bill chaired by Cannon.
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Washington
Jan
Senate
Cullom
Ill
Hoar
Chandler
Spain
Davis
Committee On Foreign Relations
Philippines
Pettigrew
Paris
McLauren
S.C
Senate Committee On
House
Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Ex-Congressman Colson In Fray Kills Two Wounds One
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 16 ex congressman David U Colson shot and killed Ethelbert Scott and Luther Demaree and slightly wounded a bystander named Golden. Colson was wounded in the arm and arrested. Chas Julian of a prominent family died later this afternoon, the third victim in the feud.
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Frankfort
David U. Colson
Ethelbert Scott
Luther Demaree
Golden
Colson
Scott
Damaree
Chas. Julian
Boers Repulsed at Ladysmith and Wagon Hill Fighting
Jan 13 update reports Eastward fort demolished and British retreat after bombardment. Ladysmith head laager says Jan 6 attack disastrous for British with Ladysmith in peril. Renssera notes Boer assault on Yorkshires and New Zealanders repulsed bayonets. 23 killed and 40 wounded. Wagon Hill battlefield tallies show over 90 Boer dead observed by AP reporter.
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Prevorta
Mafeking
Ladysmith
Renssera
Cape Colony
Lapussitn
Weenen
Associated Press
Wagon Hill
Bank cashier shoots teller then kills himself in Columpus
Columpus Ga January 15 Special Captain J W Murphy cashier of the Third National bank shot and killed P T Schultze the teller soon after the bank opened this morning and then killed himself It is believed Murphy was temporarily insane as he and Schultze had been most intimate
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Columpus, Ga
J. W. Murphy
Third National Bank
P. T. Schultze
Murphy
Schultze
Goebel Supporter Judge Fox Testifies on Military at Polls
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 16 the special session resumed as Judge Fontaine Fox testified about military at the polls. He stated several thousand voters stayed away because of military presence and he backed Goebel in the case.
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Frankforp
Fontaine Fox
Fox
Goebel
Grocers Meet Opens With Large Attendance
Jan 16, Crevetano report says the annual convention of the national association of retail grocers convened with very large attendance. President Scherer delivered the annual address after committee reports were read.
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Crevetano
National Association of Retail Grocers
Scherer
National Live Stock Association Opens Third Annual Convention
The National Live Stock association of the United States began its third annual convention in Fort Warra Texas with the annual address delivered by President Springer.
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Fort Warra
Texas
National Live Stock Association of the United
J H Gear-Elected Senator by Separate Iowa Legislature
J H Gear won election to the United States Senate by both houses meeting separately in Des Moines. The result will be declared in a joint session tomorrow.
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Des Moines
J. H. Gear
United States
Still at Large as County Treasury Robbers Sought
Sheriff Fox and Chief Root pursue two men described as tall and slim with light complexion who drove into Sterling Saturday. The pair robbed the county treasury office in Freeport of 186 77 dollars and left by the first train. A Forreston team was reported taken, linking the fugitives to multiple towns as police scour the area.
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Fox
Root
Sterling
Chicago
Buzzard’s
Freeport
Forreston
Butter put up for sale then withdrawn in Eran market
At the Board of Trade in Eran Illinois 20000 pounds of butter were offered at 24 cents but withdrawn the market was declared firm at 24 cents The note reflects a small commodity sale and price stability in a local exchange.
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Eran, Ill
Board of Trade
General Joe Wheeler to Return Home This Week
Jan 16 Special report notes General Joe Wheeler will travel back to the United States this week as officials confirm three additional bubonic plague cases.
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Manina
Joe Wheeler
United States
Agent Edward Gilbert Enters Life Insurance Field
Edward Gilbert has moved into the life insurance business as a hustling agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He begins promoting policies and building a client base.
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Edward Gilbert
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Advertises Relief
When you cannot sleep from coughing take Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It gives prompt relief and aids respiration during colds. It relieves the lungs and helps prevent pneumonia. Sold by Emmert and Burrell, Druggists.
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Chamberlains
Emmert & Burrell
Personalities and gossip from Washington and London society
The Spanish minister owns a premier Washington stable. Arthur Shirley has produced Queen of Country in London. Sir John Arnott funds aid for Irish soldiers widows and orphans. Lord Salisbury, widowed, leads a hermit-like life. Queen Victoria bans war toys in Christmas gifts. The German empress is not involved in household duties. the emperor oversees housekeeping. De Witt's Little Early Risers touted as a cure for constipation and liver troubles. H. J. Moogk.
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Washington
Arthur Shirley
London
John Arnott
Dublin
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
Queen Victoria
Wanted to hire a horse for a few months
Help wanted notice seeking a horse hirable for several months to carry orders. Inquiries directed to W. H. Sechriat at 53 Ordway St.
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W. H. Sechriat
Ordway St
Death of Mrs. Nancy Webster at Caledonia
Mrs. Nancy Webster died of typhoid pneumonia at her daughter Mrs. Rosanna Grow in Caledonia. She passed nine hours before her son-in-law Arthur Livingston died nearby in Manchester. Aged about 902 years and 6 months the obituary notes her 500 year residence in the county and famed kindness. Funeral held at Hunters church with old fashioned Methodist service and congregation singing. She leaves three daughters and one son William Gibbs who could not attend due to illness in Mason City.
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Bellvivere
Nancy Webster
Rosanna Grow
Caledonia
Arthur Livingston
Manchester
Hunters Church
W. G. Ramsay
Mid-Winter Fair Planned by Rock County Farmers
The Rock county vote agreed to a mid winter fair this year in the city. Last time, two years ago, the event drew broad participation from farmers across the county and proved more successful than expected. The rink building will host grain vegetables dairy fruits poultry and pet stock displays with only county residents competing and the fair lasting three days.
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Rock County
Suggestion for Farmers in Early Census Preparation
Washington January 15. Director Merriam urges farmers to prepare now for the 1899 census by compiling accurate figures on acreage crops farm products vegetables fertilizer costs and labor. The goal is a complete census as required by law and desired by all.
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Washington, D. C
Merriam
Weather forecast for Catoaco predicts rain and cold
Special weather notice from Catoaco dated January 16 warns of a threatening night and Wednesday with showers in the southern area and colder conditions in the extreme south tonight.
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Catoaco
Ilinois
Home Druggist's Guarantee For E Z Cold Cure
A patent remedy ad asserts Dr. Hoag's E Z Cold Cure will cure a cold in a day if started early. It claims to protect against grippe pneumonia and other illnesses. The guarantee offers a refund if the product does not perform as represented, price 25 cents for 25 tablets. Promoters include C PL Guenther & Co and W EF Jongkuns & Co.
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Dr. Hoag
C. PL Guenther & CO
W. EF. Jongkuns & CO
Etiquette in Elevator Sparks City Debate in Janesville
A Janesville society controversy erupts as a woman accuses three leading businessmen of riding an elevator with hats on. The town’s first passenger elevator is now operating in Hayes Bros block, prompting questions about manners and local refinements.
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Janesville
Wis
Janeaville
The
Daily Gazette
Hayes Bros
Bower City
Chicago
To Cure Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for colds with a full refund if ineffective. Each box bears W Grove's signature and sells for 25 cents at druggists.
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W. Grove
Special offer for readings at Dr Warren's Freeport office
Advertisement invites readers to cut out the notice and pay 25 cents for a reading from Dr. Warren at 130 Van Buren Street. It promises guidance on business path talent location success and wealth with office hours 1 PM to 10 PM and four day validity. Also an offer of a $1 per dozen discount on platino cabinet and oval photos at Wilkin's studio with guaranteed work.
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Dr. Warren
van Buren Street
Harry Keeler
North Door
Freeport
Wilkin
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