Libel Case and Senate Deadlock Dominate West Virginia Assembly
Sixteen ballots in joint session fail to yield a U S senator as West Virginia lawmakers bargain amid a libel suit over alleged vote selling. Speaker Wright denies wrongdoing, sues the San Francisco Call for 260000 dollars, while Grant camp disputes the money’s purpose and a seven–member committee probes the charges.
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U.'s
Grant Gov Tanner
Chatr Rmanahile
Hogins
West
Virgina
Fight
Sacramento
Cal
Dan
United States
House
Wright
San Francisco
U. S. Grant
Milton 8. Green
Grant
D. M. Burns
Green
Assembly
Bulla
Burns
Trouble over a committee in Illinois House
Springfield editorial criticism of Speaker Sherman over appointing Curtis as chairman of the house appropriations committee sparks speculation about Governor Tanner. Tanner says he had no involvement, calling it friendly criticism and trusts Sherman to judge Curtis’s qualifications.
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Springfield
Ills
Illinois State Journal
Sherman
Curtis
House Committee On Appropriations
State Journal
Tanner
Journal
Committee On Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
M. Guffin
Lam
Tam
Quay's Fight for the Toga Opens in Senate Ballot
In Harrisburg on June 17 a tense ballot battle begins as the Senate and House vote separately at 4 pm with Quay backed by 109 lawmakers facing challenger George A. Jenks and anti Quay favorites. A potential deadlock looms as Democrats refuse to back a unified candidate while anti Quay Republicans push their slate. The day also features the resignation of David Martin as secretary of the commonwealth and a conference of anti Quay Republicans.
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Aenat Bertin
Hastings
Marta
Senator Quay
Philadelphia
Quay
Harrisburg
Washington
Yarrisburg
Senate
House
Joint Assembly
Qay
George A. Jenks
Brookville
David Martin
Commonwealth
Silver issue alive, says champion of this cause in speech
Denver January 17 Colonel William J Bryan declared at a reception for the Bi metallic League that silver remains vital. He argued the American people favor bimetallism, that gold standard lowers prices, and warned bankruptcy would follow if the standard were established. He asserted the cause is just and that truth will prevail.
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Denver
William J. Bryan
Bimetallic League
Alver Ase
Lincoln State Senate Sets Early Ballot For Senator
Lincoln Neb Jan 17 The initial ballot for United States senator will be taken separately by the two houses at noon today. No election is expected and the first vote may not reflect strength. fusion support is anticipated for Senator Allen while Judge M L Hayward is likely to lead the Republican ticket with Thompson Webster Field Lambertson and Hainer also receiving votes.
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D. HE. Thompson
John L. Webster
Allen W. Field
G. M. Lambertson
J. J. Hainer
House Seated Logan, Debating Taylor County Seat
Charleston West Virginia January 17 The House seated J A Logan of Monroe County as Democratic contestant by a party vote and considered the Taylor County contest. The majority report recommends leaving the seat vacant pending the contest while Republicans contend Bohard should be seated. The House party tally stands Democrats 38 Republicans 83.
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Charleston
W. Va
House
J. A. Logan
Monroe County
Taylor County
Bohard
Organizing an Anti Pingree Fight in Michigan
Lansing Republicans announce a formal plan to control the state convention next month after victory in the senatorial and speakership battles. The anti Pingree faction vows a hard fight with a focus on leadership selection and party influence in the convention.
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Lansing
Mich
Benton McMillin Sworn In as Tennessee Governor
In Nashville on January 17 Benton McMillin was sworn in as governor in a hall crowded by a large audience.
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Nashville
Tenn
House of Representatives
Benton McMillin
Grant C Gillett to face creditors in Kansas City
Kansas City will see Grant C. Gillett known as the cattle plunger return to the United States to meet his creditors on or before February 1. Charles F. Hunt, who arrived from Chihuahua, Mexico, and has held multiple talks with Gillett's principal creditors, reported the arrangement.
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Kansas City
Grant C. Gillett
Kansas
United States
Charles F. Hunt
Chihuahua
Mexico
Gillett
Various 1900s Telegraph Snippets From U S and Europe
Twenty one small pox cases reported in Hillsboro Kaw. P F Doyle elected president and James Brennock treasurer of Chicago Federation of Labor. Constantinople issues order to buy 162 Krupp field guns and 30000 shrapnel shells. Professor Alden Gage Favell dies in Milwaukee aged 61. Steamer Vera Cruz overdue and feared lost at Tampico. Actress Eliza Proctor Otis files bankruptcy in New York liabilities 386031. Gum industry consolidation expected next spring. King Oscar ill with influenza dimming court ceremonies. Comptroller approves capital 2 million for State National Bank of St. Louis. John Nowak killed in Chicago yards. Santiago Murphy arrested in New Orleans for forged securities. West Point vacancies in Illinois Michigan Wisconsin districts. Prussian diet opened with Emperor William’s speech. interrupted by cheers. Madrid’s La Reforma says Spain to seek authority to sell Marianne Ladrones Carolines Pelew Islands.
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Hillsboro
Kaw
P. F. Doyle
James Brennock
Chicago Federation of Labor
Constantinople
Alden Gage Favell
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Vera Cruz
Romanos
Tampico
Mex
Eliza Proctor Otis
New York
Oscar
Sweden
Norway
Comptroller of
State National Bank of St
Ilinois
Michigan
William
la Reforma
Madrid
Marianne
Ladrones
Carolines
Pelew Islands
Lottery Tales Of Fortune And Folly Across Europe
A London note cites striking lottery anecdotes from Italy and Germany, detailing prizes won posthumously and by late claimants, tales of superstition driving ticket trades, and a banker who bought every three priced ticket to chase luck, only to miss the top prize.
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Hhe
Austria
Loudon
Nobody's Mother in a Barrister’s Questioning Scene
A James Gazette anecdote recalls a young barrister probing a witness about her identity. The exchange spirals as the witness denies being the prisoner's mother and then the prosecutrix's mother, finally declaring she is "Nobody's" mother as she asserts she is a single woman.
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James Gazette
Toothache Link Made From Wet Feet Claim
A Tacoma Ledger remark jokes about dental pain and wet feet, with a quip likening foot exposure to tooth root pain. The exchange contrasts nonsense with a ribald claim about tooth extraction causing root ache reaching to the toes.
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Nelly
Jack
Tacoma Ledger
Knee Banging Spurs Trotting Hurdle Of Knee Hitting Horses
The article explains knee banging in trotting horses, its impact on trainers, and remedies including Illinois spreaders and Mosul spreader. It notes how some horses toe out to avoid knee contact and how farriers sometimes modify shoes to prevent strikes during sharp turns.
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Illinois
Mosul
Dick Wilson
Golf Etiquette Rules For Golfers And Match Play
Etiquette guidelines outline no talking or movement during a stroke and sequencing rules for tee shots and approaching greens. It covers passing, waiting rules for faster matches, hole etiquette when flags are present, stroke counting terms, and turf replacement after a stroke.
Riding Against Winter Winds on Bicycles
A New York Press advice piece notes winter winds slow cyclists but stamina and technique help. It recommends lowering the rider, tucking the back to cut wind resistance by about half and using body weight to drive the bike with minimal leg effort while keeping steady pedal pressure and moderate speed.
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New York Press
Take Care of Your Dog After a Hunter's Day
A New York Commercial urging sportsmen to care for a tired dog after hunting. It recommends drying the wet dog in a straw-filled stable, sharing a warm fire and a good meal, then grooming the setter with a coarse-toothed comb to remove burrs and Spanish needles.
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New York Commercial
Leo’s Barnyard Declaim Makes School Dream Real
Leo, once paralyzed by fear after a failed church recital, practices declaiming behind the barn before a flock of sheep. The improvised audience cheers as he finds his voice, delivering Sheridan’s Ride with growing confidence. His next school exhibition ends in success, earning praise from family and friends.
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Leo
Etic
Sheridan
Buffalo Enquirer
Portlands Prominent in British Nicknames and Rumors
The Boston Herald notes the Duke of Portland nicknamed Jumbo, his stout figure, and his marriage to a princess candidate. The duchess is six feet tall and graceful, with daughter Victoria. The piece highlights looming legal action in the Druce case and potential intrigues about the Cruce family tomb.
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Duke of Portland
Grace of
Portland
Trop Fort
Victoria
Druce Lawsult
Dukes of
Cruce
Boston Herald
Severe grippe cough relief by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Danville Illinois note reports a daughter suffered a severe grippe attack seven years ago and now coughs badly with colds. After trying many remedies, Foley’s Honey and Tar cured her. Sold by H J Moogk Swarts and Hieck.
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Recortittiendad
la Grippe
Jacxson
Danville
Ill
Foley
H.J. Moogk
Swarts & Hieck
Gambling Bacilns and the Betent Mindset
An old commentary notes how gambling pervades sports, describing gamblers who strain families good names and resources to bet on races, matches, and other events. It warns the gambling bacillus festers through legitimate sports, turning odds and outcomes into vice and rot.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guaranteed For Purchasers
To the Public. We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and if not satisfactory to refund the money to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for la grippe, colds and whooping cough. Price 26 1/2c per bottle. Try it, Emmert & Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
Origin of textiles names Muslin and Tuile traced
Muslin gets its name from Mussoni, a fortified town in Turkey Asia. Tuile derives its name from a city in southern France.
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Muslin
Mussoni
Turkey
Asia
Tuile
France
Cough remedy praised for la grippe relief
Mrs. Vacher of Chicago reports long cough from la grippe eased by Foley's Honey and Tar after one bottle cured her cough. She says the family keeps a bottle at home. Advertisement notes 50 cents and lists Swarts & Eck Munich as sponsors.
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Mr. G. Vacher
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Swarts & ‘Eck
Another Good Man Gone Wrong Failing Foley Cure
A short note claims a man did not use Foley's Kidney Cure for a kidney complaint. The snippet credits H.d- Moogh Swarts and Fleck in the source.
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Foley
H.d- Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico and Mardi Gras
A 1899 Chicago & North Western offer departs Chicago on February 9 under Mr J J Grafton. Described as a special train with dining car, touring New Orleans Mardi Gras and key sites of old New Mexico. Limited spaces. call or write agents for pamphlets and information.
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Old Mexico
Chicago
J. J. Grafton
New Orleans
Old New Mexico
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago Great Western Ry
California
Florida
Arizona
Old
New Mexico
Cuba
Louisiana
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Texas
F. H. Lord
Adams St
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Bidwell, Pres
Knowlton Brothers
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Europe
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Collmann
V-Pres
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A.caah
B. Schulte
J. W. Henney
Charles EB
John Fosha
John Sullivan
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Second National Bank
Javon Kromn
M. V
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H. Webster
Alfred HoWise
Jose Keers Rouben
Hance
M. V.B
Elgon
Ritorie & Lukermann
van Buren St
Court House
Swenise
Miss Tummel
Realdenca
North Galena Ava
Btephanson Strat
BH. H. Place
Emmert & Burrell's
Til
CG L Snyder
Black Hills
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