Senate Cuba debate ends with Bailey Clashes over record
Washington Jan 24 Bailey charged the record misstated the Cuban debate language. Hitt Henderson and Reed defended no binding agreement existed. Bailey read the Williams Hitt exchange. Democrats applauded as he disputed a four oclock vote understanding. Senate then considered Teller amendments on gold parity and standard. Longstreet nomination for railroad commissioner faced Republican objections but was confirmed amid charges of corruption and a “bloody shirt” defense.
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J. W. Bailey
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Henderson
Iowa
Bailey
Williams
Mississippi
Teller
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Spooner
Wisconsin
United States
Stewart
Nevada
Republican
Louisiana
Caffery
Republican Party
Longstreet
Daniel
Robert IX. Lee
He Sneers at the Indians polls Monetary Convention
Washington reports during the Senate session the debate over the Eller resolution. Stewart argues the secretary of the treasury cannot sell bonds nor demand gold if coin exists to redeem them. He says the law requires redemption in silver and notes the Indianapolis commission admits obligations are payable in gold or silver at the government's option. He cites the 262 million bond sales under Cleveland.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Senator Cullom proposes new interstate commerce bill
Washington January 24 Senator Cullom introduced a bill to amend the interstate commerce law. It authorizes the interstate commerce commission to bar long haul higher charges and to fix unreasonable rates. Offenses carry penalties up to 5000 dollars and one year imprisonment with further fines for rate changes. Carriers and agents liable. false testimonies deemed perjury.
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Washington
Cullom
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
No News From Gen Lee Reported From Havana
Washington January 24. No advices from Havana reached the administration yesterday and officials said nothing from General Lee had been received. State and navy departments affirmed lack of news as a good sign and finding no basis for sensational reports of warships sailing to Havana.
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Gen. Lee
Washington
Havana
State
Navy
Lee
Indianapolis Monetary Convention Attended Thoroughly
Private advices from Indianapolis say the business men's convention to open tomorrow will draw a larger attendance than last year's inaugural gathering. Washington dispatch notes anticipation of strong participation in the two day meeting.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Senate confirms railway commissioner and consuls
Washington January 24 The senate on Saturday confirmed nominations General James Longstreet as commissioner of railways and consuls O Durrante of Illinois at Catania and H M Hunt of Illinois at Antigua.
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Washington
Senate
James Longstreet
O. Durrante
Illinois
Catania
H. M. Hunt
Antigua
Griggs Nominated for Attorney General Post
Washington January twenty fourth. The president nominates John W. Griggs of New Jersey to serve as attorney general.
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Griggs
Washington
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Pingree Advocates Two Cent Fare to Aid Poor
Chicago dispatch reports Governor Pingree of Michigan announcing mandamus actions against railroads to enforce a two cent per mile passenger fare. He emphasizes aiding the poorer class, seeks timely court action, and calls for low fares over franchise compensation, aiming to protect people rather than property owners.
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Chicago
Michigan
Pingree
Palmer House
Dole Receives Honors in Chicago Reception
President Dole and party arrived at Northwestern station greeted by Union League club committee led by Mayor and Mrs Harrison Judge and Mrs Grogs cup and officers. A luncheon and reception at Kinsley's honors the Hawaiian president with flags and plant decorations, two thousand invitations issued for the 3 to 6 pm event. Dole says there is no foundation to stories of Hawaii being menaced by Japan.
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Chicago
Dole
Northwestern Station
Union League Club
Harrison
Grogscup
Cridler
Brooke
Kinsley
Hawaii
Japan
Four Oreton residents face trestle leap deadly choice
In Columbus on January 24 four Oreton villagers were caught on a trestle at night with a speeding train below a choice between leaping into sixty feet of water or being struck. Three jumped and escaped with minor injuries while Mrs. Stephen Anderson froze and was instantly killed.
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Columbus
Oreton
Stephen Anderson
Walsh Company Fire Destroys Milwaukee Plant and Stock
A large fire in Milwaukee Saturday night completely destroyed the F A Walsh company plant, a maker of packers grinders hardware. Loss is estimated at 200000 dollars for the building stock and machinery totaling 225000 dollars with 75000 dollars on the building, insured for 250000 dollars.
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Milwaukee
F. A. Walsh Company
London engineers circle urges acceptance of terms
The executive committee of the London engineers issued a circular urging workers to accept the employers terms A ballot of the men is scheduled for tomorrow and it is likely work will resume next Monday
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London
The
London Engineers
Luetgert Denies Wife Murder In Court Testimony
Adolph Louis Luetgert proclaimed his innocence before twelve jurors denying threats of violence to his wife Louise and detailing the events of May 1 the night she disappeared. The defendant described his ill health business collapse and his final parting with his wife during a tense day of testimony.
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Chicago
Kii
Louise
Adolph Louis Luetgert
Illinoia
Luetgert
W. S. Forrest
W. A. Vincent
Vincent
Inspector Schaack
Deneen
Bicknese
Goodrich
Luetgert Trial Hears Harmon Display Mixed Moods
The courtroom described Luetgert's amused reactions to charges and his stubborn insistence on testimony. Harmon presses a long examination while Judge Cary clashes over pace and procedure, ending in a tense adjournment amid insults and delays. The scene contrasts Luetgert’s nonchalant demeanor with the friction between court and counsel.
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Harmon
Luetgert
Charles
Gary
Harrimoan
Harmoni
Cary
Harmion
Judge’s Remarks On Luetgert Indictment Quarrel
The judge noted Harmon’s exception as the quarrel arose from Harmon insisting on taking the indictment and asking Luetgert to deny each count. The judge ruled this unnecessary though Harmon pressed on with most questions he desired.
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Harmon
Luetgert
Ohio Bribery Inquiry Details Testimony in Senate Case
Cincinnati witnesses recount unpaid phone bills and conversations with Columbus managers. Allen O. Myers Jr and Miss Jacobs overheard talks about bribes worth 10000 dollars and further plans to influence votes for Hanna. Bliss testified about cash found and attempted signatures on receipts for Otis in exchange for votes.
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Legislative Committee
Dunbar
Boyce
Bills
Allen O, Myers, Jr
Dick, Rathbone
Kurtz
Allen O
Myers
Columbus
Allen O. Myers, Jr
Gibson House
Hoyce
Miss Jacobs
Thomas H. Miller
Hollenbeck
Droste
Lane
Hanna
Jared BP. Bliss
Otis
Bliss
Campbell
Emery Hotel
Gibson
Eight-Hour Day Agreed By Miners and Owners
At a Chicago mining conference on January 24 1898 coal miners and mine owners agreed eight hours as a standard workday across Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The change affects about 400000 organized miners and could add 8000 jobs. Pay increase was not approved due to lack of unanimous support. Indiana operators tried to set a gross weight pay basis but failed and reported back to the convention.
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Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Old State House
Independence Hall
Kiao-Chou To Be A Free Port
The Times editorial reports Germany's plan to open Kiao-Chou to world commerce. If realized, Kiao-Chou could become a busy entrepot, easing tensions between England and Germany and potentially guiding other nations to follow.
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Kiao-Chou
London
the Times
Germany
Hongkong
Iongland
German missionary troubles in China widen
Berlin reports indicate growing missionary issues involving German missions in China with Protestant and Catholic stations attacked. Berlin Evangelical Missionary society cites a critical situation and murders at three stations as tensions escalate between Germany and China. In Paris isolated riots occur at Mustapha with looting of Jewish shops and police injuries. Madrid reports stir over possible American warships near Cuba and protests of U.S. intent.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
China
Berlin Evangelical Missionary Society
Five hundred in Hanna iron works strike at Globe shipyards
In Cleveland on January 24 five hundred workers at Senator Hanna's Globe Iron Works shipyards walk out. The dispute stems from a union refusal to work with non union employees.
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Cleveland
Senator Hanna
Globe Iron Works Company
Madrid minister says government calm on American warships
In Madrid on January 24 a cabinet minister described the government as tranquil about the movements of American warships, noting the actions were fully known to the minister of marine.
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Madrid
Cuban
Imparcial
Cuba
Snow Blanket Paralyzes Chicago Railways And Wires
A severe snow storm hit Chicago with heavy telegraph and telephone outages crippling police and fire alerts. Streetcar service slowed then improved as crews kept lines open. Rail traffic was delayed citywide and trains ran hours late. Similar blizzard conditions spread through Milwaukee Detroit and western states causing unroofed buildings and damaged structures at Philadelphia and elsewhere.
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Chicago
Clithers
Union Station
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Michigan
Detroit
Saginaw
Mackinaw
Michigan Central
Flint and
Pere Marquette Road
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Water hazards and rail disaster near New Albany
High river levels caused a belt line trestle collapse over the Ohio at New Albany early yesterday, sending a locomotive and tender into the water. Conductor John Burke and brakeman Harry Miller died. engineer Henry Murphy and wireman Charles Joan injured. River rising, coal sunk at Prentint Landing. widespread inundation feared along the Ohio. Other regions report rising Mississippi near Cairo and New Orleans. textile workers in New England shift attention to New Bedford amid union executive meeting.
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Louisville
New Albany
Afr
John Burke
Ciarry Miller
Henny Murphy
Howard Park
Charles Joan
Laauisville
Cineinniatti
Dan
Ohio
Canisville
Daca
Onda
Mississippi
Cairo
New Orrleans
Vicksburn
Dave
Kansas City Shoe Merchant Links Wider Women’s Footwear to Bicycling
A Kansas City shoe merchant reports that women’s feet are becoming wider, attributing the change to bicycle use. He says foot measurements show broader profiles and notes demand for more accommodating styles.
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Kansas City
Another Good Man Gone Wrong in Kidney Cure Foe
H. J. Moogk of Swartz and Fleck reports a man died after neglecting Foley’s Kidney Cure for a kidney ailment. The notice notes the failed remedy as a cited factor in the illness.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Grain-o, a Grain Coffee Substitute in Grocery Stores
A notice promotes GRAIN-o as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims even delicate stomachs tolerate it, with most unable to tell it from coffee. It costs 15 or 26 cents per package and is suggested for children.
Grain-o new food drink replaces coffee for all ages
Try Grain-o the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. It has a rich seal brown Mocha and Java look but is grain based. Priced 15c and 25c per package and sold by all grocers. Also promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder for feet with easy shoes comfort and mail order 25c. Key West Perfection cigar sold by dealers for 10 cents.
Try Allen's Foot-Ease for swollen tired feet
A vintage ad advises shaking a foot powder into shoes to relieve swollen hot feet. It promises cooling relief for smarting feet, tight shoes, blisters, callouses, corns and bunions, with rest and comfort. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25c, trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
LeRoy, N
For that Tired Feeling Cigars Advertised in 1930s Style
Vintage style tobacco ad touts Smoke Key West Perfection cigar claiming relief from tiredness. Mentions sale by first class dealers and a date notation 12-31dff. Noting era promotional tone and product positioning.
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Key West Perfection
Hot Springs in Black Hills famed cures and tourism
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills South Dakota are famed for waters that have cured rheumatism neuralgia and other ailments. The town offers first class hotels baths and daily tourist tickets with especially low rates on the first and third Tuesdays of this month. For full information apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Black Hills Health Resort Offers Baths and Tickets
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota the resort claims wonderful medicinal properties for rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments. First class hotel accommodations and baths are provided with tourists tickets on sale daily and special low rates on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Full information from ticket agents of the C and N W Railway.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
A Practical Puzzle Map Sent By Chicago Great Western
Readers may obtain a United States map puzzle on heavy cardboard. State and territory pieces color coded show capitals and rivers. Send 10 cents to Mr. F. H. Lord in Chicago for delivery.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
United States
F. H. Lord
Chicago
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