House Leaders Move to Kill Teller Silver Bond Plan
Washington January 31 House leaders seek to offset Senate action by killing the Teller resolution and the sense of Congress on silver bonds. They plan a brief debate and a rapid adverse report, aiming for a decisive negative reply to the Senate declaration. Republicans split over aligning with bimetallist senators on broader financial questions and pensions. Widows pension ruling: a widow with $9,900 in assets is not entitled under the 1890 act.
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Senate
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Rules Committee
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Asngley
Co Zcognitiee
Aniverse
United States
Age
Davis
Civil Service Statistics Show Growth in Classified Ranks
Washington January 31 The Senate Civil Service Committee heard President Proctor discuss growth of the classified service since 1888. Figures show 60 897 people included by executive action since 1883, with 2 987 and 27 242 under Republican and Democratic administrations respectively. Natural growth adds 16 437, totaling 87 683. An order in May 1896 covered 31 872 positions, excluding navy yard non political branches and Indian service non competitive appointments, leaving 13 496 political positions in that May 6 1896 order.
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Washington
Senate Civil Service Committee
Proctor
Civil Service Commission
Lodge
Cleveland
Navy Yard
Armor plant bids opened with 29 proposals
Secretary Long opened bids on Saturday for an armor plate plant with twenty nine proposals addressing various government requirements. Only one full plant bid emerged at 3 825 905 including buildings. Sites and donations were offered from multiple states and cities including MusWenon Youngstown Escanaba Duluth Ensley Lorraine Winthrop Harbor Beck Chicago Sheffield Weuns Detroit Peoria Wils Marquette and An diston. A Marinette man offered a site free if a 100 000 dock was built. Marion County Indiana firm offered forty acres and fifty wells of natural gas.
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Feme Olfera
Luongan
Washington
Long
Mus- Wenon
Mich
Youngstown
Escanabla
Duluth
Murderous ax attack and child’s brutal death shocks Iowa home
A widow Fannie Rathburn and her 12 year old daughter Mary were found slain and mutilated in their Burlington Iowa home. Mary’s throat was cut and evidence suggests a violent struggle. Five men, including a Storms, are under arrest as detectives pursue leads and a boy’s identification of a torn necktie.
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Burlington
Fannie Rathburn
Mary
Ciue
Storms
Mary Rathburn
Post Office Free Delivery Costs Rise 24.6 Percent
A Washington table from the post office department compares free delivery costs at fifty large offices for 1896-97 with 1890-91. It shows a 24.6 percent increase in cost over six years, while population grew 5.62 percent and gross receipts rose 28.48 percent.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Interior declines patent on swamp lands in Marquette district
Washington January 31 The secretary of the interior follows the supreme court ruling in Michigan Land and Lumber Co vs Rust by refusing to issue a patent to Michigan for lands in the Marquette land district once certified as swamp lands in 1853 and later reclassified by land office authorities as not swamp.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Michigan Land and Lumber Company
Secretary of the Interior
Michigan
Marquette Land District
Land Office
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Adams, Carroll and Williams Streets
Fry’s Block
Tuos
D. Ossorne
Wright gains honorary memberships in France and Russia
Washington January 31. United States labor commissioner Carrol D. Wright has received a cablegram announcing his election as a member of the Institute of France. He has also been informed of his election as an honorary member of the Imperial Academy of Science of Russia, the highest scientific distinction awarded in that country.
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Hevors
Carrel D. Wright
Washington
Carrol D. Wright
United States
Senator Teller Receives Telegrams on Teller Resolution Passage
Washington reports Senator Teller and the silver forces in the senate received numerous telegrams Friday night and Saturday congratulating them on the approval of the Teller resolution. One message came from Hon. W. J. Bryan expressing satisfaction with the result.
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Washington
Teller
Senate
W. J. Bryan
McKinley Opens California Golden Jubilee by Telegraph
In a ceremony at the White House President McKinley used a telegraph key at 11 08 Saturday night in the presence of the California delegation Justice McKenna and Mrs Leland Stanford and other ladies to begin the California golden jubilee in San Francisco California delegates and notable guests witnessed the momentous opening.
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Washington
California
Justice McKenna
Supreme Court
Leland Stanford
McKinley
White House
San Francisco
DC appropriation bill debated as prosperity question rages
Washington January 31 The District of Columbia appropriation bill was before the house Saturday but the day was spent in political debate. The controverted question of whether prosperity had arrived attracted the most attention and interest with testimony pro and con offered throughout the day.
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Washington
District of Columbia
House
President 55 Years Old Birthday Anniversary
Washington notes mark the president born in 1843 as January 31, a Saturday, noting his age as 55. The observance highlights the milestone as the nation reflects on the leader’s tenure and historical significance.
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Washington
Ungallant College Students Suspended Over Banquet Incident
At Java City Louisiana twenty three sophomores at State University were suspended for their roles in blocking the freshmen banquet. Three freshmen including two young women were abducted and restrained in carriages while one suffered a knee injury that will cripple her for life. The faculty’s inquiry led to the suspensions for the rest of the academic year, stirring athletic circles by removing the college’s top ball player.
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Java City
State University
Capitol stairs to gain women heads at four spaces
Albany January 31 Superintendent of Public Works Aldridge plans changes to the capitol grand stairway. The column caps now lack women among the distinguished heads. Four spaces remain for heads and will bear Captain Molly Pitcher Harriet Beecher Stowe Clara Barton and Susan B Anthony.
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Albany
Aldridge
Capitol Building
Alridge
Molly Pitcher
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Clara Barton
Susan B. Anthony
Mrs Shaw Returns Home After Buffalo Marriage
Miss Maud Evelyn Shaw married H. C. Mix of Chicago in Buffalo and has now returned to Cambridge with her parents. She arrived alone and Mix’s whereabouts are unknown to the family. Mrs Shaw says the couple will not live together.
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Boston
Maud Evelyn Shaw
H. C. Mix
Chicago
Buffalo
Cambridge
Mix
Orangemen to Meet at Port Huron
Orangemen of Michigan and Ontario plan their annual celebration for July 12, 1898, at Port Huron. Mayor H W Stevens extends an invitation to all Orangemen organizations to attend.
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Orangemen
Port Huron
Mich
Orangemen of
Michigan
Ontario
Canada
H. W. Stevens
Death of Rear Admiral Daniel L. Braine in Brooklyn
New York report states Rear Admiral Daniel Lawrence Braine retired died in Brooklyn after rheumatic illness. Born May 18, 1829 in New York, he had a brilliant war record.
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New York
Daniel Lawrence Braine
Brooklyn
Four Die and Thirty Hurt in Maine Rail Accident
Four persons died and thirty were wounded in a Maine Central railroad disaster near Orono on a Saturday. Names include Daniel Cunningham and Rev. Father McGrath among the dead, with many seriously injured across several towns including Passadumkeag Skowhegan Bangor and Oldtown. Officials cite cold weather and frost as a possible cause for rail spread.
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Maine Central
Orono
Daniel Cunningham
Dantel Cunningham
Troy
Jennies&. Murray
Callais
Father McGrath
South Boston
McGrath
Stanley Bean
Passadumkeag
Howard L. Maddox
Skowhegan
D. M. Atherton
Bangor ‘Theological Seminary
John Treat
Enfield
A. B. McLean
St. John
N. J
Frank A. Jenkins
Brakeman
Vanceboro
J. R. Leavitt
Oldtown
W. K.thompson
Pittsburg
Pittsburg 72 hour bicycle race ends in close finish
In Pittsburg the 72 hour bicycle race finished with leaders Waller and Elkes in a desperate dash for the purse. Telkes won by two yards after covering 1,322 miles 6 laps and 60 yards while Waller was 1,822 miles 6 laps 68 yards. Other placers followed as listed. In Denver a man claiming to be Charles Heyn demanded 5 million from a bank cashier and was locked up after a police tip.
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Waller
Elkes
Sslkes
Telkes
Schinneer
Hall
Walters
Dench
Gannon
Ruckel
Henshaw
Denver
Charles Heyn
New York
Colorado National Bank
Heyn
Receiver appointed for Standard Coffin Company in Cincinnati
Judge Hunter of the superior court names David J. Workum as receiver under an amicable arrangement by directors and stockholders. Assets are listed at 60,0000, liabilities 75,000.
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Rreceiver
Cincinnati
Hunter
Superior Court
David J. Workum
Standard Coffin Company
Indianapolis Wheelmen set national meet for August
The Indianapolis 1898 meet club has definite plans to host the League of American Wheelmen national gathering from August 9 to 13. Organizers are actively finishing details for the event.
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League of American Wheelmen
Indianapolis
Nansen Sails for England From New York
Dr Fridtjof Nansen the arctic explorer has sailed on the Campania from New York to Liverpool. He travels to England for undisclosed duties.
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Nansen Salle
England
New York
Fridtjof Nansen
Campania
Liverpool
Annexation debate at Commercial club banquet
Professor Von Holst of Chicago University urged Hawaii annexation should be rejected on constitutional grounds while acknowledging national duties. A resolution opposing annexation was adopted despite some objections, stressing government derives power from the governed and Hawaii’s population largely lacks a voice in its governance. Nearby notes report a feverish but improving state of an unnamed person and local economic talks on a beet sugar factory in Cadillac Michigan, plus a large inheritance claim in Marshalltown Iowa.
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Chisago
Janss
Commercial Club
von Holst
Chicago University
Hawaii
United States
Spooner in Chicago Hospital After Appendicitis Op
Willett M. Spooner son of Senator John C Spooner of Wisconsin underwent an appendix operation at Passavant hospital in Chicago. The senator was rushed from Washington and is with his improving son.
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Chicago
Willett M. Spooner
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Passavant Hospital
Washington
Quote on Hawaiian self government and minority opinion
The passage argues that a small minority in effect considers Hawaiians unfit for self governance, claiming 106,000 people are permanently unfit, portraying this view as a decisive life principle of the republic. It frames Hawaiian governance as dependent on the minority’s emphatic testimony and portrays their stance as foundational to the state.
Front Porch Skit Explores Voice Preservation Methods
A brief note describes months of talking on a front porch and car rear end as a setting to explain voice care. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a potential aid to explain how the practice avoids harming vocal organs, noting its common use by speakers and singers.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Astronomers Create Vast Photograph Of Stars
London, Berlin and Parisian astronomers unveil a remarkable composite image representing at least 68,000,000 stars. The vast photograph showcases a celestial panorama highlighting the scale and beauty of the night sky.
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London
Berlin
Anson Leaves Chicago Club After Ten-Year Pact
G Spalding in New York interview signals Adrian Anson will end his decade with the Chicago League baseball club when his contract expires Tuesday. Chicago followers have long expected a retirement from the diamond and speculation centers on his future role, possibly as National League umpire chief.
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Jan
Aha. G. Spalding
New York
Adrian C. Anson
Turke Ball
Chicago
Anson
National League
Diamond
Journal prints interview with alleged train robber Kennedy
The Journal quotes John R. Kennedy saying he and an associate planned to rob a Union Pacific west-bound train and expected over $60,000 in treasure. Kennedy was found unconscious Friday night wearing false whiskers and carrying a mask a red lantern and other robbery gear near Muncie station six miles from Kansas City.
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Dan
The
Journal
John R. Kennedy
Kennedy
Kansas
Dine
Muncie Station
Jesse Dames
Stories of Sir Frank Lockwood in Early Dramatic Days
The article recalls Sir Frank Lockwood’s early stage debut at Bath in a serv ant role with an Irish brogue misread as Zumer net by a gasman. A later country house invitation prompts a six shillings telegraph joke, ending with the quip Why not Lockwood.
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Sir Frank Lockwood
Bath
Emerald Isle
Frank
Sir Frank
Lockwood
London News
Foley's Honey and Tar: A Beloved Throat Remedy
Advertising copy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat chest and lungs with dealer guarantees of satisfaction. Mentions H. J. Moogh Swartz and Fleck and compares rainy day counts in Ireland England and Siberia while noting beliefs in stars beyond telescope reach.
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H. J. Moogh
Swartz & Fleck
Foley Kidney Cure and Coal Seam Factoids
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as reliable with money back guarantee. It notes Wyoming's Green River basin coal seam near Twin Creek at 80 feet thick and over 4,000 acres. Also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and lung troubles with various company names.
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C. P. Guenther & Co
H. J. Moogh
Emmert & Burrell
Foley
H. d. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
Wyoming
Twin Creek
Green River Coal Basin
P. Guenther & Co
Prosecution Planned for Willett McCracken and Others
Springfield Wis district attorney Jaslyn indicates Willett McCracken a Christian Scientist faces medical practice act charges while Mr and Mrs Varee Batavia are charged with criminal neglect for not calling a physician after their child died. All three indicted by the grand jury. Also reported a fatal self immolation near Clark Wis involving an elderly woman Mrs Reuben Bartiett who poured kerosene on herself and died in agony. she was deemed insane. Gen Alper reportedly improving in Washington.
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Springfield
Wis
Dan
WA. Egan
State Board of Health
Jaslyn
Gin
Willett McCrackenu
Varee
Batavia
Names of moving pictures spell a growing dictionary
The Chicago Record notes how science expands language with movement photography terms. A century ago electricity terms were unknown and now many names like vitascope biograph kineto scope and dozens more crowd the lexicon. The list includes phantoscope cinematograph mutoscope kinetograph rayoscope and many others.
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Chicago Record
Allen's Foot-Ease promotes cool comfortable feet
Traditional remedy advertises powder to shake into shoes for swollen hot feet tired feet and ease of walking. Claims relief from swelling sweating blisters and callous spots and reduction of bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package. a term Allen 8. Olmsted LeRoy N.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Grain'O The healthy coffee substitute ad claims drowsy-free
A vintage advertisement promotes Grain'O as a non stimulating coffee substitute. It targets nervous persons youth and children offering a nourishing grain based beverage that looks and tastes like coffee. Prices listed are 15 and 26 cents per package.
For that Tired Feeling Smoke Key West Perfection cigar
Cigarette style ad claims Key West Perfection cigar relieves tiredness and is for sale through first class dealers. Printed as a vintage advertising blurb with promotional tone and period branding.
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Key West Perfection
Perfection Wives Promote Key West Perfection Cigars
A promotional note states wives urge husbands to smoke the Key West Perfection cigar and mentions sales through first class deals by Hro. The brief hints at a advertising stance and dealership phrasing.
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