Bliss Reverses Lamoreaux in Chicago lake front case
Secretary Bliss cancels all proceedings after McKee scrip filing, orders a rehearing, and may dismiss Commissioner Lamoreaux of Wisconsin. The Chicago lake front land, valued at up to 50 to 60 million dollars, lies at the center of the dispute in this landmark land office action.
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Bliss
Lamoreaux
General Land Office
Chicago Lake Front
Lamoreux
Wisconsin
The
Land Office
Interior
Washington
McKee
Lake Front
Chicago
Fort Wayne Tragedy Ends Betrothed Couple’s Lives
Fort Wayne Indiana records a supposed double suicide after betrothed attorney Colerick and Miss Mae Hall were found in their home. Colerick lay dead on a couch while Hall lay unconscious with a bottle of carbolic acid nearby. Hall survived and was taken to Hope Hospital in a critical condition.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Colerick
Henry Colerick
Indiana
Mae Hall
Hall
Miss Hall
Miss Tall
Hope Hospital
Spain Must Borrow Again To Meet Big Cuban Deficit
Spain faces a potential 100 million dollar deficit due to Cuban war costs. Capt. Gen. Weyler has sent a public budget bill of 85 million plus an 98 million appropriation for war and navy expenses. Revenue from July will be about 14 million, prompting new taxes or another loan. Real estate taxes in Cuba would rise 40 percent and a special tax on manufacturing is planned despite planter opposition.
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Gen. Weyler
Cuba
Spain
War and Navy Departments
United States
Madrid
Cortes
LIPS UNSEALED BEFORE DEATH
William Jerolaman, 78, on his farm near Kearny New Jersey, breaks a 20 year vow of silence to speak love to his wife as he dies of pneumonia. He had left church over duty disputes and vowed never to address his wife again but ended his final hours in her care and they reconciled. The Jerolamans were long-time church directors and farmer residents.
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Silene
William H. Jerolaman
Jerolamans
Kearny
N. J
Tie
Jeralaman
Trat
Invention to straighten kinky hair in Atlanta women
An Atlanta inventor Robert I Rhodes unveils a two part device a steel comb and heated brass cylinder to straighten kinky hair. The machine blends a comb with a heated rod driving straight locks and is pitched as a boon for African American women and the broader colored race promising wealth for Rhodes.
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Atlanta
Robert I. Rhodes
Alarmed St. Louis Warners Face Prosecution Over False Tornado Posters
Observer Frankenfield of the St. Louis Weather Bureau reports orders from Washington to prosecute all individuals distributing fictitious tornado warnings to promote a melodrama called the Tornado. Local authorities were informed and will charge those named with disturbing the peace after identification. The incident followed widespread alarm in the city still recovering from last May’s cyclone.
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Weather Bureau
Frankenfield
St. Louis Weather Bureau
Washington
Juror Surprise as Dreher Is Declared Insane
In St Louis Charles F Dreher, sentenced for the murder of Bertha Hanicke, is spared hanging after jurors learn he is insane. As jurors rose to file out, Dreher addressed Foreman Druke and others, admitting culpability and offering thanks for the verdict while asserting he was in a fit.
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Charles F. Dreher
Bertha Hunieke
St. Louis
Dreher
Foreman Druke
Sid
Mr. Druke
Bertha Hanicke
Fedeed
Milwaukee Building and Loan Receivership In Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Building and Loan Association went into receivership with Martin W. Herman, secretary, appointed to wind up affairs by Judge Austin. The firm faced loan failures amid land-poor assets estimated near 100000 dollars. Brams death sentence pronounced in Bram case. execution set for June 8 in Boston. Governor Bradley declined to respite Scott Jackson murder case, signaling likely denial. Lake Winnipeg arrived Liverpool after wreck forcing 800 cattle, 25 horses and 75 sheep to be thrown overboard due to scarce drinking water.
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Milwaukee
Fatls
National Bailding and Loan Association of
Austin
Martin W. Herman
Jackson
Gov. Bradley
Kentucky
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg, From ‘St. Johns
N. B
Liverpool
Storm Buries Northwest Rail Lines In Snowbound Week
Reports from Bradstreet note storms halt rail service across Minnesota South Dakota and western North Dakota. A rotary snowplow stranded near Brown's Valley Minnesota and many lines remain blocked with ten to fifteen feet of snow. Deep cold at Huron lowers stock feed and fuel. three weeks delay expected east of the Missouri in transporting shipments and restoring service.
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Stove
Paul
Marcel 12
Rmilroad
Agai
Great Northern
Brown's Valley
Minn
Minnesota
Huron
Whiel
South Dakota
Missouri River
The Week in Trade Smiles Through Bradstreet’s View
Bradstreet’s notes continued activity across industrial lines driven by expanding demand and steady prices. Spring demand rises with retail orders for shoes data and clothing plus light hardware and farm implements. prices stay fairly steady with declines in tea sugar coffee lard and wheat. Wheat exports dip to 1,669,482 bushels while Indian corn exports remain strong at 5,410,000 bushels week over week.
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Bradstreet
Bradstreet’s
Central West
Northwest
United States
Three Friends Headed for Cuba From Roderizuez Key
The steamer Three Friends reportedly left Roderizuez Key ninety miles south of Miami on Friday with a large expedition bound for Cuba. A deputy marshal was on board or may have joined the crew. The O C Williams is linked to the expedition, having carried supplies from Miami.
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Ishand
Three Friends
Roderizuez Key
Miami
Cuba
Tg O.C. Williams
Negro Wins Hill Case in Texas Court of Appeals
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals at Galveston affirms a lower court ruling in Pullman Police Car Co. v. Cain. Cain, a Black minister, bought a first class Pullman ticket from St. Louis to Galveston but was forced to ride in the Negro car. The appeal upholds that a separately rated ticket grants passage in that car or the company owes damages. The page also notes Indiana prison directors’ concerns over abolishing the contract system, mandating hand labor and an industrial superintendent.
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Court of Civil Appeals
Galveston
Texas
Pullman Police Car Company
Thomas W. Cain
St. Louis
Pullman
Indiana
Makes Demand of Peru on Mc Cord Claim
News from Lima reports Peru refuses to settle Victor H. Mc Cord's $200000 claim against the government. Secretary Olney issued a peremptory demand to settle the case. The South Kansas Methodist conference in Pittsburg Kansas votes 75 to 21 to admit women to the general conference.
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Peru
Lima
Victor H. McCord
Olney
Penn
South Kansas Methodist Conference
Seamon
Pittsburg
Kansas
General Conference
Eva Booth Out of Danger After Illness in Toronto
Commissioner Eva Booth of the Salvation Army, who had been seriously ill in Toronto, Canada, is pronounced out of danger. The report notes her improved condition and ongoing care as she recovers.
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Iva Booth
Eva Booth
Salvations Army
Toronto
Canada
Fatal Fire and Fez Collapse Kill Many Workers
Fire at the Chicago Hotel in Buffalo gutted the 16 cent bed house on Saturday, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. In Fez Morocco part of the old city walls collapsed killing 180 workmen amid disaster in the town.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Fez
Morocco
Polls the Senate on Tariff
New York World Washington correspondent reports the Senate will likely pass the tariff bill with a minimum two vote majority and possible nine votes. Most silver senators aside from Teller, Stewart, and Mantle have pledged support, with several others undecided until after committee reporting.
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New York
BIH
New York World
Washington
Senate
Teller
Stewart
Mantle
Pracdely
Louisianus Stewart
Nevada
Jones
Mantte
Montank
Colorado
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Evans Named to Pensions Office by President McKinley
H Clay Evans of Tennessee has been tendered the office of commissioner of pensions by President McKinley and will probably accept. He is a recognized southern Republican leader who formerly represented the Chattanooga district and served as first assistant postmaster general under Harrison. Ex Congressman Pickler of South Dakota was Evans main competitor for the post and was viewed as having a strong chance.
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Ofice
H. Clay Evans
Tennessee
McKintey
AL Y
Ving
Chattanooga
Congress
Tlarrison
Tater
Daket
Pickler
South Dakota
Evans
South
End the War Weyler Told to Try Bribes and Autonomy
The Chicago Record cites Cuban correspondent dispatches that Gen Weyler has orders to end the war at once. He is instructed to attempt bribery of Insurgent Gomez, offer autonomy if rejected, or sell the island to the insurgents. Fear of McKinley’s stance fuels the policy shift. Yale row on student letter to Jim Corbett causes campus uproar as freshmen face possible punishment.
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Weyler
Chicago Record
Ife
Gomez
McKinley
Yale
Navy
Whitney
Gov. Morris
Jim Corbett
Gates Telegraph Toll Cut Debated in Washington House
Washington legislature passed Gentz bill by 47 to 28 to cap telegraph tolls at 1 cent per word within the state with a 25 cent minimum charge. Rumor claims ex President Cleveland may partner with John G. Carlisle and Francis Lyndo Stetson to practice law after returning from the south.
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House of the
Washington
Neveland
Cleveland
South
Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Francis Lyndo Stetson
New York City
Market Quotations From Major Midwestern and Eastern Cities
Market quotes cover Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and New York. Cattle hogs sheep and grain prices are listed with varying degrees of range and item codes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louin
Ike
Cincinnati
Detroit
Bbc
Toledo
Milwaukee
Oata
New York
Work of Congress and Senate Proceedings in Washington
A summary of Senate actions includes executive sessions on Cabot nominations, Sherman confirmation, and the swearing in of Mr. Sherman’s successor. The session notes extensive committee references, nominations presented, and procedural votes, with adjournment reached after noon.
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Lawinekern
Labor
Senate
Cabot
Sherman
Theo Ty
Prudentinia of May Fanna Ac
Jon
Hobart
Dilomatic Corps
Pruden
Oscar A. Jones
Michigan
Detroit
Lamont
New York Chamber of Commerce
Burrowa
Tannin a Few Lines From a Turbulent Era
Fragmented historical report with scattered notes on paper making a duchess, an Arkisas bill, court appeals in Montreal, and a suicide case. It also covers a ship’s fogbound voyage, an Iowa barber’s collapse, and military actions near Merceda. News brief compiles diverse events: accidents, political turmoil, and insurgent activity with dates and places implied.
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Vetusaedt
Jocdiaelougee Teat
Titan
Pronteniti i. Bareon
Psurannien Svgcent
Weidthiont and
Ciest
Manas City
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James T. Pittman
Alfred Kennedy
Miles
Gifford
Ee Ashinger
Denich
Thaute Bram
Work OF Congress
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Bradley
Andrew Ss) Wood
Blackburn
Mar Plogr
Gorman
Waad
Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Tloar
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Aldich
Sprey
Hoboken
Chaves Burknan
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Obregon
Merceda
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Rio de Janeiro
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