Riot and Militia Move Over Legislation Clash
An armed clash erupts at a state house as Republicans break through Populist lines with sledgehammers, seizing the chamber while Gov. Lewalling calls out state troops. The standoff blocks access and raises fears of a broader confrontation as officers are sworn in and militia are dispatched.
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Vorisa
Kas
Peb
Var
Cntlipg
Glivan
Ti Evisis
Lewalling
Santa Fe
Artz
Mitia
State House
Douglass
Republican House
Canadian Canal Tolls Favor Americans, New Schedule
Ava Ont February 15. Tuesday am extra of the Canada Ga issued regarding the canal tolls for the coming season. New requisitions are more favorable to Americans than Canadians in both rates and dealing. Last season welland through traffic paid 20 cents a ton with a Montreal rebate cutting 15 cents per ton, disadvantaging Ogdensburg New York where grain was charged the full rate. The new schedule sets tolls at 10 cents per ton.
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Ava
Ont
Canada
Fragments From Bremen Train Collision Report
An OCR damaged draft mentions a Bremen origin and a train incident near Philadelphia with a fatality or injury. It references Captain Schutte and a bank, with losses around 75 000 dollars. Names and details are incomplete and partially garbled.
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Canton
Bremen
Schutte
N. Jackson
Oghen Bank
Nnsistany
Great East Bour
Pwo
Ic Patladel
Jon Broad
Harrison's House Prepares After Shaffer Move Out
J. C. Shaffer has vacated the President's residence and it will be repaired to resemble the former home under Mrs. Morrison. President with Mrs. McKee and children to arrive Sunday March 5, Mrs. McKee to stay with her father. Also: a newborn found on a doorstep at the Orphans' home steps in Shelbyville, alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
J. C. Shaffer
President Harrison
Shelbyville
Ind
Sanford Morris
Orphans’ Home
Gambler Seeks Recovery After Loss at Tron's Table
John Mara sues Suez Wm. Tron and Benny Gannon to recover money from a gaming dispute. He alleges losses of $360 at Tron's table and seeks $500 in restitution.
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John Mara
Suez Wm. Tron
Benny Gannon
Tron
Bays
Judge Kane Pitches In In McDonald Will Trial Court
In Noblesville Indiana the McDonald will case sees Judge Kane deliver a three hour address while defense lawyer Geo Shirts denounces the plaintiffs and Attorney Fishback closes with a moving plea. The jurors endure eloquence as witnesses testify and the court hall fills with tension and reaction.
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Kane
esyiLn
McDonald Will
Tom
McDonald
Arthur Trutchina
Bill
Jessie
Fishback
Jene
Geo. Shirts
Ile
Riv. Kane
Shirts
firDonald
Pleintiffy
Lent observance explained ash Wednesday origins and practices
The article recalls ash Wednesday origins in Rome and Caput jemini, notes Lent begins on the Wednesday after Ash Wednesday and lasts until Easter, and describes Catholic and Anglican practices including fasting rules, church services, and Holy Week observances. It cites Pope Melix III as inaugurating the current fast and contrasts Catholic discipline with Anglican discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Melix III
Moses
Hugo
Illinois and Twenty-Eighth St Explosion Destroys House
A natural gas explosion at the corner of Illinois and Twenty-Eighth streets wrecked a small frame house owned by Pension-agent Corbelay. Frances Perrigo was injured, burned and knocked unconscious. she was cared for nearby before being moved to her son-in-law Henry Neal’s home as investigators search for the cause, with losses estimated around 1000 dollars.
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Ilinois
Henry Neal
Frances Perrigo
Milton Sparks
Lee's
Virgina. Ave
Sparka
Pension
Corbelay
Vance Block
Perrigo
Esa
Non
John A.jontz
Bence Carr
Pennsylvania-at
Pennsylvania-st
Aishle Carr
Bates House
Harvey LaFolletta
Beirl
Husband attacks wife with hatchet in market area
Billy Williams, of the Market and Missouri streets corner, assaulted his wife with a hatchet injuring her severely. He was arrested by Sergeant Lowe and jailed. Dr. Tarp examined Williams, deeming him likely insane. An inquest will be held.
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Senate Democracy
Jefferson
Prison South Investigating Committee
Siste House
Wiliam J. Barnes
Patten
Chase
Billy Wiliams
Market and
Missourists
Williams
Lowe
Tarp
Willams
City Plumbers Dance In Mesanic Bail Says Local Note
The article reports a festive event by city plumbers and notes a financial success. It also mentions Albert Brooks seeking divorce on grounds of marital strife and multiple relations at home. The Board of Public Works awarded a levee contract on Chestnut Street and ordered renumbering of Delaware street houses. A $10,000 damage suit is filed by Joel Huntington against Gipp Bros. for injuries from an elevator fall. Judge Fields is shown visiting Palmer House to urge Judge Gresham to run, with tariff platform remarks.
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Penius
Johnson
Marion
Cullop
Farrow
Mgr
Jerry” Collins
Jerry
Baugher
Senate
McHuek
Staggard
Dailey
Haggard
Jippen
Fippen
Tipton
Sulzer
Alc Mullen
Lindemuth
Bruce Carr
Roby
Aikens
Nye
Grace Carr
Stuart
Gillard
Albert
Brooks
Board of Public Works
Chestnut St
White River
Mann Broz
Delaware St
Gipp Bros
S. Meridian St
Joel Huntington Wedeslay
River floods and bridge dangers sweep Ohio and Illinois
Heavy thaw and rain push the Ohio River to new highs as Cincinnati wards flood. bridges and wharves break away and lowlands inundate. Indiana and Illinois report widespread overflows, threatened rail lines, and farmers driven from sluggish floodplain flats.
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Ind
George Eline
Big Four Yard
Hera
South-st
Wabash
Cincinnati
Ohio
Front
Second St
Main St
Berchants
Ty Points
Evensville
Joliet
Hitness
Indiana
New Parlour Goods at Wm L Elders Store
Local shop introduces new parlour goods and repair services. A Seif offers filing and expert help at 80 Virginia Avenue with Wantsad-Sate repairing and other fixtures.
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Wm. L. Elder
Kers
A. Seiffiling
Cabinet selections and related political intrigue
New York reports Secretary of the Interior nominee Hoke Smith from Georgia after an interview with Me. Cleveland. President elect Cleveland officially names Walter Q. Gresham as secretary of state, John G. Carlisle as secretary of the treasury, Daniel Lamont as secretary of war, and Wisco Bissill as post master general, with Cleveland stating there is no need for secrecy and he will announce acceptances as received. Rumor of Senator Hill pushing Frank Hiscock for a cabinet post circulates in New York.
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New York
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Smith
Cleveland
Laxewoon
N. J
Walter Q. Gresham
Ino’s
Siste
John G. Carlisle
Kentucky
Treasury
Dantel
Lamont
Wisco
Bisssil
Gueas
Senator Hill
Gresham
Frank Hiscock
Hiscock
Washington Debates and Legal Actions Amid Graft Probes
Republicans gained six hours for debate on the invalid pension bill after Democrats allowed time. The Oates cotton bill refunds wartime duties on raw cotton. Secretary Troster telegraphed approval of establishing a protectorate over the islands pending annexation talks. James M. Veasey sues President Greenhut of the whisky trust for 50000 damages, alleging a false accusation of irresponsibility.
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United States
House
Tuesda
Troster
Stevens
Honolulu
James M. Veasey
Cincinnati
Washington
Greenhut
The
Whisky Trust
Teasey
Women Organize Society to Tackle City Health and Garbage
A group of six prominent women formed a society in the city to organize a permanent women's protective association. They elected temporary president Mrs Wylie and discussed health and sanitation measures including a city inspector, sidewalk cleanliness, iron garbage barrels, and cooperation with New York health authorities. A committee was named to meet health officials, write a letter, and push ordinances. The next meeting is set for Tuesday morning.
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Pera
Wylie
Astng
Business Bopon
Heideman
Woosn
New York City
Women of
India
New York
Woman’s Club
WW. Va
Hoosier
Weil
Mire. MacGregory
Ali
Ivy
Gselested
George Hitt
Morris Roas
Samuel Alorss
Mra
Lfods Mre
Runnels
Firs
Gs Mire
Hoideman
Corre
Mig. i McGregory
Merrit
Wyne Eagely
Board of Health
Cholera Suspects Reported in New York Hospital Network
A cable from New York dated February 15 notes cholera suspects in a series of hospital cases show Asiatic cholera. Officials warn of spring danger and emphasize cleaning and sanitation measures amid the outbreak. Mention of 675 Pennsylvanias references unclear.
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New York
Cable
Robin
Series Hospital
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