Senate action on gold standard bill gains momentum
In Washington on February 15 observers expect the gold bill favored by the Senate to pass and become law. Debate centers on the act of 1890 and the shift to gold coin as the unit of value. The House bill proposed a 25 percent gold reserve while the Senate seeks a direct $150,000,000 gold coin reserve and major changes to banks bonds and funding in a bi metalism framework.
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Shington
Oon
Chandler
New
Kentucky
Caffery
Senate
Ate
House
United States
Treasury
Representative Wheeler Seeks Action on Mail Allegations
Representative Wheeler of icky introduces a resolution directing the secretary of state to report actions taken regarding the alleged open department mail to Con fatium at Pretoria. The resolution also asks the department to verify Macrum's claim of an alliance between the United States and Great ins schouke as a bill passed permitting no railway company to build a bridge.
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Wheeler
Icky
Callpon
England
Open‘department
Confatium
Pretoria
Macrum
United States
Greatinsschouke
No Railway Company
Reward Cited for Gallantry Missed by Trooper Hughes
Portsmouth C served notes a trooper Tillien Hughes of the Sixth Cavalry earned a certificate of merit for gallantry and age. Despite brave acts at tall times at Juan hill he was discharged sick from typhoid fever and spinal complications. He died in May 1899, with the family insisting his illness was caused by tainted beef served to soldiers.
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Portsmouth
Board of Promotions
Mgton
Tillien Hughes
Sixth Cavalry
Juan Shill
Hughes
Santiago
Ong
Hughes Alys
Fortune to go to colleges after death
Dr D K Pears of Chicago has given to colleges and charitable institutions gifts totaling 1,500,000 dollars and is near death. He plans to leave his fortune to bequests and set aside 30,000 dollars annually for maintenance. The exact provisions are not yet announced but aim to support Christian colleges.
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D. K. Pears
Chicago
Christian Colleges
Seventeen Drowned As Gale Sinks Notre Dame Crew
Aux, Feb. 15. French schooner Notre Dame sank in a gale off Mant, near here. Thirteen crew members were lost and seven were rescued. The disaster occurred Wednesday as seas surged and winds battered the coast.
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Theranean
Notre Dame
Drowned in Port Chester wrecks on icy morning
A Port Chester incident reports coal barges and an ice damaged vessel foundering on Thursday morning. Six men, two children, and a woman were reported lost. The Blossom is named among the vessels involved as search efforts continue.
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Port Chesupraday
Tyron
Nominations for Army and Exposition Posts Noted
A dated fragment lists nominations including Kansas names for the Paris exposition and Army officers such as Col Albert Cummins Maj George L Bryam and Lt Col Goethals. Other entries reference Captain Sherja and Major Hampton in the Corps of Engineers and Army departments. The notice mentions Feb 15 and Western grain concerns.
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Ollowing
Kansas
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Albert 8. Cummins
George L. Bryam
Louis C. Sherja Jor
Army— Corps of Engineers
Fanton
Aergo “W. Goethals
Ice ‘Department
David‘ L
Appellate Court Awards Damages in Cartzon Case
The court ruled P C G B L railway liable for Oscar Cartzon's injuries in Porter County after being struck by a speeding engine at a crossing with no headlight. The decision ordered $1,000 damages. The same term ordered Greensburg bank to repay $2,243.15 to the estate of James W Anderson in Rush County after settling its claim.
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P. C., G.& 8 L. Railway Company
Oscar
Cartzon
Porter County
Streight
Nole Clesal
Third National Bank
Greensburg
James W. Anderson
Rush County
Silver Jubilee Services At Central Christian Church
The Silver Jubilee services of the Foreign Caristan mission were held at Central Christian Church with attendees from across the state. Morning talks covered origins, missionary growth, and reasons for missions. afternoon addresses touched on pastor work, perseverance, and ongoing missionary claims.
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Forean Caristan Mission Awasviation
Central Christian Church
Thureday
Etatea
Ladies’ Aid Society
J. HW. McGaughey
C. Pierce
B. M. Blount
Irvineseon
Henry
Sarl
Irvington
Dean Mal
Butler
Ren c. Rowlison
Nev. I. B Brown
Frankfort
H. McNeill
Muncie
B. Jenkins
M. W. Harkins
Anderson
L. ¥. Sellers
Terre Haute
Seworeebin
E. H. Ames
Helen
Mmixeione
George Darsle
Cor Cersville
Japan
China
West Indies
Africa
Turkey
Philp
Imnes
Noisy Chicago Ball Sparks Re-Election Push
Alderman Bathhouse John Coughlin wore a green silk suit with lavender trousers and pink gloves at the First Ward Democratic club ball. The event drew a crowd from the levee district, with masked dives on display and costly ticket sales. organizers reportedly netted about $10,000 to aid re-election and fund actions against locals.
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Chicago
John Coughlin
First Wari Democratic Club
Hinky-dink
Kenna
John
Damages suit over soap theft leads to tension
In Chicago, William Hammel sues E G Halloway foreman of a soap factory for 25000 after being arrested for taking home a 10 cent cake of soap where he worked 25 years. The case highlights labor disputes and arrestal over minor theft claims.
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Chicago
Wm. Hammel
E. G. Halloway
Halloway
Squeezing Stockyards Suit On Trial In Indianapolis Court
On Thursday Judge Leathers heard the application for a receiver for Harrell Tibbs Gish Co a stock commission firm. Charles E Rockwood former partner testified he joined after 1899 ownership shifts and claims he was ousted by Harrell to clear room for Harrells son. Harrell contends no fixed partnership term and blames Rockwood for missed early mornings and stock delays. The firm shows assets about 10000 from stock sales and recent prosperity despite internal friction.
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Leathers
Hive Stock Commission
Harrell
David .L. Gish
John Harrell
Rockwood
Tolin
Hie
Need
Hani
Stillman Strikes Back Over Franked Pamphlet Case
Washington February 15 The post master general complained that a pamphlet by James W Stillman Boston Mass titled a protest against the presidents war of criminal aggression was deemed seditious and mailed under the franking privilege of Congressman Fitzgerald Massachusetts Fitzgerald says his frank was used only in house and senate post offices The same day he received a copy of Charles Emory Smiths Galesburg speech on Lincoln Douglas anniversary and asks if he should go to jail for abuse while Smith would face the same fate Underwood franking debate continues as officials spar over privileges.
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Washington
James W. Stillman
Boston
Mass
T& Be
Congressman Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Aml
Senate
Charles Emory Smith
Galesburg
Roots Back In The Race For Lieutenant Governor
Representative Francis T. Roots of Connersville is reported back in the lieutenant governor race after withdrawing earlier. He previously sought a foreign appointment such as a Barcelona consulship but did not obtain it. Frank C. Shutts of district 4 and H. C. Duncan of district 2, also candidates, met at the Denison Wednesday night, agreed to pause their feud, and attended a theater together.
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Francis T. Roots
Connersville
Barcelona
Spain
Frank C. Shutts
H. C. Duncan
Leutenant
Denison
Indians Threaten Trouble in New Mexico Clash
Deputy Indian agent W. H. M. Woodward reports from Santa Ana in Bernalillo County that Pueblo leaders threaten violence against laborers and are arming themselves to prevent crossing their lands amid potential bloodshed.
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Santa FE
N. M
W. H. M. Woodward
Santa Ana
Bernalillo County
Woodward
FINE CHURCH BURNED IN CHICAGO FIRE
Trinity M. E. Church in Chicago was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday night. Total loss estimated at 101000 with 50000 insured. Building cost 122450 and an organ valued at 12000 was wrecked as the flames spread from the organ to the house. Fifty worshipers fled from the basement during the blaze.
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Chicago
Trinity
Dying Father Forgives After Fatal Shooting
Charleston news reports C R Stewart died after being shot by his son Louis following a heated dispute about a comic valentine. Before dying he reconciled with his wife and urged mercy for his son, asking Judge Hall to be lenient and to let God forgive him.
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Charleston
W. Va
C. R. Stewart
Louis
Stewart
Judge Hall
Quigley Disputes on Sick Pay Ordinance Passage
In heated testimony, Quigley and Duncan clash over an ordinance granting police sick and disabled pay while denying enforcement due to funding gaps. Duncan accuses Quigley of political manipulation. Quigley denies politics influenced his statements or actions.
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Quigley
Mr. Duncan
Rinker
Clint Lowe
Grand Hotel Meetings Linked to Police Removals
Mr. Duncan described the removals of 21 policemen at a Grand Hotel setting while mayor Dove Johnson and others attended some meetings. The mayor reportedly returned a list for charging, and a formal charge was later written against each man. Records of the meetings were uncertain.
Testimony on Kurtz Sanity and Suspicions in City Hearing
The testimony centers on Kurtz, accused by opponents of misconduct and moved from a district after complaints by George Williamson. Witnesses defend Kurtz as capable, noting support from Frank Hilgamier, Dr. C O Durman, Henry Rieman, Jacob Woesner, and Shepard Leonard. A deputy inquiry probes whether Kurtz struck Williamson, with policeman Pope named in the dispute.
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Williamson
Kurtz
Moore
Weis
Frank Hilgamier
Tay~ Mond St
Garfield Park
C. O. Durman
Democratic Health Board
Rinker
Gumsolus
Pope
Geo. Williamson
Roth
Board exonerates Rinker in Kurts case at trial
Samuel Kealing creamery proprietor testified for Kurts while Arthur Smith tinsmith spoke for Gunsolus. George W. Hall from well drilling praised Kurts as Merchant policeman Harry Rosengarter backed him. Dr Dettach from River Avenue praised Rinker, the Board of Safety exonerated him.
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Board of Safety
Rinker
Samuel Kealing
Virginia-ave
Kurts
Arthur Smith
N. Senete-ave
Gunsolus
Geo. W. Hall
Harry Rosengarter
Dr. Dettach
River Ave
Balloon men arrived from north in a mysterious tale
A London letter cites Bishop Newnham from Fort Churchill Hudson Bay reporting two Likimos said two white men descended from a sky balloon and were killed by Eskimos. The writer fears this could be the fate of Andree and his companion, awaiting further inquiry.
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London
Bishop Newnham
Man
Fort Churchill
Hudson Bay
Andree
Stephens and Hadley in fraud case in police court
Stephens and Hadley, charged with obtaining money by false pretenses through the State Employment and Business Bureau at 160 F Market, had their case continued to February 2 in police court. Marshall Pugh reported men sent from the agency sought work at his Crawfordsville Pike farm. two walked Ax miles through mud. Stevens, 26, married, lives at 113 E Walnut. Hadley, 48, a former Richmond furniture dealer, has a St Louis wife. Some business leaders backed him, doubting intentional wrongdoing.
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Joseph Roy Stevens
Clark H. Hadley
State Employment and Business Bureau
F. Market St
Marshall Pugh
Crawfordsville Pike
Stevens
Ives
Walnut St
Hadley
Richmond
St. Louis
United Mineworkers Journal Reports Large Wage Increase
The journal cites a 7,000,000 accord and an across the board rise for miners in four states. It projects about 72 dollars yearly per miner and a total increase near 15,900,000, the largest yet. Weekly circulation is 14,000 with plans to expand and put the journal on a paying basis under manager Chris Evans.
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United Mineworkers’ Journal
Indianapolis
Chris Evans
Memorial services mark Maine wreck anniversary
In Havana on February 15 memorial services were held at the wreck of the Maine, blown up two years ago. Catholic and Protestant ministers officiated as Americans attended. The wreck was decorated with flowers and reverent tributes.
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Havana
Maine
Proctor's mine owners lock out miners at Red Ash
Williamsburg Ky Feb 15 operators of Proctor's coal mines at Red Ash locked out several hundred miners who were union members of the United Mine Workers of America in response to a demand for wage increases under the Indianapolis agreement. Operators refuse to keep union men in their employment.
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Williamsburg
Proctor’s
Red Ash
Unites Mine-Workers of America
Indianapolis
George Weeks Hanged In Philadelphia Murder Case
George Weeks, a Black man, was hanged Thursday morning in Philadelphia for killing Alice White on Christmas Day 1895. He confessed, saying he hoped for forgiveness, and was linked to George St. Clair who was hanged the prior Thursday.
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George Weeks
Philadelphia
Alice White
George St. Clair
Weeks
Callows
Local merchants praise Kurtz and colleagues as efficient officers
Businessmen and witnesses from Virginia Avenue to East Street commend Kurtz, Gunsolus, Rinker, and Butcher as excellent officers. They cite crime-busting results, clean records, and good reputations, with multiple grocers and storekeepers testifying at length about their effectiveness and integrity.
Monument Commission Considers Public Interest Plan
Lawton monument commission met at noon to review plans to boost fund contributions. Officials expect to launch the new measures in a few days as the fund’s prospects brighten recently.
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Lawton Monument Commission
City Life: Defective Flue Sparks Fire at Adelaide Street
A defective flue at 333 Adelaide street caused a fire of about $23 around Thursday noon. Miler Bros. occupants. Patrolmen Crabtree and Haris found the stove white hot near Dr Heath’s office at 17 West Ohio street, opened the door, and shut off the gas. A rail mail robbery suspect Melvin Kyle from Leesburg stood trial in federal court. George Sanders, age 9, was arrested for pasting a counterfeit silver dollar on Dunmore Bros. grocers. Venable, an older boy, allegedly gave the dollar. Venable denied involvement. The city’s water pump serving the Manual Training High School roof failed Thursday morning, depriving heating boilers of water. School dismissed. action taken, later corrected, with resumption planned Friday.
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Adelaide St
Miler Bros
PWG
Crabtree
Haris
Dr. Heath
Ohio St
Melvin Kyle
Leesburg
Louisvile
Benton Harbor
George Sanders
Shine
Rockford
Dunmore Bros
Washington St
Venable
Harry Venable
American Car and Foundry builds coal cars for railways
The American Car and Foundry Company of West Indianapolis is manufacturing 200 coal cars for Otto Southern Railway and has produced several hundred cars in recent months for the Central Framic Abso.
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American Car,and Foundry Company
West
Indianapolis
Otto, Southern Railway
Framic Abso
Montana Judge Testifies on Clark Bribery Probe
In Washington on Feb 15 Judge W H Hunt associate justice of Montana's supreme court testified that during the Wellcome disbarment case his family physician Dr Treacy interceded, saying a party would post 9100000 to have the case dismissed.
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Washington
Clark
W. H. Hunt
Supreme Court of Montana
Wellcome
Supreme Court
Treacy
Lodge Washington Eyes McKinley Veep Spot
In Lodge, Massachusetts, the latest name floated as a running mate for McKinley, as Roosevelt is out and no New York candidate unites the party. The administration welcomes Lodge and southern supporters cheer his federal election law stance and expansion views.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice Listing Local Addresses
Births list many couples with addresses and newborns including George and Mary Brown a girl and J W Newhouse a boy. Deaths include Sadie Beau and Infant Bower at 523 Centennial and Mary M Bower fever. Marriages show several couples such as Wiley Granger and Elnora Nash and Joseph Lawson Grace M Thurman. Building Permit notes M A Matthews at 1349 Olive st for repairs worth 150 dollars.
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George and
Mary Brown
W. Washington-st
Abert
S. F. Smock
W. Pearl St
William and
Rosa Elena
Harrison- St
Bor. J. W
Amanda Newhouse
E. Pratt
Fassett
Florence Cotton
New Jersey
John
Jane Kennedy
Bright-st
Harry and
Carmie Leachman
Warren-st
Bey
O. H
Maggie Bower
Centennial-st
Joseph and
Josephine Renner
W. Tenth-st
Sadie E. Beau
Valley Mills
Bower
Mary M. Bower
New Jersey-st
Wiley Granger
Elnora Nash
Joseph Lawson
Grace M. Thurman
Harry C. Hoop
Anna Myers
Chas. H. Search
Emma B. Schafer
Henry Griffin
Delia Reynolds
Bert E. Cool
Lizzie Ryan
Frederick B. Fox
Ella G. Hobstetter
Adam Ruhl
Lena Schultz
Edward M. Mooney
Anna T. Murtaugh
Charles T. Noble
Ada Maschell
John Klinck
Hannah Forme
Otto R. Striedbeck
Emma Black
M.A. Matthews
Olive St
Arailles-only Matinee by Anna Eva Fay at Masonic Hall
A matinee by Anna Eva Fay arranged for ladies only with no gentlemen admitted. The event is set in the Masonic Hall and targets a female audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arailles
Anna Eva Fay
Masonic Hall
Chicago Markets Close Higher On Wheat and Corn Strength
Wheat May climbs to 69 as Paris demand and seaboard strength bolster values. Corn May 25 3 16 to 51 6c, July 35 14 to 34 74c. Provisions show pork 10.92 to 11.00, lard 6.00 to 6.74, ribs 5.92 to 6.05. Dressed poultry prices mixed with turkeys, chickens, capons, ducks, geese. Butter and cheese prices listed. eggs at 12c.
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Chicago
Paris
Seaboard
Eastern Twins
Ceeseeeene Eonnee BC Union
Saxony
Mennen
BBC
Svelnvdvvete
Dongola
Belek Puietenis
Interstate Live Stock Market Report at Interstate Yards
Interstate Stock Yards records Feb 15 cattle and hog receipts with varied grades. Good to prime beef and butcher steers 1,150 to 1,800 pounds. common to fair stockers and cows, veal calves, and heavy packing hogs all priced per hundredweight. Reports show range from good to prime across multiple classes and weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
DUB
Seneresenseeeress
Wheat and corn prices at Wm. 8. Black Co. City Grain Market
On Thursday February 15 the City Grain Market reports wheat and corn bids by class. Wheat No 3 red shows mixed car totals and milling freight adjustments. corn prices span No 1 white to No 4 white mixed with varying percentages and wagon wheat. hay and timothy quotes listed with farm delivery ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Timothy
Hay
Timethy
Cattle and Hogs Receipts at Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis February reports cattle receipts for Thursday show small shipments with export and shipping cattle priced by weight. Good to prime steers at 3500 in range, fair to medium and other grades listed. hog receipts total 45 to 40 with price bands around 1150 to 1300 pounds for various quality levels. Bulls and cows also priced, veal calves noted.
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Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
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Virginia- Ave
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