Defeat of Peckham Shifts Supreme Court Wind in D C
The senate rejected Peckham late Friday, leaving a mystery over the next supreme bench pick. Turpie Voorhees and others pressed concessions. Vilas defended Peckham but charges lingered. White of California cited water front interests in San Francisco as engaged with Peckham. Several Democrats voted nay, including Berry Call Cockrell Coke Daniel Gibson Gorman Irby Jones McLauren Pugh White. Next nomination rumored to be Judge Edgar M Cullen of New York's supreme court.
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Turpie and Voorhees
Jiven Vilas
White
California
San Francisco
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Murphy
New York
Berry
Call
Cockrell
Coke
Daniel
Gibson
Gorman
Irby
Jones
Arkansas
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Pugh
Finanda
Wasninitos
Edgar M. Cullen
Supreme Court of New York
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Town Talk roundup of city notes and oddities
A jumble of local items includes missing person John Terrell, court arguments on March 12, fights over snowball trouble, food prices, and civic plans. Mentions of university talks, weddings, small lawsuits, charity drives, school events, health notices, and railway plans weave through a snapshot of urban life with names, places, and dates.
Washington Undertakers Refuse James Stone Burial
Remains of James F E Stone arrived Friday from Jeffersonville and were buried on his father's farm after local physicians found the brain sound. Local undertakers refused to take charge of the burial. Also reported is the murder of Mrs Jesse Rucker in Stanton Chelton county and a lynching in progress. a collision near Bristol Channel sinks the Clytha Bank with seven drowned.
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Washington
Diurder
Seuma
Ala
Jesse Rucker
Stanton
Chelton County
Loxvos
Fab
Pritieh
Clytha
Cadoxton
Bristol Channel
Clythia
Keller Magician To Appear At Grand Next Week
Keller the magician and his wife will perform at the Grand during the first half of next week. The Elke will present a stronger fourteenth annual entertainment at English's next Wednesday evening. Duff's company with Miss Leonore Snyder star in Philemon and Banda. Sindbad also plays at English's opera house with stunning scenic effects. Haddock’s Nine-Car train will take the troupe to Pittsburg after Saturday’s full Sindbad show. Ollie Mack and Mattie Vicker scheduled at Park and Park later in the week with new acts and circus queen performances.
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Keller
Elke
Prof. Kellar
Denny
Guy
Matthews
Nglish
Opera House
Valley of Diamonds
Spalsora
Ivory Palace
Henderson
Hughey Dougherty
Ollie Mack
Murray & Mack
Finnigan’s Ball
Ollie Trumbull
James Trumbull
Ollie
James Dobbins
George Gale
Mattie Vicker
Tne
Hood's Sar Saparilia Prevention Claim Ad
Prevention is better than cure and Hood's Sar saparilia keeps blood pure free from acid taint and disease germs. Hood's Pris do not purge pain or er Ipe but act promptly easily and efficiently 200.
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Hood
McKinley Sees Protectionist White House Ahead
Ohio Governor McKinley, in New York for an Ohio society dinner, dodges a direct presidential nomination answer, denounces the Wilson bill as ruinous, predicts a Republican majority in Congress, and criticizes the Supreme Court vacancy handling. The report notes his stance on tariffs, income tax, and party unity, with mention of Peckham’s Supreme Court nomination being rejected.
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New York
McKinley
Ohio
Ohio Society
Peckham
Supreme Court
A Society Girl and Her Chum Want in the Workhouse
Laura Larsh and Grace House both 21 were fined 60 dollars each and sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse by Judge Stubbs on Saturday. Larsh, later Kay, was fostered by a Crawfordsville family and has a troubled history tracing back to education and social rises before a string of escapades. The pair, once at the Home of the Good Shepherd, escaped by breaking a window with a rope and fled to Lena Rivers. Authorities caught them Friday night. the Home’s superior sought their return, but Superintendent Powell refused, citing age and lack of legal power to compel. House hails from Logansport with no living parents. both allege they joined the home to learn an industry but only did washing and ironing under strict rules.
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John Terrell
New York St
Judge Brown
Weat St
N. Pennsylvania-st
Irvington
Coulter
Lake Forest University
August Coburn
Tes
Angeline Moon
Eau Claire
Wis
Washington Township
Lee Holtzman
Misa Minima Norton
Muncie
Mike Lucid
Commercial Travelers’ Relief Committee
Coffin, Pisicher & Co
Cooking Club
M. B. Wilson
N. Delaware
Jobn Vinson
Iimcoln Lane
Stantie
T’riday
Hey
John C. Dean
Michigan
Lev
Birs. Iydost
N. Delaware St
Mayflower
Abou
Siku
State House
Powell
Indiana
Garfield Park
State Oratorical Association
Sibert Russell
Earlham
Dick Miller
Bloomington
Denison House
Miler
Mir. Miller
Indianapolis
Loberta Park Church
I. G. Cornelius
N. Meridian
Taylor
Whitesides
Metcalf
State Health Board
Crown Point
State Line
Atute
Smith
Downey
Christian
Worth Cobb
Oxford
Palmer
Farmers
Broad Ripple
Marion
Hamilton
Noblesville
William Morton
Colorad
Morton
Burris
Josephine Mooney
Arty
Clare
Mills
James
Elia Fultz
Jacob
Agnes Taylor
George
Sophia Buch
Paul and
Minnie Striebeck
Binnie Spaulding
Jas
Lizzie Hatfield
Thomas
Anna Maley
Leon
Florence Bloom
John
Delia Keating
Lillie Williams
Peter and
Addie Munet
August
Rosa Hong
J. A
Anna Ayers
Georgia Green
Agnes Reinhart
Maggie Shultz
Jennie Givan
Marrracn Licinski
Daniel W. Johnson
Agnes Zierler
Cuaur Gueccio
Bessie I. Goode
Laura Larsh
Grace House
Stubbs
Jaura Larsh
Crawfordsville
Kay
Toad Shepherd
Lena Rivers
Kant
Home of the Good Shepherd
Supt
Grace
Logansport
Walker
Northwest
Columbia Lincoln Leaguers
Garver
J. B. Tyman
Evansville
Jones Hardware Company
Richmond
National
Carnation Sotiaty
Denison
Old Central Christian Church
Delaware and
Chiosts
Chas. XN
Biathews
Progress Club
Hirs. Twyman
Obio
Joseph Boldt
Orange Ave
Hyland
Cal Armstrong
Tipton County
Monon
Chicago
W. H. Bennett
J. I. Baker
A. J. Decker
D. &. Stone
Henry Vincent
Gov. Matthews
Tas
Commercial Club Committee
Jack Manning
Board of Works
A. H. Carrier
Santa Barbera
Cal
W. W. Woollen
Pennsylvania-st
Fly Fishermen’s Club
Wilbur F. Hitt
Geo FL McGinnis
W. C. Brazington
Byron K. Elliot
Wm. Elliott
Jno
R. Wilson
W. J. McKee
W. P. Fishback
M. J. Butler
Jesua Blair
Geo. ’. Griffith
Senate and School Board Actions Amid Tax Talks and Robbery
The senate finance committee discussed the Wilson bill schedule with sugar and whisky taxes. A Hawaiian report was reviewed by the foreign relations sub-committee. Oklahoma railroad stop-tai n amendments were non-concurred amid lobbyist claims. A Lexington avenue school site sale offer of 7750 was debated. a $20000 temporary loan was approved to ease finances, with warrants totaling 10397.97 to be paid. A Meridian street stable robbery saw $167 stolen. Wood & Cooper named as the firm involved.
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Oklahoma
Cruse
Lexington Ave
Martindale
Frenzel
Noy
Meridian-st
Meridianst
Rus
Wood & Cooper
Breckinridge Suit Trial Set After Delay Denied
Washington February 17 Attorneys for Congressman Breckinridge failed to obtain another delay in the Pollard case. The suit will proceed with a trial scheduled for Thursday.
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Washieton
D.C
Breckinridge
Misa Pollard
Postmaster Removal Sparks Political Clash Over Thompson
The piece reports a partisan clash over the removal of Postmaster Thompson Hill Place after his December 1891 commission extension. Republicans allege unfair grounds and secrecy in charges, while Democrats defend presidential discretion. Mentions Senator Furpie, Peckham appointment, and quotes Smiley Chambers on Harrison's speech influencing events.
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Smiley N. Chambers
Harrison
Thompson Hill Place
Thompson
Morrison
Vallace
Minneapolis
Post Office Department
My. Salem
Furpie
Senate
Aee
Secret Fish Club Formed to Enforce Game Laws
Randall Abrams leads a new organization in West Indianapolis aiming to curb illegal fishing along White River. The group keeps officer identities secret to gather evidence, plans to seize a concealed seine net, and prosecutions may follow. New York silk weavers strike reported separately.
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Randall Abrams
Indianapolis
Abrams
White River
Coz
Desperate Divorce Case Shocks Shelbyville Area
Mrs. Augusta Cordes accuses Herman Cordes of brutal cruelty over 25 years of marriage and 18 children. She sought divorce after repeated threats and alleged neglect, with a restraining order issued as hearings proceed. Cordes, valued at about 75000, faces pursuit of her share of the estate.
Rumored Head Loss Of Pung Kwang Yu Details
Washineron February 17 The Post reports a circulating rumor in diplomatic circles that Pung Kwang Yu first secretary of legation under late Chinese Minister Tswi Mwoyin returned to China in October and was beheaded about three weeks after arrival for alleged conspiracy. Inquiry cannot confirm or deny the rumor, which would sadden his many friends.
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Washineron
Pung Kwang Yu
Legation
Tswi Mwoyin
China
Bank statement and bridge accident report from Mis Junction
Saturday report notes a New York bank showing 4 000 000 in de faairs and 6 743 000 in lars. A false work railroad bridge at Mis Junction Michigan collapsed Friday killing one and injuring fifteen carpenters. The Atlantic express collided with a freight at Huntingdon Pennsylvania Saturday morning shaking passengers. A biscuit tour at Van Pelts promises to stop your cough at night.
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New York
Mis Junction
Mich
Atlantic Express
Pennsylvania
Huntingdon
Detectives Ordered as Mayor Promises Jobs for Unemployed
A large unemployed gathering at the courthouse sparked indignant talk after reports of a family being turned out on the sidewalk. Mayor Denny and the Board of Works propose hiring 2000 cubic yards of stone and employing the unemployed at 1000 28 arriving, while restricting crowds around city offices. Police later uncover an anarchist conspiracy linked to Martin boarding in Greenwich Park.
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Court House
Commerciaal Club
Denny
Board of Works
Supt. Powell
Vince
Lospos
Greenwich Park
Dirk Sparks Talk Of State Fair Week Spectacle
A lively report notes a gorgeous spectacular show planned for state fair week. It cites local figures like Senior Vice-commander Walker of the G A R and mentions civic events around Evansville, Richmond, and nearby areas, with fraternity and club activities listed amid ward notes.
Love and money entwined in dis inherit fate court claim
Mrs. John Stokes formerly Effie Strickler filed an $11,043.50 claim against Joseph Deitch's estate. She alleges years of nursing and service to a secretive uncle and aunt whom she aided from childhood, believing compensation would come through a will he altered after her elopement with his nephew John Stokes.
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John Stokes
Effie Strickler
Joseph Dettch
Sloan's
Miss Strickler
Joseph Deitch
Deith
Forty-Six Slain On German Ironclad Brandenburg
Eren February 17 reports detail a fatal accident on the German ironclad Brandenburg during a forced draft trial. The blast and steam injuries raise the death toll to 46 with six more victims dying on Friday and Saturday. Seventy-two crew were aboard, with 7,300 horsepower recorded when the pipe burst.
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Eren
Brandenburg
Big Men Doing Sums in Order to Get on the Force
Civil service exams at safety board suggest a schoolroom setting as hopeful officers compete. Several men fail and are removed from consideration while others, including W Woodard and James Buckner, receive appointments based on high marks in mental and physical tests. N J Haffbauer laments his failed bid amid alleged interference by Supt Powell. Fire outbreak at a New York residence prompts a jump from a second story window. Harmston sustains fatal spinal injuries.
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Board of Safety
W. Woodard
James Buckner
J. A. McGaffey
Marke
Joshua Spears
C. J. Shortridge
W. QO. Sullivan
N. J. Haffbauer
Fie
Supt
Powell
Weather and Market Report for Indiana
Forecast for Indiana covers 86 hours to 5 p m February 18 with warm periods and local rains followed by much colder cloudy weather. Market notes report rabbits scarce after recent snows. Eggs at 24 cents a dozen on Saturday. Cranberries up to eight cents per quart. Delaware Street stand offers cheap young chickens but a watchful dog delays buyers while the owner curses the canine and chases it away.
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Delaware
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