Quay Seat Debate Splits Senate Committee
A Senate privileges and elections committee report splits five to four over Quay. The majority says Pennsylvania governor cannot fill a vacancy during a legislative session or recess, restoring the need for elected vacancy filling and denying Quay a seat until the legislature meets again.
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Hoar
Chandler
Pritchard
McComas
Quay
Pennsylvania
Haa
Mantle
Beckwith
Allen
Corbett
Senate
Matthew
Madison
Webster
Minority Report
Matthew S. Quay
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Vicious dog case in police court ends with fines
James Danford and Mrs. Gillette faced charges of keeping a vicious bird dog. Witnesses testified to the dog’s good nature, while Mrs. Pierson, the prosecuting witness, cited her son’s leg injury. Danford was discharged, Gillette paid 15 dollars in fines and costs.
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James Danford
Gillette
Bellefontainest
Pierson
Comellave
Telephones Abundant at Sun Office For Liner Ads
The Sun offers ready telephone access to place liner advertisements. Call 880 to reach the liner department, whether the ad is old or new. The Sun's operators are available to assist and remind readers that The Sun’s service is available.
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SUN
Mean Husband Receives Fine and Workhouse Time
John Eberhart was fined five dollars and sent to the workhouse for twenty days by Judge Daly on Tuesday for assaulting his wife on November 27. The wife said he struck and beat her and took a blanket bought with earnings from the washtub, then carried off the gas mixer and left her in the cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eberhart
Daly
Prominent Woman Ends Her Life in Lexington
Lexington, Ky Jan 23 The leading society woman Mrs Birs Will Shropshire went to her room Monday evening and shot herself in the head before the mirror. Her husband once wealthy had recently failed, plunging her into dependency.
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Lexington
Will Shropshire
Roberts Under Fire in Debate Over Polygamy Case
Washington January 23 The Roberts case drew large crowds as the House debated polygamy. Chairman Tayler presented resolutions for exclusion and expulsion, arguing Roberts invalid under the Constitution and highlighting the nation’s commitment to a marriage structure of one man and one woman. Roberts listened calmly amid sharp attacks by Taylor and Littlefield.
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Washington
Roberts
Meeks
Tayler
Taylor
Commonwealth, Which Justice Mattthews
American Congress
Littlefield
Prison break kills guard as four escapees flee Canoh City
Anton Wood Tom Reynolds Kid Wallace and a named Wagner escaped from the penitentiary after stabbing night watch captain Wm Rooney to death and binding two guards. A later report describes a runaway bay horse causing a scene near Beltread and E Washington, with a buggy damaged but no serious injuries.
A Report From the Poor Farm
The county asylum superintendent reports December sales totaling 896.32 dollars beyond farm use. About 1,000 bushels of wheat remain on hand.
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County, Asylum
James Sullivan Injured In Yard Accident
James Sullivan, 65, a lubricator at the East belt Big Four yards, suffered severe foot injuries after a mishap Tuesday around 3 a.m. he crawled under a car which started, necessitating amputation of one foot. He was taken to St Vincent's hospital. The night roadmaster is his son.
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Jeffries
Read
Washington-st
Meridian
Monument
Market
Delaware St
James Sullivan
Big Four
St.Vincent’s Hospital
Man seeks legal name change to Chas Fox McVey
Charles Fox asks the circuit court to change his name to Chas Fox McVey through his attorney Charles A. Dryer. The action cites a desire to abandon the alias sly Reynard and formalize his name.
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Charles Fox
Sly Reynard
Charles A. Dryer
Circuit Court
Chas, Fox McVey
A. Bastian Ill After Appendicitis Operation
Willitts A Bastian is critically ill at St. Vincent's hospital following an appendicitis operation. It is feared another operation may be necessary.
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A. Bastian
Willitts
St. Vincent's Hospital
It Cost Him Twenty Dollars
James Nicholson a saloon keeper on Indiana avenue pleaded guilty to selling liquor on Sunday in criminal court Tuesday. He was fined twenty dollars.
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James Nicholson
Indiana-ave
Criminal Court
State Board Orders Immediate Smallpox Quarantine Enforcement
State board of health orders swift action on smallpox reports from Monon Alexandria and other counties. Doctors Ferguson Hurty Brayton Hardwick Modisett report cases in Greencastle Mi ami Clay County Posey and Clay City with several new infections and some recoveries. Governor Mount approves expert visits vaccine stock and possible legal action against refusals to enforce quarantine.
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State Board of Health
Monon
Alexandria
Ferguson
Hurty
Greencastle
Brayton
Miami County
Hardwick
Posey County
Modisett
Clay City
Felix Thornton
Clay County Medical Society
State Board of ‘Wealth
Clay County
State Board
Mount
Harry Shail
Veteran Hutchins May Be Nominated State G A R Commander
Benjamin M. Hutchins of Columbus is likely to be presented as department commander of the state G A R at the May meeting. He would succeed William L. Dunlap of Franklin. Hutchins, a former Sixth Indiana veteran, is favored for his service and may receive Indianapolis post endorsements.
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Benjamin M. Hutchins
Columbus
G. Ar.i
Wm. L. Dunlap
Franklin
Hutchins
Indiana
Indianapolis
Mrs Blauvelt Dies Here After Violent Illness
Mrs Maria Blauvelt age 93 died at her son in law R S Lewellin 1106 Linden St after violent insanity that struck during illness. Pioneer resident moved from Preble county Ohio to Indiana as a child then to Indianapolis 27 years ago. Eight children survive. Funeral at 2 Tuesday with Rev Hunter officiating.
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Maria Blauvelt
R. S. Lewellyn
Lindenst
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Preble County
Ohio
Indianapolis
Hunter
Weather Forecast Notes for Utility Area
The record lists a forecast with times and temperatures: 7 am 29 degrees, noon 60 degrees, 2 pm 52 degrees. It notes fair weather for Tuesday night and Wednesday and specifies 8 pm January 24 as the time.
Howard's Big Claim Not Barred by Statute, Say Lawyers
Miller Elam and Fesler filed a brief supporting the demurrer to the plea of the statute of limitation in the case Willam B Howard v the state. The suit concerns extrast on a state house contract completed in 1889 for work outside the contract. The amount involved is $500.00.
Mrs Haas Dead in Pennsylvania Street Home
Mrs Narcissa A Haas widow of Attorney Schuyler A Haas died at her home 2525 N Pennsylvania St. Funeral plans were not listed in the available text. The obituary notes her passing and identifies her husband and residence.
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Haas
Narcissa A. Haas
Schuyler A. Haas
Pennsylvania
Lap Robes and Blankets at Cost
Strawiiger and Nilus at 37 Monument Place advertise lap robes and blankets at cost and promote Janes’ Dustiess oats for feeding horses in a compact classifieds style notice.
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Strawiiger & Nilus
Joint miners and operators clash over chair vote at conference
A heated preliminary meeting in a German house set the stage for a mining wage conference. Leaders from Illinois Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania and Iowa debated rules and credentials while hinting at a coming clash over the chair's deciding vote. Both sides prepare to press their demands as sessions resume.
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Saivers
Mitchell
Washingtonst
Mark Hanna
Walter Bogle
Indiana
J. M. Hunter
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sinois
Isaac Wandy
W. C. Wright
Delegate Hefty
William Smith
C. A. Eastmen
James McCullough
B. Nevin
W. Secker
J. S. Morton
W. R. Woodford
Fred Dilcher
Alexander Smith
F. L. Robbins
F. M. Osborn
Ed McKay
James Haggerty
C. T. Bent
C. E. Hull
Charles Duncan
T. J. Reynolds
R. S. Tennett
M. H. Johnson
W. D Vai-Horn
B. Wilson
James Heffron
J. H. Garahty
George F. Cutts
H. N
National Guard convention in Indianapolis discusses reserve force
Gov. Mount welcomes interstate guard leaders in Indianapolis and urges a national reserve of 200000 to 260000 officers. Col. C. E. Bleyer and Gen. P. H. Barry share war stories, highlighting long service records and Civil War scars as southern adjutants join the interstate association.
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House of Representatives
Interstate National Guard
J. N. Reece
Ilinois
Gov. Mount
Indiana Guard
United States
Indianapolis
National Guard
C. E. Bleyer
Chicago
Association
Col. Bleyer
Southern National Guard
England Faces Financial Strain as War Drags On
London reports rising war costs of about 1,000,000 pounds weekly. Warren and Buller actions near Ladysmith show slow progress, with optimism about Buller’s maneuvers and debate over funding. Government contemplates higher income tax, beer and tobacco duties, and a mild tariff to cover expenses. Casualties listed include Capt. ed Lalias Whyte Ormonde Treut Campbell and others wounded. Captain Raitle mortally wounded.
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Ladysmith
Warren
Buller
War Office
Durban
Dundonald
Spearman
Erglend
Michael Hicks-Beach
ed-Lalias
Whyte
Ormonde
Treut
Warden
Smith
Wedd
Raitle
Is Macrum a Coward Washington Smears U S Consul
Washington January 23 A cabinet member condemns the recent U S consul at Pretoria saying his withdrawal endangered lives and interests and labels him a sneak and coward promising a sharp reprimand and disgraceful dismissal upon return to Washington The remark fines a sharp rebuke of the consul’s conduct and hints at unpopularity on home soil
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Washington
Macrum
U.S
Pretoria
Jess
Macram
Ceremony Honors Civil War Veterans and Early Governors
The article notes attendees at sessions including Col. D. Jack Foster of Illinois, once a regiment commander under Gen. Miles in Puerto Rico, and Gen. George A. Soliday of Wisconsin who also served in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, with a veteran described as “the next governor of Illinois.”
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Bers
Illinois
D. Jack Foster
Miles
Puerto Rico
George A. Soliday
Wisconsin
Prof Hazen Injured In Bicycle Accident In Washington
Prof Henry A Hazen 50 chief forecaster of the United States weather bureau was knocked down by a bicycle rider Monday evening and severely injured with a fractured skull. Edward Wiggins a colored man who rode the wheel was arrested. Hazen born in Sirur India graduate of Dartmouth and former Yale tutor became chief forecaster in 1890 and was noted for articles and Sahara origin theories.
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Washington
Henry A. Hazen
United States Weather Bureau
Edward Wiggins
Hagen
Sirur
India
Dartmouth College
Yale
Washington Bureau
Sahara Desert
Arrests Highlight Goldstein Robbery Case in Police Court
In municipal court Tuesday Frank Pierce and Jessie Thurber face grand larceny and robbery charges while Henry Goldstein and William Preston face related counts. The case centers on a Brighton Beach ride where money vanished. testimony links Devord to witness intimidation as part of the alleged plot.
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Frank Pierce
William Preston
Jessie Thurber
Henry Goldstein
Goldstein
Jessie
Boers Attack at Colonéo Still Unresolved
Reported action at Colonéo Saturday leaves outcome unclear with no final tally or official statement available. Local observers await further details on the engagement and its consequences.
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Colonéo
Kruger seeks US protectorate over South Africa
A Geneva dispatch reproduces a controversial message from Kruger, claimed by Agenzia Thalia, urging President McKinley to assume protectorate over the South African Republic. It alleges Pretoria envoy Micrum to relay the plan, leaving McKinley to settle the settlers’ political status.
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Rome
Agenzia Thalia
Kruger
McKinley
Charles Everson Micrum
U.S
Pretoria
Agens Zia
Macrum
United States
South’ ‘African Republic
Mee Kinley
Rumor Claims British Battalions Captured by Boers
A London rumor circulated Tuesday that two British battalions were captured by the Boers. The report lacks confirmation and has caused anxiety amid fears of ambushes and traps as Warren’s forces press the fight. Berlin notes of Buller’s defeat are not credited.
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London
Warren
Berlin
Long gun test at De Beers workshops in Kimberley
A Kimberley dispatch reports a 28 pounder gun made in De Beers workshops was tested on Friday and fired accurately to 3000 yards. The weapon is named Long ec.
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London
Kimberley
de Beers
Notable Official Visit Rumors Stir South Africa Gossips
Washington reports speculation about Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior visiting South Africa on his own accord. A cabinet member said there is no official character to the trip and no official action tied to Pretoria or the Modder River camp bombardments.
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Washington
Webster Davis
Interior
South Africa
Davis
South
Pretoria
Insurgents Driven from Cavite and Tayabas Mountains
Troops push insurgents from Cavite and Tayabas, scattering remnants in Tayabas mountains to the southeast. General Schwan advances toward the south, leaving garrisons at strategic rear points to guard roads and suppress robber bands around Santa Cruz and Laguna de Bay.
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Cavite
Tangas
Tayabas Mountains
Schwan
Santa Cruse
Laguna de Rey
Unusually large slumber of men seeks seats in next legislature
A historic session in 1887 saw a large gathering of men pursuing seats in the new legislature. Notables include Hen. Gabriel Jones and Bruce W. Bagby, with Charles Brown and Dr. Ward among leading figures. A colored Republican club formed Monday night with officers led by Dr. S. A. Furniss and Charles W. Brown, aiming to influence state politics.
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Hen
Briel Jones
Bruce W Bagby
Charles Brown
Court House
Ward
Joseph Ward
John Puryear
Th ‘Wood Knox
The
Freeman
George L. Knox
A. Furniss
Charles W. Brown
Charles Stewart
Seer Wilam Pierce
J. Braton
John ‘Shirtey
Gurley Prewer
William Wenlint
A.C. Richardson
A. C. Lima
James Shelton
William Jackson
Republic
Grimes Sues Gianapolis Rubber in Smock Court
Jury decides the case brought by John Grimes against Gianapolis Rubber Company alleging breach of contract. The suit, heard in Squire Smock's courtroom, centers on disputed terms and performance under an agreement.
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John Grimes
Gianapolis Rubber Company
Squire Smock
Grimes
Theo
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