Reed Ruling Triggers Fierce House Row in Washington
In a divided House the Speaker Reed ruling on quorum sparked a Wednesday uproar as Democrats accused it of overreach. Thursday saw a renewed rush to seats, with Reed unmoved while McKinley and Carlisle backed him and Blount urged adjournment amid continued party lines.
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Read
Crisp
Butterworth
Reed
Philip
Capitol
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Springer
Boues
Blount
Georgia
House
Electoral Commission
McKinley
Journal
Carlisle
Closing Cousins Case Shows Young Attorney’s Skill
Oliver Cousins testified briefly on Wednesday and claimed he had no knife until after leaving the saloon. He said Coleman and Thomas threw rocks at him first. Detectives testified to the deceased’s bad character. Kealing, a young defense lawyer, delivered a forcible closing argument that left a strong impression on the jury.
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Oliver Cousins
Thomas
Charley Coleman
Cousins
Coleman
Thornton
Harris
Heltzman
John W. Kealing
John
W. Tit. Brown
Maj. Mitchell
Astman
Blair Seeks National Blue Law Bill in Washington
Washington January 30 The national Sunday rest bill from Senator Blair follows New England blue laws prohibiting work or amusement on Sunday including parades and mail transport with a carve out for necessity mercy or health related correspondence to be delivered separately The measure targets Washington residents with puritanical Sunday views and faces uncertain passage as the capital remains unusually quiet with many access points barred and shops closed.
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Blair
Washington
New England
Capitol
National Museum
Congressional Library
White House gowns documented for Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee
The New York Evening Sun details Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee at a White House reception in elaborate gowns. Mrs Harrison wears gray blue brocade with violet tones, velvet, lace, and silver embroidery, a basque bodice with a long train and princess silhouette. Mrs McKee appears in a simpler white and green ensemble with olive velvet bias basque, green embroidery, and gold sequins.
Ice harvest prospects dim as warming trend looms
An Indianapolis ice company representative said harvest of ice hinges on a sustained cold spell and warned March typically lacks freezing weather. With only about three inches on the lake, officials fear shortages and higher prices as a warm storm sweeps the country, except in northern Dakota and near the British Columbia border where it runs near zero.
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Indianapolis Ice Company
Dakota
British Columbia
Wedded at Last After Night of Delays and Chase
Sallie Butler and George Kempner wed after a night of pursuit for a license. A series of missing officials and improvised arrangements led to a midnight ceremony. The bride had previously helped frighten a burglar at Herman Bamberger's house and faced a paternity affidavit.
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Was & Hard
Sallie Butler
Herman Bamberger
Sun
George Kempner
George
Balsa
Justice Johnson
Indianapolis
Benefit event at Masonic hall aids Colorado Springs printers home
Thursday night in the city features an entertainment by the printers and pressmen with music addresses and recitations. Proceeds support a home for worn out and indigent printers to be established in Colorado Springs. Chicago recently contributed $900 toward the effort from its funds.
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Masonic Hall
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Trial and league troubles swirl in early 20th century sports
The narrative notes J. Monte Ward’s February trial, Stagg possibly rejoining Yale, and Ward’s view that Mr. Choate’s speech harmed the league. St. Louis seeks Brotherhood Circuit entry replacing Cleveland Buffalo or Pittsburgh, while Brash touts Burkett’s success. Nimick vows $40,000 suit over alleged player poaching. A New York league meeting centered on Ward matters as Frank Bird sets fixed funeral carriage rates.
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Stagg
Yale
Choate
St. Louis
Brotherhood
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Brash
Burkett
Nimick
New York
Ward
The
Newae
Philadelphia
Peculiar Case in Police Court Stirs City Gossip
In a two day police court trial, Mrs Clara Flint and David Amonstadter face immorality charges. Officers testifying relayed fragmented reputations and private detectives recounted visits to Clara Flint, her interactions with Umbstadter, and locations on Massachusetts Ave and nearby alleys. The testimony highlighted police practices and suspensions of officers for failing to testify. The case adjourned to Thursday morning as the court weighed the credibility of witnesses.
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David Amonstadter
Officara Thrush
Giblin
Travis
Flint
Danny
Weirick
Cox
Shea
Conklin
Werrick
Gobie
Weltick
Gople
Mathey
Clara Filat
Rooker
Richards
Clara
Literty St
Massachusetts-ave
Flynn
Noble Bluetoat
Fred Klein
Dearbora
Miller
Booker
Henry Thrush
Attorney Sparr
Warrick
Aubroenas
Edgar L. Cox
Thompson’s
Massachusetts Ave
Umbstadter
Malott Ave
Sixth National Bank Closed by U S Official
New York January 30. The Sixth National Bank recently transferred to new owners has been closed by the U S Bank Commissioner Hepburn. Irregularities of some sort are claimed as the reason.
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New York
Sixth National Bank
U. S
Hepburn
Local News Notes Include Assaults and Marriages
Reported cases include Mike Jones fading sanity after a police beating, William Watts in serious condition after an assault by farm hands, and a mad dog scare in Johnson county. Also noted are a Wednesday field trial prize for canines, the marriage of Charles H. Rosener and Emma Syerup, a city clerk bond issue withdrawal, and a Turkish bathhouse assault incident.
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Quill
South America
Brazil
U. S
Colombia
William Watts
Haughville
Oaklandon
H. A. Comstock
S. H. Soewell
Charlie Miles
Charles H. Rosener
Emma Syerup
Ohio St
Vermont St
Michener
Rep. Arate
Sec’y Metcalf
State Board of Health
Franklin
Johnson County
Jobs Landers
J. 3. Cooper
Swift
Bud
Charles P. Taylor
A. L. Murray
Thia City
Lakeview
Chicago
Belle Higging
T. Gillett
Roberts
Tippecanoe Club
Day
Mather
Washington
Tennessee-ets
Matthews
Indiana preacher Noland buried after claimed bodily Christ visit
Nicholasville Kentucky mourns Rev Stephen Noland journalist banker and preacher born 1822 Indiana. He reportedly described three bodily interviews with Jesus Christ at his Broadway residence in Central Methodist columns. Followers revere his life and visions while his death spawns renewed pilgrimages to the alleged site.
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Epl
Stephen Neland
Neland
The
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Jesus Christ
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Christ
Noland
Stephen Noland
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Kentucky
Commonwealth
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Noland, Wilore & Sears
Ove
Market committee investigates west market payments
Reports show Wells paid little into the market funds with total yearly receipts well below $200. Wells is arrested after detective Thornton swears out a warrant, while the committee weighs charges against league-holders and reveals a possible annual total exceeding $3,000. A new brick block on Meridian Street prompts a large moving crew to carry goods across the street amid a staged transfer. In court, Judge Walker’s note leads to a humorous exchange with Judge Howe. Buskirk is acquitted on self-defense grounds in Bloomington. McKenzie is convicted of first degree murder in Grand Rapids.
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Igrigg
Wells
Yontz
Martindale
Burns
Jim McCaffery
Thornton
Sun
Meridian St
D. P. Erwin & Co
Darkey
Crush Hat Co Announces Wide Crush Hat Sale
Crush Hat Co offers 16 aisles of crush hats in multiple shades on sale at B8c with wholesale and retail options. See window display for details.
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Crush
Pene Hat Co
Amusements at the Grand with Our Flat and Arizona Joe
The Grand presents Our flat a dramatic musical sketch by Mrs Musgrove with two border dramas featuring Arizona Joe and trained dogs. The piece follows a failing husband urged to write a comedy while creditors seize their flat. Handsome Harry Conway headlines with a backstory linking to famous actors.
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Harry Conway
Coulson
John 8. Clarke
Ada Cavendish
Adelaide Neilson
Mrs. Langtry
Kate Vaughn
Lionel Brough
Lord Byron
Bold burglars loot Fraser residence on N Delaware street
A bold 7:15 p.m. burglary at Henry S. Fraser's Harri son home on N Delaware street netted about 500 pounds in jewelry and cash. A maid spotted lights as the thief, an agile second-story man, fled after ransacking bureau drawers and stealing Mrs Fraser's diamond set and a gold watch inscribed K. M. Misag Kate Mitchell. Police were notified. officers arrived an hour and a half later.
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Harrison
N. Delaware St
Henry
Fraser
Big Four
Mrs. Fraser
Jimmy
Mr. Fraser
Prisoner James Crawford Escapes From Ohio Penitentiary
James N Crawford burglar used a case knife saw a rope and a hook to saw lock reach roof lower into yard attempt to steal a citizen clothing suit then escape over female department roof captured in Logan on tracks of a passenger car heading toward Ohio river and West Virginia Meanwhile Rio de Janeiro reports U S recognition of Brazil minister in Washington sparking national enthusiasm with the U S flag cheered nationwide
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James N. Crawford
Ohio Penitentiary
Logan
Ohio River
West
Virginia
Brazil
Rio DE Joxeimo
United States
Republic of Brazil
Washington
U. S
Cold water townsfolk fail to Lynch Dr Straum
Battled Lynchers in Coldwater after the Murphy killing on January 26. Voices shouted through Tuesday night and Wednesday as citizens and sheriff pursue the escaped doctor.
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Wicuita
Coldwater
Dr. Straum
Murphy
Political Drift in Municipal Affairs and Fire Department Jobs
A local political shift sees many applying for street work and fire department posts. Col Hicklin’s office notes weight loss since chairing the fire committee. Exiles Jack Garver and Sam Rivers seek reinstatement after prior disorganization attempts. West Market-master Wells arrest fuels successor talk, with Tom Carney the sole announced candidate. Carney formerly held Marketmaster McCaffery’s post, earning $1,500 yearly with city receipts split 40 60.
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Worthy
Jack Garver
Sam Rivers
Webster
Farlingham
Wells
Tom Carney
McCaffery
Carney
Spd
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