Death of the Hay Pauncefote Treaty and Senate Cloture Debate
The Senate abandons a cloture rule as Republcan Platts resolution stalls. The Hay Pauncefote treaty dies from inaction after March 4 ratification deadline passes. Senator Morgan introduces a resolution abrogating the Clayton Bulwer treaty, signaling a unilateral canal plan without foreign consent.
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Great Britain
United States
England
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Earth
Bryan
Ellver
Reparation Claims Plague Police Chief Over Inauguration Damage
Washington reports Chief Sylvester handling many demands for damages from Pennsylvania troops present for the inauguration. He says all claims must be made to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania as sponsor for its soldiers. Total damages likely run into several thousand dollars.
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Washington
Sylvester
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Nominations to Senate Include McCormick and Crowninshield
The president sent several nominations to the Senate on Wednesday. Robert S. McCormick of Illinois is named minister to Austria Hungary. Frank W. Jackson of Pennsylvania becomes consul at Patras Greece. Ardent Schuyler Crowninshield is chief of the bureau of navigation with rear admiral rank. Chap man C. Todd, Daniel V. Stuart, Robert M. Berry receive navy commands.
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Washington
Senate
Robert S. McCormick
Illinois
Austria-Hungary
Frank W. Jackson
Pennsylvania
Patras
Greece
Ardent Schuyler Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Chapman C. Todd
Daniel V. Stuart
Navy
Robert M. Berry
McKinley Cabinet Members Sworn In at White House
Eight members of President McKinley's cabinet were sworn in in the cabinet room at the White House. Chief Justice Filler administered the oath.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Filler
McKinley Expected to Name Sanger as Assistant Secretary of War
Washington March 6 reports President McKinley has chosen Col. William Cary Sanger of New York to succeed George D. Meiklejohn of Nebraska as assistant secretary of war.
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Washington
McKinley
Col. Wm. Cary Sanger
New York
George D. Meiklejohn
Nebraska
Senate party composition shows large Democratic majority
In Washington on March 6 the senate bench lists 5 Republicans, 31 Democrats, four independents and 14 vacancies. The independents named are Allen, Jones, Teller and Wellington, marking the largest party majority in years.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Jones
Teller
Wellington
Helena Legislature Eyes Adjournment and Carter Re‑election
Helena Mont March the legislature plans to adjourn Thursday night. A coalition of Republicans Democrats and Populists seeks to re elect Senator T K Carter in response to his opposition to the river and harbor bill.
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Helena
Mont
T. Ki. Carter
Petition Seeks Shoup as Commissioner of Pensions
A group of house and senate members urge President to appoint former Idaho Senator Geo. 8. Shoup as commissioner of pensions to replace H. C. Evans who is about to resign.
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Washington
House
Senate
Geo
Shoup
Idaho
H. C. Evans
Sagasta's New Cabinet And Weyler As War Minister
Madrid dispatch reports the new cabinet with Sagasta as premier and Almonte abroad, Urzaiz as finance minister, Weyler named war minister and captain general of Cuba, Villanueva as interior, and other portfolios filled. A separate notice from CG Daly lists a passenger agent appointment for Western lines.
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Sagasta
Almoevar
Urzaiz
Weyler
Cuba
Mamarine
Due
Venangua
Villanueva
CG. F. Daly
Jake
Erle & Western
W. F. Carter
Trayig
Eoria
Chilly Marion Club Election Tangle Draws Deep Campaign Fervor
Voters faced a lively club election in Marion amid a heated race described as the hardest campaign yet. Candidates hustled, wives and staff cheered, and debt reported at 5 000 dollars as ballots were cast under the Australian system for three tickets led by Regular Independent and Members affiliates with multiple named officers and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Club
Guthrie Deliberates On Long Blue Two Cent Fare Bill
Guthrie, chairman of the railroad committee, explains the two cent fare bill’s odd handling in the senate. He notes no formal report, limited meetings with railroad interests, and a split minority and majority report. He claims no lobbyist contact and no time for committee deliberation.
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Senate
Guthrie
Railroad Committee
Neal
Duke of Manchester Sued for Breach of Promise
The Duke of Manchester arrived on the steamer Gas in Liverpool on Wednesday when served with a writ in a suit for damages for breach of promise. Miss Portia Knight of Marlborough Westminster alleges he promised marriage before his union with Miss Zimmerman of Cincinnati. The duke was surprised by the action.
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Liverpool
Duke of Manchester
Portia Knight
Marlborough
Westminster
Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Baseball magnates convene in Kansas City secrecy
W H Watkins and Secretary Ruschaupt of Indianapolis travel to Kansas City to meet with George Tebeau and President Hickey of the Western league, joined by A B Beall of Minneapolis. They hold a closed conference, giving no details to the press.
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Kansas City
W. H. Watkins
Ruschaupt
Indianapolis
George Tebeau
Hickey
A. B. Beall
Minneapolis
Niney
Mrs. Leslie Later Identified as La Baronne de Bazus
New York report says Mrs. Frank Leslie’s visiting cards read La Baronne de Bazus. She travels to Rome and France for a visit. Bazus is a small French hamlet. Her title is believed to come by descent.
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New York
Frank Leslie
la Baronne de Bazus
Rome
France
Bazus
Spring Medicine Promises Vital Health With Hood Sarsaparilla
An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the top remedy for spring health. It claims it boosts appetite, purifies blood, steadies nerves, cures fatigue, and strengthens mind and digestion, urging readers not to delay or try alternatives.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Celebrated For Spring Use
Mrs. F. M. Foorr of Passaic New Jersey and Miss Erriz CotonnE of Washington DC endorse Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine and blood purifier. They claim it relieves spring fever, boosts energy, and restores vigor for years.
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Hood
F. M. Foorr
Irving Place
Passaic
N. J
Erriz Cotonne
10Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Three Children Die In House Fire Near Matthews
In Marion Indiana on March 6 three young children of Mrs Perry Peele were killed when their Matthews home burned. The mother was at a neighbor's a few minutes and the blaze was discovered too late. Officials believe the children were playing with fire.
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Matthews
Marion, Ind
Perry Peele
Policy Dead as Indianapol is Trolley Ring Resurfaces
Police deny any revival of the policy game in Indianapolis yet reports persist of renewed activity. Detectives say Shisser’s men have faced harsh treatment similar to Ford and Lanham, while many more of the latter gang have been arrested. Ford allegedly sought Kissel to restart operations, per Prosecutor Ruckleshaus. Quigley says Ford and Lanham claimed to aid the police but did not return as agreed, and he will act to bring them to time.
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Shisser
Ford
Lanham
Kissel
Ruckleshaus
Supt
Quigley
Market Notes From Indianapolis and New York Cattle Sales
New York reports John E. Searles facing a $2,000,000 failure likely to pay dollar for dollar. Interstate Stockyards Indianapolis quotes cattle and hogs with varied prices for steers heifers cows and calves. Union Stockyards Indianapolis lists cattle hogs and per head ranges with deliveries and prices, including coach and cavalry horse sale figures.
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New York
John E. Searles
Wallist
Dwight
Interstate
Indianapolis
Scaceorese Borde de Gecedy
Union Stockyards
Raves P
Wakes Cove
Defective House Case Ends in 1079 Dollar Verdict
In superior court on a cross complaint, contractor Joseph Kernel was awarded 1079 dollars against Henrietta Buechert after she refused to accept allegedly defective houses described as slantiidicular and catawampus. The judge noted the decision left 52 dollars under the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kernel
Henrietta Buechert
Carter
Anti-Lynching Bill Clears Legislature
The anti-lynching bill passed on Wednesday afternoon and was sent to the governor. It empowers the state to remove any sheriff who permits a lynching from office.
Pennsylvania Railroad Gains In Burlington Board Influence
Philadelphia report states the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has acquired a large interest in the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad and will soon receive a liberal recognition on the Burlington board of directors.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Burlington Company
City Life News Briefs From Indianapolis Area
James Coffield bound over to federal grand jury for operating a poolroom without a license. Eliza Venable, longtime Indianapolis resident, dies at son-in-law’s home after years of paralysis. Harry Metzger retires partnership with Albert Metzger. firm to keep same name handling real estate insurance loans and steamship business. Samuel Pursel dies from injuries after hay wagon overturn near Carmel. leaves widow and six children. Louis K. Davis of Indianapolis Water Co gains Greenwood water and electric plant franchise to be built by Sept 1 with 40 lights 30 hydrants. Davis says company not involved. John H Patterson sues Consumers gas trust for $100 overcharged stove. case dismissed after gas company complies.
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James Coffield
E. Washington Sr
Federal Grand Jury
Eliza Venable
Indianapolis
W. Thirteenth-st
Harry A. Metzger
A. Metzger
Albert A. Metzger
Samuel Pursel
Broad Ripple
Carmel
Louis K. Davis
Indianapolis Water Company
Greenwood
N. Delaware Sr
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Patterson
Detectives Nab Policy Ring in city raid
Detectives Morgan and Holtz arrested eight colored men at 1 p m Wednesday on charges of playing policy. Named are Lois Seaton Frank Hert William Webb Silas Hall Lois Miller William Randolph Alonzo Strange and John Falkner. They found a complete policy outfit in a Hadley and Blake streets barn after a tip about Seaton at the Lincoln club or Robert Parker's saloon.
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Morgan and Holtz
Lois Seaton
Indiana Ave
Frank Hert
Drake-st
William Webb
W. Vermont St
Silas Hall
Llois Miller
Howard-st
William Randolph
Center
Alonzo Strange
E. Court St
John Falkner
Maxwell
Walnursts
Seaton
Lincoln Club
Robert Parker
Robert Duncan
Hadley
Blake Sts
Kissel
Springfield
Frankfort
Gerber
Holtz
Morgan
Indianapolis Canoe Club Increases Capital At Annual Meeting
The Indianapolis canoe club voted to raise capital from 5000 to 10000 at its annual meeting. The stockholders set the next annual meeting for the second Wednesday in March. Elected officers include President T. F. A. Wynn, Vice President A. L. Lockridge, Treasurer A. N. Taylor, Financial Secretary R. C. Breuning, Directors Robert Tyndall N. C. R. Bauer P. H. Krauss Jr. E. K. Chapman I. F. Gay and John Kirkwood.
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Indianapolis Canoe Club
Cate
TF. A. Wynn
A. L. Lockridge
A. N. Taylor
R- C. Breuning
Robert Tyndall
N. C. R. Bauer
P. H. Krauss, Jr
Tennessee Woman Benefits From Postum Food Coffee
A Rita Tennessee woman gained weight and relief from long standing headaches by quitting coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. She reports improved energy and says others ask about her method. Her husband and mother in law also stopped coffee and improved health.
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Rita
Tenn
Cay
Births and Marriages in Local Notices
F W and Barbara West at 2007 Highland place have a boy. Edwin and Sarah Scholl at 1417 W Fourteenth Street have a boy. John and Jennie Rice at 1815 Lexington Street have a boy. Charles and Carrie Reberger at 1626 Chestnut Street have a boy. James and Iona Agnew in Sherman Drive, Andreas and Annie Kuner at 910 S Missouri Street have a boy. William and Maggie Harrington at 628 Woodlawn Avenue have a boy. Will and Mitchell at 919 West Street have a boy. Lewis H and Emma Brink at 1226 Barth Avenue have a girl. Frank and Anna Rouf at 1626 East Street have a death. Diana Collins at 41 Daisy Street died of consumption. William L Kirg at 41 85 English Avenue died of pneumonia. Herbart O Smith at 1 2450 Stewart Street died of croup. Marriages Elias B Swift and Almanua Canary.
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F. W
Barbara West
Highland Place
Edwin and
Sarah Scholl
W. Fourteenth-st
John and
Jennie Rice
Lexington-st
Charles and
Carrie Reberger
Chestnut-st
James
Iona Agnew
Sherman Drive
Andreas
Annie Kuner
S. Missourist
William and
Maggie Harrington
Woodlawn-ave
Will and Mitchell
West-st
Diana Collins
William L. Kirg
Herbart O. Smith
Stewart St
Croup
Repair costs listed for multiple properties
The readable portion lists repairs with amounts for several properties including H Lemontree at Maple street asking 300 dollars, John W Abbott at Alams street offering 500 dollars for a frame cottage, and Ernst Grethlein at Shelby street seeking 1100 dollars for a frame house.
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John ‘W. Abbott
Alams-St
Ernst ’ Grethlein
Shelby St
Flour price notice from Acorn High area mill
Fragmentary ad notes flour milling products. Mentions 50 pound sacks and 25 pound sacks with unclear pricing or details, possibly a local surplus or sale listing from Acorn High area.
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Acorn High Pa
Lawmakers Back Burglary Insurance Licensing and Railroads Bill
Senator Layman’s measure licenses companies insuring against burglary and Senator Kittinger’s bill treats interurban electric railroads the same as steam railroads. Both passed the house on Wednesday and now await the governor’s action.
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Layman
Kittinger
Wheat and grain market quotes in Chicago trade
Wheat May up modestly with Midwest price signals. Corn May at 4 0 4 to 4 1 1 4 cents. Oats May 25 5 or 46 25 cents. Provisions May mostly higher with pork near 14.17 to 14.23, lard around 7.45 to 7.47, ribs about 7.07 to 7.12. Eggs 18 to 19 cents. Butter varied by grade. cheese and dairy products listed with multiple prices. Live poultry items show chickens 9 cents and turkeys near 8 1 2 to 11 cents.
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Chicago
Young
Americas
Brick
Poultry Prices Listed for Turkey Hens and More
A list of dressed poultry prices includes turkey hens at 4 100c, chickens at 8 10c, capons large at 2c, broilers at 12 14c, ducks at 10 lic, and geese at Maske.
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Repub
Platt
Committee On Rules
Att
Eli É
Meiklejohn’s
Col. Sanger
Butcher Weyler
Madrid
F. Carter
Leathers
Walker
Simon Pure
Judge Leathers
Wilbur W. Dark
Independent
John L. Ketcham
Charles O. Roemler
John G. Kirkwood
James M. Leathers
William A. Bogardus
Lawson M. Harvey
Bert E. Uhl
Thomas A. Wynn
Pearl A. Havelick
John L. Ketcham, Jr
Edwin D. Logsdon
William Sxothe
Leon J. Cooper
Independent Ticket
Merle N. A. Walker
J. E. Shideler
Linton A. Cox
Albert Leap
A. M. Glossbrenner
C. L. Hare
O. B. Henderson
John W. Bowlus
Fred C. Gardner
Joseph L. Hogue
Fred C. Eppert
Joseph R. Morgan
Edward S. R. Seguin
Homer Jones
Harold C. Megrew
Leonard §. Sargent
Edward A. Strong
Gavin L. Payne
Fred B. Akin
Duke
Miss Portia Knight
Messra
Watkins
Mrs. Leslie
the H. Lieber Company
Washington Street
THE
H. Lieber
the Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Indiana
Manmoth Cut Price Stores
Choice
New
California
Pillsbury
Mammoth Cut Price Stores
Nort
Massachusetts Ave
Noble
Washington St
West
West Cor. Wash
New Jersey
St. Braz
N. Delaware
Ohio
E. St. Clair
Mass.ave
Fountainsq
L. A. Jackson
Searles
Interstate Stock Yards
R. Kirshbaum & Son
Maryland
Mrs. Buechert
Mits
Pennsy
City Life
Canoe Club
Tennessee
Lewis H
Emma Brink
Barthave
Frank and
Anna Rouf
East-st
Elias B. Swift
Almanua Canary
H. Lemontree
Maple St
Wm. H. Block Co
Vici Kid
Washington Boys
I. Ceeds
Ww. B
Warner
Oxford
Castor
Pillsbury's
Graham
Acorn
Virginia Sweet P. C
Rich
Carolina
Torchon Lace
Wm.h. Block CO
City Grain
Timothy
Lear
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