Senators Confirm Spanish Claims Commission Nominations
The Senate adjourned until December as nominations were made for the Spanish Claims Commission. Wm E Chandler Gerrit J Diekema James Perry Wood Wm A Maury and Wm L Chambers named plus Wm E Fuller named assistant attorney general. Edwin Vernon Morgan to second secretary in St Petersburg and H X Butterfield Samuel W Stratton confirmed. Senator-elect Mitchell of Oregon sworn in before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Gerrit J. Diekema
Michigan
James Perry Wood
Ohio
Wm. A. Maury
District of Columbia
Wm. L. Cham
Edwin Vernon Morgan
Seoul
St. Petersburg
Russia
H. X K. Butterfield
Wisconsin
United States
Samuel W. Stratton
Illinois
National Bureau of Standards
Mitchell
Oregon
Springfield Girl Fined for Mail Fraud in Matrimony Scam
Elizabeth Kaburick aged 18 of Springfield was fined 50 dollars and costs by Federal Judge Seaman for using the mails to defraud. She wrote letters to men seeking a marriage trousseau and obtained money before terminating contact.
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Springfield
Elizabeth Kaburick
Bloomington
Seaman
Miss Kaburick
Trousseau
Thief Threats and Horse Pursuit Ends in Accident
Charles Fland and John Bradford pursued a horse thief near Brazil Indiana on Saturday when a crossing accident threw them from a vehicle. The horses were drowned and Fland and Bradford suffered serious injuries. The Daily Miner newspaper suspended publication on Saturday after two years of rocky finances.
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Brazil
Ind
Sps
Charles Fland
John Bradford
Rock Forks
Hand
Bradford
Daily Miner
Mace
C and O Railroad to Join Pennsylvania System
The Times reports that a deal is substantially arranged for the C and O railroad to be annexed to the Pennsylvania system. The announcement, dated March 9, states the integration is near completion.
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New York
the Times
Pennsylvania
City dispensary doctors vaccinate many children
City physicians report a surge of vaccinations as an epidemic wanes in spring. About 100 children previously kept from school for lack of vaccination certificates are now being vaccinated.
Plainsfield Contest Winners Earn Oratory and Declamation Honors
In the inter-academic contest held Friday night Samuel Little Jr won first prize in oratory with Hezekiah Pike second. Miss Inez Blair took first in declamation and Miss Bertha Haworth finished second amid a near tie in grading.
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Plainsield
Ind
Samuel Little, Jr
Hezekiah Pike
Inez Blair
Bertha Haworth
Governor Durbin vetoes Howard County judicial circuit bill
Governor Durbin vetoed a bill creating a new Howard County judicial circuit on Saturday saying the need for a new circuit has not been demonstrated. A similar measure was vetoed by Governor Mount two years earlier.
Multiple Incidents and Deaths Reported Across United States
A roundup notes hangings in Arkansas and Tennessee, a suicide in Chattanooga, and the killing of Chief of Police John Moore in Chippewa Falls. It mentions train wrecks near Jiminez Mexico, a shotgun attack in Litchfield, and runaway marriages in Warren Ohio. Also listed are the Missouri senate action on a Buffalo and Charleston expo bill, several notable deaths and figures including Christopher L. Maee, G N Stone, Jare Dumas, and Mark Trafton.
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Richmond
Ark
Tf. P. Powell
Chattanooga
Wenn
John Moore
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Jiminez
Mex
Reeves
Herdin
Missouri Senate
Charleston
Christopher L. Ma- Eee
Pittsburg
G. N. Stone
Cincinnati
Hittell
San Ran
Are Dumas
Mobile
M. Weyth
St. Jo
Appropriation Bill Drought Triggers Quorum Fears
Representatives faced a depleted fund as the appropriation ran dry leaving unpaid warrants. Fears grew that a Saturday session could not secure a quorum to pass the special deficiency bill. The secretary of the senate allegedly rushed unpaid warrants to the auditor as the bank neared insolvency, leaving representatives to bear the burden.
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Secretary of the Senate
Auditor’s Office
Senate overspending due to excess staff and idle clerk
It was revealed Saturday that an extra appropriation is needed because the senate employs about twice the allowed staff. Law permits eight door keepers and four janitors, but there are 17 doorkeepers and seven janitors, with clerks in excess. One clerk, Mrs Starr, had no tasks and was assigned to provide ministers for daily prayer.
State treasury grab overruns budget by 310000 dollars
The Legislature overruns the appropriation by 310000 dollars and seeks an additional 10009 dollars for legislative expenses after convening on Saturday. The initial 105000 appropriation has run out, with some past extra funds returned last session. The joint committee’s reformatory and women’s prison investigations cost about 1300 dollars, plus stationery and supplies added to the deficit. Gov Durbin will sign the bill before 11 am Saturday.
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Martin
Reformatory
Joint Committee
Durbin
President Gilbert Analyzes Upper House After Session
Lieut. Gov. Gilbert addressed democratic senators Saturday morning and criticized the senate composition as peculiar. He noted it contains 33 Republicans, 17 Democrats and Fleming, the Fort Wayne member elected as a Democrat who is described as nervous and straw-board.
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Gilbert
Senate
Fleming
Fort Wayne
Tolstoi Excommunicated by Holy Synod
The Russian Orthodox Holy Synod excommunicates Count Tolstoi, the famed author, now ill in Moscow, declaring he has persistently sought to separate himself from the church.
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ST. Petersburg
Holy Synod of the
Russian Orthodox Church
Tolstoi
Moscow
Licensing insurance to insure against burglary and robbery
The notice lists several proposed ordinances including No 235 licensing insurers for burglary and robbery risk, No 2389 adopting the U S flag as Indiana emblem, No 240 regulating grant of divorces in Marion county with prosecuting attorney fee for defended defaults, and No 9 governing incorporation of fraternal beneficiary associations.
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United States
Indiana
Marion County
Coroner Probes Infant Death. Bankruptcies Fuel City Notes
The coroner investigates the death of 24% month old Infant Lands bury at 856 W Eleventh St. No physician was present. Two bankruptcy actions proceed, Francis M Young of Elkhart assets 119 liabilities 34995.21 and Lewis M Bessenger of Huntington assets 4889 liabilities 1040. Wm Davis is jailed on a charge of stealing a suit from Jacob Shields. Splann and Haley detectives recover the clothes.
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Landsbury
Eleventh St
Francis M. Young
Elkhart
Lewis M. Bessenger
Huntington
Wm. Davis
Jacob Shields
Splann and
Haley
Soldiers On A Highonesome Startled Highwood
Highwood near Fort Sheridan declared under martial law after drunken troopers vandalized the town. Col Bowman sent infantry and 25 deputies to restore order. several soldiers and villagers were injured and hospitalized, guard posts established to protect residents.
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Chicago
Actors Sleep In Car With Horses A Circus Tale
Bert Patrick and May Prindle, top stars of A Trip to a Circus, endure eight days resting in the private car with horses and other animals. Stranded after a collapse of the company, they travel penniless through Illinois and Missouri, finally taking shelter in a rail car as aid is sought from Chicago.
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Chicauyj
Bert Patrick
May Prindle
Patrick
Circus
Ricuill
Chicago
Illinois
Missouri
Richhill
Tony White
Paine's Celery Compound Promoted as Spring Medicine
The ad touts Paine's Celery Compound as the top spring remedy for debility nervous exhaustion and blood purification. It claims universal physician use and endless testimonials, praising its rapid relief from neuralgia sleeplessness dyspepsia and rheumatism plus energy for overworked people and workers as spring challenges rise.
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Paine
Legeman Says He Knows Who Changed State Bill
Senator Legeman revealed that a telephone bill was altered to boost city population thresholds from 15 000 to 20 000. He could not prove the culprit in court and will not pursue further inquiry. The change was found when a copy, made before amendments, showed a discrepancy with the printed bill.
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Legeman
House
Senate
Arch A. Young Returns From Washington Trip
Arch A. Young came home from Washington DC on Saturday claiming no political talks occurred. He said he met Mr Overstreet and Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge briefly, spent most time at his wife's relatives on Massachusetts Avenue, and enjoyed a well hosted, politics-free visit.
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Fairbanks
Beveridge
Massachusetts Ave
Senator Fundraiser Sparks Surprise at State Legislature
Senators were surprised Saturday when asked to contribute to a fund for a newspaper man. The reason for the fundraising remains unclear as the recipient, noted for presence in the legislature, has not done much reporting work during the session.
Girl in a Trance During Court Trial in New Haven
Miss Ethel Bartholomew who fainted during the suit against Charles Parmelee in the superior court room on Thursday remains unconscious. Doctors compare her condition to hypnosis and report that pins in her arms and legs produce no sensation.
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New Haven, Conn
Ethel Bartholomew
Charles Parmelee
Senators Demand Stronger Readings in Noisy Assembly
Roberts of Jefferson delivered a house message to the senate but was drowned out by shouted demands for louder readings. George Deem’s booming voice could be heard two blocks away, while House clerk Mayfield read in a hushed tone and then urged the roll-clerk to proceed louder if desired.
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Ate
House
George Deem
Senate
Deem
Mayfield
Live Stock Quotations at Union Stock Yards Indianapolis
March 9 cattle receipts light shipments none with quotations for steers heifers cows calves and veal. Hogs receipts 2000 with prices for good to choice weights mixed and heavy packing and sheep lamb quotations noted for small shipments.
Returned to Port After Cymric Machinery Damage
The White Star steamship Cymric returned to port with machinery damaged beyond safe operation. The injury to the engines prompted authorities to decide against further voyage.
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Cymric
Cmyric
Bank Closed at Niles Michigan in Run on Bank
The comptroller of the currency reports First National Bank of Niles Michigan was closed by order of the national bank examiner J W Selden who was named receiver after a bank run on Friday.
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First National Bank
Niles, Mich
National Bank Examiner
J. W. Selden
Chicago Markets Report on March 9 Corn Prices Hold Steady
Chicago markets show corn unchanged as May contracts around 4144 41c amid mixed signals. Wheat up about a half cent. oats down 4c. meats reach new highs with May pork at 15.05 and hogs at 5.67. Egg prices vary by grade. dairy products show creamery butter and cheese ranges. live poultry and dressed poultry prices listed.
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Chicago
Nike
Sugar price cut marks largest drop in refined sugar
New York March 9 reports the heaviest single reduction in refined sugar prices. The Arbuckles lowered the price by 25 points and the Americans Sugar Refining Company matched the cut, signaling a sharp market move.
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New York
Arbuckles
Americans Sugar Refining Company
Brief Sessions in State Legislature After Governor's Message
The house and senate met briefly Saturday morning and afternoon adjourning after receiving the governor's message on bill signings. Both houses plan to reconvene Monday possibly Monday night if the governor's reports on all bills are not yet delivered.
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House
Senate
Detectives Track Suspect Near Morristown
Detectives Holtz and Morgan pursued a new clue in Morristown regarding Miss Carter's assailant. A young colored man named Baker, living about three miles east, was suspected but did not match the description. No definite lead has emerged for several days. The Sun reports the first spring poem of 1901.
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Holtz and
Morgan
Morristown
Miss Carter
Baker
Indiana House Bills Signed Through Saturday
Up to Saturday these important house bills had been signed. No 415 Cooper anti trust bill No 295 tax levy for free kindergartens in Indianapolis No 9 authorizing cities to purchase waterworks No 12 establishing a state board of forestry No 83 prohibiting narrow tired wagons hauling over roads during certain seasons No 22 empowering prosecuting attorneys to administer oaths No 174 regulating manufacture of linseed oil No 1 appropriating 105 ode for legislative expenses No 110 concerning conveyance of land when spouse is insane No 30 concerning organization and perpetuity of voluntary associations No 308 fixing time of holding court in the fifth judicial circuit No 430 making it unlawful for a prosecuting attorney to act as attorney for an applicant for a/n voter license No 428 creating the office of prison matron in counties 50000 or over No 431 providing for incorporation of street railroad companies No 42 permitting street railroad companies to increase their stock
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Cooper
Fifth Judicial Circuit
College Destroyed by Explosion in Shepherdstown
A State normal college in Shepherdstown West Virginia was totally destroyed by an explosion Saturday morning, the blast wrecking the building and sparking a fire. The incident caused about 30000 dollars in damage.
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Winchester
State Normal College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Lehigh Company Maintains Wages For Miners in Hazleton
Hazleton Pa March 9 The Lehigh company posted notices that they would continue paying the present wage scale to miners and keep it in force until April 1 1902 The P and R published the same notice at 39 collieries.
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Hazleton
Lehigh Company
Feeding Children With Grape-Nuts and Postum
Letter from a mother praising her family's health after changing to fruit, Grape-Nuts, Postum and less potatoes and meat. She notes her children grew stronger, and her teething baby improved when Grape-Nuts was softened with milk, improving stomach and bowel issues.
Interstate Stockyards Cattle and Hog Quotes March 9
Indianapolis March 9 Cattle receipts light with good to prime steers 1,100 to 1,500 lbs priced 4.60 to 5.55 per cwt. Fair to good feeders 1,000 lbs priced 3.85 to 4.90. Cows and calves quoted 2.50 to 4.50 with mixed quality. Hogs receipts 700 with good to choice pork 5.60 to 5.70 per cwt and sows and pigs rated 4.90 to 5.30. Sheep receipts light with good to choice lambs around 8.00.
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Nseacess
Interstate
Indianapolis
Ccccseeuseuas
Warnence Teaas Seecee
Claims Against Pennsylvania for Inauguration Troops
Washington reports more than 30 claims for damages against Pennsylvania due to actions by its troops during the inauguration visit.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Brannigan Named Treasurer for Philippine Islands
Frank A. Brannigan is appointed treasurer of the Philippine Islands, after serving as disbursing officer for the American commission, with a salary of $6,000 annually. David Thomas sues the T H I and Big Four railroads for damages of $15,000, claiming an engine collision on S West St occurred February 28.
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Manila
Frank A. Brannigan
Philippine Islands
David Thomas
Big Four
S. West St
Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Signature
The notice warns that the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine carries the signature of E. W. Grove on every box. Consumers are advised to watch for this mark to avoid counterfeit product.
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E. W. Grove
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething
An old nurse for children claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup calms teething pain and relieves wind colic and diarrhoea. The advertisement states the syrup soothes the child and softens the gums and is sold for twenty five cents a bottle.
Grain and hay inspection figures for multiple grades
Oats and hay prices listed with grades and weights. Wheat and corn inspections show counts of cars by grade including No 2 white and No 3 white. Timothey hay totals and prairie hay totals are given for different lots and inspections.
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Timothy
Prarie
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