No pledge made to offer place to Thomas Platt
Washington March 9 Senator Elkins of West Virginia, a factor in the 1888 Republican convention, says Tom Platt was never promised the secretaryship of the treasury for his support of Harrison. He notes Platt died disappointed at not getting the post, and that Harrison chose Windom over McKinley.
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Washington
Tom Platt
the Treasury
Harrison
Elkins
West Virginia
Platt
New York
Blaine
Andrew Carnegie
Senate
Scotland
Carnegie
New York State
Lou Payne
Harrisan
Chicago
Gen
Midianapolis
Whitelaw Reid
Tracy
Arlington Hotel
White House
Elkin
Chicago Record-Herald
William E. Curtis
Treasury
Fort Wayne light plant reports $29000 loss
Fort Wayne Indiana March report by Expert Accountant H C Page shows the Fort Wayne municipal lighting plant a loss of 29000 over one year and three months with commercial lighting the largest deficit. City sells commercial current for 61 cents per kilowatt and manufactures at 8 cents. Directors of Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co hold annual meeting and reelect officers: President Col J Levering Jones first vice Charles McCullough second vice Hugh J McGowan secretary Henry Rainey treasurer Henry C Paul.
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Ind
H. C. Page
Page
Col. J. Levering Jones
Philadelphia
Charles McCulloch
Lafayette
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis
Henry Rainey
Henry C. Paul
Keeler's Eye A Slugger Loved By Umpires And Fans
The piece recalls baseball great Keeler known for extraordinary eye and slugging. It notes his patient stance and patience at the plate, while fielders struggled to counter his one perfect strike. An umpire Tim Hurst faces a defiant catcher remark over a borderline pitch.
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Willie Keeler
Tim Hurat
Keeler
Tim
Hurst
Bill
Short-Hair Club Draws Attention in Waco Texas
In Waco Texas on March 9 a group called the short haired club attracts attention. Members are players who shaved their heads to move past the baldheaded stage. Jack Hayden and Frank Delehanty joked with one of Orths bucking saddie horses as a tease.
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Waco
Texas
Jack Hayden
Frank Delehanty
Orth
Judge Landis to Prosecute Makers of Oleomargarine
Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis of Chicago directs the Cook county grand jury to investigate charges against oleomargarine manufacturers and the existence of moonshine butter plants. Congressman W. J. Moxley may be summoned, amid allegations of moonshine butterine production. Landis, a former Hoosier, grew up in Logansport, Indiana.
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Landis
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Cook County
W. J. Moxley
Logansport
Ind
Gossip of Teams and Players in Baseball Circles
Kievien joins the bailout squad while Mitchell, recruited by Artha Irwis for the Yanks, is praised as a top prospect. Giants star Meeker and others post strong stats. Marquard shines for the Giants, Dallas falls to New York 9 to 1. Taft to attend Cubs Pirates game May 4 in Chicago. Jordaan to Brooklyn might move to the Giants. With coaches like Willie Keeler, the season is set to feature strong bat work and training camp discipline.
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Mitchell
Artha Irwis
The
Yanks
Prison Conference Draws Delegates From 28 Nations
Amos W. Butler said the International Prison Congress will meet in Washington from October 2 to 8 with delegates from 28 countries attending. The congress, held every five years, will be the first in America. Delegates will tour various prisons as guests of the government and may spend three to four days in Indiana.
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Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
International Prison Congress
Washington, D. C
America
Indiana
Mrs Lysander Appleton Hosts Thorough Housecleaning
Neighbors gathered one afternoon at Mrs Lysander Johns Appleton’s home seeking a social visit. Her weak heart prompted the family rule to humor her, so ten women donned kitchen clothes and scrubbed every room from garret to cellar.
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Garret
Progressive Equality Dialogue Reveals Social Divide
Uncle Eph argues that all men are born equal while Mr. Talkalot notes persistence of inequality. The Philadelphia Record captures a staged exchange showing how fairness remains contested as power shifts.
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Eph
Uncle Eph
Philadelphia Record
Democrats Ahead in Primaries Plans Safeguarded
Acting chair man Hiram Brown says Democrats will finalize primaries plans tonight for Thursday simultaneous with Republicans. Details include inspectors and precinct boards. election certificates are being mailed to precinct committeemen. Poll hours run 4 to 8 pm in city and 2 to 6 pm in country precincts. Each precinct board includes a clerk and inspector appointed by the county chairman.
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Hiram Brown
Democratic County Committee
Promising Filly Trotter Described By Visitor
Gill Curry of Columbus says a yearling by Zombie 211 out of a Bingen mare is the best trotting filly seen. J. O. Gerrety trains the filly for W. H. Knight of Chicago, described as a trotting fool who loves speed and moves right when given head. Bliss Native Herbs advertises at 250 W Washington Street.
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Columbus
Los Angeles
Cal
Zombie
Bingen
J. 0
Gerrety
Ww. H. Knight
American Trotting Association
Chicago
Curry
Roosevelt in Khartoum Eyes Last Stand of Gordon
A staff report from Khartoum March 9 describes a lavish welcome planned for Theodore Roosevelt during his Africa visit. Tourists flood the town and hotels are full while a crowd awaits his arrival and a Cairo leg. Roosevelt may consider another presidential run.
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Khartoum
Egypt
Africa
Theodore Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Gordon
Omdurman
Commercial Club Welcomes New Members and Boost Plan
The Commercial Club board held a social and business meeting Tuesday with about 50 new members as guests. A report urged advertising Indiana speedway promo booklets to 30 000 copies for auto trade members nationwide and urged merchants to support the effort with envelope slogans ahead of the Fairbanks reception planning.
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The
Commercial Club
United States
Speedway
Fairbanks
New York Nerve and Baseball Ambitions Abroad
Al Sangree, a New York pro, notes in the World that ball players crave to play in New York above all. He wonders if distinct whiteness exists only on the G. W. W. or redness only on the Bowery and asks whether there are champion berths outside Manhattan.
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New York
al Sangree
Bowery
Manhattan
Newton Loses Out in Crimson Varsity Eight Selection
Cambridge March 8 Scholarship weakness keeps Newton from the Harvard varsity eight race for Yale on the Thames Cutler last year’s stroke now likely to reclaim the seat. In New Orleans March 9 lightweight Fred Corbett of Philadelphia faces Frank Picato of Los Angeles at the New Orleans Athletic Club with Ray Bronson also matched to Picato for the Saturday bout on March 12.
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Cambridge
Harvard
Cutler
Crimson
Yale
Thames
Bronson
New Orleans
Young Fred Corbett
Philadelphia
Frank Picato
Los Angeles
New Orleans Athletic Club
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Picato
Sombrero Governor Returns After Derby Rejected
From Arizona a western hat tale emerges as Gov. Marshall arrives at the executive offices sans derby. He recalls past sombrero fondness, explains sun exposure, and praises Southwestern hospitality during visits to Scottsdale and Phoenix, including a reception hosted by Gov. Sloan.
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Arizona
Gov. Marshall
Indianapols
Scottsdale
Phoenix
Gov. Sloan
Territory
Block Wall Street to See Gold Moved in New York
A crowd blocked Wall Street yesterday as 1,359 gold bars valued at 58,000 were moved from the assay office to a street track then into a truck and guarded by police en route to the subtreasury. The transfer supported alterations and repairs at the assay office.
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New York
Wall Street
The Modesty of Women and Dr Pierce's Prescription
The piece extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non invasive cure for female ailments. It emphasizes avoiding examinations and local treatments, cites professional endorsements, and notes free medical advice and a cloth bound Medical Adviser. It also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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