Senate ethics clash over Clark seat and bought elections
The debate centers on Senator Clark of Montana and a bought seat in the U S Senate. Senator Burrows faces criticism for praising the committee action while insinuating broader corruption, linking Mark Hanna and Nat McK it to ongoing debauchery. The piece argues that seats remain vulnerable to purchase and calls for broader cleaning of the chamber.
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Senate Committee On Privileges
Clark
Montana
Burrows
United States Senate
Tovic
Barrows
Mat. Quay
Quay
Mer. Chirk
Mr. Burrows
Mark Hanna
Senate
Mark Ilanna
Nat
Michigan
Siphit
Setor Burrows
Greatest breach of the Constitution debate over Puerto Rican tariff
A political attack charging the Republican party with the sharpest breach of the Constitution in passing the Puerto Rican tariff bill. The piece accuses President and Congress of yielding to trusts led by Hanna, blaming the administration for pressuring lawmakers against their conscience and public will. It calls the act humiliating to Republicans and to honest citizens.
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Republican Party
Congress
Hanna
United States
Eloquent Champion of the Boers in Washington Speech
Webster Davis former Assistant Secretary of the Interior spoke in Washington Sunday on behalf of the Boers. He described their fight as righteous, urged world aid, and criticized British actions while urging intercession for the republics.
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Webster Davis
Asst. Sec
Africa
Brave the struggles of world history and liberty
Closing remarks liken ancient and modern defenders of liberty from Athens and Sparta to Lexington, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Gettysburg. The speaker urges American aid for smaller republics against European empires, arguing liberty must not be abandoned to British dominion.
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Athens
Sparta
Alexander the Creat
Issus
Napoleon
Switzern
Hapsburg
Pickett
Lexington Green
Saratoga
Rubker HH
Brandywine
Washington
Valley Forge
New Orleans
Jackson
England's Starving Subjects Raise Alarm Over India Famine
United States Consul in Bombay cites alarming famine levels in India. Millions face food shortages while forty to fifty million suffer. International relief flows contrast with Britain's focus on South Africa. Protest by civilized nations urges England to aid starving Indians rather than wage Boer conflict.
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United States
Fee
Bombay
England
South Africa
India
Boer Republic
Osman Pasha Hero of Plevna and Turkish Victory
Osman Pasha, a famed military organizer and strategist, led 50,000 undisciplined Turks to resist the Russians at Plevna for four months, then surrendered after a desperate sortie. His reforms rebuilt the Imperial guard, reorganized the military, and restored Turkey as a recognized European power. the sultan mourned him as a loyal friend and stalwart defender.
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Osman Pasha
Washington
von Bfolike
Roberts
Sultan
Skobelety
Goorko
Plevna
Europe
Turkey
Allah
Public sentiment against degenerate plays grows
Public opinion sharpens against immoral stage fare as critics note rising indecency and sensationalism in plays. The piece argues the public’s rising intolerance will push for suppression of works labeled degenerate and immoral while defending the boundary between art and decency.
Real Estate Transfers Across Battle Creek and Vicinity
A long list of 19th century real estate transfers from Wim Hastings to John Jackson in Homer to Henry Prestoin and others across Albion Clinton and Battle Creek. Transactions include parcels of 30 to 40 acres and smaller lots with prices ranging from 1,500 to 34,250 dollars. Many entries note quarter sections, townships, and section numbers with buyers such as Henry Warner, Francis Granger, Isaac Sibley, and Edward Miller among others.
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Wim. Hastings
John Jackson
Homer
Henry A Prestoin
Dieck
Mardball
Wm. Welles
James BE
Snellrove
Albion
C. Ballentine Et al
Henry B. Warner
Clarendon
George H. Granger
Francis A. Granger
Tekonshe
Ede
Chas
Keyes
Francia A. Granger
Ots
Tekonsha
J. Hallier
Jacob
Chas. Yost
Elizabeth W Grandall
Arthur
Kellogg
Lot
Citizens
Add
Battle Creel
Jane Shiffler
Isaac L Sibley
Superior Direct
John ‘W. Chivvis
Harlie O'Van Schoick
Burlington
Willis E Magnars
Will Groening
Hee
Eckford
Alice E Hall
Perry Y Trowbringe
Crewley
Margaret McAuliffe
John B McAuliffe
A See
Sheridan
Anil
Clarence
Susan EP Enesey
Rose
Battle Creek
Cee Perrett
Adelbert Albaugh
Marengo
Marenpro
Mary A Kingsbury
Edmond Miller
Hobare
Athens
K. Forsyth
Frant H Halt
LeRoy
Paul Collyer
Janu N Jones
Dod
Livingston
Theodore L Powers
Clavendon
Irving A
L Moblin
Chas P Gook
John EE van Arman
Montgomery
Charlotte E Seabolt
A. Boody
Banels
Geo W
Percy Vincent
Lincoln Goleman
Bata
Electa G Holton
Eleanor E Manuel
Park Street
Lafayette Moble
Frank A
Park Beidler
Baba Sarah L Loomis
Abby M Cotton
Edward Satten
ME Chares
Erie Street
Henry Ware
Hattie B Johnson
Mount's Add
Birdsey Brown
Helen A Kent
Reide
Bate Creek
H Burnham
Sidney F
Nettie L Ashley
Burnham
Henry Rofie
Wilber Hichman
Agee
LeHoy
Tra Casa Estate
Milner Dole
ATHENS NOTES AROUND TOWN AND REGION
Athens reports Monday travel among residents. Jay P Lee of Lansing died in Montana while pursuing business. Eldred and family plan Dowagiac move. School enrollment rises in Clarence district. Hassan Love and Lortie Hogue wed in Battle Creek with Buzzell officiating. Bertha and Earl Wood recover from measles. Prof Wright of Olivet College to speak at Epworth League. Community audience expects Wright talks to draw a full house.
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Joe Wilson
Clarence
W King
Marshall
O Weddle
Battle Creek
Hassan A Love
Lortie
Hogue
Henry A Buzzell
Love
Bertha
Earl Wood
Wright
Olivet College
Epworth League
North Marengo Newsbriefs Include Local Health and Visits
North Marengo notes report Miss Nellie Carey visiting her parent and returning to Marshall. Master Willard Carey recovers from lung congestion while Mrs Suanne Bosserd is ill. Mr and Mrs A L Ammerman hosted friends for tea Monday. Fung tribe members move up Rice Creek. Suith family visited Albion friends Tuesday. Mrs Freling Avery returns from Jackson visit. For sale a large fase sat in Bourn Linden street, inquire at over Bt. dima ULE.
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North Marengo
Nellie Carey
Marshall
Rice Creek
E Suith
Albion
Freling Avery
Som Ura
Jackson
Bourn Linden Strove
Cheater
Cab
Bt. Dima Ule
Farmer George Conant sells Brookfield farm to J Sutherd
George Conant sold his Brookfield farm to J Sutherd in a private transfer. The sale details include the transfer of property ownership and the new titleholder listed as J Sutherd.
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George Conant
Brookfield
J Sutherd
Union Pacific Sets Freight Haul Records East From Cheyenne
Union Pacific reports remarkable freight runs from Cheyenne Wyoming. Engine No 1504 pulled 102 cars totaling 4600 tons to Sidney 108 miles in 5.44 hours. A few days later the same engine moved 112 cars totaling 5000 tons over the same district in seven hours. The record surpassed the Lehigh Valley line’s previous 4500-ton mark. Officials say the engines are not at full strength and may haul 6000 tons on the Nebraska division.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wyo
Sidney
Nebraska
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