Seeley Dinner Sparks Public Scandal in St Louis
A controversial Seeley dinner at Merchants' Cafe in St Louis drew attention for a flirtation with secrecy and a live display by a light colored EMulatto girl in Fiji attire. Witnesses described the event as part of a fifth annual exhibition tied to the citys social scene and a lingering scandal surrounding the Seeley affair in New Orleans.
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Africa
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Corbett Fight Bets Highlight NY Boxing Interest
Heavy bets surge in New York as Corbett Mons unfolds with wagers piling up. The largest known bet matches 1,000 dollars at favorable odds while backers press for lower odds as training quarters near. The piece notes strong betting activity tied to Corbett’s popular support. Also mentions the Christian Endeavor Society celebrating its 16th birthday with global growth figures and sizable membership across junior groups.
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New York
Corbett
Mons
Kitzsimmons
Mdig
Fan Endeavor Society
N. Mass
Christian Endeavor
Brief Revolt Report From Guatemala Sparks Unconfirmed News
A Herald correspondent in Central America telegraphs that a revolt has broken out in Guatemala. Authorities in Guatemala reportedly impose a cable office lockdown at San Jose to verify the action. The crisis remains unconfirmed with conflicting reports on government control.
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Airagua
San Jose
Head Riots in Madrid Provoke Martial Law Proclamation
Severe bread riots erupt in Madrid with mass arrests as municipal officers are powerless. Martial law declared after authorities fail to quell violence. Public order deteriorates amid strikes and unrest across the city.
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Prince of Swindlers Nabbed in Latimer England Case
Latimer R. England’s arrest ends a long chase by one of the era’s boldest swindlers. He is to be moved to America to face charges. Nineteen counts of second degree theft endure against him, with Luddington named as the key conspirator who allegedly induced a surrender of 650000 dollars.
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Brooklyn Battles Ice Ledge Injuring Cruiser's Hull
The US cruiser Brooklyn struck a sunken rock ledge in the Delaware River above Marcus Hook Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon. Her forward magazines were stove in and the ship barely avoided sinking. She is tied to Marcus Hook ice breakers awaiting a court inquiry and possible return to service.
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Delaware River
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Must Not Drop Silver Leader Voices Populist Unity
Secretary of the People’s Party National Committee Joseph A. Edgerton reiterates that no policy shift is needed amid calls from G. F. Washburn to drop silver in favor of paper money and government ownership of railroads. Edgerton argues the silver issue remains essential and the Populist program should prevail, with victory in the next attempt. London newspapers react coolly to proposed arbitration treaty amendments, criticizing the committee for watering down provisions and urging the Senate to reject ratification. The Westminster Gazette and Pall Mall Gazette see the treaty weakened, while The Globe says it is meaningless and insists the Senate should declare it dead.
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People’s Independent Party
G. F. Washburn
Massachusetts
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Westminster Gazette
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Indignant Krueger defies calls to cede Transvaal
Dispatch notes President Krueger’s dramatic Mounting indignation after reading Chamberlain’s speech report. He warned “Let them come if they want to take my country” as the London Telegraph summarized the scene following aRobinson interview. Other items report Huntington’s railway plan, Moody’s morality stance, gas company liability, and political notes.
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Transvaal Republic
Telegraph
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South Africa
Georeg Taylor Escapes Jail During Meeks Family Slaying Saga
George Taylor, jailed for the Meeks murder in Browning Linn County Missouri, escaped again after earlier conviction and sentence to hang. Believed captured at Hanford California, identified by witness B F Lane. Meeks murder remains cited as one of Missouri’s brutal crimes.
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Nellie Meeks
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Buffalo City
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Carrolltown
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Meeks
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James Wilson Named Secretary of Agriculture in McKinley Cabinet
Washington dispatch reports Iowa’s James Wilson has accepted the secretaryship of agriculture in McKinley’s coming administration. Born 1835 in Ayrshire Scotland he emigrated to Iowa 1856, became a state legislator and speaker, served in Congress, and later held positions at Iowa Agricultural College and the state railway commission.
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Zion
James Wilson
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Ayrshire
Scotland
Iowa
Tama County
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John Wilson
General Assembly
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Czar to Undergo Bone Growth Operation
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the czar will have surgery to remove an unnatural bone protuberance on his head. The decision follows injuries from a Japanese fanatic during his world tour. The appointment of two new body physicians was made in anticipation of the procedure, with the message routed to avoid censorship.
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Carew Guilty of Poisoning Husband Sentenced to Death
Yokohama dispatch reports Mrs. Carew found guilty of poisoning her husband Walter Raimond Hallowell Carew secretary of the Yokohama United Club. She faces a death sentence subject to revision by the British minister. The case drew high social interest. Chinatown Firecrackers Ahead of New Year Celebration in South Clark Street Chicago. New Year's day on the Chinese calendar begins Sunday night and will run for fifteen American days in a noisy display. A dynamite blast wrecks a Hollidaysburg bank front as windows shatter and the vault remains intact. A Parkerburg bank clerk Lee McFarland defalcated $48,000. bondsmen will cover losses. Light rains ease India drought. spring crops show improvement.
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Chicago
Succeed Weyler as Cuba governor general plan
Madrid reports Senor Azcarraga to replace Weyler as Cuba governor general. State department expects soon release of Americans confined in Cuba with few exceptions. Insurgents attack the Artemisa trocha near Forts 6 7 10 with Spanish forces briefly yielding at Fort No 7.
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Louis Somellini
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Key West
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Bank Wreckers Sentenced and Bank Failure in Chicago
In Denver Judge Hallett sentenced Miller to ten years hard labor, Duw seven, and McClurkem five for wrecking Commercial National Bank. Miller owed $125000. In Chicago William Danning, who murdered Mrs Mary Denning, died after a sworn confession. Judge Freeman named Ralph Metcalf receiver of Dime Savings Bank, with 4000 depositors and about $360000 due to them. bank owed little beyond deposits, cash on hand $125000. all deposits expected to be paid.
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Hallett
C. E. Miller
Miller Hernia Treatment Company
C. H. Duw
S. E. McClurkem
Commercial National Bank
Miller
Dow
McClurke
Teller
William Albert Danning
Mary Denning
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Cunning
Cincinnati
Freeman
Rarph Metcalf
Dime Savings Bank
United States Senators Viewed as Undermining Treaty Efforts
The London Daily News, via its New York correspondent, claims U S senators are attempting to kill the Anglo American treaty indirectly. It notes they avoid direct opposition because American public sentiment favors the measure.
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London Daily News
New York
United States
People of
Hanged for a Triple Murder at Ava Missouri
Edward W. Perry, murderer of the Sawyer family father mother and son, was hanged at Ava Missouri on Saturday afternoon. The drop broke his neck and he was pronounced dead fourteen minutes later.
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Edward W. Perry
Sawyer
Ava
Russia to Encourage Trade Agencies in Major Capitals
The Russian government plans to establish commercial agencies in European capitals and in key U.S. cities to promote trade. The move aims to expand commerce and strengthen economic ties with foreign markets.
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Russia
United States
Market Quotations Across Cities for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market quotes from Chicago to New York list cattle and hog prices, grains and butter and eggs. Prices cover No 2 red wheat, No 2 corn and oats across multiple cities including Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit and Buffalo with ranges for each commodity and product.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Rapid City's Gas Works Destroyed by Explosion
Rapid City's gas works suffered a major fire after a generator exploded blowing engineers from the building. Engineer Frank Handley was hurled through the roof with a broken leg while Fireman J B Parry was blown through a window. Parry and Handley saved adjacent structures before help arrived. Loss runs into thousands with no insurance. The article also notes a forthcoming school book legislation debate in Pierre with lobbyists, a senate bill 119, and a Minnesota style bidding law to curb prices. John Smith Kirk of Minnehaha to lead the house effort.
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Frank Handley
J.B. Parry
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Fred Sargent
Pierre
Book Trust
Botham
Minnesota
John Smith Kirk
Minnehaha
Burglars Capture Jewelry in De Smet Store
Thieves smashed a large glass pane at L. E. Sasses’ De Smet shop during supper hour last week, broke the showcase, and carried off watches and chains worth about 150 dollars. A man named John Johnson was arrested before Justice A. N Waters. A search later found more items, suggesting other city stores were targeted and a partner may have fled with the jewelry.
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de Smet
A. N Waters
John Johnson
Supreme Overseer Visits Lodges Across States
The resident Aberdeen based Supreme Overseer of the A U W travels to Kansas in February Minnesota on March 2 Illinois and North Dakota in May to meet grand lodge leaders. He recently returned from Chicago where the relief board approved 754000 dollars, with 362000 allocated to grand lodge treasuries and the rest to be raised by a 1.08 per member assessment by March 1.
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Relief Board of the Order
Deny the Losses and Bonds Accepted in Yankton
Reports deny mass cattle losses from the Cheyenne Indian Agency storm asserting stock withstood the cold. no widespread settlers’ suffering. Bonds shipped to England are accepted, with J R Hanson confirming receipt from a London trust company. Francis approves patent lands totaling 4597 acres in Huron district. state patents reach 142383 acres. The supreme court denies Houghton’s bid to sue Moody and Van Cise. Kyle appoints Guard officers to attend McKinley inaugural. Aberdeen bans bicyclists from sidewalks with fines. Great Northern taxes in Yankton pegged around 2300 dollars. Gov. Lee grants pardon to Simon A Sisley for horse stealing.
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London
Yankton Ar
Vermillion farm well yields gold and silver in drill
An artesianal well on a Vermillion area farm has reached 450 feet with two mineral water layers passed. At 200 feet blue gravel shows gold, and at 400 feet a quartz band contains silver. The owner weighs continuing water drilling or expanding the bore for a gold and silver mine as locals speculate on rich potential.
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Vermillion
Denver
Frozen to Death near Yankton by Bitter Night
John Winter, a farmer about fourteen miles northwest of Yankton, froze to death on the night of the 23rd. His body was found Sunday within a mile and a half of his home, face down in drifted snow. He had been in Yankton on Saturday and returned home after dark, despite friends urging him to stay. His team reached home late, one horse injured on barb wire. Neighbors, noticing the absence of the owner, conducted a search early Sunday.
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Yankton
Mr. Winter
Woman seeks restoration of Watertown homestead and Kampeska land
Mrs A C Mellette seeks restore her homestead at Watertown and a forty acre tract at Kampeska, part of the Mellette estate deeded to the state to settle ex Go Mellette liabilities. C E Mellette Frank Phillips and B H Sullivan back the measure. some oppose citing life insurance proceeds. Temperance advocates push a bill modeled on Maine law for dispensaries but limit sale to medical and sacramental uses only.
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Watertown
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Frank Phillips
B. H. Sullivan
Senate Committee
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Maine
Dedication Postponed by Snow and Cold in Aberdeen
The grand Scottish Rite reunion and temple dedication in Aberdeen were postponed indefinitely due to heavy snowfall and extreme cold. Minneapolis consistory members were told not to travel. about thirty to forty candidates would have taken degrees if possible.
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Minneapolis
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