Deacon Killings and Paris Society Turmoil Over Seduction Case
In Cannes at the Hôtel Splendide Edward Parker Deacon fatally shot M. Emile Abeille after accusing Abeille of courting Deacon’s wife. Deacon claims he acted to expose the affair and protect his honor, while Paris society debates the sensational case and the fates of those involved.
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Senator Finn in Lobby Brawl After Prohibition Debate
In Des Moines on February 22 Senator Finn of Taylor County clashed with newspaper correspondent H. M. Belvel in the senate lobby after a heated anti and pro prohibition debate. Finn knocked Belvel down and continued blows until others intervened. Belvel had criticized Finn and alleged improprieties tied to flowers from the women of Iowa. Finn, a legislator, was reportedly exempt from arrest for misdemeanor.
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Fire in a Flat Leaves Tenants in Dash for Life
Fire broke out in the Percival flats on West Forty-second street New York on February 22 causing terror as tenants fled from upper floors through smoke and heat. Fire ladders were raised and women were carried to the ground by firemen. The rear of the building from the third floor up was gutted and lower floors flooded. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars fully insured with many tenants losing nearly all possessions.
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Free Coinage Democrats Seek Early Day for Bland Bill
The Free Coinage Democrats in the House have secured a majority petitioning the Rules Committee to set an early day for considering the Bland free coinage bill. The move hinges on Catchings' return, with Democrats aiming to unite on passage, while opponents plan a caucus to decide a party outcome.
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February and June and Hill’s New York delegation
The World editorial argues Senator Hill gains a New York delegation for the Democratic presidential race, with June’s contest decisive. It notes rival editorials from The Herald The Times and The Tribune, discusses third options like Watterson, and cites Louisville Post opposition while proposing John Griffin Carlisle of Kentucky as a better successor to Cleveland on revenue reform.
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Wattersons Nomination and Carlisle Trusts Cleveland Mantle
Louisville February 24 The Courier Journal editorial The Square Issue discusses Mr Watterson stance on Carlisle and Cleveland comparing cand idates for president noting Democrats New York choice David Bennett Hill and the broader question of ages and noes as the nation considers the Democratic nominee.
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New York Democrats nominate Sickles as permanent chair
At the New York Democratic convention General Sickles was chosen as permanent chairman amid applause. The platform denounces the Sherman silver law and McKinley tariff while pledging sound money, revenue reform, home rule, and economy. Governor Hill is urged as the next presidential candidate, with Flower receiving commendation. The convention adjourned after adopting the resolutions and Hill held an impromptu reception.
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Westminster Feud Rages Between Freshmen and Sophomores
Fierce clash at Westminster College in New Wilmington Pennsylvania as freshmen defend a flag against sophomores. Reports describe abductions, confinement in a smoke house, sewer, and cellar, with multiple injuries. Both groups armed and masked. Faculty order arrests and jailing of students with dynamite incidents and threats of suspensions.
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