World’s Fair Location Debate and House Rules Clash
The world’s fair committee backs two bills for a 1892 exposition to honor Columbus with sites in Washington or a western city. In the House and Senate, votes focus on new rules and pension finance debates, with committee recommendations to unseat two Democrats and seat two Republicans in unsettled districts.
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Wasuivaton
America
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Riot over Kansas bond vote ends in deaths and many wounded
A laborious clash near Harper in Wicutra County, Kansas, erupted after a railroad bond election and stolen ballot boxes. About a hundred men fought with guns, knives and clubs, leaving two dead and dozens injured, including several seriously wounded with possible amputations.
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Wicutra
Kan
Harper
Here
Tom Sabin
John Tilford
Robert C. Thomas
Henry Morgan
John Mulvey
Lawrence Logan
Oscar Reed
Samuel Clayton
Silas Adams
Thomas Clancy
Mike Murphy
Anthony
Modus vivendi with Canada expires at noon
The modus vivendi between the United States and Canada expired at noon yesterday. Officials could not confirm continuation, with White House and State Department offering no clear information while noting potential renewal after details are agreed by Blaine and the British minister.
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United States
Canada
State Department
White House
Halford
Blaine
Larrabee’s Iowa policy notes in state message
Governor Larrabee submitted his long state message to the Iowa Legislature detailing a strong finances view, proposed appropriations for state institutions, rail and municipal reforms, ballot and voting changes, temperance stance, and calls for free text books, sewering and street railways. The message also outlines rail rate reform and anti trusts concerns. Local updates report Republicans rejecting a lot based Speaker selection and Senate adjournment.
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Drs Moines
Iowa
Agricultural College
Hoe
General Assembly
Kansas
Des Moyes
W. W. Watkins
United States
Hamilton
Wilson
Senate
Supreme Court
Fire Destroys Hickey Barn and Horses in Liscoty Illinois
A large barn and eleven horses burned fourteen miles west of Liscoty. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars. Fire found at 2 a m in the haymow. Suspected tramp set the blaze. Also notes the Illinois G A R Encampment ordered for Quincy March 11 and 12 and Keokuk, and an estate claim by Mrs. Mary Mears to an English estate valued at 48 million.
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Isaac Hickey
Illinois
Cuicasco
J. 8. Martin
Grand Army of the Republic of
Keokuk,la
Mary Mears
Rock Island
Ford
Fatal Blow Ends Dallas Boxer Tom James at Kilrain Show
In St Louis a Dallas boxer Tom James died after a bout with Banzia during Jake Kilrain's sparring troupe night. Banzia fled as officers held the entire troupe for murder amid speculation James' neck was broken or heart paralysis.
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Jake Kilrain
Tom James
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Post-Dispatch
Banzia
James
Muldoon
Kilrain
Murderers Fate and Other 1900s News Items
The report describes Ada Goss’s murder near Crawfordsville Arkansas with immediate mob justice on suspect George Corvett. It also notes possible government action over New Orleans exposition funds, the death of Zanzibar’s sultan, and a London bound steamship collision with the Deeside sinking and seven drowned, as reported from multiple cities.
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Ark
Ada Goss
George Corvett
Corvett
Miss Goss
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Congress
United States Treasury
Londoyn
Ludgate Hill
Prawle Point
London
Test of Drainage Law Begins in Circuit Court
February 15 in Cutcaco a taxpayer Marshall J. Wilson filed suit in circuit court seeking an injunction to stop drainage trustees from issuing bonds. The bonds would fund the board's drainage project.
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Cutcaco
Circuit Court
Marshall J. Wilson
Eiffel ice tower lights up St. Petersburg skyline
The Eiffel ice tower in St. Petersburg stands over 150 feet tall with 10 000 ice blocks. Its first platform hosts a restaurant while thousands of electric lights illuminate the structure at night creating a dazzling spectacle.
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St. Petersburg
Grand jury finds no bills in Kniffin murder case
The Trenton grand jury reported no bills against the doctor or Miss Purcell and both were discharged from custody. In Louisville a Monon railroad collision north of Bedford killed two, injuring two others, including Charles Wright. At Braddock two workers fatally scalded by molten metal. A Vancouver Island ship carrying lumber went down with all crew lost. The Senate confirmed Dorchester and Wiswell. M E Page of Lake street confessed to about 27000 dollars in judgments.
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Trenton
N. J
Kniffin
Louisville
Monon
Bedford
Ind
Charles Wright
Orleans
Parnell Clear in Report as Key Figures Studied
London February report on the Parnell commission concludes Davitt Harris Dillon O'Brien Redmond O Connor Condon and O Kelly conspired to force land separation and suppress rent payments while exonerating Parnell on Phoenix Park crimes. It links crime to League activity, notes Davitt funding and Clan na Gael ties, but says Parnell acted without direct incitement.
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House of Commons
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Dillon
W. TE. O'Brien
W. Redmond
O' Connor
Condon
O'Kelly
Ireland
Great Britain
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Patrick Ford
Clan-na-Gael
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Party of Violence
America
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le Carop
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le Caron
Devoy
Europe
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Irish Leaguers
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England
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Times
Notable Events From Across the Nation Reported
Diphtheria cases rise in Oakland Illinois with several deaths. Davenport hosts Iowa State Sportsman Association tournament June 10 next year. Jill Butts and Ed Johnson, both colored, hanged in Perry Georgia for Captain Miller murder. National Canned Goods Packers Association formed in Indianapolis led by L B Seager of Gilman Iowa. Nottingham mines disaster in Pa blamed on mine owners. Lake Shore wreck near Cleveland from open switch. Fireman Young dead. Trinity river blocked by Dixon’s Bar California slide. two Chinese men killed. Sioux City Haddock murder appeals denied in Town Supreme Court. Danville Illinois man arrested for embezzling 1800 from Muskegon Tug Co. Illinois Central train collision near Kankakee damages. engineer injured. C A Hinche named PT trainer for blind in Little Rock Arkansas. Tipton Tennessee farmer murders brother-in-law then attempts wife homicide. jealousy cited. Topeka Insurance president surrenders, bailed $1000. Albert P Miller of New Haven wins $500 against Albany steamboat captain for color discrimination. steamship Domira, lost voyage, arrives Baltimore having been blown off course from Glasgow.
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Jill Butts
Ed Johnson
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Captain Miller
National Canned Goods Packers’ Association
Indianapolis
L. B. Seager
Qilman
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Trinity River
Fred Munchrath
Haddock
Sioux City
IE. J. Bourcher
Danville
Muskegon Tug Company
Muskegon
Illinois Central
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C. A. Hinche
Jacksonville
Institution For the
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Ark
Tipton
Tenn
McBride
B. McNear
Times
Topeka
Kan
Albert P. Miller
Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church
New Haven
Conn
Albany
Domira
Baltimore
Glasgow
Sad Wedding Party Tragedy in Pontivia France
A wedding party traveling in Pontivia, France, was upset near the river on Thursday. The vehicle plunged into the water. the bride, groom, and ten others were among those affected, with reports detailing the fate of the party.
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Paris
Pontivia
Burglars Drill Into Vault of Sarem National Bank
Sarem Illinois February 15 bank robbed Thursday night of ten thousand dollars and securities. Burglars drilled the vault door entered the vault and blew open the burglar proof safe taking the contents. No loss to the thieves.
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Sarem
Engine crash near Summerdale injures workers
An engine from this place ran at high speed and struck a construction train carrying workers near Summerdale. One man was crushed between bumpers and is expected to die. Six others, all Italians, were injured.
Market Notes from Chicago and New York Prices Firm
Wheat and corn futures move higher in Chicago trading with winter patents and milling grades quoted. Pork, lard, and beef markets show steady to firm tone as trading continues. oats and rye follow weaker to stable patterns with wider bid ranges amid active cash activity.
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Wurst
Iowa
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Northwestern
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Local notes mix farm, church, and community events
County items report Darwin Thayer shelling corn for Miss M J Gordon and visits by residents like Mrs Mary Henderson. Rev A Wimsett led revival and left for Streator Illinois as farmers haul tile from E Birds factory. Several small incidents include a fine for threats, a dog stoning case, parties, church services, and organ vote at the U P church. Continuous updates from Kirk Wood to Alexis, Smithshire, and Battle Creek health notes mark the week.
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M. J. Gordon
B. C. Carter
Swan Township
U. B
A. Wimsett
Streator
Iil
E. Bird
Mary Henderson
Alexis
T. B. Bolton
Marie Heister
Bushnell
E. Mitchell
M. N. Anderson
M. G. Meacham
W. R. Rayburn
Sedalia
Washington Rayburn
H. T. Lape
R. C. Morford
Sawtell
Kirk Wood
Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup Promoted for Blood and Organ Health
Impure Blood and rheumatism treated with Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup promoted as a permanent cure. Prepared by Rheumatic Syrup Co in Jackson Michigan. sold by Spriggs & Sons and Smith & Dunbar. J F Main of Seaton visits Monmouth after severe la grippe upheaval disrupts studies at Princeton. plans to graduate with class of 91.
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Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Spriggs & Sons
Smith & Dunbar
J. F. Main
Seaton
Monmouth
Princeton
N. J
la Grippe
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Ed Updike
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