Financial debate closes in House amid cross party jibes
Friday marked the end of a lengthy financial debate in the House with sharp exchanges between Representatives Wheeler and Berrs of Kentucky and other members. The session adjourned after a final and contentious exchange over currency policy and the gold standard, while the Senate prepared to reconvene in executive session.
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Wheeler
Berrs
Kentucky
Batley
Texas
Seudner
New York
Petspoou
Senate Pri
Tadd
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Oditv
Fragmented historical dispatch on war and politics
A long readable fragment covers Buller’s assault in a South African campaign, debates on liberation and governance, and critiques of leaders like Winfield Scott and Paydleton. It references battles, casualties, and diplomatic tensions, plus changes in financial and banknote laws and a senate adjournment for Richard Bland’s death notice.
Diamonds found in wilds near Port Arthur and Michipicoten
A diamond field has been located between Michipicoten and Port Arthur in northern Ontario. An expert from Kimberley discovered a formation matching the Kimberley field during a summer expedition, with reports suggesting a sizeable area and the probable presence of precious stones.
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Michipicoten
Port Arthur
Kimberley
Dame Fortune Smiles in Kokomo Tale of a New York Draft
Mrs. Leonard Bradley of Courtland avenue Kokomo received a New York draft for 1.50 after years of search. The tale links Ellen Pelaney a California fortysixer, Jacob Nicholas at Marion Soldiers Home, and a mistaken murder report involving Elmer Conway and Edward Langton at a Kokomo church. The draft enabled mortgage payment and revealed long separated relatives.
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Leonard Bradley
Courtland Avenue
New York
Ellen Pelaney
Pennsylvania
California
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Delaney
Jacob Nicholas
Elmer Conway
Edward Langton
Conway
Langton
Reward Offered for Mob Members in Marion Tyler Case
Scott County Indiana commissioners delayed reward for the mob that abducted and hanged Marion Tyler from the Scott County jail on December 21 1898. A five hundred dollar reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction, to be paid from county revenues after conviction.
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Marion Tyler
Scott County
Indiana
Marion Trier
Beaming Confesses Post Office Robbery in Treaty Indiana
Fred W Beaming confessed to the May robbery of the Treaty post office in Wabash county Indiana He said the crime was his first and he has kept the secret nearly to distraction Beaming lives in Baltimore and has worked in Indiana glass factories His partner Fred Johnson was captured in Gas City and later sentenced to two years in Columbus Ohio Federal Court Henry D Pierce of Indianapolis was fined 10 dollars and costs for failing to attach a revenue stamp to a deed sold to a colored woman last summer He was required to return from New York for the hearing and faced a total 23 in fines and costs
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Stricker
Fred W. Beaming
Treaty
Wabash County
Beaming
Baltimore
Indiana
Fred Johnson
Gas City
United States
Columbus
Henry D. Pierce
Indianapolis
North Salem Post Office Burglarized. Money and Stamps Stolen
Burglars broke into the North Salem post office around 2 a.m. Tuesday securing about $50 in cash and a large quantity of stamps. They left behind a pocketbook with $86, suggesting careless handling and indicating the burglars were not experienced.
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North Salem
Patents Granted to Indiana Inventors Tuesday
A list of patent issuances to Indiana residents and nearby cities including William T. Addison and G. Wright of Newcastle for a fire escape John A. E. Anderson of Indianapolis for a freezer Brutus A. Bourne of Ft. Wayne for a percolator William Butler of Redkev for a glassware mold and others across Indianapolis South Bend Muncie and Ft. Wayne for items such as seals pumps vehicle axles and electrical components.
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William T. Addison
G. Wright
Newcastle
John A. E. Anderson
Indianapolis
Brutus A. Bourne
Ft. Wayne
William Butler
Redkev
John FE. Donaldson
Afannibal Felt
Hagerstown
Joseph F. Gent
Seal Press
Joshua A. Hanley
W. J. Evans
Brazil
Charles C. King
Montpelier
Eugene O. Roontz
J. H. Shank
South Bend
George H. Lattle
Independence
David Myers
Columbia City
William H. Newby
William H. Nichols
Fruit jar trust forming in Muncie area
A report says a trust of fruit jar manufacturers will be formed once patent suits settle. Bail Bros plant in Muncie will be a principal member, with Atlas and Swayzee companies holding related blowing machine patents. Ball Bros are already dominant in American and foreign markets, and a three firm combination would surpass other glass trusts.
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Bail Bros
Atlas
Swayzee
Ball Bros
A Wife's Disappearance Stuns Montpelier
W A Miller of Montpelier, who moved from Wheeling West Virginia, reports his wife missing after their home sold for 1500 dollars. She bought a ticket in Wheeling to Chicago and may have visited Hitneis relatives before coming. Miller suspects robbery murder or a gas explosion in Chicago last November. Chicago police have not clarified the case.
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W. A. Miller
Wheeling
W. Va
Hitneis
Chicago
Miller
Attended His Own Funeral Kokomo Special Report
A Kokomo special reports from the West Liberty neighborhood describing an event where a person attended his own funeral. The piece notes local reactions and community context surrounding the unusual occurrence.
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Indiana
West Liberty
Burglary Wave Hits Local Neighborhood
A series of three burglaries since last Friday night alarms residents. Police suspect local home intruders as juveniles or unknown suspects. No arrests reported as investigators review footage and canvass nearby streets.
Loftus Brothers In Disturbance Endangers Patrolmen
In Seymour last Saturday midnight Edward and Elmer Loftus led a crowd that attacked Patrolmen Hopewell and Pruitt, disarming and beating them. City Marshal Thickstein and a posse finally captured Elmer Loftus after a struggle, while Edward Loftus escaped after breaking free.
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Elmer Loftus
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Pruitt
Thickstein
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Bay
Chicago minister blocked from Cen tenary church in Terre Haute
Rev J Stitt Wilson of Chicago leader of Christian socialism was refused use of Centenary Methodist church in Terre Haute. Trustees said the church is not a place to teach socialism. His meetings continue at the First Methodist church.
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J. Stitt Wilson
Chicago
Northwest Indiana
Centenary Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Col L P Milligan in dying condition in Huntington
Col L P Milligan a former Knights of the Golden Circle leader and wartime figure is in a dying condition in Huntington. Born in St Clairsville Ohio on March 3 1812 he moved to Huntington County in 185. A well known state lawyer his treason sentence was commuted by President Johnson.
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Damage suit over wreck against street railway fails
In a $10,600 damage suit by Mrs. Jackson wife of Assessor George Jackson the jury found for the defendant. The case claimed injuries from a wreck and the company offered $500 before trial which she refused.
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Kokom
Bloomingt on bucketshop report and state notes
The Poseyville News enters its eighteenth volume while Blooming ton hosts a bucketshop. A Decatur Monroe township school building was burned by tramps. The Kingman Star notes weak truancy law enforcement. Michigan City businessman Theodore Roeske is dead. William J. Hunt takes editor duties at Wanatah Misyor with L. J. Goss reporting.
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General Henry W. Lawton Killed in Philippines Battle
Manila December 19 Major General Henry W Lawton was killed at San Mateo while leading troops through Mariquina valley He was shot in the breast and died instantly The expedition aimed to seize the insurgent stronghold in a rain swept advance through rugged terrain and cane brake with a three hour fight ending in American casualties including Lawtons death.
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Cane Brake
General Lawton Killed at San Mateo Front
General Henry Ware Lawton fell during the San Mateo engagement after a grazing shot. His staff tried to steady him as he cried I am shot and collapsed. Cavalrymen carried his body to a bush shelter while troops mourned the loss. The command grieved as the intrepid leader was laid to rest.
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General Lawton’s Death Shocks Washington
An Manila press bulletin announcing General Lawton’s killing reached Washington at once and was sent to the White House during a Cabinet session. The War Department reports the President instructed preparation of Lawton’s brigadier general commission, but the news halted the clerks’ work on the commission.
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Manila
Career of General Lawton Born in Toledo in 1843
Henry W. Lawton, born March 11 1843 in Toledo, moved to Ft Wayne as a boy. He entered U S volunteer service in 1861, rising from sergeant to lieutenant colonel by 1864, brevet colonel in 1863, and mustered out 1865. He joined the regular army in 1866, served in infantry and cavalry, became major in 1898, and was appointed major general of volunteers the same day.
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Chicago raids nab eight women in bid to curb burglars
Police raid fences at Nos S91 and 746 West Van Buren street uncoveran organized gang of burglars. Eight women arrested in Chicago as investigators link the group to burglaries in Omaha Minneapolis and other Western cities.
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West van Buren Street
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Financial Bill Provisions Passed by House Outline Gold Standard
The measure sets the gold dollar as standard, transfers gold and silver reserves to a new treasury division, and authorizes bonds up to 3 percent to maintain parity. It limits silver and greenback denominations, permits bank note issuance against bonds, taxes national bank circulations, and allows small town banks with $25,000 minimum capital.
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National Civil Service Reform League Holds Indianapolis Session
At the annual convention in Indianapolis the National Civil Service Reform League heard remarks by Hon. Carl Schurz and Charles J. Bonaparte. Lucius B. Swift praised Indiana’s reform progress in state institutions and criticized municipal affairs while commending the state fire department and the State Board of Charities for their inspections.
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Indianapolis
Carl Schurz
New York
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
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Plymouth Church
Lucius B. Swift
Indiana
Mr. Swift
State Board of Charities
Boers Prepared for War Say Paris Cable
Paris wire quotes M. De Long, dynamite factory manager, claiming Boer forts at Pretoria and Johannesburg are impregnable and Edelberg could defend against 10,000 with twenty five men. He cites 6,000 German volunteers and says Boer resources are underutilized as the rainy season begins.
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Transvaal
France
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Johannesburg
Edelberg
British War Losses Mount in Campaign Reach 7630
British casualties across the campaign now total 7 630 including killed wounded prisoners and missing. The figure reflects the broad toll as operations continued with persistent fighting and adjustments in command positions.
Tragedy in a Dallas Courtroom Ends With Shooting
In Dallas Texas Dr S M Jenkins on trial for murder and criminal practice faced a sudden tragedy when 28 year old Hugh Wheat a brother of one alleged victim shot Jenkins in a crowded courtroom. Wheat dropped the pistol and fled Halligan Jenkins ally grabbed the weapon and fired at Wheat but missed Both Wheat and Halligan were jailed later Halligan secured release on bond.
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General Young reports Americans held by U S troops possible release
Manila dispatch confirms General Young believes American prisoners, including Lieutenant Gilmore, are in the hands of U S troops. Lieutenant Colonel Howes and Major Hunter operate in North Ilicos province. one unit may have effected their release, but verification is lacking.
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Wall Street Panic Grips Market In Monday Crash
Extraordinary excitement on Wall Street as stocks plunge with heavy losses across industries. The trading shakeout sees declines of major names like American Tobacco and Metropolitan while banks push money rates down to six percent, triggering violent bear coverage and swift rallies.
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London Stock Panic Linked to War Costs Rumors
An AP correspondent reports the London stock panic lacked solid causes beyond public timidity amid South Africa reverses. Depreciation was not tied to heavy liquidation as in New York. most changes were in jobbers quotations with few large transactions. The fall in consols likely stems from rumors of a new issue to fund the war, though no solid source is found.
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Produce Exchange Trust Company Suspended in New York
The Produce Exchange Trust Company in New York suspended operations on Monday. It was organized a few years ago with capital of 2,500,000 dollars and reported surplus and undivided profits over 2,500,000. The bank served local merchants and firms and was also believed to handle some banking for Standard Oil.
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Produce Exchange Trust Company
Standard Oil Company
Empire in Danger Warns of British Isolation
London cable from The Times warns that Britain faces greater dangers than in the Crimean War or Indian mutiny, with the empire isolated and Britain risking its status as a great power unless calm public and decisive action avert disaster.
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South Africa
Irish-Americans Join Boer War Effort From Cleveland
Twenty five young Irish-Americans from Cleveland plan to join the Boers in their fight against Great Britain. They will sail from New York on the coming Saturday to Paris to join an Irish regiment being formed to aid the Boers, veterans of the Spanish American War among them.
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Relief for Boers Meeting Plans Million Fund Drive
At a St Louis County AOH gathering on Sunday afternoon members debated the Boer war and voted to launch a drive to raise 1 000 000 to equip and transport troops to South Africa to aid the Boers and Free Staters in their fight for independence.
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Saratoga Youth Convicted of Murder in Providence Case
Saratoga N Y special Irving Shaw fourteen years of age of Providence Saratoga county was Wednesday convicted of murdering his playmate Jesse Blanche at Providence last October Justice Stover sentenced Shaw to life imprisonment at Dannemora prison. He is believed to be the youngest life prisoner in the State.
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Baptist minister attacks church fairs charity balls
The Rev. G. R. Robins of Lincoln Park Institutional Church denounces church fairs and bingo dances as wicked. He contends it is more God like to let the poor starve than to fund them through a charity ball.
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G. R. Robins
Lincoln Park Baptist Institutional Church
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