Congress Debates Sulzer Inquiry and Philippine Policy
House debate centers on Sulzer resolution to probe the New York custom house sale led by Secretary Gage. Senators discuss the Philippines war policy and a push for a separate department to govern overseas territories amid partisan exchanges and expulsion debates.
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Sulzer
New York
Turter
Cannon
Williams
Cannan
Senate
Plear
Fa Mir
Pettigrew
Moroodue
de Mir
Maine
Fleur
Wellington Coop
Morelay
Energy
Lisparte Betack
Calis
Morcau
Prieehard
Elise
North Tardina
Ahafranchise
Pris Aord Waipmer
Leweal
Philippine Eguestior Ag
Atraigmeddhe Sabrinietratioms Peilteys
Tooau
Taestayv
Roberts
Taylor
Mer. Littefetd
Nelson Dingley
House
Mr. Roberts
Ufe
Turner
Washington
Ross
Vermont
Puerto Rico
Philippines
United States
McEnery
Louisiana
South
Bryan clarifies views on territorial expansion and annexation
In Kansas City, Bryan rejected annexation that would alter the republic, arguing only peoples able to govern themselves deserve a voice. He warned Philippines annexation would require citizenship or exclusion, and urged independence based on merit beyond geography or trade.
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Kansas
Yenee
Bailey Aids Colson in Liberal Party Effort
Washington representative Aaiteyn of Texas leads Democrats in offering volunteer services to Colonel Colson former Kentucky congressman. Colson may accept the offer as Colson thanks Bailey praising his chivalric action. Kentuckians discuss the drama and show strong sympathy for Colson amid political maneuvering.
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Washington
Aaiteyn
Texas
Colson
Sociologist Analyzes Why Kentuckians Fight Politically
Francis W Shen ardson of the University of Chicago argues a sociological cause for Kentucky political strife. He cites historical echoes from Virginia and early duel culture as shaping currents of aggression. He suggests a deeper social mechanism rather than climate or geography explains the hostility.
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Chivage Spectator
Francis W. Shenardsorn
University of Chicago, Telieves
Pelittes
Uthey
Kentucky
Ares
Virginia
Hamilton
Captain Engioh Declines Payment for Services
Captain William F. Engle of Indian Pod received a Treasury Department check for his services via Spain. Captain English declined to accept any pay and sent the check back through Senator Fairbanks to Secretary Gage.
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Engiioh
Pry
Cat
Willam FL Engle
Treasury Department
Pingiisth
Synater Fairbanks
Department
Fairbanks
Gage
English
Republican State Committee Holds Indianapolis Meeting
The Republican State committee met in Indianapolis on Wednesday to organize for the campaign. Charles B. Herney of New Castle was re elected chairman by acclamation with Joseph B. Kealing of Indianapolis as secretary, Warren Rigler of Wabash as treasurer, and Harry W. Bennett of Indianapolis as fellow officers.
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Republican State Committee
Atndianapolis
Charles &. Herney
New Castle
Joseph 3. Kealing
Indianapolis
Warren Rigler
Wabash
Harry W. Bennett
John Ruskin Dies in London at 81
The renowned author John Ruskin died in London on Saturday from influenza at the age of eighty one.
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John Ruskin
London
Smallpox Epidemic Strikes Clay City In Indiana
Dr. Hurty reports a severe smallpox outbreak in western Indiana with hundreds of cases in Clay County and surrounding counties Sullivan and Greene. Schools closed, revival meetings halted, and a stampede to leave town occurred as authorities quarantine all patients to prevent further spread. No deaths yet but confluence raises fatalities risk.
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Hurry
State Board of Health
Clay County
Sullivan
Greene
Indianapolis
Clay City
Hurty
Modisitt
Wolfe
Trurty
Harry
Thurty
Smallnox
Jeffersonville Column Examines Hoosier Ancestry Claim
The item questions James Hills claim of being the oldest native Hoosier as unfounded. It highlights Mrs. Mary C. Pile of Jeffersonville born March 18 1812, her long family history, descendants, and a rumored claim to funds from the heirs of Robert Morris.
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Jeffersonville
James Hills
Kokomo
Pile
Dillsboro Poisoning Victims Stable. One in Critical Condition
Mrs. Sarah Collins Mrs. Cora Jones and Jesse Jones were victims of a mysterious poisoning last week. They are out of danger though Jones remains in a dangerous condition. A physician reports symptoms identical to ptomaine poisoning and notes the poison is not yet identified.
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Loogootee Prospecting Company
Bette
O'Brien
Roth. Argue Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Aiken and Ridgeway Oil Company
Lima
Dillsboro
Sarah Collins
Cora Jones
Jesse Jones
Jones
The Indiana Man Portraits of Hoosier Leaders
A recurring column presents profiles of prominent Hoosiers involved in political official and commercial life in Indiana.
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Indiana
Lost Eyesight Restored at Scipio and Loogootee Field News
Wesley Mourey of Scipio aged sixty seven regains sight after a long blindness from eye injuries. Doctors deemed one eye permanently damaged but a recent accident revealed improving vision. An Indianapolis trip aided by local fund raising preceded a hopeful recovery. Loogootee field reports uptick in activity with Neeley Co. of Lima, Ohio driving renewed prospecting.
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Wesley Mourey
Scipio
Indianapolis
Cr. W. Phillips
Thompson
Mr. Mourey
Lfe
Entree Ingredient Hints Found in Raspberries or Hog’s Head Cheese
A fragment suggests a substance was present in either canned raspberries or in hogshead cheese. The text provides no clear identification of the item, but implies a consideration of contamination or contents in two distinct food products.
Deficit in Indiana school funds tied to liquor licenses
The State Superintendent reports a 553 145.90 deficit in 1899 school funds. Investigation shows undercollection of liquor license fees. Indiana had 7 170 retail licenses last year but only 77 000 received, leaving 340 000 unaccounted. Prosecution of violators planned and liquor law amendments sought.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
United States
Indiana
Murder in Pike County at a Petersburg party
At a Winslow gathering nine miles from the city last Saturday, William Riss and two friends met Frank Purcell and companions on the way home. Purcell fired his revolver killing Ries instantly in the eye during an alleged unprovoked altercation. Purcell and associates were arrested and moved to another county for safety amid rising local tension.
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Petersburg
Winslow
Wiliam Riss
Arthur
Riss
Frank Purcell
Purcell
Ries
Busybody in other men's matters says Moody’s gospel message
Dr. Talmage urges followers to help the afflicted, not pry into others lives. He argues busybodies harm reputations and warns that most moral failures stem from lack of courage to say no. He cites examples from scripture and life, urging compassionate outreach.
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Simon Peter
Washington
New York
Kaspar Lavater
Arthur Tappan
William Tweed
Bethlehem
Dwight JL. Moody
Plainfield
N. J
Sheffield
England
Australia
New Zealand
Ceylon
Asia Minor
Benares
Ganges
Androscoggin
Alabama
Mississippi
Oregon
Shannon
Rhine
Tiber
Danube
Nile
Euphrates
Corners
Earth
Flowers in Church Inspire Daily Faith and Service
The article argues that churches using flowers show loving dedication in God’s house and lift worship. It highlights benefits for workers, including artistic growth, social joy, and visiting the sick, urging every society to have an active flower committee and pursue new ways to honor the kingdom of God.
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Christian Endeavor
Kingdom of God
Lessons of an Indian Child Beading Lessons
A mother guides Zit kala Sa through beadwork from cutting buckskin to threading sinew and stringing beads. The narrator recalls learning to knot sinew, keep thread twisted, and create original designs, with emphasis on simplicity and symmetry in patterns.
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Zitkala-Sa
Atlantic Monthly
Globe Wonder Sparks Ingersoll Beecher Wit
The tale recalls Rev. Dr. Parkhurst’s lecture on touching the universe and belief in the Maker. In a Beecher study moment Robert Ingersoll asked who made a globe. Beecher replied Nobody. The anecdote appears in the Hoston Transcript.
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Mr. Ingersoll
Mr. Beecher
Hoston
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