Multiple national and local political updates from 19th century coverage
A stream of items reports planned hangings in St. Louis and moves toward territorial government in Alaska. It notes conventions in Wichita and Des Moines, a proposed Department of Commerce, and the Browstyn suburban bill. It mentions railroad encampment dates, legal hearings, and a host of political and crime snippets with various dates and figures.
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Duestrow
St. Louis
Alaska
Congress
Corvett
Fitzsimmons
London
Wichita
McKinler
Frye
Department of Commerce and Manufactures
Pope Wiersiv
Uostan
Bre
Levis
Mures
New York Tell
Browstyn
Long Island
New Yorkey
New York Senate
Maret di
Iowa
Des Moines
Marehook
Adisati
Fas F . Mises
Willam
Pier Metober
Baneas City
rtSt
Campbell County
Niar
Toadye
Sensational deaths reported in midwestern city
The article recounts a series of fatal incidents including a Kansas City postmaster Frank Mapes who shot himself to evade arrest for embezzlement, his wife and three men present at the scene, and a separate accounts of a man named Layden and Martin who died in violent circumstances with grisly details noted.
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Frank Mapes
Kansas City
Ng Reeastbea
Mapes
Prestinsister
Pant Lavder
Maneie
Toa Hama Nolima
Olas
Ceneman
Layden
Theorte Martin
Martin
Bimetallist Governor McKinley Calls for Equal Money Power
The Canton correspondent reports ex-Governor McKinley advocating equal purchasing power for gold and silver. He cites congressional records to show his stance that both metals should be legal tender equally and circulate without premium or discount, supporting a bi metal standard.
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Canton .O
Pittsburg
Savas
Gary
McNkinley
Republians
Ohio
McWinney
Congress
N Stevenso Tponce
United States
Mehinsey
Congressionaal
Pondey
Leputvlcan Party
Meno
Eal Vane
Das
Oteed
Pot
Finterlaw Atone
Geol Peenter
Abyssinian King Shows Strength To Italian Envoy
A report notes the Abyssinian king parading before the Italian envoy to demonstrate power. The article mentions frontier crossings into France to escape service and cites damage at Baku petroleum works with deaths among workers. Miss Clara Barton is referenced with the American Red Cross and Miss Barton’s travel plans to Constantinople.
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France
Eee Doren
Sep Keddl Petroleum Works
Baku
Noesia
Hins
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Mosely
Gaye
Alexandretta
Miss Tarton
Constantinople
Markets Report Mixed Prices for Grains and Livestock
The market notes show varying prices for corn and oats, with bids on livestock including beans, pork, and beef. Several entries reference shippers and product quality categories with terms like washed, unwashed, merchantable, and double checking on price quotes. Local exchanges list prices in dollars per unit and per hundredweight, reflecting general market fluctuations.
Congress Passes Bridge Extension Bill and Seats Contested
The House extended the Union railway bridge completion time over the Monongahela River and seated Mr. Coleman over Mr. Baek in a Louisiana district contest. Senate debate on Cuban policy continued with Sherman urging patience and criticizing election fraud in Alabama during a tense session.
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House
Union Railway Company
Monongahela River
Johnson
Indiana
Coleman
Louisiana
Amlr. Baek
Phen
Daniels
New York
Aldrich Vs. Robbinus
Alahama
Aldrich
Moods
Alassachusetts
Alabama
Gerearth
Rolins
Cl Laughtens
Joli Williams
Mr. Linney
Teowns
Phonotathaens
Robbins
Linney
Tsay Wither
Royse
Tieputuiean
Senate
Hill
Sherman
Netahie
Photheen
Miassachusettsadfbourl
Afro Sherman
Cnal
Hoar
Thar
Shermian
Shera
Jeremie Sherman
Cheveland
Olney
Meade Pepiode
Thovars
Imaniborut
Part¢Nne
Mia Sharir
Barapae
Pioses
Martial Law Declared as Senate Crisis Grips Capital
Frankfort notes report martial law after militia deployed to protect the statehouse amid armed threats. Governor Bradley ordered troops in as Blackburn factionists gathered to seize the assembly, with deputies sworn in and guards posted to avert violence. Former minister Nelson of Torre dlante, a longtime Republican figure, died at seventy-two.
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Frankfort
Bradley
McCreary
Noel Gaines
State House
Cradley
Blackburn
Senate
Franklin County
Somers
Jack Chinn
Kim Williams
Eph Lilliard
Joint Assembly
Bradlay
General Assembly
Commonwealth
State Guard
Col Tiles
HW. Nelson
Torre Dlante
Poe Vedi
Marek Bi
Neigh
Perre Nute Bar
Meticot
Grant
Reputricam Party
fSah
Fame Bowers
Nelson
Ana Pergamii
Ana Pergamii Froemdoer
Abraham Lincoln
Linncuil
Fasolid
Chain
Indiana State News Highlights From Around the State
Reports from Bourbon Elkhart Scott county and surrounding areas detail a range of events: measles outbreak, wheat outlook, glass sand finds near Anderson, and a granite deposit near English. Indiana public figures and events include the State Teachers Association in Marion April 3 4 and 5, debates over druggist Osborne, and nominations for state offices.
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Elkhart
Scott County
Anderson
Goodman Farm
English
State Teachers’ Association
Marion
Headlee
White County
Osborne
Matthews
Jon. Ewing
DePauw
Indiana
Indianapolis
Gertrude Simmons
Earlham
Anderson and
Brazil
Clay County
Goodview
M. E. Conference
William Hunter
Gen
Shelby
Kansas City
Selby
Samuel B. Gray
Ovid
LiSi Walters
Winamac
Tie
Abraham Life
Celina
Rocheser
Ind
Wille
Elwood Gas
Trenton Rock
Marion Dodge
Munele
Serre Efaute
San Digo
Cal Wls Rapp
Shelbyville
Walt
Japp
Craighill
Madison
Ohio River
Traighill
Thomas Gray
Fowler
Kansas
Gray
Pulaski
Jasper
Benton
Kingbury
Center Point
Geanel
Mareh
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Elliott
Zollars
Iammond
John T. Beasley
Keteham
Charles W. Smith
Eli Ritter
Copper Duty Debate Sparks Father Son Dialogue
In a household scene the father and son argue over whether the copper duty should stay or go seeing it won’t lower prices. The son questions social status of a new neighbor Mrs L and misreads manners as a sign of society. A comic aside has Wibble and Wabble trading quips about a story told to friends.
Senate Debates Cuban Question As Cockrell Attacks Silver Policy
March 13 proceedings feature Mr Cockrell outlining a silver oriented financial view while Senators Hoar and Wolcott press for access to testimony from Secretary Olney. The debate references Cuba and includes a dramatic moment with Panume in attendance as Cockrell denounces subservience to English money interests.
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Senate
Cockrell
Cuba
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
Olney
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Hoar
Wolcott
Great Britain
Empress of
Ludial
Senate committee backs constitutional amendment for popular senator election
The Senate privileges and elections committee reports favorably a constitutional amendment for election of senators by popular vote. The move boosts reform advocates as it clears committee hurdle. Congressman George W. Steels of Marion opposes Indiana delegates supporting Melinsley. Four Mormon elders near Paris, VIx were abused by a mob and driven away. A War Department report says the U S could field nearly ten million troops if needed.
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Senate
Porples Resgiatin
George W. Steels
Marion
Inediana
St. Louis
Melinsley
Paris
Vex
United States
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