Senate split over M S Quay seat in wake of Pennsylvania vacancy
Washington reports reveal rival party lines on M S Quay seat after governor appointed him during a legislature recess. Majority opponents say executive appointment cannot stand when legislature could have filled vacancy, while minority insists the governor retains power until the next session.
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Washington
Committee On Privileges and Elections
M.S. Quay
United States
Senate
Pennsylvania
Quay
Caffery, Pettus
Turley
Harris
Burrows
Hoar
Chandler
Pritchard
McComas
Utah polygamy probes and Hillsboro man’s manslaughter arrest
The house committee resumed its Utah postmasters inquiry with Gen Bristow submitting a Logan Utah petition alleging postmaster Orson Smith is unfit due to Mormon church ties. Indictments against polygamy appointees are to be checked. In Hillsboro Illinois Edward Moore is jailed for manslaughter after admitting he shot his wife believing her to be a burglar.
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Washington
House
Utah
House Committee On
Gen. Bristow
Orson Smith
Logan
Smith
United States
Bristow
Springfield
Edward Moore
Hillsboro
Charles Lanigan
British Infantry Stopped at 1,400 Yards Near Spionshop
Dispatch from Spearman's Camp dated January 23 describes Warren fighting at 1,400 yards facing a higher enemy position west of Spionshop. It notes shelling from lower ground, planned nighttime seizure of Spionshop, and heavy Boer fire with Creusot artillery.
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London
War Office
Warren
Spionshop
Creusot
Trichards
Potgieters
Upper
Tugela River
Botha
Cronje
Swart Kop
Ladysmith
Low Kopjes
Tugela
Viljoen
Cornet Heilbron
Lee Metfords
Republican state convention dates set for May 16 and 17
Indianapolis report says the Republican state committee fixed May 16 and 17 for the state convention. The meeting stirred talk of a gubernatorial bid by Congressman Landis of the Ninth district and Congressman Watson of the Sixth district, with supporters expecting an official announcement later.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Republican State Committee
Landis
Watson
Death of Brig. Gen. Charles W. Squires in St. Louis
Brig. Gen. Charles W. Squires died at age 60 in St. Louis. He commanded the Washington Battery of New Orleans during the Civil War and later served as brigadier general of militia on Gov. John S. Phelps staff. He organized and led the battery during the 1877 St. Louis riots.
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St. Louis
Charles W. Squires
Squires
Washington
New Orleans
John S. Phelps
Fixes a Heavy Penalty in Train Robbery Bill
Senator McIntire of Ottumwa introduces a bill in the Iowa legislature to fix penalties for train hold ups. Anyone taking part in stopping a train to rob passengers express or mail cars faces death or life imprisonment on conviction.
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Des Moines
McIntire
Ottumwa
Burglar Strikes Gaston Post Office and Store in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on Monday night the Gaston post office and general store of Frank D Brown was burglarized. Thieves blew open the big safe taking about twenty dollars and leaving stamps worth three hundred dollars scattered on the floor. Postmaster Brown said a large amount of money had been sent away Monday. Only a few cigars were taken.
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Muncie
Ind
Gaston
Frank D. Brown
Brown
Weather forecaster Henry A Hazen dies after bicycle collision
Washington reports the death of Henry A Hazen chief forecaster for the weather bureau. He suffered a skull fracture after a bicycle collision with a pedestrian on Monday night and remained unconscious until his death Tuesday night. Hazen was a well known meteorologist and scientist.
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Washington
Henry A. Hazen
Weather Bureau
Lawmaker proposes lower Iowa interest rates measure
Des Moines January 24 Representative Kendall of Albia introduced a bill to cut the legal rate from six to five percent and the contract rate from eight to seven percent, changing Iowa lending rules.
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Des Moines
Kendall
Albia
Iowa
Prohibition Party Nominating Convention Called for June 27
The national convention of the Prohibition Party is set to meet in Chicago at ten oclock a m on Wednesday June 27 1900 at the Coliseum to nominate candidates for president and vice president and to conduct other business as necessary.
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Chicago
Prohibition Party
United States
Brig. Gen. T. H. Stanton Dies in Omaha at 65
Brig. Gen. T. H. Stanton United States Army former paymaster general died in Omaha Nebraska on Tuesday from a complication of liver and stomach troubles aged 65.
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Omaha
Neb
T. H. Stanton
College President Dies
Ardmore Oklahoma January 24 Prof J T Johnson president of Hargrove College died suddenly Tuesday of heart disease at age 49.
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Ardmore
I. T
J. T. Johnson
The
Hargrove College
Night assault planned on Spionkop height in Boer War
Dispatches describe Gen Buller delaying daylight infantry assault across exposed ground and planning a night attack to seize Spionkop, aiming to command adjacent country. Reports note lack of Roberts influence, possible worse news, and ongoing bombardment of Kimberley with Boer casualty claims and captured British troops rumored.
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Warren
Buller
Spionkop
Morning Post
Standard
Dispatch
Lord Roberts
Gen. Buller
London
Stock Exchange
White
Ladysmith
Hunter
Kimberley
War Situation Unchanged Says Roberts From Cape Town
London dispatch reports on January 24 that Field Marshal Lord Roberts said the war situation is unchanged and Tuissuet Dave S.anvored the Beriti D held their positions as the advance was stopped this morning.
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Tuissuet Dave S
London
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Americans occupy Santa Cruz Laguna de Bay area
Manila reports the town of Santa Cruz in Laguna province is occupied by American forces and found deserted though insurgents were believed gathered there. A regulation on natives in streets was amended from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Archbishop Chapelle hosted clergy and laymen urging tolerance and a peaceful settlement of disputes.
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Manila
Santa Cruz
Laguna de Bay
Laguna
Archbishop Chapelle
Philippines
Mgr. Chapelle
Hughes Printing Telegraph Inventor David Hughes Dies
London reports Prof. David Edwards Hughes aged 69 died. He invented the Hughes printing telegraph instrument now used on major European lines and all submarine lines between England and the continent. He studied at Bardstown College Kentucky and developed the induction balance and the microphone later used in telephones.
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London
David Edward Hughes
Hughes
Europe
England
Bardstown College
Kentucky
Two Skaters Die in James River Accident Near Flour Mill
Jamestown North Dakota residents Miss Elfrede Hollen berg and Thomas Ferguson were found lifeless in the James River near the flouring mill after skating Monday night. Authorities believe they fell into the water in darkness with no warning signal to prevent accidents.
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Jamestown
N. D
Elfrede Hollenberg
Thomas Ferguson
James River
Roberts and the House Debate Expulsion of Utah's Brigham H Roberts
Washington January 24 reports describe a packed House chamber as arguments over whether Brigham H Roberts should be seated or expelled dominate the session. Mr Taylor and Mr Littlefield defended majority and minority positions while Roberts spoke in his own defense amid political maneuvering and flirtatious reactions from spectators. The Senate focused on Philippine policy and race questions, with MacEnery urging constitutional changes to disenfranchise voters in North Carolina. A Senate committee adjourned to Monday amid Clark case testimony notes and cabinet chatter about Webster Davis's South Africa visit.
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Allen
Washington
Lee Mantle
Beckwith
Wyoming
Senate
New Hampshire
Pasco
Ida
Long
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Taylor
Littlefield
Mr. Roberts
United States
Dingley
Roberts
Lacey
Iowa
Miss Roberts
Turner
Wash
Ross
MacEnery
South
Louisiana
North Carolina
Clark
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Montana
Faulkner
Ector
Fine
Madison County
Webster Davis
South Africa
Hitchcock
Davis
Springfield Labor Raises Boost Wages for Electric and Coal Workers
In Springfield electric workers secure a daily wage rise from 2 50 to 3 dollars while coal handlers gain weekly increases from 9 to 10 dollars for single teams and 11 dollars for double teams.
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Springfield
Automatic Wringer Guarantee Claims Five Year Coverage
The Automatic Wringer is guaranteed for five years from purchase for family use. If any part breaks or wears during that time we will replace some free of charge. It is claimed to fit the smallest article or any item that opens the rolls an inch without altering the wheel screw or stressing the spring, and is praised as the best wringer on the market.
Hammond Louisiana promoted as ideal health and winter resort
The Illinois Central Railroad passenger department distributes an illustrated folder extolling Hammond Louisiana as an ideal health and winter resort. It invites families especially those with asthma catarrhal or bronchial troubles to request a free copy by mailing to J F Merry assistant general passenger agent Dubuque Iowa.
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Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Tne
Hammond
Louisiana
Northwest
Dubuque
Iowa
J. F. Merry
Ill
R. R
Fine shape on sour collar slogan in ad preview
An advertising fragment notes the correct shape is available at a specific place. The line hints at a shop or brand offering a distinctive collar styling. No clear location or brand is specified in readable text.
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Creije
Steyn
Indiana
Prof
Hazen
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Mr. Taylor
Mr. Littlefield
Thompson Bros
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