Roberts Excluded From Utah Seat By House Vote
The Utah representative elect Brigham H. Roberts is expelled from the House by a 268 to 50 vote. Roberts issued a statement defending his actions on plural marriage and saying he will not run again, while the House analysis notes party splits and the largely partisan debate over his seat.
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Brigham H. Roberts
House
Brigham H Roberts
House of Representatives
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Lacey
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Lanham
Tex
DeArmond
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Mormon Church
Woodruff
American Congress
Brigham Young
James G. Elaine
McKinley
Henderson
Taylor
Tron
Senate
Collision in dense fog injures 13 in Georgia and Nebraska meeting called
In Waycross Georgia a Plant System special carrying about 100 Indiana lumber dealers crashed head on with a freight train in fog. One man from Wabash Indiana lost both legs and may die. a baby was unharmed but a woman suffered a serious leg injury. Thirteen others were bruised. Near the Plant System hospital the wounded were treated. Misunderstood orders caused the crash. In Washington Senator Butler issued a February 19 meeting call for the People’s Party national convention planning committee in Lincoln Nebraska.
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Indiana
South Georgia
Florida
Davis
Wabash
Ind
Washington
Butler
Rational Executive Committee
The
People’s Party
Lincoln
Neb
Fund for Lawton home rises to 93564 in small gifts
Washington reports that despite the fundraisers abandoning new efforts the Lawton home fund keeps growing through minor gifts, with Gen. Corbin releasing a statement showing total subscriptions reaching 93564.
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Washington
Lawton
Corbin
Providence millionaire Nichol Ireland dies at 72
Nichol Ireland of Providence R L died Thursday at age 72 after six years of dementia. He lived north of Pierre S D and was known as a wealthy resident.
Fall of famous Boer stronghold at Spion Kop
London dispatch from Spearman's Camp reports Gen Warren's troops capturing Spion Kop after a night raid, heavy shell fire, and many casualties. Gen Woodgate is wounded and later dies. Buller praises the troops as England cheers the takedown of the Boer position. Warren deems adjacent entrenchments untenable due to height.
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War Office
Spearman
Warren
Spion Kop
Woodgate
England
Buller
Charles Warren
Miles
Bryan chosen by Pennsylvania Democrats for 1900 presidency
Harrisburg reports the state Democratic committee endorses Col. William J. Bryan for the 1900 presidential race. A large Pennsylvania gathering heard Bryan outline platform priorities including tariff reform, anti trust measures, pure elections, and opposition to imperialism. The convention in Philadelphia on April 5 will nominate auditors general and elect delegates to the national convention. Bryan defended the money question, warning against English bankers controlling 70,000,000 Americans.
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State Democratic Committee
Col
William J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Col. Bryan
Nebraska
Keller Street Hall
Chicago
Bryan
British Armies Press On In Natal With Expected Success
Dispatches describe Gen. Warren tightening the grip on the Spionkop to Ladysmith front as South African forces hold rugged terrain. Meantime Gen. French positions form a semicircle around Boer lines and Pretoria reports Kruger’s grievance over Free State cooperation at Modder River.
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Hay
James R. O'Beirne
New York
Department of State
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South African Republic
Warren
Spionkop
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the Times
Pretoria
Kruger
Steyn
Modder River
Free State
Deadlock at UMWA Interstate Operators Joint Scale Meeting
Indianapolis news reports the first joint session between the United Mine Workers of America and the Interstate Operators association ended in a deadlock. The miners demanded mine run but operators refused. No report will be issued from the session, which adjourned without a solution.
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Morgan
Ala
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Interstate Operators’ Association
Brooklyn Institute to Buy Tissot Collection for 69000
New York on January 26 reports the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences agreed to purchase the Tissot collection, a set of 400 paintings tracing the life of Christ, for 69000 dollars.
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Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences
Tissot
Christ
Diamonds Stolen From Philadelphia Jewelers Office
Diamonds valued at six thousand dollars were stolen from the safe in the office of Joseph K Davison and Son manufacturing jewelers in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Joseph K. Davison & Son, Manufacturing Jewelers
Bryan Defends Gold Standard and Anti Trust Stance
Col Bryan argues for gold standard expansion and silver use, criticizes Republican debt policy and bank control of money. He endorses congressional authority to restrict interstate corporate activity and demands free Philippine self determination after Spanish exit.
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Republican Party
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Freight train derailment on Wilkesbarre Mountain explodes
A Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train ran away near Wilkesbarre Mountain on Thursday evening. The cars derailed and piled into a big wreck. A dynamite car exploded, the shock felt 20 miles away, shattering windows in Ashley. Five men are reported buried in the wreck.
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Wilkesbarre Mountain
Ashley
Severe cold grips Northwest with subzero records
In St. Paul Minnesota on January 26 the mercury fell from 38 above Wednesday to 4 below Thursday morning as a strong gale added to the chill. Subzero readings were common across the northwest with Mindosa at 28 below and Winnipeg at 16 below, prompting expectations of continued cold weather.
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Mindosa
Prince Albert
Winnipeg
Port Arthur
Blizzard Rages Across Upper Michigan Snowed In Lumber Camps
A blizzard in Marquette Michigan on January 26 dumps nearly a foot of snow, with the storm reported general across Upper Michigan. The heavy snowfall delays thaw impacted lumbermen as camps risk disruption.
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Marquette
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Upper Michigan
Emperor Kwangsu Reported to Have Committed Death
A Shanghai dispatch reports that Emperor Kwangsu has died by his own hand. The special dispatch notes the self-inflicted death and the implications for the Chinese court.
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Shanghai
Emperor Kwangsu
Persian Shah Plans Berlin Visit With Heir Next April
Berlin dispatch reports Moizaffer-Ed-Din the shah of Persia and his eldest son Prince Mohammed Ali Mirza plan a state visit to Berlin in April.
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Shah of Persia
Moizaffer-Ed-Din
Mohammed Ali Mirza
Chicago markets steady with mixed meat prices and full stock list
Special dispatch from Muscatine lists prices in Chicago markets including cattle stock at 3.50, spring lamb 4.5c per lb, dressed chickens 10c, eggs 20c per dozen, butter 15 to 20c, sugar 6.00 per 100 lb, and varied hardware and produce prices. Market overall described as unsteady with strong hides and leather and robust hardware quotes.
Wheat and corn hold steady in Chicago and New York markets
Chicago and New York market reports show flour steady to firm with firmer undertone. Wheat futures feature May at 66% 67 cents and July 67 68 cents, corn steady with cash bids and May at 2 cents 33 cents per bushel, oats easy, rye steady, and pork, lard, and short ribs with varied but firm prices.
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Omaha
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Liverpool
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Kings
Hebrons
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Chicago Hogs Market Slips After Mixed Activity
Chicago market notes show hog sales at 3.9 to 4.35 for pigs and 4.4 to 4.8 for eight, with rough packing around 4.57 and heavy packing and shipping at about 4.70. Prices end weak to lower after a fairly active day and steady to yesterday’s final figures.
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Chicago
Muscatine Markets Report Cold Snap Keeps Prices High
Muscatine Iowa January 26 the city market holds firm on coal and farm produce. Lemons oranges and bananas plentiful while apples are selling fast. Flour shipments keep prices near one dollar per sack. Wood and coal costs listed with several graded prices. Grain and feed items show mixed values and a weak market for oats. Live stock and poultry prices range with hogs calves and sheep noted.
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Graham
Mu l's Lightning Pain Killer Ad
Purporting to cure pleurisy diphtheria croup colds winter cholera and various pains the ad promotes Mu l's Lightning Pain Killer as absolutely pure and available from all druggists for 25 cents.
Flurry in Wall Street Reported in New York
A Chicago News quip notes a slight flurry in Wall Street as weather coverage shows snow in New York while Chicago sees clear conditions. The exchange references Mrs. Stubbs John and Maria in a light newspaper moment.
When a fellow's girl goes back on him beards grow
A brief wry remark notes that a man often lets his beard lengthen when his girlfriend ends the relationship, capturing a common social stereotype in a concise line.
Cream Separators and Seasonal Savings Offer
The Hydraulic Cream Separator season is on with a 20 percent boost to butter supply equal to 30 cents per pound when using the modern creaming method. Limited separators at $10 each with customer satisfaction warrant. Also a 10 percent cut on buggies phaetons and surreys, despite factory price increases. Studebaker wagons spring wagons and buggies offered at 1898 prices plus pneumatic washing machines and top wringers. Cast iron tank heaters designed to wash ashes without disturbing the fire. Call to inspect.
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