Sudden Death of Ex Governor Mount Shocks Indiana
Ex governor James A Mount died suddenly at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis of apoplexy at 6 30 pm He had joined a farewell reception earlier that day and told his wife his heart troubled him He planned to return to his Montgomery County home after resigning as chief executive of the state.
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Mount
Ianepolie
Semes A. Mount
Denicon Hotel
Imne
Meent
Montgomeery County
Mrs. Mount
Indiana officials overworked as governor dies in office
A fragmentary report recalls Governor Durbin's death after intense strain of office. The statement quotes a relative, noting the governor was worked to death and condemning the toll on Indiana's leaders from Henry County to the present. Legislature members mentioned.
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Durbin
Indiana
Henry & Down
River and harbor bill sails through with 28 million boost
The river and harbor bill passed the house after a week of debate. It includes direct appropriations of 28,000,000 and adds a Missouri river improvement amendment allowing dyke building by abutting property owners without hindering navigation. A broadened section enables a joint commission with Great Britain to manage Great Lakes levels.
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Allen
Monet
Mississsppi
House
River and Harbor Committee
Friends of the Missouri River Improvement
Burton
Missouri
Great Britain
Great Lakes
West Point Committee Wraps Up Hazing Inquiry
The congressional committee at West Point on January 17 examined the hazing practices over the past four years and plans to finish the inquiry by week’s end after more witnesses are called.
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West Point
N. Y
Congressional Committee
West Point Academy
Riot erupts in Corbin after fatal shooting
In Corbin Kentucky last night a riot followed the shooting of James Shotwell by Rollie White. Several people were killed or wounded. Shotwell is in precarious condition and not expected to recover. The clash arose from a dispute linked to a prior incident involving White.
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Kentucky
Corbin
James Shotwell
Rollie White
Shotwell
White
Scorpions Tasked to Move Toward Venezuela Trouble
Washington January 17. The navy to order the Scorpiem commander to proceed from La Guira to Guanece Venezuela to address disturbances. The ship is to reach the Orinoco area within two days and be at the trouble seat before week’s end. Minister Loomis to aid protection of American interests.
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Washington
State Department
Navy Department
Daily Market Report for Farm and Livestock Jan 16
Readable fragments show a daily market summary focusing on farm and livestock prices. Details are incomplete but indicate activity in livestock trading and related commodity pricing for the date January 16.
De Wet Crosses Vaal Urging Cape Colony Attack
Johannesburg dispatch reports General DeWet has crossed the Vaal urging an attack on the mines. The move follows long-standing aims to join the invaders in Cape Colony, fueling rumors of a southward breakout.
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Ed Wet
Soldiers Preparing to Keters
The Buford arrived from Vigan with the Thirty-sixth regiment of infantry U G V. Soldiers landed and will sail on the Pennsylvania for San Francisco January 2. The regiment was an early organizing unit of the present volunteers. Some men will join the new Manila police under Provost Marshal General J Franklin Bell, its original colonel.
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Keters
Manila
United States
Buford
Vigan
Luson
Thirty-sixth Regiment
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Appeal Being Argued In Goebel Murder Case
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 17 the appeal of Jim Howard under death sentence for the William Goebel murder is argued in the court of appeals by Attorney General Breckinridge and 7 C Campbell for the appellee and by ex Congressmen W Owens for the appellant.
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Paterson, N. J
Jennie Bosschieter
William A. Death
Walter Tt. McAlister
Andrew Campbdell
Ouir
Jennie Boeschieter
Tey
Counel
Frankfort
Jim Howard
William Goebel
Court of Appeals
Breckinridge
7. C. Campbell
Appellee
W. ©. Owens
Missouri Valley reader praises Kipney OEs Ours cure
Mrs Franses L Sales of Missouri Valley Illinois reports relief after using three bottles of Founts Kipney OEs Ours citing cure for kidney disease. The note appears in a druggist advertisement. In Little Rock Arkansas General Fitzhugh Lee U S A arrived to inspect Forts Logan and Roots and was feted by civic groups and the Arkansas legislature addressing both chambers.
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Franses L. Sales
Missouri Valley
Nonoré
Leo
Little Rock
Ark
Fitzhugh Les
Logan
Roots
Arkansas Legislature
Senate
House
Will Go Back
Hetets Mont Jan 17 W A Clark reports plans to return to a prior position or place. The brief item notes Clark's statement without further details on location or motive.
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Hetets
Mont
W. A. Clark
Indiana General Assembly Ends Brief Session
Indianapolis reports a short general assembly session with both chambers adjourning to honor the late Governor Mount. No major laws passed yet while minor business proceeds, including pay-roll scrutiny and a few appointments. Senator Osborne plans reapportionment moves affecting districts and party balance. The 62nd session expenses total 105000 dollars, with bills to fund travel and staff.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Senate
House
Mount
Artman
State Treasury
Stutesman
Indiana
Osborne
Hemenway
Landis
Marion County
Johnson
Adams
Gentryville
Etna Green
Kosciusko
Legislature to tackle major bills at session start
In Indianapolis on January 17 the pending bills include a notable measure affecting local government finance and a proposed cor seon apportionment. In Washington Indiana on January 17 a man named Allen died after a fatal neck fracture caused by a blow.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
Washington
Ind
Allen
Vinel Endorsed Cure Claims Strength Return
A testimonial from Mire T. H. Boyle of 66 Chestnut St West Newton Massachusetts describes recovery after using Vinel saying it restored strength while the advertiser endorses the product and offers a money back guarantee to satisfied customers.
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T. H. Boyle
Weat Newton
Mass
Vinel
Tragic Runaway Kills Father in Goshen as Daughter Is Hurt
In Goshen Indiana on January 17 Daniel Peo died when a buggy overturned after a collision near Benton while returning with his 16 year old daughter to school. The horse also died and the buggy was demolished. He left a wife and four children.
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Goshen
Ind
Daniel
Benton
Decatur editor Norval Blackburn dies at 58
Norval Blackburn editor of the Democrat in Decatur Indiana died after a four day illness from appendicitis. A Civil War veteran, he served as postmaster under Cleveland's administration. He was 58 and left a widow and two daughters.
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Decatur
Ind
Jas
Norval Blackburn
The
Democrat
Cleveland
Governor Stanley condemns mob lynching and calls for justice
The document condemns a black burning in Leavenworth and commends Governor W. E. Stanley for acting promptly to bring perpetrators to punishment. It states that no reward will be offered for information leading to arrest and emphasizes full penalties under the law.
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Bar of Justice
W. E. Stanley
Stanley
Leavenwerth
Unclear text fragment hints at Navy changes and rates
Fragmentary notes reference Admiral replacement in March and discussions of rates or costs. Mentions Buffalo and summer tourist rates, delegates, and various names, but many words are garbled, leaving only scattered institutional terms and places.
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Bowles
Hibbers
Adelbert Hay
United States
Varios Tower
Maas
Bes
Tone
Amy Beth
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