Debates Over House Rules and Immigration Bill
Washington Dec 15 The House clashed over rules as Grow of Pennsylvania defended historic debate freedoms while DeArmond criticized the Speaker and the committee on rules. Speaker replied that the rules limit discourse in practice, citing 1816 critic John Randolph. The chamber also refused to consider the Lodge immigration bill for the second time this Congress, defeating it 100 to 108 with no other major action. Morgan and Money sparred over the Clayton Bulwer treaty and Britain’s role.
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John Randolph
House
West
Senate
Nicarauga Canal
Washington
Grow
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Indiana
Henderson
Iowa
DeArmond
Committee On Rules
Missouri
Committee On
House of Representatives
Congress
West Tackles Pensions Again and Politically Driven
Senate debate centers on pensions and the Nicaragua canal bill with Senators Harris Money Stewart and Morgan weighing postponement to pursue a Clayton-Bulwer treaty modification. West accuses pensions of political manipulation, cites Indiana Illinois disparities, and mentions an extant Union soldier as pensions chief.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Money
Stewart
Morgan
Great Britain
West
Illinois
Indiana
Commissioner of Pensions
Congress
Supreme Court Reverses Saunderson Case in Indiana
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed James T. Saunderson et al. v. State and ordered indictments quashed. The ruling cites Judge Thompson’s controversial practice of presiding courts in public spaces, provoking bar complaints over denial of trial by jury and her contempt fines against local lawyers.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court
James T. Saunderson
State of
Indiana
Circuit Court
Benton County
Thompson
Bar
Michigan Grange reports record year with new clubs
Lansing Mich Dec 15 George B Horton says the annual Grange meeting marks the most successful year since the order began. Thirty new granges formed while none were lost. The Farmers Clubs association reports 350 clubs and 35 000 members with 54 clubs organized this year. Both groups plan to back Atkinson equal taxation and salary based county officials bills in winter legislation.
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Lansing
Mich
George B. Horton
State Association of Farmers’ Clubs
Michigan
Atkinson
No Complaint Against Smelters Over Poison Fumes
In Butte Montana Thomas Donlan, an old-time miner, died from smelter fumes while John Engster neared death and Miles K. Diamond and Richard Sullivan were in critical condition. An attempt to file a complaint failed as no one would step forward. The fumes stem from open-air roasting prohibited by law. In Charleston Illinois 1898 broom corn crop prices hit $100 per ton as Wright & Chilton, Marshall & Wheatley, William Checkley, Thomas Lyons, Arcola, and Charles Ashmore bought all they could find.
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Butte
Mont
Thomas Donlan
John Engster
Miles K. Diamond
Richard Sullivan
Charleston
Ills
Wright & Chilton
Marshall & Wheatly
Wiliam Checkley
Mattoon
Thomas Lyons
Arcola
Charles Ashmore
Oakland
Illinois Belt
Peace commissioners thank French leaders in Paris
United States peace commissioners presented by the American ambassador and the Spanish ambassador called on President Faure and Foreign Minister Delcasse to express gratitude for the kindness shown during their stay in Paris.
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Paris
United States
Spain
President Faure
M. Delcasse
Anderson ministers urge nonpartisan state board of education
Anderson Indiana December 15 The Anderson Ministerial association adopts resolutions directed to the legislature urging use of all proper means to secure a nonpartisan state board of education amid the ongoing dispute between state and non state schools. Will Kent hiding near Shawneetown Carlinville Illinois December 15 Macoupin county authorities have evidence that Will Kent Slayer of his brother Noble is concealed near Shawneetown It is reported Kent may surrender and plead insanity in extenuation of the crime.
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Anderson, Ind
Anderson Ministerial Association
Board of Education
Carlinville
Ill
Macoupin County
Will Kent
Noble
Shawneetown, Lis
Kent
McKinley Urges Shared Care of Confederate Graves
President McKinley’s Atlanta peace jubilee speech drew rousing praise as he urged in the Georgia legislature that the graves of Confederate soldiers be shared in care. The audience erupted in wild southern cheers as veterans and lawmakers expressed strong emotion at the call for reconciliation.
RIVALS Let Us Have Peace Enthusiasm for Wheeler Speech
Enthusiasm ran high as President McKinley spoke of peace and Wheeler received loud ovations from a southern audience. General Wheeler praised the president and the army navy alliance after the war, while General Lawton thanked Georgia for its tribute. Brigadier General Young was called to speak. Lawton declined. Alger did not speak. a private senate reception followed with crowds pressing to shake the president’s hand.
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Atlanta
McKinley
Georgia
General Assembly
Capitol
Candler
Assembly Chamber
Dobson
Senate
Gage
Long
Wilson
Smith
Porter
Wheeler
Lawton
Young
Grant
General Wheeler
Gen. Wheeler
Dewey
Santiago
Alger
Rotunda
Tha Dasttat City Club
Mystery of Mrs Horne Murder Near Hot Springs
Hot Springs Arkansas December 15. Sheriff Williams returns with a sack of bones ashes and other items from Hardy Sheffield's home as evidence in the murder of Nellie J Horne a visitor to the health resort. Sheffield is jailed for the killing and robbery.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Nellie J. Horne
Yx Liardy Sheffield
Shriff Williams
Horne
Hardy Sheffield
Sheffield
They Don't Forgive Wilson Visit To Columbus
An Indiana correspondent notes that General Wilson’s first postwar visit to Columbus Georgia rekindled old war tensions. He inspected the town a day after Lee's surrender, during which Wilson burned Columbus and several cotton mills causing about 1 million dollars in damage. The welcome from locals was modest, reflecting veteran sentiment.
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Anderson
Ind
One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana
Columbus
Wilson
Lee
Convicted Swindling Colonel Simmons in Chicago
Col William A Simmons formerly Boston port collector was found guilty of swindling Thos B Bryan. He allegedly obtained Bryan's signature on a deed in an exchange of Chicago real estate for 6000 acres in Florida, claimed worth ten dollars an acre but reportedly far less in value.
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Chicago
William A. Simmons
Boston
Thos. B. Bryan
Simmons
Bryan
Florida
Bank liable for park funds in court ruling shock
Chicago reports that the National Bank of Illinois is held liable for $316,000 of West Park Board funds deposited before the bank failed, with Judge Grosscup ruling depositors have no preferential lien. Boston notes municipal election wins for Republicans and license votes. Milwaukee reports aldermanic corruption suspicions. St Louis covers Dr Sutter's testimony on Duckworth shooting clarifying it was not self-inflicted.
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Chicago
National Bank of Ilinois
E. S. Dreyer & Co
West Park Board
Park Board
Grosscup
West Park Commissioners
John McNulta
National Bank of Illinois
Resources of Luzon Timber and Climate in Luzon Yellowed report
The American Bible Society reports from Rev John R Hykes on the Philippines noting that only about one third of Luzons arable land is cultivated, while mountains yield valuable timber. Spanish obstruction saved forests. climate is a perpetual summer with yearly average near 81 degrees Fahrenheit and common European illnesses.
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Moezican
Cuba
Cristobal Colon
New York
American Bible Society
John R. Hykes
Shanghai
China
Manila
Philippine Islands
Admiral Dewey
Hykes
Luzon
Mexico Offers Lands to Soldiers to Flee to Mexico
The article describes a plan in which Mexico would provide several thousand people with land and settlement options in exchange for soldiers abandoning Spain. A Mexican commissioner travels to Havana to work with Spanish authorities and the Mexican consul in Havana, Senor Palomino, to push the project. Spanish soldiers, unpaid for months or years, are persuaded by the prospect of employment and relief, as the Spanish government would save transportation costs and avoid handling returning troops. The plan aims to bolster Mexico’s population with workers of similar background and to utilize large tracts of public land.
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Washington
Havana
Mexico
Government of
Senor Palomino
Spain
Women Cause His Death in Local Inquest Twist
In Webster City Iowa coroner's inquest over Ira Fitch reveals he died by his own hand after being pursued by persistent attention from women. Fitch, a plain businessman, was sought by married women and maids who showered him with letters and flowers. He reportedly could not escape their adulation and, wearing shabby clothes, sought to avoid them but failed. He died by morphine, the only case of love driving a man to death. In Indiana Magister Ephraim Keigwin dies of cystitis at 67, long known as “elopers' friend,” having married about 12,000 eloping couples over 21 years.
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Webster City
Ira Fitch
Williams
Fitch
Jeffersonville
Ind
Ephriam Keigwin
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