Baltimore Reform Crusade Against Sabbath Laws
Baltimore reports a rising reform movement led by ministers across denominations pushing to enforce Sabbath laws. Police blame grand jury inaction. grand jury pledges support. Also notes political reshuffle in Senate New York and Trenton police commission inquiry into gambling and Sunday sale issues. A wolf-death incident in Michigan and price cuts in glass and jar markets are briefly noted along with wage increases for miners in Pennsylvania.
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Minssters
Police Department
Grand Jury
Police Board
Aston Trenton
Alfred W. Wishart
Trenton
Miners Clash as Iowa Admission Sparks Conference
A joint conference of United Mine Workers delegates and Interstate Operators' Association adjourned after two hours of fierce wrangling over admitting Iowa. Debate centered on representation and a disputed vote, with name-calling and threats of walkouts signaling deep division between miners and operators.
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Indianapolis
United State Workers of America
Interstate Operators’ Association
Munrter
Iowa
Ate
F. J. Robbins
Chicago
West Virginia
Yen Horn
Indianarminers
Bil. Robbins
Chapman
Mitchell
John P. Reese
Pittsburg
Committee On
Ryan
Bogle
Boyle
Venezuela Rejects Union With Colombia and Ecuador
General H. Bo let Peraza, confidential agent of Venezuela, says there will be no political union between Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. He denies Casts proposed union and asserts Venezuela pursues prosperity and peace independently.
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Venezuela
Tules
New York
H. Bolet Peraza
Colombia
Ecuador
Cast
Venezela
Peraza
Counterfeiting in Prison in Virginia Penitentiary
Richmond January 25 authorities at the Virginia penitentiary are puzzled by the discovery that counterfeit notes are circulating inside the prison. They believe the fakes are produced within the institution but have not located the plant or linked any prisoner to the operation. The counterfeit bills are described as well made and some are said to have reached outside the prison walls.
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Richmond
Virginia Penitentitaris
Eyre Case Arrests Reported in Mystery Warder Case
A farewells funeral for George B was held yesterday with 53 attendees from across the city. The funeral did not open the casket, and the service included floral tributes, while speculation swirled about the cases tied to the Eyre incident and a prison warder figure.
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Thester
George B Frre
Yesterdy
Suizalons
The Late George 8 Eyre Funeral and Arrests
The funeral of George B Eyre conducted by Rev F M Taftt ended with the mourning mother delaying the burial and the interment at Chester Rural cemetery. James and Pinney Pierce were arrested by the chief of police on murder charges after days of surveillance.
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F. M. Taftt
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Terment
Chester Rural Cemetery
James
Pinney” Pierce
George B. Eyre
Opium Death Trial and Noted 1890s News
A 19 year old May Bibighaus died in Philadelphia after a night of smoking opium at 2106 Vine Street. Police arrested several men for evidence gathering for the coroner. In Washington, pension court reform urged a presidentially approved independent appeals court. John Ruskin’s funeral progressed from Brantwood to Coniston and burial in Coniston cemetery. Birmingham Populist M W Howard announced a U S Senate bid. In Georgia, Thomas L Bryson was acquitted of lynching Si Smith. other mob defendants faced no prosecution.
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Vine Street
May Bibighaus
Hahnemann Hospital
North Twelfth Street
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Harry Reese
Frank Reynolds
Frank Gregg
Harry Parker
James Grey
Hugh Kennedy
Kennedy
Ruskin
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London
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Gainesville
Thomas L. Bryson
Si Smith
Hell County
Mark Bell
Henry Lowery
Charles Tanner
Ollie Bell
Nolie
Boies for President in Democratic bid from Iowa sources
Waterloo Iowa January 25 Horace Boies named as presidential candidate by S H Basher with insiders saying the move signals Boies own candidacy. Minneapolis Minnesota January 23 a blizzard began Friday, snow and cold snap forecast. railroad crews prepare for winter blockade.
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Bex
Minnneapolis
Mercury
British Troops Hold Spion Kop Amid Tugela Front
London dispatches detail British position around Spion Kop with 19000 troops at sea and 12000 expected ashore to aid General Buller. Reports describe artillery bombardments, kopje pushes, and low casualties yesterday as leaders debate relief of Ladysmith and broader strategic moves across Natal.
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Tvo
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Acton Homes
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Berlin
Ladysmith
Berliner Tageblatt
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Kreuz Zeitung
Wainwright Sword Presented by Washington Citizens
A testimonial sword honors Commander Richard Wainwright for sinking Spanish torpedo boats Furor and Pluton off Santiago de Cuba on July 30 1898. Tiffanys New York crafted the sword for Washington DC citizens with silver ok leaf anchor stars eagle DC coat of arms and shark skin grip with gold bands.
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D.C
Richard Wainwright
Ploton
Gloucester
Santiago
de Cuba
Tiffany & Co
New York
Washington
Richard Walnwigs
Washington, D.C
Favor
Puton
U.S. S
Glouceater
Santiago de Cuba
District of Columbia
Ornate 19th century sword gift with gold mounts
A detailed description of a ceremonial sword and scabbard presented to Commander Hardoe Possics C. Sherman Kell Br. Gen. H. Harries and others. The piece features a gold trimmed scabbard with dolphins tridents anchors and oak leaves, a damascened blade with torpedo boat motifs and the personal monogram BR W UC B N. The sword rests in a red satin lined wooden case with a fitting inscription and is part of a testimonial from a committee. Additional notes reference Vienna cabinet talks on coal miners dispute and a Cuban postmaster embezzlement case.
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Santiago de Onta
Faror
Hardoe Possics
C. Sherman K . Kell
H. Harries
John Poor
F. P.B. Sands
Christian daily edition stirs public interest and plans
Topeka reports immense response to the Sheldon edition of The Capital. Orders from New York for 100 copies daily, 5,000 lines of ads, and Nebraska subscription of 100 copies signal strong demand. Rev Charles M. Sheldon to control The Capital for the week starting March 11, with Sunday issue planned.
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Sheldon Aold
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Charles M. Sheldon
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