Moore's Embezzlement Charges Delayed Arrests Await Settlement
Ex-auditor Lugene Moore faces embezzlement charges filed by Attorney General Smyth after a nine count complaint. Arrests delayed as officials seek settlement of a 23 000 shortage, with Bartley's arrest deferred amid Moore case talks. State printer bill stirs country publishers against it while Trans Mississippi exposition bill resumes in the house.
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Lixcoiy
Lugene Moore
Moore
Bartley
Smyth
Attorney General
Senate Debates Cuba Death-Protection and Duluth Bridge Bill
Senators discuss a resolution urging action to save American lives in Cuba and sending battleships to Cuban waters. Other moves seek state department correspondence on imprisoned Americans and a call for unconditional release of Julio Sanguilly in Havana. The Duluth Superior bridge bill sparks sharp exchanges between Vilas and Nelson over time extension and jobs.
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Wasuinator
Allen
Senate
Cuba
United States
Cuban
Hill
Secretary of State
Americana
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Julio Sanguilly
Havana
Sherman
Quay
Duluth
Vilas
Nelson
Superior
Report on Leavenworth Home Recommendations
The Leavenworth Soldiers' Home investigation report calls for removal of the governor and all officers. It advises placing all home branches valued about 5 million under the secretary of war and bringing post funds under government control.
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Leavenworth Home
Washington
House Special Committee
Leavenworth
Extra Senate Session Called by Presidential Proclamation
Washington announces a proclamation calling the Senate to meet at noon on March 4 to receive executive communications. The extra session is expected to consider nominations to important offices.
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Senate
Washington
Murderer’s Body Found Near Feb. 24 Murder Scene
The body of Frank Bond, the man who killed Anton Sheep and his bride last week, was found after he shot himself. Bond, a neighbor, killed the Sheeps and then fled in his team, returning to be found.
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Timmant
Anton Sheep
Frank Bond
Detroit Girl Weds a Baron
Mathilda Case LeGoyard daughter of Michigan Central railroad president wed Baron Clemens August von Ketteler the German minister to Mexico at noon today in Detroit February 24 19 04 or 2%4 unclear date but report notes wedding with a baron and a German minister to Mexico in Detroit authorities and railroad family involved
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Detroit
Mathilda Case LeGoyard
Michigan Central Railroad
Clemens August von Ketteler
Mexico
Captain Hart Secures Bail After Filibuster Conviction
Captain John D. Hart, owner of the Laurada, convicted of filibustering, was released from jail in Philadelphia. Four bondsmen posted a total of $43,000 in bond money to secure his release.
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Hart
Philadelphia
John D. Hart
Laurada
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher Very Weak
Stamcorp reports Mrs Ward Beecher is exceedingly weak as of February 24. no further details provided.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Stamcorp
Ward Beecher
Floods Recede as Monongahela Allegheny Waterways Rise
Pittsburg and vicinity reel from great flood with rivers at record heights since 1864. Monongahela topped 1 foot above high, Allegheny near 804 feet. by morning receded one foot. Railroads and trolley lines disrupted. mills submerged. millions in machinery buried. dozens of lowland homes flooded and many left homeless.
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Dasnage
Fitesburg
Pittssoma
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Monongahela Valley
Fairmont
Monongahela Vally
Yonghiogheny
McKeesport
Youghingheny
Maysville Flood Submerges Front Street and Homes
Feb 24 Maysville Kentucky reports the Ohio River rising two inches per hour with Front Street between Market and Limestone submerged and water in many houses. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has settled and slipped. Aberdeen across the river resembles a lake. About 100 families vacated homes, others move by boat, ferrymen reap harvest as East Ripley residents cross by boat. Upper town submerged, two more feet could flood the business district, causing incalculable damage.
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Maysville
Mayeviuuer
Front Street
Market
Limestone
Chesapeake and Ohio
Aberdeen
East Ripley
Cincinnati Flood Expands Beyond Earlier Estimates
In Cincinnati on February 24 the flood's reach grows beyond prior 60 foot estimates. Rail service shows the impact as passengers arriving at Grand Central depot must disembark at the Eighth Street transfer depot due to flooded lines.
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Cincinnati
Grand Central
Eighth Street
Merchants' Exchange Fire Wrecks Office Section in St Louis
Fire at the Merchants' Exchange building on Third Street caused heavy damage to the eastern office portion on the top floors. The blaze started in an elevator shaft, likely from faulty wiring, and spread despite three alarms and a large engine turnout. Guests at Planters' Hotel across the street fled briefly but returned once told the danger had passed.
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Ofice
Merchants
St. Louis
Merchants’ Exchange
Third Street
Planters
Fire at Park Gate hotel at World’s Fair terminus
Firemen battled an early morning blaze at the Park Gate hotel near the World’s fair terminus of the elevated railroad. The flames were controlled with losses not exceeding 25,000 dollars. Fifty eight families were assisted from the building by firefighters.
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Civicaad
Park Gate
Fire destroys Ringland house and six neighboring buildings
A blaze at 5 a.m. consumed the Ringland house in Oswego and six adjoining structures. Police and firemen saved 390 hotel guests trapped in the blaze. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Questa
Death Record of Moses P Handy Jr 18 in Chicano
Moses P Handy Jr age 18 son of Major Moses P Handy died here today from a blood clot at the base of the brain. The death record notes the fatal medical condition as the cause.
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Moses P. Handy, Jr
Moses P. Handy
Six Day Bicycle Race Score Update
Cuicano February 24 at 12 15 the six day race score lists Schinneer 81 Miller 833 Ashinger 838 Lawcon 778 Stewart 753 Smith 718 Hale 617 with leaders shown in order of points and time.
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Cuicano
Schinneer
Miller
Ashinger
Lawcon
Stewart
Smith
Hale
Three Drowned In the Flood
ASHLAND Ky Feb 4 James Morgan wife and child are reported drowned in the overflow of Beaver creek in Floyd County Kentucky during flooding emergency authorities said a search is being organized for the victims and to determine more details about the incident.
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Ashland
James Morgan
Beaver Creek
Floyd
Olney presses Spain on Cuban cases before leaving office
Spanish authorities were ordered to investigate the Guanabacoa incident and report back to Madrid after U S Secretary Olney asked Secretary Taylor for an early explanation of the Ruiz case. The United States consul will monitor hearings as needed. Washington seeks swift resolution of suspended indictments and related reclamations before Olney departs.
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Mapaio
United States
Taylor
Olney
Ruiz
Havana
Guanabacoa
Foreign Office
American State Department
State Department
Washington
Cuba
Consul General Lee Resigns Then Asked to Stay at Havana
A Washington dispatch says Fitzhugh Lee, U S consul general at Havana, has resigned but was urged to remain at least for a time. Secretary Olney advised him to withhold resignation to avoid untold trouble, a decision approved by President Cleveland after cabinet discussion.
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Censel
Lee Teaders
Mis Nesigna- Yen
Neumain
Mis
Secretary of State
Olney
New York
Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Havana
State Department
Lee
White House
Cleveland
Mr. Olney
Lee W
Sextuple tragedy near Winona shocks North Dakota
One mile from Winona on Rev. Thomas Spicer ranch, six bodies are found mutilated by axes and clubs including Rev. Spicer, his wife and daughter, daughter in law and her infant twins, and the postmaster's mother. Indications point to possible Indian involvement near Standing Rock reservation. Community reels with excitement.
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Siz
Thomas Spicer
Winona
N. D
Standing Rock
Tragic Ring Fatality Overshadowed by Victory Cheer
In Disciminati on February 19 Benny Cole man a young Black boxer died in the first round of a bout at the Manhattan Athletic Club. Opponent Willam Wright was cheered as the crowd remained unaware of the fatal outcome while other bouts proceeded and the arena crowd carried on.
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Disciminati
Benny Coleman
Manhattenn Athletic Club
Willam Wright
Wright
McKinley Plans Quiet Presidential Prep Next Week
In Campton on February 23 President-elect McKinley restricts access to his private office to family and secretaries per Dr. T H Phillips guidance. No health concerns. focus is on undisturbed preparation for upcoming duties. He welcomes Governor Bushnell's appointment of M A Hanna.
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McKinley
Campton
T. H. Phillips
Bushnell
M. A. Hanna
Kyle Re-elected Senator After Party Switches
Pierrs S D reports the senatorial deadlock ending at noon as Senator Kyle is re elected with 65 votes, Republicans in the house nearly solid for him and senate members switching to Kyle, surpassing the required majority by three. Count Lefebre De Haine, former French ambassador at the Vatican, dies at 68 in Paris.
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Pierrs
S. D
Kyle
Pickler
House
Senate
Count Lefebre
Paris
Count Lefebre de Haine
Vatican
Exonerate Paul Vandervoort At Reform Press Meeting
In Merurais Tennessee on February 21 the Reform Press association faced charges against ex president Paul Vandervoort from the Nebraska Reform Press association accusing him of being a paid spy of the Republican party and a traitor to Populism. A three member committee investigated and exonerated Vandervoort, while a new vice president secretary and executive committee were elected. Telegram exchanges between Kansas City and Memphis conventions via Associated Press wires marked the day.
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Reform Press Association Bee Net
Ageteast Kia
Merurais
Tenn
Reform Press Association
Parker
Nebraska Reform Press Association
Paul Vandervoort
Vandervoort
Republican Party
Mr. Vandervoort
General Vandervoort
Nebraska State Reform Press Association
Edgerton
Kansas City
Memphis
Associated Press
McKinley
Hobart
Republican National Committee
Olney
Cleveland
Secretary of the Treasury
Walter Wellman
Reform Press Meets in Omaha Names New Union Association
In Kansas Gary on February 4 the Reform Press gathered to organize a new national press body. The motion to form The Union Reform Press Association passed 19 to 5. Officers elected by acclamation include President J R Sovereign and Vice President J M Gass with Warwick Sanders as secretary treasurer. Executive committee members were Frank Crichton M VY Carroll G A Griffes A C Talley and James Gunn. The group adjourned to meet again in Omaha February 22 1893.
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Kansas
Gary
Reform Press
National Press Association
Yeas
Union Reform Press Association
Resolutions Committee
J. R. Sovereign
The
Knights of Labor
Journal of That Order
J. M. Gass
Des Moines
Farmers Tribune
Warwick Sanders
Columbus
Neb
Argus
Frank Crichton
Clanton
Ala
Banner
M. VY. Carroll
Lamar
G. A. Griffes
Pond Creek
O. T
A. C. Talley
Greenfield
Southwest News
James Gunn
Boise
Ida
Sovereign
People’s Party
Omaha, Neb
Chandler presses bimetallism as Republicans stoke dissent
Washington February 25 Special Chandler of New Hampshire again shows a thorn in Republican side by urging vigorous bi metal lism in the senate. He cites McKinley and Sherman silver speeches and calls attention to Republican bimetallic pledges while Sherman reads a book. He argues party leaders plan a quiet failed effort and press for a global coinage change, risking a fight over the gold standard.
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Washington
Chandler
New Hamipashin
Senate
Republican Party
St. Louis
New Hampshire
McKinley
John Sherman
Sherman
Bryan
Towne
Mr. Sherman
Europe
Mr. Chandler
Kinley
Congress
Dozen Speeches In House On the Transmissippi Expo
A dozen speeches for and against the Transmissippi exposition occupied the House yesterday. A large crowd filled the lobby and overflowed into the gallery as legislators debated the bill. Outside observers showed keen interest in this measure above others before the current legislature.
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Langois
Itealf
Wheat slides as war scare fades amid thin trading
Arica Go February report notes wheat declines 14 4 cents as war scare subsides and speculative buying weakens. Corn firm with gains around 30 cents, oats and provisions mostly unchanged. Closing futures show February and May contracts at mixed levels with pork, lard and ribs also quoted, while standard grain prices list several No. red and No. 2 corn bids.
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aricaGo
South Omaha Cattle and Hogs Market Report
South Omaha market update for February 3 shows receipts: cattle steady to easier with native beef steers 3.70 to 4.70, western 3.25 to 4.25, Texas 8.00 to 4.00, cows and heifers 2.80 to 33.60, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 8.00, hogs 6,200 head steady to easier with heavies 8.90 to 3.40, mixed 3.30 to 3.85, lights 3.00 to 3.45, majority 3.35 to 3.40, and sheep 3,500 head steady with natives 3.25 to 3.80, west 3.24 to 5.65, lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
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South Omaha
Texas
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts
Chicago Feb 23 Hogs receipts 28000 active barely steady high 3.45 3.02 mixed 3 63 5 5 heavy 3 20 3 55 rough B N B 3 2 Cattle receipts 3500 steady beeves 3 50 6 3 10 cows and heifers 1 0 0 4 15 Texas steers 3 0 0 3 0 stockers and feeders 3 0 434 Sheep receipts 7000 firm natives 2 50 4 55 westerns 3 24 6 4 05 lambs 3 75 5 10
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Chicago
Chicaguo
Texas
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Major McKinley
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President Arthur
New York City
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Garret A. Hobart
FIRG
Chas
Jasper
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First National Bank
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J. H. Lypay, Jr
J P. Beatty
Geo. B Hunter
E. E. Lypay
W. G. Clements
FF. R. Witwer
C.M. Hinepare
V P O. H. Wirrath
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Newton
Iowa
PF. R. Wingore A S. Winslow
Chas. Sei Berger
C. M. Hinsons
B. Battle
J. M. Wooprow
Frank Wilson
Jasper County Bank
Public Square
Lews
Dale
Jasper & Sons
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Hugh Wynne
Franklin
Lafayette
Grant
Horace Porter
Porter
Marion Crawford
Mr. Isaacs
Saracinesca
Artantes
E. W. Kerr
Avis
U. S. Md
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Wendt’s
A. P. Joy
H. J. Joy
Anna H. Joy
Fehleisen
Efnor Bros
ICR
Beleena
Wienerwurs
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