Hanna Tho Falls Short Of Majority In Ohio Senate Talks
Columbus Ohio January 4 1598 the Hanna forces strive for a majority in the Senate with few dissenters among Republicans in both houses. Reports say Grimmth and Joyce will back Hanna boosting to 71 in total, two short of the needed majority. Rival camp hopes for votes from Scott and Rutan, while some Democrats seek a silver option with McLean or Gerrard in play.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hanna
Benite
House
Grimith
Joyce
Senate
Droste
Hamlton
Boxwell
Jepthuy Gerrard
Scott
Fulton
Rutan
Carroll
Combine
Snider
Greene Ani
Fedkay
Hightland
Roxwell
Melkisson
Kurtz
Dushnell
Atongs
Willey
Powell
Niles
Bushnell
Gerrard
John m. McLean
Tanna
Repubicans
Benator
Weather Damage Across Florida Crops Reported
Jacksonville reports show January cold caused temporary harm to vegetables and fruit trees with some foliage loss on orange trees in exposed areas. Pineapples damaged little, tobacco crops badly injured, strawberries frozen on the vines, and early berries delayed. Exposed northern gardens fared worse, while protected plots fared better.
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Jacksonville
Tampa
Kansas City Train Robbery Stuns Local Officials
At Kansas City Missouri on June 4 two men robbed the Port Arthur special of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf line as it left the depot. They overpowered the express messenger bound him and rifled the car before the train crossed Air Line Junction. The amount obtained is yet unknown.
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Kansas City
Pittsburg
Gull
Port Arthur
Hag
Air Line Junction
Political Pause in Kentucky Legislature Over Minor Office
In Frankfort on January 4 the Kentucky legislature opened with delays as lower chamber organization stalled. A Democratic dispute over restricting a minor office to a Black candidate, reportedly a Brown named figure, dominated the day and continued into the evening.
Salvation Army man appears in court with Bible in hand
A Salvation Army member from Redlands, arrested for wholesale thefts dating to 1858, pleads guilty with a schedule of his thefts in court. He asks for punishment per each theft to atone before a just God, and the judge postpones sentencing for two days due to lack of counsel. The report also notes Chinese hostilities and other brief items.
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Salvation Army
San Hernarding
Cal
A. P. Srevis
Salvation Army i
City Hall Disaster in London Ontario Kills Twenty Five
London Ontario January 4 1898 City Hall disaster leaves at least 25 dead and many injured in a collapsing floor scene. Engineer Graydon cites a broken heavy beam as the cause while an inquest begins. Reporters Passmore and Hawes recount being buried under wreckage and the panicked crowd pressing forward in the ruined hall.
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London
Ontario
Graydon
City Hall
Harry M. Passmore
Advertiser
Alderman Carrothers
Alderman Carruthers
Cvowd
WEDDING IN THIGH LIFE AT GERMAN EMBASSY MOOD
Washington Jan. 4 Count Vonderlzen a German embassy attaché married Miss May Stanley Lay at the bride’s residence. The ceremony followed German civil custom and was witnessed by diplomats. A German Lutheran clergyman officiated and a wedding breakfast followed with family and embassy guests.
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Mile
Washington
Count Vonderlzen
Mra
May Stanley Lay
Germany
Jay Rev
Menzel
Diplomatic party bids farewell as Count and bride depart
foto reports the British ambassador Viscount Santo Thyoso Portuguese minister Count Galarza and other diplomatic corps members among officials beginning a continental tour with the Count and his bride leading the journey across the continent.
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Foto
Viscount Santo Thyoso
Count Galarza
Miles
Diplommatic Corps
Army
Newport News Silk Yarn Factory Plans Reported
An Newport News meeting of local business leaders examined a silk yarn plant project with $75,000 to invest and 125 operatives. Fredericksburg financier Frank A. Keeler seeks a site, while local directors study the scheme and potential citizen financial support.
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Newport News
Lendlyge
Cluvens’ and Marine Mank
Newport Newe
Fidiastes
Frank A. Keeler
Predericksburg
Keeler
Ness Desireus
Citixens
Naker
Mayer W. A. Post
Robert P. Orr
Thomas J. Tenley
Mutual Home and Save Ings Association
Anl
Chesapeake
Morrison
Ely
Thichmond
Gouwell
eOitor
The
Daily Commercial
Tate Ie ‘Ink Paper
Cottrell Southern Collect
Linn
Charles FP
oCincinnati
Cottrell
Too Many Wives Charged Man Convicted in Bigamy Case
David Bates, accused of having six wives beyond the law, was convicted of bigamy in Chicago on January 4. He received a $1,000 fine and an indeterminate penitentiary sentence. A second charge of perjury was opened against him during the trial. Three of his wives attended the court session.
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Trates
Chicago
David Bates
Wan
Cine Mu- Sem
Ensex
Ventremen
Bates
Dsy
Rateilffe Denies Second Wife Perjury Charge
E J Rateilffe, jailed for six months on Wevting his wife at Shiwekwell’s Island, was seen in The Tombs denying a London Daily Mail report of a second wife in England. District Attorney Gardiner confirmed possible perjury charges over his claims of having only one wife.
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Rateliffe
New York
E. J. Rateilffe
Enepushae
Shiwekwell's
Tombs
London Daily Mall
Engeland
Ratelinte
Gardiner
Ratelitte Mikhl
Pensioners seek cancellation amid publication dispute
Washington reports pensioners sought to cancel pensions as agitation over publishing the pension list grows. A Michigan pensioner enclosed funds and asked to rescind, claiming he was not entitled to the government bounty. The letter notes attempts to return money drawn since 1905 and hints at broader clawbacks.
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Washington
Evans
Michigan
Duel charge looms as General Hundley faces arrest in Virginia
Richmond dispatch reports General George J. Hundley was arrested on a warrant alleging he planned a duel with Col. George Cussons. Hundley posted 1000 bail and was brought before Justice Cratchfield. authorities fear newspaper letters may spark trouble. Senator John W. Daniel learned of re election. Tyler’s office crowded with candidates. several bills and political maneuvers fill the day.
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Wichmond
George J. Hundley
Justice Cratchfield
Col
George Cussons
Howard
Wo- Hee
Alex Tomlinson Tunk
Ton
Ucetedy
Crutehneld
Handley
Ebiet
Polles
Lettons
General Hundley
Colonel Cussons
Cussons
Stubbs
Cousel Ceneral Hundley
Dsl
Mundley
John W. Daniel
Senate
Jefferson Hotel
Segislature
Ion J. Mylar Hilyson
Mehols
Nyan
Daniel
John W. Daniel Clury
Tyler
Buford
Turnbull
Albin
Owen
Chesterfield
Virginia Central Stillroad Company
Tt Ia
Chester
Richmond and Petersburg
Hallsboro
Arbitration setback in Oberlander M essenger case reads
Washington reports the arbitrator Senor Quesada ruled against American claimants Oberlander and Mrs Mossanger in a Mexican case seeking 375000. The decision, criticized by the State Department, allegedly overstepped law and reflected sympathies, with comparisons to unequal indemnity in China and Wyoming.
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South American Statesman
Washington
Oberlander
Messenger
Madrid
Senor Quesada
State Department
Mossanger
United States
Rock Springs
Wyoming
China
Cabinet meeting discusses civil service replies to Senate resolution
Washington Jan 4 at a cabinet meeting all members except Alger and Long reviewed the planned department replies to the Senate inquiry on the civil service law and its administration. The head of each department will submit his individual reply, with only the general tenor under discussion. All replies were prepared and expected to be sent to the Senate tomorrow. No other major issues were raised, though the Ohio senatorial situation and Hanna were briefly noted. Public notices and ads follow in the column.
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Washington
Alger
Long
Senate
Agite
Ohio
Hanna
Maryland Republican split over Assembly caucus and mayoral race
In Annapolis on January 4 1808 a factional split threatens the Maryland General Assembly caucus. Twelve Bathmore city Republicans refused to attend the planned meeting while the Malster faction and allied Democrats may unite to block Judge McComas seat and influence the lower house, aiming to pressure for leadership changes and Gorman’s U S Senate seat.
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Annapolis
Maryland
General Assembly
Bathmore Clty
United States
Wellington
For
Baltimore
Judge McComas i
Senate
Yi A. P. Gorman
Petersburg Farmers Plan Sugar Beet Factory and Planting Contracts
Petersburg December 4 Special Farmers from surrounding counties attended a convention to discuss sugar beet culture and a possible beet factory. A contract sign‑up circulated signifying willingness to plant acres of beets under supplier terms for a three year term if a guaranteed market exists. Mr. J A Young Petersburg resident dies this afternoon.
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Petersburg
J. A. Young
New Year Supper At Union Mission Delights Attendees
The Union Mission on Lower Church Street hosted a regular annual New Year supper with an excellent program. Recitations and solos featured by local residents, served by the W C T U and Frances Garnes Y’s. Evangelists Clark and Wilson begin a series of gospel readings tonight. anniversary exercises planned Sunday. Services at Mrs Presbyterian church and Epworth M E church announced with Rev Kilgore engaged. Also notes a toning claim for Dew Wyttey Risers tonics and remedies.
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Lower Church Street
Spacia
Lucy Brickha Bolo
Terry Gordon
Barcroft
Cth Bolo
DesireProf
Plat
Frances Garnes
Clark and Wilson
Mrsorbyterian
Epworth M. PF
Pr. Kilgore
North
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