Kentucky Election Contests Put Over As Taft Rules No Jurisdiction
Federal Judge Taft announces Kentucky election cases lack federal jurisdiction and denies restraining orders against the state election board. In Frankfort officials file suits to remove Governor Taylor and Adjutant General Beatty, while agreements set procedures for minor officer contests and bond filings proceed. A committee will report by Monday as the political fight continues in Kentucky.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Federal
Kentucky
Kentucky State Board of Election Commissioners
Louisville
Giex
Tay Sor
J.C. W. Beckham
John J. Caxtremann
Taylor
Frankfort
Orking
Fel
Naite
Representatives
Wile
Beckham
Taylor and Marshall
Cantrail
Georgetown
Tex
Cantril
Messin
Gowrnor
State Board of Election Commissioners
Sige
Nacinnath Pele
W. J. Mackay
United States Supreme Court
Mackey
Aunge Taft
United States Clerk
Co.ington
Gor
Porto Rican tariff debate opens in House this week
Washington February 19 The House will start consideration of the Porto Rican tariff bill. Parties clash on whether the constitution applies to Porto Rico and affects its future status. Key speakers include Mr Boyne, Mr Mehardsen, and Mr Nailex with a weeklong debate anticipated.
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Washington
House
Congress
United States
Porto Hico
Porto Rico
Aff McGail
Massachusettts
Amon
Beeth
Boyne
Fyte
Mehardsen
Iowa Tragedy: Father Shot by Man Over Church Ride
In Bloomfield Iowa on a Sunday morning a 40 year old citizen named Jasper Witen was shot in the abdomen and died. Leslie East aion a five year old boy fired after an argument with Sutton over taking his daughter to church. Sutton surrendered after the shooting and was taken to the Sutton home. Witnesses reported a tense scene as bystanders watched the confrontation unfold.
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Ontaria
Leslie Eastaion
Jasper ‘Witen
Bloomfield
Eastiara
Laarvurn
Saston
PUBLIC FUNDS IN CUBA FOR 1899 REPORT
A senate resolution prompted a secretary of the treasury statement of public funds in Cuba for 1899. Receipts total 16,445,005 with customs 15,011,059 port and port service 244,000 internal revenue 757,552 and miscellany 435,332. Expenditures run 14,055,505 leaving 2,266,209 with the treasurer. Key outlays include barracks and quarters 1,269,929 sanitation and administration 445,867 public works 700,1235 municipalities 1,239,403.
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Washington
Feb
Senate
Cuba
Plague in Manila Report Details Suspected Cases
Manila reports 43 suspected bubonic plague cases with 42 confirmed and 22 deaths, half of which involve Chinese residents. One hundred inspectors under Maj. Edie enforce sanitary rules, mostly among the 31,000 Chinese population.
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Manila
Edie
Steamer Montezuma Cleared With Mules for South Africa
New Orleans dispatch reports the steamer Montezuma cleared for Cape Town carrying 1,556 mules and a large cargo of feedstuffs for the British army in South Africa. The Tiger also cleared for Japan with 6,000 bales of cotton and 2,600 tons of phosphate rock. A separate item notes the destruction by fire of St Thames college at Grand Choteau with heavy losses and mentions a captain dying of yellow fever.
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New Orleans
South Africa
Cape Town
Tiger
Rabe
Japan
Caltece
St. Thames College
St Grand Chotéad
Retreat News Put Cronje In Full Retreat
London reports Gen Cronje in retreat as Gen Kelly-Kenny harasses his rear near Jacobsdal and Klip Sprails drift. Gen French leads pursuit from Kimberley while Kitchener’s whereabouts are noted. In Ladysmith the relief of Kimberley lifts spirits amid ongoing shelling and medical woes.
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London
Cronje
Kelly-Kenny
Jacobsdal
Kelly-Kenna
Kitchener
Khatifa
Cen
Ereathy
Jarotedal
Orange Free State
Klipisraals
French
Hetil
Kopjes
Wighland
Kimberley
Hoer
Magersfontein
Birds River
Dortrecht
Dontrecht
Brabant
Tenhook
der Arecht
Chievery
Tuller
Hassap Hill
Hussar Hill
Tugela
Hlangwana Hill
Monte Christo
Hiangwana
Ladysmith
Weenan
Doveton
Jameson
Kekewich
Social Democracy Mulling Union With Socialist Labor Party
In Indianapolis the Social Democracy may merge with the Socialist Labor Party at the national convention on March 6. A nine member committee led by Max Hays seeks amalgamation for the 15 000 member Socialist Labor Party with the same aims and plans. Occidental hotel serves as headquarters as figures like Eugene Debs Mayor Chase and Mayor McCarty engage.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Iit
Social Democracy
Socialist Labor Party
Max Hays
Cleveland Citizen
Occidental
Eugene Debs
Chase
Haverhill
McCarty
Brocton
Mass
Advance in Coal Sparks UMW Scramble for 1960 Demand
United Mine Workers in Indianapolis report surging European demand especially from England for 1960. England faces coal shortages driving prices up with Saxony selling above 7 dollars a ton while Pittsburgh cars rise from 70 cents to 2.25 and may exceed 3 in London. Pittsburgh coal combine plans a price rise on April 1 after purchasing plants for 31 million dollars and earning about 5 million yearly.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Reil
America
Europe
Porto Rico Bill Next After Hawaiian Disposition
Senate republican caucus arranged the schedule to consider the Porto Rico government bill after the Hawaiian bill. The seating of Senator Quay was noted but not acted on, as it is a privileged question. Republicans will fill several senate appointments previously held by Democrats.
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Washington
Senate
Porto Rico
Quay
Rod Mill Workers Strike Ends After Boss Rollers’ Action
Cleveland Ohio February 17 The strike of rod mill workers in the employ of American Steel and Wire Co known as the wire trust ends per president Edwin S Jones. The failure is attributed to Cleveland boss rollers aided by two men from Indiana. Affected red mills include Cleveland Anderson Indiana Newcastle Virginia Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Rankin Pennsylvania and Braddock Pennsylvania.
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Cleveland
Rod Mill Workers’ Association
American Steel and Wire Co
The
Wire Trust
Edwin S. Jones
Indiana
Anderson
Ind
Newcastle
Beaver Falls
Paw
Pittsburgh
Rankin, Pa
Braddock, Pa
Miners in Virden union pledge for Tanner US Senate support
In Virden Illinois on Feb 17 miners from two local unions adopted resolutions refusing to back any legislature candidate who will not pledge to vote for Gov. Tanner for United States senator. They also pledged support for candidates who back the Jett bill guaranteeing jury trial when contempt charges arise.
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Springfield
Virden
Gov. Tanner
United States
Congress
Jett
Suicide of Acrobatic Entertainer at Trafalgar Hotel
New York reports Prince Man a 37 year old acrobat committed suicide in his room at the Trafalgar hotel by inhaling gas through a tube. His wife, a singer who performed on vaudeville circuits as Julia West, died earlier this week at St Joseph's Hospital for Consumptibles, after which he behaved strangely.
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New York
Prince Man
Trafalgar Hotel
Thin City
St. Joseph's Hospital
Julia West
Kentucky House Members Receive Ten Days Pay Vouchers
Frankfort reports that Kentucky House members applauded vouchers for ten days pay covering time since returning from London. State Auditor Sweeney said he would honor certificates signed by Clerk Leigh, prompting a rush. The Senate has not yet acted on per diem payments.
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Frankfort
Republiena
London
Sweeney
Leigh
Senate
Recalling Troops From Cuba Policy Planned
Secretary Root plans to continue General Leonard Wood’s policy of shrinking the U S military presence in Cuba. In the coming spring a heavy reduction is expected unless conditions worsen.
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Cuba
Washington
Root Bas
Cen
Leonard Wood
United States
Negro soldiers attack El Paso police station in deadly assault
At 5 o'clock Saturday a mob of soldiers from Fort Bliss attacked the city police station to free two comrades jailed Friday. Police Officer Newt Stewart and one soldier were killed. another soldier may be wounded. A rescue party from the fort clashed with officers, and gunfire totaled about 20 shots. Two dead soldiers were found near the station with their rifles. The Fort Bliss 25th Infantry Company KH troops search for the marauders.
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el Paso
Tex
Fort Bliss
Hty
Newt Stewart
Stewart
Janior Richard Blacker
Blacker
KH. 25Th Infantry
Warge Plant Bought to Build 2000-Spindle Mill in Harriman
Harriman Tennessee February 18 The Warge plant idle since the death of owner H L Stiles at Warren C has been purchased by W RK Crinkley a wealthy North Carolina Scotchman. He plans a 2000 spindle cotton mill with big southern nill representatives in town assessing location and coal cost claims half of current price to fuel the new mill.
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Harriman
Tenn
Warge
H. L. Stiles
Warren
W. RK. Crinkley
North Carolina
South
Death of Capt Langworthy and vapor price advance
Milwaukee reports Captain A J Langworthy died in Saint Joseph Michigan age 84. He led Milwaukee freighting during 1849 to 1859 and served as Milwaukee County sheriff 1859 to 1860. He formed a company of the 2d Wisconsin at Bull Run and led the Wisconsin Old Soldiers Association in 1895. Also noted is a vapor price rise announced at the Vaper and Pulp Association meeting in New York with guests Senator Callinger former Governor Wise and ex-Speaker Reed.
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Langworthy
Milwaukee
Wis
Stuskegon
Mich
A. J. Langworthy
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin Regiment
Bull Run
Wisconsin Association of
Full Sun
New York
Vaper and Pulp Association
Waldorf-Astoria
Joseph H. Callinger
Gos
John S. Wise
Virginia
Reed
Ex Mayor Quincy Marries in London Church Wedding
Former Boston mayor Josiah Quincy and Mrs. Tyler wed in St George's Church Hanover Square on Saturday. James I Carter, second secretary of the U S embassy, served as best man with Ambassador Joseph H Choate and Henry White among the embassy members in attendance.
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Quincy Maoriies
London
Josiah Quincy
Hoston
Tyler
St. George's Church
Hanover Square
James I. Carter
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Henry White
Soldiers Remains Buried With Military Honors
Nearly 2,060 people attended at the National cemetery as Privates Cassidy of the 1st California and Charles S. Stairs of the 1st South Dakota volunteer regiments were buried with military honors. They died in action in the Philippines.
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San Francisco
National Cemetery
Cassidy
California
Charles 8, Stairs
South Dakota
Philippines
Wage increase granted to anthracite car mine workers
Hazelton Pennsylvania February 19 The men employed by the A S Van Winkle Co anthracite car mine operators at Milnesville and Coleraine have been granted another 2 percent increase in their wages making a total of percent advance within the last two months Fourteen hundred men are affected
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Hazelton
A. S. van, Winkle Co
Milnesville
Coleraine
Senate and House Actions in Congress Reflect War-Time Policy
Reports summarize bills passed in Senate and House on military outfits and decorations for officers, a statue for Gen Spinner, repairing the frigate Constitution, and pension measures. Debates touch gold standard currency, international bimetallism, and Philippine questions with adjournments and routine appropriations.
Senator Elkins Injured in Icy Capitol Slip
Washington February 19 Senator Elkins of West Virginia slipped on an icy sidewalk near the capitol during a snowstorm. He sustained bruises and a general shake-up but the attending physician says his condition is not serious. Also reported Columbus February 10 State Railway Commissioner Rayter and wife nearly suffocated by escaping natural gas from a furnace. They were found unconscious and Mrs Rayter remains in danger.
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Washington
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Capitol
Columbus
Raytter
Ex President Harrison Victim Of Paris Robberies
In Paris last summer during a Venezuelan commission visit ex President Harrison and wife learned they were robbed. A French valet accessed their apartments and drafts intended for Mrs Harrison were cashed in Paris with her name forged on the backs. A pocket book was also taken from Harrison.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Paris
Clarrison
America
Floyd Merrill Ends Life in Indiana Amid Business Troubles
Scottsburg Indiana February 19 Floyd Merrill a 22 year old businessman who recently married Jessie Thomas daughter of J Ezra Thomas wealthy Scott county resident died by his own hand from morphine poisoning Mrs Merrill was at her mother's home and returned in time to witness the death Industry and wartime service as a Spanish American War volunteer are noted as context for the tragedy
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Scottsburg
Ind
Floyd Merrill
Jessie Thomas
J. Ezra Thomas
Scott County
Merrill
Spain
Ict
Pythians Propose Sale of Indianapolis Grand Lodge Property
Desires of the Kouighia in Anderson Indiana report a district meeting where the Knights of Pythias resolved to sell the grand lodge property at Pennsylvania Street and Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis and use the proceeds for an orphan home. A second resolution backs elected stand lodge officers by subordinate lodges.
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Anderson
Ind
Pythias
Madison
Delaware
Hamilton
Howard
Tipton
Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis
City to seek National League of Democratic Clubs meeting
Indianapolis officials plan to press for this city to host the National League of Democratic Clubs this year. Mayor Taggart will appoint a seven member committee to travel to Washington February 23 to secure a meeting, with the executive committee to meet that day to decide further steps.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Class
National League of Democratic
Taggart
Sever
Washington
Elkhart Police Learn Graham Not Caught in Forgery Case
In Elkhart Indiana on February 19 Simper superintendent Draden planned to send an officer to New York to fetch Charles Graham wanted for forgery on A R Spofford’s name on a receipt for Messages and Papers of the Presidents. The information proved incorrect and Graham had not been captured.
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Elkhart
Ind
Draden
New York City
Charles Graham
A. R. Spofford
Graham
Miss Julia Davis Wins Smith Prize at Vassar College
Miss Julia Davis of Crawfordsville Indiana daughter of Isaac Davis won the Smith mineralogy prize of 50 at Vassar College over many competitors. She has been a student at Vassar for several years and earned several honors for scholarship.
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Crawfordsville, Ind
Julia Davis
Isaac Davis
Crawfordsville
Smith Mineralogy
Vassar College
Davis
Vassar
Nut
National Automobile & Electric Co Formed in Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 16 National Automobile and Electric Co incorporated here with capital of 250 000 including 100 000 preferred stock I S Dow serves as president and general manager The firm plans to manufacture all kinds of self propelling vehicles.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Automobile & Electric Co
I. 5
Dow
Death of Maj. James M. Hoskins Democratic leader
Maj. James M. Hoskins a prominent Democratic figure in Brazil Indiana district died of heart trouble at age 69. The longtime political leader had shaped local campaigns and public life.
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Brazil
Ind
James M. Hoskins
Jury rules Hinsely gifts valid in six week trial
Lafayette Ind February 19 A jury returned a verdict that the late James Hinsely was of sound mind and that all property gifts by him are valid. The six week trial involved eight attorneys and reached a forty thousand dollar stake.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Hinsely
Dolars
Death from Fall in Lake Shore Rail Yard Accident
Ray Whitbeck aged 30 and unmarried died from injuries after a lumber pile collapsed at the Lake Shore railroad shops in Nichart Indiana on February 19.
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Nichart
Ind
Ray Whitbeck
Lake Shore
Electric line planned from Eaton to Richmond this year
It is believed the electric line will be built this year from Eaton Ohio to Richmond Indiana. The company has been organized with Frederick Wesson as a key figure.
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Richmond
Ind
Eaton, O
Company
Frederick’ ‘Wesson
Identity of Me27 AWS Pensions in New York Cavalry Case
Two pensioners named Thomas O'Brien were linked to the 1st New York Cavalry after a federal hearing in Indianapolis. One man from Maine admitted changing his name from Iscarvo and was sentenced to two years for false affidavit. Both O'Briens had drawn pensions for service in Company D, 1st New York Cavalry, with Iscarro identified as a former comrade.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas
1St
New York Cavalry
Federal
Thomas O'Brien
Maine
Iscarvo
Bak
Andersonville
Indiana
O'Brien
Baker
O Brien
Yorgas
Indiana O’brien
Iscarve
Thomas Iscarro
Democrats Organize as Hawkins Named Secretary
In Indianapolis on February 19 Chairman Martin of the Democratic State Central Committee announced W. I. Hawkins of Sullivan will serve as secretary. Hawkins accepted. Other selections include A. Jackson Greenfield Thomas Taggart Indianapolis B. H. Campbell Anderson Frank A. Dorner Brazil Kaci J. Forrest Crown Point and Clinton I. Rose Evansville for the campaign committee. An executive committee of two from each district was chosen and a full meeting to set the state convention timing to be held in Indianapolis on the 24th. The lineup shows the conservative wing in charge.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Martin
Democratic State Central Committee
W. i. Hawkins
Sullivan
United States
Indiana
Hawkins
A. Jackson
Greenfield
Thomas Taggart
B. H. Campbell Anderson
Frank A. Dorner
Brazil
Kaci J. Forrest
Crown Point
Clinton I. Rose
Evansville
Ex President Harrison Serves as Pallbearer in Indiana Funeral
In Indianapolis on February 16 ex President William Henry Harrison acted as a pallbearer for Captain Parker S. Garson of Company M, 70th Indian Volunteers from the Civil War era. Other pallbearers included John L. Ketek and William John E. Cleland among local state and regiment notables. The cold was reported as intense.
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Indianaplis
Ind
Harrison
Parker S. Garson
Indians
John L. Ketek
John E. Cleland
Adit Ten. Smock
Aj R
Nelsos Yoke
Thomas Hartman
T0th
Arrest in Indianapolis Over Fake Employment Agency
George W dlis of Dayton is jailed with Charles TH Wright on charges they ran a fake agency in Indianapolis. Wright allegedly collected $2 to $3 for securing a job then sent applicants on wild goose chases to an imaginary factory. Amounts reportedly reached at least 1009 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ind
George W. Dlis
Dayton
Charles TH. Wright
Ellis
Wright
Blake
Hid
Tragic Indianapolis suicides and factory fire losses
A 12-year-old Indianapolis boy killed himself after a quarrel and suicide attempt followed by his mother supper. He bought bolic acid and swallowed it, dying in agony. A fire at M Clune & Co factory caused $25,900 in fire loss with $000 insurance. seven workers were laid off with heavy equipment losses.
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A ‘Suickt
Indianapolis
Ind
Brewer
Forniterc
M. Clune& So
Excelsior
Case af Umega Laporte Ind February 19
In Waterford a case involving a person employed in the family is reported with references to a rough on rats phrase and an alleged fatal outcome. Details are sparse but the incident centers on a domestic setting and an elder care context.
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Umega Laporte
Ind
Waterford
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