Palmer's Direct Vote Plan Draws Senate Spotlight
In Washington DC on February 18 Senator Palmer of Illinois argued for a constitutional amendment to elect United States Senators by direct popular vote. He said the current Senate favors state legislatures and criticized “senatorial courtesy” while urging the people’s choice as the popular branch of Congress.
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Wasarseres
D.C
Senate of
United States
Congress of
Palmer
Tilinois
Senate
Congress
Palmner
Maine
House
Mirols
Hiineis
Senabec
United States Senate
Tbe
Letelvcere
Morehan
House of Representatives
Then
Moore
Cockrell
Parners Mites Benefit Association
Manny
Tovey
John Does
Richard
Dnd
Lext
United State
Mitchell
Oregon
Olinois
Mitenel
Atre
Indiinta
Senisecler
Turple
Tui
Rom Blind
Voorhees
Weedersburg
Pinkerton
Senate pays tributes to late Senator Plumb
The Senate debated and adopted resolutions mourning the death of Senator Plumb. Members Dolph Peter and Peffer spoke in his memory, with eulogies by Cockrell Pershing Morrison Allison Hale Daniels Dolph and Tarple before adjournment.
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Dolph
Peter
Senate
Plumb
Peffer
Cockrell
Persins
Morrison
Allison
Hale
Daniels
Tarple
Hill Doesn’t Own New York for Democratic Delegates
Cuicamo Feb 18 Special I E Ellery Anderson of New York says mass meetings reveal that party leaders do not faithfully represent New York Democrats. He notes New York would reject Hill if Cleveland isn’t chosen, and warns Hill or Cleveland would affect New York’s support at the Chicago Convention. He cites letters and calls for a May convention to allow free expression of preference.
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Cuicano
Ellery Anderson
New York
Cooper Union
Chicago
Hill
Newark
Cleveland
Florence Will Contested Amid Probate Objections
In New York on February 18 objections to the probate of actor William J. Florence’s will were filed by his eldest brother Edward B. Conlin, a street cleaning department clerk. Citations for probate are set to return tomorrow morning. The contested document leaves the entire estate to Florence’s wife, who in turn left her estate to him.
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New York
William J. Florence
Edward B. Conlin
Florence
John Conlin
Brooklyn
Boy Who Killed Two Men Faces Hangings Date Set
Cheyenne reports Charles Miller the boy killer awaits execution April 22 in Cheyenne after the Supreme Court affirmed a county court ruling and refused a new trial. The shooting occurred in a box car on a moving freight train. victims were Fishbourd and Emerson, well known in St Joseph Missouri. Miller fled to Kansas then surrendered to authorities. he has twice escaped jail, the second time in a blizzard, showing no emotion.
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Cheyenne
Wyo. T
Charles Miller
Barber
Sureme
Fishbourd
Emerson
St. Joe
Kansas
Miller
A Point for Actor Curtis
San Francisco February 15 Evidence in rebuttal was offered by the prosecution in the trial of Actor M B Curtis for the murder of Police Officer Grant. George Akers testified on cross examination that pursuing officers were 90 feet behind when the man turned the corner, impeaching officers testimony that they did not lose sight of him. The case was continued until Tuesday.
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San Francisco
M. B. Curtis
Grant
George Akers
Tuesay
Col William B Smith Is Discharged After Court Martial
Harrisburg February 18 Acting Adjutant General Krombhaar issued a discharge order dishonorably removing Colonel William B Smith of the Third Regiment Philadelphia for misapplying regiment funds. Brigadier General Wiler is told to hold elections to fill vacancies from the discharge of Second Lieutenant William Alcorn and John P D Sullivan.
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Harrisburg
Krombhaar
William B. Smith
Philadelphia
Wiler
William Alcorn
John PD. Sullivan
Old Maids Pursue Him and a Fortunate Carpenter
A Chicago carpenter, George M Northedge, eager to claim a fortune in England, laments women pursuing him after being heir to 800000. He displays a bushel of marriage proposals from eager suitors. Simultaneously, reports from Fortaleza Brazil note upheaval driving the Ceara Governor from the capital amid national unrest.
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Curiaco
George M. Northedee
England
Northedge
State dept asked to aid release of naturalized citizen
Philadelphia February 18 The State Department in Washington is expected to be asked to intervene for the release of Genario Sehario, a naturalized citizen who resided in Philadelphia since 1588. He was arrested in Modena Italy on January 19 and drafted for two years of military service.
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Philadelpata
State Department
Washington
Genario Sehario
Modena
Italy
Colonel Re-elected After Twenty Years In Command
Altoona Feb 18 The line officers of the Fifth Regiment National Guard met here and re elected Theodore Burch field Colonel He has now held the post for 20 years
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Altoona
Fifth Regiment
Theodore Burchfield
Harvard Replies to Demands by Tate's Representatives
In Pittsburgh the annual shooting tournament promised to be bigger than prior years with a $1,000 guarantee from Enoch D. Miller of Springfield New Jersey representing the Inter-State Gun Manufacturers and Dealers Association. Organizers plan divisions Experts semi experts and amateurs at Homewood Park with top shooters from around the country expected to participate ensuring high prestige and fair competition.
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Pitteburz
Messrs
E. E. Shaner
Jim Crow
F. F. Davison
Enoch D. Miller
Springfield
N. J
Miller
Gun Manufacturers and Dealers’ Association
Shaner
United States
Homewood Park
Harvard's Side of It. Definite Yale Baseball Terms Declined
Harvard's representatives rebut Yale's proposed three game series and outline four alternative formats they offered, including two games with two potential ties and neutral ground options. Yale rejected all alternative propositions and insisted on the original plan, prompting Harvard to withdraw from negotiations.
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Boston
Harvard
Yale
Y. A. Dbih Association
Springfield
Cadibridge
New Haven
Tale
Cambridge
New London
Thirea
Slosson and Daly to Tour France for Pleasure in July
New York report says billiardists George Slosson and Maurice Daly will travel to France in July returning in September. They expect to meet Albert Garnier and Eugene Carter and may discuss billiards for the World’s Fair with Parisians. A Chicago tournament at the fair is hinted with rich prizes and a costly emblem, inviting top European players.
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New York
George Slosson
Maurice Daly
Slosson
Albert Garnier
Eugene Carter
Chicago
Europe
Turtle Creek Forms Rifle Club To Rival Borough Summer Games
Special report from Turtle Creek notes the village forming the Turtle Creek Rifle Club in anticipation of a borough status. The club plans semi weekly shoots with a monthly sweepstake, several live bird shoots, and a near town club house. Officers include President W C Miller and Captain J C McClintock with trustees P G Zicshkan H E Krop and W E Clendenning.
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Brappooa
Turtle Creek
Las jJast
W.C. Miller
W. E. Clendenning
P. H. Grimime
John R. Montgomery
J.C. McClintock
P. G. Zicshkan
H. E. Krop
Charles McClintock
Fitzsimmons Trainers Prepare for Maher Fight
In New Orleans on February 14 special dispatch reports Bob Fitzsimmons will be supported by Joe Choynski and Aleck Greggains in the March 3 bout with Maher. The California pugilists depart San Francisco ahead of the sports delegation to observe training, stay a few days with Jimmie Carroll at Bay St. Louis, and assess Fitzsimmons condition. Jimmie Carroll remains involved, with Johnny Griffin assisting and advising on care and preparations.
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New Orveans
Bob Fitzsimmons
Maher
Joe Choynski
California
Aleck Greggaius
San Francisco
Jimmie Carroll
Bay St. Louis
Fitzsimmons
Choynski
Greggains
Jonny Griffa
Winners at Guirnbare track meet report
Guirnbare Gutresema Feb 12 race results include Peralto first in 5.5 furlongs Turk I second Flambeau third time azo. Marie Lovell first in 6.5 furlongs Innovation second Granite third in 1 34. Mand F filly Miss Bees record Fedoral third in 4 furlongs. Tasco first seven furlongs Mc Kicever second Picket third in 1 13. Virgin third in mile and a furlong Courtney flat dark Dee second Ireland third in seven era Pa Farkon first Longard third in 1 73. Silver King to report in New York March 2. Braddock aims for possible representation in future season.
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Gutresema
Peralto
Turk I
Flambeau
Azo
Marie Lovell
Innovation
Granite
Miss Bees
Fedoral
Braddock Blues or Young Americans to Boost County League
The county league may see a reorganization as the old Braddock Blues depart and the Young Americans, formed almost seven years ago as a premier western club, seek admission by reorganization or restructuring to fill the gap.
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Tive
Old Braddock Blues
Young Americans
Pfeffer Deal Prompts Louisville Salary Contention
Vice President Ruckstuhl reveals Louisville discussed paying Pfeffer for services if he secures his release from Hart and Anson's Chicago club. Louisville would pay a high salary, but only if Pfeffer self-releases, with Brown unavailable. The club aims to build a strong team and may seek other arrangements if release fails.
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Louisville
Ruckstuhl
Pfeffer
Indianapolis
George Williams
Phss
Louis Ville
Chicago
Hart
Anson
Brown
Pletfer
Fred
Lyle
Tom Brown
Seized Hamiltons Horses in New York City Stable
Sheriff Mulvaney seized two round sterns with harness and other property belonging to jockey Anthony Hamilton from the O Halloran Bros stables on Fifty fourth street. The levy supported a May tailor suit for 150 dollars from 12 West Twenty ninth Street. Judgment favored Nathan May but Hamilton fled the city.
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New York
Sherif Mulvaney
Anthony Hamilton
O'Halloran Bros
West Fifty-fourth Street
Nathan May
West Twenty-ninth Street
May
Sixth Judicial District Court
Hamilton
Jackson
Duquesne Kennel Club secretary reports strong New York show prospects
Secretary Littell from the Duquesne Kennel Club said in New York yesterday that the show has 1,500 entries and many top dogs will travel to Pittsburgh, making this the finest show ever held in the city.
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Littell
Duquesne Kennell Club
New York
Pittsburg
Belle Hamlin and Globe to trot as a team this year
Ed Geers states Belle Hamlin and Globe will form a trotting team in under 20 seconds this year as Hamlin eyes the 59000 match rumored to be highly pursued. General Sporting Notes discuss Corbett not aiming to knock out Lannon and the questioned credibility of the Corbett affair as fake. Ian KILWAIN fights in Baltimore, Ives drills for upcoming game then scores 25 in a surge. Mentions of Mike Kelly potential positions and Boston College baseball manager McGrath arranging games. Flowing pool room business in Chicago and Brooklyn club salary cuts noted. Cuban champ APnEDDE One arrives to challenge Manning in Philadelphia for a $3 side stake.
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Berrato
Ed Geers
Belle Hamlin
Globe
Hamlin
Corbett
Lannon
Joe Lannon
Joe McAuliffe
Jake Kilwain
Baifly
Baltimore
Ives
Ila
Jake Staefer
Thatcher
Kelly
Nash
Dotty
Stover
Quinn
McCarthy
Ganzett
Tucker
Mike Kelly
Boston Er
King
Hab
Pear Nary F. Vcgrath
Boston College
Chicago
East St. Louis
Gattenburg
Prooklin
Ward
Witt
America
Isy
Charles Manning
Cloud
Philadelphia
Charles Hazlett
Checker
Manning
New York Sun
Typhus Fives Scare Hits New York and Philadelphia
Two more typhus cases among Russian Hebrews detained at Ellis Island are moved to North Brother Island as five ships remain in quarantine. In Philadelphia, Samuel Goldfish, a Russian resident for two years, contracted a severe typhus fever after living in crowded filth on Middle Alley and was moved from Pennsylvania Hospital to Municipal Hospital.
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New York
Ellis Island
North Brother Island
Spree
Bremen
Philadelphia
Samuel Goldfish
Middle Alley
Goldfish
Pennsylvania Hospital
Lehigh University Value Up After Railroad Deal
Lehigh Valley Railroad trustee reports the deal increased the value of Lehigh University the University Library and St. Luke's Hospital by 440000. Packer legacy values rise to 400000 300000 respectively with higher income next year under 5 percent dividend terms. Also notes rising guaranteed income to about 154000. A separate notice advertises cheap piano and organ removal and exchange plans with easy payments.
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Betnu Enem
E. P. Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Asa Packer
Lehigh University
University Library
St. Luke's Hospital
Packer
Lehigh Valley
McLeos
Fisher
Fire record notes widespread blazes and casualties
The Fire Record details fires in Wheeling and Tunkhannock with losses and partial insurance, a Waukegan plant fire, a Pennsylvanian depot blaze, several Allegheny and New Orleans incidents with varied damage, and a New York strike impacting 1,000 workers amid Downey contracts. Names include Mary Gardner, E Space, Ross street house, and Tulane University.
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Mary Gardner
Tunkhannock
E. Space
Waukegan
Electrical Advertising Scale Company
North Elizabeth
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ross Street
Johnstown
Fran Hoerle
The
Herald
S B. Swank
Plank Road
Willow Grove
Ellen Jones
South Eleventh Street
George Powell
David Jones
Federal Street
Church Avenue
Allegheny
Arch Oilock
James Cornell
Belmont Street
Ridge Avenue
New Orleans
Schwartz & Co
Golden & Martines
Rouse
Cosmopolitan Hotel
B. Fellman
M. Hoffman & Iron
Tulane University
Kuhn & Son
John McCloskey
G. Kreger
W. T. Cloverina
P. Peret
Keiffer & Hirsch
Branz
T. Jollard
Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday
Weather outlook shows a cold air mass moving Friday with rain or snow. Expect colder temperatures with cloudy conditions and a potential light snow Saturday. Ottoman region readings show a high around 48 degrees and a low near the daily mean, with precipitation chances and prior stabilization noted.
Arkansas River navigation tale with riggers and barges
Fragmentary report notes Arkansas City and John F Walton with tow along the Ohio river. Mentions river depth 71 feet 4 inches, minerationary, Clonty and root. References New Orleans clouded and barges arriving to St. Louis aboard My Choice.
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Arkansas City
John F. Walton
Ohio River
St. Louis
People coming and going among Pittsburg politicians
A list of visiting and staying figures in Pittsburg includes Austin Clark of Kittanning, E S Menough of Cleveland, Walter Roberts and Nelson Hicks of Leechburg, William Kirkwood and T. A. Ani of Apollo, FE McDonald of East Liverpool, and Judge Reyburn of Kittanning plus Bishop Whitehead. Several Pittsburg attendees traveled east, with many staying at Seventh Avenue Motel and various hotels in New York City noted for Pittsburg leaders registered there.
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Austin Clark
Kittanning
W. J. Brennen
Pittsburg
Wee
Seventh Avenue
E S Menough
Cleveland
Walter Roberts
Nelson Hicks
Leechburg
William Kirkwood
T. A. Ani
Apollo
Pittsburg Yestern
FE. McDonald
East Liverpool, O
Robert Ramsey
Morehead
Mt. Pleasant
N. P. Hindman
Judge Reyburn
Bishop Whitehead
Telegraphic River Notes and Tow Movements at Louisville
IFPECTAL telegrams report a cloudy rainy day with the Ohio River falling gradually. Parge towboats arrive from Cairo and depart for Cincinnati. Boase and tow from New Orleans expected up river. several vessels due up or downbound including Guiding Star Trepateh Olio. Upper gauges show minimal change. Morgantown and Allegheny river readings noted with varying water levels and weather.
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Dispatch
Louisville
Fristie
Cairo
Cincinnati
Boase
New Orleans
Guiding Star
Olio
Big Sandy
Cincinmatl
Sherry
Carreton
Teli City
Evansville
River gauges show ice and rising levels across Ohio valley
The Wheeling and Parkersburg region reports rising crests with ice hindered navigation. The Ohio River at 16 feet and climbing, Kanawha near lock limits, Blaine heading to Pittsburgh, and several vessels including Congo and Jennie Gilchrist moving or arriving as weather turns cloudy and cool.
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Wheeling
Rilver
Bedford
Pittsburg
Courier
Parkersburg
Scotia
Hudson
Cincinnati
Parkensburg
Ohio River
Oho
Kanawha
Blaine
Congo
Charles Brown
Louieville
Diamond
New Orleans
Marimere
Ohio
Oakland
Sentinel
Jennie
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