Senate Elections Bill Falls to Silver Move in 51st Congress
A dramatic Senate shift ends the elections bill as eight Republicans join Democrats to support Stewart’s plan and displace the measure with the silver bill. Cameron and Quay stay loyal to their party as the chamber shows surprise and tension amid parliamentary maneuvering and cross-party defection.
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Caucus Divided Over Force Bill After Senate Setback
Republican senators met at Senator Stockbridge’s home to discuss the force bill, but did not act. They planned to stay in session Wednesday until the financial bill passes, while speeches by Hoar Evarts and Teller dominated the talk and critics questioned leadership.
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Mil dred Fuller Weds Hugh Campbell Wallace in Washington
Miss Fuller daughter of Chief Justice Fuller married Hugh Campbell Wallace of Tacoma at St. John s Church in a grand Washington ceremony. Guests from Chicago and New York attended as well as many prominent society figures, with reception at Justice Fuller s Massachusetts Avenue home before departure to their future home.
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Widow Elizabeth Fogg Bequeaths Half Million to Charities
New York report states Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins Fogg widow of William H. Fogg dies leaving about 500000 for charitable institutions. Will to be probated soon with a codicil directing 100000 for charities. Estate valued near three million with real and personal property in roughly equal shares. no children. Relatives may contest only for the amount remaining at Mr. Fogg's death. annual income from property between 65000 and 73000 dollars.
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Coroner Orders Autopsies On Kochs Lymph Deaths
Coroner Daniel Hanly directs this to Chief Clerk Reynolds urging autopsies for any death after Kochs lymph use. He warns against sensationalism and asks hospitals and practitioners to report such cases immediately for inquiry. He notes rising inoculations and possible hastened deaths, with all patients reportedly well so far.
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Noble Newfoundland Saves Family as Fire Engulfs Saloon
A fire at Frank Koppek’s saloon in Chicago traps six occupants above the bar. Hassan the Newfoundland bites free himself, tries to rouse his master, and leads Koppek to safety with his wife before dying in the flames. Firefighters rescue the remaining guests.
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Ohio Crawford county seeks examination of Auditor and Treasurer
A Crawford county delegation urged the Auditor of State Poe to examine the Auditor and Treasurer offices after the County Examiners report shows overdrawn fees returned to the treasury. Vouchers to A J High for ditch work totaled 2000.43 with 1964 returned on demand. entries not listed by commissioners. Surveyor paid per day for assistants in excess of legal rate, and 1000 days charged last year. An expert, C Webster of Delaware county, was appointed to conduct the inquiry amid anticipated findings.
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Courting the Farmers in Springfield Action Delos B. Phelps Re-elected
The Democratic State Central Committee re elected Delos B Phelps as permanent chairman after a brief fight. Three Farmers Mutual Benefit Association legislators spoke of likely support in caucus tomorrow. A Republican meeting tonight warned measures to avert a party defeat.
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Price of Champagne Breaks $4 Pact at New York Hotels
A New York meeting of hotel executives led by Merrifield at the Continental decided to let each hotel charge any price for champagne, overturning the agreed $4 per quart limit. Three consumers objected to the increase from seven cents to 43 cents in the tariff, and the move ends the uniform pricing rule.
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Mine Workers Leaders Eye Telegram Bids Meeting Next Week
In Philadelphia Robert Watchorn Secretary of the United Mine Workers has been in the city. A telegram signed James Ware President Master Workman urged districts to refer matters of advance. The note mentions three operators and a disinterested party and says a meeting is planned for Friday of next week to discuss the issue.
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Mine disaster claims twelve at Utica mine shaft
Reports from California state eleven or twelve men died in the Utica mine near Agel’s in San Andreas. Partial notes from Minneapolis and Eau Claire dispatches mention a judge’s decision and local reaction, but details remain unclear.
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Thompson A Winner In Pennsylvania House Race
Harrisburg dispatch reports Thompson of Warren County won the Speakership as country candidates consolidated. Philadelphia’s Brooks faced setbacks while county and rural factions gained leverage in committee assignments and clerical posts, reshaping power between city and rural members.
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Cameron A Certainty In Defund Caucus News
A staff correspondent reports that a rapid Republican caucus moved to nominate Senator Cameron. The party unites behind his reelection as discussions of a joint House and Senate caucus to fix timing proceed, with members urging a federal elections bill.
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Senate Caucus Ends Peacefully in Harrisons Delegation
Harrisons January 1. A 2 activity delegation caucused in James L. Grahams room. Samuel F. Stewart of Verona was continued as Chairman. John W. Morrison of Pittsburg endorsed for Clerk. Graham withdrawn as Speaker candidate. Kiican Senate caucus elected George Handy Smith as Chairman and John A. Neebe as Secretary. Allegheny gets three posters folders and one clerk. Boils Penrose re elected President pro tem. Carson Reading Clerk replacing Reed as Message Clerk.
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Slow Progress in State House Slate Distribution
The Republican state committee for the House advances slowly in assigning offices besides Speaker, Chief Clerk and Recording Clerk. Ex-Representative Nichols of Craw CAW has won the Journal Clerkship, with J. E. Rex taking the Clerk post. Harry Hubn of Zana, a longtime applicant, is among contenders.
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Young German dies under despondency in New York
Rudolph Heman born 1870 in Partenstein Bavaria, son of a Protestant clergyman, found dead in a furnished room at 21 Second Avenue New York. A glass with white sediment and an empty muriatic acid vial nearby suggest suicide. He recently came to the United States after failing to find work in Waverly Iowa.
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He Needs a Guardian. Yard Divorce Granted to Wife
In May 1980 Joseph Watkins Yard son of Edmund Yard and Pearl Eytinge wed in London. A second ceremony followed in London despite earlier separation. Yard later claimed intoxication at the second marriage and did little to support his wife. Judge Degro granted Pearl Eytinge Yard an absolute divorce.
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World’s Fair Architects Board Names Hidden
Curcago January 1 The World’s Fair Grounds and Buildings Committee after a long session tonight approved the selection of the Board of Expert Architects but declined to reveal the members. The board size was increased.
Dueber Goes Down Assignment Sinks Canton Watch Firm
A Canton Canton dispatch reports the Dueber Watch Company assigns to Howard Douglass for creditors. nominal assets 1.5 million liabilities 450 thousand with Hampden Bank claims. John C. Dueber also assigns liabilities 252 thousand, assets include Newport real estate. The failure impacts Canton’s economy and the McKinley campaign backer is implicated.
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Oath Ceremony for State Officials Ends With Cheers
After the outgoing officers left a semicircle, Mayor Bashford announced the oath would be taken by officers-elect. Governor Peck and Governor Hoard administered oaths for various posts as the crowd cheered for John Honner and Attorney General O'Connor. The ceremony lasted about five minutes before Mayor addressed attendees and announced a reception and ball to follow.
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Notable Will Case Divides Virginia Estate to Bettie Thomas
A Virginia chancery court case declares Bettie Thomas, a mulatto daughter, rightful heir to W. A. Thomas’s estate valued between 200 000 and 300 000 dollars. Judge Leake grants Bettie a gift donation mortis causa, including deposits, after examining Thomas’s late statements and family history.
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Decker Howell & Co to Resume Business in Full
New York Jan 4 The assignee William Nelson Cromwell announces the firm will resume business at once and pay 100 cents on the dollar on all just claims presented. The firm linked to the Villard interests held large Northern Pacific and North American stock. The assignee reports liquidating the estate and declares a cash dividend of 100 percent on demand.
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Old Woman Unearths Secret Treasure In Sidewalk
Jan 5 in St Louis a dilapidated Christie avenue block was torn up by workmen under Street Department supervision. An elderly colored woman appeared with a hatchet and dug through the bricks, uncovering a hidden chest of gold coins before retreating into the lodge house at 619. Subsequent search confirmed the discovery.
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Senator Gallaway Swears After Reading Personal Statement
Tennessee Senator Gallaway of Shelby County refused to be sworn in until a self prepared statement was read. He argued the oath of office could conflict with his conscience and dual allegiance to his views. After the Speaker ruled, he took the oath and assumed his Senate seat.
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Wisconsin Elects Governor Peck First Democrat Since 1886
Milwaukee crowds packed the Assembly Chamber as Governor elect Peck was sworn in marking Wisconsin’s first Democratic executive since 1886. Enthusiastic residents hailed the change as Ludington’s era ended and Peck’s term began.
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Nebraska Alliance Majority Poised to Unseat Governor
Srovoons Jan 1 legislators convene the twenty second Nebraska session as Alliance factions aim to control both houses. They claim a majority in the House and Senate and seek to unseat Governor Boyd amid fraud allegations. Opposition hopes dim as independents align with Alliance.
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Sixty Miners Killed in Austrian Coal Mine Disaster
A terrible explosion in Ostran coal mine near Vienna last Saturday left sixty bodies recovered by today with many more believed trapped. Rescuers haul mangled corpses to the surface as heart breaking scenes unfold at the pit mouth. Seventeen recovered unconscious men have been revived. most victims were married with families. Count Wilczek, owner of the mine, attended today’s burials.
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Two Young Men Die After Drinking Whiskey in Shepherdstown
Part of a sad incident near Shepherdstown reports two young men, Harry Stouffer and Young Weaver, obtaining whiskey and drinking it to intoxication. Stouffer fell unconscious, died minutes later at home, while Weaver suffered severe frostbite and survival chances remained slim. Officials investigate the case.
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Removal of Colonel Forsythe Triggers War in Washington
Telegram reports a swift clash near Rushville Nebraska on January 5 with light losses on both sides. Claims that General Miles died are unfounded while Captain Wallace died at Wounded Knee after killing five Indians before being overcome. Hostiles dig rifle pits twelve miles west and burn settler homes along White River. they also raid Government cattle herds lingering for months.
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