End of Slumber if Senate Delays Federal Elections Bill
A political clash unfolds as Senator Hoar vows a continuous Senate session to force a vote on the federal elections bill. House Republicans debate silver coinage and a possible compromise with Speaker Reed seeking passage or defeat, while the Coinage Committee prepares for a decision and expectations rise on presidential action.
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Wasureoros
Hoar
Reed
House
Mir
Evarts Attacks Mississippi Plan Asserts Law Must Prevail
In Washington on January 15 Senator Evarts argued for the force bill defending the Constitution and flagging the Mississippi method to curb suffrage. He cited Judge Chrisman’s Mississippi Convention remarks and contrasted Gulf State practices with Northern elections, debating proportional representation and arousing a long Senate discussion lasting 3 hours and 45 minutes.
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Senate
Evarts
Mississippi
Gulf States
United States
J. B. Chrisman
North
Morgen
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Morgan
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Seusters
Congress
New York
New England
Silver Pool Investigation Committee Named in Washington
In Washington on January 15 the committee to probe the silver pool question was announced. Members named include Messrs. Dingler Payne Rowell Dockery and Oates. Dockery said he urged the Speaker three weeks ago to appoint a special committee and that a Democratic representative on the floor had an interest in the silver pool. The Speaker corroborated but said he did not remove anyone. J. Peel of Arkansas was named to fill a vacancy.
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Dingler
Payne
Rowell
Dockery
Oates
Esashi Cepueean Oe Peel
Arkansas
Bill to forfeit charters and settle with railroads
Senator McConnell introduced a bill to settle with the United States and major railroads including Central and Union Pacific that had received government bonds. The measure seeks terms to end the governments’ bond obligations to these corporations.
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Wasuirctos
McConnell
United States
Central and Union Pacific
Government moves to condemn and seize railroad companies
The bill orders condemnation proceedings against the railway corporations and authorizes a board of three army officers to appraise their property. It directs the Attorney General to sue to revoke charters, the Treasury to handle gifts and bonds, and the Interior to lease the railways for 50 years at a minimum annual rent of five million dollars.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Nomination of Hill Won’t Be Referred Back to Harrison
Washington telegraphs report that President Harrison avoids a Senate fight over ex Senator Hill for monetary commissioner. Colorado officials urged Hill’s confirmation to reconcile state politics while maintaining party unity amid silver policy disputes. The advisory message, signed by Teller and Wolcott, asks immediate concessions to ease Colorado House tensions.
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Washington
Senate
Colorado
Hill
Routt
Carpenter
Biddy
Heim
Meara
Whitely
McCreery
Londoner
Elliott
Colorado House of Representatives
H. M. Teller
Epwakp U. Woloot
Democrats Protest British Appeal to Supreme Court
Washington observed a Democratic move in the House and Senate condemning Britain’s appeal to the Supreme Court over Canadian vessel seats in the Bering Sea amid ongoing diplomacy. The resolutions by Rep. Enloe and Sen. Morgan label Britain's action unprecedented and a grave affront, while Republicans miss the Irish vote angle in the maneuver.
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Great Britain
Supreme Court
Immigration Bill Reported to House in Lenient Form
The Immigration Committee agreed on a modified immigration bill and sent it to the House after altering its earlier stringent provisions. The change favors greater leniency toward immigrants, while some members advocated a stricter approach. Also: customs surveyors instructed to classify salted vegetables like pickles under served vegetables for tariff purposes, aligning with New York Philadelphia and Chicago practice.
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Washington
Jao
Immigration Committee
House
Imm Beet
Leblbach
Washingtton
St. Louis
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Man Aims At Cleveland in Insane Threat Report
A rumor spread that an assassin attacked Ex-President Cleveland. A suspect, claiming to seek revenge, was detained near Madison Avenue and Fifth Avenue, described as Grover Cleveland’s friend, later taken to Bellevue Hospital as insane. Authorities report clear insanity after examination.
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Cleveland
Bellevue Hospital
Madison Avenue
Gannon
Sixty-sixth Street
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
816
Grover Cleveland
Sixty-seventh Street
Douglas
Bellevue
Allen & Co to close bucket shop brokers in Buffalo
Allen and Co. announces closure of their bucket shop brokerage house in Buffalo New York. About twenty country correspondents arrived this morning amid rumors of difficulties and losses estimated around five hundred dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Allen & Co
Allen
Proud in Defeat as Sioux Surrender Near Pine Ridge
In a fogbound Pine Ridge morning General Miles oversees a vast Sioux procession toward surrender. Chiefs pledge to camp on White Clay creek as 5,000 to 11,000 Native people yield arms, with Ogallala allies first to disarm and Kicking Bear granting a worn Springfield rifle gesture.
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Pine Ridge
Miles
General Miles
White Clay Creek
Red Cloud
Brown Buttes
Horseshoe Butte
White River
Buttes
Cheyenne River
Rosebud
Ogallallas
Big Road
Pierce
Spencer
Kicking Bear
Genera Miles
Agent Pierce
Nelson
Mann
Seventh Cavalry
Wound Knee
Fort Raleyee
Nebraska
Forsythe
Study Finds Women Physically Indistinct in Close Combat
Historical analysis of a hand to hand engagement concludes that women could not be distinguished from men in close combat. The research notes equal physical performance during the engagement and raises questions about gendered assumptions in military roles.
Indians to Washington Delegation Sent for Peace Guarantee
Washington dispatch describes General Miles sending Sioux chiefs to Washington to secure government assurances and ease the transition from war to peace. The War Department approves a small delegation of five to ten, with Miles noting Indian surrender and no escapes, signaling a satisfactory end to the conflict.
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Schofield
Miles
Pine Ridge
Washington
Department
Proctor
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Interior
Anti Cameron Meeting In Northern District Of Lancaster
Republicans opposed to Senator Cameron gathered in Lititz with large attendance. A Penn Township petition favored removing Cameron, Lititz signees numbered 75. Speakers including Dr Roebuck C S Kauffman and Captain John R Bricker criticized Cameron for absence and neglect of duties harming constituents and state industries.
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Lancaster
Cameron
Lititz
Penn Township
Dr. Roebuck
C. 8. Kauffman
Government Defrauded by Sugar Entry Fraud
Special Agent Chance uncovered a conspiracy to defraud the U S government of sugar revenue linked to W Ford Thomas of the Spreckels firm. Fraudulent entries were found lowering imports, with about 25 000 pounds affected. A demand for 20 000 was met by C A Spreckels yielding a certified check to protect the government. The District Attorney will pursue prosecutions.
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Philadelphia
Chance
Customs Service
W. Ford Thomas
Spreckels
Cooper
C. A. Spreckles
Boston Woman Sues Executors for 15000 in Precedent-Setting Case
Miss Rispah L Learned sues the executors of Donald Kennedy to recover 15000 from his estate. Kennedy assisted her 24 years ago starting in Boston and kept supporting her until 1883, when he stopped. She seeks recovery of funds from the late millionaire’s estate in Superior Court.
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Miss Rispah L. Learned
Donald Kennedy
Washington
Miss Learned
Massachusetts
Kennedy
Death of Consulting Architect John W Root at Cutcaco
John W Root, Consulting Architect of the World’s Fair, died of pneumonia after a brief illness. His work guided the Exposition design and the World’s Fair Directory now faces choosing a successor. His famed Rookery office building in the city is cited among his greatest creations.
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Cutcaco
John W. Root
Root
Farwell Sinks as Oglesby Nominated for Senator
Springfield Jan. 15 The Republican Senatorial caucus names Charles B. Oglesby on the first ballot over Farwell and Gresham. Oglesby, a farmer, is seen as stronger and more popular, while Palmer gains support among Democrats and F M B A members watch the steering committee. The outcome hinges on the big group and possible shifts among F M B A members and Republican reps.
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Springfield, Inc
Charles B. Farwell
Richard Jglesby
Oglesby
Farwell
Gresham
Berry
Senate
House
White
Whiteside
Whitehead
Wells
Palmer
Colt
Grafts
McDonald
Calle
Streeter
United Labor Gaatidane
Inghalls Speech Sparks Kansas Legislature Fallout
A Kansas Senate session features Senator Ingalls's financial bill speech provoking mixed views. Alliance leaders call it a campaign document, while Republicans see it as a bid for re election. House committees are reorganized, bills number 175 with action on taxes, railroads, insurance, and wage laws.
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TororKa
Alliance
Ingalls
Senate
Wheeler
Long
Smith
House
Appropriations Committee
New Hampshire Republicans Nominate Gallinger on Second Ballot
In Concorp New Hampshire the Republican caucus to nominate a U S Senator to succeed Bish failed to choose on the first vote with 193 total and 97 needed. On the second ballot Jacob H Gallinger was declared the nominee after Burns Cheney Blair and others were counted in the tally.
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Gallinger
Concorp
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Republican Caucus
United States
Bish
Hatterson
Charles H. Burns
James Briggs
Cheney
Henry W. Blair
Jacob H. Gallinger
Burns
Blair
Mr. Gallinger
Nomi
Ina
Address commends McKinley tariff and tariff policy stance
The speaker praises the McKinley tariff law and states support for the free coinage bill. He adds that if elected, he would back a proper national election bill. Senator Blair’s term ends March 4. A ballot will be taken in each branch of the Legislature Tuesday.
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Blair
Capture of a Chilean naval blockade event
From Loa Peru January 15 the Chilean ironclad Almirante Cochrane seized a merchant steamer Santiago and blockades announced at Iquique. Peruvians report consuls protest while Chilean ships Almirante Cochrane and Magell push a nitrate trade disruption. Telegraph wires north of Valparaiso cut amid the action.
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Peru
Almirante Cochran
Santiago
Iquiquiry
Iquiqui
Cochran
Opilesa
Chile
London
Iquique
Coquimbo
Almirante
Magell
Valparaiso
Venerable Patriarch Charles King Nears 110 in Massachusetts
The venerable Charles King of Middlefield, Massachusetts, is believed to be 110 today. He served in the 1812 13 war under the British and remains a pensioner. Born about 1781 in St Jerva parish Canada, he has five generations in his home and about 600 descendants. His son Jean Baptiste Fol King and his wife will mark their golden wedding this year.
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Mippletown
Mass
Charles King
United States
St. Jerva
Canada
Mr. King
Jean Baptiste Fol
King
Oatmeal Trust Plans Consolidation Among Major Mills
Representatives from Schumacher Milling Akron Hower Oatmeal Akron Quaker Milling Ra venna Cereal Milling Chicago Cedar Rapids Rockford Oatmeal Iowa City Oatmeal agreed on a consolidation plan. Schumacher the Oatmeal King said the deal is practically settled with details to follow and an absolute transfer of title to a new company.
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Curcaco
F. Schumacher Milling Company
Akron
Hower Oatmeal Company
Quaker Milling Company
Ravenna
Cereal Milling Company
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Rockford Oatmeal Company
Iowa City Oatmeal Company
Schumacher
Comay
Telegraphers Strike Hits Orrumna Division
The Milwaukee division telegraph operators and agents announce a strike to start tomorrow morning after many resignations were sent in this week. Some operators already left and will be paid $60 monthly during the walkout. Most workers in the Dubuque division followed suit, while the Kansas City division so far declines to join.
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Orrumna
Fiat
Milwaukee
Dubuque
Bobbin Spool and Shuttle Firms Form New Corporation
PorTLAND Mt Jan 15 The American Bobbin Spool and Shuttle Company organized there today. It controls 85 percent of all bobbin and shuttle interests in the United States. The consolidation aims to cut costs for consumers and manufacturers and is not a capital trust. Many selling companies are in Maine.
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Portland
Bobbin, Spool and Shuttle Company
United States
Maine
Envy of Canada halts Newfoundland talks with U S
Ottawa reports negotiations on preferential trade between Newfoundland and the United States have collapsed. The imperial government warned that favoritism toward U S products would breach policy and jeopardize relations. Also a separate entry notes John Turner sentenced to life in prison for murder in Cincinnati.
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Newfoundland
United States
Cincineaul
John Turner
Schmidt
Claims Dixon Duplicates Koch Lymph Discovery
Dr Samuel B Dixon of the Academy of Natural Science claims priority in isolating the tuberculosis bacilli and producing lymph that immunizes animals. He asserts his formula is identical to Kochs, differing only in glycerine usage, and says Koch plagiarized from the Medical News article Dixon sent him.
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Dixon
Dr. Koch
Berlin
Koch
Jefferson College
The
Medical News
Koch Uses A 40 Per Cent Solution of Glycerine, Dr. Dixon
State funds gone astray defalcation confession by Adjutant General
Ex-Adjutant General Hugh L. Farley discloses that Milledge L. Bonham son of the late governor defrauded about $5000 from state militia funds. Governor Tillman summoned reporters to receive the communication and secrecy remains. Bonham’s checks protested at Troop A and at Carolina National Bank, with others suspected. Bonham has written to Tillman seeking restitution. no arrest yet.
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Bonham
First
South Carolina Cavalry
Brunson
Carolina National Bank
National Guard
A O
Boubamw
Tillman
Eva Hamilton Cast Down During Will Contest
Mrs Eva Hamilton was irritable and cast down as news broke that Joshua Mann filed for divorce and Eva was served during recess. Mann claims they lived together as husband and wife since 1881 and was recognized by her relatives as his wife, while the will contest remains ongoing.
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New York
Eva Hamilton
Robert Ray Hamilton
Joshua Mann
Eva
Mace
Joshua
Hamilton
President Rae Leaves For Monongahela For Steel Miners Talks
President Rae of the United Mine Workers departs Columants Ohio for a Monongahela river meeting after a telegram from operators requesting consultation on the Jan 1 miner strike for a half cent per bushel advance. He believes the difficulties will be settled promptly.
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Rae
United Mine Workers
Monongahela River
Ree
Negroes Demand Co education at State Convention
A state convention of negroes is scheduled for January 27 in Topeka to press for ending school segregation. The group aims to amend current laws that require separate schools for whites and blacks and to gain access for negro students to all schools.
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Torexka
Wall Street Banker Arrested on Seven Indictments
Edward H. Horner, banker at 83 Wall Street, arrested for sending lottery circulars through the mails. Indictments totaling seven cases linked to Springfield, Illinois, were cited as the basis for the arrest in New York.
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Wall Street
New York
Edward H. Horner
Springfeld
Ill
Earthquake Hits Parral Manages Deaths in Mexico
Three shocks rocked Parral in Chihuahua state injuring and killing several people. A gallery inside a convent collapsed during the tremors, causing casualties as authorities reported damage across the area.
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City of Mexico
Parral
Chihuahua
Baas
Sina
Banker Assigns Ownership Roles in Stoneboro Bank Case
Guove City, Pa Jan 15. M L Zabailser owner of Citizen's Bank of Stoneboro and cashier of Sandy Lake Savings Bank made an assignment yesterday.
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Guove City
M. L. Zaboilser
Citizen's Bank of
Stonebore
Sandy Lake Savings Bank
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