President Fulton Fights for Prohibition Plan in Pa. June Vote
In Cambria county and across Pennsylvania, John Fulton of the Constitutional Amendment Association promotes a state wide vote for absolute prohibition. He critiques high license tinkering, forecasts a June election victory, and outlines a campaign with 100 speakers and state conventions.
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Ta Disratcu
Cambria
Fulton
Pennsylvania
Cooper
Constitutional Amendment Association of
Dispatch
Commonwealth
Herald
White Ribbon
Pittsburg
Altoona
Dunn Nominated State Librarian by Indiana Democrats
Indianapolis January 23 The Democratic caucus of the Legislature nominated Jacob P Dunn of Indianapolis for State Librarian, ending a period with a woman in the post for 17 years Mrs Scott has resigned for matrimony. Dunn led on the fifth ballot with 44 votes, defeating several women candidates and prompting talk of a possible bolt by defeated Democrats to back Mrs Meredith in the Republican caucus.
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Jacob P. Dunn
Scott
State House
J. R. Gordon
Green Castle
H Darnell
Holland
Vincennes
Judge Niblock
Conan Cobb
Emma Porter
Nellie Ahern
Peru
Ella Nave
Danville
Hibben
Balster
Shideler
Cooper
Shelbyville
Wilson
Bedford
Pendleton
Franklin
Miss Jones
Vermillion County
Rh. O. Johnson
Jacob P. D
State Committee
Porter
Miss Holland
Gordon
Virginia C. Meredith
Columbus City
Meredith
Sines of War in Samoa Prompt New US Action
The Foreign Relations Committee moves to fund the treaty with Samoa, authorizing about 500000 dollars to be spent by the President for protecting US interests. Germany has sent reinforcements to Samoa and reportedly seized King Mata'itos as tensions rise.
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TNE
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Samosa
Sherman
Samos
Wanamaker Visits Harrison Amid Cabinet Talk
Indianapolis dispatch reports Mr. Wanamaker met with General Harrison for nearly four hours amid cabinet speculation. Wanamaker hinted at possible abroad travel, refused to confirm a cabinet offer, and left seemingly upbeat or in doubt. Regional reps and editors weigh chances, with California and Colorado electoral votes passing through Indianapolis and calls for Holloway as Public Printer gaining traction.
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Harrison
Wanamaker Guards
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California
L. B. Mizner
Benecia
Senate
Pacific Coast
Interior Department
Swift
Este
Colorado
Washington
J. P. Gallaway
Denver
George M. Chillicott
Pueblo
Republican Editorial Association of
Indiana
William R. Holloway
Holloway
Indianapolis Times
Bicrtoral College of
Governor Foraker
Baltimore and Ohio clash over cumulative voting at West Virginia Central
At a West Virginia Central meeting, Baltimore and Ohio officials disputed a junior counsel Irvine Cross' bid to vote one-quarter of stock cumulatively for himself as director. Major Alexander Shaw replaces ex Senator Barnum after lengthy talks. The move aims to counter rival Gorman interests, signaling a forthcoming battle between rival rail lines across Maryland Ohio and West Virginia.
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Irvine Cross
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Central
West Virginia
Blaine
Davis
Alexander Shaw
Chas. F. Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio
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Barnum
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The
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Ohio
West
Flag for Each Public School Arouses Erie Patriots
In Harrisburg the House debated Captain Brown's bill to fly the American flag at every public school. Brown fended off objections over cost, denouncing opponents as foes of patriotism while Democrats and Catholics defended the flag. The measure passed second reading amid fiery rhetoric and calls for national unity and youth education in patriotism.
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Augustus Hindesach
Bucks County
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Hindengch
Fow
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Order of
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Lee
Zeigler
Appomattox
McClelland
Hancock
Farrell
Clearfield
Church of Rome
Wherry
Mixed Senate Ballot in Charleston West Virginia
In Charleston West Virginia the first joint assembly ballot for United States Senator yielded 41 for Goff, with Kenna 25, W L Wilson 5, John A Preston 4, J W Goshorn 3, Frank Hereford 2, J J Jackson 2, and 1 vote for several others. President Carr backed Goshorn while shaping the Elections Committee with a Republican majority. Delegate Smith arrives tomorrow as the House plans a joint canvass. no Senatorial election before next Wednesday amid rising Kenna opposition.
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Kenna
Doctor Charles Bliss Dies After Six-Foot Fall In City Home
Dr Charles Bliss 1841 a Civil War veteran and longtime New York physician died after slipping six feet down cellar stairs at his West Fifty first street home. He was born in Lee Massachusetts and served in the Civil War. Bliss practiced with Dr N C Hughsted and later at Syne street before serving George Law. He belonged to the Ancient Order of Foresters and was a Free Mason. Survived by his second wife and three children. Funeral Friday at 11 from Heber Newtons church with Woodlawn Cemetery interment.
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Dr. Bliss
Lee
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Berkshire Medical College
Mt. Holly
N.J
Mississippi
N. C. Hughsted
Ninth Avenue
Stabbed in the ear leads to fatal head injury
Special telegram from Hazleton reports Conrad Shade and Conrad Wolfkell quarreled on December 30. Wolfkell was struck near the ear, later developing severe ear and jaw pain. Dr Pearson found a knife blade fragment in his head, likely from Shade, who is now sought on a warrant. Wolfkell remains critical.
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Conrad Shade
Conrad Wolfkell
Hazleton
Wolfkell
Pearson
Shade
Nashville Iron and Charcoal Co Fails in West Nashville
The Nashville Iron, Steel and Charcoal Company assigned to Robert L. Morris for creditors. Assets about £450,000 with $170,000 liabilities including $38,882.31 owed by the firm. Officials blame lack of working capital as 225 small stockholders failed to provide funds. Plant and property valued high, with 42 acres of land, yet liabilities small compared to assets.
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Nashville Iron, Steel and Charcoal Company
Nashville
West Nashville
Robert L. Morris
Timois
Derby man eats twelve pounds of raw tripe in record time
Ansonia reports Reuben Cam of Derby claims the title of champion tripe eater. He wagered, faced raw tripe in a little over an hour he finished 12 pounds without stew. Derby is noted for other extraordinary eaters such as a man who drinks two quarts of molasses.
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Patch
Ansonia
Reuben Cam
Derby
Tripe
Samoa Autonomy Under Threat Prompt U S Action
The committee backs amendments to the Consular bill authorizing force if needed to defend Samoan autonomy. Secretary Whitney seeks $100,000 to buy land for a coaling station at Pagopago and to construct a harbor wharf and lighter. A fire in Apia destroys the German Consulate, judged accidental.
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United States
Evarts
le Mames
Pagopago
Blacklock
Apia
Auckland
New Zealand
Romans Agreement Revealed in State Secret Case
Wilmington January 23. George H Bates of this city who was sent to Sa
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Wilmington
Del
George H. Bates
Secretary Bayard on 1887 Samoan protocols letter
Groner H. Bares replies to a Morning News editorial about a supposed 1887 protocol. He clarifies no treaty or agreement was reached at the conference and the so called protocols were only confidential records of proceedings. He urges minimal public discussion to avoid misstatements about the Samoan matter.
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Morning News
Congress
Aly
Groner H. Bares
Germany Shows Her Hand In Samoa Negotiations
Berwin January 23. Naval reinforcements for the German fleet in Samoan waters left Bremer Haven on the Nurenberg. Reports from the Cologne Gazette and National Zeitung discuss German policy in Samoa and Zanzibar, claiming independence is not menaced, but German rights must be protected. A Sydney dispatch notes German gunboat Olga has taken Malietoa to the Marshall Islands.
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Sydney
S. W
Olga
Malietoa
Samos
Marshall Islands
Oil Option at 4,000,000 Barrels Under Study in New York
The Oil Producers Protective Association executives from Pennsylvania meet with Standard Oil in New York to discuss disposition of four million barrels held under option and related oil trade issues. Market slips as crude certificates fall while talks continue about absorption or holdout at current prices. T. W. Phillips and J. D. Archbold remain noncommittal.
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New York
Oil Producers’ Protective Association
Pennsylvania
Standard Oil Company
Consolidated Exchange
T. W. Phillips
J. D. Archbold
Standard
Three More Shown the Door at New York Appraisers
Cleveland dismisses three long serving appraisers in New York stores. Assistant Appraiser Sturges head of tobacco division, Meyer Meyer chief of openers and debate, and D Addington Knight replaces Meyer. All had 8 to 20 years service. Dated January 22 and 23.
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Sturges
Tobacco
District of New York
State of New York
Grover Cleveland
George C. Hammill
Charleston 18 Astonished by NY Old Guard Invitation
A Charleston dispatch reports an erroneous invitation to Col. W H Robertson of the First South Carolina National Guard and his colored regiment to attend the Old Guard Veteran Battalion ball at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. The misdirected invite prompted clarification that attendees would not be able to accept. Major R. E. Gilchrist and several ladies departed for Washington to pursue the planned trip.
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Old Guard Veteran Battalion of
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Metropolitan Opera House
W. H. Robertson
National Guard of
South Carolina
Robertson
National Guards
Old Guard
RE. OC. Gilchrist
Washington Light Infantry
Pemertey Werver
Port Deposit Seminary Endowed by Jacob Tome
Ereton Maryland January 23. Jacob Tome a Port Deposit millionaire has incorporated the Port Deposit Male and Female Seminary and endowed it with about 500000. The school will feature manual training including tools steam electricity drawing and cooking. No tuition will be charged the pupils. Tome is over 75 with no children and previously donated to Dickinson College. His net worth is estimated between five and six million dollars.
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Jacob Tome
Port Deposit
Cecil County
Stump
Tome
Dickinson College
Bloody clash ends in death near Parry's station
A violent labor dispute between Italian and Hungarian workers at the Stripings plant near Parry's station, two miles from Shenandoah, concluded with arrests after a bloody fight. Several combatants were injured and one Hungarian died in a shanty fire set during the clash.
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Parry’s Station
Apm
Rumored Lewiston Bridge Could Link Canadian Pacific to New York
A report from Lewiston suggests Canadian Pacific may buy the old road right of way and build a suspension bridge across the Niagara River to connect with Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg. Railway men in Oswego say the plan could create a shorter Atlantic to Pacific route, shifting freight from Ogdensburg to Lewiston.
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Canadian Pacific
Lewiston
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Rome
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Oswego
New York
Niagara
Canon
Gensburg
Ontario and Western
Utica
White Caps Brutally Whip Woman in Monroe County
An Indianapolis special reports six masked men beat Mrs. Lou Wright near Bryant's Creek after forcing her husband to bed. The attackers used tree limbs, leaving large welts on her back and limbs. Authorities will investigate the brutal crime amid lingering gossip threats.
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Indianapolis
Monroe County
Lou Wright
Bryant's Creek
Wealthy mother in law sued over alleged estrangement
J D Critchfield of Mt Vernon sues his mother in law Mrs Caroline H Henderson of Erie Pa for 100000 alleging she and W W Howell deliberately weaned his wife's affections from him during a separation induced while Mrs Critchfield was ill The widow Henderson is stated to be worth a quarter of a million and her late husband left most of his estate to city charity, a dispute that led to a reduced settlement after her vigorous opposition
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Cleveland
Common Pleas Court
J. D. Critchfield
Mt. Vernon
Caroline H. Henderson
Erie
W. W. Howell
Elevation of a Rector
Este January 23 Rev Gustave A Carstensen rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church has accepted the station of General Missioner of the Episcopal Church of America He was elected two weeks ago and only tonight answered His new field will fix his headquarters in New York and he will be aided by 36 prominent clergymen His duties bring a large salary and an aptitude for mission work He was ordained in 1876 and has served as rector in Toledo Meadville and Erie
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Este
Gustave A. Carstensen
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church of America
Carstensen
New York
Episcopal Church
Toledo
Meadville
Erie
Telegraphic Campaign Claims Legitime Wins
A New York telegraph report states Legitime sends an agent to St Thomas to dispatch cables to Haytien officials abroad. Cables allegedly announce captures of Gonaives and St Marc as proof of victories. The message notes Legitime could claim towns by paying $135 per word, with attire of enemy wardrobes cited.
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Junsues, Honstedt & Co
South William Street
Legitime
St. Thomas
Haytien
Contreras
Gonaives
St. Marc
Preston
Ieee
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