Smith Talks Plain Ought to Adjourn Now
Senator Smith of New Jersey, opposing Sewell and Wolcott, urges the Senate to avoid action on the Monroe doctrine at present. He says Congress should pass needed appropriation bills and go home, arguing the nation is tired of inaction and political infighting while urging tailored, case by case use of the Monroe doctrine.
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New Order
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Topeka
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Victor
Col
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Louisville
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Edward Elliston
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Biuffton
Ind
Andrew Baird
Minneapolis
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St. Louis
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Internal Revenue Fund
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Atchison Globe
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Grant Harrington
Hiawatha Democrat
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Doniphan
Tom Longman
Willis K. Folks
Wellington
Anneke Jans
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Newton
W.M. Abernathy
The
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Leavenworth
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Eldorado
Senate
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cuba
Spain
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Sewell
Foreign Relations Committee
Colorado
Wolcott
Venezuela
British Guiana
Death of Texas legislator Crain shocks House
Wasuiineton February 11. The desk of W. H. Crain of Texas, serving his sixth term, was draped in black as the House reconvened after Sunday recess. Crain died early this morning, a shock to colleagues. The day featured bond bill debate and formal notices, with a committee named to accompany Crain’s body to Texas. In Warrensburg, Missouri Eva Stone, aged nearly 101, died at her home born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1795, the oldest person in Johnson County with a long family lineage.
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Ilinois
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Raleigh
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Johnson Country
Johnson County
Mexican Officials poised to stop Maher Fitzsimmons bout
Senor Romero, Mexico's minister, says the Maher-Fitzsimmons fight will not occur in Mexico. Chihuahua authorities will arrest any pugilists or spectators who cross the border to violate law, with potential action on islands near the Rio Grande. The U S will not contest Mexican jurisdiction in such cases.
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Washington
Senor Romero
Mexico
Olney
United States
Chihuahua
Rio Grande
Texas
Fitzsimmons Maher Bout Left Unshaken by Action
In El Paso Texas Bob Fitzsimmons and Peter Maher are slated to fight despite official interference. Promoters push ahead with carnival events, while Washington action only heightens secrecy. Paraphernalia for the mills was moved at midnight with gear likely crossing into Mexico.
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Paso
Texas
Bob Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Dan ‘Stuart
Washington
Mexico
Here
Texas Rangers Deployed to El Paso Amid Border Tension
Adjutant General Mabry and a squad of Texas rangers arrived in El Paso under Governor Culberson to deter any clash on Texas soil. Two U S troops from San Antonio also moved toward El Paso to prevent fighting on neutral ground. Culberson states no further combat is expected on Texas land and doubts Stuart will attempt to fight there.
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Texas
Austin
Mabry
Texas Rangers
el Paso
Culberson
United States
San Antonio
Stuart
Prize fight ends in fatality in city
Frederické Schlecter, 40, died today after a prize fight Saturday night in the second story of his mattress factory. Ex policeman Henry Pluckfelder, 36, is jailed on murder charges. Schlecter’s skull was fractured when he was knocked down and struck the floor.
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PoumapripyHia
Frederické
Schlecter
Henry Pluckfelder
Soldiers Wold a Prize Fight At Fort Omaha
Two privates Cavanaugh and Murphy in a prize fight at Fort Omaha on Saturday night were placed in the guard-house. Fire officers at the post are severely criticized for not stopping the fight after county authorities warned days earlier, causing it to move to the next county. Colonel Bates says he issued orders against fighting, but they failed.
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Omaha
Neb
Cavanaugh
Murphy
Fort Omaha
Bates
Crain, Texas Congressman, Dies at Home
Congressman William H. Crain of Texas's Eleventh District, a House member since the 49th Congress, died at his home early this morning. Born November 25, 1848 in Galveston, he studied at St. Francis Xavier, earned an A.M. degree, trained as a lawyer, and served as district attorney and state senator during his career.
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William HW. Crain
Texas
Mr. Crain
Galveston
St. Frances Naviér’s College i
New York City
Wreck at Hannibal injures fifteen in Missouri collision
A mid afternoon crash near a tunnel north of Hannibal Missouri between a Wabash stock train and a St Louis Keokuk and Northwestern passenger train left fifteen passengers hurt though none killed. Injured riders were treated in St Louis while officials investigated engineer responsibility and air brake claims. Damage estimated at five thousand dollars.
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Mississippi River
Bey
Eva Pettit
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Guinecy
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J.C. Cohen
Stockman
Minneapolis
Triester
Yannibal Ma
Dr. C. Webster
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St. Louis
G. W Peaselee
Burlington System
Lycoming
Quincy
Train Blown Off Track Injures Five Near Groveetown
A Denver to Denver-bound regular passenger train derailed near Grove Town Colorado injuring five people. The victims include Fred Van Sicklen editor of Fowler Truth and Mrs Van Sicklen both from Chicago. Also hurt were A Haver of Toledo Ohio G Gillard of Boston and J Dazy of the Referee bicycle paper. The crash occurred about 1500 feet from a previously troubled spot.
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JP. Dazy
Pearl Bryans Death Theory Stirs Indianapolis
Indianapolis February 11. Talu May Hollingsworth, a boarding friend, tells police Pearl Bryan died from self administered drugs to avoid a scandal. She alleges Jackson and Walling carried her across the river from Cincinnati, cut off her head, and hid the body to prevent identification. A Greencastle dispatch casts doubt on her statement.
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No. 1
Weary Street
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Jackson
Walling
Cincinnati
Miss Hollingsworth
Greencastle
Grand Jury Hears Case as Governor Seeks Extradition
In Newport, a grand jury sits hearing evidence while the prosecuting attorney prepares indictments. Governor Bradley has sent a special officer to Newport to gather facts for a possible extradition demand against the prisoners.
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Ind
Newport
Bradley
Tragedy in Clifton Springs Church Shooting
A church gathering in Clifton Springs Tex turned deadly as the Walker and Williams families clashed. Charlie Walker died from gunshot wounds, while Will Walker was wounded under the arm and their brother Aton suffered a scalp injury. The status of the Williams brothers was not known.
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Aton
Williams
Fatal church fight ends in father's death and son's injury
In Sugar Lake Platte county Missouri yesterday a fight in a church pitted William J Burdette and his son against G W Mays and his nephew Charles. Burdette senior died from a head blow with a fence rail and his son William was fatally injured. The Mays family was jailed in St Joseph amid rising tensions and talk of lynching.
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Sugar Lake
Platte County
William J. Burdette
William
G. W.mays
Charles
Burdette
Mays
St Joseph
Thei
Teething Remedy and Bronchial Relief Advertisements
An old medical ad promotes Mrs Wixstow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. A weather-triggered bronchial trouble notice recommends Brown's Bronchial Troches for relief. A proverb warns that self control is needed to govern horses.
Unanimous Choice Rewards Ten Bicycle Prizes
The New York Morning Journal held a guessing contest offering ten leading bicycle makes as prizes and the winner could choose any one of them. All ten winners selected a bicycle.
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The
New York Morning Journal
Columbia Bicycles Dominate Local Market
The Journal reports the purchase of ten Columbia bicycles at $100 each with no discounts or rebates. On even terms, few riders will choose any bicycle other than the Columbia, reflecting strong brand loyalty in the market.
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Columbia
Standard of the World Bicycle Ad Offer
An eye catching advertisement proclaims Columbia and Hartford bicycles as unrivaled and beautiful. It offers a free art catalogue mailed upon request to any Columbia agent for two two cent stamps.
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Hartford
Columbia
Pope Manufacturing Co. expands with branches nationwide
Pope Manufacturing Co announces factory and general offices in Hartford Connecticut with branch stores and agencies in almost every city and town. The notice calls for proper Columbias representation in local vicinities and invites correspondence to improve coverage.
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