Quiet Day in Congress Over Bank Bill and Publishing Case
Congress grappled with the Teller silver dollar vote and a House clash over relief for the Book Publishing Company of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Senate delays and parliamentary maneuvering followed as Republicans and Democrats argued procedure and state policy.
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Southern Methodist Episcopnal Church
Grosvenor
House
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
United States
Alaska
Senate
Barthold
Beach
Broderick
Kas
Hager
Ellis
Ore
Joy
Linney
Lovering
Loew
N.Y
MeeCa
Mass
Mahany
Minor
Morris
Olmated
Pearce
Mow
Fearson
Shatinan
Waa
Smith
Cooper
Methodist Episcopal Church
Bout
Court of Claims
Payne
Parliament adjourns amid sparring over treasury guard
The chamber saw heated debate as Mr Grosvenor sought a recess to 10 o'clock tomorrow. Mr Dalzell moved adjournment but the motion failed 8 to 102. Roll call by yeas and nays began, but could not finish before 4 pm, so it was suspended by unanimous consent and the house adjourned at 4 55 p.m.
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Grosvenor
Rep. G
Cooper
Senate Bi
House
Datzell
Senate
Duizell
Dalsell
Dalgell
Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Wilson
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. RK
Morrison
Dalzell
Yeas
Nays
Friends of
Maryland Deadlock in Senate Election Remains Unbroken
In Annapolis on January 21 the Maryland General Assembly held two more joint ballots for U S senator, reaching seven without result. The seventh tally stood McComas 44, Gorman 46, Shaw 19, Bhryock 2, Findlay 2, total 113. Ex Senator Parran and Colonel Mullikin vanished from the voters list.
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Annapolis
Maryland General Assembly
United States
McComas
Gorman
Shaw
Bhryock
Findlay
Total
Thomas Parran
J. C. Mullikin
Wreck on Coast Line near Charleston leaves two dead
A collision of Train No. 81 from New York to Florida and local No. 82 near Charleston injures several and kills two colored firemen, with engineer, baggagemen, and express messenger among the injured. Passengers suffer minor scratches.
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Charleston
8. C
New York
Florida
John Sellers
Porter
R. Liles
Suits Against Zola in Paris Fight and Arrests
In Paris Latin Quarter police arrested about fifty suspicious characters. Emile Zola faces 100000 francs in damages as three handwriting experts named by Zola testified. A Fifth district ballot aroused a mob wearing conscripts colors but police dispersed them after arrests. In Verveort a duel between editors Le Jour and Les Droita de L Homme left three and one wounded.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Esterbagy
Will
France
Verveort
le Jour
M. Adjalbert
Les Droita de L' Homme
Dreyfus
Veorvedrt
McKenna Confirmed for Supreme Court Bench
Senate confirmation of Attorney General Joseph McKenna of California as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court was approved in a largely executive session. Senator Allen led opposition, arguing He was not competent to serve, but the ballot showed an overwhelming vote in favor.
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Washington
Senate
United States
West
Missouri
Turpie
Indiana
Allison
Town
Quay
Supreme Bench
Joseph McKenna
California
Supreme Court of the United States
Allen
Turner
Wilson
McKenna
Fight sidelined by hand injury as Maher stops Kenny
In Philadelphia on January 2, Yuuk Kenny was to meet Steve O'Donnell in a six round Arena bout but O'Donnell broke a hand. Peter Maher replaced him and quickly overwhelmed Kenny, knocking him out as Maher unleashed strong right hands and Kenny offered little resistance.
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Philadelphia
Yuuk" Kenny
Steve O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Peter Maher
Ino Witte
Kenny
Maher
Ewing
Fishermen Huts Swept Away by Lake Erie Gale
One hundred huts on the ice off Pul-in-Bay in Lake Erie were carried away by a gale. Two hundred men women and children narrowly escaped drowning as ice broke up and huts capsized, after a long terrible struggle with the elements.
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Sandusky
Lake Erie
Pul-in-Bay
House Civil Service Hearings Open on Sewer Subject
Washington January 21 The house civil service committee ordered hearings start next Thursday on the sewer subject of civil service. The move follows many requests from members and civil service organizations across the country.
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House Civil Service
Washington
House Civil Service Committee
Civil Service
Germans win local election sparks Bohemia riots
Riots erupt in Budweis after communal elections favoring Germans. German windows are broken, residents pelted with stones, and several injured before troops are deployed to end the disorder.
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Bohemia
Budweis
Jan
Luetgert Testifies In Murder Trial Crowd Fills Court
Adolph Luetgert took the witness stand in Chicago on January 21 to recount his sausage factory dealings the night of May 1 while facing questions about his missing wife presumed murdered. The packed court heard him discuss marriage and finances as he defended his case amid a large crowd including many women.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Adolph L. Luetgert
Criminal Court
James Smith
Chris Merry
Merry
Smith
Leutgert
Tothie Luetwert
Pauline Ruelke
Harmond
Louisa Luetgert
American Drama Company Formed for Free Silver Campaign
Washington and Virginia politicians and business leaders create The American Drama Company with Lawrence Gardner as secretary and others as directors. The first production is The Curse of Gold, billed as a modern Uncle Tom’s Cabin device to sway public sentiment for free silver. Senators Stewart and Allen predict strong reception across regions. Samuel Gompety and Charles Morrison back the venture. Knights of Labor own stock. show to tour soon.
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Washingtonian
Oider
Jones
McMillar
Chauncey Fy Black
Slayden, Simpkins
Washington and
Virginia
American Drama Company
Lawrence Gardner
Congressional Committee
Marshall W. Winter
Robert EB. Meatingly
Meper KE. W. Anderson
Teacher fatally beaten by pupils in Illinois incident
Anna Illinois January 21. John McGowan Williamson county DL a young teacher at the Double school in northern Alexander county died from injuries after being assaulted by two pupils Henry and Scout Jordan ages 19 and 2 years. They waylaid him on his way to church after chastising him and were arrested amid fears of lynching.
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Anna, IL
John McGowan
Williamson County
Alexander County
Henry
Scout Jordan
Jordan
McGowan
Pensacola man hanged for Mobile murder in January
Jefferson alias Jack Kolehe of Pensacola Florida was hanged in Mobile for the murder of Frank Danis ler. The execution followed a July Kilings wave and Knight died in ten minutes after his neck broke. Kolehe reportedly made a full confession on the scaffold.
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Mobile
Ala
Jefferson
Jack, Kolehe
Pensacola
Fla
Frank Danisler
Kolehe
Knight
McKisson Meady Contesting Win In Senate Bribery Case
Columbus Ohio January 21 mayor Moikas son from Cleveland arrives to contest the Hanna senate seat. McKisson plans to rely on testimony from the bribery investigation as evidence Hanna did not gain enough legal votes to win the office.
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Columbus
Moikasson
Cleveland
Hanna
United States
McKisson
Senate
Wizard Schaffer Beats Catton In 400 Point Billiards
In Chicago on January 21, Wizard Schaffer scored a 400 point ten inning game against Catton, averaging 40. Schaffer led early with 33, then surged to 106 before a close finish. Catton finished with 92 notches as Schaffer claimed the win. Ives defeated Spinks 10 to 0 in another uneven billiards match that evening.
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Chicago
Schaffer
Catton
Wigard
Atyle
Rock Iviander
Jake
Ives
Cotton
Schafer
Spinks
Frank Tver
Soap to Clear Woman's Temple Debt
Chicago readers learn a novel plan to erase a $300000 debt of the Woman's Temple. A broad wrapper scheme offers a cent per wrap bearing W C T I soap, with a July deadline and Marshall Field pledging $60000 if the goal is met.
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Chicago
Til
Woman's Temple
W. Co. T VW
Maine
California
W. Ct.i
Marshall Field
Death of John Curtin prominent Bellefonte citizen
John Curtin, 74, half-brother of ex Governor Andrew Curtin, died in Bellefonte after months of illness. A lifelong resident, he was a leading figure in the Curtin brothers iron and rolling mills near Botend. Survived by wife and children including Harry R. Curtin, former representative of Centre County in the state legislature.
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Bellefonte
John Curtin
Andrew Curtin
Iitnesa
Wis
Lance Iron
Curtin Brothers
Botend
Fue
Ono
Harry R. Curtin
Centre County
Redistricting Ohio bill aims at Grosvenor in Columbus
Senator Finck introduced a bill to redraw seven Ohio districts January 21. It shifts territory to eight districts but only alters the political makeup of the fifteenth district now held by General Grosvenor. The measure, likely backed by Democrats and anti Hanna Republicans, targets Grosvenor.
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Columbus
Finck
Ohio
Congress
Grosvenor
Charity tale of Hetty Green exposed at banquet
Dr J H Bradenshaw charged at a New York banquet that Hetty Green posed as a poverty stricken patient to obtain free medical care. He claimed she later paid 600 dollars in doctors fees after being discovered.
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New York
J. H. Bradenshaw
Hetty Green
America
Spanish fours strength noted despite U S senate view
The Times reports on the strong Spanish fours amid U S news, but abroad the American senate proceedings are not seen as seriously as in earlier days when it showed political responsibility.
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London
the Times
United States
Senate
Prospects of Finnlivh loan described as dim
The item notes uncertain prospects for the Finnlivh loan. It mentions Britain and Japan ministers acting in concert and that the loan, if arranged, would bear 8 percent interest and be invited at par. Colonel Varnott to report to General Nichs of Laut.
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Varnott
Nichs Ot Laut
M. de Witt
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Yangtse-Klang
The
Times
London
Chicago Man Convicted in Wife Murder Sentenced to Hang
Chris Merry was convicted today of murdering his wife on November 19 and sentenced to be hanged. Co-defendant James Smith was acquitted but likely to face trial as an accessory after the fact.
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Chicago
Chris Merry
James Smith
France to Send Battleships Bruix and Vauban to China
Paris reports French orders to dispatch the battleships Bruix and Vauban to reinforce the far eastern squadron. Admiral de Beaumont named commander in chief aboard the Vauban, with the Bruix to sail Monday. The ships, steamers with thousands of tons and hundreds of horsepower, will join the Mediterranean fleet en route to Wel-Hel-Wei amid tensions in China.
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Bruix
Vauban
Far East
St. James Gazette
Yokohama
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China
Manchirin
Corew
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Britain
Suez
North Pacific
Tsung-i-Yamen
M. Paysett
Ta-Lien-Wan
Port Arthur
Times of London
Shanghai
Germany
Kiao-Chau
Hong Kong
de Beaumont
Rome Premier Links Disorders to Food Shortage and Unemployment
In the chamber of deputies premier Marquia di Rodini blamed disorders in the Italian provinces on famine fears and job losses from public spending cuts. He said agitators had exploited the situation and the government ordered a strict crackdown. Advices say agitation has subsided and measures to ease distress will be proposed.
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Chamber of Deputies
Marquia di Rodini
Stay of Execution Granted for Bert Pending Insanity Review
Eugene Bert, convicted wife and child murderer, was given a stay of execution by the district judge until March. The writ was served on the sheriff thirty minutes before the scheduled hanging while a prison insanity examination is arranged.
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Bert
Austin
Tex
Eugene Bert
General-Cuban Junta Version and Congress Sights
A digest of morning news items including a Cuban junta report on surrender, Dolage in Congress, Luetgert testimony, and France directing more warships to Pacific waters. Local notes cover sewer concerns, social items, religious and charitable notices, plus cultural events and regional market mentions.
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Luetgert
France
Chinene
Shaw Case Grand Jury Probes Embracery Behind Mistrial
Camden January 21 The grand jury opened an inquiry into embracery linked to the Shaw murder trial of El Shaw for killing his mother and grandmother Supreme Court Justices Garrison and Armstrong jailer Logue and assistant Entrekin juror Schiller Attorney General Grey lead the probe It resumes Monday Officials refused to speak Rumors cited a dispute between Juror Schiller and Henry S Scovel attorney for El Shaw as a possible trigger but the inquiry hints at wider charges than a simple juror conflict
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Grand Jury
el Shaw
Supreme Court
Charles G. Garrison
Ambler Armstrong
Garrison
David Logue
Edward Entrekin
Jacob Schiller
Grey
Ftumor
Schiller
Henry 8
Scovel
Fli Shaw
Schiller Ad Seovel
Merchants' Association Names Delegates for Indianapolis Convention
President King of the Merchants' association accepted Hanna's request to send five delegates to the monetary convention in Indianapolis. Appointed were Alva Trowbridge, Richard J. Ross, James McCreery, Ulysses D. Eddy, and James W. Dill. Delegates depart for Indianapolis Monday.
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New York
King
Merchants’ Association
HB. A. Hanna
Indianapolis Monetary Commission
Indianapolis
Hanna
Alva Trowbridge
National Bank of North America
Richard J. Ross
Cabinet meeting debates annexation treaty and Dole Cuba policy
At the cabinet session on January 21 discussion covered the Hawaii annexation treaty and President Dole Cuba related dec isions. The group felt no immediate change in the long standing policy and considered several pending appointments including a successor to the late Commissioner of Patents Butterworth. It is believed a New England man will receive the post.
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Washington
Dole
Cuba
Patents
Butterworth
Tila
New England
Prince Said Ben Boussou’s Mysterious Death in Morocco
Jan 21 in Calvo reports Prince Said Ben Boussou died after a sudden illness hours after marrying a young American. He had been in perfect health and the marriage angered the Khedive. The rapid decline suggests possible poisoning despite initial health.
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Calvo
Ben Boussou
Enid
Goerman Engineers Probe Kiao Chau Bay Port Site
Berlin reports the Goerman engineers continue soundings in Kiao Chau Bay as the exact port site remains unsettled. The government plans the commercial port to be built by private firms and one company has already formed to construct the project.
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Berlin
Hetliner Newesse Nachrichten
Goerman
Kiao Chau Bay
Criviate
Sophomore Debate Prizes Awarded at Princeton
The annual sophomore debate in Whighall awarded first prize to John L. Kelly of Washington DC and second prize to W. McKee of Pennsylvania.
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Princeton
N. J
Whighall
John L. Kelly
Washington, D. C
W. (. McKee
Pennsylvania
New Postal Bill Requiring Full Prepayment on Mail
Washington Jan 2 The house postal service committee favors a bill that would require full prepayment of postage on all first class mail by the close of the current fiscal year and applies to Pontago.
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Washington
House Poatofive Committee
Desperate Crime in Chicago Husband Kills Wife
Chicago report details a husband Charles Lachner who killed his wife at Ha Lurreaboe street as she held their infant. He fired two shots. the second struck and killed him after lashing out in a drunken altercation. The woman's wounds are described as non fatal.
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Hartender
Chicago
Charles Lachner
Iuwr-lender
Lachner
Miner Tragedy At Home Kaperance Mine Shaft
A cage carrying fifteen miners in Waetes Ho Hainaut broke loose as it rose in the Home Kaperance mine. The cable failure sent occupants plunging to the shaft floor, causing a deadly accident.
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Tinveely
Jan, Sr
Home Kaperance
Waetes
Lo Hainaut
Tate
Two Men Drowned Near Dery Vermont
The bodies of Brad Bodett and Tom Burneau of Norton's Mill Quebec were found on the brook bank near Dery Vermont. They appeared to have fallen from the highway and drowned, with heads under water though the bodies rested on the bank.
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Dery, Vt
Brad Bodett
Tom Burneau
Norton's Mill
Quebec
Placards Rise in Havre Denouncing Drey Fusions in Favor of Army
In Havre on January day, EL Red placards were posted denouncing the Drey fusions and inscribed with cries against Hebrews while supporting the army and the republic.
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Havre
Jan
Steamship Arrivals New York January 22
Steamship arrivals listed for New York on January 22 include La Nor matine cleared for Havre Fuerst Blemarck bound for Naples and Genoa along with Bervia to Liverpool and other ships.
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New York
la Normatine
Havre
Fuerst Blemarck
Naples
Genoa
Bervia
Liverpool
Masso Parra Surrenders Cubans Expect Autonomy
New York report on General Juan Masso Parra surrender to Spain and acceptance of autonomy. Palma questions Cuban agents and notes pacificos accompanied Masso Parra into town. Spanish dispatches claim victories at Esperanza and nearby villages with heavy insurgent losses.
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Washington
New York
Thomas Estrada Palma
Havana
Juan Masso Parra
Museo Porta Ie Io
Massy
Cuba
Pacificos
Massy Parra
Cuervo Brothers
Senor Palma
Perecie
Perera
Hernandes
Majore Leon
Vieteriie Gomez
Senor Palin
Montenuade
Juan Musto Parra
Esperanza
Santa Clara
Rosario
Tello Jiminez
Vueltas
Rosalia
Spain
Rutland strike settles into rut as manufacturers stand pat
Reports from Rutland on June 21 indicate the strike remains stalled amid widespread belief that the settlement has not progressed. The joint strike committee did not decide on the fines issue and shifted focus to maintaining the stoppage with non union support lacking.
Herald Weather Forecast Signals Colder Front
Middle states New York and New England will see fair to partly cloudy skies with slightly colder air. Light westerly winds shift to northerly, increasing cloudiness tonight followed by rain or snow. Winds rise and coastal weather thickens.
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Herald
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Dan
Herald's
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