President and Mrs Cleveland Visit Indian River Ledge
The president and Mrs Cleveland arrived by special car at 11 this morning. After lunch they walked among palm and orange groves near the hotel, were photographed on the front steps, and a reception followed with many river residents in attendance. The party enjoyed the trip and mingled with guests amid tropical plants and flowers.
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Rock Ledge
Fls
Cleveland
Palma
Indian Qrer
Broad River
J AL Lee
Roer
Gass Wan
Bo Tie
Hha Othe
Proceedings of Congress Wasmivatoy 1898 Legislation Milestones
Long report of Senate and House actions across February with bills on public lands education and pensions, construction of public buildings in Milwaukee Omaha and New York, railroad crossing Fort St Vrain, and a bond purchase measure under surplus revenue. Nominally notes committees votes adjournments and amendments.
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Wasmincroy
Horst
House
Omaha
Neb
New York
Kerr
Iowa
Soan
Cox
Milwaukee
Richardson
Tennessee
Anderson
Union Pacific Railroad Commission
Washington
Ieb
Seenate
Spooner
Messrs
Qunar
West
Senate
National Art Commission
Wilson
Own
Penson
Aga
Plumb
Secretary of the Treasury
Milla
Treasury
McCreary
Kentucky
The Condition of Cattle in the Southwest
Denver business leader BR G Head, head of the International Range Association, reports cattle in Colorado Texas New Mexico and nearby areas are in good condition despite winter fears. He notes some northern Arizona and Texas overcrowding deaths but foresees cattle prices rising in two years for those who held stock.
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Denver
Col
BR. G. Head
International Range Association
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Indian Territory
Wyoming
Arizona
Panhandle
Head
Collapse of Colorado Exchange Bank in Cannon City
Special from Cannon City reports the Exchange Bank owned by Murloch Bros. was assigned today with A. R. Gumner as cashier. Assets amount to $122,000 while liabilities total $144,500. Sinking oil wells in the Florence district are seen as the probable cause.
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Colorado
Cannon City
Colo
Exchange Bank
Murloch Bros
A. R. Gumner
Florence
Pacific Railroads debated before House committee
Littler and Anderson of the Pacific railroad commission argued to the House committee on Pacific railroads about Union Pacific and Central Pacific debt and government securities. They discussed extending debt payoffs, mortgage liens, and the impact of government action on the roads, noting potential losses and the need for businesslike recovery.
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Union and Central Pac Fe
Washington
Thurman
Congress
United States Treasury
Central Pacific
United States
Pacific
Litteler
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Union Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Cheyenne
Oxden
Missouri River
nerKons
Utah
Outhwaite
Litsler
Weber
Littler
Anpreme
Pacific Coast
Pattison
Converess
Central
Theas
Disaster on California ferry Julia leaves many dead
Vallejo dispatch reports a catastrophic explosion aboard the ferry steamer Julia near South Vallejo. About sixty three people were aboard including 52 passengers and crew, with 12 to 15 severely injured and a large fire burning at the wharf as rescue efforts continued.
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Vallejo
Cal
South Vallejo
Julia
United States Navy Yard
Mare Island
Julia Ian
San Francisco
Ferryer
Mare Island Navy Yard
Blaine reiterates withdrawal from nomination race
New York dispatch reports Blaine will not permit his name for the next presidential nomination. He states he will avoid campaigning again, plans to stay abroad until June, and expects Republican victory on tariff grounds. Mrs. Blaine and family back his decision as definitive and not rushed.
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Blaine
New York Dispatch
Florence
Cannans
Europe
New York
Pitabie Miner Conditions Questioned In Hazleton Hearing
Hazleton dispatch reports a congressional investigation panel questioned legislator and miner D. M. Lvana on the pitiable state of miners in the region. He said workers barely earn enough to eat and wear and some never saw cash. Other witnesses described the miners’ mercy under company control.
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Hazleton
Congressional Investigation Committee
D. M. Lvana
Hey
Fire destroys Rogers and Sheldon's facilities in East Bridgewater
A blaze consumed the iron works stove house machine house and sheds at Rogers and Sheldon's complex in East Bridgewater Massachusetts causing an estimated loss between 875 000 and 100 000 with insurance coverage around 840 000 calamity reported by local authorities and fire brigades.
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Rogers & Sheldon's Iron Works
East Bridgewater
Mann
Secretary Bayard Praises Treaty Secures Key Fishing Rights
Washington dispatch explains Secretary Bayard’s view of the recently concluded treaty with Canada. It asserts the United States gains substantial fishing freedom and preserves vital grounds while ceding little, noting Channel bay remains usable by Americans. He promises additional correspondence to clarify diplomacy and expresses satisfaction with the agreement.
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Washington Dispatch
Bayard
Senate
United States
Canada
Fiicv
Vance Wold
Egmont Bay
Northumberland Straits
Channel Bay
Congress
Senate reports favor bills affecting public work and pensions
Matters in Washington note Senate favoring a Sioux City public building project at 50000 dollars and a pension increase for total deafness to 830 dollars monthly. Also reports favor extending Kansas boundaries to include a public land strip and extending loan terms for Omaha tribal land purchases with detailed agency actions and local settler impacts.
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Spooner
Sioux City, Inc
House Committee On Pensions
Senate
Alfred Pleasanton
Cavalry
William Waverill
Platt
Committee On Territories
Kansas
Francis
St. Louis
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Senatorial Committee
Mesars
Kenna
Hearst
Blackburn
Representative Jones
Alabama
Shively
Indiana
Jones
Congressional Committee
Secretary of War
War Department
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Endicott
John G. Sechter
Sechter
McShane
Committee On Indian Affairs
House
Secretary of the Interior
Ataten
German Artist Praises American Citizenship at G. A. R. Meeting
At the Indiana state encampment Bruno Schmitz, famed designer of the state soldiers’ monument, spoke in German with translation. His tribute to American citizenship and the citizen soldier drew hearty applause and surprise at his quick grasp of American spirit.
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Indianapolis
G. A. BR
Bruno Schmitz
Omnibus Admission Bill Aims At New Western States
Washington dispatch reports House committees favoring a measure to admit Dakota Montana Washington Territory and New Mexico as states. It sets 75 delegates per convention Dakota 150, elects by counties, funds schools and public buildings, and proposes state amendments and later voter approval. Minority Republicans oppose with a separate report.
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House
Washington
United States
Dakota
States
House of Representatives
New States
School of Mines
Montana
Mexico
Congress
New Mexico
Montezuma
Tacoma
Iowa and Nebraska lawmakers push federal reform measures
Congressman Lyman of Council Bluffs presents a Iowa legislature memorial seeking a change in senatorial election law. Payson of Thonris backs a Des Moines river land title bill. Senate rules eye an open session to remove secrecy from treaties. Laird of Nebraska bills for soldiers homes payments and land grants for Wyoming statehood. A Janesville sleigh collision fatally injures a boy and injures others. Rev J C Price of Livingston College is named minister resident and consul general to Liberia.
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Lyman
Council Bluffs
Iowa
House Committee On Public Lands
Payson
Cleveland
Senate Committee On Rules
Paddcoch
Manderson
Nebraska
Congressman Laird
Laird
National Board of Control of Soldiers’ Home
Senate
Carey
Wyoming
State of
Agricultural College
Bit
Janesville
Wis
Richard Lee
J C. Price
Livingston College
Salisbury
N. C
United States
Liberia
Price
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