Debate 18 Checked Mr Richardson's Little Coup
The House passed the war revenue repeal bill unanimously after Minority Leader Richardson of Tennessee challenged the ruling delaying debate. The gag rule faced Democratic protests but the bill moved to passage with all 278 members voting in favor.
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Washington
House
Richardson
Tennessee
Ways and Means
Hay
Virginia
Babcock
Wisconsin
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Davidson murder trial enters second week in Lake County
Valparaiso Ind February 18 The Davidson murder trial in Lake county circuit court enters its second week with over two hundred witnesses heard. The defense seeks alibi while the state presents expert evidence arguing wounds could not be caused by a locomotive. expected to close by Thursday and go to the jury. Prosecutor Hinxham faces political opposition amid sensational developments.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Davidson
Lake County
Edgar Davidson
Ehinxvam
Sprendl
Prosecutor McAleer
Queen Regent Signs Renewed Treaty With United States
Madrid reports the queen regent renewed the treaty of friendship with the United States today, strengthening ties between the two nations.
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Madrid
United States
President recommends Hobson retirement for disability
The president sent to the senate a recommendation to retire Naval Constructor Richmond Y. Hobson on disability. Senator Gallin introduced a bill to transfer Hobson to the retired list for disability incurred in the line of duty, citing his ongoing eye affection as the cause.
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Hobson
Ashington
Senate
Richmond Y. Hobson
Gallin$9
Prince Henry Visit Emphasized as Nonpolitical Mission
Berlin editorials praise Prince Henry's departure as a nonpolitical mission representing Emperor William and aimed at all Americans, seeking harmony and good citizenship among German Americans. In Lebanon Indiana, a tenant’s wife left two children alone. a fire fatal to the one and three year old destroyed the home and goods.
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Berlin
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten
Prince Henry
William
United States
Lebanon
Ind
James Martin
Tragedy as 3-Year-Old Sets Fire to Baby Sister
In Hammond Indiana on February 15 John Nowak, son of a Standard Oil fireman, struck a match and set fire to his baby sister. The child was severely burned and died. the mother was away at a grocery when the incident occurred as the siblings watched in horror.
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Hammond, Ind
John No- Wak
Standard Oil Company
Extraordinary Ides of February Court Scene at Temple of Justice
A lurid theatrical vignette unfolds with Prince Rough and Ready Bob and Easy Charlie inside the Temple of Justice. King Ripper and Col Taylor lead a chaotic plot with guards, oaths, and a dramatic rescue as ballots, wax seals, and a Royal Knife figure in the action.
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Temple of Justice
Prince Rough and Ready
Bob
Col
Robert Taylor
Prince Rough and
King Ripper
Prince Rough
Easy Charlie
Wool Knitted Garments Offered At Krugs Dry Goods Store
Wool knitted garments for men women and children are advertised as a long trusted, in stock item at Krugs Dry Goods Store. The notice urges customers to buy these familiar goods to help reduce medical bills and stay comfortable.
Anglo Japanese Alliance Creates Sensation in Pekin
In Pekin February 14 a widely noted Anglo Japanese alliance stirs strong opinions. British and Japanese residents predict peace and curb dismemberment schemes by other powers while some diplomats warn the pact could establish a protectorate over China. Prince Ching accepts the treaty and declines to discuss the Russo-Chinese bank deal further.
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Pekin
China
Corea
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
South African Constabulary Harried by Superior Force
Lord Kitchener reports a South African constabulary party on the Waterval river met a superior enemy force near Vantondersbek on February 10 and was driven back with loss.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Waterval
Vantondersbek
Presbyterian Revision Committee Adopts Article V
Philadelphia Feb 14 The Presbyterian revision committee adjourned after adopting Article V of the brief statement of faith for popular use and will reconvene in Washington on April 9.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Revision Committee
Washington
Fire Bugs threaten in Knox County anti Negro demo
In Wheatland, Knox County Indiana a white farmer area, a negro settlement lives and works for white farmers. Notices signed Fire Bugs threaten that any man employing or harboring negro labor after March will see their property burned after April first. The notices caused a local uproar.
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Vincennes
Ind
Wheatland
Harold M. Cole shoots wife then takes own life in Helena
Helena Montana February 17 Harold M. Cole a leading figure tied to the American Smelting and Refining company shot his wife and then killed himself last night authorities reported no further details available at this time.
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Helena
Mont
Harold M. Cole
American Smelting and Refining Company
Extensive Mine On Fire At Tennant Coal Mine
Miners at Tennant Coal Company mine two miles west of Brazil Indiana quit work due to intense heat from a coal fire. Despite efforts to reach a safe passage, heat indicates fire burning beneath hundreds of acres. The mine will likely be flooded and abandoned.
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Brazil
Ind
Tennant Coal Company
Here
Davis Returns to Washington After Guilty Plea
Richard C. Davis, ex cashier of the People's National Bank, who pleaded guilty to embezzling 75000, returns to Washington. About 100 people meet the train at the depot but only one offers a welcome as he goes home with his brother. He vows to vigorously prosecute suits against gamblers at trial next Tuesday.
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Davis
Washington
Ind
Richard C. Davis
People’s National Bank
Get your neighbor to subscribe for the Union
Community newspaper call urges readers to persuade a neighbor to subscribe to the Union. It frames subscription as supporting local reporting and civic info.
No Clue to the Vvnera
Tipton Ind Feb 15 Following the arrest of James Higgins in Montana as one of the defendants who criminally assaulted Miss Rachel White there is no view to the whereabouts of Henry Gossard and Joseph Stroup his alleged confederates Higgins will return here Monday but no violence is anticipated though there was much bitterness of feeling
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Tipton
Ind
James Higgins
Montana
Rachel White
Henry Gossard
Joseph Stroup
Higgins
Buck Wheeler Unmoved After Stay of Execution
Michigan City Indiana reports no change in Buck Wheeler after he received a stay of execution until June. The article notes the delay in the capital punishment process and Wheeler’s ongoing status as of mid February.
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Buck’’ Wheeler
Michigan City
Ind
Buck” Wheeler
Condemned Man Maintains Silent Resolve
A condemned man remains silent and unmoved by hope or fear while his health is reported as good.
Postal robbery at Mulberry clears stamps and alarms
In Mulberry Indiana on February 14 a post office robbery netted about 100 dollars in stamps. An attempted safe robbery failed as burglars disturbed the scene and fled, leaving a mess behind.
Despondent 73-Year-Old Henry Greenleaf Ends Life
Henry Green leaf aged 73, of Brazil Ind, committed suicide by swallowing morphine on Feb 15. The deceased was despondent prior to his death.
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Brazil
Ind
Henry Greenleaf
German yacht Hohenzollern arrives in New York for Prince Henry visit
The imperial German yacht Hohenzollern reached New York from Kiel ahead of Prince Henry of Prussia’s forthcoming visit. It arrived sooner than expected by a southern route, with Bermuda no longer on its itinerary due to unfavorable weather. Admiral Count Von Baudissin redirected the vessel to New York.
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New York
Hohenzollern
Prince Henry of Prussia
Kiel
Bermuda
Count von Baudissin
Kronprinz Wilhelm Arrives Cherbourg En Route to New York
The Kronprinz Wilhelm with Prince Henry of Prussia and suite aboard reached Cherbourg at 8 40 Sunday evening after a calm voyage from Southampton. A brief call included a band playing tunes before resuming its voyage to New York at 9 o'clock.
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Cherbourg
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Prince Henry of Prussia
Suite
America
Southampton
New York
Boulder crashes into work train killing seven near Little Rock
A 15 ton boulder toppled onto the caboose of a work train on the Choc taw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad about 20 miles west of Little Rock. Seven men were killed and at least 14 injured seriously in the wreck reported February 15.
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Little Rock
Ark
Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Britain and Japan announce first Western Asiatic alliance
London reports a new defensive pact between Great Britain and Japan signed in January by Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi. The five year accord aims to preserve the status quo in the East, protect China and Korea, and ensure equal commercial opportunities. If war starts before expiration the pact endures until peace, shocking readers with its historic scope.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
Lord Lansdowne
Baron Hayashi
China
Corea
Popular Move Feeds Japan Britain Alliance Hopes
Tokio reports say the Anglo Japanese alliance stems from Marquis Ito s tour. Ito discussed Russian terms in St Petersburg and London, then rejected them. Baron Hayashi carried talks to a successful close and Japan awaits British and Russian decisions. The alliance boosts stock quotes and is seen as peace guarantee.
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Tokio
Marquis Ito
St. Petersburg
Ito
London
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Baron Hayashi
South Africa
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