Arkansas Governor and legislator in lobby confrontation
In Little Rock on April 9, Governor Clark and Representative Jones clashed in Gleason's hotel lobby over bribery charges linked to the railroad commission bill. Jones spat in Clark's face, Clark drew a revolver but bystanders disarmed him, and Clark was arrested and released on his own recognizance. He plans to plead guilty to assault.
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Railroad Commission
House of Representatives
Yancey
Phillips County
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Union County
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Gleason’s
Japan Proposes Peace Terms Open Ports and Payment
Paris April 9 It is stated that Japan has proposed peace terms including Korea independence the cession of Southern Manchuria Port Arthur Formosa the opening of Chinese ports and rivers to commerce a 400 million yen indemnity and occupation of strategic points until payment is made.
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Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Formosa
European Powers Poised to Accept Japan Demands
The Times endorses Japan's demands and accepts its occupation of Liao Tung peninsula. The Daily News predicts broad European approval. Li Hung Chang's facial wound from March 24 is now fully healed after bandages were removed. Prince Komatsu plans to move his headquarters from Hiroshima to China next Wednesday.
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the Times
Japan
Liao Tung Peninsula
Daily News
Li Hung Chang
SimoneEski
Prince Komatsu
Hiroshima
China
South Dakota Tough Prize Fight Law Takes Effect
After mid June the new prize fighting ban will go into effect making it hard for papers to publish notices or challenges. Cor respondents face jail up to six months and fines up to 500 dollars for notices. participants risk 1 to 10 years in the penitentiary. spectators and papers publishing notices also face penalties.
Appointed Peace Envoy to Aid Li Hung Chang
Liu Chiang Fung has been named Chinese peace plenipotentiary to assist Li Hung Chang. Japan has formally accepted him as an envoy.
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Simoneski
Liu Chiang Fung
Li Hung Chang
Japan
Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for strength and blood purification
Advertiser claims Hood’s Sarsaparilla relieves tiredness and sickness, builds nerves and bodily strength, purifies the blood, and improves appetite while curing indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia.
Hood's Pills Easy to Take and Effective
Hood's Pills are promoted as simple to take and reliable in action, priced at 25 cents.
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Minister Ransom Ill With Carbuncles Delays Duties
City dispatch from Mexico reports United States Minister Ransom resting easier but with large carbuncles on neck and elbow and hoarseness. Doctors expect he will be unable to perform official duties for about a week. Edward C. Butler, secretary, leads the legation in his absence.
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Hypnotism Given Role in Sumner County Murder Case
Kansas Supreme Court recognizes hypnotism as a factor in murder. In the Sumner county case, Anderson Gray was found guilty of murder for planning and instigating the killing of Thomas Patton. Thomas McDonald, who carried out the shooting, was acquitted.
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Supreme Court
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Rock Island train robbers scorch prairie in Glass mountains chase
Wichita April 9 report says the Rock Island bandits are in the Glass mountains region and have set fires along the prairie to mislead pursuers. High winds hinder the marshal's posse preventing advance as fires spread over a vast area.
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Rock Island
Glass Mountains
Burglars Loot National Bank in Cherry Valley Dynamite
Burglars dynamited the Cherry Valley National Bank causing extensive safe damage. Officials cannot yet estimate the stolen amount. The thieves fled on two horses and buggies from a nearby farm to White Plain and caught a train there.
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N. Y
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Cherry Valley
White Plain
Priest Karminski to be released in arson case
Omana April 9. Priest Karminski and 12 congregants on trial for two days for burning St. Pauls church will be released and the case dismissed. County attorney cites insufficient evidence to convict.
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Omana
St. Paul's Church
Rainfall brings relief to drought areas statewide
Reports from across the state describe heavy rains and snow providing much needed relief. Farmers and business people in drought harmed regions express renewed optimism as moisture accumulates and prospects improve.
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Omauna
Man Held for Insanity Exam After Filicide in Iowa City
August Swanason, 7 year old boy attacked with hatchet on March 30 in Curnton Iowa. The father was found calmly leaning against the city hall. He admitted killing the child to prevent its removal and paddled across the Mississippi to DeKalb. He will be examined by the insanity commissioner.
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Swanson
City Hall
Mississippi
DeKalb
Connors Gang Leader Captured in Denver
William Connors, leader of the gang that robbed a gambling house of 515 dollars, has been captured in Denver. He confessed and returned about two thirds of the loot. The other two members were captured at Aspen Junction.
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Denver
William Connors
Aspen Junction
Memphis Athletic Day Planned by Advisory Committee
Memphis Tenn April 9 At a meeting of the advisory committee of the interstate drill and encampment May 20 Monday was set aside as athletic day. It was decided to offer prizes in the several field sport events and make the day of great interest to the soldiers in camp and the public generally.
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Memphis
Tenn
Woman and Child Die in Merrill Fire
Mrs. John Scotey and her 3 year old child were burned to death when flames from a pot of pitch the woman was boiling for gum enveloped them.
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Merrill
Wis
John Scotey
Cuban General Martinez Campos Heads For Havana
Havana reports strong anticipation as General Martinez Campos sails toward the capital with $2,000,000 in cash, a substantial force, and notable personal prestige, signaling a major move in the region.
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Havana
Martinez Campos
Arson Suspects Bound Over in Marshall District Court
J. D. Martin and John Casserly were bound over for trial in the Marshall district court on arson charges related to the winter fire at Martin’s residence. The blaze was insured and the men were held on $1,000 bonds.
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John Casserly
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Ice Dunes Reach Thirty Feet High Along Green Bay Shore
MENOMINEE Mich April 9 The northeast wind drives ice onto the shore piling up to about 30 feet in some spots along Green Bay creating hazardous conditions for shoreline areas and local traffic.
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Menominee, Mich
Green Bay
Wind tops 74 mph in El Paso
The strongest wind ever recorded in El Paso struck on April 9, lasting five to six hours. It caused unroofed houses and toppled signs and awnings with a maximum velocity of 74 miles per hour.
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Tex
Influence of Englishmen in Chicago Election
The Daily News and other papers credit the Chicago election result to labor agitators Steel and Burns who visited the United States last year. They are highlighted as the key influence in shaping the outcome.
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St Louis Forms Standard Telephone Branch
The St Louis branch of the Standard telephone was organized two weeks ago with a $5,000,000 capitalization. Its territory covers Nebraska Kansas Arkansas and Missouri.
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Missouri
Woodworker killed by flying stick in CroarR Rapids
In CroarR Rapids Iowa on April 9 George Staver operating a portable saw machine was fatally struck when a flying stick struck his head causing fatal head injuries.
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Croarr Rapids
George Staver
Oil firm eyes move of Northwestern distributing point
The Standard Oil Company plans to move its Northwestern distributing point from Chicago to the head of the lakes. Tanks are under construction and steamers built for oil transport are being prepared at Superior.
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Dutvurn
Standard Oil Company
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Wolf Bounty Law Declared Void in North Carolina
The attorney general ruled that the bounty law for wolf scalps in Billings County is no longer in effect. An appeal to the courts has been filed.
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N. C
Billings County
Dying Judge Sloan of Wisconsin
Milwaukee April 9 Judge A Scott Sloan of the Third circuit is dying at Beaver Dam He served in Congress in 1860 and was twice attorney general of Wisconsin
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A. Scott Sloan
Third Judicial Circuit
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Congress
Wisconsin
Eight New York Officials Indicted and Placed Under Arrest
Eight men indicted by the extraordinary grand jury of the court of oyer and terminer were placed under arrest in New York. Among them are former park commissioner George C. Clausen and ex-Park Commissioner Nathan Straus. Police Captain Killilea and ex-Park Commissioner Abraham B. Tappen were among the first to arrive at police headquarters. Also cited were Patrolmen Hugh Cassidy Edward F. Miley and John M. Thrall. The detainees were moved to the district attorney’s office after brief detention.
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Abraham B. Tappen
Hugh Cassidy
Edward F. Miley
John M. Thrall
Robbers Escape After Night Surrounding by Hennessey Posse
In Hennessey Oklahoma on April 9 the robbers fled a posse during the night and robbed a preacher of valuables and two horses at a house. The preacher pursued and was later found on the prairie shot.
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O. T
Destructive Hail Storm Slams Georgia Towns
Two severe hail storms struck this region in 24 hours. Hailstones as large as hen eggs damaged fruit and garden plants while heavy rain and strong winds added to destruction. Extent of damage not fully known but feared to be among the worst in years.
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Atheens
Georgia
Right Arm Paralyzed Saved From St Vitus Dance
A Brighton New York mother reports her daughter Blanche age fifteen recovered after using Dr Miles Nervine. She had feared St Vitus dance and lost use of her right arm finding relief after three bottles with weight gain and restored appetite.
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Dr Miles Nervine Offered with Home Delivery Option
Advertisement notes Dr Miles Medical Co promoting Nervine with one bottle showings and prepay price. Druggists offer bottles at 1.6 dollars each or six for a special deal. Purchases may be sent prepaid by mail from Elkhart Indiana.
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Harper's Magazine previews new works and features
Harper's announces The Simpletons by Thomas Hardy to run from December 1804 to November 1895 in serial form. It highlights Joan of Arc recollections by Louis De Conte, a Charleston and Carolinas illustrated study, North Africa features, and a China life series by Julian Ralph. New serials include A Three Part Novel by Davis with other short stories and complete works.
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Harper's periodical listing and postage note
Per year Harper's magazines and publications list. 400 owes 200 Postage Free to all subscribers in the United States Canada and Mexico. Address Harper & Brothers NY.
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