Senate Session Delivers Three Foreign Policy Sensations
Washington January 25. The Senate heard Mr. Sherman present a letter from Minister Rodriguez protesting U S canal plans for Nicaragua The letter sparked furor with Morgan accusing Britain of using Central America as a Catspaw Senators debated the Anglo American treaty and a Cuba accord while Turpie announced a Monday speech on Cameron Cuba resolving a day of notable foreign affairs discussion.
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Belmont Court Term Bill Passes Over Presidential Veto
In private bill day in the house the measure to hold terms of the United States court for the Eastern District of Texas at Belmont was vetoed by the president and passed over his veto 14 to 68. Mr Cooper of Texas complained the veto stemmed from a misapprehension. Mr Grosvenor of Ohio mocked the president's habit of meeting Congress only with his secretary’s approval. Minor business was also approved.
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United States Court of the Eastern District of
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Cleveland
Grosvenor
Ohio
Senators Petti gross amendment restores Sioux annuities
Senator Pettigrew moves an amendment to the Indian bill to restore the annuities owed to the Sisseton and Wahpeton bands of Sioux Indians. The annuities had been deemed forfeited by the relief act for damages from Sioux depredations and funds were appropriated to cover these payments.
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Senator Pettigrew
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Wahpeton
North Dakota Electors Arrive to Deliver State Vote
Nils H. Dyste, North Dakota electoral messenger, arrived in the capital and presented the state's electoral vote after meeting Vice President Stevenson through Representative Johnson.
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Wasuhincton
Nils H. Dyste
Stevenson
Johnson
Railroad deal eyed for Great Lakes to Atlantic line
Acting President Monsarrat of the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad confirms reports of a deal that would open a new line from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic at Norfolk Virginia. It would provide a conduit for iron ore from Lake Superior and grain from the Northwest to reach ocean markets.
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National Life Reserve interests to be sold in Des Moines
The National Life Reserve association, shut by the state auditor, will be sold to the highest bidder. None of the notes are collectible and the depositors are largely poor people who will lose all their funds, totaling many thousands.
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Des Moines
National Life Reserve Association
Militia Escorts Large State Funds to Pierre
A detachment of the local militia under Captain Ackerman guarded a shipment from Huron to Pierre Friday night. Reports say the express company carried over $200,000 in state funds guarded on the transport.
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Ackerman
Depositors Seek Warrant Against Sioux City Bank Cashier
In Sioux City Iowa depositors of the failed Sioux City Savings Bank swear out warrants in a justice court for E P Stone former cashier charging embezzlement and cheating by false pretenses. About $20000 in cattle paper counted as gilt edged assets proved wholly fictitious as no cattle or signatories could be found. The receiver filed the warrants immediately.
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E. P. Stone
Nebraska
Fighting in Matanzas Leaves Spanish with Heavy Loss
News from Havana reports a January clash at Pijua in Matanzas province where Cuban guerrillas attacked at daybreak. Spanish forces suffered about 100 killed and wounded, abandoned Pijua the next day, and burned the town while retreating to Colon with 150 wounded. Many wounded died during the march as insurgents harried the retreat.
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Pijua
Colon
Indictment for Conspiracy Against Tobacco Trust Directors
Judge Fitzgerald overruled the demurrer to the conspiracy indictment against American Tobacco Company officers. Defendants named include James K. Duke William H. Butler William A. Marburg Lewis Gaunter George Arents George W. Gail Benjamin N. Duke George W. Watts Josiah Brown and Charles G. Emery. Directors must stand trial in New York.
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George W. Gail
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Charles G. Emery
Dixon Wins Featherweight World Title Fight
George Dixon defeated Australian Billy Murphy of Cincinnati in six rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club, wining after Murphy faded from the fourth round onward while Dixon remained strong and unscathed through the bout.
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George Dixon
Billy Murphy
Cincinnati
Broadway Athletic Club
Murphy
Dixon
Salisbury Sinking Collision Near Illfracombe
The Salisbury steamship en route from Portreath to Newport collided with an unknown vessel about four miles from Ilfracombe, Devonshire. The other steamer is believed to have sunk with about 20 crew members missing.
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Sillracombe
London
Port Reath
Newport
Illracombe
Devonshire
Plague prompts halt of pilgrim traffic from Bombay and Karachi
The government orders a February 2 stoppage of all pilgrim traffic from Bombay and Karachi due to plague. Relief works employ over 1,750,000 people, with about 170,000 receiving gratuitous relief, mainly increasing in Bengal and the Northwest.
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Karachi
Bengal
Arkansas Senate Passes Bill Limiting Legislative Appointments
In Little Rock on January 25, the Arkansas state senate advanced a bill by Senator Witt to bar nonqualified electors from holding any position within the legislature. The move is attributed to organized efforts by women lobbyists who press for clerkship votes at each session.
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Arkansas State Senate
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Senate
Plague Reports From Kamaran Island In Red Sea
Two bubonic plague cases are reported from Kamaran Island off Arabia near Mecca. Kamaran, British territory, hosts landing stations. a harsh quarantine has been imposed by Russian authorities as the outbreak circulates from Bombay.
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Mecca
Missing San Francisco real estate man Will E Fisher
Will E Fisher a well known real estate agent has been missing since Monday in San Francisco Stan He reportedly owes about 30000 in pressing debts plus other liabilities and 40000 borrowed from his wife the widow of a wealthy merchant
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Stan
Will E. Fisher
O'Donnell Found Guilty in Wife Poisoning Case
The Eau Claire jury returned a first degree murder verdict against O'Donnell after midnight. He was charged with poisoning his wife to pursue a relationship with a younger woman. The defense proposed death by self-inflicted harm as an alternative.
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Wis
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Costello Indicted Over Divorce Conspiracy Charge
Coupertsport news reports John H. Costello a millionaire lumberman indicted by the grand jury for leading a conspiracy to ruin his wife’s reputation to secure a divorce.
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Coupertsport
John H. Costello
Package of $3 650 Missing in Denver
Denver authorities reported a registered mail sack from San Francisco arrived Thursday missing a package containing 3650 dollars. The post office notified investigators and opened a search for the missing item.
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San Francisco
Members of the Next Legislature Senate and House lists
A comprehensive roster assigns candidates to each senate district for the upcoming legislature, naming district numbers, counties or regions, and the chosen representatives or party affiliations. The long list includes numerous districts and multiple names per district, indicating a broad set of contenders and affiliations across the state.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertisement Claim
An 19th century advertisement touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a cure for dyspepsia, stomach issues, and bowel regulation. It claims thousands cured and promotes Hood s Pills as a harmonizing follow up, noting liver cures and a 25 cent price.
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Senatorship Favoring Hanna Surprises Bushnell Allies
Canton Ohio January 25 The crowded Hotel Chittenden lobby hummed with talk of the senior Ohio senatorship as 90 legislators officials and politicians gathered for a reunion. Voters favored Mark Hanna for Sherman’s successor, surprising Bushnell supporters who expected Hanna’s rejection. The legislature’s mood aligned with Hanna, with many members seeking postmaster positions under Moe Kinley and signaling approval for Hanna. At the banquet Governor Bushnell and Chairman Hanna spoke after toasts.
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Chittenden
General Assembly
Ohio
Sherman
Mark Hanna
Bushnell
Hanna
MoeKinley
Judge Goff Likely Named Attorney General at Canton
Judge Nathan Goff of West Virginia visited Canton to confer with Major McKinley. Reports say he has been practically selected for attorney general in the next administration, though no official statement has been made. He refused public comment, noting cabinet matters were discussed and he expected the South to provide a cabinet member.
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Nathan Goff
West Virginia
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Associated Press
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Rumors Abound On Gage For Secretary Of Treasury
Chicago January 25 The name of Lyman J Gage president of the First National Bank of Chicago is under consideration by President elect McKinley for secretary of the treasury Prominent men connected to the incoming administration asked Gage if he would accept the post He says the report is a surprise to him and he hopes it is unfounded mentioning financial considerations would not be favorable to his moving forward
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Lyman J. Gage
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McKinley
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Senator Williams Aides McKinley in Cuba Study
Ohio State Senator Silas J. Williams of Alliance is in Cuba to study the situation for President McKinley. He resides in McKinley County.
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McKinley
Cuba
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Silas J. Williams
Alliance
McKinley Implied to Allow Eckels to Remain
President elect McKinley may let Controller Eckels stay on as long as he wishes but Eckels plans to resign. He has received several offers to lead business interests aligned with his experience and will likely step down once the new administration is stable.
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Eckels
Sherman denies Cuba status quo pledge by Olney
Senator Sherman said there is no truth to reports he and Secretary Olney agreed to keep the Cuban question in statu quo for the rest of the administration. He stated the issue was never discussed.
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Olney
London solicitors ping for heir to £65,000 linked to Kate Snelling
Anovs Minnesota widow Mrs. Kate Snelling reports letters from London solicitors seeking details of her identity and suggesting she may be the heir to £65,000 in the city.
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Kate Snelling
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Snelling
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