Funeral of Augustus Garland in Little Rock
The remains of Hon. Augustus Hill Garland reached Little Rock on Monday escorted by a legislative committee. He died in the Supreme Court chamber at Washington last Thursday. The body lay in state in the senate chamber, with thousands filing by the bier. A large funeral service followed in the House chamber, conducted by Rev. W K E Thompson, Chaplains Dye and Colquett assisted, before interment at Mount Holly cemetery at 3 o'clock. floral tributes arrived from Washington friends.
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France Reform Bill Moves To Special Committee
Paris January 31 The chamber of deputies voted 346 to 189 to submit a government bill for trial revision cases to a special committee of the chamber. The bill aims to bring changes before the united sections of the court of cassation. Minister Lebret urged committee referral and full publication of case evidence including Bard and Dreyfus materials.
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Fatal West Virginia Feud Explodes In Mountain Battle
In Hamaix West Virginia on Guyandotte river a Monday dawn clash saw four masked assailants attack Jim Skeens home. Black Skeens died heart pierced while Jim Skeens mortally wounded. Ambrose Spurlock wounded. Jim Skeens wife and baby shot but survived. Nighttime fear grips the region as arrests and a preliminary trial are planned.
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Inside History of the Philippines Peace Treaty Debates
Washington notes reveal executive session reading of state department correspondence on the peace treaty. Discussions focused on Luzon cession and taking the entire Philippine archipelago, with commissioners favoring full sovereignty to avoid future European and Cuban entanglements.
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Edith Cavalry on the Move to Cuba from Huntsville
The 5th Cavalry, ordered to proceed to Cuba, departed on Monday night in five trains for Savannah. The last train pulled out about 9:30 PM, marking the regiment’s departure after a period of awaiting orders.
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Counterfeiters Admit Gang Ties in New York State
Burrao January 1. Charles Blanchard, held with John Blanchard at Olean, confessed that he and his father are members of a counterfeit gang active across the state.
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Remains to be Brought Home for Puerto Rico and Cuba Soldiers
In Washington on January 8, Col James M. Moore assistant quartermaster general announced arrangements to bring home the bodies of soldiers who died from wounds or disease in Porto Rico and the Santiago Province. A funeral party of 20 undertakers and assistants will depart New York next Thursday aboard the Roumania. Mr T Rhodes, formerly Arlington Cemetery superintendent, will lead the party due to his recognized fitness for the service.
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Senate and House Schedule Focus on Treaty and Arm y Bill
Washington prepares for a week of tense debate as the Senate and House turn to the peace treaty and the army bill. Senate speeches by Berry Spooner and others frame an effort to force a vote while House leaders push the military appropriations, river and harbor, and academy bills amid public buildings and land questions. The Hawaiian bill looms as a priority hearing candidate.
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Philippine protest to U S over Philippine republic stance
Sixto Lopez, secretary to Agoncillo, presents to the state department a formal protest against U S policy toward the Philippine republic. The lengthy memorial to the Senate argues the Philippines had already achieved independence before the protocol and challenges U S jurisdiction in governing Philippine affairs.
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Curtail Clerical Force Seeks 100-Plus Fewer Missouri Assembly
Jefferson City January 51 report says the House will try to trim the large clerical staff. The assembly employs 440 workers excluding sweepers and janitors, the highest figure on record.
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Gunpowder Explosion Injures Mrs Finnegan in Massachusetts
In Massitton on January 31, an explosion occurred while gunpowder was being mixed to treat a sick dog. The blast injured Mrs. Thomas Finnegan, with authorities reporting the accident and ongoing investigations into the mishap at the scene.
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Broken neck from jump in burning Norwood home
New York reports George Brown a Norwood farmer broke his neck when leaping from a burning house he shared with family. His wife and five children escaped unharmed. The event occurred as the family slept Saturday morning after a fire started earlier.
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Hat Makers Unite to Set Derby Hat Prices
Hat manufacturers of the lower priced derby hats unify to enforce a price agreement starting February 1. The firms represent nearly all large producers of this class of goods, signaling a coordinated move across the market.
Boodle for the Cubans in Havana and Washington Dispatches
Reported orders from President McKinley to fund Cuban troops with 3 million dollars and plans to meet General Gomez in Remedios to push for disbanding his forces. The piece also covers Senate and House activity in Washington through January 31 on peace treaty ratification, expansion debates, and army reorganization bills, with multiple mentions of key figures Lodge Clay Frye Platt Grosvenor Butler Johnson and Dolliver.
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Rev Myron W Reed Dies After Illness In Colorado
Rev Myron W Reed pastor of the Broadway Tabernacle Congregational and noted divine died Monday after a long illness begun with grip. He was prominent in secret societies and once commander of the G A R department of Colorado and Wyoming. He drew attention as a potential president of the Debs Co operative Commonwealth utopian colony scheme.
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Judge Flippin Dead. Funeral Held Monday Afternoon
TOMPKINSVILLE Ky Jan 31 Judge Flippin noted poet statesman and civic figure died. His funeral occurred Monday afternoon with attendance from local officials and community.
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Gray presents life size portrait of Eugene Field
Caiiaco authorities report Charles A. Gray formally presented a life size portrait of Eugene Field to the Chicago Press club on Monday. The portrait is praised as a splendid likeness and resembles the Scribners version painted by Gray.
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Louisville Democrat enters race for railroad commissioner
Louisvile Jan 31 George H Alexander former state senator from Louisville announces as Democratic candidate for railroad commissioner seeking the post.
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Four Men Killed in Shreveport Oil Mills Explosion
SHREVEPORT La Jan 31 At 5 30 Monday evening the four 80 horse power boilers of the Shreveport oil mills exploded with a terrific report A brick building 100 feet square was torn to pieces and four men were killed.
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New York Trainer Evert P Snedeker Dies Aged 61
New York January 31. Evert P Snedeker longtime race horse trainer died suddenly from heart disease at age 61. He was renowned across the United States for his work with horses and training methods.
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