Congressional miscellany and a wide bill spread
The record surveys a broad mix of topics with many named people and places. It notes James Riley's retirement from lecturing, Yvette Guitpert quitting cycling, population growth in Newfoundland, public events in Omaha 1898, Paderewski's musical prospects, aging individuals, and local incidents from Kentucky to New York. It also covers legislative chatter in Washington on Cuban resolutions, the Dupont election, fur seal protection, and ongoing appropriations and public notices.
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Roumansia
James Wiurrooms Riley
Yvette Guitpert
Newfoundland
James H. Usher
Great Neck
N. Y
Wealthy Long Island man Stephen Powell murdered at night
York dated report states Stephen Powell a wealthy prominent Long Island resident was killed in a brutal assault around 11 PM as he walked from his Main street business toward his Fulton street home. He was known to carry large sums of money, suggesting robbery motives.
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Waylard and
Kilied
New
York
Stephen Powell
Long Island
Main Street
Fulton Street
Powell
Inmate Sues Police Chief for Damages in Ridder Case
Winchester report states Peter Ridder an inmate at the county poor house sues Chief James Donahoe for 2500 damages claiming arrest and beating last week caused a dislocated shoulder and other injuries.
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Winchester
Peter Ridder
County Poorhouse
James Donahoe
Donahoe
Ridder
Medal of Honor Granted for Chickamauga Gallantry
Washington March 9 Orville T Chamberlain formerly captain of Company G 74th Indiana Infantry who went through heavy fire to obtain ammunition for his regiment at Chickamauga has been awarded the medal of honor by the president for most distinguished gallantry.
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Washington
Orville T. Chamberlain
74Th Indiana Infantry
Chickamauga
Six Bloody Rounds Fought by Stelzner and Kelly
In St Louis on March 9, local lightweights Jack Stelzner and Spider Kelly staged six bloody rounds Sunday night. The bout ended in a draw as both fighters could not continue, leaving the match undecided.
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St. Louis
Jack Stelzner
Spider” Kelly
Senate Debates Agriculture and Cuban Resolutions
Washington reports show the Senate passing an agricultural appropriation bill totaling 83,262,652 with little opposition. The House focused on salaries for district attorneys and U S marshals, while Cuban resolutions caused procedural exchanges and a conference committee on the Du Pont election case looms. In Havana, reports of brutal acts by Spanish troops stir protests and fear as observers note limited verification of claimed massacres.
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Dupont
Senate
Alaska
United States
Morgan
House
Aldrich Vs. Robbins
Alabama
Turner
Dem
Washington
Loud
Indian Department
Committee On Appropriations
Hitt
Rep
du Pont
Delaware
Mitchell
Sherman
Lodge
Frye
Committee On Foreign Relations
Dingley
HovasEe
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
Texas
Eastern
Western
West Virginia
Ore
Turpie
Dem. Ind
Allen
Nebraska
Cuba
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Hill
E. V. Debs
All ID St Louis Cuban s¢ Gomez tour forces meeting
fragmented text reads like a partial note on a meeting with ID St Louis and Cuban s Gomez involved. it hints at forces to meet and possible recognition or action if they fail to comply, but details are missing and no clear event or outcome is established.
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St. Louis
S¢ Gomez
Capt. Bra of the alleged ymer Bermuda incident
A fragmentary dispatch mentions Capt Bra tied to an alleged Bermuda incident involving the United States navy, with details unclear and no corroborating context available.
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Capt
Bra
Bermuda
United States
Inge
Local Post Office Sit-Over At Five Fifteen After Noon
A disrupted conference in the south house delayed the post office proceedings without final disposition as of 5 15 p m. The brief interruption postpones normal operations and leaves the matter unresolved.
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Sithe
Mystery E Sullivan Clue Sparks Historic Solve
A fragment hints at the mystery surrounding E Sullivan and a key clue from the solution lay, suggesting a historic connection to an unresolved case and prompting renewed interest in the puzzle’s origin.
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E. Sullivan
Vanburger oil field sold to Superior Oil Co for 40000
PorTLAND Indiana March 10 Wm Melville has disposed of his interests in the Vanburger oil field to Superior Oil Co of Geneva for 40000 The land covers 500 acres with ten producing wells one of which began at 500 barrels daily about a year ago Wells now yield from 100 to 250 barrels per day.
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Portland
Ind
Wm. Melville
Vanburger
Superior Oil Co
Geneva
Governor Fixes May 14 for Eckhard Execution
Harrisburg report states Governor Hastings set Thursday May 14 as the execution date for Abraham I Eckhard the Luzerne county murderer. The decision follows legal proceedings and confirms the capital punishment timetable for the case.
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Harrisburg
Attack on U S Consulate Sparks Madrid Riots
Rioters attacked the American consulate in Madrid on Monday. Gendarmes guarding the building were stoned and nine guards were severely injured. Reinforcements arrived and dispersed the mob after a charge. about 20 rioters were wounded and six were arrested. Minister Hannis Taylor plans to move his family from Madrid.
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Cne
Heraldo
Hannis Taylor
Madrid
Baltimore and Ohio Funds in Court Fight for Relief Fund
Judge Harlan ordered the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co. to show cause by March 23 why it should not place about $400,000 held for the Baltimore and Ohio Employees Relief association into court and why a new trustee should not be appointed. The suit alleges the company diverted the funds to its own coffers and now lists them as floating debt.
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B. and
B. Employes’ Relief Fund
Baltmore
Harlan
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co
Baltimore and Ohio Employes’ Relief Association
Death Warrant Read to Holmes in Philadelphia
The warrant for H H Holmes's execution on May 7 was read to the condemned man at the county prison after being received from Harrisburg Sheriff Clemt did not permit reporters to accompany the party. The sheriff noted witnesses at the execution would be limited to those at less prominent hangings. In Rome, reports from Adowa confirm heavy losses on both sides with Abyssinians suffering enormously. Gen Arimondi was wounded and captured. Rassella evacuated by Italians per Gen Baldissera order.
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Havana
American Congress
Senate
Weyler
Jose Gregorio
Morales
Spain
Washington
Canella
Guatao
Holmes
Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes
Clemt
Harrisburg
Rome
Adowa
Arimondi
Baldissera
Rassella
Act Approved by the President for War Relics and Medals
The president approved an act granting condemned cannon and cannon balls to the Woman's Relief Corps of Taylorsville Illinois. He also backed a joint resolution for Lieut S B Jordan of the 5th artillery and Capt E C Carter U S A to accept British medals for humane services to the Strathblane.
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Washington
Woman’s Relief Corps
Taylorsville
Ill
Jordan
5Th Artillery
E. C. Carter
Strathblane
Nolle Prose Entered in Debs Case in Curcaco
In United States district court on Monday morning District Attorney Black entered a nolle prose in the Debs case of Eugene V. Debs and other officers of the American Railway Union for interfering with trains carrying the United States mail.
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Nolle
Debs
Curcaco
United States District Court
Black
Debs Et al
Eugene V. Debs
American Railway Union
United States Mail
Car Ferry Stranded Off Port Dover Amid Ice
March 10 report from WERSTFIELD N. shows Car Ferry No. 1 on the Port Dover to Ash route stuck in sea ice about ten miles offshore. The vessel, clearly visible from shore, remains immobilized as rescue efforts await.
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Werstfield
Port Dover
Ash
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