Financial measures dominate House session notes
The House banking and currency committee sent a gold and silver exchange measure to a subcommittee with Overstreet and others, while Lovering’s elastic currency bill also moved to a subcommittee. Other actions include a fifth assistant postmaster general bill, a courtesy talk with Secretary Hay on Nicaragua and the consular service, and a census bureau report urging a permanent setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banking and Currency Committee
House
Overstreet
Indiana
Messrs. Fowler
New Jersey
Calderhead
Kansas
Thayer
Massachusetts
Pugsley
New York
Lovering
Messrs
Hill
Ofit
Gill
Obie
Rhea
Kentucky
Hay
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
State Department
Congress
Nicaragua
Hopkins
House Committee On Census
Senate Pension Reform Discussed By Gallinger
Senate considered private pension legislation with Gallinger outlining strict standards for meritorious cases and stating no pension for widows of general officers. The Lazeare case prompted inquiry on pension eligibility, while bills passed included a $162,572 refund to Mexico and authorization for Lt. Gen. Echofield to accept the cross of commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
Senate
Gallinger
Committee On Pensions
Lazeare
Johns Hopkins University
Cuba
McComas
Gallinger and Cockrell
Ublic of
Mexico
Weill - la Abra
John M. Echofield
Fair Weather Indiana and Illinois to Stay Dry
Forecasts show no change in federal meteorological conditions for Indiana for two days with fair weather Thursday and Friday. Ohio to be partly cloudy with light to fresh westerly winds while Indiana and Illinois enjoy fair skies and light winds, according to advance observations and mean temperature data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Ohio
Illinois
Movements of Steamers Global Shipping Snippet
The shipping column notes arrivals and departures: Dominion arrives in Liverpool from Fretland. Germanic sails to New Glasgow. Laurentian arrives from New York. Pomeranian from Boston. Tauric sails to Zeeland and Antwerp. Westernland arrives to Queenstown from Philadelphia. Parisian arrives at Movill from St Sobns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Dominion
New
Glasgow
New York
Boston
Zeeland
Antwerp
Queenstown
Philadelphia
Movill
St. Sobns
Orders Allow U S Officers to Accept Foreign Decorations
The document lists permissions for U S officials to accept various foreign decorations. It includes authorization for Hubbard T. Smith to receive a Chinese government decoration, permission for Capt C Dew Willcox to accept the diploma and decoration of Officer d Academie from France, and approvals for Lieut W P Scout to accept a medal of merit from the Sultan of Turkey, among others. It references the National Order of the Legion of Honor and decorations from France and Germany to senior naval and agricultural officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Order of the Legion of Honor
France
Hubbard T. Smith
United States
China
Pacific
C. Dew. Willcox
George W. Hill
Department of Agriculture
Republi
W. P. Scout
Turkey
William C. Wise
B. H. McCalla
Germany
Rich man dies quickly at New York board meeting
Marcellus Hartley a top New York financier and director of multiple major firms collapsed at an American Surety Company executive committee meeting and died of heart disease. He was seventy four and held directorships at Hartley & Graham, Remington Arms, Union Metallic Cartridge, and several banks and utilities. Commodore Edward E. Potter then died in Belvidere Illinois, a Civil War veteran born 1833, noted for service with Schley and Potter and command in the Gulf squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marcellus Hartley
American Surety Company
Hartley
Johnson
Hartley & Graham
Bridgeport Gun Implement Company
Remington Arms Company
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Western National Bank
American District Telegraph Company
The
Audit Company of New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
Fifth-averive Trust Company
German-American Bank
Lincoln National Bank
Manhattan Railway Company
Belvidere
Ill
Edward E. Potter
Medina
Rockford
Annapolis Academy
Potter
Admiral Schley
Niagara
McLean
Schley
Commodore Potter
Ireland
Constellation
Norfolk Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Fort Fisher
Gulf Squadron
Jackson and Phillip
New Orleans
Brush Responds to Spalding in Bold Baseball Statement
John T. Brush opens at the Columbia Club with a caustic reply to A. G. Spalding’s recent statement. He recounts the fight over the National League, explains bond actions by Indianapolis, and asserts his role in league governance while accusing Spalding of attempting to oust him. Brush defends contracts and power dynamics, framing the clash as a strategic battle over control and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Brush
Columbia
A. G. Spalding
Spalding
Brush
Indianapolis
Journal Representative
Ume
Cleveland
Mr. Brush
Mr. Spalding
New York
National League
Robison
Frank Robison
Mr. Hart
League
St. Louis
Freedman
Cincinnati
General Herron and Henderson B Owen Dead in New York Area
General Francis J. Herron died in New York at sixty five. He was a Union Army officer, medal of honor recipient for Pea Ridge bravery in 1862, later major general and Grant’s Vicksburg left wing commander. Henderson B. Owen, fifty four, longtime New York newspaper man born near Belfast, died in Jersey City Heights New Jersey. editorialist roles at Evening World and Mercury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francis J. Herron
War Department
Pea Ridge
Arkansas
General Herron
Pittsburg
Western University of Pennsylvania
Iowa
Grant
Vicksburg
Herron
Henderson B. Owen
Jersey City Heights
N. J
Mr. Owen
Belfast
Ireland
Queen's College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Dublin
Evening World
The
Mercury
Death of Colorado Representative Albert Gabrin
Denver reports the death of Albert Gabrin a Colorado House member at his home. It is believed he died from poisoning after drinking wine on New Year’s night at his father Hermann J. Gabrin’s home. Other family members who drank the wine fell ill but recovered except for his sister Agnes who remains seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Jan
Albert Gabrin
Colorado House of Representatives
Hermann J. Gabrin
Agnes
Confederate Officer G W Thompson Dies in Missouri
Col G W Thompson a Confederate army officer throughout the Civil War and a Kentucky native died at his home in Barry Platte County Missouri today aged 78 He served as a respected veteran and his passing closes a long life marked by military service and local roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
G. W. Thompson
Kentucky
Barry
Platte County
Missouri
Death of Major B. F. Champe in Nashville
Major B. F. Champe, assistant surveyor of customs and former general agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, died in Nashville on January date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
B. F. Champe
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
John Brett A.R. London Artist Dead at 18? Year Missing
Artist John Brett A R London known for landscape and seascape paintings has died. He was born in the 19th century and achieved fame for maritime and coastal scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jan
John Brett
Mother and Daughter Take Perpetual Vows at Ursa- Tine Convent
In Springfield Illinois on January date, Mrs J King and her daughter Miss Katherine King of Niles Michigan took perpetual vows before Vicar General Hickey at the Ursa-Tine convent. Mrs King, a widow, followed her daughter into the convent about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
J. King
Katherine King
Niles
Mich
Hickey
Skeleton and Money Found Near Fillmore
Skeleton scattered and gnawed by coyotes found today in the desert near Fillmore, Utah. In the bags with clothing were $175 and papers identifying the figure as Nicholas Paul, an aged recluse formerly of Fillmore who disappeared about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jan
Fillmore
Nicholas Paul
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a cure for colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. W Grove’s signature appears on each package as a guarantee, with a refund offered by druggists if the remedy fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Baseball League Controversy Brews Over Umpire Fees
A heated letter traces blame among Boston New York St Louis and Cincinnati clubs over league turmoil and firing of Andrew Freedman. Accuses leadership of missteps during a tense power struggle and mocks the timing of retirements and decisions as the season nears.
O Brien Signed as Hoosier Shortstop Prospect
Manager Watkins signs Peter O'Brien a 23 year old promising infielder outfielder to play shortstop for Indianapolis next season. Watkins expects over .300 batting from O'Brien who began pro ball in 1898 with New York State league, batted .292 first year, .300 with Cortland, N Y, fielded .89, spent time with Cincinnati last season at second where he struggled, and recovering from typhoid fever. He is likely to join National League teams in spring games before the season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Indianapolis
Peter O’brien
New York State
Cortland
N. Y
Cincinnati
Reds
O’brien
Western League talks in Omaha seek to keep league intact
Western League magnates led by Whitfield Manning Burns and Rourke met in Omaha with Milwaukee representation to discuss league future. They planned a Kansas City follow up, said Milwaukee will participate with eleven or possibly twelve teams, and expected Chicago talks to set membership and schedule. Andrew Freedman vows to spend to get a winner for New York Giants, detailing past offers and current contract aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Jan
Rourke
Whitfield
James Manning
Kansas City
Thomas F. Burns
Colorado Springs
Milwaukee
W. A. Rourke
van Brunt
St. Joseph
Hickey
Manning
Burns
Indianapolis
East
Chicago
Denver
Des Moines
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Pueblo
Peoria
Louuisville
New York
Andrew Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Frank Robison
Cleveland
Ned Hanlon
Hanlon
New York City
Giants
York City
Baltimore Manager John J McGraw Weds Miss M Blanche Sindall
Baltimore baseball manager John J McGraw married Miss M Blanche Sindall in Baltimore this evening. The ceremony connected with the club’s social events follows a quiet private engagement in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
John J. McGraw
Baltimore Baseball Club
M. Blanche Sindall
City swears in Schmitz as mayor and appoints union era officials
San Francisco January 2 Mayor elect Schmitz, selected by the Union Labor party, assumed office today. He named Michael Casey public works commissioner, James Parry fire commissioner, H W Hutton police commissioner, Louis J Ohnimus civil service commissioner, Alfred Ronco Vierie school director, Thomas Boyle election commissioner, A Altman park commissioner, Dr James W Ward Board of Health, George R Keane secretary to the mayor, with other elective posts filled by Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jan
Phelan
Schmitz
Union Labor Party
Michael Casey
Teamsters’ Union
City Front Federation
James Parry
Bridge Builders’ and Piledrivers’ Union
H. W. Hutton
The
Sailors’ Union and Labor Council
Louis J. Ohnimus
Stone Lake
Golden Gate Park
Alfred Ronco Vierie
Theater Orchestra
Thomas Boyle
Democrat
Evening Bulletin
A. Altman
Board of Health
James W. Ward
George R. Keane
Board of Supervision
Union
Coal Lands Sold Near Hookstown by West Virginia Syndicate
Allen McDonald of Hooks town West Virginia transferred 15000 acres of Hancock county coal lands to a syndicate of Pittsburgh capitalists. Nearly all land within ten miles of Hookstown is leased and large mining operations are planned to begin within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Allen McDonald
Hookstown
W. Va
Hancock County
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Changes in the Rules Governing Matinee Trotting Records
A New York meeting of National Trotting Association delegates and others recommended that matinee records not be counted against horses. They also addressed speed trial rules and noted a potential distance shortening for one mile tracks, with Lexington reporting trainer Enock Wishard buying Wyeth and a yearling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Trotting Association
American Trotting Association
American Trotting Register Association
Harry K. Devereaux
Cleveland
Lexington
Enoch Wishard
England
Runnell
Thomas Stevens
Wyeth
Wadsworth
Fonsie
Wishard
Jackson handicap at New Orleans features Nitrate win
In New Orleans, the Jackson handicap over a mile and a half offered 1530 to the winner. Nitrate held off rivals W B Gates and Azim after a fierce drive, while favorite Petit Maitre weakened late. Stewards suspended Amiger's trainer Cochran for a week and confirmed L Smith’s suspension at the meeting. Other results include Free Coinage and Ecome among outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Petit Maitre
Nitrate
Madden
W. B. Gates
Azim
Amiger
Cochran
Steve L'Hommedieu
E. Trotter
Plunger
L. Smith
O'Hagen
Ecome
Johnnie McCarty
Admetus
Bishop Keator Named in Diocese of Iowa Roles
Rev Charles Palmerston Anderson D D bishop coadjutor of Chicago notes Bishop Keator born Oct 22 185 at Honesdale Pa Yale AB 188 with LL B 1882 Western Theological Seminary Chicago May 1891 ordained December 1891 He serves on the Western Theological Seminary board of trustees secretary treasurer and is a trustee of Griswold College Davenport and dean of the Wav erly Convocation of the diocese of Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Palmerston Anderson
Chicago
Keator
Honesdale
Yale
5. C. Edsall
Minnesota
Western Theological Seminary
Griswold College
Davenport
Waverly
Installation of officers at Anderson Post and Corps
The Major Robert Anderson Post G A R and Relief Corps held a joint installation in the Pearson block hall last night with a large turnout and musical program. Miss Mamie Bell sang with Miss Kendall on piano. retiring Relief Corps president Mrs Stephen Schilling received a gold medal. New Post officers include Beverly W Sullivan as commander and Jacob Rice as senior vice commander. Relief Corps officers include Dr Mabel Teague as president and Alice Dawson as senior vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson
Relief Corps
Pearson Block
Mamie Bell
Kendall
Stephen Schilling
Beverly W. Sullivan
Jacob Rice
Adolph Wald
James P. Walton
M. M. Taylor
Joseph R. Perry
Joseph Burke
William M. Cochran
Isham Griffin
J. W. Murphy
Robert Anderson Relief Corps
Mabel Teague
Alice Dawson
Carrie Schumaker
Amanda Houser
Margaret Clark
Nancy Legg
Linda E. Hamilton
Addie Koontz
Monroe wins fifteen mile motor paced race in Philadelphia
Bennie Monroe of Memphis defeats Charlie Turville of Philadelphia by two and a half laps in a fifteen mile motor paced race at the Second Regiment Armory. Monroe's time is 2 minutes 54 seconds and the McFarland Michael match is canceled due to suspension. Jacob Crozier sets a motor paced exhibition world record at 1 minute 26 seconds, breaking Albert Champion's mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bennie Monroe
Memphis
Tenn
Charlie Turville
Second Regiment Armory
Monroe
Floyd McFarland
Jimmy Michael
Monroe-Lurville
McFarland
National Cycling Association
Jacob Crozier
Albert Champion
Madison Square Garden
Jozier
Diphtheria Case Reaches Blind Asylum Child
Officials at the Blind Asylum fear an outbreak after a nine year old boy, Floyd Anders, was found with diphtheria Monday and moved to City Hospital. The superintendent says the boy left the building within twenty minutes of illness and that other children are not seriously at risk. City Hospital confirms a genuine diphtheria case but not unusually severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Anders
City Hospital
Ape
Promoters Protect Association Names Boxing Officers
New York January 8 The American Athletic Promoters Protective Association names officers James C Kennedy president Samuel H Harris first vice president Alexander Brown second vice president Joseph Dunn third vice resident Samuel C Austin treasurer C Bangs financial secretary Joseph Humphreys corresponding secretary Henry Padden recording secretary William Roach sergeant at arms Chicago January 8 Athletic managers from Chicago Iowa Michigan Illinois and Northwestern met to set schedules for the year but made little progress Stagg and Baird did not agree on the Michigan Chicago football issue another conference will be held next week to settle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Athletic Promoters’ Protective Association
James C. Kennedy
Samuel H. Harris
Alexander Brown
Joseph Dunn
Samuel C. Austin
C. Bangs
Joseph Humphreys
Henry Padden
William Roach
Chicago
Iowa
Michigan
Illinois
Northwestern
Stagg
Baird
Mancie and Richmond Polo Tie In State Championship Race
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Richmond Indiana reports a 2 to 2 tie between Mancie and Richmond polo teams. Richmond continues to lead the State championship standings after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mancie
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Lew Shaw Exhibition of Fancy Billiards Tonight and Tomorrow
Lew Shaw, champion fancy-shot billiardist, will give an exhibition at Denison billiard parlors this evening and tomorrow evening. He will play 100 or no count against Denison’s best player, then perform fancy shots and demonstrate the new eighteen-inch balk line game recently played in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Shaw
Denison Billard
New York
Armory to House Juvenile Court Proposed by Police Chief
Superintendent Taffe proposes fitting the city building armory as a juvenile court for boys under sixteen. In ten months about 225 boys were arrested, half on petit larceny. December's report shows 574 arrests: 454 whites, 120 negroes. 497 men, 77 women. Stolen property recovered totaled $2,329.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taffe
Police Department
Board of Public Safety
Electrical Workers Strike Over Hours and Wages
Seventy five members of the Electrical Workers Union strike for an eight hour day and higher pay from 2 1 2 cents to 2 cents per hour. Wages would rise from 2 syst to 2 5 6 a day for eight hours. The Sanborn Marsh Electric Company C C Hatfield and Charles W Merkel are affected. The company offered 9 hour pay at a lower rate but will not agree to eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Workers’ Union
Sanborn-Marsh Electric Company
C. C. Hatfield
Charles W. Merkel
Sanborn-Marsh Company
Now Bishop of Olympia
Rev. Frederick William Keator, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, was consecrated missionary bishop of Olympia in Dubuque Iowa. The ceremony at St. John's was elaborate and marked by a large outside clergy attendance. Presiding consecrator was Rt. Rev. William Edward McLaren of Chicago, with coconsecrators Rt. Rev. William Hobart Hare and Rt. Rev. T Nevin Morrison of Franklin Iowa. The sermon was delivered by Rt. Rev. Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Frederick William Keator
St. John's Episcopal Church
Olympia
St. John's Church
Episcopal Church
Iowa
William Edward McLaren
D. D
DC. IL
Chicago
William Hobart Hare
P. Pilssionery Pap
South Dakota
T Nevin Morrisaon
Franked
New Y at Brightwood Line Builds Tracks Fix
The Indianapolis Street Railway Company orders a new Y at the end of the Brightwood line on Brightwood Avenue. The old Y causes regular car delays and the work is expected to take about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Brightwood
Brightwood Avenue
Bankruptcies Filed in U S Court Yesterday
Three bankruptcy petitions were filed in the United States Court yesterday. Clarence Hughes, druggist of Anderson, liabilities 4887.26, assets 75. John N. Reed, farmer of Henry County, liabilities 2095.90, assets 968. Adam P. Kern, farmer of Clinton County, liabilities 4962.92, assets 170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clarence Hughes
Anderson
John N. Reed
Henry County
Adam PD. Kern
Clinton County
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Boerina
Watson
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
T. McKenzie Moss
House Elections Committee No. 1
John E. Dubase
Bowling Green
Aires
Root
House Military Committee
Agricultural Committee
Slayden
Texas
Galveston
Senate Proceedings
Mr. Gallin
Ger
R.H. Wind
S&s
W. T. Blythe
Mindanta
Calgary
Cairo
Gelveston le
Mo - Rock
Ark
Nashville
New York City Platte
Pittsture
Lie
Minn
Baseball Situation
Magnate
Brooklyn
N. E. Young
Messare
Brotherhood
Stearn
A. G
B. FF. Champe
John Brett, A. R
Boston St. Louis
Peter O'Brien
Western League
President Whitfield
Mr. Hickey
McGraw
Municipality of
Supreme Turf Authority
Oakland
Lapidus
Shell Mound
Waterscratch
Thaddeus
Ordeo
Graf
Ramblers
Tish-i-Mingoes
Deweys
Electrics
Graff
Hoo-Hoos
Melrose
Washington Alleys
Lax
Metielian
Urlewlez
Wickard
Fox
Allen
Hendckson
E. Heller
Bert
Helle
Wi Groston
Liz Hutchinson
H. Rinne
Resner
Col Hoskinson
Iz Ennis
Holtz
Barts
Ish-I-Mingoes
Turner Alleys
Pritchett Tish-I-mingoes
Iz Romer
Sielken
Li Boyle
Brinkman
LS A
Buchanan
Baron
Iy Gable
Talbert
Willworth
Taylor
Zy Kepner
I Brewer
Martin Bers
Ose Partlow McGrew
Wit
Vinson
Hallett _ able
Anderson Post and Corps
College
Java
J.T. Power & Son
Pennsylvania Street
W. L. Clifford& CO
Massachusetts Ave
Reinhart Physicians
Stevenson Building
Capitol Medical Institute
Sentinel Printing Co
West Market Street
Trazilien Koalm
Avna Cabinet Co., Inc
Maryland St
Durbin
Tllinois
New “Y
Oliver FP. Ensley
Oliver P. Ensley
Ensley
Foster Lumber Company
Mexico City
Guadaloupe
Puebla
Manuel Diag
Havana
Sendor Nunez
Weod
Miguél Gener
Wood
Gener
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