Rawlins Wins U S Senate on Utah 53rd Ballot
In Salt Lake City on February 4 Joseph L. Rawlins a Democrat from Salt Lake County won the Utah legislature's fifty third ballot for United States Senate with 32 votes to Thatcher 29 and others. The tense session included repeated appeals to avoid party lines as party lines shifted and Hansen switched. Rawlins born in Salt Lake County educated at Indiana State and practiced law with Rawlins Critchlow.
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United States Senate
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Salt Lake County
Good Roads Demands Resolutions Passed by National Convention
At the Florida Jacksonville session on February 4 the resolutions committee indorsed and the convention adopted measures favoring taxation for road improvements by all interests, convict labor in road work, county engineer creation, funding boards of county commissioners, bonds for rural improvements with three fifths vote, inter-county convict transfers under proper conditions, and a state highway commission to oversee the road fund, capped at one third of permanent improvements with rest shared by counties or local interests. The congress adjourned sine die, pending executive committee calls.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fila
State Highway Commission
Large Mint Receipts Highlight January Gold In Denver
Denver reports January gold receipts at the branch mint totaling 187.68 thousand dollars, down from 310.19 thousand the prior year. The month set a new record for the local mint, but overall mining activity waned due to smelter and mill slowdowns, with January gains from 1890 at 165 thousand dollars, about 53 percent.
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Jocal Branch Mint
Uth
Cotfirm
Overtime Pay Dispute Among City Police Ex-Officers
City police and former officers seek about 15000 for overtime under an eight hour schedule. A meeting at Judge Furrys office is set for next Monday at 2 pm to decide action. Ex-Captain Pete Gish has offered 300 for last payment and hints at potential 50 percent compromise with other claimants.
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Hie Hat
Senator Harris Undergoes Eye Operation in Washington
Senator Harris of Tontensee underwent an operation to relieve intense eye pain that threatened brain involvement. He reportedly endured the procedure without an anaesthetic, reflecting the seriousness of his condition and the courage shown by the patient.
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Washington
Tontensee
Mrs Carew Will Live Report From Yokohama
A Times dispatch from Yokohama reports British minister Sir H M Eaton’s commutation after Mrs Carew’s trial for causing her husband Sir Walter Haymond Hallowell Carew’s death. The item notes a sentence to imprisonment for life and references various medical remedies and claims.
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London
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Times
Yokohama
Japan
H. M. Eaton
Carew
Walter Haymond Hallowell Carew
Yokohama United Club
Odds on Corbett betting heats up in San Francisco
Wires report A I Smith of New York offers 40 000 at 7 to 10 against Corbett with other bets rumored from Reno and San Francisco. Phil Dwyer’s agent reportedly holds Corbett money as fans expect heavy wagering once training starts. Some offer against Jim Corbett within eight rounds. bookmakers foresee reduced odds compared with prior major matches.
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A. I. Smith
New York
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Timajor
Nevada
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A. Ht. Daniels
Phil Dwyer
Fitzsimmons
Harry Corbett
Jim
Hypnotism Kills A 37 Year Old Boy In Jamestown
Jamestown New York February 4 a coroner inquest into the death of James W Spurgeon Young a 37 year old colored boy found death January 24 resulted from hypnotic experiments by local amateurs witness physicians from Cincinnati and New York confirmed the dangers of such practice and a jury attributed death to diabetes and nervous exhaustion caused by hypnotic practices conducted by several local men including Lourestein Pillsbury Dankel Grandin Park H Davis Edward P Dodge and Robert Benils.
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James W Spurgeon Young
Bowers
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J. D. Buck
Cincinnati
Clark Belt
Meira Legal Society of
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B Lourestein
Pillsbury
Dankel Grandin
Park H. Davis
Edward P. Dodge
Robert Benils
Honors for Du Bois at Washington reception
Senator Du Bois of Indiana, defeated for re election, was greeted with marked cordiality in Washington. His desk overflowed with flowers as roses and violets formed a decorative arch eight feet high. A ribbon bearing the word Honor crowned the main design amid the lessons of tribute.
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du Bois
Indho
Morris's 8 Dream Seeks South Africa Visit
Mrs. Matthew Morris of New York plans to sail to South Africa to challenge her late sister Mrs. Blair's will. Blair died in Port Elizabeth with questions about a $1,000,000 legacy. Morris reports a dream foretelling illness and suggests the will exclusion. Dinner of the Southern Society set for Washington's Birthday at the Savoy Hotel with key Southern leaders attending.
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Max Morris Says She Had A Vision. She Saw Mrs. Blair
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Savoy
Cleveland Packing Up for Princeton After Inauguration
Washington february 4 one month from today there will be a change in the white house personal effects of president Cleveland and his family are being packed for shipment to their new home in Princeton the present and mrs Cleveland will entertain the vice president and family at the executive mansion on march third the luncheon at the white house before the inauguration is omitted to avoid crowding the procession after the ceremonies at the capitol
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Bevament-Stee
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Capitol
Colorado Springs to See New Commercial Block Rise
A quarry near Manitou will supply stone for a new four story commercial block in Colorado Springs. The project, built by Stratton, costs about 100000 and will feature first floor store rooms with upper office space. Excavation starts in two to three weeks with Midland railroad access for direct car loading.
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Stratton
Colorado Ings
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Thomas Hainendsien
Manitou
Midland Railroad
Cara
Handermoat
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Fast Lasting Remedy
An advert promises instant relief from piles and a permanent cure using Pyramid Pile Cure from Pyramid Drug Company of Altron Michigan. It claims the treatment is painless, requires no downtime, costs a dollar per package, and includes a medical pamphlet with a nationwide sample.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Altron
Mich
Wages Ten Cents a Day In Chinese Lace Factories
Washington reports a trade note on Chinese female lace makers paid ten cents daily, praising high quality and remarkable cheapness due to low wages. Paris reports Faure observing Pasteur tests on fifteen horses for plague serum. Also note Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a guaranteed remedy with 25 cent price.
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United States Council
Ghee Foo
Ching
Sisters Charity
Faris
Faure
Pasteur Laboratory
Villeneuve
Paris
Bucklen
Arnica
J. J. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Astor Diamonds and a Venetian Costume at Bradley Martin Ball
New York February 4 Arrangements for the Bradley Martin ball proceed amid lavish plans including Venetian 16th century gowns and numerous costume dinners. Mrs Astor departs February 17 for Europe, while guests rehearse at several notable residences for the event to be held at Waldorf after a reception at Holdt House.
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New York
Bradley Martin
Holdt
The
Waldorf
Twenty-second Regiment
Peter Marte
Richard Peters
Harry Sand
O. H. P. Belmont
Aira
Helmont
George Blagden
New Amsterdam
Becomes a Silver Paper in Cetotand Springs
The Evening Telegraph announces a policy shift and partial management change. It will become an Independent free silver paper, not folding as before, with Charles Sprague remaining editor and GM, Luis Gaylant as secretary treasurer, and Dave Ellott H S Rogers and F J Basor as directors. All are young local newspaper men.
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Evening Telegraph
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Telegraph
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Luis Gaylant
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Kiitkholders
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McKinleys Ban Liquor at Inaugural Ball
A Washington dispatch reports Major and Mrs McKinley asked that no wine or intoxicants be sold at the inaugural ball. Mrs McKinley is cited as responsible for the prohibition though Lucy Webb Hayes previously banned liquor at the White House. The article notes liquor was prohibited at the function.
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Tother Newa
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Major
Mra McKinley
Mc Kinley
Lucy Webb Jayes
Ihn White Howse
Union Pacific Mortgage Foreclosure Suit Filed in Topeka
The United States court in Topeka has filed foreclosure proceedings over a Union Pacific Kansas division mortgage affecting more than 100 million dollars. The suit cites four million dollars in defaulted interest and names Attorney General Harmon ex-Governor Hoadley of Ohio and John C. Corwin as signed attorneys.
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Ohio
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The First Conviction In Foster Humane Case
Judge Foster and Treasurer Radens preside over the Foster Humane case. The culprit offered no defense as evidence closed. Judge Foster condemns horse abuse high checking and urges a large fine to deter continued cruelty. Judge Atchison imposes the verdict.
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Get Even Letter from Boston Resident to Topeka Club
A Boston man urges Kansas to retaliate against eastern critics. The letter dated January 30, 1897 criticizes Kansas residents as repudiators and thieves while praising eastern influence, claiming Kansans unknowingly support rivals through their purchases.
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Colorado smelters form lead trust to ship ore to Europe
A Denver Chronicle summary reports Colorado smelters forming a western combine against New York's lead trust. They plan to export lead ore to Europe via transit smelting and bonded shipments from Galveston to Havre France. Nine carloads were sent last night as others seek government approval for bonded handling of Mexican and Canadian ores.
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Chronicle
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Col
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Lead Trust
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Resignation at Columbian Museum Amid Curator Disputes
In Chicago on February 4 Edward L Burchard a prominent Uhrarian and recenter of the Field Columbian museum resigned. Several curators including Burchard had charged Director Sam with incompetency and trustees asked the charges be withdrawn before his resignation. Two other curators are reported to plan resignations.
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Edward L. Burchard
Field ‘Columbian Museum
Burchard
Sam
Harvard President backs bid to abolish Boston school board
President Charles W. Bitor of Harvard testified at a legislative hearing on a bill to abolish the Boston school committee. He appeared to favor supporters including six year member We An Mixe Pineree and Mr. Williams, along with Representative Keliher of Boston, who introduced the reform measure.
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Boston
Charles W. Bitor
Harvard University
Kelier
We AN Mixe Pineree
Mr. Willams
Ar. Keliher
Two Lives Saved and Turley Relief Funds
A scrambled 19th century wire of reports notes Turkish ministers diverting 150,000 piastres for destitute in Harpoot and orders to shield relief funds from taxes. Capt. Gen. Weyler arrives at Villa Clara seeking news on Gen. Gomez, who is last known near the Spiritus district. Also chronicled are medical anecdotes praising Dr King’s New Discovery with two life saving cures in Junction City and San Francisco. European demand for American condensed milk grows, with Zurich reporting dominance over German exports and Swiss markets.
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Gomez
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