Corbett Fitzsimmons Rivalry Echoes From Carson
Reports from Carson Nev on February 22 describe increasing confidence in Bob Fitzsimmons to beat James J Corbett on March 17. Fitzgerald’s citizenship is noted as he trains with Julian, while Corbett downplays his rival’s talk and vows to defend the American flag if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
Fitesimmons
Anay
Thorou
Corbett
Bob
Conky
Julian
Pitzdmmons
Bharkey
Hickey
Werdttsday
Roeber
Fitzsimmons
Hia
Canon &Re
Empire
Cor Bett
Bany
Virgina
Comstock
Pitzsimmone
Mr. Fitzsimmons
Amy
Pitzsimmons
John L. Sullivan
Peter Maher
Mehrer
Maher
Mr. Corbett
Jamies J. Corbett
G. W. Stansfield
Avenue
Grover's Last Protest on Pension Legislation
Washington protests a veto on Maria Simerlat pension, criticizes broad pension bills and remarrying rules. President notes 206 special pension bills before Congress, 115 examined, 381 since 1893, raises concerns over increases to existing pensions and revenue impact with nearly a million pensioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maria Simerlat
Congress
Senate
Mlis
Quayle Declines Calvary Church Call to New York
Dr. W A Quayle pastor of Independence Avenue M E Church in Kansas City declines the Calvary Church New York City offer. He announced the decision to his congregation after Sunday service. He has led the Kansas City church three years expanding membership from about 600 to over 1100. Previously he was president of Baldwin College Baldwin Kansas elected at age 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
New York
Independence Avenue M. EB
Rockefeller Escape Trial Sparks Texas Anti-Trust Ruling
In Dallas a U S district court judge rules Texas anti trust law unconstitutional amid probes of Rockefeller Flagler and magnates. Stand ard Oil agent at Waco arrested and convicted as indictments prompt appeals. Case headed toward Supreme Court as judge declares liberty restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
United States District Court
Chas, Swayne
Texas
Rockefeller
Flagler
Waco
Flower
Mililioneaires
Standida Oil Company
United States
United States Supreme Court
Inaugural Rate Granted by Trans Missouri Authority
Caicago reports that the Trans Missouri association chairman authorized round trip rates for the deau curation at Washington after Union Pacific requested action to counter St Louis and San Francisco. A Missouri law bans solemnizing marriages by non citizens, forbidding foreign bishops or priests to perform ceremonies until naturalized. Byron Every of Woodstock Mich suffered a venous swelling. Chamberlains Pain Balm provided relief and cure after trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicago
Trans Missouri Association
Washington
Union Pacific
St Louis
San Francisco
Associaton
Receiver Appointed for Austin Rapid Transit Railway
In Austin Texas February 22 Judee McCormick has appointed a receiver for the Austin Rapid Transit Railway company in an action brought by the International Trust Company of Boston which holds 242000 dollars of the company's first mortgage bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Lina Austin
Tex
Judee McCormick
United States
Austin Rapid Transit Railway Company
International Trust Company of Boston
Excursion Rates to Washington for Inauguration
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers one fare round trips from Ohio Indiana and Illinois to Washington for the inauguration. Tickets good March 1 and 2 for return by March 5. Routes via Akron and Pittsburg or Bellaire and Grafton are available both ways. Through trains feature Pullman sleepers and dining car service. Inquiries to L. S. Allen at Grand Central Station.
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Washington
United States
Baltimore & Ohio FR
Ohio
Enatana
Trinois
Ind
Rd. Valia
West
America
Akron
Pittsburg
Bellaire
Grafton
L. S. Allen
Grand , Central Station
Music to Cure Insane Concert at Kankakee Asylum
Dr Gapen in Kankakee believes music aids treatment of the insane. A chorus of 1000 attendants formed, with Professor Tomlins from the Apollo Club directing. The first regular concert under the plan drew many patients into singing and produced notable, temporary improvements in several chronic cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Gapen
Thinal
Eastern Hospital
Tomlins
Apollo Club
Chicago
Aml
Monster Whale Sighting Off Southampton Coast
The beach from Southampton east to Bridgehampton is patrolled for a monster right whale spotted about two miles offshore yesterday. Three local boat crews chased it for miles, with last sighting near Bridgehampton as darkness fell. Patrols from fire stations and locals kept watch this morning, hoping for another appearance near Amagansett.
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Southampton. L
Atagunsett
Bridgehampton
Weary of tower life. banker Fred Gooding vanishes into woods
Fred Gooding of Lockport, a First National bank collector, left his uncle E B Thayer’s home last Saturday and reportedly headed into a forest near Warhall Wisconsin to camp. Local kin finally learned of his whereabouts yesterday and he began a return to Lockport.
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Fred Gooding
Warhall
Wis
Lockpart
E. B. Thayer
Gooding
W. A. Gooling
Lockport
First National Bank
Reverend James H. Lathrop Ill in City Hospital
Walter Oakley solicits contributions from townspeople for Rev. James H. Lathrop who has been seriously ill for some time at Cortland city hospital in New York. Lathrop previously campaigned for reform and was active in the east before falling ill with nervous prostration. Topeka friends contributed generously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James HE. Lathrop
Walter Oakley
James H. Lathrop
City Hospital
Cortland
Lathrop
Topeka
Electric Bitters Promoted As Nerve Tonic And Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine for restoring tired nerves, aiding digestion, and purifying blood. It claims vegetable ingredients stimulate nerve centers and organs, improve appetite, with doses at 50 cents and 1 dollar at J. K. Jones Drug Store. Also notes a Santa Fe Route rail fare to Washington for the presidential inauguration with sale dates March 1 and 2, returning by March 19, and mentions Peerless Steam Laundry smoothing broken edge collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Jones’ Drug Store
Fifth and
Kansas Avenue
Washingtn
D.C
Santa Fe
Home Road
County officers face grand jury indictments in Duluth
In Duluth Minnesota on February 3 the grand jury returned a sensational report with 23 indictments. It accuses the county register of deeds of misappropriating fees and retaining funds for official services. Indictments also target the county auditor for improper fee handling and Auditor Hallen for misappropriation of funds.
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Duluth
Minn
Register of Deeds
Bergs
Treasury
Hallen
Benin City Falls to British Naval Expedition
A Brase Africa dispatch reports February 18 capture of Benin City by the British against the Nupe ruler. Four whites killed including Dr Fyfe, and 10 wounded. The city was described as reeking of human blood with many sacrificed and crucified by the Fulaku, whom the expedition destroyed crucifying trees and Juju houses.
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Benin
London
Brase
Africa
Benin City
Nmir
Nupe
Fulaku
Dr. Fyfe
Frank Burkittly Named President of NRP in Memphis
At the Reform Press association meeting in Memphis Frank Burkittly was elevated to president for the ensuing year. The session featured committee appointments and Vandervoort's address. The audience applauded Vandervoort’s call to depose National Chairman Butcher.
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Vandervoort
NRP
Memphis
Reform Press Association
Tly Ely
Frank Burkitt
German Emperor Ill With Knee Abscess Confined
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William confined to his room due to illness in his right knee from an abscess. He is not expected to leave the palace for several days. Also noted are rubber shoes ordered for McKinley’s inauguration horses and the Westminster Kennel Club dog show opening in New York with notable exhibitors.
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William
London
Daily Mail
Berlin
WiHam
McKinley
Kansas City
Joseph Hirsch
Hit
Washington, D. C
McKinsey
Dr. Hirsch
New York
Westminster Kernel Club
Madison Square Garden
J. Pierpont Morgan
George Gould
Henry Jarrett
J. L. Kernochan
H. H. Munnewell, Jr
Oliver Ames
Bradford to Leave Kansas for South McAlester Territory
Rumor says Bradford plans to move to South McAlester in Indian Territory to pursue his practice and will engage in it publicly once the administration is settled. Friends note expected steps toward bench placement after settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
McAlester
India
Rock Island Route Inaugural Special Fare Announcement
The Great Rock Island Route announces inaugural Washington DC event with one fare round trip tickets on sale March 1 through March 1 final date. Details available at Rock Island passenger depot and by phone 384. A.M. Fuller, City Pass Agent, issues notices for travel information. One Minute Cough Cure advertised with implied efficacy. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises laundering shirts collars and cuffs at 112 and 114 West Street.
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Washington, D. C
Rock Island
Cor
Island Kansas
A.M. Fuller
City Pass
Agt
West Str
British Ambassador Presides at Washington Birthday Banquet
Sir Edmund John Monson, British ambassador to France, presided at a Washington's birthday banquet in Paris. He praised Washington and said reparations benefited both nations. The Times printed a verbatim report and editorialized that Britain’s memory of Washington should be honored while acknowledging lingering grievances from the last century.
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Paris
American University Club
Washington
John Monson
Francs
United States
The
Times
Edmund John Monson
Prines
V Tm
Timex
France
Washington Daughters of the Revolution meet to discuss union
In Washington on February 23 a congress of Daughters of the Revolution members gathered to consider consolidating with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Officers delivered addresses, a flag festooned platform, and the day featured greetings, prayers, and a celebration of Washington's birthday.
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Washington
Daughters of the Revolution
Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rival Society
Mia
Adial Stevenson
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Fall
Saratoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Guilford Court House
Eutaw Springs
King's Mountain
M. Avery
Cleveland
Amnion
A. W. Grevley
Signal Force
Kcenes
Anna J. Snow
Society of the Daughters of the Revolution
Washington and Davis Remembered at Richmond Celebration
In Richmond Virginia on February 22 Washingtons Birthday was observed with business suspension and a Confederate tea at the Commonwealth club marking Washingtons birth and the inauguration anniversary of Jefferson Davis as regent of the Confederacy. The club hosted decorated interiors with flags plants and towers as local military groups paraded in the afternoon.
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Richmond
Monte Cristo Returns to Chicago With Jamis O Neill
Chicago notes Jamis O Neill back in town after years in the provinces opening Monte Cristo at MecVicker s theater. The reviewer applauds the enduring tale and O Neill s seasoned performance noting greater self assurance and a mature, advancing style compared to Mantel.
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Monte Cristo Chicago
Jamis O'Neill
Chicago
Monte Cristo
Mr. O'Neill
MecVicker
Danglars
Fernands
Nordern
Dumas
Mein
O'Neill
Mr. Mantel
Sports Arrests Over Bicycling Stake Conspiracy
Six men including Jack Davis J W Flynn and Charles Reynolds were arrested in Denver and Colorado Springs on charges of conspiracy and grand larceny. George B Hannan a bicycle dealer alleged a $10 089 bet on a race between Bertie Hanks and Paul Richie with Hames as stakeholder and Pierson receiving the $20 000 stake after a trumped up charge.
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Denver
Col
Jack Davis
J. W. Flynn
Charles Reynolds
Charles Stewart
J. C. Hames
Frank Pierson
Colorado Springs
George B. Han~nan
Pierson
Bertie Hanks
Paul Richie
Hames
Davis
Fin
Reynolds
Banks
Richie
Race With An Avalanche Near Clifton Idaho
Charles Carlson died in a snow slide while he and Lorenzo Twitchell worked on a timber drag. Twitchell warned Carlson to flee, jumped onto a horse, and rode to safety as the avalanche dashed down the slope. Carlson was unable to get away.
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Boise
Idaho
Charles Carlson
Clifton
Carlson
Lorenzo Twitchell
Carleon
Twitchell
Mansion for Mrs Tiffany Under Construction by Havemeyer
Westbury L I Feb 23 One of the finest Long Island houses is being built for Mrs Perry Tiffany by her father Mr Havemeyer. The mansion sits back from Jericho turnpike with a view of country and ocean. Main building 65 by 45 feet plus two wings totaling 145 by 76 feet. Built in Tonte style with ash and black ash interiors, marble steps and tiled baths. Estimated cost about 190000. Grounds planned as drives and a park in the rear forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havemeyer
Westbury
Long Island
Perry Tifffany
Ir. Havemeyer
Jericho Turnpike
Kansas Colored Knights Templar Organize Grand Commandery
St Louis in February reports the Grand Commandery of Colored Knights Templar organized in Et Louis with delegates from eleven districts and over three states represented. W Prentice of Kansas elected grand master. O Walis Kansas deputy grand master. J To Agmine grand senior warden. J Murray grand prelate. A Smith Kansas grand junior warden. B Harris Missouri grand treasurer. J Willis Missouri grand recorder. W Eimbro Missouri grand sword bearer. H Jones Missouri grand warden.
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St Lows
Feb
Second Knights Templar Communiries
United [States
Et Lout
Sleven
Prorat
Ce Otec
W. Prentice
Mie
Grand Muster
Orcar Walis
Kansas
le Wallis
J. To Agmine
Smichlean
Lawrence
Toran
J. & Murray
Tilinoiv
Brand
A.J. Smith
Warde
B.S. Harris
Lille Hoss
O. M. Wood
Missouri
Grant
J. M. Willis
Bichisat
Rand
W. B. Eimbro
Xed
H. Jonus
Hart Is Pound Guilty In Cuban Expedition Case
John D. Hart owner of the steamer Laurania was found guilty by a United States jury in Philadelphia after days of trial for setting on foot a military expedition to Cuba in defiance of neutrality laws. He showed no outward emotion when the verdict was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John D. Hart
Laurania
United States
Cuba
Bryan Awards Prizes to Public School Orators
William J. Bryan and his wife visited Salem on Washington’s birthday and spoke to public school pupils. He offered two valuable prizes to the top two orators in a yearly contest titled What are the wild waves Saying Why Roll up tumble up any mae to get up. The event promotes oratory at the local board of education with prizes funded by Bryan.
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Salem
William J. Bryan
Washington
Board of Education
Mae
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