Submerged Millions Aid Works for Unemployed Men
In San Francisco on February 24 a relief effort grows as 80,000 workers seek steady jobs. An emergency headquarters at 614 Monard Street coordinates donations and men awaiting employment. Committees gather supplies and plan meals, lighting, and housing while mayor's office notes possible boulevard projects. Volunteers report progress, with meal tickets and a labor registry proposed to match workers with openings at the Armory.
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San Francisco
Monard Street
W. W. Stontagay
Ribu
Exch
A. J. Sivell
W. Grimmer
W. Rodgers
H. Hrissiey
A. McKceale
Dams
Electric
Maine
Aly of Thom
Peter
Ufe
W. B. Sullivan
Phelan
Montaygue
Murphy, Grant & Co
Kevin Vallee
Judees Low
Campbell
James Gove
Mingion Street
Letfingwell
Tramps Camp Between Logansport and Kokomo Draws Crowds
At a remote hollow between Logansport and Kokomo a rough camp housing about 100 tramps has formed near the Panhandle railroad. Harry Stewart reports a roaming population, with makeshift shelters, constant fires, and scavenged food. a self-styled barber waits in line as others seek basic grooming.
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Logansport
Kokomo
Ind
Loganaport
Panhandle
Harry Steiwart
Waittur
Tramps and Unemployed Debate Sparks Reform Proposals
New York Feb 24 John Graham Brooks called for a work registry to identify the jobless and proposed sending those who refuse work to farm colonies. He criticized shelters and charities as hypocritical and said restraints on “work shirkers” were needed to curb unemployment.
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John Graham Brooks
New York
Lyceum Theater
Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Nevada Defends Its Legislation Amid Eastern Criticism
Nevada roars in response to northern papers critiquing its boxing laws and social conditions. The piece quotes Carmen New Feb 24 noting Gerrard’s bill and Yale correspondents aiding defense. It argues Nevada has few crimes, strong charities, and strict temperance, challenging eastern states’ hypocrisy and political bosses.
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Carmen
New
Caat
Gerrard
New Yale
Gata
Ie Bansore
Ataris
Nevada
Union
New England
Carson
A Sisterhood of Death Threat Aimed at Bloomer Women
In St Louis on February 14 a woman named Clara Howard was brought to police headquarters after an ominous note from a group calling itself the Sisterhood of Death. The note urged vengeance for Clara Howard and the Duestrow case, promising to target Bloomer women and promising violence if she left her place. Police seek to uncover the extent of the group's activity.
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St. Louis
Keagie
Police
Clara Howard
Duestrow
Union
Daestrow
Sisterhood OF Death” the
Pole
McKinley Signals Inaugural Parade Arrangement
Cincinnati feb 24 D F Woodman of the National Republican league reports McKinley has been asked to approve March 16 inaugural parade attendance. A telegram from McKinley says he will try to arrange the matter. An unrelated ad notes Ager s Sarsaparilla for vitality and Peerless Steam Laundry services.
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Cincinnati
Woodman
Peerless
Steam
West Sth
Silver Republican Lawmakers Push Party Issues
Silver Republican members of Congress advance party platform items emphasizing fiscal restraint and governance priorities. The effort signals a tactical move to define intraparty positions amid broader political debates.
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Congress
Silver Republicans Call for National Convention in 1897
A message from Silver Republicans issued after a meeting at Senator Teller's house urges immediate steps to organize across states and territories, culminating in a national convention to settle the monetary question and harmonize party policy with bimetallism. Charles A Towne of Minnesota named provisional chairman. executive session planned in Chicago on June 8, 1897.
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Washington
Teller
United States
Old
Republican Party
Itill
Americaz
Silver Republicans
Bnd
Allver Party
Hom Chas. A. Towne
Minnesota
Chicago
Tyne
Frank J. Cannon
R.F. Pettigrew
Lee Mantle
John P. Jones
Chas
A. Towne
A. Hartman
John F. Shafroth
DE Allen
Edgar Wilson
Blundined Hair Sparks Fatal Standoff in City
Pauline Rosenthal a pretty woman with brown hair and Otto Willig were involved for two years. After Pauline dyed her hair a quarrel began when Otto visited and fired three sixteenths of a gun, wounding Pauline in the lung and leaving Otto in custody at the Four Courts. Pauline begs to remove Otto’s tattooed name on her right arm. she vows to have her arm cut off if she recovers.
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St. Louis
Pauline Rosenthal
Otto Willig
Pauline
City Hospital
Otto
Four Courts
No seat no fare drives Chicago labor push
The Chicago Federation of Labor formed a special committee to pressure the city council for an ordinance increasing streetcar service and implementing no seat no fare. Delegate O Connor cited a drop in cars on Ogden avenue from 28 to 17 and on Twelfth street from 34 to 16, while streetcar employees urged a 4 cent fare cut claiming wage reductions, a claim organizers say should not influence the case.
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Chicago
Fep
Chicago Federation of Labor
Brennock
O'Connor
Jungstein
Walt
Tn Ogden Avenue
Twelfth Street
Street Railroad Company
NO COMPROMISE FOR MOORE IN NEBRASKA CASE
Deputy Attorney General Smith says charges against ex-Auditor Eugene Moore are prepared for filing on embezzlement allegations. Moore offered $500 monthly repayment, but bondsmen cannot meet $23,000 bond. No further steps in Bartley case. Henry Owens, colored, jailed after a jury verdict. Nick Chiles testified at his hotel on Bast Seventh Street. Also, a local reader praises ChamBL EAIN'S Cough Remedy for croup and colds in children.
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Lincorn
Neb
Pep
Eugene Moore
Smith
Bartley
Henry Owens
Probhere Court
Owens
Nick Chiles
Bast Seventh Street
Anl
Jens
Warnins
Nicks
Col
John MM. Brown
Civil Service Debate and Naval Bill Passage
The House sent the naval bill to the Senate after smooth committee handling, while a heated debate centered on civil service reform. Republicans praised or attacked the civil service, with Flynn urging broader patronage and Grosvenor labeling the law a conspiracy. The session adjourned at 5:25 as the bill passed. Excursion rates advertising and local notices followed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Bowtelle
Naval Committee
Legislative Councils
Balley
Dem. Tex
Arizona
Congress
Flynn
Rep
O. T
Grosvenor
Brosius
Bailey
Ohio
Steele
Ind
Mr. Bailey
Texas
Wilam McKinley
Mr. Balloyns
Joshua
Brostus
Republic
Mr. Walker
Mass
Stanford President Jordan Attacks Revivalists in Berkeley Liturgy
Stanford University president David Starr Jordan denounced revivalism as drunkenness and self control loss in a Berkeley Unitarian Church address. California clergymen denounced him from pulpits and press, citing his criticism amid Oakland revival tensions. Born 1851 in Gainesville New York, he rose from Cornell biology professor to Indiana president and finally Leland Stanford jr University president at Palo Alto.
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Jordan
Stanford University
California
Berkley Unitarian Church
San Francisco
David Starr Jordan
Stanford Univer
Oakland
Gainesville
N. Y
Cornell University
Agassiz
Union
University of Indiana
Leland Stanford, Jr
Palo Alto
Cal
Man Gives All to Build Church and Becomes Sexton in Tower
John C. Sutton once earned about 100000 as a mine prospector in Colorado but dwindled to 30000 after further ventures. After his wife’s death he donated his entire fortune to build the South Broadway Christian church and chose to live as the sexton in the church tower. Now 76, he remains vigorous and devotes his life to the church, recounting a life of varied work from towboy to engineer and stage driver.
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Denver
Sexton
John C. Sutton
John
Colorado
Sutton
Tnele John
South Broadway
Setton
Hiss
Mr. Setton
Butler
Pittsburg
James A. Garfield
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Republican League
Imierit
Hood
Caryto
Tse
Russell A. Alger
Michigan Statesman
Mkinley
Labor
Moore
Nebraska
Chambelain
Geo. E. Wolff
Ternandina
Fla
Charles H. Grosvenor
Civil Service Laws
Pennsylvania
J. T. Foley
Kansas City
W. F. Brunner
A. GP
Agt
St Touts
Byron Every
Woodstock, Mich
Ry Chamberlain
Bradshaw
Balls
SS. Sein
Aod
Gees Zee
Bwitt Epecito Company
Prescott
West 8Th St. Topeka
Prof
Samuels
Ienses
Kansas Avenue
National
Gilchrist Bree
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