From Peace to War at Cooper Union Meeting
A mass meeting in New York on March 12 failed to secure ratification of an arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Civil Justice Wauthoope Lyne stirred the crowd with an amendment denouncing arbitration, sparking a near riot that required police intervention. The audience split between pro and anti arbitration factions as remarks by Bishop Potter Mayor Strous President Lowe and ex Secretary Chas. Fairchild drew intense reactions.
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New York
Enmiry
Great Britin
Cooper
Wauthoope Lyne
Lysin
Charles 5
Fairchild
Jesse Lynn
Sprak
England
Ronit
Orue
Lynn
Appsture
Thorpe
Seth Lowe
Jaden Lynn
Friends of Arbitration
Lowe
Warner
Contin Inn
Chen
America
Inaugural Committee Praised for Harmonious Work at Washington
President's executive committee honored for efficient service at the inaugural ceremony. Letters from Joan Aidison Porter and Gen Horace Porter praise the committee's conduct and courtesy toward associates. A surplus of about seven thousand to two thousand dollars remains after debts and fund refunds.
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Washington
Hell
Beerviary
Wfse
Heliz
Tis
Hla
Joan Aidison Porter
Horace Porter
Naughty Adah Richmond Case Opens in Supreme Court
Boston March 1 in the Bretson will case lawyer Gaston testified a deposition by Bishop John F Newman taken in Washington March 6. He described a Feb 20 187? marriage at St Charles in New Orleans between John Benserter and Adah Amarin witnessed by Mrs Newman and entered in church records. Adah Richmond is claimed to be Adah Amarin. Evidence includes NY surrogate court records about Adah Borst renouncing administration in the estate of Wen H Borst. The case also implicates Bretsun and reports comedian Gus Williams and other witnesses about Mrs Richmond Borst and alleged former marriages.
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Boston
Bretson
Supreme Court
Gaston
Wishop
John F. Newnan
Washington
Tweed
New
Adah Richmond
New York
Adah Borst
Elaine
Wen
H. Borst
Maron
Aqan Hechmond Alee
Bretsun
Civi Tia Point
Gus Willams
Iss
Jyannie Stout
Captain H D Baker Dead in Kansas Politics
The obituary notes Capt H D Baker, native of Kentucky, served in wartime Kentucky troops and later held influence in Kansas politics. His family moved to Salinian after his father’s assassination related to royal ties to unions. He served with Colonel Crawford’s Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry and 19IRD during Nevada hostilities.
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Guthre
Marcy
D. Bale
Yeauring
Kentucky
Salina Ian
Crawford
Kansaz
Uruguay Rebels Claim First Victory Over Government Troops
In Montevideo a battle ended with the insurgents victorious as government forces retreated. The fighting underscores rising tensions between Uruguay and an unnamed party over alleged postal interference, with commerce reportedly paralyzed.
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Montevideo
Urarmy
Uruguay
Brat Masterson Bribery Case Fails to Find Evidence
Denver March 12 The senate committees assigned to investigate the church of Lebeery, as alleged by Hal Masterson, reported no evidence to support bribery charges. The inquiry notes that Mustar won had left the state, and the case received wide publicity. The article also advertises Union Pacific rail service to California with timetable details.
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Colorado
Denver
Cal
Senate
Church of Lebeery
Hal Masterson
Sivan
FDI
Mustarwon
Row at Garson Is Finally Compromised by Dan Stuart
Carson City Nev March 14 For a time yesterday it looked like a row would erupt over the Marquis of Queensberry rules for the Fitzsimmons Corbett fight. Dan Stuart moved to patch peace by arranging a conference with Fitz and Corbett to agree on a fair reading of the rules and prevent any unduly advantage.
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Nev
Jme
Barhiers
Siler
Dan Stuart
Svért
Witesnamons
Corbett
Stuart
Fitts’ Ranch
Fitz
Silar
Pits
Bob
Ionot
Dan
Pitt
Reeber
Fils
James J. Corbett
Gorge Siler
Marquis of Queensferry
Silet
Marquis of Queensbury
Fitzaimmons
Rules and aims of Queensberry boxing referees
The text argues for strict enforcement of the Queensberry rules to prevent hugging and clinching in boxing. It defends striking with one arm free as a deterent, contending a defender can win if the opponent can be hit while the other arm is occupied. It cites support from Billy Madden and Angell, London referee Angel, and notes Corbett’s role in rule regulation and training routines.
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Siler
Fitz
Pitt
Ike
Corbett
Han
Abe
Marquis of Queensberry
Uberty
Merquix
Queensberry
Country
Billy Madden
New York
Angel
Tondon
Jet
McKinley to Attend Metropolitan Methodist Service
President McKinley and his family will attend divine services at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington on March 12. The pew once used by President Grant is reserved for the McKinleys by the church trustees. Dr. C J Manchester said McKinley planned to attend while still in Canton, citing Hayes regular attendance and nationwide contributions to the church as reasons for the choice.
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Metropolitan Methodist
Washington
McKinley
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Grant
C. J. Manchester
Canton
Hayes
Pres Flent
Jer
Bryan addresses Tennessee legislature and public in Nashville
In Nashville on March 12 yesterday Hon. William J. Bryan spoke to both houses of the legislature and a large crowd in the galleries, criticized railroads and corporate influence, and addressed Peabody Normal School students after a lengthy public tour of social engagements and greetings.
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Nashville
Tenn
William J. Bryan
House of Repre
Peabody Normal School
Steamer Seeks Refuge Off Trepassey Coast
A large ocean steamer sighted off Trepassey on the south coast of Newfoundland, thirty miles west of Cape Race, unable to enter the harbor due to ice. The Danish steamer Telund, fifteen days from Copenhagen to New York, with a general cargo and 120 passengers, burned its woodwork to reach land after exhausting coal.
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N. F
Trepassey
Cape Race
Telund
Copenhagen
New York
Maritime losses soar in English shipwrecks telltale tally
A London circular reports English insurers lost 1,000,000 pounds sterling to shipwreck between January 1 and February 27, the largest for that period in 18 years. In Washington, chewing gum duties may rise after tariff talks, while Mexico City notes cigar prices up amid Cuban tensions with American investment eyed.
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New York
London
New Zealand's Single Tax Policy Seen As Prosperity Driver
John D. Connolly, U.S. consul to New Zealand, reports that the single tax in New Zealand shifted from land and personal property to land and income tax. The policy, begun during a deep downturn, has spurred growth, reduced burdens on labor, and raised national prosperity with higher farm prices, full-time manufacturing, and falling interest rates.
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San Francisco
John D. Connolly
New Zealand
Cleveland
Harrison
Henry George
Connolly
Treasury Department
California
John Bullasne
Aemnres
Sach Owe
Iif
John Daltanor
Conmul Connolly
Ratina
Inaugural Ball Delays and $70000 Salaries Comment
Government losses from the Ball Neg on March 12 are discussed by Mr. D. T. Murphy commissioner of pensions. He notes the Pension Building was partially used, praises reopening steps, and says the recent ball cost nearly $70,000 in salaries for idle clerks over ten days, sparking nationwide complaints about business interruption.
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D. T. Murphy
Prorine
McKinley
They Paid Themselves And That Is About All The Legislature Did
Little Rock March 12 The thirty first general assembly closed at noon after 380 days in session. The body was largely inharmonious and passed little legislation. Only one appropriation for lawmakers salaries was approved, prompting Governor Jones to call an extra session likely to begin in April.
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Little Rock
Ark
Thirty-First General Assembly
Jones
Southern Pacific settlement talks after state salt
Immediately after the publication of the salt against the Southern Pacific for 147.00, attorneys wired that they would arrive to arrange a settlement. Judge A P Humphrey of Louisville represented the railroad in conference with the auditor and attorney general aiming for an out of court accord.
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Frankfort
Southern Pacific
Taylor
A. P. Humphrey
Louisville
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Joe Bristows Job in Washington
Kristin secretary of the Kansas Republican State central committee has been in the city for nearly two weeks. Bristow desires to be fourth assistant postmaster general and has strong backing from Senator Baker and Congressmen Broderick and Long. The Kansas delegation visited the Post Office Department with Bristow to discuss his candidacy, and it is believed he will be successful.
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WaSnington
Bristow
Less Cotton Acreage Call At Texas Meeting
At a Texas Cotton Growers meeting in Waco Hector Martin argued for reduced acreage and warned of overproduction. E S Peters urged farmers to grow more corn and support home industries. Resolutions called for tighter futures controls by state action and a broad appeal to cut cotton acreage while boosting food crops. A Georgia girl won a Boston Art Academy prize for Persian decorative room design, Miss Juliar Collier of Atlanta among entrants nationwide.
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Waco
Tex
Texas
American Cotton Growers’ Association
Hector Martin
Peters
State Association
Gesling
Georgia
New York
Juliar Coller
Atlanta
Boston Art Academy
Biss Collier
United States
Sherman’s Clerk Appointed by Secretary of State
March reports William Gul Tre appointed to a civil service clerk position by Secretary of State Sherman. The St Louis Methodist conference debated women delegates with 7 to 23 against admission. Equal representation for laymen and ministers was rejected, 67 to 33.
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Sherman
Washington
William
Gultre
McKinley
Ohio
St Louis
Nevada
St. Louis
The
Methodist Church
Colorado Coal Miners Strike in Idwin Colorado
Report from Denver indicates miners at Citizens' man and Duke coal mines in Idwin Gannison county strike for higher wages. Also notes New York bill banning Sunday ball play and a Cripple Creek health anecdote praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Classified notices mention Eureka lodge meeting and Santa Fe Route schedules with vestibuled Pullman sleepers.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Citizens’ Man and Duke Company
Idwin
Gannison County
Tate
Cripple Creek
G. B. Henderson
Dully Advertiser
Elas
Eureka Lodge No
California Limited
Topeka
Santa Fe
California
Corey Sareesmith
Silat
Grocery items with odd listing in scanned ad
Fragmented OCR lists various food items and prices including sugar pears peaches and soap. The legible parts mention granulated sugar and table pears with small quantities, plus rough product notes and pricing fragments.
Brooklyn Women Angry Demand Public Apology From Dupuy de Lome
Brooklyn women from leading clubs plan special meetings to discuss the Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome and his remarks about American women in his Around the World. they will push for a public apology and may urge the president to revoke his passport if none is given.
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New York
Women's Clubs
Brooklyn
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Madrid
Prom
Tmkely
Chicopes Club
American Daughters of the Revolution
West End
Ropes and Fence Contract for Newport Jail Enclosure
Cincinnati reports on Tuesday awarded Vanderhide a contract for main ropes used in hangings and a 25 foot high fence to surround the Newport jail enclosure. The work site includes a scaffold groper and a yard extending to the workhouse. Construction to begin Wednesday.
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Cincinnati
Vanderhide
Newport
Dangers of the Grip and a Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertorial notes the dangers of La Gripps and promotes Chamberisin’ Cough rennody as a safe prevention and cure for la grippe. It claims tens of thousands have used the remedy with no pneumonia cases, and touts 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists, urging subscription to The State Journal.
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State Journal
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