Cuba to Have Help Denial by Payne of a Press Talk
Washington reports the Cuban reciprocity dispute dominates cabinet talk as the president and Secretary Root press for sugar duty cuts. Chairman Payne issues a sharp denial that Ways and Means plans to curb urban reciprocity. the White House also outlaws government staff lobbying to influence legislation under penalty of dismissal.
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Washington
Congress
Root
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Post Office
Inge
Gage
War tax repeal bill introduced in House
Washington February 1 The House opened with Payne introducing a war tax repeal bill to strike down most levies funding the war with Spain. The chamber also moves to guard revenue powers by instructing the Ways and Means Committee to study and report conditions. In the Senate Morgan focuses on an amendment to the Philippine tariff bill, arguing further changes would pass stricter constitutional review.
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Washngton
Payne
Spain
Senate
House
Morgan
He Got Lincoln's Jack-Knife It Liverpool 0
A Victorian era notice promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for chronic female illnesses. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Emerson Allen of Dorset Ontario praising recovery after birth, with claims of nearly universal cures and notes on non narcotic vegetable ingredients and pre maternity benefits.
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Lincoln
Liverpool
Dr. Pierce
Emerson Allen
Dorset, Ontario Co
Ont
Rev Hastings of Toronto Dies After Noted Sermon
The prominent preacher Rev William Hastings of Toronto Quebec is dead. He was known for strong sermons though not handsome. Also reported Michigan Central train from Mackinaw City to Bay City was held at Grayling for three hours due to a smallpox case on board. Police vacated all passengers before proceeding. In Des Moines Iowa the senate rejected moving to memorialize Congress in favor of the Hoar bill restricting injunctions in labor disputes.
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Abraham Lincoln
William Hastings
Toronto
Hastings
Bay City
Mich
Michigan Central
Mackinaw City
Grayling
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Congress
Wotk
Senate Committee On Federal Relations
Professor Pearson to resign from Northwestern faculty
Chicago February 1. Professor Charles W. Pearson of Northwestern University announced his intention to resign from the university faculty. He said he would probably resign from the Methodist church as well.
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Chicago
Charles W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Methodist Church
Capitalists Face Indian Land Deal Turmoil in Saginaw
In Saginaw Michigan on February 1, residents resist a Chicago land grab linked to the Pottawatomie Indians. Pottawatomie families moved west in 1836 and now hold claims to Chicago property. Saginaw’s Taymouth reservation families influence the suit. Prosecutor John O Keefe filed a US court bill to quiet title and advised against entering propositions until a decision issues.
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Niles, Mich
Chicago
Saginaw County
Mississippi
van Buren County
Saginaw
Taymouth Township
John O'Keefe
United States
O'Keefe
Indictments Against Captain Streeter Over Land Grabs
Four indictments charge Captain George Wellington Streeter with obtaining money under false pretenses. The Lake Michigan land claimant touted shore accretions as U.S. land in the District of Lake Michigan, with suits over selling lots in the disputed district.
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Chicago
George Wellington Streeter
Lake Michigan
Streeter
United States
Congress Deliberates as Bills Await Action in Long Session
In Washington the House debates two major appropriation bills with ample time for general discussion. While census, Cuban reciprocity, tax repeal, Philippine and canal measures loom, no rush is seen. The Senate also paces Philippine and canal bills for lengthy debate. The Indian leasing issue sparks protest as Maine lobsters draw attention and Delegate Wilcox pushes Hawaiian ditch and school bills amid uncertain prospects.
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Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Farmer Isaac Wintermute Dies While Testifying near Warren
Isaac Wintermute a Hartford City farmer collapsed and died during a religious meeting near Warren while delivering a plea to seek the Lord. He spoke his final words about life and death before losing consciousness and dying before a physician arrived.
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Hartford City
Ind
Warren
Isaac Wintermute
Wintermute
Milwaukee Bond Issue Sold at Premium Bid
Milwaukee sold a total of 810000 dollars in municipal bonds at a premium of 13162.42 dollars achieving a selling price of 101625. A Chicago firm won the bid.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Markets reflect mixed grain and livestock futures in Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show wheat and corn fluctuating with January and May contracts, while pork and cattle ranges extend across diverse grades. East Buffalo and St Louis notes add broader livestock and grain price signals from regional markets.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Bee
Texas
Buffalo
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Dun's Review Reports Satisfactory Business Amid Drawbacks
R G Dun Co says overall business stays satisfactory with gains in manufacturing, footwear orders, and rising imports offset by labor disputes and inflation resistance. Exports of iron and steel products fell last year while wheat and corn prices rose. Manufacturing failures for January total 12.9 million with most in manufacturing and trading sectors.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
New England
Justice Seems to Linger Too Long
Butte Montana February 1. Joseph Shafer a mulatto who killed a man in 1807 in Butte has been freed after four years and seven months in county jail with forty months on death sentence. County attorney requested release as all witnesses are dead or gone.
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Butte
Mont
Joseph Shafer
John Hawkins
Illinois Convention Called for Peoria in Support of Prohibition
A call has been issued for the state convention of the Illinois prohibitionists to be held in Peoria at 1 p.m. The event aims to organize candidates and support for prohibition measures statewide.
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Chicago
San. Si
Peoriy
Zion Lace Holdings Put Under Receivership
Judge Tuley ordered a receivership for Zion lace industries and will appoint Elmer Wasburn as receiver with a $700,000 bond. The case, brought by Samuel Stevenson, centers on undue influence by Dowie and the church's control of assets, awarding Stevenson at least $100,000 while funds given by Stevenson and his wife are uncollectable.
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Chicago
Landge Tuley
Zion Lace Industries
Elmer Wasburn
Samuel Stevenson
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Christian Catholi Church
Stevenson
Zion
Dowie Dindy
Elijah
Dowle
End of the Biddles A Narrow Jail Escape Ends in Gunbattle
Edward and John Biddle escaped from Allegheny county jail aided by Mrs. Soeffel and were pursued by Pittsburg and Butler officers. In a barn at McClure's near Mount Chestnut a road chase led to a firefight. Edward and John Biddle were wounded, Mrs. Soeffel shot, while officers sustained injuries.
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Pittsburg
Retler
Edward Biddle
John Biddle
Peter K. Seffel
Biddle Brothers
Allegheny County
Soeffel
Kiddle
Prospect
Butler County
Mount Chestnut
McClure
Ttsburg
John Roach
Albert Swinehart
Charles McGovern
Perrysville
Sivaths
Mittsburg
Utler
Rainey
Hoon
Frank Holliday
Aaron ‘Thompson
Robert Ray
Butler
Court orders amended bill in case against Dowie stockholders
The court directs Reeves to file an amended bill to bring stockholders of the race industries into the suit before a decree can be entered. Dowie plans an appeal as the court notes the stockholder position is unclear and a further hearing is necessary. An amended bill and answer to be filed Monday. a receiver decree will be entered then. Dowie’s bond and stock disposition are limited pending the outcome.
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Reeves
Race Industries
Lowle
Dowie
Tuley
Packard
Battle description shows Mrs Stoffel aids Biddles in wild shootout
In a dramatic pursuit near Butler officers armed with Winchester rifles and large cal revolvers opened fire at the Biddles and Mrs Stoffel who fired from a sleigh. Ed Biddle and John Biddle were wounded, Mrs Stoffel was shot in the breast but survived thanks to a deflected bullet. The trio attempted to flee toward Canada with a damaged sleigh.
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Pittsburg
Ed Biddle
Biddle
John Biddle
Bold highway robbery and Des Moines area fire report
In Benton Harbor Michigan on February 1 Abram Westervelt banker of the Modern Woodmen lodge was attacked by two men robbing $3800 intended for the new banker Joseph Hanson. In Norwalk Iowa a fire destroyed much of the business district including Trusler’s harness shop the Norwalk Journal Wells drug store and Casady bank with estimated losses around 20000 partly insured.
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Abram Westervelt
Woodmen Lodge
Westervelt
Joseph Hanson
Des Moines
Norwalk
Trusler
Norwalk Journal
Wells’ Drug Store
Simon Casady
Veterans oppose pensions and political favoritism in Congress
Rochester Indiana February 1. McClung Post No 5 G A R attacks large pensions for officers and widows while soldiers get meager pay. They cite bills to pension Mrs McKinley and Mrs Harrison and a $25600 pension for ex president. Owosso Michigan February 1. George Hildebrant known as Jack the Hugger dodges a $50 fine or 60 days jail, fled amid tar and feather talk.
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Rochester
Ind
McClung
Congress
McKinley
Harrison
Owosso, Mich
Jack the Hugger
George Hildebrant
Missing Kenosha man William Niederprim Believed Lost in Snow
William Michael Niederprim, nearly 80 and almost blind, vanished after leaving his South Street home Wednesday night to seek medical advice. Police fear he may have wandered off, become lost, and frozen to death in the snow.
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Kenosha
Wis
William Michael Niederprim
South Street
Resignation of Kansas G. A. R. commander adopted
Topeka Kansas February 1 Department Commander Norton of the Kansas G A R has tendered his resignation to National Commander Eli Torrance Vice Commander J B Remington of Paola will succeed Charges against Norton will probably be dropped and his resignation accepted
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Topeka
Kan
Department
Norton
Kansas
Polhamus Freed in Infant Murder Case
Kenosha Wisconsin February 1 Leslie M Polhamus of Chicago who was arrested for murdering his infant daughter is released by Justice Stewart The state failed to establish its case and Polhamus goes free
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Kenosha
Wis
Leslie M. Polhamus
Chicago
Stewart
Fugitive Prisoner Hunted Then Captured in Indianapolis
Hlineis fugitive H. Steele alias Stephen Burns alias Harry Steed, who escaped a month ago from Hlineis Reformatory at Pontiac after a five year sentence, has been captured in Indianapolis.
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Hlineis
Indianapolis
H. Steele
Stephen Burns
Harry Steed
Pontiac
Sheriff Porter's Mandan arrest tops Iowa murder fugitive
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory February 1 Sheriff Porter of Mandan arrested Sid Noble wanted in Muscatine Iowa for alleged murder and holds him for Iowa authorities. Also Joseph Wade and B H Dalton were hanged at Portland Oregon for the murder of James B Morrow on November 14. The interstate commission denied Dr Dowie and deacons half fare clerical rates. George B Wade of Chicago awarded 7000 dollars for injuries at Minors Central. Wilber B Ketcham company publishers and booksellers New York are assigned.
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Guthrie
O.T
Porter
Mand
Sid Noble
Muscatine
Iowa
Joseph Wade
B. H. Dalton
Portland
Ore
James B. Morrow
Philippines
Dowie
Norwegians in U S Send 3,000,000 Kroner Home
Joseph Bisoky of Chicago dies by suicide grieving his father Rev Madison Peters of New York accepts a call to Baltimore. Fremont Ohio closes public schools to combat smallpox. The international sugar conference to Brussels adjourns until eb.
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Joseph Bisoky
Chicago
Rev
Madison ©. Peters
New York
Baltimore
Fremont
United States
Brussels
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Appropriations Committee
American Congress
Wilcox
Hawaiian Ditch Company
North
Kahala
Island of
Hawaii
Paukapu
Maliwai
Waupio
Waimea
Polulu Gulch
Kohala
Hamakua
Committee of Congress
Artuur W. Dunn
Chicago Grain and Produce
Dun
Christian Cathollc
Zion's Lace Works
Head of Zion
Mra. Sofel
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Chas. H. Exex
Frank Stewart
J. M. Sprovant
C. M. Kreck
Frank R. Sacer
T. J. Dempsey
Johnson
Harwood
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Wilson
Attorney At Law
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Washington County Savings Bank
Schuyler W. Livingston
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A. Dewey
Attorney-At-Law
Washington DO
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Royal Tailors
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Y. KR
Wefrey A. Anderson
Onahter
T. Anderson
Owa
Don
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Watson & Nicholson
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Madison Medicine Co
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Pacific Northwest
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Yaas
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Mason City Mail
Peoria Mall
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O&n Way
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Arekalrowe
Batty
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