Mason Wins Illinois Senate Nomination In Bitter Caucus
Springfield January 20 William E Mason was nominated for United States senator at a bitter Republican joint caucus. The victory followed Lorimers withdrawal and signals a win for the McKinley forces. Madden and other antiadminstration figures fade. Mason born 1850 in Franklinville NY, long Illinois legislative career, married Edith White Des Moines.
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Senator Sherman's Successor in Doubt in New York
Asa S. Bushnell of Ohio remains in New York and has not decided on appointing Mark Hanna to fill the unexpired term of Senator Sherman. Murat Halstead reported the governor favored Hanna for the short term, then fighting for reelection. The governor later denied deciding on any appointment.
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Curfew Bill Proposed By Bay City Democrat in Michigan House
Representative John Donovan of Bay City introduces a measure to ring the curfew bell in all cities and incorporated villages and to require children ages 8 to 18 to stay off the streets after 8 PM in Michigan.
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Platt Leads in New York Senate Vote for Senator
Albany January 20 The New York state senate ballot shows Thomas C Platt receiving 35 votes to Hill 11 and Henry George 2 with Senators George and Coffee backing George The assembly vote also favors Platt 112 to Hill 1 and Henry George 2 Three Kings County lawmakers vote for George In Topeka Kansas the Populist caucus ends after 24 ballots without selecting a United States senator with Peffer and Breidenthal no longer in contention.
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Hansbrough Winning Senate and House Totals
In a special dispatch from St. Paul the senate vote for United States senator shows Hansbrough as 24 to 7 for Bentley with fusion support. In the house Hansbrough leads 48 to 17 over Bentley confirming Hansbrough’s expected win.
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Goat sale dispute sparks unusual court case in Indiana
In Frankfort Clinton circuit court William Jones sues a Knights of Pythias committee over a goat sold to aid lodge degrees. The goat entered the room amid excitement then the lodge declined further use. The suit seeks contract damages. No football at Wabash College next year per Indiana ledger note.
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Formal Vote and Populists for Templeton Doings
Indianapolis January 20 Senate and House sessions drew large crowds as party nominees battled for US senator. Fairbanks and Voorhees led in both chambers with Populists backing Templeton. Senate reports included weed control bill rejection. House moved on city bonds and election watchers while tax and liability bills faced scrutiny.
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Wealthy Marion shoe store burglarized. son-in-law held
John, a leading Marion resident, reported his shoe store burglary to police. William Borden, his son-in-law, was arrested. the broken money drawer showed blood marks and he bore a self-inflicted cut finger. Police refused dismissal. Borden to be prosecuted and his father-in-law posted bond.
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Farmers oppose drainage project in Kankakee valley
About 400 farmers and landowners gathered in San Pierre Indiana to oppose further drainage works in the Kankakee valley. They argue additional drainage harms hay crops and protest special assessments, urging use of $186,060 already in state funds and, if needed, a state levy fought in court. They blame Chicago landholders and anticipate a heated, protracted fight.
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Young Wife Seeks Divorce After Brief Marriage
The plaintiff, 13, and the defendant, 24, married six months ago. The girl left school items and dolls, daughter of Solomon Beighler, a well known resident. After divorce and restoration of her maiden name, she will return to school to continue studies.
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Wheelwomen break cycling record in Indianapolis race
Dottie Farnsworth wins by three lengths over Anderson as four hour distance reaches 83 miles, beating the St. Paul record from 1896. Finish order also includes Baldwin Christopher Allen and others with 82 miles and 17 laps. In Liberty, Indiana, Abraham Dawes reports his wife found dead infant in bed claiming a nightmare.
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Fireman Falls From Ladder in City Fire
Evansville Indiana January 20 A fire started at Meyers Boston candy kitchen and spread to Miller dry goods Elmendorf carpet shop and Joseph clothing store with 25000 loss Fireman Stockfleith fell from a ladder breaking several ribs and requiring medical treatment
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Lion sighting leads to hunting party near Washington
A lion was seen in the woods near Washington Indiana on Monday afternoon. Reported promptly, a hunting party formed and tracked the animal for over two miles but could not overtake it.
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Bloody fight in a game preserve claims seven deaths
Crown Point Indiana January 20 seven watchmen of the Tolleston club of Chicago and fourteen farmer boys clashed on Tolleston club lands. The gun battle left Costick Pratt Theodore Pratt Alven Bothwell Blackburn and others injured with multiple shots fired. Several arrests followed as sheriff Farley moved to jail Barney Whitrock Blackburn brothers and Alfred Taylor. Weather bulletin closes the page with Indiana Illinois and Michigan forecasts.
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Financial Markets Report From New York Chicago Jan 19
The Markets section notes easy money on call at 13 52 percent and bankers' bills in demand at 4 85 4 88 for sixty days. Bond prices show strength with U S government issues at par to 120.4. Chicago grain quotes list Wheat May 797 1 4 cents, Corn May 2 34 4 cents, Oats May 18 30 cents, Lard May around 4.07, with various minor shifts. Produce prices include butter 19 1 2 cents, eggs 12 cents per dozen, poultry prices for turkeys and hens, and potatoes and apples with varied per unit values. Chicago live stock prices show hogs around 3.15 to 3.50 per hundredweight and cattle brisk.
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