Senate Confronts Conference Report on Tariff Bill
In Washington on July 2 the Senate considered the tariff bill conference report with no instruction to conferees and by a viva voce vote sent the bill back without specific directives. Debate touched on the power to instruct and the Senate’s authority, while press attention centered on key figures and shifts in party alignment. A later note reports the Labor Committee favoring a national board of arbitration for resolving labor disputes.
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Wasinseros
Juny
Senate
Jones
Arkansas
California
Stewart
Nevada
Irby
Tillmanite
South Carolina
Mn Jil
Senator Smith
New Jersey
Gray
Nanderson
Nebraska
Manderson
House of Representatives
Alr. Platt
Rep
Connecticut
Sevetor Gray
Washburn
Fandkner
Gorman
Washinetox
Springer
National Board of Arbitration
Collision on the Wabash near Wen station at Lafayette
Two railroad workers died after a collision between west bound freight sections near Wen station. Engineer Clark and fireman J. J. Brown jumped too late. John Donohue of Andrews, Indiana, also perished. Other crew escaped with minor injuries as both engines suffered heavy damage.
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Lafayette
Ind
Wabash
Wen
Tia
Clark
Wee
bin ‘Fiyeman
J. J. Brown
Pnan
John Donohue
Andrews
Postmaster Everett in Concord Faces Shortage Probe
A Concord Nebra ska postmaster and Buzzard publisher A Everett was found in a 464 dollar funds shortage. The postal inspector arrived after a misdeed, and Frank Reuter and John Belkert helped cover the missing amount. The incident occurred July 7 in Dixos Nebraska.
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A. Everett
Concord
Dixos
Everett
Ubin
Ange
Ywen
Frank Reuter
John Belkert
Gorman and Cleveland Trial Meeting Described by Manning
New York July 26 An alleged account of the landmark Albany meeting between Senator Gorman of Maryland and Grover Cleveland after the Chicago nomination is recounted from Daniel Manning. The tale recounts Cleveland as blunt about campaign control and Gorman as cool headed, culminating in a heated yet friendly exchange over a campaign document and a fire in the Albany grate.
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Bank Manning
New York
Acc
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Leal- Ment Cleveland
Cleveland
Chicago
Daniel Manning
Mr. Gorman
Govinia
Albany
Grover Cleveland
Goran
Gorman
Gormin
Bosh
Mr. Gormnan
Naw Tore
National Committee
No Apology From Gresham to Japan Asserted
The report of Secretary Gresham apologizing to Japanese minister M Tateno is claimed false. A telegram to the Japanese government via Minister Dunn contained nothing offensive and no apology was tendered. An amicable interview followed focusing on avoiding war with China Japan and Korea.
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Greamain
Japan
Walmse
Gresham
M. ‘“Tateno
Dunn
Volo
T’atena
Ching
Corea
Dateno
San Francisco
Cal
War Declared Between China and Japan Across the Seas
Dispatches from Shanghai and London confirm China and Japan have declared war. Reports cite Japanese victories sinking Chinese transports and heavy Chinese casualties. Financial and political figures in England and the United States discuss expected war outcomes and potential support efforts.
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Tloxney
Lloyds
Shanghai
Central News
China
Japan
Monumental physics building rises at Kansas University
The Kansas University campus at Lawrence advances a grand new physics electric and engineering building. Built on bed rock with copper exterior moldings and Night Borea sandstone interior, it features artistic stair designs, vast arches, antique hinges, and glass interiors. The site overlooks Kaw and Dragoon valleys, promising lasting durability and architectural prominence.
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Growmids
Lawrence
Kis
Tormka
Kas
Kansans
State University At
Kangas
Kaw
Dragoon
Ohio
Glenburnie
N. J
State
Leard of Public Health
United States
Jolst
Large Fire Destroys Ottumwa Plant and Other Fires Reported
A night fire destroyed Ottumwa's Nick and Constriction plant one of the state's largest paving and pressed brick facilities, with about 310,000 in losses and 14,000 insurance. Other towns report mills and stockyards burning, including Matheus roller mills with about 18,000 losses and half insured, plus a waterworks station blaze and rail yard fire with major damage and substantial losses.
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Nromwa
Ottumiwa
Ihe
Mateus
Matcus
Martin & Higelow
Carrorre
Abepin
Boone
Chicago and Northwestern
Cherokee Citizenship Controversy Stirs Indian Territory
Secretary of the Interior Smith rules on Cherokee citizenship in a decision that questions U S authority to determine tribal status amid intruder debates. Congress considers bills to remove intruders as Cherokee land disputes and land purchase funds are debated, with potential eruptions of controversy over who qualifies as Cherokee citizens.
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Smith
Wastmatex
Toke Smith
Indian Territory
Cherolod Strip
Congress
Department
United States
Vilas Defends Cleveland and Attacks Gorman in Senate
Senator Vilas denounces a Monday attack on the president as without precedent and personal, defending Cleveland while rebuking Senator Gorman. He cites presidential uprightness, denies duplicity, and defends iron and coal taxation in the tariff debate.
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Mr. Vilas
Vilas
Senate of
United States
Maryland
Hill
Conferees Agree on Agricultural Budget Item
Senate conferees reach an agreement on the agricultural appropriation bill with the key issue the proposed 1 million dollar sum for exterminating the Russian thistle. The Senate panel signals it will not approve such a grant, warning there could be ongoing contention if the demand is pressed.
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Senate
Agres
Willgale
Republican Nominations At Led Molnea July 25
The Republican state convention held July 25 nominated a full slate for state offices including Secretary of State and Attorney General. District picks favor repeat holds and re-elections with several nominees pledged to support protective tariffs and bimetallic monetary policy while urging stricter immigration enforcement.
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Led Molnea
Drs Marre
Hlokat
Supreme
Dea Morans
Siat
Navy Central
Tivat
H. O. Weaver
Louisa
Toun Muscatine
Phiet
A_ Mehanna
MM Kemble
Shellita
James Ff. Blythe
Gegro Garlo
A Russell Sage Story of a $10 Suit Bid in Wall Street
An old tale portrays Russell Sage in a frugal mood as he eyes a $12 suit in a clothing store near his Wall Street offices. He negotiates down to ten dollars and four cents, but the shopkeeper stays firm at twelve, highlighting Sage's famed thrift amid market tension.
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Bown
Antl
Russell Sage
Wall Street
Mr. Sage
Western Union
Sage
Sila
Age
Saga
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Indy
Smaldens
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American Association
H. L Proctor
Elim
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Elleworth College
Iowa Falls
Messrs
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William and Weant Chaffee
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C. W. Lyon
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