Democratic Divide Over Tariff Bills Sparks House Action
The House debated tariff measures with Democrats split in voting against free barbed wire coal and sugar. Twelve named Democrats joined Republicans to oppose a key resolution while party leaders avoided claiming victory. The barbed wire and coal bills advanced as the chamber adjourned for the night.
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Wolverton
Hanghen
Wis
Messrs
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Ogden
Price and Robertson
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Ltarmer and
Tariff Provisions Under Presidential Veto Reveal Rates Across Key Goods
The latest veto outlines duties on major staples including refined sugars at 50 percent ad valorem with refinements. Hawaii sugar remains duty free. Iron ore 40 cents per ton. coal 15 cents per ton. tobacco prices set per pound. precious stones duty split by cut. Timber, wool, logs, and tin plate feature various rates. internal revenue imposes card taxes and a 2 percent corporate tax. whisky taxed at 1.10 per gallon with eight year bond.
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Internal Revenue
Hill Demands Information on Tariff Conferees
Washington Aug 10 Friday opened the senate session amid tariff conference friction as Senator Hill introduced a resolution directing tariff conferees to report their differences and reasons for nonagreement. The measure stirred debate and was nearly adopted before parliamentary tactics blocked a final vote. Senator West urged passage to expose alleged conferee lies.
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Washington
Senate
Hill
Aldrich
West
Patriotic Speeches Spark Debate on Government Exhibit Plan
The House debated a $200,000 government exhibit for the Atlanta exposition and proposed granting 1,000,000 acres to each arid land state to promote desert reclamation. Senators stalled Hill's resolution and talks on irrigation moved forward with a bill to appoint five commissioners to study western lands west of the 100th meridian and assess irrigation needs.
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House
Senate
Wasnixerox
Hill
Washimaton
Pickler
South Dakota
Sth
United States
Treaty Confirmed by Senate in Executive Session
In Hixneaton on August 14 the Senate met in executive session at 12:20 to vote on the Chinese treaty. There was no debate and a vote followed, resulting in confirmation of the treaty by 47 to 20.
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Senate
Senate sessions and promotions dominate August day
In Washington the vice president opened the Senate with scattered attendance as free list bills advance and amendments to repealing all income taxes are signaled. Promoted retiree Commodore Louis C Sartori to rear admiral on the retired list and authorized outdoor relief for veterans. Dominion Coal and Alabama election probes were discussed but postponed. Reinhart’s resignation accepted by Santa Fe directors in New York.
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Gorman
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Hill
Manderson
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Neb
Louis C. Sartori
Dominion Coal Company of Nova Scotia
Alabama
Wreck Mass of Debris Reveals Death Toll At 11
Frightful Rock Island wreck near Linc old debris pile shows scant clues to victims. coroner lists 11 dead including Dr. Pinney and engineer Ike Depew as rescue teams probe charred remains. Police arrest George Davis suspected of wrecking the train with crowbar evidence.
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Rock Island Express
C. H. Prxxey
Council Bluffs
J. R. Matthews
Owaha
Harey Morse
Kansas City
Ike Depew
Council Biuffs
W. O. Hambell
Fairbury
WiLliam Kner
C. D. Stannard
St. Joseph
A. A. Munger
Omaha
H. R. Perens
Council
Iowa
Rock Island
Andrew Hensen
McPherson County
Nebraska
George Davis
Wreck on the Santa Fe Kills Two Trainmen and Injures Several
A head end collision on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe between Hurdland and Gibbs Missouri at 3 30 Sunday morning between express trains No 5 westbound and No 4 eastbound killed two engineers and a messenger and injured several passengers and crew. The two trains were to meet at Gibbs but No 4 allegedly violated orders.
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Santa Fe
Hurdland
Gibbs
Engineer HuMpsRreys
Groner Caplinger
Dan Millbaugh
Chicago
E. EK
Derrick
Dan Daly
Fort Madison
Mark Fogarty
F. P. Skyles
Holmes
Justin McCarthy
Walter N. Durbin
Milwaukee
Numerous 1900 era incidents span storms, crimes and deaths
Doctors sue for strike allowances in Buffalo. Ex Judge Wightman founder of Burlington dies in Chicago at age 84. Mines near Scranton collapse destroying property valued at 250,000. Dozens of houses razed. A family of seven in Oelwein poisoned by a summer drink. three dead with others dying. Varying deaths include Abraham Depew in Illinois aged 79, and Mrs. Shirk in Peru Indiana.
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Joseph P. Wightman
Burlington
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Oclwein
Abraham Depew
Christian County
Illinois
William Watts
Williston
Caswell Beprett
Kentucky
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Brenham
Tex
Lincoln
Neb
George Davis
Rock Island
Northville
O. T
Stone
Altgeld
Iowa
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Wisconsin Board of Health
Milwaukee
Belt Buckles Rise in Fashion and Towel Ring Popularity
Fashion notes highlight growing demand for belt buckles and twisted silver towel rings as trendy accessories. Consumers seek bold metallic styles and unique designs across accessory markets.
Fashion Description of Silk Waists and Skirts
A description notes waists of fancy silk with fronts shir ted at the shoulders and waist line, worn with skirts in black and all colors.
Nebraska Democrats Plan State Convention at Lincoln
MAHA Aug. 15 The Democratic state convention will be held here on Sept. 26. Aug. 11 near Saaronville Neb Louis Peterson a well to do farmer shot himself and died.
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Maha
Farmer
Himeef
Saaronville
Neb
Louis Peterson
McKeighan In Hastings for district visit before convention
Congressman McKeighan arrived in Hastings Nebraska on August 13 en route home and will stay in the district until after the convention.
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McKeighan
Hastings
Neb
Van Wyck Starts For Washington
Ex Senator C H Van Wyck wife and daughter Miss Happy leave Nebraska City for Washington. They will be away about three weeks.
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van Wyck
Washington
Nebraska City
Aung 13
C. H. van Wyck
Miss Happy
Falls City Improvements Contract Awarded
Falls City Nebraska August 10 The county board awarded the contract to W B Schmacker for two additions to the courthouse at a cost of seven thousand six hundred fifty dollars.
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Falls City
Fats City
Neb
W. B. Schmacker
Demise of Mrs Bell T Evans in Beatrice
Beatrice August 13 Mrs Bell T Evans of Chicago visiting sister Mrs Harry Wood worth died at her home after a visit here for several weeksConfirmation of death and relation to local residents stated.
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Bell T. Evans
Beatrice
Chicago
Harry Woodworth
Death of Florence Harris in Hastings Diphtheria Case
Florence Harris five year old daughter of Sheriff Harris died of diphtheria in Hastings. The board of health is taking steps to prevent a spread of the disease.
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Florence
Harris
Board of Health
Police Judge Injured in Nebraska Collision
Hastinas Neb Aug 14 Police Judge Rohrer sustained serious injuries from a kick by a horse after riding a bicycle and colliding with a carriage team.
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Neb
Rohrer
Congressman McKeighan Renominated at Populist Convention
Congressman McKeighan was renominated on the first ballot by the Populist convention in Honorerm neb He will receive the Democratic endorsement and campaign support for the upcoming election.
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Honoreemr
Neb
Struck by Lightning in Nebraska Farm Animals Burn
During a thunderstorm in Grand Island Nebraska on August 15 two horses and a cow owned by Mr Brannon were burned to death after the animals were struck by lightning and the blaze caught on pasture.
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Grand Island, Neb
Brannon
Fullerton Wins Water Works Contract Award
Fillerton Neb August 15 The contract to install a water works system was awarded to the United States Wind Engine and Pump company of Batavia New York for 8400 dollars.
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Fillerton
Neb
United States Wind Engine and Pump Company of
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Fils
Moritz Foundry in Fastinas Burns Down
The iron and brass foundry of William Moritz in Fastinas Nebraska burned to the ground. Loss to buildings patterns and machinery will exceed five thousand dollars with favored estimate at five thousand nine dollars.
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Fastinas
Neb
William Moritz
Populist Nominates H. M. Worth in Knox District
Knox County Populists convened at Nosrara Neb for the Twentieth district nominating H. M. Worth of Knox County. The convention included Knox and Boyd counties and selected Worth as the party candidate.
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Nosrara, Neb
Knox and
Boyd Counties
H. M. Worth
Wreck Victim Buried in DeWitt Funeral
The funeral for William M. Kreig, the fireman killed in the Rock Island wreck, was held Sunday at the DeWitt Methodist Episcopal church in De Witt Nebraska.
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Neb
William M. Kreig
Rock Island
Dewitt Methodist Episcopal Charel
Pied of Sunstroke Claims Local Resident in Juniata
James H. Stephens an elderly resident of Juniata Nebraska died after suffering heat exhaustion while returning from town. His wife sought help from a neighbor but he was found unresponsive on his face. He was about seventy years old.
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Granp Island
Neb
A. H. Wilhelm
Juniata
James H. Stephens
Best Remedy for Flux Endorsed by Texarkana Editor
Mr Thomas Batte editor of the Graphic Texarkana Arkansas says Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave almost immediate relief during a severe flux attack He reports full recovery after using the medicine and recommends it to others Bottles priced 25 and 50 cents sold by L M Bosworth Ames Iowa.
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L. M. Bosworth, Ames, Lowa
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