Oregon Election Totals Show Republicans Leading
Reports from Oregon on June 2 indicate slow returns with Republicans likely to control the legislature. Tongue is elected to Congress in the First district, with the Second district race remaining close. Bean appears set for supreme judge with a large Republican lead. Also notes Pennoyer may win mayor of Portland. In Iowa, banker B F Miller dies at 63 from Brights disease in Webster City.
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Porttlane
Oregon
Senate
Republican State Central Committee
Bean
Supreme Judge
Tongue
Congress
Pennoyer
B. F. Miller
Wesster City
Bright
Hamilton County
National Silver party calls for united action for free silver
Washington June 1 The National Silver party urges friends to unify behind restoration of free silver. Chairman Mott says since January 22 the party has quietly organized for a pivotal July 22 convention in St Louis. The address links the convention to a just settlement of the money issue and aligns with the People's party gathering.
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Unite For Action
Washington
National Silver Party
Mott
Friends of Silver
St. Louis
People’s Party
Blackburn For Temporary Chairman
The advance guard of the silver men arrives in Lexington for the Democratic state convention opening Wednesday. Charles B. Long of Louisville chairs the meeting, while Senator Joe Blackburn is expected to be temporary chairman and deliver the keynote. Other names mentioned for the post include Major P. P. Johnson and ex-Congressmen Goodnight and Stone.
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Ent
Major P. P. Johnson
National Trotting Association
Charles J
Goodnight and
Stone
Concedes McKinley Nomination On First Ballot
Washington dispatch says Senator Quay concedes McKinley’s nomination on first ballot at St Louis. He published figures showing McKinley trusted to win with 479 votes, 19 more than needed for nomination. Pennsylvania leader admits certainty of McKinley’s victory.
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McKinley
New York
Herald
Washington
Moon
St. Louis
Pennsylvania
Major McKinley
Quay
No Second Place For Reed Nomination Note
Boston dispatch reports J H Manley of Bangor Maine says Thomas B Reed will not accept any vice presidential nomination He adds that Reed will be nominated for president rather than vice president and that Reed would not consider the vice presidential offer under any circumstances
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Reed
Boston
Boston Journal
J.H. Manley
Bangor
Hanna
Thomas B. Reed
Senator Allison Names Baldwin to Present at Convention
Des Moines June 2 Senator Allison has chosen John N. Baldwin of Council Bluffs to present his name to the convention in St Louis for the Ninth district.
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Allison
Des
Nonpartisan Tariff Convention Opens in Detroit
Detroit reports the first commercial tariff convention will start this afternoon with a week long session. Delegates include commercial and labor representatives, all pledged to keep tariff discussions in business terms and exclude political speeches.
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Detroit
Move of Iowa Silver Men Organizes July Meeting
Watertoo June 2. An inside source says the free silver forces across Iowa plan a nonpartisan meeting in Des Moines on July 14 to organize a bimetallic association.
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Iowa
Watertoo
Free Silver Forces of
Nonose
Destines
Tragic Rail Death Near Ogden Leaves Man Ground to Pieces
Thomas Robinson aged 28 from near Ogden was struck and crushed by a Chicago and Northwestern train while walking along the tracks at night. His body was ground into pieces, according to reports from Boons, Indiana.
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Boons
Thomas Robinson
Ogden
Robinson
Two MenFatally Injured In Powder Explosion At Watterloo
In Waterrlo, Iowa, June 2, a premature powder charge exploded fatally injuring Fred Burmeister who lost an arm and both eyes and Julius Burmeister who suffered a blinded eye severe burns and other injuries with little chance of recovery, doctors report.
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Watterloo
Fred Burmeister
Julius Burmeister
Army Worm In Iowa Threatens Pastureland
J W Brilhart, traveling agent for Iowa Homestead, showed a box of army worms found near Lorimer, Iowa. The pests have destroyed 820 acres of blue grass pasture in about 36 hours and threaten more damage to corn and fields in several townships. Farmers dig trenches to drown or kill the worms as they migrate through the county.
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Iowa
Creston
J. W. Brilhart
Lorimer
Two Men Die in Premature Powder Blast Near Waterloo
In Water.co Iowa on June 1 a premature powder explosion fatally injured Fred Burmeister and Julius Burmeister while blasting boulders. Fred lost an eye and an arm and Julius suffered severe burns and injuries. doctors say recovery is unlikely for both. Fred held the tamping iron when the blast occurred.
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Water.co
Fred Burmeister
Julius Burmeister
Fred
Denied New Trials in Des Moines Murders
The supreme court overruled a request for a rehearing in the cases of Weems and Hamill who killed Constable Ridpath in Des Moines. They face hanging at Fort Madison unless the governor commutes to life imprisonment. Banker Vetter of Atlantic also denied a rehearing and will serve five years for fraud. FOUGHT WITH AN ENRAGED BULL.
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Weems
Hamill
Yetter
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Ridpath
Stout
Fort Madison
Vetter
Atlantic
Iowa Man Survives Chase by Furious Cross Jersey Bull
Ed Pulliam faced a charging cross Jersey bull in a Jefferson pasture. Struck from behind, he was knocked two rods away before grappling the animal. He climbed a small tree and remained perched two hours as the bull watched. He finally descended and returned home.
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Iowa
Jefferson
Ed Pulliam
Pulliam
G Wyo
Trial of Walling Opens Amid Decapitation Evidence
The Newport Kentucky murder trial of Walling opened with a large audience. The examination of medical traces continued to elucidate the decapitation details more clearly than in the Scott Jackson case.
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Newport
Pearryan
Scott Jackson
Miss Gould Aids the Sufferers
The Herald reports Miss Helen Gould donated 100000 dollars to aid cyclone victims in St. Louis and East St. Louis. Her contribution underscores charitable relief efforts from New York.
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Miss Gould
New York
the Herald
Helen Gould
St. Louis
East St. Louis
G A R Encampment Information Circular Issued
St Paul committee announces free quarters in school buildings for veterans attending the 30th national encampment of the G A R in early September. Railway rates settled at one cent per mile with a 80 day limit. accommodations at modest hotel rates. parade route set for Sept 2 over three miles, down grade streets with tents encouraged nearby. Etc.
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St. Paul
Citizens’ Committees
Endicott
Western Passenger Association
Soo Line
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
University Avenue
St. Albans Street
C. W. Harr
Joe L. Brigham
Endicott Building
Hotel Ryan
Robert
Sixth
R. M. Newport
Summit
Dayton Avenues
English Syndicate to Control Anaconda
Hamilton Smith for the English syndicate and the Rothschilds is in Butte amid talks of a near completion to buy a controlling interest in Anaconda. The group has already secured a quarter share at 30 million dollars and now targets 45 million for the entire property due to a rich Camp Creek strike, with full details to be published shortly.
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Anaconda
Burtt
Mont
Hamilton Smith
Rothschilds
Anaconda Company
Butte
Camp Creek
Gilbert Loses Dupont Trophy at Watsons Park
George L. Deiter of Milwaukee won the Dupont trophy for the most live birds from 100, beating Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa by one third with a score of 84 to 83 and claiming the $100 prize. Gilbert had held the trophy since last October after winning a Baltimore shoot.
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Gilbert
Onicanco
Watson's Shooting Park
Dupont
Fred
Spirit Lake
George L. Deiter
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Deiter
Bermuda Arrives in Philadelphia with Fruit Cargo
The steamer Bermuda, sailing from Jacksonville on April 27, reached Philadelphia with a fruit cargo. The voyage reportedly involved secrecy over its Cuba landing plans and ammunition claims. United States minister Willis of Kentucky, formerly to Hawaii, has arrived in Washington.
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Bermuda
Philadelphia
Willis
Washington
Mr. Willis
Kentucky
United States
Hawaii
Alcohol Bill Passed in Congress to Repeal Tax Section
In Washington on May 27 the House approved 165 to 69 a bill repealing section 61 of the tariff law allowing rebates on alcohol used for arts or medicinal compounds. An attached amendment creates a joint commission of three members from each house to study free alcohol at the next session.
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Washindon
Tariff and Finance Debate in the Senate on Cheese Beer and Bonds
In Washington on May 27 the Senate debated tariff and finance measures. Sherman moved to table Dubois 75 cent per barrel beer tax addition, which failed. The cheese bill faced test votes with Mills and Gray for, Nelson Aldrich and Vilas against, then the bond bill displaced the tax discussion. Thurston, leaving soon, weighed measures on popular senator elections and contempt law while opposing the bond ban to aid the administration against a monetary crisis.
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Senate
Washington
Sherman
Dubois
Treasury
Yeas
Nays
Mills and Gray
Nelson
Aldrich
Vilas
Pritchard
Lindsay
Thurston
River and Harbor Bill Faces Veto Move
The president vetoed the river and harbor bill and sent the message to the house. Managers plan to refer the veto to the committee on rivers and harbors and reintroduce the measure Monday. Many members are away, delaying action until more return. Army engineers have supplied project details.
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War Department
Army Engineers
Phillips Labor Bill Passed in Congress Amid Suspension
Washington June 2. The house used suspension of the rules to pass several minor measures. The Johnson Stokes contest from South Carolina’s Seventh district was settled by substituting a committee report declaring no election and the seat vacant. The territorial bonds of New Mexico were approved with senate amendments, needing further senate action. The Phillips bill for an industrial commission and the Arizona bond funding bill also passed.
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Phillips
Washinoton
House
Johnson- Stokes
South Carolina
McCall
Elections Committee
New Mexico
Senate
Arizona
Senate Finishes Debate on Butler Bond Prohibition Bill
Washington June 2 The final Senate vote on the Butler bill to prohibit issuing bonds will occur today before adjournment. Yesterdays session was mainly the debate with Cullom opposing as a repudiation risk and Brown supporting the bill or his resolution declaring future bond issues illegal and void.
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Senate
Washington
Cullom
Brown
Senate Acts Repeal on Alcohol Rebates and Brandy Distillation
The senate passed a bill repealing the tariff rebates on alcohol used in the arts and also approved a measure regulating the distilling of brandy from fruit.
Bankers Adjourn After Contentious Iowa Meeting
The Iowa Bankers association closed its annual convention in Marshalltown with a heated debate led by Charles Hannan of Council Bluffs over political influence on express tax policy. A telegram from Postmaster Hunter of Des Moines called Hannan a liar. The body endorsed gold as value and rejected free coinage of silver and elected officers including J K Deming as president and J M Dinwiddie as secretary. The next convention is likely to be held in Mason City.
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Mason City
Marshalltown
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Charles Hannan
Council Bluffs
Hunter
Des Moines
Hannan
St. Louis
J. K. Deming
Dubuque
O. R. Hanpan
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Falls
Charles H. Martin
Nashville Centennial Opens Amid Rain and Joy
Nashville celebrates its centennial with a delayed parade and grand opening. President J. W. Thomas proclaims the event as towns and counties flood the streets. A 300 foot flag pole hoists the stars and stripes before the auditorium program begins with a prayer and the song America. Hon. J. M. Dickinson delivers the day’s address.
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Jickinson
Nashville
J. W. Thomas
D. ©. Kelly
America
J. M. Dickinson
The
United States
Marines Take Corinto Occupying Nicaraguan Port
In MannaGua on June 2 a U S and British force landed May 2 at Corinto aboard the United States Alert and the British cruiser Comus. They occupied the port and protected the customs house and railroad station until May 4, quelling a riotous insurgent mob and hoisting the American flag and Union Jack side by side at the building.
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MannaGua
Nicaragua
Corinto
United States Alert
Comus
Customs House
Old Glory
Johnstown Flood Memorial Observed on Seventh Anniversary
Johnstown Pennsylvania marked the seven year anniversary of the May 31 1889 flood with a memorial day. Thousands attended cemetery visits and church services while graves in Grand View were covered with flowers. Over 600 unknown soldiers lie buried there as part of the solemn observance.
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Johnstown
Grand View
Gompers Fails to Settle Street Car Strike
Samuel Gompers holds two conferences with street car managers in Waukee but fails to end the strike. Workers propose three shifts to keep old and new men at old wages. company declines. Gov. Upham attends as private citizen.
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Gompers
Waukee
Samuel Gompers
Upham
Paroled Explorer John Hays Hammond Leaves for Johannesburg
A Temps dispatch from Pretoria reports John Hays Hammond has been paroled and traveled to Johannesburg where his wife lies ill. The note reflects an old dispatch dated June 2 and mentions Paris as the source.
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John Hays Hammond
Paris
The
Temps
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Fifty Horses Perish In Livery Fire At Bohlan Barn
A five story livery stable on Third Street owned by Herman Bohlan in New York burned last night. Fifty horses died in the blaze. Estimated total loss 80000 dollars.
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New York
Herman Bohlan
Third Street
Ex-Congressman Shober Dead in Louisburg Home
Francis L. Shober former member of the 41st and 42nd congresses and former secretary of the United States Senate died at his Louisburg North Carolina residence today. He had previously served in public office and was a noted political figure of the era.
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Shober
Louisburg
N. C0
Francis L. Shober
United States Senate
Clarkson Reported Better
New York June 2 James Clarkson of Iowa whose illness was thought to be dangerous has improved markedly today according to reports from the hospital and family observers remain cautiously hopeful about his recovery.
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Clarkson
New York
James
Iowa
St. Louis Appeals For Aid After Cyclone
The St. Louis municipal assembly adopted resolutions asking outside aid for cyclone sufferers. Both houses acted in unison to seek relief and support for affected residents.
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St. Louis
Str. Louis
Municipal Assembly of
Stamp Thief Repeats With Tiny 2 Cent Offer
Washington reports a 2 cent stamp from Winterset Iowa to the treasury as the smallest on record, marking a repeat conscience contribution after a prior similar act.
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Washington
Winterset
Treasury
Court Sustains Oleomargarine Act In Appellate Ruling
Washington district court of appeals upholds the oleomargarine act dealing with labeling and interstate commerce. The ruling declares the act constitutional and authoritative, reinforcing regulatory powers over margarine products.
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Washington
District Court of Appeals
Carson Mint to Resume Refining July 1
By directive of the treasury secretary the Carson City Nevada mint will resume refining operations about July 1.
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Carson Mint
Washieaton
Secretary of the Treasury
Carson City
Nev
Will Vote on Butler Bill
The legislature has agreed to vote on the Butler bond bill before adjournment on Tuesday, setting a firm timetable for action and futures.
Woman Dies After Long Illness in Holland Nearby
Mrs. Fareeland Dustin died at Holland near Burrago after months of illness. Her limbs gradually hardened until they became as heavy as stone, marking the end of a prolonged decline.
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Burrago
Fareeland Dustin
Holland
Here
Army Worm Infests Iowa Grain Across the State
In western and central Iowa reports indicate army worms damaging corn and grain fields. In Jefferson county the Greene county Sunday school convention opened with many prominent attendees. A 14-year old Crepe Rapids boy attempted suicide in a hay loft, with no stated cause.
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Jefferson
Greene County Union
Crepar Rapids
Menchek
Hes Self
City Council Approves Brick Paving Plan
The council by unanimous vote passed an order for paving about fifty blocks with vitrified brick.
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Cepar Rapros
Blind Man's Suicide After Eye Injury in Marshalltown
Thomas McMillen of Marshalltown ended his life by hanging. He had become blind about three years earlier due to careless treatment of granulated eyelids.
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Marshalltown
Thomas
McMillen
Hoo-Hooos to Meet on June First Evening
The second annual gathering of the Dustrious Order of Hoo-Hoos is scheduled for Monday evening June 1. The meeting time is nine minutes after nine o clock.
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Carrot
Dustrious Order of Hoo-Hoos
General Jones in Danger Amid Forsaken Duel History
General George W. Jones, noted as the oldest living ex senator and a survivor linked to the Graves-Dilley duel, faces a perilous situation amid unclear threats and political tension as of June.
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Jones Dangerously
Cusvave
George W. Jones
United States
Bradbury
Maine
Dar Ceraucy Ciak
Editors to hold summer meeting in Mason City
The Third and Fourth district editors plan a two day summer meeting in Mason City on June 25 and 26. Mason City and nearby Clear Lake prepare to host with entertainment.
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Mason City
Clear Lake
Burglary Strikes Blairsburg General Store
A daring burglary shattered Patterson & Co.'s general store in Blairsburg near Webster City. Wagons were backed to the front door and the store was emptied in a midnight heist.
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Webster City
Blairsburg
Here
Patterson & Co
Iowa Church Convention to Meet Semi-Annually at Oreston and Corning
The Christian churches of Union and Adams counties adopt a new convention method. Meetings will be held semi annually with alternating venues at Oreston and Corning starting June 1.
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Iowa Church Convention
Oreston
Christian Churches of
Sudden Death of J H Rhea
Curzon Iowa May 29 J H Rhea pastor of the First Methodist church died this afternoon after a paralytic stroke. He was about 65 years old and had served in Curzon for about two years being prominent in church circles.
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J. H. Rhea
Curzon
First Methodist Church
Fire sweeps Afton stores causing $84000 loss
Creston June 1 Fire gutted S Richards general store and several other business buildings in Afton near Creston. The blaze started Sunday morning from an unknown cause and destroyed about 84000 dollars worth of property.
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Iowa
Creston
Afton
Here
S. Richard's General
Cecilia Finch Dies From School Fire Injuries
Briamont Iowa June 1 Miss Cecilia Finch died from burns suffered during a panic caused by a fire at a school entertainment. She was a teacher in the city schools.
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Briamont
Cecilia Finch
Cedar Rapids sues ex Treasurer and bondsmen
Cedar Rapids has filed suit in district court against former City Treasurer Stoddard and his bondsmen to recover 11582 dollars, alleging a shortage at retirement after about 16 years in office.
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Stoddard
Crepar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
University Ball Team Seeks Silver Bat Title
Iowa City May 80 The university ball team beat Cornell college 6 to 5 in its second win of the season. A victory over Grinnell college would earn the silver bat held from last year. The league includes the university Grinnell and Ames colleges.
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Iowa City
Cornell
Grinnell College
University
Grinnell
Ames
Storm damage reported in Polk and Jasper counties
Des Moines May 30 report from the general relief committee shows total cyclone losses of 60 000 on buildings and 640 000 on crops in Polk and Jasper counties. Relief funds are being raised for 82 affected families while several hundred dollars already collected. About 80 families require aid.
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Des Moines
General Relief Committee
Polk
Jasper
Monsignor Ryan Invested With Purple Robes
The Very Rev Roger Ryan vicar general of the Catholic diocese of Dubuque was yesterday invested with the purple robes of domestic prelate of the papal household and the title monsignor. Archbishop Hennessy presided assisted by 50 priests. a large concourse attended. County Attorney Matth presented the laity's address.
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Mgr. Ryan
Roger Ryan
Dubuque
Hennesay
Rome
Matth
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