Senate weighs repeal as House plans recess Monday for cornerstone rites
The Senate discussed the repeal bill with Oregon's Mitchell opposing and a recess to attend the capitol cornerstone ceremonies. In the House, Hepburn introduced a resolution seeking Treasury details on Canadian rail and waterway imports. Over 1,000 delegates gathered for the Trade Meeting addressing financial legislation needs.
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Oregon
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Iowa
Trasury
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Capitol
White Caps Burn Gin and Threaten Cotton Prices
A Natchez report says a mob of White Caps burned a large gin house and cotton sheds owned by E D Jones at Carlisle in Caylorne Miss. The threat warned that cotton would be burned if the price fell below 10 cents a pound. Other gins in nearby towns face similar postings. In Jefferson County, Dandridge was visited and W A Gres and Russell Jenkins were severely thrashed by the group.
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Natchez
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E.D. Jones
Carlisle
Caylorne
Mississippi Valley
Tudu
Cann Hes
Jeffery
Dandridge
W. A. Gres
Russell Jenkins
Chinese Deportation Case Triggers Separate Trials
In San Francisco on September 12, Judges McKenna and Moran of the United States district court ruled on Jim Lee and other Chinese defendants. They ordered warrants to be issued as requested and each Chinese to receive a separate trial, a move seen by many as effectively nullifying the Geary law. The report notes the Chinese druggist Hoo Soo, living in the city, facing possible action by the next steamer.
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McKenna and Moran
United States
Effentt
Jim Lee
Hoo Soo
Ae Joavok
Lina
Brazil in Rio de Janeiro sees revolt quelled report
An official Brazilian dispatch from London Augusts states Rio de Janeiro is tranquil despite rumors of unrest. The government claims strength and popular support and notes insurgent landings were repulsed. The navy, forts, and submarine defenses remain ready, while US and British observers warn of possible bombardment risk if rebellion grows.
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Europe
Pullman Fire Destroys Yard Damage Hits 250000
Cincaco reports a major blaze at the Pullman Palace Car yard on Monday night causing about 250000 in damage before authorities contained it. Other items note wholesale arrests in Ellbertton Georgia and various regional happenings including political figures’ comments and severe wind damage along Raystown branch.
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Cincaco
Pullman Palace Car Company
Pension Attorney Urges Assassination Plot in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh pension office report reveals a pension attorney urging old soldiers to organize and kill President Grover Cleveland and Interior Secretary Hoke Smith. The adviser, described as sane, aims to block secretary Stith’s pension lists, risking incitement to treason and criminal charges. The man’s identity is withheld and the matter sent to Washington for investigation.
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Pittsburg
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Grover Cleveland
Sechary Hoke Smith
Department of the Interior
Stith
Democratic convention recesses amid tied ballots in circuit
At Ocean City the Democratic convention for the first judicial circuit including Worcester Somerset Wicentico and Dorchester counties recessed to Sept 21 after 4400 ballots with no result. Chief judge candidates Henry Page Charles F Holland. associate judge Clayton J Purnell ex Governor Lloyd. Louisville report notes Kentucky Indiana Bridge Co unable to pay 1 million mortgage interest. likely receiver sought. Premier Steelworks assets show 2 014 69% May stock inventory 181 992 liabilities 800 000. Foster holdings liabilities 1 086 671 92 assets 969 342 19.
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First Judicial Circuit
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Dorchester
Henry Page
Charles F. Holland
Clayton J. Purnell
Lloyd
Louisville
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge Company
Bridge Company
New Albany
Indianapolis
McGettigen
Premier Steelworks
Weeks Under Arrest in Costa Rica for Embezzlement
New York dispatch reports Francis H. Weeks, treasurer of the Land and Improvement Co. of West Superior Wisconsin, is effectively under arrest in San Jose Costa Rica after a month in hiding. Secretary Gresham notified that Weeks is under surveillance and would be seized if attempting to depart. Extradition papers were prepared for Washington, to be sent to Costa Rica via the American minister, with Weeks to be brought back for trial on grand larceny. District Attorney Nicoll plans grand jury indictment to secure extradition, despite no direct treaty, viewing the move as courtesy. In Alabama, Angus McSwean and his elderly wife in Dale County were murdered with a sledge hammer while living remotely, robbers failing to loot an iron safe. In Chicago, Arion, 4-year-old son of Electioneer, debuted at Washington Park with a victory in a Times stakes race worth 11,000 dollars, defeating Czar, a rival, Belle Flower, and Parole.
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Costa Rica
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Gresham
Weeks
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Eeks
United States
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Grand Jury
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Montgomery
Ala
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Newton
Dale County
Angus McSwean
Cuicano
Arion
Electioneer
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Epees
Czar
Alian
Belle Flower
Parole
Ian
Castoria Ad Slogan Recalled From Classic Ads
An old advertising line recalls Castoria used for babies children and young girls. The jingle notes Castoria as a remedy through stages from infant to youth. The fragment hints at a nostalgic product slogan in period print marketing.
South reports show gradual industrial recovery in the region
The Tradesman notes renewed plant operations across the South with rising orders and bank support, signaling cautious economic upturn. Fifteen new industries, three plant enlargements, and twelve new buildings mark the week as confidence grows despite steady iron and manufacturing activity.
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Guan
Cuattanoona
Foundries
Daily Market Reports Turpentine and Tar Steady Across Markets
Naval Stores in Wilmington and Savannah show turpentine firm and rosin firm with steady tar. New York and Chicago show pork prices firm with varying lard and dry salt meat quotes. Cotton futures in Liverpool and New York indicate steady tone amid mixed regional notes. A Philadelphia fire damages outbuildings at Kirkbrides asylum.
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Wilmington
Savannah
New York
City Steam
Cincinnati
Good Looks and Health Boost via Electric Bitters
A patter on appearance links health to liver stomach and kidneys. Electric Bitters marketed as a tonic improves vital organs and complexion. sold at local drug stores. Fragment mentions an arc about the Athercum building and a city project.
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Veteran bookkeeper at 20 years valued on road
A boardroom dialogue reveals concern for an ailing veteran bookkeeper aged 80 who has served the road for two decades. His absence prompts talk of support for his widow, with a suggestion to grant her a World’s Fair pass. The exchange hints at employee care beyond routine duties.
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Dawson
Harper’s Bazar
Amusing Anecdotes and Jests From Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous snippets and cartoon-like vignettes from various papers. It includes a tale about Senator Vedder teaching school and a prankish pupil, jokes about a tyrannical husband and his wives, and a series of light quips from multiple city papers. Also mentions free offers for Dr Kings New Discovery and New Life Pills as advertised.
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Senator Vedder
Merry
Miss
Mr. Vedder
Yau
A Smorgasbord of Stereotypes and Rural Etiquette
A composite of short dialect sketches and comic vignettes from Harper's Weekly and Detroit papers. The pieces poke fun at national types and manners, with stories of a Jersey “skeoter” tasting cultures and a shy farm family resisting city tourists.
Man Overbore Saved and Other Quick Laughs
A bathers cry for help ends safely when a passing wave washes him ashore. Quick quips follow about a hotel, a draper’s ledger, and a maid’s Saratoga preference, all from humorous snippets in periodicals. The pieces feature light, contrived exchanges and social observations.
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