Battle Over Force Bill Features Divides Senate and Public
The periodical reports the fight over the force bill bayonet clause, noting the abolition of the bayonet feature by Republicans, the ensuing sectional tension, protests from across the union, and the impact on northern and southern states. It highlights political maneuvering in committees, the withdrawal of Mr. Clements, potential reapportionment talk, and related congressional actions. It mentions Colonel Norwood as a possible candidate and shifts in postmaster appointments in Georgia.
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Washington
Hoar Chandler
Spooner
Republican
Ager Am
Reed
United
Binks
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Union
Yas Consriturion
Wisconsin
Georgia
Massachusetts
Texas
Maine
California
Umen
Ito
Mrt
Clements
Judeilsp
Timer
Giements
Mc Tindall
Yall
Georg Bus
Congress
Shi
Casp
Mane
Maiia
Oates
Alabama
Georges
Korwool
Norwood
Sal Jore
Lester
Tester
Norvach
Allance
Ostella
Walker County
JD Mashlarn
Elm Colyett County
Adil
Imprisonment of Diaz Promptst Senate Message
President Harrison sent to the Senate the State Department letter on the arrest and detention of Bes Al Diaz and a minister in Cuba. Diaz claims no violation of local regulation and alleges officials refused to explain his detention. Instructions were issued to Consul General Williams to investigate and uncover the facts.
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Harrison
Senate
Harrson
State Department
Bes al Diaz
My Diaz
Cuba
Home Mision Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Dutie
Guana Hovlon
Blame
Wr Diaz
Ban Ad Associates
Willams
Williams
Lodge election bill chaos in committee room
Senator Hoar chairs privleges and elections committee on the Lodge election bill as John L Davenport, New York supervisor, joins him in a closed room. Unclear if report will come before Hoar’s Massachusetts trip. Republicans study tariff debate as they return home. Hooker faces renomination in Mississippi’s seventh district amid intra party clashes over treasury policy. Catchings likely renominated after Ohio county win signals solid support for the incumbent in the third district.
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John L Davenport
Senator Hoar
Senate
John I Davenport
New York
Massachusetts
Blaine Reed clash over reciprocity Behring Sea policy in turmoil
Rival factions led by Blaine and Reed dispute reciprocity, Behring Sea policy, and a proposed tariff plan as Senate action looms. The article reviews political maneuvering within the Republican ranks, forces backing Blaine, and potential consequences for the 1892 nomination.
Fire devastates Fall Street blocks in Syracuse blaze
Fire swept through the Pew building area and adjacent blocks in Syracuse early July 30, destroying Hoag's opera house and surrounding properties on Fall Street. The blaze reached Sanderson’s warerooms, the Western Union office, and the electric light plant, with substantial insured losses estimated across multiple blocks. Firemen battled the flames for hours as businesses including the Hoag hotel and various blocks suffered heavy damage.
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Everal
Syracuse
Soncex Falls
Wade
Tina
Chulning
Phowx
Electrc
Electric Milway
Postofhce Gypresy
Reville Printing Establishment
Sanderson
Hoag’s Opera House
Daniel's
the Mirror
Crowell
McCarths
The Negroes Seek Civil Service Posts at Montgomery
Fifty of sixty applicants at the Montgomery civil service examination were Black. John T Doyle, clerk of the civil service commission, limited the test to those with admission cards or approved applications, denying entry to about a hundred others. Nearly two hundred people attended, with applicants from southern Alabama and a Florida contingent.
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Montgomery
Mostaomery
Ann
John T Doyle
Civil Service Commission
Raiway
Alabama
Fiond
Commission
Washington
Doyle
Bava
Border Smallpox Epidemic Fears Prompt Quarantine Actions
Report from Texas border towns along the Rio Grande states there is no decline in smallpox, with the disease spreading. The Mexican government begins quarantines, prohibiting entry and exit, as deaths rise weekly. Crises reported at Laredo Ciudad Victoria and Ciudad Acuña, with borders closed to cross-river travel to Eagle Pass. Some isolated outbreaks in southern Texas, but no general statewide epidemic.
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Rio Grande
Antonio Tex
Salle
Larede
Ncrow
Japan
Ciudad Worfirio Diay
Eagle Pass
Amie
Texas
Tracheotomy Performed on Montgomery Child
A delicate tracheotomy was performed yesterday by Drs Hull and Watkinami on a three year old child of Mr Kurkpatrick in Montgomery after the boy swallowed a watermelon seed and began to choke. The seed could not be located, but the operation restored breathing and the child is recovering well. The case required swift action and the child now breathes freely.
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Monteoweny
Kurkpatrck
Des Hill
Wathma
Times
Buenos Ayres
Union Civicn
Vey
Celnan
Ef Gelman
Colman
9 Bulletin
Celman
Tillman campaign and Negro meeting in Spartanburg
Secret mass meeting of several hundred African Americans in Spartanburg reviews Tillman alignment. Delegates push for endorsement of Tillman ticket while party leaders clash. turnout includes Colonel Pomier resigning as chairman amid uproar. North Carolina Republicans split over patronage and alliance influence on congressional races.
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Starraxsteg
Spartanburg
Ufe
Tillman
T Pomer
J . Ensor
Pour i
Republican Party
Amegro
Ches Bomar
Pomer
Meetng
Morse Te Bii
Thas Meetng
Tamer
Tilman
T Liman
North Carolina Repubblicans
Contested caucus signals sharp fight for nomination
The report notes a split contest among Herbert Wiley and Stallings with key lines drawn. A pollster cites Herbert on first ballot at 24 and 131, while others warn Stallings could decide the nomination.
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Herbert
Fermentation Law debate and assault report from Bridgeport
The Original Foriage By Wasuiwero notes a senate bill on intoxicants with penalties for transportation and sale. Special correspondent reports South Pittsburg editor Wright assaulted at Bridgeport, Ala by a brakeman. Wright seriously mutilated with broken arm and dislocated shoulder following a prior quarrel and article in the Record.
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Wasuiwero
Senate
Komiary
Wigan
Orginal
Crarravooe
Waren
Ownry Recon
South Pitsburz
de Aay
Bridgeport
Joe Hol
Nashville
Clattanooga
Wright
Cotton market in Texas faces rapid expansion and competition
Texas growers plan large cotton plantings as market activity heats up with buyers from New York and eastern cities fleeing to Texas. Competition among gin partners has begun, with several localities cutting quotas. The Southwest acreage is set to rise over twenty five percent year over year, though overall field size may shrink due to cotton bollworm pressures.
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Texas
San Axtuv
Duyers
En Lork
Utes
Ycom
Leas
Magnificent new building for church opens site in city
The Congregation of the First Baptist on the site of the old building were warded today and construction of a new structure in Norman style begins. It fronts ninety six feet and will seat about 400 persons with a Sunday school room larger than before. The church promises a handsome edifice in the city.
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Grace Simut Bautist
Varied 19th Century News Snippets from The Velegen Briefs
A collage of brief items notes Cholera concerns in North Dakota, suspension of The Omaha Republican, market strength, possible coal strikes near Connellville Fay region, North Carolina Republican convention set for Raleigh in August, high bond yields and four percent offerings, Asheville YMCA hosts reception for WCTU, Nebraska Democratic convention greets James G. Illame amid McKinley tax denunciations, fire damages noted at Empire Warehousing, Hopkinsville stock offerings for Cumberland Gap railroad, Theodorus Sharretts confirmed as Baltimore appraiser, a New York mint exchange for gold, and census fraud claims tied to Le Faurs caucus with reporters robbed.
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North Dakota
Yentery
Omaha Republican
Geneaning
Manchester
Connelleville Fay
Republican State Convention
North Carolina
Raleigh
Young Men’s Christian Association of
Asheville
NWC
Woman 5 Christian Temperance Union
Democratic Comention
Arkansas
Clifton
Breckinridge
Congress
Nebraska
James G. Illame
McKinley
Empire
Brooklyn
Cumberland Gap
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Hopkinarilis
Columbus, Agee
Hopkineville
Senate
Theodorus Sharretts
Balt&nore
New York
Aasay
Epis
Europe
Alice Jane
Baroa Gaya
le Faurs
Mons
Carrera
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Farmers’ Alliance
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