Germany Threatens Embargo Over Sugar Tariff Clash
Washington dispatch reports German representatives warning the state department that if the one tenth of a cent sugar discrimination remains in the tariff bill, Germany will embargo American pork lard and related products. Secretary Carlisle suggests removing the sugar discrimination. a plan to strike the entire sugar schedule and place sugars on the free list is under consideration. The Senate advances the tariff bill with hopes of final passage within two weeks and a strong push to include the Atlanta exposition appropriation. The piece notes southern opposition to repealing the state bank tax and predicts further action in the next session. E W B
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Washington
State Department
Germany
Carlisle
Finance Committee
Senate
Livingston
Senator Cockrell
Senate Anance Committee
Atlanta
Olney
Contra
Congress
Senate Debates Over Rice Duties Cloud Stanford Claim
Washington June 3 The Senate discussed Hoar’s plan to relinquish the Stanford estate claim, then moved to the tariff bill with a five minute rule on agricultural debate. Rice duties sparked amendments and disagreement, with Allison opposing high rates though lower than McKinley act levels, reflecting sectional divides on northern farm protection.
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Washington
Hoar
United States
Leland Stanford
California
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Cullom
Illinois
Cal. Yom
Washburn
Finance Committee
Mrr. Jones
Nance Committee
Allison
Derking
New Hampshire
Messrs
Gal- Hager
Candler
Mr. Allison
Tates
Hale
Loulaiana
Southern tariff contention echoes in Senate debate
Senators spar over duties on rice sugar and woolen goods amid charges of regional loyalty and political timidity. Hale accuses southern Democrats of shifting votes. Dolph's rice proposal fails. Mills defends the majority as navigating a high duty bill. The session ends at 6 16 with eggs and substitutes left unsettled.
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Hale
Louisiana
Manderson
Blanchard
Dolph
Oregon
United States
Yeas
Petter Nays
North
Democratic Party
Mills
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
House
Mnance Committee
Crime in Greenville: Mrs Plumley shot in dark corner
Special report from Greenville South Carolina describes an attack near Hog Back mountain where Mrs Plumley, wife of property owner William Plumley, was struck by a bullet while investigating a prowler. A posse pursued the assailant five miles around the head waters of Saluda. a search ended near Van Burwell's house. If she dies, the shooter risks death.
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Greenville
8. C
Plumley
William Plumley
Hog Back Mountain
van Burwell
Indictment Shocks New Orleans Alderman Callahan
New Orleans alderman John T. Callahan of the first district faces bribery charges for allegedly accepting 500 from L. S. Witney of the Pennsylvania Coal Company to sway a vote and gain riverfront wharf privileges. The city teeters on corruption rumors as reports hint at five councilmen to be indicted following ongoing investigations related to Belt Road privileges and the Illinois Central repeal.
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Orleans
New Orleans
Jame
John T. Callahan
L. 5
Witney
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Callahan
Biingia Central
Illinois Central
Campaign opens in Rock Hill with party leader debate
The sensational campaign begins June 18 in Rock Hill with a joint debate between Senator Butler and Governor Tilman. Other candidates for Congress from the fifth district including Congressman Strait ex- Congressman Hemphill and State Senator Finley will also start their campaign there. J Asa Roundtree secretary of the Alabama Press Association is chosen to represent Alabama editors at the National Press Association at As Goury Park next to toast Alabama's honor.
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Motler
Tilman
Gs. C
Rock Hil
Butler
Tillman
Strait
Hemphill
Finley
Congress
Columbia
Montgomery
Ala
Dunea
J. Asa Roundtree
Alabama Press Association
Alabama
National Press Association
Asgoury Park
the Hoyor
Roundtree
Cape Charles
Princess Anne
Ned Carver
Troops Move as Miners Threaten Wider Fight
Governor McKinley faces rising tension as Belmont county miners threaten to burn the Bridgeport railway bridge and seize troops. Adjutant General Howe reports stubborn resistance and calls for more forces, with 2,400 troops now in the field and a Toledo regiment en route for Wheeling Creek to form a reserve.
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Columbus
McKinley
Scott
Belmont County
Bridgeport
Cleveland, Lorraine, and
Wheeling
Howest Harnesville
Cleveland
Howe
Toledo
Norfolk and Western
Baltimore and Ohio
McClain
Wheeling Creek
Cleveland, Lorraine
Solulera
Howen
H. S. Bunker
Dayton
Cincinnati
Laurane and Wheeling
Taft
United States Court
Bellaire
United States
Fort Thomas
Bridge Warned in West Virginia Troop Movements
Massillon June 8 The Cleveland Lorraine and Wheeling railroad twice tried to move twelve U S marshals from Wheeling Creek but both trains were forced back to Bridgeport. Militia to be moved by coach trains and a bridge near Wheeling burned. Maryland troops ordered to Frostburg to quell the strike. Cripple Creek strike ends without bloodshed as deputies move to scout and militia foregoes attack.
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Ther
West Virginia
Massillon
Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling
Wheeling Creek
United States
Bridgeport
Burnet
Wheeling
Dunbar
Masaillon
Philadelphia
Cana
Dover
Cambridge
Baltimore
Brown
Maryland
Frostburg
Cripple Creek
Col
Cripple Creeks
Bull Hil
Brooke
Ite Baze
Miners, Militia, and Drowning Along the Platte
Reports from Denver and surrounding towns detail Brooks leading deputies to deter further miner attacks at Bull Hill. a joint militia-sherriff action arranged with armed men to arrest warrants. Separately Coxeyites suffer river drownings near Brighton and floods hamper river crossing, while other incidents include arson, lynching threats, and violent confrontations across several states.
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Denver
Cole
Coxey
Platte River
Powe
Bright
Charles McCunga
Tueh
Pasatig
Coxeyite
Brighton
Pune
Clay v
Congress Debates A P A Opposition And Ventilation Plan
A House debate centers on a $700 monthly ventilation fix for the Capitol and criticism of Architect Clark. Representative Weadock accuses the A P A of partisan influence aiding Republicans while undermining core institutions, calling for unity beyond religion and party.
Greensboro to Host State Farmers Alliance Meeting
The executive committee named Greensboro as the site for the alliance’s next annual gathering, set for July 5th, marking the third consecutive Greensboro hosts. President Manon Butler of the National Alliance serves on the committee.
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Southport
N. C
South Atlantic Coast
State Farmers’ Alliance
Greensboro
Manon Butler
National Alliance
Brice Denial and Sugar Stock Inquiry Missives
Washington reports reveal Col Calvin Brice denies any speculation in sugar and asserts his brokers Moore and Schley can speak fully while withholding comment pending counsel. Testimony covers alleged advance copies of tariff amendments and asks brokers to disclose all accounts and transactions since March 4, 1891.
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Washington
Sugar Scandm
Elverton R. Chapman
Moore & Schley
New York
Philadelphia
Brice
Senate Chamber
Washington, D. C
George Gray
United States Senate Committee of Investigation
Senate
EB. Gilleland
Samuel C. Shortridge
W. E. Finglas
Broadway
Charles St. Hughes
Lima
Work
Strong & Co
Moore & Schley and Latham, Alexander & Co
Calvin
Etiwan
Scotch Irish Congress meets in Des Moines officers elected
The National Scotch Irish Congress drew a large turnout in Des Moines with notable members admitted, including John A. Kasson and General Robert Patterson. Officers were re elected with Robert Bonner of New York as President and A C Floyd of Knoxville as Secretary. A separate Geneva Alabama incident reported a fatal baby burn and losses from a house fire. Colonel Gates announces completion of his History of the Fifteenth Regiment with a press ready manuscript.
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Ita
Des Moines
National
National Society
John A. Kasson
MccCosh
Princeton
Robert Patterson
Philadelphia
Frederick L. Calhoun
Detroit
George C. Henry
John M. Scott
Bloomington
Northwest
Tolows
Robert Bonner
New York
John
McIntoah
T. T
Wade
Bryant
Tre
Terum
Gates
Hi Bintor Montgomery
Aja
Jun Oates
Fifteenth Ae Regiment
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Swingston
Cockrell
Lang
Hice
Cohrapy
Ohio
Cripple Crewsk
Brooks
Campy
Lette
Bull Hill
Wacrahty
Colorado Springs
Coley
Birmingham
Blue Creek
Jones
Price Williams
James B. Erwin
iKeronene
Sue
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hamilton County
J. EB. Ellis
John Cooley
Cooley
Eradoes
Pat Cox
Pat Deswon
Knoxville
Virginia
Wise Courthouse
Kentucky
Mexico
Gear
Sugar House
Franklin
Oy. W
W.p.stér
London
Liverpool
Globe
Weadock
Betdons
Democrate
Shell
South Carolina
Committee of
Indian Affairs
Capitol
Halls of Congress
Clark
Capital
Walker
Massachusetts
Holman
Michigan
Indian Bureau
Linston
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Linton
Linxon
Boyland
A. P.A
Colt’s Arms Company
America
Mr. Lin+ton
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Mr. Sickles
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina Railway
Railway Commission
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Jilly
Eyelone
Bertle County
Ebenezer Church
Wartaate
Cambria
Carnegie
Bessemer
New England
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Canada
Bradstreet’s
Tennessee
Richmond
Savannah
Jacksonville
Augusta
Florida
Georgia
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association of
South
Juin R. Bland
A. Duplissis
Dawes Penand Ink Company
Louisville and Nashville
Hartseile
Hartselle
J. J. Duplissis
Bor Igen
Huntsville
Degroes
Eugene Trump
Taylor
C. B. Halsey
A. Halsey
Col. Brice
Charleston
BA Bim O
Alfred
Malcomson
City of New York
Etiwan Phosphate Company
Etiwan Company
Walton & Whann Company
Messrs. Smythe & Lee
Simontor
C. O. White
Kiiwan
Scotch-Irish Congress
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