Skirmish in the House over Popular Vote for President
Washington June 2 There was a lively session as minority members Richardson and Simpson attacked the GOP majority stance on direct popular voting for president vice president and senators The majority defended by Henderson and Grosvenor Three special orders were adopted including government printing navy vessels to India and Frye bill to prevent harbor collisions Payne quit the latter bill to avoid a quorum issue Conference report on the sundry civil bill was adopted The forest reservation revocation under Cleveland drew comment but no division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Reed
Richardson
Dem
Tenn
Simpson
Pop
Kan
Henderson
Rep
Grosvenor
Lewis
Wash
Senate
Government Printing Office
Secretary of the Navy
India
Frye
United States
Payne
Cleveland
Sequel of Tillman's Speech and Senate Tariff Debate
Senator Smith of New Jersey issued a printed denial denying any stock speculation linked to sugar legislation after Senator Tillman's sensational speech. The Senate advanced the tariff bill main metal schedule with party line votes, defeating several minority amendments offered by West and Jones. Senator McLauren of South Carolina was sworn in, bringing Senate membership to 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
Senate
Messrs. West and Jones
Ark
Finance Committee
Tillman
Senator McLauren
South Carolina
Pettigrew Proposes Double Question Referendum Bill
Washington June 2 Senator Pettigrew introduced a bill to submit in 1898 a popular vote on two questions. First, immediate free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1. Second, direct election of senators and the president and vice president. State secretaries must send results to the president, who will forward to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wettigrew
Congress
Nene
Pettigrew
WashineTon
United States
China
Japan
National Travelers’ Association
Representative Hall
Washington
Frank A. Vanderlip
National Treasury
Illinois
Altgeld
Henry Jones
George Stacey
Topeka
Kan
Stacey
Tennessee
Mahnstrom
Houghton
Mich
Osceola Mining Company
Tilley
Carolina
United States’ Supreme Court
Workers’ Association of
Pittsburg
Comparative Statement of Government Receipts and Expenditures
The May statement shows total receipts of 29 797 890 and expenditures of 29 109 259, leaving a surplus of 688 131 for the month. Customs receipts reached 16 985 011, up nearly 6 000 000 from May 1896, while internal revenues were 10 673 011, down 87 09k. the year to date deficit stands at 82 273 121.
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Washington
Monthly Public Debt Falls on Cash Increase in Treasury
The monthly debt statement shows debt less cash in the treasury at May 29, 1897, at 996,684,052 dollars, down 1,560,080 from the prior month. The decline is mainly due to over 2,000,000 dollars more cash in the treasury, while the debt independent of cash rose 463,215 dollars in the redemption account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Gold and Silver Production Exceeds 1895 Figures
June 2. Mr. Preston, director of the mint, reports U S gold production in 1896 at about 53 million dollars, up over 6.25 million from 1895. Silver production stands at 67.7 million fine ounces, an increase of 1.9 million ounces over the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Mint
United States
Court restrains Supt M Nall in Kansas business dispute
Judge O G Foster issues a temporary restraining order against State Superintendent Webb McNall at Metropolitan Life Insurance Min policy denial. Hearing set for June 17 on injunction. McNall defends action as lawful power. insurer vows further court challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Toreka
O. G. Foster
United States Circuit Court
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
Webb McNall
Kansas
McNall
Metropolitan Company
United States Supreme Court
Work of Congregational Missionaries Opens in Saratoga
The fist annual meeting of the Congregational Home Missionary society began in Saratoga N Y and runs to Thursday. It notes 6 646 churches organized including about 1 600 Presbyterian ones, total cash receipts over 17 million in 71 years. Last year 2 026 missionaries, 44 states and territories, 2 688 Sunday schools with 17 781 scholars, and 588 318 raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Saratoga
N. Y
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Home
Prominent Methodist On Trial In Missouri City Case
The second trial of Rev. John D. Knox, Topeka banker, opens before the Methodist Episcopal judicial conference in St. Joseph. Knox was convicted on hypocrisy charges after his bank failed. A new trial, presided by Bishop Merrill, features twenty-one ministers. The case draws wide attention in Kansas religious circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
John D. Knox
Topeka
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knox
Merrill
Judicial Conference
Kansas
K Knox Igavoll
Alluwil
Lincoln Bank Failure Reported In Lincoln
The Merchants' bank in Lincoln, a small institution with $50,000 capital and $34,000 in deposits, was closed by the state banking board on request of bank officials. State and county creditors total $14,000, with the balance distributed among over 100 email depositors. The bank's paper is believed good, closing due to inability to maintain required cash on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Merchants’ Bank
State Banking Board
Spreckels sues Hearst for one million in libel damages
Olaus Spreckels files a suit in San Francisco seeking $1,000,000 against William R. Hearst owner of The Examiner, alleging libel over a newspaper article about John E. Searles visit and the transfer of the Salinas and Watsonville sugar factories to a combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Olaus Spreckels
William R. Hearst
The
Examiner
John E. Searles
Salinas
Watsonville
Burlington Makes a Good Showing
Burlington net earnings for April reached 6956 dollars, up 108,889 from last year’s deficit of 101,938. For the year to April, net earnings stood at 928,671, up 892,394 from the previous fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Cnicago
Burlington Road
Plague Breaks Out in Parts of China and Japan
News wires report a outbreak of the black plague in certain districts of China and Japan. Wires note rapid spread and public health concern across East Asia and neighboring regions.
Libel Suit Against Quay Filed by Senators
State Senators William Flinn and Chris Magee filed libel suits accusing Hon. Richard Quay of damages of 100000 dollars each. Quay’s counsel entered pleas of not guilty in both cases.
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Quay
Pirrseurg
William Flinn
Chris Magee
Richard Quay
Growth of Woodmen Convention Names Northrup Head
Duslave Indiana June 3 nearly all delegates attend the Modern Woodmen head camp opening session. The biennial meeting announces officers by unanimous renomination of Head Consul William A. Northrup. A state-wide expansion plan is approved for physicians limit and territory extension is debated. The Fulton investigation is ignored unless formally presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusvave
Fulton
Northcott
Duffy
Law Committee
A.H. Hollister
William A. Northrup
D. A. Ruby
Missouri
D. B. Horn
Iowa
O. W. Hawes
Fulton, Ill
O. D. Hayden
Dubuque
Frank B. Crocker
George N. Fratt
Wisconsin
Clinois
R. E. Beach
F. J. Will
Kansas
J. B. Hibben
A. Genter
Nebraska
N. B. Ashley
Michigan
I. E. Hamilton
Ohio
B. F. B. Smith
Minnesota
OC. A. McCullum
L. H. Tutt
P. C. Palmer
Indiana
W. F. Greene
North Dakota
R. W. Stewart
Board of Directors and Auditing Committee
Fulton Investigating Committee
Pennsylvania
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Iowa Masons In Session OskaLoosa June 2
The grand lodge of Iowa Masons opened a three day session in OskaLoosa with about 1,000 delegates and attendees. A parade preceded the opening, Grand Master Ball delivered the address, and all grand officers were present marking the largest attendance in the lodge's history. Eight days of instruction and degree work closed with 600 Mason observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Masons
OskaLoosa
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
A. F
A. M
Grand Lodge
Masonic Temple
Columbus Driving Association Secures 6000 Purse for Grand Circuit
The Columbus Driving association wins a 6000 purse for the Grand Circuit meeting in August clocked for 2 year old trotters and pacers. Four hundred eighty five nominations have been made. In Burlington Iowa the Weaton shops begin full time work with a $50000 monthly wage increase and more workers added across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Driving Association
Horse Review
Searles Freed as Judge Orders Acquittal in Sugar Trust Case
Washington June 2 Judge Bradley ordered a verdict of acquittal for John E Searles the sugar trust witness The judge held that committee questions were not pertinent nor within its jurisdiction He noted Searles testified no money from the sugar trust went to a national campaign or to influence senators Local contributions were not mapped He said inquiry into any campaign fund would exceed senate powers and could not assume funds affected a sugar schedule
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Trust
United States
Searles
Senate
United States Senate
Turn the Hose on Convicts at San Quentin
San Quentin officials subdued the “bread and water” faction after a strike. The state board authorized force to restore order, borrowing 100 rifles and adding guards. At 6 pm captains began in Kid Alley, drenched inmates with a fire hose until 8 pm as shouting ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San’ Quentin
State Board of Prison Directors
Company’d
San Rafael
Sousa's Successor In Trouble In Marine Band
Washington June 2 Professor Fanciulli who followed Sousa as leader of the marine band was arrested for refusing to play Sousa music. Lieutenant Draper ordered him to play Sousa but Fanciulli insisted on choosing. He was arrested for insubordination and leadership passed to Professor Larson. Fanciulli submitted quietly but asserts he has sole control of music selection. A court martial probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fanciulli
John Phillip Sousa
Marine Band
Sousa
Draper
United States Marine Section
Larson
Durrant Wept Like a Child in Death Chamber Visit
In San Francisco on June 2 the Durrant case saw his mother tell him the governor would not intervene. He wept openly, was moved from his cell to the death chamber, and awaits the final moment. Mrs. Durrant plans to attend the execution despite public comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrant
San Francisco
Valencia Reported Lost Near Cuban Coast
A Havana cablegram reports Ward line officials believe the steamship Valencia is wrecked. The Valencia sailed from New York May 20 bound for Nassau and Cuban ports under Captain Skill ing with 45 crew. Santiago officers say Nassau departure was May 25 at 2 a m for Guantanamo with one cabin passenger aboard. If lost, the ship likely struck reefs near Manzanillo.
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Valencia
New York
Havana
Ward Line
Nassau
Skilling
Santiago
Guantanamo
Manzanillo
Gas Line Passed in Springfield Trust Legislation Moves
Springfield June 2 The senate bill authorizing consolidation of gas companies forming the Chicago gas trust passed the house 89 to 57. The gas frontage bill also passed the house 90 to 48 and has already cleared the senate. It now awaits Governor Tanner's signature amid expected pressure for a veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Senate
Chicago
As Trust
House
Chicago Trust
Tanner
Race War in Arkansas Rots Lee Township at Hope County
A white mob attack in Lee township near Atkins Arkansas leaves five dead or fatally wounded as a gang of negroes fights back. Jesse Nickels J R Hodges and William Gaylord among victims while Reason Edgge and deputy George Edgge clash with assailants. A posse and deputy prosecutor Tom Brooks rush to the scene as tensions escalate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkins
Ark
Lee Township
Hope County
Will Gaylord
Jesse Nickels
Epage
C. EB. Epane
J. R. Hodges
Young Nickels
Nickels
Reason Edgge
Edgge
George Edgge
William Gaylord
Wise County
Tom Brooks
Passenger Dies of Yellow Jack at Sea
Angus McClellan, a second cabin passenger aboard the Alliance from Colon, died of yellow fever yesterday at sea. A civil engineer from Picton, Nova Scotia, he likely contracted the illness at Panama. Herbert Gill, a waiter on the Alliance, also fell ill on May 27 and was moved to Swinburne Island hospital. The remaining second cabin passengers will be held at Hoffman Island for five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Angus McClellan
Alliance
Colon
Picton
N. S
Panama
Herbert Gill
Swinburne Island
Hoffman Island
International Chess Match Ends In Draw Between Houses
Washington June 2. The international chess match between members of the US House and the English Commons ended in a draw. Each side won two games, lost two, and had one draw. Mr Shafroth won his game and the match concluded to hearty cheers for the president and the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
House of Commons
Colorado Miners Return to Work in Baldwin Mines
DENVER June 2 The coal mines at Baldwin Cola resumed operations today giving employment to a large number of miners. The differences between the company and the miners, who had been on a strike for some time, were adjusted by the state board of arbitration created by the last general assembly. Neither side gained any advantage by its decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Baldwin, Cola
State Board of Arbitration
General Assembly
Cuban rebellion prolonged by U S aid, minister says
General Bernaral reports to General Azcarra that the Cuba insurgents' extended rebellion is solely due to aid received from the United States. The interview occurred after Bernaral's return from Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holda
United States
Maphnip
Bernaral
Cuba
Azcarra
Vatican Stable Hand Attacks Major Domo Chief
In Rome on June 2 a discharged Vatican stable hand named Rossi shot Commander Martinucci of the major domo’s office missing the kill in a first shot then shot himself in the head. Rossi is gravely wounded and will die while Martinucci will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Rossi
Vatican
Martinucci
United Presbyterian assembly adjourns without lifting secret society ban
The United Presbyterian general assembly completed its labors and adjourned. No action was taken to lift the ban against secret societies and a cautionary resolution was adopted against using the church name for a secular society not controlled by the church. The next assembly will meet in Omaha on May 25, 1896. Gage and Eckels attend, Cumpertawn banquet honors Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage and Comptroller James H. Eckels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Rock Island
Ill
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Co-Operative Insurance
General Assembly
Gage Y
Eckles
Cumpertawn
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Secretary of the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
James H. Eckels
Calhoun Leaves Havana for United States
Calhoun departs Havana aboard the steamer Saratoga in the afternoon for the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Havana
Mr. Calhoun
United States
Saratoga
Rush Across Tariff Bill Progress Seen in Senate Debate
Democratic senators led the debate while Republicans largely stayed silent to push the tariff schedule forward. Amendments favoring Wilson rates were largely rejected. an exception lowered the anodized rate for anvils from 2 cents to 13 1/2 cents per pound. Tillman secured a judiciary inquiry into recent South Carolina dispensary decisions to consider related legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ants Akonsie
Messrs. Jones
Ark
West
Wilson
Tillman
South Carolina
Convention of Traveling Men Grows Membership and Funds
Nashville June 8 The National Travelers Protective Association met as President Lee reported growing strength. He cited an 873 member increase in the last fiscal year with 200 new members since May 1. The May 1 1897 bank balance rose by $9,810 to total $83,741 and the benefit fund remains separate and inviolable for indemnity or death loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Nashville
National Travelers’ Protective Association
Reid sails for St James as McKinley envoy
Whitelaw Reid the special ambassador to the court of St James sailed on the Majestic for the Queen's jubilee. He travels with his family and expects to return in about six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitelaw Reid
New York
Court of St. James
Prea
Riel Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Des Moines
Fred Riel was found guilty of manslaughter for the saloon quarrel that left Carl Leveke dead after being struck with a beer glass. Leveke died two days later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riel
Des Moines
Fred Riel
Carl Leveke
Leveke
Constable Kills Two in Mississippi Shooting
Starkville reporting that Will Hall, a constable, shot and killed Russell Bullivan and B. T. Pattison at Bradley railroad station on the Illinois Central line, twelve miles west of Starkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starkville
Miss
Bradley
Ilinois Central
Here
Will Hall
Russell Bullivan
B. T. Pattison
Five Ejected Family Tragedy Reported in Missouri
A Missouri constable expelled the Crowley family over unpaid rent. Among six children sick with measles, five died and the remaining child is expected to die. The incident occurred near Saint Joseph in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefh
Bert Crowley
Catcher Baldwin a Public Charge
Cincinnati June 8 Clarence Baldwin famous baseball catcher has been taken to Cincinnati hospital as a charity patient. He is described as a bedraggled wreck from dissipation and is in need of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catcher Baldwin
Cincinnati
Clarence Baldwin
Cincinnati Hospital
Masons Elect Officers at Iowa Grand Lodge Session
Oskaloosa, June 3 The Iowa blue lodge elected A R Dewey grand master A A Hugg grand senior warden Theodore B Parvin grand secretary to succeed himself and O H Slocum grand treasurer The committee will compile Parvin s Mexican Masonry work Cedar Rapids library addition endorsed and resolutions discourage Masonic emblems as saloon decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Grand Lodge
The
Iowa Blue Lodge of Masons
A. R. Dewey
Washington
A. A. Hugg
Theodore
Parvin
Cedar Rapides
O. H. Slocum
Primghar
Cedar Rapids
General Mizner Retires. Merriam Likely Next Brigadier
Washington June 4 Brigadier General John K Mizner recently promoted from colonel of the Fourth Cavalry has filed retirement due to service. His retirement will be granted and the Senate will likely consider nominating his successor as brigadier general Colonel Henry O Merriam of the Seventh Infantry next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizner Ratires
Washington
John K.mizner
Fourth Cavalry
Henry O. Merriam
Seventh Infantry
Senate
New Railway Chartered to Run 140 Miles From Quincy
The Quincy Omaha and Kansas City Railroad Company is chartered with 1.5 million dollars capital to build and operate a line from the Missouri River opposite Quincy through Marion Lewis Knox Adair and Sullivan counties to Trenton in Gundy county, about 140 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jafetson City
Quincy, Omaha and Kansas City Railroad Company
Missouri River
Quincy
Tils
Marion, Lewis, Knox, Adair and Sullivan
Trenton
Gundy County
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M’nall
Northrup
Midairr
William A. Eddy
Midair
Eddy
ByRurneton
Weat Burlington
Burlington Railroad
San Quentin
Arkansas
Convention OF Traveling Men
Hale
Supreme Court
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