Senate resumes rules and bankruptcy bill debate in May session
Washington May 7 Republicans push weekly House meetings and delay on the Nelson bankruptcy bill despite Democratic and Populist opposition. Bailey argues for bankruptcy action while Dalzell and Henderson are pressed to commit. The rule passes 101 to 88 amid partisan debate.
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Washington
House
Reed
Committee On
Yeas
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Henderson
Dalzell
DilLoa
Grosvenor
Cannon
No Man’s Land
Senate
Wheeler
Dem
Ala
Committee On Rules
Senate Revokes Forest Reserve Order in Sundry Bill
Washington May 7 the senate approved an amendment to the sundry civil bill revoking President Cleveland’s February 24 forest reservation order amid debate over policy. The vote 83 to 25 defeated efforts to leave revocation to the president. The measure also funds a fur seal condition investigation as part of the bill totaling 951 million.
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Washindton
Senate
Cleveland
Gray
Del
Congress
National Academy of Science
Allison
Gorman
Cdiure
Yeas
Farmers Not Forming a Trust Denied by Farmers Voice
Omoaco May 7 The Farmers Voice reports newspapers spread a baseless claim that farmers were forming a gigantic oathbound trust to control production and distribution. The New Jersey Agriculturists Protective Association does not exist, and most American farmers oppose trusts, trusting supply and demand to deliver justice. First butter shipment to Europe marks government backed export efforts from New York City using Iowa agricultural college creamery stock, with future shipments planned from other regions.
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Omoaco
Farmer's Voice
New Jersey
Agriculturists’ Protective Association
Windsor, VI
WilL Search For An Island Near the Equator
The schooner Louisa cleared at the customs yesterday for a cruise to New Haldaye Island in the North Pacific. The voyage promises romance as the crew hopes to raise the American flag over a coral reef near the equator, a location long sought by many geasela who have not yet found it.
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San Francisco
Louisa
New Haldaye Island
Equator
North Pacific Ocean
Baptism After Flood Returns to Narvuez Mississippi
Thirty African American flood survivors drifted four days on a raft and reached Narvuez where a nearby colored Baptist preacher conducted immediate baptisms. The crowd worshiped the land and refused food, believing the flood to be a divine visitation.
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Narvuez
Miss
Grain Men Rally to Oppose Elevator Bill
May 7 report notes grain men from across the state rush to oppose Lopez's elevator bill. They defend Judge Tuley’s ruling that class A elevators may not deal in grain and warn that Loper’s bill would grant a monopoly to elevator men.
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Ily
Lopez
Tuley
Loper
Railway Surgeons Elect Officers in Canada Meeting
The National Association of Railway Surgeons voted to change its name to the International Association of Railway Surgeons. The next meeting will be held in May 1898 in Toronto with Dr George Rosa of Virginia elected president and Dr Hutchingon of Montreal as first vice president.
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Oxtonco
National Association of Railway Surgeons
Canada
Mexico
International Association of
Railway Surgeons
Toronto
George Rosa
Virginia
Hutchingon
Montreal
Chipley Takes the Lead in Senate Ballot Fight
Tallahassee May 7 Chipley led the U S senate ballot with 86 votes as Raney men joined Call forces to adjourn after the regular daily tally. Call 85 Raney 19 Hocker 8 Buford 0.
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Chipley
Tallahassee
Fla
United States
Raney
Call
Hocker
Buford
President to Decide Dunogue Case Remanded to Marshal
In a United States court Judge Woolton ordered Carl Vogel remanded to the marshal to await the president's action on Prussian requests for his return. Vogel is charged with arson at Hanover last December.
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Dunogue
United States
Woolton
Carl Vogel
Vogel
Hanover
Prussia
William Bryan Found Murdered in Canpo ND
The body of William Bryan was found on George Haugburn's farm while moving manure. The head trauma suggests foul play. Bryan claimed kinship to William J. Bryan and was believed murdered for his money.
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William Bryan
Canpo
N. D
George Haugburn
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Chicago and Alton Lowers Dividend to Seven Percent
The Chicago and Alton directors cut the annual dividend from eight percent to seven percent. The stock declined from 166 bid yesterday to 158 offered at noon today, in New York.
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Alton
New York
Chicago and Alton
Moon
Fire at New York cold storage warehouse destroys half a million
A blaze at Merchants Refrigerating company cold storage in a Chambers Street building traps firemen. Dozens are overcome. one firefighter dies, another person missing, and extensive damage estimated at $500000. Ammonia smoke complicates rescues as ambulances and doctors flood scene.
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New York
Chambers Street
Merchants Refrigerating Company
John Rhinehart
Engine Company No. 7
Bonner
Satory
Reade Street
Chamberstreet
Robert Geleray
Engine House No. 2
Old Chambers Street Hospital
Fromen
South and West Grain and Trade Congress Opens
Delegates gather after a day of sightseeing in Kansas Orry to hear addresses by Patrick Walsh Augusta Ga and E L Martin vice president of the Kansans City Pittsburg and Gulf railway Samuel Lapham Charleston S C named chairman Breedlove Smith New Orleans chosen permanent chair with W N Davidson replaced by Charles Stanton as permanent view president The body adopts new name South and West Commercial Congress and selects Tampa Fla for the February 1898 meeting Governor Leedy Kansas speaks on Western Products and Transportation Rates The session adjourns after setting the next meeting in Tampa and February 1898.
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Kansas Orry
South and West Grain and Trade Congress
Congress
Charleston
W. N. Davidson
South Carolina
Charles Stanton
South and West Commercial Congress
Leedy
Kansas
Tampa
Fla
In Danger of Forest Fire Near Wisconsin Towns
Forest fires burn fiercely across Spooner and nearby areas threatening homes and cranberry marshes. Hundreds of men battle advancing flames with smoke blanketing the region. At Keshena on the Indian reservation several thousand acres have burned and timber destroyed.
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Wisconsin
Sautt Lacs
Wis
Spooner
Saawano
Keshena
Indicted Saginaw banker Clarence Judd faces seven counts
Saginaw Mich May 7 seven indictments returned against Clarence Li Judd by the federal grand jury at Bay City for false returns to the comptroller and bank fraud related to the East Saginaw First National Bank failure. He posted 5000 bail and his case was set for the October term. Judd, a prominent young city figure, led church and charity work.
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Hawker Judd
Saginaw
Mich
Clarence Li. Judd
Bay City
First National Bank of
East Saginaw
Judd
Festival opens at St Louis Turner gathering
Turners from across the country begin arriving for the quadrennial North American Gymnastic union event in St Louis. Officials estimate about 50 000 visitors and participants have traveled by train with many more expected during the day and into the forenoon.
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St. Louis
British Ship Wrecked Off Rodriguez Island
The British ship Traveller under Captain Christie, bound from Senebaya to Delaware breakwater, wrecked off Rodriguez Island 830 miles northeast of Mauritius on February 4. Only 00 tons of cargo saved. Captain Christie, his first officer, and 14 crew died of fever at sea. News reached port today.
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Island
Mauritus
Traveller
Christie
Senebaya
Delaware
Rodriguez
Greek Army Retreat Sparks Despair in Athens May 8
In Athens, reports say the Greek army retreated to Domokos despite a recent victory. Minister of Foreign Affairs Skoulodig says ministers remain undaunted, the retreat ordered after a war council to prevent a Turkish flank, and insists Greek forces can hold current positions. Wounded soldiers and matériel were moved back orderly.
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Athens
Domokos
M. Skoulodig
Opdar
Bribery Alleged Tainting Early Illinois Rail Bills
A lobbyist offered 2000 dollars to a committee clerk believed to be a representative to vote for the Humphrey bills extending street railway franchises in Illinois for 50 years. The bills boost control to appointed commissions, facing opposition from Chicago civic groups.
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Mays
Humphrey
House
E. L. Hamilton
The
West Chicago Journal
Flannigan
Ilinois
Chicago
National League results include Phillies, Orioles, and more
National League games list scores with Philadelphia beating Baltimore seven to five and Boston topping Washington five to one. Cleveland defeated Chicago six to one. Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati three to one. Hawley and Merritt among pitchers noted. Western and Weather Association results show multiple city pairings with varying tallies.
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Taylor
Grady
Boyle
Nops
Clark
Robinson
Boston
Washington
Nichols
Gannel
Mercer
Barrell
Cleveland
Chicago
Cappy
Zimmer
Briccs
Ansmi
George Ready to Quit Amid Greek Turkish Retreat
The Greek army endured heavy losses as Turkish artillery raked their retreat from Velestino. Greek forces crossed a single bridge amid shellfire while villages fell to the Turks. Royal scrutiny centers on King George and abdication terms tied to an annual allowance.
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Lokal Anzeiger
Greece
Russia
George
Constantine
Nicholas
Lagissa
Velestino
Turka
Yolo
Athens
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Corru
Piraeus
Baslins Gorgios
Albania
Machinists Vote for 8 Hour Day Adopted
Kansas City May 7 International Association of Machinists adopts the 8 hour day resolution. May 10 becomes effective, 450 lodges and about 80000 members support the measure, said to be the first demand for a shorter day by metal workers.
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Kansas City
International Association of Machinists
Committee On Resoluions
Committee On
Narrow Escape for Colter and Co in Cumberland Road Incident
R T Colter of Wilkin Marble and Works Atlantic and L Co real estate man narrowly escaped serious trouble Tuesday morning on Cumberland road near Massena. Their buggy sank into a mud hole, the team frightened, Colter was dragged and clung to a line, both men finally stopped the team and sought aid. Colter, with an artificial limb, sustained bruises and minor injuries. they drove to town for help to refit for further business.
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Wilkin Marble and Works
Atlantic
L. Co
Pri Rowly
Away
Tlemen
Cumberland
Massena
Cumberland Road
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Co Ion
M Colter
Maesons
Echo
Aged Quadrupad: Old Family Mare Near Hilllott
The 42 year old mare, purchased 24 years ago from Colonel H. N. Moore by Jos eph Doty for E. B. Simpson, now subsists on boiled potatoes due to worn teeth. Loved as a family pet, the horse enjoys rides with Simpson’s young son, with the family cherishing its companionship in old age.
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E. B. Simpson
Hilllott
Joseph Doty
H. N. Moore
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Red Oak
The Bimetallist Endorsement From Nebraska City Critiqued
The Bimetallist of Nebraska City Nebraska comes to our table and Jene Johnson formerly of the Messenger of this city is the genius behind it. Its critics are populist of the Simon pure and with all the trimmings including flounces and tucks. It is well gotten up and presents a neat appearance but we fear it may cause Jene’s back to ache to father some sentiments expressed therein.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Jene Johnson
Jene
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