Daniel Va Senator Speaks Against Repeal of Sherman Law
Washington Sept 15 Daniel of Virginia argued against repealing the Sherman law. He urged sympathy for workers and merchants, noted the panic’s spread beyond the act’s reach, warned repeal would not restore Bland Allison policies, and said silver coinage would end despite any perceived benefits. The senate adjourned after executive session.
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Battle over federal election bill reaches House front
WASHINGTON Sept 15 The first skirmish over the federal election bill opened in the house. Republicans blocked reporting the Casus bill under Mr Burrows leading filibuster tactics. The house adjourned without action as both sides showed seriousness in what promises to be a severe battle.
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Jerome Bonaparte Will Filed for Probate in Washington
The will of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte of the American branch is filed in Washington for probate. Mrs. Caroline Bonaparte is named executrix with bonds fixed at $750,000 by the court.
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Increased Emigration Verified Figures Show More Leaving Than Entering
New York dispatch reports Dr. Senner, immigration commissioner, confirming that for the first time emigration from the port exceeds immigration. Cunard White Star and American lines show slight immigration advantage aboard steerage, but direct Europe lines report sharp emigration gains. North German Lloyd Mediterranean service up 100 percent, Bremen service up 10 to 20 percent. Werren carried 220 steerage, returned with 950, left 500 unaboard. Hamburg American says emigrants four times last year amid hard times and factory closures.
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Union Pacific Succeeds in Firing Five Train Men
Omaha Sept 15 Grand Chief Arthur and Grand Conductor Clark sustain Union Pacific management in discharging five train men for drunkenness. Grievance committees accept the decision and no strike is expected. Pierre Sept 15 Fred Pettigrew found amber on lands west of Pierre after surveying contract. He withholds exact location, will seek expert opinions in Chicago before further development.
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Looking Up In Mississippi
Jackson notes a brighter financial outlook as Capital State bank buys 10000 dollars of 7 percent Wayne county bonds. Three weeks ago the safest bonds in the world could not have been floated in Jackson. Cotton is very short and little is being marketed.
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Forest City Flax Palace in full operation at Iowa World’s Fair
Forest City Iowa Sept 15 The flax palace a tiny replica of the World’s fair exhibit in the Iowa building is now in full operation. The flax palace building is more unique and attractive than ever. The attendance is very large.
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Charleston Arrives at Montevideo En Route to Rio de Janeiro
The Navy Department reports the cruiser Charleston has reached Montevideo and will move on to Rio de Janeiro to safeguard American interests. The cablegram confirms arrival and next steps in South American waters.
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Senate confirms territorial and Indian service nominations
The senate confirmed several nominations including Frank Dale as chief justice of the supreme court for the Territory of Oklahoma and Peter Couchman as agent for the Indians at Forest City, Oklahoma.
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East Omaha bridge span swung for first time
In Omaha on September 15 the immense draw span of the East Omaha bridge was swung across the stream with a large gathering of citizens present. In South Bend Indiana on September 15 Megr Satolli and Archbishop Ireland arrived as guests of the University of Notre Dame.
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Multiple Local Fatalities and Events Across States
Lightning kills Mrs. Collins near Oakland Illinois while A C Collins’s house burned. Jonathan Ward of Norway Iowa turns 100. Columbus Ohio meat inspector Albert Mason dies in buggy accident. Warren County Illinois approves an $80,000 courthouse. Benton Alabama feud ends in James Miller shooting E E Curtis. Frank Paggenpohl’s children in Town City Iowa mishandle an old shotgun killing a girl. Nat McKee dies. Jim Crutchfield burned in Hopkinsville Kentucky boiler explosion. Samuel Lamb, ex sheriff of Indiana, dies in Richmond Indiana. Boston Potter trial witnesses discuss Maverick bank dealings. John G Smedley arrested for incendiarism in Media Pennsylvania. Pettson drunken quarrel in Pittsburg ends in fatal beating. Seventh Illinois Cavalry reunion at Bennett Iowa. Green County Illinois settlers hold 22nd annual reunion. George Knapp cigar maker commits suicide at Jacksonville Illinois. Jerry Krapp at Ashland.
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Smallpox Epidemic Strains Indiana Health Officials
Indiana health authorities press Governor Matthews for $50,000 from cholera aid funds to combat a growing smallpox epidemic in Muncie and surrounding counties. Descriptions include mass exodus from plague areas as officials weigh legal limits on aid use.
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Prince Bismarck Slower Recovery Despite Improvement
Sept 14 report from KissenGen states Prince Bismarck shows signs of improvement but makes no rapid progress toward recovery and remains confined to his room.
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Fairbault school plan labeled a failure and broken
A Minneapolis area report notes the Fairbault school plan failed to work, with Catholic authorities ordering Hill school to operate as a parochial institution and Protestant enrollment ending. The education board canceled the Hill lease and sought a new building for Protestant pupils.
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