Congress News Briefs From June Sessions And Bills
The report covers Senate and House actions from June including post office bill amendments, rail freight clerks funding, and a $250000 allocation for special mail facilities on trunk lines. It notes debates on the Georgia Claim report and banks of New York, plus bills to grant land to discharged soldiers, a home for veterans in Denver, and a Thurman act extension for railroads. The June 16 to 18 period saw Porters case relief, Deficiency Appropriation passage, and the Utah bill’s passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baturdax
Senate
House
Monpax
Ingals
Brown
Georgia
Bis
Atlantic
iPacific
New York
Utah
Denver
Committee On Elections
Morey
Ohio
Campbell
Sherman
Fitz
John Porter
Verpnxzspay
Union
Tsausday
Beck
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington Advices and Financial Rumors From 1884
From Washington advices Germany would send any minister to Washington until a successor to Sargent at Berlin was appointed. Frelinghuysen told Madrid envoy to probe Spain’s Cuba purchase and offer 10 million dollars, asserting no other nation would be allowed to buy. U.S. clearings for week ending 14th totaled 718,989,577, down 23.1 percent from 1883. Fitzgerald & Co. restored to Pension Attorney practice. Government to close distilleries due to salary funding impasse. Burnside accused of misappropriation in first year. Middleton Bank collapse linked J H McKenney’s $61,000 loss after envelopes with securities were opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Washington
Sargent
Berlin
Frelinghuysen
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
United States
N. W. Fitzgerald & Co
Interior Department
Evans
Congress
Colonel Burnside
Post Office Department
Treasury
Middleton’s Bank
J. H. McKenney
Supreme Court of the United States
Democrats in Maine Convene at Bangor for Delegates
The Maine State Convention in Bangor elected at large delegates to the National Convention and adopted a platform backing Grover Cleveland, calling for tax cuts on whisky and tobacco, tariff reform aligned with government needs, and civil service reform. Also noted: Carlisle Indian School pupils return home after three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bangor
Grover Cleveland
New York
Indian Training School
Carlisle
Cargart, Wintrey & Co
Butler
Athens
William MccCanpusss
Philadelphia
Christiana Roth
Erie
Hartford
Buckingham
Connecticut
Monongahela Valley
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Boston
Saratoga
Cleveland
John F. Luxer
Congress
Fourth
Princeton College
Arthur
Abbott
New Jersey
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Simpson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tennessee
John R. Troitas
Milnois
Ohio
H. Taylor
F. A. Woodwarp
North Carolina
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Texas
Obituary and assorted 19th century notices from Philadelphia
Philadelphia on the 18th, after a lingering illness. He would have completed his seventy third year in a few days. On a West Shore train near Syracuse, pickpockets took 2700 from Dr. M. Angelbrow of Minneapolis. The Vermont Republican State Convention at Burlington on the 18th nominated Samuel E. Pingree for Governor, E. J. Ormsbee for Lieutenant Governor, and W. H. Dubois for State Treasurer. In Kennett Square Pa a boiler exploded in Penock Co s machine shop badly injuring eight men. Ware trying to light a fire in a Pittsburgh house with kerosene oil, the can exploded, two burned to death. St Braddock Pa a fire destroyed two hotels and six stores valued at 75000 and a hotel and two business buildings at Bradford Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
West Shore
Syracuse
M. Angelbrow
Minneapolis
Burlington
Samuel E. Pingree
E. J. Ormsbee
W. H. Dubois
Penock & Co
Kennett Square
Ware
Pittsburgh
St Braddock
Bradford
C. R. Massinger
Toledo
George W. Denham
Lincoln
Neb
L. D. Lerrinevent
Cleveland
James Cowan
Omaha
Akron
Perry Peck
Wheeling
W. Va
Illinois
William Springer
Dem
Thomas Ridgway
Iowa
W. P. Sepburn
Isaac Buzzard
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Buzzard
Chicago
Dover
Bayard
George P. Satborn
Manufacturers' Bank of Milwaukee
Cincinnati
E.R. Platt
United States Army
Augur
Leavenworth
Kan
J. C. Dougherty
Baltimore
W. W. Wood
New York
Mississippi River
C. C. Monts
Greenstring
John Callahan & Co
Louisville
Ohio
W. C. Cooper
Morace Alvord
Colorado
Denver
New Orleans
Louisiana Democraty
Michigan
Detroit
Tennessee
Nashville
E. J. Monnow
Jackson & Sears
Bellton
Zoo
Leadville
Col
Florida
Live Oak
I. W. Pops
Belting
J. C. Gradly
Garonreta Democrats
Atlanta
J.C. Martin
J. Campbell
Stockton
Cal
Indianapolis
Por
W. H. Calkins
la Porte
Eugene Bundy
Henry
Robert Mitchell
Gibson
Bruce Carr
Orange
R. R. Shiel
Marion
W. C. Wilson
Tippecanoe
B. C. Hobbs
Parke
Porter
Inzrxors Prohibitionists
Bloomington
James B. Hobbs
James Perryman
St Clair
Hale
Massacre of Toledo tobacco magnate and city calamities
A sweeping 19th century news summary reports C R Mas singer of Toledo facing near total liabilities in Southern cities with nominal assets. It notes losses from Lincoln Nebraska barn fires killing six horses a colt two mules and two thoroughbred bulls. The piece also records a Cleveland plate glass dealer accidental self-inflicted death in an unrelated incident.
Parts of Far Flung News Tattle From Ocean to Inland
Shipping disaster near Nasali rock where about five hundred coolies perished with the crew except three. Turkish threat reshaped Congola governorship under Ex Meapy. Fire destroys Hurcatyson mill and lumber in Douglaston. Emigrant rates cut to fifteen dollars on transatlantic lines. Canada crops forecast abundant. Pinos Altos, Mex, business district burned for $300,000 loss. Brexico Central Railway blast kills Mexican and American workers. Luke Phipps executed for wife murder at Detroit River ferry. Bulgaria and Serbia peace via Russia Austria Germany. Polish factories searched and workers arrested as anarchists. British regiment mutinies at Glin Ireland, attacking townspeople. NB railroad crash near St John’s injures crew and passengers. Patti to sing in America next season for $4,000 per concert. Phill Emery drowns at Guelph. Extradition papers reach Quebec for former bank president. Montreal paint dealer tax failure for $20,000. London dynamite scare prompts palace gate rocks. Spurgeon's Jubilee observed. Earl Shaftesbury extols him. Northern Mexico rains disrupt rail travel.
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New Zealand
Syria
Calcutta
Fiji
Nasali Rock
Congola
Bhurcatyson
Douglaston
N. B
National
Canada
Pinos Altos
Mex
Luke Phipps
Detroit River
Sandwich
Ont
Bulgaria
Servia
Ofussia
Germany
Warsaw
Poland
Glin
Limerick
Ireland
New Brunswick
St. John’s
Apvicgs
London
Patti
Mapleson
America
Salvation Army
Phill Emery
Trazal
Guelph
Quebec
Arthur
C. Eno
M. May & Co
Montreal
Palace Yard
Spurgeon
Earl Shaftesbury
Mexico
National Conventional nominates Pomeroy and Conant for president and VP
The American party met in Chicago on the 20th and nominated CG Pomeroy of Kansas for President and John A. Conant of Connecticut for Vice President. Their platform calls for prohibition, anti secret societies, opposition to prison labor, woman suffrage, tariff reduction, anti polygamy, and direct voter election of the president and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
CG. Pomeroy
Kansas
John A. Conant
Connecticut
Albany
Fields & Co
Armour & Dole
Alice M. Wells
Boston
H. N. Greely
Nc. K. Garrison
New York
Canada
California Board of Agriculture
Lizzi Brapury
White Cloud
Kan
Indiana
Thomas R. Cobb
Congress
United States
Senate
Ephraim K. Wilson
Maryland
House
Campbell
Morey
Ohio
Thompson
Hallet Kilbourney
American Party Convention Adopts Platform and Nominates Ticket
The National Convention of the American Party met at Farwell Hall, with sixteen states represented. S.C. Pomeroy led the presidential ballot with 72 votes, while J. Blanchard and others trailed. John A. Conant was nominated for Vice President. The platform urged Bible in schools, prohibition, arbitration of disputes, woman's suffrage, anti-monopoly, ample currency, and polygamy suppression. A National Committee was named and a post-adjournment visit planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmcaco
The
American Party
Farwell Hall
Ben. J. B. Barlow
Connecticut
Committee On
Benetlt Marualncrosses
S.C. Pomeroy
UC. A. Blanchard
J. Blanchard
J. PD. St Jol
Julius Seelye
Amherst College
Mass
John A. Conant
Willi- Mantic
BW. Capwell
New York
E. W. Kirby
Pennsylvania
M. It. Benton
Wisconsin
J. G. Paine
Minnesota
A. F. Dempsey
Dakota
GB. Graham
Elevator Tragedy Kills Miss Alice M. Wells in City
A fatal accident at ten o'clock yesterday at the Louies elevator corner Canalport avenue and Twenty-Second street claimed the life of Miss Alice M. Wells who had just arrived from Boston. She was with Dr. Greely's son and another man viewing the top floor machinery when her skirt caught in the wheels. She was crushed to death while her companions could not aid. The body was taken to Mr. Greely's residence and the coroner notified.
Murder and suicide at Dayton's bluff in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota on June 21 a man named J Codura killed Kathrine Messerschmidt and wounded her daughter Margaret after a dispute over rent. He stabbed the elder woman fatally then wounded the daughter before retreating to his room and taking poison, slitting his own wrists. both attackers are reported dead. The Messerschmidts had recently arrived from Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Minn
Dayton’s Bluff
Nnto
J. Codura
Kathrine Messerschmidt
Margaret
Cedura
Wif
Cedars
Messerschmidts
Montana
Independent Republican Committee Forms in New York
The Independent Republican Organization Committee, appointed by George William Curtis, met and named Curtis as chair. They approved a circulating document inviting signatures to unite Republicans and independents for a conference after the Democratic National Convention to discuss future action against Blaine and Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Independent Republican Organization Committee
George William Curtis
Curtis
Independent Republican Committee
Blaine
Logan
Pedestrian Adrian Hitt sets San Francisco walk wager
New York reports Adrian Hitt begins his four o'clock Thursday walk from the city to San Francisco for a stated wager of 2000 dollars, aiming to complete the journey in three months. The note mentions other items including John Greene Lane’s Fredericksburg death and a Hartford Journal quip on dancing roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adrian Hitt
San Francisco
Venerable Bishop Simpson Dies in Philadelphia
The venerable Bishop Simpson dies at eleven after a long career in Methodism. Born June 21 1511 in Cadiz Ohio he served as professor at Alleghany College and president of Asbury University before 1837. He was bishop for 32 years and an advocate for emancipation. Lived in Philadelphia and left a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pintavettara
Simpson
Matthew Simitson
Cadiz
Cadiz Academy
Maligon College
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
M. E. Church
Alleghany College
Rot
Adinan
Asbury University
Winueh
Morris
James
Dew
Methodist Church
America
Cork
Liverpool
Evangelical Alliance
Berlin
Lincoln
Stanton
Hap
Cyclopedia of
C.W. Buoy
James Rk. Weaver
Vienna
Antwerp
Senate Utah Bill As Passed By The United States Senate
The measure includes provisions on testimony in bigamy prosecutions, marriage certificates, and voting rights, with penalties for adultery and limits on probate jurisdiction. It also details church trustees appointments, the Perpetual Candering Fund Company, and abolishes local districts while reorganizing territorial governance and education funding.
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Utah
United States Senate
United States
Unite States
Noah
Jesus Christ of
Latter- Jay Sain
General Assembly of the
Sune Ot Duseret
Te Senate
Trusteus
Mssieaenh
General Assembly of
Congress
Hove of
Perpetual
Canderati
Luis Iniare
Ingistute
Secretary of the Interior
Train wreckers at work near Falls City
A west bound Burlington and Missouri River passenger train derailed near Falls City after rails were spread by saboteurs. The bridge failed as the east bound train crossed. nine wounded taken to Arcunson, with about thirty injured overall. Wreckage included the engine tender day coach and sleeper. investigators found spikes removed and rails pulled apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcnson
Kan
Denver
Falls City
Stubbel
Toa
Harvard Triumph in Varsity Crew Race
The Harvard-Columbia race at New Loxvox Conn broke late yesterday with Harvard extending a lead from the start. Harvard finished seven seconds ahead of Columbia in 24:22 as Columbia failed to close the gap after a weak, sputtering effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Loxvox
Conn
Ubuvard
Marvards
Preferred Death to Dyspepsia
New York report states S W Sibley junior member of J J Brewer and Co Boston dry goods firm killed himself in his New York office by cutting his throat. He had long suffered from dyspepsia and was said to be in great pain and near crazed at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. W. Sibley
Boston Dry Gonds
J. J. Brewer & Co
My. Sibley
Lawmaker to Probe Kansas Abduction Case in Commons
Arthur Arnold of Salford plans an inquiry in the House into the alleged abduction of an Englishman named Sheldon by Kansas outlaws. Ransom of 1400 pounds was demanded with a threat of death if the sum was not paid. The incident underscores tensions over lawlessness on the American frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Arthur Arnold
Salford
Sheldon
Kansas
Western Wholesale Grocers elect officers in Des Moines
In Des Moines on June 19 the Western Wholesale Grocers Association concluded its session by electing officers. J. H. Merrill of Ottumwa was named president, A. C. Dart of Rock Island first vice president, C. C. Frouty of Des Moines second vice president, Hjamin Jewell as third vice president, and John Bland Jr. as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moine
Western Wholesale Grocers’ Association
J. H. Merrill
Ottumwa
A. C Dart
Rock Island
C. C. Frouty
Des Moines
Butler Declares Greenback Currency Support and U.S. Policy Views
June 18 New York reports General Butler responding to the Greenback nomination. He emphasizes the historical role of the currency in funding the Union and safeguarding the nation, arguing for the ludzi of a non-gold standard monetary system and the protection of the people's finances and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Butler
Lowell
Mass
Min
Indianapelis
Coufer
Nepublic
Supreme Court of the
United States
Greenbuck
Von
Brother Min
Tulkeius
Winder Fundeli
Jackson
Guy
Supreme Court rules on Scott liquor law cases
The Supreme Court affirmed King vs Capellar and reversed Butzman vs Whitbeck. It declares the second section on a first lien on premises unconstitutional while the rest remains valid. The overall constitutionality of the law is not decided, and liquor dealers must pay the June tax, with further testing expected at the December semiannual payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conunnus, O
Supreme Court
Scott Liquor Law
King
Vanderbilt's House Detailed as Grand Roman Palace
Olive Harper tours William H. Vanderbilt's Fifth Avenue mansion, describing a vast vestibule with bronze Bible doors, a grand hall, two life size portraits, a parlor with gilded cabinets, a private library, Japanese styled rooms, and a vast dining suite. The piece notes the wealth, art, and meticulous design including bronze statues, tapestries, and a multitude of porcelain and rare objects, concluding with the sense of feminine influence in private spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William TH. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderhilt
Mr. Sloane
Ma Vander Wilt
Rome
Uney
Mr. Vanderbilt
Commodore Vanderbilt
William I. Vanderbilt
Fortune
William H. Vanderbilt
Per
Fifth Avenue
Alma Tadera
Titian
Raphael
da Vinci
Guido
Rubens
van Dyck
Collins
Durer
Carlo Dolci
Will Street
Sind
Japan
Iselow
Olive Harper
N. ¥. World
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Telegraph and Mail
Benton County
Foreign Intelligence
C. Pomeroy
V Platform W and National Committee
John Greene Lane
Fredericksburg
Mary
Chicago Tribune
Science
Hartford Sunday Journal
Bishop Simpson
Harvard
Will
Wholesale Grocers
Generat
Aman
John Wall
Bierstadt
Hall
P. J. Sheridan
Extradition Fame
Cleveland Leader
John Brown
Buffalo Lapress
Kirk
Ree
Sie
Journal
Carl Tretzels
Sess
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