Waite Funeral Services Held for Chief Justice Waite
Chief Justice Waite funeral conducted in Washington within the house of representatives with Bishop Paret and Dr Bodine officiating. Over 2,500 attendees attended as the casket lay in state and procession moved to Baltimore Potomac station for Toledo-bound train. In Toledo, public mourning marked by flags at half mast as remains were met by Governor Foraker and cadets, then placed in Trinity church and later the Forest Cemetery family vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Washingroy
Waite
Hiouse of Representatives
Paret
Bodine
Kenyon College
Hiouse
Capitol
Leonard Moth
Bodne
Supreme Court
Marshal Wright
McKenny
Baltimore& Potomac
Houses of Congress
Ais. Waite
St. Louis
Foraker
Trinity Church
Episcopal Church
Forest Cemetery
Burlington Strike Disrupts Chicago Rail Service
Burlington engineers and firemen walk out opposing Chief Arthur methods. Switchmen pledge not to move Burlington cars in Chicago, signaling a broad boycott of Burlington operations. In a separate item, Minnesota Farmers' Alliance endorses Cleveland on tariff, denouncing protectionist duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sendiette Care
Crrcaco
Burlington Engineers
Arthur
Chicago
Burlington
Burlington Tracks
Reciprocation Debate Hits British Columbia Alaska Boundary
In Ottawa March 28 Sir John Macdonald said diplomatic talks between Britain and the United States aim to set a commission for defining the British Columbia Alaska boundary. Mr McCarthy urged Canada to trade with England with mutual advantages. Mr Mitchell cited Washington patches warning of tariff act 1871 pressure and accused Canada of breaching faith. Macdonald denied any breach and defended tariff discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouss of Commons
Ortawa
House of Commons
John Macdonald
Great Britain
United States
British Columbia
Alaska
McCarthy
M. P
Imperial Federation League of Canada
Canada
England
Mitchell
Washington
Dominion
Manney
Sir John Macdonald
Genteman
Welch Vilas case reveals doubtful testimony in Madison
Minneapo lis March 28 The Welch Vilas case shows secretary Buel E Mutchuson testifying about the Madison Mutual Insurance affair and Young Victor Welch offering a similar version to his father The interior secretary Vilas wires for evidence to back truth and District Attorney Davis replies no need for Vilas to appear as witness in the Welch case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retary Vilay
Burne
Minneapolii
Welch- Vilas
Buel E. Mutehuson
Madison Mutual Tn- Slrdnee Company
Victor Welch
Welch-Vilas
Davin
Non
WaAsuxatox
D.C
Frank F. Davis
Afianeapolly
Walch Poesones
Gill
Madison
William F. Vin
Davis
Gioneleoe
Mare
W.F. Vilas
Washington, D. C
Wiliam Welch
Women council session highlights on industry and professions
A report from the International Women’s Council session on March 28 details talks on industry and professions. Speakers include Mary Livermore on industrial gains, M A Warden on women in the Grange, Hudah B. Loud on women in the Knights of Labor, and Rena Michaels on teaching. The Knights aim to protect working girls while promoting civic loyalty. European floods in Poland cause extensive damage and loss of life near the Vistula River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasameron
Lista M. Johns
International Women’s Council
Taple
Mary A. Livermore
M.A. Warden
Grange
Huidah B. Loud
Knights of Labor
Frank Leslie
Rena A. Michaels
Woman's College
Northwestern University
Mary Allen West
Laura ©. Halloway
Women
M.B. Cass
Ada Bittenbender
Law
Rey, Brown
R. Field
New Orleans
W. International Press Association
Leonora M. Barry
The
Knights
Congress Debates Tariff Policy and Bills in Senate
The Washington report notes Nelson of Minnesota defending tariff reduction amid Democratic acclaim while urging tax cuts and free goods including sugar and lumber. the Ways and Means Committee backs a broad tariff revision and revenue cuts as 61 bills pass the Senate, with adjournment set for Saturday.
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The
Ways and Means Committee On the
Juvenile Avenges Foster Father Killing in Street
In Manttabas Craes on March 28 an 12 year old, son of John Dietz murdered by William Wineland last fall, shot Wineland in the street avenging his foster father. The boy, now jailed, showed grave calm and resolve. Dietz allegedly urged vengeance on his dying bed. Dominion government reportedly maintains disallowance policy while Manitoba seeks a charter process for the Red River Valley road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darbinatire Ali
John Dietz
William Wineland
Dietz
Wineland
Lin
Mieten Devausa Dietz
Manttabas Craes
Manitoba
Red River Valley
Western Union Debate Over Telegraph Monopoly at Senate Hearing
President Marvin Green of Western Union told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that a fair national regulation could be enacted for telegraph service. Col. Robert Ingersoll argued lines under multiple managers faced restricted routes and tribute demands from Western Union. He noted Pacific rail networks, Canadian links, and Pacific coast connections show how sole control by one company would be opposed by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Green
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senate
Spooner
Mie
Supreme Court
Congress
Robert G. Ingersoll
Northern Pacific Railroad
St Paul
Union Pacific
Omaha
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Pacific
Western Union
Glavin
United States Territory
Canadian Pacific
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
San Francisco
Meade Reports Arrest by Mexican Officials on Train Robbery Quest
United States Marshal A R Mead and deputies say Mexican authorities arrested them and seized horses during pursuit of Southern Pacific train robbers near Janos Mexico. He refused to sign a statement praising the arrest and later received no receipt for property taken, noting they were released without horses or arms after 14 days.
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Ottol Tuesox
Aniz
United States
A. R. Mead
Bayard
Southern Pacific
Janos
Mexico
Martinez
Meade
Koverner
Floods Hit Georgia Railways and Roads After Heavy Rains
Ansonston Alabama reports four days of torrential rain the heaviest since March floods wash out rivers and bridges. Railroads including Eastern Tennessee and Georgia Pacific suspend all trains and travel statewide. Two children reportedly drowned after being swept away by floodwaters near the area. Georgia-wide damage to rail lines and farming follows the deluge.
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Btandatil
Ouaualles
Annistox
Ala
Tennessee
Virginia & Georgia
Georgia Pacific
Anniston & Atlantic
Atlanta
Georgia
Minnesota Farmers Platform Adopted for Governor Race
The Minnesota Farmers Alliance presents a platform urging railroad equity for all towns, tax on railroad property, bans on free passes, separation of agricultural college from the state university, and substantial railroad rate reforms. Albert Scheffer pledges to support these principles if elected, amid criticism of legislative inaction and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Scheffer
Farmers Alliance
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duiuth
Chicago
Agricultural College
State University
Flax and Hemp Men Meet in Eyway House City
The annual meeting of the Flax and Hemp Men Wesnineros was held at Eyway House. Officers elected include President A B Turner Jr and vice president W M Rayboury. A protest against duty reductions on hemp and tie products was adopted. A committee will deliver resolutions to Congress. Also Minnesota Methodist association opened at Central Park church with talks on superannuated ministers, church work, and promoting state church activities. Milwaukee earnings case notes the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul reported 1887 gross earnings of 25,366.18 with an increase from 1886. net sales and totals adjusted.
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St. Paul
Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance Today
Cleveland
Bena‘ae
Ciicaco
Northwestern Lines
Rock Island
Burlington, Burlington & Northern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Stickney Lines
Soo
Chicago & Northwestern
Wisconsin Central
Moro Rata
Chicago
Northwestern
Burlington & Northern
Faither
New York
Fink
Seaboard
Northwest
Wesnineros
Tieras and Hemp Spinners and Growers Association
Eyway House
A.B. Turner, Jr
W. M. Rayboury
Eet Board of
Revermmeh
A. Oe
Congress
St. Paw
Minnesota Methodist Association
Central Park
W.F. Hoytot
Mayers
Thomas Simpson
Winona
Womens’ Faruigie Am Alonary Socty
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
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MR. Waite
Bishop Paret
Vilas-Welch
the Women's Council
Berlin
Vistula
Nelson
Minnesota
Congressional
Walington
Dawes
States
Mekeagh
Berry
Helena
Mont
Yellowstone National Park
Bun Mont Sioux City
Enloe
Post Office Department
Allen
Massachusetts
America
Yeas
Yeas 195, Nays 122. Mr. Randall
House
Silson
Charles A. Pillsbury
Heleo
Sherman
Tome Market Club
Boston
Funstaue
Kansas
Louisvillle
Courier Journal
Way
and Means
House Attées
the Western Union
Senate Inter-State Commerce Committee
President Green Heard
Mr. Ingersoll
United
Marshal Mead
Paul
Wilkin
Ramsey County District Court
Minnesota Farmers
State Alliance
Albert Schiifer
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