Congressional Moves and Local Murders Reported
In Washington May 25 the Senate debated a constitutional amendment for direct election of senators. a division on the issue led to no decision as members were asked to present views. A motion to recommit the aliens bill stalled amid other Senate business. The House discussed port duties for shipped cargo and a river and harbor bill, then adjourned after committee work. May 26 in Georgia a 81 year old citizen was murdered by burglars, theft of about 1000 dollars reported. Colonel Charles A. Broadwater, Montana railroad president, died May 21 in Helena.
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Senate
Wasitxatox
Mitchell
Oregon
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Eaich Monbex
Macassion
Mr. Morgan
Teller
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Holman
Andry
Minor items from distant events noted
News brief roundup from various places mentions Emperor William’s death rumor, Queen Victoria’s birthday, Minnesota State Treasurer Bobleter seeking a fourth term, the Commercial Bank of St Paul planning a $1,000,000 reorganization, George M. Carleton killed at South St Paul, Paul McArthur drowned in the Mississippi, Brazilian senate amnesty for political prisoners, rumors of the Brazilian cruiser Bahia foundering, General Jose Francisco Gans en route to New York, Captain William A. Andrews planning a transatlantic crossing in a small craft, death of Wards military governor of South Carolina in Monte Vista, and a note on a traffic manager appointment likely in the Western Passenger line.
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Brket Stemh
Gisherman
William
Mrumaway
Queen Victoria
Ton
Bobleter
Minnetots
St. Paul
George M. Carleton
South St. Paul
Paul McArthur
Mul
Minneapolis
Wiscom
Mississippi
Rio Janeiro
Montevideo
Bahia
Jose Francisco Gans
New York
William A. Andrews
Boston
South Carolina
Monte Vista
Colo
We Finley
Ued Ree
Editors Reach San Francisco Ban Franco
Convoluted report notes a convention stop in San Francisco on May 24 as delegates were escorted to hotels for the night amid uncertain leadership and a disrupted editorial gathering.
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Gan Francisco
Franco
Asocation
Oer
Son
Dsimont
Ban-Toan Gailrie
Blaine Arrives in New York Amid Press Greeting
Secretary James G Blaine lands in New York from Washington and meets a roomful of newspaper men at the Fifth Avenue hotel He asserts his visit has no political significance and that his health is excellent He discusses personal reasons including a desire to see his granddaughter and to have eye surgery as needed.
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New York
James G. Blaine
Washington
Mra. Blaine
Fifth Avennue Hotel
Mary Laws
Nukpo Political Siguillewnes
Luni
Usker
Lintit
V'X
Blaine
Mike
Hotal
United States
Clair
New Hampshire
Interior
Hendrick FW ¢ Gibbs
John D. Laween
Republican
Mx Blaine
Republicat Party
Enquirer Washington Dispatch Notes Blaine McLean Ties
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports from Washington that Blaine and John B. McLean maintain close social ties. A dispatch dated May 22 summarizes a convention table discussion and anticipates a June 3 meeting, noting preparations and personages involved.
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Bo Baye
Washington
Cincinnat
Croumnatt
The
Enquirer
Mucbride
Mr. Blaine
John B. Mcrean
Diopsich
Dinate
Millers National Association meets amid revenue talk and political clash
The sixteenth annual convention of the Millers National Association opens at 1 a.m. in Chicago with debate over a new revenue bill in Congress. Senator Washburne of Minnesota is expected to arrive and faces opposition to the bill. The group already opposes hoarding and speculation in futures, aligning with earlier Batterworth bill backing. Weather services report below normal temperatures across the state, with wet ground and discouraged farmers as crops outlook remains uncertain. A separate accident near Sparrows Point, Maryland, sees an early-morning freight train derail and a near-miss on a trestle with no injuries.
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Chiynge
Chteaco
Millers
United States
Lively
Hateh
Congress
Washimen
Minnesota
Farmern Een Ig Diwourage de Siusarnay
Tilionoia Weather Services
Saga
Teath
Baurstiona
Sparrows Point
Baltimore
Peter Mather Named Grand Chief Engineer in Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 25 Peter Mather was elected as the grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, taking the top post in the union.
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Atlanta
Peter Mather
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Redfield college students win state oratorical prizes
Redfield college students John W. Barrington and Stephen McDow win top prizes at the Brookings state contest. Barrington takes first prize in oratory and McDow earns a bicycle prize for the best cue. The report notes pride in the students and the college’s achievement.
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Redfeld Hudyata
Redfield
Redfield College
John W. Barrington
Brookings
Stephen McDow
Cuey Om
Imenere Capes
Appalling flood reports in Pemiscot county Arkansas and Tennessee
Three fourths of Pemiscot County Tennessee is under water with hundreds of families abandoning homes. The Wichita steamer sent aid to Auburn and Maple Grove aiding 400 people. Submerged towns Bankhewl Greenbank Taras and Heckator report destruction. Replanting of 3000 acres of cotton awaits flood recession, with uncertain outcomes.
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Pemiscot
Tennesse
Prise Brrr
Ark
Aps
Wichita
Pine Bluff
Auburn
Maple Grove
Vilazer
Bankhewl Greenbank
Taras
Heckator
Dancing and politics at the general Methodist conference
Bishop Hinde presided as reports debated church rules on dancing and temperance. The majority opposed change, while eleven sought to remove penalties for disobedience. Debates over Epworth time and party lines followed, including a heated clash over prohibition and licensing of spirits. The conference adopted the temperance report amid turbulent scenes and adjourned.
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Oman
Hinde
Thor
Epworth Lyme
Wenerd
Te Herila
Epi
Prohibition Party
Republcan Party
Eri Aidl
Church
Maeon Recor
Leonard
Amit Xred Aapplause
Little
Flood Devastation Across Penistcot County and Arkansas
Three fourths of Penistacot County lies under water with devastating losses across farms, livestock, and homes. At least three families drowned, and hundreds of thousands of acres of cultivated land flooded. Arkansas River towns report ten thousand homeless along the Francis and White river basins, with boats unable to reach landings. Governor Fifer in Illinois appeals for aid as damages mount.
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Memphis
Cairo
Captain Toward
Arkansas
Humber
Ives
Becase
Maiwaxa
Ark
St. Francis
White Rivers
Arkansas River
Presbyterian Assembly Deliberates Missions and Briggs Case
The Presbyterian assembly at Dhoonton opened morning sessions debating missions and home missionary funding. Dr. J. McPheron urged less doctrinal hair-splitting and more evangelization funding. The Briggs case dominated talks as the judicial committee upheld the appeal against dismissal, with division over whether to remand or delay action.
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Dhoonton
Mrnizch Cady Poternano
J. McPheron
Chicago
Trwit
Honuw Board
Judicial Committee
Briggs
Jund
Cua
Friends of
Elizabeth Russell Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Eau Claire Wisconsin May 25 Mrs Elizabeth Russell is found guilty of murder in the first degree after a jury deliberation that stretched into Tuesday night. The judge read the verdict as the courtroom watched in tense silence while Russell wept and her husband and attorney sat nearby.
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Eau Chains
Wis
Elizabeth Russell
Dudge Bailey
James
Russell Wail
Captain Wolf
Tial Bis
Anatol
Mom
Russell
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ity
Anurder
Wisconsin
Jasit
James Wid Be
Bailey
Jarpes
Rinwell
Supreme Court
Tyre
Frawlay
Erwin
Frawley
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Surghins
Jackson
D. A. Sloays
McDonough
Mos
Andrew Sloane
Savantosh
Colon Broadwater
Paul
Helena
Charles A. Broadwater
Montana
Montana Central Railroad
New Orleans
New Orveass
Hall
Car Drivers Association
Peue
Millers? National Association
Dancing and Politics
Witver
Peniscot County
Tenmonder
Wlondells Museus
Tenn
Penitacot County
Nevern Pointe
Reel Foot Like
Paragould
Wash Hani
Josefa Mallony
Sabe Muukk
Dangh
Tinoly
Springfield
Fifer Hoa
Minoia
Madison
St. Charles
St. Clare
Cusrisle
Wyo
Charles «B. Penrose
Philadelphia
Tech
Johnson County
Scott
Presbyterians
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