Senate tariff bill to dominate week in Congress
Washington April 9. Democratic leaders aim to devote the week to the tariff bill with daily sessions extending to 6 o clock if needed to speed debate. House managers plan to clear appropriation bills early while postoffice subsidies and foreign relations issues prompt wide ranging discussions. The Binefields case and Monroe doctrine enforcement are expected to draw major attention.
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Holman's Silver Views on Free Coinage and World Debt
Washindou April 6 Congressman Holman, a pronounced free coinage advocate, says the south and west will push for free silver at 16 to 1. He argues the war on silver serves creditor interests, aims to contract currency, and raise interest rates while gold declines in supply and usage shifts to the arts. He cites world debt around 30 trillion dollars and suggests the veto on Bland strengthens third parties.
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Democratic Party
Priest Who Feared God Alone Dies Suddenly at 65
Rev. A. J. Walter pastor of St. Patrick's in Washington died suddenly of heart failure at 65. He served since 1860 and advised Mrs. Surratt, urging Johnson for clemency. He vowed to defend the lowliest in his congregation despite opposition. The Hill tariff speech in Washtington highlighted debate on income tax and tariff reform.
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Gresham
Widow Pension Clarified in Estate Proceedings
The court states that the pension awarded to a widow or her children under 16 is not part of the estate assets or subject to debt payment. If no widow exists, the pension provisions apply to the children as specified.
Senate and House Debate Tariff and Bills in Early April
In early April the senate considered Peffer's bond ban and heard Allison oppose tariffs while the Bering Sea bill advanced. The house settled the O'Neill-Joy contest. Crisp faced a volatile session over seigniorage veto. April 6 saw urgency deficiency and post office appropriations with the Bering Sea bill passing. the tariff bill loomed. Senate votes on adjournment failed narrowly. filibuster and Chinese treaty talk marked April 7. By April 9, Walsh sworn in and tariff timing debated as Senate and House juggled prior questions and mint uses.
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Victory for the Toilers in Wage Schedule Case
In a landmark ruling Judge Henry C Caldwell declares organized labor is equal capital to corporations. The United States circuit court adopted the view that workers may legally associate to maintain or increase wages, alongside corporate actions to seek profit, provided no illegal means are used.
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Union Pacific
Judge Jenkins Modifies Northern Pacific Strike Order
Milwaukee April 7 Judge Jenkins grants a technical modification of the supplemental order on the Northern Pacific strike but reaffirms the core injunctional stance. The ruling rests on two propositions the strike’s illegal purpose and character and the court’s authority to prevent and punish illicit acts.
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Milwaukee
Robbery on Rock Island Train Ends in Shootout
Four masked men attempt a hold up near Pond Creek on the Rock Island line. Jake Harmon Wells Fargo messenger shoots the first robber. a second is wounded as the gang flees with one dead. In Baltimore, Bernard Mansion stables burn destroying 137 horses valued at $10,000.
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Love Affair Ends in Gunfire Near Bowen Ky
Newton Garrett, a well known young merchant, nearly shot himself with a large navy revolver in Bowen Kentucky amid a love affair. The incident occurred on a quiet April day and details describe a dramatic personal crisis.
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Newton Garrett
Haughey Pleads Guilty In Indianapolis Bank Wreck Case
Theodore P. Haughey admitted guilt on five counts of the 150 against him as the Indianapolis National Bank wrecker. He and attorney A J Beveridge met Judge Baker and entered a guilty plea. Bond set at 10000, awaiting full sentencing after related trials.
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Federal Court
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Schuyler
Coffin Brothers
Spirited Girl Ends Hungarian Wedding Plan
In Exauisa April 7 a wedding between Absalom Thayer and Estelle Flagler collapsed when the bride refused to marry. She challenged her mother and the minister, saying Thayer sought her mother’s consent for his own aim. The ceremony ended as she declared she would not wed. The Hungarian family tradition of parental control was noted.
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Lad
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Estelle Flagler
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Terrific Explosion Kills Four at Sawmill in Crag City Ind
Four persons die and several injured when a boiler explodes at Christian Weber's sawmill in Patricksburg Indiana. The mill's wooden frame collapses, bodies and mangled survivors scattered over the ground. Other notes report local deaths and incidents across Indiana, including a shotgun accident near Tyner City and a boiler accident in Hamtrorp City.
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Christian Weber
Patricksburg
Here
Lester Rhinehart
Clifford Rhinehart
Charles Schaffer
Commonweal Woes Stir Over Army Reinstatement Bid
An unofficial court martial in Oaktown exposes Cyclone Kirkland Jasper Johnson and Wearyler as denied readmission to the army. The trio sought reinstatement after visiting the camp, while an issued decree bars museum figures. Kirkland vows to form a new commonweal inviting women to join. The 12 mile trek from Brownsville was uneventful.
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Oxtown
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Bat
Brownsville
Threatened Lockout Looms in Chicago Building Trade
Curracy reports a predicted lockout by building trades employers, aiming to reorganize control of business amid labor leaders' demands. The executive committee voted for action, with a decision expected next day. The plan seeks to force 60 000 to 100 000 workers from jobs.
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Talking It Over in Pollard Breckinridge Case
April 10 reports Attorney Calderon Carlisle delivering a detailed, dispassionate review of the case before the jury. He criticizes Colonel Breckinridge in sharp but controlled terms while Madeline Pollard observes from the front. The proceedings may continue through Friday.
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Madeline Pollard
Explorer Stanley Accused of Cannibalism in Congo Lecture
Theodore Westmark, a young Scandinavian who explored the Congo state, accused Henry M. Stanley of eating human flesh to satisfy morbid curiosity. The lecture describes the supposed flesh as fried in butter with sauce piquante and pickles, though the account remains unverified and sensational.
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Manler
Nine Dead From One Day of Rioting in Pennsylvania Coke Districts
A chaotic day in the Connellsville region leaves nine dead amid a coke strike. Other items report Cincinnati deaths, Henry Evregard killing Emma Steahl and himself after a ball, and John F Heinz's motive tied to a $200 shortage with his employer. The tragedies unfold across multiple cities.
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Connellsville
St. Louis
John F. Heinz
Emme Steahl
Heinz
Americans Reach Aalesund on Pole Expedition
Walter Wellman and his party of Americans arrived at BriGcen Norway and started toward Aalesund last evening. The explorers report good health and confidence as they embark on their northern journey.
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Gladstone Says He Feels Like an Established Church
In a London letter dated April 10 Mr. Gladstone tells a friend that if asked how he is to say he feels like an established church with bracing breezes blowing around him. The remark conveys a sense of steady resilience amid change.
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Gladstone
The Spice of Life column notes varied global events
A kaleidoscope of items from April reports covers accidents in San Francisco and Cincinnati, political unrest in Oklahoma and Portugal, labor fights in Alabama and Pennsylvania, arrests in London and New York, and naval and industrial chatter. Names include Vesuvius, Wylie Tate, Charles Munier, and Vigilant among others.
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Muncie
Charles Munier
Paris
London
W. R. Price
J. J. Cook
Texas
Sheriff Foster
Monroe County
Ala
Wylie Tate
Cincinnati
San Antonio
Coxey
Oklahoma
Michigan logging crew killed in railroad wreck
A fatal railroad accident near Staples Covell's logging mill three miles east of Grand Barins left seven men dead. The Staples Covell crew returning from White River were struck by a fallen tree, plunging the engine and nine aboard down a 16-foot embankment. The deceased are engineer Adolph Shelander fireman Gus Anderson foreman Frank Snippy Martin Lynch Charles Wolff Loren Critchett Allen Critchett.
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Allen Critchett
Nine Firemen Killed in Milwaukee Theater Roof Collapse
Mil waukee reports the Davidson theater roof gave way while firemen battled flames. Nine men were killed and nearly as many were injured as debris and heat trapped rescuers. Fireman William Crowley was freed after seven hours but death likely.
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Steam Pipe Explodes in Public School
Panic erupts at Van Humboldt public school after a steam pipe burst. Cadet Da XIE GUNSTEIN, 10, is killed and Andrew Anderson, 6, Benjamin Harris, 7, Theo Bilson, 10 fatally injured. Fourteen others seriously hurt but not expected to die. Authorities report extensive damage and a dangerous stampede amid the incident.
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Benjamin Harris
Theo Bilson
Frick Defends Foreign Cokers Amid Turmoil
H C Frick who controls at least two thirds of regional coke plants defends foreign cokers saying they are not chiefly responsible for the trouble and will not dismiss their labor as others demand. A windstorm near Hot Srixes kills W S Simpson. General Slocum lies dangerously ill with pneumonia in Brooklyn.
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Market quotations from Indianapolis grain and cattle market
Prevailing prices show light cattle receipts with firm to higher tone. Prime shipping steers 85. 25 to /3.25. good to choice steers 3.45 to 3.30. hogs 5.10 to 5.15. lambs 4.25 to 4.80. wheat futures May 6213 to 7e, July weniger. oats 315 to 32c. cash markets: wheat 62, oats 87, pork 12.87, lard 7.12.
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