Tariff Bill Dominates Week in Senate and House
Washington reports that Democratic leaders plan to push the tariff bill in the Senate with daily sessions likely to extend into the afternoon. House managers aim to clear appropriation bills quickly, while debates on post office subsidies and foreign relations, including the Binefield incident and Monroe doctrine issues, loom large.
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Finance Committee
Wasnixetos
House
House Democrats
Great Britain
Holman’s Silver Views Rally Behind Free Coinage
Congressman Hohway, a leading Indiana free coinage advocate, backs the Bland bill veto and predicts a silver free coinage push by the South and West. He argues the creditor class drives the war on silver to contract world currency and elevate gold as the sole standard, warning higher interest and scarcer money.
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Hindex
Hohway
Indiana
South
Priest Walter Dies Suddenly in Washington at 65
Rev. A. J. Walter pastor of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic church in Washington died at his home from heart failure aged 65. He urged clemency for Mrs. Surratt, appealing to President Johnson for a pardon, declaring he feared neither man nor devil but God alone, and risking his life to defend the innocent in his congregation. The Hill tariff speech followed with strong opposition to the income tax, while Democratic members discussed caucus plans and a pension bill by Senator Palagyas in Washington.
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Washington
A. J. Walter
St. Patrick's Rowan Catholic Church
Walter
St. Patrick’s Church
Surratt
Himwlf
Johnson
God
Wasuieren
Senate
New York
Gresham
Cincinnati
Pension to widow or minor children on death
The pension accrued before death shall be paid to the widow if she exists or to the deceased's children under 16 if there is no widow. This pension is not part of the estate assets and not liable for debts.
Congressional Turbulence Over Tariff and Deficit Bills
The senate debated Peffer’s proposed bond prohibition and the Bering Sea arbitration bill while Allison urged tariff actions. In the house O Neill was seated after a contested vote, amid Republican protests. The week saw filibusters, tariff talks, and routine appropriations in both chambers.
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Peffer
Bering Sea
Allison
House
O'Neill
Wassigton
Crisp
Seation Pass
Indiana
Bynum
English
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Wasnixaton
Hill
Petter
Ashington
Washington
Walsh
Georgia
Mills
Aen
Wolcott
United States
Mexico
China
Senator Hill
District of Columbia
Aufairs
Victory for the Toilers Organizes Labor Gains in Wage Case
In Omaha on April 6 Judge Henry C Caldwell issued a sweeping ruling in the Union Pacific wage schedule contest. The decision declares organized labor as capital in effect with brains and muscle and says it is lawful for labor to associate to maintain or raise wages, when no illegal means are used.
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Suige Caldwell
Omaha
Organized Labor
United States Circuit Court
Henry C. Caldwell
Union Pacific
Judge Jenkins Rules on Northern Pacific Strike Modification
Judge Jenkins grants a technical modification to the Northern Pacific strike order while reaffirming the injunctions strength. He bases the decision on two propositions: the illegal purpose of the strike and the court’s authority to stop and punish illegal acts. The ruling preserves the core injunction and signals no concession by the court.
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Jenkins
Northern Pacific
Robbery on Rock Island Train Ends in Shootout
In Wichita four masked men attempted a hold up of a Rock Island train near Pond Creek. A Wells Fargo messenger Jake Harmon killed one robber, another wounded, and both dead and wounded were later removed. Additional fires followed in Baltimore destroying Bernard Mansion stables and 137 horses valued at 10 000.
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Wichita
Kan
Rock Island
Pond Creek
Jake Harmon
Wells-Fargo
Baltimore
Bernard Mansion
Lottie Collins
Love Affair Turns Grim in Bowen Merchant Incident
Bowen Kentucky April 10 Newton Garrett a well known young merchant almost shot himself with a navy revolver amid a love affair incident. The report notes a dramatic firearm gesture as part of local events in Bowen.
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Ewan
Bowen, Ky
Newton Garrett
Haughey Pleads Guilty in Indianapolis Bank Case
Theodore P Haughey admits guilt on five counts in the Indianapolis National Bank wrecking case. Judge Baker accepts plea and fixes bond at 10000. Haughey to be sentenced after progress of other trials. he may testify against Coffin brothers if needed.
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Indianapolis
Theodore P. Haughey
Indianapolis National Bank
A. J. Beveridge
Gibralter
Baker
Federal Court
Haughey
Schuyler
Coffin Brothers
Spirited Bride Refuses Hungarians Wedding Consent
In Excursa Indiana on April 7 Absalom Thayer sought to wed Estelle Flagler after the minister asked the bride to take him as husband. She declared she would not marry, noting Thayer courted her for over a year and that consent from her partner was forced. The ceremony collapsed as the bride spoke up.
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Absalom Thayer
Estelle Flagler
Thayer
Four Die in Sawmill Boiler Explosion at Patricksburg
Cray City Ind April 9 Four persons killed and several injured when a boiler exploded at Christian Weber's sawmill near Patricksburg twelve miles northeast of Cray City. The mill's wooden structure shattered and debris scattered over 200 yards. Victims include Christian Weber proprietor Lester Rhinehart Clifford Rhinehart and Charles Schafer who later died. Additional tragedy and accidents noted across Indiana include a shotgun fatality near Tyner City and various injuries.
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Cray City
Ind
Christian Weber
Patricksburg
Here
Lester Rhinehart
Clifford Rhinehart
Charles Schafer
Discharged Museum Freak Threatens to Disrupt the Coxey Ranks
An unofficial court martial in Usy oxtons Pennsylvania rejects reinstatement for Cyclone Kirkland Jasper Johnson and Weary Ler. Three men visited the camp and pressed for return, but officers refused. Carl wden denounced museum freaks and barred their army entry, though Kirkland vows to organize a new commonweal with women. The 12 mile tramp from Brownsville was uneventful.
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Coxey
Usy-oxtons
Cyclone Kirkland
Jasper Johnson
Ler
Johnson
Kirkland
Carl Wne
Threatened Lockout In Chicago Building Trades
Chicago is poised for a lockout of 60 000 to 100 000 workers as contractors discuss restructuring to curb labor leaders. The Building League backs the move. a decisive meeting is planned. Painters union vows not to pay rent during the stoppage, aligning with owners in the dispute.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Building League
Curcaay
Building Trades
Painters’ Union
Attorney Calderon Carlisle Delivers Plain Spoken Pollard Breckinridge Rebuttal
In Talk It Over April 10 attorney Carlisle, versed in international law, reviewed the Pollard Breckinridge evidence before the jury in a clear, dispassionate manner. He referred coolly to Colonel Breckinridge at times and joked with colleagues as Madeline Pollard watched. One interruption arose over a family title point. the proceedings may extend to Friday.
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Madeline Pollard
Colonel Breckinridge
Explorer Stanley Accused Of Eating Human Flesh In Congo
In Chicago on April 7 Theodore Westmark a young Scandinavian who visited the Congo states in Central Africa charged Henry M Stanley with having in effect lunched on human flesh to satisfy morbid curiosity. The flesh was fried in butter and served with piquant sauce and pickles yet the taste was deemed unpleasant by the tasters.
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Stanley
Theodore Westmark
Congo
Central Africa
Henry M. Stanley
Stein
Nine Dead in Pennsylvania Coke District Riots Shock Nation
Reports from Connellsville region detail a day of violent coke strike unrest with nine fatalities and extensive property damage. Separate dispatches note Cincinnatians Jacob Hottner and William E. Hughes dead, a fatal shooting in St Louis involving Henry Einegard and Emama Steahl, and Walter Wellman leading an American expedition to the north pole from Berces Norway toward Aalesund.
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Pennnsylvania
Asxtoxstows
Connellsville
Berces
Norway
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Aalesund
Gladstone Reports Braced by Breezes in Letter
In a London note from April 10, Mr. Gladstone tells a friend that he feels like an established church with bracing breezes blowing around him. The remark reflects his buoyant spirits in a time of political strain.
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Gladstone
London
The Spice of Life Column Highlights Readable Topics
A broad scan of topics including transit crashes in San Francisco, labor disputes in Alabama, riots in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, and political moves in New York and London. Notable items include a cable car collision injuring four, a Rochester block fire causing $325,000 loss, and arrests in train wrecking cases.
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Vesuvius
San Francisco
Indian Territory
Alabama
Tichener & Jacobi’s
Rochester
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Disastrous rail wreck leaves seven dead near Staples & Covell mill
At Staples and Covell's mill, three miles east of Grand Rapids, a locomotive struck a fallen tree, toppled a 16 foot embankment, and plunged nine logging workers to their deaths. Seven were killed, one injured seriously, one slightly. Victims include engineer Adolph Shelander, fireman Gus Anderson, foreman Frank Snippy, Martin Lynch, Charles Wolff, Loren and Allen Critcnett. The crew were returning from White River to camp.
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The
Democrat Iron
New Era
Staples & Covell
White River
Adolph Shelander
Gus Andersos
Frank Snippy
Martin Lynch
Charles Wolff
Lornen
Allen Critcnett
Nine Firemen Die in Milwaukee Theater Roof Collapse
April 10 Milwaukee reports a fatal theater roof collapse at the Davidson theater. Nine firemen were killed and many injured while battling flames as the roof gave way. Rescues occurred but conditions were dire, with Fireman William Crowley trapped for seven hours but not expected to survive.
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Millwaukees
Davidson Theater
William Crowley
Steam Pipe Burst Kills Children at Public School
In Chaco the Van Humoldt public school steam pipe exploded causing a stampede. Daniel Gunstein age 10 was killed, Andrew Anderson 6, Benjamin Harris 7, Theo Bilson 10 fatally injured. Fourteen others seriously hurt but not fatally. The incident prompted emergency response as officials investigated the tragedy.
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Chaco
van Humboldt
Daniel Gunstein
Andrew Anderson
Benjamin Harris
Theo Bilson
General Slocum Dangerously Ill in Brooklyn Home
General Sic eun is reported to be seriously ill with pneumonia and complications at his Brooklyn residence. Doctors monitor his condition as supporters await updates on his health.
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Wiliam
Humber
Vienna
Brazil
Rio Grande Do Sul
London
Losebery
Colts
Covernor Tilmain
Pennsylvania
Robert Joneson
Madizonville
le Caron
Washington
Hreworks
Romaine Bros
Petersburg
General Slocum
New York
General Siceun
Brooklyn
Market Quotations from Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain and cattle prices and commodities at Indianapolis on April 2 with receipts noted. Cattle show light receipts and firm to higher values for prime shipping steers and various cattle classes. hogs firm with higher midday tone. sheep steady with ranges for lambs and sheep. Futures and cash closes cited for corn oats wheat and other commodities.
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