Patriotic Senators Worked to Subdue Selfish Colleagues
Washington July 30 1894 summary of tariff reform efforts by democrats following the crisis over tariff legislation. notes on preferences of Franklin MacVeagh and the push for the Wilson bill, health concerns of Chairman Wilson, Hawaii republic issues, New Mexico and Arizona admission bills, and ongoing sugar trust testimony rumors.
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Washington
United States
House
Senate
Cleveland
Congress
Franklin MacVeagh
Hlllinois
United States Senate
Talbot
South Carolina
Banking and Currency Committee
Wilson
Willis
Republic of Hawaii
Gresham
Hawaii
New Mexico
Arazom
Eichhorn Foltz Nuptials Bind Bluffton to Eichhorn Family
Yesterday in Bluffton near Valley Mills Miss E May Foltz wed W H Eichhorn at the bride’s home. They will reside at 92 West Cherry after March 20. Foltz is Indiana State Normal School alumna and former High School principal. Eichhorn, a lawyer and former county superintendent, is praised for oratory and legal work.
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Valley Mills
Tndianapolis
E. May Foltz
W. H. Eichhorn
Tomorow
West Cherry St
Bluffton
Indiana State Normal School
Eichhorn
Our
Michigan State University
A. N. Martin
Martin Eichhorn
Eichhorn Tong Kte
Death of Bernice Wandell Casts Family in Sorrow
Last Sunday evening the Dal Wandell home on Cestral Avenue mourned the loss of Bernice Wandell born February 15 1894 the only child of Mr and Mrs Wandell She fell ill with cholera infantum a short time before death and funeral services were held with Rev C A Wade presiding The funeral followed by a large attendance and interment at Fairview beside a sea of floral tributes from grieving friends
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Dal Wandell
Cestral Avenue
Bernice
C. A. Wade
Fairview
President Cleveland backs tariff reform as Democrats rally
Indiana newspapers laud President Cleveland for endorsing tariff reform and press Democratic unity against protectionist opposition. Editors applaud his letter to Mr Wilson urging full loyalty to the Chicago platform, warning party leaders of consequences if pledges are not kept.
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Cleveland
Muncie
Mr. Wilson
Senate
Gorman
Maryland
Kransville
Tipton County
Wilson
Tipton
Chicago
Brice
Caffery
Gibson
McPherson
Pigawanth
Republic
People of
America
House
Perm Sentinel
Democratic Party
Renegade Democrats of the Senate Where It Belongs
A Huntington Democrat editorial attacks a faction labeled renegade in the Senate, arguing the dissenters belong in the party and should align with its core positions. The piece frames the split as a political bet with implications for governance.
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Senate
Huntington
Higher Standard of Character Required for Public Office
A civic essay argues public officials should meet moral and temperance standards. It notes railroads now vet employees for character and urges voters to reject intemperate candidates, claiming party loyalties trap elections. The piece endorses voting against such nominees to curb corrupt practices and moral decline.
War in the East: China and Japan in escalating conflict
The article reports rising hostilities between China and Japan over Corean issues following the Seoul massacre. It notes troop calls, a naval engagement where Japan sunk the Chinese battleship Chen Yuen and captured cruisers, and cites official statements framing the dispute as an attempted settlement with ultimatums and potential further land and sea action.
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Kim-ok-Kim
Corea
Hong Sjong-ou
Japan
Ausrria
France
China
Africa
Europe
Prophet claims America to be ruled by a king in coming monarchy
Joseph Yocub, a self described prophet on government affairs, asserts a crown on a locust’s wing signals a looming monarchy for the United States. He links past motifs of war and peace to signs on locusts and warns of a yellow crowned monarch backed by “gold bugs.”
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America
Joseph Yocub
Republic
Eleventh District to Send Delegates to State Convention
A letter from District Chairman J A W Kintz of Huntington outlines plans to transport the Eleventh Congressional District in a special demo crate to the state convention. The Clover Leaf train from Decatur will leave the morning of the 14th for Bluffton arriving 5 50 AM with rates as low as a single fare round trip. Definite rates to be announced next week. Delegates should depart early to attend district meetings the evening of the 14th and convene in Des Moines on the 15th.
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J. A. W. Kintz
Huntington
Kekomo
Decatur
Bluffton
Accidents and Oddities Share Page Headlines
A fragment from a late 19th century issue notes quirky incidents and social chatter. It mentions a kiss upon reappearance and fainting on departure, plus a footpad shot in a tunnel and a Central Committee meeting calling delegates to attend.
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Jeferson
Railroad funds received at Pennville Bank for U C C railroad work
Funds were deposited at the Pennville Bank Tuesday to the credit of the U C C railroad for several hundred dollars to settle bills for roadbed work and engineers near this point. The company spends money to place affairs in order and expects rapid progress once Bluffton difficulties are resolved.
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Pennville Bank
Bluffton
Pennville Gazette
Governor pledges militia pay between August 15 and 20
Governor Matthews announces payment to militia will be issued between August 15 and 20. He estimates around 40000 dollars needed to cover troops sent to coal mines and Lake County, cites legal limits on funds, and warns soldiers not to discount warrants or sell accounts to high commission collectors.
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Matthews
Lake County
Pension Roll Truth Told By Interior Report
A June 26 1894 Interior Department table submitted to the U S Senate refutes pension falsehoods spread by Republican papers. It shows only 9509 of 966 000 pensioners suspended and 3014 of those reduced, with 326 still suspended, while 24 million saved came from enforcing the law. Democratic Committee claims follow up by Con Faulkner and notes of local businessman S I Wert.
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Secretary of the Interior
Senate of the United States
Ension Bureau
Senate
Interior
Pension Bureau
Pantu
United States
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Washington News
Wandell
the State Press
Grover Cleveland
Hartford City Telegram
Indiana
Girover Cleveland
House of Representatives
He's
Crank
Central Committee
the Railroad
Democratic Congressional Committee
J. Faulkner
George R. Venis
S.I. Wert
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