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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1894
Page
3
In Washington reports indicate wavering support for the Senate tariff bill as House conferees gain ground. Telegrams urge a bill aligning with party platform and limiting trusts. Debates focus on sugar ad valorem rates, coal prices, and free entry from certain nations.
In a Defense of President Cleveland Senator Vilas lauds the executive as faithful to his tariff views. He says Cleveland’s stature will rise above calumny and that future generations will recall his noble character and selfless service to the country. A quoted poetic line closes the address.
Washington July 31. The illness of Senator Voorhees, head of the Senate Finance Committee, is more serious than publicly stated. Doctors describe an organic bladder condition, with potential need for delicate surgery. His pain remains significant and he has not slept well.
President names John D. Kernan New York and Nicholas E. Worthington Peoria Ills to assist Labor Commissioner Carroll Wright in probing the Chicago strike. Lyman Frambuil declines due to ill health.
WasuHinotox dated July 25 reports that after routine fi a the senate, Mr. Caffery of Louisiana was noted in the proceedings.
Delegations from the Coxey army encamped near Washington urge the House Labor Committee for aid to go home. Leaders say Kelly Fry and Coxey abandoned them. officials warn against government funding and refer them to the local charity superintendent.
In New York, Archbishop Corrigan writes to The Wine and Spirit Gazette backing Marsatelli's principles on licensing Roman Catholic liquor dealers. He rejects fear and warns against blanket enforcement, noting acceptance should not blindly apply the decree in all cases. The Gazette questions whether he will bar Catholic societies and clergy from liquor-related activities.
Danville Illinois July 30 Several attempts have been made to shoot the new engineers on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois who replaced strikers. Albert Burns an engineer formerly of New York and now from Galesburg was shot in his cab at the junction and died shortly after. Chicago July 31 Saloonkeeper Eugene Praiger leaves Chicago debts estimated between 25000 and 75000 after vacating Clark and Madison streets.
Cuicano July 28 reports western roads fix the sale dates for the G A R encampment tickets in Pittsburg. From east of the Missouri river the sale is Sept 8 and 9 and from west of the river Sept 7 and 8.
In Cocoran Indiana the St. Louis express collided with a freight on a siding. Engineer Jon Little of Washington died after the crash. Fireman Daniel Cadden also lost a leg. William Bell of Milan lost a leg while riding on the portal car. No trainmen were hurt. express cars remained intact.
Frank Manger died instantly when a broken telephone wire gave him a fatal shock while handling it during a fire that consumed S. F. Bowser & Co.'s oil tank works. His wife, invalid, died 30 minutes after learning of his fate. Loss set at 65 000 with 18 600 insurance.
Inapolis reports Francis A. Coffin, bonded for $25000 in the Indianapolis National Bank wrecking case, has departed for London. The item notes regional political renomination, multiple local incidents, and a long debt settlement letter from a 82 year old claim.
Norwegian arctic enthusiast Carl Sievers reports a telegram from the Erling's captain saying near Amsterdam island the Erling spoke the Ragnvold Jerl the steamship carrying Doubts Wellman's Safety. Mr Fielden questions the Erling news as unreliable citing missing dates and other details.
Milwaukee reports confirm disastrous Wisconsin fires. Phillips, home to 3,000, is nearly wiped out with less than 40 houses standing. Fifteen people perished or drowned fleeing flames. Mason also ruined. Three thousand left homeless as railways suffer heavy damage. A boathouse refuge collapsed under the fire’s suction, costing multiple lives.
Tariff Reform Democrats of Frederick county held a large meeting denouncing Senator Gorman for his conduct toward President Cleveland. They endorsed President Cleveland and the House, urged passage of the Wilson bill, and adopted a resolution demanding the senator’s resignation.
Chicago July 30 The Record reports negotiations with striking carbuilders may lead to them quitting the model town and joining a new corporation to build palace and freight cars and day coaches. The new company is not named but is believed to be in St. Louis.
The Debe Howard Kelcher and Rogers trial is postponed to September with evidence to be taken by a master in chancery. After a lengthy conference the defendants agreed to bail. Since jail, they refused offers and decided to change tactics. Bondsmen William Skake and William Fitzgerald posted bond and the four men were released.
Inspected boiler complex in Ashland Pennsylvania exploded Saturday night. One man died instantly and three were injured, with two more dying later. Cause remains mystery after inspection the day before. Several other brief reports note labor tensions, strike warnings, and heat related deaths in multiple cities.
Chinese transports marching with 12,000 troops from Taku were attacked by Japanese guns off the Corean coast. Many soldiers, including coolies, jumped overboard as ships were sunk or damaged. only 10 of nearly 2000 aboard were saved. The ironclad Chen Yuen and other transports escaped. Japanese forces also attacked land at Asan.
London July 30 with AP reporting broad discontent in Corea due to corruption and misgovernment. The Tong Hak sect seeks foreign expulsion and accuses foreigners of raising food prices. The Corean king lacks real authority and fears revolution amid archy, debt, and provincial revolt. Denby ordered to Pekin due to Sino Japanese tensions. he awaits orders in Detroit with wife joining him.
The schooner Glad Tidings, used as a gospel ship and formerly owned by Captain Bundy, sank in the Detroit river near Ecorse on Sunday after being struck by the whale back propeller Pathfinder. Four crew members drowned. A separate note reports a sharp price spike in corn on the Chicago board of trade as ruined crops rumors circulated.
A compilation of short items reports fires destroying stables in Washington and deaths from boat capsizing in Pennsylvania, forest fires in Wisconsin and Iowa, threats by coal strikers in Uniontown, and a host of political, economic, and weather notes. Notable events include Drownings in Plymouth, arson actions, a distillery seizure in New York, and nominations or political moves in several states.
Grain and cattle prices listed with receipts and shifts for July 30. Cattle receipts light with mixed steer and heifer values, hogs active around 5.15 to 5.25, sheep and lambs mixed with limited activity. Chicago grain and provisions futures show July gains on wheat and corn and pork and lard edges lower.
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