Tariff Debate Sparks Democratic Caucus Call
Aug 7 reports from Wasmisator detail Representative Bynum securing 50 signatures for a Democratic House caucus to push early passage of the tariff bill. Critics call it a "fire in the rear" while Crisp and Wilson oppose. Outhwaite says it lacks committee endorsement and may be met with absent conference members.
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Bynum
Democratic House Grembera
Springer
Atives
Warner
Crisp
Wilson
Outhwaite
Voorhees urges swift tariff compromise amid conflict
Senator Voorhees, sidelined by illness from tariff talks, says the Senate should make concessions to secure a quick agreement. He favors the president's suggested liberal concession on sugar and downplays fights over 40 cent duties on coal and iron ore, warning that a failure to agree would provoke lasting contempt and damage to the Democratic Party.
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Concessi 4
Wasuvnetos
Voorhees
Senate
Committee
Wilson
Democratic Party
Sugar Inquiry Finds No Proof of Charges
Senate records filed show the sugar investigation found no evidence of campaign contributions influencing the sugar schedule. Secretary Carlisle is exonerated for drafting the amendment. Edwards is rebuked for unspecified attacks. Davis and Lodge note the sugar trust favored the current schedule, though no direct obligation proof exists.
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Washington
Senate
Edwards
Carlisle
Jones
Democratic Party
Davis
Lodge
Sugar Trust
Envoys of Queen Lilion kalani clash with Gresham talks
WasiIxGTon reports envoys on a special mission complain of being ignored by the administration. They speak with congressmen but have yet to secure a conference with Secretary Gresham while seeking a clear statement of their purpose. Exclusion of Anarchists in Wasnixdton: the anti anarchist bill passed the senate and was sent to Carlisle for recommendation in place of the Stone bill. It bars anarchists from landing and calls for immigrant inspection at foreign ports.
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Wasiixgton
Lilionkalani
Gresham
Wasnixdton
Senate
Carlisle
Treasury
Customs Service
Pension
District of Columbia
River and harbor bill reported with $11.49 million total
Washington Aug 4 The river and harbor appropriation bill was reported from the conferrees to both houses yesterday and agreed to The final bill carries 11 488 190 dollars increasing 1 049 491 from the house bill Compromises were accepted on 65 of the senate Impediments the senate receding
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Washington
Senate
Alabama voters split over Oates and Kolb in 1900 race
Returns show Democratic gains with Kolb leading in north Alabama and Oates winning southern regions. Analysts project a Democratic majority around 10 seats in the legislature, with Kolb claiming northern victories and Oates strong in central districts. Kolb announced victory. party chair Tompkins asserted a 35,000 vote edge and legislature control.
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Alabama
Kolb
South
Tompkins
Democratic Committee
Wagon Load of Picnickers plunged from Whisky Run Bridge
Be llair e Aug 6 a wagon train returning from St. Clairsville with 25 passengers struck by an electric car on Whisky Run bridge. The wagon plunged 20 feet. four horses died or were crippled. Eight passengers seriously wounded. Emmett Pickett driver may die.
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St. Clairsville
Whisky Run Bridge
Wheeling and
Bellaire
McConag
Eigst
Emmett Pickett
Thrilling Tale of the Sea Reach Cambrian Chief
Word reaches San Francisco of the British steamer Cambrian Chief arriving at Taltal Chile after being reported lost. Captain Thomas and crew were rescued by the ship Dee, with a second rescue attempt failing in darkness before dawn. Pumps steadied ship and voyage resumed toward safety.
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San Francisco
Taltal
Chili
Thomas
Dee
Riots Reported in Kobe and Taku Amid War Talk
A Shanghai dispatch says serious riots occurred at Kobe Japan and Taku China. Chinese insulted Japanese embassy members returning from Pekin. The American agent at Taku blocked landing of munitions on the steamer Smith. China reportedly seeks to end the war by forgiveness or cites coal shortages.
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China
Loxpox
Shanghai
Kobe
Taku
Pekin
Smith
Formosa
Strike Off in Chicago Ends 40 Day Labor Action
The American Railway Union in Chicago calls off the 40 day strike in support of Pullman workers. Members who struck may return to work immediately. Delegates of 24 local unions vote to end the strike in Chicago except on Santa Fe and Chicago and Eastern Illinois lines. Debs and national officials were not present.
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A. RK. U
Cuicano
United Railroads
American Railway Union
Chicago
Pullman
Santa Fe
Ilinois
Debs
Cotton Manufacturers Vote to Cut Wages in Fat River Mass
The Cotton Manufacturers' association of Fat River Mass voted to reduce wages for about 25 000 workers. The cut will average 10 to 12 1 2 percent, varying by department, following months of threat to lower pay.
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River
Mass
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association of
Lives Lost In Flames At Johnson House
A house belonging to George Johnson burned yesterday resulting in the deaths of two of his sons aged 14 and 20. Fire crews battled the blaze but could not save the brothers. The tragedy marks a fatal blaze reported in the local district.
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George Johnson
Brazil Riot Leaves Two Men Injured in Strike Turmoil
In Brazil on August 6 David Wilson was beaten and will die while Wright lies seriously hurt with a broken jaw and facial injuries. The crowd, including business leaders, organized a citizens committee to fund $2,500 and dispatch detectives to prosecute alleged lawbreakers amid a strike dispute.
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Brazil
David Wilson
Wilson
Wright
Trainreed Fowler
BE. L
Conan
Okina
Cape Tamas
Chamber of Commerce
Hawkins
Runaway Accident Injures Grocers in Indianapolis
James Braden of M. O'Connor & Co and Mr. Collins of Mattoon Ill were badly hurt while showing visiting grocers the city. Braden suffered a fractured skull and Collins is expected to lose an eye. William Kleinschmidt and Mr. Welch were seriously hurt.
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Indianapolis
James Braden
M. O'Connor & Co
Collins
Mattoon
Ill
Wiliam Kleinschmidt
Cit
Welch
Braden
Plucky Six Year Old Boy Saves Uncle in Tragic Crossing
In New Albany on August 7 Charles Wagner of Louisville was killed on the Air Line when struck while walking a trestle. His six year old nephew clung to a cross-tie and saved his life before falling 60 feet to the creek bottom. The boy hung by his hands for five minutes before trainmen rescued him.
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New Albany
Charles Wagner
Louisville
Wagner
Hess Granted License to Wed Villa Sparling
John E. Hess of this county obtained a license to marry Miss Villa Sparling. County Clerk Patterson issued the authority. Hess quipped that this is the third engagement. twice before, after the wedding day had been fixed, his fiancés fell ill and died.
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Wasasa
John E. Hess
Villa Sparling
Patterson
Hess
Tragedy in Roxomo Death By Starvation After Amputation
John Cullen died in Roxomo on Saturday from starvation after his tongue was amputated at the county hospital for cancer. He vowed to starve himself rather than endure further pain and carried out the threat by refusing nourishment. Police report in Dad Business.
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Roxomo
John Cullen
Isaac Wright Dies After Train Collision at Rockfort Crossing
Isaac Wright a 75 year old prominent Spencer county farmer was struck by a train while riding in a buggy at a railway crossing. Both legs were severed and physicians fear he cannot survive. The incident occurred at Rockfort with Wright surviving only hours. In Indianapolis the state tax commission met to preserve last year’s assessment standards aiming to keep values near prior levels.
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Rockfort
Isaac Wright
Spencer County
Indianapolis
State Tax Commission
Local Obituaries and Incidents of the Fort Wayne Area
A string of terse notes reports deaths by smoking related causes in Valparaiso, stabbing in Fort Wayne, a threshing accident near Logansport, a razor incident in New Albany, long marriage of Henryville pair, lockjaw death from a needle wound in Shelby county, a Nat Baker racial note in Evansville, Clinton coal production and daily shipments, Brazil seeking to move C and E T shops after strikes, and a Fort Wayne policeman fatally struck by a train.
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Ernest Aylesworth
Valparaiso
Jewell Parrott
Fort Wayne
Stephen Bercol
Albert Platt
Logansport
James Finley
New Albany
Lewis H
Elizabeth Morgan
Henryville
Elizabeth Spurlin
Shelby County
Evansville
Nat Baker
Clinton
Brazil
C. and E. T
August Fuchshaber
Congressional Proceedings in Washington August Debates and Votes
Reports from Washington describe discussions on tariff issues and railroad clerks. The Senate passed pension bills while the House considered immigration and lynching investigations, with the river and harbor conference report approved and adjournment for the weekend.
Girl Aeronaut Dies as Parachute Fails in Runaway Leap
In Anderson on August 3, 14 year old Tillie Serbern died after a parachute failed under a 110 pound load on a balloon jump. Investigators implicate owner William Lewis alias Professor Martin, who pressured her to leap despite her objection. Her body was sent to Richmond, her home town.
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Anderson
Tillie Serbern
William Lewis
Professor Martin
Richmond
Santos Sentenced to Guillotine for Carnot Murder
Lyons August 4 A Paris court condemns Cessario Santo to death by guillotine for assassinating President Carnot. He shouts Vive la revolution sociale and Vive l'anarchie as guards rush him to his cell. His counsel notes the judge's prior charge for the records.
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Carnot
Lyons
Cessario Santo
Cessario
Cloudburst Drowns Five Near Berwind Colorado
A cloud burst in the hills above Berwind on Thursday night swept away five people, all drowned. Cando, a mail carrier between Chicosa and Berwind, secured an Italian miner his wife and two children as passengers for Berwind. They entered the canyon to Berwind as the storm hit and could not escape the rushing water.
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Colo
Berwind
Cando
Chicosa
Denver
Corn Higher Than Wheat On Chicago Board After Price Gap
Cutcaco Aug 3 The Corn price beat Wheat yesterday marking only the third time in 32 years corn sold for more than wheat on the Chicago board of trade. No 2 yellow corn 51 cents, No 2 hard wheat 51.5 cents, No 3 yellow corn 0.5 cent, No 3 red wheat 50 cents. Nebraska reports corn 5 to 10 cents above wheat.
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Chicago
Cutcaco
Board of Trade
Nebraska
Mines Reopen in Southern Colorado and New Mexico
The coal mines in Southern Colorado and New Mexico reopened today, restoring jobs for thousands of workers after a period of stoppage. In Meadville Pennsylvania forest fires threaten the area with crews on duty to guard nearby buildings.
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Denter
Colorado
New Mexico
Meadville
Congress Passes Wide Range of Laws in Absence of Tariff Debate
The session advanced varied measures beyond tariffs, including repealing federal election supervisors, authorizing postmasters to benevolent classes, and approving dozens of appropriation and public works bills. It also enacted labor holiday status, electrical unit definitions, seal arbitration, and bridge building, with continued extensions for government operations and special acts for merchant marine and judiciary reorganizations.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Supreme Court of
Oklahoma
Michigan
Vermont
Montpelier
Minnesota
Mississippi
Meridian
August 4 1893 News Briefs from Across the Nation
A noisy week features murder claims in Buffalo, labor talks in Chicago, Toledo waterworks irregularities, and fires in Illinois and Montana. Reports note lynching arrestees in Kentucky, rail strikes, marine interventions at Bluefields, and China port neutrality talks with Cleveland eyeing alliance moves.
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Baker
Toledo
Georgia Democrata
West van Ae Street
Chicago
Montana Central Railroad
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New York World
Corbett
Jackson
South
Loraine
Fuller
Tennessee
Farmer City
Ills
Connelsville
United States
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Mare Island Navy Yard
New York Tribune
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Italy
Trenty
China
Japan
Bluefields
Albert C. Ward
Indianapolis
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Connellsville
Samuel Matthews
Freitach
New York
William Simsrott
Switchmen’s Association
Mackinac Island
Eben Byers
Pittsburg
John Bull
John Berry
Central Committee
Reverend J. J. Pierce Dies After Prolonged Hiccup
In Trestonox New Jersey, Rev. J. J. Pierce died after a month of severe hiccuping and gastritis. He fell ill July 1 after a cold and persistent coughing, with rapid decline leading to death yesterday.
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Trestox
N. J
J. J. Pierce
All Troops Withdrawn in Illinois
Springfield Ills Aug 7 Governor Altgeld directed General Wheeler at Chicago to dismiss today all companies now on duty.
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Springfield
Ills
Altgeld
Market Quotations From Indianapolis Grain and Cattle
Prevailing prices on Aug 6 show wheat at 2 454¢, corn 171¢, oats 32. Cattle receipts light with steady market. good to choice steers and cows quoted within ranges. Hogs firm with good to choice weights and assorted sizes. sheep receipts light with limited quotable moves. Futures and cash prices for wheat corn oats and pork futures listed with opening and closing figures.
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Indianapolis
Larbo
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