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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1894
Page
3
Democratic members of the tariff conference committee failed to reach agreement at adjournment in Washington July 17. The dispute centers on the type of report to submit with many predicting a general disagreement and few points specified. Republican members may be needed if the full conference meets tomorrow to seek house and senate instructions before concessions.
Washington July 16. A proposed sliding scale whisky tax was presented to tariff conferees as a potential revenue measure. The plan sets a minimum of 1 per gallon on whisky after five years in bond, increasing 0.05 per year to eight years, with an 1.15 per gallon offset if the full eight years are used. Committee members show cautious unity on possible report next Wednesday. Chairman Wilson is in West Virginia due to Mrs. Wilson’s illness. The article notes concurrent push on greenbacks tax by Cooper.
Congressman Charles G. Conn has sent his renomination refusal to county chairmen of Indiana's Thirteenth District. He remains ill and has not stated a new course, though friends say the action is final while others think pressure may alter his plans.
Washington reports monthly internal revenue receipts totaling 16,661,537 for the current month, up from 8,917,915 last year, attributed to anticipated tariff bill shifts on spirits. Also, Carroll D. Wright releases the census office annual review for the year ending June 30, noting 10,365,677 spent on the 11th census through June 1594.
The Senate debates government control of railroads linked to the strike as Utah statehood and land grant bills advance. Across days in July Congress handles appropriation bills, river and harbor measures, and minor actions with House actions on Utah reservations and public notices.
Former Indianapolis pastor Rev Myron W Reed spoke at a Denver meeting under A R U auspices claiming he is an anarchist He argued Jesus Christ was an anarchist and socialist and criticized gunmen and wages urging action for laboring classes to avert revolution in the United States
Patrick Eugene Prendergast faced execution by hanging in Chiango after a drawn out murder case against Carter Harrison. He displayed nervousness but remained resolute on the scaffold, his neck snapped as the rope took effect and he died nine minutes after the trigger. No speech was made.
Yale colors fell to Oxford and the British in a series of events at Losnos on July 17. Oxford won 5 1 2 events to Yale 3 1 2, taking the 100 yard dash 120 yard hurdle and more while Yale captured the broad jump, shot put and hammer. A banquet followed with praise and medal presentations.
Edwin Traughber, a Kentuckian with a bad reputation, was found hanging from a limb in a thicket near Adairville after masked men abducted him from his home Sunday night. Traughber had recently faced a poisoning accusation about his father's family that led to three deaths.
Early morning in Berumaton Kentucky a mob of 20 masked men seized Louia Laferdetta from jail and hanged him. He was accused of murdering William Whitlock, a local farmer, amid a night of violent unrest.
Weston B. Thomas of Anderson was stabbed to death at Brighton Beach near Indianapolis by Winnie Smith after a dispute at a saloon bar. Smith, 26, a noted local figure, allegedly attacked following Thomas insisting on a drink, with Thomas dying from a deep throat wound and arterial loss.
A jury in Brazil, Indiana last night found Booth Rankin Wilson and Poor guilty of voluntary manslaughter in Engineer Barr’s killing during the recent coal strike. Each defendant faces two years in prison._damage by Hunaway Cars Indianapolis story follows with details of a runaway Pan Handle train damaging Home Brewing stock and stables, totaling about 1500 dollars.
In Anderson Hiram Harlan 22 died after his wagon tipped near a hay load. In Franklin Daniel Doty near Union village fatally stabbed John W. Turner following a dispute. RicoMono records a new smallpox case Mia Oliver Lawrence raising total cases to eight. VaLParaiso reports city clerk S Ross Martin defaulter for 33600 who fled to Canada after Jamestown Savings Bank failure.
A caisson attached to a Hotchkiss gun in Battery F exploded at Grand and Oakwood in Brighton. Four soldiers died and 15 were injured as horses and men were blown from the parade, with shrapnel damaging nearby homes. Captain Dodd led 143 troops in a long march when the disaster occurred.
Bernhard F. Gentsch former Buffalo postmaster and ex-assembly member and a leading German Republican killed himself with a bullet to the temple in a field behind his home. He recently warned bank losses tied to a $12,000 loan to a produce company and feared misinterpretation of his actions. Gentsch had been appointed postmaster by President Harrison in 1890 and served his term.
From Tromsoe a Times dispatch reports yacht Saide of the royal squadron called at Dane’s island Spitzbergen July 6. They found geologist Professor Gyren left to guard a detachment of the Wellman polar party. The Ragnvald Jarl has not been heard from since leaving. Ice blocks routes. Captain Johannesen plans a search northwest from Spitzbergen when ice clears.
The Mississippi legislature authorized 200000 in treasury warrants to ease the panic and permit use as money across the state. Gov Stone opposes a demand to hand over unsigned warrants and printing plates, while officials defend the move as legally sound.
A falling tree killed Hichard West of Auburen. Extra police guard Indianapolis roadhouse resorts as Sunday amusements in Muncie face enforcement threats. Kelsey's Omaha commonwealers blocked at Indianapolis four mile limit.
San Francisco on July 17 Charley Sweeney famed pitcher shot and killed Don McManus a notorious local tough in a saloon row. Authorities report self-defense as the motive and no charges announced.
Chicago July 14 President Debs urges railway managers to end the strike and restore workers to their former jobs with no prejudice except for any convicted criminals. The offer, routed through Mayor Hopkins, was rejected by the General Managers' Association and not accepted by Rock Island officials.
The American Railway Union aims a renewed push to regain prestige as a major strike nears its end. The union executive board met to plan future action and decided to dispatch revivalists to western sections. Six agitators were sent out and more were planned amid reports of potential walkouts by crews on several railroads.
In Fostanet Indiana on July 14 striking miners aiding railroad strikers wrecked a Big Four express train. Engineer Charles Moehrmann of Indianapolis and Fireman Fleck of Mattoon were killed as the engine and two cars plunged into an embankment. A switch was tampered with and militia may be needed.
The Chicago express westbound on the Big Four narrowly escaped a wreck near the west end after three railroad ties were placed on the track and struck by a slow switch engine. Three switchmen rode the engine on the switchboard while it was stoned by bystanders. The track was cleared in time for the 9 o clock arrival. striking locals suspected.
An express train on the Grand Trunk was wrecked near Batttle Creek Michigan on July 17. The fireman was killed and several crew and passengers were injured when fishplates were removed from rails west of the city. The train, traveling about 25 miles per hour, derailed as the engine tender and baggage car left the track and a day coach and Pullman car were tipped.
At 1 am this morning strikers set fire to the Illinois Central roundhouse and machine shops at Fort Pickering. The fire was checked by prompt fire department response, saving the buildings. Several freight cars were burned.
The American Federation of Labor adjourned at 7:30 pm after voting against a general strike. Debs gains endorsement as president and the defense fund receives 1000 dollars for his upcoming trial. A Nickel Plate freight conductor William Trease was brutally assaulted on Courthouse square, with four A R U men implicated. Debs continues to advocate return to work despite posters foretelling a Pullman strike resurgence.
A compressed roundup citing a rash of disasters and events: fire destroying 400 homes in Lovete Hungary with six dead. cholera in Liexe Bergham. gold price up to 958 in Buenos Ayres. over 100 drowned on the Vladimir after a collision with the Italian steamer Columbia. Also noted are attempted assassinations, political indictments, ship collisions, riots, and strikes across Europe and America, with various dates and places including Waterville, Warsaw, Chicago, Philadelphia, Constantinople, and more.
Forest fires cover over 6000 acres across New Jersey Michigan and Minnesota threatening crops and homes. Eco Harbor City reports Governor Gardner's country home burned as residents fight the flames amid high danger to surrounding structures.
Fire surrounds Hixcekiey Minnesota as forest blazes push toward town. Residents fear total destruction unless rain arrives soon. Emergency crews battle flames and marshal evacuees as the situation grows increasingly perilous.
Prevailing prices July 16 show dull grain trade and varied livestock values. Wheat and corn quotes listed with oats and hogs rising on strong demand while cattle receipts number about ight shipments none. Sheep demand light with no quotable change and Chicago grain futures edge higher across wheat oats and corn.
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