Gorman Attacks President in Senate Tariff Debate
In a dramatic two and a half hour speech in the United States Senate, Senator Gorman berates the president, defends the tariff bill, and reveals party tensions and behind the scenes negotiations. He cites conferred support from Carlisle and Cleveland, calls witnesses, and stirs gallery reactions as the chamber adjourns amid chaos.
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Tariff Conference Moves Backed by House Democrats
In Washington on July 21 the House Democrats sent the tariff bill back to conference with firm instructions to resist Senate amendments. The debate on instructing the House to insist on disagreement centered on Wilson versus Reed with brief remarks by Wheeler and Grow. In the Senate the day featured dramatic debate among Democrats led by Hill and West about sugar schedules, with Blanchard signaling opposition to changes and the session ending after an affirmative motion to adjourn until Monday.
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Alabama
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Pennsylvania
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Gray
President to Name Labor Commission Members
The president reportedly selected Judge Lyman Trumbull of Chicago and a prominent New Yorker to serve with Carroll D. Wright on the labor commission, a move seen as advancing labor causes. The announcement came from Washington on July 23, with details regarded as from reliable authority.
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Carroll D. Wright
Lyman Trumbull
Chicago
New Minister to Russia Named Breckinridge
Representative Clifton R. Breckinridge of the Ways and Means Committee has been named minister to Russia. The appointment follows discussions in Washington with the Bimetallists and other factions. Breckinridge is to assume duties in Moscow and Representing the United States in diplomatic affairs.
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Congress Summarized in Briefed Senate and House Digest
July reports note the senate debating a world’s fair resolution and agricultural appropriations while other bills face limited action. Indian appropriations and sectarian school allowances, navy conference items, and agricultural conferees dominate senate business. House proceedings include military committee items and a ram of nomenclature between Mr. a and er Crisp. The week highlights tariff talks and a direct vote for senators. postal clerk reinstatement fails for lack of quorum.
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Deadend collision on railroad near Griffiths station
A wreck on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis line at Griffiths station 15 miles from Cincinnati killed three men and injured ten. Engineer Hart forgot orders causing the crash as the St. Louis express lagged an hour behind the Chicago train. Hart faces likely death. fate of others unclear.
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Plague Death Toll Reported from Hong Kong and Canton
Washington reports from consuls in Hong Kong and Canton show plague deaths rising. Canton cites about 10,000 deaths since late February, all natives, while Hong Kong records over 1,000 deaths from May 1 to June 9 and 951 in three weeks ending June 9, including a few foreigners.
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Quadruple Drowning at Otsego Lake in Cooperstown
Four people die in Otsego lake near Cooperstown when a rowboat accident ends with the disappearance of a book agent and the Edwards family. Hats a notebook and a whisky bottle float in the craft, suggesting alcohol impairment as a possible cause in calm water.
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China Prepares to Enforce Rights Against Japan
Shanghai July 23 China presses to assert rights in Corea and warns war looms if Japan does not concede. Orders sent to all provinces call for 20 000 troops to support the government and back up its position.
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Ship Goes Down Off Sea Bright. Crew of Five Saved
The two masted schooner Robert H Mitchell sank near Sea Bright New Jersey yesterday afternoon. Five crewmen clung to cross trees for 25 minutes as life-savers struggled to reach them. Summer visitors watched in suspense. all aboard were saved.
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Sue Sentient Harrison
Liverpool Pottery Industry Resumes After Historic Strike
East ieee os 0 July 24 reports Liverpool pottery workers have returned to their jobs following the strongest strike in the industry’s history in the Ohio valley.
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Six Men Lash Victim at Barney’s Station
George Herron awoke to six masked attackers at Barney's station near Columbus. He was bound to a telegraph pole and whipped 33 times with beech switches. Herron filed warrants naming Morgan Myers banker Jacob Doll ex Indiana legislator William Miner Frank Staph Cliff Johnston and John Givens as alleged assailants.
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Morgan Myers
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William Miner
Frank Staph
Cliff Johnston
John Givens
Twenty Five Church Excursionists Injured In Ohio River Line
Three coachloads of church excursionists from Albion unsafely plunged down a 20 foot embankment near Velpen Indiana injuring 25 people with several fatally hurt including George Pitcher Alonzo Dickey Melvin Stanley and M Dicus English.
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Landis Withdraws From Tenth District Con gress Race
Devlin July 23. Republican factional fight in the Tenth district leads Charles B. Landis to withdraw his candidacy saying he would not risk the party in several counties. Landis was nominated at Hammond after a split. Jud Johnston had been named by the opposing faction. Judge William Johnston later declined his nomination by letter to the committee.
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Corset Stays Kill Woman After Runaway Crash
In Newcastle on July 24 Mrs. George Lewis and Mrs. Frank Sheets were riding when their horse ran away. Mrs. Sheets was thrown, the corset stays broke and pierced her stomach, killing her. The report also notes Governor Matthews commenting on Cleveland's letter and a separate Fort Wayne wreck of southbound train No. 6 near Laotto with no serious injuries.
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Holloway Pleads Not Guilty in Fontanet Wreck Murder
Ed Holloway pleaded not guilty to the murder of engineer Charles Moehrman in the Fontanet wreck. He was arraigned before a justice of the peace and granted a continuance.
Record number of saloons in Indianapolis in 1900s
Indianapolis shows a surge in saloons with 436 licensed in the city and 483 in the surrounding county. The growth marks a historic peak in drink establishments across the area.
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Forlorn Coxeyites Camp Near Morristown
July 21 report notes General Kesy’s Coxeyites camping near Morristown in a forlorn condition with scant supplies and uncertain prospects.
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Evansville boy killed by hose reel
Joe Meyer aged 14 was run over and killed when a hose reel struck him in Evansville. The report notes the accident occurred in a residential area and authorities are investigating.
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Evansville
Franklin
Muncie
Bertha Wenning
Indianapolis
Indiana
Nellie Jones
Lebanon
Boston
Debs and Pullman Strike Tensions Rise in KC Meeting
Debs and the American Railway Union issued a statement urging just action to resolve the Pullman dispute without a general strike. Delegates who met in Kansas City report support for ending the walkout and returning to work while pressing for justice.
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Debs and A R U Leaders Face Judge Woods Trial
Attorneys for Eugene Debs and other A R U officers moved to dismiss the complaint before Judge Woods as the case opened. The government will proceed under the injunction now. If ruled against, the matter may go to the Supreme Court.
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Coxey's New Plan to Move Unemployed to Washington
General Coxey urged sending all unemployed workmen and tramps to Washington to be jailed there. He proposed feeding them and building new jails to imprison themselves if work could not be found, and the Ridgewood Park meeting denounced old parties and backed the Populists.
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Fire at Riverside hotel devastates summer resort
Fire at Riverside 10 miles south of Providence destroyed the hotel Comstock's, five cottages and nearly 80000 dollars in property. Guests escaped with only their personal clothing as flames swept through the two main buildings around 11 o'clock last night.
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Man Fined for Laughing at Bicycle Bloomers
Emanuel Engstrom was fined $25 for laughing at bicycle bloomers worn by Mrs. Jane McCollom in Lincoln Park. McCollom testified that he hooted at her. Engstrom claimed he only laughed. The court accepted the prosecution’s account.
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Tom Johnson Enters Presidential Race from Ohio
Tom L Johnson, Democrat and Ohio congressman from the Twenty first district, the single tax advocate and party leader in northern Ohio, has entered the presidential race. He aims to be re-elected to Congress in a district that gave Governor McKinley a 4000 vote majority, above the normal 2000.
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Tom L. Johnson
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Catholics and saloonists condemned by Satolli decision
New York July 19 Mgr Satolli apostolic delegate condemns liquor traffic and approves expulsion from Catholic societies in response to Bishop Watterson of Columbus appeal. Stage held up near Government Camp Oregon with six to seven lady passengers. driver Bromfield killed along with one horse.
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President Cleveland letter urges Wilson to push tariff reform
The House read a personal letter from President Cleveland to Representative Wilson exposing his firm stance for the original Wilson tariff bill and advising against surrender to the Senate. It praises Democratic unity, endorses free raw materials, warns against privileging corporate interests, and urges retention of Democratic principles in conference.
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Heroic engineer crushed protecting passengers
John Van Horn, engineer of a Columbus Sandusky and Hocking train, was killed in a collision south of Sandusky when his train struck a yard engine. He remained at his post and reversed his engine, likely saving many lives. he lived in Columbus with his wife and two children aboard. Also, The Pullman Palace Car Company declared a 2 percent quarterly dividend payable August 15.
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Army Worm Ravages Wisconsin as Rail War Grows
Reports from Wisconsin mention army worms causing thousands of dollars in daily damage. Other items note rail conflicts escalating in Enid and Round Pond, Kan., and a series of disasters and political moves across states including earthquakes, bank figures, and labor-military relations.
English anarchist Mowbray speaks in New York to 500
Charles Wilfred Mowbray spoke at Clarendon hall on The Principles of Depare ist Communion before 500 listeners with police present but no interference. He was followed by Herr Most who railed against monopolies. In London, dispatches say war between China and Japan not declared yet, but grave tensions persist.
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Moritz Arkin
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California
Edward Griffin
New York
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Charles Wilfred Mowbray
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Clarendon Hall
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China
Japan
Market Quotations from Indianapolis Warps Through Mixed Prices
Wheat and corn show slight gains and declines with oats steady while cattle and hog receipts vary. Live cattle steady to 5c higher with good to choice graded. hogs higher in parts. sheep and lambs steady. futures and cash markets reflect modest shifts across wheat, corn and oats.
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