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Newspaper

Bluffton Banner

Location

Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1894

Page

3

National Callings on Tariff Debate in Senate

Washington June 11 The woolen schedule of the tariff bill is expected this week as leaders from both parties favor continuing debate under the five minute rule on wine cotton manufactures and flax. Senator Aldrich predicts three or four days more debate before the wool schedule, with Republicans likely to attack the Democratic position on free wool while Democrats seek to extend sessions to press for adjournment only with steering committee consent.

Wasahixotos Senate Aldrich Pees Nee Jane Jones House Washington Quay

House Debates Indian Bill and Competing Measures

Washington June 11 The Indian question touching schools agents rations and depots dominates House discussion. Judge Holman aims to pass the bill by tomorrow night or Wednesday. Priorities shift as the deficiency bill and other measures seek action.

Washington House Holman Bayete Appropriations Committee Hatch Cooper Indiana Livingstone Georgia Atlanta Culberson Judiciary Committee

Taylor introduces bill to divide Indiana into two federal districts

Congressman Taylor proposes creating northern and southern federal judicial districts with a line from Wayne to Vermillion. The move aims to speed business and local convenience and would shift appointment of a southern district judge and related officers. Other notes mention Coxey's jail release and shifts in staffing and funding proposals in Washington.

Wasumetox Taylor Indiana Gouties Wayne Marion Vermillion Fay Southern Tiedt Welles Ao

Distinct Treaties Featured on Page of International Pacts

A newspaper page highlights various treaties and similar agreements, emphasizing notable distinctions among them. The item surveys multiple international pacts and contrasts their terms and implications.

Bill Dalton Dead After Sheriff Pursuit Near Elk

Bill Dalton famous outlaw and Longview bank robbers chief is killed near Elk after a deputy marshal shots him as he runs. A raid on the rendezvous yields letters and rolls of bank bills, confirming Dalton as the fugitive leader. His Ardmore wife telegraphs the news in hysterics.

Fort Worth Tex Ardmore I. T Bill Dalton Longview Elk Dalton Class Hart Hart

Starved to Death in Ole County Child Abuse Case

Mr and Mrs Lester wealthy residents were arrested charged with starving their 10 year old stepson John Lefiter to death. Neighbors found the boy in a pantry cot nearly covered in filth and lacking food. A physician testified death resulted from prolonged starvation and the youth died days after being moved to the poorhouse.

Candiace Lester John Lefiter Leiter Henry Leiters Yter

Precedent Set Against Keeley Treatment Objection

A Soldiers' Home inmate, William Williams, filed habeas corpus in a U S court against Superintendent Smith claiming illegal confinement at Fort Leavenworth. Williams was released along with his pension, challenging compulsory Keeley treatment and payment. The case may establish a precedent against forced Keeley administration.

Leavenworth Kay National Soldiers’ Home William Williams United States Smith Williams Keeley

Retirement of Rev Myron W Reed at Denver church

Rev Myron W Reed resigns from First Congregational Church Denver amid controversy over comments about Cripple Creek mine owners He is a former Indianapolis minister and a leading local figure in the city. Four of a six person boat party drowned near Brewster New York after their craft capsized on Tully Foster reservoir with three girls and a boy among the deceased.

Mia Denver Myron W. Reed Indianapolis First Congregational Church Cripple Creek Brewster N. Y Tully Foster Reservoir

Convict Frank Coffin Speaks On Bank Case In Michigan City

In Michigan City June 7 Frank Coffin, a striped convict, talks during a bank case trial. He criticizes Judge Baker and juror Armstrong, laments the impact on his family, and suggests Schuyler could have shouldered the blame to spare his father. Coffin singles out supporters and details bitter reflections.

Michigan City Ind Frank Coffin Haughey Nwo Schuyler Oe Han Baking & Beceies Baves Stacy Conrderer

Uncle Dick Thompson Birthday Honors in Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana on June 11 a crowd of 2000 packed the opera house to honor the 83 year old uncle Dick Thompson famed mariner of the Wabash General Harrison James Whitcomb Riley and John Clark Ridpath delivered addresses applauded by the audience Thompson spoke for 15 minutes expressing gratitude and hope for many more years saying he had no enemies and always tried to do his duty.

Terre Havre Ind Dick” Thompson General Harrison James Whitcomb Riley John Clark Ridpath Thompson

Man to Die by Own Action Then Kills Himself

Indianapolis report states F X Beaupre a 40 year old shop dealer was found dead with his throat cut at his Virginia Avenue store after threatening suicide if his divorce plea failed. His despondency followed a recent divorce granted to his wife by Judge Bartholomew.

Indianapolis F. X. Beaupre Virginia Avenue Beaupre Simerior Charles van Nuys Jefersonville Wah Bessey Wabash County Allen T. DeWitt Shelby County Henry Battish

Hanover Man Shot Twice Through the Lungs and Will Die

In Matson Indiana George Snyder shot Phillip Stubamer twice through the lungs near Hanover. The two men had been drinking and were arrested. Stubamer is fatally wounded. Also reports note smallpox in Ashley and various local incidents and notes from the state.

Hanover Matson Ind George Snyder Phillip Stubamer Goth

Haughey Sentenced to Six Years in Michigan City Penitentiary

Theodore P. Haughey, ex Indianapolis National Bank head, receives a six year term after a court hearing in which Judge Baker expressed deep sympathy yet upheld the law. The sentence followed a confession of leading the bank to serious failures and false reports. Haughey showed emotion as the judge described the painful decision, and he began serving under ward 4 in the hospital in Michigan City.

Indiamepelis Pianarolis Theodore P. Haughey Baker Michigan City Mapleton Indianapolis National Bank Indiana State Prison North Hawkins Duncan Haughey

Lion attack at the London Zoo injures trainer

A 21 year old lion trainer named Mule Bertrice was bitten on the face by the Arrion lion Nerodastaicht during the final attraction at the London Zoo. She struck the lion with a whip and backed from the cage as the crowd cheered. A physician treated serious facial wounds.

Coxity Mule Bertrice Comey Behard Nerodastaicht Lien

Marriage Spreads Gossip in Vermont Society

Miss Seinie Maye, a society belle from Acid, wed Thomas Strong, a Castleton porter, in a clandestine ceremony conducted by a local African Methodist pastor. The couple reportedly fled to Baratega last summer and registered in Congress Hall, with Strong returning to Bermuda for winters.

Bexxinutox Seinie Maye Merex Thomas Strong Castleton African Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Mayo Baratega Congress Hall Mayo Strong Bermuda Saratoga

Arrest Coveyites as Vagrants in Denver

Sheriff Barchiell announces that until the commonweal movement subsides he will arrest and imprison Coveyites entering Denver as vagrants. In a separate note, Gladstone is restored to society after a successful eye operation, with a dinner party marked as his first social function since the surgery.

Denver Barchiell Gladstone

Miners Conference Nears General Settlement in Coal Strike

Troops withdrawn as a Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and eastern Illinois miners scale committee reaches a tentative agreement to go into effect Monday June 18. The terms fix prices by district with Pittsburg and Illinois regions ranging from 56 to 85 cents and a final settlement ratified despite protests from some leaders including Ohio miner president A A Adams.

Indiana Columbus Pennsylvania Ohio Illlinois A. A. Adams Pittsburg Hocking Valley Streator Bloomington Ills la Salle Spring Valley Mls Ilinois Tide Water Pennsylvania Gas and Westmoreland Coal Companies

Vandalia Engineer Killed as Miners Stoke Train

A Vandalia railroad engineer William Barr was killed when striking miners attacked a westbound freight near Brazil Indiana. Brakeman A J Harshman was seriously injured and the attackers are held by authorities as 14 suspects face trial.

Brazil Ind William Barr Vandalia Railroad A. J. Harshman Here Vandalia Engineer Barr Terre Haute Harshman Brazi Jane

Two Men Die in Bloody Battle at Lieth River Front

A fierce clash at Lieth river front yesterday left two men dead. Miners under the lead of a revolver man fought near the tower home, shots flew over a hundred times, a white flag did not halt the fight, and several miners were feared suffocated as the sheriff and posse withdrew. Jick Jackson and Vi Bloom are identified as dead.

Willoody Lieth Cod Niles Hlineis River Poser Spnatti Jick Jackson Ami Vi Bloom

Riot and troop recalls mark Indiana labor unrest

Reports from Indiana describe violent clashes between strikers and deputies at Le mont with one striker killed. Governor Matthews ordered four Sullivan county companies to assist, eight remain on guard, while Shelburn residents pledge order. Cannelburg saw no disturbance after troop withdrawal and many workers returned or planned to return to work.

World News Briefs Across Dates and Disasters

June items report cholera outbreaks in west Prussia floods and tornado damage in Nebraska towns Grand Island Juniata and Tarrytown poisonings at a Sisters home several fatal and critical cases. Reports cover political nominations floods and frost in the northwest and social events in Washington and New York.

West Prussia Oregon Colorado Joseph Haworth Boston Samoa John T. Heard Missouri Lee Simpson Berkley Springs Grand Island Juniata Neh Sisters Tarrytown N. Y

Prevailing Grain and Cattle Prices Reported in Indianapolis

Market notes list wheat, cattle, sheep, and grain futures with bids and receipts. Prices show mixed movement, with higher quotes for some cattle and soft demand for sheep. grain futures reflect daily opens and closes across corn, oats, rye, and flax, with futures showing variable shifts and regional shipment notes.

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