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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1894
Page
3
In Wasuixcrox June 18 Senator Harris predicted the tariff bill will pass the Senate by next Saturday. Senate leader Aldrich cautioned that outcome may be near that time. Some Republicans doubt the exact pace, noting income tax questions and debate ahead as the bill moves from committee to full Senate.
A Senate sugar investigating session reveals Senator Quay admits stock speculation for twenty months and a loss before the vote. Senator Ransom says his son Gorge speculated in sugar stock. Ransom claims no knowledge until last Thursday. Indicted correspondents will be arraigned tomorrow amid broader bills. Deficiency and antiop tion bills surge for early hearing in Washington.
Galvin's industrials, who joined the Coxey marchers in Hyattsville, plan a trek from here to the Pacific coast after delivering a memorial to the senate industrial committee. They aim to secure a hearing or present their views in writing if denied.
Washington notes say yesterday's senate push progressed further today with continued debate and procedural moves shaping upcoming votes. The report highlights shifting alliances and expected decisions on major legislation.
The Senate debated wool and silk schedules amid long speeches by Republicans and opposition from Democrats. The House advanced Indian appropriations with Holman amendments and saw a heated exchange between Johnson of Indiana and Maddox of Georgia. The tariff bill moved forward with votes on McKinley wool duties and coal protection, while the Hatch anti option bill launched in the House.
San Francisco dispatch notes Belgic docking from Hong Kong and Yokohama. Hong Kong advices dated May 24 report 500 new plague cases and 400 deaths in the week ending that date, with no European victims yet. Authorities allegedly concealed the outbreak to avoid public panic.
Terre Haute, June 18. Indiana miners’ representatives vote 63 to 27 against adopting the Columbus scale. They demand State President Dunkerry resign, appoint George Purcell of Daviess County to fill the vacancy, and threaten continued action until last year’s scale is paid. About 6,000 to 7,000 miners are involved, with the fight slated to continue.
In Brazil and surrounding towns black, block, and bituminous miners clash over a proposed compromise scale. Many threaten to carry arms if returning to work, while others vote to resume mining. Mass meetings planned to decide whether to accept the Columbus agreement or stay out.
Troppac Austria June 18 The death toll from the mine explosion near here has risen to 232. The report notes the experiences of a rescuer and the large-scale tragedy unfolding in the Austrian mining community.
The bodies of George Brock, 45, his wife Lizzie, 7, and their son William were found on the Dow farm near Borden, Ind. They had been shot and lay in a hog pen for two days. Brock reportedly killed his family before taking his own life, driven by poverty and hunger.
In Indianapolis near West and Merrill streets Officer King in plain clothes arrested drunken ONeill. ONeill and four friends beat him. King fired, hitting ONeill in the back and lung, fatally wounding him. Crowd threatened lynching. ONeill admitted fault before coroner. In another case, Port Lane police killed Frank Guild resisting arrest.
The Coffin brothers Frank and Percy arrived from Michigan City in citizen clothes, visited guards and prisoners, then bonded out through Marshal Hawkins and left as free men by a Justice Harlan supersedeas. The report also notes other regional incidents including a steamer wreck near Madison and a fire at Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis.
New York June 16 Erastus Wiman has been found guilty of forgery in the second degree. The offense carries a maximum penalty of 10 years at hard labor in state prison under the recent laws.
In Dumont avenue a gas stove exploded at Nathan Gibson's house. Mrs. Gussie Krausch seized her infant and dropped it to the street where a fireman saved the child. She then leaped from a third floor window and was knocked unconscious, dragged away as rescue crews battled the blaze.
At Topeka on June 14 the Populist state convention approved a minority plank for woman suffrage amid wild celebration. Laura Johns, a Republican suffragist, wore a Populist badge. Susan B. Anthony expressed joy as delegates applauded and hats flew. Lewelling was renominated for governor by acclamation after the recess.
A cloudburst in southern Wichita County yesterday caused extensive flooding with seven feet of water in Mulvane streets. The Arkansas River bridge at Derby was destroyed as waters surged. details are scarce due to downed telegraph lines. Authorities fear widespread damage from the storm.
A cloud burst over Turtle Creek valley near Brapopolis Pennsylvania caused rapid flooding. The storm lifted horses from foundations and swept crops away. Three deaths are reported as Turtle Creek and Thommeon’s Creek rose about ten feet above normal in minutes.
At Kingman Kansas last night Editor Brown, fresh from the Populist state convention where he opposed woman suffrage, was met at the depot by a crowd. They stripped his wife from his side, dressed him in a Mother Hubbard gown and sunbonnet, and forced him to parade the streets with a brass band playing. The protest mocked the suffrage cause and Brown's stance.
Tommy Miller, a Ludianapodis pupil, remains severely injured from a recent street fight with Jany Carney at Meyer. Doctors fear brain damage and cannot predict recovery as the patient lies in critical condition amid hospital care and ongoing concern from family. The report also mentions a boycott and a papal encyclical noted in Rome.
Washington police shadow a reported plot to blow up the Capitol and public buildings led by Honore Jaxon a Chicago disturber. An explosive formula and national ties are cited while officers await convicting evidence as Gen Coxey denounces involvement.
William Walter Phelps, born August 27, 1839 in New York, died at his New Jersey home after a prolonged illness. A former congressman, he served as minister to Austria under Garfield and to Germany under Harrison. his death came with his wife, daughter, and two sons beside him. The illness began with typhoid fever and led to meningitis and related complications.
Transfers filed in Recorder W F Graynes office include Jane Howard to Hiram Tewksbury in Chester Township and Margaret Crossan to Hiram Tewksbury among others. Listings show numerous parcels, owners, and locations such as West Ossian addition, Chester tp, and Liberty tp with varied acreages and adjacent grantor grantee pairs.
The State of Indiana Wells circuit court Sept term 1804 Frank Campbell Complaint No 4501 Vene John Gitloway Plaintiff by Watson Mock Simmons and C W Kinnon files complaint with affidavit that defendant is not a resident of Indiana that action concerns real estate and that non resident is necessary party Notice to appear at first day of next term to be held on old Monday of September A D 1494 at Bluffton Court House answer or demur or default Witness A Oppenheim Clerk Bluffton June Sunday A D 1894
Notice to Contractors stating a contract letting to grade drain and gravel Buckner Free Gravel Road in Liberty Township Wells County Indiana. The undersigned surveyor and Superintendent of the project provides details and instructions for bids and compliance.
Note427 The fragmentary OCR mentions the undersigned Engnest and an aid to the Superintendent. The readable text lacks clear event, date, or location details to form a complete news item.
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