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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1894
Page
3
Report from Waswindox on March 26 notes Republican senators undecided on recommitting the tariff bill when debate begins Monday. Democrats previously blocked hearings, but Republicans may seek full debate on every provision, aiming to exhaust schedules over four months and possibly delay action beyond the current session.
Pension Commissioner Lochren issued a new ruling curbing the practice of sending cases to field investigators for additional proof. Claims will be erased if the applicant’s submitted evidence is insufficient, shifting the burden to the soldier and his attorney to present a complete case using available records.
Washington March 27 Senator Colquitt of Georgia dies surrounded by family. Born April 20, 1824 he served in the Senate since March 4, 1883 with term expiring next year. Paralysis since July 1892 left him in an invalid chair but he attended sessions and aided quorum calls. Funeral held in the Senate chamber.
Cleveland urged swift passage of the tariff bill amid calls to end tariff agitation soon. Indiana river and harbor sums advised include 185000 for Michigan City and 200000 for Calumet at Hammond, withHouse committee allocation at 25 percent totaling under 100000.
Washington reports show the tariff bill was sent to the senate with an April 2 call. The House passed sundry civil appropriations and tackled election contests, but Democratic quorum absence and Republican filibusters hampered action. Senate sessions were routine with mentions of government printing and an investigation proposal on coinage. A death notice for Senator Colquitt prompted adjournment as the House moved to patent issues on the Virginia military lands.
The American colony at the Mosquito reservation formally asks Nicaragua’s commissioner for a provisional government with American representation. They seek a council with lawmaking power, police, and official appointments, plus troop withdrawal and autonomy. A delegation led by U S Consul Seal and Samuel Weil travels to Washington to press the demand. The British cruiser Canada waits at port for a dispatch. Washington notes no confirmation of the delegation’s arrival and the two officials are not found in local hotels.
The National Christian League for the Promotion of Social Purity votes that Breckinridge should be deposed over moral breach. President Elizabeth I Grannis says no formal resolutions were adopted, but congress may be asked to impeach him and Mrs Breckinridge urged to renounce her husband after the trial.
Gravesend sixteenth election inspectors pleaded guilty with two exceptions kept not guilty and one case dropped. Gravesend constable Andrew Jamieson jailed 18 months for perjury. Separate reports detail a man killed by assault in Terre Texas a boy and a man tortured for money in Parrkerssens West Virginia and three mad dogs killed in Lespaxox Kentucky with multiple bite reports.
Biocurneton, Ind as of March 27 The county grand jury returned an indictment against James R Hicks for murder his wife the prosecuting witness says two years ago he killed their infant by choking it and breaking its neck she kept silent after he threatened to kill her Hicks fled the area after learning of the confession and possible indictment
In Ixpia Navours March 27 report, Indianapolis Patrolman Kerins is fined 25 and costs for trespass after stationing in Circle House hotel to observe liquor law compliance. The owner argues officers cannot act as spies. The case, appealed, sparks debate on enforcement while Chief Powell vows to continue the fight.
Eli Clark's residence six miles south of the tower was wrecked by a natural gas explosion. His infant child died from burns and six others were seriously injured. In Fort Wayne a separate case, Martin Howley is sentenced to 99 years for murdering his mother after an argument with a boarder.
Grand officers of the Indiana Odd Fellows announce a monster demonstration in Indianapolis on May 16 to celebrate the order s Toth anniversary. They expect thousands to participate in a parade with hosts emblematical of the society and lodging lodges will cover expenses without public subscriptions.
Emma Adams of Feefersonville Indiana fainted during breakfast and fell onto a stove. She sustained severe burns to her face and an arm injury requiring amputation is feared.
Port and Bremer report a 15 year old boy seriously burned after head washing and ignition of hair with a cousin smothering flames. Multiple minor crimes and accidents across the region include arrestee counts, a toddler death in Sullivan, a slate pencil fatality in Kansas, and a drowning near Evansville. Court actions feature Blanche Culbertson French’s inheritance suit and bond sales dispute in Clark County.
Coxey's army of fewer than 100 men marched eight miles toward Washington on a cold windy day. Weather and rough lodging left recruits hungry and underdressed, with police noting many were city prisoners seeking shelter. Two thirds of the hoped-for marchers joined the trek, camps forming in Canton amid snow and campfires.
In Alliance Ohio on March 27 the Coxey peaceful army arrived for reinforcement amid warnings of possible trouble if leader Jacob Coxey deserts to attend a Chicago horse sale. Local officials briefed about 12 special policemen to guard in tomorrow's march forward.
Two Delaware Indians, Join Yellow Jacket and Joe Walker from the Indian territory reservation, arrived in Kansas City to take the Keeley cure. They report four cured Indians were examined by the council and ordered all intemperate Indians on the reservation to undergo treatment, with rations cut off for resistors.
Crtcaco March 27 Chief Arthur and Chief Sargent met with President Carpenter of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois road over the proposed wage schedule. Carpenter insisted the new schedule must stand and offered to discuss rules in a later talk. Hiramsay Attorneys Withdraw From Case In Rail Telegraphers Dispute. Loxpox Clerkenwell March 26 A lamp caused a residence fire injuring five with a family burned to death.
A wide column recounts diverse items from March including Edward M. Field's release on bond in New York, a Tahlequah executive mansion fire with valuable contents, rumors of Gould and Vanderbilt railroad consolidation denied, Hatfield McCoy violence in Kentucky, and Neal Dow's birthday protests in London. It covers arrests, riots, court decisions, naval movements, and various incidents across the United States and Europe with names, places, and dates.
In Cannes on March 25 Aeronaut Wilton ascended un-tethered hanging from a rope. A sudden air current carried the balloon seaward at 1500 feet and Wilton released the rope losing control of the valve. He plummeted into the sea and died almost instantly as spectators watched. his body was recovered.
In Milwaukee March 26 a superior court suit seeks 5000 damages for Hermann Plamann’s death. Administrator Joseph S Schissler accuses John Brier of supplying beer for a wager that led to Plamann’s collapse after 18 glasses, with two brandy glasses given before death.
Wisexa Minn March 22 W G Dye a senior resident and renowned Odd Fellows figure suicided by shooting himself in Wisexa He had served as grand marshal of the sovereign grand lodge and held multiple posts in the state grand lodge Suffering from softening of the brain Dye had made five previous suicide attempts by poison gas and revolver all thwarted within weeks
Hungary's great patriot Louis Kossuth dies after a painful illness in Turix on March 21. He remained conscious until the end and expired in the arms of his son while grasping the hand of Hungarian deputy Karolyi. Family and close friends surrounded his bedside.
Indianapolis judge begins crackdown on opium dens with May Lee Sing fined 500 dollars plus costs for running a Ross block resort. Unpaid fines could require two years in the workline. Also notes postponed execution for Prendergast in Cawaco and a U S appeals court ruling upholding government action against the sugar trust in Philadelphia.
In Chicago, Thomas McNally and Charles Kurth received life sentences for the murder of James Pranty during a home robbery on November 16, 1893. Edward Warren was sentenced to 20 years. In Newcastle, Pa, Professor Hartshorn and two others were jailed two years after a failed jail break. Hartshorn reportedly cried during sentencing.
Market updates show receipts and shipments varying by commodity. Livestock prices range from good to choice shipping steers around 2.25 to 2.79, heifers 2.50, cows 2.15 to 2.60, with hogs at 4.50 to 4.70 and lambs around 2.00 to 3.00 per head. Grain futures edge higher with May wheat at 3.87, May corn 2.52, oats 1.78, and May ribs 3.72. Closing cash markets list wheat 5 cents, corn 25 cents, pork 100, lard 66.90, ribs 5.72.
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