Senate Democrats Endorse Tariff Bill With Amendments
Washington May 4 Democrats in caucus approve the finance committee tariff bill and compromise amendments amid debate. Six of 44 Democrats absent including Mills Murray Lindsay Irby Butler and Gibson Hill opposes inkage tax. Washington May 7 expectations rise for tariff developments as Republicans plan response and Democrats seek 43 votes. Washington May 8 Senate executive session considers amendments to tariff measures. Republicans aim for open discussion while Democrats push unity and potential filibuster avoidance.
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Congressmen Dock Pay for Absences in April
May 5 report on congressional dockage outlines new practice for April salaries. About 263 members filed absence certificates. roughly 100 remain unaccounted. Six days was the maximum claimed, with most saying one or two days. deductions expected to be small. Post Office policy bars saloonkeepers from postmaster appointments. Other items note deaths, tariff talks, river and harbor bills, and a Lexington church reconciliation for Breckinridge.
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Coxey's Army Suppressed at Capitol by Police Action
Coxey and 500 marchers faced 10 000 protesters at the Capitol grounds. Coxey and Carl Browne were arrested while Browne’s aide Christopher Columbus Jones was also taken into custody. The army dispersed to its camp as authorities conclude the Washington incident and proceed with trial.
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Sensation in church over Breckinridge denouncement
In Lexington Kentucky on May 7 a town riotously reacted to a Methodist South sermon. Pastor Rev E S Southgate condemned Breckinridge and urged against voting for him, saying ministers were attacked for politics. Youth preacher H C Morrison called Lexington a Sodom and Gomorrah amid applause.
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Odd Fellows Parade Promises Grand City Event
Ixotanaronis May 4 The Odd Fellows in this city organize a major parade for the 16th with 16 floats representing lodge progress and purpose. Patriarchs Militant will perform exhibition drills in Monument place as part of a day full of order related attractions drawing crowds from Indiana and nearby cities.
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Fire destroys Whitely reaper factory at Muncie
The William N Whitely reaper and mover works were burned last evening. The wooden five acre plant north of Muncie suffered the loss of 2000 machines ready for shipment and 1500 nearly finished along with patterns and new machinery. The uninsured loss totals about 250000. Whitely moved the factory from Springfield two years ago and expects to rebuild larger.
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Mencix
Ind
William N. Whitely
Kitely
Springfield
Whitely
Chicago
Ravages of Diphtheria Claims Eight in Petersburg Family
News from Petersburg Indiana reports diphtheria killing Moses Skinner and six other family members over six weeks, leaving the community grieving. The item notes ongoing sickness and deaths within the same household.
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Harrison visit fuels talk of 1896 presidential run
Ex President Benjamin Harrison visits New York and Cincinnati with editors and managers signaling official stance on a possible 1906 nomination. Harrison denies political aims, citing private legal work and no plans for a presidential bid, while the paper asserts an emerging Harrison boom.
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Perry S. Heath
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Kohlsaat Secures Option on Reid Tribune Interest
Chicago editor Kohlsaat reportedly secured an option on Whitelaw Reid's controlling interest in the New York Tribune for about $750,000. The move positions Kohlsaat to lead the Tribune if he succeeds White as editor.
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Explosion at Cordite Works Kills Four Men Near Waltham
An explosion of nitro glycerine at the Cordite works near Waltham killed four men and injured several others. Parts of bodies were found far from the site. A shed holding more nitro glycerine caught fire in a second blast though no one was inside. The area lies about half a mile from the government gunpowder factory.
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William Smith
Evansville
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James Darben
Frankfort
Charles Wiis
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Harry Bather
Cincinnati
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Redkey
Richmond
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August Hietter
Richter
Waltham
Mining Conference Called for Cleveland Meeting
A national conference for mine operators and miners is called for Cleveland on May 15 following yesterday’s talks. Miners are expected to press for adoption of the English arbitration plan giving the board authority to settle local disputes.
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Mrs Lease for Congress In Simpson District
In Toroka Kansas May 8 Populist leaders weigh nominating Mrs Lease for congressman at large or in the Seventh district if Jerry Simpson does not run They do not want to oppose Congressman Harris and indicate Mrs Lease is earnest about seeking a seat with Populist backing
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Mrs. Lease
Harris
Jerry Simpson
Great Northern Strike Ends After Concessions
The Great Northern strike was called off after negotiations among President Hill of the Great Northern, President Debs of the union, and Twin City business leaders. Hill reportedly yielded on nearly all demands, ending the work stoppage.
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World News Briefs From May History Highlights
A collage of late week world events notes Kansas miners, a Missouri lynching case, a temeska fire injuring few, and political trials. It mentions the Meyer poisoning case, peanut flour experiments, ship Persain Monarch, and London anarchists. Figures include Henry Brown’s marriage and Judge Jenkins controversy.
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Indiana and Ohio Election Results Show Republican Gains Across Cities
Municipal elections across Indiana show broad Republican gains with full or near full majorities in cities like Terre Haute Fort Wayne and Columbus while Democrats hold some posts in Vincennes and Columbia City. Ohio mention includes a congressman race context.
Democratic Gain in Ohio Special Election Noted
Dayton Ohio May 2 Returns from the Third congressional district show Paul J Sorg Democrat ahead by about two hundred votes over E G Rathbone Republican in the special election held yesterday The Democratic gain at Sorgs home in Middletown exceeded five hundred Houks Democratic plurality in 1892 was four thousand three hundred with a two thousand seven hundred eighty majority There were only two candidates yesterday The three counties of the district gave McKinley last year a plurality of five hundred sixty nine.
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Paul J. Sorg
E. G. Rathbone
Lorg
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Houk
Town Elections Signal Republican Gains in Indiana Towns
Indiana town elections mirrored recent city results with Republican wins in Clay City Sullivan Jamestown Frankton Monticello and several other towns. The Coxey Movement is analyzed as a national economic protest with organizers touring the West and soliciting funds amid accusations of shifting undesired citizens westward.
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Coxey Movement
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Prevailing Prices For Grain and Cattle on May 7
Market notes show mixed grain and livestock prices with light cattle and hog receipts. Wheat dips to 4.10 4.30 while corn and oats quote variably. hogs and cattle trend down, with steers and cows priced rangewise and sheep steady to higher on spring lambs and yearlings.
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Gould
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