Senate Debates State Police Powers and Revenue Reform
The senate debated state police powers versus federal commerce limits, with mentions of a potential unconstitutional bill. Reagan urged constitutional caution on alcohol limits. A conference report on revenue collection was agreed, setting an 8 percent compromise. adjournment followed executive session.
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Iowa
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Allison
Conference Committee
House Debates Customs Bill and Tariff Effects
In Washington on May 27 the House debated the conference report on the customs administrative bill. McKinley of Ohio urged amendments and Payne of New York supported, while Crisp of Georgia opposed new taxation. The report passed 127 to 13 as Democrats largely abstained. The session then moved to river and harbor appropriations with rejections of several Mississippi projects and a 2 million request for Natchez harbor protection.
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McMillin
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Crisp
Georgia
Yeas
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Boatner
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Natchez
McCreary
Kentucky
Troops Capture Richmond as City Prepares for Monument Unveiling
Richmond Virginia May 27 with city in holiday mood crowds of troops arriving and flags adorning private homes businesses and public buildings General Johnston will unveil the Lee monument flanked by a one legged Confederate veteran and a one armed Union veteran one will carry the Confederate flag the other the Pegram Battalion headquarters flag of artillery
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Gould Party Retires From Pacific Mail Board
At the annual meeting the Gould faction led by Jay Gould will retire. A new nine member board including J P Huntington I E Gates Henry Hart Edward Lauterbach Calvin Brice Samuel Thoms Oliver H Payne and J B Houston will be elected with Houston as president replacing George J Gould. The Gould interests face defeat as the new control already holds about 92 000 shares and blocks the plan to make Tacoma a terminal.
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Pacific Mail Steamship Company
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George J. Gould
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William Remsen
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I. E. Gates
Henry Hart
Edward Lauterbach
Calvin
Brice
Samuel Thamas
Oliver H. Payne
J. B. Houston
Villard
Tacoma
Pacific Mail
Owego Bank Failure Tied to Thompson Shortage
In Owego New York the Owego National Bank closed after a cash shortage estimated between $20,000 and $75,000 tied to cashier C A Thompson. Investigations show Thompson’s speculation with the Big Four via James F Dee, Owego’s Exchange correspondent. Deposits at closing were about $56,000, including $12,000 of stockholder funds. Dee says his career as a broker in Owego is over.
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Owego
Judge decries original package ruling in Port Spur case
In Portspur Penn May 27 Judge Ewing criticized the United States Supreme Court original package decision. He warned of it as an entering wedge to destroy liberties and said he would likely not change his state rights views. He noted the high court has often erred and reversed under public pressure.
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Penn
Ewing
United States Supreme Court
Tilden will trust clauses challenged in New York suit
George H. Tilden began a suit to void the trust clauses of his uncle S J Tilden s will. The case had previously been tried and sent back by the General Term after reversing Judge Lawrence. Formal testimony today placed the estate value at 5 296 346.
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George H. Tilden
S.J. Tilden
Lawrence
Salem Lyceum elects officers at annual meeting
At the Salem Lyceum annual meeting George B. Loring was named president N J Holden vice president Edward C Battens secretary Gilbert L Streeter treasurer and trustees named George Peabody Caleb Foote and John M Raymond A transfer of the Nauwkeag street railway to a syndicate led by Benjamin Orne and K J McCabe is set for Thursday with shares around 125 each Post Commander Ames Stillman received a gold mounted sword at a Phil Sheridan Post 34, G A R meeting Twenty four youths were arrested on a warrant for being present at a game of pitching coppers at the Point on May 18 John Birmingham pleaded not guilty but was convicted and fined 10 others pleaded guilty and were fined 3 each
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SpxcrAu
Salem Lyceum
George B. Loring
N. J. Holden
Edward C. Battens
Gilbert L. Streeter
George Peabody
Caleb Foote
John M. Raymond
Nauwkeag Street Railway
Benjamin Orne
K.J. McCabe
Ames Stillman
Phil Sheridan
John Birmingham
General Alger at Lawrence Exercises attracts 3000 at City Hall
Lawrence May 27 General Russell A Alger commander in chief of the G A R attended a reception by Post 39. Officers met him at the station and escorted him to the Franklin House. City Hall exercises drew about 3000, with Mayor Crawford and George Merrill among speakers. Alger said 500000 men demand dependent pension bill. A banquet followed at the Franklin House.
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Merrill
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Alger
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Franklin House
The Great Gun Explodes at Perryville Test
The third test of Dr. Justin's dynamite cartridge at Perryville ended with the twelve ton gun bursting into a thousand pieces. A large crowd watched including naval officers Lieutenant-Colonel Maynard and Lieutenant Jewell. No one was hurt, but officials were disappointed as the shell burst before leaving the gun. A new gun will be sought for a repeat trial.
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The Captain's Story and Young the Cabin Boy
Philadelphia dispatch presents Captain Stewart’s denial of ill treatment toward cabin boy Young on the John Harvey. Stewart says Young mutinous. Barbadoes consul notes 24 hour detention limit, advises discharge. Young later refuses work at Barbados and is warned he will be left behind if not aboard by 6 a.m. next day.
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Iowa Indians accept government land sale offer for 125 per acre
A Guthrie dispatch reports the Iowa Indians formally accepted the federal offer to sell their lands to the United States at 125 an acre, with eighty acres per capita allotted in severalty. Final signing ran from afternoon until eight this evening. The reservation totals 228,418 acres, leaving 221,618 acres to become public domain after allotment.
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Fires Hit Brunswick Café and Banner Brewery Losses
Fire at the Brunswick Café near the Enterprise office in Brockton caused total interior destruction within an hour. Damages estimated at 1500 dollars. proprietor Daniel Murray listed. In Cincinnati, the Banner brewery fire damaged hops worth about 50,000 dollars with 130,000 pounds burned. Insurance total around 183,000 dollars across sixty companies. A separate alarm reported a small blaze at 8 13 p m in Henry McGovern’s dwelling at 111 Everett street South Boston.
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Supreme Court decision affects labor unions nationwide
In Albany the Court affirmed a ruling for Luke Coxus against Albany Brewing Company. Coxus, hired during a strike to fill in for strikers, was discharged after the strike ended and sought wages for the remainder of his one year. Unions are reported to cover trial costs and wage salary.
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Depositors Hold Meeting Over Bank of America Report
In Philadelphia on May 27 depositors of the Bank of America heard a thirteen member committee report that about half of their accounts could be realized. The report says the bank’s business operated without law or method with loans to uncreditworthy borrowers and securities without face value. Officials may face criminal prosecution.
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Coal firms plan price rise and June production cap
In New York on May 27 sales agents from six major coal companies agreed to raise stove and chestnut coal by 25 cents per ton and egg coal by 165 cents. They also set a June production limit of 2,750,000 tons with Broken remains unchanged.
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Portitano Doctor Dies in County Jail During Murder Case
Dr. Oren T. Murch, 59, under indictment for murder for allegedly performing a criminal operation on Julia Shain, died of pneumonia in Portitano Missouri county jail. He had been jailed about three months and his trial was postponed due to illness. He was a World War II veteran and leaves a widow.
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Croker To Face Fassett Investigation In New York
Ex-Chamberlain Richard Croker has decided to return home to confront the Fassett investigation committee and has begun his trip to New York.
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Trade in Mexico shapes a bridging view from American firms
The National General Passenger Agents Association visited Mexico to inspect railroads and assess markets. Robert S Gardiner notes American manufacturing lags, with German English and French goods dominant. success hinges on local knowledge, tailored samples, and persistent field representation. He surveys mining and coal activity, rail line competition, and Mexico's stable government aiding future subsidy and investment.
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Unitarian View on New Testament Criticism and Basilides
The Unitarian paper notes progress in New Testament criticism from 90 to 160 AD with Tatian’s Diatessaron and the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles added. It cites Drummond and Abbot on Justin’s use of the Synoptics and John, and Holtzmann’s view that Basilides used the fourth gospel early. Also mentions a planned Biltmore estate project by George Vanderbilt in Asheville, totaling 6 million dollars.
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Times
Professor Sanday
Oxford
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James Drummond
Theological Review
England
Ezra Abbot
America
TH. J. Holtzmann
Basilides
George Vanderbilt
Richard M. Hunt
Asheville
N. C
Biltmore
New Books Gems and Precious Stones Review
A detailed appraisal of Kunz's Gems and Precious Stones of North America, praising its comprehensiveness, illustrations, and usefulness for dealers and libraries. It highlights the author’s Tiffany connections, geographic scope across North America, and the work’s lasting authority, while noting accessible prose and appeal to a broad readership.
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Conder's Palestine explorations praised for scope and caution
Review highlights Major C R Conder's Palestine volume as thorough and readable, stressing ethnological study and historical context. It cautions against overconfident claims about Littites, notes vivid sections on Crusader legends, Moab monuments, and Moab discoveries, and calls his work a valuable resource for scholars and general readers.
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Kirsteen and other pieces in Macmillan's Magazine
The issue reviews Kirsteen a tale of a young Scottish woman in 19th century London, noting uneven pacing but vivid color. It also surveys Goldwin Smith on Garrison and abolition, Warde Fowler on getting ready outdoors, Montefiore on Florida emigration, Fyvie on George Wither, Hamish McGregor from Rob Roy, Ronald Lester as a short story, and various other articles and notices in the periodical.
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Travancore
Hood's Sarsaparilla makes the weak strong
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla builds up weakened health naturally without stimulants. It cites improved appetite, nerves, mood, and digestion, with testimonials from George Bratt of Gallipolis Ohio and J H Pearce of Concord New Hampshire praising restored health and spring benefit.
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Advertisement for Hood's preparations and stock auction notice
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