Democrats press final action on appropriation bills as session nears end
The House plans no objection to ad et and will push remaining bills, risking a protracted session. A Democratic caucus is called to secure unified action on adjournment and trusts legislation. Meanwhile Senator Randall’s illness shows slow recovery and ongoing correspondence with appropriations committee.
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House
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Sayers
Brackinridge
Arkansas
Ways and Means Committee
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
Capitol
Women Lead Strikers at Allasac Clash With Troops
Paris reports five hundred strikers and fifty women at Allasac near Limoges pressed a meeting break through infantry with fixed bayonets, six wounded, then the infantry retreated. The mayor offered mediation as more clashes followed and 1000 strikers with 200 women marched to Limoges threatening to destroy works. Many wounded, socialist agitation blamed.
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Paris
Allasac
Limoges
Limoxes
Davitt criticizes Liberal alliance and eviction abuse
Michael Davitt in Knockaroo warns that Liberal neglect of eviction atrocities has erased faith in the Nationalist Liberal bloc. He urges immediate action to restore confidence and says the Irish must rally worldwide to defend homes against licensed cruelty, threatening constitutional restraint if unaddressed.
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Destin
Michael Davitt
Knockaroo
Gloria Gladstone
Funeral of Wallack at Transfiguration Church in New York
Funeral services for John Lester Wallack were conducted at the Church of the Transfiguration known as the Little Church Around the Corner. The church was filled beyond capacity and carriage crowds blocked streets as family and colleagues followed the coffin to Grand Central depot for transport to Woodlawn for burial.
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New York
John Lester Wallack
Madison
Fifth Avenues
Houghton
Braithwaite
Stamford
Sloughton
Laura Moore
Marion Manola
Grand Central Depot
Woodlawn
Sherman Urges Postponing Chinese Bill Pending Treaty
Washington, Sept. 10. House amendments to the Senate pension bill for General Kilpatrick widow were concurred in after a conference order. Debates touched civil service reform, Pacific coast politics, and President Cleveland’s Administration. The Senate passed a fortifications conference report and discussed Chinese exclusion amid treaty uncertainty, with various speakers urging restraint until treaty fate is decided. The army and sundry civil appropriation measures advanced before adjournment.
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West
Plumb
Hoar
Cleveland
McKee
Missouri
Voorhees
Morgan
United States
Mr. Morgan
China
Harrison
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Oregon
Committee On Foreign Relations
Stewart
Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Blair
Congress
Pacific Coast
Messrs
George and Evarts
Wilson
Iowa
Mr. Jones
Nevada
Maine Sardines Come Under Fire in Lewiston Journal
The Lewiston Journal questions the true character of Maine sardine industry and alleges Canadian fishermen in Eastport evade duties by using liberal customs laws and naturalization papers. Treasury probes have surfaced schemes to dodge charges, prompting calls for further investigation into the Eastport trade and imitation sardines.
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Lewiston Journal
Rep
Post
Maine
the Journal
Eastport
Treasury
Congress Adopts Fortifications Bill Conference Report
Washington reports Sayres of Texas on the conference report for the fortifications appropriation bill was adopted. New bills introduced include direct tax collection in insurrectionary districts, trust prevention, and cotton bagging duty exemption. Debates covered arid-land reclamation costs, with notable figures opposing a $960 million expenditure. A lengthy notices list followed of attendees at the Victoria and Vendome social events and prominent guests at hotels, including Miss Victoria Raymond and Ex-Governor James A. Beaver. The hotel crowd included leading horsemen and various notable figures arriving in Washington.
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Foran
Ohio
United States
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Crain
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Wandever
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R. D. Gillette
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England
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Spring- Adams
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Eere
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Herman Grappe
Cincinnati
Baron
Fava
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Easing Mas Steinehetz
London
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Samuel Washi
C. D. White
U.S
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E. Maguire
U.S.A
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Lombard
Patten
Augusta
E. H. Garrison
Brooklyn
Eke ‘Taylor
J. H. Daniels
H. O. Bernard
Abe H. Daniels
Matt Sharpe
J. Shields
McCarthy
Littlefield
William Gallagh
J. B. Cooke
Wow Pe
L.nofoinen
J. R. Gillett, Jr
Portland
Frank . Lee
New Zete Ae Wray
Nashville
Tenn
C. Wiley
Jacksonville Toll and Nurse Shortage Highlight City Bulletin
The Jacksonville official bulletin reports 32 new cases and 5 deaths for Sept 10, bringing totals to 632 cases and 78 deaths. The Times-Democrat notes a nurse shortage worsened by a fatal case and urges evacuation trains, with 200 nurses needed and plans for new hospital wards and relief efforts.
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Edgar Davidson
J. L. McKinnon
Christopher
J. C. Wright
New Orleans
Times- Democrat
J. H. Sharp
Charleston
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
Marvin
W. W. Douglass
Evening Metropolis
Messrs
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Kettle
Douglass
Metropolis
Sand Hills Hospital
St. Luke’s
St. Augustine
Jacksonville yellow fever fund contributions noted
City Treasurer Turner lists donations to the Jacksonville yellow fever sufferers fund. Amounts include 172 50 previously acknowledged and multiple sums from individuals and groups such as Mrs. E. D. Kimball of Salem and the Bunker Hill Universalist Church.
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Joseph J B
Albert Glover
Aveges Goo
Petcot
Ted i
E. D. Kimball
Salem
Bunker Hill Universalist
Isaac P. Coddington
Joes
Mrs Stowe Improves After Sound Crossing
Mrs Stowe returns to Hartford from a Sound crossing aboard the Sunshine. She slept well on the voyage for the first time in days and is now back home under care. Despite severe recent nervous restlessness and possible brain congestion, her condition is described as critical but not hopeless.
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Livestock Agency
Devonshire St
J. Black Mare
Black Hawk
Morgan
Beas
Newtonville
Maud
Effingham
Peacemaker
Old Abdallah
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Gifford Morgan
Woodbur Morgan
Justin Morgan
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Patchen, Jr
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Country Club
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Black Horse
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Weixie
Men and Measures of Half a Century by Hugh McCulloch
The forthcoming Scribners volume draws on McCulloch secretaries tenure under Lincoln Johnson and Arthur. It offers reminiscences sketches and commentary from a long public career in one comprehensive volume.
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Hugh McCulloch
Scribners
Maine Election Update from Fragmented Ballot Totals
Fragmentary OCR shows county tallies with towns like Minot Webster Boothbay Plymouth and figures 18 80 16 8 33 3 amid ongoing vote counting. Indicates partial result snapshot from a Maine election page prior to full report.
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Minot
Une
Webster
Boothbay
Plymouth
Maine Returns Show Republican Gains Across Counties
Returns from 241 Maine towns and plantations favor Burleigh with a 14,000 plus lead over 1886, while overall statewide projections show Republicans ahead by about 19,800 with gains across Hancock, Washington, Somerset, York, Knox, and Androscoggin counties. Local tallies report Reed ahead in Congress and Burleigh leading in multiple districts, reflecting broad Republican momentum.
Four congressmen results in Maine districts reported
Port Lane Sept 10 results show Reed of the Republican ticket leading in the first district with about 2700 plurality and a likely 2500 final margin. In the second district Dingley gains nearly 5000 over Allen with about 8500 total majority. Fourth district Boutelle expected to win by four to five thousand as Bangor votes push his lead.
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Sproran
Reed
Dingley
Boutelle
Milliken
Rep
Emery
Clifford
Lrewiston
Congress
Allen
Bancor
Houtelle
Bangor
Burleigh
M. S. Quay
Republican National Committee
Fifth Avenue
New York
General Harrison Hears Maine News At Home
In Indianapolis on September 10, General Harrison and his household stayed up late at the Republican headquarters and his residence to hear Maine election results. Telegrams predicted heavy Republican gains, but the general remained calm while friends celebrated more openly.
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Indianapolis
Ind
New
Denison
Speech by Blaine in Maine after election victory
A September evening in Augusta Maine features Governor elect Burleigh greeted by a large civic procession led by the National Band. Blaine appears, praises Maine Republicans for their victory, criticizes free traders and federal patronage, and touts campaign finance arguments and unity as he welcomes Western ally Benjamin Harrison and other party officials.
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National Band
Burleigh
Maine
Republican Party of
Republican Party
Blaine
Civil Service
Benjamin Harrison
W. H. Calkins
Maney
Tennessee
J. H. Manley
J. Manchester Haynes
National Committee Telegrams Report 1888 Election Pluralities
The telegrams show Republican gains with Harrsion leading by over 20 000 votes and a large statewide majority. Blames G Blaine and Manley announce carrying Maine and a Republican sweep in the legislature with large margins for Dingley Boutelle and Milliken.
Agriculture Report Shows High Crop Condition Across States
The Department of Agriculture’s September 1 report records high average conditions for corn 92.4 and wheat 7.73 with oats 87.2 and rye 92.8. Slight declines occur in Kansas due to drought, while spring and winter wheat averages fall from last year. Chinch bugs hit parts of Wisconsin and Minnesota. frost affects Red and Jim River valleys. overall oats and tobacco show minor changes with general strength across regions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Towa
Red
Jim
Michigan
California
Oregon
Iowa
Dakota
Northwest
Jail Fire Sparks Escape Attempt at Waldo County Jail
Belfast Maine September 10 A jail attic fire started by two prisoners aimed at escape causing damage in the Waldo county jail. San Francisco September 10 A sash and door factory fire destroyed blocks and caused 1 250 000 in losses with 200 000 insured and about 2000 out of work. Havirax North Carolina September 10 Hopewell Woollen Mills burned yesterday with 50 000 loss and 19 000 insured.
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Belfast
Waldo County
San Francisco
Huber & Crocker
Havirax
Hopewell
Reception to the President's Mother-in-Law in Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Missouri September 10 The reception today at Sorrento on board the yacht Norma to Mrs Folsom mother in law of President Cleveland was a brilliant affair. The yacht was beautifully decorated and many cottagers from Bar Harbor were present.
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Bar Harbor
Sorrento
Norma
Folsom
Cleveland
Close of the Newport Casino season ends soon
Newport Rhode Island Sept. 10 The Casino season of 1888 has virtually closed. The club will stay open a month longer and the grounds until November. The last Sunday night concert was given last night the last hop was held tonight and the last morning concert occurs tomorrow morning after which Mullaly's Boston orchestra will leave.
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Newport
R. 1
Dall Coal Mullaly
Boston
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