Congress Battles Over Lands Forfeiture In Senate And House
Deep into the busy season, Congress debates land forfeiture for rail grants with fierce party lines. Senate considers executive nominees, public buildings, and pension bills, while the House sides with or against river and harbor funding. The week features extensive conference talks, vetoed pensions, and plans for a centennial celebration.
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Surplus Revenue Plan to Pay U S Debt by Senate Action
The Morris surplus resolution directs the secretary of the treasury to apply any surplus over 100 million dollars to interest-bearing debt payments, with monthly minimums and discretionary working balances up to 20 million, to maintain public credit unimpaired during emergencies.
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Beck
McPherson
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Treasury
Unite States
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury of
Trade dollars exchange option during six month period
The act requires reporting to Congress within ten days after the next meeting and allows, for six months after passage, that United States trade dollars not defaced be accepted at face value for dues. Holders may exchange these dollars for the same value in standard silver dollars or silver coins at the treasurer's office.
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Congress
United States
Fortifications and War Arsenal Appropriation Bill Details
A Senate version of fortifications funding outlines yearly appropriations for defense works, sea wall maintenance, torpedo experiments, and ordnance production. It covers tools at Frankfort Arsenal, gun components, mortars, and steel procurement for the Army and Navy, with multi-year and contract terms.
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Philadelphia
Penn
South Boston Iron Works
Secretary of War
South Boston
Secretary of the Navy
Army
United States
War Department
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Washington Navy Yard
Post Office Department year end report on post offices
The annual report shows 3482 new post offices and 1180 discontinued in the year ending June 30, 1886 bringing total post offices to 63614 with 2265 presidential offices. Virginia led with 127 new offices. money order offices total 7356, led by Illinois and New York. A comparison of appointments for years ending June 30 1885 and 1886 shows rises in resignations commissions and suspensions and in deaths, with 9647 and 747 totals respectively.
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Post Office Department
New England
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District Columbia
Southern States
Indian Territory
Pacific Slope
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Northwest
Virginia
New York
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Kansas
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Missouri
City Bonds For Tailors In Butchered Kentucky Town
Dayton Kentucky across the Ohio from Newport faces a doomed finances with 6000 residents and a 125000 debt. Bonds issued since 1872 for city work have no records and were used as personal discounts by officials and clerks. An investigation is under way into mismanagement and missing bondholder records.
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Kentucky
Ohio River
Newport
Bridal Bed in the Snow Brings Minnesota Ice Deaths
An elderly Californian recalls Minnesota winters with blizzards that kill, freeze and maroon travelers. A wedding night tragedy follows as a young farmer perishes and his bride loses a hand, while the survivor wife mourns a year before dying of heartbreak. The tale contrasts Minnesota’s harsh climate with California’s milder pleasures and a plan to settle in the sunny state.
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Minnesota
Tage Sota
Goa
Ohio seeker funds loaned to secure Washington post
A Ohio gentleman seeking an Interior Department post in Washington borrowed 150 from General Rosecrans after promising a presidential nomination. He cited expected appointment funds to reimburse the loan, but the draft was protested and the plan unraveled as delays and disclosure followed. The incident centers on financial pressure and alleged appointment expectations.
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Washington
Interior Department
Buckeye
Neralsecrans
National Bank
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Indignant man declines explanation amid White House visit
An unnamed Ohio man confronted a president at the White House, refusing to accept any explanation. The president listened intently, then said he would not meet the nominated man again, noting the nomination would have faced the Senate the next day. The Ohio man departed afterward.
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Enate
Ohio
Terrible Mistake in Thunderstorm Ends in Acid Burn
Mrs John Prill of South Twenty eighth street Pittsburg accidentally poured sulphuric acid on her face and head while seeking holy water during a storm. Neighbors found her in agony with red blotches spreading. doctors fear loss of eyesight and permanent disfigurement after the acid injury.
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South Twenty-eighth Street
Brave Jane McArthur Drowns After River Rescue Attempt
Information from Sun River reports the drowning of Miss Jane McArthur of Paul Minnesota during a heroic attempt to save others. Judge Armstrong his wife and children and a sister attempt to ford the river with a four horse team when the wagon overturns. McArthur swims to save the boy then the girl and Mrs Armstrong, but exhaustion leads to tragedy as she drowns while aiding the sister. McArthur was a Montana girl who built a fortune from cattle, horses, and money at Sun River and near Butte.
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Sun River
Butte
Fifteen Months a Prisoner in a New York Shed
Officer McComb found Annie Melville a 12 year old girl kept in a storm shed tied by a short rope, starved and confined for over fifteen months at East New York home of Robert and Eliza Melville. The girl, daughter of late Dr. Melville of Peoria, Illinois, showed severe injuries and malnutrition. the Melvilles were arrested amid public outrage.
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East New York
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Peoria
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Embezzling Chief Cashier Arrested in Philadelphia
William P. Pierson, chief book-keeper and cashier of the Baptist Board of Publication, is under arrest at his home in Philadelphia on charges of embezzling about $30,000 from the board. He was confined to his house with a broken leg while a detective handled the case. Pierson rose from a boy employee to the board’s top financial position amid trusted, unfounded confidence.
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William P. Pierson
Baptist Board of Publication
Fortieth and
Ogden Streets
Pierson
Pearson
Chicago Conservative League opens in G A R Hall
Chicago Council No 1 of the Conservative League of America met to discuss aims. Judge Mark Bangs said the league seeks to unite men who believe in the supremacy of law to protect business and adjust employer and employee relations. He warned against Knights of Labor controlling ballots and legislation. Council No 1 has several hundred members. subsidiary bodies are forming and proceedings will be secret.
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Gallagher Returns as Wife Weds B F Kiehl in Lancaster
James Gallagher, missing seven years, reappears in Lancaster. His wife, believing him dead after years apart, had remarried B F Kiehl and had two children. Gallagher threatens Kiel and demands reconciliation. Kiel, with police protection, fears future violence as legal steps loom.
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B. F. Richi
Lancaster
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Colorado
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Kiehl
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Boundary Move Proposed After Texas Territory Claim
Galveston July 29 Captain Freeman of the commission to settle the boundary between Texas and the Indian Territory says the evidence shows Texas is entitled to more territory than conceded and that Green County should be moved two degrees eastward.
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Texas
Indian Territory
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Salisbury's Cabinet Formed Amid Debate and Pantomime
The Salisbury cabinet is announced amid controversy with Lord Randolph Churchill named leader in the Commons and Sir Michael Hicks-Beach as Irish secretary. Matthews, a Catholic and anti-coercionist, is highlighted as a key appointment, while Irish issues provoke strong reactions from Parnellites and liberal opponents.
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eTay
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Michael Hicks-Beach
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Dangarvan
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New Cabinet talk stirs T P O'Connor and Churchill clash
London dispatch details T P O'Connor's denunciation of Lord Randolph Churchill as chancellor of the exchequer and House leader. It notes opposition within Parliament, concerns over Churchill's protectionist stance in a free trade country, and expectations for the new cabinet's first council and the queen's speech.
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Consent to test national finance scheme foreshadowed at Blackpool
The speaker urged trying a new national finance plan and condemned reliance on a gang of speculators described as an accursed ring. He warned that England’s operations in Egypt and elsewhere would fail, bringing disgrace and disaster unless the ring is smashed and dispersed.
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Balloon voyage tests suggest balloons in warfare
London reports MM L Hoste and Man got conducted a balloon voyage between Cherbourg and London. They maneuvered over ships and dropped unloaded torpedoes, showing potential battlefield use. L Hoste claims partial control of balloon movement with a patent steering device and notes that the Flaterer apparatus can maintain fixed altitude above water by dragging a mechanism from the balloon.
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Cherbourg
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Balloon Society
Beecher Lectures Draw Crowds Amid Fee Debate in England
London reports mock society attacks on Rev. Henry Ward Beecher for charging admission to sermons, though Major Pond refutes the charge and says Beecher preaches free each Sunday. Most crowds, however, attend for the lectures with profits from speakers’ tours. Beecher and Parker tour the lake district and resume lectures Tuesday at Birmingham ahead of a Congregational conference.
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Birmingham
Wild bears devour men and children in Labrador famine
A St. John's Newfound despatch reports a Labrador coast famine where thousands have perished from starvation and exposure since June. Bears and wolves drive inland, coastal settlements are wiped out, and Joh Andersen miraculously survives to tell his tale from White Bay. Cape Chidley to White Bay become destitution centers with aid urged.
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Four Tons of Beef for Labrador Relief Effort
Mayor Howland of Toronto offered aid to Newfoundland Governor for Labrador fishermen. Governor replies that reports of famine are unconfirmed but will be wired again if verified. Toronto butchers seek corned beef and pork donations, aiming for immediate relief, with nearly four tons collected and plans for more. Public debate heats over whether Labrador fishermen are within Canada.
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Clifford Demo nominates for Congress at Portla
The Democratic convention at Portla nd Me July 28 announces Hon William Henry Clifford as the party's congressional candidate. The nomination was spontaneous and fully supported by the party's thoughtful voters. The crowd cheered as the vote became unanimous and the convention quickly adjourned. Clifford's reputation requires no extra praise.
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William Henry Clifford
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Porttla
Clifford
Newfoundland Fishermen Protest Government Food Ban
Newfoundland fishermen oppose a local prohibition on selling fish amid shortages. They claim it drives them to buy bait and provisions from Americans, with locals clamoring for relief as supplies from the United States and France flow in. Captain McCaulley reports buying $80 of goods in St John’s while customs officers warn away foreign vessels. The home government has not ratified the ban, and public sentiment favors access to food.
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Ontario
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Newfoundland
Indian Orchard Mill Burned in Springfield Fire
A blaze at 3:30 a.m. destroyed the No. 2 mill of Indian Orchard Mills Company in Springfield. The four story, 250 foot long brick structure burned to ruins with walls flat except at the east end. Fire confined to the mill. no buildings saved if a breeze had blown. Loss placed around 300,000 dollars.
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Springfield
Mass
Indian Orchard Mills Company
Fire injures man amid West Thirty-Second Street blaze
In a three story frame building at 421 West Thirty second Street a man named Sebastian Fiedarleain was injured during a morning fire. He was in danger near a window when a sash shattered and fell, injuring him while others escaped unharmed.
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