Congress Debates Oleo Fisheries Tariff and Chinese Immigration
The week’s congressional focus centers on pensions, fisheries, and the oleomargarine tariff. Ingalls attacks General Black over pensions while Frye’s amendment drives the fishery dispute, with Reed, Dingrey, Reagan, and Breckenridge debating embargo power and duties. Sherman’s Chinese immigration bill meets opposition as labor stakes argue protection and limits.
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Congress
General Black
Ingalls
Kansas
Frye
Senate
House
House Conferrees
Reprontatives
Reed
Dingrey
Dunnel Arkansas
Shipping Commission
Reagan
Texas
Messrs. Hammond $Jorgia
Breckenridge
Kentucky
J. Breckenridge
Ingalls Attacks Pension Chief as Senate Debates Boosts Pensions
In Washington on May 25 the Senate passed a pension bill raising monthly allowances for wounded veterans. Senator Ingalls denounced General Black of the pension bureau for securing a $100 monthly pension while allegedly hindering other veteran claims. Voorhees defended Black, praising his service and denying false pretenses. The debate touched on reform of pension administration and aid to severely wounded soldiers.
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House
Senate
House Committee On Labor
District of Columbia
Territories
Pager
Committee On Commeres
Eads
van Wyck
Northern Pacific
Knights of Labor
Cleveland, D
General Assembly of the Knights of Labor
Congress
Wasumneton
D. C
Sewell
Miller
Ingalls
Commissioner Black
Pension Bureau
Lachar
Voorhees
General Black
Black
Jones
Logan
Cockrell
Committee On Pensions
Kansas
Commissioner of Pensions
Mr. Voorhees
Ingall
Ingaly
Charles Jack
United States
John Charles Black
Pensions and accusations spark Senate clash over disability claims
In a heated Senate debate, Kansas official General Black faces pension scrutiny while Ingalls denounces a supposed impostor. Voorhees defends the outspoken rhetoric, citing General Clark’s alleged intellectual decline and medical wounds. The exchange highlights accusations of improper pension payments and personal attacks.
Nova Scotia Seeks Release From Union Say Premier
Premier Fielding Artuca urges Nova Scotia to pursue independence from the union. He notes growing dissatisfaction since Confederation and cites higher costs than promised, arguing the Dominion cannot sustain the current level of debt and expense.
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Fielding Artuca
Nova Scotia
Hattrax
Confederaton
Five Drownings Near Wotboro New Hampshire
A drowning accident near Wotboro New Hampshire on May 29 cost five lives. Rev T C Jerome pastor of the Congregational church his two sons a daughter and a young man named Davis went out on a pleasure trip and failed to return by 8 pm. A search found the boat flipped near Keniston Island with late bodies recovered. Jerome was a wealthy man with about 250000 dollars in property. Irene Jerome, an artist and author, is his sister.
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Wotrboro
N. H
T. C. Jerome
Congregational Church
Davis
Kenniston’s Island
Jerome
New York
Irene Jerome
Texas Drought Ravages Crops and Cattle Trails
A vast Texas drought across forty eight counties ruins crops especially corn wheat and oats with grass scarce and stock water low. Cattle on western ranch trails face mass mortality from starvation and thirst as herds weaken and die daily. An unknown fatal disease with hydrophobia symptoms appears in Johnston county.
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Fort Worrth
Tex
Texas
Johnston County
Death of Mrs Yung Wing Hartford Belle Wife of Chinese Commissioner
Mrs Yung Wing died in Hartford today at age 45. formerly Mary Kellogg sister of Dr Kellogg, she married Yung Wing in 1875. Wing led a Chinese educational mission and later served with the Chinese embassy in Washington. They divided time between Hartford and Washington and had four children, two living. Funeral set for Tuesday with Rev Twitchell.
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Hartford
Yung Wing
Mary Kellogg
Kellogg
Yang Wing
Yale
Kellogge
Gossins
Change to Standard Gauge Across Southern Railways
Louisville May 29 Today and tomorrow the tracks of the railroads in the South will be changed from the five foot to the standard gauge. The Louisville & Nashville leading the effort with about 2400 miles of road and 8000 men at work across its system. Other roads including Cincinnati Southern, Nashville Chattanooga, East Tennessee, Virginia Georgia, Georgia Central, Savannah Florida & Western, and most major lines partake in the gauge shift. The Mobile & Ohio and Chesapeake & Ohio already converted years ago.
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Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
Cincinnati Southern
Nashville Chattanooga
East Tennessee
Virginia & Georgia
Georgia Central
Savannah
Florida & Western
Mobile & Ohi
Chesapeake & Ohio
Martin Irons' Furniture to be Sold
Deputy constable levies on Martin Irons household goods to satisfy a $7 debt for rent owed to Patrick O Connor. Irons' 16 year old stepdaughter claims the furniture was moved to a neighbor. Property is seized and will be disposed of to satisfy the debt.
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Martin Irons
Sepain
Wallace
Patrick O'Connor
Irons
Burglary Suspect Tied to Buckboard by Local Resident
Nathan Hagget of Marton Indiana found and bound a Polish burglar in his room after a nighttime intrusion. Hagget restrained the man and delivered him to the sheriff. The suspect identified himself as Phanix Demm.
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Marton
Ind
Nathan Hagget
Hagget
Phanix Demm
Boy Dies After Horse Kick in Fryresore Maine
Walter A. Young thirteen year old son of Almon Young a prominent merchant of Hira was kicked in the abdomen by a horse and died today in Fryresore Maine.
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Fryresore, Me
Walter A. Young
Almon Young
Hira
Home Rule Debate Dominates British Politics This Week
The weekly page surveys shifts in home rule coverage with W. H. Burlburt and T. P. O Connors changing tones. It notes Liberal fears of dissolving Parliament, public education of voters, and potential imperial federation ideas amid protests and mobs around Gladstone.
Two Boys Try a Practical Doke on Vermont Drug Clerk
In Newront Vermont on May 30, two youths attempted a break in at the store of G Blanchard. Clerk John Branch who sleeps there fired three shots after they rapped on the door with iron, hitting one boy in the head and inflicting a dangerous wound. The wounded boy was John Alexander.
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Newront
G. Blanchard
Suce
John Branch
John Alexander
Montreal Sanitary Plumbing Prospectus Scandal
Montreal officials warn of a bogus plumbing association led by George R Watson of New York. A prospectus offered weekly house condition inspections and repairs for 10 dollars annually. The scheme listed aldermen and other dignitaries as officers without authorization, and fifty forged checks on the Toronto bank were returned protested. One bank holds about 10 000 dollars in forged notes.
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Montreal
George R. Watson
New York
Montreal Sanitary Plumbing Association
Watson
Toronto Bank
Elaazar Moses Dalton death obituary in Salem scene
Eleazar Moses Dalton born February 5 1795 in Salem died Saturday night at 9 40 He was active in Universalist church Essex Guards Salem Cadets and Salem Charitable Mechanic Association He worked as book keeper for Smith Manning and was partner in J KE M Dalton He leaves two sons five daughters nine Alene children and three great grandchildren Cause of death paralysis.
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Salem
Eleazar Moses Dalton
Universalist Church
Essex Guards
Chesapeake
Shannon
Salem Cadets
Salem Charitable Mechanic Association
M. Dalton
Smith & Manning
Tragedy at Woodbridge School Ends in Death
Henry W. Elliott a young North Haven teacher at a Woodbridge district school is murdered after a confrontation with a masked teen, Charles Bishop, following a history of corporal punishment and student unrest. Elliott dies from head injuries after a clash with Bishop and an unseen accomplice. Bishop a noted troublemaker in the school.
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New Haven
Woodbridge
Henry W. Elliott
North Haven
Elliott
Charles Hishop
Bishop
Eliott
Woodbillee
Charles Dodd
Oodbridge
Ainst
Britain-US fishing row over 1818 treaty three mile limit
Waantnotes reports focused debate over the three mile limit and the 1818 treaty as British authorities press for strict enforcement. American fishermen face seizures as colonial vessels intend to enforce rights, raising fears of wider conflicts between the United States and Britain.
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Waantnotes
D.C
Callache
Grab
Canada
Daniel Wolster
Fillmore
Masanchisautts
State Department
Department OF State
Washington
Ministry of
England
John Packington
Downing Street
Bia
British North America
United States
Sen
Capes
Hudson's Bay
Bay of Biscay
Liglind
Salanrea
Nova Scotia
Novi
Excursion Train Disaster Injures Dozens Near Toronto
An excursion train returning to Toronto from Guelph on the Grand Trunk railway derailed after a rear car detached and collided with the main train. Panic broke out as lights went out and passengers fled, suffering serious internal injuries and multiple cuts. Wounded were sent to Toronto for care. several named passengers endured severe injuries, including Webb, Corless, Alma Corley, Jennie Patterson, Mrs. W. C. Patterson, Mrs. KK. Kay, Mrs. Davis, and W. J Nord.
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Montreal
Grand Trunk Railway
Toronto
Guelph
Vs. Webb
Vrs. Corless
Alma Corley
Jennie Patterson
W. C. Patterson
KK. Kay
Davis
W. J Nord
Pearre Vanishes After Hotel Alleged Attempted Assault
James Gra ham Pearre a young club man once convicted of an attempted assault on Mrs. Kirkland a widow and society figure has disappeared from Baltimore area after being released on bail. He faced two to ten years if convicted and had posted five thousand dollars bail. The case drew major social attention as details of the alleged nighttime incident at the Albion Hotel emerged amid conflicting testimonies about consent threats and cries for help.
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Morrison
Ilinois
Treasury
Pennsylvania
Mr. Kelley
Iowa
Mr. Henderson
Groavaner
Ohio
Hammond
Georgia
Ofolumbia
Senate
Sherman
Field
Massachusetts
Pacific Coast
Mr. Sherman
Ingalls
Baurmort
James Graham Pearre
Kirkland
Albion Hotel
State Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Pearre
Aubrey Pearre
Pearre Brothers
Pigninens Dry Goods
Youpz Pearce
Knights of Labor Conven tion Delegates Rest During May Day
Cirvenann May 80 reports Sunday and Memorial Day welcomed as a day of rest for Knights of Labor delegates after five days in the convention hall. Committees finish work and plan to report tomorrow. A secret society within the order prompts inquiry, while Powderly remarks on papers’ Sabbath breaking and a Bohemian Catholic Church visit. Memorial day speeches and regional tensions are noted as the gathering continues.
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Cirvenann
Knights of Labor
Knights
Garfield
Euclid Avenue
Bine and Gray Association
Hamilton
Ny Weethers
Jefferson Davis
SD. A. 46
New York City
Powderly
Boston
New York
Cchurch
Cleveland
Nongs E. McNeinm
Relics Of The Revolution At Stamford Old Rogers House
Relic hunters probe the old Rogers house on Atlantic Street in Stamford as it is razed for a new block. The 150 year old dwelling was home to Rev Daniel Smith during his early ministry. Antiquarian Charles Alphonse uncovers colonial coppers dating 1783 to 1800 and a twenty five pound cannon ball found on adjacent property, believed from the Revolution era.
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Dotard
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. O'Connor
W. H. Hurlburt
Great Britain
Charles Dilke
Britain
Lord Rosebery
Australia
Ulster
Ireland
House of Peers
Harvard Cirl Fannie Bateh Elder Fired Over Crimson Bow
Miss Fannie Bateh elder a clever soubrette in Hoyt's Tin Soldier company was dismissed from the Standard Theatre troupe after refusing to remove a Harvard crimson bow worn for a celebration tied to Columbia college. Hoyt demanded the bow be hidden or removed. Bachelder stood firm.
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New York
Fannie Batehelder
Nora
Hoyt
Tin Soldier Company
Stanard Theatre
Bachelder
Boston
Columbia College Boys
Tin Soldier” Company
Columbia
Big Batehelder
Harvard Crimson
H. Crimson
Two Millions for Cornells The Long Drawn Out Salt by Fiske
In Ithaca New York May 26 Cornell University wins a disputed will case. Surrogate Lyon approves payments to the university exceeding 140000 and directs the estate to turn over remaining assets after expenses. The decision confirms legacy for library purposes totaling over a million and clarifies the widow’s bequests to charity and Cornell. Captain Stafford heir to the Strafford barony with an annual income around 250000, a crown confiscation seven centuries ago.
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Fiske
Irwaca
N. Y
Cornellang
Cornell University
Ste Lyons
Charital
Corne University
Lyon
Stafford
New York
U.S. A
David's Island
Strafford
Committee On Privits
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Cream OF Congress
J. Dunn
Maine
Conference Committee
Brown
Indiana
Kelley
Henry C. Carey
Fan Mr. Henderson
Powerney
Hatch
Missouri
Mills
Mr. Long
Long
Agricultural Committee
Hateh
Cowles
North Carolina
Warner
Daniel
McAdoo
New Jersey
Buchanan
Secretary of State
Senator Voorhees
Veteran Pension Commis
Sioner
Lawar
Republic
Clark
Jack
Lone Star State
Martford Belle
HOME
W. H L. Burlburt
Tim G Lone
Sangerie
T. P. O'Connor
M. P
Liberal Party
Mr. T. B., O'Connor Saga
Parnellites
America
James O'Kelly
Mr. Chamberlain
O'Kelly
Mr. O'Kelly
Foreign Office
Scotland
Wales
Chamberlain
Julius Cesar
le Bil
Legere
Au Stone
Queens Victoria
Mdon
France
Therinces
Atze
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Gibraltar
Igtin
Turkey
Greece
Ris
Erreara
Simin
Phassaly
Germany
Sany
Rhine
Salvation Army Congress
London
Booth
Army
Mitch
Price
Aghes
Unds
Burclar
Vermont
Mr. Watson
Daniel Webster
Webster
Mr. Webster
United States of America
Machias
Bay of Fundy
Grand Menan
Nelly
St. John
N. K
Admiralty Court
Gulf
Newfoundland
Labrador
Nova Scota
New Brunswick
Prince Edward’s Island
New
Cape Ray
Remeau Islands
Sald Ore Bay
Sutton Islands
Maginlen Islands
Mount Joly
Straits of Belledale
Hudson May Company
Americcn
Arch Bega
New England
Ameg
MR. Pearre
Executive Board
North
Oia Coles
Rogers Mouse
Stamford
Cony
Harvard
Cornells
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