Voorhees Apologizes for Language in Senate Debate
The Senate discusses tariff policy and foreign affairs as Senator Voorhees apologizes for sharp language used in a prior debate. The chamber resumes consideration of the railroad land forfeiture bill amid amendments from Hoar and Spooner, with discussions on preemption and homestead protections. The session features remarks on Chinese treaty memorials and a mix of House and Senate actions, including the Bar Harbor building appropriation and copyright legislation.
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Davitt Reports Knights of Labor Growth in England
In Lonxpox May 12 report Michael Davitt says Knights of Labor expanding in England aided by Mr Powderly. He notes a 1200 strong meeting in Southwick and describes deplorable working-class conditions. Davitt foresees rapid spread around Birmingham and across England, eclipsing old unions.
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England's Armament Question Stirring Lords Debates
In the Lords Viscount Hardinge questioned England's defense state amid sensational articles none from the government. The Duke of Cambridge denied imminent danger and urged reform while Salisbury stressed vigilance and secrecy. Since 1884 both army and navy grew stronger with higher expenditures and larger forces.
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Swollen Rivers Sweep Bridges and Railroads in West
Floods from Faribault Minnesota to St Louis Missouri and from Hannibal Missouri to Ishpeming Michigan flood vast western districts. Rivers rise to record levels, mills and railways halted, towns homeless, crops doomed, as bridges wash away and services cripple across Illinois Iowa Missouri and beyond.
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Gladstone Home Rule Amity Erupts Into Doubtful Prospect
A London byline from The New York Herald via a Member of Parliament outlines the present outlook for Irish home rule. Gladstone acknowledges the plan’s disastrous impact on the Liberal Party, while Nationalists endure sacrifices for him. The piece notes fear of separate parliaments, calls for compromise, and questions whether Irish Nationalists in the United States would accept one.
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Condition of Emperor Frederick Varies Slightly Despite Rumors
Reports from Berlin on Sunday indicate Emperor Frederick remains able to leave his bed and conduct some business, though a troubling uvula swelling has caused concern at times. A sensational rumor of loss of reason circulated briefly but is now thought groundless.
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Notes of Interest and Paris Conference Fragments
Mr Gladstone has recovered from lumbago. A steamer was sunk in the Seine on Friday with 14 lives lost. Differences between the United States and Saris governments have been set at a London conference. A protocol will be signed. Prince Bismarck and Emperor Frederick are mentioned in a political context.
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Red River Flood Destroys Homes and Crops in Valley
From St Louis dated May 13 advices describe severe Red River country flooding. Ten days of overflow have drowned at least two whites and a negro, carried away cribs barns and fences, inundated plantations four to six feet deep, and forced replanting of bottomlands due to vast losses of furniture provisions and cattle along the river extending from Arkansas to Texas hills.
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Trains Abandoned as Iowa River Rises Rapidly
Trains were abandoned in Burlington Burtimeron Iowa as the Mississippi like river rose nine inches in the 24 hours ending late last night and continued to mount. Authorities warned of further rises and potential track flooding, with service interruptions reported across the rail network.
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Train service notes obscure routes and abandonments
Fragmentary report mentions a 14 percent feet rise above low water mark and paneelled trains between Burlington and Elk, with Wishdrawn and Carthage lines affected. An aeronan reportedly abandoned trains east of Burg, leaving service gaps and unclear termini.
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Powder car explosion kills ten on Thunderbolt collision
Denver reports a Santa Fe Thunderbolt passenger train collided with a freight near Fountain at 6 AM. A powder car in the freight exploded, wrecking both trains and instantly killing ten people while wounding many others. Details are not yet available.
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Bell Still on Top in Telephone Case Ruling
Washington May 14 The Supreme Court denied the application for a re hearing in the telephone case. The appeal was filed by the People's and Overland telephone companies claiming Crawbaugh, not Bell, was the first inventor of the telephone.
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Largest Casting Ever Made in Bethlehem Iron Works Base
Bethlehem Iron Company poured 124 tons of molten metal to form the base for a new gun steel compressor in Pennsylvania. The massive casting, completed last evening, will take weeks to cool and is believed successful.
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Impaled on a Bar Fatal Rutgers Athlete Accident
Clarence Scudder, a leading Rutgers College athlete, died in a gymnasium accident in New Brunswick on May 11. During a high jump he kicked the bar, it fell upright and entered his rectum, impaling him. two men required to withdraw it.
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Sensational corpse discovery snarls big life insurance scam
Louis May 11 A City Hospital patient Charles Ziefal dying of consumption was moved and soon reported dead His sister doubted the death and found the body wore a wig false moustache and was disguised Police say the case may unmask a larger swindle and investigators are on the trail
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Destructive cyclone damages Yellow Creek region
May 11 Freerom reports a cyclone formed near the area and tracked along Yellow Creek toward Bailville Pecatonica. A cone shaped funnel was seen. The Yellow Creek brewery owned by Haegele and Rothe suffered near destruction with malt and ice buildings torn apart. Brockhausen residence barn overturned. Damages to property large. M Ditzler injured by agua. Pecatonica and nearby areas saw downed structures and at least six injuries.
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Free Wool and Tariff Concise Statements by Russell
Congressman John E Russell argues against tariff cuts by noting the wool industry value at 70000000 and about 2000000 shepherds earning only 45 a year under high protection. He challenges protectionists to consider the cost to U S sheep raisers and disputes claims of harm to workers in Europe.
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Heirs of Samuel Blodgett secure title to Washington land
In Philadelphia May 11, heirs of Samuel Blodgett, dead 1814, secured a legal title to about 250 acres in north central Washington valued at around 8 million dollars. The Blodgett family had split land with the government when the Capitol site was chosen, retaining many squares. Now a deed of trust to Judge Johnston of Washington has been recorded, with part of the tract near the White House.
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San Diego to have large orphan home and school
San Diego Cal May 10 This city will gain a major endowed charity an orphan's home for both sexes with an educational and technical school The endowment reaches 2 000 000 subscribed by local wealthy citizens and the city donates 100 acres of land valued at nearly 1 000 000 within the city limits
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John Reed Exhibits Curious Deformed Piglet
Warrham Massachusetts May 9. John Reed of North Middleboro displays a pig born yesterday that is a marvel in malformation. Piggy is 24 hours old and about 12 inches long with an extra limb and odd features including four ears three eyes eight legs two tails challenging observers with its unusual anatomy.
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Chicago Booters Must Go to Prison
Cutcaco May 9 Supreme Court of Illinois affirms lower court rulings in county boodiers cases. Defendants must serve terms in the State penitentiary.
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Hundreds of Emigrants Starving at Toronto Sheds
Hundreds of emigrants are starving in Toronto at the sheds unable to find work. Charitable assistance is being provided by local residents as the distress grows.
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Democratic Gatherings Favor Cleveland Across States
Across Michigan Tennessee Delaware and Georgia Democratic groups rallied to President Cleveland’s administration with strong endorsements. Delegates to Chicago races were elected or pledged, Blaine and Allison backed by various factions, while anti-sumptuary and tariff reform planks featured in platforms and resolutions.
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Fatal boiler explosion on freight locomotive near Rawlings
May 13 Frightful boiler blast aboard a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine near Rawlings station kills Engineer J. J. Woodruff and Fireman H. D. Kitzmiller. Woodruff’s body shattered into pieces. coroner marks 60 pieces. Large mogul locomotive, six cars wrecked, boiler fragments found far from scene.
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Dark tale grows on Beem shooting as will is read
May 10 Cuiiaco a startling reading of General Martin Beem’s will reveals cryptic lines hinting at a possible murder motive. The document appoints Carlos as executor and grants the residue of the estate to Beem’s sister while the widow receives nothing.
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Death of Hon James Birney in Bay City Michigan
Bay City Michigan May 8 James Birney ex minister to the Netherlands under Presidents Grant and Hayes died here today.
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