Senate committee stalls on redistricting plan amid adjournment
In Austin on August 16 the Senate committee on national redistricting failed to finalize a bill after rough handling of the subcommittee’s report. The chamber adjourned with no decisive action, while old convict labor contracts were renewed and a gubernatorial candidate emerged from Hillsboro. M. M. Crane of Dallas announced he will run for governor.
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Dallas
Chicago Merchants Demand Damages Over New York Imports
Chicago firms filed claims with the board of appraisers seeking rebates totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars after discoveries of alleged frauds at the New York customs house. Chicago importers led the probe, exposing higher Tokio purchases versus U S sources. Protests were sent to Washington and government detectives began work. action awaits investigation completion.
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Joliet reversal boosts Joliet steel strikers in McKeesport
The Joliet front reversal cheers Pittsburgh area steel workers as talks of peace fade. Strikers aim to compel Milwaukee workers to join and expect Chicago free workers to align. National Galvanizing Works in McKeesport confirms 600 workers joining the strike, closing all local plants.
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Temporary injunction wins in Indian land dispute at El Reno
The El Reno land office reports a probate judge granted a temporary injunction in Rebecca Young and others Indians against disposal of newly opened lands. The injunction was issued in the judge's absence of the district judge. A separate Indian suit here recently began. Also from New York the Journal of Commerce cites talks of a Leyland Atlantic Transport and American alliance as Morgan-led syndicate acquires Leyland line assets.
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Globe editor summoned over mounting agrarian tensions
London reports editor and publisher of The Globe summoned to Commons by Trishmounthee at the urging of Viscount Mountmorres whose father died in a past agrarian outrage. Charlotte N. ., Aug 8, Monroe confessed to assaulting a white woman and was sentenced to hang Sept 13 with militia guard amid threats of lynching. Remains of Biguor Crispi moved to Capuchin church awaiting interment at the Pantheon.
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Canada Population Rises to 5,837,166 in Census
Ottawa reports Canada’s population at 5,837,166, up 504,627 from 1891. The result is disappointing. officials blame padding in the 1891 returns and note the figures reflect a revised census.
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May Yet Be Settled Efforts To Bring Strikers And Officials Together
Efforts to settle the steel strike continue as B M Caldwell, former Mingo Junction mill owner, meets strike leaders to sketch a settlement basis. He is believed to have talked with President Shaffer for over two hours. Both sides deny overtures or proposals, but the plan remains under consideration as the conflict shows no clear gains for either side.
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Strike continues among Parker-Washington paving workers
In San Antonio on August 16 the labor walkout by Parker-Washington street paving contractors persists with no settlement and no work underway.
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Parker-Washington Company
Schley Arrives in Washington for Court of Inquiry
Admiral William S. Schley has arrived in Washington and will stay until the court of inquiry begins on Sept. 12. He plans to prepare his case, with talks noted with Judge Jere Wilson, Representative Rayner, and Captain James Parker, but he declines to discuss details citing an official ban on commentary.
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Mixed 1900s Names and Events From Unclear Report
Fragmentary item notes Henry Waterson Jr and Misa Blanca Estha in 2008, misread, with Cuban ties. Mentions militia rescue in Mississippi and ex governor Stone ill in St Louis. Mentions Ranger traveling San Francisco to Panama over Isthmian trouble and cattlemen paying per head to pasture stock in Creek Nation.
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