Deficiency bill signed as current events highlight
Week in review notes the president signing the deficiency appropriation bill, details a broad safemakers' coalition being considered in New York, naval updates on the gunboat Annapolis in Brooklyn, and various criminal and political items across the country. It reports robberies in Omaha, civil service investigations pausing until fall, and a mix of labor, railroad, and international matters shaping the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ingelow
London
New York
Annapolis
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Masked boat raid devastates fishing traps in Baker's Bay
Astoria reports a fleet of 60 to 100 masked men destroyed about 100 fish traps in Baker's bay after gathering near Sand Island. They used saws and tore nets, targeting traps owned by Elmore, McGowan & Sons, and Seaborg. No arrests yet, deputy marshal silent, owners to offer $1000 reward.
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Astoria
Newes
Baker's Bay
Orimore
Sand Island
Samuel Elmore
McGowan & Sons
B. A. Seaborg
Seaborg
United States
Stuart
Senate Digests Tariff Bill Amid Debate And Delays
Washington July 223 The tariff conference report reached the Senate with little progress beyond a formal reading of most of it Tillman warned of a potential filibuster next December to restore cotton bagging and ties to the free list The sugar and lumber amendments sparked sharp exchanges while a joint resolution urged the president to secure the release of Competitor prisoners in Havana The Senate may adjourn soon but a vote on the Harris Pacific railroad resolution could delay the end. Washington July 22 San Francisco July 22 Despite miners favoring land travel the Excelsior sails to Dawson City docking passengers from July 28 to early August The Yukon voyage plan includes rail and river routes with large stockpiles at St Michael s Transportation firms freight Dawson with supplies and crews while many San Franciscans mull the Eldorado trip. The Walla Walla meets Yukoners and connects to the Mexico as a later Yukon rush spurs an extra steamer run Portland Seattle through Juneau may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Creighton
Omaha
Neb
John Rodenck
Creighton
Pritchard
Senate Committee On Civil Service Reform
Washington
Yellow Hair
Sam Crow
Eugene Standing Elk
John Hoover
Miles City
Ment
Magis
McKinley
Pittsburg
Saint deBalse
Davis
Department of the Northern Pacific
Idaho
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansse
Mienourt
Trans- Pacific
Pacific Coast
Ocean Passage
Ceil
F. Crosker
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Francisco
CG. M. Bhalts
Chicago
Tasema Ledger
J. M. Bradley
Seattle
Ciendyke
John Derbin
Oregon
Duncan Ross
Ralem
Galt Leake
Japan
Hawaii
Broadmoor
Colorado Bprings
Colo
Sacandee
Guthrie
O. F
W.A. Bellwood
Philadelphia
Central Labor Union of New York
T. W. Powderly
Senate
Tillman
Alison
House
West
Jones
Berry
White
Teller
Pettigrew
Havana
Harris Pacific Railroad
Excelsior
Dawson City
St. Michael's
Daweon
Yukon
Dawson
Juneau
Danson
Eldorado
Walla Walla
Mexico
Pacific Coast Company
Portland
Conference report pass seals and splits party lines
Washington July 21 the house adopted the conference report on the bill by 185 to 118 after 12 hours of debate. Bailey and McMillin clashed over free raw material doctrine as Republicans largely supported the report and most Democrats opposed. A large crowd, including senators and cabinet members, witnessed the vote with party divisions evident among Populists and silverites. The final tally shows 180 Republicans and five Democrats for the report, 106 Democrats and 12 Populists against it.
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Washington
House
Senate
Dingley
Payne
Bailey
McMillin
Diplomatic Corps
Slayden
Broussard
Myer
Davey
Kleburg
Silverites
Shaforth
Newlands
Hartman
Baker
Barlow
Botkin
Fowler
Jett
Lewis
Marshall
Marton
Peters
Simpson
Strowd
Vincent
Howard
Kelly
Stark
Sutherland
Piute Murderer Mouse killed on Muddy Creek Nevada
Information from Rioville Nevada reports Mouse the Piute killer was killed two days ago on Muddy creek in Lincoln county by pursuers. The Indian who killed Stearnes and Davis last winter on the Colorado near Whitevills had a $250 reward. A four month manhunt ended when Miller of Vanderbilt tracked the suspect to Muddy settlement and Mouse was shot five times before surrender.
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Arizona
Kingman
Aris
Rioville
Nev
Virgin River
Mouse
Muddy Creek
Lincoln County
Nevada
Stearnes
Davis
Colorado River
Whitevills
Charleston Mountains
Vanderbilt
Sheriff Butts
William Miller
Miller
Hazardous undertaking to reach the Clondyke warned
Chicago July 22 P B Weare vice president North American Trading Company says boats from Seattle are full this month for Alaska travel. August boats available. Journey about 7000 miles and harsh Yukon winters begin by September. Chicago to Seattle costs 60 dollars, Seattle to Behring Sea 150. British domain governs Clondyke, many Eastern men plan to go while coast people have advantages.
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Clondyke
Chicago
P. B. Weare
North American Trading Company
Alaska
Seattle
Yukon
British America
Mississippi
Europe
Behring Sea
Memorial Urges Completion of Oakland Tidal Canal
Alameda and Fruitvale residents forward a memorial to Congress urging completion of the Oakland tidal canal. The project, begun under Colonel G C Mendell and halted after Colonel Sutter’s appointment, has left the work partly finished and now faces abandonment concerns.
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Oakland
Cal
Congress
Alameda
G. C. Mendell
Sutter
Mendell
Fruitvale
Miner Fever Hits Victoria as Gold Rush Looms
Victoria, July 22. Miners swarm the city awaiting steamers to the Yukon. John Pierce, a wholesale merchant, offers to pay 50 000 dollars annually for five to ten years to collect duties on goods entering the Canadian Yukon. Officials have not replied, but customs officers may be sent to tax American goods entering the region.
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Victoria
B. C
Clondyke
John Pierce
Yukon
Offer From Li Hung Chang Reaches Cornell Graduate
George A. Brill, a 1888 Cornell graduate, received a cable from Li Hung Chang offering to fund his organization of a model farm in China. Brill plans to accept and depart soon to assume management duties under the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
George A. Brill
Cornell
China
Mr. Brill
Senate Adopts Deficiency Bill Report After Executive Session
Washington July 21The senate after an executive session reopened and approved the conference report on the general deficiency bill. The Harris resolution on the Union Pacific railway was taken up Morgan urged deferring action Stewart defended the road as patriotic while acknowledging dues Thornton warned against further investment suggesting civil action to recover government rights Evening adjourned after a five o clock executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Harris
Union Pacific Railway
Morgan
Congress
Thurston
Stewart
Cleveland
Union Pacific
Thornton
Navy to place Miantonomah on war footing
Secretary Long considers placing the monitor Miantonomah in the reserve and ready for five days notice. The ship, laid up since 1895 at League Island, would be kept with a short crew and full stores to be ordered to sea if needed amid tensions over Hawaii and Cuban troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Columbia
Minneapolis
Department
Japan
Hawaii
Cuban
Horse Attacks Rider in Coos County Fatal Rescue
At Fairview in Coos County yesterday George Martin and a companion led two horses when Martins horse attacked. The animal threw him down and tore at his flesh until a companion clubbed the horse to death. Martins shoulder blade was broken and he is expected to recover.
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Rosebarg
Fairview
Coos County
George Martin
Martin
Death of John Durbin Oregon pioneer decades resident
Salem Oregon July 20 John Durbin one of Oregon s oldest pioneers died at his grandson Duncan Ross home eight miles east of Salem He would have been 103 September 13 next Born September 13 1794 in Fayette County Pennsylvania he fought in the War of 1812 and lived through the Mexican War His family moved west to Illinois Missouri and finally Oregon in 1845 He settled in Marion County and lived there until his death Five of his ten children survive Casper J Huntington OR aged 75 Mrs Fannie A Martin near Salem aged 79 Isaac nine miles northeast of Salem aged 65 Solomon east of Salem aged 68 Mrs Mary J Starkey Salem aged 62
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Salem
John Durid
Oregon
Duncan Ross
Bie
John Durbin
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
George Washington
Me Pens
Richard County
Sarah Fitting
Sonien
Hancock County
Illinois
Clayton County
Missouri
Mr. Durbin
Marion County
Rogue River Valley
Rogue River
Indiana
Solomon
Mra S Mary J. Starkey
Rescued Miner James Stevens From Mammoth Mine
Phoenix dispatch reports James Stevens, a miner trapped in the Mammoth mine for fourteen days, was found at 7 am. He is severely emaciated, having lost about 70 pounds, and survived on a gallon of water over three days with no food. Rescue required sinking a 127 foot shaft through solid granite in 18 days.
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Phoenix
Ariz
James Stevens
Mammoth
Stevens
Lost Dutchman's Mine Sighting Near Mount Adams
Daevid Johnston, Lewiston pioneer, travels from Goldendale toward Mount Adams and the St. Helens gold fields. He recounts a tale of a buried mine linked to a famed Dutchman and a hidden cache beneath a Yakima log cabin hearth. Johnston previously found a mine site with a gold pan pick and shovel and hopes to uncover more.
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Goldendale
Wash
Daevid Johnston
Lewiston
Idaho
Mount Adams
St. Helens
Yaquina City
Dutchman
Yaki
Big Klickitat
Yakima
Mgr. Johnston
Annual Clean Up of a Mint in San Francisco
The San Francisco mint closes temporarily for its annual clean-up and coin turning over to the new superintendent. No deposits of gold or other bullion will be received until August 1.
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San Francisco
Dogs in Bible Mention Count Recounted
A religious study notes that dogs appear in the Bible 83 times across various books and contexts. It discusses dog imagery and roles from ancient Israelite culture, including references to shamelessness, loyalty, and scavenging, without asserting theological positions.
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Sreamers
Paasengers
Dawnon City
Tarif Bill
Senate Proceedings
John
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