Movement in Congress on Antitrust Bill and Treasury Deficit
The June 12 congressional session saw votes on the conference report of the antitrust bill with discussions to recede from certain amendments. Treasury officials reported a $3,728,000 deficit for the eleventh census and $3,075,000 for state academy expenses. A lighthouse tender and Puget Sound customs district reorganization were among bills advancing before a brief session end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yeas
Fay Maye
Stewart
Vermont
House
Ben
Pacoeniine
Secretary of Treasury
Teamship Company
Immi- Smate Sonica
Morrow
California
Sesiitary Academy
Portland
Ore
Puget
Senate and House Debates On Silver and Tariffs Raged
The session featured two senate bills to amend polygamy laws and a judiciary appropriation in committee. Evarts argued for silver, urging Republicans to end delay as free coinage of silver faced opposition and concerns about mint openings abroad. The debate highlighted money policy, bullion control, and constitutional limits amid fiscal calculations and adjournment.
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WasHindex
Senate
House
Finance Committee
Davis
Evarts
Svarts
Republican Party
United States
Con
Europe
Election bill details sharpened by national caucus
The Washington election bill committee has refined the draft and sent it to agencies for review. Changes include clarifying that when conflict arises between state and federal returns, the latter governs the right to vote and a three member board will oversee the canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinaroa
House Caucus
United States
Elec
Pevcones
Gas Explosion Rages at Broadway and Fulton Street New York
An underground gas blast at Broadway and Fulton Street in New York injures several men and halts traffic. Fire crews pump water to cool red hot mains while flames spout and damage surpasses fifty thousand dollars.
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New York
Broadway
Fulton Street
Fulton Streets
The Indian Scare in Montana
Reports of threats by Cheyenne bands in eastern Montana prompted fears of a warpath after the May 6 murder of Ramsey Cattle foreman Robert Ferguson. Authorities jailed accused tribesmen awaiting Miles City trial while Governor Toole sent arms and soldiers to deter any outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
Robert Ferguson
Ramsey Cattle Company
Miles City
Toole
Custer County
Prohibition Party Debate Divides Temperance Congress
At the national temperance congress in New York the debate covered whether a political party should advocate prohibition as its dominant issue. Rev. Dr. Carroll argued prohibition is a state question and not suitable for a national party, while others urged stronger local option and cautioned against religious fanaticism in the movement. Labor leader remarks questioned workingmen's stance on temperance and the movement's approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Temperance Congress
Dr. Carroll
The
Independent
Bascome
Wisconsin University
Hilland
Boston
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Rhode Island
H. H. Faxon
Republican Party
Wakeman
Star of Holiness
Akeman
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture stamp out pleuro pneumonia sparks dairy unrest
The secretary of agriculture aims to eradicate pleuro pneumonia in cattle from Kinga and Queens counties. The move has caused widespread excitement and a hostile reaction among dairymen. Rumor says a quarantine against American cattle exports to England could follow if the disease is not controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Kinga
Queens
Rusk
England
Northern Pacific Purchases Key Terminal Rail Lines
Canada reports in June that the Northern Pacific has bought the Cht and Calumet terminal railroad in this city. The line will be consolidated with the Chicago and Great Western terminal property of the Wisconsin Central and placed under Wisconsin Central management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Canada
Chtand Calumet Terminal Railroad
Chicago and Great Western
Wisconsin Central
Senatorial quarrel erupts in marble room over Powell
In Washington the Senate marble room hosted a heated clash between Reagan of Texas and Stewart of Nevada. Stewart accused Reagan of being Powell’s tool, Reagan retorted, and the pair nearly fought before friends separated them. Hearst later brokered a handshake.
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Washington
Senate
Reagan
Texas
Stewart
Nevada
Major Powell
Geological Survey
Powell
A Baughn
Hearst
Bishop O Connor's Will Filed In County Court
The will of Bishop O Connor was filed in the county court Tuesday. It provides that debts are paid first and leaves specific bequests to Baltimore county and Phieek F390 for friends, then $30 to each servant. The remainder is placed in trust with Bishop Cosgrove, named executor, dated February 8, 1887, witnessed by J. Glouher of Omaha and M. A. Kennedy of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop O'Conner
Oana
Bishop O'Connor
Woodstock
Baltimore County
Bishop Cosgrove
J. Glouher
Omaha
M. A. Kennedy
Lincoln
Saved by Marriage in Kentucky Murder Case
A couple facing penitentiary charges in Louisville married just before their trial. Annie Butcher and James M. Hutchinson wed with Turnkey Alf Davis escort, after which the case was dismissed due to spousal testimony rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Annie Butcher
Carrollton
James M. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Alf Davis
Squire Camps
Kentucky
Salisbury proposes resuming advanced bills at next session
At the Carlton club Lord Salisbury announced that bills already advanced will be resumed next session at the same stage. The Conservatives condemned the move as a bad system. A government decision reportedly abandons the land purchase bill for the present session. The plan includes suspending non money bills after a date to ease Lords' workload.
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London
Carlton Club
Lord Salisbury
Smith
President Vetoes Tuscaloosa Public Buildings Bill
The president returned the bill for erecting public buildings at Tuscaloosa Alabama without approval citing uncertain revenues and expenditures. He says expenditures should be limited to places with very evident and imperative public needs, as the current situation does not meet that standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoton
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Lorillard Bets Big on Horses at New York Races
A New York horse racing scene reports Pierre Lorillard, a wealthy tobacconist, wagering up to 10000 on favorites such as Billy Parolina and Pagan in recent meetings. Dr Dwyer also had success on Saturday as Een defeated Prince Regal, with Mr Belmont's rival Eon challenging in a tough race.
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Ateay Belter
New Yorks
M. F. Dwyer
Pierre Lorillard
Billy Parolina
Satur
Pagan
Ferncliff
Dr. Dwyer
Businessmen push for improved postal service
A petition circulated among local businessmen urged enhanced postal service. The Sun has repeatedly cited the needs of the service here and hopes the post office department will act on these concerns.
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Post Office Department
Reflections of Marie Bashkirtseff on Love and Life
A long excerpt of Marie Bashkirtseff’s musings explores love, marriage, faith, ego, and society. It contrasts romantic ideals with cynicism, notes the heart’s influence over body signals, and questions virtue, friendship, and happiness. The passages mix humor, critique, and intense self-scrutiny.
Havana Cigar Leaf Quality Draws Mixed Taste
A Havana tobacco article explains Vuelta Abajo leaf as superior for flavor and aroma, yet 70 percent of US imports use Partido leaf. It notes retail prices and European demand for Vuelta cigars, plus a curious property allowing Partie to relight without flavor loss.
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Vuelta Abajo
Partido
Cuba
Vuelta Pastor
Europe
United States
Russia
Havana
Lilisburg
Pocket Book Mystery and Other Short News Snippets
A New York woman recalls her lost pocket-book contents in detail while a clerk confirms the find. The items include coins, stamps, a poem, hair, tickets, samples, and addresses. The note shares brief items on Philip Bright’s political shift, land sale near Salt Lake City, a German invention for ships, and a Cincinnati wife’s costly shopping spree to ruin her husband.
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New York
Puck
Philip Bright
John Bright
David Boys
Salt Lake City
Cincinnati
Bia
Court Notes Record Sentences and Decrees Recap
In district court Joseph C. Martinez receives two years at Joliet and Samuel Nightsinger gets fifteen months. Charles Rogers awarded a divorce from Addie Rogers. Snow Cattle Co loses demurrer to H G Hay. Wyoming Live Stock Co loses injunction against Bear Creek Ditch Co but granted against others. Baker v Bonser ends with judgment for defendant.
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Joseph C. Martinez
Samuel Nightsinger
Joliet
Charles Rogers
Addie Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Snow Cattle Company
H. G. Hay
Wyoming Live Stock Company
Seymour
Bear Creek Ditch Company
Baker
Bonser
Wyoming court summons in Champlin divorce case
Edward P. Champlin sues Alice G. Champlin in Laramie County Wyoming seeking dissolution of marriage and custody of Cora G. born to the couple. Defendant, a non resident of Wyoming, must answer by June 28 1890. last address listed as Chicago Illinois.
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Territory of
Wyoming
Laramie
Edward P. Champlin
Alice G. Champlin
Wyoming Territory
Cora G
Anna G
Lola M
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
Illinois
Frank H. Clark
District Court of the First Judicial District
EAL
Notice for Publication Land Office Cheyenne 1890
Notice is given that John Bennett has filed to make final proof on his claim in Granite Canon Wyo. His testimony will be taken May 15 1890 before the Cheyenne Register and Receiver for lots 1 2 section 18 township 13 north range 69 west. Witnesses are William R. Williams Allen W. Haygood Charles Hewitt of Granite Canon and Robert A. Dinstie of Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
John Bennett
Granite Canon
E. Nwx
Township
William R. Williams
Allen W. Haygood
Charles Hewitt
Granite
Canon
Robert A. Dinstie
E. P. Cuampin
Register
Allen Simmons
William M. Ferguson
Simond Carlin
Silver Crown
Charles Wallin
Edward C. David
E. P. Cuamelin
William Atteberry
Goshen
Laxp
Ciukyenna
Henry A. Arp
N. RE
Ile
Thomas L. Crittenden
Perry Deane
Elizabeth McKeever
Oliver I. Perry
P. Champlin
Iga
Oo Faly & Rkoo
Ada Jenks
Jenks
D. S
Lenks
Milligan
Little Lear
Wye
Voorhees
Edward Rivendare
Enne
Abel
Cuamrian
Notice of land claim filed in Cheyenne Wyoming
A land claim notice from Allen Simmons of Silver Crown Wyoming lists sections and townships in Cheyenne area. The document names claimants William M. Ferguson Simond Carlin and Charles Wallin Edward C. David with cultivation terms and seeks filing details before E P Cuamelin Register.
Land Claim Suit Filed at Cheyenne in 1890
United States land office at Cheyenne Wyoming records a filing dated July 18 1890 involving William Atteberry of Goshen Wyoming for a claim on section 25 and 26 township 20 in the Goshen area with prospective settlers listed including Thomas R. Babbitt Cuno W Von Alten Thomas M. Herrick John G. Bunn and John B. Culver all of Goshen Wyoming with E P Champlin as Register announcing cultivation and continuous settlement as required.
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Thomas R. Babbitt
Cuno W. von Alten
Thomas M. Herrick
John G. Bunn
John B. Culver
Goshen, Wye
E. P. Champlin
Register
Final Proof Notice for Henry A Arp and Ada Jenks
Land office notices from Cheyenne Wyoming dated May 1890 announce final proof filings for Henry A Arp and Ada Jenks. Witnesses named include Thomas L Crittenden Perry Deane Elizabeth McKeever Oliver I Perry Glenks Jenks Milligan Little Bear Voorhees Edward Rivendare Abel and Champlin is registrar.
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William Evarts
Marie Bashkirtseff
Schopenhauer
Marrieturio
Pompeii
Pietro
Spencer
Pai
Tod
Beat Havana
Cheyenne, Wyo
Lane
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