Senate Rules Debated Over Utah Polygamy Issue
Senate discussions focus on printing Utah constitutional memorials and Utah statehood prospects amid polygamy fears. Edm unds objects to printing while Call defends fair presentation. Utah views cited by Republicans and Democrats. House rules propose new committees and reform plans as Ways and Means outlines tariff talks. Secretary Fairchild declares holiday closings around Christmas.
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National Prohibition Party calls for Indianapolis convention
The Prohibition Party issues a national call from Room 25 Washington Street for a convention in Indianapolis on June 6 1885 to nominate candidates and address party business. It urges united support for separate political action to overthrow the rum power and to include provisional delegates based on Prohibition vote tallies.
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National Prohibition Party
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Territories
Prohibition Convention Selections and Delegates Listed
State officers were voted for with plans to meet and organize under the call. Full power rests with the convention to seat provisional delegates. Secretaries must send names and addresses of delegates to the National Committee chairman. King Jaja banishment order follows executions for interior trader warnings. S. H. Frank & Co. assigns assets tied to 45000 dollars mortgage. Andrew D. White declines anti license league presidency.
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Samuel Dickie
National Prohibition Committee
J. A. van Fleet
Ithaca, N. Y
Andrew D. White
Republican Anti-License League
State of
New York
Indiana Republicans convene in Indianapolis endorse platform and speeches
More than 500 Indiana Republicans met in Indianapolis to discuss party organization and policy. Ex Governor Porter declared he would not seek the Republican nomination for governor. General Harrison and Porter drew large crowds as speakers touted unity, protection, temperance, and a broad platform.
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Porter
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Ind
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Huston
Reyie
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American Congress
Harrison
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Warren G. Sarre
Indiana House
Gec Aring
General Harrison
Blaine
Wil Cumback
Warren G. Gayre
Os, Robertson
J. N. Huston
Barbour Elected United States Senator from Virginia
The Virginia Legislature elected Hon John S. Barbour to fill the vacancy of Senator Riddleberger. Barbour, born December 24, 1820 in Culpeper County, educated at the University of Virginia, and a lawyer, served in the Virginia House and in Congress before becoming senator. He chaired the District of Columbia committee and led the Democratic Executive Committee with successful campaigns in 1883 1884 1885 and 1897.
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Riddleberger
Rucnsoxp
United States
Mr. Barbour
Culpepper
University of Virginia
Barbour
District of Columbia
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Pope declines role in English Irish clergy dispute
The Duke of Norfolk, visiting Rome to relay Queen Victoria’s jubilee greetings, departs early after the Pope refuses to mediate in the Irish clergy and nationalist tensions. Papal secretary Rampella says the Pope has urged the clergy but will not demand patriot priests to avoid risking rebellion and church losses.
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Blizzard Strains Northwest as Severe Winter Grips Regions
Describes a fierce blizzard sweeping Minnesota and the Northwest with heavy snow and subzero temps. Reports rail delays, fuel and food shortages in Kansas and Clark County, with deaths and widespread distress. Notes railways attempting relief as conditions worsen.
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Nebraska
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Dichton
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Illinois Republicans Plan State League Convention
Delegates from Lincoln Republican Club Springfield report a state convention will form a State league. W W Tracy, National League executive, will issue a call in a few days and seek dates from young Republicans statewide.
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National convention urged for veteran pensions
A convention of pension-seekers convenes in New York to push a federal law granting every volunteer soldier a monthly pension of one cent per day of service. Also notes resolutions condemning President Cleveland’s tariff stance and Indiana silver mining activity near Jasper with a vein two feet thick and ore assays showing over 59 dollars in silver per ton.
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American Merino Sheep-Breeders’ Association
Cleveland
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Inpiaxapolis
Ind
Buck Shoals Silver Mining Company
White River
Jasper
Louisville
Evansville
Iron Works Owner Assigns to Wabash Liabilities
Embarrassed in Business Peru Indiana reports K J Ross owner of the largest iron works in the city made an assignment to G Herries of Wabash Liabilities of 12000 dollars with assets listed at 20000 dollars.
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S. H. Frank & Co
Peru
Ind
K. J. Ross
G. Herries
Wabash
Downs fires, Augusta funeral, and Iowa dioceses talk
Fires destroyed four buildings in Downs Kansas with estimated losses around 23 000 dollars. Funeral services were held in Augusta Missouri for ex governor Bodwell. Reports note Iowa may split into two Episcopal dioceses with a new bishop to Dubuque.
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Franklin
Malcolm Cook
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Toledo
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Paris
Daniel Manning
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Schoolcraft
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Ohio
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Ark
Central Praffic Association
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Seaboard
John Davidsen
New York City
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Tenwiile Station
Giant Nova Scotia log raft adrift near Nantucket shores endangers passage
Maritime circles fear a vast log raft launched at Two Rivers Nova Scotia now adrift near Nantucket shoals. The Miranda towed it toward New York but the hawser parted in a heavy sea. Navy officers consider sending a vessel to warn and tow it to safety as traders watch for disaster.
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New York Navy Yard
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Newton Creek
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Grain and Provisions Markets in Chicago and New York
Markets show mixed activity. Wheat remains firm with No. 2 Spring around 74 to 76 cents. corn higher and oats steady. rye and barley trade mostly unchanged. Pork and lard offer firmer prices while cattle in Chicago hold steady with steers and cows showing solid demand.
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