Pension bill passes Senate amid fiscal clash and harbor doubts
The Senate agreed to the conference report on the dependent pension bill, with projected costs around 40 million dollars, while debates over farm college aid and a district population estimate of 228,160 dominated Washington coverage. The House adjourned after contentious pension amendments and river and harbor bill concerns.
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State Department
Mayence
Germany
Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
Wilson
Sixth International Sunday-school Convention Opens in Pittsburgh
The sixth International Sunday-school convention opens in Mechanical Hall Pittsburgh with about 1 200 delegates from 112 897 Sunday schools 1 178 301 teachers and 9 149 997 scholars representing every Evangelical Protestant denomination in the United States and British provinces. The gathering aims to expand Sunday-school work reach every child improve teaching methods and provide uniform lessons.
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Pittsnures
Mechanical Hall
North America
Prince Edwards Island
New Brunswick
Manitoba
William Reynolds
Peoria
United States
Territories
British Provinces
Kansas physician found murdered in office
Dr. R. M. Barns of Greensburg Kansas was found in his Wichita office with a throat cut and a gunshot wound to the heart. Last seen Sunday evening, investigators consider a possible motive tied to former Detroit residents. No suspects identified.
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R. M. Barns
Greensburg
Detroit
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Barns
Fire Leaves Martinique Town Homeless Seeks Aid
A cable from Consul Geresche reports Fort de France nearly burned with five thousand people left homeless. The message asks what States will do as Martinique, capital of the island, requires lumber, meat, flour and other provisions. Port de France sits on Martinique’s west coast with a fine harbor and several institutions.
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Wasu IncTon
Navy Department
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de France
Port de France
French West Indies
Bernhardt Survives Chloral Overdose After Sleep Loss
In Loxpoy on June 25 Mme Sara Bernhardt returned to her hotel after a theater performance and suffered insomnia. She ingested an overdose of chloral but, despite dire condition, her attendants and doctors pursued persistent treatment through the night, and she was saved by strenuous care.
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Her Majesty’s Theater
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Sara Bernhardt
Burriely
Bso
Great Railway Sticks Begun at Chicago
A railway project in Chicago begins with a push to build a major line. Officials from the railroad and city discuss funding, routes, and timelines as construction plans move forward.
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Chicago
Illinois Central Trains Halt as Strike Grips Suburban Rail
About 1000 conductors and brakemen walk out over the discharge of Oliver Berry and I E Pushey, demanding superintendent E G Russell's removal. Suburban and freight trains stop across the Illinois Central from Chicago to Kankakee, risking wider disruption to Midwest rail service and markets as officials resist the demand.
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E. G. Russell
Illinois
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Oliver A. Berry
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President Menendez Dies Sudden Death in San Salvador
President Menendez died unexpectedly Sunday night after a banquet marking his fifth anniversary in San Salvador. Panic at the barracks followed. General Marcon and several officers were killed. General Carlos Ezeta now leads forces as calm returns.
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The Asiatic Plague Report From Valencia Province
A government commission sent to Valencia Province investigates the disease now prevailing there. The report notes confusion and limited clear information as authorities seek to determine the plague type and its character.
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McKibben Charged With Union Pacific Fraud
In Omaha Nebraska on June 25 C H McKibben former purchasing agent for Union Pacific stands accused by the company of stealing large sums through fraudulent purchasing during his tenure. The report notes the accusation and references Alameda of losses in the Union Pacific operations. A separate item from Cerrillos New Mexico reports a major fire destroying the business district with extensive losses.
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Drownings and Disasters Mark Weekend Coast to Coast
A raft accident on Rock River near Rockford Illinois ends in the drowning of Nels Anderson. The Sardonyx wrecks off Queen Charlottes Island with insured value of forty thousand dollars and no loss of life. England and Germany maintain cautious talks over Heligoland fortifications and consular presence. Ammonia makers form a price-raising cartel from five and a quarter to eight cents per pound. Persian loan offices granted to English capitalists. Canada to drop export duty on logs if US tariff bill passes. Reverend Spurgeon declines a one hundred fifty thousand dollar bequest. Hillsdale Michigan man killed by a blast at Webster Washington quarry. Bourne mill in Fall River extends profit sharing for six months. Wabash train derailed near Silver City Iowa. engineer hurt, fireman fatally. Bangor Maine solicitor says liquor seized in original packages liable for damages. Ammonia tank explosion at Hoboken kills Henry Drake and injures two. Now Then yacht boiler blast injures two engineers and a fireman near Claymont Delaware. White Caps punish Sunday gamblers near Marys Landing New Jersey.
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Hillsdale
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Heitler & Son
Hoboken
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Robbed Mails and Arrests At Wyandotte Junction
A sweeping mail theft scandal shows pouches stolen at Wyandotte Junction, loading $500,000 worth of checks and drafts missing between Council Bluffs and Davenport. Two suspects, Wilson Green and A D H Lay, jailed on $5,000 bonds. four others fled. Separate items note a legislator fined for false pension affidavits, a noted nurseryman Patrick Barry’s death, and the Kemmler electricity execution ruling.
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Council Bluffs
Davenport
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Chicago
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A. D. H. Lay
President Hayes era War Secretary McCrary dies in Missouri
George W. McCrary, former U.S. Secretary of War under President Hayes and ex-judge, died at his son-in-law’s home in St Joseph Missouri after a long cancer battle. Born 1835 in Indiana, he served as Iowa state legislator and senator, U.S. congressman, and helped Hayes secure the presidency. He later led the U S Court and railroad counsel in Kansas City until his death.
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George W. McCrary
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George 3S Crary
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Wisconsin Territory
Iowa
Keokuk
Congress
Rutherford B. Hayes
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Republicans Hold State Convention at Springfield
The Illinois Republican State convention opened in Springfield with General James L. Martin presiding. Horace S. Clark elected temporary chairman and a new State Central Committee slate announced. surprise defeat of Long Jones in the Sixth district ends his twelve year tenure.
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New State Central Committee
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James L. Martin
Marion
J. W. Henderson
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Horace S. Clark
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Peoria
John Lynch
Richland
T. AL. Gartner
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Cook
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State Central Committee
George 8. Roper
Rockford
Jones
Gny B. Smith
O. S. Chott
Henry L. Hertz
E. S. Conway
E. D. Blinn
Logan
James H. Clark
A. H. Jones
Crawford
BH. J. Hamlin
Shelby
Henry Brueggeman
J.S. Martin
W. S. Rhea
Williamson
Threatened Revolution Forces Gather in Nuevo Leon Mexico
Reports reaching San Antonio claim seditions and revolutionary movements spread across Mexican border states. In Nuevo Leon revolutionary forces mass for a march on Saltillo to topple Diaz loyalists and rout the garrison guarding the capital.
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Bank of Hartford Suspends Payments After Park Bank Failure
A Hartford Wisconsin dispatch reports the Bank of Hartford has suspended payments after the Park Bank failure in Chicago. The Hartford bank capital is $10,000 with cashier Frank Leake. An assignment is to Judge H. W. Sawher. assets and liabilities are not yet stated, deposits estimated between zero and forty thousand dollars.
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Republican congressional nominations in Illinois districts
In Pontiac on June 25 the Ninth district Republican convention renominated Hon. Lewis B. Payson by acclamation. Springfield reports the Thirteenth district convention nominated Captain Jesse Hanon of Christian County for Congress. In Beloit an urban rider caretaker A. B. Allen was killed by a railroad train near Beck, Wisconsin.
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Beck
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A. B. Allen
Beloit
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Markets Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Chicago and New York market notes show Wheat weak with various futures, Corn and Oats mixed and lower, Rye steady with light trading, Butter and Lard steady to lower, Meats and Poultry quiet, Prices listed for cash and upcoming months, with notable figures for flour, corn, oats, barley, cheese, and lard.
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Northwestern
MeEss Park
New York
Live Stock Market Report with Cattle and Hogs Prices
Cattle market is active with prices well maintained. Quotations for choice to fancy shipping steers range at 4.55 to 5.15 with various grades noted from good to choice and common to fair. Hog prices show firmness with sales from 3.65 to 3.70 for light to rough packing and up to 3.87 for heavy packing and shipping lots.
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Chicago
The Legend of Old Mac and the Marshal House
An 1860s Kansas tale recalls "Mac" McMeekin, famed landlord of Topeka’s Test House and Ellsworth’s Marshal House. In a brutal frost episode of February 1868, Mac improvised by using a fishnet scarf to trap the cold wind, keeping a chilled traveler from freezing.
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