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Newspaper
Cuba Pilot
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
2
A Salina meeting drew reps from Brookville Gypsum City Tescott Trenton Beverly Lincoln Bennington Chapman Enterprise to organize a central buyers group. A later meeting will set rules elect officers for the year and push to secure top butter prices.
Senate reports back a bill to fund a monument to General George Rogers Clark in Louisville, with supporters arguing for Vincennes or Louisville sites. The measure passes as the fisheries treaty debate continues and other Senate actions on inter state commerce and territorial bills proceed.
In Guicaco on July 20 engineer Godeng one of the Q alleged dynamiters was granted bail before United States Commissioner Hayne but was immediately remanded to answer on a state warrant and taken to Actors for proceedings.
Flashes by the Telegraph report lively civic talk in Northeast Washington on bobtail and carriage matters, beef monopoly concerns, and plans for a St Louis convention this fall to debate the issue.
A Washington dispatch details circulars from the American Party urging Americans nationwide to organize for the August 16 national convention in the capital. It calls for state conventions, district officers, and delegates, emphasizing immigration limits, education, land ownership by Americans, and a firm separation of church and state to safeguard national unity.
In Chicago July dynamite case, defendants Broderick Baurigen and Engineer Goding rest as District Attorney Ewing declines to argue. Commissioner Hoyne refers charges to the grand jury and bail remains set at 5000 dollars for all three, who are detained without liberty. State warrants charge bringing dynamite into the state contrary to law.
Peter Noviaki was arrested by a Russian government secret agent in DuLuth Minnesota for alleged airiple murder in Kostrom province. He is sought as an accomplice of a key witness against other defendants, with his wife and five children held by the government.
Frank Chieboun, one of three anarchists arrested for conspiracy, confessed to Hronek's plans involving a bomb and possible murder targets. The confession details bombs and dynamite prepared for attacks, with no fixed execution plan beyond future instructions. The report notes immunity for Chieboun and ongoing pursuit of two more suspects, plus unrelated Senate coverage on judiciary bills and public notices.
A Daily Telegraph correspondent in St. Petersburg reports a cordial interview between a Russian emperor and the exiled claimant to Bulgaria. The source says preparations favor a future reign by a Bulgarian ruler under Russian nomination and Cathany's support, suggesting the prince will soon be chosen to reign.
Delegations from Springfield Monticello Decatur and Jacksonville totaling about 800 Illinois visitors call on General Harrison in Indianapolis on July 19. Attorney General Hunt delivers an elegant speech praising republican unity and Lincoln Lovejoy era battles, while praise for Grant and successors completes the visit. A Shelbyville delegation of over a thousand arrives at dawn for further greetings and speeches at the Denison hotel.
The Board of Trade secured a victory in the appellate court as Judge Garnett affirmed Judge Colling’s dismissal of the New York and Chicago grain and stock exchange suit. The exchange had been a long-time board correspondent before being dropped for bucket shop status. The ticker removal was upheld after an injunction and later appeal.
Cutoaco New Brunswick July 19. Hoge and Murphy depart Tacaday eight to inspect Burlington system votes on a strike decision. The result may take two weeks with a Monday return to face conspiracy charges. Kee W Vrooman predicts men will press for concessions. Q griev ance member Eada doubts an early settlement, favoring continued action.
Thieves ransacked the Wickford home of H. B. Aymer in East Warren New Jersey, gaining entry through a window while the family slept. They stole silverware, plate, and jewelry including gold watches, plus about $15,000 in bank stock securities, leaving every room disturbed. The thieves appeared to know the layout well and carried away costly fabrics and likely concealed the loot.
The House closes the tariff debate with final passage of the Mills Bill amid wide gallery attention. Mills defends reductions to curb excess taxation, arguing the measure benefits labor and raises wages while opposing free trade labels. Final vote: 162 to 149.
The president forwards the fourth annual report of the Civil Service Commission covering January 16, 1886, to July 1, 1887. The narrative notes past opposition rooted in patronage and misunderstandings, but expresses confidence that continued intelligent fidelity and congressional support will advance reform and fulfill its aims.
Washington July 23 Randolphs private secretary denied reports that Randall has cancer and will retire from public life. Doctors Matlan and Lincoln told AP they know of no stomach cancer, while hemorrhoids cited as the only illness. The Republican congressional committee opened headquarters in the League House with Goff as chairman and McPherson as secretary to coordinate campaign documents.
The condition of Randall remains about the same as Saturday. President approves the Fort Omaha sale act and discusses the Anderson bill. House agrees to Senate amendments on railroad telegraph lines, allowing discretionary acquisition methods. Representative Springer introduces a bill to tax trust products with a 40 percent internal revenue tax and no export drawbacks.
In Detroit on July 19 the Democratic convention reassembled at 2 40 PM and formed a permanent organization. Resolutions endorse Democratic principles, the Cleveland administration, and oppose the Republicans, while backing the St Louis platform. The Grand Rapids ticket split favors Greenbackers for attorney general auditor land office and three electors. Wellington Burt named governor by acclamation. ticket includes Moran Hawley Norton Mackibben King and others.
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