Final tariff conference ends with no agreement on sugar and wool
In Wasuinatos on July 14 representatives from both houses debated the tariff bill but could not reach a final accord on the sugar and wool schedules. Senators Pratt and Quay conferred while House and Senate members weighed proposed wool rates and a compromise plan was discussed for first to third class wools.
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New York
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Senate
House
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Senate Clears Tariff Bill After Narrow Senate Vote
The Senate approved the tariff bill by a decisive tally of nine yeas to twenty eight nays before six o'clock Wednesday. The vote concludes the legislative action on the measure after days of debate and committee review.
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Yeas
Debate Over Armor Plate Price For New Battleships
In Washington July 14 the senate debated armor plate costs for three new battleships. An amendment set armor price at 300 per ton, 125 below the committee minimum, and another directed a government armor factory study for the next session. Senator Butler warned of national humiliation without armor, while Allen attacked expansive naval policy and linked army use in Chicago to treason. The armor amendments were adopted as the defense bill passed.
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Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Butler
United States
Allen
Neb
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Harris
Celebration to Be Declared Off in San Francisco
The City of Peking arrived a day late after being held in Honolulu at Hawaii’s request pending U S senate ratification of the annexation treaty. Hawaiian leaders planned a big pro American celebration once news favored their cause, with firecrackers bought for the momentous event.
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City of Peking
Smith
Honolulu
United States Senate
Peking
Diplomatic Pressure and Crete Naval Readiness Amid Turkish Frontier Question
Ambassadors urge explicit reply on the Grieco-Turkish frontier as allied governments consider recalling envoys and launching a naval demonstration to force Turkey's yield. Dardanelles squadron ordered to Crete with three months of provisions. officers to rejoin within three days. Also, Augusta Nack and Martin Thorn arraigned in New York on murder charges. demurrers filed challenging jurisdiction.
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Turkey
Crete
Nack
Martin Thorn
New York
Augusta Nack
Guldensuppe
New York County
Rebel Leader Matsalloy Attacks Gaya Station
On July 13 at daybreak Matsalloy and 60 followers attacked and burned the government station at Gaya on Lavan Island. They looted the treasury of 2099 pounds, imprisoned the officer in charge and others, and killed a police corporal.
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Battle of the Boyne Celebrated in Belfast
In Belfast on July 13 the usual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne took place with the customary ceremonies and processions marking the event.
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International Christian Endeavor Concludes In San Francisco
In San Francisco the International Christian Endeavor session ends with large attendance, estimates of at least 1 million dollars left in the city, and leaders praising the movement. Rival Chicago factions clashed over leadership on the California excursion, splitting en route and during the California rally. Francis J. Clarke summarizes the convention as historic and spiritually enriching.
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International Christian Endeavor
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Christian Endeavorer
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Denver
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Associated Press
Christian Endeavor Movement
Francis J. Clarke
National Educational Association Ends Milwaukie Sessions
The National Education Association closes its Milwaukee convention with poems and speeches focused on education. Clinton Scollard recited a poem. Carroll G. Pearse argued for a strong nationwide public school system. Oscar T. Carson spoke on extremes. Estelle Reel urged practical aims. James M. Greenwood noted Omaha as next host. Elks choose New Orleans as next grand lodge meeting site.
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State of Wyoming
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James M. Greenwood
Kansan City
Omaha
Elks
New Orleans
Mixagapolis
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Indianapolis
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Iaha
Grand Rapids
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Crocker Breaks Record Flying Ogden to San Mateo
In a rapid personal flight from Ogden to San Mateo W H Crocker eclipsed the Villard especial train record by covering 833 miles in 23 hours 22 minutes en route to his brother. Ex Minister Lothrop Dies in Detroit, George V N Lothrop, former minister to Russia, has died.
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Ogden
San Mateo
W. H. Crocker
Mr. Crocker
Lothrop
Detroit
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Russia
Heal
Roe
Republican League Convention Opens With Energetic Delegates
The Mio2 July 16 report notes a fair turnout of delegates at the Republican league convention, with many young party members present and few national or state administration leaders. Mayor Maybury was not invited to welcome delegates, Colonel Duffield spoke for the local committee, and Governor Pingree opposed favored corporations while Duffield urged support for the Republican party as essential to the country. President Woodmansee and President Dingley received enthusiastic welcomes before adjournment after routine business.
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League
Maybury
H. M. Duffield
Pingree
Duffield
Republican Party
Woodmansee
Dingley
Michigan League
Steamer Doric Arrives as China Tensions Rise
The Doric reached San Francisco two days early from China and Japan amid rising alarm in Tien Tsin. Three Chinese killed over alleged theft of native children to safeguard the foundations of a new Trench Catholic cathedral to be dedicated June 21. A Tien Tsin report notes a conspiracy to attack the foreign settlement and burn the cathedral, prompting consuls to seek protection from warships.
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Doric
China
Japan
Tien Tsin
New Trench Catholic
Lucia Griffin to retire after Michigan jury verdict
The Illinois Central Railroad paid Lucia B Griffin 113824 with interest for a Michigan court judgment of 10000 awarded for injuries from a falling baggage car door at Lansing station. The case drew attention after the company attorney claimed no evidence and jurors awarded for Miss Griffin's beauty.
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Tminois Central Railroad
Lucia B. Griffin
Albia
Michigan
Miss Griffin
Lansing
Ultimatum to Persia Demands Troop Withdrawal Near Kerbela
The Vossische Zeitung reports Constantinople has sent an ultimatum to Persia demanding the withdrawal of Persian troops from Turkish territory near Kerbela. It warns that refusal will be treated as a declaration of war. Russia is said to back Persia, whose government is expected to ignore the demand.
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Vossiche Zeitung
Constantinople
Porte
Persia
Kerbela
Russia
Leadville Smelter Reopens After Nine Months Idle
Leadville Colorado reports the Bi metallic smelter has been blown in after nine months idle. The plant employs about 150 men and processes sulphide ores exclusively. Four large pumps arrive to help dewater the downtown mines, with 500 more miners expected to be employed by October.
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Tacoma Flywheel Breaks Stoppage Halts City Transit
A broken connecting rod on the governor caused the 40 ton flywheel of Tacoma Railway company engines to shatter. The wreck destroyed the plant and building, with damage estimated at 20000 dollars, forcing several days of no streetcar traffic in Tacoma.
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Corliss
Tacoma Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Hearing on Carload Rates News
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear oral arguments on July 21 about carload and less than carload freight rates between St. Louis and Texas. The case claims rates for carloads differ too widely from smaller shipments.
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Wasnixeton
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Points
Texas
New Rifle Invented Rose July 19
An early report notes a new rifle invention associated with Jean Osi of the Bersaglieri- It claims a capability of firing eighty shots without reloading and mentions a significant advance in firearms.
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Jean Osi
Bersaglieri- Has ‘i Ad
Miners Face New Strike Tactics Amid Uniformity Talks
In Pikrups district July 14 a calm before a potential storm settles as operators plan to mine with machines and hire workers under guard. The arbitration board, with DeArmitt, Dolan, and Warner present, weighs true uniformity terms and whether a broader state wide pact can be achieved.
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de- Armitt
Death toll soars as heat drives victims to despair
Reports from Cuiiaco and St. Louis on July 11 recount twenty dead from extreme heat, with multiple additional prostrations and suicides linked to the scorcher. Names include CHARLES BENSON JOAN BATCH Rev. Otto GROenebaum Henry Hazmann and others. One rainstorm cooled Iowa briefly. one lightning fatality near Burlington.
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