Doings in Congress and Sundry Civil Service Bills
The Senate debated the sundry civil service appropriation focusing on the Washington Library Building cost between 4 000 000 and 3 000 000 and amended provisions for western front construction under Army engineers. Other actions included a rapid transit right of way bill for Fort Leavenworth and a reimbursement for lighting in Peoria Illinois. The House discussed Washington Territory’s admission policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Chief of Engineers
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Cullom
House
Caroline T. Cockle
Washington Cockle
Peoria
Ill
Rock Island Arsenal
Union of
Washington Territory
Condition of Crops in Western States Summary
Harvest and growing grain in Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Ohio Missouri Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska show varied spring wheat and oat yields with corn condition around the 90s percent and hay yields listed. Rust and poor oat yields reported. rain needed for corn and potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Review
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Missouri
Minnesota
Kansas
Nebraska
Storms and Strikes Hit France and Europe
In France eight thousand navvies strike in Paris and a violent clash leaves rioters wounded. A storm damages Northwest France and fishermen drown. The Duke of Gramont’s yacht sinks near Quetteville. In Khartoum, Austrian mausoleum builder Neufeld escapes then is recaptured and executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Clotten
Mr. Gladstone
Jem Smith
Kilbourn
London
Lavillette
Halles Centrales
Duke of Gramont
Quetteville
Khartoum
Neufeld
Dongola
Improved Condition of Growing Crops in Corn and Wheat States
The signal service bulletin reports the past week improved crop conditions in the central valleys and Northwest. Southern Illinois Missouri and Tennessee show crops not yet injured but needing more rain. Harvesting is favorable in the middle Atlantic states Michigan and southern Minnesota, with extra rain required in Michigan Indiana and parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal-Service
Northwest
Illinois
Missouri
Tennessee
Middle Atlantic
Michigan
Minnesota
Indiana
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Nominations for Congress Across Multiple States
The piece lists numerous congressional nominees from various states and parties. It details the Democratic, Republican, and Prohibition nominating actions, including Owen Lovejoy in Illinois, J. H. Sedgwick in Illinois Prohibition, G. W. Blewett in Indiana, G. W. Dorgan in South Carolina, James Love in Missouri, J. M. Jackson in West Virginia, W. A. Wilson in Piedmont, A. W. Hope in Illinois, H. Clay Evans in Tennessee, Col. O Ferrall in Virginia, and G. S. Thomas in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Lovejoy
Illinois
Princeton
Congress
Ilinois
J. H. Sedgwick
Peoria
G. W. Blewett
Vincennes
Indiana
G. W. Dorgan
Florence
S. C
James Love
Liberty County
Missouri
West Virginia
J. M. Jackson
Parkersburg
Piedmont
W. A. Wilson
Alton
A. W. Hope
H. Clay Evans
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Virginia
Col. O’ferrall
Winchester
Republican Committee
Georgia
G. 8. Thomas
Atlanta
Federation Plan Endorsed by Four Railroad Brotherhoods
At a joint convention in St. Joe Missouri four railroad workers brotherhoods endorsed a federation plan. They backed Chicago Burlington and Quincy to refuse strike settlement, seek no blacklist, reinstate or recommend many strikers, and await a federation board to manage disputes, with upcoming regional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four Brotherhoods
St. Joe
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Brotherhood of Engineers
Richmond
Brotherhood of Firemen
Atlanta
Switchmen
St. Louis
Brotherhood of Brakemen
Columbus
Ohio
Stevens County War Turns Fatal with Sheriff Among Victims
In Stevens County Kansas a county seat feud erupts in violence. Sheriff John Cross and four deputies die after Hugoton men led by Sam Robinson ambush them at a ranch. Hubbard Eaton Taney and Wilcox also killed. others believed dead. Governor asked for troops as trouble spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens County
Kansas
John Cross
H. Hubbard
C. W. Eaton
H. Taney
W. H. Wilcox
Woodsdale
Hugoton
C. E. Short
Sam Robinson
Sheriff Cross
Short
Hubbard
Eaton
Taney
Wilcox
Robinson
Kansas Republican State Convention Chooses L. V. Humphrey for Governor
At Topeka the Kansas Republican State Convention nominated L. V. Humphrey of Independence for governor after ballots. The ticket includes W. A. Johnson associate justice, A. J. Felt lieutenant governor, William Higgins secretary of state, H. J. McCarthy auditor, George Hamilton treasurer, Charles Kellogg attorney general. The platform backs the Chicago convention program, endorses current administration, favors home rule for Ireland, supports prohibition enforcement, opposes the Prohibition party, urges nationwide protection, backs pensions per Winfield encampment, and endorses Senators Ingalls and Plumb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
L. V. Humphrey
Topeka
Independence
I. V. Humphrey
W. A. Johnson
A. J. Felt
William Higgins
IT. J. McCarthy
George Hamilton
Charles Kellogg
Ireland
Prohibition Party
Winfield
Ingalls
Plumb
Business Prospects in Trade and Railroads Mixed Outlook
R G Dun and Co reviews show improving trade with mills operating after the Western Iron collapse, pig iron firmer and bar iron weaker. Rates wars persist, interstate rate decisions delayed. May net earnings for 82 railroads fell 8.4 percent while gross rose 6.4 percent. July gains weaker. 2,428 miles of road placed in receivership this year with 153.65 million in bonds and stocks. prior half-year totals were 428 miles and 28.2 million. Stock averages up about 1.40 per share despite recent softness. Domestic reports broadly encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Western Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Treasury reports weekly surplus supports improving economy
The Treasury shows a weekly surplus of about 2 million dollars as receipts exceed payouts. Interior reports indicate money remains strong for legitimate business with subdued demand. The crop year ends with a wheat surplus near 51 million bushels and exports may top 145 million next year after last year’s figure below 120 million.
Resolutions and National Committee Named by Colored Conference
The National Conference of colored people met in Indianapolis with wide attendance. Resolutions endorse the St Louis tariff stance and pledge support to the Democratic party. A National Committee was chosen with members from Arkansas District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and elects W T Scott of Illinois as Chairman.
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Lest
Western
Los Detroit
St. Paul
New York
Des Moines
Chicago
Olaie
Boston Ee
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Indianapolis
Sioux City
Thee
Washington
Minneapolis
American
Interstate
St. Louis
Davenport
Brooklyn
Peoria
Cincinnati
Sah
Bloomington
Athletic
Baltimore
Cleveland
Louisville
National Conference of Colored People
Ind
Democratic Party of
Arkansas
B. F. Adair
District of Columbia
B. B. Robinson
Ilinois
W. T. Scott
Indiana
C. H. Shelton
Iowa
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Frank Boyd
Kentucky
J. A. Ross
Massachusetts
G. H. Plummer
Michigan
G. H. Moore
Missouri
J. Milton
Turner
Henry F. Downey
Ohio
KK. A. Jones
South Carolina
T. J. Clemens
Tennessee
H. C. Smith
Virginia
S. W. Fisher
Illinois
SW York
Ieee
Dapi Bane Ck Scat Sarees Sane
East Liberty
Oshkosh Convention Endorses Cincinnati Platform Ticket
The Wisconsin State Convention of the Union Labor party met in Oshkosh and nominated a full ticket led by Governor candidate Dr. Powell of La Crosse and Lieutenant Governor candidate N E Powell of Beaver Dam. Other nominees include William Lockwood for Secretary of State Alfred Mannhaimer for Treasurer T A Ryan for Attorney General E B Krackowitzier for Superintendent of Schools John F E Thomas for Railroad Commissioner Rittner Stevens for Insurance Commissioner and electors A B Severance and John J Riedell. Powell, once a Indian scout and Buffalo Bill ally, known as White Beaver, previously served as La Crosse mayor under the Labor banner. The body endorsed the Cincinnati platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Union Labor Party
Dr. Powell
la Crosse
N. E. Powell
Beaver Dam
Bic
William Lockwood
N. F
Alfred Mannhaimer
Manitowocc
T. A. Ryan
Waukesha
E. B. Krackowitzer
John FE. Thomas
Sheboygan Falls
Cincinnati
Prohibitionists Nominate Minnesota State Ticket
The Minnesota Prohibition State convention nominated for Governor Hugh Harrison of Hennepin County Secretary of State Peter Thompson of Nobles Treasurer John H. Allen of Fergus Falls Attorney General Charles F. Shannon of Duluth and named a full electoral slate. A platform plank opposes Republican tax shifts on tobacco alcohol and asserts such moves hurt common people. Several hundred supporters with broom and white bow paraded in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Hugh Harrison
Hennepin County
Peter Thompson
Nobles County
John H. Allen
Fergus Falls
Charles F. Shannon
Duluth
Lynching of County Official Shocks Marion Arkansas
Governor appeals for calm as Townsend arrives in Springfield confirming a mob lynching of a black county official in Marion. Armed guards surround the town amid heightened tension as reports say the victim was among the banished eighteen and was dragged from the courthouse area to be hanged in the woods. Authorities seek protection from Governor Hughes in Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ark
Townsend
Gulf Road
Springfield
Volcanic Eruption Near Yokohama Kills 1000 People
A Shanghai dispatch reports Pandaisan eruption fifty leagues from Yokohama destroying several villages and killing about 1000, including 100 visitors at the thermal springs. A fresh crater formed and the eruption remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Pandaisan
Yokohama
Hadock’s Remains Moved to Racine Cemetery Lot
The remains of Rev. George C Hadock, assassinated at Sioux City Town, were reinterred in a new lot at Mound Cemetery Racine Wisconsin donated by Rev. Eli Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Haddock
Sioux City
Town
Mound Cemetery
Racine
Wis
Eli Corwin
Camden quarrel turns deadly as Sevier shoots Bragg
In Camden Arkansas a dispute over old political differences led to an affray between Samuel Sevier and ex-Sheriff A V Bragg. Bragg was struck by Sevier who fired a shot that pierced Bragg’s left breast and is believed to be fatal. Bystander Ed Worthington was hit by a stray shot but avoided serious injury. Both men are prominent politicians. Sevier is a former legislator and re election candidate while Bragg is W L Bragg’s brother and Interstate Commission member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Ark
Samuel ©. Sevier
A. V. Bragg
Sevier
Bragg
Ed Worthington
W. L. Bragg
Interstate Commission
McGurrin Wins Cincinnati Type Writing Contest
Frank E. McGurrin of New York scored 8 709 words in an hour and a half, defeating Lois Traub of Cincinnati who logged 6 938 words in the same event held in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Frank E. McGurrin
New York
Lois Traub
Doubled Their Sentences for Kalamazoo Case
Richard Devereaux and William Smith, claiming Chicago origins, were each sentenced to five years in Kalamazoo Michigan after a joint trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Devereaux
William Smith
Chicago
Kalamazoo, Mich
Prison sentence doubled for Kalamazoo safe blow and jail escape
State's prison terms were doubled after a Kalamazoo incident involving blowing open the Spring and Axle Works safe. That night the defendants attempted to break jail but failed, and the next day their sentences were increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Prohibition Candidates Decline and New Names Named
The Rev. T. H. Dahl of Stoughton Prohibition candidate for Lieutenant Governor and D. C. Prescott of Marinette have declined to run. Chris Carlson of Eau Claire and L. W. Hoyt of Madison have been named for the vacant places on the ticket by the State Central Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Dahl
Stoughton
Wis
D. C. Prescott
Marinette
Chris Carlson
Eau Claire
L. W. Hoyt
Madison
State Central Committee
Six of Vigo County gang thieves arrested in Terre Haute
Six of a nine man gang that robbed farmers in Vigo County Indiana were captured at Terre Haute Charles H Hepler a sewing machine repairer who was first arrested confessed and informed on the others Three escaped
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo County
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Charles H. Hepler
Writs Issued for Arrest of Non-Residents Defying Cattle Tax
United States courts at Fort Smith Ark issue government writs to arrest all non residents who resisted the cattle tax collection in the Chickasaw Nation. Leaders face charges of defying both United States and Chickasaw laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Smith
Ark
Farm hand shoots Lamont woman then kills self in Dryden NY
Ben Dalton, a farm hand near Dryden, shot John D. Lamont and Miss Roat, Lamont’s domestic, likely killing her and then killed himself after Lamont urged him to seek vengeance following Roat’s rejection of Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dalton
Dryden
N. Y
John D. Lamont
Miss Roat
Lamont
Dalton
Con Artist Hammer Slaugh Sells Safe Uses Forged Checks
A man calling himself O. S. Hammer Slaugh of Chicago claiming to represent Diebold Safe Company sold a safe to O. B. Harding of Rockford Illinois. He passed a forged $150 check on Harding and another for $300 on a Rockford bank and stole $150 in clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Hammerslaugh
Chicago
Diebold Safe Company
O. B. Harding
Rockford, Ill
Rockford
Mob hangs murderer in Wahpeton incident
A mob of about 100 men overpowered Sheriff Miller and deputies at Wahpeton Dakota Territory seized L. Elmer the murder suspect in Mollie Korbet case from the county jail and hanged him from the Bois de Sioux River bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahpeton
D. T
Miller
Elmer
Mollie Korbet
Bois de Sioux River
Montreal Wine Merchant James Guest Makes Assignment
James Guest a wholesale wine merchant of Montreal has made an assignment. Liabilities total 200000 dollars with assets not stated. The move follows large losses caused by business failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guest
Montreal
Canada
Boarding house fire kills three in Maynard Ohio
A blaze gutted a boarding house owned by William Presser in Maynard Ohio. The deceased are William Presser 45 his son Willie 7 and John Morgan 14 all burned to death in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Ohio
William Presser
Presser
Willie
John Morgan
Remarkable Middletown Boy Overcomes Disability
In Middletown Connecticut a 12 year old boy born without arms plays ball, sells papers, handles change with his toes and even drives a team of horses showcasing remarkable resourcefulness and spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Inventor H W Hopkins of Wamego Aims to End War
Dr. Horace W. Hopkins of Wamego Kansas has invented an apparatus he claims could abolish wars or revolutionize warfare, signaling a radical shift in military technology and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace W. Hopkins
Wamego
Kan
Major J F OBrien resigns as Mahoning Division head
Major J F OBrien resigns the superintendency of the Mahoning Division of the N Y P & O KR BR to become general manager of the Mexican National line. Louisville and Nashville Railroad declares a 3 percent dividend payable in new stock series. Funeral services for Courtlandt Palmer founder of the Nineteenth Century Club held in New York Col Robert G Ingersoll delivering the address. Business Educators' National Convention in Minneapolis elects George W Brown of Jacksonville Ill as President and sets Cleveland as next meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. O’brien
Mahoning
N. Y
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Courtlandt Palmer
Nineteenth Century Club
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Business Educators’ National Convention
Minneapolis
Congressional Proceedings Highlight Naval and Land Acts
National lawmakers report shows river and harbor bill action in Senate committee. fisheries treaty discussed in open session with Dawes and Stewart opposing ratification. House passes Southern Illinois Normal University relief and quarantine service funding. Oklahoma bill advances with land court discussion. naval and army appropriations pass in later sessions alongside various public building and lighthouse funding measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dawes
Stewart
Southern Illinois Normal University
Crisp
House
Theuarantine Service
United States
Protons Springer
Ill
Anderson
Pacific Railroads
Senate Committee On Pensions
Cockrell
Sherman
Committee On Finance
Committee On Appropriations
Chicago
Minnesota
Hastings & Dakota Railroad Company
Oklahoma
Gulf Coast
Allentown
Spooner
Muskegon
Mich
United States District Court
Salina
Kan
United States Land Court
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Hawley
Watervliet Arsenal
New York
Neosho
Mexico
Rio Grande
Crain
Tex
Brazos River
Texas
Hovey
Ind
Evansville
Hints for Young Scribblers in Manuscript Practice
Advice on writing methods for young authors. Discusses use of lead pencils mucilage soap memo books copy paper editors preferences note paper and rag man as a disposal option. Also cautions on requests for return of manuscripts and proper postage.
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THE
Dixon Sun
W. M. Kennedy
Dixon Ill
Broad Ocean
Doings
Federation
Business Prospects
Wisconsin Labor Party
Min
Haddock
Racine, Wis
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