Senators Still Parking on the Wool Schedule in Tariff Debate
Washington June 16 The Senate advanced the wool and silk schedules with several amendments. Peffer’s wool free list amendment was defeated 3 to 46 while wool and worsted yarn rates rose to 40 percent ad valorem and other wool goods saw 35 to 50 percent duties. The Jones amendments expanded coverage to knit fabrics and shawls with 35 to 40 percent rates. The wool schedule would take effect Jan 1, 1894, replacing House provisions. The silk schedule set 45 to 50 percent on various silk products. The session closed with executive action and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Peffer
Aldrich
New England
Jones
Aready
Saxony
Wilton
Tournay
Brussels
Indian Appropriation Bill Passes House 156 to 33
The Indian appropriation bill was passed by the house with 156 voting yes and 33 no. A motion to recommit to strike out contract schools and fund government Indian schools failed. A pointed journal dispute occurred between ex Speaker Reed and Mr Richardson over yesterday’s entry. The bill was reported and the previous question ordered before adjournment.
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Reed
Richardson
Washineton
House
Xay
Journal
Strausse
New York
Chicsco
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Jersey City Warehouses
A large blaze at the Central Stock and Transit company air battoir in Marismus Jersey City destroys the building and several vessels including the cattle boat Burlington and the Maggie Hoffman. About a dozen workers were in the factory with one man reportedly missing William Martin is believed lost. The Pennsylvania coal trestle and several coal cars were damaged and ruined.
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Jersey City
N. J
Air Battoir
Central Stock and Transit Company
Marismus
Wm. Martin
Burlington
Maggie Hoffman
Pennsylvania Railroad
Anarchist Gunman Falls Short Against Premier Crispi
In Rome a man named Peola Lega shot at Premier Crispi as he rode to the chamber of deputies but missed. The would be assailant, who called himself Marat in anarchist circles, was seized by Crispi and handed to police.
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Roms
Crispi
Chamber of Deputies
Peola Lega
Marat
Rome
Storm Sends Winds Toppling Homes in Illinois
Record heat broke by a heavy storm in Illinois. In Springfield on June 16 the temperature hit 97 after a week never below 90. A fierce wind and thunderstorm this afternoon toppled several houses and caused damage.
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Illinois
Springfield
Lightning Strikes Hit Athens Area Injuring Several
A number of persons were injured by shocks of lightning. Mrs. B. Cramer became insane as a consequence. John Decks, a farmer near Athens, was struck by lightning and apparently killed.
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B. Cramer
John Decks
Athens
Freight Rate Case Continued in Omana on June 16
Arguments in the maximum freight rate case were continued today. Judge Omana presided as counsel presented their positions and additional time was requested to file briefs.
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Omana
Homeopathists Elect Officers at Fleet Officers Denver
The homeopathists elected officers today in Denver with C E Fishley of Chicago as president Dr E Kellogg of New York as treasurer and Dr H Porter of New York as secretary.
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Denver
C E Fishley
Chicago
E . Kellogg
New York
H. Porter
Two Suspects Captured After Centralia Train Robbery
St Louis June 16 General Agent R A Campbell of the Air Line said a telegram announced the capture of two men believed linked to the Centralia train robbery on Friday He asked M S Levy the robbery witness to come to Centralia for identification of the suspects.
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St. Louis
R. A. Campbell
The
Air Line
Centralia
M 8S Levy
European tensions rise after sultan death and English stance
Berlin reports a European crisis following the death of Sultan Mulsy Hassen and succession anxieties over Abdul Azis. Antagonism toward England grows since the Anglo-Congo treaty, while Emperor William hosts a British royal regiment. Also, American horseman Robert F Kneebs remains imprisoned amid ongoing bail debates and a suspected new evidence push. Prince Bismarck’s illness adds to regional unease.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Europe
Sultan Mulsy Hassen
Abdul Azis
England
William
First
Royal) Dragoons
Queen Victorias
Coburg
Robert F. Kneebs
Hall
United States
Kneeles
Freidrichsruhe
Prince Bismarck
THE MINERS. Some It Work and Others Not.
In Massiton Ohio near Navarre soldiers were fired on and a unexploded bomb from strikers found. Greensburg Pennsylvania strikers overpowered guards at Central works Tarr station and blew up the tipple and tan house. In Brazin Indiana miners voted to accept the scale and resume work and appointed delegates to Terre Haute convention. Brainwood Illinois Columbus agreement was rejected and a national miners convention was proposed for July 2 or earlier.
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Massiton
Navarre
Greensburg
Central Works
Tarr
Brazin
Ind
Terre Haute
Brainwood
Ill
Columbus
Love feast at Nelsonville as miners accept compromise
In Nelsonville Ohio June 16 John McBride and United Mine Workers official Patrick McBride with District Secretary Pearce addressed a large miner gathering. McBride was cheered and after several speeches he and Adams shook hands. Miners ratified resolutions accepting the compromise and planned to resume work Monday.
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McBrides
Adams
CoLtumsBus
Ohio
John McBride
Patrick McBride
United Mine Workers
Pearce
Nelsonville
McBride
Indiana miners vote to reject Columbus compromise and persist in strike
At the Indiana state mining convention in Terre Havre on June 16, delegates voted unanimously to continue the strike until 70 cents per ton is secured. They condemned federation officers who signed the cease and called for the resignation of State President Dunkerly and all national officers. G. W. Purcell was chosen as vice president after vacancies were declared. Some operators plan to restart mines Monday amid expected trouble.
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Terre Havre
Ind
Columbus
Joseph Dunkerly
Dunkerry
Lightning kills four men in Menominee sheltering from rain
A lightning strike at the John Anderson residence in Menominee on June 16 killed Peter Rasmussen Peter Grenon Nels Berkstrom and injured Swan Swanson and Swan Berstrom who had been sheltering under the structure as they raised a house and sheltered from the rain.
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Jared
Menominee
Miah
John Anderson
Peter Rasmussen
Peter Grenon
Nels Berkstrom
Swan Swanson
Swan Berkstrom
American Railway Union Moves to Mediate With Pullman Officials
Curcaco June 16 The American Railway Union orders striking workers to appoint a committee to confer with Pullman officials after the company refused to talk with the union A labor trust proposal to fund perpetual strike activity is considered in Washington with wide capital stock and state by state establishment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Pullman Company
American Railway Union
Ths
Washington
Pittsburg Coal Operators Endorse Columbus Scale
In Columbus on June 16 Pittsburg coal operators unanimously backed the Columbus scale and plan to resume mining next week. The miners in the district have adopted the scale.
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Pirraspurg
Pittsburg
Columbus
Price's Cream Baking Powder Featured as Best Made
An advertisement highlights Price’s Cream Baking Powder as the most perfect baking powder. It markets the product’s quality and reliability for home cooks and bakers, emphasizing purity and consistent results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Sugar Stock Bets by Quay and Senators in Probe
The sugar investigation continues as Quay admits buying sugar stocks for speculation and Ransom reveals his son made small margins in April. Other senators deny wrongdoing while public opinion questions trial fairness in the Emmett Seymour murder case and a local fund aims for a Supreme Court appeal.
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Seymour
Preston
Supreme Court
Geo. P. Fifield
Emmett Seymour
Nebraska Rains Forecast Large Corn Crop After Heavy Deluge
Omaha reports the heaviest rains in years across Nebraska with small grain beyond mending. The Missouri River rises to within eighteen inches of the danger line and high water is expected from the north. A rapid rise is anticipated within twenty four hours.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Missouri
Rain Delights Estherville as Lake Season Opens
In Estherville on June 16 a fine rain lifted spirits and forecast more. Superintendent Ward of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern traveled with friends and the Graaf orchestra in a special car to Spirit Lake for an 8 PM banquet at Hotel Orleans followed by a ball. A free steamboat ride on the lake was enjoyed, marking the season's opening.
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Estherville
Ward
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Graaf Orchestra
Independence Safe Robbery At Walker Store
Robbers looted the Walker store last night in Independence. Three suspects were jailed today but not identified as the loitering trio and were released after questioning.
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Independence
Walker
Republican Conventions Set Delegates in Eleventh District
Eight Republican county conventions in the Eleventh district met today. Delegates were instructed for Perkins for congress, Mack for Buena Vista, and Cleaver for Cherokee. Obrien Osceola and Sioux delegates remained uninstructed.
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Sioux Orry
da, Lyon
Dickinson
Perkins
Congress
Buena Vista
Mack
Cleaver
Obrien
Osceola
Starch Trust Targets Sioux City Plant
Sioux City June 16 Special reports the starch trust attacked the recently organized Sioux City Starch company as letters from stockholders questioned promoter F R Sleep er and the venture's profitability. Investigations prompted by anonymous letters found the trust behind the attacks, but the factory construction will proceed as planned.
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Sioux City
Starch Trust
Emmet Seymour Trial Sparks Local Outrage Over Sentence
Anamosa residents debate the Seymour murder case as editors criticize Judge Preston for a harsh sentence. The column condemns the court’s lack of sympathy, warns against convicting without clear evidence, and notes jurors’ displeasure at a life sentence.
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Anamosa
Emmet Seymour
Seymour
C. H. Monger
Preston
Jones County
Tiberius
Bank Officers Resign Over 75000 Shortfall in Hampton Iowa
The president and cashier of the Citizens' State Bank in Hampton Iowa resign amid a $75,000 shortage blamed on Dakota speculation. The bank says property turned over will fully protect stockholders and depositors and that the bank remains unimpaired.
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Hampton Bank
Hampton
Iowa
Citizens’ State Bank
Dakota
Postoffice Openings and Appointments in Iowa
A postoffice opens at Owen Cerro Gordo county with Henry A. E. Backer commissioned postmaster. F W Hart named postmaster at Bradyville Page county succeeding L C Lawrence who was removed.
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Washington
Owen
Cerro Gordo County
Henry A. E. Backer
F. W. Hart
Bradyville
Page County
L. C. Lawrence
Rain Refreshes Northern Iowa Crops Amid Drought Relief
A steady rain sweeps northern Iowa on June 16 bringing much needed relief after five weeks of dryness. The timely shower benefits hay and oat crops as farmers assess damage and recovery opportunities in Fort Dodge.
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Fort Dones
Ex-Congressman Bayne Ends Life in Ill Health
Ex-Representative Thomas M. Bayne of Pittsburg shot himself in the heart at his Mississippi avenue home during a nurse’s absence. Ill health and possible financial reverses were cited. he died before aid arrived. Mrs. Bayne in Philadelphia was notified.
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Bayne
Wasuernerton
Thomas M. Bayne
Pittsburg
Mississippi Avenue
Coxeyites Arrested in Illinois and North Dakota
In Springfield Illinois twenty three Coxeyites were sentenced to sixty days in county jail for contempt of court and train interference on the Zvaneville Louisville and St Louis road. In Omana Judge Dundy ordered 250 common wealers captured at Ozialla held at Fort Sidney awaiting trial and potential hard sentence. At Amestown North Dakota Coxeyites who attacked deputies at a Dawson train were marching on foot toward town with four deputies shot. severity unknown.
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Amestown
N. D
Latonia Spring Meeting Highlights From Cincinnati And Morris Park
Racing notes from Cincinnati and Morris Park on June 16 report fast tracks and multiple race winners. Cleary Rose leads six furlongs with Alibi second and Ann Elizabeth third in 1 16. Egbart takes one mile. Lazzarone wins nine furlongs with Selika second.
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Cincinnati
Cleary Rose
Alibi
Ann Elizabeth
Egbart
J.P. B
the Sculptor
Lazzarone
Lendent
Selika
Sunburst
Mack
Ongs
Pirate
Salvation
Cass
Promenade
Iowa Soldiers Medal Portraits Chosen for Monument
The Iowa Monument Commission selected fourteen of the thirty-two Iowa soldiers to be honored with portrait medallions at the base of the state soldiers’ monument. The chosen include Gen. Charles L. Mathias, Gen. William Vandever, Gen. George A. Stone, and Col. J. C. Parrott among others. Bas-reliefs will depict Shiloh and Fort Donelson scenes with named officers, adding lasting individuality to the monument as foundation work proceeds and sculptor Rob Smith advances.
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William Vandever
Ninth
Iowa Infantry
George A. Stone
Twenty-fifth
Samuel Rice
Thirty-third
Iowanfantry
John W. Noble
Iowa
Samuel McFarland
Prairie Cove
J. F. Hartman
Joseph Griffith
Nash W. Mills
J. C. Parrott
H. H. Trimble
Iowa Cavalry
Lowa
Shiloh
Fort Donelson
Donelson
Tuttle
James Baker
W. P. Twombly
Twombly
Dodge
Crocker
Curtis and Corse
Belknap
Winslow
Hatch
Rob Smith
Nellie Grant Sartoria Will Wed
Reported engagement of Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris to Gen. Douglass adjutant general of Maryland is confirmed by friends in the city. She would forfeit Sartoris estates if she marries again or makes America her permanent home, with income about 25000 a year from the legacy.
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Nellie Grant Sartoria
New Yorks
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Gen. Douglass
Maryland
Douglass
Greek bark Egyptus and steamship sink after collision
A Greek bark Egyptus and Russian steamer Maroussia collided in the Sea of Azov and sank. Four Egyptus crew members and twenty two Maroussia crewmen including all officers were drowned.
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Opyssa
Egyptus
Maroussia
Sea of Azov
Marouassis
National Prison Congress opens with Brinkerhoff alert remark
The National Prison Congress convened in Washington with President Brinkerhoff declaring the tide of criminality is growing and rising. Gen. Brinkerhoff delivered a full address with startling prison reform data as about 250 delegates attended and Gov. Nelson welcomed them. In Philadelphia Cornell beat Penn six lengths in a race finishing 21 12 to 21 34, giving Cornell the clear victory.
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National Prison Congress
Capitol
Brinkerhoff
Nelson
Philadelphia
Cornell
University of Pennsylvania
University
Ithacans
Iowa corn outlook strong as oats fail to match
June crop report from the Iowa weather and crop service bureau notes corn acreage up in every county to 6,738,170 with 101 percent condition and the best outlook yet. Winter and spring wheat total yield 8,500,000 bushels. oats limited to two thirds of average. rye 102,957 acres at 88 percent.
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Des Moines
Iowa Weather and Crop Service Bureau
Larabee Mine Faces Rail Road War and Growth
The Larabee coal mine near Belle Fourche attracts attention after years of chasing buyers. Elk Horn and an eastern syndicate led by Underwood and Green race to build railroad lines to the mine, with plans to reach Minnesota and South Dakota routes. Belle Fourche town lots rise 25 percent as rail expansion looms.
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Larabee
Elkhorn Road
Sioux City Journal
Balle Fourche
Barrett
Wye
Larrabee
George M. Nix
Dubuque
Hay Center
Elkhorn
Burt
Berry
Corps of Engineers
Belle Fourche
Eastern
Underwood & Green
New York
Minnesota
Pierre and Chamberlain
South Dakota
Loss Adjusted In Lumber Fire Claims
Insurance adjusters met yesterday to tally losses from the Lesure Lumber yard fire last Saturday. They expect the Lesure policy to cover the full amount, with the total insured on the lumber around 8700, the mill insured at 40000, and the overall loss exceeding the insured value. The Knapp Stout claim await settlement. future rebuilding by Lesure remains uncertain amid 1892 campaign considerations.
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Lesure Lumber Company
Lssure
Herald
Knapp, Stout Company
Lesure Company
Lesure
The Bee Wais Boys Buttonless Garment by Baumhover
A compact note from Baumhover's at Ninth and Matu advertises The Bee Wais for boys. It proclaims no more buttons to sew on and claims the garment cannot be pulled off no matter how hard tried.
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Baumhover’s
Ninth
Try Maguire's Cundurango For Various Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to use Maguire's Cundurango for headaches constipation fever liver digestion and related ailments. The pitch claims broad health benefits and recommends trying a bottle as a remedy.
Hammocks Offered In Broad Selection At Low Prices
Harper & Buisu advertises a wide hammock selection at Ninth and Main with standout bargains. The notice promises large stock and low prices to prevent misses at home.
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Harper & Buisu
Ex-Postmaster Ickes Fined For Civil Service Violation
J M Ickes former Newark Ohio postmaster was indicted and fined 400 dollars for withholding campaign assessments from clerks and carriers salaries in violation of civil service rules. The case charges improper withholding of funds and breaches of official duty in handling payrolls.
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Severn
Vern
Ickes
James W. Owens
Newark
Owens
J. M. Ickes
Ohio
First Communion Ceremony at St Joseph's Rickardsville
An unusually large class of twelve girls and ten boys received their first holy communion at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rickardsville Iowa on Sunday morning October 10. Rev Father Clark directed the preparation with evident diligent instruction. The baptisms vows were renewed and the children received the scapular. A reception followed under the shade trees for priest and children. A vast crowd filled the church and some could not gain admission. The event drew notable visitors from Champlain New York.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rickardsville
Iowa
Father Clark
St. Joseph’s Church
Champlain
N.Y
Energetic canvasser sought by interstate publishing firm
Interstate Publishing Co invites an energetic man or lady to travel for a first class publishing house and appoint agents. Two ladies may travel together. Salary thirty five dollars per month plus expenses. Must canvass two weeks to prepare. Outfit one hundred dollars. Apply with stamp to Box 484 St Louis Mo. Also advertisements for Moffat's Life Pills Moffat's Phoenix Bitters and Page's Clicmax Salve offered by druggists.
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Stamp
Interstate Publishing Co
St. Louis
Relic of Joanstown Flood Unearthed in Digging Trench
Workmen digging a trench through a flooded Joanstown cellar uncover a parlor car from the 1889 Conemaugh day express. Further search is believed to reveal additional bodies of those aboard the train.
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Johnstown
Conemaugh
Students Sell School Books for Cash at Walton & Beis
Rome correspondents note Mrs Wayne MacVeach looks youthful and have nicknamed her the ambassadors daughter. Students can sell their used school books for cash at Walton and Bei's store.
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Walton & Bei
Wayne MacVeach
Rome
Portrait at Egelhof’s Art and Novelty Store
A 14317 crayon portrait is advertised at Egelhof's Art and Novelty Store located at 1353 Clay Street. The item is described as a unique keepsake likely aimed at collectors and gift buyers.
Our Fourth of July and local business notices
The Dubuque mayor seeks an old-time Fourth of July but the older celebration is deemed a back number. The Davenport Democrat notes the shift away from traditional festivities. Harper & Buss advertise paper at pound rates with envelopes, and Chas. Klingenberg offers a North Main Street building for sale with $10000 cash required.
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Davenport
Dubuque
Harper & Buss
North Main Street
Seminary Hill
Chas. Klingenberg
Couler Avenue
Horace Greeley Statue Unveiled as Anthony Sparks Albany Row
Horace Greeley and Susan B. Anthony, once rivals in the debate on women's suffrage, are highlighted as a New York monument to Greeley opens after twenty years. Anthony continues to press for voting rights amid ongoing political friction in Albany.
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Horace Greeley
Miss Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
New York
Susan Anthony
Albany
Ayer's Pills Said To Aid Digestion And Assimilation
A persuasive claim states that Ayer's Pills promote a healthy appetite by cleansing and strengthening the alimentary canal. The advertisement asserts they remove obstructions to natural functions in both sexes without unpleasant efforts.
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Ayer’s
For Sale Cheap Iron Tub 1600 Gallons
A for sale notice offering an iron tub with a capacity of 1,600 gallons. Item listed by John Pier located at 353 Seventh Street. Sales posting notes a cheap price.
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John Pier
Seventh Street
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