Canada Reciprocity Treaty Debate Signals Broader Trade Push
Washington May 31 The House Foreign Affairs subcommittee led by Belmont and Hitt favors a report in support of closer continental trade ties and potentially freer Canada negotiations. The 1854 treaty is seen as dated. officials note the executive, not Congress, leads negotiations. A commercial union with Canada could align tariffs and boost mutual prosperity, with Canada showing growing openness to freer trade while Britain hesitates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinbon
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Representative Maybury
Great Britain
Belmont
New York
Bir. Hitt
Illnois
Canada
Hitt
Om of
Mexico
Spain
British America
Goldwin Smith
Manitoba
Chicago
Charles Tupper
Ottawa
Gove
England
John Macdonald
Cuba
Lord Derby
London
America
Dominion
Strike Averts Scale of Wages for Iron Workers
Prrrspukan June 2. A wage scale was signed by manufacturers and the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers after threats of a rock-out. A 10 percent wage reduction was withdrawn. 20 percent extra for steel rails and sheets was added. Birmingham wire gauge standardization was approved. Manufacturers agreed to shut down June 7 for Beaver County events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference Committee of Manufacturers
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Birmingham
DB. F. Jones
Jones & Laughnes
A. E. W. Painter
J. Painter & Sons
A. F. Keating
Zog & Co
George F. McLeane
Moorehead, MecLeane & Co. Ail
Pittsburgh
DD. Hubbard
Wheeling
G. W. Taylor
Sharon
H. D. Bonnell
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Weilie
Beaver
Timidey
A. F P. Kexting
Desperate German Mother Kills Five Children in Albany
A German woman, Caroline Schreifer, living on Third Street, murdered five of her children and attempted to harm a ninth, then killed herself. The injured child remains in critical condition after the crime, and authorities report the event occurred Thursday night amid a presumed mental breakdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, N
Caroline Schreifer
Third Street
Rahmedna
Two Mills Explode Killing Foreman in Montcalm County
Two boilers in a mill owned by Wood and Thayer, near McBride's in Montcalm County, exploded Friday afternoon. Foreman Wesley Ammon and assistants Augustus Newman and M. Mathews were killed instantly. head sawyer Charles Sayers badly injured, possibly fatally. Others injured include Peter Cramer, Joseph McCullough, and William Dyson. A wife of a victim reportedly cut her throat under shock. Local incidents in Ohio and rail and banking news follow this report.
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Pennoit
Mich
Wood & Thayer
McBride
Peter Cramer
Joseph McCullough
William Dyson
Explosions in London Club Area Cause Widespread Damage
Daylight reveals extensive destruction on the west side of St James Square as two explosions tear through the Junior Carleton Club House and nearby residences. Thirteen injured, five in critical condition. police seal the area and investigations by Magendie begin. Reports note shattered windows, collapsed basements, and a lingering fear of further acts amid national newspapers debating a response to the unrest and potential dynamite plots.
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Lospex
Ling
Magendie
St James
St. James
Squaare
Wattine Wenn
Carleton
St. James Square
Duke of Cleveland
Pall Mall
Watkin Wynn
Stow Sill
Telegraph
London
the Times
Travyln
Ludginga
N. F
Twillagate
Hercules
Cress
Sca
Notre Dame Bay
Resignations and an Accident in Early May News
New York reports Mayor accepted City Chamber Jason Tappan's resignation and named Henry Latciaw of Bank of California as successor. Grand Jury cites missteps in the Chamberlain's duties and urges immediate resignation. Knapp tunnel accident verdict finds contractors blameless. quicksand blamed. Names of deceased workers include Joseph Frank Angelo Frank and others. several injured expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Champerisio Tappan
New York
City Chamber
Jason Tappan
Kenry B. Latciaw
Bank of California
Grand Jury
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Insurance Capital Impaired in Irving Fire Company
New York May 31 Superintendent of Insurance McCall reports the Irving Fire Insurance Company has capital impairment of 12 006 dollars, six percent of 200 000. Management criticized, risks to be reduced. Stockholders must cover the deficit within 30 days or liquidation. Company organized 1832, rebuilt after 1871 Chicago fire, faced later losses. Rich involvement by Albo de Dernales and others, with recent resignations and reorganization efforts.
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Terlog Fire Insurance Company
New York
Ofsurance McCall
Irving Fire Insurance Company
Chicago
M. L. Uroyeili
Boston
Crowell Diet
Albo de Dernales
United Fire Insurance Company of
Manchester
Eng
Irving
Ernales
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Tabor
Newepaperhi
Ches
Jane
Ohio Powder Works
Doughton
Henry Platt
Hubbard
Hesigns
Cariaco
James Hossevelt
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad
John B. Carson
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Mim
Milwaukee
Wis
D. C
Floward
Monmouth, Ill
Waukesha
Monmouth
The
St. Levis
Wabash
Iron Mountain
London Expluolans
St. Ludies
Coal Miners’ Convention
Parrasvrce
Monopgahela City
Costello
Mineral Union
Hood
Paris
Insurance Capital
Berti
Columpus
Missouri
Kansas
Pentiac
Flo
Opera House
Livingston
Marshall
Kankakee
Ford
Iroquois
Ninth
Congress
Luscianne
C.A. Bowyer
Montgomery County
Christiansburg
Bowyer
Hall
Boro & Court Howe
Galvestox
San Antonio
Moranville
Wilson
Rae
Stenaypean
Turkey Run
F.D. Matteson & Co
Lion Street
F.d.matteson&co
Cary & Matteson
Center Street
W.g. Alling & Co’s
W.G. Alling & CO
Lion Street Hardware
Oakley
C. R. Oakley
Odal
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