House Leaders Move to Advance Remaining Appropriation Bills
Washington dispatch reports House managers have a plan to push five remaining appropriation bills through conference and into action. The House adjournment was postponed to allow votes after brief debates, with key disputes over public buildings, armor costs, sectarian schools, and Indian school terminations shaping the negotiations. Senator Harris threatens to block passage to restore deficieny items, possibly delaying adjournment past the Republican convention.
President Veto Sustains General Deficiency Bill
Washington June 8 reports say the president has vetoed a general deficiency bill a veto that passed with enough votes to force a new bill. Objections focus on the French spoliation claims and the Chateau ironclad expected to be paid including extras. The message hints at responses from Morgan of Alabama and others who opposed the veto.
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Senate Rejects Four Battleships Naval Plan and Passes Public Bills
In Washington on June 8 the Senate refused to compromise on the naval bill opting for four battleships not three and unanimously backed several public building bills. The Indian bill final report limited sectarian school appropriations to July 1, 1897. The House rejected the bill’s final Indian report and sustained the president's veto of the general deficiency bill over French spoliation claims, while a new bill passed to limit mail franking to written and printed matter. Gannon defended the veto as correct given certain claims.
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Another Lottery Order Issued
Postmaster General Wilson bars mails to the Mutual Debenture company of Iowa with offices in Chicago and Emporis Kansas, and its officers W. E. Coon president and J. S. McIntyre secretary treasurer. McIntyre’s personal mail also blocked.
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Troop Crossing Pact Aims at Pursuing Indians Across Border
Secretary Olney and Mexico's Romero sign an accord allowing U S or Mexican troops to cross the boundary in hot pursuit of hostile Indians. The measure centers on capturing the Apache Kid, with prospects of his apprehension enhanced by the new agreement.
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Mexico
United States
Ex Governor Begole Dies After Illness at 81
Ex Governor Josiah W. Begole died at his Flint home after a long illness and a fall last February. He was 81 and leaves a widow and two children. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church at 2 30 this afternoon with Knight Templar honors.
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Charles M. Begole
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Knight Templars
Wisconsin Wins Western College Meet and Sets Records
Wisconsin university leads Western Collegiate Amateur Athletic Association with 46 points while Grinnell trails. Mayburg dominates sprints and multiple events set four new western collegiate records, with Minnesota, Chicago and Lake Forest among other scorers and Lake Forest, Grinnell, Northwestern all posting victories in various races and jumps.
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Bold Bandit Strikes Klein's Store in Chicago
In Chicago a bold gang robs Klein's General Merchandise at Fourteenth and Halstead, slipping away with about 590 dollars. The Saturday night crime gathers a crowd of shoppers as two bandits distract a cashier and flee before witnesses can react. Police seek leads on the masked assailants and the incident follows a pattern of recent city robberies.
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Halstead
Murder Fire Mystery Strikes Ramsey Village
INDIANAPOLIS June 8 Ramsey Harrison county sees a brutal blaze that killed Mrs Graydon and her 18 year old son in a house fire. Neighbors fear foul play while coroner probes possible murder and arson.
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Shanklin to Draft Free Silver Platform for Indiana Democrats
In Indianapolis on June 8 the free silver faction dominated planning for the state convention. John Gilbert Shanklin will draft the free silver plank for approval by the free silverites, with district delegates to be chosen that night. Governor Matthews backs certain delegates and favors reform of the national delegation. Regional contests in Hancock and Peru showcased factional strife, while Cleveland's supporters cheered in Peru after delegate selections.
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Free Silver Democrats
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Evansville Courier
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Standing of the Ball Clubs in the National League
Cleveland leads the standings after another week of play with Baltimore five games back. The top four remain unchanged save Cincinnati dropping to Baltimore’s spot while Philadelphia and Boston hold eighth and ninth. Results include Philadelphia 6 over Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and New York 4 over St. Louis at New York, plus Baltimore sweeping Cleveland and Washington defeating Louisville.
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Free silver splits Democratic ranks at regional conventions
Regional Democratic conventions from Jefferson and Tuscarawas Counties Ohio back 16 to 1 free silver while St Louis delegates split, with 17 opposing and none in favor. Other items note Brooklyn trolley injuries, Ben Franklin statue unveiling in Lincoln Park Chicago donor Joseph Medill, and widespread rainfall damage across several states.
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