Congressional Deadlock and Senate Quorum Threats
Report from the district conference notes unrest in the Evangelical church and political turmoil as several Democratic and Republican senators face illness absences and strikes. Aimed at delaying business, the parties prepare for potential dilatory tactics while efforts to notify members and maintain a quorum intensify amid looming constitutional deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feu
Senate
Chamber
Gorman
Epocus
Weahington
Brightening Times for Men Out of Work in This City
The piece notes job seekers finding work as winter ends and highlights political notes on Breckinridge district and Lord Randolph Churchill. It discusses gas use in Indiana, a bank wrecking case in Indianapolis, the Coxey Kelley march on Washington, and Odd Fellows celebrating a 75th anniversary with roots back to 1819.
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Turo
United States
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows
Thomas Wildey
Lodge of Odd Fellows
Seven Stars Tavern
Washington Lodge
Rebekah Order Growth and Indiana Militia Notes
Historical notes praise Schuyler Colfax for advancing the Rebekah order, citing 42 000 Indiana members among over 100 000 nationwide. Other items cover Coxey's march, Sabbath observance stories, fish-law enforcement efforts, a census on conjugal life, and Indiana’s Organized Militia figures with mobilization notes for possible state disturbances.
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Indiana
Schuyler Colfax
Order of Rebekah
Rebekah
Order
May Day militia plans and losses from Chicago plague
The report outlines rapid concentrations of militia regiments across Indianapolis Evansville and Fort Wayne with troop dispatch times and railway support. It notes the death of Frank Hatton editor of the Washington Post and praises his career. It laments the loss of the old St Charles hotel in New Orleans and previews a modern replacement. Indiana health authorities vow strict action against Chicago smallpox contagion and sweatshop clothing, requiring disinfection certificates for shipments and prosecutions of noncompliant merchants.
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Indiana
United States
War Department
Indiana Legion
Thomas M. Defrees
Fifth Infantry
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Evaneville
Frank Hatton
Washington Post
National Capital
Ohio
Iowa
Arthur
Hatton
Washington
St. Charles
New Orleans
South
State Board of Health
Chicago
American Public Health Association
Markets Report from Chicago and Union Stock Yards
Wheat and corn prices ease with steady cash and futures quotes in Chicago. Cattle, hogs, and sheep at Union Stock Yards show mixed demand with steady to firmer hogs and softer lamb prices. receipts ~400 cattle, 14,000 hogs, 10,000 sheep. Local notes mention Hon. T. E. Ellizon traveling to Indianapolis to address a literary convention tomorrow.
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Curiaco
the Evening Journal
T. E. Ellizon
Indianapolis
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs
Juror Offered Bribe In Indianapolis Bank Case
The Indianapolis Cabinet officers' trial collapsed when Judge Baker dismissed all jurors except Abden Armstrong. Armstrong faced charges for offering $5,000 to hang the jury via Frank Stannard, a Lawrence County delegate, who conspired with Coffin’s attorneys. both men were arrested and released on bond as cases proceed.
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Inoianarotes
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Indianapolis National Bank
Francis Coffin
Coffin
Stannard
Abden Armatrong
Armstrong
Chambers
Baker
Lawrence County
Costly comforts for Coxey camp in Washington nights
In Washington on April 30 the Coxey camp endured cold, crowded tents and split duties. Leaders Coxey and Browne stayed in a $3 hotel while privates slept on bare ground. Horses were housed in sheds with thorny straw as discomfort weighed on the marchers. Senator Voorhees defended keeping the income tax in the bill. postal cards were criticized for smoothness hindering legible handwriting. A child fell from a second story window in Lafayette Street, breaking a leg and injuring internally.
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Barantwoop
Pars
D.C
Promised Land
District of Columbia
Canyass
General Coxey
Carl Browne
Coxey
Masailon
George Washington
Valley Forge
F. R. Busher
Lafayette Street
East Main Street
Juror in Bank Wreckers Trial Sentenced for Contempt
Ixmian Carons reports juror Alvin Armstrong was tried before Judge Baker for contempt after offering to hang the jury for 5000 dollars in the bank wreckers case. Testimony showed Frank Stannard arranged the payoff and Coffin discussed the bribe. Armstrong received an eighteen month sentence to northern prison. both he and Stannard remain under bond to face conspiracy charges.
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Ixmian Carons
Alvin Armstrong
Baker
Frank Coffin
Frank Stannard
Stannard
Coffin
Armstrong
Claypool
Stannard and
Stenogospher
Northern
Senator Stockbridge dies in Chicago at 70
Senator Francis B. Stockbridge of Michigan dies suddenly at his nephew J L Houghtaling's Chicago home after stomach trouble. He had traveled from Kalamazoo with Mrs Stockbridge to visit the California fair when a late abdominal crisis struck. Friends attribute part of the fatal shock to injuries suffered last year when knocked down by a cable car at the world’s fair. The death follows months of heart and stomach troubles linked to the incident.
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Curiaco
Francis B. Stockbridge
Michigan
J. L. Houghtaling
Stockbridge
Chicago
Canada Upheld Conference In Ottawa September
The Canadian government says postponement of the colonial conference in Ottawa is impossible. The Cape Colony government signals it cannot send a representative, while German officials have offered a response to the situation.
German offer of amnesty to Wittbooi rejected
Wittbooi chief of Damaraland rejects amnesty from German colonists. The chieftain has long troubled the Germans, who appear unable to force or bribe him into submission.
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Damaraland
Wittbooi
Witbooi
Impatient Senate push on tariff closure debated today
In Wassinctox on May 1, senators circulated a George drafted declaration urging closure of debate on the tariff bill. Some leaders resisted, others refused on principle. Harris signaled no hours change yet, with possible announcement soon. The move aims to blunt Republican filibustering and speed passage.
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Washiscron
Voorhes
Senate
Wassinctox
George
Committee On Rules
Harris
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Ger
Seth Bead
Einen Ie
Simpson
Schermerhorn
Wilget Weat
Virginia
Esanet
ex-Post
General Flatton
McGerrahan
Bercuinsines
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Bourbon
Fayette
Franklin
Henry
Oldham
Owen, Scott
Woodford
Lord Randolph Churchill
Barton
Warsaw
Keeley
Opowise
Joseph D. Weeks
United States Geological Survey
Tsar
Telegraph
Coxey-Kelley
District of Columbia Commissioners
Uncle Sam
Tax Oyster
Tas
West
China Inland Work
Lam
Matthews
Smith
Wabash
Indiana’s Military Service
Chicago Market
Yates
Union Stock Yards Market
Wayne
Graham
Coxey’s
Senator Voorhees
Tofertor
Wasnixeros
Post Office Department
Prion
Iudianepolin Bank Wreckers
Senator Stockbridge
Jadianapolis
Pirrsuene
Pittsburg, McKeerport and Youghbroughny
Homestead
John Davia
Michael O'Toole
Thomas Hallam
African Affairs
Witbool
Corbett
Davies
Jackson
Lenpox
the Spoksman
Parson Davies
Jacksonville
Brady
England
Iowa City
Towa City
New Year
Harrison Price
Saab
Southamton
Price
Jersey City
Hamega
Warne Haassss and
Boocy Company
A. L. Jouns
Ceticuna
A. PF. Gramm
Mt. Horch
Wis
Wisconsin
Illinois
M. Stone
State St
Cue. Corp
Boston
Victoria
India
William Hahn & Co
Europe
L. O. Hull
Standard Medical and Surgical Institute
N. B
N. R
Calhoun St
Wenger
Ind
Buckeye
Cantean
Daly
Disc
Pfeiffer & Schlatter
East
Columbia Street
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