Long and Short Haul Debate In Senate Amends Rail Bill
The senate wrestled with Camden’s amendment to Cullom’s interstate commerce bill on long and short haul rates. Supporters argued the law should prevent higher short haul charges, while critics maintained no jurisdictional rule could justify unequal pricing. The debate touched on impacts for Chicago New York and Pittsburgh routes and the balance between rail and water transportation interests.
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Ohio Legislative Literatura
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Ohioneato
Cunirmations
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Ker
Totephonica
Wasmington Ciry
Senate
Camden
Cullom
Wall
Massachusetts
Sherman
Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Conger
United States
Diplomatic Farewell Between U S and Chinese Minister
Chinese minister Chung Tao Ju leaves Washington for China via San Francisco after presenting recall letters. Secretary Bayard attends the farewell as President expresses regret over severed official ties and emphasizes mutual respect, friendly sentiment, and the desire for continued beneficial commercial relations.
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Washiatox City
Chung Taoo Ju
Bayard
United States
Isbor
China
Fred Ker's Celebrated Case in Supreme Court
The Chicago bookkeeper Fred M Ker, who stole about $40,000 from Preston Kean Co bankers and fled to Peru, faces an argument in the U S Supreme Court. A detective helped obtain his return aboard an American man of war, then he was brought to Chicago for trial and sentenced, though the legality of the transfer is contested. The case hinges on extradition and lawful transfer.
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Chicago
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Jurisdiction Debate Over Extradition in Peru Case
A court considers lawful transfer of a criminal to authorized officers. The defense argues Ker remained in Peru and Peruvian law forbids U.S. jurisdiction. Interrogatories from the Supreme bench suggest the court may align with Judge Druramont on the issue.
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Senator Payne's Case in Ohio Legislative Report
Ohio legislative report in the Senate-Congressional Notes from WaasatuaTon City dated April. Senator Payne defends the inquiry into alleged corruption, saying the investigation indicted everyone it aimed at and offering full senate committee cooperation. The session discussed appropriations, river and harbor bills, and aliens owning land with debates and adjournment.
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House
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Harbor Hill
Ohio
Muskingum
Bell Telephone Echoes and Public Finance Debate
In Washington City on April 28 William H. Forbes, president of Bell Telephone, testified before the Pan-Electric committee. He said Bell’s capital stock rose from 8500,000 to 10,000,000 and sought authority to reach 20,000,000 to fund the longline system. Local exchanges total 150. Bell owns about 22,000,000 of 40,000,000 stock. Four years without dividends. last year 16 percent. Forbes claimed no public articles assured Pan-Electric. discussed with President Cleveland urging action. No confirmed Bell stock holdings by congressmen or public officers. W. F. Driver corroborated. Also, in Washington, D C the river and harbor bill debate touched Muskingum river improvements from Ohio. Reagan’s motion to strike failed amid arguments over U S ownership of waterways and federal tax burdens. Heiskock and supporters warned of democratic party limits while opposing the measure.
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Muskingum
Reagan
Texas
Hewitt
New York
United States
Hiscock
Democratic Party
Memory of Gen Grant Marked at Washington Tomb
Washington City marked the 64th anniversary of Gen Grant’s birth with services at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. Chief Justice White presided. senators Sherman, Evarte, Brown of Georgia, Rep Long, and John F. Spence spoke praises. Dr Newman closed with a tribute on Grant’s last hours at Mount McGregor.
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Georgia
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Mount McGregor
Eight Hour Movement Faces Across Nation
A mass meeting in New York signals a possible May 1 strike as 100000 workers may be idle. Industry leaders oppose eight hours, fearing wage cuts and long lockouts. Reports from Atchison to Newark show widespread labor tension, with crafts and unions pushing for shorter hours and improved pay amid mounting industrial strain.
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N. J
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Arbuckle Coffee Mills
Leslie
Locked Children in Fire Tragedy in Ephraim Lawson Home
April 26 at Ephraim Lawson residence in Eun Pa reports a deadly house fire. Children were locked in a room. doors forced open as flames spread. Elder siblings John and Muggle were seriously burned. 3 month old infant perished. Two firemen badly burned. crowd urged return for second effort but rescue failed.
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Lawson
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Muggle
Last Letter Reveals Graham Confession on 1886 Murder
A noisy missive from George J. Graham, claimed to confess his role in the October 1 1886 murder of Sarah Graham on the Molloy farm. He asserts sole guilt, denies Molloy and Cora Graham involvement, and warns of a public reckoning. Letters to officials detail investigations, threats, and legal peril surrounding the Missouri case and a looming coroner verdict.
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Cora
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Leo
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Home Molloy
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Ther
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Gnantaw
Graham
Molloy
A Brute Put in Jail for Assault in Belair district
Larry Davis, described as a powerful Black man aged 30, was jailed in Belair on charges of attempted rape of Mira Welch in the fourth district. The report describes a late night assault on Mira and her sister Eva, with the attacker returning later and being deterred by neighbor intervention. Lynching threats arose but were restrained by counsel. The piece also notes Tuesday ball results: Louisville 4 over Pittsburgh, Baltimore 2 over Athletics 1, St Louis 20 over Cincinnati.
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Bho
Miss Eva
Ladie
Lizcie
Daviy
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Helena Flood Breaks Through River Break Causing Massive Destruction
Helena Arkaprika area awoke to a sudden flood when the river breached its banks near the fairgrounds. The break driven by a rising Mississippi River sent water into the city, submerging about 200 houses and forcing residents onto rooftops. One two story home occupant reportedly drowned with spouse. River level now eleven inches higher than previously known, rising at a dangerous rate, threatening a vast cotton belt across Mississippi Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Ovations To Jeff Davis at Mobile Confederate Corner Stone
Jeff Davis arrived by special train greeted by large crowds across towns en route from Houmaville to Mobile. Gov O Nea welcomed Davis as Gordon also reached the capital with acclamations. A procession escorted Davis to the Exchange hotel. Doyle will speak at the fair grounds and Gordon will address the corner stone laying of the Confederate monument on Capital Hill. City crowds linger for visitors. An Iowa assignment reports George Ott, an extensive sash door and bind manuf, signed on Tuesday with assets and liabilities totaling 150000. The Bar association called for a legislature probe into Judge Doucheu’s conduct in supreme court.
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Ala
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O'Neal
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Markets Report From April 87 Grain and Livestock Prices
Market notes show mixed quotes across grains and livestock. Wheat, corn, oats, rye futures vary by region with July and May deliveries referenced, while pork and lard prices shift slightly. Beef and dairy prices appear steady to firm. Hogs and cattle demand described as active with price movement modest. Regional reports include Detroit and Milwaukee price updates, plus New York and St Louis bids for multiple grain types.
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