Tariff Protests Reach Across Nations In Washington
Washington reports outline protests from Denmark Italy Belgium and others against the Dingley tariff. Ministers argue higher duties threaten commerce and demand for American goods while pledging to protect national interests. Protests include meat optics calcium exports and fishery impacts on Ireland Scotland and Belgium shipping.
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Washington
Congressional
M. N. Johnson
North Dakota
State Department
United States
Denmark
Italy
Brun
Baron Fava
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Belgim
Count Litchervelde
Belgium
J. B. Pieda
Switzerland
Scotland
Ireland
Julian Pauncefote
Olney
Fishery Board of
Germany
Austria
Greece
Argentina
Japan
Conference on the Seals Opens With Limited Aims in October
John W. Foster reports a Washington conference in October limited to assessing whether seal numbers have fallen versus prior years. British, Canadian, and U S experts will attend. outcomes may steer protections if seals are found to be exterminated, but no recommendations are promised.
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Foster
United States
Japan
Russia
Washington
John W. Foster
Great Britain
Southampton
New York
State Department
Canada
Lord Salisbury
Behring Sea
England
Comparison of Tariff Laws Dingley Raises the Rates
Washington August 2 The bureau of statistics treasury department estimates a net revenue loss of 32 666 427 from increased imports in March April May and June 1897. The study compares ad valorem rates under the present law with the Wilson act, showing the average duty rising from 40.10 to 54.66 percent.
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Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Treasury Department
Congress
Charles H. Evans
Investigator to Probe Alaska Gold Belt Migration
Washington August 2 Expert Samuel C Dunham of the federal bureau of labor departed Saturday for the gold belt of Alaska to conduct an inquiry and furnish a report in advance of the planned spring migration. Dunham is well equipped for the assignment.
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Washington
Samuel C. Dunham
Federal Bureau of Labor
Alaska
Dunham
Hubbs Arrested After Scottdale Murder Inquest
In Scottdale Pennsylvania coroner’s inquest into William Cummings’s death from a Saturday night clash between workers and strikers found William G Hubbs guilty of murder. Constable Longanecker testified he saw the flash and smoke from the revolver near Hubbs. Hubbs, a former Scottdale Iron and Steel roller, was arrested immediately. The outcome may ease rioting as both sides show restraint.
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Scottdale
Owens
William
Cummings
Longanecker
William G. Hubbs
Hubbs
Scottdale Iron and Steel Company
Amnesty Granted for 1600 Cuban Exiles and Havana Outpost Claims Denied
Madrid reports Captain General Wergler telegraphs from Havana that amnesty is granted to 1600 exiles including Dr. Montalvo. He denies American dispatches claiming Cubans fire on Havana outposts. Also in Illinois, Odd Fellows decide Mattoon as site for Old Folks' Home after considering Alton Vandalia and Olney.
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Madrid
Wergler
Havana
Montalvo
Springfield
Ills
Grand Lodge of Winds Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Mattoon
Alton
Vandalia
Olney
Strikers Rally at Turtle Creek Camp for Meeting
Miners from across the district converge on Turtle Creek for a large meeting at Mee-Crea’s school house amid a tense but peaceful day. Sheriff Lowry vows no interference with orderly gatherings but prohibits disruption on company property. Eight thousand expected. provisions donated to feed marchers as arbitration officials observe the scene.
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Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
Mee- Crea
Burgess Tents
Miller
Turtle Creek Camp
John Little
Joseph Bishop
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Little
Buckeye
Snerff
Harvey A. Lowry
James Richards
Lowry
New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
Miners Strike Action Sets 500 Men Marching to Sandy Creek
At Camp Determination 500 workers were ordered to Sandy Creek and 600 to Plum Creek mine. President Patrick Dolan led to Sandy Creek, faced a writ for riot and unlawful assembly. Dolan quieted the crowd, was taken to a justice's office, and the march continued. A large United Labor League meeting followed in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Sandy Creek
Plum Creek
Patrick Dolan
Bandy Creek
Dolan
Thomas BP. de Armit
Justice's Office
Warner
Cameron Miller
Turtle Creek
United Labor League
Allegheny
N. G. Jones
Chicago
League of A
Warning to Gold Seekers Sparks Yukon Debate
Reports from New York and Missouri detail sharp warnings about Yukon season logistics and food shortages. Joseph Ladue disputes optimistic claims about steamer trips and cargo, urging readers to beware false promises of grain and gold support while stressing food scarcity in the region. Separately, Campbell Confederate camp declines joint participation in Wilson Creek reunion over Confederate flag issues. Catherine Derse will of Ashippun case upheld, distributing most of estate to three children and contestors receiving specified shares.
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New York
Joseph Ladue
Circle City
Yukon
Schuyler Falls
Joaquin Miller
Yukon Valley
Alice
Belle
Miller
Springfield
Campbell
Wilson Creek
Grand Army
Railway fall leaves man cut nearly in two in Iowa
In Newton Iowa on August 2 William Brown from Des Moines fell from a freight train at Colfax while riding the rails. He was cut almost in two and died as a result. The report notes Flo was beating his way when the accident occurred at the bumper area.
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Newton
William Brown
Des Moines
Colfax
Flo
Floods drain Silesia. 100 drown in the disaster
Losses in Silesia total in the millions of marks as floodwaters sweep the region. About 100 persons drown, while other world news items include Arctic explorer Creeley doubting Any Andree will be heard from again and various political and industrial notes.
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Silesia
Cgeneral
A. W. Creeley
Professor Andree
Voyager
Danville
Timois Poultry Association
R. Bo. Lee
Confederate Veterans
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cc. L. Doughton
Pittsburg
Toronto
Ort
K. S. Nesmith
J. R. Tilton
Columbus
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