The Senate Debates Pension Controversy and Tariff Talk
May 15 Senate floor debate centers on the general pension bill and the cost of pensions. Senator Lord Angus argues pensions reflect a sacred contract with soldiers and criticizes pension agents. The discussion shifts to patent law, protective tariffs, and internal revenue, with lawmakers defending industry, opposing monopolies, and debating postwar obligations and economic policy.
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Kelley
Public Buildings and Senate Business Report
Washington May 11 The senate committee on commerce reported Frye's bill to retaliate on Canada by matching vessel privileges in American ports to those for American vessels in Canadian ports. The bill may be amended to the shipping bill. Several bridge and building appropriation items were approved for cities including Kansas City Detroit Lafayette Indianapolis and St Paul. The general pension bill was debated with Morgan proposing pensions be paid from internal revenue. The senate later adjourned after executive session.
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Iowa
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House
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Kaw
Wasiiuton Ciry
Morgan of
Alabama
Secretary of the Treasury
Congrom
Martin Irons Testimony in Strike Inquiry
Martin Irons of the Knights of Labor testified before congressional committees about the strike as caused by the company’s alleged breach of last year’s agreement. He refused to name contributors saying funds came from knights, individuals, and from Wall Street, while denying stock-jobbing links. The hearing concluded as committees left for Washington.
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Br. Loui
Martin Irons
Knights of Labor
Wall Street
Mr Parker
Mr. Parker
Leon
Mr. Irons
Washington
Indianapolis Floods Hit Towns as Rivers Rise
Flood conditions sweep Indiana towns near Indianapolis. At Wilkinson, a cyclone uprooted homes and killed two, including a 4 year old. White River breaches force evacuations in West Indianapolis suburbs. trains halted by washouts. Colfax, Attica suffer major damage while officials assess losses and request aid.
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Clark
Isaac Dukos
Janis Tesla
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G. W. Allivon
Wilkinson
Trul
Numuol Wiito
Glen Smith
J. W. Sith
J. W. Ninith
Mi Cros
Mia
Ada Whito
Ira Khater
Attica
Monay
Kitty Fairiies
Macovuniy
Munkirk Cyclone Toll and Xenia Flood Victims
Reports from May 14 1889 describe Munkirk in Hardin County Ohio struck by a cyclone with multiple deaths and numerous injuries. Looting and recovery efforts followed as hospitals and towns prepared for further searches. Separate dispatches note Xenia Ohio burying flood victims, with families mourned and searches ongoing. Also covered are a deadly hurricane in Spin, political rush to adjourn the Ohio Legislature, and other national notices.
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Hfe
Dunkirk
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Lima
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Morria
Novan
Powall
Imayor
Alice
Larass
Derby Day Thrills Highlight Boulavitla Victory
Five thousand fans attended the derby day at the Lontavitla Jodkey club spring meeting. Free Knight led early but Wing and Bon AH surged to claim win as Muse Wing trailed. eight pounds extra weighed on the winner. Also notes other stakes and city games from May.
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Pennsylvania
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Lawrence Jerome
New York
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Cr. Mitchell
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Morria Potora
Patents Montgomery
Free Knight
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Maxterplace
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Garraon
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Meoa Knight
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Adrian
Mile Hoata
Avighton
Raves Munlay
Guarpe Kingerly
Duity
Koo
Seule
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Lyusty
Reckless Experimenter Causes Massive Explosion in Pirranung
An expert chemist from Buola county West Virginia and a Pittsburgh representative of Atlantic Lran company triggered a ten ton dynamite blast near Tapaldi tran works. The explosion tore through the neighborhood shattering buildings and injuring James Acton. Iron debris collapsed parts of homes including Joseph Lott and Grodlshank residences, with others reporting damage. Col Llobityur will answer to authorities for violating a city law.
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Jamea Grodlshank'srcaidence
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Ile Saya
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Home Rule Debate Divides Liberal Members at Lord Artington’s
Report of a May 15 meeting at Lord Artington’s house shows Liberal members opposing a second reading of the home rule bill. Chamberlain references land purchase precedent, while John Bright’s anticipated absence from the vote shapes other MPs’ actions.
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Lord Artington
Secon
Chamberlain
Jobu Bright
House of
Tentative Insurrection Dynamics in Irish Orangemen Protests
Crowded Orange meetings in Newry and Mourne on May 14 pledge resistance to Dublin parliament and taxes. Attendees volunteer to resist by force, with letters from Canadian Orange groups supporting Ulster brethren. Curiously, rifles valued at 1,000 are reported received from Londonderry via London dealers amid heightened sectarian tensions.
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Knights of the Diamond elect officers at meeting
Chas. E. Scott & Co. members list as Knights of the Diamond elect D. Adamson secretary and site manager, with plans to hire men for uniforms. Reporter notes inmates during a stroll through the New York House. Baylor, charged with burglary, faces possible September jail stay without bail. Notices from Immert & Burrell promote Acker’s products and a milliners’ closedown schedule through July 4 with evenings.
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New York
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Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup and Blood Elixir
Wild Cherry and Tur are billed as reliefs for throat and lung troubles in Dr Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup. The ad also touts Acker's Blood Elixir as a blood cleanser claimed to cure chronic diseases. Sold by Huebvel and Moogk and Emmert Barrell druggists with prices listed for the syrup.
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