Doings of Congress Fitzsimmons Debates River and Harbor Bill
The Senate debated the River and Harbor Bill as Gibson assailed the anti immigration measure backed by the American Protective Association. Gorman and Mitchell debated voting timing while Ruppert's plan faced questions. House pension bills moved swiftly, dismissing many cases while committees clashed over river and harbor amendments and a conference date was set for tomorrow.
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Dupont
Henry A . Dupont
Senate
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Mitchell
Pratt
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Rupent
Gibson
Maryland
myers
Amerian Protective Association
Gibapa
Sins
honest politica
APA
John Hough
Philp Kearney
meen
Otto
Gray
Sewell
New Jersey
giaitora
West Pot
Blackburn
Kentucky
Hale
Maine
Annapolis
Alsbams
Emalls
South Carolina
river and harbor
Hepburn
Laws
house
Hermann
Republican
Oregon
orfer
Bank Robbery at Buffalo Sees $11000 Stolen in Noon Heist
At Buffalo, Imo, two masked men entered the Bank of Buffalo owned by A A Packrall & Co at noon and bound cashier Kroppenburg, stealing about $11000. William P Dawson later found the cashier on the floor and freed him. The robbers are believed to be expert and the search has wide from mounted patrols. Judge Carter reviewed the final account of Horace Webster's administrator.
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Feco
Imo
Buffalo
bank of Buffalo
A A. Packrall & Co
Kroppenburg
William P Dawson
Kloppenburg
bio
No Motive For The Crime In Horrific Double Killing
May 14 in Yrena two bodies were brought in Mrs Schwatka and her daughter Irene were killed by a Chinaman at Prather's ranch in Butte Creek valley. They fought the attacker who used a wood hatchet and then broke a door, shot Mrs Schwatka, beat Irene to death, and tied the mother to a bed post before the assailant drank strychnine and retired to his room. No motive has been found. Also reported, Clement C. Worash, a dredger helper on the Middle river, was crushed when his clothing snagged in cog wheels and he died at the scene. his body was brought to town.
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Mia Schwatka
Mrs Schwatka
Clement C. Worash
laveep
Middle river
Scott Jackson Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Newport May 14 Scott Jackson was found guilty of murder in the first degree in the Pearl Bryan case and sentenced to death. The trial drew reactions from Jackson and Walling with appeals planned. venue changes discussed and a new trial motion expected May 23 in Newport.
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Newport
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
Jackson
Wallig
feglg
Walling
yvonne
Alonzo W. Walling
Kenton county
Covington
Pendleton county
Falmouth
Campbell
Garex Castiz
Ind
Mra Post
Scott
duckion
revouing
Bryana
Colored Republicans Urge Southern Negroes to Unite Against Lily Whites
A New York convention of forty three colored Republican delegates from nine southern states met to plan tactics to prevent the Lily Whites from dominating the St Louis convention. Resolutions urged southern Negroes to unite, call for return to party principles, and defend rights amid factional Democratic pressures. The secret gathering featured G W Edwards of Virginia and Magnus B Robinson advocating for colored delegates and national inclusion.
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New York
south
St Louis cone
sgaim
bem deap
plebs
reekers
Democratic party
G W Edwards
Virginia
Republican party
Union
Allagon
Morton
Quay
Cuthom
Hayes
White House
Tilden
Magnus B Robinson
Leader
Beating Leads to Death of Griffin After Assault Claim
May 32 near Oahedale in the county a farmer Thomas Griffin allegedly assaulted 14 year old Beene Gunn daughter of J W Gunn. Mrs Griffin confronted him at the door and with a club beat Griffin to death in front of their two children after learning of the crime.
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Broxang
Thomas Griffin
Oahegdale
thd county
Beene Gunn
J. W. Gunn
Gunn
Griffin
Hutchinson Rise from Towier Theater Night
Hutchinson moves up from Towier theater scene with a notable increase in activity. Local observers note improved attendance and rising attention from nearby communities amid ongoing shows and events.
River and Harbor Bill Passes Senate After Stormy Debate
The river and harbor appropriation bill cleared the Senate after days of tense debate. It provides direct appropriations of 12 million dollars and continuing contracts of 64.9 million, totaling about 76 million, with amendments limiting annual contract spending. Debate centered on executive power of the War Department and how funds should be allocated under new controls.
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Gorman
Sherman
congress
White
California
Gray
Alligon
West
yeas
Lindsay
Kentucky
secretary of war
Photil
Frye
hadeen
New Jersey
Quay
Oregon
Washington
Chinese cook kills mother and child at Butte Creek ranch
A Chinese cook shot Yumna Sethbwatha and her 6 year old daughter Toone near Butte Creek ranch, then died by suicide. An infant attempt failed. Travelers from Washington found the bodies. Schwatka, a Yreka native, reported the crime to neighbors. Coroner announced an inquest as the family had ties to local residents including Mrs Sloper.
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Yumna
Cal
Henry Sethbwatha
Toone
Butte Creek ranch
Washington
Schwatka
ateba
cate
waa
Yreka
breg
Sloper
Detective Smith Dead After Struggle With Evans Gang
Sacramento May 7 Will Smith renowned railroad detective died in the railroad hospital after about two weeks there. He served as a coast detective famed for breaking up the Evans gang and others. He was about 60 years old and died of apoplexy after cancer on the nose. His body was shipped to his former home in Los Angeles.
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Sacravento
Will Smith
railroad hospital
Smith
Sontag and Dyang
Smiths
Loanceles
Spaniards Defeated and US Intervenes for Prisoners
Advices from Havane report 400 Spaniards aboard were engaged with Cubans at Caracarajas in Pinar del Rio. 17 Cubans fell. Livaros, a Cuban leader, was killed. Havisa May 13 says the United States has intervened for two more men from the schooner Competitor, Charles Barnett and William Leavitt, captured at Pinar del Rio. They seek civil trial under treaty rights, claiming nonresidence justified a civil court trial rather than court martial.
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Amy Weer
Havane
Maceo
Inelan
Caracarajas
Pinar del Rio
Livaros
kulfha
Havisa
United States
Charles Barnett
William Laaritt
Associated Preas
Balia Honda
Pinar del Reo
Williams
Williame has
claum
wen
asmuch
Cuba
Barnett
Leavitt
Prohibitionists Back Free Coinage and Bond Opposition
The State Prohibition convention met in session at 2 PM with J M Glaga presiding. Obsuncey Dunn of Sacramento elected chair, committees formed, platform deliberations continue late. Proposals favor free silver coinage at 16 to 1 and oppose government bonds, urging payment in any preferred money. Woman suffrage is also endorsed by the committee.
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J M. Glaga
state central committee
Obsuncey Dunn
Sacramento
Workmen suffocated in Tuolumne mine rescue
Three miners were suffocated in the Deep Soulsby mine at Soulsbyville Tuolumne county after a blast. John Mitchell died, leaving a wife and five children. J D Sullivan and Albert Slatten survived. Clarence Kene was bruised but to recover. Rescue was effected by two miners who descended and brought the men to the surface.
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Soulsby
Soulsbyville
Tuolumne county
John Mitchell
haga
J D Sullivan
Albert Slatten
Clarence Kene
Sonora
Passenger Train Wreck Near Talmage Nebraska
A Chicago Great Western passenger train from Kansas City to St Paul wrecked near Talmage Nebraska sixty miles from here at about o'clock this morning after hitting a washout. Day coach and sleeper ditched. engine jumped track. Two passengers badly injured Mrs E Hamilton of Denver en route to Ireland and J W Lykia of Iowa sustained bodily injuries. taken to hospital.
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Dea Moines
Bee eays
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Kansas City
St Paul
Talmage
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Mra. E Hanalton
Denver
Ireland
J. W. Lvkelia
scania
Populist Convention Debates Tariff Split and Nominates Cator
At the Populist convention in May, fierce debate over tariff policy and a United States senator candidate dominated sessions. Voters backed Cator for senator amid disputes with his backers while calls for labor protection and a nonpartisan tariff tribunal were debated and adopted. Castle of Merced was named vice chairman, with multiple delegates chosen for the national convention and state positions. The gathering adjourned after approving resolutions on harbor matters and a free market proposal, with nominations continuing in upcoming district meetings.
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ayone
United States
Gibnon
Alameda
Cator
Yann
cill
state central committee
Callenpis
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Vann
Burnett
San Lug Obispo
Hoffman
Santa Clara
Vajora
Folcom
Los Angeles
Oator
Castle of Merced
congress
Wilking
Fowler
Bowmen
apeccea
Colusa
reform party
People’s party
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Ostor
Fresno
Dillon
Vance
Wilkina
Gore
Johnson
San Frantisco
Gator
ing
United States Senate
vig mentbara
Gibson
Alaaeda
J L Gilbert
Freano
Daggett
Dore
Wardall
Ditmar
San Pedro
agia
Qubang
board of state harbor commissionara
T Towler
O H. Castle
Merced
J L Dryden
San Diego
EG Dunkengon
San Bernardino
C F Leonett
Orange
T. Elliott
San Benito
W H Giletrapot Tulare
HO, Dillon
J K Burnett
L M Dexter
R B Curran
B M Heuriton
J L.Steele
sixth
Rebels and Leaders Reported in Main Kraal Fight
The Daily Telegraph dispatch from Gyelo Walesland says fifty rebels were killed in the fight at Main Kraal with Ceul Rhodes and Captain Metcalfe prominent. Harrison's grandson Til and Saratoga Srntxas, N Y report Benjamin Harrison McKea is seriously ill with what appears to be pneumonia.
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The
Daily Telegraph
Gyelo
Watshelaland
Main Kraal
Ceul Rhodes
Captan Metcalfe
Harrison
Til
Saratoga Srntxas
N. Y
Benjamin Harrison McKea
Colorado Republicans to choose St Louis delegates by acclamation
Colorado Republicans will elect delegates to the St Louis convention by acclamation with Senator Teller to be indorsed by formal resolution. The platform will declare coinage and protection as cardinal Republican principles, with no pledge on presidential nomination. Wolcott may be sidelined. McKinley seen as likely Colorado choice.
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Pursto
Seller wile
Teller
buy may LOREETYE
Wolcott
McKinley
Passenger Association Considers Single Fare to National Convention
The Trans continental Passenger Association met in San Friscraco with leaders from major railroads including Southern Pacific Union Pacific Rock Island Great Northern and others. The key topic was proposing a single round trip fare to the national convention, a decision is still pending.
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San Friscraco
Transcontinental Peasenger Association
B.D. Caldwell
TH. Goodmin
Southern Pacific
WH. Hurlbut
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Don
Stweet
Atlante and Pacific
Tomax
Union Pacific
D A
Wadleigh
Te Grande Western
K Hooper
Denver and Rio Grande
Raley
Colorado Midland
Townsend
Missonn Pacific
John Sebastian
Rock Island
Irencia
Burlington
Charlea
Fee
theorthern Pantie
Dic I Whiney
Great Northern
Gaston Mosler
Texas and Pacific
APA Supreme Council delegates tout McKinley at quiet meeting
The American Protective Association gathering in Washington May 13 held only one session with reports read by officers. Press access was denied as committees considered the president's message and advisory board items. Delegates wore McKinley and Linton buttons. Echols in the race for APA presidency was noted alongside other potential nominees.
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aunrene council
the American Protective Ag aogiation
Praadent Traynor
Supreme Secretory
O T Beatty
Otago
Supreme Treaenrary
O Gampnell
Minneapolis
adve ory board
McKinley
Linton
Michigan
shore
vica
eupreme
APA
J. W. Echols
Atlanta
Galawyer
Baltimore
advitery board
Td. Stekle
J. N. Stillwell
Bart Deville
atate
Ohio
William WicKinley
condenlare
Stevena
Mr. Stevens
Gereral Groa- Yenor
Oregon Battleship Oregon Sets Record Trial Speed
The Great Vessel earns a premium for builders after official trial showing 16 78 knots over sixty two hours on government course. The Oregon surpasses Massachusetts and Indiana, with details on timings, engine performance, and a $10 000 dinner set reward pending in Oregon.
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Bannata
Oregon
Ling epeed
Massachusetts
Indiana
Union Iron Works
Point Concepion
Irving M. Scott
alia
Bae Brancisco
berg
New York
memsters
San Francisco
Prohibitionists Adjourn Nominates Congressmen and Leaders
The Prohibition convention adjourned after adopting the platform and resolutions, with J W Webb nominated for Congress in this district. The event featured mood debates, temperance speeches by Joan Woolley, and nominations for state and local offices including McComus for lieutenant governor and a slate across seven congressional districts.
Colorado Delegates Chosen For National Republican Meet
May 19 results show John A Vivian of Golden and Denver’s Teller linked to the convention. Delegates include O B Hraberlake of Philips county and James Cowie of Boulder. Mr Stevenson vows to follow Senator Teller. Three drown in Astoria river capsize near Astoria Oregon May 18.
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owvention
Denver
John A. Vivian
Golden
Firet
Colorado
O B Hraberlake
Philips county
James Cowie
Boulder
Stevenson
Teller
Ashley and Baldwin Affair Sparks Cross Examination
In San Francisco on May 13 Lilian Anblav testified anew as the suit against J Baldwin moved forward. Ashley admitted letters in her handwriting and Baldwin's attorney pressed for details of elations in Boston and promises to adopt and fund education. A separate note from Boston on May 14 reports a surge in iron bolt and pipe prices amid a rumored gigantic pool of manufacturers under F M Parks.
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Lilian Anblav
t J
Baldwin
Slack
Miss Ashley
Henry FE. Highton
LJ Baldwin
Isttura
Misa Ashley
Baldwin ggking bi
etrayn
E J Baldwin
Boston
Shompsong Highton
Baldwan
che ead
WWellelay college
F. M. Parka
St Louis Convention Arrangements Progressing Satisfactorily
Progress on the Immense auditorium for the Republican national convention in St Louis shows good pace. Inspectors checked pillars braces exits and door control while press ticket distribution plans were discussed with the Busines Men League and Sergeant at Arms Byrnes.
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St. Louis
T. I Byrnes
agaistants
Busiresa Mena’ League
arma Byrnea
dharn
erms
Byrnen
James Fox
notiog
Houser
presa
Washington
New York
Episcopacy Report Adopted by Methodist Conference
The May 12 report from the Methodist Episcopal Conference in San Francisco approved the plan for bishop retirements on grounds of non- effectiveness and proposed elections of two bishops to replace those retired. The action affects only domestic bishops with overseas sees to be addressed later. In a separate item, San Bernardino court rejected Charles B Hue's bid for asylum release, with the supreme court denying his appeal.
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Guarriano
Methodist Episcopal Conference
wehops Howman
Foater
slao
Alaze mopeTAy
maniontey fel
San Francisco
Charles B Hue
San Bernardino
Remandy Gallardo
supreme court
abagal
Harrison, Henshaw
Uatsrontte ani Mekarland
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orman
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alheer
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Ranaker ve Downing
Illimoe
inetructone
Downing
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alaut
Frank Kauko
ublic
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SUPREME COUNCIL
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J W. Webb
Brocuren
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J. W. Ghive
Pesadens
George D Kellogg
Placer county ag vis
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Joan Woolley
Henator McComus
Pomona
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BF, Paglor
Hapa
F. Goulter
William Siseler
Joseph Rowell
H. Lawcon
H. Clay Neadbar
JW, Webb
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Astorian
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A R Crosby
Frank Peterson
Charles Newell
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