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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1893
Page
4
The Minority Report presented to Congress criticizes proposed tariff changes. The piece argues that lower wages and prices respond to demand, not national weakness, and discusses the tension between maintaining wages for workers and achieving cheaper goods amid a higher price level. It notes the debate includes figures like Burrows Payne and Gear, and reflects on labor and industry impacts.
New York December 23 Annie Georhan aged 11 years shot and killed herself after a difficult marriage described as unhappy The husband a fortune heir allegedly dissipated a large sum while at the races The couple reportedly retired after a quarrel and she died from a breast wound shortly after in Bartos Hungary police killed five peasants during a riot in Kubin Dec 23 1900s
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and St Louis San Francisco railroads and branches are ordered into receivership by Judge Caldwell. Bondholders Union Trust and Mercantile Trust initiated the action. The move threatens operations across the Santa Fe system with immediate possession of lines and assets to be taken by the receivers.
Receivers of the Northern Pacific railroad face a wage cut dispute with engineers conductors firemen and switchmen. A December conference in St Paul rejected the new schedule and 3 500 workers may quit on January 1 when the changes take effect. A court order earlier sought to restrain labor actions and summary details follow the broad stand by both sides.
Ernest Lacour was sentenced to be hanged in Joliet on January 19 for the brutal murder of little Eile Boston near Wilmington. Arraigned in Judge Dibell's court, pleas for a new trial were denied after a lengthy opinion detailing the crime.
The Coughlin trial resumed with Mrs. Foy on the witness stand. Judge Wing pressed her on visits by Coughlin and alleged promises, while she stated no promises were made and defended her testimony under heavy questioning.
Ex minister Stevens rails at President Cleveland over the Hawaii intervention. He argues Congress nearly impeached the executive for abuses of power and cites the Hawaii governance episode as an example of overreach and diplomacy failed. He defends restraint and accuses officials of deceit and missteps in foreign relations.
Fall River Mills begins hiring to run 25 000 workers due to purchase of print cloth worth about 000 000. Overstocked mills gain a new lease on life and orders flow in, supporting around 40 000 people dependent on the mills.
Four firemen die as Low jana rice mill owned by American Rice Milling Co burns in New Orleans. Haun perishes after reaching upper level while Jane Craig suffers serious injuries. Estimated loss stands at about $100,000.
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