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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
3
Senate passes Indian appropriation bill and tariff conflict dominates. Reports describe rail strikes, mining violence, fires in Minneapolis and Birmingham, and a crash of industry with deaths and outages across the United States.
The report lists congressional nominations in multiple states with diverse party lines. Names include John F Lacey in Iowa Sixth, Truman Plantz in Illinois Fifteenth, Valentine Zimmerman in Indiana Tenth, C A McElroy in Kentucky Third, and George B Shaw in Wisconsin Seventh. Prohibitionists in Minnesota nominate a governor candidate, and Breckinridge is appointed minister to St Petersburg. Paul convention notes on woman suffrage and tariff reform accompany death notices and other nominations from North Dakota, Arkansas, and Illinois.
Advicts from Wonolulu announce Hawaii is a republic with Sanford B Dale as president. The report cites a new government setup amid regional upheaval and international interest.
Senator Hill of New York condemned the Senate bill as inconsistent with Democratic platform and urged concessions on coal and iron duties to secure passage. He defended President Cleveland's letter as private and not bound by public debate, and warned that opposing the tariff changes could end any chance for new legislation. He also attacked Senator Gorman’s remarks and praised Cleveland while aligning with party sentiment on free raw materials. In separate dispatch, farmers in Varpatia plan a straw boycott against Columbian Paper Mill, threatening to hold straw at three dollars a ton to secure higher straw prices, while the mill counters with a two fifty cap and possible shutdown.
Representative Harter introduces a compromise tariff bill setting September 1 1904 as the start for half rate reductions with a 20 percent ad valorem floor. The plan adds 12 percent maximum on existing taxes, imposes 1 cent per pound on certain sugars, 4 cents a pound on coffee, 8 cents on tea, and a uniform internal tax on beer and malt liquors with further rules by the treasury secretary.
The court ruled the government may present witnesses to prove contempt in the Debs case and that defense rebuttal is allowed. Judge Wrosscup and Woods ordered the prisoners remain jailed or bond until the contempt examination begins at 10 a.m. the next day, with proceedings potentially lasting weeks.
The Honolulu dispatch reports a June protest by Queen Liliuokalani, dated June 9, protesting the overthrow and urging the US not to recognize any government formed thereafter. Minister Willis delayed forwarding the letter and discussed it privately with Parker, the former foreign minister.
In Davenrons Iowa July 26 crops suffer as chinch bugs swarm after a harsh drought. Farmer James Dyer spread infected bugs from Prof Herbert Osborn at Ames to kill the pests and save his field. Neighbors report similar success with the method. In Fresno five women drown in the San Joaquin river while bathing near Fort Washington. Creston Iowa reports continued drought with corn damage and extreme heat up to 105. Reed is renominated by the Republican convention in Bridgport Maine.
A town man believes farmers merely watch crops grow while country folk think urban merchants just count money. The remark suggests farmers want to move to towns and businessmen envy rural farmers.
The Wenona Index notes 40 men leave for Hartshorne Indiana Territory to work in mines where alcohol is banned. A Liberty Missouri hen owner, John Frye, history shows his hen returned with 30 then 40 quails after foraging in the timber. The piece endorses Graff over Barnes for Congress, predicting Graff as the winner based on policy favoring general prosperity.
Citizens wondered why the convention ad journed without resolutions or a committee report. The record shows committees met and decided not to prepare or report any resolutions, citing the nearby State convention as the proper body to promulgate a platform.
The Chicago Tribune editorial lauds James Sullivan as political editor, praising his plain clear English, speed, trustworthiness, sound judgment, and dedication to journalism. It notes the profession’s shared sorrow and his universal respect among peers across parties. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin ad promotes a 10c bottle for constipation and indigestion.
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