Congress Debates Tariff, Stamp Tax, and Public Works
The report covers House actions on tariff measures, a proposed graduated income tax, and bills for public works including a port of delivery at Des Moines and a river and harbor bill. Senate and executive actions include appointments, a national marriage and divorce law discussion, and a push for an electric farm power station experimental project.
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Congressional
Peryer
Kon
Ameri Qmn
New Mexico
Arizona
Speek Repate
Ning
Senate
High Seas
W. T. Sherman
Washiegton
Des Moines
H. Aldrich
Ilinois
United States
William Hlaft
Yee House
Utah
Noyes
Rockwell
Twenty ‘Eighth
New York
Spencer house destroyed by fire at Niagara Falls
A historic Spencer house hotel at Niagara Falls burned down completely, with losses around 100000 dollars. The blaze wipes out one of the area’s oldest and best mown hotels.
Various political and personal obituaries from a 19th century issue
The report notes Harrison delegates elected at the Des Moines convention with uninstructed status, lists delegates at large, and outlines platform planks on protection reciprocity labor rights currency and civil rights for all citizens. It also records multiple deaths including actress Grace McKinney, Rev Dr Ropnert McMurray, musician Max Strakosca, author Groxce W. Perris, and others with brief biographical details.
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Lows
St Des Moines
Harrison
Minneapolis
D.C. Chase
John H. Gear
E. E. Mack
J. 8
Clarkson
Grace McKinney
Cleveland
Wilson R. Stearley
Ropnert McMurray
Washington
Hot Springs
Ark
St Louis
Cincinnati
Max Strakosca
Ferdham
N. Y
Tur People’s Party
Oregon
Michigan
Prohibitionists
Grand Rapids
Reform Party
Groxce W. Perris
Brookline
Mase
Jcoxsos
United States
Greentownship
Damet Lotuzor
Boston
Epwaxp Exmons
Port Jefferson
L. L
Watt Bat Wins RK Morrison as Interstate Commerce Chair
The article notes RK Morrison elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission and mentions Judge Cooley serving as vice chair before resignation.
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Watt Bat
RK Morrison
Thas” Bean
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Cooley
Global distress and crime tales drive international news
The report lists widespread suffering from famine in Queensland and Rio de Janeiro, a suspected Jack the Ripper arrest in Liverpool, a deadly boiler explosion in Duisburg, and various European political shocks. It notes deaths, executions, resignations, and disasters across multiple countries, reflecting a broad, alarming panorama.
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Queensland
Australia
Brisbane
Edward A. Faeran
London
Liverpool
Arthur Williams
Jack the Ripper
Indiana
United States
Libau
Russia
Pranz Scnyemer
Vienna
Philadelphia
Charres Rayner
Frederick Eggleton
Oxford
Eng
Ngauruhoo
Taupo
Duisburg
Rhenish
Prussia
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Cuanexitoz Carnivi
Switzerland
Lucerne
Gatti
Mlle
Degen
Brompton
Spain
Villaverde
St. Petersburg
Tux Banque Anonyme Des Chemins de Ver
France
M. Dugoureau
Susa
Louis Cartiony
Hyeres
Trafalgar
Gananoque
Kingston
Ont
New York
Bunko
Antover Gortne Tomas
Barbadoes
Cranberry Head
Tur Argyle
St Andrews
N. B
Gen Caprivi
Senate approves Mississippi improvement and land settlers aid
The senate passed bills funding 18 750 000 for Mississippi navigation works and relief for public land settlers. Bland led the house debate for free coinage of silver while Williams of Massachusetts spoke against. A pension for war nurse volunteers was introduced.
Frightful explosions devastate mills in Michigan and Missouri
An early morning boiler explosion at the East Jordan Lumber mill in Michigan kills six men and injures several others, including head sawyer A Christy and engineer James Carter. In St Louis County Missouri, a separate boiler blast at the Laclede Vire Brick works kills four men and injures several, with losses estimated at 20 to 25 thousand dollars.
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Union Landing
United States
McClain
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
East Jordan
Mich
Painesville
Gov
Ilinois
Leahy
Springfield
Minn
Corydon
Potters
Nebr
Louis
Forrist Instanos
Kour
Charlevod
Arbutus Cook
Wil! Beach
Simon Carney
J. ©. Brown
Peter Sheldon
Manney Hunt
A. Christy
Sawyer
Pearson
Christy
James Carter
John Ringle
Ringle
St. Louis
Joseph Beckley
Columbia Avenue
Joseph Dubuehy
Brandon Avenue
Frank Seeger
Pierce Avenue
Morgan Inman
James Summerfield
Wilson Avenue
John Pellel
Morganford Read
Beckley
Dubuchy
Diedeke
Bussey
Stork
Inman
River Des Peres
Supreme Court voids 1891 Wisconsin apportionment
The Wissonal Supreme Court rules the 1891 assembly and senate district plan unconstitutional and void. Ex US Senator Spooner led the case, urging that districts be population based and compact with counties as units. The decision allows an extra session to pass a new apportionment law or maintain current districts until then.
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Wissonal Supreme Court
Manion
Wis
Supreme Court
United States
Spooner
Senate
Assembly
William F. Vilas
Mills Elected United States Senator from Texas
In Austin on March 23 Roger Q Mills was elected senator by the Legislature without opposition to fill the unexpired term of ex Senator Reagan. The vote stood Mills 81 in the Senate and 98 in the House with various opponents receiving minor totals. The news notes Mills long service in the House and hints at a future tariff speech as his career shifts toward the Senate. The report also mentions expected contests by Culberson and Chilton for the seat and a broader canvassing plan for the state.
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Mr. Mills
Mills
House
Reagan
Judge Culberson
Chilton
Palmer
Illinois
Republican Caucus nominates town officers at Squire Discaway's
The Republican caucus met at Squire Discaway's office to nominate township officers and select delegates for the county convention. J H Jones elected chairman and C White secretary with O C White (Nicholson Co) winning town clerk on formal ballot. Delegates named include F Potter J Jacobs D McDonough Geo Harris and others with a central committee chosen for the year.
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Squire Discaway
EH. Hutching
Centract
J. H. Jones
C. White
Plac
David McDonough
F. A. Raymond Sr
A. Worley
Ed H. Smith
John Morgan
Wm P. Williams
O. O. White
Ed Hunce Mell
Theo Disosway
Equire Disosway
L. V. Smith
Charles A. Camp
M A Adams
D. Campbell Sr
J. A. Melick
O. 0. White
I F. Potter
Dr Jacobs
Geo Harris
J. F. Coan
Bow Adams
R Jones
Chas A
Dans Duncan Campbell Jr
J. A. Williams
Bat Smith
Wm Duke
P. K. Cross
Gi Clark
Jesse Harrison
Geo Nicholson
Caucua
Prohibition Party Convention Names Marshall County Delegates
The Marshell County Prohibition Party met at the G A R hall to select delegates for the state Springfield convention on May 20 and 30. D M Dunlap John Thompson Jno Reichart and J L Foster were named as delegates with G M Locke A H Gaston A B Clark Walter Poster as alternates. Delegates to the Pontiac congressional convention were A Porter Webber Joshua Myers G M Locke Samuel Holler with alternates A B Clark Rey Shoop Walter Foster Rev Rogers. Delegates for the senatorial convention were A E Gaston Joshua Myers J L Foster Jao Moon Br with alternates Rev A F Marsh Jno S Thompson Walter Foster Rev Rogers. The group approved funds for the campaign fund increase.
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Marshell County
Prohibition Party
G.A.R. Hall
Central Committee
F&f. Morah
Marsh
G. M. Locke
Locke
Marshall Coun Wy
Gaston
D. Dunlap
A. B. Clarke
Joshua Myers
Chafremon Culver
Springield
D. M. Dunlap
Johnn § Thompson
Jno Reichart
J. L
A. E. Gaston
J. L. Foster
Jao Moon
A. F Marsh
Jno
Thompson
Walter Foster
Rogers
Dunlap
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Fast Sprain Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for sprained ankles and a wide range of ailments. It claims 1 to 8 day cure for sprains when applied immediately and markets the product as superior to other liniments, sold by Dr Powell.
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Ballard
Powell
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Daman Porras, An Eccentric and Wealthy Iowe Farmer, of Wamcoms
United States Senate
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Williams
Massachusetts
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Millersburg
Decatur
Ala
John Fritz
Thomas Wolcott
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