Tariff bill becomes law without presidential signature
Washington August 28 the McKinley tariff law expired at midnight and the new Democratic tariff act, passed by the Fifty third Congress, became law without President Cleveland's signature. Secretary Carlisle directs customs to allow free entry for goods in bonded warehouses under the new act and not reexported to gain benefits, a move with wool trade impact and potential court challenges.
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Washington
Cleveland
Carlisle
Congress
United States
Trust loan turmoil near Pekin as bonds falter
The Wilisky Trust loan of 5 million to bond goods faces delays with no payments by 1 o'clock and unclear conference outcomes. President Beggs and M. Silla of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago decline comment as Ravenna office closes with low collections. Widespread tax on warehousing and unpaid taxes leave about 2.9 million gallons untaxed in Peoria warehouses and ongoing bond default fears.
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Ollock
Beggs
I M. Silla
Inois Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Ravenna
Cullen
Pekin
Ugnois ‘Trust
Diplomatic Treaty Claims Extraterritorial Jurisdiction End
Washington reports Japan reaches a treaty with Great Britain abandoning extraterritorial jurisdiction. Ratifications in process with the United States and other nations likely follow. Recognition of Japan as fully civilized powers cited as key outcome. Mysterious murder and other dispatches from Mentone and Mindlos mine report, plus a Czar influenza note and a Shanghai letter from Corea.
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Iratfan
Washington
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Japanese Landing Clash With Chinese Cavalry Repelled
Nineteen Japanese warships and thirteen transports reached the Tatung River on the 18th ins. landing 6,000 troops. They moved inland but were attacked by 4,000 Chinese cavalry that divided the force and pressed heavy artillery fire from an elevated position. The Japanese retreated to the Beashore where foot guns halted pursuit. Japanese losses exceed 1,400 men.
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Tatung River
Beashore
Aweful Storm in Europe Sweeps Sea of Azov
A St Louis cablegram reports a devastating wind along the Sea of Azov with at least 1000 feared dead. Nogaisk Marinopel and Berdiansk area towns were leveled or destroyed, boats sunk, and many fishermen and travelers drowned or crushed. Telegraph service collapsed as officials tally the catastrophe.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
St. Petersburg
Sea of Azov
Axor
Nogaisk
Marinopel
Delga
Berdiansk
Sugar Planters Seek Bounty Despite Abrogation Hopeful Planters Rally
The Sugar Planters of Louisiana prepared to pursue legal action against the federal bounty on growing sugar, with a large purse to cover expenses and top lawyers. Congress consent needed before any suit, but planters plan to wait for the tariff bill to become law and hope for presidential support. Licenses are in place, and witnesses will verify weighings at the Internal Revenue Office. Also reports from London note an imperial edict condemning Chinese officials over missionary outrages and promising punishment, while a Louisville tale recounts a brutal crime against a woman found nailed to a tree.
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New Orleans
Congress
Internal Revenue Office
Pask
London
Times
Tientsind
James Wyle
Presbyterian
Wyle
Supreme Council
Viseroy Li Hung
Bockage
Week in Trade Shows Mixed U S Business Tone
The Week in Trade notes a mixed national business picture with gains in St Louis, Baltimore, Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis, and San Francisco while western crop prospects dampen pork and dairy outputs. Wheat flour exports from both coasts total 4 182 100 bushels, down from 4 960 000 year ago.
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New York
Bradstrad’s
New England
St. Louis
Baltimore
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
San Francisco
Missouri River
Drougat
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
Mine Disaster Kills Thirty Seven at Franklin Mine Washington
A violent explosion in breast No 62 on the sixth level trapped miners at the Franklin Mine near Seattle. Thirty seven men died, with many bodies recovered by afternoon as officials and residents watched. The fire was extinguished and suspicion points to spontaneous combustion in refuse and screenings at the bottom of the breast.
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Yerribie
Washington
Seattle
Wash
Franklin
Mips
Oregon Improvement Company
Paraguay
United States
Simberia
Messure
Venta
Acryus
London
Europa
Juno
Teroms
Nuremberg
Agga- Qorto
Ecuador
Aota
Lancaster
Plan to aid unemployed city mayors critics call futile
Prominent Cincinnatians push a $180,000 to $400,000 subscription plan to fund public works and create jobs. proceeds from cat am sand and gravel would supplement the initial fund. City officials doubt success amid rising unemployment and possible legislative action for public improvements. Mining disaster in Mexico leaves several dead as cave-in traps workers and prompts arrest of mine supervisor for investigation.
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Font
Esilad
Cilius
Mexico
Deringe
Errors in the tariff bill reveal missing income tax appropriation
Treasury officials warn no funds exist to implement income tax provisions amid 31 identified errors in the new tariff bill. An $800,000 initial appropriation was proposed to carry out the tax. corrections require joint resolutions, and some mistakes, such as misapplied commas and hyphens, led to substantial duty and free-list misclassifications affecting imports and potential revenue.
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Treasury Department
Internal Revenue
Treasury
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Senate
York
Yaard Aga I
McKintey
Wheelmen Meet National Racing Tournament Opens in Denver
The National Racing Tournament of the League of American Wheelmen opened in Denver before about 10 000 spectators. Highlights included Barnett of Tecumseh Neb winning the two mile handicap after a late surge, Titus taking the five mile championship with a new world record, and strong showings from Ziegler Gardner and Maxwell among others. The day featured high altitude breathing difficulties and a favorable crowd despite western disappointment in overall prizes. The Venezuela revolt ends amid regional tension.
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A.W. Helin
Denver
League of American Wheelmen
Denever
Beld
Buffalo
Sanger
Hed
Tera Sanger
Titus
Brown
Lala
Grown
Tita Witener
Cleveland
Barnett
Tine. Com
Neb
Wonderful Ae
Lincoln
Neh
Ziegler
California
Anderson and
Gardner
Wailer
Salt Lake
Maxwell
Winfield
Kaw
Use of Federal Troops Legal Treatment Conley
Judge Thomas M. Conley of Ann Arbor presides at the American Bar Association meeting in Saratoga New York. Acting president Judge Samuel Funt delivers the President's address praising government stance on federal troops in strikes and protests including Altgeld, Coxey, and other labor actions while condemning unrest. The report notes Ottawa Illinois Salvation Army meetings plan and a fatal train robbery near Tatkin Vermont with Dr Drawaney slain. George Davis faced trial in Lincoln Nebraska over a Santa Fe wreck death toll. John C Peek of the Philadelphia fire department shoots himself after censure for driving.
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Treatment Conley
American Tar Association
American Bar Association
Thomas M. Conley
Ann Arbor
Mich
Saratoga
N.Y
Congress
Altgeld
Finois
United States
Coxey
Pullman’s Pitiless Response to Blaffedel Town Appeal
Gov Altgeld dismisses Pullman distress as exaggerated while issuing a statewide appeal for aid to 1600 destitute families. The dispute centers on wages, work stoppages, and the company’s reluctance to provide full or half-time relief as tensions rise between labor and management.
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Bla “Ffedel
Alexeia
Altfeld
Pullman
Is Or. Altgeld
Ilinois
Chicago
Altgeld
Snfereva
Altge
Wickes
Tothia
Tsao
Tiinola
Senate bill targets anarchists with deportation plan
Debate outlines exclusion of alien anarchists from the United States with immediate deportation and penalties for return. Provisions authorize foreign port inspectors, authorize funding of 60,690 dollars, and deny citizenship intentions as a shield from deportation. Cites European measures to curb anarchy and warns of enforcing strict restrictions on admission.
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Senate
Europe
United States
Doings of Congress Daily Report of Measures Introduced
The Senate discusses sugar, coal, and iron bills and amendments while planning to place them on the calendar. The House acts on finance for customs collection and Venezuela arbitration and debates a railroad right of way through Indian reservations. adjournment looms as sessions stretch late with Executive actions and confirmations pending.
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Harris
Garris
Enator Allison
Iowa
Manderson
Ifty
Venequela
Foreman
Ilinois
McCreacy
Hannathan Republic
Warner
New York
Duluth and Winnipeg
Chinpeway
White Darth
Benste
Thi Wa
Oddities and superstitions from ancient lore
A miscellany of curious facts and legends covers weights, celestial alignments, and the speed of earthquakes. It notes places like Quito and Qorto Ecuador, Juno and St Teroms, and dated items from medieval Europe, with entertaining assertions about omens, stars, and animal signs.
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Martle
Shanghai
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Corea
Che Foo
Wild Sue
Kentucky
Louisville
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Chiy County
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Dunalloon
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Berlin
Aachen
Luey
Mie
Aberdeen
Peterhead
St Lander
Audry Battye
Colqualy Tyland
Jon Milés
Howpron
Battye
Venezuela
Renations
Ottawa
Salvation Army
Tatkin
Vex
Dr. Drawaney
Thetic Tooney
George Davis
Santa Fe Road
John C. Peek
Philadelphia
Fre Department
Trosiansz
Harrie
Sena Jor Cockrall
Voorhees
Ally Taembera
Ho Hotae
Bly
Aynum
Indiana
Forder
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Franin
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Fas
Mary
Mooadack
Montlor
New World
Trent
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