Unveiling of Hancock Statue in Washington
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock statue unveiled in Washington with President Cleveland presiding. Ceremony featured President Cleveland, Vice President Stevenson, senators, diplomats, and military veterans, including a grand procession by four artillery companies and Marine units. The statue by Henry J. Ellicott stands 33 feet 5 inches tall, with pedestal 19 feet 2 inches high. descendant W. Hancock pulled the unveiling rope as the flags dropped.
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Eresses
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Army
Navy
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River and Harbor Bill Ends in California Coast Dispute
In May 13 proceedings in the senate over a deep water harbor on the southern California coast the dispute between Santa Monica and San Pedro was settled by appointing a three civil engineers naval officer and coast survey officer commission to decide. California senators unanimously passed the compromise with a $10000 annual expenditure cap and an afternoon disposal deadline was set.
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Wesiinstox
Senate
Cali
Cma
Santa Monica
San Pedro
California
Frye
Commerce Committee
Coast Survey
Gorman
West
Bond Investigators Named by Senate Finance Panel
Washington May 13 The senate committee on finance appointed a five member sub committee to probe bond sales under the Peffer resolution. Members named are Senators Harris West and Walthall Democrats Platt Republican and Jones Nevada Populist. Secretary Carlisle offered to furnish information in writing and may be asked to appear if more facts are needed.
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Senate Committee On Finance
Morrill
Peffer
Harris
West
Walthall
Platt
Jones
Carlisle
Contested Rinaker Downing Case Debated in Sixteenth Alabama District
Washington May 13 The house debated the Rinaker versus Downing contest in the Sixteenth Alabama district with a spirited exchange. Mr Wheeler Democrat Alabama faced censure for abusing press privileges at The Record as extensive interpolations in a recent speech were ordered expunged by a 73 to 144 vote. Mr Evans Republican Kentucky notified he would bring up the free alcohol bill at the earliest opportunity per the war and means committee instructions.
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WashinGtoy
Rinaker Ve. Downing
Alinais
Wheeler
Dem
Ala
Evans
Rep
Wars and Means
Senate finance panel backs cheese bill with amendments
Washexos May 13 The finance committee of the senate reported favorably the house filled cheese bill with amendments. The changes cut the annual revenue tax on cheese manufacturers from 400 to 240 dollars and on wholesale dealers from 204 to 200 dollars. The report passed by a bare majority, 4 to 4.
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Wasnixetos
Finance Committee
Senate
Mahon W Nicaragua canal bill ordered reported favorably
WoesHington May 13 The Mahon W Nicaragua canal bill has been ordered reported favorably to the house somewhat amended. The canal is to be constructed according to the plans of the Shia department of the army and under ity supervision.
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WoesHington
Department of the Army
Wuder Ity
Centennial Congregational Celebration Opens in Marietta
In Marietta Ohio the centennial of Congregationalism west of the Alleghenies begins a three day event at the 1807 First Congregational church built on the site of the original blockhouse. Notables include Prof. Frank H. Foster Rev. Alonzo H. Quint and President Charles F. Thwing. The program includes Rev. Washington Chadden Prof. Williston Walker and messages from several midwestern states. The church is described as the mother of many western churches and colleges.
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Allegheny Mountains
First Congregational Church
Northwest Territory
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Oakland
Cal
Alonzo H. Quint
Boston
Charles F. Thwing
Cleveland
Delaven L. Leonard
Oberlin
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James Brand
Washington
Chadden
Columbus
Williston Walker
Hartford
Conn
Ohio
Indiana
Tllinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
New England
Daniel Breck
Topsfield
Mass
Daniel Story
Dartmouth
Campus Martins
Deuber Wins Battle Over Colisy Patent Invalidity
ANOTHER POINT FOR DEUBER CINCINNATI May 13 John C Deuber watchcase manufacturer Canton Ohio who began the fight which finally broke up the watch trust scored another point Deuber and other companies paid royalties to Elgin and Waltham factories in excess of 160000 on Colisy patents and pendant watches Later they refused to pay royalties and were sued The lower court ruled against them Judge Taft reversed and declared Colisy patent invalid The companies will sue for recovery of money already paid Relative of Je Davis Shot Patas Ky May 13 Great nephew of Jefferson Davis shot and mortally wounded at his saloon by John Steers a brakeman who refused to credit for a drink New York May 14 Metropolitan handicap result Counter Tenor won Maxim second Sir Walter third Time 1 53
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John C. Deuber
Canton
Watch Trust
Deuber
Elgin and
Waltham
Collyy
Taft
United States Court of Appeals
Patas
Jacik BR. Alexander
Jefferson Davis
John Steers
A cy clone strikes Wortyixeton Minn destruction spree
Wortyixeton Minn May 13 reports a cy clone causing the demolition of 20 buildings with no serious injuries recorded. Local authorities investigate the incident as residents assess the damage and safety concerns.
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Wortyixeton Minn
New Castle Ministers Fight Sun Day Desecration
Reports show New Castle ministers plan action against Sunday desecration while a Philadelphia foundrymen congress proceeds. A child’s body was found in a Warren outhouse and Mrs. Catherine Amigo is jailed in Wilkes-Barre for murder. The state Knights of the Golden Eagle meet in Altinn. Heavy rain quenched nearby forest fires near DuBois. Uniontown electric road plans extend to Leith Hopwood and Brownfield. Mrs. William Cox of New Castle injured after a stairs fall. Portage druggist T. J. Boyer faces trial for liquor sales without license. The mirror’s plain tale urges women to seek medical review for feminine health. A lost red pocket book reported between Miss Smith’s millinery and Clements’ grocery.
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Philadelphia
Warren
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Altinn
Catherine Amigo
Wilkesbarre
DuBois
Uniontown
Leith
Hopwood
Brownfield
William Cox
T. J. Boyer
Portage
Cambria County
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Specialist Dr M Salm Returns to Indiana Visits
Influential citizens secured repeated petitions to bring Dr M Salm of Columbus Ohio back to Indiana for regular visits. The institution consents to his services every four weeks on Wednesdays starting May 27 at the American House with free consultation and examination for chronic and private diseases.
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Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
Market Report from Pittsburg May 12 1896
Weekly market update by W M Cunningham and partners covers produce grains butter cheese eggs poultry and a detailed price list for wheat corn oats hay and live stock in Pittsburg. Includes cattle hogs sheep and lambs receipts and quoted bids plus an editors notice and auditor appointment in Indiana County.
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Timothy
Elgin Creamery
TSI Ge
Chin Fancy
New York
Best Value in Decorated and Gold Band Dinner Sets
All the World offers a complete stock of dinner sets at savings. A 100-piece Decorated Dinner Set valued at $10.00 is now $7.75 and a Fine Gold Band Dinner Set priced at $9.25. Also available are various single pieces to fit any need.
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