Crisis in Montana as Troops Mass at Butte and Helena
July 19 reports from St Paul indicate government mobilization of troops to Montana. A special train carrying about 500 troops heads to Helena and Butte, with forces from Omaha to follow. Miners allied with the American Railway Union threaten widespread property destruction if precautions fail.
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St. Pau, Minn
Butte
Helena
Montana
Northern Pacific General Office
Forst Assiniboine
Great Northern
Omaha
American Railway Union
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Train Stoners Arrested After Fort Wayne Attack
Fort Wayne Indiana July 19 Detective Stoll caught two men in the act stoning Pennsylvania passenger train No 8. William Nelson a discharged Pennsylvania switchman and A M Waterman of Galveston Texas were bound over on heavy bonds. The gang had attacked Nickel Plate Wabash and Pennsylvania trains over the past three nights amid a large reward from the general managers association.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania
Stoll
William Nelson
A. M. Waterman
Galveston
Texas
Oakley
Wabash
General Managers Association
Eucharistic League to Convene First National Convention
Covington Ky July 19 final arrangements completed for the first Eucharistic convention under the Priests League to be held at Notre Dame Ind beginning August 7. The league numbers about 30 000 clergy and includes three Cardinals and over sixty bishops with ten American bishops.
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Covington
Maes
Notre Dame
iInd
Burlington
San Antonio
United States
Flour for Europe Ships Two Trains to Liverpool
Esrott Springs, Tenn. July 19 Noel mill shipped two decorated trains loaded with sixteen cars totaling 10 000 barrels of flour to Liverpool England. Shipment traveled via Atlanta Seaboard airline to Norfolk and N A T line. Mill contracts for about 30 000 barrels to be sent to Liverpool through August.
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Esrott Springs
Tenn
Noel Mill Company
Liverpool
England
Atlanta
Seaboard
Norfolk
Port Royal
Quiet Descent and Deaths Across Several Localities
Joseph Platt of Marion area killed and father-in-law wounded as coroner’s jury names W L Tisdale Dan Pardue William Tisdale Jim Defoe and P G Defoe as responsible. In Seoul a British consulate assault prompts marines to guard the site. Oakland receives 30 day provisions for naval forces. Prince Patrick clears Gulf bar as deepest draft to exit Fort Morgan. L H Prioleau of Charleston marries Frances Morris in Knightsbridge England.
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Farmerville
Joseph Platt
Marion
W. L. Tisdale
Dan Pardue
William Tisdale
Jim
P. G. Defoe
Fort Morgan
Ala
Gulf
Ordinaries in Convention Georgia Judges Meet in Atlanta
The second annual convention of Georgia ordinaries opens in Atlanta with 135 to 137 judges attending. Talks cover how to advertise official actions and fee structures as the group aims to strengthen county relations and improve execution of laws.
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Georgia
Atlanta
H. W. Bell
Jefferson County
Harlin
Calhoun
Lawsuit Over Questionable Life Policies Sparks Montreal Case
A Demurs suit for 17000 and C A Chenevert suit for 3000 stem from policies held by the late La Ferrierie of Berthier. He transferred them to creditors before death. The Massachusets benefit association contests payment alleging improper obtainment and impersonation. Roubideaux, Mercier's ex-Attorney General, represents the plaintiffs.
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Montreal
A. Demurs
Massachusetts Benefit Association of
Boston
C. A. Chenevert
la Ferrierie
Berthier
Benefit Association
Liberal Party
Provence
Mercier
Chinese Weasels Go to Scene of Conflict
Nine Chinese merchant steamers have sailed for Korea in a reported withdrawal of Chinese troops. Official circles deny this, saying Chinese position at Asan is strengthened. Japan issues an official denial of mediation. A new gun factory at Hang Sang under Viceroy Chang Ghismung was destroyed by incendiary fire, with losses exceeding one million taels.
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Suaneuai
Korea
Asan
Japan
Chang Ghismung
Hang Sang
New York Officials Scoff At Harcourt Downfall Tale
In Atlanta reports a convict laborer Edwin Harcourt, claimed as a New York millionaire’s son, is dismissed by the district attorney's office and Inspector McLaughlin. Harcourt, convicted of grand larceny, was sentenced to one year and leased to a brick factory near Atlanta. His wife Miss Shields of Knoxville seeks Governor Northen’s pardon. Harcourt was seen as an actor with the Robert L. Downing company, drawing little sympathy from locals.
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New York
Atlanta
Edwin Harcourt
District Attorney's Office
McLaughlin
Harcourt
Miss Shields
Knoxville
Robert L. Downing
Pullman Works to Open as Operatives Secured
The Pullman company posts that works will open when a sufficient number of operatives are secured to run all departments. Strikers met at Roseland and Kensington and resolved to stand firm and refuse to report to work. A second item notes Americans in Paris forming a chamber of commerce to protect mercantile interests and foster Franco American relations. A cable from St. Petersburg reports a serious cholera situation with 218 cases on Monday and over 1,500 since July 1.
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Puntman
Pullman Company
H. Middleton
Roseland
Kensington
American Chamber of Commerce
Paris
New York
Chamber of Commerce
France
United States
Strikers Fire On Train Crew Near Newton
Near Newton Mississippi last night a confrontation between striking workers and a train crew left conductor K R McElrod badly wounded by six to seven dozen shotgun pellets and a colored brakeman lightly hurt. The incident occurred while both men were atop a freight car as strikers opened fire from the ground.
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Jackson
Miss
Newton
K. R. McElrod
McEtrod
East Point Shootout: Marshal Ryan Shot During Arrest
At East Point near Atlanta six miles away, Marshal Ryan was shot in the chest while escorting two arrested suspects to the lockup. One assailant died instantly, another was wounded and fled, with Ryan also wounded but expected to recover.
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Atlanta
East Point
Marshal Ryan
Ryan
Marshal Ryn
Two-Hour Limit in Zoo Debate on Tariff Conference
Tariff conferees fail to agree after brief meeting as Senate and House push their own bills. Wilson signals report of general disagreement and aims to press House bill. debate time capped at two hours with roles for Reed and Burrows as Republican spokesmen.
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Zoo
Bill May Agaiz Te
Washington
Voorhees
Senate
House
Wilson
Committee On Ways and Means
Senator Jones
Crisp
Messrs. Reed and
Burrows
Tillman Confirms South Carolina State Dispensary Soon
Governor Tillman told a Hampton county meeting that the state dispensary would be operating in about three weeks and would be rigorously enforced. He noted support at political meetings for reestablishing the dispensary, while prohibitionists threaten a state ticket to oppose the plan.
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Columbia
D. C
Hampton County
Tillman
Industries for the South Mark Revival in Trade
Three new plants to operate in the south signal revival. English capitalists sign to build a plow factory cotton tie mill and car factory at Gillett Arkansas. A red cypress saw mill firm with 100000 dollars capital and daily capacity of 75000 feet organized at Patterson Louisiana will begin construction at once. Yesterday English investors bought a large tract next to Chattanooga for development.
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Chattanooga
South
Gillett, Ark
Patterson
Bill to appropriate unclaimed bounty for colored soldiers homes
Senator Branch of North Carolina introduced a bill in the Senate to appropriate unclaimed bounty funds in the treasury to the states listed to establish homes for indigent colored people or orphans. Proportions would be based on each state’s colored population, with states including Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkansas Tennessee Missouri and Kentucky.
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Washington
Branch
North Carolina
Senate
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Kentucky
Murder on Main Street in Kissimmee
Will London killed his wife on Kissimmee's main street using a hatchet in a jealous murder. He fled from witnesses, was captured, and jailed. The incident occurred July 19 as London accused his wife of infidelity.
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Kissimmee
Fla
London
Swindled New Englanders by Low Rate Paper Sales
M. J. Whitman, claimed rep for Star Supply and Subscription Co, is missing after taking subscriptions for New York papers and magazines at absurdly low rates. About 200 people, from children to adults, were cheated out of 1 to 5 dollars each. Local weather and California train updates follow in the dispatch.
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M. J. Whitman
New York
Orders for coinage issued for standard silver dollars
Orders for the coinage of standard silver dollars were sent to the several mints. At New Orleans and San Francisco dies are ready for stamping, prepared when Secretary Carlisle earlier decided to coin the seigniorage but later reversed that decision. The dies will last for coinage purposes for some time.
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Washington
New Orleans
San Francisco
Carlisle
United States steamship Essex sails for summer European cruise
The U S steamship Essex departed Newport yesterday for a summer cruise to Europe. No casualties are reported and the vessel is expected to proceed on schedule.
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United States
Essex
Newport
East Chicago
Miners Return at Lower Wages in Jerico District
Miners in Jerico district who had been on strike since April by order of President McBride returned to work at reduced wages. In Sacramento shops reopen under General Manager Towne, with about 300 workers.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jerico
McBride
Sacramento
Cal
Towne
Filmore
Pence Probes Silver Dollar Distribution Across States
Representative Pence announces a house resolution demanding Treasury data on 1894 silver dollars. He alleges 406 proof coins were minted to test dies and suggests some coins reached senators and representatives for political use in Alabama Georgia and Arkansas. He seeks disclosure of buyers and sale dates to expose possible improper influence.
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Washingtow
Pence
Colorado
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Mint
Alabama
Oates
Preston
Mr. Pence
South
Colonel Oates
Georgia
Arkansas
Democratic Party
Pence of Colorado charge on 1794 silver dollars debunked
Monteomerry Ala July 19. The charge that Pence of Colorado raised by Colonel Oates about silver dollars coined in 1794 is unfounded. Oates declares in speeches that silver dollars are not currently coined and only fractional silver is produced at the mints.
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Monteomerry
Ala
Colorado
Oates
Backers Bet Heavy as Dutch Skater Wins Big
In Brighton Branch rack track action on July 19 the crowd favored Figaro in the second race but Dutch Skater, at 20 to 1, upset the odds and beat Stonewellie. Stonewellie, backed in the fourth, lost to Lady Violet who claimed the day’s largest purse. Harry Reed and Arab also boosted winnings in the third and fifth races.
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Brighton Branch
Figaro
Stonewellie
Harry Reed
Arab
Lady Violet
Strong Demand for Spot Cotton Disappoints Bulls in Liverpool
New York reports from July 19 indicate Liverpool news dampened bullish sentiment. Heavy rain in southern Texas delayed gains while Houston received 10 bales of new cotton. August long liquidation occurred as sellers shifted to later months including December. Demand for spot cotton remains steady but speculation stays light.
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New York
the Sun
Ecotton
Liverpool
Texas
Houston Texas
Battle at Pisco in Peru Ends With Casualties
Herald dispatch from Lima reports a lively fight at Pisco between Montonera rebels and government troops. Reinforcements arrived in time to prevent a defeat, with several killed and wounded on both sides before Montonera retreated toward Sca. Captain Green remains with his company as rumors swirl about his career. Earthquakes were felt in Memphis Tenn with three distinct north to south shocks.
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New York
Lima
Peru
Pisco
Montonera
Sca
Mewrais, Tenn
Congress Debates Indian Appropriation Bill and Quorum Rules
In Washington the House passed bills for a Missouri river bridge at Lexington and adding towns to Hartford custom districts. A lively exchange over tallying a quorum followed, while the Senate, led by President pro tem Harris, debated the Indian appropriation bill raising total to about 9.33 million for 1895 with emphasis on Indian education and church funding.
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Washington
Crisp
Missouri River
Lexington
Manchester
Vernon
Rockwell
Hartford
Conn
Messrs
Reed
Terry
Arkansas
Richardson
Tennesse
Baker
New Hampshire
House
Military Committee
Senate
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National Soldiers Homes
Secretary of War
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Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Hatch
Foreman
Illinois
Waugh
Indiana
Lauderdale
Ala
Mussel Shoals
Bloomington
Ill
Harris
Committee On
Captain Howell Elected to the State Legislature
The Atlanta area saw an unusually heavy turnout in the democratic primaries with Colonel Livingston facing opposition from Colonel Milton A. Candler. Livingston held a thousand vote majority. Captain E. P. Howell, editor in chief of the Constitution, led the race for the state legislature and Arnold Boyles won by a large margin.
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Captain Howell
The
Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta
Livingston
Milton A. Candler
E. P. Howell
Constitution
Arnold Boyles
Jost Freed After Writ Habeas Corpus Issued
E T Jost a striker arrested in naval battalion uniform and charged with crossing lines as a spy was liberated by military authorities on condition he leave Oakland California.
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Oakland
Cal
E. T. Jost
Southern system to include Georgia Central later
President Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway says the Georgia Central railroad cannot be incorporated with the Southern system at present due to pending complications. He expects it to become part of the system in due time.
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New York
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway Company
Georgia Central Railroad
Southern Railway System
Strikers Sentenced to Six Months in County Jail
John Howard and Martin Kelley were convicted of contempt for violating an injunction against the Atlantic and Pacific and sentenced to six months in the county jail.
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Los Angeles
Cal
John Howard
Martin Kelley
Ross
Atlantic and Pacific
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