Colorado notes on transport and town events
A Colorado roundup reports a Denver to Chicago train plan in twenty eight hours, university graduations, a $20 million river and harbor bill, and various local developments. It notes fires in St Elmo, a mountain gas claim near Grand Junction, rail plow tests, and civic efforts in Meeker and Aspen.
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Burlington Road
Denver
Chicago
Freddie A. Hough
Washington
Grand Junction
University of Denver
Wm. Amsberg
Fall River
Rio Blanco County
Salida
Central Districts Sportsmen's Association
Henwood Springs
Pacific Road
St. Elmo
Denver May Ltd
Denver Tramway Company
M.r D. L. Holden
Pueblo
Gen. Alger
Michigan
Grand Junction Star
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W. F. McDowell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tiffin
Indian Bureau
Ute Reservation
Tourtelette Park
Aspen Times
John Holbrook
Aspen
Messrs. Holbrook & Atkinson
Attempted Bridge Crossing Stops at Niagara
A Chinaman tried to cross the bridge at Niagara into the United States but was turned back. Canadian authorities refused to permit his return due to lacking proper papers and, in latest reports, he was quartered on the bridge.
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Niagara
United States
Sherman Birthday Celebration at Union League Club
In Sherman New York on April 17 the seven tieth birthday of General Sherman was honored with a reception by the Union League Club. General Sherman, with Chauncey M. Depew and Secretary Noble, greeted guests as a long line of statesmen diplomats judges and military officers passed by. The event, held in a tastefully decorated building, continued late into the night.
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New York
General Sherman
Union League Club
Chauncey M. Depew
Noble
Army
Navy
Colorado Churches and Clergy Moves Across the State
The corner stone of Aspen’s new Presbyterian Church was laid last Sunday. The Pueblo Presbytery passed strong prohibition resolutions at their recent meeting. Pastors Eliot and Gregg exchanged julpis in Denver. A United Brethren Church named The Church of the Strangers was dedicated in Colorado Springs at a total cost of 7545 dollars. Central Presbyterian in Denver sold ground at Eighteenth and Champa for 127500 dollars and will retain occupancy for one year. Father Downey received a 150 dollar purse at Glenwood’s fifth church anniversary. Mission work expands in Clayton and Folsom with Rev. E Lyman Hood. John Lennox reelected Sunday school superintendent at First Presbyterian and library plans approved. Rev J S Black likely to leave Denver for Minneapolis, with a unanimous call and resignation to be read next Sunday.
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Pueblo Presbytery
Mr. Eliot
Denver
Mr. Gregg
Colorado Springs
United Brethren
Church of the Strangers
Central Presbyterian
Eighteenth and
Champa
Downey
Glenwood
Aspen Times
Geo. P. Hays
Palestine
Damascus
Judas
House of
Ananias
Naaman
Paul
E. Lyman Hood
U Colorado
New Mexico
Arisona
Clayton
Folsom
Trinidad
John Lennox
First Presbyterian Church
A. F. Hale
W. L. Kirkwood
Eva Johnson
O. H. Shoup
el Paso County Republic
J. S. Black
First Church of
Minneapolis
Black
Nashua
N. H
Erskine Presbyterian Church
Montreal
Canada
Marc Gibson
London
England
Colorado Springs Republic
Immigrant Steamer Pictovis Under Senate Scrutiny
The Senate immigration committee inspected the Faber line steamer Pictovis from Naples carrying 789 Italians. Chairman Owen said the ship’s condition was horrible with foul stench and vowed action to prevent further passenger abuses.
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New York
Senate Immigration Investigation Committee
Faber Line
Naples
Owen
Priest Suspended Over Improper Assessments and Strike
Watertown N Y April 21 Bishop Wadhams silenced Father Peter J H Ryan of St Peter s Church Lowville N Y and suspended him for acts unbecoming a priest The main charge concerns his method of assessing the congregation and extorting money from them The clash peaked when he demanded a share from a churchwoman she refused he struck her with a prayer book and used unbecoming language
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Watertown
N. Y
Wadhams
Peter J. H. Ryan
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
Lowville
N.Y
Father Ryan
Galvestons Deep Harbor Bill Favored by House Panel
The House committees on rivers and harbors report favorably on the Senate bill to appropriate 6 200 000 dollars for a deep water harbor at Galveston Texas. All members expressed support and the vote was said to be unanimous.
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Willrneton
D. C
House Committees On
Senate
Galveston
Texas
Congressional session details move World Fair bill and pensions
A sweeping session summary covers Senate and House actions on World’s Fair legislation, river and harbor measures, and pension bills. It notes debates over a Columbus statue, naval review provisions, and requests to increase silver coinage while detailing withdrawals, recesses, and adjournments across April 19 to 22.
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Sexar
New Mexico
Senate
Missouri River
Chamberlain
Lyman County
S. D
Milroy
Hawley
Henderson
Ilinois
Poe
House
Court of Claims
Thomas
Wisconsn
Committee On War Claims
Congress
Secretary of War
Cannon
Grosvenor
Blaine
United States
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Canada
Manderson
Library Committee
Matthews
Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Grant
Statuar. Nay Hall
Capitol
General Grant
Washington
Samuel S. Cox
New York
Cummings
Mr. Cox
Messrs. Holman
Indiana
Mills
Texas
Butterworth
Ohio
Reagan
J. Plumb
Secretary of the Treasury
New York Harbor
West
Cullom
Chicago
Hoar
Yeas
Dorsey
Nebraska
Plumb
Struble
Iowa
Oklahoma
Morrill
Tursday
Cockrell
Treasury
Eustis
Mitchell
Chandler
Massachusetts
Bismarck to Enter Reichstag Amid Global Turmoil
Telegraph dispatch reports Bismarck would enter the Reichstag as flood damage worsens in the South. Hayes and daughter sail for Bermuda, and a Guadalajara bullfight injures many after the arena roof collapses.
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Bismarck
Reichstag
Mississippi
South
Hayes
Fannie
Bermuda
Guadalajara
Mexico
Vermont
Secretary Windoms Policy Aimed At Least Disturbance In Finances
Secretary Windom replies to Senator Plumb that Treasury operations seek minimal market disruption and to pay out surplus quickly. Bond purchases reduced available funds to under 20 million, with 15 million held in banks. When 4 percent bonds purchases paused, treasury reserves were conserved and later resumed as surplus neared 29 million with deposits in national banks.
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Washington
Windom
Plumb
Treasury Department
Odean
Gove
End of the Pan American Conference Adjourned Sine Die
Washington April 19 The Pan American Conference adjourned sine die after routine business and resolutions praising the quadro centennial celebration of America’s discovery and hospitality. Blaine announced the result and lauded the conference’s work, noting a charter abolishing war and urging arbitration among the American republics.
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America
Blaine
United States
Extravagance in New York City Government
A Paris cable reports sharp criticism of New York City's municipal government. Expenditures for fetes and carriage hire are said to be five times higher than similar imperial spending, with sinecures increased to benefit counselors' relatives. Government inquiry is anticipated as revelations unfold.
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New York
Paris
Mail and Express
Held Up the Wrong Men at Mountain Key mine
John Boyle Jr and his brother left Silver City with 2300 dollars in gold to pay miners at the Mountain Key mine in Pinos Altos owned by General John Boyle of St Louis. Three robbers sprang from rocks, demanded the money, but the Boyles fought back and the attackers fled. A posse tracked the robbers to Pinos Altos where they were captured after a follow up confrontation.
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Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Wyo
Couch
Oklahoma
Carnot
France
Toulon
Laramie
Wyoming
Silver City
N. M
John Boyle, Jr
Mountain Key
Pinos Altos
John Boyle
St. Louis
Boyle
Boyles
Outlaws Beset by State Troops in Kentucky Barn Holdout
A 1:20 am clash near the Black Mountains 17 miles east of Louisville pits sixteen state troops led by Lt Milton and Sgt Pullian against about thirty armed outlaws in an old barn. Five soldiers wounded. outlaw casualties unknown as the barn remains in outlaw hands. Captain Gaither plans further action as more troops are sent.
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Louisville
Harlan Court House
Here
Black Mountains
Milton
Pullian
Gaither
Grand Army Encampment Opened in Denver
The Colorado and Wyoming department of the Grand Army of the Republic opened its encampment in Denver with reports from officers and committees. General R. A. Alger, arriving with Mrs. Logan, attended receptions at Fort Logan and Governor Cooper's residence, as members total 3,239.
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Colorado and
Wyoming
Grand Army of theRepublic
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
R. A. Alger
Alger Wor
John A
Tariff Bill Aims to Boost Domestic Production
The House Ways and Means Committee introduces a tariff bill with a surplus forecast for this year and next. It plans revenue reductions financed by duties on imports to protect U S industry, raise home production, with higher tariffs on wool and certain agricultural goods while sugar remains free.
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Amercan
Agen
Appointment in immigration dept sparks Manitoba unrest
Ambrose Lepine once war secretary and Riel ally, condemned to hang then three years in penitentiary, awarded an immigration post by the dominion government. Old settlers and Orangemen threaten protests across the province, promising meetings and resolutions to oppose the move and honor loyalist Scott killed by Ric’s orders, risking greater race and creed tension with Ottawa drawn in.
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Wixwiree
Ambrose Lepine
Riel
Dominion
Immigration Department
Ottawa
Orangemen
Scott
Ric
English Budget Highlights Record Revenue Rise and Debt Cut
London reports show Chancellor Gesches presenting the budget with expenses exceeding estimates by £600 and receipts over estimates by more than £5 million. Alcohol revenue totals £20,206,000 amid a surge in consumption, while the national debt reduction for 1889 is £3,295.00% and a cumulative £23,323,000. For the coming year expenditures are forecast at £56,857,000 with revenues at £90,408,000.
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London
Gesches
House of Commons
Goschen
Amont
Plucky Judge Defies Mob in Horse Theft Case
Mansfeid King, arrested for horse stealing in St Louis County, was brought before Justice Lappington at Franklin for a hearing. A threatening mob gathered intending to lynch him, but Justice Lappington kept the crowd at bay with dual revolvers as the prisoner was escorted away by the constable.
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St. Louis
Mansfeid King
St Louis
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Utah
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