City of Brussels steamer loss tied to Kirby Hall liability
The Brussels steamer disaster ruling places liability on the Kirby Hall, with charges set at 8 pounds per ton for cargo and 15 pounds per ton for lives lost. In New York, the Supreme Court affirmed disallowance of executors of Sheriff Connor’s 110000 dollar claim for Tweed arrest in the six million dollar suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inman
City of
Brussels
Kirby Hall
Supreme Court of New York Jast
Board of Audit
William C. Connor
New York
William M. Tweed
World news notes incidents and political shifts
The world’s doings report obsequies for ex governor Marshall Jewell with many dignitaries present. Edwin D Morgan of New York dies aged seventy two. Berdell admits guilt in Star Route trials recounting magnet details that sped mail and raised pay. Washington reports bad feeling between Haskell Kansas and Townsend Illinois. In Louisiana sixth district special election E K Lewis Democrat succeeds General Herron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Jewell
Washington
Haskell
Kansas
Townsend
Illinois
Louisiana
E. K. Lewis
Congress
Herron
Explosion at Blaisdell Co Mills Wrecks Plant and Stock
A gas explosion wrecked Blaisdell & Co knitting mills near Amsterdam New York, burning watchman Keegan and destroying four sets of machinery and a large stock. Loss about 50000 dollars insured for 33500. Also noted are federal appropriation requests to aid Sioux families, train wrecks, river floods, and various legal and political items from national and local scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaisdell & Co
Amsterdam
N. Y
Keegan
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Plano
Sandwich
Ills
Roberts
Arkansas River
Little Rock
Ouachita
Boundary cuts threaten Rhode Island’s acreage
The Rhode Island boundary is discussed as Massachusetts erodes land, with claims that Rhode Island would lose forty five acres under a new boundary. The Philadelphia Times weighs if Connecticut could gain similarly, prompting fears of further territorial diminishment by nearby states and the implications for Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Philadelphia Times
Connecticut
Naval officers oppose Rollins plan to cut active navy
Washington reports say naval officers are exercised over Senator Rollins proposed amendment to the Naval Appropriation bill creating a supernumerary list for officers beyond a limited number. A nine officer board would select those for active duty, and the Secretary of the Navy has approved the plan in a letter to Senator Rollins, causing fear among officers that it may pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rollins
Secretary of the Navy
Supreme Court decisions affirm state civil rights power and juries
Three major Supreme Court rulings solidify state jurisdiction over civil rights, uphold laws banning interracial marriage, and deny states the power to bar colored citizens from juries based on race. The decisions mark a significant turn in constitutional protections and citizen access to equal participation in justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
United States
Duel Threat Ends In Banquet For French Residents
In Dallas two Frenchmen M., Arnoon and Maurice De Gateline clashed over politics during winter in Texas. Arnoon challenged De Gateline to a sunrise duel next morning, but the duel was blocked by local French citizens. The rivals then attended a banquet with French residents where cordiality replaced hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnoon
Texas
Maurice de Gateline
Paris
Dallas
Foster urges labor reforms before Massachusetts Senate
Frank K. Foster secretary of the Federation of Trade and Labor Unions of Massachusetts testified to the Senate Committee on Education and Labor proposing a National Bureau of Labor Statistics boards of arbitration enforcement of the eight hour law abolition of child labor repeal of conspiracy laws to protect workers right to combine and union incorporation abolition of convict labor contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Foster
Federation of Trade and Labor Unions of
Massachusetts
Senate ‘Committee On Education and Labor
Foster
National
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Boards of Arbitration
Marshatt Jewell and Canadian Weather Prophet Foretold Storms
Hoy Marshatt Jewell chairman of the Republican National Committee died recently. He served as Governor of Connecticut from 1869 to 1872 and as Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia under Grant, later becoming Postmaster General. He was RNC Chairman at his death and contracted a severe cold in New York related to National Committee business, contributing to his death. Canadian weather prophet Poor Wreerns had predicted dire storms, but fell into disrepute after his March forecast amid February storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell
New York
National” Republican
Arthur
Distribution of hay and flood impacts across states
The report divides hay shipments by region with numbers for New England and others, noting large hay movements via the Union Pacific to Platte Valley cattle ranges and Western Wyoming where snow hides grass. It also mentions Milton Indiana where flooding submerged most houses and many people were sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Western
Southern
Middle
Pacific States and Territories
New York City
Canada
Union ‘Pacific
Platte Valley Ranges
Wyoming
Milton
Tnd
Senate and House Pass Tariff Bills and Resolutions
Across the sessions the Senate and House debated and advanced tariff measures and related bills. The Senate considered the tariff schedule with amendments on sugar duties while the House approved land grant road rights and a river and harbor appropriation. Debates included convicts on U.S. works, executive pay reductions, and the Japanese Indemnity Fund. The day closed with passage of the Fourth of July Claims totaling 288,000 and a legislative appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Kenna
West Virginia
Blair
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
House
Holman
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Bayard
St. Louis
San Francisco
Fort Smith, Ark
Page
Committee On Commerce
Haskell
Kangas
Townsend
Illinois
United States
van Wyck
Secretary of the Treasury
the Treasury
Department of Justice
Cockrell
Morrill
Oliver Wendell Holmes
S. B. Aldrich
John G. Whittier
Williams
Wisconsin
Jnapan
Wyoming
Ith
Cannon
Executive Department
Treasury Department
Senate Grants Pension to Warren Widow. Tariff Faces House Vote
In the Senate a pension was favorably reported for the widow of Major General Warren. The House debated raising taxes and a two-thirds vote failed. Postmaster salaries would be regraded by class with wide ranges tied to office receipts. The Sundry Civil bill totals about 24.0 million dollars and repeals pre emption with land fraud defenses. Crisis after flooding in New Albany leaves thousands homeless amid factory stoppages and charity. A Manitoba trek ends in disaster as 3 men die in the cold and others are stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Warren
Kelley
Committee On
Ways and Means
Yeas
Bingham
Dakota
Grevy
M. Jules Ferry
New Albany
Ind
Lannon
Manitoba
Fte
Kansas State House Adopts Railroad Legislation Measures
In the Kansas House and Senate multiple railroad petitions were reviewed, with committees reporting on a range of bills. The House passed schedules limiting penalties and authorizing local road districts. debates covered prohibition resubmission and impeachment matters. The Senate advanced a railroad substitute, approved several education and court terms bills, and rejected a charity board nomination. A conference on railroad legislation was requested as rival measures persisted. The Mosely murder trial concluded with a first degree verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunssmore
Green
Leavenworth
Fourteenth Judicial District
John H. Prescott
John H. Foster
Prescott
Paneed
Senate
Shenneman
Cowley County
Cobb
Seventeenth Judicial District
Winfield
Knappenberger
House Railroad Committee
Senate Railroad Committee
House
Woodson
Cottey
Fourie
Ith
Barton
Joint Committee On Ways and Means
Ohio Valley
Congress
Crichton
Committee
Vernon Township
University and Normal School
Fifteenth Judicial District
Washington County
Normal School
Leavenworth, Lawrence
Kressers
Charlesworth
Dixon
Orner
Carroll
Rash
E. D. Mosely
Great Mine Disaster at Braidwood Leaves Seventy Four Dead
A Joliet report says a mine collapse at Braidwood in the Diamond Company pits trapped 68 men and 6 boys, flooding No 2 shaft. Sixty four bodies may be recovered after the ground caved and water rushed in, with many families left bereaved across two counties and 300 miners affected by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmbaco
Joliet
Braidwood
A. L. Sweet
Four Mines Company
Diamond Mine Company
John Iaber
Adam McGuestin
Robert MeGuestion
Isaac Pierson
James Carroll
B. Schalzell
John Boyd
R. Mace
H. Ramsey
F. Soup
Matt Bells
P. Leck
John Huber
Frank Huber
Will McQuestion
Adam Pato
John Pierson
Mathew Redmond
Bridge
T. Costigar
A. Stewart, Jr
Ene Stewart
Hugh Nestisu
H. A. Habington
Simon Stump
John Smith
R. Rathvart
George Mathew
W. C. Secor
H. G. Lemor
J. Lens
John French
John Johnson
C. O. Sterlow
John Anderon
William Cully
Charles Rodgers
J. A. Rusk
Wilmington Coal-Field
Wilmington Coal Mining Manufacturing Company
The
Diamond Company
Diamond
Will County
Hne
Grundy County
Hill-Stone Explosion at Mingo Iron Works Kills Captain
In Wheeling West Virginia a disaster at the Mingo Iron-works killed Captain James Prentiss and injured William Heil. A broken governor belt sent the grinding department at high speed as seven large stones exploded through the roof. About 200 workers were present. the seventh stone damaged a steam pipe and stopped the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Mingo Iron-works
James Prentiss
William Heil
Brentwool
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Osb UN Shannon
Lawrence
Marshal Jewelli Ag
Republican National’ Committee
Pahistan Ciaxmee i
Wee
George W.bousman
Stafford County
Kan
Washington City
Austin
Dodge City
Kas
Grand Trunk Railroad
Flint
Mich
Halda Lehman
Hill
Lindsey
Wm Maynes
Waterloo
Chester Miller
St. Allan’s
Ont
Altoona
Jno
Lem
Harbaugh
Omaha
Gust
Beidell
Ohio River
Louisville
Relief Committee
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Chicago Board’ of ‘Trade
Ohio
New Orleans
Kuhlmeyer
Schell City
Arkansas Senate
Foreign Affairs
Department of “Agriculture
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Missi
Louigiana
Tece i
Congressional
Kansas State
NEWS
Haiess
Wall Street
Ondy
J.G. Crawford
Sunday, Lecture Society of London
Thames
Embankment
Robert Burns
Crawford
MacQuestion
Atlanta Constitution
Bmeos Rai Staeetg
J Sarste
Massachusetts St
Lawrence, Kas
Innes &Co
M. Rowe
Hotels
Eldridge
J. BR
Harry Gray
W. O. Honsche
No. &I
Vermont Street
G. A. Stevens
Durfee
North New Hampshire Street
S. A. Mitchell
W. W. Nevison
Attorney AT Law
Massachusctts Street
Jas. W. Green
National Bank Building
Linwood
Inwood
Leavenworth, Co
U.P. Ry
Kansas City
Golden Drops
Young Phylitsen
Young Marys
Lady Elizabeths
Moab of
Sharons
Baron Victor
Bret
Cruickshank
Tlhurst
W. A. Harris
J. P.ross
Eldridge House
W. S. Reed
W. Goodhue
Levi A. Doane
Henry Streets
Leis’ Drug Store
W. W. Fluke
Lawrence, Kass
Pacific Mill Company
Farmers’ Exchange
Kansas River
Bruce
E. L. Bruce
C. Bruce & CO
A. Webber
Merchant Tailor
W. ©. Nolan
Tobacco, Pipes, &E. Duse
Our Frits
South Coast
Tonganoxie Nurseries
O. Carlson
Tr Els Corner
Winthrop and
Vermont
Biregin
Feold
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