Pension Tax Plan Sparks Senate Clash Over Expenditures
In the Forty-Ninth Congress Senate debates a rule to tax new pension outlays, opposing amendments seek land ownership limits and timber land repeal. Morrison argues for a deficit-proof funding mechanism via taxation to pay pensions, while Reed, Randall, and others defend pensions and oppose broad tax shifts. Debate ends with adjournment after procedural delays and partisan exchanges.
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That Circular
Washington June 22 The secretary of the interior sent to the senate a reply to a resolution asking whether the land office commissioner issued a circular suspending applications for entries under pre-emption timber culture and desert land laws The secretary notes the order was issued and later revoked and includes a long communication from commissioner Sparks who cites forty years of precedent and supporting judicial and congressional action words imply.
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Day at Ottawa opening of great Sunday school assembly
Ottawa Kansas June 22 opening day of the Sunday school assembly drew about 10000 on the Forest park grounds. President Milner and Supt. Wurlbert spoke and Bishop Ninde of Topeka lectured on True Intellectually. Dinner guests included Prof. Sherwin and Rev Hanson as crowds praised the program.
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New York Rumor Links Man With Alderman Wait to Transit Scandal
A Bridgeport dispatch reports a large man with a long beard wearing linen bearing the name C. B. Wait took Tangdanum to die by self harm. The note suggests the man is the New York alderman Charles B. Wait with revelations on Broadway Surface railroad corruption. Investigations indicate the man is unlikely Alderman Wait. he was in New Jersey, while another Chas. B. Wait is missing and resembles the alderman.
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Topeka Man Ends Life Over Financial Straits
Aug Schnai bel a German, 63, committed suicide at his Topeka residence by shooting himself. He had been despondent over money losses and poverty. He lived in Kansas 31 years, seven in Topeka, the rest in Leavenworth where he once fared well but lost money on others' bonds. He leaves a wife and six children who are greatly distressed.
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Fire destroys Witner Patterson tar store in Montreal
A News special from Montreal reports Witner Patterson & Co large naval store burning in Guffintown. Over 1000 barrels of tar and oil exposed, with no hope of saving the building as flames engulf the heart of the city district.
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Guffintown
Cattle Sheds Burned at Boett Slaughter House
Fire destroyed cattle sheds near the John Boett slaughter house at Cosiousko and Ninth streets in St. Louis. Twenty head of cattle burned to death. Loss estimated at $6,000.
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Domestic Troubles End Fatally In Leavenworth
A Leavenworth report states Samuel H. Shearman engineer at Missouri Pacific yards died by suicide in the courthouse vault after paying debts and purchasing morphine. Domestic trouble is cited as the motive. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Samuel H. Shearman
Missouri Pacific Yards
President and Mrs Cleveland Dine at White House
Wasinetus June 22. The postmaster general hosted a dinner tonight for the President and Mrs Cleveland. Other guests included Miss Trega Secretary and Mrs Whitney Secretary Lamar Miss Endicott Assistant Secretary Fairchild Speaker and Mrs Carlisle and Judge Bryant assistant attorney general for the post office department.
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A Peculiar Speculation Bribery Attempt Reported
Albany June 22 Judge Nott disclosed in county court that the Albany penitentiary superintendent offered $500 for each long term prisoner sent to the institution. The bribery attempt has stirred public interest and created a fund of sensation.
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Ipicasaw Governor Proclaims Immediate Cattle Removal
Governor Wolf of the Ipicasaw nation issues a proclamation ordering immediate removal of all cattle from the nation. A $1 per head charge for grass consumed is imposed and purchases by Ipicasaw citizens are nullified.
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Suspension of H. N. Sweet G&G Co. Impor ters Reported
New York on June 22 reports the suspension of the firm H. N. Sweet G&G Co. sugar importers operating in New York City and Pernambuco with liabilities around 100000 equal to assets balance.
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Paris Chamber Votes For Sur Tax On Cereals
Paris on June 22 reports the chamber of deputies approving a cereal surcharge by 302 to 227 despite government objections. The vote flags a new tax impact on food supplies as officials weigh the policy’s economic effect and public reaction.
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No More Victims From Boston Institute Fire
No more bodies have been found in the ruins of the Merchant Institute building, which burned yesterday in Boston Massachusetts.
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Merchant Institute
Telegraphic Briefs From Across the Nation
A compilation of quick items reports Cuba autono my denial Missouri teachers meet at Sweet Springs Bishop Tuttle to head St Louis diocese impeachment trial of Alderman Rudisski resumes in Milwaukee J o seph Liukie released from St Louis jail Senator Van Wyck to visit Lincoln master plumbers meet at Deer Park Ge o Hols fatally injured by a 14 year old in Butler Kentucky Photographers convene in St Louis Crissman and Fletcher escape from Dubuque jail Itinerant p ro b a b l y assaulted Miss Sausev near Marshall MaIlSedalia Gertrude Morrison dies on trains in Sedalia Mike McNary quarrel leads to a punch Public safety incident in Hartford City Ital ian labor clash results in death Moonshine cases cracked near Doniphan George C Daniels mock corpse prank revived Clinton Ky burglar escapes in Louisville Taylorville sightings blamed on itinerants John Patterson in Garnett defends girl, fires at attackers Emma Molloy case motion ruled Sisefer struck by lightning life despaired C B Q to buy birds Notrseke city fire destroys star block in Charlotte Late 80 dollars
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Mass of Local Tragedies and Miscellaneous News
A jumble of brief items reports a man torn by a train near Pittsburgh Tex an extended illness of cancer in Michigan several church and labor disputes weather and crop notes a Kansas City rail right of way and various legal and crime notices including arsons strikes and accidents.
Palmyra Taxpayers Guard Against Railroad Bond Plan
Readers warn that the Kansas City to Texas railroad proposal as bond terms could compel Palmyra to take stock and back the project up to Baldwin, with the company free to extend it further. The piece argues the compact binds taxpayers too tightly and urges scrutiny of the pledges and potential risks.
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Cass County
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Palmyrs
Ask for Ayers Sarcaparitis Only
Prescription guidance urges readers to request Ayer s Sarcaparitis and avoid being persuaded to try alternatives. The message emphasizes brand loyalty and directs consumers to purchase from all druggists.
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