Duty on Raw Cotton Amid Tariff Debate in Senate
Washington June 9 The Senate voted 42 to 19 to add a 46 percent ad valorem duty on raw cotton to the tariff bill. Rep. Bacon Ga led the amendment, spurring a heated debate as Democrats split, with six voting with Republicans. one Populist opposed. The agricultural schedule progressed with most amendments rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassixeroy
Senate
South
Bacon
Dem
Finance Committee
Kyle
Cotton
Bath
Medal of Honor Legion gathers amid Civil War veterans
The Medal of Honor Legion meeting convenes in Scranton with General Nelson A. Miles absent in Europe. In his stead, General Theodore B. Peck, Vermont’s senior vice commander, presides as commander of the legion. The event highlights bravery medals awarded by Congress for Civil War service. In other items, Turkish minister Tahsin Bey denies reports of Turkish excesses in Epirus and Calhoun’s arrival in Washington as special commissioner to meet with Judge Day and the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Mate Department
Wasitington
Yeater
Havana
State Department
Riz
Department
Ruiz
Cuba
Dr. Ruiz
Civ War Veteras
Scrayton
Congress
Tattle
Nelson A. Miles
Europe
Theodore 8. Peck
Vermont
Epirus
New York
Moustapha Tahsin Bey
Turkey
Washington
Athens
Rus
Calhoun
Wasmxarox
W. J. Calhoun
Thnais
Cutu
McKinley
New
Atate Department
Judge Day
White Pine
Insurgent bands spread through Cuban countryside
A Cuban correspondent reports between Cape Jucaro and Moron a force of insurgents numbering around 10,000, well armed and split into small bands living in woods and mountains. In Concentrated towns many residents are women and children while regular troops brace for money issues. minor clashes occur as Weyler may address the currency dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Key West
Cape Jucaro-Moron
Puerto Principe
Weyler
Placotas
la Quinta
Forger Cunningham in Cleveland Insanity Trial
Charles N Cunningham, arrested for a forged 75 000 dollar check, stands trial in Common Pleas Court. Attorneys argue insanity, sending him to a hospital where a brain examination and trephination were performed. Surgeon testifies Cunningham appears insane and the defense aims to prove the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles N. Cunningham
E. I. Hamilton
Common Pleas Court
Cunninghan
Cunningham
Peace negotiations show signs of strain in Athens
Reported turbulence in Athens over peace talks involving Greece and Turkey raised fears of a collapse, though ministers denied official news and claimed no foundation to the rumors. Authorities indicate powers seek Turkey’s signature on general peace terms and later specify details through rectifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loupos
Jane
Athens
Turkey
Greece
Athena
Mattoon Man Shoots Himself in Morin’s European Hotel
A Mattoon resident named Jenda A. Richardson killed himself in a Morin’s European hotel in Indianapolis yesterday. He left a card directing word to his dear wife in Mattoon, and a back-side ad for W. D. Blodgett rustic goods. The revolver used was an 8 caliber. Moran said he visited Indianapolis three to four times yearly. He was orderly, drank little, and paid his bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ispiaxarous
Jenda A. Richardson
Mattoon
Dis
Morin
Frank G. Richardson
Drs
W. D. Blodgett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cincinnati
Mr Cash
Phil Adler
Julia Marlowe
Hauser & Hogshire
Wood Cory
Ani
John Wanamaker
Leo
South Armorican
Washington News
KOUN
Sinston
Nashville
Washixoroy
Madrid
Callow
James
South America
McHinlay
Coughes
Wanermerrae
Dane
Hubbard
R. Moses
Sarwan
Eae Ee Wasatsorany
Department of Wthee
Ath Fe
Silver Republican Party of the United
United States
National Committee
Silver Republican
Naonal
Kompoyes
Chncaco
M. Shure
West van Buren
Halstead Streets
Amit
Medal OF Honor Legion
Pure Fiction
Senor Canovas
Urbana
Sherif Mclain
Springfield Company
Unpasa
McLain
Gaunen
Bradbury
McLaine
Agrapihi
Reeves
Tos [Smath
Lamia
Hessaly
Tewfik Pasha
Yand
Florence Willimas
Wa. Va
Hexvixaroy
W. Va
McDowell County
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern
Mosten
Tusculein
Rosenheim
Stephans- Kirchen
Gaseball
Goar
Kalion
Fio Ton
Detroit
Madaiey
Bed Ie
Sane
Crose and
Twineham
Figgemeir and
Colambag
Kanialiye
Boston-Lewis
Bergen
Pitteburie-Hastings
Merritt
Irina
Brooklyn
Louisville
Barsourvills
Berry Lawson
Isham
Stephen A. Douglass
Ciro Sprives
N. Y
Sarah A. Granger
Julian N. Granger
Here
Ketone
Artinir
Nuatotasvin
Kys Jone
Janie
Davis
Janii
Toad
Ctutis
Solambas
Netiany Oil
Milwaukee
Civeinnati
Phila
New Yoria
Western
Leagan
Forger Cunningham
Mattoon Man
Cook County
Simon
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Union Trust Company of
John L. Dye
Lutheran General Synod
Maxivizan
Synod of the Lothar Church
General Synod
Massachusetts
California
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Monmouth Moswouru
Ill
Rev. McGill
Allegheny
Monmouth Gall i
Mec
Aguante
Washington and Jefferson College
Paris
Yemneros
Kyi
Dune D. Jerome
Ees
Chile
Constantia
Tune
Wilson
Scott
Alenwitre
Harned
Loos
Udell Woodenware Company
Ninth and
Spruce Streets
Eere
Insurance Bowers
Wasnixoros
J. H. Io i
Frankton
Gordon
T City
I. Kidwell
Elwood
M. E. Fou
New Harmony
Fubanda
Indianapous
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!