Washington debate on retaliatory law enforcement progresses
Washington reports a House foreign affairs sub committee works on the Wilson bill to enforce the retaliatory law. They amend the canal tolls section and draft powers for the president to suspend bonded shipments. Republican Hitt says no party lines, opposition from northwest critics. pending further committee action.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Wilson Dill
Hitt
Minds
Defense spending push boosts heavy guns programs
Wastington August 20 The appropriations committee backs a fortification bill with amendments raising steel forgings for heavy guns to 2 million dollars and trimming mortars and Watervliet arsenal funding while adding 100000 for pneumatic foun ds and explosive tests. A new board of ordnance and fortifications will oversee expenditures.
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Plumb
Appropriations Committee
Senate
Watervliet Arsenal
Ottawa Officials See Easy Circumvention of Bonded Trade Measure
Ottawa reports a split view on a proposed retaliatory law to curb transit of Canadian goods in bond through U.S. territory. Customs officials say shippers could evade by selling in bond to U.S. agents who warehouse and ship in bond. Loxpon exports and others support this stance. The Times in London notes Americans respect legality and would avoid aggression if rights are clear, even amid tensions with Cleveland or Blaine.
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Ottawa
Ont
Customs Department
United States
Loxpon
the Times
Cleveland
Blaine
Will Buy Up Congress
Aug. 30 Lospos reports Grand Trunk will spend money to defeat hostile legislation affecting transit trade in the United States. Other items note a Paris statue import duty ruling for a Lee Monument piece, silver dollar vaulting plans, Republican senators caucus on the tariff bill, confirmations for Goshen postingster and Army inspector general, Petrel gunboat launch, Thurman acceptance letter nearing publication, Harrison speeches critique, and a remark on loud lawn tennis suits matching the tacuart trend.
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Congress
Lospos
Grand Trunk
United States
Wwasim
Lee
Virginia
G N.lobert J. Lee
Paris
Lee Monument Association
Richmond
Signal Service Likely to Discontinue Mount Washington Station
Washington reports that Gen Greely will inspect the Mount Washington signal station to decide its fate. The costly post has never been profitable and is likely to be discontinued after September 30, jeopardizing next year’s summit visits by tourists.
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Mount Washington
Washington
Signal Service
Greely
Promotions After Retirement of Col Marcus Simpson
Washington August 30 Col Marcus D J Simpson assistant commissary general of subsistence in the army has completed his 64th year and was placed on the retired list. Promotions following his retirement leave a captaincy vacant to be filled by a long-serving unpromoted lieutenant. The president asked department commandants to report the most deserving men eligible. Also the president nominated three United States consuls to the senate William Gaston Allen Kingston Jamaica Vincente M Baca Piedras Negras and J G Cisco Nueva Laredo.
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Washington
Marcus D. J. Simpson
Army
United States
Senate
William Gaston Allen
South Carolina
Kingston
Jamaica
Vincente M. Baca
New Mexico
Piedras Negras
J. G. Cisco
Tennessee
Nueva Laredo
Treasury allows piano as tool of trade. tuner’s piano denied
In Washington on August 30 the Treasury Department ruled a piano owned by a music teacher qualifies as free of duty as a tool of trade, but refused the same exemption for a piano used by a tuner, citing differing roles for the instrument.
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Washingtos
Treasury Department
Shipwrecked Sailors Lose Fifteen In Lethal Wreck
In St. Flavie Quebec on a Sydney to Montreal voyage the steamship Bratsberg struck a rock off Cape Chatte and ran aground near Ste. Felicite. Of seventeen sailors who fled to boats, only two survived as boats capsized and twelve bodies were recovered.
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St. Flavie
Que
Bratsberg
Jaden
Sydney
Montreal
Cape Chatte
Ste. Felicite
Matane
Child Hurt as Farmhouse Burns in Dakota Prairie
The dwelling of Charles Crosskell, a farmer nine miles southwest of EdElson Dakota, burned Tuesday after children played with matches. One child was severely burned in the blaze.
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Edelson
Dak
Charles Crosskell
Here
Freight train collision near Bessemer Junction death
In Pittspur Pennsylvania Aug 380 the second section of freight train No 4 struck the caboose of the first section near Bessemer Junction killing flagman William Pitzer who slept in the caboose. Conductor Luce was badly cut while Engineer Peters and his foreman jumped to safety. Nine freight cars derailed and a long track section torn up as the first section stalled on a heavy grade. The flagman’s failure to protect the train led to the crash.
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Pittspur
Pittsburg and Western
Bessemer Junction
William Pitzer
Luce
Peters
Freman
Coal train collision near Melrose claims Carbondale brakeman
In Carbondale Pa on August 30 a south bound train crashed into Iwo coal trains on the Jefferson branch near Melrose. Brakeman James Kelly of Carbondale, son of Mayor Kelly, was killed instantly after being caught between the wreckage.
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Carbondale
Iwo
Jefferson Branch
Melrose
James Kelly
Kelly
Chicago Union Depot Fire Erupts at Canal and Adams
At 4 o clock in the afternoon the Union railroad depot at Canal and Adams streets in Chicago was burning. A large number of engines directed heavy streams on the upper stories of the building but made little progress in stopping the blaze.
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CircAco
Union Railroad
Canal and
Adams Streets
Slight Unpleasantness in the Family
In Kansas City Missouri on August 30 a man from Albuquerque New Mexico, Charles H. Jackson, married the sister of George Lee against Lee’s wishes. They met next day where Lee insulted Jackson and fired at him but missed. Jackson fired back. Lee fired two more bullets, staggered into a saloon and died. Jackson was exonerated, but his bride of a day left him.
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Jansas Ciry
Charles H. Jackson
Albuquerque
N. M
George Lee
Lee
Jackson
Bank of America Moves 24 Million In Gold To Subtreasury
The Bank of America hauled twenty four million dollars in gold from its old building vault to the United States subtreasury. The transfer follows the demolition of the old building, with the gold belonging to the Clearing House association for which the bank has long served as depository.
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New York
Aug. C
Bank of America
United States
Bank of the Clearing House Association
Ives Loses His Stock in Wade’s Railroad Venture
Ives’s option on President J H Wade’s stock in the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan railroad expired in Wabash Indiana. Ives paid 4100,000 down and bought at 86 cents on the dollar last year. He forfeits the 4100,000 and the stock reverts to Wade.
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Wabash, Ind
Henry S. Ives
J. H. Wade
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railroad
Ives
Wade
Libby prison property payment default prompts auction
A Richmond Virginia report states the second payment on Libby prison property fell due today and was defaulted by the Chicago syndicate that bought it last spring. The property will be sold at public auction within ten days at the syndicate's risk and cost.
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New York
Richmond
Libby Prison
Chicago
Armenian Prelates Targeted by Catholic Encyclical
Not for Americans but for Armenians reports that the encyclical published in the Roman papers was addressed to Armenian prelates and concerns Armenian Catholics and their separated brethren rather than U.S. bishops.
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New York
Catholic News
Armenian Catholica
Hebrews for Harrison in Jewish Gazette and News
The Jewish daily in America backs Harrison and Morton after previously leaning Democrat. It cites about 100,000 Hebrew voters in the state as Democratic, but predicts shift toward the Republican ticket this election as many immigrants remember European labor conditions. New York Press observes this political tilt.
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Harrison
Jewish Gazette
Chicago
America
Morton
Europe
New York Press
Cholera Scourges Pasqua Isle County in Presque Isle
A farmer in Presque Isle county reports a cholera outbreak in the county interior with nine deaths on Sunday and doctors among the victims. He says skilled medical help is needed to halt the plague as depopulation threatens. Reports suggest prior bowel illness and a deadly form, though details are unconfirmed.
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Cheloygan
Presque
Isle County
Disease Spreads Rapidly In Florida Ahead Of Timely Action
A Jacksonville report indicates yellow fever is epidemic in Florida with cases rising. Notable new patients include Mrs J D Crowley wife of the Western Union telegraph manager and W E Jefford a telegraph operator as officials consider government steps now.
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New Orleans
Jacksonville
Mia
Florida
J. D. Crowley
Western Union Telegraph Office
W. E. Jefford
Five Suspects Arrested in Charleston Harbor Case
Charleston August 30. Thomas Moran, a fugitive from Jasonville, was arrested and placed in quarantine at the Lazaretto. Five suspects now remain. The steamship Castilla was denied entry to Charleston by a unanimous board of health vote and will likely proceed to Savannah.
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Bave
Charleston
Thomas Moran
Jasonville
Lazaretto
Castilla
Board of Health
Ravannah
Irish in Politics Retaliation Policy Meeting Planned
New Yorks Aug 80 The Herald Saratoga special reports Irish followers of Patrick Ford held a Congress Hall meeting to discuss Cleveland's retaliation message. Names listed include Gen Lee Kerwin Dennis F Burke D C Feely Rochester M D Gallagher J Graham New York. They plan a national Irish representatives’ convention. Patrick Ford sought $100000 and control of a Harrison Mor ton Irish organization. Quay reportedly favored, then overruled. Congress Hall delegates allegedly ignored.
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New Yorks
The
Herald
Saratoga
Patrick Ford
Congress Hall
Cleveland
Lee Kerwin
Dennis F. Burke
D.C. Feely
Rochester
D. Gallagher
J. Graham
New York
Couzitry
Republican Campaign Committee
Harrison
National League Receipts Decreasing
The regular fort nightly meeting of the National League heard that receipts had decreased recently. Mr Harrington urged donors not to let funds languish. Mr David Sheehy M P addressed the meeting and warned that continued arrests of league members could prompt people to defy the government.
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National League
Dubbry
Harrington
David Sheehy
M. P
Grangers Picnic Draws Large Crowds in Williams
An estimated 40 000 people attend the Granger's picnic and exhibition in Williams Pennsylvania. Gov Beaver and Secretary of State Stone arrive early, joining other state officials for the luncheon and address the gathering.
President Cleveland Fails to Appear at Williams Grove Exhibition
Williams Grove Pa August 59 25 000 people gathered to see President Cleveland but were disappointed. Hon Leonard Rhone worthy state master formally opened the exhibition with tariff remarks followed by a grand musical concert in the evening.
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Williams Grove
Cleveland
Leonard Rhoneworthy
Maine Central seeks temp injunction on telegraph line
In Avansra Maine Judge Libby denies the motion by Maine Central railroad for a temporary injunction to stop Postal Telegraph Cable from erecting a telegraph line from Mattawamkeag to Vanceboro.
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Avansra
Maine Central Railroad
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Mattawamkeag
Vanceboro
Libby
Sioux City Club Fires Manager Bryant After Fine Imposed
Sioux City Iowa board of directors dismissed manager Brynan after fining him 2500 for declining to play Milwaukee two weeks ago. The refusal also incurred a separate fine of £300 against the Sioux City club.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Brynan
Milwaukee
Needham Meyers Bout Moves Near Chicago After Telegram
A telegram from Danny Needham backer Mr Bench says the Needham Meyers fight cannot be held near St. Paul and will take place near Chicago instead. The message specifies a shift of location pending arrangements for the bout.
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Needham and
Meyers
Chicago
St. Paul
Mr. Bench
Danny Needham
Needham-Meyers
Bethune Defeats Unknown in Sioux Falls Sprint Duel
In Sioux Falls on August 30 Harry Bethune world champion sprinter raced 100 yards against an unknown challenger from Mankato Minnesota for 300 dollars a side. Bethune won easily though no official time was recorded.
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Wonder
Sioux Falls
Dak
Harry Bethune
Mankato
Minn
Bethune
Iowa Butter Cheese Egg Association to Meet in Waterloo
The tenth annual Iowa Butter Cheese and Egg association convention will convene in Waterloo from November 18 for three days. The city pageant features Mrs Morton's apartment and her husband’s adjacent space as described, with rooms and upper floor sleeping areas. Mr Morton would likely refuse a 350000 dollar offer for the house and grounds, and the rear stable offers lodging potential for two families amid blooded stock quarters.
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Butter and Cheese
Waterloo
Iowa
The
Iowa Butter, Cheese and Egg Association
Choice for governor Ignatius Donnelly Leads Minnesota Labor Ticket
The Minnesota state conference of farmers and labor groups met in St Paul at Knights of Labor hall and nominated Ignatius Donnelly for governor. James McGaudy was named lieutenant governor, William Welch attorney general, W G Jobb state treasurer, and J P Schonbeck secretary of state. They urged direct money issuance to the people, tariff revision, forfeiture of unearned land grants, railroad regulation, broader interstate commerce controls, universal suffrage, lower freight and passenger rates, an eight hour day and state authority over detectives with reduced legal interest rates.
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Minnesota
Labor Party
St. Paul
State Conference of Farmers and Labor Organizations
Knights of Labor Hall
Ignatius Donnelly
James McGaudy
William Welch
W. G. Jobb
J. P. Schonbeck
T. BR. Mentzer
D.W. Ward
Winslow Abbey
Kimball
J. W. Beattle
Assasson
Board OF Aldermen
First Ward
Vbos
Clyde
H. B. Rogers
K. D. Welch
D. W. Collins
W. G. Davison
G.T. McDonald
J. E. Gilbert
L. W. Lewis
Board OF Education
A. J. Edgerton
G. M Wallace
J. EB. Wells
O. O. Stanchfield
K. W. Wheelock
L. N. Leman
Jt. F. Dundas
I. Windle
K. I. Dundas
J. J. Wells
H. J. Kratz
Resurgum Lodge
A.F
Mitchell
Vilots
Masonic Hall
Geo. A. Johnson
W. M
J. Q. Hardesty
A. M
Bracy
U. P
Geo. WL
Rathman
Bernard Commandry
Singiser
J. C. McBride
Chanka Lodge
Dakota
Jerome Wiltze
N. G
E. B. van Alstine
Odd Fellows
J. M. Adams
D. P
J. Bingham
Ransom Post
G. A
W. A
Lal GC. Clark
Warner Miller Nominated by Republican at Saratoga
At the Republican convention in Saratoga at the Casino Warner Miller was unanimously nominated for governor by acclamation. Col Cruger of New York was named lieutenant governor and Judge Ramsey of Stubenville for judge of the court of appeals. The platform endorses Chicago, Harrison and Morton, condemns the fisher ies treaty rejection, criticizes Hill for vetoes of high license laws, favors immigration reform, opposes contract labor importation, and supports canal regulation of freight rates. The body adjourned sine die at 7:43 p m.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Casino
Warner Miller
Col. Cruger
New York
Ramsey
Stubenville
Chicago
Harrison and Morton
Senate
Hill
Iowa Democrats Elect Temporary Chairman At State Convention
Des Moines Aug 30 enthusiasm for Cleveland and revenue reform marked the morning session of the Democratic state convention. M F Healy of Fort Dodge was chosen temporary chairman and gave an eloquent speech defending President Cleveland and the Mills bill. Fred W Lepman of Polk county was named permanent chairman. Nominations remain chaotic and the convention adjourned until 3 this afternoon.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cleveland
M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Fred W. Lepman
Polk County
Dover
Del
John B. Peemington
Congress
General Assembly
Indiana Labor Men Claim They Can Prove Gen Harrison Said It
A Times special from Indianapolis reports Edwin F Gould Knight of Labor says he has statements from fifteen men who heard Gen Harrison claim a working man should be paid 1 per day and that he would shoot strikers or force them back to work If governor he would. Journal had offered 22000 reward for proof.
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CuHrence
Times
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Journal
Gen. Harrison
Indiana
Edwin F. Gould
Journal sale rumors denied by New and Morton
An Indianapolis special to The Tribune reports Harry New and Oliver Morton deny any foundation for claims that The Journal is for sale or that an offer has been made. No syndicate bids have been organized as far as known.
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CuicaGo
Indianapolis
The
Tribune
Harry New
Oliver Morton
Big politicians in Chicago and a bank plan
In Chicago Mills Lawler and Wilson lunched at the Iroquois Club and Mills and Wilson left for home while Lawler stays about a week. A Chicago special reports a proposed $5 million national bank with Senator John Sherman possibly heading it. Admiral Porter lies ill at his Jamestown cottage.
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Chicago
Cnicasco
Mills
Lawler
Wilson
Iroquois Club
Messrs
Congressman Lawler
Admiral Porter
Newport
R. L
Jamestown
What Might Be Expected From Cleveland’s Second Term
The article notes that even strong supporters admit President Cleveland failed to fulfill civil service pledges. It argues his first term aimed to build a record for re election, but with no incentive next term he would likely yield to spoils factions.
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Cleveland
Territorial Officers and Judiciary Map for Dakota Territory
A roster lists territorial officers in Dakota and South Dakota with names for governor secretary treasurer auditor surveyor general and more. It includes the judiciary with chief justice and associate justices, plus church notices and local W C T U meeting details at Main and Hirst streets.
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Gifford
Louis St. Church
M. L. McCormack
John D. Lawler
James A. Ward
Maris Taylor
Sup
Public Instruction
Eugene A. Dye
U.S
W. I. Purcell
United States
Dan Muaratta
Pempleton
Com. of
P. B. McClure
Tyler
North Dakota
Chas
Uirris
South Dakota
J. E. Jenkins
Board of Health
C. I. King
Territorial
Dr. Alloway
Grand Forks
Bartlett Tripp
Yankton
J. J. Garland
Sioux Alls
W. H. Francis
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Committee On Finance
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J. L. Miller
Goshen
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Col
Roger Jones
W. Waverill
Petrel
Wasiix
Tos
Navy Department
Baltimore
Thurman
Columbus
Ohio
Tarrison
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Marcus Simpson
Chicago Union Depot
Michigan
Pasqua Isle
Grover
Kura
Nininger
Democrats
Delaware
Ente
William L. Scott
Scott
Sherman
John Sherman
Toul
de Royae
ROYA
Roya Baking Powd Co
Wall St. N.Y
General Directory
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Daly
Ponger
Mtle Kasd
J. K
T. Robinson
D. Prescott
John McBride
J. N.crow
QO. O. Stanchffield
Seeeesjevese Pey Es Sletin
John Eee SY
H.L. Bras
Hannett
Wi Bennett
J. W. Adams
W. W. Gardner
John Cook
E. C. Malmsberry
H. McCormick
ST. Mary's Church
Protestant Episcopal
Lev
John MW. Babcock
Lin Presbyterian
T. C. McFarland
Methodist Episcopal
A. W. Adkinson
A. A. Brown
Church of the ‘‘Holy Family
George Sheehan
GC. Win
Wurrschmidt
Mitcheld W. C. T. U
Cor, Hirst
Main
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