Provisions for Original Packages Bill Adopted in House
The House debated the commerce package, adopting the substitute that any imported article remains subject to the destination state's laws unless health enforcement requires otherwise. Vote totals shifted, ending with yeas 176 to nays 38 for passage. The bankruptcy bill followed.
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Wasiatox
House
Mr. Adams
Senate
Yeas
Grosvenor
Ohio
Frank
Missouri
International coin measures head to Congress via Pan American plan
Representative Walker of Massachusetts drafts a report urging either a bill or joint resolution directing the president to invite Spanish American republics to send commissioners to an international conference on a common coin system. A U S board of commissioners would also be appointed to represent the United States. The move is expected to pass with little opposition. The Senate election bill moves toward caucus after completion. Wisconsin Prohibition convention opens in Madison with a full state ticket to be chosen.
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Congress
Washington
Walker
Massachusetts
House
Coinage Committee
Pan-American Congress
United States
Madison
Wis
O.nelson
C. M. Blackman
Whitewater
J. F. Clighorn
Funds for Agricultural Schools and Local Education Funds
In the house of commons Mr. Goschen said extra tax on spirits and government proposals will be allocated in England and Wales to common councils for technical or agricultural education. Ireland’s share partially funds the intermediate education board and the Irish laborer dwelling act. Scotland’s share goes to county councils for local tax relief. Hartford to install six electric lights at its baseball grounds for night games and arranging a game with Baltimore on Wednesday.
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London
House of Commons
Goschen
England
Wales
Ireland
Intermediate Eduction Board
County
Hartford
Conn
Clus
Baltimores
Laura Nelson Burned by Match in Gasoline Fire
Rochester Minnesota July 23 Laura Nelson 12 was burned when a match dropped into a cup of gasoline exploded scattering the contents over her. She died a few hours later. Also reports from Frostia Maryland and Oxnard mention fires and overcurbs amid political dispute between Holland and Guigey.
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Rochester
Mion
Laura Nelson
Avery
Various Midwestern Notices From Rochester To Davenport
Population numbers rise in Rochester as 5 800 residents are recorded. Caledonia reports a heavy winter wheat crop and high yield. A Lake Benton warehouse project is planned by the county Farmer's Alliance. Verndale records a hunting accident killing Willard Brown, main support for parents. Davenport sees a bigamy arrest tied to a Rock Island wedding. Austin attorney Kingsly seeks a man in La Crosse linked to Red Wing, after last seen near Three Rivers, Michigan. Lyons Fulton Bridge bid awarded to Chicago Bridge and Iron for 90 090 dollars. work to finish by June 1. Upper Mississippi Turn Bezirk tournament ends with Davenport leading in turning and singing prizes. Madison hosts Prohibitionists at a sparsely attended state convention. Eau Claire governor nominee appears likely. Bennett law support expected. Hitchcock South Dakota saloon fight heads to civil action and injunction. Huron brewery closes under same process. Iowa militia camps set for Cedar Rapids midmonth. $850 raised locally. Regular Army Second Regiment from Omaha to join camps. First brigade encampment openion undecided.
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Rochester
Minn
Caledonia
Lake Benton
Verndale
Willard Brown
Frank Rhoades
F. C. Ellis
Rock Island
Davenport
Ida Hudson
N. Kingsly
Austin
Upper Mississippi
Des Moines
Burlington
Madison
Wis
George Alexander
Eau Claire
Bennett
John Murphy
Hitchcock
Huron
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Brutal murder case rocks OskaLoosa as step mother arrested
In OskaLoosa Iowa the wife of Arthur Webb and her four stepdaughters were arrested for the murder of Webb’s 3 year old child. The family reportedly beat the child for some time with Annie Ansle previously fined for assault. The child died after a severe beating last Sunday and an inquest is planned.
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OskaLoosa
Iowa
Arthur Webb
Webb
Joseph Ansle
Annie Ansle
Temperance Women in Session at Mountain Lake Park
The interstate conference of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union opens a four day session in Mountain Lake Park Md. Noted visitors include ex Governor St John Walter Thomas Mills of Chicago and Professor B P Reynolds of West Virginia as they discuss topics from Finance to Prohibition and Tariff.
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Temperance
Mountain Lake Parx
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
St. John
Walter Thomas Mills
Chicago
B. P. Reynolds
West Virginia
Small Pox Epidemic Spurs Border Health Alarm
Small pox is epidemic along the Mexican side of the border with Piedras Negras reporting 25 percent affected and high fatalities. New Laredo reports over 200 cases as Mexicans take no precautions, allowing the outbreak to rage in smaller towns.
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San Antonio
Tex
Piedras Megas
New Laredo
Mutinous Guards Recalcitrant During Review in London
During a final review of the Grenadier Guards by the commander in chief in London on July 23, many soldiers displayed disorder. Punished men discarded medals won in the Egyptian campaign and hurled them across the parade ground.
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London
Grenadier Guards
Money Not Going Begging in Local Subscriptions
Curiaco July 23 local subscriptions to the stock yards securities came in slowly Monday though promoters were satisfied. They cited large subscriptions from men directly connected with the industry and expected outside capitalists to provide the heaviest investments.
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Curiaco
Stock Yards
Banker Aronson Held on Bail in Essex Market Court
Bernard Aronson, banker, was held in 3000 dollars bail by Justice Duffy at the Essex Market police court on charges of defrauding poor clients who deposited funds to buy tickets for relatives and friends to travel to Europe.
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Aronson
New York
Bernard Aronson
Europe
Justice Duffy
Essex Market
Denver Population Recount Shows 126 186 In City Areas
Denver census supervisor George L Sopris announced the recanvass places the Denver and suburbs population at 126 186, an increase of about 7 000 over earlier figures.
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Denver
Colo
George L. Sopris
Suburbs
Rock Island Express Wreck Details Reach Chicago
A Rock Island express train wrecked after a bridge collapse 100 miles east of Colorado Springs. Eight casualties reported with the engineer presumed among the missing. engine, baggage, smoker, and chair car wrecked while the sleeping car remains intact. Reports from Chicago confirm the wreck near Lyman with an injured conductor and several minor injuries.
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Colo
Rock Island Express
Colorado Springs
Chicago
Rock Island Company
Rock Island O. 14
Lyman
Nearly Went Over Niagara on Narrow Escaping Steamer
A crowded Ella H pleasure steamer on the Niagara River near Green island narrowly escaped destruction. A deflated valve caused the engine to fail and the hawser bulkhead tore free as the current threatened the cataract. 150 passengers faced chaos before the anchor finally held and the boat halted above Niagara Falls.
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Auburn
N.Y
Central
United Press
Niagara Falls
Ella H
Port Bay
Buckhorn Island
Green Island
Cloudburst Flood Hits Cheyenne in July Cloudburst
Cheyenne Wyoming was inundated by a cloudburst this afternoon. Water four to six feet deep surged through streets, filling basements and covering street car and railway tracks. Merchandise damage ran into thousands of dollars.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Fire Sweeps Through Cadiz Center in Ohio Town
Fire roared through Cadiz central business district and residences early today. The Globe hotel Gillespie's general store Arlington and other central structures burned. origin of the fire is unknown with losses around 40000 dollars.
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Avseasuuilk
Capiz
Ohio
Globe Hotel
Gillespie’s Big General Store
Arlington
Slonim wrecked by hurricane death toll reached
Slonim, struck by a hurricane, suffered heavy damage and a number of buried victims. Nineteen bodies have been recovered from the ruins. In Toronto, Michael Enright brother of famed oarsman Conrad Enright drowned in the Don river while practicing in a shell. boat upset and straps hampered rescue.
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Rulins
St. Petersburg
Slonim
Toronto
Ont
Michael Enright
Conrad Enright
Don River
Union Pacific Flyer Wrecked Near Carbon Wyoming
West bound Union Pacific flyer derailed near Carbon Wyoming after rail spread. Front of the train including the dining car overturned. No one injured. Damage pegged at $15,000.
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Denver
Colo
Carbon
Wyo
Guatemala and Honduras Hold No War Emerges
The Consul General in New York for Guatemala and Honduras says no battle has occurred between Guatemala and San Salvador. He estimates Guatemala could muster 40 000 troops, questions San Salvador's reported 9 000 to 3 000 forces, and warns dispatches may be tampered with via censorship and martial law in San Salvador.
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Guatemala
Honduras
New York
Baize
United Press
San Salvador
Ezeta
Mr. Baize
Mexico
United States
San_ Slyad
California Tin Mine Deal Signals New English Syndicate
An English syndicate will acquire the San Jacinto tin mines in San Bernardino county as negotiations close. The operators, already running Welsh tin mines near Swansea, claim the California ore is as rich as their Welsh deposits and foresee a profitable industry rivaling gold mining.
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San Jacinto
San Francisco
California
San Bernardino County
Swansea
Wales
Traitors in Argentina attempt to overthrow government
Reports from Buenos Ayres on July 23 describe a plot to overthrow the government. The city is under martial law with 4,000 troops and 3,000 armed police patrolling the streets. Gold prices and market tensions show a semi panicky mood at the Bourse. A New York dispatch notes Governor Gordon supports boycott as a defense if the force bill passes.
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Buenos Ayres
London
Gordon
New York
the Herald
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Discharges Stir Up Upheaval on Chicago and Alton
In Bloomington Illinois July 23 a disturbance erupts over the Western division as sixteen conductors are discharged. Company officials report discreet espionage prompted the changes and a grievance committee meeting was held with no objection to the action.
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Bloomington
Ills
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Cloak Cutters Decide to Return to Work
New York July 28 cloak cutters intend to return to work immediately. Contractors await actions from cutters and operators to determine if solidarity with the other side will be maintained. Manufacturers and operators have not reached terms for a settlement of the strike.
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New York
New Comet Visible Near Harvard Observatory
The newly discovered Coggia comet was observed at Harvard College Observatory by Mr. Wendell. It appeared at Cambridge mean time 10 hours 29 minutes with right ascension 9h 18.1m and declination 42°23′, noticeable to the naked eye.
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Boston
Coggia
Harvard College Observatory
Wendell
Cambridge
Sword of Maj. Gen. Andre found in New York vineyard
John Riese of Belleville uncovered a four foot under ground relic of the Revolution while digging a pit to irrigate his vineyard. The large sword bears a hilt inscription Maj. Gen. Andre. The scabbard is rusted but the blade remains well preserved.
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Andre
New York
John Riese
Belleville
Maj. Gen
English Syndicate Offers 200000 for Montpelier Granite Works
A Boston report says an English syndicate offers $200,000 for the Westmore and Morse Granite company works at Montpelier and its Barre quarries. The group aims to acquire multiple granite firms and favors completing the transfer.
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Boston
Mass
Westmore and Morse Granite Company
Montpelier
Barre
North Dakota Elevator Claim Prohibitive Rates Spark Test
North Dakota elevator owners plan to fix their own storage rates amid new laws that set a 2-cent per bushel storage fee and a 2.50 per 1000 bushel license, arguing the provisions render public operation unprofitable. Meanwhile Ed A Stevens and Thad S Dickey, leaders of the Minneapolis census frauds, were arrested on conspiracy charges for allegedly padding census returns.
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St. Paul
North Dakota
Ed A. Stevens
Thad
Dickery
Minneapolis
Dickey
United States
Brackett
George N. Baxter
Stevens
Comlaint
Ben Aarons
Tenth Avenue North
Plymouth Avenue
Mississippi
Fourth Street
Duluth Regatta Opens at Aquatic Carnival
The Duluth-Superior regatta opened at 3 p m under favorable conditions in Duluth Minnesota with a large crowd. Event summaries include Junior singles won by Nettleton in 10 49, Junior doubles Catlin s won in 10 10, Minnesotas second 10 27, Lurlines third with no time, and Professional doubles Gaudaur and Pekey taking first in 11 28 followed by Teemer and Hosmer 12 32.
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Junior Ate
Duluth
Nnesotas
Lurlines
St. Paul
Gaudaur
Pekey
Teemer
Hosmer
Hamm
Ten Eyck Phic
Hanlan
Wise
Stock Yards Sale Rumor Ties South St Paul To Chicago Syndicate
The Globe reports a major sale of the South St Paul Union stock yards to a Chicago syndicate of investors. Officials deny the deal, though the rumor notes a profitable investment and parallels to the Chicago Union yards.
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South St. Paul
Chicago
St. Pau
the Globe
Chicago Union
Union
Iago
Sherman townsite hearing upholds filing amid Indian title dispute
Sherman townsite boomers won a preliminary decision allowing the town to stand while the Indian title to the land is settled. Left Hand Thunder protested immediate ownership but may withdraw. The case marks Sioux reservation settlement after opening. Railroads challenge assessments as state board of equalization reviews railway property taxes with commissioners in Pierre.
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Left Hand
Chamberlain
Sherman
Chamberlain Land
Thunder
Pierre
State Board of Equalization
Northwestern and
Milwaukee Railway
Storms Hit Yankton Area. Rain Assures Corn Crop
Heavy storms over forty eight hours in Yankton South Dakota bring over three inches of rain. Lightning struck the house of A G Fuller causing minor damage. Rainfall is expected to protect and insure the local corn crop.
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Yankton
5. D
A. G. Fuller
Illinois board fights lake front site for world fair exhibits
Illinois state board of agriculture opposes the lake front site, saying 400 acres are needed for agricultural displays. Secretary Girrard warns the board may drop the exhibit if the lake front is chosen, risking a failed agricultural showing. Also noted, Gen. Goshorn declines Chicago directorship, while Capt. Eric Meade is named to represent the Navy on government exhibits board.
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Ilinois
Lake Front
Fair City
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Agriculture
Illinois Board of Agriculture
Girrard
State Board of Agriculture
California
Agricultural Boards
Goshorn
New York
A. P. Goshorn
Chicago
Navy
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Eric Richard D. Meade
Navy Department
Exposition School Teaches How to Run the Show
Mayor Fitler led a conference in Philadelphia with the Centennial and National exposition committees. Gen. John W. Palmer and Thomas P. B. Dickinson attended along with Kentucky judge James K. McKenzie and other special committee members to share profits from the Centennial directors’ experience.
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Philadelphia
Fitler
John W. Palmer
Thomas P. B. Dickinson
James K. McKenzie
Kentucky
Austria restricts cereal exports amid trade measures
Newsbriefs report Austria moving to curb cereal exports. Premier Crispi offers Capt Casati a post in the Italian foreign office. A US senate bill aims to bar companies from using the mails. Delaware Maryland peach yield forecast and a fatal crush in Pesth accompany other notes. Lord Salisbury’s planned Egypt troop withdrawal gains approval with Egyptian bondholders displeased. Lord Randolph Churchill gains royal favor as the Prince and Princess of Wales dine with him.
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Austria
Crispi
Casati
United States Senate
Delaware
Maryland
Buda Pesth
Lord Salisbury
Egypt
Lord Randolph Churchill
Prince and Princess of Wales
Market Prices From St Paul to Chicago and Minneapolis
A dense listing of livestock and grain quotes from St Paul Union Stock Yards Kansas City Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth include hog and cattle prices for light to heavy hogs cattle by grade and type sheep and lamb values wheat oats corn and dairy products with receipts noted. Prices span July through September style figures with highs and lows across markets.
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St. Paul Union
Minneapolis
Duluth
Northern
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Ta Elite Crisistat
Monse Hf
Washineton
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
John I. Davenport
Wisconsin
Frosta
Oaxnaxd
Us Urbi Raerance
Czar
L Holland
Guigey
Don Tarouch
Estland
Kused
Union Pacific Flyer
Cadiz
Niagara
Milwaukee
Iorth
Bay View
John N. Lewis
China
Standard
Shanghai
Hoango
Lungai
Otto Reibe
Security
Poplar Bluff
PorLar Blurr
TIN
Kansas City
Texas
Creamery
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