Fifty third congress condemned for failure in policy and record
Sioux City Journal critiques the Fifty-third Congress as a failed era with unfulfilled pledges and partisan strife. It notes Democratic dominance yet waning public confidence, arguing only the repeal of federal election statutes was achieved while economic relief lagged.
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Sioux City Journal
Congress
Fifty-third Congress
House
Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Nye Appeals For Blixt In Hayward Case
Prosecuting Attorney Nye closes the Hayward case with a plea for Claus Blixt. He portrays Hayward as the vile instigator while arguing Blixt acted under deadly influence, urging the jury to consider Blixt's moral misfortune and his cooperation in the witness stand.
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Mrsnearouis
Nye
Hayward
Blixt
Harry Hayward
Claus Blixt
Dyer
Morley introduces Irish land bill in Commons
In London the Irish land bill was unveiled by John Morley in the House of Commons. The measure centers on protecting tenant improvements, compensating tenants, and revising rents under new statutory conditions, with changes to pre emption rights and arrears recovery. It also proposes a term of holdings of ten years and special rules for caretaker occupancy.
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Morley
Lione of Commons
Lonpox
House of Commons
John Morley
Ireland
Monster Emmett gathering in Chicago draws vast crowds
A massive Emmett tribute at Chicago Auditorium drew the largest Irish gathering ever seen there with all seats sold. Priests, a Jewish rabbi, judges, and dignitaries attended while Alexander Sullivan prepared an address for the event.
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Chicago
CuicaGco
Robert Emmett
Alexander Sullivan
Boiler Inspector Appointed for Pipestone District
Governor Clough appoints C. T. Howe of Pipestone as boiler inspector for the district. Port Deposit relief reports danger from the Susquehanna gorge subsiding, waters receded, easing the threat to homes and lives.
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Clough
C. T. Howe
Pipestone
Port Deposit
Baltrimore
Susquehanna River
Destructive natural gas blast shakes Anderson Indiana
A 4 am explosion blew a $75 000 business block on the courthouse square in Anderson Indiana scattering debris and triggering fires. Two people, attorney Ballard and County Commissioner Metcalf, were believed killed. Insurance coverage exceeds 209 000 dollars. Debris damaged streets and nearby buildings including the Terhune block and courthouse.
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Anderson
Ind
Indiana Gas Belt
Courthouse Square
When Clothing
Prathers’ Shop
Halley's Drug Store
Fenred
Ballard
Metcalf
Terhune
Silver Party Address Outlined With Sibley as Candidate
General Warner announces the American Bi metallic league will publish its address soon. It envisions ex Representative Joseph C. Sibley of Pennsylvania as the presidential candidate. In Havana, insurgents at Blairve near surrender are expected to parley soon. The entire Jaguey Grande band led by Marrero has surrendered.
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Yankton Press
Congressecn
Wasuincroy
American Bimetallic League
Sesson
House
Washington
Democratic Party
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Missouri
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Coffeen
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Grady
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Organ
Shell
Lane
Ilinois
Donovan
Litimer
Arnolds
Denson
Alabama
Talbert
Williams
Caminetti
Bowers
Joseph
New Mexico
Howell
Atlanta Constitution
J. Floyd King
Congress
Senate
Silver Party
General Warner
League
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
United States
Sr. Louis
Havana
Santiago
Blairve
Jaguey Grande
Marrero
England's Telegraph Service Growth Under Government Control
A U S consular report outlines Britain's post telegraph expansion since 1870 when government took over private lines for 11 million pounds. It notes higher weekly telegrams, 70 million annual messages, vast press word increases, faster transmission, and a 12 cent rate for 12 words. The government views the system as a public service rather than a trade booster.
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Washington
Great Britain
Gladstone
State Department
United States
Martin
Southampton
Treasury
Rights of Old Soldiers Case Sought in Minnesota Court
A Minnesota district court case, Venables v Castle et al., asks whether Minnesota Soldiers Home trustees can seize from inmates pension funds exceeding four dollars monthly. Venables, a former inmate, was dishonorably discharged for resisting the rule and seeks reinstatement. An alternative writ was issued to require defendants to show cause.
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
United States
District Court
Charles Venables
Henry A. Castle
John A. Gilman
Lucius F. Hubbard
L. L. Baxter
J. H. Upham
J. K R. Parshall
William Dunnington
Minnesota Soldiers’ Home
Soldiers’ Home
United State Government
Venables
Russell
Michigan
Supreme Court
Miners and Operators Secretly Confer Over Wage Rise
In Pittsburg district ten thousand railroad miners push for a 14 cent per ton raise under the Columbus agreement. A secret circular ordered the strike while both sides hold clandestine sessions. Delegates telegraph to their constituents that the strike is on and no coal will be mined until demands are met. Officials deny an official order though committees meet to confer on rates.
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Ballou Banking Company
Sioux City
Wall
Stovuy City
George H. Weitz
Tompkins
Union Stock Yards Bank
Pittssurg
Pittsburg
Columbus
Prersacre
Agrarian Germans Favor Tariff War and Cattle Prohibitions
Report by Special Agent Mattes notes German agrarians would welcome a tariff war with the United States as they push for state grain elevators and mills. They oppose foreign competition and seek cheaper meat while petitions for restrictive cattle measures grow. A separate item reports an anonymous petition to suppress Clan-na-Gael in Chicago. Also noted are state school fund apportionments and a Wisconsin incident of a robber in Mendota asylum case.
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America
Wasumerox
Germany
Mattes
Agricultural Department
United States
Clan-na-Gael
Wasuinaton
Mgr
Satolli
Chicago
Dr. Cronin
Mgr. Satolli
la Crosse
Wis
Lee Smith
Winona
St. Paul
Mendota
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Foote
Louis D. McKissac
Leland Stanford
Emmett
Mammoth Indiana
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Postal Telegraph
New York
Board of Health
Anna Gould
Count Castellano
Maria
Anna Bohan
Ogden Avenue
Idaho
Botst City
A. J. Crook
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Leavening Powe
Royal
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