Peffer and Davis Debate on Railways and Government Ownership
In a long senate speech Peffer argues for government ownership of railways and related assets, condemning private monopolies and urging officials to act. He criticizes talk of Pullman contracts as misdirected during a broader crisis and contrasts his stance with labor and railroad tensions.
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Senate
Peffer
Thas
Debs
Jung Peffer
Pullman Company
Tlhen
Pullman
Bpallman
ARU
Hawley
Friends of
Labor
Chicago
Congress
Washington
House of Representatives
Hijah Bryan
Nevada
Missouri
Black Hawk
Daniel Boone
Davis Discusses the Strike and Kyle Resolution Debate
Senator Davis outlines the strike evolution from boycott to insurrection and argues Kyle's resolution would curb federal power to enforce laws. He cites violence on the western frontier and warns against undermining national authority while praising law and order.
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Davis
Kyle
Gan Il
West
United States
Kyfle
United Srates
United State
Peroan
Koya
Cronies
Konsae
Tiwana
South
Pawo
Seston
Hess
Anton
Elork
Deek Gordon
Savitti
Chiat
Senate
Kansas
Debs
Virginia
Trenano
United Buttes
Danmel
Davia
Gordon
Gallinger
Populist Views on Labor, Progress and Elections
In Kansas the Populists pledge to regain the governor’s seat and push labor organization. Thomas Hudson argues that reform pressures, wages, and taxation renews class struggle, while criticizing Republicans on woman suffrage and the silver issue. He describes labor, wealth, and slavery as evolving dynamics and endorses the Income Tax and new western states. A Michigan note reports the steambarge Myrtle M Ross fire in South Haven with fatalities.
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Thomas Jefferson Hudson
Jeff
Kansas
Abel
Senate
J Len Foster
Reed
Tota Sedamenta
Vdenver
Triok
Potomac
Organization of Labor
Labret
Nesin
Henry George
Euch
Myron Reed
Father Mitelyon
Oramare
Teampers
McBride
Ron
Apo
Congress
House
South Haven
Mich
Myrtle M Ross
Ising
Frank Smith
Charles Connell
Will Smith
William Leroy
Prohibitionists Nominate Bil Hyes for Congress
Waatera Illinois July 11 Rev Bil Hyes of Milford received the Prohibitionists nomination for Congress in the Twelfth district at a convention held here.
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Waatbera
Ilis
Bil Hyes
Milford
Twelfth Congressional District
Conngaut Lake
Joseph O. Sibley
Congress
Macon
C. N Clark
Divergence in tariff talks stalls progress in Democratic conference
Washington July 11 The first day of the Democratic conference on the tariff bill yielded no final decisions after six hours of talks. Differences are cited as too wide for early agreement and a full committee meeting with Republicans may wait until the entire bill is finished.
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Washington
Setus
Congress
House
Tariff conference members report slow progress toward agreement
Catean and Woolen of Wastiketon lead a tariff conference with members from the senate and house as talks adjourn near 6 pm. Both sides admit major differences remain on sugar coal iron wool cotton and metal schedules and warn it may take weeks to reach a final compromise.
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Wastiketon
Tariff Conference
Senate
House
Wilson
House Conferree
Political and military notes from Washington and Midwest
Summary of brief the Senate debates on public function reform and army expansion. Reports on postponed Pacific rail tour and new land open to settlement in Utah. Local murders and a brigadier general's critical condition are noted from Indiana Michigan and New York regions.
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Washington
Pacific Railroads
Commissioner of Railroads
Wade Hampton
Hampton
WashncTtox
House
Utah
Crooked Work in Navy Armor Plate Probes
A lengthy navy armor plate fraud inquiry details forged testing and faulty plates supplied by the Carnegie company. Testimony covers blowholes and mislabeling as auditors examine superintendent roles and potential corporate responsibility. The investigation parallels other major cases like Homestead and the sugar trust probe.
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Wasumatox
Navy
Carnegie Company
Penn Steel Casting and Machine Company
Chester
Amos Cummings
Iig. Migher
Naiita
Frick
Herbert
Paccific
James H. Smith
Pittsburg
Carnegis Company
J. K. Wallace
House of Representatives
Schwab
Cline
Corey
New York
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Monterey
Terror
W F Brown
Alger
Cummings
Sill
Corry
Cannon Speaks on Strike Rights and Government Duty
Washington July 10 Special reports Joe Cannon voices conservative views on the Pullman strike. He argues the government must act to lift the blockade, compares the railroad to a vital artery, and warns that life and commerce depend on free movement. Other legislators urge rapid action to restore order and economic stability.
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Wasnikaton
Sen
Joe Cannon
ONG
George Pullman
Department of Government
Publc
Cannon
Coombs
Nova Zombia
Terra del Fuego
Chicago
Congress Debates Key Bills and Polish Exile Case
Washington reports show Democrats and many Republicans backing tax on greenbacks while eastern members resist. Nicaragua canal bill gains momentum as Pacific coast members unite, promising lower rates and fewer panics. Tucker election-by-popular-vote plan favored. Pacific railways debt bill proceeding. district sewers and city improvements debated. Polish exile case of S. Kimitbish discussed, rights of naturalized citizens examined amid Russia exile laws. Labor troubles loom over appropriations with adjournment in sight and possible extended sessions.
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Washington
Cooper
Johnson
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Committee
Nicaragua Canal
Pacific Coast
Oregon
United States
Committee On Pacific Railways
District of Columbia
House
Washington Citisons
Walker
Committee On Rules
Foreign Affairs
Kizimitmish
Piberia
Asdin
Poland
Polandia
Russia
State Department
Row
Sandstone Roof Block Incident At White House
A sandstone block detached from the White House portico tail over the main entrance causing a sensation. The president remained calm and ordered a thorough examination of the building. A separate dispatch from Lansing notes the state wheat crop is estimated at about 15 percent above last year’s level.
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White House
Washington
Kio
Lansing
Terribly Fatal Reports From Earthquakes and Fire Disasters
Constantinople reports four fresh earthquakes with many buildings fallen across Stamboul and Galata. Eleven killed in Stefano Catholic church collapse. over 150 buried in debris citywide. In Hungary four hundred houses burned at Toevete with six dead. Vladimir survivors recount 100 drowned after collision near Eupatoria.
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Bosphoros
Hungary
Constantinople
Stamboul
Grand Bazaar
Twe Keylu
Djouvali
Auda
Prinvkipo
Galata
Stefano
Ovary
Bosphorus
Brest
Adabstar
Scythe
Nath
Naval College
Housca
Vienna
Tovete
Brojance
Fiannes
Owen Nominated for Governor by the Populist Convention
The Minnesota Populist convention in Minneapolis with about 700 delegates nominated M. Owen of Minneapolis for governor by acclamation. The platform upheld anti trust and anti monopoly laws, criticizes central government power, opposes land frauds blamed on Republicans, backs initiative and referendum, and supports organized labor while denouncing Debs arrest.
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Owen
Minneapolis
Joby
Minnesota
Age
al- Fargulay
Republican Party of
Organized Labor
Debs
A Young Girl Finds Fortunes in a Remedy
Mrs Bullock of Brighten New York reports her daughter Blanche age 15 suffered nervousness and loss of use of an arm. After three bottles of Dr Miles Nervine her weight improved from 75 to 106 pounds and she recovered full use of her arm. Nervine restored appetite and ease of study. guarantee offered by Dr Miles Medical and merchants. ad claims cure with strong testimonial tone.
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St. Vitas
Ahe
Miles
Bullock
Miles Medical
Procot
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Dobs
Ffenance
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Fourth Infantry
Bluffton
Ind
Calumet River
Coldwater
James Hobinson
Misner
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Newrout
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James B Frye
U.S. A
Sugar Trust
Senate Sugar Trust Investigating Committee
Frederick Duppen
Frederick Miller
Gannon
Grog
Venor
My. Cannon
Grosvenor
Duluth
Nicaragua
Tobe
Ierauno
Baine
Opessa
Vladimir
Columbia
Eupator Ia
Hious City
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Newabove
Thsy
Journal
Woanwisutos
House Committee of Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Kension
Rennasyltyania
Kittanina
Whitesburg
Here
William Wyant
Eleot
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Ayer
Nebraska
Monte Tor
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Union Trust Company
Omaha
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Hand Catiera
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Pacific
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Lewin
Peoria Astell
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Kelmton
Swannah Sterling Mendoza
Milwaukee
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Minnie
Mayioketa Montheily Ae Uit
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Omaha & Steur City
Jackson Junction
Pulnta Wert
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Oxford Junction
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Omaha County Bluffs
Sioux City
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
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Weat
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Cpt
Peoria
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Artirianty
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Peorta
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Aule Siar
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Rock Laland
Union Depot
Paljmas
Rock Island
Perta
Pianeta
R. Stockhouse
F. . Rockwell
St., Rock Laland
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