Tariff bill passes House after 12 hours of debate
Washington July 20 the conference report on the tariff bill was adopted by the house 185 to 118 and sent to the senate for action. Debates featured Dingley and Payne with democrats pressing but defeated. Vote totals show 190 Republicans and 5 Democrats for the report with 106 Democrats and 12 Populists against. The sugar and other schedule changes were detailed in the conference results and anticipated revenue.
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House
Senate
Dingley
Payne
New York
Slayden
Tex
Broussard
Meyer
Davey
Kleberg
Shafroth
Col
Mr. Newlands
Wartman
Silverite
Mont
Baker
Barlow
Botkin
Fowler
Jett
Lewis
Marshall
Martin
Peters
Simpson
Strawd
Vincent
Howard
Kelly
Stark
Southerland
Senate Finance Committee
West
Dem
Wheeler
Ala
Tobacco and
Sea Island
Turley Named United States Senator From Tennessee
Thomas B. Turley of Memphis is appointed to succeed the late Isham G. Harris as U.S. senator. He wires acceptance to the governor and plans to depart for Washington soon. Turley says he leans toward free trade for revenue, aligns with Democratic declarations, and supports the Chicago platform on finances. He avoids comment on Cuba pending extra sessions.
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Cuba
Congress
Turley
Chicago
Washington
Swedish tariff plan favors agriculture and small industry
The storthing customs committee has adopted a report proposing differential duties on several agricultural products and stronger protection for small manufacturing interests in Christiania on July 20.
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Sweden
Christiania
Customs Committee of
the Storthing
National Republican League Opens In Detroit With Large Delegation
The National Republican League convention began in Detroit with strong turnout for an off year. Leonard J Crawford of Newport Ky was elected president. Resolutions praise McKinley era policy, wage support for miners, protectionist measures and immigration limits while urging equal suffrage as education.
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Detroit
Mich
National Republican League
Woodmanusee
Pingree
Michigan
Henry M. Duffield
National League
D. D. Woodmansee
Cincinnati
Lt. J. Crawford
Leonard J. Crawford
Newport
National League of Republican Clubs
Omaha
Nebraska League
M. J. Dowling
Minnesota
Woodmansee
Resolutions Committee
Col. Bundy
Ohio
Party of Protection
St. Louis
William McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Hawaii
League
Cleveland
Gold Democrats of Kentucky Convene in Louisville
The Gold Democrats of Kentucky met in Louisville on July 15 with Hon. John H. Carlisle named permanent chairman. Henry W. Watterson spoke as W. C. P. Breckinridge read resolutions endorsing the Indianapolis and Louisville platforms, advocating a gold standard, currency reform, and opposing free coinage of silver. John R. Hinman of Adair county won the first ballot nomination for clerk of the court of appeals.
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Gold Democrats
Kentucky
John H. Carlisle
Henry W. Watterson
W.C. P. Breckinridge
Indianapolis
Palmer
Buckner
Cleveland
the Treasury
John G. Carliste
John R. Hinman
Adair County
Court of Appeals
Foreign Figures and Royal Prominence Across Europe
Sardou presents inkstand to Sir Henry Irving used for Mme Sans Gene. Abdul Aziz of Morocco sends seven stallions to President Faure. The duke of Marlborough gains political praise by speaking with Lord Salisbury. Prince Charles of Denmark may join the British navy due to Princess Maud. Queen Victoria orders Orchardson to paint a jubilee portrait featuring herself and royalty, a surprising departure from tradition.
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Sardou
Henry Irving
Sultan Abdul Aziz
Morocco
President Faure
France
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Salisbury
Prince Charles
Denmark
Princess Maud of Wales
Maud
England
Victoria
W. Quiller Orchardson
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Prince Edward
Cuban League of New York Appeals for Financial Aid
The Cuban League of New York led by Ethan Allen requests monetary support from Americans to back Cuba's independence effort. Notables Chauncey M. Depew and Roswell P. Flower endorse the appeal, urging local small subscriptions funneled through Red White and Blue League contacts in New York.
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Cuban League of New York
Ethan Allen
Chauncey M. Depew
Roswell P. Flower
Cuba
United States
Washington
Red, White and Blue League
New York
Doctors and Patients Through Time
A Youth's Companion passage recalls London medical practice in bygone days. It notes the shift from walking to driving doctors, the social image of physicians, and the era’s distinctive attire and equipment including a long coat knee breeches and a perforated cane. It also highlights anecdotal cases of patients and the doctor’s experiences.
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Benjamin W. Richardson
Richardson
London
Queen Smack Tells Tale Of Popular Ireland Visit
Excerpt recalls a royal carriage procession in Ireland where crowds cheered as the queen interacted with the prince of Wales and Prince Alfred. The queen slapped the prince for not bowing, while cheers surged for the display of affection and pageantry observed by onlookers.
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Ireland
Prince
Prince of Wales
Prince Alfred
Through the States and Local Notes
A Maine drive reports wildlife including six deer a bear and two slimless. Maine DAR women seek revolutionary arms Massachusetts lent when Maine became a state in 1820. Rev John L Hawkins a long serving Presbyterian minister dies at 97 near Fort Scott Kansas. Canadian inspectors study Niagara district orchards for San Jose scale from California. An enormous underwater dandelion with 80 buds and blossoms is found near Augusta Maine.
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Presquesle
Bangor
Maine
Massachusetts
John L. Hawkins
Missouri
Kansas
Fort Scott
Iaw
Toronto
Niagara District
San Jose
California
Augusta
Gold by the ton sparks Klondike rush from Seattle
Great excitement grips Seattle as Alaska gold discoveries spur mass departure. Capt Kidston reports a Portland cargo exceeding a ton valued at about 1 million. Miners Berry Phiscador and Keller hold substantial sums, with many others claiming thousands. Experts urge yearlong supplies and warm clothing for the Yukon frontier.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Lpolicemen
Portland
Klondyke
Clarence Berry
Frank Phiscador
Northern Pacific Express
Kidston
Fresno
Cal
Montana
Frank A. Keller
Los Angeles
Henry Anderson
Jack Morden
Chicago
William Stanley
R. McNultie
N. E. Pickett
M. Mercer
J. J. Hillerman
J. Morgan
Yukon Valley
Col Crocker Dead After Paralysis Attack
Col C F Crocker, California millionaire and former first vice president of the Southern Pacific Railroad, died at his home near San Mateo on July 19 after a three day unconscious spell. He was 43, leaving three children. his wife had died years earlier.
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San Mateo
Cal
Col
C. F. Crocker
Here
Col. Crocker
Southern Pacific Railroad
Move New Wheat From Kansas City Rail Lines
Kansas City reports long trains of empty freight cars departing for two weeks and piling up on side tracks across Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma. These cars will soon be filled with new 97 wheat and a major grain rush is anticipated requiring careful railroad management to avoid a grain blockade or famine. Estimated Kansas wheat yield this year stands around 60,000,000 bushels.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Fires Do Much Damage In California
Forest and field fires cause extensive damage across California. Red Bluff sees about a dozen homes burned with cattle ranges and crops destroyed risking over 100000 dollars in losses. Kenwood hills Mount Diablo area threaten farms and mountain houses.
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Sanfrancisco
Red Bluff
Kenwood
Mount Diablo
Opera House Fire Destroys Akron Block
Akron July 19 fire nearly destroyed the Academy of Music block housing the opera house. Losses total about 50 000 with insurance roughly half. Block owner Sylvester T Everett of Cleveland and the opera house sustained major damage. A separate report from Chandlerville notes Abraham Shoemaker aged 65 killed by a train.
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Akron
Academy of Music
Sylvester T. Everett
Cleveland
Chandlerville, Jr
Abraham Shoemaker
Baptists Hold Consecration Services in Chattanooga
Delegates gathered for the Baptist Young People's Union meeting in Chattanooga on July 19. Buffalo was named as next meeting site pending railroad and minor detail assurances. Rev. J B Hawthorne preached to about 5000, with a consecration service led by Rev C S Wolfin and E E B Chivers. Six hundred dollars was pledged to fund missions, and the union celebrated debt relief and renewed unity.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union of America
Buffalo
Baptist Convention
J. B. Hawthorne
Nashville
C. &. Wolfin
Brooklyn
N. Y
E. EB. Chivers
D. D
Chicago
Frank Harper
Detroit
Lookout Mountain
American Baptist Foreign Mission Society
All Baptists
United States
Young People’s Union
Snodgrass Hill
National Park
Death of Bishop-Elect Butler in Rome Before Consecration
Rome dies of intestinal paralysis Friday before scheduled consecration as bishop. Rev. Dr. Butler of Chicago, noted ecclesiastic in the west, served as chaplain to Mulligan Irish Brigade in the Civil War and was secretary and chancellor of the Chicago diocese under Bishop Duggan. Renowned for his beautiful voice.
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Father Butler
Concordia
Kan
Cardinal Satolli
Chicago
Butler
Mulligan
Diocese of
Duggan
Train Kills Two Deaf Mutes Near Monroe
A Big Four train struck and instantly killed two deaf mute men walking on the track south of Monroe Michigan on Saturday morning. One victim was identified as John Kilday 35 Elkhart Indiana by a letter from J C Noll Chicago. His remains are claimed by the cigar makers union and will be sent to Elkhart for burial. The other man about 25 remains unidentified and both were mangled.
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Monroe
Mich
J. C. Noll
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
John Kilday
Elkhart
Ind
Cigarmakers’ Union
Noted Chilian Warrior Dena Dies in Valparaiso
Dispatch from Valparaiso reports General Jose Velasquez, famed Chilean army officer with over 40 years of service, died in Valparaiso on Saturday of lung disease. His later years were marked by persecution for supporting Balmaceda, leading to retirement in 1895 and a quiet life thereafter.
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Dena
New York
Herald
Valparaiso
Chili
Jose Velasquez
Velasquez
Balmaceda
Powderly Appointed Commissioner General of Immigration
The president sent to the senate nominations for treasury posts. Terence V. Powderly of Pennsylvania is named commissioner-general of immigration. Frederick E. Coyne of Illinois is nominated as collector of internal revenue for the first Illinois district. David A. Nunn of Tennessee is nominated for the fifth district.
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Powderly
Washington
Senate
Treasury
Terence V. Powderly
Pennsylvania
Immigration
Internal Revenue
Frederick E. Coyne
Illinois
Hirst
David A. Nunn
Tennessee
Woman killed by lightning at Dill's Park
Erie July 19 Mrs Horace Noble a prominent local woman died instantly when lightning struck the Dill's park house as she sat in the parlor with companions. Others escaped unharmed.
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Erie
Horace Noble
Dill’s Park
Here
Queen to Reign For Life Confirms Abdication Rumor False
The queen’s Windsor Castle message published in the Gazette states she will reign as long as she lives, dispelling a U.S. rumor she planned to abdicate in favor of the Prince of Wales. Also reports a Troy fire destroyed the interior of the three story building housing the Troy Northern Budget, owner Charles L. McArthur & Son, with losses estimated at $60,000.
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London
Windsor Castle
The
Gazette
United States
Prince of Wales
Troy
Troy Northern Budget
Charles L. McArthur & Son
Died from an Insect Bite in Easton Farm Owned by Butz
Christiaan Butz of Lower Mount Bethel died in Easton hospital from the effects of an insect bite after weeks of neglect. He was a wealthy farmer. Earlier he was stung on the hand and developed blood poisoning. In New Orleans four or five men were knocked down when the Marine dry dock at Angiers was struck by lightning during a storm. no serious injuries reported.
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Easton
Christiaan Butz
Lower Mount Bethel
Easton Hospital
Butz
New Orleans
Marine Dry Dock
Angiers
Miners March as Hunger Frustrates Work in Coal Regions
Reports from Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Illinois July 19 show coal miners rallying from Millers Run Laurel Hill and Bridgeville to Canonsburg and Willow Tree as mass meetings draw hundreds. Leaders vow to strike until a living wage is won amid widespread sympathy from unionized trades.
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Pittsburgh
Canonsburg
Boone and
Allison
Washington County
Millers and
Toms Run
Slope
Bridgeville
Essen
Steens
Cecil
Laurel Hill
Creedmor
Bishop
Standard
Millworth
Millerson
Boone and Allison
Canonaburg
Reissing Brass Band
Fairmount
W. Va
Willow Tree School House
New Monongah
Mahon
Monongah
St. Louis
Illinois
Pana
Collinsville
Staunton
Mt. Olive
Belleville
Columbus
Ratchford
State Journal
James Stevens Rescued From Mammoth Mine After 14 Days
James Stevens was rescued from the Mammoth mine after fourteen days imprisoned with no food or water. Rescue crews entered the drift at 7 a m at a depth of 125 feet. Stevens is severely emaciated yet mentally clear.
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Phoenix
A. T
James Stevens
Mammoth
Stevens
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