Telegraphic World notes and distant incidents across regions
Fragmentary report recalls a telegraph line mishap near Mana to and a fatality in a rally area. Mentions Lincoln family in Spencer county and Chrlettas Rees dying of heart disease in Philadelphia. Also references a Mt. K T passenger train wreck near Kansas City with casualties.
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John Gainey Adame
Nancy’ Hanke Lincoln
Kwaliem Lincoln
Spencer
Chrlettas Rees
Howe
Philadelphia
Corbett's Claim and Union Pacific Docketed in Senate
The Senate committee on Paciferat rounds expressed favor toward a resolution calling on the United States to redeem the Union Pacific from prior liens and to foreclose the government railroad, with steps to be taken in the sinking fund until further congressional action. The committee's action was unanimous.
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Somata
Senate
Hoar
W. Corbett
Smg
Corbette
Oregon
Union Pacific
Washington
Senate Committee On
House Chairmanships Named by Speaker Reed
New York June 26 A Washington dispatch says Speaker Reed will name committee chairs as soon as the current version closes. The list includes Accoents B B O Dell J W Wadeworth etc with chairs across measures education elections enrolled bills foreign affairs immigration Indian affairs interstate pensions judiciary manufacturer and more.
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New York
Journal From
Washington
Reed
B. B. O'Dell
J. W. Wadeworth
New
Cannons
Iimate
Walker
Massachusetts
C. N. Brumm
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
J. W. Babonck
Wisconsin
C. W. Stone
G. A. Grow
L. W. Royce
Indiana
G. W. Prince
Illinois
W.O Arnold
A. L. Hager
Jaws
R. R. Hit
Military
David B. Mercer
Nebraska
John F. Lacy
Towa
C. A. Chickering
Knox
Mamachusetta
W. B. Hooker
E M. ‘Mahone
Devastating hailstorm strikes Topeka causing widespread damage
Severe hail storm sweeps Topeka Kansas causing broken windows, telegraph and electric lines failure, downed roofs, and injuries from runaways. Stones allegedly reach 14 inches circumference. City cut off from outside world for hours as damage tallies run into thousands. Cyclone reports later in Kansas City area with fatalities and injuries.
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Topeka
Kan
Bases
Anand
Denee
Bac
Guna
Bargeone
Kanese
McKinley Affirms Protection for Labor Unions in Talks
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley meeting with Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison at the White House. They discussed labor rights and a proposed anti pooling bill, with Gompers warning the bill could penalize unions as trusts. McKinley pledged protection for unions and expressed cautious optimism about amendments.
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New York
Washington
Organisation of Labor
McKinley
Eday
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Gompers
Morrison
White House
Mr. McKinley
Appia and Amalia Sink After Fire Off Florida Keys
The American schooner Appia and Amalia burned and sank off the Florida Keys after a June 16 blaze. Captain W Williard and eight crew escaped in a lifeboat, boarding the Mallory liner Concho at Key West for passage to Mobile.
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New York
Florida Keys
Appia
W. ©. Williard
Concho
Maccagoula
Mies
Walt
Con Chath
Sher
Chetny
Key Weel
Morning Star Missionaries Sail to Cannibal Isles
The Morning Star and crew sail for the South Seas to preach to natives. Three young women join as missionaries, with plans to reside on Rosale and the Caroline group to establish schools and kindergarten work among the natives. Miss Chapin will start a training school on Rosale. Miss Beulah Logan will join her mother and teach kindergarten on the Caroline group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Morning Star
South Seas
Felande
American Board of m
Senate approves wool schedule ad valorem on third class wool
Washington reports the senate finished the wool schedule for manufactured woolen goods after debate on effect of rates. Quay pressed for ad valorem rates on third class wool but lost 19 to 41. Committee rates set four cents per pound for third class wool valued at 10 cents or less and seven cents for third class wool valued above 7 cents per pound.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Bresks
Areedain
Oicegon
Crook
Seattle Ave
Seni
Castle Rock
Linston Cannery
Pension bill would aid Oregon and Washington Indian War survivors
A general bill to amend an act granting pensions to survivors of Indian wars is reported. Senator McBride introduced the measure for the Oregon and Washington wars of 1847 and 1856, noting the veterans are on average 15 years older than Civil War vets and deserve government bounty. The Cayuse and Mexican war survivor figures are analyzed, with estimates of living survivors and widows among Oregon and Washington territory volunteers and militia.
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McBride
Oregon
Washington
Gallinger
Caymee
United States
Oregom
Washington Territory
War Department
Sailitia
Cuban Election in America Affects Cuban Vote
Cubans living in the United States may vote for representatives to Cuba’s constitutional assembly to meet in Camagüey on September 2. Eligible voters include males over 16 who contributed to the patriot cause within two months of the election. Nomination details not yet announced. A local junta plans a commemorative souvenir similar to the U S dollar.
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New York
United States
Young Republic
Camaguay
Cubu
Insurgent Defeat Reported in Cuban Engagement
From Havana reports Colonel Guerte rea with a column of troops and local guerilla forces clashed with insurgents led by Aranguerea near Madrugas. The fight lasted from 3 PM to 7 PM with 10 rebels killed and 1 Spanish officer plus 15 soldiers wounded. Spanish forces dislodged the insurgents and burned their camp.
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Havana
Guerterea
Gansa
Madrugs
Aranguerea
Grille
Madroga
Mera
Abro del Cafe
Hawaii annexation issue discussed in British House of Commons
In London the foreign office secretary said no decision has been made on Japan or Hawaii annexation. The Hawaii revenue surplus is cited at 989,627.36 for the year. Edward Dean Cooke, US congressman from Iowa, was found dead in his hotel room in Washington. A report of armed bandits near Leadville and a public hanging in Fayetteville are also noted.
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Jan “Prancisco
Fortune de Conte
New York
University of Southern California
Orleans
Gainte Balm de Conte
Carlos de Conte
England
Kanese
Selina
Thaye
Anna Geessy
Nora Geesey
Ida Geessy
Alee Bedly
Geesey
Debvria
Kanees
Leadville
Colo
Leo
Frank Bohannon
Fahey
Granite
McDoupall
R Marning
John Gilbert
F. Shael
Bohanna
London
Princess of Wales
Prince of Wales
Princess Victoria of Wales
Prince Charles
Denmark
Prisce
East End
Conter Ji
Holvearn
Weelern . At the People’s Palace
People’s Palace
Hell
Holburn
Reyoperty
Clerkenwell
Calletega
Cal
Intel
W. R. Coburn
W. H. Coburn
Storey Wes
Pardes
G. W. Coburn
Lockport
Parsons
Young Coburn
Hanee of Commons
Efflce
Beckett
Hawaii
Senate
Great Britain
Congreceman Cooke
Washington
Edward Dean Cooke
Titlenols
Cochran Hotel
Cook
Cochran
Cooke
Iowa
Johnny Mine
O'Mahoney
Posee
Danville Market Reports Farms and Rail Trade In Washington
A long list of agriculture and industry notes from Washington state details hog shipments from Oregon, wool clips, cattle movements from Prosser to Nebraska, and reports on local mills. It notes prison bag production near Yakima, a state fair cancellation, and a mayoral ruling in Tacoma, with various incidents and economic updates across counties.
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Snartle Point
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Roberts
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Myvile Zelat
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Lirona
Caloonkeeper
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Miccourt
Kanesa City
Corbett
Seattle
Jane
Immedi
Coder River
Hal
Reese
Doge
Bohannon Boys
Ft. Louis
Weil
M'Kinley and
LASOR
Amelia
Gould
Frank D. Fich
Cuben Enllos
America
Reesland
Los Angeles
Jack Williams
Columbia Opera Company
Frank Murtina
Rossland
B. C
Curties
Pauline Williams
Roeland
Williams
Madrid
Oviedo
Mitchell Saite
Europe
Eminste
Ez-Henaton
Mitchell
France
Mre
New Orleans
the Times
Benatore Teller
Mantle
Reial Shooting
Hawaiian
Fayetteville
W. Va
Clark Lewis
Lewis
Charles Gibson
Brother Telluridge
Richard P. Bennett
Emanuel Bennett
Hile
Richard
Ee Marshfield
Ieee Aaa
Eyotem
Edna Southwick
Milton
Joeeyh Braith Wad Mrsek
Hartley & Amitderson
Ee Peth
Hurg
Misa
Harriet
Albany
Argueta
Genera Ena
Shannon
Waahkingies
Frank Shipman
Skagit River
Mosnt Vernon
Bholten
Ty - Ruglieh Company
Kittitas
State Fair
Yakima
Mark Conkling
Greenlake
Beattls
Thurston County
Ana Puienrenes
Berenu
Ne Eorlaine
Lamont
Laurel
Whateces County
O. R. & M.company
Whitman County
Mason County
Supreme Court
Seperior Court
Pierce County
Angelo V. Fawcett
Tacoma
Carpenters
Pomeroy
Colfax
Prosser
Porter
Chebalia County
Olympia Shingls Company
Operes
Walcoary
Netra
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