Tariff in the Senate Criticized as Sectional Clash
In Washington on July 2 1897 the tariff conference report was read in the Senate with little progress. Senator Tillman threatened action over cotton bagging and ties on the free list while debates over sugar amendments and the conference's terms drew sharp remarks. Senator Teller called the conference meanest tariff ever enacted as Congress adjourned after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Tillman
South Carolina
Allison
House
West
Jones
Berry
Samuel T. ‘Tolon
Cuba
Arkansas
Ona Melton
Spain
Mie
Mueller
Petiferew
Auth Duboba
Midchipann
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Mt Ter
Tilman
Berea
Tr Tilman
Weswee
Bacon
Ruther
Pennsylvania
Telvey
Poanfrerenen
Conference
Enntepe Enca
Teller
Mrr
Quelton
Melton
United States
Release and restoration sought for schooner Competitor
Judgment may be necessary to obtain release from the Spanish government for Ong Melton Alfredo Liaborie and Within Gildea and to restore the schooner Competitor to her owners. He is authorized and requested to use any means or power required to achieve the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ong Melton
Alfredo Liaborie
Gildea
Weather and crops report notes generally favorable conditions
The Weather Bureau reviews crop conditions for the week ending July 19 noting generally favorable progress with rapid growth in several states. Despite widespread rain damage in New England and parts of New York New Jersey and Alabama, drought persists in North Carolina Texas Tennessee Missouri and Kansas with some improvement in cotton and winter wheat harvests continuing in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohi
Indiana
Umness
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Lenishurna
Texas
Eotton Belt
Arkansas
Txas
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Washington
Nebraska
Iowa
Dakotas
Wis
Florida
Virginia
President to Seek Settlement Plan for Strike
Washington July 2 The President has received many letters and suggestions on the strike settlement but expects no action without a definite plan. The Cabinet discussed the matter and debated possible steps. Messages to Congress and senators were noted as the timing for currency measures nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Toedin
Coun
Win
Denders
Senate
Treasury notes and reserves in the United States system
A garbled 19th century style passage describes the United States treasury and its notes. It references the treasury reserve fund and the exchange of notes for bonds, noting limits and future audits as the fund balance shifts. The text mentions a threshold amount and the Treasury’s control over issuing or redeeming notes and maintaining reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapree
New York
Rene
United States
Coe Treasury
Fragmentary list of names and places from a July notice
A partial OCR item lists numerous names and places such as Virginda Halston Wilson Groupes Cane Iver and Claremont North Carolina Apple Gyaye Jo Nt Barry Aehlen Christian Powers and others. The text resembles an appointment or roster with scattered affiliations and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesithosten
Ripe
Virginda Halston
T Vo
Wilson Grouse
Mo Yourys Memlotai
Hainltagr
North Carolina
Apple Gyaye
Barry Aehlen
Christian Powers
Cane Iver
Wilsons Claremont
P. AL. Carpenter
Monk Mood N.S. Williams
Hutlin
M. A. Hane
New U S Tariff to Aid Vessels in Foreign Trade
July 20 in Wallington D C reports a new tariff concession for American vessels trading with foreign ports or between Atlantic and Pacific routes. The measure aims to reduce internal revenue duties on wine spirits and fermented liquors used as ship supplies.
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Wallington
D. C
Aer
Athintic
Pacine
Soldier Edhem Pasha Wounded by Infernal Machine Blast
A Turkish forces chief was the target of an infernal machine sent in a package. Edhem Pasha sustained severe injuries when the device exploded during opening. The incident occurred in July amid ongoing military actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdheim Bisha
Ihe Uly
Edhem Pasha
River Improvements and Shore Work Report 1807 Detail
A Baltimore era style dispatch notes Captain Thomas L. Casey reporting river and harbor improvements in Virginia and the Carolinas. Dredging near Norfolk reduced debris and widened channels. costs and tonnage for 1806 are stated. Also mentions Cape Charles jetty work, Elizabeth River dredging, and a violent incident near Waverly Hall involving Deputy Sheriff Murphy and others with rifles. The piece records ongoing projects, budget balances, and a mob incident affecting transport to Waverly Hall.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas L. Casey
Virginia
North
South Carolind
Norfolk
Elizabeth River
Cape Charles City
Herrmostone Dalet
Mason Mavenue
Keryvstone Inlet
Eliabeth River
Via
Albemarle Sound
Currituck Sound
Chesapeake Canal
South Landing
North Carolina
Toanelke
Pasquotank
N.C. Durin
Senate adjourns as votes loom on conference report
Washington July. Senate adjournment signals a vote on the conference report this week. Democrats aim to speed adoption while opponents seek to expose inconsistencies. Republicans including Jones Nevada and Sherry Louisiana back the report. Kyle Pop may be constrained from dissent. Debate timing hinges on Senate quorum and Pacific railroad resolution fate before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
Senate
Denver
Messrs
Jlones
Neva
Silver Repuilican
Ste. Bhery
Louisiana
Democrat
Messrs. Mantic
Stewart
Silver
Kyle Pop
Win
Ty Denocrats
Arrivad
Carlos
Enneskem
Cdae
Wwarrie Pacific Railroad
Lynch on warrant stops Ryder as trial delayed
Dispatches from Atlanta report a lynching fear spreading after the murder of Miss Sallie Amma Owen at Tatbotten a year ago. Colonel Worrill of Columbus, leading counsel for Ryder, could not attend. the case was adjourned to the next term in September. Ryder was scheduled to be returned to Muscopree Jail on the 20 p.m. train but was seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley Hall
Milbottom
Murphy
Boswell
Dr. Ryder
Waverly Hi
Tiemob
Miarphy
Owas
Ryder
Talbot
Waverly Hall
Atlanta
Lavder
Sallie Amma Owen
Ty. Ryder
Muscopree
Clerks Refuse Post Office Over Time Extension Unrest Grows
London July 22. General Post Office clerks at St Martins refuse to comply with Duke of Norfolk orders and threaten further clash with authorities. Ballot shows strong support for abandoning overtime, while clerks urge Norfolk to intervene personally to avert a wider dispute. The post office warns possible disciplinary action against association officers for the ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Martins
Dirand
Duke of Norfolk
Elen Claes VE Tremont
Postatiee
Dade
Norfolk
Tike
Association For Baker
Pocahontas Mine Strike Shuts Down 1000 Workers
Columbus reporters say organizers forced to leave Pocahontas Virginia as miners of the Simeane mine walk out. Si erolary Pearce announces about a thousand workers have quit, with no resistance offered and tensions rising over the housing of the workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Judy
Iamad Wallites
Hiei
Pocahomdas
Vian
Damas
Simeane
Si Erolary
Steamer City Off to Europe After Sinking Near Isle
The steamer City of St Johns owned by Worn Withy & Co is wrecked in the Straits of Gel Isle near Ambontread. It left shore for Europe with cargo and passengers, weather hazy. Salvage efforts are underway with hopes of saving the vessel and crew as distress signals and distance from the mainland are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. I
Duis
Talihaore City
Worn Withy & Co
Straits of Gelle Isle
Senate approves direct tax and naval credit plan
Maris July 26 The Senate narrowly passes a direct tax plan and unanimously approves a naval credit of 7 000 000 francs for new warships. The decree ending the session is read by Deartan Minister of Jnediee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pranche
Maris
Senate
Itiverta
Deartan
Jnediee
Unclear Early 20th Century Trade Notes
Fragmentary report from New York references a likely shipment and strong exchange, noting that Hold and other shipping houses may move soon. Mentions Capturage point and Trooeiry or Assay Office activity expected within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uesaphe
Minor injured as agitators clash at minefield protest in West Virginia
An apibator named Mae was seriously injured after being struck by a skunk and four other agitators fled the scene. Grand Master Sovergren was denied a chance to speak at Poen hontie. The incident occurred July 2 in the Minefield area of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Va
Workmiin Sovergren
Poenhontie
Derohd- Mae
Lottery Legislation Debated in Deputies Session
July 20 Parliament session adjourned after debate on pottery establishment with proposed prices totaling 31.6 million Canes. Proceeds to aid flood victims in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars
Phemierot
Annapolis Gunboat Commissioned at Brooklyn Navy Yard
The Annapolis light draft gunboat was placed in commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York on July 20. The ceremony drew a crowd of spectators and many naval officers on duty at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Annapolis
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bicycle Found After Midnight On Street
Policeman Robert Ruddick found two 95 Rambler bicycles on the street around midnight and brought them to the police station. Owners may recover by proving ownership. The lantern on one wheel was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ruddick
Pittsburg District Strikers Vote to Resume Mines
Miners in the Wilssture district resume work at Allison Boone Pint coal mines as owners fear a broader march. Talks of further action target Allison and others with plans to bring more diggers back and possibly strike again if terms are not met. Coal shipments along Norfolk and Western rise while officials tighten controls to keep miners at work.
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Dittsburg
Taty
Wilssture
Welcom
Allsan
Boone
Atet Pinte
Ete Cymnonsture
Medoome
TLE
Moteryprise
Pon- Indie
Mmarch Ie
Vipoto
Elise
Atrite
Sen Sup
Huneger
New York
Cleveland
Wits
Renal
Pittaburgy
W. OH. Simmonds
Jutte & Co
Agitafiom
Norfolk and Western
Ohio
Vonlna
Kenova
Selato
Glendale Coal Company Miners Set to Return to Work
Wheeling July 3 miners employed by the Glendale Coal Company near Wheeling will not return to work tomorrow morning. The notice indicates a work stoppage by about 100 miners and cites ongoing labor concerns affecting the mine operations. The situation impacts nearby operations and regional labor activity in the Wheeling area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Wo Va
Glendale Coal Company
Grand Lodge circulates aid appeal to miners unions
The Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of locomotive workers issued a circular urging striking coal miners and allied lodges to donate money to support the strike and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpeorki
Brotherhood of Locomotive Bmiremendig
Dillon Ville and Lom Jian Miners Hold Meeting at Long Thun Yard
In Froubonyville OL on July 20 miners from Dillon Ville and Lom Jian gathered at Long Thun yard to discuss wages and work stoppage as talks stalled. Deputized marshals may arrive tomorrow to enforce or negotiate the next steps and reopen the mines when price terms improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froubonyville
Dillon Ville
Lom Jian
Long Thun
United States
Unclear Coal Miner Incident Report From Wheeling
Fragmented report notes West Virginia through Wheeling and Lakes region. Mentions driving spikes into trees and miners' officials in eastern Ohio district denying knowledge. No clues to perpetrators as of the early notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiheeling
W. Win
Toby
West Virginia
Wheeling
West
Lakes
Lake Lyre
Ohio
Coal Mines Opera ng at Switch Back Collieries
Iikhorn, West Virginia reports that most miners remain content with mining at full capacity on the Norfolk and Western line, but signs of discontent appear at Switch back collieries, where dissatisfactions have surfaced amid generally strong operation and labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iikhorn
W. Va
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Lerma
Debs Speech Inspires Miners at Riversville Meeting
In Wairmont Wyoming Virginia July 20 fifty miners heard Debs urge to lay down picks and join a telelink brotherhood. Few miners hailed from Montana the region's key mine. the speech sparked enthusiasm but no immediate union push due to low turnout. Tonight in Mononenh the newly formed union met with nineteen joiners making two hundred eighty nine total.
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Wairmont
Debs
Riversville
Fo Mlelity
Montana
Mononizah
Mononenh
Drav
West Wirginiag
Scottdale Steel Company to Hire Non-Union Workers
Scottdale Pa July 2 The Scottdale Troncid Steel company will attempt operations with non-union men. An advertisement seeking men to take the place of Amalgamated workers is in Pittsburgh papers today and work will start as soon as a foreman is secured. Amalgamated men say the plan may meet strong opposition from unionists nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottdale Pa
Scottdale Troncid Steel Company
Amalgamated Workers
PiUsbure
Amul Aneto
Miners in Cumberland Work Overtime Amid Coal Train Push
In Cumberland Maryland July 20 miners from Georges Creek are in town to arrest state flu measures. Over time work is ordered as the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad runs night coal trains to supply the mines with empty cars and move loaded ones. Miltsboro agitators mingle with Georges Creek miners but meet little success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Pennsylvania Railronad
Miltsboro
Camp Culberson Hosts Large Military Camp in San Antonio
San Antonio July 20 Gov Culberson arrived to review troops at Camp Culberson where 1 100 tents shelter 8 500 soldiers. State troops drilled by company regiment and brigade for offered prices while Seeley and Jolovd Rifles competed for Interstate championship. Lloyds and Swoleys displayed drills with few errors. Governor Culberson and Brig Gen Graham observed the drills in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Vex
Culberson
Ls. €. Bates
Seeley Rifles
Galveston
Jolovd Rifles
Lloyds
Swoleys
Thurston Rifles
Graham
T. A
Stockholders Garnisied in Huntsville Loan Association Case
Mil o Abel in Macon seeks to garnish stockholders of the Southern Building and Loan Association of Huntsville Alabama for a $2000 claim. Abel’s demand reveals a trusted firm with a $1,000,000 capital facing a potential crisis. The action targets many stockholders across the South, including Alabama and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Milo Abel
Southern Building and Loan Association
Huntsville
Ala
Sloane
Abel
AP Iteven
Fram to Explore Western Greenland Coast Next Year
Berlin July 20 The Lokalanzeleer reports the Fram the vessel used in Dr. Nansens last Polar expedition will next year explore the western coast of Greenland under Captain Sverdrup who sailed with Nansen as navigator The Tokalanzel ser says Nansen will shortly lead a research tour with a party of English and American geologists
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Thin Pram
Greenland
Berlin
Lokalanzeleer Eayls
Ifram
Dr. Nansen
Fram
Sverdrup
Nansen
Tokalanzelser
Explosion at saw mill kills two men in West Virginia
The boiler at Hrewster Bros. saw mill on Dry Work in Cleihields West Virginia exploded today. Seven workers died including H J White a sawyer from Western and Smith Hicks of Petersville.
De Witt's Witch Water Salve touted for many ailments
The notice claims De Witt's Witch Water Salve cures piles rectal diseases cuts burns bruises tetter eczema and skin troubles quickly and permanently. It credits J M F Trotter Truitt Smith and I Te Wilson with the sale or endorsement of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
J. M.F. Trotter
Truitt & Smith and I
Te Wilson
Nomination prospects and local political pranks in 1897 Virginia
Intrigue at the 1897 State Democratic Convention as Tyler leads with unsent instructions and possible 1,200 votes. Ellyson resists retirement while debates swirl about Lamb, Waddill, and the committee. A mock John W. Daniel Club fooled a pawnbroker Stern, revealing the hoax. Also covered: Joe Wie trial, Fife guilty of murder with scheduled execution August 26, and a court adjournment crowd cheering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmbgiitas
Richmond
Major Tyler
Uns
Tyler
Ellyson
Imggon
Renine
State Democratic Committee
John Wu
Stern
Jefferson Ward
Hach
John W. Daniel
Daniel
City Democratic Committee
William Lamb
Waddll-Bowden-Brady
Lamb
Waddill
Lynchburg
Joe Wie
Colonel Spottswood
BD. C. Robertson
Watke Wen
Commonwealth
Fife
Trevillan
Abrs. Marks
Wipsginin
Migg Russell
Norfolk
de Fife
Baptists welcome visitors at Nashville exposition day
Nashville crowds flocked to the Exposition grounds for Baptist Day amid showers. At four pm the Auditorium hosted a reception with welcome addresses by President J. W. Thomas and President Chapman along with Wilkins and Dr. Morney. Williams of the Baptist Young People's Union spoke. Dress parades followed, with evening concerts and fireworks planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Exposition
Axera Oisen
Muale
J. W. Thomas
Chapman
Wilkins
Morney
Willams
EN Baptist Young People's Union
DeWitts Hazel Salve Endorsed For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement claims DeWitt's Hazel Salve provides instant relief for burning itching and skin diseases including bruises and burns. It lists users or endorsers such as Jay Oscar J MF Trotter Truitt BIA and RL Wilson and promotes healing without side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Jay
Oscar
J. MF
Trotter
Truitt
Bia
RL. Wilson
Unclear fragmentary ad text about kitchen ranges and prices
Partial OCR reads a kitchen range advertisement with a price and address. Mentions 234 Main street and cheaper ranges, but many words are garbled. Core fact shows a sale or price claim for kitchen ranges.
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TN Commission
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