Tariff Debate Tightens Over Wool and Timber Rates
Washington June 4 1897 Senate speech making stalls progress on the tariff bill as Mantle urges higher wool duties and Butler argues for an income tax. Debates on pooling and interstate commerce clash with timber and mica tariff provisions while Allison and Gray spark furor over timber duties and forest protection.
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Washington
Senate
Mantle
Buller
North Carolina
Hanne
Poraker
Manthe
Butler
Allison
Mr. Butler
Gullo
Tmtinels
Supreme Court
Congress
Cullum
Interstate Commerce Commitee
Whitleh
Mer. Cullom
Chilton
Texas
Cullom
Ile
Inland bays bill amendments approved by House. Senate adjourns
The House amendments to the bill to prevent collisions on Inland bays and waters of the United States except the Great Lakes were agreed to. At 6:10 the Senate held a brief executive session and then adjourned the day.
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House
United States
Great Lakes
Senate
Cuban army confident in fight for independence
Captain W D Smith of General Gomez's Cuban army told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the Cuban forces, about 40,000, are disciplined and better prepared to resist Spain. He denied autonomy, insisting on absolute independence, and noted no yellow fever or smallpox among troops. Smith, an American in Gomez's bodyguard, has been in Cuba for a year.
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Washington, D. C
W. D. Smith
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Associated Press
Gomez
Auestion
Smith
Cuba
President nominates diplomats and officials in June
The President sent nominations to the Senate naming Lawrence Townsend of Pennsylvania envoy to Portugal, Louise Roberts of New York assistant treasurer, Conrad N. Jordan of New York assistant treasurer at New York, Willim TE Andrews of Nebraska Treasury auditor, William W. Brown of Pennsylvania War Department auditor, and Leroy L. Brinkley of North Carolina Edenton postmaster. Townsend is Philadelphia resident and brother of Philadelphia mint superintendent. The selection is non political though backed by Pennsylvania senators.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Lawrence Townsend
Pennsylvania
United States
Portugal
Treasury
Fmus le Roberts
New York
Conrad N. Jordan
Willim TE. Andrews
Nebraska
William W. Brown
War Department
North Carolina
Leroy L. Brinkley
Edenton
Townsend
Philadelphia
Tie
Cleveland
Vienna
Fairfax executes James Lewis for brutal assault on white woman
In Fairfax Virginia on June 4 James Lewis a Black man convicted of assault on Mrs Reldett was hanged in the jail yard before about fifty observers He had three trials in as many days with juries deadlocked then found guilty and condemned He reportedly confessed yesterday and the crime outraged local sentiment led to near lynching among residents
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Fairfax
James Lewis
Reldett
Jewis
Lewis
Ida Reidell
Alexandros
Senator Jones Heads to Washington on Contingent Expenses
Senator Jones of Nevada returns to Washington and says the Senate Committee on Contingent Expenses will consider the Tillman resolution next session but he will not be hurried. He notes no undue delay in reporting and intends to consult colleagues before acting on the matter of reports on stock speculation by senators.
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Washington
Jones
Nevada
Senate
Tillman
Timan
Thinan
Relief for South Carolina Bill Reported by Tillman
Senator Tillman of the Interstate Commerce Committee today reported a bill introduced by himself to give South Carolina the same control over imported liquors as it does over domestically manufactured goods. The measure aims to address objections to the state dispensary law noted in Judge Bimonton’s recent decision.
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Washington, D. C
Tillman
Committee On Inter- State Commerce
Bimonton
Negro Ravisher Hanged After Five Hours of Mob Violence in Urbana
At Urbana Ohio on June 4 1897 a mob attacked the jail after a criminal assault case. Charles Mitchell the accused was hanged by the mob in the jail yard as guards and state militia fired to control the crowd. Two men died and ten were wounded in the confrontation, with many spectators and local officials facing blame for the riot and its deadly outcome.
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Urbana
Ohio National Guard
Charles Mitchell
Ilia Giauiier
Alitebell
Mlizm Gaumer
Mitchella
Glallimer
Gaumer
Mitchell
Columbus
Sherif Mebain
Snidde
Tinal
Bushnell
Ife
Springfield
Ganson
Mitehell
Wery
Heo
J. J. Morgan
Chen
Alery
Leonard
Sprinefield Company
Ddushvell
Wooster
Wis
Mclain
Dayton
Ifo
Fler Brothers-In
Tf. Gaumer
Zanesville Signal
C. N. Gaumer
Mansfield Shield
Gee
Porter
Tlebourttmith
Our Express
Cincinnati
Sheriff McLain
Mae
Othwa
Gnd
Astisens
Youth Tangedl Por Murder at Columbus Ga Execution
Henry White aged 20 was hanged at 12:32 p.m. in Columbus Georgia for his role in the killing of three police officers and wounding a fourth last October. His father, also implicated, died in the ensuing capture as White himself was killed resisting arrest.
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Columbus
Henry White
Ofelock
White
Not Guilty Verdict in Jacksonville Murder Case
A not guilty verdict was returned today in Jacksonville in the case of Edward Piper charged with the murder of Miss Marie Téulse Gato. The jury deliberated twenty hours after a ten day circuit court trial.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Eaee
Edward Piper
Marie Téulse Gato
Prices Rise and Industry Expands in Early June 1897
Bradstreets Weekly Review notes encouragement in May failures at the smallest since 1891 and confirms price advances in iron and cotton pools. Wheat and corn exports rise while crops look good and industrial demand grows. however overall trade shows modest activity with potential summer disruptions.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Cos Weekly Review of
Reading
Nan Ufseture
Tbessemer
Brey
Tull
Tilinois Steel Company
Corea
Chicago
Duluth
Minnesota Tron Company
Carnegie Mines
Tae
Lake
Kansas
Texas
Macific
Wynlist
Bradstreet
Morrow
Southwest
Pacific Coast
Uyly
DUCTORS ELECT OFFICERS IN AMERICAN MEDICAL MEETING
The fourth day of the Congress and semi-centennial session opened with a paper on State medicine by Dr John G. Winmilton. Officers elected include President Dr George M Sternberg and vice presidents Matthews Thompson Wiggins Happel Newman Atkinson Jayne Webster Graham. Delegates named to Moscow International Medical Congress.
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Philadelphia
Congress
American Medical Association
John GB. Winmilton
Jmnols
George M. Sternberg
Washington
J. MM. Matthews
Kentucky
W. IL. Thompson
Indianapolis
Ir. W. Wiggins
New York
J. J. Happel
Tennessee
Henry PP
Newman
Sinolls
William 13. Atkinson
W. A. Jayne
Colorado
G. W. Webster
11Unols
Lbrarian
J. W. Graham
Denver
Joseph Wastmian
Indiana
J. Z. Priestley
Towa
Miller
Chicato
Judicial Council
International Medical Congress
Moscow
G. 5. Mitchell
Hyndman
Charles Dennison
A. M. Miller
EH. L
Johnston
A. Marey, Sr
PD. Holton
Thomas MacDavitt
WT. N. Quimby
George R. Fowler
Tsar Nicholas Telegram to Sultan After Domokos Fall
The text of Emperor Nicholas I message to the Sultan dated May 1 following Domokos defeat urges peace and armistice. He rejoices in past friendship and asks the Sultan to accept mediation terms, promising to remember the act as wise and faithful. He pledges unchanging friendship and goodwill.
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Constantinople
Nicholas
Domokos
Cuban Sympathy Meeting in Washington June 4
A large crowd at the National Theatre attended a Cuban meeting in memory of Americans who died for Cuba. Speakers included Swanson of Virginia and Greene of Nebraska. Resolutions called for quick recognition of Cuban belligerency and criticized those subservient to Spanish bondholders and the sugar trust.
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Washington, D
National Theatre
Cuba
Swanson
Virginia
Greene
Nebraska
Giveene
Congress
Spain
United States
Dixie
Jackson
Bryan
White House
Sugar Schedule to be Reached Monday in Senate
Washington June 4 Senator Allison in Aldrich absence leads tariff bill foresees the sugar schedule being reached in its order on Monday and that it will be taken up then if Aldrich recovers sufficiently to take charge for the Republicans. There is a possibility the tobacco schedule may be passed over if Aldrich is not present when reached in its regular order.
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Butler
Metalrc
Washington, D. C
Allison
Aldrich
Indictment Found Against Sausage Maker Luetgert
Chicago June 4 The grand jury returned a true bill against A I Luetgert the wealthy sausage manufacturer charging him with the murder of his wife The indictment will not be returned until tomorrow
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Chicago
A. I. Luetgert
Delegates Elected and Gas Rate Debate Meridian News
A Virginian dispatch notes delegates to the state convention will likely support Tyler for governor and Pollard for attorney general. Frederick county elects delegates Monday amid plans for an outdoor gathering if weather permits. A movement seeks a 25 percent gas rate cut, with Knowles backing a 75 cent per thousand cubic feet target. Also, Jules F. Schuman faces a Brooklyn divorce suit from a woman claiming marriage secrecy.
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Richmond
Frederick
Alexander
Tyler
Henry R. Pollard
Genk Bee
T LY Messrs
Dllyson
Eltypin
Gov. O'Serrall
Dundee
Manchester
Knowles
Jules F. Schuman
Brooklyn
Stong
Schirs
Schuman
Severe storm hits Pittsylvania. cyclone report unfounded
A hard wind and rain storm swept Pittsylvania county on a June afternoon in Richmond Virginia. The claimed cyclone at Chatham’s Pittsylvania is said to be unfounded and no damage of note was reported.
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Richmond
Pittsylvania County
Chatham
Pittsylvania
Change in condition of Judge Burka noted in Richmond
Sudee and Lieutenant Governor Kent report June 4 in Richmond that Judge Burka shows improvement while Kent remains out of danger.
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Sudee
Richmond
Judge Burka
Kent
Burglars Blow Open Adams Express Safe
Richmond Virginia June 4 professional burglars last night blew open the safe of the Adams Express company of Woodstock. They got only fifteen dollars. No clue.
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Richmond
Adams Express Company
Woodstock
Freight Bureau to Replace Southwestern Traffic Association
Chicago June 4 The board of directors of the freight combine to replace the Southwestern Traffic association met at the Reditorium annex. The Southwestern Freight Bureau will include executive officers from leading southwestern lines with J C Stubbhure of Southern Pacific and S W Tordyce of St Louis and Southwestern guiding the move. The aim is to unify the region and align with the Interstate Commerce Commission as the Supreme Court decision directs. Narrow freight rates and seaboard differentials to Texas and the Southwest were discussed and arbitration for rate disputes will be sought.
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Chicago
Freight Combine
Southwestern Traffic Association
iReditorium
Southwestern Freight Bureau
Southwestern
J.C Stubba
Southern Pacific
W. Tordyce
St Louis
Souths
Western Traffic Association
Supreme Court
Interstate: ‘Commerce Commission
Texas
Points
Southwest
T.ief
Indians Now Quiet at Tongue River Agency Report
A telegraphic despatch from Captain Stouch at Tongue River agency to the Indian office states the Indians are quiet. It says the arrestee in the murder case will be escorted today by militia to Rosebud agency and delivered to the sheriff.
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Washington, D. C
Stouch
Tongue River Agency
Indian Office
Rosebud
Lynchburg City Council selects new auditor after keel of Colonel Kirkwood
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 4 the City Council elected Mrs M Grey to succeed the late Colonel Kirkwood. The item appears amid ad clutter mentioning dental rooms and local businesses such as Wrights and a dentistry ad at 234 Main Street. The readable portion confirms a council vote and a named successor for the auditor post.
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Lynchburg, Va
M. Grey
Colonel Kirkwood
Main Street
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