Lengthy Senate debate on tariff schedules progress near free list
Washington June 21 1895 the Senate advanced the tariff bill covering paper sun dried goods hides gloves and other items completing the last schedules for certain materials and nearing a move to the free list Wool and silk schedules had been set aside for now while further considerations on tobacco reciprocity and internal revenue lingered. Amendments targeted cotton ties tariff rates and specific articles with debate highlighting the economy of duty and domestic industry against foreign competition. The House meanwhile adjourned after approving a naval dock repair appropriation and considering a labor import provision for the Omaha exposition with work to begin under guard of the Treasury and Ways and Means committees.
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Washington
Senate
West
Mr. Jay
Alelson
Rd Valorem
Treasury
Alsen
Luideperch Rat Munteh
Liverpool
Smith
New Jersey
Camden
N. J
Diamond Mateh Trust
Alison
Mateh
White
California
All- Son
Pettigrew
Peterigrew
Tessis
Mantle Pettierew
Stewart
Eller
Allison
Mr. Smith
Toa
Vest
Dla
Alyn Vea
Haecon
Georgia
Morgan
Alabama
KHL
Senatte
Chilton
Exes, To Provides That the Secretaury
Mr. Jones
Arkansas
Jones
Library of Congress
Tacon
Amip
AML
New York Navy Yard
Boutele
Republcan
Maine
Secretary of the Navy
Simpson
Kansas
Committee On
Naval Affairs
Cummings
New York
Atlantic
Cannan
Tinois
Tiouse
Dingley
Committee On Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Dingley the Rouse
Great Tallys Strike Ends After 70,000 Hands Involved
In New York on June 21 the great talloys strike ends. The final agreement or or gauryendered to the men today, concluding a dispute that at one time involved about 70,000 workers.
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New York
The Queen's Jubilee Crowds Gather Across London Streets
London June 21 1807 crowds line routes to Windsor and Buckingham Palace to greet the Queen. Processions pass Paddington station with Life Guards, banners, flowers, and loyal addresses as thousands fill windows roofs and parks in a wave of patriotism.
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London
Paddington
Windsor
Great Western Rilway Station
Queen
Milway
Midyway
Life Guards
Walter Abbott
Praed Street
Eighteenth
Middlesex Regiment
Guard of Honor
Buclingham Palace
Oxford
Cambridge Terrace
Grand Junction Roads
Edgeware Road
Marble Arch
Hyde Park
Constitution Hall
Irish Leaders Clash Over Queen's Anniversary Address
In London on June 21 the House of Commons packed as First Lord Balfour opened a congratulatory address to the Queen on sixty years of reign. Sir William Vernon Harcourt led the Liberal response, while Mr Redmond and Mr Dillon voiced strong protests against Britain’s rule in Ireland. Redmond moved an amendment asserting famine and oppression in Ireland over sixty years, which was defeated 435 to 7, while the main address passed 430 to 44.
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London
House of Commore
Treasury
Balfour
William Vernon Iarcourt
Dillon
John Redmond
Redmond
Great Britain
Ireland
House
Treland
James O'Nelley
Lords applaud Queen on jubilees in unanimous motion
In the House of Lords the government benches were crowded and the Earl of Kimberley seconded an address of congratulation to the Queen on her Jubilee. The motion carried unanimously as the Marquis of Salisbury moved the resolution.
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London
House of Lords
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Kimberley
McKinley Letter to Victoria on Her Diamond Jubilee
President McKinley sends a personal letter to Queen Victoria on the sixtieth anniversary of her accession. The message praises her friendship with the United States and wishes peace prosperity and long life under equal laws for her empire.
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Victoria
Great Britain and Ireland
India
United States
Great Britain
Nberty Flourian
Fragmentary 1897 Washington closing salutation
A damaged OCR fragment notes a royal prayer line and a closing at Washington dated the 8th day of Muay, A. D. 1897. It includes a signing phrase Your good friend followed by a garbled name. The text reflects a formal late 19th century correspondence tone.
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Washington
A. D
Trial of Tee Thusy in New York Conspiracy Case
Witnesses testified on June 21 in a trial over alleged restraint of trade by the American Tobacco Company. Questions by the district attorney focused on coercion claims, while defense objections argued lack of indictment for coercion. Multiple tobacco executives and manufacturers from St Louis and Brooklyn testified amid complex cross examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peters Dinnpt- Wann
St. Louis
American Tobacco Company
Choate
Eat
Mr. Olentz
Wicott
American Tobacco
National Tobacco
National Cobacco Company
Warms
National Toabincers
Jie
Weither
National Tobacco Company
Theodore Allen
Daniel Bressler
Brooklyn
Frederick V. Hyer
Henry T. Stockwell
Stamps for Next Year See Increases and Adjustments
Assistant Secretary Vanderlip approved the budget and posted the Bureau of Engraving and Printing postal requirements for the year ending June. Ordinary stamps total 84 107 00. newspaper stamps 0 . postage due stamps 81 165 000. Two cent and ten cent special delivery stamps prevail among ordinary issues, with overall increases in ordinary stamps by about 295 000 009 and in special delivery by 62 500. newspaper and periodicals rise, while postage due stamps fall by 822 000.
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Kington
D. C
Ry Vanderlip Tech
Department For Ethnnpa
Ubon
Bryan Delivers Free Silver Speech in Staunton Park
Hon. William J Bryan spoke over two hours to about 4500 people in a field near Staunton's park. Introduced by George Tucker, Bryan, though unwell, delivered his standard free silver address with humor, then planned to leave at 4:20 a.m. for Cincinnati.
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Staunton
William J.ryan
Culpeper
Won
St. George
Norfolk Van Appoluten Named Conductor on Cannonball Train
Capt. Robert 5. Mekles appointed conductor of the cannonball train between Richmond and Norfolk and assumed duties yesterday. He is among the railroad's most popular conductors. The train had been led by Capt. George Gill for months. Gill will resume regular trips on the Norfolk Roanoke passenger service.
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Robert 5. Mekles
Richmond
Norfolk
Ile
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
George Gil
Gill
Roanoke
Carroll County Delegates Back Tyler for Governor in Democratic Caucus
Tyler Carries Two Counties in Richmond Virginia as Carroll County elects thirty delegates to the state Democratic convention. They are instructed for Tyler for Governor with Montague for Attorney General and Amherst elects electors. Delegates instructed for Tyler and Scots for Attorney General.
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Richmond
Carroll County
Tyler
Alontague
Amherst
Genarpl
Colonists Return From Libertas Scheme Sparked by Migration Society
Thirteen colored men and women, part of a 200-strong Liberian colonization effort launched in 1896, arrived back in New York aboard the Liberia steamship. They report a failed plan, with land 35 miles from any town, poor harvest prospects, and starvation fears. Notables include Charles W Peterson and Charles Moore, who said emigration left them destitute. natives paid starvation wages and delivered no aid beyond departure. The initiative, led by D. Johnson and the International Migration Society, aimed to populate a new town but collapsed amid postponements and hardship.
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New York
Libertas
Liberia
Humber
Wishop Turner
Doremic Millan
Birmingisso
International Migration Socleoty
Tiberk
Dilyvinee Euard
Johnson
Setelliseut
Hot Springs
Ark
Wis
Savannah
Miureh
Kdammer
Linase
Mammer
Iven
Charles W Peterson
Madison
AY Vic
Ife
Charles Moore
Ives
Mississippi
Tehuantepec City Devastated by Quake and Rain
Oaxaca reports ongoing earthquake shocks and heavy rains disrupt telegraph service to Tehuantepec. An official commission arriving to assess damages finds the town of about 15 000 people completely destroyed with all buildings standing. Residents live in tents as volcanic activity appears to have subsided.
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Oaxaca
Mex
Tehuantepec
Ding
Fist of Appointments to Senate Nominations Washington 1897
The President sent nominations to the Senate including John G. Foster of Vermont as consul general at Halifax and William S. Dickey of Louisiana as consul at Callao Peru. Albert C. Thompson of Ohio Alexander Botkin of Montana and David B. Culberson of Texas named as commissioners to revise federal criminal and penal laws with a $5000 salary. the panel includes two Republicans and one Democrat.
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Washington
Senate
John G. Foster
Vermont
Halifax
N. S
Wil Ham S. Dickey
Louisiana
Canel
Callao
Mera
Albert C. Thompson
Ohio
Alexander C Botkin
Montana
David B. Culberson
Texas
United States
Clongresa
South Carolina
Joshua FP
Mangor
Columbia
Virginia
Jacob W. Dudley
Tadford
Todiy
Thompson
Portsmouth, CO
Botkin
Montana Republican leader Culberson serves long in Congress
The text notes Culberson, a Republican National Committee member from Montana, remained in Congress for 22 years and was a leading lawyer. He chaired the Judiciary Committee while Democrats held the majority. He retired from Congress on March 4.
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Republican National Committee
Montana
Culberson
Congress
Tie
Virginia fourth class postmasters appointed
Wahehlnitun June 21 reports the appointment of several fourth class postmasters in Virginia. Names listed include Stephen Mhippe at Behe Creek and J. M. Sey at Ober Willkims among others, with multiple towns such as McM. Delp Dy Shade Gainghoro and Mount Sidney noted in the roster.
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Wahehlnitun
Virginia
Lading
Stephen Mhippe
Behe Creek
McM
Delp
IW Creek
Dy, Shade
Gainghoro
Hake
James Store
J. Cy Rouse
King's Mill
J. OW. Larviel
MidWetons
Fh Wy. Moore
Mount Sidney
S.A. Mason
Coa Ku
Fragmented OCR reads like a stormy coastal tale
A garbled OCR fragment describes a severe storm near Willoughby Spit and Obl Pott with references to ships, wreckage, and weather conditions. Names and places are unclear, but the piece evokes a historic maritime event and the impact on property and observers.
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Shang
Elsewlery
Willoughby Spit
Pott
Dast
Yellow fever on steamer Wingwee prompts disinfection plan
In New York a steamer Wingwee carries yellow fever cases among its crew and passengers. The ship will be quarantined and removed to Swinburne Island Hospital with the crew transferred to Totfnan Island. Passengers will be disinfected at Hoffman Island before docking. Sourth Oliver Doty says no danger of wider spread.
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New York
Dune
Wingwee
Colon
Waipaitine
Swinburne Island Hospital
Totfnan Island
Hoffman
Sourth Oliver Doty
Dead Man Found on Swit Creek Bridge in Petersburg
A white man’s body was found late last night on the Swit Creek bridge of the Richmond and Petersburg railroad. Authorities believe he was killed by a passing train. Papers on the man’s person are said to identify him as Cavey Hoffman of Muskegon, Michigan.
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Petersburg
Vaa
Swit Creek
Richmond and Petersburg
Cavey Hoffman
Mukegon, Mich
MM. Grown
Public
Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
Normal School
Mollian Institute Va A premier women’s school noted for high standards
Mollian Institute in Virginia is a long established girls school praised for its advanced course of study and disciplined environment. The institution emphasizes moral standards and superior facilities with highly accomplished instructors and a track record of quality education for daughters and wards.
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Mollian Institute
Holling Institute
Dollins Institute
Clintonia Steamship Sale After Burned Vessel Reauctioned
Deputy U S Marshal Cross resold the burned steamship Clintonia and cargo after the court rejected the prior sale for a too low price. The ship sold for 8 555 to Tuckenbach of New York, with prior sale at 1 525. Cotton moved to O Niell Bros for 1 350, lumber and staves also changed hands for small sums.
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United States
Cross
Clintonia
Dear ¥. Tuckenbach
New York
O'Niell Bros
Levy Bros. Offerings On Seasonable Goods And Bargains
Telling prices announce seasonable goods with mosquito canopies and complete fits for any bed size. Mens suspenders sold by the dozen. Extra quality leather, calicoes, ginghams, and Scotch lawns listed with yard prices. Umbrellas and steel rods advertised. Location noted at 344 Main Street.
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Union
New Dental Room Ad Claims Patient-Centric Discovery
An advertisement promotes dental extraction methods as the patient’s best discovery. The copy mentions a Rome based dental room, an address at Main Street, and a reference to a new number for the practice, in a period headline style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentai
Annie Wonka
Virginia political notes from Richmond convention
The report covers Virginia political developments around the Richmond area including delegate results for the State Democratic Convention, intra party tensions, and the outlook for Major Tyler and Mr Ellyson’s supporters. It notes Republican fusion talk, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Society stock sale issue, and local civic matters such as a storm damage and revival plans. The piece mentions figures like Holy Journey, John T. Lawless, Huyson supporters, and Postmaster Anderson of Norfolk.
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Richmond
Virginia
Major Tyler
Ellyson
Rockingham
Abbemarle
Augusta
Huyson
Swepe
City Democratic Committee
Bilyson
the Commonwealth
Holy Journey
Sahil Democrats
Palmer and Tuckner Democrats
Pilyson
Roandle
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanic A Society
Fair Grounds
John Lt. Willams
Chean
Wickham
Williams
Sistersville
W. Was
Mats Brown
Brown
Crull
Stig
Ginla
Chesapeake and Ohio
Wisherayilie
Augusta County
Windo Vee
Hyangellat Schoolfield
Chesterfield
Trey
England
Hoge
Medlcs
House of Gates
Martin
Stuart
Murphy's Hotel
John 'T. Lawless
The
Commonwealth
Inj
Anderson
Norfolk
Finand
Canpitol
R. HE. Boykin
Ville
Pere
Potatoes See Rapid Price Rise Across Markets
The report notes truck shipments and widespread potato sales increasing rapidly with prices up nearly fifty percent. Despite market centers, overall costs remain high with potatoes now selling around two dollars per unit.
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McKinley
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Tee
Ous
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Norfolk van
International Emigration Society
Libervin Fund
Finnaiest
Thele
Temwantepec
Nains
Uxetting
Dhe Vinnnene Son
Die
Dr. Brown Dellwerg
Borat
Grourg
Gountisa
Patr Stock Boli
Carroll
Asa Mardore
Evangelist Rebopheld Engag
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