Local notices and accidents dominate Turret Creek column
A long list of incidents and notices fills the page, detailing a fraud warning about a minister seeking witnesses, a school excursion to the World's Fair on August 12 with about 250 participants, several injuries from machinery and accidents near Cordova and across the Missouri, plus court actions involving notes and bootlegging. Local banks, railroads, and public notices appear amid reports of deaths, robberies, and upcoming harvest excursions to attract eastern farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Fremont
William ‘Bruff
Cordova
Missouri River
Plattsmouth
Frank Ware
Elm Creek
Bancroft
Tekamah
McGrew
Lyons
Sharp
W. M. Moore
State Penitentiary
Moore
Hall County
Grand Army of the Republic
Rules for the Mouse in the House Delay Silver Debate
The article notes House rules discussions stalled by the silver question and a delay in forming committees. It cites expectations that few changes from the Fifty-second congress rules will occur, with Speaker Crisp and Secretary Carlisle discussing possibilities. Cloture rules receive most attention, with no radical change anticipated to end or block debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumeton
Committee On Rules
Carlisle
Crisp
Capitol
House
French minister shot by socialist in Paris
M Lockroy a former cabinet minister was fired upon by Moore a notorious socialist as he climbed stairs toward an electoral committee. The assailant demanded a 10 franc loan and after the minister refused fired at his chest. Lockroy fainted and was treated at home. Moore was arrested after two hours of waiting.
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Paris
M. Lockroy
Moore
Lockroy
Yellow Fever In The South Reports Uncertain Outbreak Status
Washington reports Surgeon General Wyman has no new information from Brunswick Georgia on a yellow fever outbreak. Dr. Carter from Pensacola Florida planned to guide Brunswick medical efforts and telegraphed that the Waite case victim did not die of yellow fever. Opinion on the Woods case remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyman
The
Marine
Brunswick
Carter
Pensacola
Waite
Woods
Government to convert Santa Fe training school into Indian teachers college
In Washington on August 14 the Secretary directs turning the industrial training school at Santa Fe New Mexico into a normal school to prepare Indians to replace white teachers in their own schools. Civil service rules to be amended to allow graduates of the school to be hired without examinations. Secretary Smith hints at Kansas land office issues and aims to make appointments this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smith
Santa Fe
Kansas Land Office
Winktaisey
Louis
New York
Plain Talk on Financial Distress and Sherman Law Repeal
The piece argues current financial woes stem from unwise congressional action and urges early steps to stabilize the economy. It emphasizes restoring a stable currency as essential to national welfare and notes the President's recommendation to repeal the Sherman Law as a first priority.
President Urges Extra Session Over Silver Policy Crisis
The President calls Congress to an extra session to address severe financial distress linked to the 1890 silver purchase law. He warns that continuing gold and silver policy threatens currency value, national credit, and wages, urging a swift, prudent legislative fix to restore confidence and stability.
Cleveland Urges Immediate Tariff Reform and Financial Action
President Cleveland calls Congress to a special session in September to pursue tariff reform and swift financial measures. He urges repeal of the July 14, 1893 act authorizing silver purchase and other steps to ensure the government can meet its monetary obligations. He warns delay worsens the state and appeals to both capitalists and workers to avoid fear driven harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Subterranean Avalanches Allege Hidden Gas Veins in Pennsylvania Range
A long area around Thick Head and Sand Mountain in Center County reports each decade long subterranean noises and rock slides described as avalanches. Similar rumbles near Thunder Hill in Potter County are blamed on a gas vein but no funds are raised to drill.
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Tusseyville
Center County
Thick Head Mountain
Thick Heal Mountain
Sand Mountain
Potter County
Roulette
Burtville
Thunder Hill
Alleghany River
What Nirvana Is Extinction of Personality Explained
The Paris Revue clarifies Nirvana by Buddhism four truths and stages. Pain stems from personality and thirst for life, while salvation ends craving. Nirvana is the extinction of activity and personality, not mere material extinction, with life as illusion and individual elements rejoining the absolute repose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris Revue
Chewing Cud in Cattle Described in Historic Note
A historical portrayal explains cud chewing in cows. It notes multi chamber stomachs and the regurgitation of food from the first stomach for renewed chewing. The second intake commonly returns vegetable matter, with occasional animal matter when cud is lost and artificial cud is provided.
Senate and House Convened for Extra Session on Financial Matters
The President proclaims an extraordinary session for Congress to address financial issues exclusively. Readings of the presidential message proceed to guide lawmakers as a wave of financial bills and miscellaneous notes are reviewed.
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Senate
House
Congress in Extra Session Opens With Oath and Adjournment
The Senate met at noon on the 7th for a brief session with the oath of office administered to Quay and Pasco as senators. President’s proclamation and a reading followed by adjournment. In the House, 346 members were present and Crisp was elected speaker after debates over seating and primaries. The day highlighted adjournments and procedural motions amid looming financial reform battles.
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Congress
Senate
Aare
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Anc Ae
Senaate
Mr. Burer
Revie
Ise
Ma. McCook
Pennsylanic
Pasco
Florida
Beckwith
Wyoming
Osborne
United States
White
California
Stanford
Houst
Holmain
Crisp
Henderson
I Ilinois
Tom Reed
Kem
Nebraska
Jerry Stimpson
Reed
Simpson
Amd
Fis
Burrows
Richardson
Michigan
House
Heed
Messrs
Holman
O'Neill
Mr. Holman
New York
Gummings
Lickies
Kellows
Sleepy Hollow
Messrs. Oates
Breckinridge
Arkansas
Bland, Johnson
Ohio
Blanchard
Mooker
Reilly
Sayers
O' Farrel
Grosvenor
Enochs
Till
Mgr. Stewart
Nevada
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Stewart
Finance Committee
Bat
Vodse
Massachusetts
Committee On Finance
Wise
Maine
O'Ferrell
Richardson and
Belknap
Dingley
Yeas
Bower
Cobb
Cummings
Lall
Minnesota
Harris
Harter
Hayes
Martin
Indiana
Oates
Tracy
O'Ferrall
Catchings
Kelly
William Mutchler
Gorman
Platt
Rep. Conn
Pelter
Kansas
Kyle
Health Officer rigid on quarantine news censorship
Health Officer Jenkins tightens control on quarantine information and media access. He will issue only two daily bulletins and will not speak to reporters, promising to review any cholera or epidemic news before release.
American Minister at Rome
Washington August 12 The President faces a decision on the United States envoy to Italy William Dotter of Pennsylvania already serves as Rome's representative since last November replacing Governor Porter of Indiana who resigned to run for office The Italian government has upgraded its legation to an embassy and reappointed Baron Fava as ambassador Porter remains minister and envoy The question is whether Cleveland will appoint an ambassador to Italy by sending Potsher’s name to the Senate or replace Porter with another appointee at ambassador rank
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Democratic Caucus Committee
United Majority
Finance
Caucus
Lodge
Finance Committee
Bland
Crisp
Colnay
Hower
Idush
House of Debate
Bisrid-Alison
United States
Gannon
Raynor
Maryland
Pence
Colorado
Wheeler
Alabama
Rome
Washierton
Italy
Nice Pont
William Dotter
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Gov
Porter
Indiana
Baron Fava
Cleveland
Mr. Potter
Notre Dame Names Rev A Morrissey New President
The late Rev. President Walsh designated Rev A Morrissey to succeed him at Notre Dame. Morrissey, former director of studies, is celebrated for oratory, leadership, and deep devotion to education, with broad, sympathetic views and a strong record guiding youths at the institution.
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Walsh
A. Morrissey
Notre Dame
Father Walsh
Pather Morrissey
Legion
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Osceola
Jess
James Mason
Bennett Union
Mason
Bennett Lodge No. 22
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Adolph Widtfeldt
Omaha
First National Bank of Poultney
E. Hurlbut, Jr
W.mosher
District Court
Lancaster County
Western Manufacturing Company
Thomas W. Lowry
Lincoln
Walton
Lowry
Frank Vanstorm
Vanderstorm
Ile
Boston Bros. Lumber Company
Doniphan
Charles Raymer
South Dakota
Joseph Shacklen
Dakota City
Dutch Mary
Covington
James
Willis Harrison
Missouri
H. R. Esterbrook
F. ‘M. Esterbrook
de Witt
Orleans College
Orleans
Free
Méthodist- Church
Methodist-church of Nebraska
Keee Sadan
Johnson County Agricultural and Mechanical Association
John Harms
Hebron
Kya
Béatricé
J. L
Gordon
Burlington
George Kackhlokes
Washipton
D. G
Congress of the
Wayne
Oreign
Ett
Joseph R. Hofflin & Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Liebig
J. R. Hofflin & CO
Sutil
Oun Catarocur
Kellmer
Fade Mak
Sil Spring
Silvaruan Mine
Waukesha
Rian Water
Amy
RAL Spring Co
Wosconey
Oyal Sewing
RAD
Father Morrissey
Sear of
Pam
Shiloh
Shilon
T.S. Hawkins
Chattanooga
Tenn
Shijoh
Karl
Glover
Chicago
St. Louis
Omailla
Wisseesgnad
Ace
Packere Oors
Henvy
Pheeve
Reeves— Stovkers
Eders
Essee
Stoerg
Kay Nsas Ecley
Hoge
Scientific American Agency
Broadway
America
Addrees Bun
Cova
Prat
Leone
Marto Fey Falseina
Sperersy
Astrongness
Sefeng
Laken Si
Ate Bor
Goldsmiths
Archer
Farm I
Ben
Iuetra
Lé Rovoy
Houeshold Goody
Revea
Rye
Ames
Roceford, Ill
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