Vast Senate Actions and House Turmoil Reported
The article outlines Senate amendments on lighthouse appropriations and tariff bills, plus House debates over pensions, irrigation surveys, river and harbor measures, and a variety of clashes including a vulgar remark incident. It notes the death of Representative Watson of Pennsylvania and the passing of several bills, with attention to labor eight-hour proposals and railroad legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Smith's Island
Pnsert
House
Watson
Pennsylvania
Plumb
We Cannon
Beckwith
New Jersey
Wilson
Washington
Cannon
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sus- Bael
Congress
West Virginia lands sold for development by Scotch coal firm
The Scotch Coal Iron Railroad Company backed by British capital has bought over 750000 acres of mineral and timber land in West Virginia for immediate development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotch Coal, Iron Railroad Company
West Virginia
Valten
Vaiden
Illinois Central Railroad
Rash
Lichenstein
Clarke County
Trade and Commerce Rundown From Dun and Co Weekly Review
RG Dun and Co reports mixed signals in the market with improved confidence in some sectors. Treasury bond purchases boost trolley market sentiment while New York Central Railroad extensions and tariff talk influence expectations. overall domestic trade remains strong for the season though manufacturing and iron markets show weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Dun & Co
Keller
R. G. Dun & Co
Treasury
Labor Federation
New York Central
Camer
Boston
Philadelphia
Rowton
Culeaga
Wasp
Milwaukee
Detroit
Cleveland
Omaha
St Paul
Minneapolis
Kase
Pittchurch
Eladue-Cines
Savanah
Beek Trade Ag
Turk Dieros
Atants
United States
Amd
Canada
Canela
Murder at Mayview Ends in Lynching of Suspect
In Mayview, Captain E Parker is attacked by a black assailant posing as a shopper. Parker dies from a hatchet blow as Wo Walters is captured nearby after a brisk pursuit. Walters confesses to robbery and murder, is tried by vigilante justice, and hanged after a five minute prayer.
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Lexiverex
Aeg
Mayview
Here
E. Parker
Sen
Wo. Walters
Michigan cyclone devastates Coldwater area with hail and wind
A cyclone hit Coldwater Michigan on August 2 with lightning and rain. The storm damaged the Coldwater Cart Company woolen building and its contents valued at about 15000 dollars. A wheelbarrow factory roof was torn off and carried away. Orchard damage was severe and the cyclone’s track was about 120 yards wide.
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Berlin
Roumania
Llandun
Wales
Springfield
Tae
Chemical Syndicate
Paris
Suakim
Victoris
Boehm
Tue
London Dork Laborers’ Union
Australia
Knights of Labor
New York Central
South
Sso
J. H. Hiatos
M. P
England
New York City
United States
Ireland
Caucasus
Russia
Asia
Union Pacific Railroad
Seltmin
Coldwater
Mich
Cotpwatern
Coldwater Cart Company
Mother and Daughter Held in Infant Death Case
Coroner's jury in Becam Michigan returns a verdict of homicide against L V Bay and daughter Alice M Bay for the death of an infant found under the mother's pillow after birth last Sunday. The child was smothered when a physician tried to remove it and the mother was said to be in critical condition.
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Becam
L. V. Bay
Alice M. Bay
Alice
Col. Yerger
Hhis Committee
Col. Verger
Parker wreck crew rescued at Bastos by Yarmouth
Twenty one crewmen from the Parker were brought to Bastos yesterday after their vessel wrecked near Nova Scotia. The captain, steward, and one seaman stayed aboard to guard the ship, which remains in a critical position.
New Well Drills in North Findlay District
Fismay August 2 report says a Taylor Broa Watt well drilled yesterday afternoon in the North Findlay district is producing about four thousand barrels daily.
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Fismay
Taylor Broa & Watt
Findlay
National Farmers Congress Opens at Council Bluffs
The tenth annual National Farmers' Congress met in Council Bluffs with opening remarks by Secretary Clayton and Governor Horine’s welcome. President Kolb delivered the address, and Rev. Bleagets offered the invocation as the hall overflowed. Delegates discussed finance, resolutions, and anti option bills, with Prof Atwater of the Agriculture Department delivering a lengthy talk on research results.
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National Parmere’ Congress
Coeneil Brit Ta
National Farmers’ Congress
Council Bieta
KF. Clayton
Council Kletts
Onder
Kien RP. Kolb
Alabama
Congress
Wotild Ppm
Wichita
Kas
N. W. Taylor
Kansas
Trall
Missouri
W.o T. Chamberlain
Iowa Agricultural College
Anos
W. O. Atwater
Department of Agriculture
Atwater
Department
Jovian Wheeler
Kane Read
Edward Rosewater
Omaha
Kol
Committee On Rules
Raha
Cooncil
William Freeman
Malmne
H. PF. Work
New Washington
Iml
Imeraljes
SF. Porter
Michigan
Farmera
Alonzo Wardell
South Makers
St Louis
Kansas City
Committee On
Nowranea
Chience
United States
Women Suffrage Gains Momentum at State Convention
The convention shows strong support for a woman suffrage amendment with rules on voter qualification contested. Debates touch on Australian ballots, educational and property qualifications, and a push toward enacting a constitutional change by 1895.
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Jackson
Mirae
Ang
Col. Muldrow
Talay
Tennessee
George
Patty
Committee On Penitentiary
Jean
Lafayette County
Alcorn
Steamship Machinery Bonded Warehouse Question Denied
The New York general agent of a steamship company asked the Treasury Department if a duplicate of bonded machinery could be placed on the steamer wharf to avoid delay after a potential accident. The department replied that if the articles are entered they must be deposited in bonded warehouse and cannot grant the request.
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Wasaixotoxs
New York
Treasury Department
Department
Kidnapping sensationalized in Tupelo street drama
In Tupelo Aug 25 a night watchman J T Mettauer attempted to rescue his daughter Charlie from a staged abduction by Willie Hantemen and Martin of Melrose Tex at Harne tts home. Police surrounded the train and seized the child amid the escape. Mettauer accuses officers of wrongful arrest and disputes the claimed divorce. The report also notes Knights of Lannar Mississippi grand lodge session in Jackson with membership gains and funds details.
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Tursis
Yelowk
J. T. Mettacer
Charleie
Tupelo
Cisco
Tex
Isaiah Barnett
Mettauer
Bennertt
Beartown
Willie Hantemen
Martis
Melrose
Harnett
Nacogdobbes County
Lone Star State
Thas
Mottauer
Willie
Grand Lodge Knights of Llanor of
Mississippi
Jackson
Ke Jim Jackson
Natchez
C. P. Lewis
Martin
Grand Lodge
Tne
Charles Eastow
Garner
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Deal
Ith
ABC Sixcex
Yorker Handels Zeitung
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Pittsburg
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Chipas
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Saratoga
N.Y
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Sarnia
Ont
St Clair Tunnel
Mercise E Ganes
Amherst College
State Department
Samuel Feancis
Altoona
W. P. Cammett & Co
Florence
Ala
Louisville
Pat Clark
Owen Curry
Lee Pact
Lexington
Shot Tower
Agourt
Stuart's Springs
Ark
Trade and Commerce
FF. Ferker
Merchant of
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Mia Asosin
Willam Walters
Segre
Coliwater, Wich
Farmers’ Congress
State Convention
Mr. McLean
Gulf & Ship Island Railroad
Fewell
Henderson
Clay
Kennedy
Cutter
Coahoma
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