Debates over tariff policy and a crimes roundup in the era
In a session on tariff legislation McMillan of Tennessee argues against taxes on essentials while defending duties on luxuries. The report also notes a string of incidents including a murder attempt in a family feud, a prison sentence commuted, Queen Victoria’s German visit, John L. Sullivan’s Boston appearance, a fatal bee wagon crash in Fresno, and a Pacific Railroad legal action agenda seeking forfeiture and bond recovery against Union Pacific and associated parties.
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Charlottesburg
Germany
Perin
Sullivan
Boston
John L. Sullivan
Annie Livingstone
Anderson
Iowa
House
Union
Pacific Railroad Company
Pacific Railroad Commissioners
Union Pacific
Congress
United States
Kans Park
John B. Alley
Elisha Atkins
Bersio Baker
Sidney Dillon
Jay Gould
Fred L. Aimes
Russell Sage
Centennial hotel fire claims two lives at Barre
The Centennial hotel in Barre burned in the forenoon. Former clerk Glodding perished inside while postmaster Frank Lincoln, injured, died hours later. Over one hundred guests fled in night clothes as the two story frame building burned, with losses around 40 000 in au france 5 000.
Yaqui Indians Battle Mexican Federal Forces in Sonora
Yaqui warriors and Mexican federal troops clash across Sonora as both sides fortify positions. A prior engagement near Yatmalaverde mountain left seventeen Indians dead and many wounded, with federal losses limited to one man.
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Noga
Ammona
Sonora
Enciseo
Villaroil
Hill Not A Candidate For President
Wasuiocrox April 4 Col Tomine son editor of the Omaha Democrat says Hill had been a leading choice for the Democratic candidate but after a Washington Albany trip and a talk with Gov Hi he telegraphed to drop Hill’s name. Governor said he was not a candidate and would lead New York’s delegation for Cleveland.
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Col. Tomineson
Omaha Democrat
Ior. Hill
Washington
Albany
Gov. Hi
Hill
New York
Cleveland
Lynch Report Stirs Dessomer After Posey Lynching
April 2 report says Harry Posey a colored man was lynched last night at Dessomer for an alleged crime against a 15 year old girl. Town surrounded by armed mobs vowing to burn the town and avenge the lynching as authorities mobilize. Local burial notes mention Thomas Troste and Ty burying his wife five weeks ago.
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San Quentin Priean
Treste
Tresie
Poattaxp
John Garwood
Fresno
Can
Jomo Graham
Dennis Bennett
Santa Cruz
Reppine
P. B. Barrett
Biousonas
Ats
Harry Posey
Dessomer
Mapa
Vewener
Acne
Waslstanmie
Aes Newroes
Ywn
Posey
Bas Frineteoo
Dam Completion Near San Diego Elevates Water Project
The Sweetwater dam and National City works near San Diego California were completed Friday. The solid masonry dam rises ninety feet from the gorge base and is over 46 feet thick at the base with a width exceeding 100 feet. The reservoir spans 10 acres and stores water for dry season use. The project cost 9.28 million dollars and featured speeches and a fruit exhibit from the local section.
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National City Works
San Diego
Cal
Sweetwater
United States
Salem Letter Exposes Republican Fund Request and Perils in Oregon
The Vidette printed a letter from Congressman Hermann to Edward McPherson misaddressed to reveal a $1000 reimbursement request tied to Simon and the Oregon Republican campaign. The note suggests ring tactics and warns Oregon's 1888 electoral stakes include Senate outcomes and party peril amid tariff disputes and lumber trust criticisms.
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Salem Viviette
Congressman Hermann
Edward McWhierson
Republican National Cuimui Committee
Hermann
Edward Mep
Herson
Salem
Oregon
McPherson
Joseph Simon
Republican Party
Washington
Metliona
Meherson
National Committee
Lormann
Plucky Knight Urged to Lead Republican Ticket Again
The writer urges the Plated Knight to run for presidency, condemns J G Burne as cowardly and faulted for withdrawing, and calls for party unity on tariff and surplus. It notes Democratic platform alignment on tariff reduction and public land protection, and criticizes Republican censure of Interior Department policies.
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Cleveland
Noreane
J. G. Burne
United States
Interior Department
General Land Office
Iroquois Club Banquet and Democratic Front
The Iroquois club held its fifth annual banquet in Chicago honoring Stephen A. Douglas’s birth anniversary. Delegates and readers, including Congressman Mills, urged Democratic unity, tax reform, and support for the President amid tariff debates and national taxation concerns.
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Chicago
Stephen A. Douglas
Mills
Han Bal
Isom
Congress
Annecr
Treasey
Broone Club
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