Congress Adjourns In Quiet, Uneventful Finale
A staff dispatch from Washington details a tame end to the Fifty-second Congress. After the World’s Fair bill cleared both houses, attention waned as the sundry civil bill lingered. President Harrison, troubled by his wife’s illness, hurried the session’s close, while members packed papers and exchanged farewells. The Pinkerton amendment’s omission, Simpson’s farewell shot, and a final adjournment at 11 pm marked the end of a lackluster session branded as the least productive in memory.
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Washtherox
Harrison
Loon Lake
House of Senate
Adirondacks
Pinkerton
House
Senate
Pinkertons
Jerry Simpson
Congress
General Bingham
Senate Chamber
Fifty-second Congress
Final Report on Ways and Means Adverse to Sub Treasury
The Committee on Ways and Means through Mr. MacMillan reports unanimously against the sub Treasury bills. The long document covers all aspects of the constitutional question and related financial issues as of August 1.
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Committee On Ways and Means
House
Wassischos
MacMillia
Treasury
Objections to bill cited by committee detailing value risk
The committee states objections to the bill including a 80 percent threshold for stored goods. If value falls below this level the Government loses. If value rises the Government gains nothing. It also warns that the bill would expand Federal court jurisdiction and make it an instrument of oppression.
World's Fair Bill Passes Amid Fatigue in House
The World’s Fair appropriation of 2 200 000 dollars passed as weary members opted to avoid a larger 5 000 000 demand. Leaders fought the measure, then aided passage to avoid a longer clash, with critics calling it a “clean steal.” The debate left a fatigued Congress and shifting blame ahead of adjournment.
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Ifrom
WasatsoTos
Washington
Treasury
Amos Cummings
House
the Fair
Senate
Hall of Representatives
Springer
Illinois
Watson and his book energize the People's party scene
The excerpt notes Watson and his book being advertised to boost the People’s party, promising no action at the trial. It portrays Watson emerging with strong support while Alliscoe signals enthusiasm, framing the event as a public morale boost rather than a judicial decision.
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Watson
People's Party
Mr. Watson
Alliscoe
Growth of expenses in early Congress session noted
The Senate and House fiscal review reports a sharp rise in appropriations, from about 465 million to 507 million, with pensions and postal services driving increases. Analysts predict next session will exceed 509 million, while taxes may be needed to cover future outlays. Bipartisan concerns surface as long‑term deficits loom and both parties brace for further reductions.
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Oates
House
Senate
Bonner
Ann
Powderly
Tom Watson
Boatner
Jerry Simpson
Watson
Manderson
George Miller
Pittsburg
Iowa
Allison
Gorman
Committee On Appropriations
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Congress
Cockrell
Morton
Harrison Goes North on Special Train to Loon Lake
The President, with Mrs Tibbetts and staff, departed Washington for Loon Lake on a 11:35 pm special train. Arrival is due about 1 pm tomorrow. Charles Foster left for Sandusky to speak on currency policy, then will visit Fostoria before returning to Washington in about two weeks. Assistant Secretary Nettleton will act as Secretary in his absence.
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Loon Lake
Washington
Mahony in Washington on Senate floor visit
Rowland Brennerhassett Mahony Buffalonan minister to Ecuador met with Secretary Foster in Washington. He walked into the Senate chamber front row sat beside the aisle, spoke with Senator Morgan, and is recovering from illness en route to Ecuador for cooler weather. Russian famine victims subsist on two cents daily, Carpenter’s letter previews in The Dispatch.
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Wasarnetos
Rowland Brennerhassett Mahony
Buffalonan
Ecuador
Washington
Foster
United States
Senate
Senator Morgan
Mahony
Carpenter
Horror near Erie wreck on Lake Shore at Harbor Creek
A Lake Shore Railroad collision near Harbor Creek five miles east of Erie leaves many dead and wounded as doctors rush to the scene. Train No 6 and an eastbound special collided late at night near 1140 PM with reports of multiple fatalities.
Pago Pago Harbor rights in dispute with Britain
Special telegram reports U S claims exclusive rights to Pago Pago harbor Samoa since 1872 when Mauga granted Meade naval station access. 1878 treaty ratified by Samoa transferred possession with American flag on Goat Island. United States argues rights protected, Britain treaty of 1879 reserved only certain shores. Congress debates occupation and exclusive title. notes Goat Island purchase and broad claims to land. Underscores potential U S resistance to any foreign foothold.
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Dispatow
Waiumnotos
United States
Pago-Pago Harbor
Samoan Islands
Great Britain
Mauga
Pago- Pago
Meade
Naval Station
Senate
Samos
Adams
Goat Island
Samoa
America
Pigo-Paga
Apia
Salvafata
Congress
Pago-Pago
Committee On Appropriations
Committee of Foreign Relations
Bay of P Wo
Taland
Tutuille
Bandits Overhauled The Callies Train Robbers Overtaken
The posse chasing the south bound express near Visalia overtook the robbers a mile north of Visalia. A shootout injured Detective Will Smith and Deputy Sheriff Witty but both survived. George Sontag was arrested, Evans and Sontag fled after opening fire. Witty may not recover. A hundred armed men pursued the suspects.
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Visatia
Oal
Collis
Visalia
Will Smith
Witty
Chris Evans
John Sontag
Evans
Evare
Sontag
George Sontag
Minnesota
Sheriff Witty
Statesman Shot in Election Row Gives Knoxville Fatal Wound
Newton Clapp, Deputy United States Revenue Collector and Republican, shot and killed Gray Cloud, Democratic member of the age set of Claiborne county, during an election row at Taze n Cause. The report notes casualty amid political tension and mentions wages in England by Henry Tuckley in The Dispatch.
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Knoxville
Newton Clapp
United States Revenue
Gray Cloud
Claiborne County
Tazen Cause
England
Henry Tuckley
Dispatch
NERVE AT HOMESTEAD CAUSED PROBABLE PROSECUTION
Frank H. Peek druggist of Columbus faces potential charges after impersonating Lieutenant Walter Short of the US Cavalry at Homestead. He sought recognition from Colonel Smith and Captain Mansfield, prompting an investigation, an arrest bid, and public outcry. Short’s father demands action while Peek, a Ohio National Guard candidate, defends his actions as a joke.
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Frank H. Peek
Homestead
Smith
Pittsburg
Walter ©. Short
United States Cavalry
Epee
United States Berne
Sixth Cavalry
Ft Niobrara
Nebraska
Short
Peck
Mansfield
Columbus Barracks
Pennsylvania National Guard
Snyder
John Short
Lieutenant Short
Westin
Colonel Smith
Tce
Voldemar
Fifth United States Cavalry
the State University
Fourteenth Regiment
Ohio National Guard
Pinkerton
Striker Arrest Reported in Carlisle
Cal Grove, a Homestead striker, was arrested here today on Braddock authorities orders for felonious assault. Grove, once a Canisle resident eight years ago, had been hiding in Carlisle for several days.
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Carlisle
Cal Grove
Braddock
Grove
Canisle
Missionary in Peru Attacked as Bibles Looted and Threats Made
A Peruvian Bible Society report describes an Ayacucho attack on missionary Aristides Castro who had arrived with Bible stock. He displayed books for hours before natives seized the mission lodging, destroying Bibles and threatening his life. Francisco Pensotti relayed the incident to Rev. Dr. Gilman.
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New York
E. W. Gilman
Foreign Department
The
American Bible Society
Francisco Pensotti
Bible Society
Ayacucho
Don Aristides Castro
Venezuela's Rebellion Shakes Ports and Markets
From New Orleans a Special reports Crespo’s rebels encamped near Puerto Cabello with 400 troops and 900 more near Valencia while citizens and European merchants seek peace as business stalls. Government forces appear ragged. Crespo is praised as a strong leader. English influence looms amid widespread anti British sentiment and control of key mines and banks by English interests.
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New Orleans
Australie
Crespo
Puerto Cabello
Valencia
Stestaban
Avery
General Crespo
Republic
Carlos Schevere
Australia
Laguayra
Henry Mahler
Venezue
Gold Coin Train Shipment From San Francisco
The United States sub Treasury in San Francisco sent a large gold shipment to the East by a five car special train. About 70 million in vaults at the mint and sub Treasury here suggests a possible overland total of at least 218 million. A guard detail of fifty Railway Mail Service workers travels with the steel cars. Captain James E White leads the escort as the train crosses the Sierras toward Truckee.
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San Francisco
United States sub-Treasury
Sierras
Truckee
Sub-Treasury and
Mint
James E White
Washington
Union Pacific
Ess
East
Mr Frick Returns to Work After Shooting
Chairman H. C. Frick cuts a brisk figure at the Isis office thirteen days after anarchist Berkman shot him twice and stabbed him seven times. He downsizes his guard dispute, greets clerks and a streetcar crowd, and dictates letters while his wounds heal and strength returns, though he remains pale and cautious about a longer crackdown.
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Carnegie Iron and Steel Company
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Duquesne Club
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Prick
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Leishman
Thoreday
Giky
Nenessity
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