Iron in the Senate to Cut Down the Tariff Debate
In Washington on August 6 the Senate debated the metal tariff with focus on iron ore duties. Four Republicans Dawes Ingalls Paddock and Plumb joined Democrats to oppose further cuts as Blaine reciprocity arguments arose. The session adjourned without finalizing ore or pig iron rate changes.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Senate
Blaine
Dawes
Ingalls
Paddock
Paps Payne
Ohio
Standard Oil
Maryland
Senator Gorman
Morgan
Gorman
Sherman
Cullom
Spooner
Blsir
Baltimore
Clyde
Bisine
United States
Frye
Secretary of State
Gibson
Plumb
Mr. Gorman
Yeas
St.nays
Messrs. Dawes
Ing
House friction and delays slow key bills in Washington
Dissatisfaction grows as House members complain of hearings and delays on important measures. Speaker resists pressure while bills pile up on the Speaker's table. General Grosvenor presses to end the delay and asserts floor privileges to push action on the deficiency bill.
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Maleo
Grosvenor
Obie
Wasninctos
Payson
Committee On Rules
Reed
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
Tima T Sak
Pennsylvania population estimate shows 5.39 million in 1900s census
Washington reports rough 1900s count indicating Pennsylvania’s total population at 5,392,003, an increase of over 1.1 million from ten years earlier. District figures list Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Montgomery and Northampton and other counties, but district boundaries differ from the last census.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia City
Delaware
Lancaster
Ayark
Berks
Bucks
Lehigh
Montgomery
Northampton
Columbia
Labanon
Montour
Northumberland Hill
Redford
Biair
Cumberland
Franklin
Fulton
Huntingdon
Juniata
Mifflin
Perry
Snyder
Union
Wasancomen
Butler
Cravene
Forest
Lawrence
Mercer
Venango
War
Beaver
Treen
Somerset
Debt Statistics Show Shifts in State Indebtedness 1880 1890
A census bulletin released by August 6 reports state indebtedness across the Union for 1880 and 1890. Pennsylvania shows bonds and floating debt with cash, West Virginia notes no debt, and Ohio lists bonded debt and floating obligations with cash and funds on hand.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Hirctoux
Union
Collector Blocks Certificates to Alleged Chinese Merchants
The Collector of Customs at Astoria Oregon ordered a halt on issuing certificates to alleged Chinese merchants Wassixeron. The action was issued August 6 and directs immediate cessation pending further proceedings.
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Wassixeron
Astoria
Ore
Merchant Ordered to Destroy Counterfeit Documents
The court orders the merchant and others found leaving the United States with intent to return to destroy all such documents in their possession and refrain from possessing similar certificates in the future.
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United States
Original package bill approved by House with liquor focus
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. The House adopted the conference report on the original package measure leaving the bill as Senate passed it and applying provisions to liquors only. After a brief debate led by Mr Reed of Iowa the report passed by 25 with expectation it will become law in a few days.
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Butler
Mr. Fire
United States
Mr. Butler
MR. Frye
Frye
Washington
House
Senate
Reed
Iowa
Name of Ex-Congressman Converse Dragged into Lodge Bill Dispute
Telegram from Colversus notes Gov Campbell seeks source of claim he would call out militia to oppose the Lodge bill. Ex-Congressman Converse and W Thurman discussed using influence to quiet public statements. The Press offers explanations and politicians await further replies from Campbell and Thurman.
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Converse
CoLversus
Campbell
Allen
W. Thurman
Ohio
Thurman
Setan Setae
R. Converse
E Press
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Celman Resigns as Argentina President Chamber Accepts
August 6 Buenos Aires reports Celman tendered resignation. The Chambers debated acceptance as Pelligrini moved to form a cabinet. Roca’s plan failed. Celman urged resignation and offered to sacrifice for the country while Pelligrini would assume the ministry if accepted.
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Roes
O Failare
Pelligrino Buyeos
Ont Celman
Congress
Celman
Pelligrini
The
Times
Buenos Aires
Fatal land dispute violence erupts in Gunnison county
Thomas Welch and Alexander Lavelle clashed over land along Muddy creek. Lavelle's party opened fire as Welch and kin returned fire, about 100 shots exchanged. Lavelle and Welch were killed. Charles Parham shot multiple times and near death. Pete Small wounded. H D Jones and others survived. jurisdiction disputed as event occurred across county line.
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Gleenwoop
Con
Thomas Welch
Alexander Lavelle
Gunnison County
Muddy Creek
Lavelle
Welch
Tey
Charles Parham
Pete Small
H. D. Jones
Charles Re
E. Charles Parham
Jones
Glenwood
Panhandle yard strike fizzles under Chicago tutors
In Pianapolis on August 6 the Panhandle yard men strike fizzled as reports show two Chicago tutors instigated it. Only 29 men stayed away, paid by the company, while others returned. General Superintendent Miller warned the road will run itself or suspend for a year to prove workers cannot control it.
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Pianapolis
Panhandle Yard
Chicago
Miller
Aged Woman Found Dead After Cellar Fire
Marie De Camp, 64, widow of Joseph De Camp, was found dead in the cellar of her home after she went down with a lighted candle during the night. The blaze she started in the cellar consumed part of the residence, and the incident remains under investigation.
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Marie de Camp
Joseph de Camp
Two Open Letters Challenge Emery Charges in 1892 Iowa Scene
Rudolph Blankenburg writes to Dela mater and Quay supporting Pattison and offers to raise funds to sue Emery supporters for libel. The dispatch notes Garrett demands answers from Delamater and fears shifts toward Pattison as party tensions rise in Pennsylvania politics.
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Rudolph Blankenburg
Delamater and
Quay
Philadelphia
Delamater
Pattison
North Dakota Democrats seek candidate for Governor
The North Dakota Democratic State Convention opened at 2 PM in Grand Forks. Judge Templeton of Grand Forks may be named for Congress if he accepts. Captains Maratta and McCormick have declined. No governor candidate. a dark horse to be chosen. Kansas City note: Farmers' Alliance in Third Kansas district nominates B H Clover as state alliance president. Silver Dollar Band nominated Jorrenson Orry.
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Dre
Granp Forks
N. D
North Dakota
Templeton
Grand Forks
Congress
Maratta
Fargo
MsCormick
Kansas City
Farmers’ Alliance of the
Kansas
B. H. Clover
Clover
State Alliance
Richard P. Bland Nominated by Acclamation for Congress
Richard P. Bland was today nominated by acclamation for Congress by the Democrats of the Eleventh district indicating party unity and support for his candidacy.
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Richard P. Bland
Iowa Democratic State Convention Adopts Pro Tariff and Reciprocity Platform
The Iowa Democratic State Convention endorsed a platform favoring a revenue tariff and reciprocity with open markets. It condemns Republican support for Speaker Reed, calls for free coinage of silver, and opposes the election bill. The temporary chair praised Cleveland and Boies as the 1892 ticket. State officers nominated include W. H. Chamberlain, J. L. White, George S. Witters, P. B. Wolf, Peter A. Dey, and a railroad commissioner candidate.
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Crepar Hapros
Iowa
G. B. McFall
Cleveland
Boies
Judee Phelps
Congress
Reed
South America
United States
Sethe Gecaumant
Olding Y Aposine
Ife
W. H. Chamberlain
Independence
J. L. White
Wayne County
George 8. Witters
Ida County
P. B. Wolf
Clinton County
Supreme Court
Peter A. Dey
Missouri Democrats Deadlock On Nomination In Twelfth District
In Butlee Missouri on August 6 the Twelfth district Democrats met to nominate a candidate for Congress. Six contenders appeared and the first ballot produced a deadlock that remained unresolved at a late hour. Congressman Stone represented the district.
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Butlee
Missouri
Stone
Charnesy I Black Denies Withdrawal Report
A telegram to the Philadelphia press notes Charnesy I Black intends to withdraw from the Democratic ticket over a rejected ballot reform plank. The report is labeled without foundation and deemed unfounded.
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Philadelphia
Charnesy I. Black
Crain Renominated by Democrats in Seventh District
Beeville Texas August 6 Congress man Crain was today renominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Seventh district. The action ensures Crain's bid for another term as the party solidifies local support ahead of the fall elections.
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Beerville
Tex
Crain
Pisot
May Become President General Barrios Recalled to Guatemala
General John Reiva Barrios of the Guatemalan army was recalled to Guatemala by cable from San Francisco just before the San Jose sails for Panama. Son of the late Guatemalan president, Barrios was exiled after his father’s death and his wife, from a New Orleans aristocratic family, has lived with him in exile. He opposes Barrillas and follows battles in Central America with interest, and Guatemala’s note asks his presence in the war. It is thought the Barrios faction seeks his presidency if Barrillas falls.
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San Francisco
John Reiva Barrios
San Jose
Panama
General Barrios
Guatemala
New Orleans
Barrillas
Barrios
Central America
Macaulay
Charles I
Kemmler
Carpenters May Strike Again Reported at Chicago
August 6 report from Carpenters union conveners notes possible renewal of the U S C strike in Chicago with diss tense sentiment over wages. Philadelphia to host headquarters for ten years per convention. Grand ball planned for delegates by local brotherhood.
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CarcaGco
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Philadelphia
Chicago
Salisbury Hails Arbitration Trend Amid Peaceful Europe
Lord Salisbury in a Mansion House banquet praised the pacific trend in Europe, noting arbitration as a growing method to settle disputes. He lauded Britain's peace and prosperity,Egypt’s financial progress, and Ireland’s orderly condition, while criticizing past rulers.
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Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
London
Kemmler
Loxpor
Europe
Egypt
Ireland
Poetry in Parliament Sparks Late Night Sessions
In August 6 debate the House of Commons extends hours with suspended standing orders to 23 00 or later. Obstructionists face scrutiny as questions consume time. Patrick O'Brien reads two lines of a Swinburne poem inciting assassination of the Russian Czar drawing laughter and a Speaker rebuke.
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House of Commona
Patrick O'Brien
Swinburne
Russia
Chronicle Attacks Kemmler Execution Across Papers
The August 7 report notes The Chronicle calls the electric chair scene worthy of Inquisition darkness, The Times deems it revolting, and The Standard calls it a disgrace to humanity and urges a lethal chamber alternative.
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Loxpoy
the Chronicle
Kemmler
the Times
Odd Fellows Parade Turmoil Over Rail Rates and Cash Grants
The article reports grumbling among visiting Odd Fellows about railroad charges for cantoment travel and questions over a $50,000 rail subsidy. It notes internal conflicts within the order, including disputes involving General Underwood and cantonment staff, and rival factions within Buffalo Canton No 1 and the Denver Hussars as parade events approach.
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Dispatch
Odd Fellows
Pacific Coast
Columbus
Generalissimo
Underwood
Chi Odd Fellows
Buffalo Canton No. 1
Denver Hussars
Hussars
Ohio
World Fair officials map steps for Expo organization
President Palmer of the World’s Fair National Commission met the Executive Committee to set a September 15 meeting date and discuss director general selection. Romyn Hitch of the Smithsonian will visit China to secure a major exhibit, while Olmstead of Boston plans Chicago visit on Saturday to plan South Parks improvements. A resolution seeks Paris Exposition officials to join the organizing work.
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Onicaco
Palmer
Olmstead
Boston
Chicago
South Parks
State Farmers Institutes Condense Circuits For Economy
The State Board of Agriculture will hold farmers institutes this year in circuits to economize funds. Districts listed include Wayne Lackawanna Susquehanna Wyoming Bradford Tioga Erie Warren Crawford Venango Mercer Lawrence Butler Clarion Armstrong Somerset Westmoreland Susquehanna Si teeds Clinton Center Huntingdon Perry Juniata Franklin Adams York Lancaster Chester Bucks Berks Lehigh Northampton Northumberland Montour Union Columbia Luzerne.
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Harpissvre
State Board of Agriculture
Wayne and Lackawanna
Susquehanna
Wyoming
Bradford
Tioga
Erie
Warren
Crawford
Venango
Mercer
Lawrence
Butler
Clarion
Armstrong
Somerset
Westmoreland
Indignation Meeting Sought Over Hebrew Persecutions
London activists urge the Lord Mayor Sir Henry Isaacs to convene a protest meeting against Russian anti Jewish outrages. The Lord Mayor, an Israelite, delays his continent departure to preside, as Hebrew circles ignite across England.
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London
Russia
England
Henry Issacs
Disgust at Medical Congress Banquet Arrangements
American doctors express disgust at native committee decisions at the August 6 banquet in Refurm. About 75 percent of physicians who attended the festival at City Hall left in disgust after waiting an hour, unable to gain admittance or obtain any food.
Shortage Found in Louisville Freight Agent Accounts
In Louisville August 6 Wood Harper a local freight agent for the Louisville Southern Railroad was found 3200 short. An auditor from East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia noted the short claiming he lost 1200 on a bank trip. Further checks revealed long term small sums taken. The bond is with the American Guarantee of New York and friends may cover the loss.
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Louisville
Wood Harper
Louisville Southern Railroad
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Harper
New York
Tim
Knights of Labor to file criminal suits against Lang and Dunbar Furnace
August 6 reports Master Workman Kerfoot of the Knights of Labor will Thursday initiate criminal suits against Superintendent Lang and the Dunbar Furnace Company for criminal negligence. Lang may face manslaughter charges, pending a Knights of Labor meeting. Officers say they have gathered weighty evidence from two more miners.
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FECAL
Bcorroate
Kerfoot
Knights of Labor
Lang
Dunbar Furnace Company
Mrs Wachter Survives 124 Days of Fast in Whitehall
Mrs Adam Wachter remains alive after 124 days of an extended fasting ordeal in Whitehall Pennsylvania. Medical officials report she has been unconscious since last Saturday and efforts to revive her continue as family awaits possible changes in her condition.
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Whitehall
Adam Wachter
Army Battery Insubordination Delays Parade At Exeter
In Exeter an artillery battery faced a late night act of defiance by its men who damaged harnesses, delaying a scheduled parade. An inquiry has been ordered. In Shomzia the municipal banquet for Premier Stambuloff ended with an illuminated town and crowds carrying him on shoulders.
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Exeter
Plate
Shomzia
Stambuloff
M. Stambuloff
Hunting for Harris In Strange Mail Theft Case
Sr. Lovurs reports Chicago inspectors Fleming and West have Harris cornered but will not reveal location. Harris is believed to be captured within a day or two. Investigators now admit 34 letters were taken from the mail pouch instead of 17, and the stolen sum could exceed ten thousand dollars, though exact amount remains unknown.
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Delamater
Emery
Blankenburg
Quay
Star
Pennsylvania
Sr. Lovurs
Harris
Fleming
West
Chicago
Medical Congress Rejects Plan to Meet in Isburg
Delegates postponed a proposed gathering citing the oppression of Hebrew people in Russia. The setback reflects heightened concern over Jewish rights and the safety of participants amid deteriorating conditions abroad.
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Beeuim
Isburg
Russia
Indictments for Manslaughter In Goodwin Case
Grand jury returns first degree manslaughter indictments against Dr. McGonigal Mrs Fanny Shaw and August Harrison in the Annie Goodwin death linked to the Strawboard Mill fire. Beloit Wisconsin reports a Beloit Strawbold Company mill fire causing about 30000 dollars in losses.
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New York
McGonigal
Fanny Shaw
August Harrison
Malgee
Annie Goodwin
Bevorr, Wis
Beloit Strawbold Company
King of Dibemney Reported Dead in Dahomey Turmoil
Paris Auguste reports the death of the Dahomey king with Tempassy forces marching. Egbas are said to be moving as Dahomi tensions rise.
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Dibemney
Paris
Augusté
Dahochey
Egbas
Marchin
Kemmler’s execution described with急 calm and courage
The dispatch reports the first electric chair execution of William Kemmler at Auburn. Witnesses note he faced death with extraordinary nerve, while doctors and ministers observed the procedure with clinical interest. Kemmler spoke calmly with Deputy Viling before the current, and the scene was shaded by haste and mystery surrounding the method.
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Tae Distatca Extra
Kemmler
Durston
Osborne House
Drs. Macdonald
Spitzka
Southwick
Houghton
McNaughton
Kemmmler
Joe Viling
Erie County
Viling
Kemm
Buffalo
Kemmiler
Kemmier
Joe
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