Behring Sea Dispute Nearing Settlement after Cape May Coverage
Washington dispatches report minimal warlike sentiment, with President Harrison favoring swift settlement of the Behring Sea dispute. Blaine Salisbury correspondence shown to public, suggesting arbitration as a possible route if needed. Officials note no strong warlike tone and expect a congressional supplementary report.
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Bebring Sea
Blaine
Lord Salisbury
America
Ttm
State Department
Behring Sea
London
Congress
International Sealing Dispute Seen For Arbitration Move
The article notes a conflict between rich sealing contractors in the United States and Canadian sailing vessels. It suggests a proposal for arbitration may be pursued if approved by the Christian ministries of both nations after a full review. It cites Mr Blaine’s Cape May visit as context for the international situation.
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United States
Blaine
Cape May
Lightner
Badeau Bounced Loss of Salary From 1869 Confirmed
Special telegram reports General Badeau is no longer an army officer after the Attorney General decides his diplomatic service ended his army status. The 1875 act on disabled officers does not restore him. his name will be dropped from the rolls dating to May 10, 1869, and the Treasury must absorb his salary since then.
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Treasury Department
WasuinctTor
Badeau
War Department
Badeaun
Badean
Legation
Ipso Fecio
Proctor
Hadeau
General Badeau
Relief urged for Oklahoma as famine threat grows
President receives Governor Steele's letter detailing great distress among Oklahoma Territory residents and requests Congress to authorize use of remaining flood relief funds to meet urgent needs. Additional inquiries will determine if broader relief is necessary.
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Washington
Congress
Steele
Oklahoma
Mississippi River
Spooner proposal on tin plate duty amendment
In Washington, Senator Spooner proposed an amendment to the tariff bill adding a provision. Starting October 1, 1804 free entry for tin plates of No. 28 gauge and thinner unless the President proclaims the US sap year output differs. The proclamation would declare the quantity produced in the United States and set limits for the fiscal year.
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Washington
Spooner Kday
United States
Battlefield Marker Bill Favored by Military Committee
The House Committee on Military Affairs approved a report favoring Representative Bingham's bill to appropriate $125,000 to mark the lines of battle and troop positions on the Gettysburg battlefield. An amendment seeks to strike the section retaining Historian Batchellor's service in the project.
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Bingham
Hinctoux
House Committee On Military Affairs Today
Northern Virginia
Gettysburg
Batchellor
Congress spreads probe into Raum family ties
Representative Enloe of Tennessee introduced a House resolution to extend the investigation of Commissioner Raum. The measure seeks to probe the business relations between Raum and his son John Raum, who handles pension and bounty claims.
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Wasninectox
Enloe
Tennessee
House
Committee On Rules
Pensions Raum
John Raum
Harvest 18 Over Original Package Dealers Meet Por Up the Shotters
A special telegram reports the original package harvest ending as the law signed by President Harrison goes into effect in ten days. The act applies to liquor. oleomargarine sales continue. A second telegram notes Senate approval of transferring General Grant’s remains from New York to Arlington Cemetery.
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Harrison
Grant
Washington
WasHaireToxs
Senate
Senator Plumb
Evansville and Terre Haute Yard Strike Ends at Noon
Evansville and Terre Haute freight yard strike ends at noon as Evansville Inc concedes all demands of the switchmen. Union members stopped work earlier today. The settlement averts potential disruption to rail traffic and settles job concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville, Inc
Evansville
Terre Haute
Lineman Survives 1000-Volt Shock in Jersey City
Mahlon Speicher, a Jersey City fire department lineman, was shocked while repairing a fire alarm line near the Bell tower. He grabbed a dead wire that touched a live feed, was unable to release it, and suffered a severe shock but managed to descend the roof. He remained ill but conscious, with the voltage level and exact charge undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mahlon Speicher
Jersey City
Speicher
Electric Light Company
Arrested as a traitor in Guatemala turmoil
New Orleans dispatch reports Martines Sobral Guatemala's foreign minister jailed by President Barrillas on treason charges for secret talks with Salvador. Rumors say revolutionary Strangaray killed in battle and Barrundas moves toward presidency with troops sent to block advance. Dispatch notes U.S. Thetis naval movement toward La Libertad.
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New Ogneans
Guatemala
Martines Sobral
Barrillas
Salvador
Strangaray
Barrulunda
San Benito Soconusco
Mexico
Mizner
United States
Thetis
San Jose
la Labertad
Weather outlook for Kentucky crops in Lexiscron report
Heavy rains uplift corn prospects to average or better, hemp shows strong growth, tobacco lags at about half usual, pasturage in Central Kentucky praised as very fine, potatoes below average, hay and clover above average. Seasonable conditions with overall better promise for blue grass region despite tobacco weakness.
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Lexiscron
Kentucky
Carpenters Convention Debates Permanent HQ Location
The Carpenters Convention continues revising its constitution with one section left to pass, fixing the headquarters in Philadelphia or moving to Chicago. A two-thirds vote is required to change the location, with Eastern delegates dominating. Likely candidates for General President are William Shields of Boston and Peter J. Burke of Pittsburgh. P. J. McGuire may seek another year as Secretary.
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Curcaco
Carpenters Convention
Philadelphia
Chicago
William Shields
Boston
Peter J. Burke
Pittsburg
P. J. McGuire
Nebraskans Suffer From Drought Hit Corn Crop
August Omana reports from nearly every Nebraska county that the corn crop is well below average due to dry weather. Southwestern counties face ruin from hot winds, eastern areas show one-half to two-thirds crops, central and northern regions yield one-fourth to half, while western irrigation boosts wheat. Wheat harvest is complete with a light overall yield. western counties see strong wheat yields due to irrigation.
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Omana
A Dauphin County Man Arrested For Census Refusal
Simon Seiler of Dauphin County was arrested for refusing to answer a census enumerator’s questions. He claimed his father’s Mexican War service and his constitutional right shield him from interrogation. After two failed attempts to obtain answers, he was brought before US Commissioner Wolfe and held for a further hearing, with expectation he may comply.
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Dauphin County
Porter
Harrisborg
Simon Seiler
United States
Wolfe
Farmers Alliance elects officers as delegates to National Alliance
In Batox Rovoch Louisiana August 8 the afternoon session of the Farmers Alliance elected officers and installed them for the night. Tomorrow delegates will be chosen for the National Alliance meeting in Jacksonville Florida in December. No action on Congressmen was taken yet as anti left groups held conferences and a plan to let farmers nominate candidates in their districts was agreed.
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Batox Rovoch
Farmers’ Alliance
National Alliance
Jacksonville
Fla
Congress
Trap Gun Nd Triggered In Store Burglary Case
Calvin Kinsey of Cleveland Ohio, whose store had been burglarized before, set a money drawer trap with a gun to fire on touch. A man entered, tried to flee, and was shot through the rag. He was found near a thicket and jailed, refusing to reveal his name.
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Cleveland
Wolf's Station
Calvin Kinsey
Gushers In Canada Draw Huge Gas Prospects
A Canadian gusher boom expands in Welland gas region near Buffalo. The Provincial Natural Gas Light and Fuel Company, Limited, holds 45,000 acres with 10 wells totaling 22 million feet daily, plus several more planned. Wells show high rock pressures and diverse yields from 400,000 to 7,000,000 feet per day, with profits and rents outlined for landowners and drilling costs noted.
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Welland
Buffalo
Canada
Ottawa
Provincial Natural Gas Light and Fuel Company, Limited
County of
Niagara Falls
Bt. Catharines
Hamilton
Toronto
Bertie
Philip Zavitz
Eimon Zavits
Humberstone
Jonas Zavits
J. A. Ramsden
Daniel T. Zavitz
Adam Smith
J. A. Earnhardt
Daniel
C. Bitner
Trout Brothers
Abram Michael
Cauges
Standard Oil Company
No. 2
Farmers Alliance Reelects Officers in Starkville Meeting
In Starkville Mississippi on August 8 the Farmers Alliance re elected the old officers. Annual meetings will be held here again. Delegates named to the National Alliance include Frank Burkett J H Seeman J H Street and Dr B T Love. Alliance to relegate American Book Company to County Text Book Committee.
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Starkville
Mias
Farmers’ Alliance
Frank Burkett
J. H. Seeman
J. H. Street
B. T. Love
National Allince
American Book Company
Alliance
Prohibition party fields full ticket in Dauphin County
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports the Prohibitionists in Dauphin County launching a full ticket for principal offices. Harrisburg candidate J H Santo leads House contenders with G M Brubaker and A C Batdorf among others. Platform vows tariff reciprocity, condemns tariff as a political issue, and criticizes licensing at national sites linked to President Harrison and Vice President Morton. Sixteen delegates chosen to attend the Prohibition convention next week.
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Prohibitionnate
Dauphin
Prohibition Party
Harrison
Shoreham, & House
National
Morton
Senate
Ose
Robber Falls Under Rail On Illinois Central Mail Car
J L Green of Centralia a former express messenger tried to rob a southbound Illinois Central mail car near Wetanga Illinois. He threw out mail pouches and signaled a stop but was run over by the wheels as he alighted. Skeleton keys found on his body. The dead robber was Rev D M Green’s son.
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St. Anna, Ilu
Illinois Central Railroad
J. L. Green
Centralia
Wetang
St. Louis
D. M. Green
Conia
Kentucky Murderers Captured Near Harlan Court House
Lovursvirxue August 8. James P. Giles reports the capture of men who murdered James T. Middleton near Harlan Court House. Middleton, a wealthy local, was killed over land dispute not as a witness. Giles and Middleton were ambushed. Middleton killed as a screen of branches was pulled aside. Suspected Howard gang members William McGraw Enos Scott and James Howard were captured Wednesday and held on evidence.
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Lovursvirxue
James P. Giles
James T. Middleton
Harlan Court House
Giles
Middleton
Will Jennings
Ae Sen
Howard
William McGraw
Enos Scott
James Howard
Cutting Railroad Fares Amid G A R Excursion Tickets
August 8 in Boston A A Drew Western Passenger Association agent gathered evidence against railroads selling G A R excursion tickets to Boston and return for 27 50 a cut of 25 50 below the 2750 rate. Fines may equal ticket price for each violative sale. Goddard may resign if fines not collected.
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Bawasas
Western Passenger Association
Goddard
Threshed Dynamite Injures Men on Farm Machine
A threshing machine on Joseph Stewart's farm in Keyra August 8 was exploded by dynamite hidden in a sheaf of wheat. Alexander Weed, feeding the machine, was stunned and badly burned, while Charles Fletcher on a straw stack sprained an ankle escaping the flames. Damage totals about. The person who planted the explosive is unknown.
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Keyra
Joseph Stewart
Alexander Weed
Charles Fletcher
Topeka Package Houses Close Ahead of Wilson Bill
At 3 o'clock this afternoon every original package house in Topeka closed its doors and suspended business. The action followed instructions from Kansas City headquarters and aimed to enforce the Wilson bill. Customers were surprised by the rapid shutdown and shipments bound for Missouri were halted. The package trade had not lived up to profit expectations.
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Torpeka
Topeka
Kansas City
Wilson
Honss
Tyas
Missouri
Rates to Boston for G A R Encampment Announced
Ots St Louis August Today ticket sales begin for special round trip to Boston at £20 for the G A R Encampment. Sale lasts three days with return extendable to September 1. New York round trip priced at 32 50 with four day sale by most lines.
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St. Louis
Boston
G. A. RR
New York
Ohio
Mississippi
Rain Spreads Over St Louis Area With Mixed Crop Effects
A heavy, spiking rain began at 5 pm and continued until 10 pm, the first in weeks. Storm was general in the surrounding country and though it arrived too late to aid wheat corn and oats yields, vegetables and fruits show noticeable benefit.
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St. Louis
Strike Locks Down New York Central and West Shore
New York Central and Vanderbilt lines halt operations after a mass strike over discharged Knights of Labor and Brotherhood members. Police deploy across Grand Central and major depots to protect tracks and property as trains halt citywide. Officials promise to fill positions with loyal workers tomorrow, while West Shore and New Haven lines report broad shutdowns and disrupted mail service.
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New York Central
Vanderbilt
Knights of Labor
New Youk
Vanderbilt Lines
Brotherhood
Central
Eighty-sixth Street
West Shore Railroad
New York and
New Haven
Grand Central
J. J. Holland
Surprise Strike Rumors Linked to Eastern Railroads
An August telegraphic report hinted a strike on the New York Central would be confined to the East. Chicago train dispatchers observed no trouble on the Vanderbilt lines. Nickel Plate engineers, under contract, also stated they had no warning of strikes and doubted Westward disruptions.
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New York Central
Lake Shore
Nickel Plate
Vanderbilt Lines
Hayes Declines Comment on Knights Labor Strike
General Secretary Hayes of the Knights of Labor declined to speak for publication about the dispute with the New York Central Railroad. He said only newspaper reports and the matter is controlled by J J Holland of the Knights’ Executive Board. Powderly is reported elsewhere to be in Scranton, not Philadelphia.
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J. J. Holland
The
Knights of Labor
Grand Union Hotel
Mr. Webb
Oes
Utica
New York
T %Cal
Chicago
Central
Denot
Tes Murray Hill
West Shore
Philadelphia
Hayes
New York Central Railroad
Sng
Knights
Powderly
Scranton
Latts Denies PRR Backing NYC Labor Troubles
General William J. Latts of the Pennsylvania Railroad tonight denied any backing or assistance from the PRR to the New York Central in their reported labor troubles. He stated there is not a word of truth in the rumor and urged caution in reporting.
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Philadelphia
William J. Latts
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Mr. Latta
Railroad Men Demand Explanation in Albany
Albany August 8 The New York Central and Hudson River Railroad employees express indignation at the handling of Knights of Labor committees in New York The General Executive Board meeting at Delavan Hotel in Albany notified Central and Hudson River authorities they will seek any explanation for the dismissal of Knights of Labor men.
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Albany
New York Central
Hudson River Railrom
Knights of Labor
New York
Delavan
Central
Hudson River
Men Who Secured 1.0.0. F Privileges Seek Damages
Suit filed in Curcaco on August second seeks 5000 dollars from General John C Underwood in his personal and Grand Sire capacity of the 1.0.0. F. Plaintiffs William Thompson caterer and M. Galligher Morist allege overvaluation of Lake Front restaurant and refreshment privileges for the cantonment week. They claim promised value exceeded reality and performances were less attractive than expected.
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Curcaco
John C. Underwood
William Thompson
M. F. Galligher
Morist
Sad Gates Sweet Men
Lake Front
Cantonment
Better Times Ahead for Pennsylvania Farmers on Road Reform
State Road Commission met in Pittsburg with farmers from rural districts to pressure changes in road funding. A sub committee was formed to draft a road bill for the legislature, aiming to improve highways without raising taxes, with meetings planned in Harrisburg and later in Washington Uniontown and Chambersburg.
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State Road Commission
John G. Feight
Goodwins
Mylin
H. K. Sloan
Cyrus Gordon
Ettla
Feight
Harrisburg
Road Commission
Washington
Uniontown
Chambersburg
Franklin County
J.g.feight
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State Bond Commission
Titusville
Anderson
A. D. Harlan
Chester County
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W. H. McCullough
A. Mylin
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Chase
Hazlett
Allegheny
W. Craig Lee
Cross Creek
Washington County
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