Silver Bill Advances in Congress Amid Party Tensions
The article details a heated congressional debate over a silver coinage bill. Republicans largely back the compromise, while Democrats oppose and warn of Treasury discretion post year. Key figures include Teller Voorhees and Sherman as they debate legality, monetary policy, and potential passage in both houses.
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House Rejects Original Package Bill Amid Judiciary Clash
Washington dispatch: House votes 97 to 80 to not consider the original package regulation bill. Senate sea safety bill passes after delay. Judiciary plan to sequence bills faces rejection as debate ends with adjournment amid procedural tension.
Senate to Restore Government Building Allowance
Washington July reports that after the civil bill cut Pittsburg Government building funds from 58000 to 28000 for fuel lighting heating and staff Senators Bayne and Dalzell aim to restore to 38000 before Senate passage.
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Government as an Employer Reaches Labor Per Diem Floor
Representative Wade from the Committee on Labor reports favorably a bill declaring that no laborer on government work shall receive less than two dollars per day.
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Petitions Urge Prayer Acknowledgment in U S Constitution
A handful of petitions from six or more states were presented in the Senate calling for payment and a nationwide acknowledgment of Almighty God and the Christian religion in the U S Constitution.
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Theatrical troupes win reduced rates for seven or more
Washington July 8 House Committee approved a bill granting reduced rates to theatrical troupes for parties of seven or more. The measure aims to lower costs for group audiences and promote performances.
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House Committee Today
Three Chinese Highbinders Had Conspiracy to Kill
Philadelphia July 8 three Chinese merchants Chung Wah alias Lee Foy and Lee Hung and Lee Took were heard on charges of conspiracy to kill Lee Youck a Wilmington laundryman. Evidence showed Wah offered 2000 dollars to Hung and Took with 800 bail set each.
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Andrews Denies It As Quay Opposes Independent Ticket
Philadelphia July 8 Chairman Andrews of the Republican State Committee denies the Pittsburg report that Senator Quay plans an independent ticket to aid Pattison. Senator Delamater and other party leaders visit the chairman as the Anti Cobden Club endorses the state ticket and pledges support.
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Norristown
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C. Stuart Patterson
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Rights and Prohibition Phase Seen in Aberdeen Case
In Aberdeen South Dakota the circuit court heard a motion to dissolve an injunction against original package shops. H. H. Goodwin George Hanks and Daniel Shillin seek release of seized liquors as public nuisances under the new prohibition law. The district attorney argues Congress tacitly recognizes South Dakota’s prohibitory right. hearing adjourned to Saturday.
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Terrible North Dakota storm devastates Jamestown area
A violent Nebraska storm struck the James River Valley with high winds and hail. Farms suffered severe losses as barns and elevators were blown down, and a farmer and his wife died from lightning. Windows shattered and 6000 acres of grain destroyed. Telephonic lines remained down.
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Lottery Bill Passes Over Governor's Veto
The House voted 67 to 31 to pass the lottery bill over the governor's veto with no changes in any votes. The Senate did not act before adjourning and will likely consider the veto again tomorrow. Senator Smith of Sabine, ill, is expected to be brought in by invalid's chair to cast a crucial vote.
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Retired Actress Sybil Johnstone Weds Stephen Greenwald
Sybil Johnstone, the actress, married broker Stephen Greenwald at noon in New York. They stay at the Victoria hotel. Johnstone announces permanent retirement from the stage after several years in supporting leads with Robson and Crane in The Henrietta and a Chicago engagement with James O'Neil in The Dead Heart. It is believed to be her second marriage.
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Destructive Storm Hits Faxroo Area With Heavy Damage
Estimates range from 75000 to 100000 dollars as the July storm wrecked numerous buildings and farms in Faxroo and surrounding towns. No lives were reported lost.
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Canada's Bold Bluff in Behring Sea Threatens War Looms
Ottawa calls special Cabinet to weigh the Behring Sea dispute with the United States as Britain pledges to defend Canadian sealing vessels. London and Victoria stories describe a buildup of naval force and the possibility of war if U S authorities seize Canadian sealers.
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City Marshal Pope kills three in Columbus clash
San Antonio reports a July 8 fight in Columbus where City Marshal Pope shot and killed Ed Young and brothers Bob and John Stafford after attempting to arrest Bob Stafford. Young wounded Pope. all three Stafford brothers die within a half hour. A nearby note links K. E. Stafford & Co. to Mercantile National Bank as longtime New York correspondents.
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One Man's Neck Saved by Pardons Board Action
The Board of Pardons commuted the death sentence of Lancaster County murderer John Rudy to life imprisonment. Rudy killed his father. The board also recommended pardons for David Benson under Brooks license law violations and supported Patrick McGoldrick in a manslaughter case. The August meeting will be skipped.
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Six Convicted in Cross Murder Trial
Six of the posse that killed Sheriff Cross and his men were found guilty in the celebrated Cross murder case. Five defendants were acquitted. The conflict arose two years earlier in Stevens County Kansas when a Hugotown posse led by O J Cook surprised Cross in camp and killed him and all but one of his companions who feigned death. C J Cook and C Cook were among the convicted.
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Water Strikers Parade In New York On Scorching Day
About 7,000 cloakiers locked out paraded through Manhattan streets under a 90 degree sun, led by President Garside and the Consolidated Board. A Union Square rally urged calm and success while crowds queued for water at fountains, the scene ending orderly after protests and cheers.
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Missing Stock Exchange Frenzy Sparks Legal Doubt
A telegraphic dispatch from July 8 describes a tiny room at 51 New Street housing an improvised stock exchange run by G. W. Rumdill. Five stocks Maple Xenia Alpena Orange Miksawba dominate slips inside a locked box used to quote prices. Rumdill claims legality but Captain McLaughlin will decide if bucket-shop law is violated.
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A Young Cyclone Tears Winthrop Town Apart
A severe storm struck Winthrop Montana on July 8 at about 8:30 pm. A violent cyclone with thunder and lightning caused heavy damage, ripping through the western part of the village and leaving streets impassable. Residents mourn the sudden ruin and danger.
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Congressman Butterworth Stricken by Heat Induced Cramps
Congressman Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio arrived in Philadelphia from Washington and stayed at the Continental Hotel. He suffered a severe stomach cramp during the night, was treated by a physician, and is now nearly recovered though weak with nervous prostration. The doctor cites iced tea and intense heat as triggers.
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Bluff Point Hotel Blown Into Lake Champlain
Reports say Bluff Point Hotel on Lake Champlain shore owned by the Delaware and Hudson Company was blown into the lake during a July storm near Sapatoca New York. Several people are reported lost as Port Kent receives the latest telegraph and railroad reach.
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Prince Bismarck Visits New York Shooting Corps Luncheon
The Independent New York Shooting Corps in uniform visited Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhle Bern. He discussed unification, American beer and wine trade, and shared life anecdotes. Weber and Wegier attended as honored guests while a luncheon followed the visit with cigars and a pipe.
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Corpses of 1849 Battle Resurface in Salt Mine
Rain raised water levels at the Sala mine near Hermannstadt Hungary revealing 300 Hungarian Honoveds bodies from the Battle of Vitz Akna on February 4 1849. Bodies were pulled from the mine with danger and preserved by salt water. many wounds remain visible two corpses were headless.
French scientist claims new liquified gas revolutionizing warfare
Paul Gifford, a French researcher, unveils la nouvelle balistique a liquefied gas that reportedly fires a bullet with immense velocity and no smoke. He suggests three hundred drops stored near the rifle barrel discharge on trigger pull, expanding like gunpowder. The device could also be used in artillery.
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Man Arrested for Protesting Shadowing at Fermoy Fair
At Fermoy fair a Lamb seller named Kent shadowed a district inspector who warned him to stop or be arrested. Kent ignored the warning and was arrested but later bailed out.
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Greenland Seal and Whale Fishery Still Failing
News from Domnper reports the Greenland seal and whale fishery as nearly a total failure. Icebergs persist near Dundee and Peterhead, hindering ships for six weeks. Baltic captured six seals. Polar Star reports three bottle-nose whales and 30 seals, Active 200 seals, Earl of Mar 200 seals, Killie 200 seals, Traveler 70 seals, Hope 200 seals, Eclipse 17 bottle-nose whales, Windward 0 seals.
Deputation Protests German Authority in South Africa
A delegation led by Sir Donald Currie, head of the Castle Line, met Lord Salisbury to oppose expanding German authority in South Africa. They urged England to retain control at Walvis Bay. Salisbury said he would consider the matter and speak again on Thursday as he prepares to move in Parliament.
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London police strike collapses amid disorganization
The London police strike is deemed a failure with no unified plan to back demands. Dismissed constables seek reinstatement while isolated disturbances may arise. Strike leaders were mostly novices, while veteran officers hesitate to risk long service benefits, signaling uncertain future action.
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New York Elks Meet in Cleveland After Banquet
The Grand Lodge of Elks plans to take up the New York matter tomorrow in Cleveland. New York members were in town to monitor reactions as 1000 attendees dined at the City Armory. A New York petition described the Cleveland gathering as illegal and called for constitutional amendments to ensure aid to members in need.
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Mills curse of heat forces mass quit at McKeesport
July 8 in McKeesport the thermometer hit 98 in shade as all workers at the W Dewees Wood Co and tube work depart ments left early. Many men were overcome and others suffered cramps during the day shift and those who took the night shift did not endure long.
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Great British dynamite gun tested at Cold Spring
Newburgh New York July eyewitnesses report a British designed dynamite gun tested at Cold Spring near West Point Foundry. The 50 foot long weapon with 15 inch bore fired heavy projectiles loaded with water and sand substitutes to meet contract specs. Multiple shots reached two to three miles into Newburgh Bay with successful range and performance reported by engineers and observers.
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Emerald Beneficial and Literary Association Opens Thirteenth Convention
The Emerald Beneficial and Literary Association of the United States and Canada began its thirteenth convention in Norfolk Norfolk July 8 with about 30 of 40 delegates present. President Samuel H. Gilson of Pittsburgh presided. Local officials welcomed delegates and Bishop Vandeviver spoke. The committee suggested removing section 3 of article 24 re surplus funds and library goals and proposed reducing the secretary’s salary to 150 per year.
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Pittsburg
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