Aldrich Defends McKinley Tariff in Washington Debate
Washington July 26. Senator Aldrich delivered a masterly defense of the McKinley act in a heated Senate debate on protection tariffs. West faced sharp denials as Aldrich demolished his points with factory and labor data, signaling a major Republican campaign document and widening Democratic unease.
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Washington
Aldrich
Vest
West
Ingalls
Walcott
White
Senator Aldrich
More Land for Distribution Colville Reservation Survey Planned
The Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state with 1,500,000 acres will be surveyed for immediate public settlement. Secretary Noble directs the General Land Office to begin surveys and a President's proclamation will open the ceded lands to homestead settlement at $150 per acre after payments.
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Colville Indian Reservation
Washington, D.C
Noble
General Land Office
State of Washington
Blair Correspondence Says China Won’t Oppose Fue
Washington July 26 The latest Blair correspondence on Blair’s non acceptance as Minister to China was released. China protests the exclusion act as violative of treaty and cannot regard the matter closed. It asserts future envoy selections should follow international norms and accept persona grata status.
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Washington, D. C
Blair
China
Nominations and Confirmations From Washington July 26
Nominations include Philip Smith for Surveyor of Customs at Peoria and Dix A Barton Hepburn for Comptroller of the Currency in New York City. Confirmations add Soren Listoe of Minnesota as U S Consul at Dusseldorf. Also noted is Salvador Deneus denunciation of the treaty of amity commerce and consular privilege.
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Washington, D. C
Philip Smith
Peoria
Dix
A. Barton Hepburn
New York
Mr. Hepburn
New York City
Soren Listoe
Minnesota
United States
Dusseldorf
Salvador Deneun
Washincrox
D. C
Shannon
Salvador
Treaty Between United States and Eravador Concludes Accord
An 1870 agreement between the United States and Eravador closes with a pact date of December 6 1870 and states the treaty remains in force until May of the following year. The text notes the arrangement is to continue in force beyond its initial term.
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United States
Eravador
Tariff Debate Opens Presidential Campaign in Senate
Senators Aldrich West and colleagues spar over tariff policy and its impact on living costs, labor unrest, and farming prosperity. West challenges Aldrich with criticism of protection and Homestead events while senators deny blunt claims about state land values. The session ends with the anti option bill postponed and adjournment near.
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West
Washington, D. C
Senate
Democratic Party
Allison
Hale
Palmer
Carlisle
Pacific Railroad
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
Mr. Aldrich
Vest
United States
Homestead
Rhode Island
Missouri
Paddock
Nebraska
Davis
Minnesota
Alison
Iowa
Pettigrew
North Dakota
State of
Washington
Mr. Allen
Mr. West
Tacoma
Seattle
McKinley
Ireland
Mr. McKinley
Paseo
Republican Party
Great Patriotic Party
Protection Party
Heatwave Grips Cincinnati Area With Scorching 100 Degree Days
The third hot day seeps through streets as thermometers hit 100 before noon and a 93 degree record. A brief shower cooled temps, but heat causes labor disruption in Covington and Vincennes, raises sunstroke cases, halts threshing, and leads to livestock losses as officials report multiple prostrations and near-fatal incidents.
Philadelphia Sizzles Amid Ten Heat Deaths and Prostrations
July 26 Philadelphia recorded 101 degrees the hottest city in the nation since 1881. Ten deaths occurred among a surge of 40 prostrations as humidity eased from 84 to 67 percent. Names include Samuel Robinson Isborer and Annie Heidenfelder with ages and occupations noted. By 8 p.m. the temp fell to 65 degrees.
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Philadelphia
United States
Weather Bureau
Signal Office
Samuel Robinson
Isborer
Nicoli Belli
Franklin Sugar
Edward Longaker
Annie Heidenfelder
Mary Semler
Lizzie Douglass
Helena Burlock
Michael Johnson
William Kilpatrick
William Schulte
Heat Roars Through Easton Area as Cyclone Storm Strikes
A record heat day in Easton with 104 degrees gives way to a violent storm at Freemansburg at 2 30 p m. Wind tore roofs from Benjamin Knife’s house and local churches, unroofed parts of G W Bachman’s store, felled trees at Milton Shimer’s, struck the Central Railroad of New Jersey station, and damaged the Northamton Furnace facilities. Telegraph poles toppled. Despite the rain, temperatures remained near the peak after the storm.
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Easton
Freemasonburg
Benjamin Knife
G. W. Bachman
Milton Shimer
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Freemansburg
Lehigh River
Northampton
Gotham Braces Under Historic Heat Wave
New York endured an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures rising from 75 at 6 a.m. to 90 on the street by late morning and 107 in the sun by afternoon. Six prostrations were reported before noon as residents faced oppressive conditions and widespread discomfort amid the intense heat.
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New York
Heatwave Hits Trenton Mills as Temperatures Soar
In Trenton New Jersey July 26 today was hotter than yesterday with readings at 10 AM 80 degrees 12 PM 1009 2 PM 89 degrees. People suffered intensely but no serious results were reported. Several mills closed due to the heat.
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Trenton
N. J
Statesmen Continue to Swalter in Heat Across City
Washington July 26 The heat wave pressed on with the Weather Bureau reporting a high of 99 degrees and variations up to 106 in some districts. Several prostrations were noted though no fatalities were reported at the time.
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Washinctown
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Reciprocal relations bill signed with Canada act approved
The President signed the act to enforce reciprocal commercial relations with Canada. Washington reports the updated policy as effective. An accompanying note mentions Summer vests and items from James H. Arxzx & Co at 100 Filch Avenue.
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Canada
Washington
United States
James H.arxzx & Co
Filch Avenue
Very Oppressive Heat Felt in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre July 26 The heat remains intense with the thermometer registering 969 at noon and rising by the afternoon. By 3 pm one hour of rain fell and by 6 pm the humidity stayed high making the day extremely oppressive.
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Wilkesbarre
Record Heat Reaches New High at Huntington
The Weather Bureau thermometer at noon read 95 degrees, the hottest on record in Huntington. Four sunstroke cases among workers on buildings were reported, with two considered fatal. The item also notes ancient gunpowder origins in China and Hindoo sources, and credits an Italian invention to Roger n. circa 123.
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Huntington
Huxstindoy
W. Va
Weather Bureau
Peel's Peculiar Ideas About Election Cards and Tariff
Arthur Peel, a British diplomat in Washington visiting Canada, comments on U.S. retaliation measures and American matters. He predicts Cleveland’s election chances, notes a shift toward tariff reduction, and says McKinley bill weariness among Republicans. He alleges election tactics on Canadian issues and says home stead disputes could aid Democrats.
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Montreal
Que
Arthur Peel
Washington
Canada
United States Senate
Peel
England
Cleveland
Bering Sea
Sault Canal
Five Counties Nominate Candidates In Long Congressional Balloting
Zanesville July 26 Special. The Fifth district congressional convention opened with Judge J A Brown as chairman and Frank S Martin as secretary. After 102 ballots, the five counties Guernsey Muskingum Morgan and Noble Washington remain divided. Guernsey backs J O D Taylor, Muskingum backs H C Voorhis, Morgan backs E M Strawberg, Noble backs J M Dalzell, Washington backs General R R Dawes. Ballots indicate the choice likely among Taylor Voorhis or Dawes.
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Zanesville
J. A. Brown
Morgan County
Frank S. Martin
Noble County
Taylor
Voorhis
Dawes
West Virginia Republicans Rally For August State Convention
Huntington W V A July 26 Special The Republican State Convention set for August 3 and 4 will meet in a 5500 seat mammoth wigwam. Noted party leaders Elkins Mason Goff Atkinson and others will attend with a full ticket expected. Uncertainty over governor candidates persists as Elkins Mason decline. Senator Morris and G W Atkinson may consider acceptance.
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Huntinxgton
W.va
Elkins
Mason
Goff
Atkinson
P. M. Morris
G. W. Atkinson
Harrity Commences Work as DNC Chairman in New York
William F. Harrity, newly appointed chairman of the Democratic National Committee, arrived in New York from Harrisburg and said he would select a national headquarters, announce 25 executive committee members and nine campaign committee members during the week. He planned to defer naming the advisory committee until the campaign advances. The national headquarters is expected to be near the Hoffman House.
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New York
William F. Harrity
Democratic National Committee
Harrisburg
Fifth Avenue
Fassett Won’t Speak at Milwaukee Convention
President Kelly of the State League of Republican Clubs reports J Sloat Fassett of New York cannot address the State Convention in Milwaukee next month due to press of business. In Washington third partyites, the People's party met and nominated presidential electors, adopting resolutions of sympathy for Homestead and Cour d'Alene mine workers.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kelly
State League of Republican Clubs
J. Sloat Fassett
New York
League
Washington
Ellensburg
Burkitt Joins Third Party Nomination for Congress
Jackson Mississippi July 26 Hon Frank Burkitt a State Alliance lecturer has joined the Third party and is the local nominee for Congress in the Fourth district now represented by Hon Clark wis
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Jackson, Miss
Frank Burkitt
State Alliance
Congress
Dfsce
Clark
People's party resolutions oppose fusion on tickets
Orrumwa Iowa July 26 The People's party of this county unanimously adopt resolutions opposing fusion on Congressional or State tickets Sleeper up for Congress in Nebraska Norfolk Nebraska July 26 The Third Nebraska District yesterday nominated State Senator George D Slieper for Congress
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Orrumwa
People’s Party
Sleeper
Congress
Nebraska
Norfolk
Nes
George D. Slieper
Senator Chandler Pushes Probe Into Grand Trunk Railway
Washington July 26 Senator Chandler introduced a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Committee to review the Grand Trunk Railway interests in the United States and to report if any legislation is needed to protect domestic commerce and the rights of U S citizens with property in Canada against unjust discrimination.
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Washington, D. C
Chandler
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Canada
Small Ads Rise With July Gains
The dispatch notes trashing increases in classified ads, comparing July 1-17, 1892 to the same period in 1891, showing a rise of 1,525. The piece states the dispatch was never more deservedly popular than now, highlighting growing demand in the first 17 days of the month.
The Cooleys Again In Fayette County Jail
Special telegram from Uniontown reports the Cooley gang has grown to about seven members. New recruit Ed Rankin, jailed after selling stolen sheep and wool, and facing further charges. Rankin’s father, David Rankin, exposed his crimes, leading to Ed's arrest and a linked ride with the Cooleys.
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Uniontown
Cooley
Sister
Annie Pastories
Wesley Sisler
Sisler
Fairdance
McCormick
Cooleys
Cooley Settlement
Pastories
Frank Cooley
William Robinson
Dick Cooley
Ack
Cooley Gang
Ed Rankin
Rankin
Fairchance
Noble McCormick
Chicago
Young Rankin
Dawson Ebbert
W. Johns
South Union Township
David Rankin
George Roth
Enos West
Wharton
Edward
Mt Union Commencement Highlights Alumni and Hartshorn Return
Mt Union College marked a historic commencement with alumni turnout and a baccalaureate address by President Marsh on Acquit Yourselves Like Men. Ex-President Dr C K Hartshorn attended after four years away, delivering expectations for tomorrow's graduation address amid medical and preparatory exercises.
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Atttance
Mt. Union College
Marsh
W. Smit
Pittsboro Christian Advocate
Lingle
C. K. Hartehorn
Overhauling Fayette's Exchequer Is Put in Assistant Hands
Bondsmen of County Treasurer Ban ton L. Miller order a temporary transfer of office duties to an assistant while Miller is ill. Frank M. Seman Jr a banker at First National Bank is chosen to run the office until the term ends. Several Democrats may seek the treasurer post if the County Commissioners appoint a new treasurer.
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P. H. Moore
Frank M. Seman, Jr
Teilor
First National Bank
Miller
Labor Leaders' Downfall: Three Arrested in Freight Car Robberies
Conductors Edward Jones and Alfred R. Gould and Brakeman Edward Coglan of the New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railway were arrested for robbing freight cars. Storey car pets appeared at each of their houses, Jones confessed to organizing the thefts and moved stolen property to avoid detection. Jones and Gould held to court. Jones, Gould bail default. Jones is a leading member of both the Conductors and Trainmen's Brotherhood and chaired the local grievance committee.
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Mzaovitts
Edward Jones
Alfred R. Gould
Edward Coglan
New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Railway
Jones
Gould
Gonductora
Trainmen's Brotherhood
Fatal Yacht Wreck Claims Two Men Off Dunkirk
A yacht owned by Frank Bacon and W L Varnum was wrecked off Dunkirk in a Sunday storm. A fishing vessel found Captain Thomas Stick unconscious and George Grantow dead among wreckage remains. Stick was taken to Dunkirk for care and likely to die.
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Entz
Speria
Frank Bacon
W. L. Varnum
Dunkirk
Thomas Stick
George Grantow
The Deadly Game of Craps in Hurtindor West Virginia
A late night craps dispute leads to a fatal stabbing in Hurtindor with Dan Henderson slashing Jasper Pack after a quarrel over a dice outcome. Pack dies at home after a severe arterial wound to the right arm and forehead. Henderson was captured this evening.
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Hurtindor
W. Va
Dan Henderson
Jasper Pack
Jasper
Henderson
False Kumor caused failed effort to ship workers
Michael Kline of this place recruited 75 men for H. A. Clapp, a Pittsburg employment agent, who planned to send them to South Dakota but halted by aHungarian demand report. He left for Cleveland aiming to gather 200 Hungarians there, as Monongahela City marks 100 years.
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McKrystorr
Michael Kline
H. A. Clapp
Pittsburg
South Dakota
Homestead
Cleveland
Monongahela City to mark 100th founding anniversary
November 15 will celebrate the Monongahela City centennial with a large planned event. Organizers say preparations begin immediately and a year of activities is anticipated.
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Monongahela City
Fatal accident at Oneida breaker crushes worker
John Luks aged 18 employed by Coxe Brothers and Company at their Oneida breaker near Priston was killed this morning when he fell into the large coal crushing iron rollers. His body was torn and unrecognizable.
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Witeessarke
Joly
John Luks
Coxe Brothers & Company
Oneida
Priston
Internal Revenue Report Shows Eight Million Rise in Year
Commissioner Mason releases preliminary figures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1892. Total internal revenue collections reach 153,857,543, up 7,822,128 from 1891. Notable decreases in tobacco taxes offset gains from spirits and other products. Illinois leads in state collections with 36,795,338, followed by Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Sugar bounty law results deemed satisfactory.
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Waashmatox
D. C
John W. Mason
Internal Revenue
Illinois
Kentucky
Ohio
Missouri
New York
Pennsylvania
Sealers in a Box and Fear of Seizure by U S Government
Reports from Sitka say three vessels the Jennie Kodliff and Lettie seized June 6 near Soldovia bay for illegal sea otter fishing are in San Francisco under prize crews from the Mohican. They may be released on bond in October as authorities clamp down on otter hunting with firearms, alarming natives who rely on the trade.
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United States
San Francisco
Sitka
Jennie
Alaska Commercial Company
Kodliff
Lettie
Mohican
Soldovia Bay
Kodiak Island
Uncle Sam
Alaska
Port Etcher
Prince William Sound
Corwin
Rush
Tugsdall
Victoria
Body of Robert Kay Hamilton Quietly Buried in Greenwood
The body of Robert Kay Hamilton son of General Schuyler Hamilton who drowned in Snake River Wyoming nearly two years ago was brought to New York today and buried in Greenwood Cemetery. The burial took place in the plot of Hamilton’s grandfather Ralph Ray after permission from the Health Board and with an affidavit from Coroner Henry Code. General Schuyler Hamilton is now in Europe.
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New York
Robert Kay Hamilton
Schuyler Hamilton
Snake River
Wyo
Greenwood Cemetery
Marchant
Hamilton
Ralph Ray
Health Board
Register
Mr. Hamilton
Grand Central Depot
Brooklyn
Henry Code
Evanston
Uintah County
Wyoming
Europe
Frightened Drag Incident Blocks Duquesne Traction On Ellsworth
An evening accident on Ellsworth avenue near College occurred when a Duquesne Traction drag driven by Mr. Jenks, with passengers including Miss Carrie Gasaway and Charles Jeffery, was terrified by horses, plunging in front of car 1801. The drag was wrecked and Miss Gasaway may have internal injuries. An 11 occupant was thrown out as one horse dragged 30 feet before the drag wreck.
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Ellsworth Avenue
College Avenue
Duquesne
J. & Jenks
Charles Jeffery
Carrie Gasaway
Iowa Weather Bulletin Reports Hottest Week for Corn
Des Moines July 24. The Iowa weather bulletin notes the week has been the hottest of the season and highly favorable for rapid corn growth. State mean temperature about 80 degrees, roughly six above normal, leading to strong corn development across the region.
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Des Moines
The
Iowa Weather
Bigger City Auditor Elected Amid Wide Contract Approvals
A joint meeting of Allegheny's Select and Common Councils approved numerous public works contracts and city improvements while electing T W Bigger as City Auditor. The session also discussed engine house sites, paving, water mains, sewer extensions, and street works. Controversies surfaced over site choices and potential favoritism amid a broader push to expedite August business.
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Allegheny
Henderson
John McDonald
McDonald
Ireland
Allegheny City
W. J. McDonald
United States
Bigger
Henricks
T. W. Bigger
Paulin
James E. Old
Old
Lowe
Common
Seventh Ward
Zang
Hassage Avenue
Gerwig
Department of Public Safety
Stauffer
Department of Public Works
City Hall
Western Avenue
Walker Street
Troy Hi Basin
Howard Street
Osgood Street
Burgess Street
Harrison Street
West Market Street
Milroy Avenue
Shields Alley
World’s Fair Bill Faces Prolonged Fight Over Five Million Loan
Congress remains locked as advocates and opponents clash over the five million dollar World's Fair appropriation for Chicago. The Allegheny post office site boost passed in conference and is likely to become law unless broader sundry civil bill derailment occurs. Senator Quay pressured for reinstatement after Senate committee removed the provision, but the full Senate restored it, making the measure seem secure despite lingering risk.
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Allegheny Poateffics
Aari
Chicago
Hisetos
Congress
Allegheny
House
Stone
Senate
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senator Quay
Quay
Riska
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Robert Lavender
Bert Fletcher
Jeff Hale
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Hartshorn
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the Internal Revenue
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Ean
Bigger City Auditor
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Yale Street
Mr. Stauffer
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Mr. Speidle
Main Street
Mr. Winters
Division Street
Mr. Stockman
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