Prophets of Evil Warn Tariff Fight on McKinley Bill
A staff correspondent reports iron and steel makers press Senate to restore McKinley tariff rates. A pamphlet by B F Jones argues against proposed cuts and warns that reduced duties on rails would flood U S markets from Britain and Europe.
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Iron and Steel
Senate
Atlantic
Pacific
Gulf Coasts
B. F. Jones
James M. Swank
American Iron and Steel Association
Finance Committee
Tez Disraros
Senate Finance Committee
New England
Far West
Steel Rails Tariff Debate Shapes Coastal Industry Fight
A heated argument argues that cheap foreign rail shipments erode U.S. steel rail industry on both coasts. The piece cites lower Atlantic and Pacific freight costs for English rails, compares costs from Pittsburg and Chicago, and urges restoring higher duty rates to protect domestic producers and coastal markets.
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Atlantic
Atlantic and Gulf
Worcester
Mam
Boston
Portland
Charleston
Savannah
Mobile
New Orleans
Galveston
Pittsburg
Texas
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Joliot
Finance Committee
Gulf Coast
Booth
Mississippi Valley
New York Representative Proposes Trade Resolution
In Was Hisoros on July 30 Representative Sanford of New York offered a resolution to the Ways and Means Committee. The measure urges postponing sugar and duties legislation until next session and asks the President to begin negotiations with Spain and South American governments to secure reciprocal trade arrangements. The text seeks information to enable timely congressional action.
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Hisoros
House
Sanford
New York
Waya and Means Committee
United
United States
Congress
Spain
Ibles
South
Ee America
Senator Hoar Revises Lodge Election Bill in Committee
Senator Hoar, chair of the Privileges and Elections Committee, refines the Lodge election bill before Senate reporting. He was in the committee room with John S. Davenport, chief supervisor of New York, as he prepares to return from Massachusetts tonight.
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Wasasseetoun
Hoar
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
John S. Davenport
New York
Massachusetts
Blaine
Census Count Pushes Toward September Finish
Washington dispatch reports the census office counting over 600 000 families in a day with about 3 000 000 people. A 280 person staff plus 180 counters, clerks, and a wagon shuttle between Pension Office and counting division keep pace as Philadelphia and Chicago await counts. A Salt Lake City figure shows Mormon population growth from 20 768 in 1880 to 45 025, a 116.8 percent increase, fueling observations on Utah demographics.
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Pension
Philadelphia
Chicago
Utah Territory
Salt Lake
Postmaster Shakeup Ties Astor Feud to Newport Office
Postmaster General Wanamaker replaces Newport postmaster Brown amid rivalry between Mrs. Astor factions and Newport society. Brown refused extra carrier requests and offered to resign if not allowed to run the office, with Henry H. Fay named successor.
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WasurmoTex
Wanamaker
Brown
Newport
William Astor
William Waldorf Astor Og
Astor
Browne
Mr. Wanamaker
Henry H. Fay
Realistic Stage Duel Delights Sterling Opera House Crowd
Miss Kate Pierson and company enact a lifelike duel on stage during a week at the Sterling Opera House in Birmingham Alabama. Actors used Bowie knives as props and bloodless harm escalates to a dramatic death scene with Pierson delivering a speech as the fallen Bittner bleeds into his eye.
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Birmingham
Donn
Kate Pierson
Sterling Opera House
Messrs
Bitter
Pierson
Bittner
President Semple outlines Cleveland and Western route to Pineburg
A New York Telegram reports President Semple of the Cleveland and Western Railroad describing an Akron to Fort Wayne line offering entry into Pittsburgh for 14,000 miles of connecting roads. He hints the Wabash might join. President Ashley dismisses Pittsburgh plans. VP Thomas says no cut with Cleveland and Western due to Baltimore and Ohio ties. B&O plans its own line reducing Pittsburgh access by 10 to 20 miles.
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Pineburg
Dispatch
Semple
Cleveland and Western Railraad
Akron
Ft. Wayne
Pittsburg
Ashley
Thomas
Pittsburg and Western
Cleveland and Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio In
Chicago Junction
Beering Sea Seizure of Seattle Schooner Reported
News from Victoria B C July 30 states customs seized the Seattle schooner George R White at Unalaska for failing to keep a bond preventing firearms in Alaska. The Victoria schooner Ariel was boarded by cutter Rush and warned to stay out of Behring Sea. The seizure challenges the 1886 policy for the season.
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Victoria
B.C
Seattle
George ER. White
United States
Ounalaska
Alaska
Ariel
Rush
United
Majestic Sets Third-Fast Atlantic Passage Record
The White Star steamer Majestic arrived from Liverpool in New York on July 3 after a 5 day 2 hour 58 minute voyage from Queenstown to Sandy Hook. It ranks as the third fastest transatlantic crossing.
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New York
White Star Line
Majestic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Still a Countess verdict in Dunlo divorce case
The jury found in favor of Lady Dunlo in the Dunlo divorce case after a short jury deliberation. Cheers greeted the verdict as Flo Bilton Seymour and the party left the court and dined at Cafe Royal amid throngs of admirers.
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Lady Dunlo
London
Iby Dunlap
Lownes
Lady Dunolo
Flo Bilton
Mr. Seymour
Wertheimer
Cafe Royal
Dunlo
Flo
Persef
Royal Music Hall
Holborn
Filo Bilton
Dante
Ita
Ex-Queen Natalie Aims to Crush Milan in Divorce Dispute
Ex-Queen Natalie step by step moves in her divorce from Milan and sends papers to St. Petersburg University professor Gortechokow for legal critique and publication. She declares Milan must be crushed and hints at drastic measures even if the Oxar resort is needed. The Paris Gaulois cites authorities that Natalie wrote her son the King about plans to Jeav ore and relocate.
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Natalie
Miles
Dunlaf
Betcrape
Nate
Gortechokow
St. Petersburg University
Milan
Oxar
Paris Gaulois
Jeavore
Paris Mine Disaster Update Reaches One Hundred Deaths
Paris reports ninety eight bodies recovered from the St. Etienne mine explosion. Ten men who were in the pit at the time were saved, as rescue efforts continue.
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Paris
St. Etienne
Fof
Russia Expels Hebrews in May Edicts Threatening Extermination
A Russian purge described as the May laws of 1882 targets Hebraic landowners and workers. Up to a million people may be expelled, with artisans and farmers displaced and many seeking refuge in England amid a religious war declared by the Czar.
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Isis
England
Ubt Dunlap
Lospon
Europe
Russia
Paris official offers prize to mothers of five or more
In the Paris department Briot proposed a 20 franc award to each woman bearing five or more children to halt depopulation. One hundred ten women qualified and collected the prize, each leaving with 20 francs as Briot spoke on biblical multiplication and related themes.
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Paris
M. Briot
Republiano
Department of
Hants
France
Kad
Briot
Desperate Farm Battle Ends in Stallion’s Death
Harvey A. Smith of Castle Hill fought a vicious stallion for over half an hour in Presque Isle Montana. Injured but not fatally, he used a sled stake to strike the horse behind the ear, killing it to save his life during the struggle.
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Presque Isle
Harvey A. Smith
Castle Hill
Mr. Smith
Smith
Arrest Threat Moves Against City Leaders in Poolroom War
A July telegram reports Ed Corrigan seeking an injunction to halt police raids on bookmakers at his racing track and asking for capiases against Mayor Cregier Chief Marsh and Captain Hayes. The poolroom conflict involves detective agencies, the constabulary, and city police with downtown gamblers pressing for arrests.
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Teclil
Dispatom CaicaGco
Croegier
Marsh
Hayes
Ed Corrigan
City Hall
Cregier
Corrigan
New National Party Forms in Michigan From Fusion Move
A peculiar new movement emerges in Lansing uniting Prohibitionists Patrons of Industry and Union Labor men. Delegates foresee a national party, fusion in practice, with reforms including Australian ballot direct elections, women's suffrage, land and rail government control, free silver, and anti trusts. A. S. Partridge and Henry I. Allen touted for statewide offices.
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Lansing
Mich
Lansise
Wday
Patrons of Industry
Republican Party
Michigan
United Labor Party
Sam Good
A. 8. Partridge
Flushing
Patrons
Henry I. Allen
Schoolcraft
Judge Taylor Renominated Amid Silent Opposition
In Wancey Ohio on July 30 the Nineteenth district re nominated Judge E B Taylor by acclamation. A block of 30 delegates later urged an independent challenge while Ashtabula county dispersed tickets for S A Northway. Opposition centers on post office appointments.
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Wancey
E. B. Taylor
Garfield
Taylor
Park Hotel
Derthick
Mantua
Dark Horse
Ashtabula County
A. Northway
Jefferson
Congressman Taylor
Bold Celman resignation turmoil shocks Buenos Ayres
A Buenos Aires report describes rising unrest as Celman faces pressure amid military and civilian protests. Armed crowds, a sacked War Minister, and threats of further violence signal a volatile political crisis with calls for Celman’s resignation.
Argentine Revolution Leaders Accept Government Terms
Buenos Aires reports the city quiets as business returns. A Rio Janeiro London cablegram says Buenos Aires dispatch states that quiet is restored and the revolution’s leaders have accepted the government's terms.
Quebec Annexation Sentiment Rose in Newfoundland Talks
Montreal July 30 J W Brayley a top Newfoundland fish merchant arrives on business and secrecy claims many islanders favor annexation with the United States if no settlement on the island troubles. They argue United States access to a 60 000 000 market strengthens interests versus Canada with 6 000 000. Brayley notes English ships closed Bairds Lobster Factory and English vessels drive most current troubles. He says a royal ball to officers of ships could topple the government if officially held.
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United States
Montreal
J. W. Brayley
Newfoundland
Suates
Canada
Csee Eee
Baird
Brayley
Hail Storm Ravages South Cass County Crops
A severe hail storm swept southern Cass County, North Dakota, causing near total crop destruction over a four by twelve mile area. Hen eggs sized hail at nine this morning damaged fields, with few farmers insured. A separate Walburg report notes 20 farmers covering 5000 acres, about 75 percent of crops destroyed and yield down 25 percent due to heat.
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Casselton
N. D
Wheatland
Walburg
Here
Baxter for Governor Nomination by Tennessee Republicans
The Tennessee Republican Convention in Nashville nominated Hon. Lewis T. Baxter of Davidson County for Governor by acclamation. Baxter, a capitalist and president of the Nashville Commercial Club, backs Harrison’s administration, a protective tariff, free ballot rights, and congressional actions to secure honest elections.
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Nashville
Lewis T. Baxter
Davidson County
Nashville Commercial Club
Harrison
Republican Party
Congress
ONLY ONE SITE Even Chicago Citizens Hicking Aguinst Double Jointed Park
Springfield July 30 The World s Fair site in Jackson Park faces a tough setback as Westside Chicago opponents join with country members to block the bill s two thirds vote. Tonight both factions seek supporters for tomorrow s test vote. World s Fair leaders Gage and Bryan acknowledge the crisis but remain calm. If the Westsiders lose in the Senate they plan to push the issue to the House.
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Springfield
Senate
Chicago
Westside
Jackson Park
Gage
Bryan
Pair Directory
Westaiders
Political Campaign Notes From Regions Mentioned
The text references the North Carolina Republican State Convention in Raleigh on August 24 and a Nebraska first district session. It notes attacks by Senator Caterer’s editor, Kerr’s campaign moves from Clearfield to Philadelphia, and Breckenridge for Congress acclaim in Arkansas. Prohibition nominations in Maryland are listed.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Tanda
Arkanans
Clifton R. Breckenridge
Clayton
Maryland
W. Covington
Dent Mee
Coal County
Gina
Baltimore
R. J. Perkins
Halore
Geoghegan Arrested in Terre Haute on Embezzlement Case
Tarnee Havre incit Geoghegan city clerk of Paris DL was arrested as he prepared to depart by train. He faced a habeas corpus writ challenged by Judge Mack on Paris grounds. Paris marshal later produced papers with unknown results.
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Tarnee Havre, Inc
Geoghegan
Paris
Terre Haute
Mack
Circuit Court
Paria
Noted Indiana politician Colonel A L Bridgeland dies at 74
Colonel A L Bridgeland a prominent Indianapolis Republican died aged 74 after helping organize Indiana troops in 1861 and holding multiple state and national offices. A fellow lawyer recalls Bridgeland once threatening Senator Harrison and later presented him with a team of horses in 1880s Indiana Republican gesture.
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Indianapolis
A. L. Bridgeland
Morton
Indiana
Bridgeland
Nowee
Harrison
Arthur
Barcelona
English syndicate to buy Oland & Son and Alexander Keith firms
Messrs. Spencer and Kirby of an English syndicate, after inspecting brew holdings in Nova Scotia for potential purchase, have decided to acquire the Oland & Son and Alexander Keith & Son companies. Kirby left for New York. Spencer remains to close matters.
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Hattrax
N. 5
Spencer and
Kirby
Brew
Parthem
Pea One
Ies
Oland & Son
Alexander Keith & Son
New York
Spencer
Lance
INE S LAST IDEA With South Ameria Discussed in House
The article notes that discussions in the house covered South American topics as part of a broader policy debate. It highlights key figures and potential implications for regional relations and economic plans.
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South Ameria
Stockbridge discusses tariff bill and reciprocity hope
Senator F B Stockbridge of Michigan travels through the city sharing news from a White House dinner. He says a supplementary clause to the tariff bill may grant the President power to suspend operations with reciprocity partners on sugar coffee and other products. He predicts the tariff bill will pass this session with lines similar to last year and notes proposed metal glass schedule changes.
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F. B. Stockbridge
Michigan
Blaine
White Howe
Stockbridge
Senate
Finance Committee
Republican
Brazil
United States
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