Health and mystery surround Bayne and Dalzell in tariff protest
A New York importer delegation opposes the McKinley tariff measure while Col. Bayne and Mrs. Bayne deny ill health drove his refusal to seek another term. Bayne says cabinet talk is baseless and cites two reasons for declining renomination: to keep McKinley bill support and to preserve political power among friends. Dalzell and Bayne arrived from Pennsylvania and express satisfaction with Bayne.
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Bayne
Congress
New York
John Dalzell
Thomas M. Bayne
Allegheny
Dalzell
Barne
Capitol
Massachusetts Avenue
Barre
Harrison
Stone
Coogres
Mr. Bayne
Lightner
Reed as a Reformer Cleans Capitol Booths and Stands
June 4 report on Speaker Reed ordering a purge of pork barrel restaurant and newspaper stands inside the Capitol. The piece details the removal of pie milk stands cigar stands and telegraph booths from the Senate and House corridors and predicts moving them to a room leaving space for dignified proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Pre
Senate
Capitol
Iesgine
David Davis
Maine
Clara Morris
Jefferson
President Harrison Vetoes Hudson Public Building Bill
June 4 Washington dispatch reports President Harrison vetoed the bill to erect a public building at Hudson New Jersey or New York state, ruling public needs do not justify the expenditure. Additional text notes a congressional visitor entering the Capitol with compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrison Hay
Washeingtos
Harrison To Gay
Hudson
Senator Quay Expected Back Tomorrow
Praise and modesty surround Senator Quay as he plans to return tomorrow or the day after, following a period away. He is greeted with congratulations and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Tariff Debate Opens as New York Importers Protest McKinley Bill
A New York importers’ delegation—led by J. M. Constable of Arnold Constable & Co.—protested the McKinley tariff bill before the Senate Finance Committee. Sherman proposed a wool schedule amendment. Washburn urged white pine timber on the free list. The hearing drew about 100 protesters and many merchants arguing the bill favors manufacturers and harms the poor. The protest, signed by 455 New York mercantile firms, urged tariff reductions and criticized revenue goals and perceived inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sherman
Washington
National Wool Growers’ Association
Washburn
New York City
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Morrill
J. M. Constable
Arnold, Constable & Co
Henry W. Curtis
Isadore Stradse
Louis Windmuller
Daniel McKee
P. B. Worrall
Carlisle
Maurice Longe
Business Firma
Constable
McDuffie Wins Seat as Turpin Contested Election Is Reversed
The McDuffie Turpin contest in the Alabama race concluded in the House. The minority resolution declaring Turpin elected failed 114 to 130 while the majority resolution seating McDuffie passed 130 to 113, and McDuffie took the oath.
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Alabama
Wasnixcron
McDuffie
Turpin
Wilson
Missouri
Turpion
Rowell
Ilinois
United States
Yeas
Cause of the Pension Fund Shortage
The Pension Office cites an unusually large number of allowances this year as the cause of fund shortages. It notes 7,000 more original pensions issued than last fiscal year and a surge in total disability pensions at $72 per month requiring aid. The Indianapolis agent warned many pensioners may wait until July 1 for payments.
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Washington
Pension Office
Indianapolis
Rebate on Beer Bill Advances in Senate
The Senate passed a bill to ease red tape for redeeming rebates on beer under the internal revenue laws. Brewers seek to add an amendment when the measure goes to the House, arguing rebates for beer consumed by employees in breweries. Wisconsin Senator La Follette warned the amendment could threaten passage, but brewers press to include it.
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Wasuinotos
Senate
West
Laflollette
Wisconsin
Rowery
Telegram to the Duck Batchette? Free delivery to commence
The notice states that free delivery will be established on July 1 at Bellefonte, Butler and Franklin, with service starting in Washingtons.
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Washinoatos
Bellefonte
Butler
Franklin
Missing Kentucky bank cashier and hotel keeper's wife
Louis ville on June 4 Frank W. Mellvain cashier of the Sulphur Deposit Bank in Sulphur Kentucky and Mrs Hattie Watkins wife of local hotel keeper John Watkins are missing with about 10000 dollars. Detectives search, accountants audit, but no trace yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Bank
Cincinnati
Mellvain
Watkins
McIlvain
Melivain
McKlvain
Uncle Jerry in town reports on cattle plague and politics
New York on January 4 Uncle Jerry Agri cola Rusk member of the President's Cabinet returned to the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a consult with Dr Salmon Chief of Bureau of Animal Industry Dr Robinson chief local inspector and Judson Smith in state. The visit addressed pleuro pneumonia and quarantine cuts while noting political outlook favoring Harrison if tariff and silver agitation subside.
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New York
Jane
Jerry Agricola Rusk
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Biliesville
Salmon
Bureau of Animal Industry
Robinson
Judson Smith
Wuwnere Jerry
Higgs
Queens
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Jerry
Harrison
Apa
Turner War Reignites as Turner Band Fights Sheriff’s Posse
In Harlan County Kentucky a clash erupted between the Turner faction and a sheriffs posse while pursuing Will Turner’s father. The confrontation near John Carter’s resulted in two dead and three wounded, including Jim Turner and Ed Pace killed on the scene. Bob Stapleton was wounded but not seriously.
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Louisville
Harlan County
Lee County
Will Turner
Harlan
Winchester
John Carter
Turner
Carter
Bob Howard
Turners
Jim Turner
Ed Pace
Bob Stapleton
Four men struck by a train at Newark crossing
A survey party seated on a wagon across the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Market street in Newark was hit by the Washington limited at 9 32 last night. One man William Mc Ginnis was killed instantly and Frank Hauck and John Kinney were fatally mangled. James Coyle escaped by jumping. The driver was blamed by witnesses and no gates exist at the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Market Street
Washington Limited
James Coyle
William McGinnis
Fillmore Street
Frank Hauck
John Kinney
Hauck Ias
Neurological Association Opens Philadelphia Meeting
The American Neurological Association, founded in New York 16 years ago, began its Philadelphia session at the College of Physicians. President Spitzka spoke at 10:30, papers were presented on Spinal chords, Anterior Myelomalacia with specimens, and Pathological findings related to Athetosis, all discussed.
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Philadelphia
New York
American Neurological Association
College of Physicians
Spitzka
Wier Mitchell
Burr
Philadelpia
C. L. Dane
G. M. Hammond
W. A. Hammond
Post office official resigns over race bias in hiring
A St Louis post office money order official Mr Knapp Kripp resigns his federal post after a Black candidate, who passed civil service exams, was appointed in the division by Republican postmaster J B Harlow. Knapp cites inability to work with a Black employee and ends his service.
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Dietatch
St. Louis
Juke 4
Sheppard Kripp
Postoffice
J. B. Harlow
Knapp
George Knapp
The
Republic
Bradshaw Cyclone Destroys Nebraska Town Killing Twelve
A cyclone leveled Bradshaw Nebraska destroying every building and causing twelve deaths with many injured. A railroad car was blown nine miles to York as storms spread across Iowa and surrounding towns causing floods, damaged property, and mobilization of militia and relief trains.
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Bradshaw
Neb
York
Lincoln
Storms Cause Church Spire Damage and Cattle Loss
The report notes a thunderbolt damaged the Presbyterian Church spire another struck the Revere He while a third killed eight cows. The overall damage is described as great though the full extent is not yet known.
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Presbyterian
Wind Storm Forces Night in Church at College Commencement
A severe wind and rain storm in Pierre last night kept more than 300 attendees at the Presbyterian College commencement in the chapel until late morning. A hack driver was injured after being blown from his trotter. Rain continued, the Missouri river rose to 15 feet above low water, and the steamer Chaska endured heavy pounding at the landing.
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Illinois
Ackley
Adair
Cora
Anita
Pierre
Presbyterian College
Hackman
Consolidation Plan Approved for Major Railroads
Directors of the Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis and Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburg railroads approve a plan to merge with Cincinnati and Richmond and Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis lines. New company to be Pitt Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis. capital stock 75 million with 30 million preferred. bonds 37 million. Majority Pennsylvania Railroad backs plan. minority stockholders may object. Stockholders to vote in about 60 days.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis
Failure of a Paper Company in Providence
The Richmond Paper Company assigns to Treasurer F. M. Sackett ending its business. Once capitalized at $885,000 with $58,000 liabilities including a mortgage to Rhode Island Hospital Trust, it secured further $300,000 capital in 1889. Directors in control led to suspension in July and shutdown by September. Plant on Seekonk river cost $130,000 but now worth little.
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Providence
Richmond Paper Company
F. M. Sackett
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company
Thomas C. Greene
W. F. Sayles
Seekonk River
Visit of Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Ottawa
Ottawa hosts royal visitors with a gala day. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Lord and Lady Stanley, and Captain Coalville arrive by train. E Stanley and Sir John Macdonald greet them, salute from Governor General’s guards, and welcome remarks are read in the Senate. They lunch at Sir John Macdonald’s Karniecliffe residence before sailing to Quebec for salmon fishing.
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Ottawa
Duchess of Connaught
Lord
Lady Stanley
Captain Coalville
Hon
E. Stanley
Sir John Macdonald
Senate
Maryer Erratt
Karniecliffe
Quebec
Lord Stanley
Banks of Icebergs Block Newfoundland Coast
The Red Line steamer Miranda reached Hatrrax from Newfoundland reporting the coast from Green Bay to Trinity Bay is solid with bergs and drift ice 130 miles long and 15 miles out to sea. Two enormous bergs near the Frank Islands loom nearly three miles long and 60 feet high. The area was blown in by a heavy northeaster and will remain blocked until a westerly wind returns. The Miranda also brought 15 men from the wrecked Carrier Cove, sunk in the ice.
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Hatrrax
Red Lines
Miranda
Newfoundland
Twillings Bay
Green Bay
Trinity Bay
Fank
Carrier Cove
Wade seeks large claim against Ives firm in New York
J H Wade of Cleveland won leave from Judge Barratt to file a claim for 455000 against Henry Ives & Co and Referee Francis Lynde Stetson. Wade held three notes for 250000 each and several 20000 notes, with a covered judgment roll presented.
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J. H. Wade
Cleveland
Henry 5S
Ives & Co
Barratt
Supreme Court
Francis Lynde Stetson
Two State Tickets Unite Loyal to Cleveland in Maine
The Maine and Illinois conventions endorsed Grover Cleveland era policies and party unity. Democrats rejected a license plank, reaffirmed anti bribery and secret ballot measures, and nominated W. Hill for Governor with a platform condemning tariff acts as partisan. The Philadelphia and Maine delegations backed Palmer for Senator and Springer's ninth nomination amid a heated liquor question debate.
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Illinois
Maine
Cleveland
Springer
Philadelphia
Avevsta
Friends of License
M. P. Frank
Portland
Committee
Grover Cleveland
New York
Indiana
Quays
Joya
Harrison
Congress
Depew Backed by Chicago Republican for 1882 Nomination
General J. T. Torrence of Chicago tells Dispatch Depew is the strongest Republican for the presidency. He cites Depew's reputation and wide support among farmers and across states, claiming Democrats fear his nomination and that Depew can win New York and other states.
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Chicago
Dispatch
New York
J. T. Torrence
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Chauncey M. Depew
Depew
West
America
Alabama Republicans nominate four state officers at convention
The Republican State Convention adjourned after choosing R. A. Moseley, Anti-White League champion, as chair and nominating a four member state ticket. Nominees include Noble Smithson for Governor W. H. Vernon for Secretary of State E. T. Jennings for Auditor T. D. Booth for Treasurer Amos Towle for Superintendent Education and John T. Eael for Attorney General. Only about 30 whites attended, many federal office holders.
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Moyt Tooms Bry
A.A
White League
Anti-White League
R. A. Moseley
Moseley
Alabama
Noble Smithson
W. H. Vernon
E. T. Jennings
T. D. Booth
Amos Towle
Jobn T. Eael
Vandever declines renomination in California Sixth
Representative William Vandever Republican of California’s Sixth district telegrams to friends saying he will not seek reelection and asks that his name be withdrawn from consideration.
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Washington
William Vandever
California
Oregon Confident Winners From Incomplete Returns
In Portland Oregon on June 4 early results show both parties achieving victories as statewide counts remain incomplete with county tallies pending final totals across the state.
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Oregon
Portland
Osu
Hermano Leads Republicans in Congress Race with 6977 Margin
Pennoyer trails Democrat for Governor by 4446 votes amid expectations official totals will raise both margins as counts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermano
Congress
Pennoyer
Palmer Nominated and Silver Plank Adopted at State Democratic Convention
The Illinois Democratic State Convention endorsed General Palmer for U S Senator and adopted a silver coinage plank. Judge E S Wilson named State Treasurer and Henry Raeb chosen Superintendent. Delegates reaffirmed the 1888 platform and condemned the McKinley tariff while pledging reform of land deposits and Australian ballots.
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Palmer
United States
Delos P. Phelps
Cleveland
E. 8. Wilson
Olney
Henry Raeb
Belleville
Democratic Party
Illinois
Quay's Friends Control Philadelphia Republican Delegation
Philadelphia delegates chosen in last nights Republican primaries met today to elect 39 delegates to the State Convention. Most wards reported harmony with few contests, notably in the Fifteenth and Twenty-first wards where rival candidates challenged local agreements. The delegation appears aligned with General Hastings, and potentially capable of influencing Senator Quay's aims in Harrisburg.
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Quay
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Alex Crow, Jr
Samuel E. Cavin
Edward J. Adamson
Atate
J. W. Adams
George Thompson
Hastings
Prohibition Convention Opens In Nasaville
The State Prohibition Convention met in Nasaville with about 100 delegates. Judge James Whiteworth was elected chairman as G. W. Armistead outlined committees. The gathering, led by local organizers, was described as harmonious and enthusiastic.
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Nasaville
G. W. Armistead
James Whiteworth
Springer Nominated by Acclamation for Ninth Time
Springfield Illinois June 4 The Democratic Convention for the Thirteenth Congressional District renominated Hon W M Springer for Congress by acclamation marking his ninth nomination while in this city today.
MISS JOHNSON MARRIED AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH
Dr Rufus Wingfield Bishop wed Miss Geneveva Johnson soprano of the Plymouth choir in a formal ceremony at Plymouth Church. The service featured harp and organ music with a floral procession and a reception at the bride’s home following the vows.
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Pittaborg
Capid
Curiaco
Plymouth Church
Rufus Wingfield Bishop
Geneveva Johnson
Plymouth
Johnson
Theohancel Rail
Frank Gunscaulus
Eden
Duel Rumor In Aiken Lawyers Sparks Quiet Preparations
A rumor from Washington that two leading Aiken lawyers, Colonel George W. Croft and P. A. Emanuel, prepared for a duel over a Murray case. Colonel D. H. Henderson acts as Emanuel's friend. another prominent figure nominated for Croft's side. No further details available.
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Columbia
D. C
Aiken
George W. Croft
Murray
P. A. Emanuel
Croft
D. H. Henderson
Emanuel
Baltimore council backs sale of city stock
Councilman Maloney, from the Ways and Means committee, reported back to the City Council that an ordinance authorizing the Finance Commissioners to sell the citys 83 500 shares of Baltimore and Ohio common stock was approved for action tonight.
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Baltimore
Maloney
Joint
Standing Committee of Ways Fod Means
City Council
Finance Commissioners
Baltimore and Ohio
Italian Arbiter Crispi Seen as Bis marck Successor After Triple Alliance
Cable dispatch reports in St Perrisvec that Signor Crispi may become the arbiter of Europe after the Triple Alliance expires in 1892. France seeks conciliation and Russia shows interest in Italy, while Italian friendship with France and Austria challenges Germany.
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Fossia
Italy
Signor
Crispi
Europe
France
St. Perrissvec
Prince of
Naples
Russia
Bignor Crispi
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Austria
Avatria
France Ee
Suez Canal Profits Lift De Lesseps Project
At the Suez canal meeting M. De Lesseps led the session as the annual report for 1889 showed profits of 37,212,925 francs with a net dividend of 45 francs per share. Night traffic accounted for a large share of receipts and transit time fell by four hours. The council received a vote of confidence on tariffs and the dividend for 1890 was announced at 91 francs per share without rebate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Lesseps
Suez Canal
Charlies de Lesseps
Haggard protests American publishers over Beatrice
Rider Haggard has written to an American publishing firm objecting to their treatment of his novel Beatrice. He condemns American legislation and urges them to uphold the reputations of foreign authors while signaling his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpvos
Duke of Orleans Leaves Prison for England
The Duc d Orleans thanked Clairvaux officials for courteous treatment upon his release and said he regretted leaving France. Accompanied by the Duc de Luynes, he traveled to Basel and then began his journey to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jane
Clairvar
Duc d’Orleans
France
Duc de Luynes
Basle
England
Portugal and Allies Propose Arbitration Plan for Delagoa Bay Rail
Lisbon reports Portugal proposes a three party arbitration scheme with England and the United States to appoint arbitrators and Switzerland to name an umpire if needed. Negotiations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lispon
Delagoa Bay
Portugal
England
America
Switzerland
Italian Peace Arbitration Association to Harrison
Rome June 4. The Italian Peace Arbitration Association plans to send an address to President Harrison praising the Peace Congress debates and urging other nations to follow the United States example. Lowpow June 4. Sir Charles Tapper will depart for Canada to advise on the Newfoundland fisheries dispute.
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Rome
Italian Peace Arbitration Association
Harrison
United States
Charles Tapper
Panic in Theatre Frankish lights blackout causes scare
A sudden misalignment of electric lights at Theatre Frankish tonight triggered a panic among the audience as spectators sought exits and staff restored power.
Socialists Push for Complete Insurance Against Witness Declared
In Paris on June 4 the Socialists in the Chamber of Deputies signaled plans for government declaration of complete insurance against witnesses. June 4 reports indicate the National Co has nearly unanimously adopted a motion favoring state insurance against accidents.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Besse
The
National Co
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