Silver coinage bill debate rages in Congress
Lawmakers clash over free coinage and amendments as House votes on the Republican caucus bill. Bland protests denial of a minority amendment while Walker’s coatless moment draws attention in the tense session. The Senate debates keep priority as July 6 coverage notes.
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Senate scenes clash over silver and tariff bills
Senator Plumb urges larger currency via free coinage of silver and expands the national bank base. He challenges Hiscock on protection and tariff policy, arguing that silver and fiat money could sustain credit while criticizing protective duties. The debate highlights conflicting views on currency, silver, and tariffs.
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Quay Reappears in Senate with Faulkner Friendship
Special telegram reports Senator Quay back in his Senate chair after a trip. Faulkner shows off a cane gifted by Quay. The two Pennsylvanians, long-time allies, are described as Damon and Pythias of the Senate, sworn friends since entry six years ago.
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Mexico Not Alarmed Over San Diego Dispatch
Secretary Blaine said there is no truth to a San Diego dispatch claiming Mexico asked the United States to send troops to San Diego to stop a Lower California expedition. Mexican Minister Romero said no such request was made and Mexico can handle filibusters, though he doubted imminent invasion danger.
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Postal clerks eight hour workday bill debated
The House Committee on Postoffice and Post Roads considered a bill to set an eight hour workday for postal clerks. Postmaster General Wanamaker opposed the rigid rule but offered that with a $500000 annual appropriation he could convert first and second class offices to an eight hour basis, satisfying the employees.
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House Committee On Postoffice and Post Roads Today
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President Harrison and Mrs Harrison sail for Potomac recreation
The President and Mrs Harrison departed Washington aboard the United States steamer Dispatch for a short season of recreation on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay. They expect to return Monday morning. In Washington the Senate Finance Committee Republicans finished tariff schedules covering chemicals oils paints earths and earthenware bins glassware metals and wood.
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Yellow Fever Case From Brazil Reaches Chandeleur Island
The Marine Hospital Bureau reports a yellow fever case on Chandeleur Island brought by a vessel from Brazil. The incident is dated June 6 and ties to a Brazilian origin voyage.
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Train Wreck on Louisville and Nashville Express
Boston express No. 13 wrecked at English Kentucky injuring eight, two mortally. Sleeper derailed after embankment collapse. engine and one car survived. Injured include Colonel H C Hodges Superintendent S Sateen, Mrs Hodges, John Johnson, Mrs Johnson, Brent Arnold, G R Brent, J BegGard, Joseph Blackwell. Sol Epperson unhurt.
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Cincinnati
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Joseph Blackwell
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Pioneer Colonel Kinney Dies at Canfield Home
Colonel Herman Kinney, a pioneer of the county, dies at 72 in Canfield after a career as a leading contractor and builder in Eastern Ohio. He served as colonel of the Second Regiment, State Militia for two years and was noted for his commanding presence and wide circle of friends.
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Fire Hits Veedersburg Mills and Homes
A fire in Veedersburg Indiana destroyed W H Cole heading factory and 40 000 head ings, causing about 40000 in losses with 12000 insured. M Nixon's planing mill also burned with 6000 in losses, no insurance, along with the residences of Mrs Wishart and Alfred Marshall.
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Labor Ticket Call By Socialists For July Conference
A New York dispatch reports that Socialists issued a call for a conference on July 10 joining all trade labor and socialist organizations to organize a true labor ticket for the coming fall campaign. The effort aims to coordinate and detail a proposed campaign strategy.
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New York
Oxo
Carroll Silence Amidship in Spiritualist Money Scandal
New York report says George D. Carroll refuses to discuss disclosures linked to his wife’s asylum life and money. Dr. Mossman will press inquiry into Mrs Carroll’s sanity and use of her funds for Mrs Stryker and the temple of humanity.
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Dr. Mossman
Mr. Carroll
Silence in Public Men by Mrs Grant on General Grant
Mrs Grant explains that General Grant was known as the silent man for public life. She notes his rule of silence to counter misrepresentations but recalls his animated moments with close allies and family where he spoke witty, aphoristic, and dry humorous remarks.
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Wild Onions Create Dairy And Pasture Problems in New Jersey
Farmers report widespread growth of wild onions in New Jersey pastures. Cows fed on affected fields produce milk and butter with strong onion flavor, reducing usability. Calves of grazing cows risk illness or death. The wild onion differs from Bermuda onion and its odor can cause tears at close range. A Monday bite could sour a girl’s prospects until Saturday.
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Scarlet hat of Cardinal McCloskey hung in St Patrick’s
The scarlet hat of Cardinal McCloskey hangs high in St Patrick’s Cathedral New York suspended by a hidden wire. It remains there until a new Cardinal is chosen to Archbishop the diocese, a striking sight for worshipers and visitors alike.
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Flannel Coat Greets Growed-In Memories
A fragment from a Sollieqay piece echoes a coat left from last summer, remarking on its surprising growth and memory of past warmth. The lines personify fabric as a companion, hinting at seasonal change and nostalgia with a playful tone.
Fifty Years a Pastor at Blairsville Presbyterian Church
Blairsville observes the semi centennial of Rev. George Hill D D longtime pastor since 183? with a week of services including sermons by Rev. Dr J T Smith and addresses by Rev Dr J J Brownson Rev W Moorhead and others The pastor born near Ligionier Valley is portrayed as a strong steady leader with a large congregation and a second wife among his family details
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Young inventor linked to Paris light cost claim
A Paris study claim by Verdichewski, a Nikopolis native aided by Odessa benefactors, sparks suspicion of a Florence robbery involving a Russian and a former ambassador’s wife. Verdichewski fled before arrest, alleging an invention would cut electric light costs and that Baron Rothschild had bought the patent.
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McKeesport Plans Reorganization of Driving Park Association
Twenty five prominent citizens have seized the defunct Driving Park Association’s assets to settle its 2300 debt, form a permanent body, and stage a July 3rd and 4th grand opening. Each man buys stock at 50 dollars, aiming for a 5000 dollar capital. A committee will organize the two opening days.
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Brother Kills Brother in Jefferson Home Night
In Jefferson City on June 6 Harry Bright aged 18 shot and mortally wounded his younger brother Edmund aged 14. Harry, believing a burglar was in the house, grabbed his father's rifle and waited at the stairs. On seeing Edmund at the landing he fired, not recognizing him as his brother.
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Government to push bills for strategic railways and reserve training
Berlin June 6 General Verdy du Vernois Minister of War announced to the Military Committee of the Reichstag that bills would be introduced by the government for the construction of strategic railways and for training the reserves in the use of the new rifle.
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Ram's Horn Excerpts of Proverbs and Parables
A collection of short maxims and moral sayings. Themes cover temperance, honesty, love, and restraint with references to biblical figures like Noah and Lot. Items warn against pride, self righteousness, and cruelty while urging kindness and moral behavior.
Ghastly Picnic at Whitechapel Club Featuring Ripper Gag
Special telegram from Chicago recalls a macabre Whitechapel Club banquet with skull chandeliers and graveyard relics. Colonel Elliott F. Shepard and George W. Peck attend as Jack the Ripper impersonations unfold, delivering speeches and eerie entertainment amid haunting decor.
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Race to Fort Rupert In 300 Mile Indian Canoe Chase
Victoria colonist reports four canoe loads of Indians and W Morseby, governor of Westminster jail, racing toward Fort Rupert. Morseby, a steamer, trails by two days against Siwashes. The case of Henry Sunbury's Vancouver murder links Jim, a Fort Rupert Indian, to the crime. Morseby heads north with constables to confront him.
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Peculiar Passenger Dips Overboard on Iroquois Voyage
An Iroquois passenger on the New York to Charleston run behaved oddly, twice attempting to jump overboard at the Charleston dock. He climbed the mast, touched the masthead ball, then leaped from the jib stay as Mayport neared. The ship stopped, crews hauled him aboard, and he claimed a simple wish to swim beside the vessel.
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Outrages in Japan Impinge on Foreign Missionaries
A Yokohama correspondent reports rising unease among foreigners after the murder of Canadian missionary T A Large. The departure of Rev Summers after a royal carriage incident and an attack on Rev W Imbray by Shosei students heighten fears of broader anti foreign unrest in Tokyo.
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Elevation of the Race at Negro Convention
The closing session approves resolutions praising gains among African Americans over 25 years while acknowledging work remains. It calls for industrial training, better education, improved agriculture for boys, domestic training for girls, thrift, a savings bank, and urges enlightened Christian support for progress.
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Gas leaks blamed for dead shade trees in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh nurseryman reports that a row of shade trees planted last fall near gas mains are largely dead. He attributes the deaths to escaping gas seeping through loose soil to the roots after new houses were connected, noting better tree health where sidewalks allow gas to dissipate.
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New Collars and Cuffs Aimed at White Shirt Trend
Inventors introduce papier mache collars and cuffs as a superior substitute for coll aloid. The new white shirt accessory promises easy care and less odor, resisting soil and heat while resembling linen and staying comfortable under perspiration. It targets men in cities seeking cleaner summer attire without costly washing.
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Ely
Battle at Pristina Amid War Tensions
Belgrade reports another clash near Pristina in Macedonia between Servians and Arnauts. Forty Servians killed and 200 captured as fighting erupted.
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Petard Found in Military Club Box Explored by Lab
A petard was found in the latter box of the Military Club on a day in June and was sent to a laboratory for examination to determine its nature and origin.
Eleven Firemen Burned in Philadelphia Oil Blast
An explosion at the Peon Globe and Gas Light storage in Philadelphia fatally burns eleven firemen and injures others. The blast followed a storage-house blaze started by a boy smoking inside the building.
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William Hetrick
John Hillman
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Thomas Grogan
Thomas Smith
James Buazell
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Sede
Samue
Foreman
David Patterson
Robert Burns
Joseph McWade
Ex-Slave Clergyman Thomas H. Jones Dies in Boston
Special telegram from Boston reports the death of Rev Thomas H Jones of New Bedford aged. Born a slave he endured cruelty from first master John Howes of New Hanover County North. Torn from his mother he later escaped via New York as a brig stowaway and reached Boston seeking freedom. He became a Methodist Episcopal minister in North Carolina and served as pastor here for years, active in Republican campaigns and temperance work.
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Thomas H. Jones
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John Howes
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New York
Charles Cousins
Brooklyn
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Chief Croker Back Again
Tammany chieftain Richard Croker returned to New York after a health trip to Wiesbaden and Heidelberg. The telegram notes his arrival and hints at plans or actions to be decided, with observers in the city watching for further guidance.
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Counterfeit Ivory Soaps Plague Markets Says Ad
An ad warns against many white soaps claiming to match Ivory Soap. It notes counterfeits lack Ivory’s special qualities and urges consumers to demand Ivory Soap, noting it is sold widely.
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