Fight Over Silver Bill Paralyzes House Action in June
In Washington, the House wrangled over the silver bill as Speaker faced delaying tactics. Key figures include Conger and Bland, with votes, journal actions, and motions to reconsider shaping a tense, unresolved outcome. The day closed with no substantive legislation, pension talks only.
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House Journal
Reed
Bland
Senate
Cannon
McMillin
Tenne
Conger
House
Ser
President Harrison Objects to Arizona Railroad Bond Bill
President Harrison vetoed a proposed Maricopa County Arizona railroad bond measure. The bill would authorize county bonds of 1000 dollars per mile to aid a Phoenix to county line railroad of about 60 miles. The veto cites misinterpretation of the bill’s scope and the absence of a county vote or direct supervisory authorization.
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Waasningtax
Harrison
Board of Supervisors
Maricopa County
Ariz
Maricopa
Phenix
House of Representatives
Committee On Territories
Arizona
Election void of law leaves vote uncertified in Arizona
The article notes no legal framework for an election, describing a wholly voluntary process conducted without formal procedures. It cites a vote tally: 1,795 affirmative and 194 negative at 12 points, with affirmatives showing 1,648 in Phoenix. A tombstone near Phoenix is mentioned, and further action on the bill is proposed.
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Phenix
Imate
Phoenix
Exodus From the Capital Prominent Pennsylvanians Leave City
Washington June 20 Nearly all Penvarivanian party leaders will depart by tomorrow evening or Sunday for Philadelphia then Harrisburg to attend the state convention. Two will skip the event Commissioner of Customs Holliday heads to Bellefonte Tuesday for the Agricultural College reunion while Representative Dalzell travels to Yale as toast master for the class banquet.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Holliday
Bellefonte
Agricultural College
Dalzell
Yale
Twin Cities at War Seven Arrested Enumerators
Seven Minneapolis census enumerators were arraigned in St. Paul on fraud warrants, hearing continued to August 20. Protests in Minneapolis over alleged improper city interference. papers seized, venue fight, and tensions between St. Paul and Minneapolis rise as officials plan further action.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
United States
McCafferty
Marshal Daggett
William Pitt Murray
Business Men's Union
Messrs
Lawler
Munn
Hay
Mr. Hay
Messrs. Lacher
Murray
Department
Washington
Pioneer Press
Spiriting the Boy Away in Montreal Case
Peter Murphy, a news boy, helped capture a bold winter bank robber last year. Facing charges after the missing Willie Carrow, Murphy's arrest led to warrants for Harry Phillips, F. McDermid, and S. A. Parker for spiriting Carrow away. Murphy affidavits claim Carrow was moved from Phillips’ stable to New York.
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Montreal
Peter Murphy
Willie Carrow
Murphy
Harry Phillips
John L. Sullivan
F. McDermid
Law and Order League
5. A. Parker
New York
Carrow
McDermid
Great Race Set Between Salvator and Tenny At Coney Island
Two legendary yearlings Salvator and Tenny are matched for 5000 a side to race one mile eight furlongs at Sheepshead Bay next Wednesday June 25 if the track is good. The Coney Island Jockey Club adds 5000 to the stake. Each horse carries 122 pounds, giving Salvator a one pound weight advantage over his rival.
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New York
Salvator
Tenny
Sheepshead Bay
Jockey Club
School Board Elects Teachers and Principals in Ward Sixteen
The School Board of the Howard School in Sixteenth ward met last night and elected a corps of teachers. M. E. McCall and Anna Barnord were elected assistant principals. All existing teachers were re-elected except Mazzie McNamara who resigned. Anna Holman was elected in her place and Nannie Cook became substitute.
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Howard School
Sixteenth Ward
M. E. McCall
Anna Barn Ord
Mazzie McNamara
Anna Holman
Nannie Cook
Barnes Safe Endures Fires Says Firm’s Safes Stay Secure
A compilation of letters praises the Barnes Safe and Lock Company, noting safes that preserved contents in multiple fires. The firm, established in 1845, markets globally and urges buyers to compare workmanship. Correspondents from Radford and Pittsburgh report intact ledgers and vaults after blazes, reinforcing Barnes safety superiority.
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Tradt
Barnes
Prtssere
Barnes Safe
Eagle Paint and Varnish Works
M. B. Cochran
Pres. Works and General Office
Third Avenue
Wood Street
Pitsburg
Vegetarian sect near Anaheim defies census and government
A 15 member vegetarian colony near Anaheim refuses to acknowledge any government or laws, claiming to be citizens of the world. They live communally under George P. Hinde’s leadership, reject animal products, and have sparked fear with past bee hive burnings while claiming self rule under conscience.
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San Francisco
California
Anaheim
United States
George P. Hinde
Walter Lockwood Thalesee Ender
Hinde
Man and wife Potts hanged for murder in Nevada
Evko Nevada June 20 Josiah and Elizabeth Potts were hanged for the murder of aged Fawcett. The sheriff read the warrants at 10:30. Both maintained innocence. The couple exchangeered a last kiss before execution. The bodies were buried in the potter's field with the victim's bones placed beside them.
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Josiah
Elizabeth Potts
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Potts
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Mrs. Potts
Brooklyn Directors for 1890 Published
A special telegram from New York reports the Brooklyn directors for 1890 issued. It lists 200,671 names, up 5,443 from last year. The estimated population assumes each name represents four and a census for Sedgwick is noted, with official figures not expected to differ much.
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Dispatch
New York
Brooklyn
Sedgwick
Census Supervisor Sees New York Figures Fall Short
New York report notes about 960 of 1,000 Census portfolios filed with 40 remaining. Supervisor Charles H. Murray expects full tally by tomorrow and predicts figures will be far below the Health Board's 1.6 to 1.7 million estimate. He cites middle and lower city exodus to Brooklyn Jersey City and suburbs due to cheaper rents and rising business occupancy.
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New York
Chas. H. Murray
Murray
Board of Health
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Census Enu mers Omit Whole Families in Newark County
Newark census returns show many enumerators in the county failing to list entire families. In the city population about 17 000 residents prompted complaints that some households were skipped. Two families of nine and six persons reported omissions today amid rising indignation at the process supervised by H Peterman.
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Newark
H. Peterman
The People's Store offers diverse tapestries and fabrics
Campbell and Dick advertise ten wire tapestries at 73c and borders at $1, with options from a single roll to ten yards. They promote fresh goods and invite customers to visit for flexible quantities, noting no requirement to buy borders or bulk quantities.
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Brussels
People’s Store
Campbell & Dick
How Can They Do It Kaufmanns' Saturday Sale Sparks Curiosity
The Pittsburg sale furthers claim of extra heavy Polaris jeans at 59 cents as mechanics and workers rush to buy thousands of the regular $1.25 pants. Other discounted items include fabrics 26 30 cents a yard, gloves and mitts at cut rates, and sun hats. Also notices of infant deaths Mary Byrne and James Coogan with funeral details.
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Kaufmanns
Pittsburg
Byrne
Mary
Patrick
Rose Byrne
Locust Street
Coogan
James
Pon James
Mary Coogan
Dresden Street
Fifty-fourth Street
Cholera Spreads in Spain Warns European Medical Board
Eminent physicians report Spain faces true Asiatic cholera with fast spreading cases in Puebla Rugat Valencia and Malaga. Madrid confirms cases and quarantines enacted at Marseilles while Paris dispatches doctors to frontier areas and heat-treated goods from Spain. Authorities press precautionary measures as cholera norte dominates regional concerns.
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Paris
M. Constans
Sanitary Board
Spain
Charron
Netter
Marseilles
Madrid Medical Commission
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Bergamin
Malaga
Retaliatory Motion Over British Tariff Sparks House Debate
June 20 in the House of Commons Charles Howard Vincent seeks to force a motion on free trade and retaliatory measures over US prohibitive duties on British goods. Sir James Fergusson states cattle imports hinge on sanitary grounds, not fiscal policy. The government plans to appoint a select committee to streamline bills for consideration in one session and aid next session.
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House of Commons
Charles Howard Vincent
Central
Sheffield
United States
Great Britain
James Fergusson
Vincent
W. H. Smith
Gladstone
A Sensible Socialist Heeds Caution on Strikes
At a large Socialist gathering Herr Bebel criticized excessive strikes in Germany and warned leaders to temper their actions toward the middle class. He denounced the Bavarian beer boycott as misused and noted a compromise between breweries and strikers led to its removal.
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Germany
Berlin
Bebel
Berliner Volksblatt
Sultan Faces Backlash Over Banquet Policy in Constantinople
June news from Constantinople reports leading ulemas and sofias condemning the sultans banquets for foreigners while the empire suffers. A movement to restore the old regime grows as the sultan suspects entourage meddling. Yildiz Kiosk gates are tightly guarded, and several civil and military officials have been arrested.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Brazilian Minister Praises Franco-Brazilian Ties
Panis June 20 President Carnot receives Senhor Jajaba Brazilian minister to France. He expresses deep satisfaction at the resumption of official relations after Brazil’s government change and pledges to foster friendship between the two republics. Carnot hopes Brazil will peacefully develop its institutions and deepen ties with France.
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Carnot
Panis
Senhor
Jajaba
France
Emperor William Visits Essenthia Factory Welfare Address
Emperor William arrived at Essenthia in the morning and inspected the Rreep factory. In an address to 700 workers he vowed to continue efforts to promote the welfare of the working classes.
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William
Essenthia
Declared War Amid Labor Tensions At Powderly Speech
In a two hour address, speakers accused labor leaders of falsehoods and treachery while denouncing Samuel Gompers as unsuitable to lead. Powderly criticized rival factions, urged unity and warned that insults would no longer be tolerated as confrontations intensified among labor allies. Five to six hundred attendees left before the end, yet Powderly received a final round of applause.
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Samuel Gompers
Powderly
Park National Bank of Chicago Closes Doors
The Park National Bank of Chicago shut its doors amid depositor concern. President Charles P. Packard claims solvency and vows reopening, while bankers cite weak loan quality and a costly Fort Sheridan contract. A receiver will be appointed unless management changes and new capital is secured.
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Curiaco
Park National Bank
Charles P. Packard
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Park National
Fort Sheridan
Alfred Peats
United States
Washington
Park National Bank of Chicago
Essa
Colored Republicans clash with Wanamaker over postmaster bid
Southern colored and white Republicans travel to Washington to press Postmaster General Wanamaker about Charleston Postmaster appointment. They report rude treatment at the department door, delays, and a decision that prompts plans to appeal to the President.
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Wanamaker
Post Office Department
South Carolina
Woereien
Republcan
Two Killed Many Injured In Baltimore Express Wreck
A New York express train wreck at Child's Station Maryland on the Philadelphia division of the Baltimore and Ohio injured several and killed two. Fireman John McNamara of New York died. Chief Engineer Charles Ackenheil of the Staten Island Rapid Transit died from injuries. Bishop Keane of Catholic University in Washington suffered head wounds and bruises. Ralph Ingalls, son of Senator Ingalls, is among the slightly injured, with others hospitalized.
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New York Express
Child’s Station
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John McNamara
New York
Charles Ackenheil
Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
Keane
Catholic University At Washington
Ralph Ingalls
United States
Ingalls
Suit to Recover Mortgage in New York Court
Farmers' Loan and Trust Company files in Supreme Court to recover a July 1883 mortgage by Bankers and Merchants' Telegraph Company securing 300000 dollars in bonds maturing 1913. The mortgagor owed 10000 annually for redemption. only one payment made, now 290000 due due to interest default. Names include Postal Telegraph and John W Mackay.
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New York
Supreme Court
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Bankers and Merchants’ Telegraph Company
Telegrah Company
Postal ‘Telegraph
S Somibens
John W. Mackay
Peculiar Fatal Accident in New York Planing Mill
In New York on June 20 John Hiller aged 40 was killed at a planing mill 806 310 Eleventh avenue by a wood sliver from a circular saw. The sliver pierced a vein, causing his death in a few minutes while he worked near the saw.
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New York
John Hiller
Eleventh Avenue
Tor Cally
Three Negroes to be Executed Because of Political Bonfire
Rocky Mount Virginia June 20 The owners of a public warehouse refused use during a gubernatorial visit last fall. The warehouse was saturated with coal oil and lit at about midnight. Adjacent frame buildings burned. 26 houses were damaged as occupants escaped. George Early Bud Woods Willa Brown and Nancy Woods all colored were arrested and convicted in County Court and sentenced to be hanged. An appeal was taken and the Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s judgment in all but William Brown.
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Rocky Mount
Mahone
George Early
Bud Woods
Willa Brown
Nancy Woods
Court of Appeals
Wytheville
William Brown
Dean on His Trail in Cruelty Case
Fred Goering a driver for Hippely and Sons of Allegheny was arrested on cruelty to animals charges by Superintendent M J Dean of the Anti Cruelty Society. He allegedly beat a horse he was driving a few days ago.
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Fred Goering
Hippely & Sons
Allegheny
M. J. Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
Ivory Soap Endorsed Over Counterfeit Brands
A consumer note decries many counterfeit soaps labeled as equal to Ivory Soap. It asserts real Ivory Soap possesses distinctive qualities the imitators lack and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product, noting it is sold widely.
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