Debates On Silver Policy Persist Ahead Of National Convention
The article details renewed pushes for free coinage in Congress and upcoming demonstrations to influence the Democratic platform at the National Convention. It notes Senate delays and House tensions between silver factions, with leaders predicting a fierce fight over a Bland proposal and possible delays to river and harbor legislation.
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Tennessee
Committee On Rules
Congress
Senate Committee On Commerce
House
Senate
Holman
Senator Quay
Pittsbury
Courneaut
Lake Erie and
Ohio River Ship Canal
Secretary of War
Monongahela Navigation Company
Pittsburg Coal Exchange
Ohio River
Beaver Dam
Davis Island Dam
Senate Committee On Conference
Pennsylvania Exhibits at World's Fair Board Meets in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania World's Fair Commission Executive Committee met in Harrisburg to plan exhibits for Chicago. It authorized appointing a coordinator for the state exhibits and appropriated funds for office and various departments. A special committee will present coal and oil exhibit plans to National Commissioners in Chicago.
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Harrisburg
The
World’s Fair Commission
Farquahar
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Pittsburg
Whitman
Iee Transportation
Waites
Capitol
Emery
Faranahar
Messra
Williams
National Committee
Ward McAllister’s Son Marries Miss Garmany in Savannah
News of the five year old August ceremony reaches New York when Heyward Hall McAllister, 52, wed Savannah socialite Miss Janie Champion Garmany. Ward McAllister, 82, expresses surprise and questions of propriety while noting the bride’s upbringing and family wealth.
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New York
Heyward Hall McAllister
Janie Champion Garmany
Savannah
Ward McAllister
Union Club
Calumet Club
Heyward
Finnaeld
Mister
Mia McAllister
Miss Garmany
George W. Garmany
Wella
Gospel car to spread word in small Connecticut towns
Ansonia May 12 special L P Tibball a New York businessman funds a gospel car to tour backcountry towns. The Society of Christian Workers New Haven will send two evangelists in a vehicle the size of a small omnibus with a rear folding platform for talks. It carries a kitchen section a seating area and Turkish rug and will visit villages without churches or schoolhouse prayer meetings. Sundays are to include school meetings and bibles for the needy.
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Ansonia
Conn
L. P. Tibball
New York
Society of Christian Workers
New Haven
Four Boilers Explode at Midland Salt and Lumber Mill
A battery of four boilers at Midland Salt and Lumber Company exploded around 2 PM, killing three men and injuring several others. Victims include John Allen, Eugene Valkenburg, and Dick Stears. Gus Malcolm died of injuries. E P Elton among the injured. damage estimated under $7,000 as debris wrecked the boiler house and mill. The blast was heard for miles.
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Sagivaw
Micm
Midland
Saginaw
Midland Salt and Lumber Company
John Allen
Eugene Valkenburg
Dick Stears
Gus Malcolm
Arthur Robinson
E. P. Elton
Charles Blynn
Charles Burt
Albert Mail
Sanford Water
Capitol at Santa Fe Destroyed in Fire
May reports Santa Fe's capitol building burned, a handsome structure valued at £250,000. The fire destroyed the main offices and state planning rooms, with speculative mentions that the flames involved legislative records and ideas.
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Denver
Santa Fe
Mae Fat
Explosion on Andrassey Street Sparks Anarchist Fear
A Paris explosion on Andrassey Street near an electric rail line injures passengers as a dynamite cartridge detonates beside a wheel. Seven other cartridges were found but displaced, averting a wider disaster. Reports tie the incident to Anarchists and note arrests in Paris and Vienna dispatches.
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Beala
Soubert
Paris
Sean
Ravachol
Nag
St. Etienne
Vienna
Seremetz
Pardubitz
Bohemia
Anti-Anarchist League
Can Only Act Diplomatically When the Canadian Says Yes
In the House of Commons J W Lowther said the Government will not assent to the United States Newfoundland convention. Negotiations with the United States must proceed pari passu with Canada talks and the Canadian stance remains unchanged. The reply touched on petroleum tanker movements through the canal and related shipping concerns.
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Simon
Lonpox
House of Commons
J. W. Lowther
Foreign Office
United States
Newfoundland
Canada
Lowther
Fuerst Bismarck Breaks Its Own Eastward Record
The steamer Fuerst Bismarck lowered the eastern voyage record from New York to Southampton by 19 minutes, reaching in 6 days 12 hours 39 minutes. The ship also holds the westward record between the two ports.
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Southampton
New York
Needles
Senate Bans Gaming Tables In Belgium
The Belgian Senate passes a bill prohibiting gaming tables as part of a broader reform push. Meanwhile reports note Madrid's Columbus celebration prep accelerates and international silver conference invites reach Peance. Other items claim ex King Milan to duel after a club game insult and Austria Hungary currency reform talks fail.
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Fital
Madrid
Peance
United Ireland
America
Ruwonep
Milan
Tus
Porto Novo
Crefeld
Rhenish
Prussia
Austria-Hungaria
Rothschilds
General Gresser
St. Petersburg
Engineering Triumph Opens Third Largest Cantilever Bridge
The Malin Structure in Memphis spans 2,597 feet across the Mississippi with five spans and six piers built by the Kansas City Memphis and Birmingham Railroad. Opened at noon with a parade and Senator Voorhees in attendance, the bridge honors engineer George 8 Morrison and lies near Ferdinand De Soto’s 1541 crossing site.
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Memphis
Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad Company
George 8. Morrison
Anchorage
Kansas City and Memphis Railway
Sible
Ark
Stee
Garza Outlaws Attack Near Mier In Mexico
Reported last night a clash between Mexican soldiers under Lieutenant Yordalecio Sado and Garza gang remnants led by Julian Flores and Eustogio Rancon at La Mecca behind Mier. Flores and a Black shooter Alessando plus eight others were killed. one soldier wounded and three horses died.
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Tex
Yordalecio Sado
Garza
Julian Flores
Eustogio Rancon
Mier
la Mecca
Flores
Alessando
Mexico
Shely
Santis Cadena Flores
Cadena
Ramon
United States
Neglected American Citizens Convention Chooses New Officers
The Ancient Order of Hibernians adjourned in New York with the next annual convention set for this city. Resolutions urged Irish Americans to press the federal government for duty toward neglected American citizens. J. J. Patten narrowly won the national delegate race over James G. Haggerty by three votes. Other officers named include National Secretary Richard MecGillan and National Treasurer Thomas ery.
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New York
Ancient Order of Hibernians
J. J. Patten
Boston
Maia
James G. Haggerty
Richard MecGillan
Jersey City
Thomas Ery
Nanticoke
Baltimore Postoffice inquiry tests Civil Service
Baltimore investigation challenges the Postmaster General Wanamaker over the treatment of 21 Baltimore post office employees accused of civil service violations. The Civil Service report argues the evidence and timing were improper for dismissal and criticizes the investigation as unfair and partial.
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Wasninetex
House Committee On Reform
Civil Service
Baltimore
Wanamaker
Post Office
E. C. Perrine
Raines
Mr. Boamer
Boamer
Waniasker
Wheeler
Sharp
Roosevelt
Pittsburg and Western Railroad Wage Negotiations
Officials foresee no trouble from about 600 conductors brakemen flagmen and telegraph operators who may strike over salaries though a wage adjustment movement is under way no immediate labor unrest expected by company representatives.
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Pittsburg and Western Railroad
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