McKinley Tariff Passes House Amid Party Kicks and Close Tin Plate Vote
The McKinley tariff bill passed the House 164 to 142 with two Republicans joining Democrats. Butterworth and several GOP members objected to provisions like tin plate but ultimately voting in line as the party says the bill is now sent to the Senate. The debate featured noisy demonstrations and a narrow victory on tinned plate and yarn duties.
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Measure in danger in anti trust bill conference fight
The Senate and House conference committees clash over the anti trust bill with railroad interests opposing the House amendment that bars railway associations from fixing rate schedules. Bland of Missouri sponsors the amendment, which would curb such associations in the East and West. General Aldace F. Walker, earning 25000 a year, leads the so called gentlemen’s association in Washington as representatives of several large Western groups press the bill.
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Senate Conferees Back Railroads Fight on Legislation
The conference committee led by Edmunds and including Hoar West and others will press for changes to the proposed bill. Walker from Vermont and an Inter State Commerce Commissioner ally may influence Edmunds. Conferees aim for quick agreement, with railroads likely to prevail in the end.
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Revenue Cutter Bear Sent To Enforce Alaska Waters Law
Washington May 21. Secretary Windom signed sailing orders for the revenue cutter Bear to sail from Seattle to Alaska to warn against entering Behring Sea waters and to arrest violators of the Alaska sealing and salmon laws. The Bear will carry the President’s orders and enforce the statute with prize crews and vessel dismantling as needed.
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No pension bill yet after conferees meet today
May 21 The conferees on the pension bill held another meeting but reached no conclusion. There is growing disposition to agree on a measure as statements by the Grand Army of the Republic Pension Committee to the conferees suggest the Senate dependent pension bill will be reported to both houses as a result of the conference.
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Tourist narrowly escapes Niagara whirlpool collapse
English traveler Louis Sinclair of South Hempstead England wandered onto rocks near the Niagara Falls whirlpool to obtain a view. The boiling water submerged the rocks and swept toward the pool as Joseph R Wilson and his wife aided Sinclair. Wilson freed Sinclair from the danger, guiding him back to safety amid a strong current.
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Foraker Will Accept as State Republican Chairman
Ex Governor Foraker agreed to accept the chairmanship at the state Republican convention saying he would serve the party to help secure victory next fall. He declined to judge the impact on disaffected elements but expressed willingness to act as others think best for party success.
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English Adventuress Dolly Beeley Arrested in Brantford
English adventuress Dolly Beeley with multiple aliases was arrested in Brantford after a December fraud case against Rev. Dr. Cochrane. She has operated in Clinton St Catharines Toronto and Berlin and faces two months imprisonment. her release may draw calls from other towns.
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Italian worker elopes with 11 year old in New York case
Giovanni Marmero, an Italian laborer, left South Norwalk with Giuseppe Coco’s 11 year old daughter to marry in New York. Indicted for abducting a minor, he was convicted at General Sessions before Judge Cowing and remanded for sentencing. Possible five year state prison term.
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Dream of Conquest Plot to Seize Lower California
A San Francisco telegram reports a large conspiracy by filibusters to capture Lower California, form a republic, and seek annexation to the United States. Wealthy English investors and Los Angeles San Diego capitalists funded and planned a provisional government with arms, ships, and a 100000 dollar fund, with leaders including Walter G. Smith Augustus Merrill and Colonel Hill.
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Proclamation and plans outlined for new Lower California republic
At an April meeting the Governor General Walter G. Smith read a peace proclamation for the peninsula and delivered an inaugural address. Augustus Mirrill proposed a military establishment while Sanford Worthing discussed scrip money. A draft provisional constitution set Lower California government to form around August 1 1890 with Ensensada as capital.
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No Doubt About It In Mexican Seizure Plot
United States Marshal Gard and Collector Berry said a well organized plan had matured to seize Mexican officials in Lower California, aiming to provoke a revolt by loyal residents. Reports claim the International Company planned to fund the project with $100,000 for arms and ammunition via an agent in New York.
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Count Di Montercoli Pleads Guilty in Libel Charge
In Philadelphia, May 21, Count Di Montercoli also known as Guiseppi Carasi admitted guilt for libel against his wife Virginia Knox Carusi. Judge Thayer imposed a six month imprisonment and a nominal fine after defense counsel Edward H. Wadsworth advised a plea of guilty with no witnesses heard.
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Strange case stuns Hamilton doctors as man wakes from apparent death
Jacob Igaley a Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton rail conductor died suddenly after complaining of weakness while returning from Indianapolis. At burial he revived after doctors opened a neck vein, sat up and claimed he had been asleep. Physicians report a baffling medical episode.
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Yaris Strangler Eyraud Caught in Havana
The French killer Miguel Eyraud, known as Miguel Doski, was captured in Havana on May 21 after fleeing Paris last July where he murdered Notary Gouffe. He attempted suicide in jail and survived with doctors predicting recovery. Eyraud’s trunk held French papers, a pistol, and a dagger. authorities and witnesses identified him.
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Emigrated Passengers Die by Own Action Aboard Steamships
A New York telegraph reports two steerage Immigrants died during May on transatlantic ships. William B. Nichol, 35, a Scottish cabinetmaker, hanged himself in the Furnessia steerage on May 16 after tying suspender to a steampipe. David Louis Droz, 35, from Neuchatel, Switzerland, jumped from the Friesland to his death on May 14.
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Werp
Open liquor under original package rule spreads in Kansas
A Kansas open package liquor boom emerges as Topeka and other towns sell bottles and cases openly. Prohibitionists denounce the Supreme Court decision and urge immediate congressional action while Kansas City dealers plan branches statewide. The Temperance Union leaders push for state enforcement and a nationwide clash over federal authority.
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Senate Split Over Original Package Bill In Prohibitory States
In Washington on May 21 the Senate debated liquor imported into prohibitory States. Evarts supported the measure arguing state police authority remains outside federal reach while Wilson noted Des Moines activity reflecting the new issue. Hiscock warned the bill could shield one state's brewers and distillers against others. The bill was laid aside after an executive session.
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Beer by the Carload Reaches Lewister Main Street
A Lewister Maine carload shipment of five 45 gallon barrels and many 16 gallon kegs of beer was unloaded at Lincoln Street and hauled to a local store. Police did not seize the liquor. A local agent plans a large original age shop and sells ale to all. A test case over seizure is anticipated with brewing firm backing.
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Willard Sees Supreme Court Ruling as Prohibition Boost
Miss Frances E. Willard, president of the National Woman's Temperance Union, calls the Original Package decision a boon to abolitionist and prohibition causes. She compares it to the Dred Scott case and predicts it will rally voters in prohibitory states like Iowa and Kansas to enforce national prohibition against interstate liquor.
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Visit from the Duke of Connaught to Ottawa June 12
Special telegram from Ottawa reports the Duke of Connaught and party will visit Ottawa in June after touring the west. The entourage includes the Duchess Sir John McNeill Colonel and Mrs Davage and Dr Kilkelly. They will travel by rail and steamship with brief stops in Banff Winnipeg Toronto and Kingston before Ottawa and Montreal. The purpose is to allow early return to England by June 21 with limited official engagements.
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Cornell Has A Chance Yet In Fiske-McGraw Suit
Syracuse May 21 The Supreme Court ruling against Cornell University in the Fiske McGraw case is a great misfortune to the institution costing 1 500 000 Prof Fiske acted to honor his wife and now Sage is ousted and the plan of apportionment is ready to be carried out by Judge Comstock and the contestants.
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Egyptian Debt Conversion Talks Advance in Paris
In Paris on May 21 M Ribot France foreign minister and Egyptian government delegates agreed on the final duration of a decree for the final conversion of the Egyptian debt amid ongoing negotiations.
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Three-Cent Fares and Pittsburgh Streetcar Showdown
Rival Pittsburgh Traction and Duquesne Transit press rivals toward a three-cent fare as Duquesne advances eastward. Widener and Elkins threaten reduced rates to deter competition while officials claim uncertainty about the plan. Rails progress toward East Liberty with cars planned for next August and a looming equity hearing in Philadelphia.
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Murderous Mood Tragedy in Chicago Family Shooting
In Chicago on May 21 65 year old Jesse Hendrickson a laborer attempted to shoot his daughter Mrs Peterson and likely fatally wounded his wife before killing himself all within a minute. Police said liquor was the apparent cause of the tragedy and the act followed a spree of unfounded hostility.
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