Tariff Bill Conferees Win House Passage At Midnight
Washington July 20 The conference report on the tariff bill was adopted by the house 186 to 115 and goes to the senate at noon. Democratic opposition was heated with multiple speakers while Mr Dingley outlined schedule changes and Mr Bailey charged trusts influence. The most dramatic moment came when Bailey accused the sugar trust and a clash with Mr McMillan followed. The house recessed after a dramatic vote tally of 180 to 115 with cheers erupting on passage.
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Senate
Hilly Bryan
Washington
House
Tingley
Payne
New York
Miuade
Meesra
Wheeler
Alabama
Swanson
Virginia
Bull
Texas
Lanham
Kelley
North Dakota
Fleming
Georgia
Handy
Delaware
McDowell
Ohio
Berry
Kentucky
Bailey
McMillin
Tennessee
Treasury
William J. Bryan
Mills
McMillan
Ways and Means Committee
William E. Morrison
Mr. Bailey
Senator Mills
Halley
Bally
Congress
Johnson
Indiana
Peary Sails to Establish Northern Greenland Settlement
The steam bark Hope left Boston at daybreak bound for Greenland with Lt. Robert E. Peary and 43 aboard. The voyage aims to set up a northern settlement to support a future North Pole expedition. The party includes H. J. Lee, Robert Stein, J. D. Figgins, Dr. Frederick Sohon, and researchers from Hitchock, MIT, and the National Museum.
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Boston
Hope
R. BE. Peary
Greenland
Port Inet
Wis
North Pole
Peary
Requimaux
H. J. Lee
Meriden
Conn
Robert Stein
National Museum
Bydney
Whale Sound
Modest Man Rescues Boy From River Tossed From Bridge
In Cleveland on July 13 Thomas Norman a former British sailor risked his life to save a boy who had fallen from the Central Viaduct into the river. Norman climbed over the railing despite being stunned and managed to grasp the boy's arm until bystanders pulled them to the dock. He then left the scene and went home.
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Cleveland
Thomas Norman
Norman
Recder
Warrant Pay Quick for National Guard Brigades
Harrisburg reports warrants for the First and Third brigades pay mailed to brigade headquarters this afternoon by Adjutant General Stewart. It marks the first time warrants for National Guard troop pay have been issued within two days after camp close.
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Harrisburg
Stewart
National Guard
Baseball accident ends life at Sunday school picnic
George Bary of Alderson West Virginia, aged ?, was struck in the heart by a foul ball at a Fort Spring Sunday school picnic and died almost instantly.
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Alderson
W. Va
George Bary
Fort Spring
Turley Appointed U.S. Senator for Tennessee
Governor Taylor appointed Thomas B. Turley of Memphis as United States senator to succeed the late Senator Harris, effective after the late Harris's passing. Turley replaces Harris as Tennessee's new senator with appointment dated July 19 in Johnson City.
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U.S
Johnson City
Tenn
Taylor
Thomas B. Turley
Memphis
United
Coal Operators Eye Action as WV Miners Strike Looms
Pittsburg dispatch reports coal operators plan to restart idle mines with sheriffs and high wages if West Virginia miners do not leave the strike early. The move follows losses from the stoppage and aims to quickly reassign contracts to avoid a prolonged shutdown. A resolution asks President McKinley to aid in settlement.
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West Virginia
Pittsburg
Associated Press
Horeland
Robbins
Wheeling Division
L.st
Pennsylvania
Woman Steals Two Boys From Steamer
Chicago Milwaukee voyage ends in mystery as Mia Annie Brown reports her two sons DeWitt and John Brown abducted by a woman who traveled with them on the steamer. The mother discovered the stateroom empty at the dock and suspects the kidnapper slipped ashore before dawn.
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Chicago
Til
DeWitt T. Brown
John Brown
Mia
Annie Rown
Milwaukee
Mra. Brown
Lightning Kills Woman and Infant Near New Kensington
Mrs Elizabeth Greer wife of Samuel C Greer and her 1 year old son James were instantly killed by lightning near Merwin seven miles east of New Kensington Pa about 10 AM The bolt struck a tree near them then a clothes line ripping and burning the child as the others nearby escaped with no marks on the mother and wrecked splintered boards the two other children and the husband witnessed the tragedy.
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New Kensington
Elizabeth Greer
Samuel C. Greer
Lving
Merwin
Here
James
Libel Verdict Fines Reverend in Harrisburg Case
The Rev. Dr. Silas C. Bwaliow of Harrisburg was found guilty of libeling Captain John C. Delaney superintendent of public buildings and grounds. Judge Simonton sentenced him to a 100 dollar fine plus costs.
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de. Swallow
Harrisburg
Silas C. Bwaliow
John C. Delaney
Simonton
Costa
Rainfall Reduces Need for Famine Relief in Northwest India
Simla July 19 report says satisfactory showers across the northwest provinces ease famine relief strain. Authorities plan to cut back the extent of relief operations as conditions improve.
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India
Simla
Curculio Destroys Peaches Threatens Maryland Delaware Crop
Special Agent Mills of the railroad company estimates the Maryland and Delaware peach crop will be nearly a total failure. Curculio insects have caused heavy June drop and widespread damage on the peninsula. Mills blames past farming practices for the outbreak, noting neglected decayed fruit left to rot fueled the insect population.
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Delaware
Baltimore
LN. Mills
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
Maryland and Delaware
Peninsula
California
Tragic Bath Tub Death in Paston Pennsylvania
Mrs Charles Zimmmerman died by her own action in a bath tub in Paston Pennsylvania on July 19. The 12 year old daughter heard her mother groan and a neighbor found her body at the tub bottom with no water. She had recently been released from Norristown Insane asylum after a relapse triggered by domestic trouble.
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Paston
Charles Zimmerman
Norristown
Fire at Hawley destroys twelve buildings in Hawley
A major blaze in Hawley, Pennsylvania, destroyed twelve buildings including the Keystone hotel and post office. Dwellings owned by Mrs. Weins and others burned as crews battled flames. losses estimated at $30,000 with $15,000 insured. Local and Protection Engine Company firemen aided by Honesdale units battled the fire.
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Keystone
Kurtzenauber
John Nallin
Gus Lyons
Welna
Honesidate
R Company
Bee Los
Father Stops Wedding of Cunningham and Stockton
In Lambertville New Jersey a telegraph line crew man Percy Cunningham and Miss Irene Stockton planned to wed after work on the line finished. Cunningham's father intervened aboard the 4 42 train yesterday, compellingly ending the marriage plans and taking his son home. Stockton remains inconsolable.
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Lambertville
N. J
Western Union Telegraph Company
Percy Cunningham
Irene Stockton
Cunningham
Miss Stockton
Ear sewed back on man after street altercation in Brooklyn
Charles Anderson of Hamilton Avenue Brooklyn attacked Patrolman Collins and bit the officer's car, leaving his ear severed. Patrolman Collins, patrolling for his car, found Anderson at the station. The ear was recovered in the street and sutured by Burgeeon Lamont after washing in hot water. The injury's healing remains uncertain.
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Burgeeon Lamont
Bradford Rail Accident Claims Heroic Victim
William Warren of Bradford died after a collision between a running electric car and an opposing car on the Olean Rock City and Bradford railroad. He could have saved himself by jumping but stayed at his post and attempted to halt the other vehicle. His last words were that he tried to save others at the cost of his own life.
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Bradford
William Warren
Olean
Rock City
Kile Post
Warren
Montreal Lighthouse Keeper Found Dead at Reef
A Tin lighthouse keeper Moise Dahbust was found dead on the reef near the lighthouse on Lake Bt after a search party was sent out following reports of distress. Officials suspect heart failure as the likely cause.
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Montreal
Lus
Moise Dahbust
Betrothal of French Princess Linked to Orleans Line
Paris July report from Le Figaro notes Princess Isabelle of Orleans soon to wed Prince Albert of Belgium, signaling alliance between two royal houses. The announcement highlights the betrothal as a significant dynastic match.
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the Figaro
Isabelle of
Orleans
Albert
Belgu Tin
Closing Up the Business Wrangle Over the Baldwin Bill
Governor Hastings held public hearings on bills to fund Lehigh University and Bush Hospital for consumptives and to create a game and fish warden post. The state fish commission opposed the Baldwin bill. Hastings suggested $25,000 for two years by private subscription, with repayment by next legislature. Hastings disapproved multiple measures including lunacy hearings, poor relief, municipal office consolidation, park land transfer at Presque Isle, official newspaper advertising, and tax lien provisions.
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Hastings
Lehigh University
Bush Hospital
Philadelphia
State Game Commission
Baldwin
Game and Fish
State Fish Commission
McCormack
Erle
Commonwealth
Bay of Presque Isle
United States
Benefitted by Strike in Blair County Coal Fields
Blair and adjoining counties enjoy a season of prosperity as the western coal strike drags on. The main hardship is securing rail cars for shipment with the Pennsylvania Railroad far behind demand. A Chicago agent sought coal for Alf Rend’s orders but Altoona operators balked at prices. Beand’s agent could not obtain any coal cars between Blair County and Pittsburgh.
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Altoona
Blair
Pennsylvania Railrroad
W. P. Reni
Chicago
Batunday
Alf Rend
Mr. Beand
Here
Pittsburg
New York Man Weds After Denver Proposal Tale
A. H. Olney of Gibson suburb left Corning for Denver to wed a woman who saw his testimonial photo in a patent medicine ad. She claimed a fortune of 40000 and sent 76 to speed his travel for marriage.
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Corning
N. Y
A. H. Olney
Gibson
Denver
Ambition of Mrs Lease for Kansas Governor
Topeka July 19 Mrs Mary Lease announces she will seek the Kansas governorship challenging John W Leedy. She plans to petition the Populist convention to name her for governor next year and says the Constitution allows a woman to hold the office.
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Kan
Mary FF. Leise
John W. Leedy
Kansas
Popullar State Convention
Lease
Wex
French Cavalry Disaster Near Timbuctoo Pursuit
At a cabinet meeting M Lebon the Colonies minister said a French cavalry detachment chasing robbers from Timbuctoo suffered heavy losses. Two European officers two NCOs and twenty nine native Spahis were killed or missing.
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Paris
M. Lebon
Timbuctoo
Balloonist Falls After Fire During Sparks Circus Ascent
In Watertown New York on July 19 a balloon ascent at Sparks circus caught fire while 200 to 300 feet in the air. The parachute failed to deploy and aeronaut M Griffith fell, suffering severe injuries.
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Watertown
N. Y
Redwood Sage
Sparks' Circus
Hearing on Schultz murder case opens in Milford
The hearing of reasons for a new trial in Herman Paul Schultz’s murder conviction was set for today. District Attorney Van Auken argued the prior testimony taken in the absence of the prisoner was illegal, and Judge Purdy ordered the testimony to be heard in open court tomorrow morning.
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Milford
Herman Paul Schultz
van Auken
Ilegal
Purdy
California miners strike huge gold pocket at Tangy mine
In Jamestown Tuolumne County two old miners Colby and Roy Beckwith found a rich pocket at the Tangy mine. They reclaimed property from Tangy and upon striking paid him a quarter of their haul. They extracted about 42 000 in four hours with a primitive mill and have since added 40 000 more. Colby once worked in the Ho Hinges mine which holds a record for the richest pocket.
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An Francisco
Klondike
Colby
Hinge Ming
Minister Woodford Bids Farewell Before Spain Posting
General Stewart L. Woodford visited the White House and State Department to bid farewell to President McKinley and officials before departing for his post as minister to Spain. He sails from New York to Madrid on July 2 after a dinner hosted by Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome with Assistant Secretaries Day and Adee present.
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Washington
White House
State Department
Spain
McKinley
Woodford
New York
Madrid
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Day and
Adee
Legation
Andree's Voyage Heads North After Tromsoe Launch
Berlin reports warn that Herr Andree’s Arctic ascent from Tromsoe faces poor odds as the balloon rises in a strong wind. Fraenkel Strindberg and Andree set off with a Swedish flag and a blue anchor banner, sailing past Sweerenburg Sound toward Greenland off North America’s coast.
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Aeroanaut
Andree
Strindberg
Fraenkel
Sweden
Sweerenburg Sound
Hollaendernies
Greenland
America
Pastors Vacation? Factional Fire Attacks Iowa Church
In Iowa three miles south of Oleary factional foes of Rev. T L Smith attempt arson on Mount Hope Methodist Church and parsonage after barn and church fires. Harriet Summers alleged emissary held a savant job in the pastor's home and was jailed at Lemars after being caught in the basement with an oil rag and match. Authorities say sensational disclosures may involve local church leaders.
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Sioux City
Mount Hope Methodist Episcopal Church
Oleary
Iowa
T. L. Smith
Harriett Summers
Lemars
Gowdy Improves. to be moved to health resort
Paris July 19 United States Consul General John K Gowdy who had been seriously ill is improving and will be taken to Plombieres a famed health resort on the Angrande for a change of air.
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Paris
United States
John K. Gowdy
Plombleres
Angrenne
Storthing Adopts Tariff Proposal Protecting Agriculture
The Customs committee of the Storthing has adopted a report proposing differential tariff duties on several agricultural products and offering greater protection to small manufacturing interests.
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Christiania
Customs Committee of
the Storthing
Immigration Bill Reintroduced in Congress
Washington July 1 Representative W A Stone of Pennsylvania today reintroduced the immigration bill passed by the last congress and vetoed by President Cleveland.
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Washington
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Jean Ingelow in London at seventy seven
Obituary notice reports poetess and novelist Jean Ingelow aged seventy seven in London, with brief remarks on her life and status. The fragment mentions her as a revered literary figure and notes her advanced age.
Thunder Showers and Southeasterly Winds Expected
Weather outlook notes thunder showers and southeasterly winds. Other items include reports on Telegraph-Russia pressure, Pittsburg operators potential strike actions, and a conference report on tariff legislation.
Coercing the Sultan Puts Pressure on Thessaly Crisis
Dispatches from Constantinople report the demand for immediate Turkish evacuation of Thessaly and the threat of Russian invasion. Emperoro Nicholas allegedly urged the sultan via telegraph, while ambassadors seek a written declaration and warn that negotiations may fail without firm action.
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Thessaly
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Porte
Tewfik Pasha
Persin
Nicholas
Great Britain
Tewfilk Pasha
Ottoman Empire
Murderous Enoch Arden in Kentucky
Melisea Darrow of Stanhope Webster county was shot on her front porch by her former husband Joel Warner who then shot himself. Warner survived, confessed no motive, and is confined. Melisea leaves two children by Fred Darrow.
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Warner
Nia
Tries to Burn Ocean Beach Ardently in Atlantic City
Professor Walters, a well known eccentric, started a beach bonfire on Atlantic City’s shore on July 19. He gathered driftwood and barrels, danced around the flames, and was arrested after saying he meant to clear the beach. He faces clearing tomorrow.
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Walters
Atlantic City
N.J
Professor Walters
Tle
Poice
Robbers Loot Asbury Park Residence Unnoticed
Ernest Schnitaler, proprietor on Lake Avenue, returned home from an outing to find burglars had entered his residence. Jewelry including rings a gold locket and chain a gold watch and various trinkets valued unspecified were taken. Two servants in the house did not observe the intrusion.
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Asbury Park
Asbury, Park
N. J
Ernest Schnitaler
Lake Avenue
Care Rousel
Miss Schnitaler
Drowning in Licks Run Near Snowden Pa Reported
A wagon carrying six people was swept away by the current in Licks Run near Snowden. Four occupants reached shore safely while James Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd of Elizabeth, Pa., drowned and were later recovered.
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Pittsburg
Licks Run
Snowden
James Boyd
Wits
Elizebeth
Weather forecast for middle states and New England
The Herald notes clear, warmer conditions today in the middle states and New England with light rain near the lakes. Forecast for Wednesday calls for fair skies, slightly warmer and sultry weather with southerly winds and a warmth wave.
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Middle States
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