Nebraska state briefs capture varied hometown news
Dakota City voted bonds for a new school house. Lincoln hosts a prohibition convention on August 27. Norfolk builds a new school with Omaha pressed brick. Benkelman votes water bonds. Inland and Spring Ranches planned commodious school houses. Franklin to St. Marys?
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Preparations Under Way for Grand Army Encampment Travel
Ciucaco July 25 The Michigan Central and other railways plan extensive transport for Grand Army of the Republic and Women's Relief corps members to Boston encampment in August A special headquarters train will depart Detroit August 9 with multiple trains from Chicago and Detroit Two Abilene Kansas stores burned for 2500 dollars with no insurance.
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Chicago
Progress Out West Assistant Postmaster General Clark
Assistant Postmaster General Clark and his son return to Washington amid spread of the revolutionary movement. Desperate fighting between contending forces described as the price of silver rising, raising stakes for mail transmission concerns in Lotte Fick.
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Washington
Lotte- Fick
Postoffice chief touts western expansion and fast mail progress
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson returned from a western tour and assumed duties. He told AP that cities west of Chicago and north of Kansas City are rapidly developing and that the postal service must keep pace. He praised the fast mail from Iowa to Oregon and urged higher post office allowances for rapidly growing cities. He noted vigorous growth in mountain and Pacific states and overall department efficiency.
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Revolution in Buenos Ayres Gains Provisional Government Traction
A Times dispatch reports the revolutionary movement in Buenos Ayres widening as government troops suffer heavy losses. Navy units join the insurgents and bombardments target the government house and barracks. An armistice briefly paused fighting, with insurgents claiming the advantage as warships shell Celman’s residence and government facilities.
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Up Goes the Price of Silver
Washington reports all silverware dealers have been notified of a 15 percent price increase due to higher silver bullion after the silver coinage bill. Further rises are expected, with bullion likely to reach around 1.15 dollars per ounce soon and parity near 1.29 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury Department
President poised to urge mail lottery ban legislation
Washington July 29 President Harrison may push Congress to act on a bill to stop transmission of lottery material by mail. If the House does not act on the committee bill the president plans a message detailing the volume of lottery mail, prepared under Postmaster General Wanamaker’s guidance at the Post Office Department.
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Harrison
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Committee On Post Offices
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Post Office Department
Wanamaker
Texas Fever in Chicago Cattle Deaths Reported
Health Commissioner Wickersham says Texas fever likely struck Chicago cattle with six cows dying in the Twenty-eighth ward. An investigation was ordered and a determination is expected by tomorrow on the cause, noting the animals did not belong to a single herd.
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Twenty-eighth
Deaf Fighters Demand Hearing On Deaf Pension Bill
Deaf soldiers sailors and marines press the House Rules Committee to grant a hearing on a bill to raise the pension for total deafness to 40 dollars a month with only a small increase in expenditures.
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Washington
House Committee On Rules
Silent Army of Deaf Soldiers Seeks Pension Bill
In a debate over increases for deaf veterans pensions, supporters led by Captain Foster of Indianapolis argue the modest $250,000 annual cost will aid a small force. Beneficiaries write to the rules committee and Speaker Reed, but action before the next session seems unlikely.
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Bloodshed at Armenian cathedral as crowd clashed with Turkish troops
In Constantinople July 30 a large Armenian crowd stormed the American cathedral to demand the resignation of the church’s patriarch over Ottoman policy in Armenia. Police and Turkish troops faced the rioters. four soldiers and three rioters were killed and several injured before the mob dispersed. The cathedral is closed. Reports say Armenians acted under secret instigation.
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International beauty contest directs Vienna entries
The Vienna beauty contest invites competitors to submit photographs with addresses to the committee. Admitted contestants must wear evening dress or country representative costumes. Traveling and five day living costs may be paid from manager funds with each participant receiving a souvenir and the winner to receive 1200 dollars.
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Vienna
No Reapportionment This Session
Wasiixeron July 30 report says the Eleventh Census returns are unlikely to be ready in time for a House reapportionment during the current Congress. The Eleventh Census Committee notes the issue needs deliberation and will not be pressed this session due to time constraints.
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House of Representatives
Mormon Money in California Reveals Hidden Mormon Funds
The Chronicle reports that only 700000 dollars of Mormon property was seized in Utah, while between 5 and 8 million dollars of Mormon capital is invested in San Francisco and other California cities. The funds are held under individual names to conceal ownership, a method used in hope of evading government seizure.
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Central American Conflicts Threaten Regional Unity and Mexico
Washington reports indicate Mexican forces double troops at Chiapas frontier amid Salvadoran Guatemala tensions. A Guatemalan minister seeks US intervention to keep Mexico neutral, as analysts warn of a possible six republic war if Nicaragua Costa Rica and Honduras join.
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Kate Field's Boom Lot Sells For Two Hundred Dollars
Atchison Kan July 26 The famous boom lot Kate Field bought in 1887 sold at sheriff sale for 200 dollars She paid 1000 down and gave notes and a mortgage for the balance The boom faded leaving her with a faulty investment and debt plus a public admonition of the agent involved Also mention of the Siberian cattle plague ravaging the province of Riazan with thousands of animal deaths.
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Atchison, Kan
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Outlook for crop in the former wheat belt and corn
Reports from portions of South Dakota show discouraging rain. wheat yields average but corn has benefited from decent rains. Governor Rouse of Texas speaks on southern issues as Congress works.
Nebraska crop prospects improve after rains across state
Special Bee correspondents report widespread gains in corn after recent rains, with most districts expecting a near full crop if weather stays favorable. Wheat yields are average, oats down slightly, potatoes hit hard by earlier drought, and regional variations show late crops in eastern districts but strong yields in central northern areas.
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Poor South Dakota Crops Warn of Great Hardship
Captain C W Hall of Minneapolis reports widespread crop failure across much of South Dakota with Brown Sargent and Ransom counties hit hardest. He notes extreme heat blistering the grain, with many settlers leaving the state as harvests shrink and no rain relieves drought. North Dakota faces similar trouble as farmers plow under wheat fields seeking summer fallow. People face an arduous winter with scarce money.
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Governor Ross Opposes Northern Boycott by the South
In a St Louis interview Governor Ross of Texas denounced the proposed northern boycott. He warned it would create permanent hostility between regions, drive eastern capital from the South and ruin southern merchants credit. He cautioned it would strain personal friendships and misjudge repeal prospects for any oppressive force bill.
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Texas
Congressional Week Sees Tariff Debate Dominate Senate
Washington July 28 The tariff tops discussions in the senate this week with Democratic speakers ready for formal addresses. Debate also covers revenue marine transfer to navy and river and harbor improvements while the house moves Sundry Civil and agricultural committee bills. Fremont manuscript work to continue via Mrs. Fremont. a Century portrait of General Fremont slated for September. Pelton, former New York congressman, dies during Yellowstone ascent.
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Big strike threat looms in Chicago carpenters union
A broad slate of items fills the column including a Newport social event for Prince George, a large gold shipment to Europe, prison reform plans for Andersonville, and notable deaths such as William Norton near Sedalia. Reports cover politics, crime, fires, floods, international tensions, and economic activity across North America and beyond.
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Doings in Congress and Trade Debates
A wrap of congressional correspondence on imports to France and reciprocal deals with South and Central American states. The tariff bill discussion continues alongside a memorial from Grand Army men and a record of business in both houses.
Senate and House Debates on Indian Appropriation and Bankruptcy Bills
The Senate resumed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill with several committee amendments agreed to. The Foreign Relations Committee reported a substitute for Pascoe’s resolution on A J Diaz’s arrest in Cuba. In the House the West Virginia contest McGinnis vs Anderson report was printed and laid over. Debate on bankruptcy legislation continued with leaders arguing about referee qualifications and the bill’s merits. The Senate passed various river and bridge bills, a US register for the Marmon, and other measures. A joint resolution limited diplomatic reporting on conferences was adopted. The House approved committee amendments to the sundry civil bill, including a wage preference provision, and debated but did not finalize all amendments. The Powell’s battalion pension bill passed in the Senate. The tariff bill dominated floor time with debates on reciprocity, agricultural impacts, and South American markets. The House adjourned without full action on all amendments.
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Notable Society Notes and Political Happenings
Mr Gladstone avoids Sunday travel while Mr Dana of the New York Sun begins a six month trip to Miss Harriet Blaine. The Comte de Paris sails to New York on September 23 with his son and companions. Grace McDonough stands to inherit 3 million dollars from her mother. The vice president enters thoroughbred cattle and sheep for a New York and New England fair. Reed joins the American Club in Pittsburg. Emma P Ewing urges food as essential to piety in a Chautauqua lecture. Reyburn buys an island off South Carolina to stock with game. Ex Governor Packard now resides in Iowa and seeks the Republican nomination for Congress. The International Medical College meets in Berlin August 4 through Saturday. American scientists are en route.
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Molders Clash With Michigan Militia in Creek Riot
In Battle Creek Michigan last night molders and Michigan state troops clashed after soldiers allegedly insulted a molder’s wife. The melee drew in militia and police, with several men injured before the Nineteenth regiment restored order. Court-martials are expected.
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