Nebraska State News Briefs Highlight Local Growth
Cuming county reports good apple prospects while Lincoln hosts the state fair starting September 4. Liberty builds a high school, Nebraska City cleanses, Axtell bank incorporates, and veterans plan a North Platte reunion. Other items include a ten thousand dollar hotel for Havelock, a Grant teachers’ institute, and multiple legal and civic developments across the state.
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The Tarier Measure and Free List Debate
The article outlines the tariff measure described as a hit on trade terms with a proposed tariff on tin plate to be added to the free list. It notes a hearing on the Sherman town site and reports on the vigorous canvass and preparations by supporters and opponents.
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Voorhees Attacks Tariff Bill During July Session
The July 22 tariff debate featured Mr. Voorhees calling the measure a financial monster. He condemned sugar and molasses cuts as inadequate for planters and criticized a proposed 15 million dollar yearly rise in two-ton goods. He cited the Stanley wedding gift, Carnegie's uncut diamond, and warned the bill would raise duties on iron and steel to 51.75 percent, hurt farmers, and burden tin plate and other goods while protecting few to create rail, library, and protection-leader benefits.
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Carnegie
England
Belgium
India
United States
Vorhees
Sherman townsite boomers win hearing to keep townsite claim
The Sherman townsite boomers obtained a favorable decision from the Chamberlain land office allowing the townsite filing to stand pending final settlement of Indian title. Left Hand Thunder and Iron Nation had protested, but now may withdraw their claims, permitting renewed occupation if the decision stands.
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Chamberlain
Chamberlain Land Office
Left Hand Thunder
Lower Brule
Iron Nation
United States
Anderson
Chicago Council Advances World’s Fair Ordinance Amendment
At a July meeting the Chicago city council read amendments to the World’s Fair ordinance to allow lake front use and acted on sections 2 and 5 while postponing 3 and 4. Alderman Kent urged striking the amendments. McAbee urged sending the matter to a committee to work with directors for a unanimous ordinance. A four West side, three South, and three North side aldermen committee was appointed. The council adjourned to Wednesday evening.
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Alderman Kent
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Stirling
Called to the Door and Shot
Paris Tex July 22 A posse of men fired rifles shotguns and pistols at Andy Young a hard working Black man living twenty miles southeast. About twenty five bullets struck him despite wounds including a through the face that split his tongue he remains alive and conscious but likely cannot survive. No reason for the shooting is known though Young had a prior dispute with white youths.
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Omaha
Jansen
Fairbury
Charles Painter
Sheldon
James Keefe
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Mardy Herald
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Lexington
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Clarence Rice
Wymore
Willis Mormon
Oxford
St. Joseph
Franklin Republican
C. J. van Laningham
Cheyenne County
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Congress
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Paris
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Angry Silver Men Sweep to Open House Campaign
The no Worst silver committee plans a vigorous canvass to control the next house in favor of free unlimited carnage of silver. In the past week it has purchased thousands of...
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Washhington
House of Representatives
Silver bill foes ease demand as Warne r calls committee meet
General Warner announces a Washington meeting of the committee for Sept 1 to present a printed report. The report will show the committee work progress in Congress and each congressman's vote on the silver bill and amendments. The executive committee vows to relax efforts until U S mints open to foreign silver.
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General Warner
Washington
Congréss
Bassud
United States
Death of Congressman James P. Walker of Missouri
Washington July 22 Congress received and dispatched news of the death from apoplexy of Congressman James P. Walker of Missouri at his home in Dexter. The death shocks the capital as Walker was in good health and highly regarded. He had been a leading re election candidate. Poplar Bluff convention July 29 was expected to be hotly contested.
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Missouri
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Illinois
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Louisiana
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Tin Mines Fight in Senate for South Dakota Development
July 21 dispatch notes Senators Pettigrew and Moody pushing tariff protection to develop South Dakota tin in the Black Hills. They claim a sixty square mile tin field could supply the nation within two years with proper encouragement.
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Wastameron
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Pettigrew and
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Black Hills
United States
Congress
Illinois Sausage Casings Firm Wins Suit Against Former Boss
Judge Tulley ruled in a novel case from Chicago and New York saus age casing maker Oppenheimer & Co. that a contract restraining George J. Sayre from pursuing sausage casing work in Illinois and eighteen other states for three years after employment ended is void if the worker was paid only one dollar for week to week service. The injunction was dissolved.
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New York
George J. Sayre
Illinois
Tioga Disaster Attributing Naptha On Tioga Inquest
Chicago coroner's inquest on the Tioga explosion hears City Oil Inspector Crain testify that naptha was found on board several times in the harbor in shipments by the Genessee Oil Co of Buffalo. He notified consignees with no reply and cites three apparent shipments this month marked Diamond Bb.
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Census Scandal Sparks Arrests In Minneapolis
Ed A. Stevens in charge of the supplementary census bureau in Minneapolis was arrested on a warrant by St. Paul residents alleging padding of city returns. Prosecutors expect other prominent locals to face arrest as the affair is described as a bluff. A St. Paul detective shadowing Government Inspector Boudinot was also detained, claiming involvement with followings of Boudinot and U S Attorney Hay.
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Minn
Ed A. Stevens
St. Paul
Boudinot
United States
Hay
Erie rail chief nominee for passenger commissioner
New York on July 22 reports the Erie railroad western passenger agent Leslie P. Farmer was unanimously offered the passenger commissionership by trunk line agents. Farmer, ex general passenger agent of the Pennsylvania railroad, has not yet accepted awaiting assurances from conflicting interests and to ensure he can serve with credit. His decision is awaited next week.
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Leslie P. Farmer
Erie Railroad
Farmer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eight Apache prisoners killed. Kid still at large
Tucson July 21 It is now definite that the eight Apache prisoners under Kid who killed Sheriff Reynolds and a deputy and escaped, with all but three killed, leaving Kid as the sole fugitive. Troops patrol the area hoping to intercept him. Three White Mountain Apache renegades surrendered to the troops today.
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North Atlantic Squadron to Visit Boston Harbor
The North Atlantic squadron of war vessels will be in Boston harbor during the Grand Army national encampment. The arrival is timed to coincide with the veterans event and will attract attention from local spectators and officials.
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Grand Army National
Tough for Farmers No Elevators in the State Will Store Grain
State lawmakers debate a grain storage law amid farmer hardship as Congress struggles to pass the original package bill. Counting the national population proceeds despite vigorous partisan work and delays in voting locations and procedures.
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Senate tariff debate opens as Republicans plan limited talks
Forecast from Washington on July 21 states the senate will begin debate on the tariff with Democrats delivering opening speeches. Republicans on the finance committee expect no formal report against passage. River and harbor bill may be postponed if debate lengthens. House agenda outlines votes on amendments to the original package bill and the bankruptcy bill to follow.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Elections Committee
Death of Missouri Congressman Delays Original Package Bill
Washington July 21 The death of Congressman Walker delays the vote on the original package bill as the house adjourns. Postponement of the bankruptcy bill also follows with members returning tomorrow to canvass support, including the judiciary committee on the Wilson amendment amid opposition and Mr Adams of Chicago's following.
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Missouri
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Chicago
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Arkansas
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
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Berry
Payson
Illinois
Union Pacific Railway System
Population Count Rapidly Brought In By Census Office
Washington report on population counting progress states the division now tabs 2 500 000 names daily and aims to finish within three weeks. Porter notes mortgage statistics reports from all supervisors show enumerators faced little difficulty, signaling a complete census and forthcoming apportionment bill.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Porter
Sisseton Wahpeton Indians Face Starvation Request
The interior secretary transmits a letter from the U S Indian agent at Sisseton agency reporting destitution among the Sisseton Wahpeton at Lake Traverse due to last year’s drought and asking Congress to appropriate 5000 for provisions. cholera alerts spread in 31 communities across Valencia and Alicante, Spain.
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Telegraphers win government demands and other 1888 notes
A roundup of 1888 items: Britain grants telegraphers’ demands. California readies 40th state anniversary. Mr Wilson wins Mid Durham seat. Bishop Whipply’s wife dies in Minnesota. highwaymen loot a stage near Ashcroft. Fremont’s last words cited. U S Levy resigns as Oklahoma marshal. Ever nominated in New York district. Van Arsdale killed by lightning. Judge Powers retires. Hall renominated. yacht Marion sinks near Portsmouth. lieutenant general revival debated. Seoti bank assigns assets. Salt Lake City school board split. Minneapolis breweries form a $1 million alliance. Daguerre monument to be unveiled. Count Stalberg shot duck hunting. Alfred Cooper hanged in Alabama. US cricket beats Canada. cholera in Spain. Union college of law graduate blind. Daily tablet unveiled in London. Judge Montgomery to resign. census irregularities probe. Dickens granddaughter writes novel. sealers deny arming. Mrs Lincoln to Chicago. Cannon on appropriations. Prentice suit over Duluth property. Fremont widow pension bill. Glasgow natural bridge sold. Burns tragedy in Texas. San Francisco fights steamship subsidies. soda factory sale collapses. Ohio governor grants stay. Archibald McDonald escapes jail. pension board vacancy in Nebraska City. New Hampshire gubernatorial nominees chosen. Newark steel works strike. Chicago population surges. French bird race prize. Scranton’s mixed electoral past. dairymen form world’s fair exhibit group.
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Senate Passes Bill After Amendment and Debate
The work finished as the Senate passed the measure on the nineteenth after brief discussion and amendments. The original package bankruptcy and other important measures will now be considered, with various matters under deliberation in both houses.
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Senate and House Actions on Land Grants and Surveys
The Senate debates land grant extensions and surveys with amendments raising funds for public land surveying and telegraphic work. The House passes a package bill on land grants and authorizes committees, while adjournments and quorum issues occur amid procedural moves and a Walker funeral tribute.
Washington News Notes and Nominations Report
United States marshal W S Lerty in Oklahoma resigns with president accepting. Pension board vacancy at Nebraska City due to Dr C H Wilson’s death. Senate considers nominees including Allured B Nettleton for assistant secretary of the treasury and James Russell Soley for assistant secretary of the navy amid opposition. Census shows New York City population 1 513 501, up 25.46 percent since 1880. Appraisers of merchandise confirmed: Ham, Jewell, Sharp, Tichenor, Wilkinson.
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Cherokees and Arapahoes Sign Treaty Agreement
Cheyenne and Arapahoe and Cherokee commissioners reach agreement. Indians to hold lands in severalty and receive 1 500 000 dollars with 500 000 in cash, 1 000 000 left with government at 5 percent. Treaty opens 4 000 000 acres of land. Likely eight to ten days to finalize signatures.
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