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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
6
A tariff measure named BiX cleared the Senate after a prolonged six week debate. Two Silver Men and a Democrat joined Republicans in approving the bill, marking a party diverse vote.
A legislative update notes the bill returns to the House with about eight hundred amendments attached. Lawmakers debate proposed changes amid a tense session. The large number signals detailed revisions affecting policy and timelines.
In a 38 to 28 vote the tariff bill passes the Senate amid crowded galleries. Final tally shows 35 Republicans, 2 Silver Republicans, and 1 Democrat in support, with 25 Democrats and 2 Populists opposing. Conference requested as the measure returns to the House with 874 amendments to reconcile.
The first conference on the tariff bill will convene once House members are named. Meetings will continue in the Senate Finance room as long as endurance holds. Both Democrats and Populists expect limited opposition to the Republican plan to send the bill to conference.
In Tumegus Ohio on July 9 W P Read and University President Ratchford held a private conference. Ratchford declined to reveal the conference topic.
Chicago coal users warn of possible famine amid miners strike. Railroads report coal shortages, with trainloads diverted. Stockyards managers admit seriousness while big packers seek anthracite or petroleum substitutes. If the strike lasts two weeks, firms may seek soft coal substitutes and rumors of market cornering surface as soft coal prices rise.
In Cleveland on July 14 the Lake Erie Iron company announced it will file a test case against the Lake Shore railway to decide if the railroad can confiscate coal.
The entire fourth class of naval cadets, 36 in number, remain confined to the Santee for firing explosives against orders and for refusing to name the guilty party. Only two cadets were involved in the incident on July 5, with one admitting guilt. Authorities await the other’s acknowledgment. possible demerits or special punishment may follow for all.
Devils Lake Chautauqua proves popular prompting Great Northern to operate a special excursion train July 15 from Wahpeton via Grand Forks and Fargo. Round trip fare to Wahpeton set at 3.50. Event features include the opera Pinafore with principal roles sung by Twin Cities vocalists.
Word from Brooklyn says F. R. Carter former teller of the National Bank of Commerce has been released after a six and a half year sentence for embezzling 30000. The pardon came from President McKinley secured by Carter’s daughter.
Three unknown people, a man a woman and a child, drowned when a wagon attempt to ford Skunkbrook after a bridge failure. The current tipped the wagon and horses. bodies recovered soon after, identities not yet known.
Curiaco July 13 The supreme council of the Patriarchal Circle formerly the chief sub organization of the Odd Fellows will hold its annual convention July 14 to 17 at Janesville Wisconsin This meeting is of special interest as it may terminate the existence of the order as a separate organization.
Lightning struck a 4000 barrel oil tank two miles north of Clean on July 13 at 4 p.m. A cannon was used to blast surrounding tanks to release the oil and stop further explosions. Escaped oil ignited and 20 acres of oil burned.
The steamer William Fairburn towing the schooner George H. Corliss ran aground in Waiska bay near Round Island. The Corliss has a large hole in her bottom and is partly filled with water. The condition of the Fairburn is not known.
Anoka Minnesota July 13 the coffer dam on Rum river gave way at about four o clock with little warning. The night crew scrambled to the shore and escaped injury though the boat they worked in could not be saved. Loss is heavy.
A. M. Winebrenner, jailed on cruelty to his stepdaughter charges, was seized by a mob in Beatrice and subjected to horsewhipping tar and feathering before authorities intervened.
The First Methodist church of New Rochelle, over a century old and the oldest in Westchester county, was destroyed by fire during the night in New York.
A Juneau Wisconsin dispatch reports a terrific wind and rain storm hit Oak Grove, destroying crops and leveling buildings. The loss is described as heavy with extensive damage across the area.
A severe hail and rain storm struck West Salem near La Crosse Wisconsin on July 13. Crops are believed to be heavily damaged with reports of significant agricultural loss in the area.
Washington July 10 The first meeting of the conference committee on the tariff bill lasted about four hours. Republicans pressed to reconcile senate and house positions while Democrats withdrew to consult. Details were pledged as confidential to avoid fueling protests from unmet wishes. The panel plans daily sessions with long hours to report back by next Wednesday.
The House sent the tariff bill to conference after brief debate. Republicans Dingley Payne Dalzell Hopkins Grosvenor appointed. Democrats Bailey McMillan Wheeler named conferees. Minority protested lack of timing agreement and balked at Cuban belligerency and bankruptcy moves. McMillin sought an amendment but Dalzell rejected as non germane.
Uneventful senate day focused on the deficiency appropriation bill which includes accepting France's invitation to the Paris exposition of 1900. The measure was not finished before adjournment. Senator Berry of Arkansas offered a resolution urging the president to seek the release of Ona Melton, a Competitor prisoner, sent to the foreign relations committee.
Senator Pritchard says the civil service commission has agreed to remove the deputy collectorships of customs and internal revenue from the classified service. An order reflecting the change will be prepared and sent to the president soon.
Beruix July 10 reports confirm Baron von Thielmann the German ambassador to the United States has been recalled to serve as secretary of the imperial treasury, succeeding Count von Posadowsky Wehner.
Waukesha Wis July 10 The annual meeting of the State Bankers association opened at the Fountain House. Delegates were welcomed by a committee of local bankers and the afternoon was devoted to a tour.
The cabinet decided the president should send Congress a message proposing a nine member currency commission and funding to address currency questions. The focus is reform of currency and national banking laws linked to tariff policy, with emphasis on action during the extra session.
The Ontario high court upheld international copyright, protecting American music publishers in Canada. It restrained a Toronto firm from publishing Sousa marches and ordered surrender of all copies in hand.
The Porte dispatches a full defense of the Turkish case and rejects any Thessaly frontier north of the Penios. The sultan, sure powers will refrain from coercion, plans to test the concert of Europe to the utmost. War minister telegraphs Edhem Pasha confirming the decision as troops fortify Thessalian positions.
In Constantinople on July 9 Russia circulated a plan to speed peace talks between Turkey and Greece. The move is seen as key to preventing others from proposing similar steps. The German ambassador received clear instructions to press Turkey to accept the powers’ strategic frontier.
The San Francisco and the Raleigh are ordered from Smyrna to Tangier to support United States representations to the Moroccan sultan. American merchants report harassment by local authorities, with violence at times, as other nationals face no such limits. A display of naval power is anticipated as sufficient response.
Weather in Curiaco remains hot as pavements and structures hold heat. Nine deaths and 28 prostrations were recorded for the day, three of which were likely fatal.
A severe afternoon wind storm swept Ruggles Beach near Huron, wrecking a large oak grove where thousands gathered. Dozens of horses were killed and many carriages smashed in the havoc.
In Younestown Ohio on July 7 Thomas Morgan and his wife died when their horse backed a buggy over a bank. The couple plunged about six feet and were killed instantly.
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