Stone immigration bill aims to shift inspection to foreign ports
Washington July 23 The Stone immigration bill would transfer all immigrant inspections to foreign ports under U S consuls instead of at New York and other ports. Senators Davis Chandler and Quay plan vigorous support to push the measure through the upper house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William A. Stone
House
Senate
United States
New York
Stone
Treasury Department
Davis
Chandler
Quay
Meiklejohns Bill Aimed at Immigration Tax
Washington July 24 Representative Meiklejohn proposed a law to tax each alien immigrant $100. He argued high immigrant intake strains resources and wages and urged duties on foreign labor to protect American workers while exempting relatives of citizens or intending citizens. He said citizens alike should oppose new immigrant inflows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meiklejohn
United States
Attorneys Disbarred From Pension Practice
The interior department disbarred six pension attorneys for violations of pension laws. Named: William H. Kerr Slineville Ohio Samuel L. Cecil Travelers Rest Kentucky J. B. Armstrong Xenia Ohio A F Posey Vicksburg Mississippi Thomas Caldwell Chetopa Kansas B F Brown Pittsburg The main charge is accepting illegal fees from claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huington
Interior Department
Hoke Smith
William H. Kerr
Slineville
Smuel L. Cecil
Travelers Rest
Pittsburg
Clash near Wichita wounds Corporal Gleaves
A clash between U S soldiers guarding Rock Island railroad property and a body from South Enid Oklahoma Territory near Wichita results in Corporal Gleaves being seriously wounded by a bullet in the left side.
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Wichita
Kan
United States
Rock Island
South Enid
O. T
Corporal Gleaves
Miners Strike at Vesuvius Ohio Over Mine Equipment
IronTON July 23 The Pirrung miners of Vesuvius Ohio walk out demanding buggies pushed in and out and track laid timber installed President Adams visits the mines seeking settlement but differences remain unresolved Two federal grand jury members were present at the bench today and G Hanahan noted among figures in the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton, O
Pirrung
Vesuvius
Adams
Federal Grand Jury
United States Court
G. Hanahan
Rotherhood
Review of Trade Indicates Strikes Still Felt in 1894
The Dun and Bradstreet weekly review notes lingering effects from two major strikes and tariff uncertainties from congressional disputes. Gold exports resume at 3.8 million for the week while wheat and oats show volatility. Steel rail deliveries, factory failures, and regional rail blockades restrain demand and production with 286 U.S. failures and 44 in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
United States
Canada
Direct Vote for Senators Sees Narrow House Passage
In Washington on July 23 the House, with slim attendance, passed a resolution proposing a constitution amendment to elect Senators by direct vote of the people 137 to 49 18 votes to spare. The measure needs a two thirds vote. The House also disagreed to Senate amendments on the Indian appropriation bill and appointed Holman Allen and Wilson as conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Bowers
Senate
Holman
Allen
Wilson
Plan to repeal sugar bounty if tariff bill defeats itself
Washington July 23 It is stated that a plan exists to repeal the current sugar bounty by an independent measure should the differential duty on refined sugar be struck from the tariff bill and the bill then fail as a result of this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Allen
Nebraska
Sugar Investigating Committee
Senate
Gray
Lindsay
Destructive Southern Blaze Destroys Caldwell Hotel
Brim Mincuam Alabama July 23 at 1 a m fire broke out in Stowers furniture store corner First avenue and Twenty second streets. Water pressure failure hampered firemen as flames crossed Twenty second street and consumed the Caldwell hotel the finest of its kind in the South. Loss estimated at 700000 with 300000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brim Mincuam
Ala
Stowers
First Avenue
Twenty Second Streets
Caldwell
Allen's Report on Sugar Trust Campaign Contributions
Senator Allen of Nebraska, on the sugar investigation committee, submits a separate report noting that sugar trust contributions supported national campaign funds. He cites Havemeyers and Seames testifying to money given to Democratic and Republican parties for state and national influence. He urges a strong law to curb this growing influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Havemeyer
Theodore Havemeyer
John E. Seames
New York
Massachusetts
American Sugar Refining Company
American Sugar Trust
Congress
Open switch wrecks freight train near St. Paul
Between 10 and 11 p m an open switch on the Northern Pacific track wrecked a Chicago Great Western freight train of 31 loaded cars at Av Open Switch St Paul. Engineer H S Peterson and Fireman C Watkins escaped by jumping from the cab with Watkins slightly injured by flying splinters and coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pau
Northern Pacific
H.S. Peterson
C. Watkins
Watkins
Mail car burn on California express near La Junta
A mail car on Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe California express No 3 was burned about 20 miles from La Junta Colorado. The fire is believed caused by a spark from the engine destroying over 200 sacks of papers and 20 pouches of mail bound for California points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Junta
Colo
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
California Express
California
Fire Devours Nearly 100 Acres of Grain Near Dyersville
A spark from a Chicago Great Western engine ignited crops belonging to Dimmer and Board near Dyersville, burning about 100 acres of grain and hay. The owners traveled to Dubuque to pursue damages totaling $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buarved Grain
Duscgur
Chicago Great Western Railway
Messrs. Dimmer and Board
Dyersville
Dubuque
Murdered man found in GainsGow alley
An American, John Sinnamon of 192 East Second Street New York City, was found murdered in an alley of GainsGow. Twelve men and women have been arrested on suspicion of involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GainsGow
John Sinnamon
East Second Street
New York City
Water Works Closure Strains Vermillion City Supply
After a week of council negotiations the water company permanently closed its works leaving many districts without water as supply wells and cisterns ran dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Need More Rain Over Central Iowa On July Day
Thunder showers were general across Central Iowa but rainfall was light. The moisture helped wilted crops but farmers say more rain is urgently needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinss
Iowa
Leading Chicago bankers urge no withdrawal of troops
A telegram from Chicago bankers and merchants to President Cleveland urges that federal troops not be withdrawn from the city. The message signals strong local concern over security and order amid ongoing tensions in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ChicaGo
Cleveland
Northern Pacific A R U Votes to Return to Work
In Butte a Rocky Mountain News dispatch says Northern Pacific A R U members voted nearly unanimously to return to work. Union Pacific and Montana Union men remain out but may resume if they can regain their old positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Rocky Mountain News
Butte
Mon
Northern Pacific
Union Pacific
Montana Union
Fire destroys Cole and King coal yard in Oelwein
Fire swept the Cole and King brothers coal sheds in Oelwein at 1030 p.m. destroying the entire lumber yard. Loss is put at 12000 dollars with 4500 dollars covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Cole and King Brothers
Sugar Trust Senatorix Investigation Resumes Hearings
The senate sugar investigation committee reconvened with Senators Gray Lindsay and Davis present. Henry Rood of the New York Herald testified on sources for articles and possible sugar stock speculation by senators since the tariff bill. the panel refused to disclose testimony until the inquiry advances. Witnesses were cautioned they are like grand jury witnesses and must not reveal testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumncrox
Senate Sugar Investigating Committee
Gray
Lindsay
Davis
Henry Rood
New York Herald
Rood
Pullman Palace Car declares 2 percent quarterly dividend
The Pullman Palace Car company announces a quarterly dividend of 2 percent to be paid August 15. The notice specifies the payout date and the company name, indicating a routine corporate dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullman
New York
Pullman Palace Car Company
Debs Nominated by Mass Meeting as Populist Candidate
In Cuicano on July 23 a 1500 strong mass meeting on Ogden avenue nominated Eugene V. Debs for president amid labor ardor. Speakers praised vets, denounced Cleveland, and backed Populists, pledging opposition to both major parties and predicting a sweeping victory. A letter criticizing Cleveland’s strike policy was drafted for the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Ogden Avenue
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Cleveland
Madden
State Federation of Labor
Removal of troops triggers work stoppage at Lake Shore road yards
Cuicano July 13 The men refuse to work unless troops return. They fear personal violence and lack trust in police. President Newell secured Company C Second regiment to return, and workers resumed. Several strikers went back to packing houses. butchers met and discussed the situation without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicano
Lake Shore Road
Newell
Company C
Monument to Logan Unveiled at Soldiers' Home
At Hart Springs the Soldiers' Home in South Dakota unveiled a sandstone monument honoring General Logan. The piece, carved locally, shows Logan in full military dress. The Monumental association plans more monuments and beautification as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hart Springs
Soldiers’ Home
Monumental Association
South Dakota
Kansas Pacific Bondholders Sue Sage and Gould Estate
The Kansas Pacific bondholders committee led by Silas P. Datcher has filed suit in the U S circuit court for New York in the name of John Quincy Adams against Russell Sage and the Jay Gould estate to recover 11 million dollars alleged to be misappropriated from the trust through securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould and Sage Millions
New York
Kansas Pacific Bondholders’ Committee
Silas P. Datcher
United States Circuit
John Quincy Adams
Russell Sage
Jay Gould
Arbitration and Peace Society holds annual convention in Asbury Park
The Christian Arbitration and Peace society opened its annual convention at Asbury Park New Jersey with good attendance from across the country and abroad. Bishop Vincent Dr E H Stokes and Rev E L Upham participated in the opening exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbitration and Peace Society
Asbury Park
N. J
The
Christian Arbitration and Peace Society
Vincent
E. H. Stokes
E. L. Upham
The Vigilant Wins 50 Mile Cruise At Kinastown
Kinastown Dublin Bay July 23 The Vigilant wins ahead of Britannia in a 50 mile cruise finishing 83 minutes 49 seconds faster than Britannia without time allowance which would cut about 1 minute 10 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigiant
Kinastown
Dublin Bay
Britannia
Troops Leave Chicago Amid Rioting Fears
The president will not alter orders withdrawing troops from Chicago to Fort Sheridan despite appeals from business leaders to keep troops in the city. Withdrawals will be delayed only if signs of renewed rioting appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Senators Question Sugar Stock Purchases In 19th Century Probe
The senate sugar trust investigating committee reopened its inquiry with Senators Gray Lindsay and Davis present. W B Derrickson of the firm W B Wheeler Co testified his New York brokerage firm never placed orders for sugar stock or for any stock for Senator Camden or any other United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasa Hinotos
Senate Sugar Trust Investigating Committee
Gray
Lindsay
Davis
B. Derrickson Co
New York
W. Bb. Wheeler & Co
Derrickson
Camden
United States
Excursion Train Wreck Near OakLand Cry
A special Albion to Marengo excursion wrecked four miles west of OakLand Cry Indiana when engine trucks broke. The baggage car overturned and splintered. Melvin Stanley died in the crash and about a dozen others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OakLand Cry
Ind
Albion
Marengo
Here
Melvin Stanley
Anna Shager and Amos Carr to be wed after land dispute
In Duurn on July 28, Anna Shager sued Amos Carr over five lands near Elephant Lake northwest of Duluth. The contest grew bitter and costly, but Carr and Shager reached an agreement and plan to marry on Tuesday.
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Duurn
Anna Shager
Amos Carr
Elephant Lake
Duluth
Carr
Northern Pacific trains run on schedule in Spokane move
SpoKane Washington July 23 All trains on the main line and branches of the Northern Pacific are moving on schedule time Division headquarters have been permanently moved from Sprague to Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Division
Sprague
Milwaukee Improvements Begin After Fire Destroyed Depots
Milwaukee improvements commence at Sioux Falls with plans to build new passenger and freight depots replacing those burned on July 4. The project targets enhanced transit facilities and may impact local rail traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Brewery Burned in Muscopa Fire
Muscopa Wisconsin July 23 The Muscopa brewery has burned with a loss of 11000 partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscopa
Wis
Hias
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Meiklejohn's
Review OF Trade
Tut
Sugar Trust
Senatorix
Debs
N«m
Grover
Huron
Waibel & Donaldson
Dakota
Culver & Smiteis
Culver & Smith
Tobin
Frank Wilson
Tobin & Wilson
Second and
Kansas Streets
Huron, S. D
Or Bros
Oost
Crockery
Hmiowur
JOY Brothers
A. Bryall
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