Congressional action spans pensions treaties and trusts debate
On the 30th the House passed 190 private pension bills after committee review and adjourned. the Senate later passed the sundry civil appropriation bill. Amendments included a ridge across the Potomac memory memorial. The session focused on a constitutional amendment to regulate trusts and combines, with heated Senate debate led by Hanna Elkins versus Tillman Teller. The Navy armor plate clause and conference committee issues stirred contention as the House and Senate disagree on amendments. The military academy appropriation and extradition of Cuban crime fugitives advanced, and the Littlefield anti trust bill passed with one dissent.
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Congress gold mine sold to New York syndicate
The Congress gold mine north of Phoenix sold for 1.5 million dollars to a New York syndicate. The mine has been a leading gold producer in Arizona and was highlighted amid other far reaching news from across the country.
Senator Hanna Denies National Committee Chair Claim
The senator rejects reports he will not lead the national republican committee. He states there has been no reauthorization or decision on future role. Kentucky Governor Beckham orders ten militia companies mustered out.
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National Republican Committee
United States
MacArthur
Philippines
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Venezuelan revolution ends as Gen Hernandez is captured
Government troops capture revolutionary leader Gen Hernandez in Venezuela news. Dominion reports the revolution is concluded. Canadian authorities reveal Carl Dullman J Nolin and John Walsh sought revenge against the colony for sending troops to South Africa. They allegedly raised positions in Dublin and received funds via Clan na Gael through Maud Gonne.
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Venezuela
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Carl Dullman
J. Nolin
John Walsh
Welland Canal
Canada
South Africa
Dublin
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Maud Gonne
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Steel plant shutdowns faulted for layoffs and renewals underway
At Middlesboro Kentucky the Virginia Tron Coat and Coke plant closed on the 4th leaving 200 men unemployed with no stated reason. The Hlmeis Steel Co Joliet Illinois reopened its merchant mill on the 4th employing 500 men and plans summer operation. Rumors say red mills and converter may resume. Rev F L P Cleveland Methodist minister died aged 84 at his home in Roopers Park Kentucky. He served as a Civil War secret officer under Gen Grant. A new business plan for American Steel and Wire Co aims to produce from its own mines and ovens, shaving ties with Federal and National Steel. Mount Jolly Inn Baltimore suburb destroyed by fire with $55000 loss. Brig Gen Greely directs wireless stations in San Francisco harbor Porto Rico and the Philippines. Wireless may replace a broken cable between Fort Hamilton and Fort Hancock in New York harbor. Copenhagen steamer ran aground near Fort Lauderdale in total wreck after rescue efforts failed. Senate Speaker Teller blasts Philippine policy. Four hours of executive session. House approves Senate amendment funding 45 million for St Louis exposition and District of Columbia appropriation finalization.
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Diploma mill raided in Chicago as executives held on fraud charges
Government inspectors arrested President James Armstrong Vice President J H Randall Secretary Thomas Armstrong and ex Secretary Charles M Hovey of the Metropolitan Medical College also known as Independent Medical College and National Law School at 66 West Van Buren Chicago. They face mail fraud charges with hearings set for June 14 and high bail.
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Robbers Stop Train Charge In North Texas
In Longview Texas on June 5 three masked men halted a northbound passenger train on the International and Great Northern line by placing ties on the track. They forced the engineer and fireman to uncouple cars and fled after a gunfire exchange, leaving with nothing.
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Gomez Returns to Cuba Amid Crowds in Havana
Gen Maximo Gomez arrived in Havana on Monday to a welcoming reception by political society reps and an enthusiastic crowd. He delivered a brief address from his home stating he kept his promise to return and had no intent to abandon Cuba or its people.
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Grahan Lumber Co. partner shoots Tallahassee official
John A Graham of Savannah shot and killed Tallahassee City Councilman John Bradford during a dispute over business matters. Graham is senior partner of Graham Lumber Co at St. Marks, located 20 miles south of Tallahassee.
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John Bradford
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Democratic platform backs Bryan and anti imperial stance
In Baton Rouge on June 5 the state convention adopted a platform aligned with the Chicago platform of 1876. It calls delegates to vote for Bryan, denounces imperial policy and the Philippine annexation, condemns trusts, opposes wars of conquest, supports a U S canal route under exclusive control, and shows Boers sympathy. London reports arrests in Russian cities tied to socialist suppression, not tied to violence.
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Rochambeau Monument Unveiled in Vendome France
The statue honoring Gen Rochambeau of Revolutionary War fame, funded by subscriptions in France and the United States, was unveiled in Vendome with a grand ceremony on Monday.
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Negro's Murderous Work in Youngstown and Ohio Killings
June reports detail Irvin Johnston a colored iron worker who fatally cut his wife and injured his son before attempting suicide. he was found in a stable in serious condition. In Cleveland, Bertha Yucker, 25, was shot dead by her uncle Carl Raub who then killed himself in his sister's home. The article also notes a federal case about Aultman & Taylor Co. vs. Riekland County treasurer over back taxes, with judges ruling no federal interference.
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Train wreck near Sandusky leaves two dead
A Lake Erie & Western eastbound freight derailed about 15 miles from Sandusky, when a wheel broke, burying the engine and cars. Fireman Enoch Bowsner and Brakeman Jo Wo Pup Tel were killed. Engineer Tarrys suffered a broken leg and injuries.
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Enoch Bowsner
Jo Wo Puptel
Tarrys
Five Die in Thursday Oil Well Explosion
A revised casualty list from the Welly oil well disaster reports five dead and five injured. The killed are William Watson Thomas Daniels Hazelton Speeters William Carpenter and Herman Spears. The fatally injured are James Spears Dawson Stotar and Henry Stotlir. Seriously injured are John Stotlir Walter Daniels.
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Walter Daniels
Jury awards $3000 against Champaign County in lynching case
In Urbana on June 5 a jury awarded $3000 damages to the administrator of Click Mitchell, a Black man killed in 1897. The county plans to appeal to federal courts arguing the antilynching law conflicts with the U S Constitution.
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Champaign County
Click Mitchell
Oil price drops again in Lima markets
In Lima on June 1 the oil price fell three cents a barrel with North Lima at 98 cents and South Lima at 08 cents. Since April 5 the price has declined 30 cents, leaving producers to wonder when the bottom will come.
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South Lima
Bell Bros
Dalton
L. S. Rudy
Farmer John Shauck Murdered At Doorstep In Laurelville
In Laurelville on Monday, farmer John Shauck of Buena Vista was killed when his head was split by an axe at his doorway. His brother-in-law Jancol Stump, 65, a former local preacher, was arrested on suspicion and is described as mentally deranged.
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Ironton Editor Named United States Marshal for Porto Rico
A Washington telegram lists Edward S. Wilson of Ironton as the chosen United States marshal for Porto Rico. Wilson is editor of the Ironton Register. The announcement was sent to the Senate by President McKinley. June 5 report from Tronton notes the nomination among officials to serve in the island territory.
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Porto Rico
McKinley
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Edward S. Wilson
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Ironton Register
Bicycle race in rain from Hamilton to Chester Park
The 27 mile Hamilton to Chester Park road race took place yesterday in wet conditions. Six eight minute men started at 1 30 p m with 21 other starters. Otto C Voor ns of Marshmanville Ohio won the event.
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Chester Park
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Synod Opens in Cedarville with Delegates Attending
The 71st annual synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America met in Cedarville C May 31 with the opening session. Representatives from twenty five states and Canada are present, totaling one hundred seventy five delegates.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
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Canada
Wedding Night Tragedy as Guest Fatally Shoots Another
In Columbus on June 4 a wedding reception ended in death when Frank Adams shot and killed Joe Mulligan after Mulligan threw a bottle at him. The two had been drinking to the bride's health as Harry Richards and da Cockrell wed.
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Frank Adams
Joe Mulligan
Mrs Margaret Sherman Dies in Mansfield at 72
Mansfield June 5 Mrs John Sherman died at midnight aged 72. She was Miss Margaret Cecilia Stewart only child of the late Judge Stewart of this city. She married Mr Sherman December 31 1848. No children. Born here she will be buried here.
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John Sherman
Margaret Cecilia Stewart
Judge Stewart
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Hiram Plans Elaborate Jubilee Commencement Week
Hiram college has completed arrangements for an elaborate celebration of the college jubilee. The exercises will begin June 16 and continue until June 22.
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Hiram College
Wire Trust Orders Shut Newbury Mills Downtown
Wire Trust 3 is in close near Cleveland as orders arrive to halt operations at the Newbury rolling mills until further notice. Five hundred workers are laid off across the Bessemer steel works a blooming mill and the brick red mill. The usual summer shutdown follows. Washington named William Mullin postmaster at Middletown Ohio.
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Wire Trust
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