Congress Debates Railway Mail Service Appointments and Election Contests
In the House a bill to authorize eleven division superintendents for the railway mail service advances amid private business and election contest debates. Also notes terms for U S district courts and a push by several members on sugar trust investigation and tariff protection. In the Senate, Platt discusses the presidents message on protection versus free trade as the centennial celebration committee reports.
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Senator Stanford's reasons for supporting Lamar's confirmation
Washington news notes Senator Stanford of California explains his vote for Lamar's confirmation, praising him as a liberal minded scholar and loyal unionist. He argues against rejecting someone for past rebellion and urges national unity. Also reports on post office rail security measures and a treasury note on small denomination certificates.
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County Treasurer Reports 1887 Tax Collections
County treasurer H B Williams tells the board that 1887 total county collections reached 112 776 48 with 11 280 64 for territory 11 047 40 for county 44 500 08 for school townships and 7 007 41 for general school fund. Milwaukee company paid 1 878 20 on gross earnings and Northwestern contributed 1 610 3 percent. Receipts from liveries totaled 6 621 10.
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Wisconsin Central Lines Cut Freight Tariff to Conform
The Wisconsin Central Line announced a freight tariff reduction at noon today, aligning Milwaukee and Chicago to Minneapolis rates with intermediate stations. The move aims to standardize pricing across routes and simplify local sections contiguous to the railroad’s lines.
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Bismarck Sees No War Likely as Europe Seeks Peace
In a Reichstag address on the military bill Bern says war with France unlikely and Russia poses no threat. He notes France’s peace, cites Austria as ally, and stresses desire to avert a broader conflict while urging calm and unity amid European tensions.
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Freight tariff wars widen cuts across lines
The Milwaukee freight cuts spark a wider rate battle as the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line opens with a tariff reduction. Burlington and Missouri River and Alton roads respond with further ten percent cuts between Kansas City and Chicago, dragging other lines into the price war.
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Freight rate cuts hit Missouri river hubs and Des Moines
The Omaha and Council Bluffs line lowered hog product rates to Chicago from 13 to 15 cents, a notable drop since Friday. Minnesota & Northwestern trimmed rates to Des Moines, and Milwaukee & St Paul reduced class rates by three cents. New rates apply to Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City and southwestern Missouri river points, with first class 34.44 cents, second 25, third 23, fourth 19 and fifth 14.
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Judge J. N. Kidder Dead in California
The Boone County Republican reports Judge LN Kidder, formerly of Boone Iowa, died in California last week of brain disease at fifty one. He represented the Manitoba road during its Aberdeen extension and later worked as an attorney for several companies. A wife and one child survive.
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Lumber Cut in 1887 Shows Little Change From 1886
The Mississippi Valley Lumberman reviews 1887 timber output across Minnesota Wisconsin and the Mississippi valley with figures near 2.76 billion feet for 1887 up from 2.70 billion in 1886. Shingle production rose by about 65 million while declines in some regions were offset by gains in the St Croix LaCrosse Duluth and railroad mill territories.
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Iowa Railroad Employes Oppose Two Cent Fare Bill
About fifty railroad workers from across Iowa testified to the senate railway committee against the two cent fare bill and freight rate cuts. They argued lower rates would hurt workers more than owners. Letters from Rock Island and Burlington employees claimed remonstrances were signed under compulsion. Rev Ida C Hilton opened the session with a prayer, a historic first for a woman in such an office.
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A Good Worker Colonel Gale Not Opposed to Admission
Ed W Lowe reports from Washington that Colonel Gale is not opposed to admission and has done good work for the cause. The note references Associated Press dispatches and discussion of Dakota uniting as one state. President McLouth states federal farm aid will total 15000 for experimental farms tied to agricultural colleges with quarterly disbursements.
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Drop in Sugar Sparks West Coast Trade Debate
San Francisco reports a pivotal drop in sugar prices triggering market debate as refiners skim margins and expect prompt responses from competitors. Milwaukee surveyors and committee members discuss implications, while rail routes and port activity are noted as observers eye the shifting landscape.
Pete Barrett trial unfolds in sickroom testimony
In Minnearouts Feb 7 court sits in Minnie Barrett’s sickroom with the murder trial of Pete Barrett. Reddy Barrett’s wife testifies as jurors and lawyers rush proceedings. Mrs Cora Foster adds that she heard a shot and a scream late that night.
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Arrest of Metropolitan Bank President on Misappropriation Charge
Crxcernnall Feb. 7 President Means of the suspended Metropolitan Bank was arrested today for misappropriating 224000 in bank funds through self loans. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Dorger and released on $20000 bond after posting it.
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Dakota question fuels cross-state tensions in letter
A letter from Hugh J. Campbell to Hon. Jno A Owen urges bold action over the Dakota bill. He warns that Injuries must be redressed or steps will be taken next summer to polarize the presidential election and unite western and southern opposition against the bill.
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Tariff debate and agricultural concerns dominate New York Tribune discussion
The Tribune reports farmers in New York urging tariff support amid debates on protection and agriculture's welfare. Letters favoring tariff relief appear alongside dissent, noting mixed effects on the industry and its workers.
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Grain shipments may beat New York costs to Europe
Feb 7 report notes eastbound lines show reduced freight rates versus New York, as railways slash tariffs to city and eastern points by about 90 cents, signaling potential restoration of rates after alarm over grain and provisions moving to Liverpool and Europe.
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