Tax Area Ohio Shifts as Taxpayers Drop by Fifty
The Cleveland based internal revenue district covers about one third of Ohio and reports about 50 fewer taxpayers paying federal tax on intoxicating liquor this year than last. Large alien landholdings now total 21 million acres with 4.5 million acres in New Mexico owned by the Holland Land Company and 3 million in Texas held by an English syndicate.
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Internal Revenue District
Cleveland
Ohio
New Mexico
Holland Land Company
Texas
Young Politicians Lead South with Fresh Outlook
The piece notes rising young leaders in the South. In Florida the senator elect Pasco, aged forty, succeeds as speaker of the house by Lamar, aged thirty. West Virginia sees Senator Kenna and Senator-elect Faulkner around forty.
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South
Florida
U.S
Pasco
House of Representatives
Lamar
West Virginia
Kenna
Faulkner
New York Legislature Election Poised for 1887 Contest
The piece notes an off year in politics with states delaying campaigns for a major 1887 election in New York to choose the legislature and state officers below lieutenant governor. Though local, its outcome is seen as signaling probabilities for 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Real Estate Boom May Peak Then Stabilize
The Hour writer argues that after a real estate boom peaks, prices will still trend higher due to rapid population growth. Population doubling every 25 years could reach 100 million by 1905, with all habitable land settled, suggesting depressions may follow feverish excitement but real estate disasters are unlikely soon.
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The
Hour
Massachusetts Governor Signs Employers Liability Bill
The governor signs the Employers Liability Bill, effective September 1, allowing an employee injured by a coworker’s negligence under supervision to recover from the employer as if still in service. Damages capped at $5,000. act excludes domestic servants and farm laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Gov Hill vetoes high license bills including liquor tax plan
New York Governor Hill vetoed two high license measures aimed at taxing liquor sales by class. The plan would have raised city taxes from 30,000 to over 500,000 in population tiers and directed revenue to prisons reformatories hospitals and state expenses. His main objection was that towns and cities would not receive the benefit of the taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Hill
New York
Mort
Sinan
Cindes
Tate Treasury
Congressman's stance on Dakota statehood and division
In a Washington interview Congressman Springer defends admitted Dakota statehood while opposing territorial division on the fortiesixth to fortyseventh parallel. He argues the split would harm unity and defers full statehood to the Fiftieth Congress, noting political backlash from supporters and opponents alike.
Yankton Insane Asylum Trustees Accused of Misuse Funds
Investigators report the Yankton insane asylum trustees took over disbursement duties and approved vouchers totaling over 20 000 dollars to the old secretary Cobby. About 12 000 dollars for coal were charged to fuel funds, with improvements misattributed. Potter, the asylum steward, testified that trustees' vouchers were interpolated into his report.
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Yankton
Harris
Templeton
Bismarck
Gov. Church
Ths
Cobby
Potter
Gov Church Announces Expanded Staff And Promotions
Gov Church names a large set of staff officers with ranks from brigadier general to colonel across supply, ordnance, engineer, medical, and legal posts. Promotions include Adams to lieutenant colonel in the Second Regiment and Bentley and Sheafe to higher commands, with clearest notes on inspector general and purveyor roles. The article notes expectations for aides-de-camp soon and discusses future term location decisions amid public caution against unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Church
James Ringrose
Aberdeen
John H. Jackson
Columbia
Jeremiah KE. Elson
Huron
William 8. Steele
Deadwood
James McCarthy
Fargo
Joseph Hare
Bismarck
William H. Brown
Grand Forks
F. S. Corwin
Steele
Adams
Mitchel
Elson
Davitt's Bold Stand on Irish Rights Sparks Controversy
London letter reports Michael Davitt condemning violence and urging Irish self defense against Evictions and coercion. He disavows past advice to submit and warns that arrest for sedition could fuel unrest as Ireland faces eviction and government pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ichael Davitt
London
Michael Davitt
Bodyke
Davitt
Hmseef
Ireland
Great Britain
Death of Ex Vice President Wheeler in Malone New York
Ex Vice President William A Wheeler died at his Malone New York home on the 7th after years of declining health. Born June 30 1819 in Malone he rose from local law practice to district attorney state assembly and senate and served in Congress. He was Hayes running mate in 1876 and retired to his home where he endured loneliness and illness.
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William A. Wheeler
Malone
N.Y
Wheeler
Mr. Wheeler
N. Y
University of Vermont
Franklin County
New York Assembly
New York Senate
New York Constitution
Rutherford B. Hayes
Protests Against Exorbitant Freight Rates in Minnesota
Petitions filed with the Minnesota railroad commission challenge steep freight charges on wheat. Senator E M Pope of ManKato and W H Kell of Owatonna lead efforts from business groups and boards of trade across Owatonna Faribault Dundas Northfield and Farmington. The commission will send copies to the Milwaukee Road and schedule a hearing after a 20 day response period. The advocates argue St Paul Minneapolis should be a bidirectional trade center with equal rates in and out.
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Minnesota Railroad Commission
E. M. Pope
Mankato
Business Men's Association of Minnesota
W. H. Kell
Owatonna
Boards of Trade Union of
Faribault
Dundas
Northfield
Farmington
Owatonnas
Milwaukee Corporation
St. Paul
Chicago
Pope
Gibbs
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Waseca
Waseca Albert Lea
S Cent
O Brien Boycott Sparks New York Labor Rally Fizzle
O Brien objected to the presiding officer and the meeting resolutions. The committee refused to amend them, the chairman refused to resign, and O Brien boycotted the event. About ten thousand paraders attended, with tensions over McGlynn and George land theories and Iges writings.
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O’brien
George
McGlynn
O'Brien
New York
John McMackin
United Labor Party
P. J. Tynan
Dr. McGlynn
Beannie Geen Poole Ore
Henry Ige
Georg
Destructive Cloud Burst Hits Oberlin Ohio
A thuer storm Sunday afternoon in Oberlin Ohio caused heavy damage as a waterspout unleashed a sudden torrent. The little creek surged, flooding streets and inundating several properties in the town during the downpour.
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Oberlin
Ohio
Unnamed Flood Causes Major Property Damage
The flood forced residents from basements and upper floors as one house floated from its foundation and water damaged two lumber yards. Three hundred feet of Lake Shore railroad track washed away and a passenger train halted. Damage is estimated at $15,000 to $20,000.
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Lake Shore
Fishery Dispute Nears Settlement After Talks
A source close to Secretary Bayard says nearly all issues in the fisheries dispute are resolved except one. The remaining point concerns allowing American vessels to touch at Canadian ports for crew, bait, and supplies but not to fish inside the three mile limit, with Lord Salisbury conceding only port calls for wood and repairs. A compromise is expected.
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Bayard
Lord Salisbury
Dakota June farming report shows acreage gains and prospects
Territorial statistician notes June figures for sixty counties. Winter wheat 105 90, spring wheat 130 104, barley 113 96, oats 116 0, clover 112 90. McIntosh county leads gains with a 400 percent increase. Mora flax sowing expanded across central and northern Dakota. South Dakota sees higher corn acreage. Overall prospects for abundant crops.
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McIntosh
Dakota
South Dakota
Tragic Circus Roof Collapse In Russia
A Russian circus in Neschik was struck by a storm that blew off part of the roof leaving pendant lamps broken and petroleum spilling onto spectators. About 2,000 people panicked as a wall collapsed and the tent fell, causing many burnings and deaths along with 300 injuries.
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Neschik
Russia
Solving a Colored Difficulty in Huntsville
In Huntsville Alabama W H Council, a Black principal, led about fifteen pupils into a white car on the Memphis Charleston line. A white man and twelve white women occupied the other car while the colored car stayed empty. Officials made no move to intervene. Council had earlier sought redress from the interstate commission after being ejected from a white car on the Western Atlantic railroad.
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Huntaville
Ala
W. H. Council
State Normal Institute
Council
Western Atlantic
Interstate Commission
Huntsville
Memphis & Charleston
Fatal shooting in La Crosse ends with Brady death
At La Crosse George Keyes shot and killed gambler Tim Brady after Brady assaulted him with a knife. Keyes fired in self defense when Brady seized him by the throat. Brady died within five minutes. Brady served in the war and drew a pension for a wound.
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la Crosse
George Keyes
Tim Brady
Keyes
Brady
Naval
Philadelphia
Knights of Labor
E. 8. Higgins & Co
New York
Jennie Wade
Gettysburg
Ol Srk Ie
Blaine Plans European Tour Amid Health Talk
A New York World interview recounts Blaine describing a year abroad with Mrs. Blaine and daughters, visiting Britain Germany France and Italy. He denies aiding Gladstone or Home Rule and discusses health rumors, noting he has rarely been seriously ill and reflecting on election losses from “what Mr. Blaine says” leaflets.
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Blaine
New York World
Augusta
Twa
Blaine Aud Toters
Margaret
Hattie
Lloyds
Ems
Great Britain
Engla
Scotland
Germany
France
Spain
Jaly
Mediterranean
Greece
Pelsans
Constantinople
Italy
Gladstone
Europe
Bar Harbor
Burchard
Indiana
West
New York
Minnesota Wins Second Military Prize at Sheridan Event
In Washington on May 20 Gen Sheridan announced infantry prizes led by Lomax Rifles at $5,000 and First Minnesota's Company D at $2,500. Prizes covered battalions, light artillery, Zouaves, and cadets with medals and cash for top performers, while Virginia’s First Regt. won regimental honors amid a crowded review.
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Minnesota
Iast
Washington
Sheridan
Prises
Lomax Rifles
Belknap Rifles
Texas
National Rifles of
San Antonio Rifles
Washington Light Infantry
Louisville Legion
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Milwaukee Light Battery
Chicago Zousves
Memphis Merchants
Michigan Military Academy
Maryland Agricultural Colleges
Virnia
H. G. Stack
Charles F. Conrad
J. P. Wagner
First Light Battery of
Wisconsin Ag
Ae Perhawae
Letter From President Cleveland on Grant Monument Fund
President Cleveland replies to an urging circular by Ex-Gov Darshe pene about small subscriptions for a Grant monument He expresses approval of the plan and notes citizens would show their admiration with tangible support He says he has contributed and includes 10 dollars as the maximum expected from a single donor.
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Cleveland
Darshepene
Grant Monument Fund
Dornbalimerido Deer
America
Grover Cluveland
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Fred. C. Kile
Warner
Springer
Thail
Congress
Boen
Dakta
North
Bsinzic
Tensoony
Missourii
Great Signy
Wells Ett
Ikekota
Yankton Insane Asylum
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