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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1894
Page
4
In Washington the sugar duty issue dominates caucus talks as conferees adjourn. A final decision aims for either agreement on the sugar schedule or a report of disagreement. The day sees House and Senate negotiating schedules, considering export duties and retaliatory measures, with key figures from conservative circles pressuring fast action.
The article notes admission bills discussed in Washington and Mexico, with dates in 1804 to 1806. It details proposed constitutional affirms for new states, residence requirements, and election timelines. The text references a convention to occur on a Tuesday in July 1806 and a ratification vote by November 1585, noting speculative and garbled details from the period.
A diary like narrative reports a perilous voyage aboard the Cambrian Cubertala with a gale scattering the crew and rescuers. Captain Vaierius wires progress as the ship battles exhaustion and dwindling provisions while the crew fights for survival and a perilous return to safety.
A proposal from Southern Pacific to form a new carrier pact follows a strike to unite western rail lines. The plan would empower a Passengers Association linking Chicago Los Angeles and New York with routes via San Diego. Competing routes have not agreed to reductions, with winter fares around 1.00 to New York and Chicago.
A fatal house fire killed a family with the parents found amid the blaze and no articles saved. The cause remains unknown as investigators probe the origin of the flames and report no prior threats or signs of arson.
A gubernatorial order names a board to investigate alleged misconduct by soldiers from Company G and I, Troop A, linked to Colonel Curr and other officials. The inquiry, set for Spokane on August 18, targets possible wrongdoing including deaths and illicit collaborations, with a broad review of military and private interests. The record mentions financial figures and other linked entities, including the Oregon Navigation Company.
The document presents an address to U S voters discussing a history of the Pullman strike, union leadership, and calls for support of the same party. It covers appeals for funds, military actions and riot suppression, and notes about railway worker turnout and injuries.
A worker Terriily Wosinited by Ath wk Lalawnring, Fonte Consecaving, Peow, Aig 4-A Woody nifur occurred at Lolenriog this evening. Samuel Matthews, returning from work after quelling strikers, faced a mob of slaves who attacked him with knives. Despite defending himself, Matthews was wounded in the shoulder as assailants struck from behind. The crowd intervened, rescuing the injured man, whose wounds are reported serious. Investigators and local officials pursue the incident as a violent strike-related assault.
Fragmented OCR summary discusses labor groups and political maneuvering. It mentions Knights of Labor, Thomas McGuire of New York, and efforts to persuade workers toward the Populist party. Some lines reference laudanum and strange phrasing, but the main thrust is labor movements seeking ballot redress and organizing for political action.
A federal court dismissed the Southern Pacific suit as ex parte and without prejudice. Judge Rise ordered the record entry in line with government motion. The case involved claims against United States officials and a 140 order. Authorities seek further action if warranted.
Ruptured shipments and failed firms hit the Worcester area as Dinky & Co and Musa H Smith & Co brace for wholesale losses. Analysts peg liabilities near 129000 dollars with broader defaults totaling about 24000. The 3600 Weaver unit and other merchants suffered heavy declines from last year.
Fragmented 1900s style report details OLD CRHWS unemployed workers tied to Northern Pacific blockade efforts. Mentions Mistouls Branch, trade unrest, petitions for reinstate, and a survivor among workers with the Tiger wine at Durie. Includes varied local names and places amid a chaotic roster of events and rumors.
The Senate and House tariff conferees spent a day negotiating a new sugar schedule. Louisiana senators opposed a bounty on this year's crop, threatening votes. Conferees reported progress but adjourned without a firm agreement, while talks pivoted to coal and iron ore.
News from Wastmoron reports a July 28 clash near Shun Yong and Gasun between Japanese and Chinese troops in Korea. After heavy fighting the Chinese were routed, with many prisoners and munitions seized by Japan. A later report mentions another engagement at Gasun with disputed losses.
Five persons were swept away and drowned when a cloudburst hit a canyon above Berwind Colorado. A search party recovered bodies as details emerged of a deadly flood on the road between Abbows station and Berwind. A separate note reports three women arrested over the July cork theft of $30,000 in gold. Federal troops in Montana and the West will not be withdrawn before September despite state violations.
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