30 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Western Kansas World
Location
Wakeeney, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
1
Fragmented national and state news items describe congressional moves on an amendment to SNB, tax duties, and related financial measures. Reports touch on treasury policy, interstate commerce, miner strikes, and political shifts with mentions of senators, committees, and key figures amid a wide array of legislative actions.
The House considers Hatch and Withers amid contention over an anti option bill. A Stone amendment to exempt thirty day options was adopted then tied the vote at 12 to 12. Aldrich offered a flour list amendment. Cox amendment exempting sale for future delivery passed. President Cleveland return noted with improved health as others report wage boosts and Behring Sea activity.
The article reports a bill defining anarchists and prescribing death by hanging for acts targeting U S officials or destruction of property. It cites congressional debate, quoted notes from Round Pond authorities seeking warrants, and international reactions after Carnot’s assassination with demonstrations against Italians in Paris.
State Normal at Emporia reports nearly 300 students enrolled while Decatur County banks show $14,000 on deposit before a local bank closed. Baker University Baldwin drops football after a trustees vote. Herington lodge charter canceled over unpaid assessments, awaiting court decision. A Windsor stock barn was destroyed by lightning amid a costly loss and partial insurance recovery. Moran Herald notes Seth Morrison injured from a fall, while Ellsworth reports a June cloudburst flooding streets and damaging buildings. Caney Chronicle recalls a near-miss with a runaway horse saving a child. Altamont celebrates Labette County High School approval with plans for a new building and staff growth. Kansas experiment station expands chinch bug work with many sub-stations and daily shipments. Severe June storms in Wichita and Mulvane flood towns and derail trains, prompting improvised rescues. Mound Ridge notes uncertain wheat prospects due to variable rains. Lawrence strawberry grower F B Smith completes 1894 harvest with irrigation improving yields. Topeka reports cherry shipments from Lakin. Parson’s rail case enforces charter compliance and office relocation plans, with public works and court actions in progress.
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