Debates on Silver Legislation In the House
August 12 Washington dispatch notes a heated House debate over the Sherman silver act and repeal prospects. Key figures Wheeler of Alabama and Henderson of Iowa led opposing sides on free coinage versus repeal, with Speaker Reed and leaders arguing party and national interest. The session adjourned with disarray and questions about a quorum and possible amendments shaping the silver issue.
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D.C
Ise
Wheeler
Ala
T Harter
Ohio
Congress
Hersor
Washington
England
Henderson
Sepublican of
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Benecrane
Sherfea
Warter
Bank
United Staves
Epinica
Bowers
Rep
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United States
Delygate Rawlins
Dam
Utah
Wasmyoros
D. C
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Siiver
Johnny McKay At Large In Indiana After Brazil Killing
A dispatch from Brazil Indiana reports Johnny McKay formerly of the city shot and killed William Rowe on the street. McKay, linked to the Johnson Bell case, fled to Caseyville Indiana over a year ago. A $50 reward is offered for his arrest as authorities pursue the suspect.
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Tod Spectal
Emilee
Scot
Brazil
Ind
Johnny McKay
Bowery
William Rowe
McKay
Indiana
Caseyville
Rowe
Johnson Bell
Bell
Leslie
Stratn
L A W Tournament Ends In Delightful Weather
August 12 report from the L A W Tournament notes perfect track conditions and a favorable crowd response. Zimmerman led in the quarter mile before Taylor edged him by a foot in 33.35, with Tyler and Gary close for second. In the two third mile open Lumsden led then Johnson surged to beat Zimmerman by a yard, Tyler taking second in the second heat with N A Rhodes second and Taylor third in 1 56 35.
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Zimmerman
Taylor
Tyler
Gary
Lumsden
Gitbens
Groseh
Brown
Johnson
Ohio Miners Face Prospect of Wider Mining Shutdown
President John Nugent of the Ohio Miners Association reports miners furious over the executive board deal exchanging operators paper due in five months for wages in currency. Cries of rope and bang-bye followed his arrival, yet Nugent hopes acceptance of the agreement is eventual. if not, the entire mining industry in the valley could halt. West Virginia postmasters appointments announced in Washington include Grimmel Somerre county and Hurricane Putnam county selections.
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Ohio Miners Worked Co. Spector Tamerain Io Tes Sunviay
Convamus
John Nugent
Ohio Miners' Association
New Straiteville
Nugent
Virginia
D. C
West Virginia
Grimmel
Sommere County
F F. McAllister
J. Griuteet
Hurricane
Putnam County
CW. Wilkisson
W. D. Hodges
Meadow Creek Station
Summers County
J. W. Quinn
BP. Ball
Oca
Cabell County
J. J. McClary
L. W. Sampson
Shoals
Wayne County
Piyee
Alonzo Garrets
Darwin LL Whaley
Polatpee
President's Strenuous Labor Leads to Nervous Weakness Return
A special report from Washington notes the President endured months of nonstop duties since his inauguration. He worked late into nights, faced mounting fatigue, rheumatism, and signs of exhaustion, with a nervous breakdown feared if rest did not follow. He sought recovery at Buzzard's Bay but faced relapse upon return to heat and crowds.
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Taleeram
White House
Buzzard’s Bay
Domentio Aventis
Washington
Rey
Congress
Dr Breant
Pittsburg and Louisville Clash In Double Bill
Baseball results from yesterday show Pittsburg crippled by Louisville losses. Gumbert pulled early for the Colonels in game one while errors and weak hitting doomed the other. Attendance 5,052. New York rain delay against Philadelphia halted action after rain saved the Giants from defeat. Chicago saw Hutchinson win for the Colts as Cincinnati suffered two errors apiece.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgers
Louisville
Wil Gumbert
Colonels
Menafee
Billy B
and &T
Stenzel
T. Brown
Pfeffer
W. Brown
Twitchell
O'Rourke
Crime
Pinkney
Dovoran
Grim
Twitewell
Basa Oy
Colcalough
Menanne
van Haltren
Stovzel
Denny
New York
Philadelphias
Hall
Nixen Eee
Fire
I Bates
Weyhing
Gaffney
Washington
Chicago
Hutchinson
Colts
Usleago
Cinctasati
Cholera Reports Grow Across Ports and Island Hospitals
In August reports from Washington and New York describe quarantine orders for baggage from the Massalia and the entry of cholera cases at Swinburne Island Hospital. Health Officer Janks cites 14 cases, 1 suspect, and 3 convalescents with inoculations underway as cholera suspects rise.
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Wasainoros
D. C
Wyman
Massaila
Wheeler
Marine Hospital Service
Bills Island
Commissioner of Immigration
Massalia
Ellis Island
New York
Marine Hospital
Kenyon
Secretary of Treasury
Warren Wratan
Ge Wyman
Marsalia
Jenkins
Francisco Mola
Mariano
Riberad
Swineburn Island Hospital
Swis Island
Francisco Cervo
Francisco Bonato
Francisco Galolo
Paola Marini
Anielo Gaiton
Giovanni Bandino
Michaelo Catan
Leonardo Larosa
Trisco Doddle
W. T. Jexqrs
Janki
Destructive Barnesville Fire Threatens Block in Business District
A major blaze broke out at J. B. Ely & Co drugstore and spread to Lorber & Shenker dry goods and C. H. Thornberry confectioners in Barnesville Ohio. Firemen fought for hours with little progress as flames threatened the entire block, prompting emergency actions and concerns of total destruction.
Yellow fever reports and notable market news mix in August dispatches
A YELLOW FEVER update from Washington and Pensacola notes no new cases and subsiding excitement amid house to house inspections ordered by the Health Officer, with a Brunswick outbreak also mentioned. In Chicago, B P Hutchinson sells his Hoard of Trade membership after decades, netting a large gain as Armour & Co buys it for an employee. Jolly Coser in Tennessee announces a heavyweight title bout in September with a $10,000 purse, a $9,000 winner’s share, and a $1,000 homers prize, for a 11% pound limit.
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Bradstreet
New York
Tnasmuch Asit
Bradstreets
Warna
Secretary of the Treasury
Sub-Treasury
New Orleans
Wasminoton
D. C
Wyman
Macroder
Marine Hospital Service
Sacola
Mia
Carcago
B. P. Hutchleson
Old Hutch
Chicago
Tate
Armour & Co
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Hutchinson
Jolly Coser Tenasa
Augers
Sally Smith
Johnny Griffin
George Dizon
Casey Island Ath.l Iptic Club
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Uneasy Aftermath in Bean Hay Riots and Fire Losses
Reports describe ongoing unease as religious tensions flare again in Bean Hay with injuries and hospital deaths. Fire and quake shocks ripple through the region. Chinese Coast losses number in the hundreds. Nelson Morris packing house in Chicago burned. laws and insured status noted amid the turmoil. Parneilites move toward a third reading of the Home Hate Bill as political焦.
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Tm Amal Speen
Beanhay
Sesmer
Perdeu
Teo Nelson Morris Packing House
Chicago
Kone
Strourboll
Trrou
Ruined and Deserted Her Suit For 60000 Damages
In the District of Columbia Supreme Court a breach of promise suit seeks 60000 against Kentucky Representative Wom. P. C. Breckinridge by Madeline V. Pollard. The complaint traces an April 1854 meeting at Wesleyan Female Seminary and alleged continued relations through 1884 with claims of child births and later broken engagement amid marriage rumors in New York and Washington.
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W. CP. Breckinridge
Hreeklyridge
Weehington
New York
Hreckiarkige
Loulee
Sh. Lont
Bhermen
Breckenridge
Sieckenridge
Breckinridge
Philadelphia
Herbert
Mise Rice
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