Senate Tariff Bill Progress Amid Debate and Rejections
The Senate advanced the tariff bill, completing over half of the metal schedule. Democratic senators led the questioning while Republicans mostly stayed silent. An amendment cutting anvil rates to 1.34 cents per pound passed, the first change without committee approval. Tillman pushed a judiciary inquiry into South Carolina’s dispensary decisions.
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Washington
Senate
Messrs
Jones
Ark
West
Wilson
Vest
Tillman
Judiciary Committee
South Carolina
Allison
Peace Talks Focus After Turkish Armistice Promises
London reports say the Turks will sign the armistice extension at dawn and negotiations may begin in Constantinople. King George reportedly yielded points to speed talks and Greece may gain Turkish evacuation of Thessaly with Russian backing. In Paris proposals for Crete autonomy include a foreign gendarmerie and loan.
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George
Turkey
London
Constantinople
King George
Thessaly
Greece
Yildiz
Paris
Jane
Crete
Russia
Great Britain
Senate Report on Spaulding Funds Sparks Sensation
Springfield June 3 The special senate committee report on misappropriation at the University of Illinois names ex governor Altgeld as a heavy borrower from Globe Savings bank and as someone who knew its condition when Spaulding was recommended for treasurer. It also notes H B Prentice was moved at Altgelds request after demanding a thorough examination.
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Springfield
Ill
Senate
University of Ilinois
C. W. Spaulding
University
Globe Savings Bank
Altgeld
Spaulding
University Board
H. B. Prentice
Banking Department
State Auditor's Office
Missing 13600 Dollars From German American Bank Vault
In St Paul on June 3 a package of 13 600 dollars belonging to the German American National Bank vanished from the vault. Teller Zschau was arrested after cashier Lackey sought charges against him following a companion teller Zenzins’s claim he left the money in the vault briefly. Zschau denies knowledge of the disappearance.
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Teller Zschau
Bank of St. Paul
St. Paul
Lackey
Charles R. Zschau
Zonzins
Mr. Zschau
Mr. Zenzins
Ward Line Steamer Valencia Encounters Spanish Cruiser
The Valencia arrived at Cienfuegos after an incident off Guantanamo Bay in which the Spanish cruiser Reina Mercedes fired a blank shot then a solid shell not within range before Valencia displayed its colors. The U S vice consul at Santiago de Cuba lodged a formal protest.
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Havana
Ward Line
Valencia
Cienfuegos
Guantanamo Bay
Reina Mercedes
United States
Santigo de Cuba
White Metal Advocates Target Congressional Campaign Signals
Silver advocacy heats up as white metal supporters plan a Chicago conference next Tuesday. The silver Republican faction hinge on the talks to shape strategy for the looming congressional race. Montana Congressman Hartman, a bolter from the state delegation, aligns with the convention in St Louis on the chairs issue.
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St. Onicaco
Jones
Chicago
Silver Republican Organization
Hartman
Montana
Pie Petiece
Louis
Conference invites notable figures for fusion plans
The text notes former Senator Dubois of Idaho John P Altgeld and other Chicagoans with silver tendencies will attend a conference. William J. Bryan was invited but cannot attend due to lecture tour engagements. Prominent Populists will be invited to participate, with likely fusion plans for upcoming congressional nominations discussed.
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Dubois
Idaho
John P
William J. Bryan
Fusion
Congress
Old Officers Reelect Ed Modern Woodmen Convention
At Dubuque Iowa on June 8 the Modern Woodmen convention endorsed the current administration as officers were largely reelected. The headquarters will move to Rock Island and the next head camp is set for Kansas City. Charges of misappropriation or mismanagement against officers did not gain traction. Names listed include Northcott Illinois adviser Horne Iowa clerk Hawes Illinois banker Frett Wisconsin escort Van Slyke South Dakota.
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Dubuque
Rock Island
Kansas City
Wea - “Sk
A. Northcott
Hinois
Daniel B. Horne
Iowa
O. W. Hawes
Fortune for a pauper. Montana man to receive vast estate
Old man Vance, 71, living on Logging Creek near Fort Worth, is declared heir to a North Carolina suit, receiving an estate valued around 4 million dollars. He plans to marry 16 year old Miss Alice Crossman, who aided him during illness, and they will move to a Southern home with Vance and his wife.
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Mon
Vance
Logging Creek
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Alice Crossman
Montana
Crossman
Will
Mrs. Vance
Southern
Farmer killed crossing Milwaukee track at Burns crossing
Hastines Minn June 3 Charles Benke of Eagan was struck and killed by passenger train No 4 while crossing the Milwaukee track at Burns crossing. He was a farmer aged 2.
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Hastines
Minn
Charles Benke
Eagan
Milwaukee Track
Burns Crossing
Benke
Quadrennial Conference of the Loyal Legion Opens in Detroit
In Detroit on June 3 a hundred Loyal Legion members meet at the Hotel Cadillac to discuss order matters as General Alger attends. Rear Admiral Gherardi presides at the opening session during the quadrennial conference.
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Detroit
Mich
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Cadillac
Alger
Gherardi
Legion
Wharf Fire in Alexandria Causes Major Damage
Fire along the riverfront wharf in Alexandria Va caused about 50000 dollars in damage. An engine from Washington assisted local crews in fighting the blaze around the time 12 80 o'clock.
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Alexandria
Washington
Spain Cabinet Crisis Forces New Government Head
Madrid reports say Canovas del Castillo tendered his resignation as cabinet heads resignations accepted by the queen regent after Liberal opposition to deliberations and a public spat over the Morgan belligerency resolution. Both houses passed finances and approved treasury bonds to fund wars in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Mapan
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Duke of Tetan
Senor Comas
United States Senate
London
Madrid
The
Times
Senor Canovas
Cortes
Gaba
Philippine Islands
Queen Christina Faces Major Political Crisis in Spain
Madrid dispatch reports an extremely grave crisis for Queen Christina. The dilemma pits conserving Canovas and Weyler against a Liberal cabinet led by Moret or Sagasta. Liberals fear a bold reform and aim to send Campos to Cuba, while Conservatives expect Canovas to remain premier.
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New York
Madrid
Alfonso XII
Christina
Senor Canovas
Woyler
Cuba
Cortes
Senor Moret
United States
Campos
Marshal Campos
Senor Sagasta
Canovas
Weyler
Austrian Empire shuts lower house amid riotous scenes
Vienna June 3. By imperial order Count Badeni, premier and interior minister, closed the lower chamber of the diet to prevent further disruption. He cited riotous scenes and the need to protect state foundations and parliamentary institutions. Deputies vacated the chamber in heightened tension.
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Diet
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Count Badeni
Badeni
Indicted man Norman faces first degree murder charge
In Forks North Dakota on June 8 1892 August Norman was indicted for murder in the first degree for killing the Hillestad children. Norman says he will plead guilty when arraigned.
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Norman
Granp “Forks
Norma
Hillestadt
U S Monetary Commissioners Meet President in Paris Interview
In Paris on June 8 the U S monetary commissioners Senator Edward O Wolcott Adlai E Stevenson and General Charles J Paine with Ambassador Porter called on the President for a long interview on the aims of their European mission as part of the Portage Mining Convention context.
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Paris
United States Monetary Commissioners
Edward O
Wolcott
Colorado
Adlai .E
Stevenson
Ilinois
Charles J. Paine
Massachusetts
United States
Porter
Case Against Filibusters Postponed in Key West
Key West July 3. The 95 men found on the Dauntless were arraigned before a United States Commissioner. Otto was charged with unlawfully beginning to set on foot or prepare a military expedition against Spain. They pleaded not guilty and the case was postponed until the 5th.
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Key West
Fla
Dauntless
United States
Otto
Spain
Pennsylvania Miners Split Over Strike Advisability
At the Pittsburg coal miners convention 28000 district workers weigh a 69 cent rate and strike action. National President Ratchford urges moderation and defers strike unless Ohio miners join. The morning session focuses on organizing as sentiment remains divided.
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Pittsburg
Coal Miners’ Convention
Ohio
National
Ratchford
Rail road receivers named for Columbus to Sandusky and Hocking line
Montana’s wool clip this year is estimated at 8,500,000 pounds the largest on record. The Epsom derby of 1897 was won by Mr J Gubbins brown Galtee More. Whitelaw Reid sailed for England as special ambassador to the queen’s jubilee. The Pennsylvania railroad orders dogs carried as passenger baggage. The United Presbyterian general assembly adjourned in Rock Island Illinois.
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Columbus, Sandusky and Hocking Railway
Montana
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. Gubbin
Galtee
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Rock Island
Ill
Whitelaw Reid
Court of St. James
McKinley
England
Baseball Scores and Standings from Western and National Leagues
In Columbus Milwaukee beat Columbus 5 to 3 Detroit defeated Minneapolis 11 to 9 Grand Rapids edged Kansas City 1 to 0 Indianapolis beat St Paul 9 to 4 St Paul leads the Western League standings with .711 Milwaukee .057 Indianapolis .604 Columbus .208 Detroit .471 Minneapolis .873 Kansas City .024 Grand Rapids .204 In the National League Baltimore defeated Cincinnati 10 to 4 Washington beat Chicago 5 to 6 Boston crushed Cleveland 21 to 3 Brooklyn topped St Louis 10 to 1 Pittsburgh lost to Philadelphia 5 to 2 New York 4 beat Louisville 7 to 5 Standings show Baltimore .750 Cincinnati .057 Boston .636 Pittsburgh .613 Cleveland .631 New York .517 Brooklyn .615 Louisville .600 Philadelphia .434 Chicago .858 Washington .200 St Louis .171
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Columbus
Milwaukee
Detroit
Minneapolis
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Louisville
Foreign Fling: War Costs and Global Postures
Across editorials from multiple papers the cost of Turkey's war is cited at 17 500 000 dollars while commentary notes Britain as a stabilizing force. Switzerland boasts peace as Europe shifts toward economy and non war footing. The Turkey question is framed with witty aside about British influence and diplomacy.
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Turkey
John Bull
Intersat
Cleveland
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Switzerland
Europe
Lancaster Morning News
Lord Salisbury
Egypt
Philadelphia Record
Henry Clay Proves Sharp Memory for Faces
The anecdote recounts Henry Clay recognizing an old juror named Hardwicke by profile after a long lapse. Clay recalls the 31 year old United States versus Innis verdict in Frankfort Kentucky, stressing his famed memory as the crowd watches in astonishment.
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Henry Clay
Jackson
Miss
Clinton
Mr. Clay
Tn Kentucky
Frankfort
United States
Innis
Avith
Hardwicke
Droll Letter to Queen About Doll Hidden in Mountain
A humorous missive sent to the queen of England asks her to tell the world to look for a doll hidden in a mountain. The queen finds it less trouble to send the petitioner away with the doll.
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England
Critic Raot Tamale Praises Yet Seeks Atmosphere
A reviewer notes the artwork misses atmosphere but credits the artist Raot Tamale as kind and skilled. The remark suggests a balanced view, acknowledging craft while calling for a stronger mood in the piece.
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Raot Tamale
Ribbons sale promises huge stock at discount prices
Retail house touts largest ribbon purchase in city history with over 50 000 yards of Silk Satin Taffeta and Fancy Ribbons. Seven lots offer wholesale and retail prices from 5c to 25c per yard, including No 5 7 9 No 12 16 22 and No 40 60 ranges plus a seasonally best Fancy line. Consumers urged to buy before stock runs out.
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Belding Bros
Ake
Miller
J. A. Wychgram & CO
East Third Street
Lalor & CO
Latsch & Son
East Second Street
Winona, Minn
Winona
F. W. Smith
Prop
Theo. F. Leeb & Co
West End Druggists
West Fifth Street
Henry Lee
J. M. Hofmann
Odd Fellows’ Block
Tne
Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company
la Crosse
Park River
Grand Forks
Fargo
St.Paul and
Sioux City
Mankato
the Model Bakery
East Third St
Ca c. A
Witte & CO
America
W. F
Senator West
Illinois University Fund
Senate Investigation Committee
I. Falls
Taylor
Pierre
Lockhart
South Dakota
South
Dakota
Watertown
Preston
Mint
Pau
the Loyal Legion
Manitoba
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Cal
Folsom
Charles Ault
Groton
S. D
Wartterville
Cannon Valley Railway
Waterville
Morristown
Texas
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Menow Castillo
Queen Christina
Faure
Koyat Baeing Powder Co
Lewis
Duluth
Richards
J.rathbone
Transvaal
Pennsylvania
Miners
Wm. Morris
Tiv Si
Western League
Schlingerman & Walch
West Third Street
P. S
Aller Bros
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