Senate caucus sustains duty on hides but not amount set
In Washington on June 25 Republican senators caucused in the Marble Room and kept the finance committee's duty on hides while not deciding the duty amount. They also sustained the rate on imported wrapper tobacco and reversed the finance committee on watches and watch jewels. The main debate centered on hides with Lodge opposing the free list and Nelson Allison Warren Gear supporting the duty.
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Finance Committee
House
Senate
Lodge
Hoar
Platt
Spooner
Nelson
Allison
Warren
Gear
Senate Fights Woolen Duty In Deeply Divided Session
The senate debated duties on manufactured woolen goods with many amendments to lower rates rejected by large margins. Roll calls and cross fire marked the day as debate moved through carpet related paragraphs. Senator Caffery of Louisiana condemned the protectionist system and Democratic votes for duties on raw materials. A resolution of regret was offered for the death of Representative Cooke of Illinois. A five member senator escort committee was named.
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Washington
Senate
Caffery
Louisiana
Cooke
Illinois
Hale Opposes Open Senate Floor Lobbying Amendment
Washington June 25 Mr Hale of Maine objects to a proposed senate rule amendment that would admit only ex senators not involved in any claim or pending bill to the senate floor. The measure aims to bar ex senators who act as attorneys from urging or opposing claims or bills on the floor. Caucus on Goodnow June 25 in Washington plans a Minnesota delegation meeting once ex Senator Washburn arrives to consider Goodnow's appointment.
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Hale
Maine
Senate
Congress
Goodnow
Washixeton
Tawney
Minnesota
Washburn
Confederate Veterans Parade Draws 10000 in Nashville
The June Nashville march closed the Confederate reunion with a parade of about 10 000 equestrians on foot in carriages and on cavalry. General W H Jackson led as chief marshal with a staff of distinguished men. Commander in Chief John Gordon and his staff followed, then General Vaughn the new major general of the Tennessee division. The state division led by sponsors maids of honor and guests appeared in summer attire with Generals Bates Wheeler and Buckner in carriages at the front of the Tennessee division.
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Tenn
W. H. Jackson
John A. Gordon
Vaughn
Tennessee
State
W. B. Bates
Joseph Wheeler
Buckner
Opposing Popular Will Threatens Canada Senate
A Ottawa dispatch reports a political crisis may overhaul Canada's constitution as the Senate, dominated by Tory veterans, refuses to ratify contracts linked to the Liberal ministry. If the Senate defeats them, an appeal to the people could be forced and the Senate’s power may end.
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New York
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Senate
Liberal
Maher and Sharkey Sign Article of Agreement
Peter Maher the heavyweight champion and Tom Sharkey of San Francisco signed articles of agreement in Jersey City to fight for the title. Buck Connolly of Pittsburgh and Dan Lynch of San Francisco represented Maher and Sharkey respectively.
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Sharkey
New York
Peter” ‘Maher
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Treland
Tom Sharkey
San Francisco
Emerald Isle
Buck
Boxers Prepare for Big Fight With Multiple Deposits Noted
The article outlines deposits by both fighters totaling 2,600 dollars each to bind the match and a further 2,500 dollar payment from each side due August 2 in the city. Richard K. Fox is mentioned as temporary stake holder. The bout amount reaches five thousand dollars per side.
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Window Glass Industry Faces Major Factory Closures
Chicago reports most window and flint glass plants in the country planned to close as wage demands rise. A mass meeting was called for Cleveland on July 6 to press for 15 percent wage increases, with many expecting as high as 25 percent.
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Highrere
Ghiherers
Cleveland
Ashland Senator Heydlauff Targeted in Forgery Warrant
A warrant issued for Robert O. Heydlauff chief engrossing officer of the Wisconsin state senate on forgery charges. Investigators found county orders paid by County Treasurer Nelson had been fraudulently inflated from small sums to large totals, including a claim of 3 031 24 dollars. Heydlauff, a known political figure, protests his innocence.
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Wis
Robert O.heydlanff
Iik
State Senate
Nelson
Heydlauff
Kansas Town Ravaged by Worst Hail Storm in History
A Topeka Kansas hail storm struck June 25 causing injuries and several fatalities. Hail weighing 12 to 16 ounces shattered glass, damaged telegraph lines, and caved roofs. Ships, horses, and dogs were killed or injured as 30 minutes produced a 14 inch circumference hail stone. Surgeons treat many hurt in runaways and wrecked streets.
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Toprera
Kan
Kansas
Topeka
Archbishop Hennessy Slams Public Schools in Stirring Address
In Dusveve Indiana on June 25 Archbishop Hennessy denounced public schools as irreligious and dangerous for future generations. He asserted Catholics paid one seventh of the 8500 million cost to support public schools yet lacked access to religious education and praised parish schools in a sweeping denunciation.
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Archbishop Hennessy
Dusveve
Archibishop Hennessy
Yerkes Plan to Manufacture Street Railway Machinery Realized
The Times Herald reports Charles T. Yerkes long cherished plan is realized as Siemens Halske Electric of Chicago consolidates with Pennsylvania Ironworks of Philadelphia. The merged firms with a combined capital of 8,250,000 pounds will manufacture street railway machinery for Chicago New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Yerkes
Chicago
Times Herald
Charles T. Yerkes
New York
Philadéphia
Pittsburg
Siemens- Halske Electric Company
Pennsylvania Ironworks
Philadelphia
Iron and steel sheet wage scale talks adjourn without agreement
The conference on the iron and steel sheet wage scale adjourned without a settlement as manufacturers refuse to sign until the tin plate scale is settled. In Aberdeen South Dakota on June 25 C F Saylor of the agriculture department surveys soil constituents for sugar beet cultivation and will report favorably.
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Pictssura
Aberdeen
S. D
C. F. Saylor
Department of Agriculture
Baron's Deception Suspect Held on Bail in Denver Forgery Case
New York reports Baron Charles Fagenbush, who confessed plans to swindle hotels, is held on $10,000 bail awaiting Denver police. Nearby, two dead and a wounded man from Henderson Kentucky shooting after a walk with Alice Tapp and Robert Taylor. Additional items note drownings at Arnoy Iowa and a Grand Forks North Dakota incident where a druggist and a Great Northern employee face obscene literature charges.
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New York
Henverson
Hardin Randolph
Alice Tapp
Robert Taylor
Randolph
Taylor
Death of a 15 year old in Deer Creek from cow entanglement
A 15 year old, Launce Jenkins of Deer Creek, Minnesota, died after being injured by a cow and entangled in a rope. The incident occurred near Pants, June 26, while the boy was assisting the cow.
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Minn
Launce Ot Jenkins
Deer’ Crick
Wis
Diamond League Scores and Standings Revealed
Baseball results from Detroit Grand Rapids Kansas City St Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis and Detroit show varied scores by city. League standings list Columbus Indianapolis St Paul Milwaukee Detroit Grand Rapids Minneapolis Kansas City with noted totals and positions.
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Grand Rapids
Kansas’ ‘City
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Columbus
Indianapolis
Grand ‘Rapids
Kansas City
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Panic on Lake Mendota Rocks Madison Social Set
A heavy wind storm and rain swept across Lake Mendota trapping a small steamer carrying Madison society and university members during a ride hosted by Senator and Mrs. Bashford. After an hour of high seas the vessel reached Mendota pier four miles from the city amid widespread panic among passengers and distress from anxious parents on shore.
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Madison
Wis
Young Society
University
Lake Mendota
R. M. Bashford
Mendota
Set Type on Scott's Manuscript
Chicago June 25 Robert Fergus 88 a veteran job printer and retired newspaper man was instantly killed by a fast suburban train on the Northwestern line at South Evanston. He originated and printed Chicago's first directory. Born in Glasgow he learned the trade and set type on Walter Scott works and Sturm's Reflections among his books.
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Chicago
Robert Fergus
Northwestern
South
Evanston
Fergus
Kigus
Glasgow
Walter Scott
Brilliant Jubilee Reception at Buckingham Palace
London June 25 The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace on behalf of the royal couple. More than 1 600 guests attended including special jubilee visitors and naval officers from Spithead.
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London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Buckingham Palace
Spithead
Cabot Memorial Tower Groundbreaking in Bristol
Bristol marks the 40th anniversary of John Cabot’s discovery by laying the foundation stone for a Cabot memorial tower on Brandon Hill. The project aims for about £50,000 in cost.
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John Cabot
Bristol
Eng
Cabot
Brandon Hill
Des Moines Women Seek $50,000 Gift for Aged Home
Des Moines women press an earnest campaign to secure a $50,000 gift from Abraham Summer and others for a home for the aged. On Thursday they plan to go by streetcars to raise funds, with all money above actual expenses directed to the fund.
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Des Moines
Des Moinés
Abraham Summer
Admirals Attended Naval Review at Spithead
The lords of the admiralty and foreign ship admirals took part in the naval review off Spithead, hosted at Windsor Castle where Victoria received Rear Admiral Miller of the U S N and other dignitaries. In San Francisco a tea shipment aboard the steamship Gloushiel reached 4,700 tons, with 2,700 tons to be sent inland, the largest tea consign ment in years.
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Windsor
Eng
Lords of the Admiralty
Spithead
Adniral Miller
U. S.N
Quien
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Francisco
Glouishiel
Coaat
Work of anarchists blamed for Paris disaster
The Paris holocaust on May 4, said to wipe out over 100 lives, is attributed by the Post to anarchists seeking revenge on France's upper classes. Paris detectives allegedly traced leaders fleeing to America after the crime, though officials in Washington doubt the tale and cite no government confirmation.
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the Post
Chicago
Paris
Washington
France
Secret Service Department
America
le Favre
Governor Atkinson Marries in Clarksburg
Atkinson, the West Virginia governor, wed Myra H Camden widow of the late Judge Camden in a ceremony at the bride's Clarksburg home at 9 o'clock on June 25.
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Wheeling
W. Va
George W. Atkinson
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Myra H.camden
Camden
Oil firm buys Bay State Gas in Boston deal
The Standard Oil company secures control of the Bay State Gas company of Boston, paying 2260 dollars. Separate items note Minnesota’s George W Esterley named deputy state auditor. A shooting suicide in Sheridan Indiana leaves two expected dead. In Delavan Wisconsin a man, Drake son of B B Drake, dies by self inflicted gunshot with unknown motive. The Central Schutzenbund of North America opens in Joliet Illinois with 6000 dollars in prizes and teams nationwide. Town Music Peaches association ends a two day session in Marshalltown with leaders from major cities attending. The Rio Grande Western railway reports a price increase in the region.
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Minnesota
Sheridan
Ind
Calvin Love
Charles ‘Drake
B. B. Drake
Delavan
Wis
Schutzenbund
North America
Joliet
Ill
Peaches’ Association
Marshalltown
Rio
Grande
Western Railway
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