Republican Tariff Debate Hangs On Senate Schedule
Washington June 28 Republican tariff managers foresee this week could close the senate debate though disagreements remain on coal leather hides and lead ore along with reciprocity and trusts. McMillin of Tennessee says the house will gag the measure but allow full debate on the bill in its entirety delaying adjournment into the dog days.
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Washington
Senate
House
McMillin
Tennessee
Committee On Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Congress
Sherman on trusts the most important question of the day
New York June 28 Secretary of State John Sherman in New York is quoted in The World saying trusts are the day s top issue A ring in a common business may seem fair but it stifles healthful competition and controls output and prices He criticizes the Sherman law as weak and favors outlawing all restraints of trade He says proper law can remedy Supreme Court references to defects and hopes for stronger action.
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New York
John Sherman
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Supreme Court
Pettigrew Recovers Confidence in Swift Health Return
Washington June 28 Senator Pettigrew has rapidly recovered from a sudden illness on Saturday. He has regained his voice enough to speak clearly and expresses confidence in a speedy return to health. The physician agrees but urges quiet days ahead. The incident occurred during a fiery senate speech on tariff policy when his vocal cords were strained rather than a stroke.
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Washington
Pettigrew
Mississippi river commission completes its report
After two days of work the Mississippi river commission finished its labors. Congress appropriated 2,938,033 for levees etc. The panel set 400,000 for dredging, 2,000,000 for levels and 533,088 for general expenses.
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Mississippi
New York
Mississippi River Commission
Congress
Sagasta's Cuban Policy Manifesto Receives Cold Response
Senor Sagasta's Liberal party manifesto on Cuba is met with a cool reception as Maprio reports. The statement outlines policy but prompts muted reaction among observers and allies.
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Sagasta
Maprio
Senor Sagasta
Liberal Party
Cuba
Weyler mobilizes for large Cuban campaign in 1897
In a Jacksonville dispatch Weyler at Cienfuegos requests 20 000 colonial volunteers and 40 000 additional troops to reach Cuba by September 1 1897 The rainy season ends and analysts expect a major offensive against the insurgents Gomes reportedly prepared to begin active operations as verified by the report
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Weyler
Pacificos
Cubcano
Chronicle
Jacksonville
Fla
Cienfuegos
Spain
Cuba
Gomes
Massacre Accusation After Ranch Encounter in Mindanao
A reported clash at a ranch near Matangis leaves 15 insurgents dead and 1 wounded, with Spanish forces sustaining a corporal wounded. Local claim states pacificos were attacked and massacred. Spain secures a loan of £8 million at 6 percent to fund Philippine war expenses guaranteed by customs.
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Spain
Mapnio
Philippine Customs
Heavy Rains Reported in Cuba Interior
July 28 report notes heavy rains striking the island interior. General Weyler presence is mentioned along with shifting conditions and disrupted travel as the weather impacts military and civilian movement.
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Cuba
Weyler
Abu Manganimo
Island
Currency reform to be main congressional task next winter
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinley will not send a currency commission proposal this session. Secretary Gage to draft an administration bill with Eckels and others, aiming for a modern national banking and currency system, resembling the Canada or Baltimore plan and protecting the gold reserve. The measure to be submitted to the president then to Speaker Reed and senators for harmonization.
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Congress
Oxteaao
times-Herald
Washington
McKinley
Gage
Eckels
Reed
Canada
Baltimore
Fire on City of Rome after Glasgow voyage
The Anchor Line steamer City of Rome arrived from Glasgow and Moville after a fire incident on board. Captain Hugh Young reports the ship sailed June 19 with 56 saloon, 80 second cabin, and 150 steerage passengers plus cargo. No. 4 hold fire began at 9:90 p m. a hose line battled flames, by 5 p m. fire was controlled. cargo of jute goods likely a total loss. passengers briefly prepared to abandon ship but no panic occurred. Warnings flooded staterooms and $15,000 in wares were burned. In Napoleon Ohio, Johnnie the famed fence pacer broke his neck after colliding with a wire fence while grazing. He was owned by W. H. Biures of Sioux City, Iowa.
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New Yor
City of Rome
Glasgow
Moville
Hugh Young
Wrs
Napoleon
Johnnie
W. H. Biures
Sioux City
Dynamite Blast Spreads Panic Near Armory in Duluth
A heavy charge of dynamite exploded on a vacant lot near the armory and a market house at 1 p.m. A hole opened in the ground and nearby windows shattered. No other damage reported. The incident remains a mystery.
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Duluth
Cloruth
Peruian Mine Disaster Claims 26 Miners
Valparaiso reports in Labrador mines, Atacama province, twenty six miners killed in disaster. Local authorities and rescue teams respond as crews search for survivors amid dangerous conditions.
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Valparaiso
Labrador
Province
Atacama
Rumor on Hawaiian Affair Prompt Action By Beardsley
The Gaelic reports Honolulu dispatches noting drills aboard the Philadelphia and changes after a rumor that Nanaiwai would seize the Hawaiian custom house. Admiral Beardsley is said to have acted swiftly, influencing a captain to change plans. Minister Shimama denies Japan sought an explanation. No further correspondence since June 4.
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San Franisco
Honolulu
Philadelphia
Marion
Nanaiwai
Beardsley
Shimama
Japan
Japanese Oppose Hawaii Annexation Citing Treaty Rights
June 28 report from Wash ington cites Japanese opposition to U S annexation of Hawaii. Japan claims treaty breached by a prior friendly stance and denies any designs on Hawaii. Berlin print notes Russia will not back Japan but sees annexation as a dangerous precedent.
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Washingtoa
Hawaii-by-the-United States
Japan
Hawaii
Loxpon
Berlin
the Standard
Russia
United States
Receiver appointed for Hudson Iron company after long shutdown
A receiver is appointed for the Hudson Iron company of Hopson New York. The plant, closed for three years, shows assets over liabilities by more than $25,000. The firm paid an average 12 percent annual dividend for nearly fifty years before shifting iron industry to other fields.
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Pala
Hopson
N. Y
Hudson Iron Company
Amnesty meeting pressed for Irish prisoners release
A June 28 meeting in Dunslin urged the British government to grant amnesty to Irish political prisoners held in Maryborough jail. The gathering aimed to intensify pressure and secure clemency for detainees.
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Amnnesty
Dunslin
Maryborough
Changed Duty on Hides to Ad Valorem at 60 Percent
Washington June 28 Senate finance committee revises a duty on hides to ad valorem at 60 percent replacing the prior 134 cents a pound. The leather paragraph is amended to allow compensatory duties for hides. Trak revolving 2,000,000. Wharray Kan June 28 Trial opens in a $2,000,000 suit by Thomas A. Shedd of Boston against George Troutman of Philadelphia arising from the Lom bard Investment failure in Kansas City.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Trak
WharrayKan
Thomas A. Shedd
Boston
George Troutman
Philadelphia
Lombard Investment Company
Kansas City
Queen Expresses Gratitude for Loyal Messages
The queen sends thanks through the press for loyalty and affection received by letter and telegraph from all parts of the empire.
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London
Mary
Empire
Fighting in Crete Near Canea Amid Greek Turkish Clashes
An armed force of 1200 Mussulmans attacked insurgents at Kanjikastolli near Canea. In the ensuing combat 18 Mussulmans and many Christians were killed or wounded. Greeks plan reprisals by land and sea as district unrest grows. In Epirus the Turkish army nears Agrapha, prompting Greece to move on Karpenisi with a strong force.
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Canea
Cann
Crete
Kanjikastolli
Kanlikastolli
Karpenial
Athens
Epirus
Agrapha
Karpenisi
Burglars Try Novel Safe-Melter at Chagrin Falls Bank
In Chagrin Falls two burglars attempted to open Rogers & Son bank safe by wiring an electric trolley and street rail through an alley to the safe then using carbon points and electric arc light to melt the safe knob. The plan failed when current was shut off shortly after midnight.
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Cleveland
Chagrin Falls
Bank of Rogers & Son
Woman Fends Off Intruders in Iron River Shooting
At 3 a.m. Mrs. E N Lengley fired on Dave Smith and two accomplices who came to her Iron River residence demanding admission. Smith died instantly from a shot above the eye. Charles Olsen was wounded in the leg and torso. the other man escaped uninjured.
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Iron River
Wis
Dave Smith
E. N. Lengley
Smith
Charles Olsen
Lengley
Olsen
Plasterers Lockout Sparks Citywide Strikes
The lockout of 3 000 plasterers starts today in New York as sympathetic walkouts loom among other trades. Employers’ association pledges to resist the workers demands while advertising for out of town help, but no non union crews are yet on site.
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New York
Milwaukee Steel Plant Workers Vote to Strike July 1
Milwaukee employes of the Illinois Steel company order a strike to begin Thursday after rejecting a pay cut. About 500 strikers will be joined by 400 others who lose work when the plant closes. J D Hickey to notify Amalgamated Association officers. In Lansing Gertrude Allen, once in a major forgery case, is arrested on fugitive warrant from Denver for forging election returns as a municipal judge.
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Milwaukee
Illinois Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
J. D. Hickey
Lansing
Mich
Gertrude Allen
Denver
Colo
Contractors Ignore Tailor Settlement Shuts Shops Adrift
In New York a large number of contractors who signed the Brotherhood of Tailors settlement last week allegedly ignored the agreement. They reportedly closed their shops and released workers, as members of the Clothing Contractors association claim. In California Chris A. Wagner, a former hop power, was arrested on a Wisconsin governor’s warrant for allegedly obtaining 2280 dollars under false pretenses in 1928.
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New York
Brotherhood of Tailors
Clothing Contractors’ Association
Fragmentary Huntington Notice Reports Safety Status
Fragmentary text from Huntington West Virginia dated January 28 reports the area. a named official Nisbit is referenced and a Central City pengerd area is described as all safe.
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W. Va
Jane
the Areagior
W. F. Nisbit
Wabash Wreck Kills Seven at Missouri City
Seven coffins ship to St. Louis as a Wabash line wreck at a trestle over a dry stream in Missouri City claims seven lives. Conductor G C Copeland survives with injuries. 12 others hurt but not critically. Mail, baggage, and smoker cars plunge. chaos and mystery surround escape.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Missouri City
Wabash Road
W. 8. Mills
O. M. Smith
Gustave A. Smith
Charles Winters
F. W. Brink
Edward Grindrod
G. C. Copeland
Moberly
Copeland
Flood Destroys Kolomea Bridge Trains Collapse Buries Homes
The Pruth river overflow flooded Kolomea Galicia washing away the Kolomea Turka bridge. A train crossing collapsed into a heap of five carriages with many believed drowned. Seven officials including Mallvan postal staff drowned. Thousands homeless after disaster.
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Galicia
Vira
Kolomea
Pruth
Turka
Mallvan
Drapery and Dress Goods Sale Sparks Early Purchasers
A local retailer advertises a new shipment of ribbons neckruffling veiling lace curtains and skirts with prices from 9c to 50c per yard. Carpets, blankets and wool fabrics in 10 4 and 11 4 sizes are offered with sample lines and special early buyer numbers for substantial savings.
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Winona
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Tott & Son
J. A. Wychgram & CO
East Third Street
Sane
Graham
Rome
W.anding
Ruet
Alana
Frills
Ginuias Gale
Sr Fet A
Winkels
Furniture House
Tel
G. Fruetel
W. Second St
Northwestern Telephone Inchange Company
la’ Crosse
Park ‘River
Grand Forks
Fargo
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Way Aration
Sherman
Anchor Liner
Beardslee
Legation
Admiral Blairdslee
Islands
Royal Baking Powder
Phoenix ‘Park
Wisconsin
Pessongora
Roval
Wabash
M. PF. Brennan
West Third Street
J.-M. Hofmann
Odai
Engrain
Brussels
Schlingermann& Walch
OIGA
Oxfords
Oxford
Frank Witt
E. Felsted & Co
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