Senate Debates Tariff Plan and Emigrant Head Tax
Washington rounds of tariff debate highlight a proposed $100 head tax on emigrants and restrictions on new citizens. Tillman and Chandler clash over Cleveland era policy as lead paragraphs on ore and consuls are settled amid other minor items. Amherst College unrest prompts resignation calls for President Gates. Prof Morse resigns.
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Senate Finance Committee Sets Coal Duty at 67 Cents Long Ton
The Senate finance committee fixes a coal tariff at 67 cents per long ton for shipments from countries with no higher rate on American coal. It applies to Canada and mirrors Canada on American coal. Critics sought lower rates but coal producing state senators prevailed. The committee also restores paintings to the dutiable list.
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Senate Committee On Finance
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Pension Bills Reported by Senate Pension Committee
Washington June 30 Several hundred pension bills were reported to the senate as the first committee meeting since the present congress began Chairman Gallinger of New Hampshire said the committee would report favorably all bills already passed by either house or favorably studied in committee Three general pension bills were included two amending the 1890 law and another relating to proof in pension cases.
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Urged on Orators at Fourth of July Celebrations
Colonel A A Aguirre a Cuban patriot in Washington urges that the Fourth of July orator prominently address the Cuban question. He calls for an American sentiment in favor of immediate belligerency for Cuba as a step toward recognizing its independence. Aguirre notes he has five brothers in the Cuban army and seeks press support.
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A. A. Aguirri
Cuba
Orders for Butter From England Experimental Shipment
Washington June 80 As a result of the experimental butter shipment to England an order is placed by a London firm for the Iowa agricultural college daily product about 800 pounds. Merchants report good results from the experiment and praise comes from letters.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
London
Iowa Agricultural College
Two Killed Four Hurt In New Jersey Embankment Accident
A New Jersey accident near Budd Lake kills two members of a coaching party and injures four others when a tallyho carriage with a tallyho crashes on a steep embankment beside the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad. The crash occurred after a cow charged the horses causing the driver to swerve and the carriage to plunge down the slope. One victim is identified as Mr and Mrs TL M Cleveland of Washington DC.
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Boiler explosion at Adairsville threshing engine kills three
A boiler on a threshing machine engine exploded in Adair, Ga. The blast killed three men instantly and fatally wounded four others, with one man having amputation after a broken leg. Low water in the boiler was the cause. All dead and injured were white except one.
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Four Die After Vandalia Road Collision Near Vandalia
A train collision on the Vandalia road near Vandalia Missouri killed four people and injured others. R T Sherman mail clerk from Indianapolis and W F B Coon baggage master from Indianapolis died, Sam Parkinson mail clerk from Columbus and Frank Owens fireman from Terre Haute fatally injured. A severe downpour washed out bridges and three mill dams at Amherst were carried away hindering rail service on the Wisconsin Central line.
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Cyclone Hits Slayton Area Causes Destruction
A cyclone passed five miles south of Slayton at 3:30 p.m. destroying R. J. McDonnell’s house and a large barn on the Byrnes farm. It then struck Fulda, wrecking several buildings and causing extensive damage.
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Thunderstorm Lightning Kills Six in Rural Iowa Incident
During a thunderstorm a lightning bolt struck a herd shanty southeast of Gary S D killing Roe Bohnton 16 and two children of Knut Holstenson instantly. A third child was severely injured and may die.
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Tramps Census Order Contests Indiana Plan
A June report from Larotte Indiana describes Statistician Connor urging towns to secretly census tramps by night to record names ages and occupations. Adjacent states consider similar measures to address the tramp problem.
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England to reopen Indian mints amid silver movement
A British Journal digest notes a cable from London claiming England will reopen its Indian mints to bolster the silver supply, a view welcomed in France and by the U S monetary commission though officials express doubt and caution about the extent of England’s commitment.
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U S Monitary Commission Aims Silver Basis Policy Shift
London reports The National Review will publish news of a bimetallic development by the United States Monetary Commission led by Senator Wolcott and figures Stevenson and Payne. The joint statement to Britain will urge ending 1873 experiments and favor silver as a note basis with expanded legal tender and Bank of England support.
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Madrid and Cuba policy claims roiling Madrid interest
London dispatch reports Spain plans recall of Weyler and assigns generals Bianco Ma cias to Cuba with General Woodford arriving to negotiate. Martinez Campos would execute possible U S arrangements while U S minister Woodford approaches Madrid amid McKinley support.
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First to Sign Amalgamated Scale at Tyler Tube
Pittsburg and Washington Pa. firms report Tyler Tube company the first to sign the Amalgamated association scale this year. The 800-man plant may be the only union mill still operating if others fail to sign within 24 hours. Aragon Iron mine in Norway Michigan sold for under $200,000 to Commonwealth Iron of Cleveland.
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Senator Harris Shows Slight Improvement After Illness
Washington reports Senator Harris of Tennessee had a comfortable day and remains weak but improving. doctors hope he can travel to his Tennessee home next week. In Texas, Deputy Sheriff Frank Barkman killed City Marshal Perry in an outlaw-shooting at a saloon in Texarkana. Perry had testified in a murder case involving Pink Denton at Fort Worth.
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Primitive notes on Indian affairs and a governor’s telegram
A fragmented report mentions the governor sending a telegram on Indian affairs and references burning fences and farms. Indian Agent Irwin at Hilly provides the fall report with unclear details about military actions and field grain conditions.
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Ambiguous Omaha Officer Memo Reveals Scene Visit Order
Fragmentary note from Omaha Nebraska describes department headquarters directing officers to the scene to assess trouble and state of affairs. The excerpt mentions Platts reservation and pending actions but lacks full context or names.
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Department of the Platts
Jury Unable to Agree in American Tobacco Conspiracy Trial
In New York on June 30 the jury in the American Tobacco Company conspiracy case before Judge Fitzgerald failed to reach a verdict. The prosecution had a 16 to verdict vote, but the jurors were deadlocked after 15 hours of deliberation with 10 for conviction and 2 for acquittal, and they were discharged.
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Baseball Standings and Results in Major Leagues
In the Western League scores, Minneapolis loses to St Paul 2 to 8, Milwaukee defeats Kansas City 15 to 6, Detroit beats Indianapolis 7 to 5. Standings show Indianapolis and Columbus near .68, St Paul around .66, Milwaukee and Detroit lower, with Grand Rapids strong at .863 and Kansas City .823. In the National League, New York crushes Baltimore 8 to 2, Philadelphia beats Washington 10 to 0, Boston defeats Brooklyn 8 to 0, Cleveland edges Pittsburg 3 to 9, Chicago wins 86 to Louisville 0. Team percentages list Boston .736, Baltimore .678, Cincinnati .653, New York .605, Pittsburgh .600, Cleveland .491, Philadelphia .482, Washington .404, Louisville .885, Chicago .370, St Louis .204.
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Auntie Asher’s Trading Tale of Enoch and the Jackknife
An elderly rogue Uncle Asher, famed for trick trades, narrates how he taught his son Enoch to barter anything from horses to tombstones. Enoch, eager to outdo his father, sets off with a jackknife and returns after four days with a full outfit, including a buggy, cow and calf, shotgun, clock, cider, and a music box. A curious boy later delivers a note to Uncle Asher seeking guidance, hinting at future schemes and family dynamics.
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Fishing with Jack Nets Quiet Morning
Molly asks if any catch was made during a morning fishing trip with Jack. The dialogue reflects a casual exchange in a New York Sun Day Journal context.
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The Verdict Ho What Do You Think For This Picture
A brief exchange in New York features a defendant or commentator weighing a verdict with a lighthearted question about the outcome. The snippet hints at a six month term as a possible sentence.
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Miss Cayenne Envious of Queen's Jubilee Attire
Miss Cayenne envies the queen for the independence of wearing the same bonnet she has worn at public occasions. Her friend notes the public gaze, and the exchange reflects republican views and fascination with royal wardrobe. The Washington Star recounts the curiosity surrounding royal celebration.
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Witty remarks on marriage and men from the New York Press
A collection of quips about marriage and fidelity. It features jokes about men not explaining themselves, husbands loving other women, distrust of the gas meter, and women preferring a mad dog kiss over infidelity. It also lampoons preachers and theatrical disappointments.
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New York Press
Long lived village birthday and a son in law's claim
An observant stranger asks what is happening in the village. The native explains they are celebrating the birthday of the oldest inhabitant, age 101. The stranger notes a little man with a sad countenance beside the elderly woman, who is identified as her son in law who has kept up her life insurance for 80 years.
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Plain Dealer
Opera Seat Hat Quarrel Sparks Quiet Complaints
A season ticket holder complains about a woman in front wearing a large hat blocking his view, while the woman defends herself saying she wears a different hat each night. The exchange ends with a brief correction of the situation as the truth emerges.
Washington Star Quotation on Calls
Mabel's father questions a young man about calling her. He scolds and the respondent admits he did not think it necessary since the calls continue at seven times a week. The exchange reflects concern over unwanted contact.
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Washington Star
Estimated Bride Price Quoted In Dialogic Exchange
A San Francisco Examiner fragment records a humorous exchange where a father-in-law asks the suitor for the value of his daughter's hand. The suitor lists about 500000 dollars, a figure the father recognizes as the price of the prize.
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Ribbons to Blankets and More New Fashion Goods
A dealer advertises new stock including ribbons in white blue pink corn color and black at 25c yd ruffles neckwear veiling lace curtains new skirts in duck linen and crashes, carpets samples from Ingram Brussels Velvets Moquettes, blankets future orders, and Wear Flexibone Corsets touted as the best.
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