Reverses Himself Over Quorum In Cuban Debate
The session fills galleries as debate on Cuban policy continues. A quorum issue arises with multiple members questioning attendance as Speaker Reed and Mr Erdman clash over the count. The House orders a previous question on bills, then routes to river and harbor appropriations and surveys for California and Oregon projects.
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Congress
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Cuba
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United States
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Bar
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Everett ‘Harbor
United States Army
Sacramento
California
Touquin River
Napa Yey
Columbia
Indie Snake River
Azotin
Washington
Lower
Columbia River
Oregon
Coquille
Loguille
Cor
Myrtle’ Point
Coos River
Williamette
Amahl Rivers
Tongue Point
Bouth
Astoria
Des Moines Legislative Roundup Some Bills Move
Des Moines reports a busy session with bills on estate claims and state supplies drawing debate. A measure to require estates to prove payment faced strong opposition while a game and fish bill failed. Other actions included railroads fare, park use for libraries, and a pure drug and food act advancing despite concerns. Adjournment plans and calls for extra sessions surface as votes loom.
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Des Moines
Berry Harp
Nide Commission
Trewin
Riggen
Tyowin
Drake
Ito
Senate
House
Pharmacy Commission
Ie State Treasury
Cedar Rapids
Committee On Piblic Health
van Houten
State Board of Health
Voelker
Des Moines Senate Adjourning Debates and Pay Controversy
Des Moines records show a senate session focused on adjournment to next winter with talk of resuming code work after mid April. Governor Drake’s stance on an extra session to secure pay for members looms, while house retrenchment moves to cut stationery and staff were largely defeated.
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Des Moines
Senate
Drake
Ray
Klemme
Bell
Lauder
Cornwall
Des Moines Senate Debates Manufacturing Bill With 65 Percent Petition
The Senate opened discussions on the manufacturing bill in Des Moines on April 1. The measure, described as objectionable, would require a 65 percent petition for manufacture while Democrats back it after failing to secure a 50 percent substitution. Clinton’s Jills opened with a lengthy address defending the bill and its enforcement.
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Des Moines
Senate
Jills
Clinton
Senate votes down manufacturing bill in Des Moines
Des Moines April 3 the manufacturing bill was defeated in the senate by 27 to 22 after twelve hours of debate. Senator Healey was absent and sent a note claiming he would have voted against the measure. Roll call shows 22 in favor and 27 against with leaders Blanchard Benson Carpenter Cheshire Craig Downey and others voting yes and Alexander Allyn Bell Berry Byers Carney Caryol j Druet Eaton Ellison Ericson Gilberts on Gorrell Harriman Henderson Hotchkiss Junkin Kilbarn Mitchell Falmer Penrose Phelps Riggen Rowlen Bargent Young voting no. Discussion featured Cheshire Lothrap and Waterman.
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Hotchkiss
Lothrop
Fipwell
Harrison County
Mourth
Sioux City Judiciary District
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Woodbury
Linn
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Dubuque
Pottawattamle
Yeault
Healey
Blanchard
Benson
Carpenter
Craig
Downey
Iis
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Funk
Garst
Harper
Hipwell
Hobart
Hospers
Hurst
Lehfeldt
Pusey
Ranck
Trewin
Upton
Waterman
Alexander
Allyn
Bell
Berry
Byers
Carney
Caryo
Druet
Eaton
Ellison
Ericson
Gilbertson
Gorrell
Harriman
Henderson
Junkin
Kilbarn
Mitchell
Falmer
Penrose
Phelps
Riggen
Rowlen
Bargent
Young
Eas
Lothrap
Iowa House Debates Bills on Labor and Food Safety
The Iowa House debated the Early bill to compel outside insurer forms for compliance with state laws. The foreign lobby and a senator’s note sparked controversy as the bill was defeated. Other measures, including pure food and labor bills, were discussed and then defeated.
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Dix Moines
Formonics
Toyit
Oily
Theat Michets
Uiiententag Him
Klemme
van Houten
Spalding
Senate
Iowa
Sront
L. O. Hatch
Hobart
Weyler Advocates Young Officers in Cuba War Strategy
The report notes General Weyler favors young officers and smaller commands to combat guerrilla warfare. It cites tensions with Valdez, possible retirements, and a new military line across Pinar del Rio to guard against Maceo’s forces, with Maceo positioned southwest of Bahia Honda near San Diego de los Hangs.
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Weyler
Cub
Majjor Geneal Suares Valdex
Jaz Chambre
Santiago
Havand
Jus F
Weyl
Valdex
Nelsoner
Asdey
Maceo
Bahia Hondo
San Diego de Los Hangs
Photographs of color by McDonough innovation
Chicago inventor James W. McDonough has developed a color photography process using an orthochromatic plate and a specially ruled screen before the sensitive plate. He claims the method produces color photographs of landscapes people and paintings with a simple everyday development and printing workflow unlike standard photos.
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Ames W. McDonough
Chicago
Claus
James W. McDonough
United States Patent Office
Army officers complain of lacking support at several colleges
Army officers stationed at Mount Union College Grove City College and other institutions report insufficient backing for military science programs. Allegations include lax cadet drill attendance, minimal faculty support, and misusing medals by students at Mount Union. Ohio Military Institute at Christunti and Baker University Ballwin Kansas are also cited.
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Washington
Allance. D
Mount Union College
Tp, Margh
Grove City
Structee
Ohio Military Institute
Chretunti
Baker Wuniversity
Ballwin
Kas
Washington the College
Counterfeiter's Cave Found Near Mottville on River Trip
A party along the St Joseph river near Mottville discovered a cave 20 by 20 feet with a treasure chamber and tables bearing cooking implements. Counterfeiting gear and boxes of pure gold were found. authorities were notified and the cave guarded.
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Mottille
Bilger
Bristol
Ind
St. Joseph River
Mall Island
Mottville
Counter Sisters
Doar
Phe
United States
Poor Harry Benton the Tramp Newsman of the Midwest
Ottawa scene recalls Harry Benton known as poor Harry Benton a veteran union soldier turned wanderer and former Chicago newsman. Born 1842 New Orleans he studied at Vermont before a Civil War service and later rose at Chicago Times before drifting to the road as a printer and writer. His life chronicles a brilliant past shadowed by drink, repeated reform, and endless travel through Wisconsin Illinois towns and newspapers.
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Journalian
Worry Benton
Ignoes
Thomas IE. Benton
Missouri
Seventeenth Army Corps
Tharry
Hts
Innd
Opera House
Harry
Harry Thomas Benton
New Orleans
John Benton
University of Vermont
Burlington
Yankee College
Boston
Boston Herald
Benton
West
LaCrosse
Wis
Wisconsin Ar Levy
Brivery
Must Evers
Washington, D. C
Pimes
Wilbur S’. Storey i
Bunton
George Upton
Tribune
Wisconsin
Illinois
Harry Benton
A. J. Reddick
the Democrat
LaSalle
Blou Inglon
Spain and Cuba policy in U S Cuban recognition debate
Dispatch summarizes Spanish reaction to U S pressure over Cuban belligerency recognition. It notes Spanish ministers and papers doubt compromise with President Cleveland, while republican press fears monarchy embarrassment. It discusses possible autonomy and tariff plans for Cuba and Puerto Rico amid U S diplomacy.
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Tde Coun Ly Materia
Spain
American Congress
Congress
Cnulians
Ht Libera
el Imyparelas
Jourmala Walt Ona
wellah @ United Buttes
Dig- Riley
Teaver
Clover
Cleveland Deelday
Clovelind Wil
Gran Cuba
Amd Porta
Solicited a Bribe Alderman Charged in County Plans
Christopher Jacob, alderman from 4th ward and Wayne County supervisor, allegedly solicited money from the architect to influence the adoption of plans for a new million dollar county building. The charges claim he sought $23,000 to secure the plan adoption.
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Wayne County Board of Supervisors
I ‘Bon
Mnoney
Tavob Iskhe
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