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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1898
Page
3
Washington observers describe the December opening as momentous though not full of immediate plan. Congress reconvenes as crowds fill the Capitol corridors and galleries following Spain’s war, with President’s message ready and a year’s tumult behind.
Washington December fifth marked the opening of the concluding session of the war congress. Speaker Reed’s arrival and gavel fall signaled the assembly amid grand ceremony and crowded galleries. The roll call showed a quorum, new members were sworn in, and the president’s imminent message was expected.
Washington December opening of the session drew crowds to the gallery with a lavish floral display on senators desks. Prominent attendees included Sir Julian Pauncefote and Lord Herschell with other British and Canadian officials. Vice President Hobart called for order as Chaplain Milburn offered a devout prayer.
Secretary James Wilson in his annual report reviews domestic problems and U S agricultural relations abroad. He calls for an emergency lump sum appropriation for future requirements not all anticipated. He notes urgent needs in new territories and West Indian islands dependent on agriculture and urges prompt departmental action to support agricultural interests there.
New York reports a gigantic flour trust forming to control nearly all U S production and three quarters of world supply. English stockholders joined the Willsbury Washburn mills, creating a trust with about 150 million dollars capital and a daily capacity of 50,000 barrels. Brewers push to end war taxes. Indianapolis notes railroad leader R B F Pierce dies. Frankton Fire kills one and injures another. Milwaukee to host indoor athletic meet.
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