National lawmakers settle down to work in Washington
A dense summary of congressional activity from Washington moves through January reports. Bills on taxation for flour, silver coinage, and Hawaiian annexation are noted alongside civil service debates, military expansion, and monetary reforms. The House focuses on gunboat funding, currency, patent laws, and direct senatorial elections.
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Durrant Proclaims Innocence At Gallows Execution
William Henry Theodore Durrant faced the gallows in San Quentin and proclaimed his innocence with calm, clear speech before death. He forgave those who pursued him, especially the San Francisco press, and his last words were I am innocent as the crowd watched the execution proceed without incident.
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