Abram Stevens Hewitt Dies Former New York Mayor and Congressman
Abram Stevens Hewitt former mayor of New York and longtime congressman died at 6 am after a 10 day illness. He led Cooper & Hewitt iron works and aided Peter Cooper charities. His death closes a career spanning business politics and public service.
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Not One Bill Through Yet Despite Legislative Sessions
Fort Benton and Helena debates continue over county division and new laws. Bills favor Montana history in schools, a supreme court commission, and tougher concealed weapons penalties. Delegations from Havre Chinook and Harlem push to split Chateau County into Havre Chinook and Harlem seats with three counties proposed to reduce travel.
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Democrats Offer Joint Bid to Top Addicks Power in Delaware
Democratic lawmakers in Dover issue a signed appeal urging six anti-Addicks Republicans to join 21 Democrats to elect two U.S. senators. They demand repeal of the voters' assistant law and pledge to back a Republican for the long term if a Democrat is chosen for the short term. If six Republicans accept by Jan 21, they will elect a Republican for four years and a Democrat for two. Former Senator Kenney or Saulsbury named as possible Democratic choice. Legislature adjourns to Monday.
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Noted Paris Correspondent Adolphe Opper de Blowitz Dies
Paris on January 18 reports the death of Henri Georges Stephene Adolphe Opper de Blowitz long time London Times Paris correspondent He suffered an apoplexy a few days earlier Born in 1832 his passing marks the end of a distinguished era in foreign reporting.
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Measuring Mental Fatigue Tests At St Louis Exhibit
Berlin reports the Prussian ministry displays an aesthesymeter at the St Louis exposition to measure mental fatigue. Developed by Dr. Schrader of Kaiser Wilhelm Gymnasium Hanover, the device times sensorium reaction after mental effort. History taxes less. geometry and Latin prove more exhausting and Latin reduces nerve power and memory.
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Poisonous Slogan For Quick Cold Cure Ad
An old advertisment promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claiming a cold cure in one day. The signa ture and box depict the product priced at 25 cents with bold claims. The fragment highlights typical early 20th century promotional language and medical connotations.
Tie-Up Threatened by Railroad Labor in Cincinnati Region
Toledo, Jan 18. The Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company employees threaten a system wide tie up after General Manager Waldi refused to negotiate with the federated board representing road labor branches seeking a wage increase.
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Montana Daily Record Moves to New Quarters
Special Dispatch reports the Montana Daily Record moved its plant to the former Helena Evening Herald building on Broadway. The transfer was swift and orderly, and all editions will be issued from the new quarters from now on.
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Tongue Rites Hold For Oregon Congressman Tongue
In Hillsboro Oregon on January 18 thousands gathered to honor the late Congressman Thomas H Tongue as his remains were laid to rest. The ceremony reflected the communitys respect for the public servant who represented the state in Washington.
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Funeral of Mr Tongue Draws Multitude in Oregon
Funeral ceremonies for Mr Tongue drew about 3000 attendees including a Washington delegation of congressmen, Oregon state lawmakers, the governor, and many fraternal groups. Remains lay in state at the Washington County courthouse hall from 10 am to 2 pm before services at the Methodist church he belonged to, followed by a Masonic honors burial in a nearby cemetery. Special trains ferried mourners from Hillsboro as the delegation departed for California.
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Senate to debate Cuban treaty and statehood bill this week
Washington faces a busy week as the Cuban reciprocity treaty, the statehood bill, and the immigration measure compete for senate attention. Expect intense speeches and possible amendments as debate centers on trusts, tariffs, and timing of supply bills to avoid an extra session.
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German Market Strong Coal Stocks In Demand
Berlin January 18 strong features marked last week with ocean navigation shares rising after Hamburg American Steam Packet 4 percent dividend and higher outward freight. Coal shares gained on US coal scarcity and likely removal of US duty, suggesting increased German coal demand amid English surplus. Irons steady. Money and foreign exchange firm midweek.
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London Market Almost Featureless This Week
London stock exchange activity showed little movement with Kattirs steady on loan settlement and a £5 million increase in the government loan total to £65 million. Con sols eased awaiting the new loan, Erie rumors swayed the American list amid irregulars and a stronger Saturday close. Foreign exchange stayed dull with modest improvement, and money remained scarce and likely to stay tight.
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Programme In The House Appropriation Measure Moves Fast
Washington news notes that the anti trust measure from the judiciary committee is on track for passage this week with a full committee report likely Tuesday. A separate publicity bill may be reported. Debate time remains unsettled but likely brief. Alaska representation via a delegate has a continuing order beginning Wednesday to run without delaying appropriations.
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