Whisky Bill Sparks Parliamentary Row and Lively Lobbying
Rumor-filled session reports a fierce whisky bill debate as Georgia votes solid against it and Henry Watterson mingles with lawmakers. The House maneuvers through procedural wrangles, resignations, and the drafting of resolutions on Lasker and German relations while supporters tout revenue gains and opponents warn of protected industry harms.
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Blaine and Lincoln in a formidable Chicago ticket
The piece argues Blaine as a sharp political operator and Lincoln as a strong ally, predicting a tough ticket for the Chicago convention. It notes Blaine’s eastward gains, Lincoln’s appeal among Southern delegates and Black voters, and suggests a Blaine Lincoln pairing could defeat Tilden and Hendricks. A second item discusses a Senate bill to fund a national library building opposite the Capitol and possible Capitol expansion.
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Washington Gossip and Political Sketches March 19
Washington gossip covers St Patrick's Day decorations in Congress, notes on Carlisle and Pratts seats, Parson Mexsey campaign talk, and Mary Anderson comments on social life. mentions McGarrahan land claims and a costly war building critique. Also reports Baltimore conference stats and education policy debate in Senate including judges' salaries and tax measures.
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The World Abroad: Paris Banquets Spark Anarchist Fear In London
Paris celebration speeches call for further violence as Irish revolutionists recruit in the wake of Saint Patrick's Day. In London 60 detectives are appointed for special duties with a mix of nationalities, while Swiss authorities approve extradition for anarchists. French plans in Tonquin face a Chinese indemnity demand and British moves in the Soudan loom as Cairo finances strain near collapse.
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Kansas Cattle Disease Debate Drags Through Senate Panels
In Kansas, a senate resolution creates a seven member committee to probe cattle disease concerns, with a fifteen member house committee to follow up. Reports from Neosho and Illinois indicate cattle losses but no widespread spread, while state officials plan further inquiry. In Washington, Fitzjohn Porter faces retirement hurdles, with White House delays and war department scrutiny potentially shaping his fate.
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Indian Bill Advances With Edits For Schools And Reservations
The committee reported the Indian appropriation bill to the House, totaling 5,847,068 dollars, a reduction from last year. The schools budget rises by 135,600 dollars, and treaty school buildings and teacher support gain 5,000 dollars. Proposals include forbidding liquor on reservations, funding for liquor prosecutions, and census for Indians. Primary cuts target clothing and talions. emphasis remains on reducing government expenditures while expanding education and governance for Native communities.
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New York Confederates seek meeting with Grand Army leaders
Reported plans describe ex Confederate soldiers in New York meeting General J B Gordon at the St James Hotel with deputations from the Grand Army of the Republic to discuss a home for disabled Confederates. The effort is tied to Richmond and supported by Amfor Walker and local GAR representatives in Brooklyn.
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Naval Department seeks increased navy appropriations
March 19 Senate appropriations committee agreed to publish a communication from the secretary of the navy. He urges raising funds beyond current totals for the navy service and for the steamer New York at New York yards. Proposals include 1954 miscellaneous funds and purchases such as boats, machine guns, magazines, and more, with varying amounts specified.
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