Loud bill spurs post office reform debate in Congress
Washington December 16. The House debated the Loud bill amending first class mail rates and second class abuses. It would end serial novels at one cent per pound and restrict sample copies while prohibiting unsold publications at pound rates. Chief sponsor Mr Loud claimed annual government savings of twenty million dollars amid strong opposition led by Mr Quigg. The session also saw a bill reorganizing the Atlanta and Pacific railroad pass after debate, with amendments linking land relinquishment to reorganization. Senator Morgan of Alabama urged a decisive Cuba policy, signaling possible war to protect Americans in Cuba and calling for belligerent rights if needed. Morgan’s resolution requesting papers on American prisoners in Cuba was adopted. A pension bill for Nancy Alla bach faced vetoed debate but moved forward, and Senator Allen pushed for a nine-member committee to probe recent election spending.
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TOPEKA PREACHER ON TRIAL Rev Knox Charged With Robbing Fils
Rev John D Knox a famed preacher lecturer and boodler is on trial at First Methodist church Topeka charged with robbing the brethren through the failure of Knox Banking Company. Hundreds of Topeka Methodists lost their money. A criminal proceeding was brought but the banking law allowed no punishment. The case went to Kansas conference then Cleveland and back for a new trial. The current court is nine Kansas conference ministers. Kansas coal combine takes effect as a local dealer receiving a rate card threatening coal supply.
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Secretaries Pass on Mitch ell Returns to Bryan Backed Populists
Secretary of State Thorson toured Mitchell with certified returns from Lawrence and Buite counties, settling disputes over legality and signaling Bryan’s, two Democratic congressmen’s, and populist gains. The storm then hit New York with shipping losses limited to the schooner Grace E Green. Iowa Wheelsmen met in Des Moines, choosing July 4 for the next gathering. Southeastern Nebraska Editors plan Auburn session.
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Fountain of Youth and Dr Pierce remedy promise
The piece extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a natural rejuvenator restoring youth by purifying blood, boosting blood formation, and improving digestion and nerve strength. It touts better vigor, fuller cheeks, and energy, while recommending Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative to accompany treatment.
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Debated Dingley bill as West assails protection policy
In Washington the Senate held a dramatic session with leaders Frye Teller Sherman Gorman West Chandler Hale and Allen among those speaking. West attacked protection while others defended the Dingley bill and President Cleveland. Debate signaled likely defeat for the bill as senators urged restraint and no passage until March. Also the Missouri bridge in Lexington and a pension bill advanced. The National Wool Growers urged an early extra session and a strong wool tariff bill.
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Deadlock in the Hot Springs Army Hospital Debate
Dec 17 reports a House session productive little progress as the army appropriation bill faced deadlock over abandoning the army and navy hospital at Hot Springs Arkansas and the chamber adjourned. The Newark failed to overhaul the Three Friends. A harbor planning session in Los Angeles outlined inspections of Santa Monica and San Pedro harbors.
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Immigration Bills Dominate Senate Routinely This Week
Washington dispatch notes Lodge immigration bill will have right of way in the senate daily after 2 o clock until disposed of. Senator Gibson aims to talk to kill it. A homestead bill for lands formerly Indian reservations follows, with Pettigrew championing it and projected cost of 26 million. The direct Senate election bill is a special order for Monday, Allen may speak on contracts, and adjournment possible by Friday or Monday after New Year.
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Idaho Company Quietly Forms to Aid Cuban Insurgents
Idaho report from Boise notes a new company is forming to head to Cuba and assist the insurgents. Salvation Army national congress opens in New York with three days of meetings at Memorial Hall. Indian Bureau awards contract to drill a six inch artesian well at Lower Brule Agency in South Dakota.
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