Doings of lawmakers and political notes in Washington
The senate and house debated Hawaiian affairs, canal reports, and road petition. Resolutions examined diplomacy with Hawaii, canal ventures to Nicaragua, and a holiday recess set to January 8. Carlisle's treasury report forecast revenue and deficit, while land and public lands bills proposed fee reductions and rights validation.
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Oklahoma Admission Bill Satisfies Delegate Flynn
Washington reports that Oklahoma's admission bill pleases Delegate Flynn. It lays out a constitutional convention of 75 delegates, an election date, session timing, a $30,000 election and convention budget, and initial representation in the House. It also provides a single judicial district and senators, with a prospective state capital and subsequent district alignments.
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House of Representatives
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Cockrell
Minonk Fire Under Control At Coal Mine
Carcago Dec 28 The coal mine fire at Minonk is now under control after 300 miners narrowly escaped with their lives in the blaze.
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Omaha
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Irvine divorce case letters show attempts to obtain confession
In Sart Lakr December 21 report on Irvine murder trial the Irvine divorce case reveals letters from Irvine to his wife and to their daughter asserting they would reunite and pressuring a confession of intimacy with Montgomery. Attorney Abbot’s letters to Mrs Irvine aim to extract a full statement. Mrs Irvine maintains her innocence.
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N. C. Abbot
Lincoln, Neb
Gladstone Wins Another Parliamentary Victory In House of Commons
The Liberal leader Rt Hon William E Gladstone secured a fresh victory in the house of commons amid debates on naval strength. Lord George Hamilton led a censuring motion over navy weaknesses, but Gladstone's amendment asserting confidence in the government passed without a division. Liberals expect further gains at Arrington and potential dissolution if majorities grow.
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Battle at Rio de Janeiro and Brazil turmoil reaches crisis
Reports from Pernambuco say rebel ships engage government forts in Rio harbor. U S Navy commander picks ing refuses to guarantee anchorage safety as talks of government bankruptcy circulate. San Francisco ordered to Rio, and global outlets note Brazil’s dire situation amid insurgent advances.
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Herald
Montevideo
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Express Messenger Robbed of Pouch Near Texas City
An express messenger transfer on a Texas and Pacific to New Orleans Pacific train was attacked on a door platform. A robber seized a pouch containing an estimated 5900 to 8000 dollars while bystanders watched under electric lights. Neardal fired but did not stop the robber who fled. officers pursued but he escaped.
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Express
Bound for Rio Sailor Returns From Brooklyn Yard
The cruiser New York sailed from the Brooklyn navy yard heading south with Captain Phillips declining to name its destination. A notice in the officers quarters hinted at Rio de Janeiro as the ship’s end, with mail procedures via London.
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Rio
Oratory, politics, and journalism tag at New England Society banquet
Ex President Harrison spoke at the New England Society of Pennsylvania 18th annual festival in Philadelphia, toasts led by Charles Emory Smith, with Hale and Boutelle present. Remarks touched on geography, a proposed six-state charter, and Baltic islands. Harrison left for the west after the speech.
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