Debates Rise Over Transmississippi Exposition Aid
In Lincoln and nearby, lawmakers clash as Republicans and Populists oppose or seek shifts in the Transmississippi exposition appropriation. Jefferson Jenkins and Clark lead opposition. Gaylord Winslow and Wooster push constraints. The House tabled a resolution while other towns report vetoes and invites.
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Immigration Bill Passes House by Record Vote
Washington February 10 The House agreed to the final conference report on the immigration bill by 317 yeas and 83 nays and also passed two pension bills vetoed by the president. Modifications require reading or writing English or another language and allow illiterate wives and minor children to accompany an eligible immigrant. Notable opposition came from Mahoney Maguire and Keifer, while Bartholdt and McCall spoke in favor. Pension measures restore benefits for remarried widows, with some bills approved over the president’s veto.
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Chicago Business Men Win McKinley Backing on Commerce Department
Ferdinand W. Peck and Franklin H. Head, leaders of Chicago's Business Men's league, returned from Washington with assurances of major congress action. They met President McKinley who endorsed creating a department of commerce and industry and suggested a tariff commission under it. The idea of the tariff bureau within the new department was highlighted as a first mention.
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Wreck of Union Pacific Mail Train at Omaha Kills Fireman
Union Pacific mail No 2 from the west wrecked on the Twentieth street viaduct near Omaha. Fireman Thomas Krause was instantly killed and Engineer W H Vanney severely injured. Porter J Hughes badly hurt. Cause: ran into an open switch at 46 mph. Engine toppled, tender and cars derailed. passengers shaken but mostly spared.
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Rates Churn Over Big Nevada Prize Fight Rates
In Chicago on Feb 10 the Western Passenger association faced a clash over discount fares for the Nevada prize fight. The association declined low rates, while two railways pledged independent action to offer about one fare round trip from the Missouri River. Several lines opposed the cut and pressured supporters, with a decision likely at the next meeting.
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Open Letter Urges Women to Support Arbitration Treaty
An open letter signed by Ellen M. Henrotin Alice Freeman Palmer Lonsa Lee Schuyler Josephine Shaw Mary Mapes Dodge Mary L. Dickinson Jeanette L. Gilder Hannah B. Eistein Grace H. Dodge Mary E. Trautman Candace Wheeler Elizabeth B. Custer Mary Louise Beebe Maud Ballington Booth calls on American women to aid the Britain treaty by urging senators, opposing anti treaty amendments, and using meetings and petitions to Washington. Mrs Julia H. Perry is secretary of the movement. It argues that mothers and wives prefer law over war in disputes between nations.
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Cleveland to Take a Trip After Inauguration
President elect McKinley may witness the world voyage of President Cleveland as a private citizen soon after the inauguration. Thurber and cabinet members are expected to accompany, with Mrs. Cleveland and children undecided. The plan follows travel via the canal on Canadian Pacific rails.
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Bradley-Martin Ball A Decadent Waldorf Masquerade
New York February 11 Mrs Bradley-Martin hosted a lavish Waldorf ball described as an American pinnacle of expense and decoration. An army of detectives guarded the event as thousands observed elaborate period costumes, floral displays, mirrors and pink roses. The night featured royal pageantry with colonial figures and lasting social impact noted as a milestone in New York history. Cockran sails to Europe denying sugar trust talks in a brief addition.
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King Oscar Willing to Act as Arbitrator
Stockholm dispatch quotes King Oscar II saying he wishes to avoid politics yet stands ready to serve as arbitrator on the English American tribunal. Also notes naval dispatches, Poland China Company meeting, Northern Pacific accounts examination, Montana legislature against woman suffrage, and the death of ex congressman D. D. Hare in Ohio.
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