Final Day of Congress Passes Army and Deficiency Bills
Washington coverage notes the 55th Congress last day with heated debate, chaotic but productive action. Senate passed the army appropriation exceeding 80 million and deficiency bill around 20 million, with conference reports on Alaska code and river and harbor measures. House proceedings were tumultuous as leaders pushed final conference reports amid loud galleries and a near midnight session.
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Refuse to Seat Wheeler Affects House Vote
Washington March 3 The House declined to take up a judiciary committee report declaring General Wheeler and three other members who took army commissions vacated their seats. The vote was 77 ayes to 146 nays with strong party splits. Also approved were a $500,000 Pan American exposition and an Ohio centennial grant. Senate passed a $1 million Justice Department building bill and a 148,600 acre land purchase under the Lower Brule treaty.
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One Hundred Thousand Hands Affected by Salary Advances
Dun's Review of Trade reports February 1893 as the greatest month of trade with clearing house exchanges near 7 billion dollars, widespread wage gains of five to ten percent, rising steel demand, and record grain stocks. It notes 100,000 workers benefiting from pay raises and an overall strong economy despite higher failure liabilities and shifting wheat markets. Major Lee begins cross examination in Miles beef charges inquiry. Kipling improves rapidly but illness in his daughters weighs on Mrs Kipling. The pope reports good day and strong health. Holland seeks bids for Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight with funds for a 25,000 purse. A hostler in Allentown kills three, then is captured. Colorado snowstorm continues with Leadville hardest hit. Ferrell wins an oratorical contest at Tarkio College and advances to Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Atlantic
Dal Hawkins Knocked Out by Frank Erne in Seventh Round
San Francisco report outlines Frank Erne of Buffalo stopping Dal Hawkins in the seventh round of a planned 20 round bout at Woodward's pavilion. Hawkins led early with lefts to Erne's eye and body, but Erne's defense held and a decisive right hand KO ended the fight as Hawkins was carried from the ring.
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Six Regiments for Otis Reinforcements Bound for Manila
The War Department ordered six regiments to reinforce General Otis at Manila. The Sixth Infantry and Sixth Artillery join the Ninth and Thirteenth Infantry plus the Twenty first and Sixteenth Infantry, stationed in various posts, all to move to San Francisco then Manila. Aims include possibly replacing volunteers to ensure regulars under Otis. Vessels of light draft pressed for Pacific service. Vixen to be fitted for Manila voyage.
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