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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1896
Page
3
The Senate passed the District of Columbia appropriation bill 7 800 009 with debate over sectarian charity funding. An investigation into the charity system was authorized to see if funds aided church causes. A hailstorm interrupted the session as rain and a mist filled the chamber.
Omaha May 20 General Manderson reports letters from senate committee on military affairs show growing support for a bill to establish a military academy at Fort Omaha. Senators Elkins Mitchell Palmer weigh prospects and delays. Lincoln and Washington items note legal and transfer debates affecting Nebraska military and education legislation.
Cleveland May 20 The Methodist Episcopal general conference breaks deadlock electing Dr. Charles McCabe of New York and Dr. Earl Cranston of Cincinnati as bishops after changes in voting rules. Ohio-born bishops prominent as six of sixteen come from Ohio.
The association concluded its labors in San Francisco and will issue a circular detailing half-rate tickets for major conventions. Half rates apply from western cities to St Louis Chicago St Paul Milwaukee Buffalo Pittsburg and Washington. Rates cover sale days and return validity, with Caldwell coordinating.
At the Dubuque Democratic convention gold standard delegates appear to have won, with Boies receiving ovation and potential chairmanship offered to Van Wagenen or Healey. Silver delegates protest temporary chair Wright, while all delegates bound by unit rule. other state conventions show mixed silver favors and bolting threats.
Present day notice that the Salvation Army plans to erect a church and barracks in the city. The project is scheduled for construction soon with a local facility to serve as worship and housing for personnel.
From Moscow to London reports describe the Duke and Duchess of Connaught's coronation welcome and a private audience for the Emir of Bokhara and the Khan of Khiva. Admiral Selfridge arrives. Bayard hosts a diplomatic banquet with guests including Albert Rothschild and the Persian consul general.
The answer day of the railroad companies in the Lincoln rate cases has been extended to June 1.
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