Gossip and News of Washington from Capitol Halls
Washington dispatch notes end of congressional term as claimants crowd the capitol seeking pensions and posts. Families and sweethearts of soldiers in the Philippines loom large while lobbyists press for favors. Senators and representatives wrestle with bills, debating agricultural topics and appropriations as adjournment nears. Teamwork among Milners Moody Cannon and Senate duo Butler highlights legislative maneuvering amid mounting demands.
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Agricultural Committee
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Weather Bureau
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Moody
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Committee On Appropriations
Cannon
Moodyoes
Money expended by Republicans exceeds Democrats in legislature
A Feb 2 report in Unartston details the legislature’s appropriations, totaling 52,198.70 dollars this session versus 53,661.51 in 1869. The Republican House spends 31,101.40 dollars this session compared with 82,776 dollars by the Democratic House two years prior, a difference of 1,675.60. The breakdown lists salaries, per diems, clerks, sergeants, librarians, and contingent expenses for both the House of Delegates and Senate, with the total shown as 52,108.70.
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Lost His Number In New York City Mystery Elderly Virginia Man
John Cole, 71, of Fairfax Station Virginia, a retired merchant, was found wandering near One Hundred Seventy first Street and Third Avenue. He appeared demented, was neatly dressed, and could state his name age and Virginia residence but claimed to be a retired gentleman. His city purpose and prior residence here remain unknown.
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John Cole
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Morrisania Sation
Virginia
Mine Owner Shot Down In Ambush Near Clarksburn
Joseph Wallace a mine owner was killed in an ambush in Clarksburg West Virginia. An Italian suspect Pete Saffori was arrested and another man Sam Michies is missing as police search Fairfield area for him. Also reports of a manslaughter verdict in Milwaukee and Admiral Sampson illness circulated.
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Joseph Wallace
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Michies
Fairmont
Armed men gather for anti saloon crusade in Winfield
Daybreak saw about two hundred farmers armed with shotguns and revolvers converge on Winfield churches to support temperance forces in driving saloons from town. Officials fear bloodshed as the so called anti saloon crusade unfolds amid sensational warnings and local tensions.
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Winfield, Nau. Revev
Salons
Rift of Light in Eastern Sky Prompt New German Demands
Pekin February 20 reports say foreign envoys received a general communication from Chinese plenipotentiaries agreeing to powers terms while seeking to save lives of Hao Ying Sien. Ministers demand complete surrender soon. Count von Walderssee prepares expedition. Germans bought 1,800 camels for transport as press commentary notes potential difficulties among governments over indemnity claims and German ministers’ demands.
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Hao I
Ying Sien
Chao Wimmer
Count von Waldersee
Demant
Devery in the Toils in New York City Raid
Early reports said a high ranking Tammany Hall politician faced arrest in a three million dollar graft probe led by the district attorney. Later, Chief Devery emerged as the target, with authorities claiming enough evidence from the Dey Street raid to indict him.
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Chief Devery
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Legislative session push for flag display and pure food bill
In Charleston West Virginia two lawmakers lead a flurry of bills with a strong push for the Levi Morgan monument and a new pure food measure. House and Senate debates hinge on flag display rules for schools and the cost of text books, while other bills cover bribery penalties and liquor provisions.
Schools of Mines and Mining Promotion Bill
Senator Scott pushed an amendment to the civil appropriation bill favoring a permanent fund for schools or departments of mines and mining. It would allocate 10 000 dollars per state or territory in 1901 and raise to 15 000 annually thereafter for geological instruction and related science to promote practical education and mineral resource development.
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Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
West Virginia
Congress
Post Exchanges Amendment Aims $547,500 Upgrade
Senate introduces Gullinger amended army appropriation to fund post exchanges replacing canteens. Money directed by secretary of war to garden work, libraries, gym gear, athletic prizes, mental health support, extra foods, and overall post exchange improvements for enlisted men. Also mentions Fadeless Dyes from Fiat Top Grocery Co.
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Senate
Gullinger
Secretary of War
Post Exchange
Ukes Np
Fiat ‘Top Grocery Co
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