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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1894
Page
3
A Bluffton newspaper page lists visitors and local business moves including M W Reiff and various township residents in the city last Saturday and Monday. Mentions Bluffton oil refinery prospects, Odd Fellows block purchase, and updates on seeds, subscriptions, and Chamberlain cures.
Washington February 17 The Senate quickly confirms Edward D White of Louisiana as associate justice to fill the Blatchford vacancy The nomination was not referred to any committee and the Senate acted within an hour The prior lengthy consideration of Hornblower and Peckham is noted Also reported the Peckham confirmation vote ended 32 to 41 in rejection by the Senate.
The Week ahead sees Senators Daniel Caffery and White of California speak on the Hawaiian resolution with others likely to follow before Saturday. Aims include clearing the resolution and Stewart’s bond issue from the calendar, while the House may tackle Bland seigniorage and election contest appropriations. In Washington, finance committee members delay the tariff bill, citing a chaotic draft and need for concessions, with sugar policy among the unsettled items.
Rep Hicks of Pennsylvania introduced a plan to settle the silver question. Drafted by John Let, it contemplates using 0,000 of silver bullion and depositing 25 percent of its value in interest bearing government bonds as a guarantee. Hicks could receive 30,000 in tender treasury notes redeemable in coin.
Acting Secretary Curtis asks Congress to permeate the beacon light atop the Statue of Liberty in New York. The lighthouse board notes the beacon is not an aid to navigation. Also reported is Mrs. Harrison's portrait to join the White House collection donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The note outlines Kilgore's push on pension bills and the need for a quorum to advance the measure. It mentions a planned Friday meeting, private discussions, and concerns about union questions influencing the vote. Kilgore says a quorum is needed for pension passage despite opposition.
The report details daily Senate and House activities from Feb 12 to Feb 19, including Mr Gray defending Hawaiian policy, debates on the Bland seigniorage and silver bills, attempts to fix voting times, votes on nominations, and quorum issues. It notes Rock Island trains must stop at Enid and Round Pond, Oklahoma Territory, and mentions a brief reference to woman’s suffrage rider.
A Columbus dispatch reports Governor McKinley may seek Senator Brice’s seat if the next legislature is Republican. The bid reportedly reflects a preference for a ceremonial life over executive duties. Foraker is also named as a candidate, while Democrats aim to elect James E. Campbell governor with Calvin S. Brice as his successor.
A. J. Rommel, a gun dealer, sues local A P A members for buying guns and ammunition due to fear of a Catholic uprising and refusing to pay his bill. Hearing set for tomorrow in Topeka.
Brooklaux Feb 20 John Y McKane the Coney Island boss and Gravesend leader was sentenced by Justice Bartlett to six years in Sing Sing for his part in last fall election frauds. A jury had found him guilty and urged clemency.
A historical piece contrasts white and colored readers in hair care and notes the value of humane treatment for animals. It stresses warming bridle bits and cattle water in cold weather and treating all animals kindly since they cannot vocalize their needs. The takeaway is that kind handling benefits animals and brings financial reward.
The best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Charles C Deam. 4 ly.
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