Ingalls Swears In as Senator and Bills Rush Through
Washington February 27 There is a belief among House members that remaining appropriation bills must pass under gag rules to avoid an extra session. Holman failed to push the legislative executive and judicial bill past suspension last night amid defects. Only three appropriation bills have been signed and the conferenced measures show deep House Senate differences with one week left to fund the government next year.
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Congress
Captain Greely Nomination Ready for Senate Confirmation
Senator Cockrell of the military committee says the panel will report Captain Greely’s nomination as chief signal officer favorably tomorrow and that Senate action to confirm should be swift. No adverse report from army officers is expected or filed at this late stage.
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Senate
Fortification Bill May Seek 5 Million War Device Fund
Major Butterworth of Ohio, a House conferee on the fortifications bill, says an agreement may be reached tomorrow on a 5 million dollar appropriation. The plan would create a commission appointed by the President to vet ordnance inventions and secure the best guns for the government, aiming to overcome army officers' entrenched ideas by shifting oversight from the usual grant to a commission review.
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Washington
Sreerau
Butterworth
Ohio
Unconstitutional Bill Opposed by Senate Democrats
The Senate judiciary committee minority report denounces the House bill to provide inquests under national authority as an unwarranted federal overreach usurping state powers. It argues Congress lacks constitutional power to probe private conflicts across races or political opinions and warns the measure undermines the Constitution by creating an ex parte inquisitorial tribunal.
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George
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Congress
Supreme Court
Work for Congress in the Present Session
Washington February 27 The Senate will handle conference reports and general appropriation bills as they appear and strive to finish essential legislation before next Friday noon. Members doubt full success but hope to avoid a special session, waiving deliberation rights and relying on hurried conferences to amend House bills.
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Congress Faces Final Days With Major Bills Pending
The caucus program lists labor arbitration and land grant bills, lottery advertising, quiet land titles, Des Moines land grant, suits against the United States, private land claims adjudication, colored soldiers monument, Joseph Francis resolution, reimbursement for 1812 expenses, and international copyright. Senate action focuses on pleuro-pneumonia, pensions arrears repeal, abandoned militia reservations disposal, and a contested public printer nomination. House aims to finish appropriation bills under suspension rules. few general measures expected. No fortification appropriation will be passed this year.
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Senate Transitions Respectful Oath and New Leader
In the Senate, Mr. Sherman presided to bid farewell and extend courtesy as his successor, Senator Ingalls, took and subscribed to the oath. The consular and diplomatic appropriation bill passed after amendments, followed by the agricultural appropriation bill with amendments. A bill allocating 20,000 dollars to complete the Mary, mother of Washington, monument at Fredericksburg, Virginia, also passed.
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House Proceedings Edge Toward Naval and Legislative Bills
In Wasa Hinaton on February 27 the House moved to suspend rules and nonconcur in Senate river and harbor amendments. The session saw long readings, amendments on naval construction proposals, and hours of debate over appropriations and pension tactics, ending with the committee rising at midnight.
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Mutilating the Bard in a Saturday Evening Gazette
The piece quotes James Russell Lowell dismissing Richard II as un Shakespearean, arguing the critic’s demolition of Shakespeare risks reducing the Bard to a ruin. It notes ongoing debate over Shakespeare’s value as critics chip away at his legacy, while remarking the uproar occupies idle hours.
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Shakspere
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President Richards Testifies on Consciences at City Hall Hearing
The South Boston railroad quarrel hearing moved to the aldermanic room at City Hall with Alderman Haynes presiding. Witnesses including Niles and Bowker testified on advertising payments and petition authenticity while Richards admitted press subsidies and disputed direct payments, as discussion centered on influence and ethics before adjournment to Wednesday.
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Pathfinder for March Highlights New Interstate Law
The Pathfinder for March presents salient features of the new interstate commerce law taking effect April 5 in a readable style. The issue adds additions that broaden understanding of the law and its implications for readers seeking clear guidance on the change.
Dinner honoring Justin McCarthy at Parker House
The Boston Press Club hosted Justin McCarthy with about sixty reporters, Mayor O'Brien and others in attendance. The speakers praised McCarthy as a journalist and statesman, noting his career from reporter to parliamentary leader and his support for Ireland's home rule.
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Conkling Handkerchiefs and Hat Traditions in Senate
The New York Sun notes Conkling favors colorful handkerchiefs with bold borders and clever display, unlike Butler’s simple brow cloth. Beck is described as a handkerchief fiend carrying many in his coat, while Conkling reportedly never wears a silk hat, prompting a quip about never returning to the Senate unless he changes.
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Speaker Carlisle's Protege from Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times profiles Eugene Ashton, a young Kentuckian and protégé of Speaker Carlisle and his wife. A talented elocutionist with dramatic ambitions, Ashton bears a striking Booth like presence and eyeing Shakespearean leads. Report notes his athletic grooming and polished manners.
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Edwin Booth
Mary Anderson
Ambition to Resemble Booth Sparks Future Hope
The speaker notes that emulating Mr. Booth in person equals possessing Mr. Booth's genius and art, signaling a promising future shaped by ambition, likeness, and pursuit of mastery. The remark frames admiration as a path to develop notable talent and enduring achievement.
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Amusements listings for Boston theatres tonight
The Boston Theatre features Mrs Langtry in Lady Clan Cardy at 7 45. Hollis Street Theatre shows Boucicault in Fin Mac Cool at 7 45. Boston Museum presents Held by the Enemy at 7 46. Globe Theatre hosts Mantell in Tangled Lives at 7 45. Rosina Vokes appears at Park Theatre in The School Mistress at 7 45. Howard Atheneum runs Daniel Sully in Daddy Nolan at 8. Bijou Theatre plays The Banker's Daughter daily at 2 and 8.
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Eldon W. Drake to Mabel Taber at Randolph
Announcement of a marriage intent or betrothal reading February 22 at Randolph by Rev. O C Sargent noting Eldon W. Drake and Miss Mabel Taber of Randolph as the principals.
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Healey and Parker Death Notices from Early Boston Papers
In London on the 21st aged 53 George Wells Healey formerly of Boston and US consul at Bombay. Parker of Dorchester aged 83 years 2 months. Funeral at his residence corner Dudley and Magnolia streets on Monday the 28th at 2 p.m. Allen at Roxbury Feb 22 Calvin Allen aged 80 years 6 months. Bradley Annie M. daughter of M. H. and late Charlottee C. Bradley aged 13. Dabney Roxana widow of Frederick Dabney aged 74. Dorety John Dorety aged 95 years 6 months. Marshall Dr Jonas A. formerly of Fitchburg at Charlestown Feb 25. Mansfield Edmund B. son of James E. and Hannah D. Mansfield aged 4 years 10 months 9 days. Messer Daniel E. of heart disease at Cambridgeport aged 53 years 4 months.
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Familiar Short Sayings of Great Men
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