Quorum ruling sparks clash over House records and votes
The debate centers on whether a quorum can be declared by presence alone or by active voting. Republicans cite historic New York and Tennessee cases and demand yeas and nays for journal clarity. Democrats defend the Speaker’s count as constitutional, warning of legislative fraud if journals misstate votes.
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Senate Debates on Money Policy and Naval Capacity
In Washington the Senate received Navy policy reports affirming belief in completing eight battleships. Senator Mitchell urged free coinage of silver, framing a grand, high stakes debate on monetary standards and national prosperity. Obituaries note deaths of Barbour Gull Freeman Belcher Brown Wurm Lester Wynn Lyman Proctor and others.
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Obituary: Rev Joseph Neesima Dies in Japan
The Rev Joseph Neesima born in Yedo February 14 1844 died of peritonitis in Japan. He came to the United States in 1864 as a fugitive and studied at Phillips Andover Amherst College and Andover Theological Seminary. Ordained September 24 1874 at Mount Vernon Church his work aided missions and the Kyoto training school later known as Doshisha University.
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Rutland
Neesiia
Kyoto
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Seven Days Wonders Exhibit by Kings Daughters at First Baptist
A charity event by the Kings Daughters of the First Baptist Church on Commonwealth Avenue features the Seven Days Wonders. Booths themed by weekday display household, ironing, baking, reception, sweeping, and cleaning items with crafts, dishes, and cosmetics. Proceeds aid the sick, poor, and aged as the chapel decor and evergreen streamers create a festive setting. Ends tonight after a short entertainment.
Bruce Named recorder of deeds despite local doubts
Washington January 29 Special reports the nomination of Blanche K Bruce for recorder of deeds replacing James M Trotter. Bruce has ties to Mississippi politics but has lived in Washington for years. Perry Carson criticizes the choice as nonlocal. Also the Treasury issues a second call for national bank depositories to reduce public balances by March 1 1890 covering about the same total as the first call. About eighty banks are affected.
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Massachusetts Court Orders Notice in Boston Suit
The Municipal Court of Boston Suffolk County issues an order in a contract action to recover 287 dollars and 34 cents plus interest from defendants S. M. Cook R. C. Stanley J. H. Frisbee O. L. Frisbee Drias Frisbee A. D. Neal S. P. Hunt Caroline D. Gross and C. G. Flanders. Defendants not resident or served. must answer by February 15 with publication in the Boston Post planned weekly for three weeks.
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