Gallery Visitors Seek Excitement on Capitol Floors
A Washington observer describes gallery goers at the Capitol chasing lively scenes on the House and Senate floors. Visitors, mostly nonresidents, hope for dramatic clashes and fiery speeches but mostly encounter routine proceedings and subdued moments from both chambers. The article notes the allure of seeing “great” figures, while many elected leaders appear unremarkable in dress and demeanor to the watching crowds.
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Old Washingtonian
House of Represent‘atives
Capitol
Congress
lAtrick
Henry
Temiper
Senate
Senate Chamber
United States
Losses Mount as Methuen Battle Routs Hit Highlanders
London reports indicate Methuen's forces endured over 1,000 casualties in the Modder river clash north of Magersfontein with the Highland brigade suffering heavy losses. Generals Wauchope and Downham mortally wounded, commanders and regiments named as the Black Watch and Coldstream Guards, while dispatches detail intense fighting, barbed wire, and grim scenes at the war office.
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Methuen
Modder River
Highland Brigade
War
London
South Africa
War Office
Kimberley
Ladysmith
Pretoria
England
Gatacre
Buller
Marquess of Winchester
Coldstream Guards
Wauchope
Black Watch (Highlanders
Royal Highlanders
Goode
Downham
Gordon Highlanders
Black Watch
Boer Rifles
Col. Downham
A. E. Codrington
Sterling
Capitol Gaze Through Galleries Shapes Visitor View
The article describes strangers visiting Washington and the Capitol galleries, viewing congressional proceedings as solemn events, and feeling part of a historic moment while living near the seat of power. It contrasts locals with visitors who travel to the galleries and the lasting impression they carry home.
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Capitol
Washington
Congress
May Enter A Convent Miss Drexel Contemplates Sacrifice
Miss Josephine Drexel of Philadelphia, valued at $10,000,000 and earning about $400,000 yearly, may become a Sister of Charity. At 19, she is famed for harp, piano and guitar skills, charity work, and lavish social success. Her aunt Mother Catherine Drexel founded a sisterhood to aid African Americans and Indians, after inheriting an $8,000,000 fortune for that cause.
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Duse
Wasborra
Richard Croker
Miss Braddon
Maria Allen
Elyria
Ohio
Stelief Corps
Atkinson
Georgia
Florence Fensham
Constantinople
American Theological Seminary
Ora A. Root
Cincinnati
Philippines
Susanae
Emory
Salt Lake City
Hocky Mountain
Edith Root
Washington
iMiss
Susanne
Forest Day
Alice Serber
Federal Court
New York
Americas
Drexel
Josephine Drexel
Philadelphia
Miss Drexel
Joseph Drexel
Drexel, Morgan & Co
Indiestau-immense
Admiral Dahlgrep
Vast array of curious facts and figures from a bygone era
The item lists diverse data from 2 cent car fare in Milan to London vegetarian restaurants, and notes on cotton mills, oversized hotels, ranches, post offices, and peculiar prices. It mentions Dona AWE County soda lands, a Pittsburg syndicate staking 82,000 acres, and a plan to acquire Dreyfus’s Devil’s Island cage gauge. It references Keeling tunnels near Pittsburg and oil spurt rates in California, plus a cleric’s public announcement about salary and entertainments.
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Chicago
Frederick Peitz
Dona Awe
County
New Mexico
Pittsburg
Houston
Texas
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
France
New Democratic Leader Richardson Seen In House
Congressman James D. Richardson of Tennessee succeeds Mr Bailey as leader of the Democratic minority in the House. He is a tan slight 56 year old Confederate veteran and lawyer known for Southern courtesy and steady presiding over the House when it sat as the committee of the whole.
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James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Bailey
Texas
House of Representatives
Richardson
Britons suffer second Boer disaster at Modder River
The report states General Methuen's Kimberley relief column was repulsed after a two week rest following Modder River engagement. British bombardment around Magersfontein Kopje failed to weaken Boer trenches, as infantry advance met with heavy rifle fire and significant losses.
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Modder
Gatacre
Stromberg
Methuen
Kimberley
Modder -River
Magersfonteinkopje
British Boers Clash as Ladysmith Siege Intensifies
Maj Gen Methuen led artillery preliminaries before British guns halted by danger to advancing troops. Boers retook trenches and fired on Highland units. Gen Wauchope killed. five hundred men under Col Metcalf failed to sortie from Ladysmith. Boer forces surprised, then driven back as Rifle Brigade fought with bayonets. British losses heavy with 11 killed and several wounded. six captured. Capt Paley and Lieuts Davenport and Bond listed among the wounded.
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Methuen
Wauchope
Metcalf
Ladysmith
Rifle
White
Lieut
Ferguson
Paley
Lietts
Davenport
Bond
Allen Goes to the Senate to Fill Hayward Vacancy
Gov. Poynter of Nebraska appoints ex-Senator Allen to fill the territorial vacancy caused by Senator Hayward's death. Contention arose as fusionists debated Bryan and Hitchcock as candidates. A postal ballot proposal to unify the fusion vote was deemed impracticable due to time. Allen travels to Washington to assume duties.
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Hayward
Poynter
Nebraska
Allén
Territorial
W. J. Bryan
G. M. Hitchcock
Omaha
Benator Allen
Washington
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