Nebraska and Hawaii News From The Nation's Capital
The report covers the Nebraska Legislature passing a maximum freight rate bill with about a thirty percent reduction, Hawaii recalling its U S minister and consul general, and cholera threats in Russia. Also noted are a Chicago trotting association election, contested Mississippi votes, a Postmaster General order to withhold fourth class postmaster appointments, a dispute over government printing office control, and a Kentucky shooting tied to a marriage dispute with potential lynching, all reflecting volatile political and social tensions.
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Avren
Nebraska
Senate to Adjourn Next Week Likely on Wednesday
It is thought at the White House the Senate will adjourn next week probably on Wednesday. The notice notes plans for a late session break and mentions Wasnixday, April 7.
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White House
Senate
Senate Drafts Interstate Commerce Reform for Engineers Strike
In Wasnureton on April 7 the Senate, led by Voorhees, introduced a resolution referred to the interstate commerce committee. It calls on the committee to review Ohio court decisions in engineers strike cases and report what legislation is needed to amend federal interstate commerce law to protect organized labor rights.
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Senate
Wasnureton
Voorhees
Interstate Commerce Committee
Ohio
Judge Key's Mantle: William House Seen as District Judge Pick
Nashville American notes Franklin lawyer William House as a likely applicant to fill the district judgeship vacated by Judge D M Key next January. House is described as ablest in Tennessee, popular with the bar, and widely supported by friends.
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Key
William House
Franklin
D. M. Key
House
Tennessee
Nashville American
Governor Nomination for Utah Leader and Pension Deputy
President nominates Caleb W. West of Utah as governor of Utah and Dominick J. Murphy of Washington as first deputy commissioner of pensions. West is a former Utah governor under Cleveland.
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Utah
Pensions
Washinatox
Senate
Caleb W. West
Dominick J. Murphy
Washington
West
Cleveland
Chattanooga figures in Key's resignation and successor talk
The Republican Press of Chattanooga reports Judge D. M. Key will retire from the United States circuit bench within about a year after news from Knoxville confirming the resignation. Mentioned Chattanooga candidate Hon CG. D. Clark and Col. George T. Fry as potential successors amid speculation.
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Republican Press of
Chattanooga
Sys
D. M. Key
Knoxville
United States Circuit Bench
Key
CG. D. Clark
Col
George T. Fry
Legislature Actions in Nashville Texx April 7
Senate adopted resolutions to summon Judge DuBose to the impeachment court, passed bills organizing the militia, defining lobbying, appropriating 45000 dollars for the national guard, and fixing the adjutant general's salary at 1800 dollars. House adopted a resolution to adjourn Monday at noon.
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Nashville
Texx
Senate
DuBose
General Assembly
Adjutant General
The Tariff Tinkers and Democratic Turmoil
The New York Reform Club and Carlisle plan similar revenue measures based on duties. Springer is linked to protective import duties. Chicago's platform opposes tariffs beyond revenue. The piece warns of conflict with the Democratic lineup and notes attention to implications for the fall campaign.
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Carlisle
Springer
Ways and Means Committee
Chicago
Larry
Siga
Democratic Party
Free Trade College
Cleveland
Cincinnati Tribune
First Law of Nature and Heastetter Bitters Claims
The advertisement touts Thineell-preservation as a medical safeguard against disease and cites Heastetters Stomach Bitters as effective against kidney and bladder issues. It claims protection for liver complaint constipation dyspepsia malaria rheumatism and nervousness with experience and physician sanction as proof.
Martial Law Proclaimed in Santiago Chile
Dispatches from London and Iquique report martial law declared at Santiago Chile. Washington State Department and Chilean representatives have not provided confirmation and Philippine consular officers in New York have not received advices.
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Iquique
Chili
Santiago
Cili
State Department
Washington
New York
Senate confirms multiple diplomatic nominations in April
The Senate confirmed several nominations including James D. Porter of Tennessee as minister to Chile, James McKenzie of Kentucky as minister to Peru, Lewis Baker of Minnesota as minister to Nicaragua Costa Rica and Salvador, Pierce a B Young of Georgia as minister to Guatemala and Honduras, Edwin Dun of Ohio as minister to Japan, Newton B. Eustis of Louisiana as second secretary of legation at Paris, Claude Meeker of Ohio as consul to Bradford, L. M. Shaffer of West Virginia as consul to Stratford Ontario, Harrison R. Williams of Missouri as consul to Vera Cruz, M. P. Pendleton of Maine as consul to Pictou, and Theodore M. Stephan of Illinois as consul to Annaberg.
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Wasutserox
Senate
James D. Porter
Tennessee
Chili
James McKenzie
Kentucky
Peru
Lewis Baker
Minnesota
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Salvador
Pierce A. B. Young
Georgia
Guatemala
Honduras
Edwin Dun
Objio
Japan
Newton B. Eustis
Louisiana
Paris
Claude Meeker
Ohio
Bradford
L. M. Shaffer
West Virginia
Stratford
Ontario
Harrison R. Wiliams
Missouri
Vera Cruz
M. P. Pendleton
Maine
Pictou
Theodore M. Stephan
Ilinois
Annaberg
Catarrh Cure Prompted by Athens Merchant’s Remedy
A local Athens man afflicted with long term catarrh credits a remedy sold by merchants in Athens as a cure. He claims prior treatments failed but two bottles of the product brought relief and urges others to seek it through local merchants who can advise.
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Britton Jackson
Tenn
Louisiana
Telegraph Company
Ralief
BR. Barker
Athens
Extraordinary Senate Session Nearing Adjournment
Washington April 7 The approaching adjournment of the Senate is evident as members leave town and quorum becomes rare. Senators Messia Frye Jettigrew Dixon Gallinger Hale Walcott and Teller have departed with Quay in Florida and Vilas away fishing due to his daughter's death. Allison headed home to Dubuque Iowa. Only a few foreign missions and the District of Columbia court of appeals remain to decide before the President declares no further business and adjournment follows.
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Wasutnctox
Senate
Messia
Frye
Jettigrew
Dixon
Gallinger
Hale
Walcott
Teller
Fit
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Milford Woman Credits Dr Hale’s Household Tea For Recovery
Mrs H C Rhea of Milford Nebraska suffered from female weakness liver and kidney troubles. Her health was restored by Dr Hale’s Household Tea, described as pleasant and effective. Available at McParland & Co’s drug store for 25 and 50 cents per package. The Guy Hand Laundry advertised as place for first class work.
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H. C. Rhea
Milford
Neb
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