Senate and House Action in Washington Report
The Senate on the thirteenth debated aid to China and moved to calendar the Arctic expedition bill while the Silver bill drew supporters and opponents. In the House, pensions issues and the Military Academy Appropriation debate continued. the Treasury warned of revenue declines and tax cuts. Through the fifteenth to nineteenth, the Silver bill dominated floor action with split votes and adjournments, while other measures on land, railroads, and pensions advanced or stalled.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
China
Arctic
Saunders
Neb
Merriman
N. C
United States
Military Academy
Whic Hewitt
House
Aiken
Conger
Ellsworth
Hale
Garfield
Foster
Ellis
Louisiana Returning Board
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Oklahoma
Jones
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Wadleigh
N. H
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Eustis
Ferry
Garland
Gordon
Grover
Hereford
Howe
Johnson
Fla
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Kirkwood
McCreery
McDonald
McMillan
Matthews
Laxey
Morgan
Oglesby
Paddock
Plumb
Saulsbury
Spencer
Teller
Thurman
Voorhees
Wallace
Withers
Anthony
Barnum Bayard
Burnside
Christiancy
Conkling
Dawes
Edmunds
Hamlin
Hoar
Kernan
McPherson
Mitchell
Morrill
Randolph
Rollins
Sargent
Whyte
Harris
Patterson
Hill
Butler
Ransom
Act of Congress
National Liberal League
Erie
U. S. Army
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J. B. Beaubien
Fort Dearborn
Chicago
Acklin
Darrell
Louisiana
Majority
Gibson
Elam
Clymer
Congressional Association of Silver Men
The
Silver Union
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Treasury
National Convention
Washington
Henry Lippitt
Rhode Island
Elis
Anderson and Wells
National Agricultural Congress
Senate Post Office Committee postpones Reed for Toledo PM
The Senate Post Office Committee delays action on Alex Reed's nomination as Toledo Postmaster until March 7. Other items note House Military Committee rejecting a major army cut and Foster's remarks on the Wormley Hotel Conference.
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Senate Post Office
Alex. Reed
Toledo
House
Foster
Ohio
Wormley Hotel
Burke
Washington
Gen. Anderson
New Orleans
Trains Collide Near Newport Killing Two Crews
An express and a freight train on the Newcastle branch of the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad collided near Newport on the 13th. Engineer Pilugh of the freight and Fireman Hill of the passenger train were killed. Engines and several freight cars were wrecked.
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Newport
Newcastle
Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chicago
Pilugh
Hill
Hayes
Baltimore
Lynn
Mass
Motuer Theresa
Col. Sewell
Gen. Washington
R. L. Cass
New York Security Life Insurance Company
John F. Tracy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Erie
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Gideon Welles
Secretary of the Navy
Hartford
Conn
Episcopal Church
Congress of the
National Trotting Association
New York
C. W. Woolley
Cincinnati
Richmond
Philadelphia
Brazil
Madeira & Mamore Railway
Metropolis
Thomas Collins
International tensions and royal weddings mark mid century events
Britain and Russia maintain positions around the Dardanelles while Germany coerces. China faces famine with 70 million starving. Belgium explorers die in Zanzibar. Cuban insurgents and government declare peace. Irish franchise debate falls amid Commons divide. Cardinal McCloskey arrives in Liverpool as Africa exploration themes echo.
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Cardinal McCloskey
Liverpool
Cuba
Lord Derby Protests Russian Occupation of Constantinople
Lord Derby protests Russia occupying Constantinople, arguing it violates the armistice and risks disorder harming Christians. He warns British fleet movements could spark serious consequences and calls for restraint while supporting negotiation efforts. The report notes British naval dispositions around Gallipoli and Prince's Island.
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Lord Derby
Loxpon
Constantinople
Lord Loftus
Schouvaloff
Gallipoli
England
Derby
Germany Holds Fast Line in Interpellation Debate
In the Reichstag on February 19 Bis marck said little new and defended Germany’s position on peace preliminaries. He dismissed fears over the Dardanelles, noted documents only arrived today, and affirmed Germany’s willingness to mediate without acting as Europe’s arbitrator. He favored speeding the conference, likely meeting in early March.
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Reichstag
Bennigson
Bismarck
Germany
Dardanelles
Russia
Europe
Austrian Premier Replies on Peace Talks and Monarchy Interests
Vienna February 19 Prince Auersperg president of the Austrian Council of Ministers told the Reichsrat that the government will not accept any peace arrangement binding unless agreed by powers. Negotiations near conclusion. The government opposes terms altering the balance of power in the East but supports amelioration for Christians. It will seek recognition of Austria's political and material interests and dignity.
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Vienna
Prince Auersperg
Council of Ministers
Reichsrath
Fragkly
Austria
Council
War developments and diplomacy around the Dardanelles
Reports from St Petersburg and Constantinople describe evacuation orders for Rustchuk, Turkish and Russian troop movements near Gallipoli, and proposed removals of Muslims from Bulgaria. Circassian refuge casualties, demarcation limits, and peace talks pace are noted along with Russian forces massing in Romania and pressure near Constantinople.
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St. Petersburg
Gallipoli
Russia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pera
Samadic
Constantinople
Porte
Old Servia
Server Pasha
Layard
Berlin
Roumania
Agence Russe
Sea of Marmora
Silver bill passage in Senate on coinage of silver dollars
Senate approves a bill to coin standard silver dollars at 412 grain weight with legal tender status and authorizes monthly Treasury purchases of silver bullion from $2 million to $24 million, to mint as fast as bought and carry out the act.
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United States
Bega
Europe
Senate
Congress
Secretary of State
U. S
Treasury
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Cremation of Mrs Pitman's remains in Washington marked by secrecy
The Cincinnati woman Mrs. Benjamin Pitman was cremated in Washington under strict privacy. The process began after a train arrival, used a cherry casket from the Cincinnati School of Design, and involved Dr. Le Moyne’s son Julius and H N Harding. Heat reached about 1200 degrees, reducing the body in under two hours. Pitman may erect an internal monument for the remains.
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Washington
Benjamin Pitman
Cincinnati
Cincinnati School of Design
Pitman
Plympton
Messrs
Dr. le Moyne
Julius
H. N. Harding
W. Blackhurst
le Moyne
Baron DePalm
Anderson case moves for new trial in New Orleans
In New Orleans on Feb 15, Gen. Anderson’s counsel asked for a new trial citing juror age disputes and new evidence including Littlefield’s testimony and senator Zacharie’s statements. Witnesses disputed juror ages. some said Prince was over 21. Briefs due tomorrow. decision pending. On Feb 18, 53 Republican legislators appealed for clemency for Anderson. no new trial decision yet.
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New Orleans
Anderson
James Prince
Jeremiah Lincoln
Littlefield
F. C. Zacharie
Vernon Parish
Lincoln
Senator Zacharie
Democratic Committee of the Returning Board
Cavanac
Prince
Wickliffe
Thomas C. Anderson
Remains of the Pope laid to rest in temporary tomb
Rome reports the ceremonial interment of the Pope last night from six to 9 15 PM with a large crowd outside the Basilica and orderly conduct. Sixty one Cardinals enter Vatican cells after a service asking for the Holy Spirit to aid the Conclave. Voting starts tomorrow with daily sessions at 10 AM and 4 PM. some cardinals missing from the list.
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Rome
Vatican
di Traetto
St. Mare
Apulizo
McCloskey
Sistine Chapel
Ohio News Items Highlight Ohio Tragedies and Proceedings
Roaming tramps punished in Wooster. Dayton asylum holds 450 inmates. Mansfield murderer Edward Wess to hang May 31 after a tense sentencing. Etna iron works Ironton suspended. Clermont County treasury robbery case with $24,000 bail set at Batavia. A miner crushed at Doershuk’s mine. Buckhorn burns kill three Leftridge children. State Board reelects officers and revisits canal plans. Archaeological museum proposal seeks $5,000. Fires and accidents recur across counties. various postmaster appointments and public works actions noted.
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Charles Dimmitt
Clermont County
Batavia
Dimmitt
Court of Common Leal
George O' Hara
Doershuck
New Philadelphia
State Board of Public Works
Columbus
W. S. Williams
A. J. Crider
Jnc
Western Reserve
Maumee
Senate
House
Steedman
Wilson
Clough, Sawyer and Sturgeon
State Archaeological Association
General Assembly
Capitol
Verne Leftridge
Buckhorn Furnace
Lawrence County
Elmer Thompson
Springboro
Jacos Kienzlee
Diebold, Norris & Co
Safe Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Steubenville
John G. Craley
Moorestown
S. L. Grosvenor
Marietta
William K. Kurtz
Athens
Joan C. van Fleet
Dayton
Committees On Public Works
State Grange
Galion
City of
Cleveland
Rupy Hyre
Fleetwood
Wreck heroism noted and legislative actions summarized
The Senate and House agendas show bills on reorganizing Cincinnati Fire Department and Penitentiary, increasing guards pay, and tightening land sale advertising. Local measures include education treasurer compensation, delaying judgments, dentistry practice rules, and a partial appropriation bill. A famed rescuer, Timothy O’Brien, saved nearly fifty people in the Metropolis wreck, notably saving Mrs Ann Huet and her husband.
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Senate
Fire Department of
Cincinnati
Board of State Charities
Boards of Education
Dayton
Archeological Society of Ohio
Board of Public Works
Ann Huet
Harrison
Quartermaster Poland
Providence
Metropolis
Timothy O’brien
Timoth
County Limerick
Ireland
Hercules
Golden Gate
Acapulco
Pacific Coast
O’ Brien
O'Brien
O’brien
Currituck
Anne Huet
John Doherty
Doherty
O' Brien
Metropolis wreck hearings reveal dire warnings from owners
Philadelphia witnesses testifying in the Metropolis inquiry recalled being told by agent Mr Lunt that if an accident occurred the captain should not make half measures but make a good wreck. Engineer P J White and A W Newton corroborate the claim as Capt Merryman notes the ship’s severe unseaworthiness. New York reports quote Capt Ankers denying the owner’s alleged warning as fabrication.
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Philadelphia
Metropolis
Lunt
P. J. White
A. W. Newton
Washington
Merryman
Revenue Marine Service
Sherman
New York
Ankers
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Defiance, O
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