Senate and House Report Across Tariff and Sundry Civil Bills
Senate conferees change as Bayard and Beck withdraw. Sundry Civil bill passes. House spends day on River and Harbor bill, passing 112 to 90. March 2 3 see conference reports on District Army Legislative and Naval Appropriations. Postmaster salaries set for major cities. Frost v Seasinghaus decided for Seasinghaus. Edmunds elected President pro tem. Davis resigns. Sundry Civil and other bills pass. Congress adjourns sine die with sorrow for Governor Stephens.
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Senate ends session as Davis resigns and Edmunds chosen presiding officer
National news notes the Senate adjourned sine die on the fourth. David Davis of Illinois resigned as President pro tempore, with George F. Edmunds of Vermont elected to succeed him, placing Edmunds in the presidential line of succession. The House vote on the Tax and Tariff bill is reported with a long yeas list. Reports include debt figures, congressional party strengths, and various state and national notices.
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Noted Outbreaks and Trials Across Cities in One Era
Chronology of violent incidents and legal actions in multiple cities. The report cites Jerry Dunn murdering James Elliott in Chicago, a violent feud linked to a prizefighter, plus numerous political, criminal, and social developments from Detroit to Madrid.
Weathered coast wrecks and political shifts noted on March 6
Reports recount a fierce wind and snow on the British coast causing multiple wrecks with loss of life. US budget notes show Congress scrapping Reed’s $3,000 defense appropriation. Other items include a constitutional revision vote in France and rail line leasing in America.
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Tax and Tariff bill schedules and duties detailed
The document lists numerous duty rates for Schedule A through Schedule N covering chemicals, pottery, metals, wood, sugar, wool, books, and sundries. It notes changes by the Conference Committee, removal of certain free lists, and internal revenue adjustments including tobacco tax reductions and drawback rules. It also cites specific rates for iron, steel, glassware, and various textile items, reflecting broad tariff revisions.
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What Congress Accomplished in the Last Session
Washington reports outline regular appropriation bills passed into law, with 163 measures reaching the floor for final action. Major items include the Tax and Tariff bill, Civil Service reforms, the Japanese Indemnity Fund, postal system changes, postmaster salaries, and provisions aiding investigations into government claims.
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Democrats Blunders and Corruption Allegations Across States
A scathing critique traces Democratic missteps after victory, detailing tariff battles, internal quarrels, and alleged state-level graft in Tennessee Alabama Georgia Mississippi and other Southern states. It argues Republicans are blocked by a disloyal opposition and predicts a House Senate reform failure in 1884.
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Political blame game over tariff debate continues
The piece critiques Democrats for always attacking opponents rather than offering constructive policy. It asserts Republicans bear responsibility for a tariff measure and warns Democrats will use flaws to undermine it over the next eighteen months, labeling Democratic tactics as elemental stupidity.
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