Congressional Notes from the Senate and House Actions
The Senate began oleomargarine bill debate on the 24th and passed several private and local measures while the House studied the Moss Rhea election contest in Kentucky. A Senate Money speech opposed the oleomargarine bill as the House unseated Rhea in favor of Moss by 137 to 127, with army appropriations continuing. The Senate then debated oleomargarine the 26th and 27th, and the House advanced army appropriations. A House resolution sought a seven member committee to probe alleged Danish government influence in securing the Danish West Indies. meanwhile other items included pensions, fires in Chicago and Newport mills, Mississippi flood damage, and various public notices and labor actions.
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Senate
House
Moss-Rhea
Kentucky
Money
Mississippi
Rhea
Moss
West Indian Islands
Potter Wall Paper Co
Chicago
Evans
Newport
Ind
Iowa Senate
Cummins
New York City
Board of Health
Corn Exchange and Merchants’ National Banks
Corn Exchange Bank
Fitchburg
Mass
American Woolen Co
Rhode Island
Combine
Mary Hively
Warsaw
Thomas Iron Co
Hellertown
New York Zoological Park
Great Bear Lake
Arctic Ocean
Macedonia
Ida Isison
Goldie
Michael McCarthy
Joplin
Hamilton
Pennsylvania Coal Co
Canadian Northwest
Ashcroft
B. C
New Rochelle
N. Y
Park Avenue Tunnel
New York Central Railroad Co
Supreme Court
White Plains
Cincinnati
Iron Molders’ Union of North America
United States
Stove Founders
National Defense Association
Secret Service
National Bank
Union National Bank of
New Orleans
Charleston
S. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Harriet Beale
James G. Blaine
Emory River
Oakdale
Tenn
Turnerbund
Transvaal
Taylor
Rogers
Philadelphia
Vita Meyer
Moses Meyer
United States Internal Revenue
B. W. Baigel
Baigel
Revenue Cutter Service
Noted Detroit Musician Drowns at Carey Lake Home
J H Hahn longtime Detroit Conservatory director and famed musician drowns at Engleside Carey Lake Michigan. Fire destroys Edward Lytle home near Uniontown killing two children. Prince of Wales launch injury funeral salute. Cheney silk mills strike over yard rate. |
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J. H. Hahn
Detroit Conservatory of Music
Engleside
Carey Lake
Mich
Otis
Department of the Lakes
John R. Brooke
Department of the East
Edward Lytle
Uniontown
Lytle
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince of Wales
Chatham
England
Cheney Silk Mills
South Manchester
Conn
Chicago
Oscar Doerflinger
Brooklyn Navy Yard
William
Huntington, L. L
Buffalo
N. Y
Utah
Oregon
Nevada
Idaho
George Rhauer
New York City
New East River Bridge
Fied Carriers
Building Laborers’ Union
Chicago Masons and Builders’ Association
Robert C. Billings
Boston
American Steel Hoop Co
Minnesota Dairy and Food Department
Duluth
Peckville
Main Street
Depot Street
Young Women’s Christian Association of Chicago
International Committee of Young Women’s Christian Associations
Chytraus
Knox
United States
Port Townsend
Wash
Wilhelmina
York
Carrie
Carnegie Steel Co
Rankin
Eastport
Long Island
London
Jackson
Bryan Still Lives As Young Democrats Rally Behind Him
The Washington Star notes two key points from Mr. Bryan's recent Washington visit. Younger party members greet him eagerly while older senators show less cordial reception, signaling a rift between new enthusiasm and veteran caution. Bryan remains central to the party's future with both factions needing to unite around a single aim.
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Bryan
Washington
Mr. Bryan
The
Washington Star
Senate
Capitol
House
Star
Chicago
Bland
Democratic Party
Troy Times
Bryan's Temper Draws Line Over Cleveland and Hill
The piece analyzes William Jennings Bryan's shifting stance on Grover Cleveland and David B. Hill. It recalls Bryan's past opposition, Hill's evolving views, and the potential 1904 Democratic nominating fight. It ponders Bryan's possible actions if Cleveland or Hill leads the anti-Bryan ticket.
Bryan comments spark party loyalty and free silver doubt
The Detroit Free Press calls a democrat who can be elected a traitor after trying twice. The Washington Star questions Bryan's stance if the Philippines adopt free silver. The Chicago Inter Ocean praises Bryan’s plan to build his barn before the house as consistent with democratic precedent.
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Bryan
Detroit Free Press
Dem
Philippines
Washington Star
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Democrats Face Scrutiny Over Southern Voter Suppression Probe
A discourse on Congress considering Crumpacker’s measure to appoint a 13 member special committee to study disenfranchisement in southern states. The piece argues the probe seeks information not legislation and warns against “bloody shirt” rhetoric, predicting no immediate punitive actions.
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House
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Funston Urges Silence Until Philippines War Settled
Gen Funston spoke at the Lotos Club in New York urging Americans to refrain from public debate on Philippines policy while active conflict lasts. He praised the US Army’s restraint toward rebels and said discussions should wait until sovereignty is decided and the war ends. Albany Journal lauded his judgment and experience.
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Lotos Club
New York
Funston
Philippines
United States
Gen
McKinley Down
Gen. Funston
Albany Journal
Kansas
Ship subsidy bill drawn as class legislation in Democratic opposition
The senate Democrats attack the ship subsidy bill as wrong, unjust, vicious, and pure class legislation. The Cleveland Leader notes Democrats denounce Republican measures in bad times with an allure of prosperity for their voters, while Republicans claim adversity boosts prosperity and favor the party of calamity.
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Senate
Cleveland
Colonist Excursions Offer Low March and April Rates
During March and April Phenomenally Low Rates to the Pacific Coast and Intermediate Points invite all to join colonist excursions. Summer round trips at under one cent per mile offer travel to the Great West for pleasure, education, or business. Send postal requests to W H Connor, Union Pacific Southern Pacific Bus., 53 East 4th St Cincinnati Ohio.
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Great West
W. H. Connor
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
East 4Th St. Cincinati
Ohio
California
Shipping firm head aids millionaire's son in mercantile job
A Swiss banker asks a leading shipping firm chief to help his son start in the business. The executive replies that the boy has arrived and is employed at five dollars a week among peers, noting others recently bought a $60,000 yacht and an $8,000 car, suggesting the surroundings suit him.
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N. Y. Unl
Grand Trunk Dining Cars Lauded For Modern Improvements
The Grand Trunk Railway System highlights its superior dining car department with ongoing improvements. Cafe Parlor cars operate across most divisions and receive praise from travelers. A new uniform menu and an attractive bill of fare appeal to diners.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Cafeparlor
Ring Still Belongs to Me After Breakup
Maggie asks about returning the engagement ring given by Harry and Margarethe replies that she will not return it. Margarethe states her feelings toward Harry have not changed, though she no longer cares for him.
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Maggie
Margarethe
Harry
Chicago and Northwestern B y fares and tourist sleeping cars
Chicago and Northwestern announces spring rates for March and April from Chicago to Helena Butte Anaconda Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and many other points. Tourist Sleeping Cars run daily to the Pacific Coast. For maps and particulars contact a local agent or W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago & Northwestern
B.y
Chicago
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Spokane
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
Pacific Coast
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Fresh Goods Spark Store Talk in Chicago Daily News
A youth in a red vest complains the bread is stale and eggs are old while the grocer’s daughter quips that fresh customers are the store’s only fresh offering. The fragment captures a brief street scene quoted from the Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago Daily News
Ailen's Foot-Ease Promises Relief for Tired Feet
Advertises Ailen's Foot-Ease claiming to cure swollen aching tired feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample. Sent by A S Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
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A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Dropsy treated free by H H Green's Sons ad
The clipping touts free dropsy treatment by Dr H H Green's Sons of Atlanta claiming they are the greatest dropsy specialists. It also notes a hospital story about an office boy in the Municipal hospital with smallpox and a Punch joke about a fortieth birthday.
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Hook
Nye
Philadelphia Record
H. H. Green
Atlanta, Ga
Poetic Jokes and Patent Medicine Ad Snippet
An old newspaper fragment features a quip on poets avoiding burnable verses and jokes about asbestos sheets. It includes an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets at 25 cents and ends with testimonies praising Piso's Cure for throat and lung ailments and assorted aphorisms.
Noted Knight Templar Endorses Peruna Remedy
Colonel T. P. Moody of Chicago a K T and Masons lodge member endorses Peruna after long catarrh and stomach trouble. He reports lasting relief after a year of use and praises Peruna for his wife’s bronchial cough improvement. The letter promotes Peruna as a cure for catarrh and related ailments and urges perseverance.
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Colonel T. P. Moody
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Masons
Colonel Moody
Oriental Consistory Masons
Michigan Avenue
Ill
Southwest
Peruna
T. P. Moody
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Fice—Latty Bldg
Court ST
Defiance
Slkio
MAILY
Mvzemly
Northwestern Telephone
Benjamin B. Kingsbury
Attorney AT Law
B. B. Krxassury
J. ©. Lever, M. D. Surgeon
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Ailbee
Sporting
Gample
Rtima Life
Dando
Mangas
Garnaces
Chas. Torrence
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Myers & Son
Lewis
Clinton and
Third Streets
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Omaha
Ertrs
Rocheford
Dubuque
Aterloo
Fort Dodge
Council Bluffs
Ayasu
Rankin Drug CO
Chicago, IL
W. Lewis
National Senate
House of Representatives
Congressional
Mecca
Sinc
Hill
David B. Hill
Mr. Cleveland
Nebraska
Lincoln
East
Kansas City
Mr. Hill
Salt
Bolt
N. Y. Post
Property Piacea
Julia
Wm. O. Endsley
Vanburen, Ind
Atenison Globe
Perma
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
A. d. Tower CO
Mark Twain
Chicago Chronicle
Hall Caine
Shakespeare
America
Ignatius Donnelly
Lord Bacon
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Kansan
Columbus (O
Atchison Globe
Filen of Affairs
California Fig Syrup Co
Canada
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Estern
F. Pedley
Ottawa
Joseph Young
State St
H. M. Williams
Law
Toledo
Zires
Vow
Waltham
Iris
OSS A CO
Devonshire St
Mase
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