Senate Debates Tariff Reform and Bond Inquiry
The Senate opened with sharp charges over delaying action on the Uncompahgre reservation, Gorman and Aldrich sparred on party control, Hill resumed his anti tariff reform speech and backed administration bonds, Allen and Gear clashed over falsehoods regarding Pacific railroads, and pensions were voted in the House for naval and Army widows.
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Kraske
Iowa
Hill
Washington
Senate
Gorman
Aldrich
Wolcott
Chandler
Sherman
Democratic Party
Treasury
Carlisle
Chicago
Friends of
Silver
Pacific Railway Gill
Cleveland
Congress
Gear
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Pacific Railroads
Allen
C. P. Huntington
Vilas
Hear
House
Foote
Vanderver
Ohio
Alliance of Gear and Allen Sparks Parliamentary Clash
The exchange features Gear accusing Senator Allen of impugning the committee’s motives while Allen defends his chairing stance amid claims of Huntington lobbyists present. A separate clash erupts over 1899 Weaver and party loyalties as Gear mocks and withdraws, leaving the scene unsettled.
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Gear
Allen
Tom
Harry
Huntington
Nebraska
Lincoln
Grant
General Weaver
Jen
Weaver
House Holds Back on Reciprocity Revival Action
Republican members of the ways and means committee caucused and decided not to push legislation on reciprocity this congress while reporting testimony to the house. Dun's Review notes firmer retail buying and cautious business sentiment despite a mild upturn, with wheat and cotton prices rising but overall demand restrained by large stocks and upcoming crops.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Dun
New York
R. G Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Decision on gold contracts debates legality in court
In OmanHaA April 13 the Chase v Wren case raised the legality of gold coin contracts. Defense argued notes demanding payment in gold coin violate the legal tender law and public policy. The district court stated it would not enforce gold payment terms and would deem such clauses illegal and void if challenged.
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Omanhaa
Chase
Wren
Trouble Ahead for Grain Shippers Face Conspiracy Probe
Milwaukee dispatch reports imminent guidance from the Interstate Commerce Commission to the U S district attorney for the eastern Missouri district. Grand jury evidence is expected on a suspected conspiracy to defeat the interstate commerce act via false weights. Carmen of the Western Railway Weighing Association and Inspection bureau discussed the Buerger Relnig case in Fond du Lac Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Kansas City
United States District Attorney
Eastern District of Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grand
Carmen
Western Railway Weighing Association and Inspection
Bureau
Buerger-Relnig Company
Fond du Lac
Wis
Want City Employes to Have Eight-Hour Day
A large crowd gathered in the circuit court room for a mass meeting called by George Jaap to push city employees onto an eight hour day schedule. W. A. Hall was elected permanent chairman and C. E. Davis named secretary. Jaap, a key figure for workers, delivered a ringing address.
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Circuit Court Room
George Jaap
Jaap
W. A. Hall
C. E. Davis
Eight hour movement urged by speakers at Indiana style gathering
Mr Jaap outlined the eight hour struggle from agitation to law in Indiana. He noted contractors evade the rule by paying hourly wages, keeping workers at all hours. A committee was formed to seek candidates' stance on the eight hour issue, with mayoral cooperation promised by Mr You and Mayor Oakley. The article also lauds local labor support and cooperative finance services at Allen County.
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Jaap
Indiana
Oakley
Tegara
Sone
Metea
Jena
City Council Closes Businesses Sundays and Funds Fire Equipment
An extraordinary session of the city council last night, the final meeting of the old council, passed ordinances to close all business places on Sundays except hotels, boarding houses, and restaurants serving regular customers. It also authorized purchase of a complete fire equipment with horses and approved $1000 for expenses related to laying the Normal cornerstone in May.
Local Loan Association Reports Large City Totals
A report from the Allen County Loan and Savings Association shows loans in the city totaling about $700,000, nearly three quarters of a million dollars, with a large portion of this funding noted.
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Allen County Loan and Savings Association
Chicago Produce Market Report April trading snapshot
Wheat, Corn, Cars, Parx, Larb, Spare Rrss futures shown with April closes and May openings. Prices cited for April closing, May opening, and July positions. Market furnished by Commission Merchants, White Bank Block.
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Cxteaco
White Bank Block
You Can Make $5 By Buying Your Summer Suit Now
Offer from A. F. Schoch promises five dollars for cash purchases of summer suits. Advertises largest assortment in the city with store hours open until nine. Location cited as 413 West Main.
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A.“F. Schoch
Pennsyl vania shops close for base ball. others to follow
The city’s Pennsyl vania shops shut today to keep expenses within the month’s appropriation while a hot game between the boilermakers and painters draws attention. Machinists issued a challenge after the contest as other department matches are planned.
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Pennsylvania
Boilermakers
Grand Rapids
Indiana Road
Montieth
Lake Shore
Will C. Cleary Merchant Tailor Ad on Harrison Street
Will C Cleary a merchant tailor at 118 Harrison street near Washington advertises stylish spring suitings with repairs neatly done noting quality tailoring and prompt service.
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Will C. Cleary
Harrison Street
Washington
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