Constitutional Debate On Territory and Expansion
A bustling Senate day featured Platts Connecticut speech defending United States power to acquire territory as inherent to sovereignty. He argued for governance until self government, while others like Proctor and Hale debated a Cuba commission and canal plans. Bills on Spain and ocean vessel subsidies, with revenue questions for Cuba and compensation for peace commission members, dominated the session.
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Dred Scott Out of Date sparks High Controversy
Speaker Hiyh argues against reviving the Dred Scott ruling in constitutional action. Platt defends territorial acquisition powers as unlimited and asserts the right to educate peoples toward self government while noting state regulation of suffrage. Hoar presses questions on government consent, Platt cites personal voting experience, and both defend national power and duty.
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Bailey Threatens House Seat Forfeiture Inquiry
Texas congressman Bailey pressed a resolution directing the Judiciary Committee to investigate whether members who accepted army commissions forfeited their seats. He denounced a newspaper report alleging he acted as a catspaw in the matter during heated House proceedings in Washington.
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Judge Bradley Overrules Demurrer in Knights of Labor Case
Washington December 20 Judge Bradley of the district criminal court overruled the demurrer to the indictment in the Knights of Labor conspiracy case. He held that a conspiracy to injure a business or trade is indictable at common law and that the defendants attempted to control the plaintiff was impertinent and oppressive interference with lawful rights.
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Abbreviated Telegrams Highlight Global Happenings
Wheat supplies in North Dakota exceed typical levels this year. Hobart Tasmania hosts Captain Borchgrevink's Antarctic expedition. Don Carlos reportedly moves toward Rome to win Vatican support. Zincore’s price rises from 34 60 to 40 per ton. Marquette resident William Burt, inventor of the solar compass, dies. Bain Wagon Company chief Edward Bain dies in Pasadena. Burglars steal 11 85 from Fort Atkinson station. three tramps arrested. Chippewa County bid to divide may appear early in the Wisconsin legislature. Fires destroy several firms in Baldwinsville North Carolina with losses of 78 000 insured. San Francisco tests wireless telegraphy through brick walls by Van der Nailen. Major McDonald’s Africa expedition claims Cape to Cairo chain complete with northern stations.
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Chicago Street Car Franchise Debate in City Council
Chicago officials debated extending the Chicago street car franchises last night but took no decisive action. Alderman Mayor, opposing extension, moved to refer the ordinance from the railroad committee to the city hall committee, a motion passing 32 to 31 despite objections. Mayor Harrson overruled the point of order, placing the ordinance with the city hall committee, viewed as anti-extension.
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Quay Petition Opposed in Supreme Court Proceeding
District Attorney Graham filed the commonwealth answer in the prothonotary's office as Quay and others seek a rule to show cause for a writ of certiorari to review the record of an examination in which three defendants face conspiracy charges over state funds deposited in the People's Bank. The state opposes the rule and denies the statements in the application. New York information on a 10 million dollar Russian government railway bond placement was rejected. A Wisconsin foreman escaped wolves by racing to town. In Cairo, Major Marchand evacuated Fashoda after flags were lowered and British and Egyptian symbols raised. Weather: Indiana Illinois showers, Lower Michigan rain, Upper Michigan rain or snow, Wisconsin light precipitation, New Jersey snow likely this afternoon or tonight.
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Markets Quotations and Prices From Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago and Milwaukee reports show mixed grain and livestock quotes with futures for wheat corn oats and fats. Notable items include December wheat around 66 cents and corn near 84 cents with cattle and hogs priced to reflect holiday demand. Milwaukee lists wheat oats rye barley and barley prices rising and steady respectively.
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Help Your Whittin On es Kidney Health Message
A crowded ad style piece urges mothers to care for children with weak kidneys rather than blame them. It promotes Morrow's Kid-neoids and Liverlax, with a testimonial from Mrs. C. A. Hewitt of Sterling Illinois. Also includes a Q A about product superiority and a note on the Siberia to London to Japan rail link.
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Winter and Grand Excursion Offers to California and South
The North Western Line promotes travel to California with favorable single and round trip rates for the season. Daily first class and tourist sleeping cars with weekly personally conducted tours to California and Oregon. Various routes offered via connecting lines. Also advertises winter excursion fares to Southern resorts including Asheville Hot Springs and Florida with 15 day stopovers and return by May 31. Agents listed in Louisville Chicago and connections. Grand excursion to Old Mexico departs February 9 1899 with Mardi Gras in New Orleans, special train dining car and all express included. space limited.
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Read Our Advertisement and Compare With Others
Ad lists wide range of groceries and household goods with prices from 5c to a dollar, including flour, cereals, soaps, baking supplies, canned goods, snacks, coffee, tea, sugar, and candy. Mentions brand names and bulk items. emphasizes low prices and variety for Christmas gifts and daily needs.
Advertised Meats and Eggs at Low Prices
Fresh Pork Roast per lb and bulk sausage per pound appear among listed items. Also offered are picnic hams liver sausage skinned hams spare ribs side pork fresh eggs skinned poultry and various oysters and canned oysters. Butter appears cheapest at 100 ree per pound.
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