Civil service vote battle halts in House appropriation
In Washington on January 7, anti civil service reformers won a House debate as the general appropriations bill advanced. A motion to strike the civil service commission out passed narrowly in committee, with Moody of Massachusetts preparing a record vote in the full House to try reversing the decision. Republican leaders Evans Grosvenor Hepburn Linney Brown Marsh backed striking the provision while Moody Hopkins Fleming Brosius Henderson Dolliver spoke for keeping it. A later amendment on clerk hire funds faced sustained points of order as debate touched on corruption and accountability in the House.
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Washington
House
Civil Service Commission
Evans
Kentucky
Moody
Massachusetts
Friends of the Civil Service Law
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hepburn
Iowa
Linney
North
Carolina
Brown
Marsh
Illinois
Hopkins
Iinois
Fleming
Georgia
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Henderson
Dolliver
Swainson
Virginia
Hartman
Montana
Congress
Mahon
Bingham
Civil ‘Service ‘Commission
Dockery
Ele
Town
Republican Party
Battle over civil service funding and reform debate
In a heated session, Evans urged cutting the civil service commission appropriation to test the law’s reach while Moody urged focusing on the funding decision rather than merits. Others argued the law had overextended power, with Hepburn criticizing the expansion from 10,000 to 72,000 classified clerks and Henderson warning against spoilsman tactics. In Washington, Hoar demanded president information on Paris treaty negotiations, with Senate stakeholders debating referral to foreign relations.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Senate
Hoar
Davis
Senate Expansion Debate Adopted in Secret Session
West proposed opposition to expansion with Caffery delivering an extended speech in support of the resolution, which was adopted in a secret session to decide if the senate should have it.
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Senate
West
Caffery
Change in Dingley’s Pneumonia Condition Reported
Washington reports Representative Dingley ill with pneumonia shows a marked change. Lung improved and cough eased but overall vitality remains dangerously low as doctors say little can be further done for recovery.
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Washington
Dingley
Petition to Congress on Indian Contract School Question
Rev James H Ross presents a petition from Home Missionary societies of the Evangelical Protestants opposing reopening of the Indian Contract school issue urged by Cardinal Gibbons and Roman Catholic archbishops. Also reports ex Secretary Foster and Representative Hull improving.
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Washington
Congress
James H. Ross
Home Missionary Societies
Evangelical Protestants of
United States
Cardinal Gibbons
Quiet sustained strength in Bradstreet summary
New York reports a steady wholesale and retail trade picture with seasonable inventories and generally good collections since January 1. Export cereals remain strong, large iron and steel orders are subdued, finished steel products show gains, and 1898 trade is favorable with spring openings anticipated. business failures total 237 for the week, up from prior years.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
Governor Scofield backs Stephenson in senate race
Madison January 7 Governor Scofield voiced support for former Representative Stephenson of Marinette for United States senator. The administration is not expected to endorse a candidate, with appointees split among contenders except possibly Cook and Webb.
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Madison
Wis
Scofield
Stephenson
Marinette
United States
Cook
Webb
Beecham Pills Promised To Improve Women’s Health
A 19th century advert extols Beecham’s Pills as the cure for all female irregularities and obstructions promising brighter eyes rosy complexion and healthy womanhood. The copy notes the product is sold worldwide for a quarter per box.
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Beecham
Beechan
Beds Collapse Injures Ohio Volunteers at Auditorium
Soldiers of the Fourth Ohio were sleeping on improvised bunk beds made from tent floors and scantling when the structure toppled in the early hours at the Columbus Auditorium. Twenty three men were injured, many seriously, including John Kushner of Asheville, Cordon Withrawny of Hallaville, Albert Barber of Portsmouth, and others from Portsmouth Circleville and Washington. No fatalities were reported.
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Columbus
Fourth
Ohio Volunteers
John Kushner
Asheville
Cordon Withrawny
Hallaville
Albert Barber
Portsmouth
N. J. Koffman
Washington
G. J. Walker
Circleville
Samuel Spangler
Charles Neal
Samuel A. Johnson
Albert Messer
French Simms
Washington, D. E
George Newhard
Circlevite
Beef was irreproachable by commissary officer
Washington Jan 7 Colonel Henry Sharp of the commissary department testified before the war investigating commission that fifteen years in the service left him confident in Camp Thomas beef. He rejected Surgeon Daley’s embalmed beef warnings and praised Porto Rico beef as the natives’ admiration. In Cincinnati the Duckworth club hosted the Jackson banquet with Colonel Bryan present where he argued against expansion and profits harming farmers. Milwaukee authorities debated municipal ownership and a model charter bill. Weather notes forecast fair conditions across Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with light to moderate winds.
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Washington
Henry Sharp
Commissary Department
Camp Thomas
Porto Rico
Beaver
W. H. Daley
Miles
Sharp
Arroyo
Cincinnati
Duckworth Club
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Gibson House
William J. Bryan
Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Mayors’ Conference
John R. Butler
Milwaukee Municipal League
Indianapolis
A. D. Ideson
Oshkosh
Markets Report Chicago Jan 6 price quotations across grains and livestock
Chicago quotes show Wheat May at 8.71% open and 16934 close, Corn figures scattered, Oats around 27% to 21% in May July, Pork around 10.00, Lard near 6.42 early May, Short Ribs around 4.70 May, large produce and livestock ranges noted for eggs butter potatoes apples cranberries cattle hogs and sheep with mixed price bands and receipts estimates. Milwaukee reports No 1 northern wheat 68%4c, No 2 northern 67 67%4c, oats 27% 28c, rye 68c, barley 5c
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Wisconsin
Jan. G
Cattl
Milwaukee
Never Thirsty Creatures in Far East and Patagonia
A digest of curious claims describes animals that never drink water. It cites gizelles of the far east and the Jamas of Patagonia as examples, with some naturalists arguing dew supplies suffice. It notes a London parakeet living over fifty years without drinking and mentions reptiles and bats thriving where water is scarce.
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Gizelles
Far East
Jamas
Patagonia
London Zoological Gardens
Egypt to light pyramids with Nile power
Egypt plans to illuminate the pyramids inside and out using electric lamps powered by cataracts of the Nile. A Maine hunter trapped one of the rare albino squirrels, noting its pure white fur and pink eyes. Mail to the Philippines typically arrives about a month after posting in the United States, with delays at Hong Kong rarely exceeding three days. A Rochester firm’s fermentation system has persuaded several German breweries to adopt it, with more expected, boosting Germany’s brewing leadership claim.
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Egypt
Pyramids
Nile
Philippines
United States
Hong Kong
Rochester
Germany
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Eye Fatigue Facts
Advertisements claim Foley’s Honey and Tar soothes advanced consum tion and asthma while offering early stage relief. An eye fatigue note explains the retina rarely tires. instead all eye muscles and accommodation drive tiredness. Kidney cures tout Foley’s Kidney Cure as best. Fingernail growth varies, middle finger grows fastest at about inch and a half per year.
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Foley
H. J. Moogk
Swartz & Fleck
La Grippe Treated Aboard Mexia Leader Publisher
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovery from a second attack of la grippe. He attributes quick improvement to Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting he was bedfast only two days this time versus ten days previously. He says the remedy shortened illness and allowed him to resume work sooner. For sale by Emmert Burrell.
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James A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Austrian chemist notes odorless flowers in Europe study
An Austrian chemist states that among 4110 European flower varieties only about 400 possess any scent and nearly 50 have an odor that is, if anything, disagreeable, indicating limited fragrant diversity among cultivated blooms.
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Europe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Notice
To the Public. We are authorized to guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and is not satisfactory to re fund the money to the purchaser. There is no better medicine made for la grippe, colds and whooping cough. Price, 25 and 60c per bottle. Try it. Emmert & Burrell.
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Emmert & Burrell
Salisbury and Britain Face Disarmament Proposals
The Jan 7 dispatch reports UK Foreign Minister in London protesting exclusive concessions in Shanghai while urging an international basis. Salisbury replies to Emperor Nicholas offering cordial government support and public backing for peace, noting popular sympathy and calls for disarmament talks amid rising armaments and wartime costs.
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Salisbury
London
Chita Mateos
United
Dwin Hi. Conger
Washington
Shanghai
Claude N. Macdonald
Lord Salisbury
Nicholas
Charles Stewart Scott
St. Petersburg
Trade disputes with Madagascar and French decree revocation
A blue book from London reveals Britain and France over Madagascar trade restrictions. Delcassa notified Britain of Dec 29 decree revoking coast trade limits to French vessels. The Times denounces French treaty rights violations and calls for patience amid alleged perfidy.
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Great Britain
France
Madagascar
Lord Salisbury
M. Delcassa
the Times
Berlin
Kiaou-Chou
Shan- Tung
China
Father Stentz
Paris
Tin
Prance
Newfoundland
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