Nicaragua canal bill debate stirs Sherman speaks on treaty plan
In Washington on January 28 the senate debate over the Nicaragua canal bill intensified. Sherman asserted the US could build the canal under a government operation via a new treaty, dismissing Morgan’s England bias charge as a "bugaboo." He praised England and urged friendship between the nations.
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House Labor Committee Backs Prison Labor Ban Bill
Washington report notes the labor committee approved a favorable report on a bill to prohibit prison labor in the construction and maintenance of government buildings. The move signals momentum toward restricting inmate labor in federal projects.
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Revell bill on libel repeal and women suffrage amend bill moves
Springfield reports a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to grant women the right to vote. The house schedules Revell's bill to repeal the libel law for next Tuesday amid a lively debate. Drainage canal amendments target water power rights near Joliet and tax timing through 1899, with compensation rules for dam removals and sanitary district control beyond the canal.
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Wisconsin Governor Scofield Eyes Tax Revision Plans
Madison Wisconsin January 28 Governor Scofield sent to the senate a list of appointments noting Halford Erickson for reappointment as labor commissioner but omitting Food and Dairy Commissioner Adams and Treasury Agent Vernon. Austin introduced a bill to authorize three commissioners to revise tax laws and make them more equitable. Frink proposed city charter reform allowing local laws with voter approval. In joint session John C Spooner was elected US senator with votes distributed among W C Silverhorn and B S Bragg. Des Moines Illinois Woman Suffrage delegates reach nineteen states. The Illinois Society of Engineers and Surveyors meets in Springfield Tus with thirty members. 100 members in good standing reported.
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Allen of Nebraska Objects to Inaugural Cadets
Nebraska senator Allen denounces West Point cadets at the inauguration as merely "tinsel and display" and mocks royal pageantry linking it to wealth and ostentation. He wishes a return to Jeffersonian simplicity, suggesting the president ride to the White House on a horse car and ridicules grand ceremonies. The debate leads to a broader discussion of ostentation and republican virtue.
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Whisky Men Cutting Prices in Albany War
In Albany on June 28 the dispute between the American Spirits company and outside distillers continues. Agents for the Pekin based American Distilling company and the New York American Distributing company are in the city cutting prices to rectifiers as the confrontation unfolds.
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Gage Called to Canton Amid Treasury Secretaryrumor
Chicago on Jan 28 reports Lyman J. Gage received a telegram from President-elect McKinley to leave for Canton at once. He rode the midnight train and would reach Canton at noon, a move seen as a likely appointment to the treasury. The Times-Herald corroborates the trip and notes Gage may resign his First National Bank post to join the Washington cabinet. Major McKinley also hosted visitors Colonel William Osborne and Colonel John Hay to discuss cabinet matters with Hanna, while Hay joked about possible foreign appointments and declined to specify details. Chairman Hanna departed for Cleveland.
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Times-Herald
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Chicagoan
First National Bank
Washington
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Anton
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Magland Hay
Cleveland
Republicans abandon agitation in favor of post election policy
Cleveland and Washington dispatches report a radical shift by Republican leaders led by Hanna to end political agitation for four years. They claim the public verdict and the incoming administration will guide policy, with headquarters in Washington under William Osborne and a push to focus on literature and press outreach rather than nationwide agitation. Senator Palmer from Washington predicts unification of old parties into sound money and silver camps ahead of the next campaign.
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St. Louis
Republic
Palmer
Springfield
Civil Service Reorganization Sought by Republicans
Speaker Reed and other Republicans in Congress urge a complete civil service reorganization once the party gains power. They argue the system favors Democrats appointed by Cleveland and advocate economies, proposing starting salaries around five to six hundred dollars for newcomers. Details remain speculative pending McKinley’s stance.
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President Cleveland era government clerks face reform
Fragment describes the fondness surrounding President Cleveland and the government clerks as part of a reform movement. It notes plans to break down the ceremonial or entrenched practices within the administration.
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Bushnell Says Sherman Letter Was Personal
In Columbus on January 28 Governor Bushnell said he received a personal letter from Senator Sherman but refused to reveal its contents. He denied Sherman suggested ex-Representative Cooper of Mount Vernon for US senate and noted Sherman had already recommended Hanna, making others unlikely.
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Mount Vernon
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Hanna
Mrs McKinley Inaugural Gown Details In Chicago
Chicago details of Mrs McKinley s inaugural gown chosen. Brocade in silver and white with pale blue satin lining, plain style, high neck with lace trims, long lace cuffed sleeves, and brocade panels on the train. One of eight gowns to be fitted in Chicago. other dresses undecided. Cincinnati report notes a fatal knife fight between two colored schoolgirls. Bryan visits Texas legislature halting business for his speech. Elonor Supreme Court re elects officers A L Mereford and W E H Mounsley.
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W. J. Bryan
Texas
Abandoned Children Die In Indiana Fire
A mother left two children aged 1 and 8 alone in a Linton Indiana house were burned to death. An unknown man was smothered in a large malt bin at a Peoria malthouse. Twelve life-savers drowned while searching for fishing smacks off Harborne Jutland. Snow delays halt Northern Pacific trains to Tacoma for three days. Obituaries: Cyrus Crandall 94 Jersey City opened first packing house in Chicago in 1848. ex mayor J H Baker Rockford Tus. William Arnett Geneseo Us. W S Reed 68 Kenosha Wis. ex mayor Christopher Lisher 62 Mascoutah Ill. A receiver appointed for D G Yengling Brewery Co New York amid liquor law troubles. Friends seek news of Dr Clarence B Mawards ex Kansas City Journal editor two months missing while joining Mexican expedition. Four new mills to open Puebla Mexico, more to be built. Russia budgets at least 60 million for railroads this year. Mrs Robert Prendergast St Paul fatally shot herself after quarrel over religion. H B Reynolds of Chicago wins Silver Lake Illinois mile skating final heat in 2 86 1 6.
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Geneseo
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Kenosha
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Russia
Robert Prendergast
St. Paul
BH. Reynolds
Silver Lake
Town Democracy in Colonial New England Not Dutch
The New England town was a small democratic unit with elected officers and self rule over local affairs. Each town sent representatives to the general assembly, contrasting with Campbell’s vague view of Dutch towns which lacked free suffrage and democracy at settlement.
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General Assembly
Campbellis
America
Lippincott’s
Doctor Scott to See Patients at Brewster House
Dr W D Scott a specialist will visit the Brewster house every Monday from 2 to 8 pm for patient consultations. Appointments may be made at the door or by calling the listed contact.
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Brewster House
Dr Tallerday’s Female Tonic Claims Safe Cure
Promoters tout Dr Tallerday’s Female Tonic with a money back offer of one gold dollar if it fails to cure. They state the buyer bears no risk and must take no chances.
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