Cannon and Sayers Audit Civil War Era Appropriations
Washington reports that Cannon of Illinois and Sayers of Texas offer rival reviews of congresses appropriations ending with criticism of executive practices. Cannon cites total appropriations at 1 033 948 652 for the current congress, asserts excessive spending, and calls for tighter rules and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe" Cannon
Ilinota
McKinley
Sayers
Texas
Cannon
Washington
Has Hopes Of Major McKinley For Whose Changes He Calls
The speaker looks to President elect McKinley to reform cabinet oversight and curb public spending. He urges intelligent recommendations to keep expenditures within revenues, criticizes senate practices of loading the deficiency bill, and proposes a tribunal to evaluate claims. He favors consolidating appropriation bills and reducing total pillage to ten, with agriculture kept separate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Agricultural Department
Army, Fortification
Military Academy
Naval
Sayers Attacks Extravagant 64 Million Dollar Appropriations
In a sweeping critique, Sayers claims this Congress has appropriated 64,197,812 more than the Fifty-third and 7,767,908 over the Fifty-first. He cites fortifications, river and harbor works, postal service, and navy growth as key factors, with 76,816,480 in authorized future liabilities. He warns revenues will fall short by about 5 million monthly unless tariffs rise and new taxes like on coffee and tea are added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Congress
Postal Service
Naval Establishment
Cleveland Administration
House
Senate
Legislative Branch
Sayers
Senate committee control in flux as parties debate coalitions
Washington observers report parties in the senate debating committee assignments. Democrats weigh a coalition with silver Republicans and Populists amid tariff disputes. Possible admissions from Kentucky Florida and Oregon are discussed, with past precedents guiding how governors’ appointments may influence seating.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Committee
Kentucky
Florida
Oregon
Pasco
Henderson
Montana
Wyoming
House
Promised Chicago land scrip case postponed indefinitely
The Chicago lake front land scrip case is deferred awaiting the new administration. Secretary Francis orders suspension of judgment in the matter of Matthias Benner and Harvey Lafollette until further notice, delaying final disposition by the interior department head. The delay mirrors the incoming administration and the brief tenure of Francis as interior secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Land Office
Chicago Lake Front
Interior Department
Francis
Secretary of the Interior
Lamareux
Matthias Benner
Harvey M. Lafollette
McKee Scrip
Chicago
Jake Front
N. K. Fairbank Et al
Ways and Means Progress on Tariff Bill Adjustments
Washington March 9 The Republic reports members of the House Ways and Means Committee are pressing to complete the tariff bill. Except for wool and sugar schedules, the other duties are nearly ready. The McKinley act aimed to cut revenue but now faces revenue needs, prompting a plan to remove items from the free list only if a small duty can be applied without burdening consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate Confirms Jones as Detroit Pension Agent
Washington March 9 The senate confirmed Oscar Jones as pension agent at Detroit while neglecting to confirm ex Representative Griffin for the same office The pension payment in Detroit is a week behind and the body adjourned to tomorrow after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Oscar Jones
Detroit
Cleveland
Griffin
Greek Reply to Powers Over Crete Autonomy Debate
The New York Herald reports from Constantinople on Greek King George’s reply to the powers. Greece argues autonomy will fail, warns of anarchy, massacre, and depopulation in Crete, and urges restoration to Greek rule. The Greek cabinet warned that Crete’s fate under autonomy mirrors past failed attempts and risks renewed turmoil.
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New York
Herald
Constantinople
Crete
Kaiserin Augusta
Hydra
Athens
Associated Press
Greece
King George
Capoistrias
Canea
Mussulmans
Mrs Beecher Dies on 85. Funeral Planned in Plymouth Church
Mrs Henry Ward Beecher died in Stamford at 85 after a long illness. Her death comes on the tenth anniversary of her husband’s death. Family members including Rev Samuel Scoville and Mrs Scoville and Mrs Bullard gathered at the bedside. Private services were planned at Rev Scoville’s residence followed by a public funeral at Plymouth Church under Rev Lyman Abbott.
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Stamford
Conn
Henry Ward Beecher
Samuel Scoville
Beecher
Brooklin
Plymouth Church
Lyman Abbott
Cretan autonomy clash drives Greek appeal to powers
A letter by SKOUZES argues against abandoning Crete to Turkish or Muslim control. It urges recall of foreign troops, supports Greek army presence, and calls on the great powers to let Cretans decide their governance while condemning Ottoman actions and urging humane restoration of order.
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Crete
Cretan
Skouzes
Resolution Seeks Return Of Government Boat Used In Duck Hunt
Jefferson City March 9. A House resolution requests returning the government boat now used by Grover Cleveland and his party on a duck-hunting expedition. The measure targets the boat currently in use by the former president and associates.
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Grover
Jefferson City
Grover Cleveland
Censorship for the Press Bill Moves in New York
Buffalo reports a bill to appoint county censors in counties over 10,000, with power to edit articles and ban libelous content. Censors share fees with papers. unpassed material risks felony and 1 to 5 year prison terms or fines up to 5,000 dollars. Detroit notes Western Baseball League meeting on schedule changes due to Indianapolis not playing Sunday games.
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Buffalo
Albany
Detroit
Russell House
Indianapolis
Frans Ville and Richmond Railway Abandoned Indefinitely
The Frans ville and Richmond Railway company abandons its line due to heavy washout losses. The road, valued at least 200000 dollars, will be sold at sheriff's sale on March 23 after all section men are discharged and no repairs are planned.
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Bedford
Ind
Fransville
Reception for A. E. Stevenson Held in Bloomington
Bloomington residents host a non partisan welcome in Cooper hall tonight for Mr. and Mrs. Adlair B Stevenson. Old friends pay 1.25 dollars each to cover a banquet and reception costs. The event is a civic gesture involving local citizens and supporters.
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Bloomington, Ills
Adlairb
Stevenson
Cooper Hall
Bloomington
Globe Iron Shipyards End Strike With 1.50 Dollar Day
Cleveland reports the Globe Iron shipyards ended a strike as workers returned to the job. The settlement sets a minimum daily wage of 1.50 dollars and yields a compromise on union recognition.
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Cleveland
Globe Iron Shipyards
Galena Flood Repeats in Town Streets
For the third time in a year Galena Illinois has river flooding as heavy warm rain melted snow causing streams to spill onto the streets. The condition affects the town as water covers roadways and commerce remains disrupted.
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Galena, Ills
Galena
Free mail delivery to start in Kenosha Wisconsin by June
A system of free municipal mail service begins in Kenosha by June 1. Reports from Illinois and Wisconsin detail fatal accidents, with Henry Noll crushed by a barn collapse near Ramsey Illinois. Fatal shootings, mine fires, obituaries, and industrial notes fill the page.
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Kenosha
Wis
Henry Noll
Ramsey
Gus A. Notting
Kansas City
San Amoro
San Francisco
Mexico
Elkton
Thomas A. Price
Wisconsin Central
Lansing
Mich
James B. Porter
Rockford
Ills
Charles Perkins
John Butterfield
Illinois Central
Chicago
Buffalo Express
United States
Canada
Carson City
Corbett
Favor
Witzsimmons
Cripple Creek
Colo
Oakland
Prince Hohenlohe
German Empire
Kaiser Welhelm
Reichstag
Forestdale
Slatersville
R. I
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Sam
Joseph G. Cannon
M'Kinley
Chicago Land Scrip
Isle
George
Widter
Empire State
A. E. Stevenson
Durham
Blackwell’s
Winn & Sovereign
Fidelity
Brewster House
Freeport, Ill
Freeport
Saratoga Flakes
Johnston Bros. Factory
Milwaukee
Duke Bakery
Fred
M. McHenry
Stephenson Street
Court House
Diffenbaugrhs
Wrisley
Gall
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