Congress Debates Oleomargarine Tax Amid Ridicule
Washington dispatch reports intense debate over a revenue bill taxing oleomargarine and related commodities. As amendments fail amid laughter and protests, the House adjourns after sustained filibustering and clashes over procedural rules and the chair’s authority.
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Frye's Idea Goes Through in Senate and House
The Senate considers retaliation on Canada over fishing bait with Frye's amendments in the shipping bill. A conference report on the bill favors his retaliatory stance. The House adopts the conference report, sending the measure to the president. Trade figures show the year’s balance in favor of the U.S. with exports rising to 807,014,540 and imports at 823,318,020 for the latest twelve months. Gold exports totaled 20,812,970 while imports dipped in early 1885. Rejected Wisconsin land claim follows from the Land Commission decision on indemnity lands dating to 1866.
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Derision of Court in Railroad Land Grant Case
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Co v United States challenges land grant disposals for Portage and Tomah site construction. The ruling argues the state actions diverted lands from their grant purpose and critiques government handling.
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Maxwell Trial Crosses Examinations and Embalmed Remains Disclosed
In St. Louis Maxwell faces intense cross-examination as prosecutors plan to dismantle his rebuttal testimony. The trial reveals Maxwell admitted killing, claiming accident while treating a stricture, but authorities exhumed the body uncovering embalmed remains with no disease. Three doctors will testify in rebuttal.
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Frances Folsom Arrives in New York with Lamont Escort
Frances Folsom and her mother arrive in New York aboard the Nordland after transfer from the steamer. Col. Lamont and party transfer to a revenue cutter amid cheers and a ceremonial send-off. The White House awaits, with Miss Folsom drawing public interest and a maritime small-assembly edition reportedly published aboard.
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