Near Billion Mark in Total Appropriations in Congress
Washington notes Fifty fourth Congress nears one billion in total appropriations as most bills favor funding existing works and pensions. Many private pension measures pass, while war and private claims rise slowly. notable reforms include abolition debates on capital punishment and expanding federal control in shipping and rail matters.
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Washington
Reed
Henge
Treasury
River Aan Harbor
House
Senate
Capitol
Cleveland
Congress
Tony
Curtis
New York
Gen
United States
Posers
Wren Wopamagers
Borden
Gtesia
Gireer
Oklahomia
Mississippi
Mobile and
Obhlo
Barassiana
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Crimson
Indian Territory
Eastern Judicial District of Texas
Audlaly
Profits of the Sugar Trust Revealed in Testimony
A New York inquiry exposes enormous sugar industry profits. Havemeyer testifies total refining profits reach millions, with dividends on watered stock cited as outrageous. He notes stock face value at 75 million dollars and argues profits far exceed capital invested.
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Havemeyer
New York
Lorte Soros
Sugar Trust
DSI
Wavemeyer
St Louis bank closed as receiver appointed
Austin, a bank examiner, closed Mullanphy Savings Bank of St Louis a state institution in operation over twenty five years. The final statement dated Feb 26 1887 lists liabilities including capital stock surplus deposits bills receivable cash in vault and other assets. Attorney general official seeks appellate actions while liquidation distributes proceeds to creditors.
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Mullanphy Savings Institution
Bank
Austin
Mullanphy Savings Bank
St Louis
Wich
Damiak
Elose
Dees
Banik
di Netto
State Tightens Residency Rule for Divorce Filings
The court news notes an emergency clause extending the required three month residence before divorce may begin. The measure aims to curb frivolous filings and uphold state moral standing amid contested proceedings.
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Williams
Senator Beglaworth Bills Cartoon Publication Ban
Senator Beglaworth introduced a bill in the New York Senate to prohibit publishing portraits or alleged portraits of any individual in any newspaper periodical magazine pamphlet or book without written consent from each person. The measure targets all forms of visual depiction and seeks to curb unauthorized likenesses.
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Beglaworth
New York Senate
National Solons Debate Cuban War and Senate Honors
The House introduced a bill to declare war with Spain and colonies. a Cuban prisoners resolution was adopted. Senate debates crowded galleries with strong emotion over Cuba. pension bills and Indian affairs dominated. The House passed the Erdman arbitration bill and an interstate commerce bill. Sunday session advanced the civil appropriation bill.
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Sulzer
New York
House
Spain
United States
Cuba
Senate
Congress
Ge. Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
Be Flouse
Senate International Monetary Conference
Erdman
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Sherman
Committee On
Chandler
Capitol
Sedom
Notable Movements and Confirmations in New York
Mrs Booth Packer wife of Commander Booth Tueser of the Salvation Army left Brooklyn to return to New York after giving up her work there. Dr John B Hallton, long associated with the Marine Corps, is named to supervise the insane asylums in Lyin. The New York Senate unanimously approved Senator Matlin's will extending murder in the first degree to those who place destructions on railroad tracks.
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Missouri
Indian Territory
Ano
Inchuns
Secretary of the Interior
Port Bidwell
California
Iagstall, Ariz
McKinley Sets Off From Canton for Washington
Large crowds of about 25 000 gathered in Canton to bid farewell to President-elect William McKinley on his journey to the capital. A parade of soldiers, a seven car special train, and brass bands accompanied the departure as McKinley spoke of public service and unity.
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McKinley
Howe
Sweet Home
William Messinley
Canton
Washington
Dave
Dod
British Mediterranean Fleet Head Reveals A Noted Admiral
Vice-Admiral Sir John Of Wooking leads the British Mediterranean squadron amid European tensions over Crete. A veteran officer who served since the Crimean War, he follows Sir Michael Cuhoe-Seymour and is regarded as highly capable and experienced.
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Bir J
Hopkins
Europe
Crete
Bughumtai
John of Wooking
Doh
Michael Cuhoe-Seymour
Sod
Sir John
Tle
Wis
Sir John in Mediterranean Command Role Highlighted
A fragmentary obituary style note recalls Sir John as a seasoned naval officer, diplomat, and administrator. It mentions service in Crimean and Turkish mediation roles, posts at Sheerness and Portsmouth yards, lord commissioner of the admiralty, and leadership during World’s Fair naval movements in Hampton Roads, with emphasis on his long career and limited care for honours.
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Sebastopod Ane
Bar
Eralient
Poe
TNS
Fimse
Natmiritity
Serveul Hinetry Tn
Sheerness
Mutual
Ordi- Haney
Vortamouth
Admiralty
Mediterranean
John
Millions of Cook Books Given Away
A large house circulates The Charles A Vogeler Company Cookery Book and Book of Comfort and Health. The publication offers cooking receipts and health remedies including St Jacobs Oil. Over 200 tons of paper were used, at 100000 per day, over several months. Available from druggists or by sending a 2c stamp to Vogeler Company in Baltimore.
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Charles A. Vogeler Company
St. Jacobs Oil
Charles A. Vogeler
Baltimore
Lope de Vega a Prolific Playwright of Vast Works
The most facile play writer Lope de Vega authored over 1900 dramas and many other works. About 2300 of his best plays appear in a thirty volume edition.
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Lope de Vega
Lane's Family Medicine Promises Daily Gentle Health Aid
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a daily health aid that aids digestion and liver and kidney function. It claims to cure "sick headache" and sells for 25 cents and 5 cents in Britain currency style.
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Lane
Presbyterian literary societies union in London forms with 35 groups
A Presbyterian literary societies union in London lists 35 societies and about 3000 members on its rolls. The body coordinates activities across the capital, fostering literary and religious engagement among member groups.
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Presbyterian Literary Societies’ Union
London
Nickel Plate Road Offers One Day Excursion Tickets
Sunday sale of single fare excursion tickets between local stations. Home seekers excursions available via Nickel late road with rates lower than competing lines. Census note: London records 411,300 women workers.
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Nickel Plate Road
Nickel Late Road
London
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