Bills and battles loom in the Pacific favored session
Washington reports that Congress faces a crowded calendar with 1465 bills, few expected to pass. Debate centers on revenue measures, beer and tea duties, and the fate of the Dingley tariff in a tight short session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
Washington
House
Senate
Dingley
Congress
Eienderson
Lowa
Daizell
Pennsylvania
McMmillen
Donnescoe
Crisp
Pacific
Mir. Elowera
Vireinis
United States
Jaime
Thien
Om Vbw
Mawis
Ankaal
Fragmentary Port Fay siege scene described in 19th century text
Readable fragments describe a coastal defense with a ditch, ramparts, and a gate to a fort. Spanish banners and soldiers appear as a crowd watches from cliffs above. The scene mentions Coloma and a vow of liberty in a tense moment.
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Bourel
Ana Port Fay
Coloma
Prandix
Finances of the Nation Report on United States Treasury
United States Treasurer Morgan submits the annual report for the year ended June 30, 1896. It shows net ordinary revenues of 326,976,200 and expenditures of 352,173,246, creating a deficit of 25,202,246, improving 1,977 from the prior year.
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United States
Morgan
Daniel XII
Unitedge
Secon
Serail
Trust of Wire Nail Makers Stifles Competition
A trust formed by a large group of wire nail manufacturers suppresses competition and raises prices. The arrangement, active since June 1855, set price floors, financed rival acquisitions, and allocated profits to directors and participating firms.
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Aasas Ciation
Dec
Bo Phis Trust
Soniz
Ankez
Contrafine
Petit Excantel
Armel
Ceriaha
Celain
Tao
Claims Against Spain Foretold in Neutrality Dispute
A shaky transcript outlines American claims against Spain over damages from naval actions. It notes Spain will present its views on neutrality laws and respond with counterclaims based on losses to American shipping. Early figures cited exceed 2000000 dollars in damages with later rolls anticipated.
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Spain
Atee Bedrer
Ispai
Spaniards in a trap Weyler’s men in Cuban hills rout
Unconfirmed but authentic reports describe fierce fighting in the Rubi hills of Pinar del Rio. Gen. Weyler’s forces under Amore and Echague faced Cuban leader Maceo’s defense, with explosions and dynamite weapons causing heavy casualties and a chaotic retreat. Col. Reyes, aide to Gen. Maceo, shared details en route to Jacksonville.
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Wrergler
Cuba
Jose Reyes
Maceo
Jacksonville
Rubi Hills
Pinar
Gel Rio
Weyler
Grhague
Munore
Miaceo
Echague
Amore
Mleecco
Wil
Petersburg
Mase
Werley
Werlar
Tiarnun
Afaceo
Han
Dave
Cel
Chang Maceo
Turbulent postgame list mocks football mishaps across districts
A chaotic compiled roster chronicles numerous football injuries and fatalities reported from various districts. Names like William Aro and Thomas Anfersin appear amid a long list of bruises, fractures, and hospitalizations.
A Kind-Hearted Bear Rescues a Child in 1847 Tale
Miss Isabel Fr Hapgood presents Vera Zhelikhovsky’s account of a German colony near Tiflis where a bear named Mishka saved a seven or eight year old girl from a cliff edge. The beast reared up blocked the path with his body, lifted the child to safety across the precipice, then bowed and returned to his station as onlookers watched in awe.
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Isabel Fr. Hapgood
St. Nicholas
Vera P. Zhelikhovsky
Elizabethal
Tiflis
Mikhail Ivanitch
Toptygin
Hétle
Kilis
Mikhail Ivatich
Top Trgin
Ares
Mishka
Thor
Reminiscence on Press Proneness in Ancient Times
The text recalls a royal police figure reprimanding pamphleteer Desfontaines for publicized escapades. It contrasts noble oversight with censorship and notes a stern warning about moral conduct for those who publicize royal misdeeds.
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Sandal
Leavis
TY Areensen
Desfontaines
TY Argenson
Ambiguous Statement Reflects Humor and Household Wisdom
A quirky line extols a grand figure with long arms and broad reach. It contrasts industrious people who fail to prosper with those who neglect money care and stewardship.
Dingley Tariff Plan Seeks Revenue and Aid to Industry
The article argues for passing the Dingley tariff bill to restore government revenue, adjust duties on wool, lumber, sugar, and woolen goods, and create a commission to set reciprocal tariff rules. It notes support from Sherman and optimism in Congress, with doubts about Senate passage.
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Congress
Sherman
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Reed
Senate
Dingler
Wilson
Brice and Gorman
Cleveland
Tlat Be
Dowbt- Joss
Amd
Uniquitene Wysten
Ad Ratorem
Sendteur Sherman
EU Ora
Hs Duijer
Springeld Girass
Tinin
McKinley era and Hawaiian annexation questions debated
The passage discusses Hispanic and Asian policy threads, noting Hawaii’s annexation query and cable aims to Hawaii and Japan. It reviews tin plate industry gains from the McKinley tariff, asks about free trade impacts, and cites party majorities and fiscal stances in Congress and on gold and silver standards.
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Hawaii
William McKinley
United States
Japan
Hawaiian Islands
Ree. Wailigg
MicKinley
Tn Plate
Jn & Crowning
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