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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1902
Page
7
The Senate debated a proposed department plan amid objections to its scope and a transfer of agencies. Critics warned the secretary of commerce could gain power rivaling the treasury. Numerous bills and private pension measures advanced before the Senate adjourned. the House did not meet.
The bill outlines appropriations including 8.15 million for tobacco related revenue relief, 30 thousand for a permanent Manila post, 850 thousand for military allowances, 800 for naval maintenance, funds for the McKinsey funeral and rural free delivery, plus 40 thousand for contingent state department expenses for Prince Henry's visit. The author notes the state department often keeps a small diplomatic emergency fund.
In a crowded session lawmakers continued the urgent deficiency appropriations debate focusing on a nominal 0.00 military provision that sparked extended discussion among leading senators. Rawlins proposed a Philippine tariff substitute while Clark pushed a bill to open Crow Reservation lands. Also discussed was a commerce department proposal amid broader wartime fiscal measures.
Congressman Sibley urges urgent deficiency appropriation while defending arid land reclamation as beneficial yet possibly depressing farm land values east and south. Nevada and Wyoming back irrigation, claiming no appropriation and years to reclaim arid West. Senator Lodge urges Philippine aid to curb debt, Rawlins opposes DHL substitute, Hansbrough proposes fire syndication bills, Hocoworli condemns wartime vessel wage violations.
The text notes a deficiency appropriation bill for a military post was adopted by a 127 to 100 vote. The House police lands committee reported favorably the Lacey bill to compel witness attendance. Senate consideration of the commerce department bill resumed with little progress. A resolution sought information on the paving bit pays. Senator Moxon introduced a bill prohibiting importation of opium for smoking.
Two torpedo boats named Mike and Grambis being built at Union Works in San Francisco for the United States Navy are near completion. Launch expected about the first of the coming month with trial runs on surface and submerged planned soon after. When launched they will be ready for service.
Army officials debate how widespread mobility of support gear may impede future operations. A new traveling disinfection wagon moves between camps to disinfect soldiers clothing and equipment, alongside forge, crematorium, hospital, and other movable devices.
The Chinese tambourine is called chisian. The drum uses snake skin chosen with variegated colors to add style to the instrument.
Reports cover Paillieres re election as president of the house, Harris introducing a bill for government ownership of US telegraph lines, and varied notes from ports to ships, mines, and public works across the nation. Also mentions Prince Henry’s American visit plans and related commentary.
A Scandinavian woman examined for mental condition answered all questions clearly, misdirecting a doctor’s probe by insisting her husband lacks any mind to be out of. Despite seeming sanity on that point, the judge committed her, notes the Duluth News-Tribune.
Brother Dickey explains the injured man, on crutches with a sling, is the victim of the race problem. Reportedly he escaped violence and lynching but was struck by the unintended consequence of prejudice as he tried to pursue college papers.
A humor column notes a character nicknamed the Hying skeleton plans to marry to avoid losing his job. He claims he has nothing to worry about and is gaining flesh as he makes this decision, highlighting the odd predicament with dry wit.
A dialog reveals how a woman interprets riding astride and the idea of getting money's worth out of both sides of the horse. The exchange contrasts comfort with a pragmatic attitude in a humorous, period voice.
The Savage Bachelor He should not be because he should never be in the presence of strangers.
A remark notes that when a man is widely known for his integrity and virtue a woman does not need to scrutinize him. It presents a provocative view on trust and perception in relationships. The statement implies that exceptional character reduces suspicion and attention from others.
In Heaven Mrs Darling Oh notes the pretty Mrs Truegood who died three years ago. Mrs Oldham recalls she wears the same wings as last summer. Mrs Crimsenbeak questions, while Mr Crimsonbeak asks if she is truly unreasonable and would demand $50,000 seats at the stock exchange.
Spoke Tritle Tao Tate recounts a Scotch parish minister pressing an elderly couple to become teetotalers. They consent with the condition to keep a medicinal bottle. After two weeks John weakens and finally collapses, while Jenny protests that she cannot stand the temptation and the last dram is consumed.
An Albany lawyer with a taste for grand schemes visits a small town and tries a new Hilliard table. He asks for a local opponent and meets John Jones, a native who defeats him in several games. Jones ribbingly asserts his pride, noting he’s not in the visitor’s class.
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