Senate Sets February 15 Vote On Gold Standard Bill
In Washington the Senate agreed to a final vote on February 15 to fix gold as the standard of value in the United States. A dragnet inquiry into Philippine war conduct passed earlier after debate, with strong remarks from Mr. Pettigrew and others. The day included passage of a Cuban vessel bill and discussion of bi metallism led by Mr. Teller, who urged caution about outside influences. The session ended after an executive meeting and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hoar
Mass
Pettigrew
Lodge
Committee On Commerce
Berry
Ark
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Jones
Teller
Indianapolis
House
Gage Assaulted Again Over New York Custom House Sale
Washington January 17 The House debated secretary Gage over the New York custom house sale. Sulzer charged a suppression order, Sibley praised Gage, and Grosvenor said no evidence supported a broad probe. Cannon clashed over the army appropriation while Terry denounced the Philippines war as criminal.
Hyomei Germicide Promises Cures for Airway ills
Advertises Hyomei as an inhaled germ destroyer for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever and consumption with claims of rapid testing and high cure rates. The Inhaler outfit costs 1.00, extra bottles 50c, Hyom Balm 2c, and a five days’ free trial is offered by R T Booth Co Ithaca NY.
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R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca
New York
Bryan era rhetoric and defect bill actions in the House
The passage recounts a speech opposing war and praising liberty, drawing on Bryan about government, flag devotion, and equality. It notes amendments by Mr. Lentz to boost rural free delivery funding, the urgent deficiency bill passing without division, and the House adjourning at 5.40 p.m. until tomorrow.
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Bryan
Lentz
Ways and Means Reviews Internal Revenue Cuts
Washington insiders report the Ways and Means Committee is studying tax reductions due to revenue surpassing expenditures and expected higher receipts next year. Proposals include halving the beer tax and repealing stamp taxes on receipts and telegraph messages, with the beer tax unlikely to drop now. The panel expects a smooth House vote if reductions are pursued, though treasury cautions delaying large cuts until business conditions improve.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Ways and Means
Internal Revenue
Messrs. Payne, Steel and Dalzell
Treasury Department
Senate Reconsiders Samoan Treaty Ratification
In the Senate executive session Senator Jones moved to reconsider the vote ratifying the Samoan treaty, citing a press report about a flag on Tutulla. Frye discounted the report as unfounded. No action taken. the treaty will be recalled, and Hay plans to exchange ratifications soon as the United States solidifies ownership of Tutulla. The Navy pushes a coal station at Pago Pago harbor.
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Washington
J N
Senate
Jones
Ark
Tutulla
Frye
Hay
United States
Navy Department
Pago- Pago
Clark investigation testimony before Senate committee
Washington Jan 17 William J Cook and William P Rector testified before the Senate committee on privileges and elections in the Clark investigation. Cook of Helena bank ties described deposits by persons linked to Clark. Rector's freewheeling remarks drew in the Lewis and Clark county grand jury inquiry, prompting the committee to adjourn pending a later decision on whether to pursue the matter.
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Washington
Wm. J. Cook
Wm. P. Rector
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Cook
Thomas Cruse Savings Bank
Helena
Senate
Rector
Lewis and Clark County Grand Jury
Roberts Case Exclusion Bid Marks House Vote
Washington January 17 A House special committee reached a final conclusion on Brigham H Roberts Utah case agreeing on polygamous status while dividing on procedure Majority votes for exclusion with two members favoring sealing Roberts on credentials The committee found Roberts married multiple wives and fathered twelve children before 1897 and that these facts were public knowledge. The full House to act next week with majority report ready and minority views by De Armond.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Brigham H. Roberts
Utah
Mr. Roberts
Littlefield
Maine
de Armond
Missouri
Messrs
Littlefield and DeArmond
Louisa Smith
Celia Dibble
Margaret C. Shipp
Roberts
Miers
Indiana
McPherson
Iowa
DeArmond
Mr. DeArmond
Mr. Littlefield
Mr. McPherson
Yeas—Taylor
Ohio
Frear
Morris
Lanham
Taylor
Wheeler Relieved From Duty in Philippines As He Heads Home
PROMOTION FOR WHEELER Washington Jan 17 It is said at the war department that there is no special significance in the fact General Wheeler has been relieved from further military duty in the Philippines and ordered home. It is understood his health in the tropical climate was undermined by field duty and it would be dangerous for him to remain longer. If he has resigned his commission the President will suspend action to confer with him. Wheeler is nearly 64, the statutory limit of active service, and would have been a brigadier general had he stayed in the regular army. The President favors legislation to place Wheeler Lee and perhaps others on the retired list in acknowledgement of faithful service. Orders direct him to come to Washington via San Francisco for consultation.
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Washington
New York Custom House
Gage
Sulzer
New York
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Hepburn
Lown
Cannon
Terry
Philippines
Williams
Dem
Ulingis
Burke and Chatham
House of Commons
War Department
Wheeler
Lee
Gen. Wheeler
San Francisco
Secretary of War
Middlesex County Social Events and Local Elections
Tuesday evening a Troop F cavalry dance will feature Hibbard's orchestra with an exhibition drill by Squad One. St Johns Total Abstinence Society rehearses for a minstrel show set for Feb 9. A Concord wedding at First Parish united Henry F. Smith and Margaret Blanchard amid azaleas and greenery. The standing committee reported receipts of 1856.48 and expenses of 1751.30, with 1400 allocated to next year’s expenses including a 1000 pastor’s salary. Church officers were elected as Harmonious plans for 1900s progress were discussed.
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Cavalry
Hibbard
St. John’s Total
Henry F. Smith
Margaret Blanchard
Walter S. Blanchard
Concord
Francis T. Jackson
B. R. Bulkely
I. M. Locke
Will Farmer
Teller
Taylor
Porter Mears
Nathan Frost
Fanny Spaulding
Joel Phelps
J. C. Knowlton
Yeeman
Ladies’ Aid Society
Local man Joseph Reed dies after ice accident
Joseph Reed aged about eighty nine died following injuries from a fall on the ice last Friday. He had lived with Moses Reed for years and was industrious and frugal despite losing an upper limb early in life. The report mentions Rev. Geo. S. Dodge delivering two sermons and comments on Jamaica, a sled accident involving Congressman Fitzgerald, and notes on Sunday school leadership with Charles Smith as superintendent.
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Joseph Reed
Moses Reed
Geo. S. Dodge
Jesus
Jamaica
Congressman Fitzgerald
Charles Smith
A. H. Logher
Fitzgerald Chosen for Democratic Campaign Committee
Washington January 17 Democrats of Massachusetts select Representative Fitzgerald as the state’s member on the national Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. A testimonial from J A Dodgren Alpharetta Ga promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism relief after other medicines and a doctor failed.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Representative Itzgerald
National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Tewksbury Congregational Church Elects Moderator and Reports Finances
The annual meeting of the Tewksbury Congregational Church Friday elected J. C Knowlton moderator. Deacon Enoch Foster reported receipts of 1856.48 and expenditures of 1751.30 with a balance of 105.18. Deacon I. M. Locke, Sunday school superintendent, gave figures for January 1, 1900 showing 119 scholars enrolled, 57 average attendance, receipts 77.05, expenses 56.36, balance 20.73. Showlton noted a Sunday School growth of 21 during the year.
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Tewksbury
J. C. Showlton
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion
Digestive relief promise marketed pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion and relieve headaches. Easy to take and operate, priced at 250.
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Hood
Town Meeting Day Heats Up in Dracut Race
Town meeting day in Dracut on the first Monday in March is shaping up as a hot contest with several candidates unannounced. Republicans likely field George H. Stevens Cyrus Udell and Warren Hamblett for selectman. Stevens, in his second term and former chairman, is seen as the strongest candidate with a record of firm law enforcement liquor law support and snowplow service during storms. Udell narrowly lost last year but is expected to seek the nomination, especially at the Center. Hamblett, a Collinsville resident with long political experience, is viewed as a strong challenger ready to run. Road surveyor races are also noted.
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Dracut
Selectman
George H. Stevens
Cyrus Udell
Warren Hamblett
Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Republican Party
Udell
Collinsville
Hamblett
Mrs Adeline Fletcher Led Peaceful Life In Billerica
The community notes the death of Mrs Adeline Varney Fletcher wife of Orra A Fletcher at 70 in Billerica Centre on Jan 12 after pneumonia. The record covers funeral after a brief illness, a hopeful recovery for Mr A P Miller from war injuries, sermons by Rev Henry H Saunderson in Waverly and parish activities, and visits by Rev John Eliot Bowman as pastor in Killingly. The icy weather improved sleighing for Sunday and a move to Pasadena ends with Mrs Calvin Sawyer planning a stay there.
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Jacob Murphy
Adeline Varney Fletcher
Orra A. Fletcher
Billerica Centre
Whittler
A. P. Miller
Miller
Billerica
Chelmsford
Unitarian Church
Ray
Lowell
D. W. Hardy
John Eliot Bowman
Killingly
Conn
Evans
First Baptist Church
Martha A. Dodge
Old Concord
Old Concord Chanter
D. A
Pasadena
California
Mra
Easier
Billeri¢a
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