Fragmented Telegrams From Around the World
A wide ranging, garbled telegrams brief notes about Dr Parkhurst health in Switzer land political and labor events in New York and West Virginia, arrests and retirements, gold discoveries in Seattle and San Francisco, imperial and colonial news, and various political and international developments including German Christian societies in St Louis the Klondike gold rush and labor actions across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhurst
Switzerand
Citizen's Union
New York
Trusx
Thorn
Epworth League
Toronto
Indianapolis
Mercantilé National Busk
Hartford
Joseph Senner
Ellis Island
Lodge Polo
Ned
West Virginia
Baptist Young People’s Union
Chattanooga
Buffalo
Mrg
W. J. Cocke
Coke
Asheville
N. C
Notable Obits And Global Dispatches In Brief
Obituaries report deaths of Jean Ingelow in London author and poet. Alexander Thayer former US consul at Trieste. Jose Veslaquez Chilean officer in Valparaiso. International items note a Russian refinery destruction, French deputies backing government, Salvation Army anniversary in London, laryngologist Oertel dies in Munich, Goldschmidt death in Paris, ship collisions near an island, and a Washington conference planned for autumn. Weathered reports mention a hurricane damaging Cher department in France and Emperor William’s physician remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baku
Russia
Jose Veslaquez
Valparaiso
Chamber of Deputies
Salvation Army
Crystal Palace
London
Munich
Oertel
Paris
Goldschmidt
Conch
Staillans
Isle of Wieht
Termer Sonk
Washington
Department of
Cher
France
William
Saya
Senate Deficiency Bill Confirms Armor Price Limits
In Washington July 164 the Senate discussed the deficiency appropriation bill noting armor plate price was not in the partial report. The House concurred with the Senate’s armor plate limit of 200 per ton for three battleships, rejecting a 400 proposal. McCord nominated as governor. postmaster nomination of J. W. Hughes advanced amid creditor ties. Harris resolution on Union Pacific debated. final action pending. Tariff bill reported and adopted 159 to 118 amid broad Republican support and selective abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Hale
Harris
Allen
House
Myron H. McCord
Arle Aone
Wisconsin
W. Hughes
Birmingham
Ala
Hughes
Union Facile
Union Pacific
Morgan
Dem
Stewart
Thurston
Rep
Neb
Meyers
Slayden
Tex
Droussand
Meyer
Davey
Kieberg
Tariff debate alloys with populist and party lines in senate
The vote on the conference report shows 186 Republicans and 6 Democrats for the tariff plan while 22 populists oppose it. Absent populist Kyte, and several others, influence the tally as Democrats seek explanations of conference changes. Debates over printing paper, leather duties, and a stamp tax on bonds mark proceedings as Turley is seated in Tennessee and an anticipated final vote looms.
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Messrs
Baker
Harlow
Botkin
Fowler
Jett
Lewis
Marshall
Martle
Peters
Simpson
Stroud
Vincent
Howard
Kelly
Stark
Southerland
Washington
Senate
Mesers
Jones
Ailver
Nev
McEnery
Dem. la
Turley
Tennessee
Harris Pacific Railroad
Messrs. Jones
Ark
Butler
Hacon
Tolman
Liss
West
Teller
House
Conference Committee
Alien
Pop
Neb
Alison
Afr
Allison
Morgan
Final U S Tariff Debate Narrowly Moves Toward Vote
Washington reports the Senate debated the tariff conference report with party critics arguing against schedules while Mr Allison pressed to close the debate. A final vote on the tariff bill was anticipated, with adjournment expected after a long session. The House meanwhile did little of note as it awaited Senate action.
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London
Great Britain
Washington
China
Prince Taal
Sesson
Chamber of Deputies
Timbucteo
Rafael
Madrigal
Lea
McKinley
United States
Tunas de Zaza
Sanct Spiritus
Cuban
Weylere
Madrid
Constantinople
Porte
Greece
Berlin
Thessaly
Rome
Count
Turin
Henry of Orleans
Abyssinia
Tuly
Senate
Allison
Messrs. Chilton
Youss Ark
Pettigrew
Aldrich
Tennessee
Thomas PB. Turley
Harris
Bate
Turley
Mr. Tillman
Jones
Nev
Congress
Allen
Chilton
Dem
Tex
Ark
Teller
Tae Mog
Iren Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Foraker
Rep. D
Aten
House
Prosecutions Begin Under New Massachusetts Bird Law
The notes describe prosecutions likely under a new Massachusetts statute forbidding wearing undomesticated bird bodies or feathers with a $10 fine and a $5 reward for the prosecuting witness. It notes linguistic additions from London Jubilee, Austria barring barmaids with licensing, and fiscal and health observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
London
Austria
Germany
Household Hints for Cooking Cleaning and Dress
Practical tips on luncheon leftovers starch stiffness from horax and powdered additives, selecting poultry by smooth legs and combs, economizing with large birds, dry cleaning light gloves at home, and a pineapple glacé candy method with sugar syrup and fruit coat.
Trans Atlantic meaning and wordplay exchange
A playful exchange as a child asks what trans-Atlantic means and why trans implies across. The mother gruffly redirects, mentioning a confusing pun about transparent. The vignette ends with the child resting after ten minutes.
Child visitor praises album with prettier leaves
A visiting girl browses a family photo album, then reports with bright humor that theirs is similar, only the leaves are prettier. Her friendly remark adds a light note to the gathering as the hostess asks if she looked at the album.
California Property Tax Study Rates and Flaws
A June issue article by Dr. C. C. Plein reviews The General Property Tax in California, noting close alignment with ideal theory yet poor administration. It traces real estate and personal property assessments, state tax rates from 1850 to 1896, and identifies double taxation issues and ethical concerns. The piece argues modern property forms escape broad taxation, and concludes California’s system, though strong in design, is impractical amid diverse property forms and income bases.
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Bcnn
C. C. Piebn
California
San Francisco
Jeng
Dr. Plein
Baltimore
Met passenger critiques diamond rings and silk fashions
A portly Metropolitan L rider argues that diamond rings and silk skirts reveal snobbish ostentation. He notes darker street grime on skirts and mocks display over practicality as a man stretches to show diamond cuff buttons while fellow travelers listen as the train moves.
Landlord 49 Keeps Happiness Through Winter
A fragmented verse notes the simmer man and summer maid are content with over three months to spend before winter brings toil. Only the landlord 49 remains content, as others endure changing fortunes and fleeting joy in a rural setting.
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Doug
Floral arrangement decorates syndicate display
White daisies with golden centers and scarlet poppies formed a decorative floral display. Flowers were arranged in cut glass vases and complemented by Jittis fancy glasses, yielding a simple yet graceful and attractive presentation.
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Seattle
Wash
San Srancisco
Hiltish
Alaske
M. Carter
Engineer Corps
Walker
Nicara- Filacomission
St. Louis
Lient
Peary
Boston
Ateam
Denver
Chicago
Theodore Schintz
Amelia Kohler
Irish Post
Mount Vernon
Clark
Kings County
Grooklyn
Wyoming
Nebraska
Robert L. Pythian
United States Anvil Observatory
Davis
Treasury Department
Collectors of Customs
T. V. Powderly
R. Rothschild's Sons Company
Sianlars Itu Bar Axtures
Broadway
Los Angeles
Cal
Great Western Tin Platy Company
Joliet
Samate
Dedon
Dnn Melton
Spell
Banfield
Janesville
Tisis
Milwaukee
Dry Park Creek
New Florence
Montgomery County
3. A. Broadhead
The
State University
Ulan
W. J. Bryan
Brewster Drothere
Guthrie
Mouse
Muddy Creek
Lincoln County
Posse
Purners
Stearns
Colocado River
White Hilla
New York Custom House
Bend
Mra. N
Creede
State Department
General Woodford
Spain
Ruiz
Havana
Fox
Wayne County
Tud
Cleowit Coure
Senator Mhynna
Durgene Debs
Marshal McClure
Little Rock
Rhoda Culler
Arkansas
Batesville
Vancouver
Merchants’ Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of Briteh Columbia
Bank of Montreal
D. W. Caldwell
Cleveland
Geo Cadwell
Lake Shore Road
Cripple Creek
Col
Jean Ingelow
Alexander Thayer
Triest
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