Congress Deliberations Highlight Mail Burden and Reform Debate
From Washington, May 7, 1556, reports note widespread dissatisfaction with Congress's slow pace, blaming both members and clerks. The piece cites massive mail volumes, averaging 14,000 letters daily, and pension case demands. It mentions Rep Curtain of Pennsylvania and Gen Ben LaFavre of Ohio as prominent workers handling constituent needs and distributing seeds and documents.
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Congress Adjourns Sparks Pensions and Labor Debate
The piece lampoons Commissioner Black for using Civil Service lists to hire Democrats for pensions, cites idle labor numbers and wage concerns, opposes strikes and boycotts, and warns of anarchist and socialist threats while urging stable wages and lawful action. It also notes lodge officers elected in Oshkosh and a Chicago law publishing trend.
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