Congress Faces Hard Nut to Crack in Silver Question
In a day of mixed votes and debates the Senate introduced a bill to admit Montana Territory as a state. The House committee on invalid pensions backs raising widows’ pensions to 12 dollars monthly. The Judicial Salary bill grants judges 5000 dollars per year and bars nepotism in courts. River and harbor improvement funds are capped at 11 million dollars, to be allocated to needy districts.
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Court rules against Pennsylvania Railroad in South Pennsylvania case
Daur County Court decides against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in a constitutional dispute. Judge Simonton’s decision is widely praised for compelling large railroad firms to follow constitutional rules, while the company plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, not expecting any change in the ruling.
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Political seating ruse in Ohio Senate election fraud
The Ohio legislature ousted Democrats in Cincinnati and replaced them with Republicans to reelect John Sherman to the Senate and block Allen Thurman. Some proposed examining the Democrats’ seats, then reinstalling them if found favorable. It’s a fired-up critique of the action as a deception.
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Presidential Succession Bill Becomes Law
The bill secures a clear line of presidential succession after the Vice President with cabinet members in a defined order. Approved by the President, it reassures the public by placing seven officials between the presidency and the people and ties the rule to democratic stability.
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Presidential Succession Bill Adopted Without Change
The House spent most of an afternoon session to pass the presidential succession bill, adjourning after six. The measure, as sent from the Senate, was adopted without alteration and will become law upon the president's signature.
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Senators Miller and Rankin Hover Near Death
Washington January 14 report that Senator Miller of California and Representative Rankin of Wisconsin, both long ill with Brights disease, are worsening. Rankin, sworn in on opening day, is now partly paralyzed and delirious, with death expected soon, while Miller remains unable to attend the Capitol.
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Noted deaths and patent medicine ads in early 1900s news
Washington reports the sudden death of Katherine Lee Bayard due to heart disease after a period of illness noted at a reception. The article highlights her role in Secretary Bayard’s family and suggests society will cancel engagements. It also promotes McDonald's Liver Pills and Worm Powders with money back guarantees, sold by J. Eisenhuth in Millheim, Pa.
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Millheim
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Sorrow in Huntingdon as Cold Winter Deepens Destitution
In Huntingdon on January 17, severe weather exposes rising hunger among the poor. Unemployment since the water works halt leaves sober workers unable to support families, while lack of organized relief and strict county aid decisions worsen conditions. Reopened industries will not absorb all job seekers.
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