Debate on Tariff and English Taxation in Senate Session
The Senate considered the tariff bill and the English taxation system. Vance backed ad valorem duties while criticizing specific taxes. Hawley argued for English style taxation but warned Democrats favor free trade. The session included clashes over rules and a quorum issue with the adjournment at 4 o'clock.
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Failure to Amend House Rules Sparks Debate in Washington
Washington January 5. Reed moved to table a rule change ending suspension Mondays. Anderson of Kansas protested claiming obstruction of business. Supporters argued the House may change rules while critics warned of minority rights and majority supremacy.
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Filibuster and Tariff Debate Mark Senate Session
Washington City January 5 The senate debated the tariff bill at length but made little progress. The rules were amended to grant floor access to the president elect and vice president elect. The Nicaragua bill passed with amendments limiting liability and mandating paid capital, with a 174 to 34 vote, before returning to the senate. The Lusiners suspension of rules measure failed to reach a quorum in the House and adjourned.
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Nicaragua Canal Bill Passes House Provisions Ensue
Washington City January summary of the Nicaragua canal bill outlines capital stock of at least 1 800 000 shares of 100 each with double that amount on vote of two thirds of stock. Directors to be US or Nicaragua citizens with majority US residents. Construction to start in three years. Provisions require paid in capital at 10 percent before stock transferable and bonds not to exceed paid capital. Congress reserves right to alter amend or repeal and set tariff rates.
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Nicaragua
Congress
Senate backing for Mills bill prompts tariff talks
Senator Alli son predicts the senate substitute will pass and reach the house, aided by Republican unity despite Democratic support, while House Democrats favor a 50 percent sugar cut and tobacco tax repeal. A Senate subcommittee hearing on the tariff bill drew sugar interests, Louisiana planters, and protests over the proposed bounty.
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Louisiana
Joan Diamond
Spreckels
Pension Bill For Nurse Rebecca Lyon Advances
Washington City January 6 The house committee on Invalid pensions reported favorably on twenty five private pension bills led by a measure granting Rebecca H Lyon a pension of 26 a month for her Civil War nursing. The report notes she spent $25,000 of her own funds for soldiers' sick and wounded care and that rheumatism contracted during service led to paralysis leaving her nearly helpless.
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Representative Laird Recovering in Hastings Nebraska
Washington reports Representative Laird of Nebraska is much better and on the road to recovery after a period of illness. He has arrived safely at his Hastings home and, after rest, will be allowed to return to Washington once doctors deem him fit.
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Inauguration of Governor Luca and Local Option Debate
Governor Luca was inaugurated at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon. His annual address focuses on temperance reform and local option laws. He urges consideration of a constitutional path to pass local prohibition and contends prison labor funding must be reformed within state resources.
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Amendment gives president and VP floor access in senate
Washington reports that Friday's rule change grants the president elect and vice president elect floor privileges. The aim is for the vice president elect to study senate rules before presiding. Senator Ingalls explains Morton can only gain access by changing current rules, which the committee on rules recommended and the senate adopted.
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Harrison Taking Notes on Cabinet Plans From Visitors
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Harrison offered little on cabinet choices after meetings with two senators from Indianapolis. He questioned Sen. Hiscock on New York party leadership, hinted opinions on Platt and Muller, and denied offers of office to any individual. He asked Republican leaders for advice but did not reveal his course.
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West Virginia Legislature Faces Stormy Session in Washington
Washington City January 7 The West Virginia legislature opens a highly fraught session with a near party split in both houses. Key battles loom over United States senator election and the governor contest between Judge Fleming and Gen. Goff. Republicans threaten similar challenges to other state officers and Supreme Court members if Democrats prevail. Party leaders mobilize to avoid absences as stakes are high and results watched in Washington.
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Gould Cuts Salaries Across Missouri Pacific Network
Missouri Pacific announces a 10 percent pay cut for all salaried employees effective immediately. General Manager Clark issued the order following discussions in New York with Mr. Gould. The reduction covers department heads and workers earning $100 or more, excluding engineers conductors shopmen and firemen.
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Denial of Fire Marshal Dog Fight Rumor in Hammond
A Chicago Daily News dispatch from Hammond denies a nationwide rumor that Hammond fire marshal was engaging in a dog fight with an engine-house key during a fire. Citizens approved a committee to draft a formal denial, stating there was not a word of truth in the report.
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Telegrams Snapshot of 19th Century News
Brief items report hangings in May's Landing New Jersey Inaugurations of Maine and Massachusetts governors Paradoxes of royalty and crime cases In New York and Chicago business and legal notices Emigration, famine in China, and European events with several named individuals and places included
Chicago Times Libel Arrests Stir Press Fight
Joseph R. Danbo editor and James J West ex editor of The Chicago Times were arrested on charges of criminal libel after publishing allegations about detectives and police corruption. Dunlop city editor released on bail. editor West later freed as officers pursue further warrants and courtroom action.
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Ivory Soap Drawing and Painting Book Offer
An early ad notes Ivory Soap drawing and painting book promotions. Readers can mail fifteen Ivory Soap wrappers to Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati to receive a 6 by 9 inch book with twenty four sheets of drawing paper, post paid, in response to favorable comments and demand.
Wrapper Notes Tell How to Send for Dying Books
A fragmented instruction urges cutting the center piece from wrappers and enclosing it with a letter and full address. The note promises processing when the center pieces are received with the request for Dying Books, implying a mail in method.
Vinegar Bitters Promoted By Franklin and Abel Thurber
An 19th century advertisement touts New Style Pleasant Taste Vinegar Bitters. It claims the remedy improves health, pacifies headaches, indigestion, and constipation, purifies blood, and brightens mood with a “delicious cordial.” Testimonial from Abel Thurber of Avoca Wisconsin alleges fever sores cured after four bottles.
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