An Extraordinary Senate Exit Ends in Riotous Expulsion
News from Washington reports Senator Riddleberger of Virginia was forcibly removed by the sergeant at arms after an extended disruption in the upper house. The arrest occurred in the cloak room with guardssto prevent further floor interference, prompting clamor from gallery observers and a return to routine business.
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What Congress Has Accomplished And Also Some Measures Left
A summary of the Fiftieth Congress noting four historic actions, including admission of four new states North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington and major tariff debates. It cites filibustering in the House and the creation of a new executive department as key points shaping party dynamics.
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Congress Passes Few Measures as Session Ends
Senate and House tallys show a small fraction of bills becoming law. Major enacted items include a department of labor, bounty for long service veterans, duty relief for breeding animals, and expanding eight hour work rules for letter carriers. President signed several measures including a pure food division and a Panama aid package. The report notes many pension and claim items and hundreds of nominations, with 213 postmaster nominations pending.
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Senate Debates and Conferees Move on Budget Bills
Washington March 4 The Senate after passing the deficiency bill moved to conference on the sundry civil and post office appropriation bills and then considered the Indian appropriation with amendments. A defeat followed Blair's attempt to push a prohibition amendment. The house and senate fields contended over steam presses and interstate commerce issues while the executive veto on the direct tax bill was overridden. Riddleberger announced resignation amid interruptions as sessions stretched overnight into Sunday with a mix of amendments and executive sessions.
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House and Senate Reach Accord on Sundry Civil Bill
The conference report on the sundry civil bill was agreed to after the Senate receded from its amendments. The house recessed at 2 30 a m to 9 55 a m following the vote.
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Direct Tax Veto Arguments by the President
The president vetoes the direct tax bill arguing it is not a constitutional appropriation, that the tax was levied and collected with no government debt, and that reimbursement to loyal states would be unjust. He contends the bill fails to meet measures for common defense or general welfare and reflects treasury surplus.
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Exit Fiftieth Congress Ends As Senate Concedes On Bill
In Washington March 5 the Fifty-first Congress adjourned amid friction. The Senate receded from strict demands in the sun dry civil bill and the Waite salary dispute was settled. A noted appeal urged erasure of Riddleberger’s arrest from the journal. Access to the Senate chamber was granted under new rules, and President Arrison awaited the formal adjournment. House turmoil gave way to brief order after Lodge’s denial of entry and insults toward Ingalls. Speaker Carlisle closed with an adjournment for one day.
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Des Moines River Lands Bill Veto Sustained Again
Senate actions include passage of fifty two private pension bills and approval of several land and railway provisions. The Des Moines river lands bill veto was sustained after a lengthy session with votes 147 to 103. The House advanced pension measures and adjourned late, with a secret session held earlier.
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Merchants National Bank Closes Amid Depositor Rush
Des Moines paper reports Merchants National Bank of Des Moines unable to meet clearinghouse demands as depositors rush cash. The bank was compelled to close its doors Saturday after exhausting available funds.
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Pigott Desperation Ends With Self-inflicted Death in Madrid
An Englishman registered as Ronald Ponsonby at a Madrid hotel shot himself after arrest, believed to be Richard Pigott the Irish perjurer. No papers found, description matches a Paris hotel visitor, as officers report the room cleared before the fatal shot.
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Gladstone Leads Irish Debate in Parliament as Morley Amendment Falls
Gladstone opened the Irish question debate in Parliament while Balfour and the government faced crossfire over arrest warrants and alleged improprieties in prison visits. Parnell entered to cheers as supporters urged home rule. Morley’s amendment was defeated 839 to 260.
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Laird Leaguers Celebrate Parnell Victory Across Ireland
Ireland roars with joy after The Times case against Parnell ends. Crowds in Galway cheer as police efforts hold, while Meehings and Pigottista crowds erupt in taunts. Parnellites push for continued defence as supporters predict swift resolution. Meanwhile in New York, business shows slow spring pickup with lingering winter stock and coal production cuts.
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Dollingyt Incident Report Still Unclear In Early Notes
Fragmentary OCR text shows a March timeline with debate and unclear references to persons and locations. The readable portions mention a Stephonatet and a house pane with partial phrases, but no clear actions, dates, or outcomes emerge from the damaged material.
Judge Denies Permission in Parnell Case Testimony Clash
The judge refused permission, calling it a future matter. The rent day felt monotonous. Labouchere O Kelly Davitt Justin McCarthy and Campbell testified Pigott lied in his testimony. Attorney General Webster read extracts from The Irish World and The Free man's Journal, Russell protesting that readings aimed to sway public opinion against the Parnellites, commission adjourned.
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Crown Incident Prompts Royal Representations at Two Receptions
On March 15 and April 9 at St James palace the Prince of Wales will, by royal command, represent the queen. Presentations to the heir to the throne will be treated with the same regard as those to his mother.
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Times Men Cured
London March 2 The Pall Mall Gazette recommends prosecuting Mensra Walter MacDonald Buckle Soares of The Times and Houston by the government. The proposal meets general approval among Liberal and Home Rule supporters.
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National Balance Sheet Shows Debt Rise and Pension Drain
Treasury data indicate a $6.44 million monthly debt increase. Heavy pension payments totaled $20.01 million, with a net treasury surplus near $48 thousand. Gold fund rose to $19.25 million. trade-dollar balances at $21.49 million. Receipts for February reached $90.13 million, down from prior year. expenditures hit $44.79 million amid high pension outlays. For eight months, receipts were about $255.21 million versus $222.44 million in expenditures, signaling higher spending than the prior year.
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Maggie Mitchells Trouble headlines a theatre pair split
New York reports Maggie Mitchell and Gia Abel a prominent theater figure and broker have public tensions and a disputed private split. Papers filed Saturday reveal Mitch ell’s displeasure over money matters and differing private affairs. The couple, wealthy with two children, may face a public scandal from their ongoing dispute.
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