Proceedings of Congress in Brief
Washington reports on debates over benzoate of soda usage and postal savings banks. Senator Heyburn critiques the postal bank bill while Carter promotes it. House considers mining bureau and Arizona New Mexico statehood, with votes and committee actions noted. Debates touch shipping subsidies and forestry department criticisms amid farm and railroad policy discussions.
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Washington
Heyburn
Senate
Carter
Mrn
House
Ambia Agrtion
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
Senate Handles Alaska Insane Asylum Bill Fallout
Washington February 3. Secretary Ballinger drew fire on the senate floor for sending a measure to establish an Alaska insane asylum arguing presidential direction. Hayburn and Bacon blocked reference to the territories committee asserting no authority to introduce a bill in the Senate. Elkins denounced treatment over his investigation into high food costs and hinted at being an insurgent if his demands are ignored. The dispute followed Lodge Lodge resolution cost of living debate and Elkins' complaint about finance committee delay.
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Washington
Ballinger
Senate
Alaska
Hayburn
Bacon
Committee On Territories
Elkins
Aldrich
Stone
Coal Lands Withdrawal Proposal Amid 15000 Acre Set Aside
A fragment describes a proposal to set aside 15000 acres of prime coal bearing lands in perpetuity by the United States to withdraw 5000 acres each from Ketalle lead Ma.
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United States
Land Grant Report Awaiting Details for Oregon Grants
Attorney General Wickersham states in a letter to the Senate that to comply with the Chamberlain resolution on Oregon land grants, detailed information is being gathered from Oregon. The report will be transmitted to the Senate as soon as the data are received.
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Washington
Chamberlain
Oregon
Wickersham Geka
Senate
Felliten and Service Coastline Mentioned on Oregon
Brief fragment notes some form of felliten and service activity along the Oregon coast, suggesting maritime or local infrastructure context. No further details or names are readable to specify individuals or organizations involved.
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Oregon Coast
McCarthy Reigns as San Francisco Mayor Amid Mass Removals
San Francisco seethes as Mayor McCarthy sweeps aside precedents by ousting 15 Taylor commissioners and swearing in 15 aides in the early hours. The move signals a broad bid to run the city by his method, disregarding charter limits and court action begins today.
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San Francisco
Sanciso
Carthy
Board of Police
Taylor
McCarthy
Paris
America
Meetenthy
Chaes
Tariff War Averted Between United States and Germany
Washington reports concessions by both nations suspend a tariff war with no immediate cattle or mestise duties. The State Department says by the agreed date there will be no interruption of enormous commerce between Germany and the United States, whose 1919 direct trade likely exceeds $409 million, possibly over $500 million including third country importations.
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Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Redemption of David Corson Excerpt From Novel
In a quiet scene David Corson confesses inner change from innocence to a tempered, deeper goodness and proposes to begin again with Pepesta. Their reunion on the bridge and later life show a restrained, tender love shadowed by past sins and looming judgment.
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Finta
Noel Dhnan
Tate
David
Pepedta
Pepesta
City Engineer Ericson Faces Pressure Over Spending
Chicago reports city engineer Ericson claiming officials did not back his scrutiny of municipal costs. He opposed a $300,000 price for a new pumping station, while Mayor Busse urged his removal from city work.
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Chicago
Canteases
Busse
Ericson
Government finds witness in beef trust case
Chicago reports a former trusted official of a large packing company on a pension has agreed to testify for immunity. The witness is described as well informed. Two more Swift & Co. employees were subpoenaed today and more are expected.
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Chicago
Federal
Swift & Co
Meteor Strikes Near Quincy Arousing City At Dawn
A meteor was reported to have struck near Quincy Illinois at 1 30 this morning. It awakened residents as buildings trembled and a bright glare lit the sky followed by a loud explosion-like report.
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Quincy
Ill
Here
Missing Crews Report Three Sailors The Day Sel Today
A trio of sailors is reported missing after a day at sea. Rescue efforts continue as authorities coordinate search operations and monitor weather conditions for potential leads.
Love and Duty Bind a Quaker Love in Hidden Life
After confessing his deep feelings for Pepeeta, David plans a lawful marriage with her. Friends elders approve, setting a month-end wedding after a quiet engagement. David resumes farm life, conquers past failures, and finds solace in pastoral routine, animal companionship, and Pepeeta's enduring presence.
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David
Pepeeta
Congregation of Friends
Lfe
Animal World
Working Women and Suffrage In Liberal Critique
The Boston Transcript argues lack of ballot would not raise women wages to men's levels. It cites causes like physical limits, temporary employment, rising female labor supply, and dependency on wage earners. It warns extended suffrage could threaten protections in labor laws, leaving working women worse off with the ballot.
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Boston Transcript
Hope for Victims of Narcotica Treatment Discovery
In Success Magazine Alexander Lambert M D discusses long standing narcotic use and a newly discovered treatment that obliterates the craving for narcotics. He notes opium alcohol and cocaine have served as pleasures yet lead to enslavement and medical struggle to restore normal life. The new method offers former addicts a chance to rebuild.
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Success Magazine
Alexander Lambert
M. D
Sporting Times Wordplay Brightens Class
The teacher asks for adjectives formed from nouns like dangerous and hazardous. A pupil replies with pious meaning full of pia, prompting laughter and a lively classroom moment.
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