Congress Forecast and Key Legislative Debates
The article surveys expected fifty fourth congress actions including tariff and shipping debates civil service attacks Pacific railroad sale postponement and annexation of Hawaii postal savings banks Klondike considerations and broad appropriations outlook it notes potential cargo on river harbors and coast defenses while predicting the session will focus on major fiscal and policy battles.
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Reed
House of Representatives
Cuba
White House
Mason
iNinow
Thurston
England
Congress
Alaska
Tang
Long
Naval Board
House
Senate
River End Harbor
Miles
Secretary of Agriculture
Spain
Army
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Gulf
Department of Agriculture
Pacific Cable
Hawaii
China
Japan
Department of Commerce
Department of Mining
Mississippi
Congress Debates Currency Reform and Cuban Question
The article discusses currency reform measures led by the secretary of the treasury and Senate finance debates, including a proposed silver commission and presidential recommendations. It notes ongoing differing stances in the House and Senate, and mentions Grosvenor and Wolcott as key figures. The Cuban question may shift before Congress, with ministerial negotiations and potential policy changes affecting relations with Cuba.
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Congress
Elkins
United States
Chandler
House
Senate
McKinner
Senate Committee On Finance
Woiha Nation
Wolcott
Prevailing Winter Fashions Display Varied Coats and Capes
The article surveys long and short coats, dolmans, capes, and blouses in rich fabrics such as velvet, silk, and cloth. It notes a shift toward cloaks with center-fastening coats, high necks, and long basques, plus Russian blouse shapes and ornate trimmings like jet, fur, and embroidery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shane
New Wireless Time Signal System Aims to Sync Clocks Everywhere
A Philadelphia Record summary notes a proposed airborne wireless timing method that would project time signals over long distances. Watches would synchronize from a central source without metal conductors, potentially replacing automatic city clocks and making lateness a relic of the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Al-W
Bignor Marconi
Abso
Household tips and fabric notes in a domestic vignette
The item discusses basic home practices such as bathroom needs in new houses and folding worn yarn sock legs as iron holders. It notes family members folding papers neatly after reading and describes dress widths from three to four and a half yards with no stiffening at the bodice. A cloverleaf jewelry trend is described with crystal set in gold or silver as brooches or pendants.
Garmony of Color and Hair Shade Advice
A fashion note argues red haired women suit darker versions of their hair color. best daytime wear avoids light blues and greens unless a light skin and dark brows exist, with evening outfits in white and mauve or turquoise. A local dig near Peterborough uncovers a deep antiquated floor beneath a farm outbuilding.
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Alice Varnth
Garmony
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Et Menetary Commission
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George Washe Sun
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Talinsay
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Washington
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Peterborough
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