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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
5
In Washington on March 24, Democratic Congressman Fox opened tariff debate with a 65 minute speech on protection. Williams disputed Republican arguments while Sayers Johnson McMillin attacked the bill as a path to higher taxes and corporate gain.
Washington March 24 The first appropriation bill the agricultural was reported to the senate by Mr Cullom who said he would ask quick consideration A bill to repeal the civil service law and all supplements was introduced by Mr Allen also to annul executive acts based on these laws It directs department heads to hire on special fitness not educational standards lack of university or college education not to disqualify An aim to restore equal rights to appointment Hoar also introduced a bill banning interstate shipping of kinetoscope prize fight pictures The senate went into executive session at 12 25 p m
Washington March 24 The president sent to the senate nominations including George H Thummel of Nebraska to be marshal of the United States for the district of Nebraska Postmasters L O G Dana Colorado Springs Evan Gibbons Dyersville Ia George W Smith Sweet Springs Mo Albert L Jorden Marshall Mo Leopold Hahn Hastings Neb William W Hopkins Oakland Neb Benjamin Howell Rock Springs Wy
In Washington on March 24 the silver Republicans of the house and senate held a dinner for ex-Senator Dubois that led to a conference on their policy toward the Dingley bill. They concluded not to oppose enactment of the bill, a line of action long favored by a majority within the group, though not formally resolved.
The President signed House Resolution 3 percent for house employee appropriations and Resolution 52 on mileage and stationery. He also signed commissions for General Horace Porter as ambassador to France, John Hay as ambassador to Great Britain, and Henry White as secretary of the embassy in London.
United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Elverson E Chapman petitioning for a writ of habeas corpus. Chapman, a recalcitrant witness in the senate sugar trust investigation, was represented by Senator Edmunds with the government defense led by Solicitor General Conrad.
Washington March 24 Republican members of the ways and means committee plan two tariff bill changes. Books and scientific apparatus would be admitted free. Pineapples duty shifts from 2 cents per pound to 6 cents per cubic foot in barrels and packages and 6 dollars per 1000 imported in bulk.
The gunboat Wilmington trial at New London was deferred today due to unfavorable weather. Treasury figures show available cash balance at $218,210,084 and gold reserve at $151,698,106.
The tariff debate opens with limited speeches as lawmaker Dingley argues for protection while opposition members including Wheeler Robinson Green Carmack and Buckner speak. Bailey delivers the minority report stating the bill protects manufacturers and raises consumer costs. A separate civil service clash in the Senate sees Gorman Gallinger Allen and Wilson label the act a humbug while a probe into South Omaha removals expands._TRANSPORT Clyde lands English troops at Canea as blockade rules restrict Greek ships and preparations for potential further actions unfold.
Washington March 24 The house tariff debate brightened by Dolliver Ia delivering a brilliant forensic speech that sparked laughter and applause from Republicans while Democrats held steady. McLaurin of South Carolina surprised by backing a duty on cotton, breaking with free raw material ideas.
Jackson and Walling were executed side by side at 11:41 after their death warrant. They proclaimed innocence as the signal of the black flag rose, praying before the trap. Walling whispered Go go go as both men died in agony, necks not broken, in Newont.
A corrected list from Atlanta names nine dead from the Arlington Ga cyclone that toppled a school building. Included are Professor W A Covington Ollie Paramore Alice Putnam Claude Roberts Willie McMurray Albert Butler Kenneth Boynton Maupe Johnson Manny Wellows. Professor Walker is dying and four children cannot survive. Blakely reports say no deaths there.
Hon. W. J. Bryan will give one half of royalties from his book The First Battle to the bimetalism cause and has appointed a committee to spend the funds. He authorized $4,500 to Mr. Jones 1 500 to Mr. Warner 1 500 to Mr. Allen and 500 to Mr. Teller via certified checks. Wheat futures closed higher on crop damage reports with May at 73 3/4 cents and other grains mixed. cash quotes listed for No 2 red wheat No 2 corn and No 2 oats.
South Omaha market data for March 23 shows cattle receipts at 4,500 with steady to strong trends. Prices include native beef steers 0.65 to 4.85, western steers 3.50 to 4.50, Texas steers 3.25 to 4.25, cows and heifers 2.0 to 3.70, canners 1.75 to 2.80, stockers and feeders 3.50 to 4.40, calves 3.50 to 5.50, bulls and stags 2.25 to 8.50. Hog receipts 5,400 with 5 to 10 cents lower. heavy 3.93 to 3.95, mixed 3.90 to 4.95, light 3.99 to 3.90, pigs 3.90 to 8.05, bulk 4.92 to 3.95. Sheep receipts 6,000 steady. natives 3.50 to 4.25, western 4.40 to 4.00, common and stock sheep 2.50 to 3.50, lambs 3.50 to 5.00.
Chicago live stock trade receipts show 11,000 hogs weak and lower with light to heavy weights selling from 3.90 to 8.75 per cwt for various classes. Cattle receipts 2,500 with Texans 5 to 10 cents lower. other cattle steady to weak. Beves bring 1.70 to 5.15, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.25, Texas steers 3.10 to 4.20, stockers and feeders 3.85 to 4.23 per cwt.
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