Tariff Debate Opens in Senate Amid Crowded Galleries
The Senate opened the tariff bill debate with packed galleries as Aldrich led the Finance Committee in an hour and a quarter opening speech. West and Cannon followed, addressing revenue needs and protection for farmers while Hawaii sugar treaty changes were discussed and amendments proposed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Ustenen
Simpson
Reed
Finance Committee
An. Aldrich
West
Missouri
Cannon
Utah
P Rebbe
United States
Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Rerard
Pettigrew
Democratic Party
Republican Party
William McInley
McKinley
Tle
Treasury
Harrison
Cleveland
Mr. West
Mrr
Presbyterians Decide New York Property and Mission Structure
The Presbyterian General Assembly at Eagle Lake Indiana, May 25 1897, voted not to sell the New York building and to appoint a single secretary of Home Missions. Debates covered the Union seminary, a cablegram to Queen Victoria, and church governance. The assembly urged expanding colored Presbyterian work and heard several keynote addresses as it set next meeting locations.
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Eagle Lake
Ind
Presbyterian General Assembly
New York
Griggs
Union Seminary
Judicial Committee
Synod of New York
Synod of
Home Missions
John D. Hewitt
Emporia
Kas
Dry
William C. Roberts
Queen Victoria
St. N. Edwards
Presbyterian
Board of Home Missions
Withrow
Ity
General Assembly
Ion
John Wanamaker
Dr. Kane
Ward
Buffalo
George L. Spining
New Jersey
H. A. Baird
Montana
8. B. Rush
California
FE. W. Williams
Ferguson-Willliams College
Abbeville
S.C
Colored Presbyterian Church
M. D. Hoge
D. D
New Orleans
St. Louis
Richmond
Athens
Pitzer
Washington
Rey
Washburn
Pfitzer
Hoge
Hunt
Newman and Wiggins
Presbyterian Assembly Hears Colorred Evangelization Address
In Charlotte on May 25 the Southern Presbyterians opened with education for the ministry before debating colored evangelization. After a chairman’s explanation Rev. B Wilson, missionary to colored congregations, delivered a strong address.
Senate row over stolen letter shocks Florida legislature
In Tallahassee Senator W. D. Chipley charged a Florida lawmaker with unlawfully possessing a private letter from a friend. He named J. N. C. Stockton of Duval County as the holder and asked the statement be recorded in the Senate minutes, a motion supported unanimously.
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Tallahassee
Pla
Senate
W. D. Chipley
Pensacola
Lam
Florida
Tam
Jacksonville
United States
J. N.C. Stockton
House of Representatives
Duval County
Hartridge
Journal of the Senate
Levee Break Floods Lower Dallas Area In May 1891 Echo
A Texas news dispatch reports a levee breach on Stanton Street in Dallas flooding the lower city as waters from the Eklo Grande rose to the highest since 1891. Residents flee to Mount Franklin foot hills while hundreds inhabit freight cars. improvised levee work continues amid rising danger.
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Dallas
Texas
Fl Paso Gays
Stanton Street
Texas and Pacific Railway
Mount Frankin
Dusinésa
Relief debate hinges on Calhoun Cuba mission outcome
Cabinet recessed stringently as Calhoun, the Cuba relief envoy, nears completion of his mission. Day and McKinley discussed funding and next steps, with Consul-Genera Lee coordinating a pro rata relief plan after meetings with Cuban consuls. General Sullivan advised on suitable Cuban rations as preparations for purchases proceed in New York.
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Washington
Uny
Eivery
Calhoun
Cuba
Day
McKinley
White House
Lee
Gulia
State Department
Ife
Jlagvana
United States
Sullivan
Commissary Department
Itts
New York
Congress
Crop conditions May 25 report from Washington Weather Bureau
The May 24 crop report notes general farm-work progress but cool nights hurt crops in the Central Valleys Lake Region and Middle Atlantic coast. Cotton improves in Texas and southern Alabama Arkansas Georgia. Kentucky Kentucky less favorable. Winter wheat promising in Middle Atlantic Tennessee. printing and planting active in several states. Chinch bugs hurt Missouri. harvests started in Georgia Texas. rain needed in Washington. oats spring wheat advance in many states. May 24 crop conditions summarized.
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Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic Coast
Mississipp Ani
Missouri
Atlanta
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Carolinas
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Ilinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Dlinois
Kentucky
Kansas
Ohio Valley
West Gulf States
Middle Atlantic
Oregon
California
Tobacco Planting Progress Report Across States
Slow progress reported in Kentucky with rain needed for the season in Tennessee and Florida. Some transplanting noted in Pennsylvania. about half the crop set in Wilmington where it looks thrifty.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Florida
Pennsylvania
Confederate Veterans Meet In Pickett Buchanan Camp
The Pick ett Buchanan Camp Confederate Veterans held its regular monthly meeting in the hall at 8 o clock. Attendance included Commander J A Marsden First Lieutenant M Todd Third Lieutenant W R Thowne Adjutant T Uy Jackson Quartermaster G J Creekmur and others. A portrait of Captain Charles F McIntosh commander of the Confederate ironclad Louisiana was presented and accepted for display. The meeting adjourned.
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Pickett-Buchanan
J. A. Marsden
M. Todd
W. RB. Thowne
T. Uy. Jackson
CG. J. Creekmur
Washington Taylor
J. Ai. Gwalimey
R. 5. Broughton
Henry
Dor
Rouss
Pickett- Buchanan
Daughters of the Confederacy
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
T. D. Walker
Fourth North Carolina Cavalry
George McIntosh
Charles F. McIntosh
Louisiana
Norfolk Lyceum plan gains interest in city letter
Augusta Georgia letter dated May 10 1897 urges Norfolk to form a local Lyceum chapter. It explains funding with five dollar membership entitling two season tickets, admission for outsiders at sixty cents, and suggests electing officers and hiring lecturers through the Southern Lyceum Association led by Hon Henry Watterson.
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Southern Lyceum
Doble
Augusta
R. A. Doble
Norfolk
Mr. Dobile
TH. c. Middleton
Southern Lyceum Association
Norfolk Lyceum
Henry Watterson
Middleton
Walter GC. Boykin
Levy Bros. Offers Gold Bargains At 9 Cents Draw Crowds
Levy Bros at 344 Main Street lures buyers with this week specials including dress goods ready made skirts shirt waists and wrappers all marked as remarkable gold bargains at 9c.
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Levy Bros
Main Street
Cough Cure Ad Mentions One Minute Cure and Local Names
A fragment notes a cough warning before a storm and promotes One Minute Cough Cure as easy to take. The text lists names including Sterling J. M. FP Trotter Norfolk R. L. Walker Brambleton Truett Smith Berkley and a Norfolk address.
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Sterling
J. M. FP
Trotter
Norfolk
R. L. Walker
Brambleton
Truett & Smith
Berkley
Populists Inactive in Virginia Political Arena
A dispatch from Richmond notes ongoing party maneuvers as populists delay conventions while Democrats plan a possible ticket. Senators Daniel and Match discuss franchise issues with leaders. candidates travel and court patronage, aiming to influence the governor race. The piece mentions free coinage sentiments and tariff debates shaping Republican prospects in Virginia.
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Richmond
Daniel
Cara Pateters
Ohbet
American Telegraphial Company
Aire
Major Tylor Ready
Ellyson
Staunton
Richmond ‘Gentlenais
Lloyd T. Smithico
Smith
Daniels
Virginia
Washington
Wot Kta
Bis
Iin
Dall
Ces
Terminal Charges D Sonia Charleston Meeting Postponed
A meeting on terminal charges for railroad officials in Charleston was postponed due to absence. Attendees from multiple lines included Y B F Wright and H W B Glover with others listed from Plant Syat Pleasants Florida Seaboard Air Line and Central of Georgia.
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Charleston
S. C
oMclaly
IL. A
Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Sid Drake
D. Cardwell
W. J. Craig
Carolina
Ny phase Cuts Bruises Sores Tetter Hands Salve Ad
Bucklen's Arniea Salva advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores tetter rheum fever sores chilblains corns and eruptions. Claims perfect satisfaction or no pay required. Priced 25 cents with sale by Burrow Martin.
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Burrow
Martin Ont
Columbia Senator Seeks Appointment After Late Senator's Death
Ambiguous statement outlines aspirations of a Missouri State official to fill a vacancy left by the late senator. The commission issued preliminary steps in January as part of the succession plan and ongoing legislative actions.
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Columbia
Ellerbee
Commisslarit
John’ Fe
Southe
Senator
Fie Tilels Commission
Terrible accident mars surprise event at venue
A disfiguring incident occurred at a venue as a crowd gathered for a planned appearance by an artist or speaker. Officials reported injuries and immediate medical response, with details pending on the cause and full extent of damage.
Newest Discovery Feature Mentioned in Aster’s Note
A fictional fragment notes a discovery feature titled Newest and mentions a venue or person called MiVieD Foca Aumbor with an address 234 Main. The readable lines suggest a quirky catalog entry or advertisement style from a distant era.
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Bekt- Bay
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Moor
Sandwich Islands
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Alster
Secretary of Home Missions
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Terridle
Mer. Calhoun
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Huchanan
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Galla
Sonia
Walker
Brambiston
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