President's Message to Congress on foreign affairs and treaties
The President reports a year of prosperity tempered by a financial crisis and social strain. He notes improved foreign relations, Vienna Exposition participation, patent protection efforts, and arbitration outcomes with Britain. He urges commissions for vessel losses, boundary issues, and claims processes, while praising Italian involvement and other international arrangements.
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Address to Congress on foreign policy and domestic reforms
President urges Congress to authorize protectorate over Santo Domingo, revise expatriation laws, and continue liberal foreign policy. He cites Cuba Spain tensions, calls for naval readiness, currency elasticity, and civil service reform while outlining fiscal cautions and public works.
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First Session of Forty-Third Congress Opens in Decisive Tone
The Forty-third Congress begins on December 1 with Vice President Wilson presiding. Credentials for Kansas vacancy filled, Senate organizing measures set, and numerous bills introduced including civil rights, direct presidential election, six year term, and various financial reforms. House opens amid contested seats in Louisiana and Indiana, Blaine elected Speaker after a tense roll call. ironclad oath issue prompts modifications for some Southern members. House officers reappointed. Cannon seat dispute debated. adjournment ends short session day.
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Jones and the milk joke and other odds from the paper
A mosaic of quips and snippets on folk beliefs about buttermilk and cows, a jokey exchange about toothpicks, aging, and lending, a Ledger style obituary sample, and a bizarre machine-like execution line from a Kakima snoozer. It blends humor with oddities and a brief obituary flavor.
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