Congress Debates War Tax and Passes Pension Bills
The House rejected Newlands and Barthold amendments to the war tax bill while adopting a 20 percent reduction plan and a flat 1.60 per barrel option. A stamp tax restoration for express receipts was defeated after a lengthy session. The chamber approved 145,245,000 for pensions and passed several district and federal appointment measures amid a busy legislative day.
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Newlands
Nevada
Barthold
Missouri
Hirthold
Ways and Means Committee
Chirmanayne
Ry Oc, Smith
Michigan
House
Barney
Committee of Whole
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ohio
Charles A. Bonatelle
House of Representatives
Indian Affairs
Columbia
Dubuque
Towa
Bill Cha
Hidding Court
Sdublern
Sue Vision
Iowa
Senate
Bill Tech
Pen and Road’ Company
Washin
Ele Wits Fap Traniacaenes
Capitol
Wington Monument
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Esc
Corea
Mr. Gowherd
President Urges Puerto Rico Agricultural Station
The President urged Congress to establish an agricultural experiment station in Porto Rico. The Supreme Court ruled Missouri’s law making St Louis the only first class wet city constitutional. Secretary Long supports Bouchelle retirement as a Navy officer. Congress faces industry commission discussion on monopolies and laboring classes. Ohio Congressman Taylor proposes a constitutional amendment for federal marriage and divorce law and polygamy prohibition. House Judiciary Committee favors adding a district judge for the northern Ohio district.
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Senate
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
House
Congress
Frye
Hanna
Ohio
Spooner
Wisconsin
Jones
Arkansas
United States
Nelson
Rep
Minn
Davis
England
Chile
Bolivia
Barbadoes
Argentina
McKinley
Ben Wise
Maine
John M. Palmer
John A. McClernand
Porto Rico
United States Supreme Court
St. Louis
Taylor
Secret of Longevity Claim Based on Eating What You Please
An Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt reports a dining party arguing longevity comes from eating freely. A planter praises pork fat and large portions like shrimp with buttermilk while others praise heavy breakfasts and late meals. The conversation contrasts nourishment with health.
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Aining
N Orleans Times-Demonat, Rie
Patent folding bed and life saving gear featured in early report
The item describes a ceiling mounted folding bed operated by a wheel and pulleys with pins and loops on a waistband to gather the fabric. It also notes a life saving device with air tight back cones supporting a swimmer and mentions Mississippi trade and steamship competition between St Louis and New Orleans, plus Boer relic prices and Boer relics in London.
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City Si Sons
Califomni
Mississippi
St. Luis
New Orleans
Heifer Fatal Drank Red Paint in New York Incident
Peter Dewitt of West town New York seeks payment for a dead heifer after it drank two quarts of red paint left at a creamery by Abraham Neail. Neail demands damages for paint consumed, with a court case possible over culpability.
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Peter Dewitt
Westtown
N. Y
Abraham Neail
Dewitt
Neail
Americans Set Record Shooting 20 Miles With New Gun
The United States plans a 20 mile shot that will set a distance record. The gun is described as a marvel of American ingenuity and workmanship. An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a fifty year remedy for constipation indigestion dyspepsia and biliousness.
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United States
Hostetter
Real Reason For Housemaid's Move Cited
Mrs Hauskeep says the new girl previously worked for Mrs De Style and claims she left by choice though she suspects she was discharged. Mrs Kaul asks what signs prove it and Mrs Hauskeep cites loosened dishes since she began. Philadelphia Press.
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Hauskeep
Oriental Dream and Cream Advertisement Testimony
A dated advertisement extols Dr. T Felix Gouraud s Oriental Dream as a skin purifying and beautifying remedy. It promises healing for scratches, blackheads, and pimples, claiming it renews youth and beauty. A reader asks for the price of a dozen bottles for travel, signing Mrs James Brown Potter.
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Thomases
T. Felix Gouraud
New York
Fred T. Hopkins
James Brown Potter
Brevoort House
How is Josh gettin along in the kitchen scene
Mrs Corntessel asks about Josh as her husband returns with a carpet bag and the couple discuss whether he is recognized or connected to them. The note ends with a pancake flour pitch and a quoted line about a man living one groove.
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Josh
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Montana
Committee On Private and Elections
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Miles
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United States Army
Long
House Naval Committee
Boutelle
Industry Commission
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