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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1892

Page

2

The Tables Turned In Congress Chickens Roost Return

Old saying proves true as Texas Congressman Bailey objects to bills lacking a voting quorum. Michigan's Chipman engineers a bill passage without a quorum. House debates naval expenditure with Holman Boutelle and Dingley delaying action on new cruisers and two battleships amid committee votes and adjournment.

Bailey Texas Chipman Michigan Holman Herbert Boutelle Dingley Shively Indian Territory Gainesville Oklahoma New York

Day in the Senate Pushes Chinese Exclusion Bill

The Senate and House debated the Chinese Exclusion Act with a substitute aiming to extend current prohibitions for 10 years. Senator Morgan urged free coinage of silver, while the chamber advanced multiple army and treasury measures including National Bank protection and officer pay increases.

Morgan Dolph Committe On Foreign Relations House United States Senate Felton Pacific Coast Mrr Stewart Territory Alaska Finance Hoar Ask Sherman, Aldrich

Chicago Exposition Plan Seeks Congressional Aid

The board argues the Exposition cannot be built for 10000009 dollars and has raised 10000000 with a site already provided. It asks Congress for 5000000 on Chicago terms to cover one third of any deficiency, with the city and stockholders bearing the rest. Debate among Chicagoans continued as the committee adjourned before the hearing ended.

Congress Chicago

Secretary Noble nullifies timber land entries in Humboldt case

Secretary Noble has issued a decisive ruling in United States vs Richard Allard and others over 40 1878 act timber land entries and one preemption at Humboldt Cal The decision finds most entries were not for sole use but to benefit others and alleges sale to a Scotch syndicate with knowledge of fraud by some sellers

Noble Washrleton United States Richard Allard Humboldt, Cal Exme Swift H. Putnam Daniel Campbell

Mississippi flood sufferers lack funds to aid others

Waterscrox reports April 18 House Appropriations Committee hears Rep Alich seek 50 000 for Mississippi and Alabama flood victims. Mrs Allen urges immediate action as riverbank communities face dire conditions with many drownings and bodies recovered. Subcommittee to act. request to the War Department for 1000 tents for the homeless.

House Committee On Appropriations Alich Mississippi Alabama Allen Columbus Miss Holman Secretary of War War Department

Vessels Form Bering Sea Fleet for Sealing Season

Washington lists the Mohican Esquimalt Adams Ranger Yorktown two revenue cutters Corwin Rush and the Albatross as the Fish Commission steamer. England is expected to assign three gunboats for police duty. Thetis remains on submarine cable work. All ships to sail in early May.

Washineton Bering Sea Mohican Esquimalt Adamns Ranger Yorktown Revenue Corwin Rush Fish Commissions Albatross England Thetis

Washington Briefs on Tax Warrant and Harbor Bids

Treasury issues a warrant for 394 274 dollars to the State of Iowa from the direct tax. In House, a bill passed to create a third district of Kansas for judicial purposes and set court times. Secretary directs 500 tents sent to Columbus Mississippi for flood victims. Senator Fetton amends rivers and harbor bill increasing Humboldt California harbor funds to 400 000 and Wilmington California harbor to 51 000. Senate panel reports consular appropriation amendment creating a Minister to Denmark at 7500 salary. Cablegram cites Denmark's stance at the World's Fair risk.

Washington Treasury Department Iowan House District of Kansas Elers St. Louis Columbus Miss Fetton Humboldt Cal Wilmington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Denmark Copenhagen

Discharge of Cannon Shocks Nerves and Bitters Promise

A vivid catalog emphasizes the startling effect of a cannon blast and door slam on sensitive nerves, praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to calm indigestion and nerves. It cites W. L. Needham of Orrsburg Missouri recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and croup, with a note on half dollar bottle availability. The Iron City Brewing Company touts beer quality, age, and purity, claiming four months aging and un adulterated product.

W. L. Needam Orrsburg Needham Ter Iron City Brewing Company Iron Company

Shooting the Wells on the McCurdy Field Grows Output

Production across the McDonald field rises from 24,500 to 26,000 barrels, aided by nitro glycerine and glycerine shots. Several wells near Noblestown resume 30 to 80 barrels per hour, with new rigs and tests at Wettengel, Campbell, Reed estate, and Stirling areas. the field rhythm shows steady activity and gauge reports confirm continued output.

McDonald Noblestown J. M. Goffey Russell & McMuhen Wettengel Bear Creek Refining Company Campbell Farm Bell Jennings, Goffey & Co Ilso Hungsler, Davis, Bott & Morgan Boyce Crat Ufth Sanders J. M. Guffey Russell, McMullen & Co Wettengel Farm Guffey Queen C.K. Potter Farm Wetmore Wells Patterson & Jones Finch Farm Torrence Mercer, McClurg & Co Guy Lot Oaksdale Davis Bros. & Brown Wilkinson Oakdale Mercer & McClurg McMurray Nobles Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company Matthews Bates Guffey & Co Herron Devonian Ol! Com Oakdale Oileens Baldwin Forest Company Jane Stewart National Transit New York Transit Stannard Om Crry Ens Barre New Yeak Rousete Faragsa Limited Pennsylvania West Belge

Paying the License Fees Tales of a Looming Deadline

A 15 day window to pay licensing fees prompts a last minute scramble as lawyers marshal messenger teams to notify clients. Officials report only a portion of the 882 licenses have paid the fee with several prominent properties and retailers yet to settle. County Treasurer Bell anticipates further payments before the deadline and observers note some wholesalers may be aiding payers while others decide whether to act.

Clerk of Courts Bell Duquesne Monongahela House Central Hotel Matt Weiss J. Friday Court House

Plays To Come At Grand Opera House And Bijou

Daniel Sully stars in The Millionaire at Grand Opera House next week with James O Brien in a tailored role, while La Cigale starring Lillian Russell opens at the Bijou. Tuxedo arrives at Alvin Theater for a week mixing minstrelsy and farce with a large company. Pitou Stock Company returns to Duquesne Theater presenting Geoffrey Middleton and A Modern Match. Leading instrument makers feature at H Kieber & Bro 506 Wood Street. A cough remedy ad notes Chamberlins Cough Remedy praised by H M Bangs. Transit sale to Aliquippa leaves this morning with strong lot reservations.

Daniel Sulty Grand Opera House James O' Brien Mr. Sully Turax Lillian Russell Garden Theater Company of New York New York Atcazr Rich Axp Harris Alvin Theater George Thatcher Eec. Domknerty Bars Shepard John Aleman Edible George W. Lewis R. J. Jose Raymond Moore H. W. Frillman Thomas Lewis Ida Fitzhugh Grace Hamilton Mamie Gilroy Blancheyden Louise Rice Corinne Cook Pitou Duquesne Theater Pittsburg Miss Seligman Miss Stuart Nelson Wheatcroft Mr. Thompson Martha Morton Geoffrey Middleton Clyde Fitch Cen Edouard Cadel

Being Sent to Alleviate the Sufferings of the Starving Russians

A New York improvised pulpit on Inman Line pier drew 200 supporters to bless 2,000 sacks of flour aboard the American steamship Conemaugh. Clergymen led prayers to aid starving Russian peasants, as supplies were prepared for dispatch to Philadelphia and onward to Russia.

New York Inman Line America Russia Talmage Stephen Merritt Eee Jersey City Philadel

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