International policy notes and treaty matters summarized
The document outlines U S positions on Hayti claims and extradition with Italy plus invites to a conference on a universal prime meridian. It covers Portugal Japan Spain Cuba and Mexico relations, consular service importance, silver bullion policy, and customs reform with emphasis on fair valuations and reducing smuggling. It notes Ericsson remains a symbol of friendship with Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayti
United States
Italy
Washington
Progressi
Financial Affairs in 1899 Budget and Revenue Report
The article outlines government finances with 1899 year results: receipts 463,903,060.55 and expenditures 355,618,554.52, surplus 105,344,049.03 after sinking fund. It notes postal receipts excluded, customs and internal revenue gains, and pensions overspend. It also projects 1892 totals: receipts 573,000,000 and expenditures 357,852,200.42 with an estimated surplus of 15,147,790.58 and cash balance of 52,000,000.
War Department Report Highlights Desertion Drop and Militia Support
The Secretary of War details a 24 percent drop in army desertions last year, with a 33 percent decline in August and September 1839, credits reorganization of hospital and service records, notes 300 000 new calls since July 1889 all answered, urges continued regular appropriations for coastal defenses and ordnance, and supports expanded National Guard encouragement funded largely by states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Congress
Department
Pension Office
National Guard
Army of the
United States
Legal Record Reports Election Law Violations and District of Columbia Reforms
The Attorney General highlights efforts to prosecute election law violators and protect United States officers in the District of Columbia. It notes prosecutions, many by guilty pleas, aimed at restraining misconduct while avoiding frivolous charges to harass citizens and inflate official fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Congress
Department of Justice
United States
Perne
House of Representatives
North
South
Interior Department Report Highlights Pension Reforms and Land Policies
The Interior Department’s annual report notes progress in reducing large Indian reservations and settling lands to individuals, with about 14.7 million acres ceded since 1889 though some treaties lack Congressional approval. It emphasizes prompt completion of agreements, proper appropriations, and improved patenting of lands to settlers, plus rapid operation of the new disability pension system and expanded clerical staff to speed examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Utah
Civil Service
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
United States
Sisseton
Wahpeton
Sac and Fox
Iowa
Pottawattomies
Cour d'Alene
Land Office
Matshetion
New Mexico
Justice Department actions on fraud and naturalization reform
The president urges stronger measures against fraud and violence affecting postmasters and naturalization. He backs postmaster actions when necessary, supports justice department prosecutions, and calls for comprehensive inquiries before citizenship certificates are granted. He notes attempts to curb bookmaking and pool selling in DC and seeks law amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Praise for Wanamaker and the New Lottery Law
The Postmaster General reports progress in lottery law enforcement, improved mail distribution, and reduced fraudulent material. It notes increased receipts, a $5,786,500 annual deficit, and extended mail routes. It also covers Utah polygamy doctrine, Utah and Idaho statehood, Patent Office praise, and upcoming census-based reapportionment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Department of Public Administration
Post Ofice Department
Department of Justice
Woodruff
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Atlantic
Pacific
Patent Office
Growth of the New Navy Progress Report
Favorable consideration asked for the recommendations of the Secretary. Since March 4, 1889 nine new vessels have been commissioned and four more, including a monitor, will be added this winter. Armor plating tests attract European attention. delays mainly affect armor. Crew confidence and pride in the ships bolster esprit de corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Esprit de Corps
Congress and Trade Volumes Rise in Early Fifty-First Session
The volume of general trade has been very satisfactory with laws of high importance passed. Officials note improved central trade and industrial conditions, a favorable foreign merchandise balance, and bank clearings rising 5.4 percent year over year. Outside New York gains exceed 13 percent. October bank clearings up 3.1 percent from 1888, while 300 failures were reported in October 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
A Test of the Tariff A Referred to in Debate
The article argues against rushing tariff revision before the law has had a fair trial. It notes tariff provisions in force less than 60 days and discusses misattribution of price rises to tariff acts, currency changes, and the potential for larger foreign trade through reciprocity. It highlights expectations of improved market access and foreign demand, plus cautious support for protecting American wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
A &K
Spain
Cuba
United States
Customs Administration Board
Executive Department
Supreme Court
Statesmen Face Urgent Action On Apportionment and Money Bills
The Congress faces a fixed session limit and must finalize key apportionment and annual appropriation measures. The message urges early action on steamship subsidies, postal and trade issues, land grants, bankruptcy reform, copyright, irrigation, and election law improvements to protect national interests and ensure fair, universal standards.
For The Force Bill A Defense of Federal Election Law
The piece argues for federal supervision of congressional elections to curb minority control and fraud. It notes growing nonpartisan demand for better election laws, cites Supreme Court affirmation of constitutionality, and claims federal oversight would reform abuses nationwide.
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Posse Comitatus
Congress
Supreme Con!t
No Time to Waste in General Appropriation Bill
Benjamin Harrison urges careful, efficient handling of the general appropriation bill. He stresses adequate funding without prodigality and notes the limited time left for Congress to consider the legislation before presenting it to the people.
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Benjamin Harrison
Executive Mansion
Auction Sale Of Fine Jewelry And Galerie Goods
Auction sale of diamonds watches jewelry silver and plated ware onyx marble clocks bronzes and more. One of the citys finest stocks to buy holiday goods at any price. Goods sold without reserve before removal to 36 Fifth avenue. Sales daily 1000 A M 230 and 730 P M. Ladies invited. M Cames ex Diamond expert and jeweler 533 Smithfield street.
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Fifth Avenue
ComEsx
Smith Geld Street
Assured Fact on Kennedy Deliveries Across City Streets
An order given to Kennedy for any item from ice to banquet is promised to be delivered on time. The note mentions Sixth Street and Duquesne Way as locations associated with the service.
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Kennedy
Sixth Street
Duquesne Way
Jewelry and Optical Goods Sales and Holiday Clearing
A collage of ads announces Dunnin & McWartry jewelers offering diamonds emeralds rubies sapphires and opals at peak prices. Smithfield and Sixth Avenue promotes Comfort glasses from an optician. AXSSUAL holiday sale begins December 1 with bargains across departments. Huevus & Hacker advertise Tissu Castxrt photos at 100 per dozen. Galler y and music shops invite purchases of sheet music books and instruments with mail offers.
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Dunnin & McWartry
Fifth Avenue
Huevus & Hacker Tissu
Also Mentioned on This Page
Portugal
Delusou Bay
Vortugal
Ee Subjecta
Porta
Great Britain
Empire of Japan
Japan
John Ericsson
Sweden
Venezuela
England
Treasury
Unis
Financial Affairs
the War Department
the Attorney General’s Office
Circuit Court of the
Wanamaker
Willard Woodruff
Mormon Church
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Alwars
London
Senate
House
Central
South America
Australia
Oceanic Steamship Company
San Francisco
Sydney
Auckland
New South Wales
New Zealand
Vancouver
Australasian
South Atlantic
Gulf
Galveston
Great Northwest
International American Conference
International American Bank
Limits
Boards of Water Commissioners
Postal Telegraph
Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
Polla
Harrison
Tusa
Smithfield
Sixth Avenue
Biggs & Co
Porutar Gallerr
Om & Co
Apaiaree
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