Reading of the President’s Message draws mixed reactions in Congress
Washington dispatch notes Republicans hail the message as strong and practical while Democrats call it peevish and ill natured. The wage worker passage angers Democrats as it hints at experience under tariff for revenue. The piece also endorses Canada trade critique and the idea of ship canals around Niagara and linking the Great Lakes to seaports.
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Debate on March adjournment and Senate obstruction
A discussion on moving Congress from December to March faces Senate resistance led by Hoar Dawes Morrill and others. Proponents seek to force a party hand, while Arizona and New Mexico senators elects loom. An unofficial House tally shows 217 Democrats 128 Republicans and 8 Third Party members with 556 total members. Miller nomination to the Senate awaits confirmation.
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Quay Faces Dual Pressures Over Pennsylvania Speakership
Senator Quay appears torn between rival factions as Philadelphia and country delegations urge support for their Speaker candidates. Both promise to aid his reelection in return, while Quay aims to stay clear of the contest though current debates increase his exposure. Dave Martin heads Quay’s Pennsylvania campaign setup and may receive instructions for the impending strategy.
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Pennsylvania
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Whitney wants no cabinet role says General Tracey
Washington December 6 General Tracey of Albany and Representative John W Mitchell of Wisconsin deny rumors they will join Mr Cleveland's cabinet. Tracey cites Colonel Dan Lamont as authority that Whitey will not accept a cabinet post and does not want any position.
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Albany
John W. Mitchell
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Whit ney eyed for New York Senate seat
In remarks attributed to General Tracey the possibility of Mr. Whitney being chosen as a New York Senator is floated. Tracey says Whitney would be a capable candidate if the state selects him for the post.
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Tracey
New York
Whitney
Springer presses tariff action and electoral reform plan
Vasarreros December report says Mr. Springer, chair of the Wage and Means committee, pushes immediate tariff legislation and a constitutional amendment abolishing the Electoral College. His plan would allocate each state's electors by population and party vote, extend the president’s term, and lengthen Congress terms, with a Friday committee meeting to consider.
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Cameron Stands Put on Site for Government Printing Office
A renewed drive in Congress seeks a new site for the Government Printing Office in Washington. Senator Don Cameron backs the Mahone site amid lobbying and a push to finalize a site choice this session to avoid further Treasury delays of the $250000 appropriation.
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No action on Davenport petition by House committee
At a New York City committee meeting for investigating federal election law administration the panel decided to take no notice of John L Davenport's petition to the House requesting a hearing at the bar.
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House
New York City
John L Davenport
Philadelphia capitalists meet President-elect at Lakewood visit
Two Philadelphia financiers Geo H. Earle Jr and Richard Y Cook visited President-elect Cleveland in a private Lakewood room. They arrived by special train from Philadelphia for a personal call. both said the meeting had no political purpose.
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Richard Y. Cook
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Cook
Tenanted Rooms Advertised in The Dispatch
A resident explains her method to fill vacant rooms by placing advertisements in The Dispatch cent a word columns. The line Voices the strategy of using newspaper classifieds to attract renters.
Tin plate exports from Swansea reach 220331 boxes
Exports of tin plate from Swansea last week total 220331 boxes. Most orders come from Batoum, Russia, where plates will serve as receptacles for petroleum. The article notes a generally prosperous outlook for American trade.
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Dec
Batoum
Russia
Cleveland May Name Whitney Secretary of State
New York observers say President Cleveland may press William C Whitney to join his Cabinet as Secretary of State. West and South push for a Western Treasury and Postmaster General, while Democratic Senators face Mugwump opposition amid Cabinet selection debates.
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Earthquake Near Carthage Rumblings Reported
An earthquake accompanied by prolonged rumblings struck near Carthage today causing reported damage and concern among residents. The event centered in the vicinity of the city with aftershocks anticipated. Local authorities urged caution and assessed structural impacts across affected areas.
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Fire guts Philadelphia Public Ledger building
Fire heavily damages the Composing and Press Rooms of the Public Ledger in Philadelphia, with water from firefighting flooding all floors. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars for building and contents, annex on Sansom Street spared, Childs plans to give 5000 dollars to firefighters and hosts a postfire supper.
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Silver Smiths Form Prices and Quality Alliance
New York reports leading silversmiths including Gorham Whiting Timble Dominick Hoff and George W hiebler have formed a guild like association to maintain sterling standards and not raise prices. The goal is improved quality and protection for consumers, not a trust, with a combined capital of 16 million dollars.
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London
Mrs Maybrick Dying Report From Prisoner’s Mother
Gail Hamilton transcribes despondent cables from Mrs Maybrick in England. Telegrams note hemorrhage and danger to life as the Home Office denies sending a physician. The mother Baroness de Ragues pleads for mercy and a chance to care for her daughter.
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England
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Hawitron
Panic in Charleston school as stampede follows quake call
In Charleston South Carolina an earthquake scare at Bennett school after a pupil fainted triggers a panic. Teachers rally as students surge toward exits causing chaos with children trampled and items torn in the main room after a noon recess scare.
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Gas strike near McKeesport yields major well on Howell farm
In Elizabeth Pennsylvania Company reports another large gas well in the Howell farm area, drilled 200 feet deeper than prior finds and hailed by operators as a major valley strike. Also notes Arnswaldt Friedberg district re ballot with anti Semite Pastor Ahlwardt leading.
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Dec
Elizabeth
Pennsylvania Company
Howell Farm
Burnix
Dea &G
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Reichstag
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Alandering
Herr
Senator Hill Offered Post as General Counsel to Equitable Life
New York December reports Senator Hill has been tendered the position of general counsel for the Equitable Life Assurance Society with a salary of 25000 dollars a year. He has not yet stated his decision.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Parkhurst Blamed for Domination of Immorality Crusade
New York police superintendent Byrnes publicly linked Rev. Dr. Parkhurst to a morality campaign sparked by a church divorce. He said letters from a divorce case show Parkhurst sought to compromise city officials and that more evidence would be released in coming days.
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Byrnes
Parkhurst
Dr. Parkhurst
Europe
Hattie Adams
Boy 7 found sick in shanty with pigeons in East End
Patrick Powers, seven, long years resident of a Negley’s Roo shanty in the East End with six pigeons and a dog for company, was missing a week before neighbors found him ill and nearly starved. The Department of Charities will assist. The Dispatch notes rooms for rent.
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East End
Department of Charities
Andrews Higby contest hearing in Meadville
In Meadville on December 6 the Andrews Higby election contest heard arguments over admitting a supplementary petition claiming Higby’s majority was secured by fraudulent ballots in select precincts. The case was set for Friday morning.
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President Harrison's 1892 annual message highlights prosperity and tariff debate
The document reviews U S economic health as boom years by 1892, noting record exports 1 03 billion, rising manufacturing capital 2 9 billion, wages near 1 22 billion, and rail and cotton growth. It predicts tariff revision shifts and continued prosperity amid foreign trade gains and postal navy progress.
Benefits of Protection and the Tariff
The President credits tariffs for national prosperity noting abundant work and high wages while crop prices are low. He cites a rise in total farm product value from 1890 to 1891 and argues American conditions surpass those in other nations, urging farmers to view protections as favorable.
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