Reed Defends Quorum Rule Amid House Rules Clash
Ex Speaker Reed argues that a majority present constitutes a quorum and should be recognized by the House amid a heated debate over the Rules code. Bourke Cochran and others challenge past counting practices as Republicans defend Speaker Steed's rulings and Democratic push for procedural reforms.
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Reed
Committee On Rules
Bourke Cochran
Tammany
Steed
House debate on counts and quorum ends with adjournment
The House discussed the right to counts and quorum as Mr. Cochran urged a proper method. Mr. Alderson of West Virginia withdrew his amendment. The question moved to Mr. Burrows' amendment as yeas and nays were ordered and the House adjourned.
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Alabama
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Mississippi
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Enloe
Tennesse
Yeas
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Michigan
Alderson
West Virginia
Reed
Maine
Mr. Reed
United States
Forman
Illinois
Payson
Cochran
New York
Senate Passes La Abra and Weil Claims Bill in Narrow Vote
The Senate approved the La Abra Silver Mining claim bill by 43 to 5 with amendments. The measure directs suit against the La Abra Company in the Court of Claims over alleged fraud, allows appeal to the Supreme Court, and limits further U.S. payment. proceeds would go to Mexico. A companion Weil claim bill also passed before adjournment.
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Butler
Senate
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House
Montgomery County
Arkansas
Umatilla
Oregon
Kyle
United States
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Felton
California
North Head
Cape Disappointment
Washington
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Kaw
Yeas
Messrs
George
Higgins
Power
Vance
West
la Abra
Supreme Court of the United States
Government of
Mexico
Benjamin Weil
Mississippi pensions extend to enslaved servants of Confederates
The Mississippi Legislature adopts a new code granting Confederate pensions to both white soldiers andBlack servants who followed masters during the war. Disabled or widowed servants receive the same benefits as soldiers, with a liberal appropriation planned.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
One Hundred Men Surrender in Butte Strike Action
In Botrre on February 1 a crowd of union workers seized Foley Brothers Guthrie railroad camp prisoners. About 100 St Paul railroad workers were taken and forced to join the Butte Workingmen's Union after contractors paid two dollars daily compared to three three existing wage. Leaders may face arrest as the dispute over wages remains unresolved.
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Botrre
Messrs. Foley Brothers & Guthrie
St. Paul
Great Northern
Butte
Butte Workingmen's Union
Lost Life for Gold Ten Miners in Alaska
A steamer reports ten miners perished from hunger and cold after leaving Juneau for Litou Bay in April. Orton and Wheeler plus eight others were to return in November with eight months of provisions. With no word heard, a relief expedition was sent from Juneau under the governor's request, though hopes of rescue are slim.
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Wasu
Alaska
Orton
Q. Wheeler
Juneau
Litoua Bay
State suits against Philadelphia prolonged due to illness
Harrisburg February sessions continued as City Solicitor Warwick is ill, delaying a group of cases against Philadelphia city and county over Bardsley defalcations and State tax on loans and personal property. Additional proceedings against American and United States Express Companies also postponed with another term set for March.
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Philadelphia
Bardsley
Warwick
American
United States Express
United States
W. M. Venter & Co
Fifth Avenue
Ross
Court of Quarter Sessions
Westmoreland County
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Dixmont
J. B. Eaton
Jas
Boston Society to Give a Circus in Boston
Boston social leaders plan amateur circus performances for the citys exclusive set following Parisians and New Yorkers. Boston has many daring riders and will stage an entertainment meant to surpass prior New England efforts. A sack of Minnehaha flour yields 14 pounds more bread than cheaper flour.
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Boston
New England
Boyd Declared US Citizen and Governor Rights Upheld
Supreme Court rules James F Boyd is a U S citizen and eligible to succeed Nebraska Governor John Thayer. The decision acknowledges collective naturalization and notes Boyd’s long public career. it delays reinstatement until Nebraska courts follow the opinion. It also upholds constitutionality of the anti lottery act and broader postal regulation power.
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Harlan, Gray and Brown
Boyd
Nebraska
James F. Boyd
United States
Ohio
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Garland
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Cos
Deyne and Rapier
New Orleans States
Mobile Register
Congress
Great Fire Insurance Sale At P C C C In Pittsburgh
The P C C C Pittsburgh Combination Clothing Company conducts a fire sale of slightly smoked clothing at low prices. Overcoats for boys and young men and men in various sizes are offered, with sale hours from 9 AM to 5:30 PM in the basement showroom at Grant and Diamond streets.
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Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Kennedy's Catering Fame Spreads Widely in Town
The article extols Kennedy's fame as a caterer, noting his restaurant at No. 2 Sixth Street is a popular choice for luncheons among women and social hosts. It emphasizes that his services are sought for many events, underscoring the value of his name in arranging affairs.
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Kennedy
No. 2
Sixth Street
Excursions West Schedule From Gleason's Ticket Office
Special agent will oversee trips leaving Tuesdays on February 9 23 March 1 16 29 visiting Chicaro and points across Kansas Nebraska Colorado Montana Minnesota and the Pacific. Personal attention and comforts for passengers. for details contact Gleason's Ticket Office at 99 Fifth Ave.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Montana
Minnesota
Gleason
Fifth Ave
Handsome Indias Arrive In New Chevron Zigzag Designs
New printings in color include Chevron Zigzag and waved patterns with Navy and white Polka designs. Fabrics are fine cloths 22 inches wide, valued at 50 cents, bought January 19 and delayed by the P R R, arriving this morning. See these remarkable Indias.
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India
P.R. R
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