Porter on the Rack in House Census Debate
In Washington on February 5 the House of Representatives debated the Census Bureau amid charges of extravagance and political influence. Supporters praised Superintendent Porter’s efficiency while critics urged investigations into office expenditures and alleged incompetence. The session featured procedural changes, hoarseness of Speaker Crisp, and calls for further inquiry before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuixcox
D. C
Census Bureau
Stone
Kentucky
Porter
Washington
Crisp
Hor
Fithian
Illinois
Sr. Sayers
Ieoderson
Henderson
Askvig
Sayers
Au Cuplere
Bureau
Xir. Dingler
Maine
Ieman
Texas
Oman
Committee On
Chinese Immigration Policy Debated by House Committee
The House Committee on Immigration in Washington discussed Chinese immigrants but reached no conclusion. A sub-committee formed today to study the issue, with Hare and Betchum among its members, and Chairman Stump guiding the inquiry. Representatives Gear and California have already introduced bills to prohibit Chinese immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasatxotox
D. C
House Committee On Immigration
Accesstate
Fe Hare
Betchum
Mnorrow
Stump
Gearr
California
Xhow
Subcommittees Formed To Study Immigration and Naturalization
A special meeting next week will report conclusions to the full committee. Two subcommittees are appointed: European immigration with Covert, Epes, Funston and Coburn. naturalization with Elliott, Fran and Wright. Chairman Stump serves on all three as ex-officio member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covert
Epes
Funston
Coburn
Elliott
Fran
Wright
Stump
Ways and Means Subcommittee Reports Tariff Still Unopened
The House Ways and Means Committee favored reporting a bill declaring Sandusky Ohio a port of entry while tariff revision was not discussed. New subcommittees were named for customs internal revenue reciprocity and more. The full committee retains tariff jurisdiction and private claims were deferred to future committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
House
Wars and Means
Sandusky, C
Springer, Whiting and Burrows
Internal Revenue
MacMillin, Shiveler and McKenna
Turner, Corkran
Teed
Wilson
Stevens
Dalzell
Montgomery
Bryan
Payne
McMillin
Committee On
Judge Woods Nomination Revisited by Senate Panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee reconsidered Judge Woods nomination in Washington on February 1. Senator Turpie questioned District Attorney E T Sellers about Woods conduct in the Coy Dudley prosecution. Witnesses Ely Ritter Nathan Morris described their roles and Woods connection, but Chairman Hoar was absent due to illness and no decision was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WasurerTos
D. C
Judge Woods
Senate Judiciary Committee
Turpie
E. Ti. Sellers
Coy-Dudley
Voorhees
Ely Ritter
Committee
National Bank Reform Aims to Curb Officers Loans
A bill drafted by Representative Walker seeks stronger control of national banks to prevent officer and employee loans without board approval and requires reporting such loans to the Comptroller of the Currency. The measure envisions safeguards for safer banking amid past scandals. The House Banking Committee favors reporting to curb breaches of trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Fidelity Bank
Sixth National Bank
New York
Walker
Massachusetts
House Committee On Banking and Currency
House
Harter
Ohio
Marriage Sdochann and Names List From Yesterday
A list of names from a marriage notice appears in yesterday's column. Included are Sdochann, Naine, Joerph Szespanski, Siatease eoeteowski, Anicew Jevesses, teabeth Pale Palemeai, Baucykowski, Gusakowska, Stanton, Amufe Hebrum, John Verlan, Al Wik Meto, and Woda enn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naine
Joerph Szespanski
Siatease Eoeteowski
Anicew Jevesses
Teabeth
Ae Baucykowski
Gusakowska
Cob Stanton
Amufe Hebrum
John
Barbed Funeral Notices Parade in Steel City
A compact death notice roundup listing multiple obituaries and funeral times from February 4 1892 and nearby dates. Items include Barber of Muskegon and many neighbors in Allegheny and McKeesport, with services scheduled Saturday and Sunday, private interments, and family invites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Muskegon
Mich
Hanriet B
George P. Barber
G. H. Alexander
Emsworth
Federal Street
Barclay
Robert F
Robert
Ann Barclay
Parente
Forty-first Street
Cunningham
Brenna Cunnivesa
Atlr
Mignonette Street
Davis
Axxie Cowpex
John D. Davis
Eibert
Mary Ermrar
Pines
William Perry
WM Allen Avenue
Thirty-first Ward
Saxpay
R.m
Kennedy
James S. Kinsepy
Boquet Street
Oakland Square
Saxpny
L. Mw
Kerr
Davin E
A. B
Isabel Kerr
Ada
William Palmer
Homewood Cemetery
Homewood Station
SatTonpar
Johnstown
Mellinger
Sr. U
Janz
Martin MeLinger
Mertes
Charles Mertes
Juninia Street
Alloheny
St. Joseph's Church
Fulton and
Franklin Streets
Allegheny
Orr
T W. Orr
South Parks School
Moffecesport
Dougald Munna
First Baptist Church
Corner Sixth
Walnut Streets
McKeesport
M. Moxnar
Allegheny Cemetery
Baltimore and Ohio
Janes
Jary
Painter
PD. R. Ecker
Olorr Pingvest
D. R. Ecker
R. x
Powell
Ivo. Powell
Second Avenue
Saspar
M. C
West Virginia
Smith
Ett Acursox
W. H. Santon
Marchand Street
East End
Satvu Bay
New Carpets and Rugs Arrive for Spring Colors
The store announces renewed carpets and a choicest Rug selection including large and small rugs for rooms hearths bureaus and sofas. Spring selections emphasize artistic color harmony with furniture coverings and drapery materials. New goods force old stock clearance with last season patterns in the Bargain Annex Front Basement Fifth Avenue.
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Fifth Avenue
Bleached Sheets and Pillow Cases Sale Notice
Over 3,000 sheets available at set prices for bleached cottons and ready made pillow cases. Prices range from 55c to 25c per item with sizes 9-8 and 5-4, plus bolster cases at 28c to 38c. Motivate shoppers: fruit of the loom and other top makes featured, sale lasting.
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UTICA
Boston
Lockwood, &c
Remarkable Values in Linen Department Bargains
We have secured rare attractions for our Linen Department with linens and towels at present prices. These values cannot be duplicated elsewhere and will draw customers from far and near, making our new department the most popular in the city.
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Ginniff & Steinert
Linen Towels Bargains In Plain Goods Sale
Bargains offered for good honest linen towels described as everyday household articles. The notice notes value and appeal of these towels, signaling a sale or special pricing for practical home use.
Towels Offered at 25 Cents Each in Large Quantity
Auction or sales notice touts 50 dozen heavy Damask Towels 22 by 46 inches with knotted fringe and drawn work patterns. Claims superior quality and best value in the country, inviting customers to inspect and judge for themselves.
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S&.dogen
Special Offers on Table Linens and Scarfs Display
Readers are invited to visit stores offering vast quantities of linens and related items. Highlights include 50 dozen table and bureau scarfs in pink blue and cardinal, 134 yards long at 25¢ per dozen. Heavy Latin damask tray covers at 75¢ per dozen, linen hemstitched tray covers 17x27 inches at 25¢ per dozen. Linen momie cloth splashers and table scarfs, doilies, 68 inch bleached table damasks at 62¢ per yard.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Speaker
Tennessee
Richardson
Surers
Congress
Hiis
Tiemierson
Iowa
el Energes
Census Office
Dungan
Mr. Cooper
Indiana
Ceasne
Lutiana
Mront
Secretary of the Interior
Representative Lee
Virginia
Ways and Means
Wasuvictos
House Committee On Irrigation
Carpenter
PC. C. C
Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Court House
Kaufmanns
Glastonbury
Kaufmanss
Follo
Market Street
Steggert
Carson Street
Southside
Mange Steegent
Mary Steggert
Satceday
Ullrich
Henry Conrad
Bursettstown
St SA Mw
Axprew
Union Depot Sartmpar
Watah
Elton
John Walsh
Whalen
Man Tiy
Airs
B.C. Whalen
Ben. L. Ellio
Fifth Avenue Florist
Gesi-Trs
Pittsburg
Is. CO. OF
North America
Keane
William L. Jones
Western
Aesots
OOD ST
Aeioas de Sin
Alice
Dt Jackson
I Tra Wat Hertbert
Brice
D. L. Aber
Smithfield St
C. Mctlintock & Co
Wiltons
BODY
Brussels
Tapestry
Our Oriental Rug Department
JG. Bennett & C
Wood Street
Fed
Fraser Troroseph
Clothiers, Tailors and Hatteras
Federal St
West Jersey
Singapore
Beverth
New York State
Momaja Coffee
Sids
Joseph Meee
Ohlo ST
Allerbany
Horne & Ward
Wood Street Carpet House
Wood ST
Sawhill
Federalst
Boggs & Buhl
Anu
Her
Astrakhan
Shuman Brothers, Cor. Wood and Diamond
Paulson Bros
Wanamaker & Brown
Cassimeres
Sixth ST
Hotel Anderson Block
F. Zoelleh
Sole
Danners
Essence
the Danner Medicine Co
Federal At
Haines
GEO
A. Kelly & CO
Alba
E. Holden &Co
the People's Store
Tomy
Odds and Ends
Vanpbell Dt
Feérra
W. L. Douglas
Burt Os
WW. L. Dorgiaa
Bolulas
Brocton
Carter
J Frohring
A. J
G. M. Za
Buller Street
Pittabure
Henry Boser
Hollman
Rebecca Street
Market St
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Bollers
Rage
Bial
Allegheny Valley Railroad
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