Bland's Bill Booked For Argument In House Calendar
The House reported the Bland free coinage bill from the Committee on Coinage Weights and Measures and placed it on the calendar with aims to press a vote within 60 days. An investigation of the Pension Bureau was ordered, with Enloe and Cooper leading the push. The Senate held a dull session as lawmakers debated accounts and banking measures and adjourned after executive business.
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Wasnixetox
D. C
Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Pierce
Bland
Senate
House
Pension Bureau
Raum
Messrs
Enloe
Tennessee
Cooper
Bureau
Seerly
Burlington
Catchings
Mississippi
Committee On
Bureau of Pensions
Mike Profits
Enlce
Board of Pension Appeals
Pension Office
Smith
Illinois
Blond
Missouri
France
United States
Dingley
Maine
Treasury
Cummings
New York
Committee On Naval Affairs
Algiers
Bacon
J. D. Taylor
Ohio
Congress
Walker
Massachusetts
Teed
Bed
McCreary
Kentucky
Bowers
California
Military Affairs Committee
Fifty-first Congress
Watson
Georgia
Compton
Maryland
Squire
Committee On Public Buildings
Seattle
Washington
West Virginia
Gorman
Gibson
No Show for the Chinese
Washington report says the House Immigration Committee favored a bill to absolutely prohibit Chinese immigration. The measure, introduced by Chairman Stump with revisions, claims Chinese presence harms American institutions and labor, arguing national development now requires native workers.
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Washington
House Committee On Immigration
House
Stump
Increase in Farm Animals From January Estimates
The Department of Agriculture reports January consolidated local returns show gains across all animal types. Increases range from about 1 to 4 percent with higher counts in horses and sheep, while cows and mules show modest price shifts. Aggregate value reaches 2,460,955,678 dollars.
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Wasursetos
D. C
Department of Agriculture
Free Boarding for Voters at Spokane Variety House
New men and Fox, owners of a Spokane variety theater hotel restaurant and beer garden, offer free board and lodging to idle laborers and hobos who sign contracts to vote as directed in upcoming state and national campaigns. They claim to supply contract voters with rations and beds until the November election with five hundred already secured.
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Spokane Faunts
Wio
Newman & Fox
Salmon at Astoria and Columbia River fat notes
Sr. Kinney of Astoria registered yesterday after East business. He discusses salmon fatting at the mouth of the Columbia where the richest catch occurs. The doctor explains salmon thinness upstream and fattening near the mouth. Oregon remains Republican with party nominees likely to receive broad support.
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Sr. Kinney
Astoria
Ore
Anderson
Columbia River
Columbia
Pacific
Oregon
Constable jailed on forcible entry charge in Allegheny
Mary Moriarty filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint after a landlord’s warrant was served on her Liberty Street home. Constable Groetzinger, who attempted entry, was held on $300 bail for alleged breaking and entering. Dorothy Bishop will lecture on the Del Sarte system at Allegheny High School Hall on Wednesday February 17 at 4 30 PM. Admission is free. Bishop’s class starts February 18. circulars available from M C Davis, Second Ward, Reeveville Avenue.
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Groetzinger
Mary Moriarty
Liberty Street
Dorothy Bishop
Allegheny High School
Miss Bishop
M. C. Davis
Second Ward
Reeville Avenue
Allegheny
To Let Advertisements and Special Rent Lists
Read today for varied real estate and store design options. No 2912 shows elegant design in all colors. Jos Homme & Co and Penn Avenue Stores advertise new estates and special rent listings with today’s notices.
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Jon Peon & Co
Penn Avenue
Jons
Roberts
Liberty Street
Head of Wood
Sea Yard
Jos. Homme & Co
Senate committee debates Cullom bill on interstate commerce powers
The Senate Inter-State Commerce Committee heard arguments on the Cullom bill to empower the commission with judicial force and tightened provisions. J. K. Cowan argued the bill is unconstitutional and that courts must determine reasonable rates. the panel discussed appeals and the bill’s practicality while others urged railroads to self regulate. A separate ruling upheld minimum charges in mixed carloads and reinforced the commission’s role in setting fair rates, contrasted with fears of delay and excessive procedural burdens.
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Wasnineatox
Senate Committee On Inter
Court of Justice
Congress
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Murphy, Wasey & Co
Wabash
Detroit
Omaha
Chicago
Mississippi River
Not Stepping Backward The Springer Tariff Plan
The Wool and Woolens Special Committee reached substantial agreement on the Springer wool bill provisions. It lowers ad valorem duties on woolen manufactures, makes raw wool free, and reduces rates toward the Mills bill, with wool slated as the key tariff reform and a potential path to passage in both chambers.
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Springer
Washinetor
D. C
Wool and Woolens
House Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
House
Bil &S
Mr. Springer
Senate
Opposition to anti options bill heard in Congress
Forbes of the Duluth Board of Trade urged the House Agriculture Committee to reject the anti options bill, warning it would demoralize grain trades and waterborne commerce. A St. Louis merchant called futures trading the subtle form of gambling and a great curse on America, while hog processors in Chicago faced losses.
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Board of Trade
Washington, D. C
Forbes
Duluth Board of Trade
House Committee On Agriculture
Howard
St. Louis
America
United States
Chicago
Navy to resurvey sea floor for SF to Hawaii cable
The Navy will conduct a new line of soundings after reviewing the Albatross survey reports. Irregular submarine formations were found along two lines, guiding selection of a uniform route near Point Concepcion, California, to Hawaii. The work aims to map a 500 mile wide area and assess a potential three mile average depth line.
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Washington
Navy Department
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Fish Commission
Albatross
Tanner
Albatrosa
Point Concepcion
Cal
Hawaii
California
Hawaiin Islands
Hy Hie
Great Circle
Self-Government for Utah Bill Advocates Local Rule
The House Territories Committee heard Utah citizens push for local self government and territorial officer elections. Ex Governor West, Ogden lawyer Mr Smith, and Judge Judd spoke as claims of corruption and malfeasance against current territorial officials were raised.
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Wasutxctox
D. C
House Committee On Territories
Utah
House
Cain
Senate
Faulkner
West
Smith
Ogden
Judd
California Oregon Nevada reimbursement bill advances
Mr. Stone from the Committee on War Claims reports favorably a bill to reimburse California Oregon and Nevada for moneys spent in suppressing the rebellion. The totals are California 2 451 369 Oregon 224 525 and Nevada 404 000. Also today a display of dress patterns valued at 10 to 20 dollars at 650.
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Wasnhington
Mr. Stone
Committee On War Claims Today
California
Oregon
Nevada
Northwestern Mutual Life report shows reform and strong growth
Milnwaukee January 26 1892 the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company executive committee submits the 1891 business report. It touts reform within the company and compares earnings reserves and expenses to rival firms, noting high surplus growth and low agent losses.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milnwaukee
Board of Trustees
Northwestern
Lund
Best Suit Sale After Fire at Clothiers Corner Grant and Diamond
February 11 sale at P. C. C. Clothiers offers suits originally valued at 25 to 30 dollars for 13 dollars. Items include fine cheviots diagonals and worsteds with cassimeres and patterns. Damaged goods were removed to the hensnen Tennh department while undamaged stock is heavily reduced.
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Henenen Tennh
Wales
P. C
Local ad notes Chamberlain's products preferred for grip
Portland Mills resident John V. Bishop says locals favor Chamberlain's Doughedy for grip and related coughs. Drugstores offer 50 cent bottles. Pittsburg paper line at Roberts Liberty Street. To Let ads and Valentines priced 10c to 10. R. S. Davis & Co. 96 Fifth Avenue.
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Chamberlain
John V. Bishop
Portland, Mills
Ind
Trssu
Tarest
Pittsburg
Nts
Joun
Roberts
Liberty Street
Head of
Wood
R. S. Davis & Co
Fifth Avenue
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Harris
Railroad Comwatch
Higgins
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William E. Rogers
Board of State Commissioners of
Committee
Senator Cullom
Ely
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jos, Honne & Co
Massachusetts Insurance Department
Ooneietan Messrs
A. P. Waterman
George F. Wheeler
F. F. Adama
Enga
J. L. Papaten
D. NASA
Barees
Keewan
Becoset No
W. Mirorent
Coantzs
E. Drew Willanp
Madurat
Geo. F. Teeler
F. F. Ada
The
Board of Trust
Goorin Agente
Henry C. Ayers
Bank of Commerce Building
Sixth Avenue and
Wood Street
Pittsburg, Pa
Malamonus
East End
Roup
Shadysideside
Bellefield
Shadyside
Ft. No. Rooms
Fidelity Building
Fourth Ave
Pitteburg
Enterprise
Pistatcu i Office
Desirabiie
Alken Av
Howe St
Ar Eoeees St
New House
Alien St
Gross St
Bond St
New
Bauin St
Copeland St
Jon Oo
Li Ww
Ns Sons
East Liberty
P. R.R
Gray & CO
Elsner
Buysa Groom
Good Street
North
Hilandav
Baxter, Thompson & Csfet
Pourthay
William A. Hudson
Diamond
W. A. Hen & Sons, & Fourth Av. Wrorks
Penn's, Man's'g., Mining & Supply Co
Toronto
Johns, Davison,trens
P.O. Bom
rTissa Eo
Court House
W. A. Herron & Sons
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Av
W. c
M. F. Hipple
Clothiers
Valentines
Andy
Rie Smit
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