Demand for Hearing on Eight Hour Bill Sparks Senate Fight
A caustic address from the Federation of Labor to Senator Plumb demands a tentative time for considering the eight hour bill passed by the House. The document argues strict enforcement would create employment and limit taxpayer burden while urging action against eight hour restrictions in government work and related industries.
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Wasuisetos
Federation of Labor
Plumb
Senate Committee On the Order of Business
House
Senate
the Federation of Labor Unions
Congress
Aho
Government Printing Office
Lndor
Lamb
Ingalls
Prumb
Secretary Fosters Family Attracts Washington Society
Washington society focuses on the Foster family as Secretary Foster assumes Treasury duties. Mrs Foster is described as gracious with two daughters, Jessie and an unnamed younger daughter, one blonde and one brunette, reflecting high social polish and close ties with the Nusks.
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Washington
the Treaury
Foster
Congress
Jessie
Dr. Myers
Against the Cable House Panel Adopts Foreign Affairs Report
In Wasuixeroy February 2 the House Committee on Foreign Affairs reported the diplomatic and consular appropriation with Senate amendments. It recommended concurrence except for the Hawaiian cable appropriation which is non-concurred. A delay question arose and the report was withdrawn. the measure may be brought up tomorrow under suspension of rules.
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Wasuixeroy
House
Hirt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Senate
Hitt
Duty on Natural Gas Tax Approved for Buffalo Imports
The Treasury Department approves the Buffalo Customs Collector's duty on natural gas imported via pipes down the Niagara River from Canada. Assistant Secretary Spaulding states no objection to daily entries of estimated duties and monthly liquidation totals based on meter returns. In Washington, Chairman Rowell of the Committee on Elections delivers the long deferred report to the House.
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Washisberox
Treasury Department
Collictor of Customs
Buffalo
N. Y
Niaga
Cagada
Spaulding
Washington
Rowell
Committee On
House
No Evidence for a Silver Pool in House Report
The House investigative committee reported no evidence of a silver pool or organized group of silver speculators. It found individuals bought silver for anticipated legislation but no backing pool or conspiratorial money flow among Senators or Representatives. The so called Silver Committee funded by silver interests is described as a public influence effort, not a conspiratorial treasury.
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Washington
Silver Pool
House
Owenby
Saya
West
Cameron
Littler
Abner Taylor
Ilinois
FE. H. Conger
Concer
United States
Brazil
Comany
St. Louis
Francis G. Newlands
Farmere’ Alliance
Head
Congress
Congres
Conae
Haines
A.J. Rankin
Pitteba E. Holden & Co
Federal St. Mlesheer
GEV. A. Eflly & Cur
Pitterburg
Women’s National Council Session At Albaugh’s Opera House
In Washington on February 21 the Women’s National Council filled Albaugh’s Opera House for papers on “She Matriarchate,” by Elizabeth Cady Stanton read by Susan B. Anthony, and “Gains of the Last Three Years” by Mary Seymour Howell. Mrs. Julia Ward Howe spoke on reform links to suffrage, with hymn singing concluding the session.
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Wasnineton
Albaugh
Opera House
Women's National Council
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susan B. Anthony
Mary Seymour Howell
Wroming
Jolia Ward Howe
Shipping Bill Gains Momentum Amid Heavy Spending
Washington reports show both sides funding efforts to pass the shipping subsidy bill. Supporters say a Rules Committee delay is the main hurdle, while opponents trumpet money spent to defeat it. The Dispatch notes British vessel owners and manufacturers contributing to campaigns, with Mr. Farquhar in New York optimistic about a presidential signature.
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Dispatch
Farquhar
New York
Census report on Arizona irrigated farms and costs
The Census Bureau reports 1,070 irrigated farms in Arizona with a total area of 65,821 acres. It notes the average land cost, including purchase, as part of the value assessment for irrigation efficiency.
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WasursorTon
Census Bureau
Arizona
Land Valuation and Water Costs Under Irrigation Limits
The report notes price, fencing, plowing and water right at £16 82 per acre, with water right costing 707. The owners value land at 48 68 per acre with buildings. Water costs average 155 per acre annually, farm products valued at 1392 per acre, ranging 9820 in Paricopa to 31 in Yava pai county. Irrigated area nears its limit. conserving flood waters could greatly expand cultivable land.
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Paricopa
Yavapai
Death of Senator Wilson Sparks Debate on Senate Mourning
Washington reports on February 25 noting the death of Senator Wilson of Maryland and the ensuing time wasted on mourning in the Senate and House. Younger senators push for reform while old members resist. A funeral committee is named and both houses adjourn in respect.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Maryland
House
Gorman
Spooner
Gray
Jones
Ark
Faulkner
Mitchell
Dixon
Gibson
McComas
Rusk
Stockbridge
Stump
Muda
Stone
T. Brown
Abbott
Paris Boulangists threaten Empress Frederick protests over Berlin expo
Paris reports expose a storm of Boulangist agitation over French artists possibly exhibiting in Berlin. Empress Frederick’s Paris visits fuel rumors, and officials fear demonstrations as artists weigh boycotting or withdrawing from Berlin. Authorities deny recalling Ambassador Herbette as the debate intensifies.
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Dunlas
Paris
Berlin
Frederick
Deroulede
Herbette
Attack on Butterworth in House over option bill
The House debated the anti option bill with a clash between Mr Funston and Mr Butterworth. Funston accused Butterworth of delay in the Worlds Fair plan and salary drawing, prompting interruptions as members intervened to restore order.
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HisxeTos
Funston
Kansas
Butterworth
Fanston
J. Funston
Rogers
Van Zandt Incident Reported From St Petersburg
Linton agency notes an American singer Mile Van Zandt appeared in Mignon at St Petersburg allegedly under stimulant influence. Denials from London and Paris have not been issued and Vanity Fair reports regret over the incident amid a planned U S tour.
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Dunlap
Mile
van Zandt
St Petersburg
London
Paris
America
Vanity Fair
St. Petersburg
Coat
Singer
Paddock Demands Pure Food Bill Amid Adulteration Concerns
Senator Paddock expresses impatience over delays to take up his pure food bill and warns that federal inaction endangers public health. He cites adulteration in bread, butter, cheese, cocoa, and vinegar, urging universal protection and stronger standards.
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Washinoetos
Paddock
Wilson
Mesaoine
Massachusetts
Priests and Watchmen Die in Wolf Attack Near Tempisvar
In Hungary near Tempisvar two Greek Church priests driving in a sleigh were attacked by wolves. The wolves dragged them from the sleigh and killed them as the coachman and horses escaped. The next day two night watchmen from a nearby group were killed, the third surviving by climbing a tree.
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Wiexsa
Tempisvar
Hungary
Congress schedules Friday vote on Shipping Subsidy Bill
In Washington the Rules Committee report sets 10 o'clock sessions Friday to take up the shipping subsidy bill by paragraphs with a five o'clock previ ous question. Democrats protest the plan while McKinley asserts majority responsibility for public law and the people as the final tribunal. the resolution is adopted.
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Washinetox
McKinley
Committee On Rules
Fog Envelops London Trains Grounded by Dense Haze
The London fog deepens to cover the city and suburbs with trains halted under embargo. Sun briefly peeked through yesterday but the murk returned, leaving the capital shrouded and meteorologists offering no near relief.
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London
Dilke Fronted by Liberal Forest of Dean Nomination
In Lespen Gloucestershire Sir Charles Dilke is likely to accept Liberal nomination for the Forest of Dean division at the next general election. A private circular defends his character amid divorce allegations, seen by supporters as vindication and proof of his innocence.
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Iby Dunlap
Lespen
Charlies Dilke
Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire
Sir Charles
Dilke proclaims provisional acceptance amid divorce case echoes
In j Lowpox a report shows Sir Charles Dilke accepting Liberal Dean forest candidacy only with assured Liberal support. He releases a private statement denying charges tied to a past divorce trial and defends himself amid ongoing political debate.
Barrel of Barbed Wire Firms Unite in New Columbia Patent Co
Curiaogo Feb 23 The barbed wire manufacturers of the United States form the Columbia Patent Company after months of effort names include The Iowa Barbed Wire Company Oliver Roberts Pittsburg Indiana Barbed Fence Company Crawfords ville Cincinnati Rolling Mills Cleveland Barbed Fence St Louis Iron Mills Joliet St Louis etc They prepare papers to transfer Washburne Moon patents and expect a transfer soon with offices to be in Cureago and seek approval from Washburne Moon before finalizing.
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Curiaco
United States
Columbia Patent Company
Washburne & Moon
Washourne & Moon
Duey
Columbia Company
Washburne & Moen
Washbourne & Moon
Cureago
Kentucky
Iowa Barbed Wire Company
New York
Oliver & Roberts Company
Pittsburg
Indiana Barbed Fence Company
Crawfordsville
Ind
Cincinnati Barbed Fence Company
Cincinnati
Cleveland Rolling Mills
Cleveland
Cleveland Barbed Fence Company
Northwestern Barbed Wire Company
Sterling, AL
Lambert & Bishop Wire Company
Joliet
A. H. Shuefield
Ashley Wire Company
St. Louis
Lawrence
Kan
Superior Barbed Wire Company
de Kalb, K
Baker Wire Company
Chicago
California Wire Works
San Francisco
First Come First Served Piano and Organ Sale
Large stock of second hand pianos and organs sold at deep discounts to make space for new inventory. Pianos from 50 dollars and organs from 20 dollars, with stated values and payment plans. Visit MELLOE Music at 17 Fifth Avenue, claiming oldest and largest piano and organ establishment in the region.
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Feick Beros
Penn
Torress
Taggart’s Candidate for U S Marshal in Philadelphia
Washington Feb 23 President Harrison is poised to appoint Farmer Taggart’s candidate Marcin as United States Marshal at Philadelphia. Nomination may be delayed this session due to antagonism attributed to Senator Cameron which could defeat the measure in the Senate.
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Dent
Washington
Fev
Harrison
Farmer Taggart
Marcnin
United States
Philadelphia
Senate
Cameron
Severe downturn hits Blackburn weaving mills economy
The cotton weaving branch faces a deep malaise with ten mills idle, about 3 000 workers laid off. Orders are scarce as producers report no demand and widespread stoppages ripple through Blackburn and neighboring towns.
Treasury officers investigate foreign leprosy case at Lima
Treasury Department investigators examine a foreigner in Lima Pennsylvania who has leprosy to prevent spread and decide on deportation to the country of origin. Secretary Foster arrives in Washington from New York and goes to the Riggs House.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Lima
Foster
Wasatretos
Charles Foster
the Treasury
New York
Riggs House
Immigration Bill Passed in House Despite Opposition
In HixctTox on February 25 the House debated the immigration measure. The fate of Mr. Oates was rejected with a vote of five to eight two, and the bill was passed. Special to Let Lists this morning.
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Oates
Yeas
Guy's Little Trip Sparked Baseball Speculation
Telegrams to Pittsburg magnates stirred talk of two Association players joining the club. Rumors linked Shindle and Reilly to Pittsburg, with Sir Guy Hecker traveling to Louisville in pursuit of Stratton and Ebrot, or Gastright, depending on signings.
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J. Palmer O'Neill
Pratt
J. Palmer
Eardstone
Earth
Pittsburg
Association
Shindle
East
Reilly
Columbus
Reay
Henry Clays
O'Neill
Harry Staley
Staley
O'N
Brown
Thurman
von der Abe
Sir Guy Hecker
Louisville
Stratton
Ebrot
Gastright
Sir Guy
Made a Mop of Him
The article recounts a boxing upset and brawl after a theater visit involving Frank P. Slavin and Charles Mitchell at Arcadia Club. A heated dispute ended with Slavin knocking Mitchell down twice and tearing up club furniture before both were escorted out. The club seeks damages for injuries to its furnishings.
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Frank P. Slavin
Charles Mitchell
Arcadia Club
Gower Street Club
Charley
Mitchell
Sis
Slavin
Sullivan
Fraternity
London
Carroll's Remarks Spark Pittsburg Baseball Plan
President O Neill received a letter from Fred Carroll detailing his plans to join Pittsburg on March 20 with his wife. He discusses team changes Bierbauer Fogarty and aiming to improve from sixth place while predicting a paying season despite league tensions and unsettled national agreements.
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O'Neill
Fred Carroll
Pittsburg
Board of Control
Bierbauer
Fogarty
Thurman
Murts
Cleveland Captures Catcher Doyle From Columbus Club
Cleveland and catcher Doyle of the Columbus club reached terms for next season. Doyle, unreserved by Columbus, may sign with Cleveland on strength of withdrawal from the national agreement and will receive higher pay. The Cleveland club seeks court test with Columbus over the Hnauss matter while supplemental contracts surface in related deals.
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Cleveland
Doyle
Columbus
Hnauss
Knauss
Childs
Baltimore
Jobean
Johnson
Diamonds Chosen for Dillard Tournament Prize Trophy
Donor J C Stroop selected eleven diamonds for the costly miniature billiard table prize. Three diamonds will grace each side, two at each end, and one set for the gold cue, making the trophy an ornate hand- crafted centerpiece.
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J.C. Stroop
New Spring Dress Fabrics and Accessories Arrive
Merchants announce a broad new spring line featuring silks velvets and wraps plus muslin and merino underwear. The collection includes gloves hosiery trimmings embroidered skirtings and lace curtains with a focus on dress styles and priced misses and children's jackets and assorted linens and silks.
Tournament Prospects Shine Amid Bright Outlook
Despite fragmented text, the note suggests the tournament progresses smoothly with optimistic prospects and high expectations for a grand success.
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Axsoitinaty Bright
Ed Smiths Friends Seek Offer From Olympic Club
John G Quinn, a local sports figure, appeals to the Olympic Club of New Orleans for a bid to stage a 154-pound weight limit contest between Ed Smith of Denver and Jim Hall. Quinn boasts Smith has more title fights than Fitzsimmons and Hall combined and cites Smiths quick victory over Cash.
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John G. Quinn
Ed. Smith
Denver
Quinn
Olympic Club
New Orleans
Smith
Jim Hall
Weather Report For West Virginia And Nearby Regions
A U S weather officer notes a cold wave and chilly conditions for Friday through Thursday across West Virginia. Mentioned are winds shifting northeast, low temperatures around 35 degrees, and a forecast of colder and fair weather with a northern wind.
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Wira
West Virginia
Storm Tracks Across Lakes Canada Cold Wave Shifts South
SPECIAL WEATHER BULLETIN notes a storm moving from Iowa across the lakes into Canada north of Lake Huron, with a second center lingering over Colorado. High winds and rain span the Tennessee Valley to Maine, while snow affects Missouri Nebraska and Montana. A cold wave drops temperatures 2 to 4 degrees in the Mississippi Valley and may reach New York with a 30 to 60 degree fall by Friday morning.
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TUR
Iowa
Lakes
Canada
Lake Huron
Colorado
Tennessee Valley
Maine
Ohio Valley
Missouri
Karsaas
Nebraska
Montana
Mississippi Valley
Cairo
Texas
New York
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Senator Plumb
Lightner
House Committee
Kenningham Ve
Silver Pool Report
Grouni
Woman's National Council
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Empress Frederick
Ohio
J. Petersburg
Dunlaf
Dileh
Hainaut
Sorant
State Steamship Company
Frem Dunlap
Brussels
Brousses
Dilke
Associated Press
J Lowpox
Sir Charles Dilke
Charles Dilke
Prof. Koch
Liebfeich
Berlin Medical Society
Fraenkel
Hermann
British Labor Commission
Loxpon
Labor Commission
Prince of Wales
Randolph
Shipping Federation
Lonpos
Executive Council
Marseilles
Madagascar
Nossi- Be
Sen
Maghin the Man
Taggart
Cautse Company
Blackburn
Europe
DY Dunlap
Christiana
Kiar
Storting
Kerner
Steen
SY Dunlaf
Warsaw
Baronne de Kronenberg
Josephine de Metzke
Barytone
Jeane
Edouard de Rest&e
Dunlayp
Bhussels
Borinage
Pennsylvania
Duxtap & Co
Duntar & Co
Jd. G. Bexynett & Co
Corner Wood St
Filthay
Guy
Frank Slavin
Charley Mitchell
Dunlap's Cable Company
Carroll
Columbus Club
Lendley
Seguam
Sas Annoxio
Billy Simms
Sam Serliner
Hob Fitzsimmons
Australia
San Antonio Fair
Marquis of Queensberry
Tloche
Luke Short
Ft Worth
Tex
Fifth Avenue
Sporting Notes
Helliy
Lane
Jon
Reily Tas
John Tene
Hellly
Gambert
Dwin
Pittsnora
United States Service
Special Weather Bulletin
DE Fonseca
Evo Janeiro
General de Fonseca
Liberty ST
JOS. Fleming & Son
Pozzoni
van Hourens
Tata
ELY Bros
Warren St.n
Allegheny Junction
Hiver
Fatrand
Tutt
Park Place
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