Texas Crain and Pennsylvanian Sowden Clash in River Harbors Debate
In Washington, January proceedings of the Senate and House yielded no progress on the tariff and river and harbor bill. Texas Democrat Crain and Pennsylvania Democrat Sowden exchanged insults during the river and harbor debate, Crain mocking Sowden over a post office project and both men defending their party’s record. The Texas funding item was raised to 1.47 million, rejected amid partisan jabs and remarks on New Year’s effects.
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Crain
Texas
Sowden
Pennsylvania
Wasniner Tos
House
Pennsyl
Houser
Congress
Holman-Randall
Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Indiana
Holman
Randall
Aranzas
Ceska
Tariff Debate Continues On Cotton Thread Duty
Washington January 2 The Senate resumed discussion on the tariff bill focusing on West backed motion to cut the duty on cotton thread valued under 25 cents per pound from 10 cents to 35 percent ad valorem. Speakers including Mr West Mr Jones of Arkansas and Mr Aldrich argued over tariffs effects on Western farmers Southern mills and wages with political implications noted. The debate concluded with the measure laid aside.
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Washington
Senate
West
New England
Jones
Arkansas
William H. Young
England
Aldrich
Southern Mills
Ew Ae
Teller
Indiana
Harrison
North
Northwest
R A
Consumers of
Man
Wes
Weilth
Newland
Arizona and Idaho Set for State Admission Debate
A House bill introduces an enabling act for Arizona and Idaho to become states. Voters in each territory would elect delegates to a constitutional convention to meet January 1590, with state constitutions approved by voters in a later referendum. Congress must approve prior ratification.
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Washingtos
House
Springer
Arizona
Idaho
Congress
Joint Resolution Proposes Constitutional Change on Election
Washington January 2 Mr Springer of Illinois introduced in the House a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the election and term of the president. The measure aims to alter the presidential election process and duration of office, reflecting debates on constitutional reform.
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Washington
Springer
Ilinois
House
Presidential term reform and direct voting proposal
A proposed constitutional change extends the President's term to six years and bars re-election, abolishes the electoral system, and provides for direct national voting. A Senate petition seeks census enumeration of War of the Rebels veterans with name age residence and length of service. Chamber of Commerce asks California lawmakers to oppose the bill unless tariffs favor sugar wine and fruit. The President notes China will not ratify without more time for discussion on shortening restrictions. National Board of Trade backs harbor improvements and coast defenses.
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Senate
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
California
China
Amrmwontal
National Board of Trade
Highwaymen in New York Report of multiple robberies
A special dispatch from New York details several bold attempts in the metropolis. Alfred Smith garroted William Mitchell at an elevated station stairs stealing his watch and 45 dollars. Jeaho Lee and Cornelius Foley held up Mr Kelly with a revolver taking 500 dollars. James Clark restrained Samuel Glenn on a coat collar until help arrived. Police recovered three pocket books and five watches from Glenn. A 17 year old boy threatened Mrs Redmond with a revolver before being arrested.
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New York
Alfred Smith
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Jeaho Lee
Cornelius Foley
Mr. Kelly
James Clark
Samuel Glenn
Clark
Glenn
Tonaber
Thomas
Men Blown to Atoms In Dynamite Accident
Two young men Erb and Schoecker were blown to atoms by an explosion at James Miller's dynamite factory two miles from Sumneytown Pa. They were mixing ingredients when the blast occurred. Pieces of flesh were scattered over a wide area and were too small to identify. Buildings remained undamaged aside from the shock felt in nearby homes.
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Norgisttown
Sumneytown
Erb
Schoecker
James Miller
Colored Catholic Convention Elects Rudd President
In Washindox D C January 2 the Colored Catholic Convention entered its second day with Daniel H. Rudd of Ohio elected President and Lincoln Valle of Missouri and N Gilliard of Minnesota as Vice Presidents. Rudd urged self help to solve the race problem as a committee prepared to seek a meeting with President Cleveland and deliver a greeting to the Pope asking his blessing.
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Washindox
D. C
Daniel H. Rudd
Ohio
Lincoln Valle
Missouri
N. Gilliard
Minnesota
Rudd
Cleveland
Holy Father
Murder at rural social ends in deadly stab wound
In Paps January 2 a two year old named Lester Woods was stabbed in the neck during a Sunday school social two miles east of town. The main artery was severed and he died in his mother's arms. Panic broke out as children fled. the murderer escaped unnoticed.
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Paps, Iun
Lester Woods
Senday
Woods
Indicated wife tries poison on husband and children
New York dispatch reports Mrs Anna Seidler thirty, living unhappily with her husband, swallowed Rough on Rats poison this morning and attempted to force it on her eldest child who screamed for help. Two neighbors rescued the boy and she was hospitalized. She planned to poison her four children and husband, and is considered mentally deranged though recovery appears likely.
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Dispatch
New York
Anna Seidler
Massachusetts Legislature Organizes in New Session
The Massachusetts Legislature met and organized with Harris Hartwell of Fitchburg as Senate President Rev E G Down of Sherborn as Chaplain Captain John G B Adams of Ky an as Sergeant at Arms and Henry D Gouldiee as Clerk. Four ballots were held for Speaker in the Republican caucus with W E Barrett of Melrose nominated. Barrett is publisher of the Boston Advertiser and Record.
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Senate
Harris
Hartwell
Fitchburg
E. G. Down
Sherbo
John G. B. Adams
Kyan
Henry D. Goolidee
House
W. E. Barrett
Melrose
Jr. Barrett
Boston Advertiser and Record
Work of the Trust All Flour Mills in St Louis Suspend
All flouring mills in St Louis except Anchor Mill closed today under an agreement by the Millers Association from Milwaukee. Anchor Mill to shut down soon after two or three orders. Mills in the fall wheat belt will close or run half time during January.
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St. Louis
Millers’ Association
Milwaukee
Fall Wheat Belt
Prisoner James McTague Hangs Self in Cell
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from New York reports James McTague, 29, hanged himself in a prison cell early today after arrest for petty theft. He reportedly endured heartbreak over the incident and used a handkerchief for the rope. Medical notes mentioned Dr Jayne's Expectorant in unrelated advertisements.
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New York
James McTague
Raymond
Brooklyn
The Beat Is Cheapest In Rosa lia Flour Deal
Whitmyre & Co at Thirty-eighth Street and Allegheny Valley Railroad promote Rosa lia flour as the most economical choice with emphasis on low price and value for money.
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Whitmyre & Co
Thirty-eighth Street and
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Thirty-eighth Street
Unclear multi-topic report with arrests and deaths
A jumble of incidents including a killing in Georgia, bond acceptances, royal finances, a Boston publisher as Speaker, a Tex pistol duel, Belgrade arrests, Arizona land dealings, Concord constitutional revision, Mississippi massacre hunts, duchess legacy conditions, John Henniker Heaton visiting the U S, a Raymond-Brooklyn suicide, alleged railway sabotage, and Thomas Axworthy fleeing to Montreal with city funds.
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Wilcox County
Georgia
Edward Jordan
R. L. Jordan
Prince of Wales
Sandring
W. E. Barrett
Boston Avertiser
Ronen
Masmonasente Lagislatore
Charles de la Graza
Jesus Barbo
Anagua
Tex
Chamber Deputies
Belgrade
Milan
Baronaes Haset
Maricopa County
Arizona
Concord
N. H
Wahalak
Miss
Will Cheatham
Anthony Wilder
Zack Mowry
Miles Stennis
Duchess of Galliera
John Henniker Heaton
Hag
United States
Congress
Senator Nelson Endorses Allcock Porous Plasters
In Albany on April 4 1835 Senator Nelson recounts a February 1883 kidney pain relief using two Allcock s Porous Plasters. He claims rapid cure and notes long term use for colds strains and rheumatic affections. He asserts the plasters are the best in the world and credits their effectiveness to his family’s experience.
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Henry C. Nelson
New York
Senate Chamber
Albany
N. Y
Allcock
Pittsburg Seew er Assessment Report by City Viewers
The Viewers of Street Improvements for Pittburg Allegheny County report they assessed the cost of constructing a public sewer on Fifteenth street from Liberty avenue to Allegheny River. They viewed premises, prepared plots, and gave owners ten days’ notice before a meeting on June 22 1888. Costs listed include 18 inch and 15 inch sewers, manholes, masonry work, and related items with totals shown against each owner.
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Liberty Cremers
Allegheny Ver
City of
Pittsburg
Pittburg
Court of Common Pleas
Alleghen County
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Allegheny River
Commonwealth of —Lvania
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Board of Viewers
Pittsburgh
Department of Public Works
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Alleg County
Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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