Reed Faces Democratic Fury Over Quorum Vote
In a tense House session Speaker Reed is denounced as a tyrant after recording several Democrats as present but not voting. The clash, led by Mr Crisp, erupts with smashed temper and shouted protests as the chamber cools and Reed defends his action.
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Crisp
Hhis
Mr. Hatch
Missouri
Mr. Outhwaite
Ohio
Lightner
Mr. Reed
Czar
Mr. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Sisle
Read
Peseg Bu
Brunk
Philip
Ee Tansthie
Exci
Republicar
New York
Space
Hill
First Round Controversy Over Speaker Reling Butterworth Hearing
In Washington on January 29 the House experiences a heated session over an election case. Mr Crisp and allies challenge the vote and quorum ruling with Democrats and Republicans clashing as the Clerk records members present and refusing to vote.
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Wasumer Tos
House of Representatives
Smith
Jackson
West Virginia
Dalzell
Crisp
Carlisle
Heed
Butterworth
Washington
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Messrs
Buckalew
Covert
Cowles
Rogers
Arkansas
New York
North Carolina
Yeas
Quorum Controversy Shapes House Debate Across Sessions
The article outlines a heated push over how to count a quorum in the House, with references to 1883 1885 decisions and Speaker Reed versus Speaker Blaine. It describes arguments on journal entries yeas and nays and the power of the presiding officer to determine presence, amid clashes between Democrats and Republicans and calls for public vote records.
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Ise,ince
Senate
New York
Senan
Tennessee
Garfield
Outhwaite
Crisp
Mr. Outhwaite
Mr. Garfield
Shakespeare
Woman shoots man in Troy after alleged betrayal
Minnie Warnicke of Chicago traveled to Troy to confront Edwin Firth over a broken promises and divorce. She shot him on Broadway near the Union depot. Firth survived with injuries to the neck area while Warnicke was arrested.
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Chicago
Troy
Edwin Firth
Firth
Thes Dispatch
N. Y
Hannah Southworth
Rune
River Street
Congress Street
Fifth Avenue
Firth Avenue
Broadway
Drs. Ferguson
Finder
Dr. Finder
Thomas McManus
Mrs. Warnicke
Police
Willard
Pawling Avenue
South Fork relief fund sparks Johnstown reaction
The Dispatch reports strong comment in Johnstown after a recent expose on the South Fork relief fund. Sheriff Stineman, a popular local Republican with timber and coal holdings, reportedly accepted more than 700 from the fund. Locals suspect further revelations may arise.
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Jonnstown
South Fork Relief Fund
Stineman
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Stone in Erie area
Este January 29 Ex Lieutenant Governor Stone a gubernatorial candidate mingles with locals in this section of the State. Stone once led the Erie Academy and counts many former students among his friends in Erie. Judge Gunnison of Erie attended a reception at Stone's home this week.
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Este
Stone
Colonel Stone
Erie Academy
Judge Gunnison
Erie
Permetcors
Democrats Fight to Seize Lampson Seat in Ohio Senate
In Columbus Ohio January 29 a heated Marquis Lampson lieutenant governor contest dominates Senate proceedings. Democrats form a sub committee to summarize testimony while Republicans block moves to rush a verdict. Ill news telegrams and illness rumors slow the process as counsel for Marquis quarters read evidence and both sides argue over proper procedure. If Lampson loses the case may go to the Supreme Court.
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Marquis
Lampson
Senan Howells
Pro Te
Adams
Bob Kennets
Schneider
Hamilton County
Marquis-Lampson
Howells
George L. Converse
Marks
Supreme Court
Delamater Favored by 25 to 1 at Ebensburg Convention
George T. Swank reports in Johnstown that Delamater’s overwhelming lead at the Ebensburg convention reflects broad support. He notes unusual representation and widespread Republican backing, with Hastings supporters scarcely contesting and no snap judgment taken.
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Delamater
Cambria
Andrews
Johnstown
General Hasting
Hastings
Preniigss
George Hamilton
A Blow at the B and C
Appellate Court opinion may force Baltimore and Ohio to vacate its Chicago depot. The case centers on a 1874 rental of a freight yard from Illinois Central, with a future permanent location to be chosen by B and O. If upheld, the ruling ousts B and O from its current depot and disrupts its Chicago access.
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Curiaco
Gary
Supreme Court
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Baltimore and Oho
Illinois Central
Not Many Like Him Editor Sent to Prison
Philadelphia January 29 Dr William H Bradley former Philadelphia Press editor and weekly edition manager faced indictments for larceny and embezzlement regarding postage funds. Prosecutors allege his gains totaled between 3000 and 9000 dollars. Judge Biddle sentenced him to five years and six months in the Eastern Penitentiary.
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Philadelphia
William H. Bradley
Philadelphia Press
Weekly Press
Bradley
Rudge Biddle
Eastern
Border Raids Claims Brought Before War Claims Panel
Governor Beaver and Attorney General Kirkpatrick urged a favorable report on Pennsylvania border raid claims before the House Committee on War Claims. They outlined losses to counties along Mason and Dixon’s line and argued for federal protection, with totals cited around several million dollars.
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Kirk Patrick
Border Raids Commission
House Committee On War Claims
Bruce
District of Columbia
Washington
Pennsylvania
House
Buyer
Skinner
Adama
Bedford
Cumberland
Franklin
Futton
Perry
Somerset
York
Mason and Dixon
Lee
Early
McCausland
Johnston
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Kirkpatrick
Chambersburg
Stone
Appointment of Blanche Bruce as Recorder of Deeds Stirring Controversy
Washington January 29 The colored community protests ex Senator Blanche Bruce's appointment to the Recorder of Deeds post citing a history of racially notable appointees. Pressure from Perry Carson and Blaine delegates at the Chicago Convention背ers the pressure while critics call the outsider unsuitable. Bruce’s selection follows a string of interim holds and a debate over office management and fees.
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Washroton
Blanche K. Bruce
Arthur
Fred Douglass
Douglass
Hayes
Matthews
Cleveland
Conabd
Trotter
Boston
Ublican
Perry Carson
Blaine
Chicago
Bruce
Blaine Confronts Rumors After Son Walker's Death
Secretly Blaine's conduct after the death of his son Walker draws speculation and gossip. Reporters note the republican secretary's unusual actions fuel superstition about an ill fated house and his private life.
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Wasemoroy
Blaine
Walker
Secretaries and diplomacy shadow Seward era turmoil
The article portrays secretaries shifting duties and papers to a private room as health and privacy concerns rise amid public duties. Absence from a Cabinet meeting triggers alarm, while diplomats seek access in private quarters. Sir Julian Pauncefote meets Seward as gossip about the Blaine family resurges.
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Rotary
Pan- American Congress
Julian Pauncefote
Walker Blaine
Mia
Blaine
Blaines
Seward
Barton S. Key
General 23
New York Presbytery Debates Revision Of Confession
A large audience attended the New York Presbytery debate on revising the confession of faith led by Rev. John F. Forbes who questioned election of infants. Rev. J H Melbvaine argued for revision and criticized the creed as overly Calvinistic while Rev. J C Collins opposed changes and defended tradition. A Syracuse telegram reports Central New York favoring revision with a simpler, more Catholic creed but preserving the Confession as a historic monument.
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New York
Princeton
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Collins
Syracuse
Torm
Hastings Hustles Fox Hunt Meet Downriver
General Hastings arrives amid political intrigue as Cambria County hosts a Fox Hunt at the Black Horse Inn. Delegates and Republicans gather for a campaign-tinged event with notable figures such as Jesse M. Baker, John B. Hannum, and John Robinson. Hastings plans a morning trek with the hunt, promising a gala day.
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Johnstown
Eral
W. H. Logan
Philadelphia
W. L. Malin
Bellefonte
A. J. Logan
Pittsburg
Johnson
Ution Committee
Charter House
Jesse M. Baker
W. G. Robinson
Henry C. Howard
George Darlington
John B. Hannum
Green
N. B. Cooper
John B. Robinson
Thomas ¥. Cooper
John J. Rowland
Errey
Hoo
Johnm. Broomall
Pittsburg Press Club Banquet Shines at Duquesne
The Pittsburg Press Club held its third annual banquet at Hotel Duquesne with a lavish floral display and elegant menu. Guests included Henry Watterson and Thomas Ewing. speeches praised journalism’s progress and featured a top pastry Liberty figure by Isidore Hugele.
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Pittsburg Press Club
Hotel Duquesne
Mr. Gernert
Nellie Bly
Pittsburg
Press Club
Newnie
Goddess of
Liberty
Cellini
Isidore Hugele
Dugneme
Albert Menjou
Duquesne
Frank Holme
P. F. Smith
John Gernert
Henry Watterson
Thomas Ewing
Cortlandt Whitehead
Morgan M. Sheedy
Messrs
A. H. Bryce
E. A. Montooth
Robert Pitestin
John M. Brashear
John N. Chalfant
J. C. Brown
Jono Beatty
John Larkin
George Sheppard
William Martin
H. 8. Paul
C. W. Batchelor
Religious liberty decree issued by Brazilian Provisional Government
Dispatches from Rio summarize a January 7 decree by Brazil's Provisional Government. The ruling suppresses federal and local authorities over churches and religious institutions and abolishes state interference with creed, worship, and church life.
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Brasil
Rio
Cenana
Anon Ad
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