River and Harbor Bill Passes House and Senate Debate
In Washington on May 24, vice president presided as the Senate considered the alien rights bill and discussed responses to foreign incidents including the New Orleans massacre. The House opened with Rivers and Harbors debates, approving a steam vessel appropriation and Alaska boundary survey provisions, before adjourning the committee of the whole.
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United States
Blaine
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England
Salist
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Liverpool
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Pettigrew
Every of America
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Stew
Texas
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Bynum
Indiana
Lester
Georgis
Taylor
Illinois
Chicago
Dingley
Maine
Alaska
Election by Popular Vote Senate Action Reported
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reported a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to elect U S Senators by popular vote. The committee split on reports, and amendments were debated, including striking the electors qualification clause and replacing it with Congress set qualifications.
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Washington
Mitchell
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
United States
Chandler
Congress
Deputy Constable Oberlander Kidnapped by Mexican Officials
Information from Washington states that Charles Oberlander a San Diego deputy constable was kidnapped by Mexican authorities and taken to Ensenada Lower California for trial on a Punta charge. The Attorney General seeks his surrender if he is an American citizen and was seized without extradition.
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Washington
Charles Oberlander
San Diego
California
Ensenad Lower California
Ryan
Mexico
Oberlander
Tia Juana
Amendment excludes officers from acting as civil engineers
The General commanding the Department of the Lakes notes an amendment that none of the officers detail shall act as civil engineers. This clarification narrows duties within the department and limits official roles in engineering tasks.
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Department of the Lakes
Tariff discussions idle as Senate delays House bills
Washington May 24 The Senate Finance Committee held a desultory discussion on tariff legislation but took no action on House tariff bills. Republicans oppose revising tariffs now, fearing harm to business and alleging Senate opposition to House measures. Senator West's "free wool" bill resolution sits on the table, likely to fuel speeches.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
West
Pensioners May Seek Access to Government Papers
Washington May 24. The House Committee on Invalid Pensions agreed to report a bill granting veterans and their representatives the right to examine any Department or office materials containing claims references. Also, Mr Power offered a Senate resolution urging a full inquiry into the relations and costs of the geological and topographical surveys and their personnel.
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Washington
House Committee On
United States
Wice & Canetians
Power
Senate
Committee On Public Lands
Geological Survey
Representative Johnson Seeks Free Duty on Church Windows
Notes from the Capital report that Rep Johnson of Ohio introduced in the House a bill to admit free of duty gin windows imported for church use. An amendment of 0,000 was approved to continue rainfall experiments. The President approved acts funding a Missouri River bridge at St Charles and establishing U S Circuit and District Courts at Evanston Wyoming.
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Johmson
Ohio
Missouri River
St. Charles
United States Circuit Court
Evanston
Wyo
Fire kills four men at Spokane mill house
Four men died in a Spokane Mill Company fire in Spokane Washington. The missing include Adolph Schultz L H Cornwell Richard Butcher and Cunningham. Remains of Schultz Cornwell and Butcher were recovered from the ruins and search continues for others. It is believed one or two may have drowned in the river. The blaze started from a hot journal within the mill property.
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SpoKass
Wash
Adolph Schultz
L. H. Cornwell
Richard Butcher
Cunningham
Spokane Mill Company
Tortured Confession Reported in Florida Express Robbery
Jacksonville May 24 Information from Sanford states one highwayman who killed Express Messenger Saunders has been captured and confessed after being tortured with twisters and hot coals. The man rode a freight train to Orlando where he was arrested. Five men are in Orlando and four in Sanford. two are strongly implicated.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Sanford
Saunders
Orlando
Flour brands dominate local market and auction outlook
The Marshall Kennedy Milling Company maintains trusted quality with Camellia and Bayard Amber flour lines. Bayard Amber targets midprice family needs while Camellia remains in high demand beyond the mill’s capacity. Iron City Brewing advertises pure lager and Pilner beer with four months aging. An upcoming auction at Iron City Stables announces sale of one hundred horses May 26 and 27. Prov. Lirrtie advertises precision eye adjustments, and De Witt’s Ear Risers claim relief for constipation and headaches.
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Marshall Kennedy
Iron City
Eee
Iron City Ie
Poem Avenue
Pice Pany Seer
Brags Bands and Drum Corps Ad
An advertisement from a music supplier touts brass and wood instruments including Besson and Pourcelle, Crosby ebony wood and silver fifes, Monarch street drums, and military flutes. It claims low prices, guaranteed satisfaction, and lists locations at 8 Hamilton Street and 8 Fifth Avenue.
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Besson & Pourcelle
Crosby
Monarch
Hamilton
Fifth Avenue
Flora's New Temple Conservatory Contract Let at Sobenley Park
The Lord & Burnham Co. won a $101,834.45 contract to erect a grand conservatory group at Sobenley Park. Plans include a central palm house with domed roofs, side wings with domes, and extensive tropical and orchid houses, using Amherst sandstone and local Pittsburg workmanship. Work starts immediately with partial readiness by year’s end.
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Sobenley Park
Bigelow
Lord & Burnham Company
Irvington-on-the-Hudson
L. Pearson
United States
San Francisco
Lord & Burnham Co
Victoria Regia
Ee Ees
Palm House
Phipps Conservatory
Allegheny Parks
Aquatic House
Amherst
Bridal Tour Promises Carlsbad Health At Summer Resort
Advertisement touts a bridal tour to an American resort framing Carlsbad as a health source via Sprudel Salts and imported waters. It claims 500 years of benefit and notes Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents in New York with a prompt to write for pamphlets.
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Europe
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Must Redeem Its Bonds The Missouri Court Protects Innocent Purchaser
In Springfield Missouri May 24 Judge Huldehofer awarded F L Huldehofer of St Louis a 710000 judgment against Dallas County Missouri. The county voted in 1870 to issue bonds for the La Clede and Fort Scott Railway which never built. The bonds passed to the innocent purchaser and must be paid. The ruling mirrors the St Clair and Cass county disputes as courts order tax levies for debt service.
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Springfield
F. L. Huldehofer
St. Louis
United States District Court
Dallas County
Laclede and
Fort Scott
Huldehofer
St Clair
Cass
Cones
United States Court
Traveling Man Meck Has Smallpox at Pest House
In Chicago May 24 Meck the traveling man developed smallpox after arriving at the Palmer House. A Deputy Health Commissioner vaccinated guests and employees at the hotel while Meck was moved to the pest house with a severe case. Officers hope to avert an epidemic as the malady has not yet reached the offensive period.
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Chiago
Palmer House
Meck
A Lady Advises Ladies Secrets From Experience
A prominent woman recounts suffering among beautiful women due to neglect of diet and care for feet neck and chest. She describes using Duffy's Pure Malt Whisky as a gentle stimulant to boost vitality and blood, claiming it offers health benefits endorsed by scientists and physicians. She warns against unendorsed alternatives.
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Duffy
Poe
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil Explained
An advertising snippet explains Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil droplets covered with glycerine, describing its creamlike appearance and easy digestion. It urges readers to obtain a free book from Weeve Rowan, chemists, and notes druggists nationwide carry the product.
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Weeve - Rowan
South Sth Avenue
York
Scott
NEW ADVERTISEM B. & B. A SALE ODD CURTAINS
Odd curtains of many descriptions offered at discount prices to clear season's stock. Nottingham Lace Muslin Irish Pointe Tambour Renaissance Silk and Portieres in odd lots and bundles. Limited details but sale begins Wednesday morning with prices such as 75 cents per lot and 1.25 per pair for certain sash curtains.
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Nottingham
Wall
Pittsburg
America
Walton
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Richit
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