Nation's Solons and What They Do for the Country
Summary of Senate and House actions in December 1897 with the Klondike relief bill, international commissions, revenue cutters, and civil service debates. Notable moves include a Yukon vessel contract, interior subsidies, and adjournment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wolcott
Colorado
McKinley
Secretary of War
Klondike
Frye
Commerce Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Yukon River
Alaska
Central Pacific Railroad
Allen
International Monetary Commission
Commission
Piatt
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Norway
Hawley
Measra
Carter
Cockrell
Deadwood
S. C
Carson City
Név
New Orleans
House
Mx- Mercer
Nebraska
Segave
Canada
Omaha
Cauhom
Illinois
Postmaster General
United States
Sanetoe Kyle
South Dakota
Secretary of State
Hayvian
Bernard Campbell
Boutett
Cookcot Ilinois
Foss
Henderson
Belknap
Royce
Mann
Brosins
Hopkins
Dinsmore
Graff
Moody
Prince
Peters
Smothered Fire Smolders After Temple Fire Revival
A Providence Masonic temple burned to the ground over four years ago. Workmen tearing down a remaining wall section found smoldering embers that rekindled when exposed to wind, revealing ongoing hidden fire beneath the ruin.
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Masonic Temple
Providence
Care of aged veterans and other Iowa notices
The Iowa Soldiers' Home Commission urges 25 000 for a new dormitory as inmate numbers rise with older veterans wives of indigent soldiers and men needing aid. Costs per capita are noted with daily meals clothing and maintenance figures. Separate items report a Des Moines Valley Railroad appeal ruling a Washington hermit a Davenport murder sentence and local incidents.
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Iowa
Her Rope. Maud loses engagement ring seeks bicycle
Dearmer observes Maud reading a fashion paper and notes the engagement ring is missing. Manije asks what replaced it and Maud hopes for a bicycle to fill the gap, per the Washington Star.
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Dearmer
Maud
Manije
Washington Star
Paper Telegrah Wire Aims to Cut Cable Costs
A new invention uses paper to make telegraph wire and interior coverings. Thin sheets are wound around the wire core, promising a cost of about one fifteenth of insulated cable.
Invention Attributed to Paris Journalist Misquoted
A Paris journalist is credited with the line about a guard who dies and a bat that does not surrender, though the attribution is contested and described as an invention. The remark enters the record amid debate over its true origin.
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Cambronne
Bat
Paris
Hin
National Board of Trade Discusses Banking and Irrigation Policy
The National Board of Trade discusses postal savings and supervision of irrigation projects. Delegates advocate deepening the Mississippi Ayer channel and Congress funding irrigation while promoting a reinforced gold standard and national banks with $25 000 capital in towns over 2 000. The Nicaraguan canal project is warmly supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ational Sourd of Trade
T Washiast Tutt Welavsida
Lyon
Chicago
Besimine
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Congress
United States
Pence
Cincinnati
Committee On International Waterways
Mississippi Ayer
Missouri
Betiee Perms
Naional Board of Trade
Washington
Genera
Steamer Cleveland Lost Off Vancouver Island Coast
The steamer Cleveland sailing from San Francisco to Seattle in December ran aground on Barclay Sound twelve miles north of Cape Blair during a gale. Captain Hall and six others were rescued but twenty two crew members are missing and feared drowned. The ship and cargo were valued at 75109 with insurance.
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Weesel
Vancouver
Cleveland
San Francisco
Seattle
Hall
Pirnen
Vancouver Island
Barclay Sound
Cape Biaie
Columbia Tiver
Hell
Puget Sound
Barclay’ Sound
Greman
Spain May Relinquish Cuba amid War Fatigue
Washington circles grow suspicious that Spain plans to turn Cuba over to the island’s exiles as Captain General Blanco appears to signal amnesty for political refugees. The dispatch suggests Weyler’s expulsions may end and those expelled could return if they obey Cuban law.
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Washington
Spain
Cybers 4
Peoce
Cuba
Sener Dupuy de Lome
Bianco
Blanco
Weyler
Blanes
Business Men to Meet in Indianapolis for Monetary Commission Report
A second call to business leaders urges a Jan 25 Indianapolis convention to discuss the monetary commission's report. The executive committee in Washington approved the gathering to mobilize public opinion if the plan wins business support.
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Indianapolis
Washington
United States
Aloneniry Commission
Dawes to be Associate Justice of U S Supreme Court
The article details President Harrison nominating James H. Eckels to replace Justice Field in the Supreme Court at the time Dawes was also considered for Comp troller or other posts. Joseph McKenna from Philadelphia California is named for Associate Justice. Eckels arrives in Washington to assist Dawes and plans to resign for bank post. Dawes, a Lincoln lawyer and banker, emerges as a Republican leader, with ties to Nebraska business and gas ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George F. Edmunds
Colquitt
Georgia
Tresilent Meitinler
Eve
Caan
James H. Eckels
Josef Kenna
Califurais
United States
Supreme Court
Justice Field
Dawes
Tadge McKenne
Eckels
West
Wn One
White House
Mr. Dawes
Chicago
Clinois
Republican Nations Committee
Eyamston
Stinoig
Lincoln
Neb
Northwestern Gas Light and Ucke
American Exchange National Bank of
Lincoln Packing Company
Nebraska
Skroa
Ohio
RR. Dawes
Ald i. Brigade
Wisconsin
Joseph McKenna
United States Supreme Court
Philadelphia
California
Sokuno County
Congress
Congressin
United Saates Court
Harrison
Eazel
Gray
Actor Terriss Slain In London Stabbing At Adelphi Theatre
A violent attack killed actor Terriss outside the Adelphi Theatre in London. A bystander restrained a suspect named Archer, a former Adelphi employee, as Terriss bled from a stab wound and died at Charing Cross Hospital within fifteen minutes. The motive remains unclear.
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London
Terriss
Theater
Charing Cross
Archer
Adelphi
William Gillette
Secret Serview
Spet
Mr. Terriss
Alphonse Daudet Dies in Paris After Sudden Illness
The French writer Alphonse Daudet died in Paris on a Thursday night while dining with his family. Born to a poor family in 1810, he rose to fame with Les Amoureuses in 1855 and wrote novels, tales, and newspaper pieces under his pen names Bantister and Daudet.
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Paris
Alphonse Daudet
Ernest
Bantister
Mission Board Receipts and Turkish Massacres Report
The American Board of Foreign Missions shows total receipts of 842791 with New England 1886 484 Illinois 888015 Wisconsin 88249 Michi 318785 Iowa 15136 and Ta Han. The report notes massacres in Turkey yet professing Christians exceed prior numbers and seeks indemnity for losses at Harpoot and Manash. Early actions may follow from new U S minister Angell and Istanbul discussions.
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American Board
Bonnl of Foreign Missions
New England
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michi
Towa
Ta- Han
Jesses
Harpoot 2Nd Manash
Pressini
Constincinonte
Angell
United States
Vainsi
Govermictt Sin Parker
Fragments Describe Fatal Train Crash and Local Tragedy
OCR fragments report a fatal train crash near New York City with victims including Hinetoun personas. Authorities say the cause is unknown while investigations continue and a coroner involvement is noted.
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Caruiyn
Irain
New York
Ceyiat
Hinetoun
Tee Alyce de Overdigt
Government clerks and Indian affairs dominate early debate
The article outlines concerns over Civil Service pay and age adjustments, noting many clerks over 60, salaries up to 1600, and a plan to reduce retirement benefits. It also reports on Indian Territory governance plans, census steps, and congressional interest in civil service reform and departmental appointments.
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Teat
Ucdi
Conwr
Luther
Griges
New Jersey
Griggs
Generil McKenna
Central Pacific
Pacific Coast
California
East
Executive Departments
Washington
Tressury
Gaze
Bliss
Indian Territory
United States
Secrtary Bliss
Congress
Biss
Censis Iha
G. Thomas
Treasury
Powderly
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Poland
Prune
Norway
Sweden
Geir
United Kingdom
Also Mentioned on This Page
Solons
Senate and Roise OF Representatives
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Salt
Des Moines Valley
James C. West
Sphemer M. Fairchild
Court of Appeals
Fairchild
State of
Des Moines River Valley Railroad Company
Steinecke
Richard Steinecke
Davenport
Julse Waterman
Clarindo
L. E. Gillett
Charles Clark
Gillett
Wmiitiquor
New Providence
Dubuque
Davis County
Toma
Levi Work
Monroe
Hepburn
Favier Pribey
St. John's Catholic Church
Bridgeport
Conn
Goersla
Elvis
Dinee
Yehenua
Astor Verriss
Preudik
Dexd
Cuatales G. Daw
Guatemala
Burrios
Sears
Fads Ad Syed
Joseph M'Eewna
The
Uinited States Supreme Court
Terriss Slain
WM. Terrisg
FOR Foreign Missions
Sheridan
War Department
Army
Fegny
Uate
Tain
Bram
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