Iowa Senate backs election law reform and public finances probes
The Iowa Legislature moves to bar duplicate candidate names on ballots and to scrutinize state finances. Senate and House act on corporate debt limits, earnings protections for stockholders, and a broad investigation by five legislative “searchers” into state offices, census issues, and potential waste.
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Senate and House Weekly Proceedings in Congress
Recap of a busy week in Congress with the House approving the Amal conference report on immigration by a large majority and passing pension bills for remarried widows. Measures include copyright enforcement, river navigation improvements, and extended rail land forfeiture provisions. Senate actions covered the banking and bankruptcy bills, arbitration treaty discussions, and postal appropriations debates.
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Cabinet members plan lives after White House March
A wide array of cabinet aides anticipate post-Washington life after March 4. Lamont aims for New York, Morton eyeing Asia trip, and Olney Chicago work. Harmon intends to Cincinnati law practice, while Thurber confirms Cleveland heads to Princeton then waits for next steps.
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Early stocking making by machinery in 1535 England
Stockings were produced by machinery much earlier than thought a frame for stocking weaving invented in England by Rev Mr Lee of Cambridge in 1535. The stocking machines now nearly perfect weave yarn, start the stocking, and turn the heel and toe. Cromwell's crest is shown rampant.
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Pope’s private ban noted in Current Events
Count Cassella reports on papal policy while Beslain, once of Denver, dies in Rome. Born in London in 1329, the note cites Edward W. Emerson of Concord and Ralph Wakio Emerson’s son as a Phi Delta Kappa recruit for a ceremony at Yarverd next June. A treaty with Meany and the United States is discussed with unclear claims of prior conviction.
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Electoral Vote Counted in Joint Congressional Ceremony
A formal confirmation of the November election results occurred Wednesday in the House hall before a joint session. Vice President Stevenson presided as certificates were opened and read, showing McKinley 271 to Bryan 176 for president and Hobart 271 to Sewell 245, Watson 27 for vice president.
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Bradley Martin Ball Delights New York Society
Mrs. Bradley Martin hosted a lavish Waldorf Hotel costume ball in New York on Wednesday night drawing about 1 800 guests. The extravagant affair, costing around 325 000 dollars for preparations and 100 000 per hour, lasted from midnight to 3 am and set a new mark in society history.
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Fragmented items on vows and politics in 19th century texts
The clippings mention Ouida opposing handshakes as vulgar. President Cleveland nears 60 after his term. Captain Mulan, a famed historian, is a cyclist. Gov O Ferrall of Virginia declines invitations to address a Boston club. Lloyd G Wheeler, first Black lawyer in Mines, admitted in 1869. Gov Morrill plans a three month European trip.
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Fragmented World News Snippets from Diverse Papers
A collage of satirical quips and brief notices from newspapers. Commentary touches on New York beer crusade, Nicaragua canal, commissions popularity, and political satire about legislators, diplomats, and sensational journalism. References include Chicago Tribune Chicago Times Herald Baltimore American Cleveland Plain Dealer New York Evening Journal and more.
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