Senate and House in Congress Week Review
A compact report covers Senate and House debates on the Indian appropriation bill, executive sessions, and conference actions. Provisions extend a warehouse at Omaha for Indigo supplies, designate building support, and note recall of the 1894 sugar investigation. Public buildings and Indian territory measures pass or advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondey
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Senate
Morgan
Allen Pop
Nebraska
Secretary of the Interior
Omaha
West
Northwest
House
Sherman
New York
Curtis
Kansas
Alen
Mississippi
Morrill and
Cuffert
Lodge
F'greker
State Department
Mills and Allen
Kyle
Giselgin
Cleveland
Allen
Elverton BR. Chapman
Chapman
Ar. Gailinger
New Hampshire
Mr. Hoar
Massachusetts
Air. Morgan
Alabame
Cuba
Committee On Foreign Relations
Butler
North Carolina
Union Park
Desdwend
S. C
Indiansnolls
Ind
Don’t Put Corn in Your Mouth Health Warning
A scientist warns against placing money in the mouth as germs can enter through lips and skin. Penny handling in cold weather risks infections when lips crack. Shopkeepers should wear gloves if hands are cut or scratched to prevent germ transfer.
The Strongest Yair and the StrON Zest Thread Claim
Scientists debate the claim that horse tail hair yields the strongest single animal thread. Researchers from various institutes discuss material strength, weave quality, and potential applications. Further tests are planned to verify if the StrON Zest thread surpasses conventional natural fibers.
Election Postponed in Franks County Town Meeting
In a Franks County town with nineteen voters the town meeting was postponed to the last day of March to allow a young Tagan to qualify to cast a ballot. Neighbors questioned if the change stemmed from accommodation or superstition. Some public sales report pupils being taught to ride the Wiegele.
Defeat of Humphrey Bills ends bitter Chicago transit fight
In Illinois legislature the Humphrey bills fell, touching Chicago street railway trusts and granting state franchise control. Stock markets reacted with sharp drops at West Chicago and City Railway, signaling a major setback for reformers and a rally for the implicated firms. Calculations show combined losses nearing 83.9 million across North Chicago, South Chicago, and City Railway holdings as the measures failed in the House.
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Humphrey
Illinois
Chicago
Rs Iit
Stock Exchange
Dar
Houmphrer
Senate
House
Chicago City Railway
Cites Railway
North Chicago
City Railway
GCE Convention Plans in San Francisco Set for July
The local committee in charge of the sixteenth international Christian Endeavor convention outlines a packed San Francisco program from July 7 to July 12. Events include multiple city church meetings, open parliaments, a school of methods, a fellowship theme, and separate sessions for men women ministers and officers with evangelistic and missionary focus.
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San Francisco
International Christian Endeavor
Oakland
Alameda
Mechanic's
Woodward's
Chritian Endeavor Fellowship
Sturday
Efow
Vannegss Avenue
Nebraska Professors Plan Argentine Grasshopper Mission
Professor Lawrence Bruner of Nebraska and Professor Bromer will travel to the Argentine Republic to study grasshopper behavior and identify control methods. A Buenos Aires commission sought expert input after nine years of infestation, with the American minister guiding the inquiry and Washington officials consulted on the assignment.
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Bromer
Lawrence Bruner
T Te Gulyer
Aity
Nebraska
South America
Beuser
Buenos Ayres
Buchanan
Washington
Tmanimorsi
Bruner
Mississippi
Argentine Battle Plans and Canal Concession Notes
A plan details a yearlong ground survey before fighting, with funds for Prof Bruner to lead. The piece also notes Nicaragua denying a statement and the Agnay Canal Company concession expiring during the current term. Names include Richard Dawson of Tannery and Cremorne.
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Npom
Tapi Ls
Richard Dawson
Tannery
Chloat
Cremorne
Press Tt begins to look as though his coal fan could not Test get out bis ee
A compilation of scattered observations from multiple papers notes varied oddities and quotes. It mentions comparisons about Philadelphia pugilists, Wilkie household staff, Peary searches, European news, school politics, and war commentary. It also cites lemonade poisonings in California, airship talk, Jersey mosquitoes, and Barre Vermont wage remarks.
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St. Louis Star
Sesses
Evening Ten Post
Philadelphia
Citennati Commerial Tribune
Wilknie
Wilkhelm
Farriesc Ig
Peary
San Francisco
Europe
Switzerland
Cincinnati Tribune
Minneapolis Tribune
California
Chicago Tribune
Arkansas
Dincionati Commercial Tribune
Kruger
Transvaal
John Bud
Baltimore American
Chicaen Times-Herald
European Powers Split Over Greco Turkish War Opinions
A collage of 19th century press quotes showing Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Cincinnati, St. Louis and other papers debating Greece and Turkey. The snippets blame weaker diplomacy, admire Turkish stubbornness, warn of European intervention delays and hint at looming conflict as Greece faces pressure and potential conquest. Public sentiment ranges from skepticism to alarm about national integrity and military costs.
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Greece
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Times-Herald
New York Journal
San Francisto Chronicle
Cincinnati Commiercial Tribune
Tgs
King George of
Chicago Dispatch
St Paul Pioneer Press
Washington
Jepur
Chicago
St. Louis
King George
George
Teveland
Pringes
Carson City
Chicago News
Simpater
Fragmentary 19th Century Senate Text on Slavery
A damaged clipping quotes the Boston Journal condemning or questioning Senate action on slavery and the Union. It references Kentucky, arbitration, and calls out senators for duties to the nation, reflecting heated Civil War era rhetoric.
Mystical Sea Above Clouds Attracts Curious Tales
A Victorian era quirk tale recounts England once believing a sea lay above the clouds with ships sailing overhead. An anchor was allegedly found in churchyard air while a sailor slid down a cable, died when seized, and villagers reused the iron as church hinges. Also relates Bristol merchant’s flying-time knife tale. Also notes Two Independent People Irving Gilbert and Florence seek to live entirely self sufficient in Newton Mass by Sioux City plan, inspired by Thoreau, with no possessions or trade.
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England
Ehurch
Sin
Henor
Munchan- Sen
Bristol
Ireland
Irving Gilbert
Florence i
Sioux City
Newton Mass
Kansas City Star
Count Volster
Brook Farm
Fruitlands
Henry D. Thoreau
Walden Pond
Concord
Mass
Gilverts
Gilbert
Solomon
Topper
Senserit
South Sea Islands
Chinsee
Hottentot Solomons
Abraham
London
Old-Time Telegraph Operator Angers Chicago Ladies
A young man in a branch telegraph office recalls being an operator once while chatting with female staff. The conversation turns odd as they mock his attire and ribbing, prompting his witty exit line. The tale ends with a caution to other young women in bright offices to beware such audiences.
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Lus
Briner
Chicago News
Eae
Fragmented dialogue from Yonkers paper hints at color test scene
A garbled exchange shows a couple and a line about color blindness as a train crew questions a green globe, with stray phrases from Yonkers Statesman and Detroit press. The passage blends scattered quotes and partial columns without a clear narrative.
Proverb Culture in Advertising Spreads Globally
The piece explores how proverbs from many nations travel into commerce and daily life. It notes missionaries collecting sayings, Chinese trade proverbs, and American streetcar blue proverbs, showing how global wisdom is repurposed for modern advertising and daily use.
Profit on big families drives French factory life in Connecticut
An investigated piece describes large families in Connecticut mills with French Canadian workers. It details child labor practices, family roles, wages drawn by fathers, and a system of marrying off daughters at 26 to keep profits within the class, with families later returning to Canada to raise more children.
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F Bh
Connecticut
New England
Hartford
New Baven
Mary
Canada
Lnte
Biste Te le
Owen Dudowd
Chaz Thirtlean
Ammaros Pepe Kesh
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Yonkers
Tillius Son
Detroit Prec Press
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Tivins
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Pierre
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Tos
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