Modernized Senate Chamber Draws Praise and New Comforts
The article celebrates the completion of a renovation transforming the old world Senate chamber into a modern space. It highlights renewed walls, rising opera chairs, cushioned leather seating, and advanced ventilation and temperature control systems. A cold storage plant, fresh air and steam heating, and automated temperature regulators are described, along with air circulation from main plants to galleries and desks.
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Senate
Morrill
Vermont
Ustal Ammonia
Washington
Giraer
Hatte
Senate Chamber Restorations Bring Comfort and Ventilation Upgrades
The Senate chamber received modern insulation and cooling with new ventilated chairs and mahogany desks, replacing old galleries and gas lighting. Incandescent lights now illuminate glass ceilings, reducing heat and crowding, while 100 arc lights light the Capitol grounds. The renewal cost runs into the hundreds of thousands with ongoing capacity and comfort improvements for senators and visitors.
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Senatora
Capitol
Senate
Senate Chamber
Congress
Death in the Rites of a Lodge Initiation Tragedy
Riwerd W. Curry, a town Democratic leader, died in Des Moines after injuries from an initiation into a secret lodge. Reports say a seated chair and fire caused severe burns. witnesses recount an electric current story, denied by lodge members. Curry had been ill for weeks and believed no blame attached to the lodge.
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Riwerd W. Curry
Town
Democratic State Central Committee
Dés Moines
United Brotherhood of Ethslode
Aly
Garry
W. Curry
Jodie
Curry
Lhe Lodge
Corry
Elis
Si. Curry
Lofge
Burglary Suspect Clad in Corsets and Dress Goods
Police recount a Yonkers burglary suspect captured after layers of women’s clothing were removed at the station. The thief, James McCloskey aged 35, weighed about 150 pounds and was found with corsets, gowns, stockings, a feather fan, and other items. A dynamite bomb device was also found on tracks at Grand Central Depot. The report also mentions the death of Travis Delgt, a Weston lawyer from St Joseph Missouri, noted as due to heart disease.
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Yonkers
New York
Great Commence
Grand Gentral
Travid Delgt
Weston
St. Joseph, Mo
Dodge
Poughkeepsiz
N.Y
CUBAN INSURGENCY GAINS IN PINAR DEL RIO BATTLE
Reports from Madrid indicate General Weyler resigning as captain general with General Prando named as successor. Insurgents claim a major victory at Pinar del Rio though details are scarce. Widespread fighting and shortages of food and clothing persist with cattle hiding in the mountains. Police ambushes near Havana disrupt pro insurrectionist groups. two of the ambushed party killed.
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Pinar del Rio
Patch
New York City
Madrid
Weyley Hd
Cuba
Prando
Luque
Soros
Cabanas
Fon
Escaped, Wounded Policeman Honor Ceremony at Puerto Princize
Two escaped during the melee and a policeman named Capt. Neila was wounded. He arrived at Puerto Princize after a siege aided by Gen. Castellanos and was welcomed with a reception and royal honors for the garrison. A banquet followed amid great enthusiasm.
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Neila
King Oscar I May Appoint Venezuelan Arbitrator
The article notes King Oscar I of Sweden and Norway could name an arbitrator for the Venezuela boundary dispute and argues his influence in American affairs. It describes him as democratic in manner, a patron of arts and sciences, and about 3 inches tall? The piece mentions his upcoming sixtieth birthday in February as observers consider his potential role.
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Norwan
Emerseiey
Mar Sppoigtie
Venezelan
United States
Wis
Subjeves
Oscar 1
Ide
Notable Shootings and Fatalities Reported in Curtained Lines
Fragmented notes recount a wife shot dead by her 16 year old son in Linvol Ned in an accidental incident, and a man murdered at the Win Hotel in Omaha with a pistol. Other garbled mentions hint at transfers from Maderly Maine and a family dispute linked to a mother’s loss amid rough dealings.
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Evesis
Patrick O'Donnell
Linvol
Ned
Guy Pfntsonpillar
Win Hotel
Omaha
Veoree Billet
Fe Katier
Jing Yin Aral
Roth Meg Vith St Papis
Maderly
Bill
Confederate Sal and Mosby's Rangers in Civil War Memoirs
The article recounts Confederate Sal a camp follower notorious for wandering between camps and daring escapades including a notorious caper of masquerading as a general's wife and a river side punishment. It also previews Mosby's Rangers a memoir by James J Williamson detailing raids bold forays and the daring capture of Union General Stoughton led by Mosby with night maneuvers and bold strategy.
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Dueck River
Tennessee
Trockle
Sal
Uvon
Sai
Mosby
Gan Sronghioa
Federal Army
Union
Gol
Percy Wyndham
Richmond T
Gen. Stoughton
Assans
Altough
Usere
Ames
Wyndham
Stoughton
New York
Sis
West Hatcher
George Whitescarver
Terk
Marco Bozziris
Forest Shades
Lincoln
Dreyfus Guarded After Escape Report Sparks Coverage
Reports spread after Captain Dreyfus allegedly escaped in Absa Paris prompting crowded presses and ministerial security. Malvive Demange defends the ex-captain though public opinion brands him a spy and he is kept under strict guard at Me du Saint with warders and a night lamp.
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Absa
Paris
Syen
Malive Demange
Beleyes
France
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