Congress Will Rest During Holidke Days
Senators debate adjourning over holidays but quickly align with the session schedule. The lower house holds a financial debate as part of miscellaneous notes and public business.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1894
Page
3
Holiday adjournment set as Senate adjourns to January
The Senate, with a sparse audience, adjourned for the holiday recess after President pro tem Harris called the session to order. Debate centered on whether to keep a quorum during holidays, with Manderson and Morgan arguing for testing sentiment and continuity, while George opposed. The adjournment resolution passed, and the Senate recessed until January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumaron
Dee
Tuto
Senate
House
George
Mississippi
Manderson
Nebraska
Appropriations Committee
Morgan
Ile
Carlisle
Nebraskan
Frye
Turpies
Noun
United States Pressures Porte Over Armenian Inquiry
United States Minister Terrell in Constantinople reports that the Porte opposes the inquiry into Armenian outrages sought by U S Consul Jewett. Jewett may proceed at personal risk without safe escort if Ankara refuses, with the State Department asserting its officers collect information for use and guidance despite Turkish objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasuvidos
United States
Terreil
Constantinople
State Department
Porto
Jewett
Vorte
Parte
Terrell
Porte
Rabbits Break Records in Northern Colorado Hunt
The annual rabbit hunt in Col. Dec 24 reported Par son Uzzell and Henry Q. Wills of Dea ver each killed over 300 rabbits. The day contributed to an estimated total of 10 000 rabbits, breaking all prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauan
Col
Parson Uzzell
Henry Q. Wills
Deaver
Gasoline Stove Blast Hurts Forsythe Family Near Vilas
A gasoline stove exploded in the home of James A. Forsythe near Vilas Oklahoma. Forsythe and two small children were badly burned and predicted to die. The fire injuries followed the accident on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intal
James A. Forsythe
Vilas
Sfe
Coxey and Browne to Get Hearing on Coxey Bills
Coxey and Browne met at the Washington capitol to push their bills for good roads and non-interest bearing bonds. Representative Bryan of Nebraska arranged a hearing for January 1. The pair will attend a national Populist gathering in St. Louis December 28 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxey
Browne
Washington
Capitol
Bryan
Nebraska
Ways and Means
Confession of Police Corruption Before Lexow Committee
Maximilian C. Schmittberger, captain of police, testified under immunity about pervasive corruption in New York City’s police department. He implicated inspectors, captains, and officials, claimed bribery and extortion were common, and called the system rotten to the core. He faces bribery indictment and showed visible distress on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maximilian C. Schmittberger
Sonderlein
Lexow Committee
New York City
Byrnes
Williams
McAvoy
Steers
James LB
Martin
John C. Sheehan
Price
Gustlin
Martens
John Gunner
Dunlap
Robert Vail
James Cannon
Schmittberger
Senate Committee
Goff
Ounsel Goff
Conspirators Arrested in Government Conspiracy Case
Police arrested John Bush and J C Crick on a conspiracy charge at Hosorore. Seven rifles were found at the house, and Joseph Nawahi was detained on the same charge. Weed and Mil Klemme were arrested as accessory and for unlawful possession of arms. Four rifles two pistols and 140 rounds were found under a floor at Ciiele’s house. Bail was refused. prisoners in separate cells awaiting Monday examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciiele
Brush
Crick
Wallker-Sinclair
Hawes
Order Department Reports Advances in Ordnance Tests
The annual report to Congress by Secretary Lamont describes year end October 31 tests and progress. New eight inch and ten inch high power guns are declared unequaled for rapid action. Coast guns mounts and calibers are developed. Auxiliary defenses like submarine mines torpedoes rapid fire guns and position finders show strong advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutsaton
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Congress
Lamont
Jefferson Prison Bridge Bill Advances in Missouri Legislature
The bill to amend the act for bridging the Missouri River near Jefferson City was favorably reported by the house committee on inter state and foreign commerce. It proposes a pivot draw bridge with safeguards to keep a navigable channel through the draw span and has the approval of the chief engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variatun
Missouri River
Jefferson City
House Committee On Inter-State and Foreign Commerce
Sugar Growers Seek Bounty Relief From Senate
Senator Blanchard presented a petition from Western Louisiana cane sugar growers asking payment of the 1804 bounty. They claim poverty and reliance on government aid, arguing repeal and treasury refusal will ruin them without relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitsatoy
Blanchard
Louisiana
Repeal of Sugar Differential Tax Drafted in Congress
Washington December 24 Chairman Wilson of the ways and means committee introduced a bill to repeal the differential duty of 1-10 of a cent per pound on sugars imported from countries paying a bounty on sugar exports. Getunn Oklahoma December 24 A Goble claiming mind reading was jailed on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
Getunn
A. Goble
United States
Hero Today
The Carlisle Bill Debates Bond Matter and Bank Liability
The article reports on major changes in the bond issue and the mutual liability of banks, with the bill prepared for presentation to the House. It also notes the outcome of a Democratic caucus guiding the bill’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Carlisle currency bill to be withdrawn for substitute
Washington reported that the Carlisle currency bill will be withdrawn and a substitute offered in the House. Democratic members reached the decision after a caucus and a meeting with Secretary Carlisle and Chairman Springer to present a new measure before adjournment. The substitute loosens bank reorganization requirements and caps joint liability via a safety fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Banking and Currency Committee
Springer
House
Democrats
Messrs
Cox
Culberson
Sperry
Warner
Cobb
Alabama
Eilis
Hall
Missouri
Johnson
Ohio
Gresham Explains Settlement Offer With Britain
Secretary Gresham to the house explains the proposed lump sum of 125000 dollars to settle British sealing vessel claims under the treaty. He notes damages claimed exceed the amount and warns that a commission could cost over 425000 dollars, urging prompt final settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinatos
Gresham
House
Great Britain
Congress
International Commission
Postmaster in Durango Fails to Account for Funds
Postoffice Inspector Williams reports a deficit of 1000 dollars in the Durango Colorado post office led by Postmaster Stearns. Bondsmen have assumed control of the office as Stearns admits guilt and says the money was lost in gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap
Col
Postoffice
Williams
Stearns
Durango
Death by his own hand in Brewen bank arena
Brewen Maine December 22 F P Farrington treasurer of the Brewer Savings bank and a dry goods merchant shot himself at 4 am. The cause of death by his own action is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewen
Maine
F. P. Farrington
Brewer Snavings Bank
Currency Debate Fails To Break Private Bills Blockade
Congress stalls as Mr. English blocks local measures while a livingstone Livingstone bill allows foreign exhibits for Atlanta expo. Debates on a pension for Major General Abner Doubleday widow and a pending currency bill occupy the House with substitutes and treasury concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Washington
Congress
New Jersey
Senate
Livingstone
Georgia
Atlanta
Wilson
Mr. Livingston
de Armond
Missouri
Coombs
New York
Abner Dubleday
Springer
Pendleton
West Virginia
Johnson
Indiana
Banking Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr Springer
Russell
Counceticut
Murder in Topeka: Mrs Matson found slain at home
Topeka reports the murdered woman Mrs A D Matson, 22, with skull crushed and an axe nearby, found in her fifteenth and Monroe residence after a neighbor noted milk pans left on the 12th. She was a former teacher and suffrage activist. husband in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loper A. Kan. Dee
Aafternoon
A. D. Matson
Fifteenth
Monroe Streets
Leadville Gold Strikes Spark Mining Frenzy in 1890s
Denver reports intense excitement as great gold strikes hit Leadville in the Rex and Triumph mines. Trains to the camp are crowded and observers say the gold belt extends at least three miles, suggesting Landville could become the world’s largest producer by 1895. A wry note adds a comment about a woman needing to be smooth to suit another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dee
Leadville
Rex
Triumph
Landville
Up to Date Hints on Soil Fertility and Irrigation Waters
The article explains irrigation water types and their effects on soil fertility. It distinguishes aerated, mineral rich, and fertilizing waters, warns against overuse of iron sulphate waters, and describes simple tests to gauge dissolved air content. It also covers mushroom bed preparation and care for winter yields using ammonia in the cellar environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Hcussinganl
Practical Mushroom Growing by Dr. Russell
Dr. Russell describes a simple method for growing mushrooms using stable manure in a stoke hole with a brick beaten bed. He advises gathering good fresh manure, shaking out longest straw, turning daily to avoid overheating, and maintaining bed temperature around 85 to 90 degrees with careful compaction and a solid bottom for the bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Russell
Soils and drainage for productive orchards and grape varieties
Prof. L. H. Bailey discusses orchard soils urging deep cultivation and drainage where needed to avoid sour, wet, or hard subsoils. He notes that proper preplant crops improve land, and stresses drainage for rolling lands and clay soils, with muscadine grapes praised for their musky flavor and wine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Bailey
Cornell University
Mosty Fravon
Graves
Delaware
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Honolulu
Ordnance Department
National Board
Jefferson Prison Bridge
Behring Sea
Kansas
Topeka
St. Louis
Liberty
Chouteau
Phoenix
Excelsior
England
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