Dictatorships Attack on Speaker Reed Sparks Senate Clash
Washington April 21 The session opened with a display of sympathy for Greece, then devolved into a heated debate on the state of the Senate. Morgan and Allen attacked Speaker Reed, calling dictatorship and criticizing public committees, while measures on Greece and government policy were discussed amid tense exchanges and adjournment looming.
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Washington
Menste Yesternsy
Turkey
Senate
Durine Mitch Berton Morgan
Characterland Hoechee
Nebo
Ube
Merman Fa
Hal
Mr. Allen
Wenate Ries
Lindsay
Meioers
Morgan
Uli
Congress Debates Indian Bill and War Warehouse Plan
Legislative session records a heated debate over the Indian supply depot move from Chicago to Sioux City, with proposals for a War Warehouse, amendments on Cherokee tobacco taxes, and objections from Mr Bland and Mr Sherman. Other figures discuss compromises, funding scopes, and procedural votes amid party lines.
Fragmented 19th Century Debate Hides Amid Stilted Text
A garbled report recounts a speech by a Mr King defending a statement as a reverse outcome while a Miss Coleaene and Mr Hormary are noted in connection with a death. The Senate committee plan for a final resting place for Judea almanac figures is described, followed by a adjourned session and a list of ceremonial attendees.
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King
Ted Deen
Duderwood
Wight
Here
Coleaene
Nir Hormary
Judeaalman
Senate
Maine
Ton
Desemand
Robinson
Sid Deora
Ohio
Bromwell
Crumpacker
Ind
Alexander
Kentucky Situation in Senate Nomination Caucus
In Frankfort April reports detail a heated caucus over the U S Senate seat with Deboe and Halt leading, Evans and Boyle among aspirants, and Republicans split by gold and anti-Hunter lines. Adjournment delayed a formal ballot as Deboe forces shift support to Henry Martin amid late-night votes and party realignments.
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Frankfort
Hhuet
Eyane
Washington
Curtis M Borman
Richmond
John Bennett
Hie
Deboe
Halt
Hunter
Qnet
Walter E. Evane
Hay
St. John Boyle
Teennelt
Evans
Lewis
Mikers
Anum
Uae
George D. Todd
Lousvile
Baird
Norman
Stool Blackbure
Martin
Stone
Thuk
Terehun
Uortin
Blackburn
Ui Fhepublicans
Davis
Dele
Henry Martin
British Ambassador Demands Precedence of the Vice President
British Ambassador presses for ceremonial precedence over the Vice President during Grant’s funeral transfer ceremonies in New York. Officials and diplomats debate rank, with Julian Pauncefote and Bayard among attendees. social norms and official protocol are at issue amid diplomatic friction. George W. Donnelly named temporary receiver for Jacob Abies Brewing Co. plus Santa Fe sale notices.
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Washington
Grant
City of New York
Cablini
Fonergy
Julian Pauncefote
Vic
Loria
Juflon
Bern
Hubbard
Mockley
Ambassador Wawrot
A Brewing Co
New York
George W. Donnelly
Dekh
Jacob Abies Brewin Company
Banks in St Louis face consolidation as large banks grow
Banking circles in St Louis foresee growing consolidation driven by trust companies and big banks absorbing smaller rivals. Observers note high working capital needs and profits favoring large institutions, while safe deposit firms erode small deposit bases and trigger mergers.
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Bt. Souis
Soch
Chemical and National Bank of the Republic
Fis
St. Louis
Amadi
St Louis
Utes
Milliyne
Safe Deposit Companie
Wd Medicmn Alka
Bank Dhee
Amile Amoate
Armitar Gize
Ene Panies
Grand Canon of the Colorado River Tour Promised
See Your Own Land First Only a few hours journey by stage from Fiagstaff Aris on the Santa Fe route the most marvelous scenic Wonder of the American continent a Titan of Chasms the Grand Canon of the Colorado River thirteen tiles long over a mile deep and point well like my flower. Profusely illustrated descriptive book The Grand Canon trailed free W J Black GP A AT &8 F Ry Kan
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Fiagstaff
Aris
Santa Fe
Colorado River
W. J Black
F. Ry
Kan
Daughters of the Confederacy Seek to Buy Lee Home
The Daughters of the Confederacy launched a movement to raise funds to purchase the Lee residence at Lexington Virginia where General Robert E Lee lived as a professor and died. George Lee has declined a related offer and will leave the house, with Gen Lee’s successor Will move if the purchase fails.
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Lenmond
Daughters of the Confederacy
Lexiturton
BE EL Lee
Washington and Lee University
Gh. WC. Lew
Geo. Lee
Wilding
Betanes
University
How
Wilson
Gen Lee
Sen. RE Leée
South
Washington
Mt Vernon
Danattere
Confederacy
Robert BE. Lee
Hundreds for Bundy Cincinnati Ape 23
Congressman Shattuc receives over 500 letters and telegrams urging Kiss to appoint Bundy the colored boy cadet at Antapolia. A large petition circulates, to be sent to the president to protect the boy when he reaches the academy. Rev Dr. D H Moore endorses Shattuc, urging persistence with Bundy.
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Cincinnati
Shattuc
Bundy
Antapolia
D. H. Moore
Western Christian Advocate
Methodist Church In
West
Congressman Shattuc
W J Foster of Mayes Killed by Santa Fe Train
A Mayes Kansas man W J Foster was struck by a Santa Fe train while walking home one mile west of Tampe. The engine hit him from behind, fracturing his skull and throwing his head against the rail. He was found by section men and taken to Argentine, described as a refined, cultured man. a Woodmen of America membership card was found in his pockets.
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W. J. Foster
Mayes
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Mayes Kan
Foster
The
Woodmen of America
Wreck on Leuleville & Nashville line injures many
A wreck occurred at Mudgee Trestle north of Tim Place on the Leuleville and Nashville railroad. The southbound passenger train derailed with two coaches ditched. Engineer Adam, his fireman, and two crew members were fatally injured, two other men believed to be tramps were severely hurt. Cause unknown.
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Evergreen
Als
Mudgee
Tim Plaée Igat
Leulevile & Nashville Railroad
Adam
Indiana Governor Shunned by Literary Club
Misnapolis reports that Indiana Governor James A. Mount was denied admission to the Gentleman's Literary Club, with officials citing his status as a farmer. Ex-President Harrison and James Whitcomb Riley are mentioned as Pittsburg connections. a city spelling dispute and chamber of commerce committee report are noted in a late April note.
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Gentleman's Literary Club of
Indianapole
Misnapolis
Apri
Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
A Year and a Day in Topeka Court Case
Sam Hayden a Topeka Black man was charged with passing counterfeit duter and Hermann Haussler from the Soldiers home at Leavenworth faced a letter opening charge and use of 31 percent of a $300 draft. Hayden received a sentence in the fall and Haussler got one year and one day in the federal penitentiary.
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Sam Hayden
Topeka
Hermann Haussler
Lenvenworth
Dalt Statin
Hayden
Haussler
United States Penitentiary
Appeal to McKinley urging swift relief for unemployed Americans
The executive council of the American Federation of Labor presents a memorial to President McKinley, Cabinet, and Congress pleading immediate relief for mass unemployment and lower living costs. It calls for: enforcing the eight hour law on federal public works, reforming financial and banking policy, liberal funding for public works, and currency safeguards to shield citizens from financial crises. It warns of mounting destitution as workers plead for promised prosperity and urges swift, decisive action by Congress.
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Washington
Executive Council
The
Federaion of Labor
Congress
United States of America
Iou
Gur Land
Poemis’s
Congress of the
United States
Samuel Gompers
P. J. Mguire
James Duncan
Jas. O'Connell
M. M. Garland
John B. Lennon
Frank Morrison
A. FL
Senator Stocke Opposes Dockage Law Says It Harms Kansas City
Senator Fred A Stocke criticizes anti dockage legislation during a Topeles stop from Kansas City He urges quicker rate acceptance by Stock Yards and Brook Yards firms claiming higher costs and slower business If the law stands it will hurt local commerce He cites United States court upholding the law and calls for repeal or reform The piece also notes a resident Mrs A Inveen of 720 Henry St Alton reports a complete cure from rheumatism using Chamberlains Balm after eight months of suffering and recommends it to others. the ad closes with hair care product mentions.
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Fred A. Stock
Topeles
Kansas City
Stovke
United States
Stock Yards Company
Kansha
Brook Yards Company
A. Inveen
Henry St. Alton
Syneonograph claims 3000 words a minute in new telegraphic device
Albert Cushing Crehore and Lt. Giorgs Owen Squier announce the Syneonograph, a fast telegraphic machine, capable of 3000 words per minute on duplex and quadruplex lines. Early tests between New York and Chicago show promise. further demonstrations and experiments are planned to prove rapid message transmission and copying via manifolded outputs.
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W York
Albertcan Institute of Electrical Engineers
Albert Cushing Crehore
Dackooth College
Giorgs Owen Squier
U.S .i
Chicago
Crehore
Colextaph
Here
Cretere
Squier
Severn
Fire at Washington Navy Yard destroys No 2 building
Fire swept Stornbourer Nos 1 and 2 in the Washington navy yard causing devastation to the naval examining and retiring board area. No.2 building burned out, containing merchandise. overall loss estimated under 10000 dollars. Also notices reduced rail fares for a national gymnastic event in St Louis with early sale dates.
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Navy Yard
Washington
Stornbourer
Washingtom Navy Yard
Naval Examining and Retiring Board
St. Louis
Gymnastic Union
Valen Pacific
Tickela
Kansas
Nebraska
Culcra
Uhlon Pacific
Connections
A. Lewis
Senator backs Jones for Indian Affairs post
Indias Commissioner Washington April 23 The senate committee on Indian affairs reports favorably the nomination of Wm A Jones of Wisconsin to the commissioner of Indian affairs. Five masked men broke into John Quinlan’s residence at Niles C April and after gagging and binding him ransacked the house and secured 1900 in currency plus valuable jewelry. It's a Comfortable Line Journey long or short comfortably made provided your tickets read over the Santa Fe Route.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Thding Affairs
Wm. A. Jones
Wisconsin
Niles, C
John Quinlan
Ambassador Hay Impresses England Despite Speech Flaws
London reports Col John Hay and Henry White met at the Foreign Office and were warmly welcomed in London. Newspapers note Hay’s reception at St James’s and by the mayor of Responding it is suggested his stance may favor stronger links with the United States while remaining cautious on tariffs and Mexican policy.
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Qador
England
London
Simtes Ambtenador
John Hay
Usilied Sata Embany
Henry White
Department of the Government
Col
John. Hay
Court of St. James
Apeech
Rewrharrigton
Wiemet
St Daries Gazette
United States
Mexico
Bridge at New Orleans and San Francisco Car
The Southern Pacific plans a joint bridge project across the Mississippi River near New Orleans with double tracks. A new company will be formed with Texas and Pacific and Louisville & Nashville joining in partnership with the Benton Pacific to build and operate the crossing. The endeavor, costing about 5 million, will connect the river above New Orleans with a river route to be named and carried out in coordination with multiple railroads.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
New Treans
Vicw
Fred Crocker
Warld
Texan & Pacife
Loulaville
Nikshville Rude
Benthetn Pacit
Gvetaliee
New Orleans
Vanderbilt to Sail for Europe in May
Washington April 22 Cornelius Vanderbilt will leave his residence in the city and with Mrs Vanderbilt start a trip to Europe to consult a specialist. He will begin the voyage about the second week in May. The notice also mentions a mineral water promotion and local refrigerator advertisements.
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Waabington
Europe
Washington
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Hia
Mra. Vanderbilt
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