Senate debate touches on coinage bill and election reform
In Wasmsa rox Feb 13 a Senate session saw Mr Cullom presenting a Chicago trade group memorial for rail and robbery protections. Mr Gray reported against a direct vote for senators. Mr Jones Arkansas urged unlimited coinage of silver. The chamber debated without final action as members pressed for calendar placement and continued discussing the post office appropriation bill amid disruptions over quorum and alleged Alabama election fraud claims.
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Annual Clerks Debate Ends as House Acts on Measures
In Missouri a house session crowded with members focused on local measures amid waning time before adjournment. Bills passed included restoring war flags to Michigan regiments and donating condemned cannon to Des Moines, with debates over annual clerks for congressmen costing 355000. Mayors convention at Sedalia discusses allowing higher tax levies to fund waterworks and electric plants.
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Watterson On Lincoln at Lincoln Council Address
Henry Watterson spoke at the Lincoln Council of the National Union in Cuypace praising Abraham Lincoln. He contrasted Lincolns humble origin with his enduring command, invoking divine inspiration and predicting future fame for Lincoln in history and enduring impact on the nation.
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Indians Get Funds to Return Home From Washington
The Seo and Fox delegation led by Chief Keosuk returned to their reservation in Indian Territory after being stranded in Washington. They sought transport money for their trip home and the government advanced the expenses from a fund due to them.
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Bill Cook Sentenced for Offenses in Fort Salem Arkansas
Fort Salem Arkansas February 13 Jill Cook known as the bandit was sentenced by Judge Parker on four charges totaling forty five years in the Albany Penitentiary He faced the sentence with composure Three Missouri postmasters appointments announced February 18 At Gibbs Adair county Sam Long replacing A E Moore at Seymour Webster county S McMahon at Zora Benton county James Coffee.
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Treasury briefs and short items from the nation
Tuesday's treasury report shows available cash balance of 141 million and gold reserve of 41 million. London gold shipment of about 5 million under bond with Morgan Belmont syndicate. Post office bars Hermetic Brotherhood fraud at 619 Jackson Blvd Chicago. Denver records deep cold of 15 below zero. Tuesday 12 below. Ex chancellor L G Garland of Vanderbilt dies at 84. Default judgments total 226,744 against Columbia National Bank stockholders. Grand Canal gatekeeper Frank W Smith shot in Phoenix. Ex president Vetzer jailed over bank wreck. Dickerson released on bonds. August 8 Greenville Ohio Wayne victory celebration may lack government funds. Senate panel to report Mitchell direct election bill. Gypsy Queen baking powder offer with handkerchief and Valentines at Kellams.
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Suppressed War News On Colombia Revolt Sparks Panic
A late Panama Isthmus report notes serious Colombia revolts with factions claiming advantage. Government moves arms to southern departments while censorship blocks unfavorable reports. Ports, mails, and letters face inspection. Colon and Panama City under passes after 10 PM. American warships deter rioting and looting as rail workers threaten strike amid rising costs and duties.
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Missouri Solons Move On Appropriation Bills In House
Missouri legislators push through key appropriation measures in committee of the whole. One bill funds interest on bonded debt and certificates of indebtedness for state schools. Another debates nearly 2 million dollars to refinance state bonds and allocating one third of state revenue to public schools. Lincoln birthday observance follows adjournment.
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Five Men to Be Hanged in Indian Affairs Report
Secretary Hoke Smith released the twenty sixth annual report of the board of Indian commissioners. The document criticizes division of contract work, highlights corruption and poor schools among the five civilized tribes, calls for congressional control, and notes progress in education and self reliance under allotment policy while urging tax restitution and safeguards against alcohol for Indians.
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Pacific Railroad Bill Reilly Measure Reported Back
The House Committee on Pacific railroads voted to report the Reilly Pacific railroad bill back to the house for further consideration. The panel cited insufficient time for debate and will also present without recommendation a railroad proposal to pay principal without interest, allowing a possible vote on the plan. A foreclosure bill motion in committee failed to gain support.
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Brooklyn Strike Ends As Workers Return To Posts
Brooklyn New York February 13 The trolley strike begun January 14 ends after a conference with President Lewis and Brooklyn city railroad directors Assemblyman John Graham and Police Judge Tighe. Strikers withdraw demands except return to old positions. Lewis to address the proposition and to take workers back individually as they report to car stables.
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Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Death Sentences
The Missouri Supreme Court upholds five death sentences and fixes March 21 for executions. The cases include the Murray brothers who killed Conductor Edgar Fitzwilliams in St Louis on December 23, 1893, William Taylor who killed Tobe Carlyle in Chicago and Alton porter on March 13, 1893, John Crisp who killed John Proett in Wright County on July 27, 1891, and Joseph Dusty who brutalized a man in St Joseph on July 30, 1894.
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St Joseph
Indian Territory Courts Conferees Named for Teller Bill
Representatives Culberson Bailey and Ray were appointed as house conferees on the Teller bill to preserve the Paris and Fort Smith courts. Senate supporters of the Morgia amendment seek inclusion in the appropriation bill, pressuring house negotiators to concede on major points.
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Congressman Long Marries In Paora Kansas Social Event
Congressman-elect Chester I. Long wed Miss Anna Bache in Paora Kansas in a grand society event attended by many friends. Rev Thaddeus Fritz officiated, and the couple departed for Washington to begin their honeymoon as Democratic leaders weigh the coinage bill's fate this session.
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