The Rule Beat Them A Quorum Present But It Wouldn't Vote
In Va. Mammmattox Feb 20 the senate adjourned after a long silver bill saga led by Mr. Jones of Arkansas. A voting quorum could not be held for an all night session as the silver forces pressed for unrestricted coinage while opposition blocked a vote. A late resolution by Mr. Wolcott of Colorado urged delaying silver action. The body recessed around 9 pm after hours of debate and maneuvers as Mr. Vilas defended the administration amid bond contract topics and Mr. Platt challenged the bill. A motion for executive session failed to gain traction and the session closed with many senators refusing to vote. The treasury report noted a $99.875 million available balance, with asks for authority to issue short term bonds but concluded funds for the coming year would be sufficient. The House pressed naval appropriations while objections by Mr. Sayers against certain items were overruled.
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Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Wolcott
Colorado
Vilas
Wisconsin
Platt
K. Aldrich
Sayers
Murdered Ber Aged Husband From Marion Ark
A peculiar murder report from Marion county Arkansas. Samuel Cowles, 77, from Illinois, was found dead near his home. His wife, 73, is accused of chasing him with a harrow tooth, causing fatal wounds. The weapon and other murder evidence were found in the house. The wife was arrested and jailed in Yellville. Additionally, Indian pow wow near Perkins, Oklahoma, and an Otoe tribe meeting with the Towa to discuss allotments. Chicago Herald ownership change noted with James W. Scott. Thomas Cleary convicted of manslaughter in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wear
Yell- Fille
Cowles
Gurume
Perkins
Missouri Beer Tax Battle Ranges Through Legislature
Missouri lawmakers debated beer taxation with a split House. The majority urged defeating the bill while a minority report urged passage, and the House finally adopted the majority report after a tense session. Other actions included a cigarette sale ban to minors, a gallows proposal defeated, and Phipps department store tax. Senate moves included a beer inspection bill and a race rule offense measure. A reform school funding bill for youths under 21 passed the Senate, with county costs to support. The grain inspection bill dominated debate but no vote was reached.
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House
Senate
Swanger
Tubbs
J. W. Zevely
Connelly
Adjutant General's Office
Phipps
Kansas City
Justices of the Peace
Lyman
New Hampshire marriage notice rule for runaway couples
A proposed bill in Concord aims to curb runaway marriages by requiring couples to file a notice of intent five days before issuing a license, or ten days if non residents. The measure targets couples from out of state seeking nuptials in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
Radical Reform for Chicago Simmocrancy
A Civic Federation prepared measure would overhaul Chicago government, giving the mayor near absolute control through a presidential style board of control replacing existing departments. The proposal was introduced in the house and senate to reorganize city governance.
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Chicago
House
Senate
The
Civic Federation
United States
Board of Control
Nash Wins Buchanan County Clerk Race in Missouri Contest
In Buchanan county Missouri the court ruled 4300 ballots invalid settling the long county clerk contest in favor of Robert Nash Democrat. The decision raises a possibility Republicans may also lose the county treasurer post. Missouri Royal Arcanum delegates meet in St Louis with over 100 attending from across the state.
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Sr. Jastim
Buchanan County
Robert Nash
Amssouri
Royal Arcanum
St. Loum
Grand Council For
Missouri
Lieutenant Freemont P. Peek Killed in Gun Burst Incident
Fre mont P. Peek first lieutenant of the ordnance corps was killed near a rapid firing gun when a reed of a weapon burst. A handkerchief was given away with Gypsy Queen powder. Connection to a local steam laundry at 625 Tackecomates street is mentioned in the fragment.
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Saxby Hoox
N. J
Fremont P. Peek
Ordnance Corps
Perie
Smooth criminal who tied together bank, army contracts and theft
Omana Nebraska reports Albert Whippie alias Albert B Whipple a fugitive from justice tied to a web of crimes. A Crawford Hyannis banker merchant and army contractor, he allegedly forged tickets and robbed his own bank vault using a hidden wire latch. Relatives and local authorities are shocked by the scale and persistence of his schemes.
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Omana
Neb
Nebraska
Iowa
Albert Whippie
Crawford and Hyannis
Albert B. Whipple
Fort Madison
Whipple
Laws
Coin
Hepburn
Larrabee
West
Bordean
Wyoming
Fort Robinson
Crawford
Hyunnis
Charles Grable
Whippie
Bae
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Fee and Salary Bills After Bitter Fight
Oklahoma senators pass a six day battle plan raising county officer scrutiny and limiting clerks fees. The House okays an interest bill with a fixed rate and no usury clauses. A Kay county seat dispute grows heated as a proposal to move from Newkirk to Blackwell faces stiff opposition. Senator Hawley questions Seward fate with assurances from Minister Thurston on likely few executions. Madge Yorke murder suspect James B. Gentry admits crime after self harm attempt. California queue ban proposed to keep Chinese queues illegal with fines. Philadelphia election indicates Charles F. Warwick poised to win mayoralty by 50k to 60k.
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Garner
Oklahoma Senate
House
Kay County
Newkirk
Blackwell
East Side
The Khedive Marries His Favorite Slave
The khedive signed a marriage contract with his favorite slave in the presence of Egyptian ministers. This act constitutes marriage to the slave and there will be no public ceremony. Beattie's Fire Chief Missing in Smarrs Washington. Fire chief Hunt vanished. no trace found.
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Carmo
Beattie
Smarrs
Wash
Hunt
THAT DOG Napoleon and His Appetite Doomed Him
A tale recalls Napoleon the dog that outgrew a boy’s care in Jay Corners. The narrator recalls stealing bread to feed the dog, repeated escapades, and the dog’s growing strength and hunger. Uncle Chesterfield and Aunt Chesterfield appear in comic fashion before Napoleon is sold and later shot for biting a calf. The piece closes with a note from W. C. Fuller Jr. reporting the tale from Rockland, Maine.
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Napoleon
Mabennen
Chesterfield
Jay Corners
Mother
Uncle Chesterfield
Father
Uncle
Aunt Chesterfield
W. C. Fuller, Jr
Rockland
Tribune
Minister Seeks Re election in Village School Vote
The Rev. Mr. Blank, beaming, seeks re election as the school board race opens in the village. Sandy, an elder statesman, greets him warmly and recalls past candidates, noting fogs and a failed plump. The exchange underscores local civic sentiment on election day.
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Blank
Sandy
Sany
Justified Assault and Social Quips Across Papers
A jokey exchange between a police magistrate and a culprit ends with the culprit being discharged. The dialogue references a question about reading Trilb. The clipping also notes a humorous take from the Chicago Record and Washington Star about a girl learning to cook versus marriage, with a practical man and his dyspeptic friend weighing options in a light tone.
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Chicago
Washington Star
History of a Trust and the Whisky Monopoly
A historical account chronicles the Distillers and Cattle Feeders' company known as the Whisky trust. It details formation on May 10, 1887, rapid absorption of rivals, a 35 million dollar corporation, vast output, rebound profits, and a rebate scheme paying seven cents a gallon. It notes intrigue, a Chicago distillery blast, government probes, stock surges, and a failed tax hope that toppled Greenhut's leadership. The piece ends with the trust under three receivers.
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Standard Oiltrust
Dis
Illinois
Greenhut
Hobart
Corning
Green, Hennessy
Woolner
H. L. Terrell
Nelson Morris
H. M. Kingman
United States
Trust
Shufeldt
Chicago
Thomas Dewar
George Gibson
Gibson
Canada
Congress
Veteran's Verdict Overcomes Odds in War-Ravaged Theater
A fragmented wartime feature extols a veteran known as Sol for his resilience and leadership amid battles and theater ruin. The piece highlights his loyalty, literary mentions, and the public praise he receives from peers and readers, including a nod to the Dr Miles firm and a mailed product sale.
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Chicago Herald
John R Walsh
Chicago Evening Post
James W. Scott
Mont
Thomas Cleary
Frank Dorrity
Cleary
Taleens
Bronson
Font Scorr
Kan
Kansas
Ny Council
Missouri Legislature
Yeptka
Tackecomates Street
Oklahoma
Legislature
Seward
Waterseroy
Hawley
Major Seward
Thurston
Gene Hawley
Madge Yorke
Philadel PaLs
James B. Gentry
Thirtythird Street
Columbus Avenue
Tie
4 Hospital
Ourmins, Wash
Campbell
Philadelphis
Puuanarua
Charles F. Warwick
Robert W. Pattison
John Barleycorn
Ian Fastey Voluigere
Yewell
Marion
Farsteeinie
Miles Feal Co
Jtkhart
Tad
Aia
Es Press
Premuldry Podayay
All Drecsis
Boston
Sac
Boo
Dutton
Patrimmud
Opera Wa
Best
Miss Roblens
Boston Cash Shoe Store
Kansas Ave
C. A. Stultz
Ovil Dudley's Bank
Sid Kansas Ave
Torsua, Kas
Wear Brown & Co
Kansas Avenue
AM. Crossless
North Topeka
Ormca Steam Limpae
Pbsrisas
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