Fragmented 54th Congress Debates and Balloting
The House debated Grosvenor’s resolution on civil service renewals since March 8 1808 and the Martin Lockhart election contest. The Senate discussed river and harbor matters, naval bills, and Indian appropriation conferees, with a break for votes and adjournment.
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HOUSE
Komare Er Hondérera
Committee On Rules
Hougu
Grosvenor
Grosyanot
Dockery
Dom
McMillin
Dem
Tetin
Aromor
Iast
Martin
Thut
Bailey
Payne
Chaice
Aod
Mercer
Kem
Moody
Rep
Mass
Rinnker Ya. Downing
Illinois
Honsa
Senate
Dour
California
Executive Department
Youd
Messrs. Mahon
Kentucky
Ohio
Messrs, Cannon
Dookery
Missouri
Sayers
Texas
United States
Indian Territory
Reed
Mesaré, Evang
Russell
Connectticut
Tennessee
House of the Joint
Congressional Commission
Unclear fragment hints at speeches and schedules
Fragmentary text references alcohol, a 10 o'clock time, a Mr Dingley from Maine, and a home event. The passage appears to be an OCR fragment about a meeting or lecture schedule with no clear outcome or participants beyond those few names.
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Wseiu Arts Oil
Dingley
Maine
Postmaster General Recommends Seaboard Probe
A Washington special reports Postmaster General Wilson has sent the Seaboard Air Line matter to the Department of Justice and urged prosecution of officials if warranted. Papers allege an attempt to defraud the government by padding the mails to influence mail weight estimates for a four year contract and compensation rates.
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Wilson
Seaboard
Washington
Department of Justice
Seaboard ‘Air-Gline Railroad
Seaboard Air Line
Post Office Department
Reward Offered for Columbus Lynchers in Georgia
Governor Atkinson offers reward of 500 dollars for each of the first ten men arrested and convicted for complicity in the Columbus Georgia lynching of two Black men on Monday. Likely the largest reward ever offered in Georgia for arrest and conviction in such a case.
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Atkinson
Columbus
Georgia
Working Girls in Atlanta A Plea for Fair Wages and Respect
An Atlanta Constitution piece laments shop girls wages and conditions, noting many are orphans or supporting families. It condemns delaying raises, praises modest strides toward humane treatment, and urges sympathy, modest hope, and social kindness toward workers in hard times.
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Atlenta
Obiamberlin House
Pahop
Slater
Aistera
Job
Hank
Douglas
Lincoln
Hillstings
Abe
President vetoes general deficiency bill amid overseas claims dispute
The president sent a message to the House defending the veto power and criticizing French spoliation claims totaling over $1,000,000. He also objected to paying the Obonteau claim of $174,445 tied to the Ironclad's steam battery Etlal construction.
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Senate
West
Urye
Pettigrew
Yost
Mosard
Bate
Chilton
Hill
Smith
Gorman
Treasury
Appké
Chandler
Tillman
Congress
Naval Committee
Carnegie
Bethlehem Works
Quay
House
Indian Territory
Dawes Commission
Lodge
Morgan
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mitchell
Nelson
Morgan Gaked
United States
Executive Branch
Wis
Turis
Obonteau
Etlal
Train wrecking suspect Criswell convicted of murder
At 11 o'clock Saturday night the jury found Warren Criswell guilty of murder with a recommendation to life imprisonment. The conviction followed Criswell's first confession which aided the case against Tom Shawane.
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Crinwell Mound
Warren Crisgnol
Jefferson
Criswell
Tom Shawane
Electric firm seeks receiver for Decatur plant
Jefferson G Willard and R W Hight petition for a receiver of the Municipal Electric Company of Decatur alleging mismanagement and failure to yield returns. They hold a mortgage on the plant. Judge Vail has not ruled yet.
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Jefferson G. Willard
R. W. Hight
Manicipal Electric Company
Decatur
Til
Vail
War and fever toll in Havana amid dwindling military action
Advices from Hirvannara report the dy season near end with rains easing. Troops in the town face malaria outbreaks across Sanat Spiritus and Cienfieger, hundreds ill and 206 deaths recorded. Weyler under fire as critics urge action.
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Hirvannara
Rebala
Dons
Teich
Aldo Minde
Sanat Spiritus
Cienfieger
Woegler
Madrid
Jerotto
Dopey Domingues
Spabiitariy
Tt Bey
Weyler
Bernal
Meade and Hancock Equestrian Statues Unveiled at Gettysburg
Immense veteran gathering witnessed Pennsylvania contests unveiling of Meade and Hancock equestrian statues on Gettysburg battlefield. Ceremonies included George Gordon Kicad delivering the Meade tribute and General Grigg’s oration. Hancock statue unveiled at 2 pm with similar rites. statues cost over $100,000 to fund.
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George Gordon Kicad
Gobin
Lebanon
Hastinge
David, MacMurtrie Grigg
Reading
Second Cavalry
Batle
Gettysburg
Meade
Hancock
Gohin
Hastings
Henry H. Bingham
Philadelphia
General Hancock
Gettye Puree
Oyster trade surges as Topamam signals booming business
The Topamam region records a notable rise in oyster trade reflected by increased shipments and market activity. Merchants report higher demand and improved prices, indicating a strong growth trend in the local shellfish market.
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Tom
Sherman Ox
Lawrence
Lawrence Before the Committee On Foreign Relation
Alabama
Sarply
Havans
Havana
Sherman
Mr. Platt
Harris
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Lodge
Stevenson
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Montana
Kansas City
Savannah
Camden
N. J
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Navy
Bacon
Eastern Judicial District of
Beaumont
Bill
Daniel Webster
Myra Glam Gaines
Bargarde
6Bo
Atlanta
Lee
Fitzhugh Lise
Dinley
Harpor
Morro
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