Washington Letter on silver repeal fight and Senate action
Washington Letter from Aug 28, 1898 outlines House repeal of the Sherman silver purchase clause and pending Senate battles. It notes lawmakers' pledges, Voorhees and Hill positions, and prospects for the Voorhees bill, with debates over open purchasing and currency policy. The piece signals a tense political skirmish before a larger silver legislation clash.
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Washington, D.C
House
Senate
Renatori
Gormias
Snape
Benare Gail
Voorhors
YoLee
Boutharn Benawro
Cleveland
Washington
Payeo
Florida
Benatory Voorhees
Hill
Stara
Witife
Voorhees
Bom Wittee
Honda
House Rules and Civil Service Reform Debated in Congress
Objections to currency use linger as House rules tighten beyond late period standards. Senator Lodge proposes a reform bill to remove fourth class postmaster appointments from politics, but House passage seems unlikely due to local power dynamics and party control. The silver debate dominates the day as notable figures discuss prospects and implications.
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Lodge
Senate
Jong Odde
Cocktan
Wilson
Joan Allen
Bland
Missouri
Local Classifieds and Goods for Sale Listings
An assortment of local items for sale and services offered. Mentions items such as sash water pipe tinwork garden tools ice cream soda machines sewing machines and repair services. Includes notices about barber shops and local businesses with prices and contact hints though many lines are garbled.
For Sale Undersigned Property and Stock
For sale due to 11 PeaN property. The buildings of Ont Aaenuig ay Feanes and maar include a dairy, shop, barn, corrals and outhouses. Stock listed: two matched mules, five yearlings, eight head of unbroken mules, forty five cows, twenty horses, two delivery wagons, a buggy, and complete farming tools. Water right on the river. Sale includes all rights to the property and improvements.
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