National Capital: Senate Actions and Election Disputes
The article outlines Senate and House actions on amendments and appropriations, including a woman suffrage constitutional proposal, naval and fortifications bills, and land entry reforms. It notes disputes over the Texas election outrages and the Smalls Elliott election case with a racially charged debate and the counting of electoral votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Senate
Blair
House
Maritime Canal Company of
United States
Des Moines
Indian Territory
South Carolina
Coke
Dawes
Hampton
Texas
Hale
Smalls-Elliott
Smalls
Washington
Elliott
Lodge
Massachuchusetts
Rorth
Republican Party
Evarts
Washington County
Eccentric Mirder Lady Catherine Pierson Estate Inventory
The estate of Miss Catherine Pierson of Richmond shows a personal value of £450,000 largely in government bonds and railroad stocks. She was famed in PortseLP for cattle shows and was known for diamonds and old fashioned attire, with inventory revealing 50 bonnets 70 shawls and 200 emptied medicine vials among silks and gowns over fifty years old.
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PortsreLp
Mass
Catherine Pierson
Richmond
French Control in Tonquin Weakening Amid Rebel Gains
Chinese residents pressure Hong Kong to confront exclusion laws as French Tonquin control wavers amid rebel attacks. Hong Kong petitions urge U.S. withdrawal of exclusion bills, warning of commercial ruin if maintained. Senate judiciary delays, with nominations awaited from Harrison, including post in Florida and Indiana prosecutions. Lighthouse land purchase favored after Beavertail survey. price set at 3500 dollars. Stock Exchange suspends Joseph F. Rook. Norman J. Coleman confirmed as agriculture secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonquin
Bas Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
China
Japan
Hong Kong
Yoko Oma
England
United States
Australia
America
Wasuiye Ton
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Senate
Edmunds
Harrison
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court of the Test
Florida
Indiana
R. Harrison
Washington
Norman J. Coleman
Oates naturalization bill aims to end evils in laws
New naturalization bill reported by Mr. Oates and a Senate committee seeks to reform U S naturalization rules. It argues current laws delay aliens and allow illiterate applicants to gain citizenship with little proof or oath. It notes past presidents urged revision to curb abuse and foreign allegiance issues.
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Mr. Oates
Oates
Secommittee
United States
Arthur
Cleveland
Congress
Pennsylvania G A R State Encampment At Erie Ends
The twenty third Grand Army encampment concluded in Erie with Col Thomas J. Stewart of Philadelphia elected department commander over Gen. D B McCreary by 513 to 243. Forty three delegates to Baltimore were chosen and new officers installed as the encampment adjourned sine die. A committee was appointed to study soldiers orphans schools funding and legislation while Mrs Anna Wittenmeyer announced a planned home for soldiers widows orphans and indigent soldiers wives costing an estimated 2 300 000 with a public installation of W R C officers held at 8 p m in G A R B hall.
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Erie
Ofivers
Berry
Thomas J. Stewart
Philadelphia
D. B. McCreary
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Senare
Mra
Anna Wittenmeyer
W. RC
G. A. RB. Ball
Coward and Mutineer Marked in War Records
A British spy Genry Le Caron is recorded in American war records with the note Coward and mutineer. He belonged to Company B, Fourteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, once guarding Gen. Thomas and among about 600 mutineers sent to Nashville’s penitentiaries. Separate items note a Wool duties suit in New York, Modjeska’s anger over a joint plan with Booth and Barrett, a 30 week tour at 3500 weekly, and a Senate vote on the Extradition Treaty listing affirmative yeas.
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le Caron
Waseivetor
Murfreesboro
Nashville
Modjeski
New York
Modjeska
Booth
Barrett
Messrs. Booth
Monongahela to Samoa after orders issued
Instructions were issued to have all stores aboard the United States steamer Monongahela ready by tomorrow. The ship is expected to sail for Samoa Monday or Tuesday. In Trenton the House passed a bill removing Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles W. Fuller from office and transferring the appointment of his successor to the governor.
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San Francisco
United States
Samoa
Mr. Fuller
Trenton
N. J
House
Charles W. Fuller
New Jersey names Camden leader as department commander
In Trenton on February 14 the Grand Army of the Republic in New Jersey elected W. E. Miller of Camden as department commander. The assembly highlighted Miller as a veteran organizer and noted his prior service within the encampment.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Grand Army
E. Miller
Camden
Natural bone setter Regina who cured incurable cases
A Brooklyn reader recalls Regina dal Cin a famed healer from Vittoria Venetia born 1818 who set dislocated bones with a strong touch and simple poultices. Her skill drew praise from Venice Trieste and many patients though she faced trials for practicing without license.
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Brooklyn
Venetia
Regina
Vittoria
Loranzo Dal Cin
Alpazo
Tribune
Bellin
Vittoris
Venice
Lely
Canonida
Trieste
Garibaldi
Valerio
Stamling
Manu
Reni
Lagu
Isane KO Robinson
Montague Terrace
Lane
Brooklyn Cagle
Towels at reduced price stir shoppers’ interest
A fragment notes towels offered at lower prices for several item numbers, sparking shopping interest and potential demand as buyers seek bargains. The readable text mentions multiple towel sizes and discounted pricing, hinting at a promotional sale in a local store.
White Goods and Linen Sale With Deep Reductions
Advertises white goods and linens with pricing hints for sacks and linens. Mentions blankets, comforters, and assorted textiles with various price notations and broad discounts. The text is garbled and lists several unclear figures and colors.
Embroideries in City Shop Offer Steep Fabric Deals
A local store advertises an extensive embroidery line with fabrics from one cent per yard upward including Hamburg Redes and Nuinsool. A black widened eghor deinbrauldert piece is highlighted as a cheap option.
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Hamburg
Redes and
Nuinsool
Silks and dress goods on sale at low prices
The ad touts cheap silks and dress fabrics for spring. It lists 44 inch Henrietta at four cents, 49 inch wool sailings at 23 cents, inked goods at various low rates, 46 inch black Henrietta, and Gilbert’s suitings as cheap as possible. Also features 40 inch silk warp D Alme and large quantities of silk and faille fabrics priced below typical values.
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Ile
Gilbert
Gee
Carpets Offer Bargains for Spring Cleaning Season
Local dealer advertises 2,000 yards of Lowell Hartford body Brussels carpet at 9 cents per yard for two weeks. Quality ranges from 1.25 to 1.50 dollars per yard, urging quick purchase to save money.
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Lowell & Hartford
Brussels
Kid and Cashmere Gloves Sale Announcement
A sale offers 500 pairs of ladies kid gloves back stitched at a low price per pair in sizes 54, 534, 6, 64 7, 4, B4 with value 21.25 per pair. Also 200 pairs black and colored cashmere gloves at 5c, valued 50 to 75.1000 more items at half price. Sale is strictly cash with no prices repeated after the sale. February 2 to 17 in specified location.
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Mirder
WasutxeTox
Secretary of the Treasury
Beavertall
R. J
Light House Board
Gous
Joseph F. Rook
The
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Ducke, Meyer, Scheffer & Co
Magone
Washineton
Blackburn
Cockrell
Faulkner
Frye
George
Hawley
Hoar
Jones
Arkansas
Pasco
Payne
Ransom
Sawyer
Sherman
Walthall
Test
Central Asia
Nile
Niger
Africa
August Merck, Jr
Warren, Pa
EL Asaure
G.B. Winnass
Adephia Ricehen
Second Street
Warren
Fohusen & Siegfried
Woolin
Wyinda & Davis
Statistica
Pete
Smith
Little Falls
Terry
Echo
Dr Bull
Prine
Laxader
King
Morex
Merck
Vital
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
Hamk & Co
Shelby
Merck Drug Store
D. Salt
Bippus
Ind
Testifi
Lean
Abraham Hare
Betly Ic
Ohio
Athirims
Thousnauds
Jr King
Celtings
Whe Gulf
Mars Point
J. W. Stewart
van Wert
Davia
Cor
Liberty
Qudstrewth
Sanders & CO
Broadway
New York City
Chris J. Vitanity
Abbott
Stinson 4 Co
Portland
L. F. Watson
T. B. Neamith
J. Hazeltine
Cashier
Dinsctors
O. H. Hunter
M. B Dunham
Jas. Clark, Jr
B. Nesmith
J. Haseltine
L. R. Freeman
Vitizens
Frode Neary
Hambesuy
Hertzel
Ne Was Ld
Warren County
Eric Erickson
Conewango
Foundry
Machine Shop
Conewango Foundry and Machine Shop
John T. Hill
Island
G. Koeblby
Eprtt
D.shear
Iliac
Lie
Iby
Shhar
Warren, Pend’a
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