Filibuster Talk Sets Stage for Public Building Deadlock
Washington May 2 special describes a likely continuation of the Democratic filibuster in the house hindering passage of public building bills and other measures. It notes past tactics, current reluctance of members, looming street railway debates, and opposition to a monetary commission as Congress blocks key legislation.
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Charles W. Arthur
Washington
House
Congress
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Reed
Kilgore
Texas
Cannon
Williams
Dalzell
Senate
Union Station
United States
Monetary Commission
First Republican national convention primer
The first Republican national convention met in Philadelphia on June 17 1856 following a Pittsburg meeting on February 22 1856. John C Fremont and William L Dayton were unanimously nominated for president and vice president. A slavery focused platform was adopted. Lincoln was nominated at Chicago May 16 1860 with Hannibal Hamlin as his running mate. Lincoln defeated Douglas Breckinridge and Bell with 180 electoral votes to 12 72 and 39.
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Bunkerill
Pittsburg
Washington
John C. Fremont
California
William L. Dayton
New Jersey
Lincoln
Chicago
Douglas
Breckinridge
Bell
Hen Refuses to Lay Eggs on Sundays in Muncie Tale
In a May report from Muncie Rev. C. C. Watkins, secretary of the Muncie Ministerial Association, recounts a hen that lays eggs on other days but refuses on Sundays. The minister notes the bird’s Sunday restraint began weeks ago and now stays a household fixture, spared from roasting. The item concludes with a dense, scrambled insert of unrelated sports scores and local weather listings.
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Muncie
Ind
CC. B. Watkins
Seventeenth Street Baptist Church
Watkins
Reo. Watkins
Althomza
On the Trail of Some Graft in Rockford
State's Attorney North doubts the graft inquiry in Rockford will finish this week. Investigators seek evidence on city hall and high school contracts and other city buildings. They reportedly pursue deals larger than previously disclosed, with the committee keeping details scarce.
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Rockford
North
Fourteenth Avenue
Robbery of Express Car Near Pittsburg Yields Small Loot
The Pennsylvania Railroad and Adams Express report slow progress after the theft of the New York St Louis express car at Walker's Mills near Pittsburg. Detectives from Pinkerton the railroad secret service and local agencies search for clues. Messenger Noah Roshen was frightened by masked bandits and can offer little to help, with about 600. dollars stolen including 441.71 in currency and assorted small merchandise likely jewelry.
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Pittshburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Adams Express Company
Walker's Mills
Pittsburg
Pinkerton
Secret Service
Railroad Company
Noah Roshen
Snowfallblanket Hits Buffalo and Jamestown
Seven inches of snow fell at Buffalo with Jamestown recording ten inches. The snowfall is melting quickly as warmer weather returns.
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Buffalo
Jamestown
How ILL IS CLEVELAND A CALM UPDATE FROM LAKEWOOD
New York May 2 ex president Cleveland was said to be making satisfactory progress with no material change in his condition Doctors report no cancer diagnosis Bryant his longtime physician refused to add details saying There is nothing I can tell you Cleveland's illness continues to cause anxiety among close friends
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New York
Lakewood Hotel
Cleveland
Bryant
Meveland
Scores on the Ball Fields League Report
Baseball scores from Boston and Chicago games and scattered results across cities. Eleven innings in Philadelphia Boston split a pair while Detroit and Washington posted limited wins as weather affected schedules.
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Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
Home Blown to Atoms in Idaho Ranch House Explosion
Wardner Idaho May 2 A dynamite blast destroyed a newly built ranch house on the North York river demolishing furniture and tossing KE A Carlson and his wife from bed. They survived with injuries. The hired man was found dazed fifty feet away. Animals perished or injured and the barn collapsed. No one has learned who set the blast. Authorities note threats by nearby Finns against settlers.
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Wardner
Ida
KE. A. Carlson
Kingston
Carlsons
North York River
Yorktown Doukhobors Seized On Trains In Winnipeg
Citizens block the seventy one Doukhobors from departing their cars in Yorktown Winnipeg. Mounted police stand guard as several appear nude and sit by windows for onlookers. The group subsists on peanuts and apples in a tense scene.
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Winnipeg
Man
Yorktown
Cleveland street car workers vote on strike demands
Street car employees in Cleveland Ohio vote on striking for higher wages after fare reductions. The report notes battleship feet arriving at Monterey and various world events including Taft's voyage and a ship grounding.
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Cleveland
Feet
Monterey Cali Bay
Taft
Tarama
Peter Wichmers
Taaig Island
L. 1 Farmer
Tran Line Association
United States
Ix Deal
New York
Roosevelt
Matsussima
Willits A. Stetson
Boston
S&s. Ooo
Milwaukees Oldest War Vet Reaches Century Mark
James Clancy, believed to be the oldest U S war veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday at the National Soldiers Home Milwaukee. Born May 1 1808 in King’s County Ireland, he was serenaded by the home band and called it the happiest birthday of his life.
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Milwaukee
James Clancy
United States
National Soldiers
Clancy
King’s County
Ireland
Government month April deficit and year-to-date shortfall
Washington reports April 10S receipts of 18 019 321 and expenditures of 30 888 784. The month shows a deficit near 16 million dollars and the ten month deficit at 1440. the year-to-date compares to a prior surplus of 165,475,751. Paris notes Oscar R Schmidt surrenders to Gillespie police amid alleged embezzlement of 205 from an order named Kooand U S. he claims guilt.
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Washington
Paris
Oscar R. Schoedlt
U. S
Gillespie
Sehmidt
Next Japanese Maneuvers Near Tokyo Signal Major War Vantage
Powder and Ball notes higher officer deaths in war and reports Tokyo advices that Japan will conduct grand maneuvers about eighty miles north of Tokyo surpassing all prior drills. Lieutenant Frank Lahm says America will soon match European airship progress after his study of British French and German dirigible equipment.
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Tokyo
Japan
Frank
Lahm
America
Gown Styles Highlight New Double Skirts and Trim
The New York Post notes gown trends with valenciennes edging and clung trims on lingerie, while new double skirts gain popularity. Designs rely on tucks, maits, and trimming effects, and tailored suits feature flat braid edging for a severe simple look.
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Valenciennes
New York Post
Man Seeks Owner Of Found Cigarette On Sidewalk
A New York American excerpt shows a man asking what someone is doing with a cigarette and replies he picked it up off the sidewalk to find the owner, reflecting a casual street exchange.
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New York American
Northwestern workers pledge to abstain from alcohol
Twenty five thousand Northwestern employees sign a pledge to avoid intoxicating drinks. London underground plans to hire women ticket sellers following a French example. Texas courts rule the railroad commission cannot order lower sleeping car rates. the commission's earlier rate cut is challenged by the Pullman Company.
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Northwestern
London
Texas Railroad Commission
Pullman Company
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