Filibuster of the past allens all night speech history
A long recount recalls a historic Senate filibuster from 1890s era politics. It cites La Follette like opposition, Sherman act repeal battles, and prolonged floor speeches that blocked or delayed key measures. The piece notes leaders’ use of every parliamentary device to prevent action and mentions figures including Abbott, Allen, and others in banter about who spoke long into the night.
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Lee
Filibuster clash over quorum roils Senate in long session
Wisconsin Senator La Follette presses for a roll call and questions the presiding officer while other lawmakers argue over a quorum and the use of railroad bonds as security. The exchange grows heated as allies and opponents trade objections and procedural appeals.
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Senate debate on railroad bonds and currency fuels quorum clash
A Senate floor dispute centers on the use of railroad bonds as currency collateral. Senator La Follette battles with colleagues, insisting on a strict quorum while reading lengthy remarks and pressing opposition to Aldrich’s bonds plan. The session sees interruptions, calls for roll, and tensions amid crowded galleries.
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Burrows Blocks Beveridge on Publicity Bill in Senate
Indiana Senator Burrows objects to Beveridge over a publicity bill during a Senate session. Burrows, as chair of the privileges and elections committee, questions the bill’s progress and presses for a unanimous consent move, while Beveridge offers to defer to Burrows yet faces procedural delays as the measure remains in committee.
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Ban on Local Stocks In Public Service Bill Debated In Senate
Tennessee Representative Sims introduced a House bill barring officers clerks and aides from holding stock in public service corporations in the District of Columbia. The measure aims to curb influence on legislation with a looming March 4 1886 effective date if passed next session. The Senate meanwhile passed a Congression Club incorporation bill and amendments extending the Baltimore and Washington Transit line into the District.
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the Brotherhood of St Andrew
Baltimore and Washington Trans Company
President Endorses Oregon Republicans For Re election
The President publicly praised Representatives Hawley and Ellis for backing administration policies. He urged support in the Oregon election set for next Monday, praising the two Republicans while underscoring welfare, commerce, and resource conservation measures.
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Receivers Appointed for Gould Roads Pittsburg Line
Judge James Yong of the United States Circuit Court appointed receivers for the Wabash Pittsburg Terminal Railroad Company Gould line to protect $5.6 million in mortgage interest and related obligations. Receivers are Henry W Moore Masters general superintendent and Francis H Skel Ang president of First National Bank of Pittsburg. The company owes promissory notes and audited vouchers totaling over $5,093 14 in interest past due and over $800,000 in associated mortgage interest before the pending mortgage obligations.
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Millionaire's will broken in Snell case over women ties
Jury finds Col Thomas Snell insane when making his will and annuity to Richard Snell. The verdict voids the will after evidence of un sound mind and gifts to several women who wrote passionate letters forming key testimony for the plaintiff.
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Yemer
Prolong Life Claims for Miles Heart Cure
An advertisement asserts Dr Miles Heart Cure prolongs life in many cases after hopelessness. A testimonial from Soule of Portland Maine describes regained heartbeat and relief after using the remedy and whiskey during a fainting spell, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
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Callers at White House List Congressional Figures
An incomplete Washington list names ANKENY Senator FLINT CURTIS of Kansas, Speaker CANNON, Representatives SHARP WILLIAMS Mississippi CAWLEY New York McDONALD BUTLER FASSETT SULZER BENNET ELLIS HAWLEY UNNERWOOD PAUL MORTON of New York, indicating a formal callers’ roster at the White House.
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Oregon
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Unnerwood
Alabama
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Bishop Lampton backs Foraker in AME endorsement
Bishop W Lampton of the AME Church declares strong support for Senator Foraker. He says colored voters admire him as Lincoln and Sumner and will stand with him, noting Mississippi’s twenty strong delegation and unity among Black Republicans nationwide. The bishop notes no defeat in principle and faith in eventual victory.
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Parker to Write Platform for Democratic Candidates
New York May 2 Former Judge Parker Democratic candidate for President in 194 will chair the committee on resolutions of the Democratic native consentiantas sear chosen today in Tammins Hall He has been asked to prepare a platform Wilhay J Bryan said to have given consent to Mr Parker Om ha Nebr Wax William J Bryan is touring Northern and Western Nebraska and Southern South Tikott A message to him about consent was answered by Parker who remains chair of the resolutions committee Verdel Nebr Way 78 lste not dis missed chairmanship of resolutions con mittee Woo BRYAN
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Johnson Would Win If Nominee Is Garson of Wonne Sett
A Washington Post report from Baltimore outlines Democratic sentiment that Johnson would secure the presidency if nominated. Cadwin Warfeld traveled West with the view that party undercurrents favor Johnson and that delaying the Democratic National Convention could still lead to his nomination and national sweep.
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Omaha Official to Speak at Democratic Convention Nomination
Reliable authorities say Fo J Dunn of Omaha Nebr will nominate William J Bryan for the presidency at the Denver convention. Representative Thomas Heflin of Alabama will second the nomination.
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Quorum Struggles as Representatives Leave to Speak at Memorial Day
Many Representatives return to districts for Memorial Day speeches while the House battles to retain a quorum. Only about 29 of 201 members were in Washington yesterday, delaying votes on naturalization fees and customs pay scales as a Senate House conference is sought.
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