Debates in Congress Reflect Power Shifts and Reform Calls
A sprawling summary of congressional debate highlights clashes between old and new regimes, with discussion of Senate and House tactics, potential adjournment, and outrage over perceived irregularities in trial proceedings. Mentions Thurman, Carpenter, and Mitchell, plus calls for civil service reforms and a reshaped federal agenda amid wartime and postwar tensions.
Tariff debate in Congress stirs iron and steel trade
The Pittsburgh clipping details a mixed outlook for iron and steel as Congress nears tariff decisions. It notes rail suppliers delaying orders, expanding mills in progress, and industry leaders weighing the Twin Commission report. A circular from the Amalgamated Association leaks to press, sparking concern over wage cuts and a tougher stance against foreign competition, while union leaders press for solidarity and potential cooperation efforts.
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Western Law Associatios
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Thone
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Calvin
A. Wella
Ttsbured Forge and Irom Co
Annie
Philadelphia
Pemas
Cling
Town Talk on Senatorial Question With Ed Cresap Major Alderson
Chats on the Senatorial Question feature Ed Cresap and Major Alderson. Col. A. J. P. Cresap arrives in town as reports swirl about Dunning's cabinet plan and potential shifts in the Fire Department. Primary elections are set for December 31 with city offices hotly contested and Alderson denying candidacy while remaining loyal to friends.
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Pennsylvania
Memrini
Fitsbarz Chamberet Commerce
Merrell
Bates
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Cape Cod
Edmunda
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Pinanes Omnite Tee
Ahe Jerman National Bank of
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Joan of the People
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Eleestics
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Republican Executive Committee
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Tom Bennets
Frank Bowers
Joe Forsythe
Wharfwaster
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Washington
Frightful Explosion On Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
December 16 engine No. 52 on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania railroad blew up just outside Cumberland on the way to the coal mines. Engine man George Rateng was badly injured. Henry Miller and Frank Jarabine were severely hurt. two brakemen not expected to live. Moone killed outright amid a sensational disaster described as a brutal outrage by Dodridge County authorities.
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Virginia
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Frank
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Mar Joes and Mather
Suenchong Perrers
Cumberland and Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Piedmont
George Rateng
Henry Miller
Frank Jarabine
Hight
Moone
Crmmenam
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Geo. Riley
Ik Carifine
Connecting Links and Road Plans Mentioned in Coal Region News
The article notes the Oll River Railroad Company changing its corporate form and planning to issue 3 million dollars in bonds for building and equipment, with stock increased to 6,000,008 and a list of directors elected. It reports a near-fatal horse accident involving Walter Dunbar and highlights a temperance meeting featuring Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and other speakers.
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Oll River Railroad Company
D. K Neal
W. N. Chancellor
John McLure
Taylor
Wheeling College
Kergueen
Kanawha
Wages Cut Declared at Singer’s Steel Works
December 16 report notes wage reduction from 7 to 8 per ton for mellers at Singer's steel works. Mellers to accept the cut while other mills pay 7. Morgan's Merchants' Exchange annual data show 869,578 bales received and 364,24 bales shipped, with Texas and Arkansas contributing large shares and a general decline in receipts.
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Association For
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HL Morgan
Merchants’ Exchange
Europe
Texas
Arkansas
Missiasippi
Kentucky
Louisiana
Keasay
Indian Territory
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