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Avis au publico. To the Public. Oefentliche bekanntmachung. [Offering employment to the destitute in his workshop twenty-eight miles from Philadelphia; and giving the liberal bill of fare which will be provided] Imprimè à Philadelphie, par Henri

Avis au publico. To the Public. Oefentliche bekanntmachung. [Offering ...

Printed in three columns French, English and German.; Evans 15861. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the Governour's objections to a bill, reducing the salary of the governour from eleven hundred to eight hundred pounds ... Done in Court-Street Boston, by Edward Eveleth Powars, 1

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the ...

Not in Ford. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 43, Folder 7.

The following is a copy of a bill, which was introduced and read in the Honorable General Assembly of this State, at their session last week at Newport--- the consideration of which is postponed to the next session. September 21, 1789. An act fo

The following is a copy of a bill, which was introduced and read in th...

Evans 22110.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 166, Folder 12.

A bill providing for the sale of land in the Territory of the United States north-west of the River Ohio. [1792?].

A bill providing for the sale of land in the Territory of the United S...

Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 218, Folder 13.

Amendments proposed in the committee of the whole House, to the bill to amend the act, intituled, "An act to establish an uniform rule of naturalization. [Philadelphia: Printed by Childs and Swaine, 1794] [Negative photostat.].

Amendments proposed in the committee of the whole House, to the bill t...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 220, Folder 15.

A bill authorizing the president of the United States to lay, regulate, and revoke embagoes. [1794?].

A bill authorizing the president of the United States to lay, regulate...

At a General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In the House of representatives, June 18, A. D. 1796. The underwritten representatives dissent from the bill for establishing an estimate of the value of rateable pro

At a General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence plan...

Evans 31095.; Providence, R. I. Town meeting.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Po... More

Fee bill ------ Law of Massachusetts ---- Published by authority. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six. An act, establishing and regulating the fees of the several officers, and other

Fee bill ------ Law of Massachusetts ---- Published by authority. Comm...

Not in Ford.; Imprint 3.; On verso: 158. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 45, Folder 1.

12th December, 1797. Committed to a committee of the whole House, to-morrow. A bill for the relief of the representatives of William Carmichael, deceased. [twenty-one lines] [Philadelphia: Printed by William Ross, 1797].

12th December, 1797. Committed to a committee of the whole House, to-m...

Evans 32964.; Imprint 3.; On verso: [in Mss.] U.S. States. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; P... More

A bill to prevent citizens of the United States privateering against nations in amity with or against citizens of the United States ... [Philadelphia] Printed by John Fenno [1797].

A bill to prevent citizens of the United States privateering against n...

Imprint 3.; Evans 32963. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 223, Folder 21.

11th February, 1800. Read the first and second time, and committed to a Committed to a committee of the whole House, on Friday next. A bill to allow a drawback of duties on goods exported to New-Orleans, and therein to amend the act intituted "A

11th February, 1800. Read the first and second time, and committed to ...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 225, Folder 5.

February 6, 1801. Read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House, on Monday next. A bill to extend to aliens who arrived and became residents in the United States before a certain period, the benefits of the act

February 6, 1801. Read the first and second time, and committed to a c...

In Senate of the United States, April 26th, 1802. The Committee to whom was referred the bill, entitled "An act making an appropriation for the support of the navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and two," having con

In Senate of the United States, April 26th, 1802. The Committee to who...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 226, Folder 40.

3d April, 1802. Read the first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House, on Monday next. A bill, for the relief of Paolo Paoly ... [Washington] Duane printer [1802].

3d April, 1802. Read the first and second time, and committed to a com...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 226, Folder 27.

In Senate of the United Statds, April 30th, 1802. The Committee to whom was referred a bill from the House of representatives, entitled "An act to amend an act, entitled,"An act for the relief of sick and disabled seamen," and for other purposes

In Senate of the United Statds, April 30th, 1802. The Committee to who...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 226, Folder 42.

Bill of mortality for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1801 by Lyman Spalding, M. B. &c. [Portsmouth, 1802].

Bill of mortality for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1801 by Lyma...

Imprint 2.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 90, Folder 1.

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1802 by Lyman Spalding.

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1802 by Lym...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 90, Folder 1a. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 90, Folder 1a. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images an... More

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1803 by Lyman Spalding, M. B. &c. [Portsmouth, 1804].

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1803 by Lym...

Imprint 2.; Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 90, Folder 4.

Bill of mortality for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1805. By Lyman Spalding, M. D. [Portsmouth, 1806].

Bill of mortality for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1805. By Lym...

Imprint 2.; Title.; On verso: Spaldings Bill 1805. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli... More

Bill of morality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1807. By Lyman Spalding, M. D. [Portsmouth 1808].

Bill of morality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1807. By Lym...

Spirit of '76. At a numerous meeting of the young men of Troy, at Bill's Phoenix Hotel, on Saturday evening the 15th of April- Stephen Warren was appointed chairman ... whereupon, the subjoined address was read, approved, and ordered to be publi

Spirit of '76. At a numerous meeting of the young men of Troy, at Bill...

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth Newhampshire, for A. D. 1808. by Lyman Spalding. M. D. [Portsmouth 1809].

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth Newhampshire, for A. D. 1808. by Lym...

Imprint 2.; Title.; On verso: Spaldings Bill 1809. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli... More

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1811 By Lyman Spalding, M. D. [Portsmouth 1812].

Bill of mortality, for Portsmouth, Newhampshire, for A. D. 1811 By Lym...

Imprint 3.; Title.; On verso: Spaldings Bill of Mortality 1811. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collect... More

In Senate of the United States. November 28, 1814. A bill to authorize the purchase of the library of Thomas Jefferson, late president of the United States. [Washington, 1814].

In Senate of the United States. November 28, 1814. A bill to authorize...

Imprint 2.; Jefferson, Thomas. Purchase of library. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli... More

A bill to provide for the payment of that part of the direct tax of the United States, which is apportioned to the Commonwealth of Virginia and for other purposes. Presented, December 15th, 1814. [Richmond, 1814].

A bill to provide for the payment of that part of the direct tax of th...

A bill "To amend the act, entitled, 'An act, to reduce into one act, the several acts and parts of acts for establishing a penitentiary house, and for the punishment of crimes, passed March the sixth, one thousand eight hundred and nineteen." (P

A bill "To amend the act, entitled, 'An act, to reduce into one act, t...

Imprint 2.; On verso: Fed. Court: in the case of Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio... More

To the public. To the gross charge of John Hambden Pleasants, in his hand bill of yesterday, which he alleges is founded upon documents in the hands of another prson, and which he has not seen, I can only reply by calling for the proofs. It is t

To the public. To the gross charge of John Hambden Pleasants, in his h...

To the citizens of Washington. A hand bill is in circulation signed "a citizen and a tax payer" in which, among Gen. John P. Van Ness's claims to the honor of being re-elected Mayor of Washington, it is stated that he has ordered suit" against J

To the citizens of Washington. A hand bill is in circulation signed "a...

To the citizens of Washington.; Van Ness John P.; On verso: 13 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

H. R. 174. December 22, 1837 ... A bill to provide compensation to James Barron for the use of his invention called "A ventilator of ships." [Washington, 1837].

H. R. 174. December 22, 1837 ... A bill to provide compensation to Jam...

25th Congress, 2d session. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 231, Folder 17.

Military despotism! Arbitrary arrest of a judge [Regarding Andrew Jackson and Dominick A. Hall] During the session of Congress in 842, Senator Linn of Mo. introduced the bill for refunding the money to Jackson, with interest, amounting to {dolla

Military despotism! Arbitrary arrest of a judge [Regarding Andrew Jack...

Jackson, Andrew.; Hall, Dominick A. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portf... More

Circular. Washington, November 9th, 1840 Dear Sir: In the full conviction that the bill providing satisfaction for the French spoliations prior to 1800, which is now pending in Congress, would be greatly aided and indeed voted at the coming sess

Circular. Washington, November 9th, 1840 Dear Sir: In the full convict...

On verso: 9 Nov. 1840. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 197, Folder 10.

Dr. Jackson's rheumatic liniment. Where this liniment is applied pain cannot exist. Please circulate this bill. Philadelphia 1848.

Dr. Jackson's rheumatic liniment. Where this liniment is applied pain ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 155, Folder 13.

It seems to be conceded on all sides that the bill for the relief of the sufferers by French spoliations prior to July 31, 1801, will be voted by Congress next winter ... James H. Causten. Washington City, October 10, 1849.

It seems to be conceded on all sides that the bill for the relief of t...

On p. [2]" {stamp} May 2 1910 D. of D.; on p. [4]: 10 Oct. 1849. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML.... More

Article second of Senator Fassett's prison bill (as originally prepared.) [n. d.].

Article second of Senator Fassett's prison bill (as originally prepare...

The Sherman bill for dispoiling the treasury. From the Cincinnati gazette [n. d.].

The Sherman bill for dispoiling the treasury. From the Cincinnati gaze...

On verso: 09-83-443.27. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 138, Folder 28.

Memorial to Congress for a loyal civil government for North-Carolina. The Undersigned loyal (white) citizens of North-Carolina, most respectfully and earnestly petition the Congress of the United States to pass into a law the bill introduced int

Memorial to Congress for a loyal civil government for North-Carolina. ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 135, Folder 20.

A bill to admit California into the Union of the United States of North America. [1850].

A bill to admit California into the Union of the United States of Nort...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 233, Folder 3.

A bill to amend the act entitled "An act to extend the jurisdiction of Justices of the peace." [n. d.].

A bill to amend the act entitled "An act to extend the jurisdiction of...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 188, Folder 15.

To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia. A memorial and remonstrance. We, the subscribers, citizens of the said Commonwealth, having taken into serious consideration ... "A bill establishing a provision for teacher

To the Honorable the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia....

Trimmed to 26.5 x 53.5 cm. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 188,... More

[Blank bill of lading. n. d.]. - Public domain broadside, Library of Congress

[Blank bill of lading. n. d.]. - Public domain broadside, Library of C...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 80, Folder 12.

Things to be remembered. Remember that the Whig administration of Millard Fillmore enacted the Fugitive Slave bill, in violation of the constitution and all the legal safeguards of personal liberty ... Remember to see, that your name is on the v

Things to be remembered. Remember that the Whig administration of Mill...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 60, Folder 29. Copy scanned: 1

Hancock House ... Friday June 17th, 1853. Bill of fare ... J. H. & F. F. Farwell, printers 3 & 5 State Street.

Hancock House ... Friday June 17th, 1853. Bill of fare ... J. H. & F. ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 61, Folder 19.

Nominations of the do-nothings of Washington, for 1856. for Mayor. Jas. Robertson, Editor of the Truth. For assessors Ham Hughes. For Common Council George Turner, George Longdon, John McDevitt. For the Board of aldermen. Bill Porter. Beau Hickm

Nominations of the do-nothings of Washington, for 1856. for Mayor. Jas...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 201, Folder 36.

$200 reward. Ranaway from the subscriber, living near Queen Anne, Prince George's country, Md., on the 17th of November, 1855, negro man Bill Brown ... Wm. W. Elliot. Nov. 28, 1855.

$200 reward. Ranaway from the subscriber, living near Queen Anne, Prin...

Newspaper clipping.; Reward. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 121, Folder 19a.

Villikins and Dinah. As sung by Bill Lake, at Spalding & Rogers' Circus, Muncy, Sept. 7, 1855.

Villikins and Dinah. As sung by Bill Lake, at Spalding & Rogers' Circu...

Verse. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 156, Folder 17.

Act of incorporation for the purchase of Mount Vernon. The following bill, amending the act incorporating the Mount Vernon ladies' association of the Union has unanimously passed both Houses of the General Assembly of Virginia ... [n. p. 1856].

Act of incorporation for the purchase of Mount Vernon. The following b...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 188, Folder 23. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 188, Folder 23. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images ... More

A few suggestions, respectfully submitted, concerning the Senate bill now pending in the House of representatives; a bill virtually creating monopoly and high prices in telegraphing between the Atlantic and Pacific states. Respectfully addressed

A few suggestions, respectfully submitted, concerning the Senate bill ...

Speed, John J.; Telegraph. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 204... More

Bill of fare Mrs. S. L. Skilton's eating house. No. 6. Lindall Street Boston. [1860].

Bill of fare Mrs. S. L. Skilton's eating house. No. 6. Lindall Street ...

Handwritten on verso: 1860. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 66, Folder 41.

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the public safety. [s. l.]

A bill to be entitled an act to provide for the public safety. [s. l.]

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1, Folder 15.

I take the liberty of showing you the manner in which the new tariff bill, at present before Congress, called the Morrill bill, will effect spool cotton ... George A. Clark. New York, Jan'y 31st, 1861.

I take the liberty of showing you the manner in which the new tariff b...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 123, Folder 23.

Dear Sir: The interests of the undersigned being vitally affected by the inequalities of the proposed tax bill, would state for himself and the trade he represents, that he is a wholesale merchant, manufactures and dealer in proprietary family m

Dear Sir: The interests of the undersigned being vitally affected by t...

The state of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six. Resolved ... requested to exert all honorable effort to secure the passage by Congress, at its present session, of the bill, now pending therein, desig

The state of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand eight...

On verso: {Stamp} Sep 25 1907 D. of D. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; ... More

The lobby of the House of Representatives at Washington during the passage of the civil rights bill

The lobby of the House of Representatives at Washington during the pas...

Illustration showing a crowd of men in the lobby of the House of Representatives in the U.S. Capitol building. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 10, no. 487 (1866 April 28), pp. 264-265.

Senator Sherman's financial bill. From the Miners' journal of January 4, 1868.

Senator Sherman's financial bill. From the Miners' journal of January ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 236, Folder 16.

Union Republican ticket. Grant and Colfax. Electoral ticket for presidential electors. Joseph R. Hawley, William Fitch, Clark Holt, Luther Boardman, Henry Bill. George Dudley. [Nov. 1868].

Union Republican ticket. Grant and Colfax. Electoral ticket for presid...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 9, Folder 14.

To the trade. Bond's indexical bill holder and letter file. Patented Nov. 10, 1868 ... Terms of trade ... Entered according to Act of Congress A. D. 1869, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court, for the District of Maine.

To the trade. Bond's indexical bill holder and letter file. Patented N...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 27, Folder 27.

[National Lincoln Monument Association donation in the form of a dollar bill.]

[National Lincoln Monument Association donation in the form of a dolla...

National Lincoln Monument Association. Received from Charles H. Howe for subscription to the Lincoln Monument in the City of Washington, D. C. One Dollar. Washington, May 29, 868.

Senator Henderson's financial bill. From the Miners' Journal of February 1, 1868.

Senator Henderson's financial bill. From the Miners' Journal of Februa...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 236, Folder 17.

A dollar saved is a dollar earned. Good to bearer. for one dollar to be applied to the payment of any bill for advertising ordered through us in any newspaper or newspapers at publishers cash rates. Geo. P. Rowell, New York, May 1868.

A dollar saved is a dollar earned. Good to bearer. for one dollar to b...

Title.; On verso: {stamp} The Wm. A. Hildebrand Collection. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection;... More

Bill Drennan, Indian scout and companion of Kit Carson / N.H. Rose, San Antonio, Texas, photographer.

Bill Drennan, Indian scout and companion of Kit Carson / N.H. Rose, Sa...

Bill Drennan, half-length portrait, facing slightly right. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Civil rights bill and West Point academy. Letter from Gerrit Smith to Frederick Douglass. Peterboro, June 27th, 1874.

Civil rights bill and West Point academy. Letter from Gerrit Smith to...

On verso, Copy 1: MC#09-82-038.233. On verso, Copy 2: Exchange Oberlin College Library Mar 26, 1915; MC #09-82-038.234.; On verso, Copy 3: Trans from Manuscripts Div. Oct 29, 1945; MC #09-82-038.235.; On rec... More

[Confederate one hundred dollar bill], Confederate States of America.

[Confederate one hundred dollar bill], Confederate States of America.

Copyright by William Lee, M.D. Plate V, no. 1. Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Reasons why Senate bill 213 House bill 112 which has been reported back recommended by your committees with amendments, should be passed ... [Washington, D. C. 1877?].

Reasons why Senate bill 213 House bill 112 which has been reported bac...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 206, Folder 48.

Huntington too much for the President. ( Colton letter, No. 455.) New York, May 3, 1878. Friend Colton: I returned from Washingyon this morning. The President signed the Sinking Fund bill Monday, as you no doubt have learned 'ere this. He was no

Huntington too much for the President. ( Colton letter, No. 455.) New ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 128, Folder 53. Copy scanned: 1

The Bland silver bill. To the editor of the Herald. New York January 10th, 1878.

The Bland silver bill. To the editor of the Herald. New York January 1...

Title. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 128, Folder 52.

Petition. To the House of representatives: Gentlemen:- We, the undersigned, a sub-committee of a Committee of one hundred resident citizens and taxpayers of South Washington, District of Columbia, beg to all your attention to Senate bill No. 298

Petition. To the House of representatives: Gentlemen:- We, the undersi...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 207, Folder 36. Copy scanned: 2

Capt. Geo Sword, chief of police with Buffalo Bill's Indians, Pine Ridge Agency, S.D. / W.R. Cross, portrait & view photographer, ... Hot Springs, S. Dak.

Capt. Geo Sword, chief of police with Buffalo Bill's Indians, Pine Rid...

Members of Lakota or Sioux tribe in predominantly traditional dress, posed with police chief in uniform. 10047W U.S. Copyright Office. No. 480.

Opposition to funding bill. At a mass meeting of citizens of San Francisco, held Tuesday, June 19th, 1894, at Metropolitan Temple, the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Opposition to funding bill. At a mass meeting of citizens of San Franc...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 2, Folder 19.

State of Connecticut. Secretary's office, Hartford, June 10, 1897 ... (Senate bill No. 98.) ... An act to establish standard inks for public records.

State of Connecticut. Secretary's office, Hartford, June 10, 1897 ... ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 10, Folder 20.

Niagara Falls, June 23d, 1898, Pawnee Bill's Wild West Co.

Niagara Falls, June 23d, 1898, Pawnee Bill's Wild West Co.

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Dr. Townsend and Representatives. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. Photo shows Dr. Townsend explaining the new 'General Welfare Bill' which is that name the doctor is trying to have made a law thru the efforts of some of his Congressmen. Left to right: Dr. Francis E. Townsend, Rep. Nan Honeyman of Oregon, and Rep. Ralph O. Brews of Maine

Dr. Townsend and Representatives. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. Photo show...

A black and white photo of three men and a woman. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Assistant Attorney General appears before Senate and House Labor Committee. Washington, D.C., June 2. Assistant Attorney General Robert Jackson, appearing before the Senate and House Labor Committee today praised the Black-Connery Wage and Hour bill., Jackson urged enactment of the bill as a means of placing commerce between that states upon a "Basis of industrial justice to disadvantaged men". Jackson is shown in the center with authors of the bill, Rep. William Connery, left. and Sen. Black, right

Assistant Attorney General appears before Senate and House Labor Commi...

A black and white photo of three men in suits. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New evidence in Tom Mooney case. Washington D.C., July 17. Congressman who are pushing a bill through to investigate the Tom Mooney bombing affair are shown examining a supposed duplicate of the bomb that was allegedly traced to Mooney, the congressmen are left to right: Jerry J. O'Connel, of Oklahomoa, John M. Coffey of Washington, Gerald Boileau, of Wisc. [i.e., Minnesota] John T. Bernard, of Wisc. and Usher L. Burdick, North Dakota

New evidence in Tom Mooney case. Washington D.C., July 17. Congressman...

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House Appropriations Committee hears Secretary of Treasury and Budget Director. Washington, D.C., Dec. 16. Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau and Acting Budget Director Daniel Bell discussed federal finances today with the House Appropriations Subcommittee considering the Treasury-Post Office Departmental Supply Bill. Secretary Mogenthau refused to say which points of the Bill were discussed at the meeting which was Executive. In the photograph, left to right: (front row) Sec. Morgenthau, Rep. James P. Buchanan, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; and Rep. John Taber of New York. Back row, left to right: Rep. Louis Ludlow, Chairman of Subcommittee on Appropriations and Post Offices; and Daniel Bell, Acting Director of the Budget

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Speaker turns over mace to custodian as house adjourns. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Speaker Bankhead turns over the mace to its custodian, Warren G. Hatcher, as the House adjourned tonight after passing the Neutrality Bill repealing the arms embargo

Speaker turns over mace to custodian as house adjourns. Washington, D....

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[Kills Close to the Lodge, a Sioux Indian from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show]

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Perfect harmony. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Seems that Rep. James W. Wadsworth, Republican of New York, is getting a bit of confidential arms information from Rep. Luther A. Johnson, Democrat of Texas and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just before he--Wadsworth--addressed the House today in favor of the administration's bill. Rep. Johnson, who preceded Wadsworth on the floor also spoke for repeal of the arms embargo [...]

Perfect harmony. Washington, D.C., Nov. 2. Seems that Rep. James W. Wa...

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President of Railroad Association appears as witness before Interstate Committee. Washington, D.C., May 10. Judge R.V. Fletcher, President of the American Association of Railroads, who was the principal witness today before a Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee on a pending railroad bankruptcy bill

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Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of S.E.C. Washington, D.C., June 2. SEC Chairman Jerome Frank making his initial appearance before a Senate Committee since his advancement to the Chairmanship, today appeared as witness before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee to endorse government insured loans as a 'desirable first step toward enabling local banking institutions to fill a gap in the financing of small business.' The bill was proposed by Sen. James E. Mead, and proposes that the RFC insure up to 90 percent of the loans made by private banking institutions

Government insured loans a 'desirable first step' says Jerome Frank of...

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Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secretary of the Navy Charles Edison, making his initial appearance upon the Hill since taking oath as Navy Secretary, asked the House Naval Affairs Committee to enact laws to increase naval tonnage, 'in view of the grave international situation.' He said that he would elaborate upon this statement later. He introduced Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, who made the main statement to the committee

Appeals to Congress to enact Naval Bill Washington, D.C., Jan. 8. Secr...

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Federal Reserve Board Committee before Senate Committee. Washington, D.C., June 13. Appearing before the Senate Banking and Currency Subcommittee today, Marriner S. Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, expressed his opposition to a bill liberalizing provisions of the Federal Home Loan Act. He said that enactment of the act, sponsored by Senator Wagner, would expand operations of the Home Loan Bank System far beyond the scope of its original purposes

Federal Reserve Board Committee before Senate Committee. Washington, D...

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Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. Leslie Craven, New York attorney, testifying today before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on the railroad reorganization bill

Testifies on railroad reorganization bill. Washington, D.C., May 12. L...

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Light in Capitol dome means pages have to work at night. Washington, D.C., July 1. When the light is burning in the dome of the Capitol, it signifies that Congress is holding a night session. To pages, this means night work- no dates. Democratic Page of the House Mac Arnold is here looking glum with Helen Rodis over the prospect of night work while the House works on the Bloom Neutrality Bill

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Tennessee Governor urges passage of Norris Bill. Washington, D.C., May 17. Governor Prentice Cooper, of Tennessee, today told a House Military Affairs Subcommittee considering a bill which would permit the Tennessee Valley Authority to take over facilities was sound 'from every national, state, and local viewpoint.' He urged immediate passage of the Norris Bill amendment

Tennessee Governor urges passage of Norris Bill. Washington, D.C., May...

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Surgeon General says 500 new U.S. hospitals needed. Washington, D.C., June 2. Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, told a Senate Education and Labor Subcommittee today that at least 500 of the 3,000 counties in the U.S. need new hospitals. Although Chairman Murray said there is little chance of the Wagner Bill's passing this year, Parran defended the hospital building program which is a part of that bill

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Speaker Bankhead dips pen to sign neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Nov. 11. Speaker Bankhead got up bright and early this morning to sign the bill which was a victory for the administration. Vice President Garner signed the bill last night, and here is William Bankhead dipping the pen to sign himself. The bill was immediately taken to the White House where the President signed it in the presence of leaders of the fight for the administration's Neutrality Bill [...] the House and Senate

Speaker Bankhead dips pen to sign neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., N...

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Concentrated wealth on increase. Washington D.C. Concentration of wealth in the control of a few corporations has increased since 1931. Dr. Charles A. Beard, (right) told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee today. Dr. Beard, noted political scientist and economist, was testifying in defense of the O'Mahoney Corporation Licensing Bill, which, if passed, will require corporations dealing in interstate commerce to comply with specified standards to aqcuire a federal license. Senator Joseph O'Mahoney, author of the bill and Chairman of the Committee, is on the left

Concentrated wealth on increase. Washington D.C. Concentration of weal...

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Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary Henry Wallace today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee, which is considering a bill to revamp the Farm Credit System, that farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay.' He approved the general objectives of the bill, but suggested changes which he said would result in a 'sounder government credit policy,' and clear up the present 'farm debt muddle.' Shown in the picture, left to right: Senator John H. Bankhead 2nd, Alabama; Senator James F. Byrnes, South Carolina; and Secretary Henry Wallace, Agriculture

Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington...

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Wendell Wilkie, Pres. of the Commonwealth & Southern Corp. appearing before House Military Affairs Subcommittee, urging approval of Norris Bill so that the securities of the Tennessee Electric & Power Co. 'will not be totally destroyed'

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Holds House Committee in contempt. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. The Presidential candidate Lemke and his backer Dr. Townsend are shown as they conferred about the new Townsend Plan now to be called the 'General Welfare Bill'. Dr. Townsend who goes to court on Feb. 8 for contempt charges against him said today that, "I have nothing but contempt for the House Committee"

Holds House Committee in contempt. Washington, D.C. Jan. 16. The Presi...

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Jesse Jones holds first press conference since assuming new post. Washington, D.C., July 17. At his first press conference today after taking the oath as Federal Loan Administrator, Jesse Jones urged that Congress enact the new lending bill before it concludes its current session. Jones told reporters that immediate enactment of the bill was desirable because it would take 'a good time to get the program in operation'

Jesse Jones holds first press conference since assuming new post. Wash...

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House adjourns after passing revised neutrality bill. Washington, D.C., Nov. 3. Surrounded by page boys, Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead waves goodbye to House members as the House adjourned sine die after passing administration's Neutrality Bill repealing the arms embargo

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Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved the bill to revamp the Farm Credit System because farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay. In addition,' he said, '60 percent of all the National Farm Loan Associations have had their capitol so impaired that they cannot make new loans. Beyond question there is room for improvement in both the general farm credit situation and the Federal Land Bank System'

Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washing...

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Relief labor more costly than private contract, House committee told. Washington D.C. Testifying before the House Agricultural Committee today, Resettlement Administrator W.W. Alexander said that construction of improvements on farms in the south, if done with relief labor, would cost nearly twice as much as if done under private contract. The Committee is considering the Jones-Bankhead Farm Tenancy Bill which would set up a federal corporation to loan money to tenant farmers to enable them to buy and improve land

Relief labor more costly than private contract, House committee told. ...

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Nebraska Congressman reports to Indians of progress on compensation bill. Washington, D.C., July 5. Rep. Karl Stefans, of Nebraska today conferred with tribesmen of the Winnebago Reservation over his Indian bill to provide compensation for members of the Winnebago Tribe for lands which the Indians[?] were forced to leave in Wisconsin in 1863, despite the fact that the tribe had never fought against the U.S. Rep. Stefans points out that the Sioux Nation is now receiving compensation for its lands, and feels that Winnebagos should be compensated for their lands. Left to right: Frank Beaver, Chief of the Winnebago Tribal Council, Rep. Stefan, and William Davis, tribesman

Nebraska Congressman reports to Indians of progress on compensation bi...

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Huge postcard sent Minnesota Senator. Washington, D.C., May 2. Said to be the largest postcard ever sent through the mail, this 4x6 message urging passage of a bill to provide sick and annual leave for substitute employees of the Post Office Department, was received today by Senator Ernest Lundeen of Minnesota, from the Minneapolis Substitute Committee of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. It took $1.50 in stamps to carry the card. Officers of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks are shown with the Senator shortly after the card was delivered. Left to right: Senator Ernest Lundeen, W.T. Horner, Legislative representative of the Federation; Leo [...]orge, President; W.H. Duke, Secretary; and A.B. [...]ombie, Chairman of the local unit

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Bankers' Association opposes federal insured loans as hazard to established businesses. Washington, D.C., June 15. Robert M. Hanes, 1st Vice President of the American Bankers' Association, and brother of Treasury Undersecretary John W. Hanes, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that the Association opposed the proposed bill to authorize the RFC to insure up to 90 percent on loans to small businesses. He said that it would be a hazard to already established enterprises. He denied that bankers are 'sitting idly by waiting for the borrowers to seek credit'

Bankers' Association opposes federal insured loans as hazard to establ...

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