Senate and House adjourn in honor of Mr Randall death
The Senate and House adjourned as a mark of respect after news of Hon. Samuel J. Randall of Pennsylvania passed away. A joint committee was formed to attend his funeral, with five senators and nine representatives named to lead the tribute. The bodies adjourned with mourning emblems and tributes to the late congressman.
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Senate
House
Randall
Cameron Rose
Samuel J. Randall
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Quay
Allison
Dawes
Voorhees
Eustis
O'Neill
Palacace
Samwel J. Rendall
F Mavtvania
Esars
O Neill
Carlisle
Harmer
Holman
Cannon
Forney
Springer
Reilly
McKinley
Supreme Court Upheld Neagle Shooting in Defense of Judge Field
The United States Supreme Court affirmed the conviction ruling Neagle acted within duty as a federal officer when he shot Jerry at Lathrop California to protect Justice Field. After arrest in Stockton Neagle was released on habeas corpus and the decision held a settled conspiracy by Terry and his wife to murder Field. Justice Miller delivered the opinion with a strong dissent from Justice Lamb.
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Supreme Court
Terry
California
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Neagle
Jerry
Lathrop
Cal
Last Au
Justice Field
Miller
Stockton
Field
Lamb
Troops Sought to Prevent Northern Cheyenne Outbreak
Dispatches from Agent Upshaw at Sand Tongue River Montana report Northern Cheyenne Indians gathering and threatening life and property. Telegrams to the War Department request immediate troop deployment to the region.
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Washington
Upshaw
Sand Tongue River
Mont
Luckaiy
War Department
Wheat stocks and changes in Minnesota and Dakota elevators
Northwestern Sitter records show Minneapolis private wheat stock at 1 955 098 bushels and public 7 497 379, with St Paul 295 000 and Duluth 5 971 027 for a total of 15 718 406, up 172 255 from last week. country elevators in Minnesota and the Dakotas total 4 923 909, down 345 000, for an overall weekly drop of 222 000 bushels.
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Minnesota
Northwestern
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Dula
Dakotas
Embarrassed firm insolvencies and wrecks reported
The New York broker G. K. Stare's Sons filed for resignation with George Reid of Detroit and M. Feidmeir of New York as the only preferred creditors. A Philadelphia agent Hilger’s mishap and a wreck near Stanley caused wide exposure to rain. General Sehape’s illness and Dover shock hint at ongoing unrest and recovery efforts in late 19th century news.
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G. K. Stare
Tenkers
Hve
George Reid
Detroit
M. Feidmeir
Hilger
Philadelphia
Fim
Stanley
Northern Central
Paterson
Doin
Vressont Ia Ecrionaly
Mr. W
Sehape
Phisician
Dover
AEW
York Alepatch
Flour output declines across twelve mills in Minneapolis area
The Northwestern Miller reports last week twelve mills produced 111,640 barrels, averaging 18,607 daily, down from 157,450 the prior week and 88,150 the same time last year.
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Northwestern
Minneapolis
Issa
Secret Service
Denver
Col
George Amnons
William Doorell
National Bank
Kansas City
Twentieth and
Penn Strets
John Garvin
Harmon
County
Kan
Emporia
Atchison
Kansas
Edward Mason
Progressive Brethren Church
Miamisburg
Ohio
Wales
San Francisco
Australia
Thurdish Island
Sanders
Admiralty
Mysterious conscience contribution mailed to Treasury
An envelope sent to the Secretary of the Treasury from Coloma Michigan carries a $190 conscience contribution with no sender identified.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Coloma, Mich
Tornado hits Roanoke fur nace kiling workers in blast house
A cyclone struck Roanoke Virginia blowing down the Crozier fur nace blast house. Three workers Fred Philips Nelson Johnson and Henry Casey were killed. Six others James Turner John Houston Robert Watkins Toulane Stewart Doc Reed and John Ashton were wounded. Damages estimated at 25000.
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Crozier
Fred Phillips
Nelson Johnson
Henry Casey
James Turner
John Houston
Robert Watkins
Toulane Stewart
Doc Reed
John Ashton
Baltimore
Archer
Browning Station
Franklin County
Ark
William Browning
George Haines
Browning
Balimone
Hovernor Jackson
Whyte
Stevenston Archer
Fink
Pratt Lumber Company
Vertens
Ala
Loxs
Harrisburg
Aik
Cherry Valley Stove Company
Tucker
James Speunp
Southwest
Texas
John ‘Lomerlin
Moore Station
Tex
Lutchers
Louisville
Armour & Co
Ice Factory Planned After Purchase of Six
A six unit ice factory is to be built following the purchase. The document notes a condemned man from Mount Pleasant, D. C., executed for the murder of Otto Fishang on October 16 after confessing guilt.
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Cons
Stumons
Mount Pleasant
D. C
Otto Fishang
Nominations and Confirmations Hit Senate Ahead of Rhode Island Election
President sends nominations for Deputy Collectors and Inspectors of Customs in New York and nearby ports. Senate confirms several officials including Grant and Miles. various federal posts announced. Providence dispatch reports Democrats hold 57 on joint ballot, majority threshold 55, set to sweep governor and key statewide offices.
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Sodus Point
Charles H. Hill
Fair Haven
N. Y
James Byer
Port Onterio
K. D. Bhie
Oswego
el A. Waugh
D. J. Wilson
John Leets
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A. T
Lewis A. Grant
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Missouri
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Patchogue
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Carson City
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Howake A. BaurpGe
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District of Nebraska
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District of
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Providence
Rh. I
Reading Railroad Board Managers Change at Philadelphia
At a Reading Board of Managers meeting in Philadelphia, George F. Baer Stephen A Caliwell and Samuel Shipley resigned. Thomas Dolan Henry G Gibson and A A McLeod were elected to fill vacancies leaving Corbin stronger. Baer remains counsel and manager. Shipley and Caldwell stay active in the road.
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Reading Board of Managers
Philadelphia
George F. Baer
Stephen A. Caliwell
Samuel Shipley
Thomas Dolan
Henry G. Gibson
A. A. McLeod
Corbin
Baer
Shipley
Caldwell
Across the Ocean Riots and Disasters Stir Europe
Reports detail a German train derailment at Frankfort injuring twenty seven workers. Riots in Vienna lead to arrests after police clashes. Disorder spreads with looting, fires, and police defeats before troops restore order. Other items note fires, missing ships, Congo loan talks, Leopold’s sale interest, and Valencia politcal censure.
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Germany
Vienna
Austria
New Lerechenfeld
la Paix
Paris
Carnot
France
Willi
Majestic Sails to New York in Record Maiden Passage
The steamship Majestic completed its first voyage from Liverpool via Queenstown to New York in 6 days 10 hours 30 minutes, the fastest maiden passage on record. Lincoln plans to sail for America next month with his son’s remains to Springfield Illinois. Army posts to withdraw troops as ready quarters are arranged. House Rivers and Harbors committee to report 500000 for Hennepin Canal. Officials in San Francisco push to curb Mexican coolie influx.
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Liverpool
Queenstown
New York
London
Lincoln
America
Springfield
Secretary of War
Fort McGinnis
Montana
Fort Bridger
Wyoming
Fort Sidney
Nebraska
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Colorado
Little Rock Barracks
Arkansas
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Arizona
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Fort Verde
Adjutant General of the Army
House Committee On
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Mexico
California
Doings of Congress in the Nation's Capitol
The Senate finished that Montana election case and debated the intraparty split as Democrats and Republicans argued over amendments. The House passed bills on land and naval matters, with adjustments to public lands, river projects, and war claims, then adjourned after Naval bill considerations.
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Spooner
Montana
Pugh
Tol Tt
Toxes
Mississippi
Chippewa
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Merris@ry
Buffalo
McKinney
Bgluth and
Winnipes Railroad
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Spokane Falls
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RB Ol Company
Naval Service
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Illinois
Silcott
Butterworth
Ohio
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Clark
Giants
Hale
Wade
Missouri
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Republies
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Galesburg
War Claims Committee
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Columbia River
Oregon
United States
Canada
Holman
Indiana
Diliga
Evartegan
Sherman
Gray
Hawley
Lacey
Wachill
Consi P
Yoon
New Materials and Methods Feature Inventions
The article surveys 32 anti corrosion compositions for ships that fail to prevent submarine growths. It notes wood pulp based plastics as mortar substitutes in wall finishing. It adds the Dahl milk sterilization method from London enabling long shelf life with preserved cream and butter yield. An Italian phoro light claims electric light power without fog loss. A clock work device feeds magnesium into a flame every 30 seconds for a bright flash.
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London
Memorial Stand Honors Creator in Sunday National
A fragment from Sunday National notes a memorial stand honoring the goodness of its Creator. The text reflects archaic language about angels and human vanity, mentioning eyes sore and rash ladies’ bills in a reflective, moral tone.
Convict Interjects During Governor's Penitentiary Visit
A convict nearly interrupted the Governor during a penitentiary visit. The Governor asked for his remark and the convict asked for pardon, replying I beg the Governors pardon, sir.
Acrobats and Air Resistance Reported in 19th Century Lore
A mix of quoted dialogue about acrobats and a note on experiments challenging Newtonian air resistance. The item also mentions a Danbury lady’s 1700 bride dress weighing three ounces, white and well preserved, and a garbled local reference to a Chester Pa action involving a man and a hammer.
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Danbury
Death of Congressman Samuel J. Randall in Washington
The report details the death of Congressman Samuel J. Randall at his Capitol Hill home as dawn broke. Family members and officials including Wanamaker were present. tributes from Speaker Reed, Secretary Blaine, and others followed. Randall, born 1828 in Philadelphia, had a long political career and his funeral is planned for Thursday.
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House of Representatives
Rincall
Washington
Randall
Capitol Hill
Samuel J. Randall
Wanamaker
Mr. Wanamaker
Mr. Randall
Lancaster
Harrison
Reed
Blaine
Ferry
Michigan
Carlisle
Breckinridge
Springer
Illinois
Holmes
Capitol
Philadelphia
Reardt Randell
Congress
Roger Q. Mills
Mills
Josiah Randall
Ann Worrall
Joseph Worrall
Jefferson
State Senate
Poetic Dialect Reflections on Justice and Survival
A fragmentary piece uses rural dialect to critique justice and social divide. It notes that many aim to evade jail, lawyers fail to free clients, and the poor face harsher fates, with fate seen as a shared crossing to death beyond wealth.
Air Questions at Every House Visit
A woman on a house hunt asks landlords about the air in each place, insisting on proof since air is about all her husband’s family has to live on. Her husband questions the point, noting air is good in all the places looked at.
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St. Petersburg
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Ee Hood
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World's Dispensary Medical
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Buffalo
Indulgent Father and Son Debate Career Paths
A father tells his son, a Harvard graduate of 1989, to work hard and earn a living, asking whether he should be a baseball pitcher or a billiard marker, while a Euripides line reflects on wealth and public praise.
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Harvard
New York Weekly
Portrait of the fearless American reporter spirit
A quotation from Max O Reill extols the journalist as a bold, curious chronicler who must report with vigor, endure rebuffs, blend philosophy with courage, and serve the public above all while pursuing every secret for the reader. The piece emphasizes vigilance, conversation, and enterprise in news gathering.
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Max O’ Rell
North American
Cure for Constipation with Syrup of Figs
An excellent remedy promising relief from chronic constipation by cleansing the system gently and without irritation. It claims to awaken kidney and liver function, improving overall health with a gentle laxative effect using Syrup of Figs.
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Adway’s
Hypnotism Cures Unrequited Love In Paris Report
A Paris journal recounts a hypnotism case where a man deeply in love with an unresponsive woman was hypnotized to swap affections. His head rested on another’s hand, and upon awakening he showed no love for anyone, while the recipient’s passion faded.
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Heath
Paris
Remarkable relief claim for Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup
Edward Baker, a master mechanic and blacksmith from Jackson Michigan, says after years of stomach disease and etc, two years incurable, he began Hibbard's Rheumatic Syrup last June. He used thirteen bottles and now reports being a well man.
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Hibbard
Rheumatic Syrup Co
Jackson, Mich
Epward Baker
Jackson Street
College rethinks athletics under new advisory board
A college moves to place athletics under a ten member advisory board drawn from PE faculty, baseball football and athletic associations presidents, three alumni, and Frederick B. Pratt. Two faculty and three alumni will join by college senate appointment, with policy and finances under board control.
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Awardst College
Frederick B. Pratt
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