Presidential Party Heads South for Jacksonville Exposition
The President and Mrs Cleveland with Secretary Whitney and others left Washington by special train to visit the subtropical exposition in Jacksonville Florida. They stopped in Savannah for a drive before arriving in Jacksonville and hosting a reception. The trip included visits to St Augustine with another reception and continued as part of southern rail connections.
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Cleveland
Whitney
D. & Lamont
Washington
Jacksonville
Fila
Savannah
St Augustine
Call
Faulkner
Daniel
Len Pugh
Senator George
Reagan
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Stewart
Butler
Graf, Bennett & Co. of Pittsburg Forced Into Assignment
Pittsburg dispatch reports the iron firm Graff Bennett & Co. forced into assignment after a long entanglement. Liabilities are estimated between 1,000,000 and 1,200,000 dollars. Assets are heavily mortgaged and the trouble stems from an old failure with suits by the Grafton Iron Company.
Death of George H. Corliss Inventor of Corliss engine
The well known inventor George H. Corliss died at his home in BR. L from paralysis of the heart aged 70 last June. He was famed for the Corliss engine that powered the Centennial Exhibit and was regarded as robust for his age.
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George H. Corliss
Corliss
BR. L
Vicksburg
Messurgutterry
Yazoo
Johnny
Yank
Missouri
Union
Tom
Waterhouse
Board of Trade
Illinois
Joseph Bayles
McDonough County
Rome Contractors Fratelli Moroni Fail With Large Liabilities
A Rome dispatch reports the firm Fratelli Moroni, contractors, has failed with liabilities totaling 50 million lire. Creditors include Company dei Esquilino at 2.5 million, the Tiber Bank at 6 million, and the National Bank at 2 million.
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Rome
Fratelli & Moroni
Dei Esquilino
Tiber Bank
National Bank
Pittsburg Councilmen Election Results and Miscellany
Telegraphic Brevities report Pittsburg council election results with 33 Republicans and 13 Democrats. Other items include a Lima gas death, fruit import petition to Congress, Durango bandits shot, Britain-US arbitration pact, Parnell and Gill dispute, Swengston College minister to Liberia, a brewery wagon driver verdict, and allegations of intelligence officers aiding prostitutes in Boston.
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Pittsburg
Devos McGraw
Lima
Ohio
New York
Congress
Durango
Mexico
Bernal
Association of British Chambers of Commerce
United States
Parnell
Gill
Limerick City
J. C. Price
Swengston College
Salisbury
N. C
Liberia
Sioux City
Iowa
Boston
Charlotte Smith
Burleigh
A Day's Work of Congress Reported in Senate and House
Ma Hoar reports from the Committee on Privileges and Elections to continue the investigation into events cited in the petition of Stephen Ackworth and others. Platt introduces a bill for a plant farm and experiments on forage crops. The President sends the isaheries treaty to Congress with urging memo for ratification. Culberson's committee reports a joint resolution on polygamy defining illegality, state powers, and enforcement.
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Congress
Ma. Hoar
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Stephen Ackworth
Platt
Sswena
Culberson
Ec Committee
Obig
Crown Prince in serious condition amid snowbound rail trouble
A San Remo dispatch reports the Crown Prince is in a deeply serious state with bulletins sent to Emperor William. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach is returned to Parliament from Bristol West. Rail traffic in northern England is crippled by snow with several deaths from exposure.
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LA Dispatch
San Remo
William
Michael Hicks-Beach
Bristol
England
D R Locke Known as Petroleum V Nasby Dies in Toledo
D R Locke famed as Petroleum V Nasby died at his Toledo home after a long career as a newspaper man. Born 1953, he edited and started papers including the Plymouth Advertiser and Bucyrus Journal before writing Nasby satires and running the Toledo Blade.
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D. R Locke
Petroleum V. Nasby
Toledo
Um Locke
Tripod
James G. Robinson
Advertiser
Plymouth
Locke
Bucyrus Journal
Nasby
Ekkoes
Kentucky
Paper City
New York
Liverpool
Maryland
Rock Island Road Plans Expansion Link New York Report
A New York report states the Rock Island Road intends to extend its railway lines, signaling growth plans and increased regional connectivity. The article notes potential routes and anticipated impact on nearby towns and freight traffic.
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New York
The
Rock Island Road
Political maneuvering and nominations swirl in 1880 race
A Washington dispatch notes Phelps downplays Blaine links while Hawley and Hiscock gain traction. Iowa Republicans set March 21 for state convention in Des Moines. Editorials cling to Childs' refusal of the Presidency while Seymour's race nears count. Sher d an rules out a presidential bid, reiterating his commitment to his law career.
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Washington
New York Times
William Walter Phelps
Sherman
Allison
Cullom
Hawley
Far East
Phelps
Blaine
Senator Hiscock
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Hiscock
Iowa
Republican State Central Committee
Des Moines
Philadelphia
Public Ledger
George W. Childs
Marquette
Mich
Seymour
Breen
Democratic-Labor
Knights of Labor
Senate
Charles 8. Cary
Treasury
R. B. Wilson
Arkansas
Dardanelle
Ter
Devil's Lake
D. T
Edward G. Spillman
Dakota
Regis Henry W. Scott
Kansas
Larned
Dubuque
Lincoln
Harrison
Foraker
Gen. Sheridan
Appellate Court Upholds Boodler Sentences in Illinois Case
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed lower court findings and sent Adam Ochs Dan Wren Mike Wasserman John E Van Pelt Mike Leyden and Harry A Varnell to Joliet for two years each while Ed McDonald receives three years. The murder case against M E Billings for Henry Kingsley remains unresolved. Police link a suspect to the Millionaire Snell killing.
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Chicago
Adam Ochs
Dan Wren
Mike Wasserman
John E. van Pelt
Mike Leyden
Harry A. Varnell
Insane Asylum
Joliet Penitentiary
Ed McDonald
Mike McDonald
Joliet
M. E. Billings
Henry Kingsley
Waverly
Iowa
Bank Robbery and Multiple Murders In Chicago Headlines
A bank heist ends with three bankers seized and cash stolen about $6000 as robbers flee amid gunfire. Separate items report Martin L. Scott’s execution in Deer Lodge for wife murder, postponement of Brooks’ execution, and Chicago police hunting William B. Tascott alias T A Cathright alias Moore alias Scott alias Clark with a $2000 reward.
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T. R. Blake
M. B. Owens
Leveaux
Martin IL. Scott
Deer Loige
Mont
Brooks
Maxwe!l
Preller
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
William B. Tascott
Amos J. Snell
Washington Boulevard
Chicago
Leaf River
Wis
Tascott
Snell
William
Talcott
West
Madison Street
Northwestern
Oak Park
Young Tascott
Central Station
Department OF Police
T. A. Cathright
Moore
Scott
Clark
A. J. Snell
Gronnse W. HusBarp
Police
Mixed Legislative Notes and City Administration Changes
Washington telegram reports antipathy to Baker and Gifford Dakotas split and a plan to admit Dakota Montana Washington and New Mexico to statehood. Mayor Roche ousts Frederick Ebersold, appoints Capt George W Hubbard. Illinois G A R encampment in Springfield with many candidates. Sexton chosen Commander. Pension bills advance or fail. Cleve land sign fate uncertain. Fishery treaty gains for US with bait ban and Canadian access. Great Britain loses headlands theory. Jay Gould and Russell Sage bond scandal referred to grand jury. Rothacker sues C H Smith over estate and control of Omaha Republican.
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House Committee On Territories
Washington
Messrs
Baker
Gifford
Dakots
Springer
Mansur
Hay
Symes
Struble
Dakota
Montana
Washington Territory
New Mexico
Roche
Chicago
Frederick Ebersold
George W Hubbard
Illinois G. A. R
Springfield
Col Sexton
Congress
Cief Rea
Cleveland
Sarah Bradford
Augustus
Woman's Relief Corps
Chicago Inter Ocean
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Marine League
New York
Jay Gould
Russell Sage
Kansas Pacific Railroad Company
Army Anecdotes of Soldiers and Sailors
An old veteran recounts moments beside a general during fierce combat, recalling fear, courage, and the wish to honor the fallen leader without naming specific heroes. The piece reflects on personal bravery and the desire to leave a simple, lasting tribute in history.
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Atlantic
Gulf
Wilin
Orth Carolina
Wilmington
Mostar
Nassau
New Providence
Bahamas
South
Davis
Fort Fisher
Catain
Gulf Stream
Virginia
Cape Fear
Jennie
S. Judson
Dallas
Army Life
Blockade running and battles along the Atlantic coast
Narratives describe Confederate blockade running from Wilmington and Nassau, Yankee gunboats, and perilous night passages. Accounts recount New Year’s 1864 rations, Indian forays, and a Nashville siege memory, with civilians and soldiers enduring scarce papers and improvised remedies.
Dr Greene's Nervara Nerve Tonic Promises Quick Cure
Advertises a vein of nervous disease treatment. Claims to restore nerve force and prevent mental collapse using a vegetable tonic. Price $1 per bottle and available through druggists. directs readers to Dr. Greene at 35 West 14th Street, New York, for consultation.
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Dr. Greene
West 14Th Street
New York
Express and Post Office
Baby Show at State Fair Sparks Witty Cowboy Sighting
At the Dallas Texas State Fair last fall a world open baby show numbered entrants with tags. A cowboy comments on tags No. seven and No. 53 remarking on a large family causing amusement noted in Detroit Free Press.
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Dallas
Tex
Pardner
Detroit Free Press
Mournful Note Offers £50 Chaplet And Fees For Tomb Visit
A letter from Job Mourner requests a chaplet of flowers for Gen Greatheart's tomb with guaranteed payment of 50 and travel expenses for two plus 45 percent of gate money. The writer provides a long fictional address and laments the loss, urging a barefoot pilgrimage. A wife’s silence over habits is said to hide unhappiness.
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Greatheart
Weeping Lane
Iggling Terrace
Osborn-on-the-Ouse
Whackem- Straight-Corners
Picaninny
Strand Burdette
Health promises and patent cures from obscure ads
A jumble of health promising lines claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription aids women with weak nessess and irregularities, alongside claims for Swayne's Ointment curing itching and skin diseases. It cites a catarrh cure by Prof. J A Lawrence, providing a free recipe upon request.
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Pierce
Swayne
Conan
Ethene de. Pierce
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Main St
Buffalo, N
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Denver
Shenandosh
New York Senate
Henry Havemeyer
Havemeyer & Elder
Lewis
Eastern Sugar Trust
Claus Spreckles
Pacific Coast
Reid Avenue
Broadway
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
M. E. Daniel
McLeansboro
Ill
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Methodist
Tist
H. & Reardon
Louisville
County Court House
Court House
Oattitlee
Sere Speeraeal Rere
Euseaere
Iccna Ca
Pere—New Meis PM
Cen Wee Nega
Carree
Choise
Bourrer
OGB
Milwaukee
Wueat
Cash Restory
Louis Waurat
Omaha
O. H. Rothacker
Sterling P. Rounds
C. H. Smith
Rounds
Smith
Grant
Charles Henry Webb
Fixht
Thompson
Wilbur H. Webber
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Confederacy
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Pap Thomas
Pegey Hood
Thomas
J. K. Maatz
Seventy-Eighth
Spotsylvania
the Century Magazine
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Meade
Chattanooga
Richmond
James River
Lee
Rapidan
Joe Johnston
Phisterer
New York City
Yonkers
New York Commercial Advertiser
Wall Street
Edward T. Piers
Forum
Jnst
New Orleans Picayune
J. A. Lawrence
East Ninth Street
Rover
Catarre
Picass
T. A. Slocum
M. C
Pearl St
E. Wells
Jersey City
Ger Lyon
Dr. Pierce
Dyepepela
Boston Courier
J. M. Maxx
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Yor
C. C. Pemberton
Mand Hae
Hibbard
J. Ropers
Freemont
Brown
Hampton
Piketon, Ky
Noah
Ark Angel
Hood
Fras C. Teawen
Hook and Ladder No. 1
Friend Street
L. Hood & CO
Apthecaries
Lowell, Mans
Pensi Ham
Atty, Washington
Pettit
Desiers
Jay Bronson
Detroit
F.L. Pond
Aurora
Kane Co
A. W. McCormick & Son
Williams
Tosell
Itc
KE. Boss & CO
Secret Service
Gransan Detective Bureau Co
Arcade
Tindanal
Ely
Wilde
Ely Brog
Greenwich St
N.Y
Efreicht
Aghamt Bing Amton
Wisconsin
W Cc. R. KR
Radway
Patna
Eure
Br. r.Induce & Golden Medical
FBI
Brewster
Warriee
SBS
Der's Pastilles
Sven Te Coer
Isaac Thompson
John L. ¥ & Co
Troy
Ron
Cate
P. Hollenbach
W. Randolph O
Investmen
Goulds & Austin
Lake ST. Oceicago
Owens
Sayre
Pio
Piso’s C
G. HL. Ingraham
Ameterden
D. R. Dycre & CO Faern
Droggt
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