Early adjournment, election bills, and Republican moves
Washington reports indicate the president favors an early congressional adjournment by July while Democrats push to block it. A federal election bill, favored by the Republican caucus, is seen as advancing. Rumors swirl on committee seats, leadership, and tariff action as the session accelerates toward key votes.
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Washioton
D. C
Congress
Pesident
Garfield
Hoar
Senate Committee On Elections
Senatorial Caucus
Committee On Rules
House
Randall
Mills
Reed
Springer
Illinois
Holman
Indiana
Carlisle
South
Republican National Committee
Senator Quay
Clarkson
Senate
Windom
House Committee
Jones
Read
Pittsburg
Republican Club
Burrows
Michigan
Mississippi River
Ingalls
Kansas
Republican Party
Mr. Ingalls
Ferry
Hayes Tilden
Chicago
Epicure Teases Expensive Summer Gastronomy
A mysterious caterer promises a new, very costly dish to debut this summer. The phrase What is it Ter rapin on ice hints at a play on terrapin served on ice. The item appears aimed at high end dining without full disclosure of details.
Weekly Colonist Car Excursions Chicago to San Francisco
The Chicago and North Western Railway Co offers weekly Colonist car trips from Chicago to San Francisco with first or second class seating. Fully furnished double birth berths are $4.00 each, departing Chicago Wednesdays at 10:30 PM and arriving San Francisco Sundays at 10:45 PM. tickets and details from agents.
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Chicago
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Chicace
Denver
Council Biulle
Omaha
North-Western Railway
W. B. Newman
J. M Whitman
E. P. Wilson
T. G. Pas
Exim Syerem
Seaboard
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
Albany
Boston
New England
Chicago City
Clark St
Pacife Hotel
Palmerageegg
F.C. Donald
Ass. Agt
Chicago & North-Western Railway Co
California
Orchestra Leader Calls Accused Player to Rehearsal
A stage direction depicts an orchestra leader exclaiming in mock German to invite a hesitant musician to join the rehearsal. An aside notes the musician’s wild hair described as a sonic flourish.
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Himmel
Gome
Inventors Listed for Patents in Iowa and Nearby States
The paper lists inventors and potential patents including Washington D C and several Iowa towns. Items cover devices such as a wind wheel, road cart, clothes drier, railway tie, bench clamp and signal lantern. Drawing and specifications are offered for 25 cents by A Snow and Co. in a dated notice.
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C. A. Snow & Co
I Lawyers
Washington, D. C. c
Augustine
Muscatine
L. G. Bostedo
Atlantic
A. W. Chamberlain
Ford
E. W. Cook Garden
E. W. Cook Garden Grove, Road Cart; O. R. H Osage, Bed Clothes Clamp; T. A. J
Dublin
M. Jon DeWitt
A. N. Eson
Tipton
J. Eldora
M. A. Smith
K. H. Strong
Creston
A. Snow
Chickens for Use Beauty: Breeds and Origins in American Poultry
The Century article by H S Babcock catalogs five breeds and twelve varieties of American chickens. It traces Plymouth Rock origins from Dominique and Black Java crosses, notes early derision, and explains pea and white variety developments from the Barred Plymouth Rock.
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H S. Babcock
In the Heart of Yosemite praised for sympathy and detail
The reviewer lauds Colonel J Hutchings book for its life long study and tender portrayal of Yosemite. It covers discovery exploration tribes legends legislation and early settlement with over one hundred fifty illustrations guiding readers to a week long outing plan and camping tips.
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J. Hutching
Yosemite
Hutchings
Shilohs Cure Advertised for Croup Whooping C cough
An old advertisement promises immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis with Shilohs Cure credited to W and A.
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Shiloh
George W Carleton Global Tour Announcement
George W. Carleton will soon start a world tour. Happy Home Blood Purifier and Health Tonic claims to purify the blood and improve home life. Professor A. W. Phillips of Yale is noted for dedicating his life to mathematics.
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George W. Carleton
A. W. Phillips
Yale
Mathematics
Illinois Central Excursions Offer Five Southbound Trips
The Illinois Central Railroad announces five excursions to Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana on April 22 May 2 September 9 23 and October 1. Round trip fare applies with 30 day ticket validity and stop-overs south of Cairo. Tickets sold for evening trains the day before by agents west of Duncumb on the C F M Branch. For circulars send to J F Merry at Manchester Town.
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Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois Central Railroad
Cairo
Duncumb
Odd Local Nomenclatures Across New England Towns
A survey of quirky neighborhood names from New England towns, including Kite End in Manchester New Hampshire and Hogtown near Bangor Maine. It notes how local lore, accidents, and settlers shaped place names from Cape Elizabeth to Providence and Gloucester.
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Richardson
Coop
New England
Rock O
Dundee
Boston
West End
South End
Lynn
Rail Hill
Breed’s End
Blood Swamp
New Light Hill
Pan Swamp
Vinegar Hill
Sadier’s Rock
Pudding Hill
Sprague
Market Square
Kite End
Joshua C. Oliver
Tattler
Kite Enders
Manchester
N. H
Barbary Coast
Jacob's Ladder
Pig Village
Phinewton Square
Harrytown
Tyngston
Derryfield
Nomoskeag
Bangor
Oldtown
Portland
Cape Elizabeth
Pooduck
Purpooduck
Augusta
Rotten Row
Slab City
Mud Mills
Lewiston
Water Street
Portsmouth
Squaw Hollow
Chicken Foot Alley
Bulldog Square
Shoo Fly Village
Maiden’s Prayer Park
Gloucester
Loblolly Cave
Cape
Squam
Cut Bridge
Old Town Landing
Goose Cove
Boston Dispatch
New York Sun
Think About Money The Driving Force in Society
A reflective note asserts money as a strong practical force in organized society. It warns that pursuing wealth selfishly or as the sole life aim is contemptible, urging balance with higher aims and character.
Adulterated Candies Threaten Children
The Board of Trade Journal reports about 6 000 tons of terra alba recently imported through New York. Terra alba is used to adulterate candies, insoluble and injurious, especially to children. A St Louis lozenge claim showed terra alba blocks used to make cheap lozenges. the supplier avoided damages.
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Board of Trade Journal of
Portland
New York
National Druggist
St. Louis
South Shore
Boston
A Successful Business Man and Country Bride Dialogue
A brief comic exchange notes a successful printer businessman named Mr Job with printin officers across the city. The country groom labels him a notable printer of the era and hints at his influence in the local industry.
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J. M. Incuam
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R. BH. Mereurs
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J. RB. Srewant
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Vanklin
Estry
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MaAxweis
R. Cramberdlatnee, Soit Os Dain O Sienniise
Oes
Methodist Episcopal
Stevenson Paster
Baptist
H. W. Wincorn
J. D. Weess
United Brethren
J. H. Ssokkr
Masonic
Acadia
Cc. BE
W. M. A. B. Maxwes
Odd Fellows Hall
Mes
Lowa
M. Soper
F. McCarthy
Sec'v
BE. Turner
Bosworth’s
G. A. Underwood
District of
Union National Bank
Dyer & Fitchpatrick Wat
United States
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H. M. Templeton
Miesternan
Perly
M. D
Surstreet
Wy County
Richmond
Perron & McLain's
Towa
Wisconsin
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Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Nebraska
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Council Bluffs
Pullman & Wagner
Ayer
William F. Dougherty
Hampton
D. M. Wilson
Wiggs, Arkansas
Dr. J
Sanaci
Ibrator
BT Fecee
Taare
Dongee Ge Shams
Seriana
J.M. Peeples & CO
P. Watson
Postoffice
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Aw Aeros
Washington
The
Plymouth Rock
Sierras
Ned Buntline
Stony Lonesome
Christian Shore
Lord Chesterfield
du Bouchet
Philip Stanhope
Temple Bar
Ocean
Ella Green
Topeka
Kana
Forest
Strean
Jad
Choice
Sissol
A. T. Sisson
Geo. G. Tilden
Croceries
Ree Valley
Dakota
Hamilton & Co
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