Senate Advances and Debates Shape Midwinter Session
The Senate Judiciary Committee reported adversely on a Des Moines settlers bill and actions spanned appropriation bills, tariffs, and Indian affairs. Key items included an $11,875,299 appropriation with a $70,000 add-on, a $390,000 Washington birthplace monument, and bills on Indian relations, bank taxes repeal, and Fortifications. The House debated Sundry Civil and Apportionment measures, adjourned for memorials to Senator Carpenter, and observed sessions for President-elect Arthur and Governor- style events.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Des Moines
Tiver Lmda
Senate
Harris
I Tobacco Board of Trade
Harrison
Wisma
Davis
Trinola
Tren
Grant
McMahon
Secretary of the Treasury
Striilecaloy
Warner
Treasury
Urner
Arkansas River Oalhead
Wells
Senate Finance Committee
Washington
Logan
Halifax Fisheries Commission
Home of Representatives
Wea
United _, States
Congressional Library
Arthur
Cox
Conger
Gena Breggan
Dil
Esecri
Carpenter
House of Representatives
Republicana
Conrey
Wisconsin
Tog Asada Sen
Clarkeburg
W. Ys
Eadyte
Emmle
Tui
Voorhees
Peanece
Wiscon
Indiana
Senstor Carpenter
Vrida
Goode
Panama
Burnside
Suport
Committees On Foreign Relations
South
Chicago
Moersra
Cameron
Wieesin
Conk Hng
Pendleton
Cockrell
Senator Carpenter
Kansas
Springer
How They Traveled in the Good Old Time
A historical overview of transport in England from the 1600s to the 1800s. It notes the rise of turnpike toll roads, shift from pack horses to carts, the Edinburgh Glasgow routes, the pace of stage coaches, and the high costs of inland wagon transport limiting commerce, with figures for London Leeds and Liverpool Manchester routes.
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England
Hertford
Cambridge
Huntingdon
Selkirk
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Bendon
London
Leeds
Liverpool
Manchester
Pennsylvania Lands that are Fast Anchored
A business transaction in Pennsylvania leaves one party claiming the land is a solid hill of rock and dirt while the other insists it is a swindle. The exchange was followed by a seller’s remark that a hill cannot slide, contrasting with a prior sale where land slid a mile and a half en route to Pittsburgh.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Wall Street News
Imoose Itsui
Prmacnon
Rock County
Kansas
Brethren and Sisters
Mystery of Homely Men Attracting The Prettiest Wives
A casual remark notes that ugly men seem to gain luck in marriage as scientists seek reasons why homely men attract pretty wives. The trace hints at a broader puzzle about beauty and fortune affecting relationships.
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Peta
Ugs
Phrase from a dialogue about money and effort
An elderly speaker says "Mowszy does everything for a man" while another notes money cannot match the value of "2om¢ pien" for money. The exchange highlights contrasting views on service, value, and wealth.
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Mowszy
Death of Senator Carpenter in Washington
Senator Matt H. Carpenter died in Washington at 1 30 AM, after a long illness from Brights disease. family and physicians were present. Dr. Fox of Milwaukee diagnosed the incurable condition. Carpenter faced death with clearness of mind and tender farewells, after a career from Beloit to Milwaukee and later the US Senate.
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Washington
Matt H. Carpenter
Fox
Milyankes
Representative Williams
Wisconsin
Paret
Episcopal Church
Milwaukee
Dr. Fox
Mr. Carpenter
Matt
Puss
Matthew H,aynter
Carpenter
New York
Congress
Senate
Moretown
Gov
Dillingham
West Point
Rufus Choate
Boston
Beloit
Wenocraci Party
United States Senate
Howe
Japanese Baby Song and Lullaby Traditions
Fraser's Magazine presents a cradle song from Japan with the refrain Nen ne koyo nen ne koyo and asks where the baby goes. The verse mentions a tumtum drum, a bamboo flute, a loyal paper dog, and notes the tune's translation as lullaby.
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Fraser's Magazine
Gloomy Days Influence Mood And Perception
The passage argues that dull weather and dim light produce dispiriting reflections. It notes how external impressions are filtered by the senses and inner conditions, shaping mood and perception in everyday life.
The Middle Sinondy Influences Mindset and Energy
The passage argues the middle way is affected by external conditions not habit alone. Some people depend more on circumstances, while everyone feels the world outside. Weather, outlook, and wind shape temperament, making some more responsive to surroundings than others.
Irish unrest and evictions threaten vast Irish farms
A London reseat cable reports improving Ireland conditions but warns of escalating evictions under the Coercion bill. Dublin dispatch notes Jordan Annerly’s threat to seize roughly one third of Longford estates, splitting tenants into payers afraid to pay payers willing but unable. Paris and Victor Hugo letters urge English justice and Ireland’s cause, while a Kansas revival and stage fencing mention mix into the broader unrest.
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London
Treland
Dublin
Jord Annerly
Longford
Ireland
Dillon Saya
Persen
Paris
Parnell
O'Rally
Paria
Episcopal
Victor Hugo
Indiana Senate Vies Over Road Reform and Medical Bills
The Indiana Senate and House debate a road system overhaul abolishing Supervisors and making township Trustees road superintendents. They advance a medical practice board bill, consider civil code amendments, and pass a tax and revenue package amid partisan wrangling and committee reports.
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Monpax
Senate
Bell
Stronge
Floose
Floyd
Judiciary
Amon
Carter
Tourspay
Szate
William Freeman
Switzerland County
House of Refuge
Horst
House
Samuel Greun
State Institution
Booneville
Warrinc County
Hart
Houst
United States Treasury
Indiana Legion
United States
Indiana
Cauthorne
Houss
Ways and Means
Temperance
Michigan City
Untamed Shretn and the Courtroom Trial Complicated by a Misled Husband
A court case unfolds as a husband sues for cruelty while a second husband reveals the wife was never legally divorced. The scene probes male and female character, noting that many husbands face similar fates with an untamed wife, yet finds women both virtuous and viceful. The New York Ledger commentary adds a cynical verdict on marriage.
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Nonna
Higaray
New York Ledger
Fees of Degtor
Fee schedule shown for doctors causes anger as many sons seek medical care. A daily visit while confined to bed could cost 1,000 per year for medical attendance. One bottle of Hop Bitters, if taken timely, could total 31,000 for the year’s sickness costs.
Lily as national flower inspires New Year bloom hopes
The piece discusses the lily as the national flower and omens tied to its blooming. It notes care methods such as placing the bulb on bits of dow glass with water and mentions its white and gold-toned petals and delicate fragrance.
Inflammatory rhetoric cited in dubious health ad
A garbled OCR fragment mentions inflammation and a patent cough remedy marketed by a family, noting a claimed yearly US expenditure and asserting constant use of a tonic. The text is unclear but references authorities and a cough syrup product with prices and dosing.
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Aleming
Charles Jinwart Paunell
Henny Invine
Sun
Buu
Iurtington
Indiana Legislature
Pennay
Sznarn
Hebron
Rhoda F. Coffin
Richmond
The
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Purdue
Bobis
Esa
He Ton
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Louisville
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