Congressional action notes and debates onDakotahood and senate rules
Sixate Senator Mitchell of Oregon was sworn in and a Dakota statehood investigation was discussed. Senator Evarts urged support for the presidential succession bill while Edmunds failed to strike new elections. The House debated a constitutional amendment for two vice presidents and rules changes. no final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixate
Mitchell
Oregon
Butler
Dakota
Harrison
Evarts
New York
Senate
Edmunds
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Colorado
Missouri River
Pierre
Dak
House
Dibble
South Carolina
United States
Randall
Senate House Actions And Rule Revisions Summary
The legislature heard a Grant pension bill for Mrs. Grant and a Senate bill to pension Gen. Grant's widow. Bills restricted officer appointments and amended department heads in the army. New joint rules were adopted after lengthy debate. A resolution to recess from December 21 to January 5 passed. The National Bank of Winona was renamed First National Bank of Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Grant
National Bank of
Winona
First National Bank of
Committee On Appropriations
House
Gen. Grant
Senate and House Assign New Select Committees
Morrison reports a rules committee resolution creating six new select committees including election of president and vice president with three members and civil service reform with thirteen members. Other panels cover ship building and ownership and liquor traffic with seven to eleven members. Attempts to strike ship and liquor panels failed as the resolution passed and discussion of presidential succession stalled. Bills were introduced granting pensions to Mexican War soldiers and to survivors of the War of 1812.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AneGort
Shipping
Legislative Drafts Propose Nation Wide Postal Telegraph and Oklahoma Territory
The bills aim to establish a postal telegraph, form the Indian Territory into the Territory of Oklahoma with lands in severalty, and create a national livestock highway. They also propose pensions for Confederate prisoners, pensions for Mexican War survivors, courts of appeal, and extensive reforms to civil service and land laws. Adjournment set for January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
West
Bayard
Keiley
New York Custom House
Beck
Butler
Committee On Territories
House
Bureau of Military Statistics
Fitz John Porter
Northern Pacific
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Department of Labor
Henaypin Canal
Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
The Green Cloth Gamble On London Street
An American millionaire strolling in London notices an organ grinder. He bets six sovereigns on the green cloth top, only to see each coin vanish into the musician’s pocket. He asks the Italian what this game is called, fascinated by the luck and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
London
Jewelry trends feature cat's-eye gems in elegant designs
A light glove bracelet of gold wire links with Japanese cat's-eye ends is praised. Sober gems attract tasteful wearers with black stones, Ceylon cat's-eyes, and smoky topaz in rings. A Roman gold cat's-eye necklace with matching fringe pieces is worn by a tawny blonde with pearl gray and black lace styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
New York
Kepress
Plan to murder prominent San Francisco leaders exposed
Police uncovered a plan by the Socialistic Evolutionary Association to kill about twenty men in San Francisco including Congressman Coleman and Mayor Bartlett. Four men were arrested at 900 Montgomery Avenue with a lab for internal machines, while the group planned to target officials and incite Chinatown violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Socialistic Evolutionary Association
W. J.coleman
W. W. Morrow
W.H. L. Barnes
Bartlett
United States
Lorenzo Sawyer
Leland Stanford
Charles Crocker
Stoneman
Association
Montgomery Avenue
Julius C. Kessher
Henry Weiseman
Charles Mittlestadt
Oscar Eggers
City
Chinatown
Anti-Coolie League
Washington Gay Special: Robert Toombs Dies After Illness
Robert Toombs, paralyzed for about three months, died peacefully in his room with four grandchildren and an attached brother present. He remained largely lucid about past events at times, grew worse last week, and left an estate valued between 300000 and 500000. He denied a quote about counting slaves at Bunker Hill, attributed to him by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Gay
Robert Toombs
Gen. Toombs
Bunker Hill Monument
Jack Hale
New Hampshire
Parnell Wins as Home Rule Sweep Debated
London reports Parnell has won influence over home rule. The Gladstone program hints at a Dublin parliament with Ireland retaining Westminster representation or reform of its status. Liberals split between opposition and policy, while Lord Salisbury may seek an early dissolution amid Irish enthusiasm.
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London
N. Y
Parnell
Ireland
Westminster
Dublin
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Death of Gen Robert Toombs reflected in old letter
A long letter from Washington Georgia dated December 3 1583 recounts the death of Mrs Toombs and offers a portrait of Gen Robert Toombs in his later years. The writer laments losing his wife after fifty three years of marriage and expresses hope of joining her in the afterlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Toombs
St. Paul
Toombs
Washington, Ga
Clarksville
German-born Miller Inflicts Self Mimicking Wounds, Dies Expected
John B. Miller, a stonecutter in Dubuque, struck his head with a mallet and used chisels against his forehead and head in a drunken act. He was restrained by six men until doctors arrived and removed the tools. He survives but is not expected to live. he is married, has a three year old child, a Minnesota-based brother and sister, and is about thirty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
John B. Miller
Minnesota
Germany
Beaver Creek
Somerset
A. M. Parson
Frank Wilson
Charles Gooden
W. A. Owens
Thomas J. Hamilton
Washington Territory
J. W. George
Hamilton
Walla Walla
Chauncey B. Williams
Augusta
Easton
Maryland
Willian E. Jermaine
Livingston
Mont
Louise
Burr
Adrian
Minn
Miller
New York
Blair
New Hampshire
A. N. Hirschfield
Kansas City
John W. Daniel
Virginia
United States Senate
San Francisco
New York Grand Monument
National Guard Association
Mary McAffy
Knoxville
Tenn
James Bodene
Farmers’ Bank
Oresvill,e
St. Louis Stationery and Book Company
Hugh R. Hildreth
Michael Davitt
Corporation of Dublin
Mansion House
Dublin
Lincoln
Dad
Warner
Peabody, Maas
Sam's Hodges
Williamstown
W. Va
Ratoly
Lymant
Abell
Georgia
C. P. Brown
Westport
N.Y
Mme
Elbridge Malcolm
West Bath
C. M. Summerlin
Sun Hill
Phillip C. Ballow
M. D
Monkton
Henry Ward
Oth
N. G
Jersey City
Senator Edmunds seeks Montana forest reserve bill
Senator Edmunds proposes a permanent forest reserve in Montana forming a tract from the Northwest boundary near the range lines to the International boundary. It would bar habitation hunting and lumbering with timber cutting punishable by a fine three times the logs value.
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Edmunds
Montana
Territory
Northern Pacific Railway
Flathead Lake
Flathead River
Jacksonville Fire Ravages Docks and Blocks in Disastrous Blaze
A major warehouse district fire in Jacksonville spreads to the Abel block destroying the Herald newspaper Hazen billiard parlor and surrounding properties. Losses exceed 450000 with insurance around 350000 as the most disastrous fire in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Hubbard
Abel
Herald
Hazen
McConibe’s
Hubbard's
Abel’s
Benedict & Co
Kuntz Brothers
the Herald
Huan & Co
Julius Stager
Jo Pankind
Masonic Grand Lodge of Florida
Ex Gov Ordway predicts Dakota senator plan a farce
Washington Special quotes former governor Ordway who says electing Dakota senators will be a farce. He vetoed the first scheme on good Washington advice that Congress would not countenance it and believes the current outcome will justify that veto. He offers no comment on Tudges Moody or Edgerton.
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Washington
Ordway
Dakota
Congress
Tudges Moody and
Edgerton
R. A. Jones
Rochester
Minn
United States
Washington Territory
W. H. Francis
Bismarck
Jones
Francis
Senate
C. R. Webb
Montana
Territory of
Nathaniel H. Harris
Missisippi
Aberdeen
Mont
Otoe Precinct
Otoe County
Neb
Chauncey Depew
Vanderbilt
Gov. Hoadly
Ohio
Mannix
Archbishop Purcell
Thomas T. Parmele
Seattle
Wash
London Standard
Gladstone
Hiland Hill
Vermont
Springfield
Mass
Tie
Macdonald aims at rest and Canadian interests in London
The Toronto Globe reports Sir John A. Macdonald arrived in London seeking rest and to address Canadian matters such as fishing and reciprocity with the United States. He sees growing US support for reciprocity and expects no issue with the imperial government regardless of party.
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Toronto Globe
London
John A. Macdonald
Old Country
United States
John
Cleveland
Congress
Cowen
Lord Salisbury
Ireland
Orangemen
England
Autumn Lass in Leafy Maze Reveals Renewed Hope
A forlorn lass sits under autumn sun and leafy branches as a mother gently consoles her. The tale echoes an old romance proven false yet turns toward healing as patient comfort and unspoken love bring a tearful renewal of hope.
Faith Farley Enchants Visitor on the Elms Path
On the piazza Alice Grayle and another man observe Faith Farley, a poor ward of Mr. Grayle, whose quiet grace and blue eyes draw admiration. As the pair grow closer, Farley reveals a restrained unhappiness and a wish to escape her life, while Grayle questions his companion’s flattery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Grayle
Faith Farley
Miss Grayle
Peard
Miss Farley
Mr. Grayle
Faith Reaches Home in Civil War Love Story
The narrator recalls a forbidden bond with Faith Farley, faces jealousy from Miss Grayle, and endures years of separation. After the war he nearly dies in a hospital where Faith returns, reveals herself, and they renew their vow to be together for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
Cruel and Abusive Treatment in Bangor Divorce
In a four day Bangor court session, Judge Emery ruled on Colonel Greene’s libel for divorce on cruel and abusive treatment. The New York born wife defended vigorously as the judge defined cruelty as willful neglect or actions causing bodily or mental injury, clarifying terms under Maine divorce law.
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Lewiston
Colonel Greene
Maine
Bangor
New York
Emery
Red Wing Meeting Promotes Dairy Product Standards
A Red Wing gathering of the Butter Cheese and Dairy Stock association heard talks on scientific dairying, adulteration laws, and herd management. Officers were elected for 1885 86 and strong resolutions urged harsher enforcement of dairy laws and federal inspection of neutral oils used in butter substitutes.
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The
Minnesota Butter, Cheese and Dairy Stock Association
Red Wing
C. E. Marvin
Frank B. Flolmes
Nick Oleson
E. H. Hoard
H. B. Wilson
H. C. Howard
B. B. Herbert
H.C. Howard
Minnesota
O. C. Gregg
Marshall
W. R. Patman
F. A. Holmes
F. A. Holems
Butter Cheese and Dairy Stock Association
Congress
National Board of Health of
United States
Goodhue County
Aise
Loyalist Demonstration in Armagh Opposes Home Rule
An Ulster Loyalist rally in Armagh featured bold speeches denouncing home rule and urging resistance. Leaders warned of civil war, while The Dublin Daily Express argued that granting Parnellite demands could spark clashes between classes and renewed imperial–Irish tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
Ulster
Ireland
Dublin Daily Express
Mr. Gladstone
The
Express
Order of Things
Favorite Prescriptions and Golden Medical Discovery Ad
An 19th century style page listing patent medicines and health claims. It touts Dr. Pierce and the Favorite Prescriptions as strengthening pelvic organs and curing female weakness, plus the Golden Medical Discovery for coughs, liver trouble, and blood purification. Also mentions Allen's Lung Barsam for consumption and Brown's Iron Bitters for general vitality. Includes unrelated insertions on beadlike topics and Minnesota advertisers.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dr. Pierce
J. L. Myens
Fairfield
Iowa
Brown
W. F. Brown
Main St
Covington, Ky
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Boynton
Tony
Judge Moody
Judge Edgerton
Senate Chamber
Gen
Bob Toombs
Florida
State Department
Lathrop
St. Petersburg
Schueltz
Lichernaeff
Yakutsk
United States Legation
Russia
Imperial
Senator Manderson
Privy Council
Colon
Darien
Holden
Kamen
Blanche
Ortelia
Atwood
Ariel
Veteran
Ocean
Lynton
Avelyn
Stella
Catelina
Fighn
Douglass
Servia
Milan
Sofia
Belgrade
A. Persiani
Bulgaria
Walter Barron
Jack Roach
Union Avenue
Council Bluffs
Lnst
James Hughes
Belknap
Lookout Mountain
Keller
G. Weatherly
Grayle Tornad
Petersburg
Illinois Central
Mona
Lyle
Cannon Falls
Ed J. Collins
St. Peter
Public Lands Committee
Dolph
McMillan
Sioux City & St. Paul Railway Company
Plumb
St. Jacobs
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
Fla
Krautbauer
Green Bay
Chicago
Perham
Carrie Houston
Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis
Granite Falls
Louis Zimmering
William Sommers
B. F. McMillan & Bro
Wisconsin
Allen
J. P. Allen
Saskatchewan
W. J. Abernethy
Lyon
Caswell, Hazard & Co
Caswell, Hazanp & Co
TTER
Pioneer Press
Cole
Brown Chemical
Baltimore, MD
Ely
Gatarah
Cruar
ELY Brothers
Promf
Devoomis
Axn
Absolutet
Emet
Bos Baltinore, MD. A
Jacobs
Tal A. Vogeler CO
Baltimore
Uticura
Porter Droug
Tutt’s
Tutt
Murray St
Gough
Allen's
SI &P
Crouy
M. Harris & CO
Cincinnati
Eureka Silx CO
ChicaGo, I
Wwe
Waterbury
Boston
Car
Organ and Piano CO
Tremont
E. 14Th St
Union Sq
N.o
Wabash Ave
Swift
Jotere A. McDonald
Atlanta, Ga
W. BaRrnesoxville
Swift Greciose Co
Allen &T le
Walter A. Taylor
Bienees
Salzer's
LaCrosse, Wis
San Ples
C. E. Marshall
Lockport
de J. Svépuxns
Lebanon
Standard Silverware Co
Valentine
B. H. Mer
Jill & Co
Gardner
Palace Building
Merchants Block
Ity
Vine St_Cin
P.O
T. A. Slocum
Pearl St
Joseph Cillotts
H. G. Root
PRS
Whittier
East 7Th Street
Mailer Express
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
James Bagely
C. & Nkie
Huq
Ursigia 2
Athiopaia Os
Athlophoros CO
Tieeae St
Fife Seed Wheat
D. L. Wellman
Frazee City
Geo
Lowell
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
U.S.A
Montreal
P. Q
John A. Salzer
la Crosse
Wis
Iilvatrated Catatogue A. J. Tower
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