Senate Debates Bills on Pension Vetoes and Land Grants
The senate and house tangled over bills to bar members of Congress from land grant counsel fees, pensions for soldiers, and Union Pacific branch roads. Evarts denounced the land bill, while Edmunds defended the higher court, with vetoes and amendments shaping the day’s votes and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmunds
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Evarts
Senate
Beck
Supreme Court
House
Messrs
Brown
Call
Eustis
Gorman Payne
Pugh
Plumb
Des Moines
Ka@sr
Democratic Campaign Committee
Randall
Sparks
Butler
Colquitt
Gray
Hampton
Hawley
McPherson
Miller
Platt
Ransom
Vance
West
Whitthorne
Berry
Blackburn
Coke
Eustice
George
Jones
Arkansas
Maxey
Walthall
New York
Post Office
Plumb, Mahone
Committee On Conference
Foreign Office
Foreign Mail Service
The Rich Husband Returns Home in Devious Plot
Mrs Noakes discovers Cousin Obadiah Corner plans to feign poverty to test true friends and win Arabella Muffit. Arabella agrees to meet him. he reveals the trap but confesses love. They marry, with Mrs Noakes the sole keeper of the secret in a tale of gullibility and romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Cousix
Bettm
Tean
Oscapian Corner
P. S
O.C
Mrs. Noakes
Obadiah Corner
William
Arabella
Mr. Noakes
Mr Noakes
Arabella Muffit
Obadiah
Miss Muffit
Martha
Miss Mutlit
Mrs. Noake
Sean Oatonek
Cousin Noakes
Cleaning Advice for Removing Machine Grease
The article advises using cold rain water and soap to remove machine grease from fabrics when other methods might not be advisable due to color running or staining risks. It emphasizes avoiding hot water or harsh chemicals that could set stains.
Love you in the Century poem excerpt
A brief poetic scene depicts a tender exchange of affectionate declarations between lovers. One side recalls a whispered confession and a shy response, followed by a tearful kiss and mutual affirmations, ending with a vow of reciprocal love. The verse illustrates intimate emotion and the breaking of restraint through romance.
Senators’ Heights and Weights Told by Carp of Cleveland Leader
Washington correspondent Carp surveys senators’ statures and figures. The group averages about five feet nine inches in height and roughly 175 pounds, with Philetus Sawyer the heaviest at about 250 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carp
Washington
Cleveland Leader and Herald
Philetus Sawyer
Stanford
California
Eustis
Louisiana
Beck
Kentucky
Palmer
Michigan
Sons
Arkansas
George
Mississippi
Doughty
Missouri
John Sherman
Chace
Rhode Island
John C. Spooner
John A. Logan
Ingalls
Spooner
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Gen. Hawley
George Hearst
Maxey
Texas
Riddleberger
Eli Saulsbury
Wilson
Maryland
Saulsbury
The Old Idiot Ends Service After Selfisht Caller
A curt exchange unfolds when merchant Griggs answers a call amid a busy shop. He exposes an impertinent clerk by name and informs the caller that he is the older, now dismissing the young man, Susie’s caller, with a firm farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
Susie
Charlie Spry
Washington clerks in Washington government employ a vast civilian army
The Utica Observer describes 15 000 clerks in Washington departments earning 720 to 1800 a year with one month off and about six hours daily work. It highlights salaries, gender roles, long hours, social mixes, and the redemption bureau’s rapid counting of currency. It also notes marriages across the desk and the historical entry of women into clerical work, plus pay disparities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Corr
Utica Observer
Washington
Xenophon
Treasury
Government
Government Department
Redemption Bureau of the Treasury
Department
Theaker
Stanley Matthews
Judge Theaker
Stephen A. Douglas
Brewster
Robert J. Walker
Jefferson
The
Ohio
Lincoln
Pension Office
Kansas
Sam
Civil Service
Washington City
Outlook in the Northwest on St Paul rail earnings
Mr. P. D. Armour discusses rain aiding spring wheat in the Northwest and the St Paul Railroad’s growing earnings as Minnesota fills with settlers. He notes land opened to taxation pushing big holders to sell, counts shanties along the Hastings and Dakota Division, and predicts St Paul earnings could exceed $1,000,000 in weeks ahead as Dakota business thrives and Minnesota land demand rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Armour
Dakota
St. Paul
Mr. Armour
Minnesota
Hastings and Dakota
St. Pi
Excavations at Pompeii and Vesuvius Ascent Chronicle
Correspondent notes Pompeii's ongoing unearthing, the humble rewards of diggers, and the growing Naples collection. He visits the bakery and markets, observes plaster casts of the dead, and reflects on the vast archive stored at Naples. The trip up Vesuvius and the observatory’s seismograph reveal science shaping warnings for the future.
Washington Letter Reveals Spy Ring Tactics During War
Congressman Egbert L. Viele recalls Calumet Place as a gathering site for New York Seventh Regiment in 1861. He alleges a Confederate spywoman, unnamed, relayed cabinet secrets to Richmond, and ties a key warning to the Hilton Head victory after a disputed port plan change at Fortress Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Herald
Calumet Place
Confederacy
Richmond
Fortress Monroe
Atlantic
Armanda
Bull’s Bay
Fernandina
Bull's Bay
Port Royal
Hilton Head
Stanton
Multiple 1900s News Briefs Span Disparate Topics
Mrs Archibald Mackinzie recovers after being shot by her husband the American vice consul in Dublin. Eleven lives lost as a French brigantine and a dory sink off the Newfoundland coast. Thomas Chamberlain of Beloit elected president of the Wisconsin State University. The pope has signaled Vatican opposition to disturbing Spain. Ex judge William W Carruth arraigned in Boston, pleads not guilty to embezzlement charge. held for trial. Montana Central railroad work ongoing. Northern Pacific plans to block and advance iron. John H Conrad issues 200000 acres in the Northwest Territory to drive 10000 cattle and 200 Oregon mares this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Mackinzie
Dublin
Newfoundland
Thomas Chamberlain
Beloit
Wisconsin State University
Pope
Don Carlos
Vatican
Spain
William W. Carruth
Newton
Mass
Washington
Julia F. Ward
Oakland
Cal
Boston
Montana Central
Helena
Rimini
Fort Benton
Northern Pacific
John H. Conrad
Northwest Territory
Dominion Government
Oregon
Pernicious practices blamed for nerve debility essay
In solitude pernicious practices are a startling cause of nervous and general debility, lack of self confidence and power, impaired memory, despondency, and other attendants of wrecked manhood. Sufferers should mail 10 cents for a large illustrated treatise from the World's Dispensary Medical Association at 663 Main Street, Buffalo, New York. This year's wheat crop is the heaviest ever harvested in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Advice to Consumptives Leads to Medical Patent Claim
On first symptoms of debility loss of appetite pallor chilly feelings followed by night sweats and cough prompt relief is advised. Claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as superior anti scrofulous tonic and pectoral for weak lungs and related affections sold by druggists. Also notes a 10 cent letter request to World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY. Mentions Ex President Hayes as a candidate for Adelbert College presidency in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Various Advertisements and Notices From a Stale Paper
A jumble of ads and items notes medical cures and product endorsements from McCaine's St Paul Chemical Oil to Brown's Iron Bitters. Mentions John Klerner aka Honest John St Paul and Mrs L M Blackmer, with other tips and a lead find in Wisconsin. Also reports Hall's Hair Renewer and Ayers Ague Cure, plus a crude joke about cucumbers and a Massachusetts salary grab bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klerner
Honest John St. Paul
McCaine
St. Paul
S. H. Scott
Stoddert
N. HH
Bett Co of Marshall Promises 30 Day Trial Items
Tar Voutaic Bett Co offers Celebrated War ratc Beats and Electric Appliances on a thirty day trial to men with nervous debility loss of vitality and manhood. Illustrated pamphlets mailed free in sealed envelopes with full particulars. Also adverts Lyon's Heel stiffeners promise to straighten shoes and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Voutaic Bett Co
Marshall, Mich
Caswell Hazard Liver Oil Promoted for Purity and Efficacy
Caswell Hazard Co of New York offers Pere Cop Liver Oil from select sea lent livers. Advertises it as absolutely pure and sweet, preferred by patients and deemed superior by physicians. Also promotes Hanps Face Pimeces and Juniper Tar Soap for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswel_i
Hazard & Co
New York
Caswell, Hazard & CO
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alfred Denney
van Wyck
Union Pacific
Thurman
United States
Alabama
Logan
Fritz John Porter
Sewell
Tien. Porter
Long
Adams
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Bland
Secretary of the Treasury
Srexate
Fitz John Porter
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Payne
Hoar
Frye
Teller
Saulabury
Hanter
Hepburn
Bragg
William J. Sewell
New Jersey
Martin T. McMahon
J. L. Mitchell
Husband
Cousin Corner
Frank Dempster Sherman
Jeff Davis
Irons
Monroe
Cleveland
Capt
Titlow
Davis
Miles
Alge Miles
Carroll Hall
Fort
Horace Greeley
Pompeii
the Journal of Commerce
Hote
Graxpe Brernane
Napless
Italy
Vesuvius
Pansa
Sallust
Stabia
Pompei
Naples
Portici
Resina
Herculaneum
Ceet
Fnniewlar
Mount Washington
Switzerland
Crater
Observatory
Ischia
Hayes
Adelbert College
Minneapolis
Sarah Tyrrel
Lancaster, Wis
I'rince Luitpeld
Bavaria
Wisconsin
Galena Anne A
Syracuse
N. Yur
Drogzista
George Moutls
Deer Creek
Frazer
Nesbit
Perry Daves
General Court of
Massachusetts
Lyon
Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Broes
Iran
Brown Chemical CO
Baltikore, MD
Esterbrook Steel Pen CO
Camden
N. J
John St
Hood
USA
Massachusetts State
A. W Keeck
State Prison
Charlestown
J. Bannox
New Haven
C. J. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Curietra
CoTicura
Potter Cave
Chimicat Co
Bowros
Masa
Perry Davis
Yerong
Metmcixe
Monty
Sam Soman
Dfande C Witing
Cis
Seit la Day
Sty
Ineinnat
Tresatmert
Kaffe
Plasier
Pato
da J. Steruusxs
Locason
Leoter Bl
Washington, D.C
A. PF. Lacey
Washington, D. Cyret
N. W. Mwa Pt P Mutial Endowment Society
Mina
Ipsum
Guickly
Patniessky
Ues
Ciredars
Canpinavian Endowment Association
Minnecapolis
Minn
Oldiers
Eirenars
A. W McCormick “& Sons
Cincinnati
Penn
Lortrza
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Pullman Pala & Iatel Org &c
Agid
Russia
Cement cv
Gloucester
Wheat Woodward & Company
Corn Exchange
Minneapoli
Ower
Nene
A. J. Towe
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