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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1886

Page

4

Unclear OCR Summary of Eastern and Middle States Politics

Fragmented text references elections votes in the Eastern and Middle states, a New York office with large sums and securities, a Boston boot and shop business, and a financial failure tied to Thayer & Co with liabilities around 600000. Also mentions Rev Dr M a New York Catholic pastor involved in Henry George canvass and his political statements drawing approval controversy.

Middle States REV. J. Hyart Arcu Mane New York Becay Boston Thayer & Co Dr. M Henry George Sasaki

Governor grants respite to condemned man in Richmond

Governor Lee on the 8th granted T J Cluverius a five week respite before his planned hanging at Richmond on the 1th for the murder of Fannie Lillian Madison. Reports note coffers in Texas and a separate incident in York county where four African Americans decapitated a boy who uncovered theft. two confessed. Other items include a bank president in Fort Wayne taking a pistol shot, indictments of Missouri Regulators, a deadly fire in St Louis, and maritime losses on the Great Lakes with $1.5 million in damages. The National Trades Union Convention in Columbus elected Samuel Gompers to lead the American Federation of Labor. Emily Brown of Baltimore was murdered by two colored men who planned to sell her body to a medical college. the men confessed and named a college janitor.

Lee T. J. Cluverius Richmond Fannie Lillian Madison Texas York County Oscar A. Sorons First National Bank Fort Wayne Ind Missouri Douglass Tane United States Grand Jury Springfield St. Louis National Trades Union Columbus Ohkio Samuel Gompers Knights of Labor American Federation of

Nominations and Budgets in Federal Briefs and Death Notice

Secretary Bayanp sends to Congress the Canadian fishery correspondence and nominations by the President including Thomas Moonlight of Leavenworth to Wyoming Governor Arthur Thomas of Pennsylvania to the Utah Commission and naval appointments. Internal Revenue tax on margarine eyed at 1 million annually. Indian Appropriation bill totals 5.178 million a 350 thousand cut from current estimates. Abraham Dowdney Lonertennan of New York City dies suddenly at home in the Metropolis born in Ireland 1840. Knights of Labor meet with Senator Blair to discuss the Blair Education bill advising large government education funds distribution.

Bayanp Congress Thomas Moonlight Leavenworth Kansas Wyoming Territory Arthur Thomas Pennsylvania Utah Commission Naval Service Internal Revenue House Committee Abraham Dowdney Loner Tennan New York City Metroplis Ireland

Global coastal storms and wrecks report across Europe and beyond

A naval storm hit Britain causing shipping disaster with a vessel foundering off Dym hurch and six drowned. Danish coast, Southport lifeboats wrecked with thirteen men killed. A stone struck Berlin palace window and a man arrested. Other items note Ecuador revolution, a French premier change, a failed London merchant firm, and a Holmforth drowning.

Great Britain Dym Hurch Josep W. HaRpen United States Munich Bavaria Queensland Cleveland Mexico Ecuador Renz Gosret Southport England Emperor Williams Berlin King of Roumania Cotrocene Vark & Son London Holmforth Joshua Woodcock

Mixed summaries from Michigan to federal notices

Crarves Brown and wife danced in Manistee when he died of heart disease after two hours of marriage. Ex Governor Charles Crossweun dies in Adrian born 1825 Newburgh NY later Michigan governor. Knights of Labor seek coal sales but railroads refuse transport. President’s nominees sent to Senate after adjournment. Cullom introduces bill to raise Government Printing Office wages. British forces clash with insurgents in Burma two insurgents killed. Russian student protests market the government. Oleomargarine tax violator arrested in Philadelphia for un stamped product. Boston mayoral race O’Brien wins. Hart and McNeill lose. Convict Cragies A. Locan pardoned for bravery. Sawmill boiler explosion in Evansville injures eight and kills one. Howe Committee Tariff bill provisions total 1 671 905 dollars.

Crarves Brown Manistee Mich CaHariel M. Crossweun Adrian Newburgh N. Y Michigan Intrors Knights of Labor Congress Senate Cullom Burmush Russia Pennsylvania Philadelphia James Hutchinson O'Brien Boston O’brien Hart McNeill Cragies A. Locan Jefferson (Mo.)Penitentiary Marmaduke Evansville Ind Howe Committee

Congress debates tariffs and suffrage amendments in late 19th century session

Recounted House and Senate activities from August 2 1886 including debates on a constitutional amendment granting women suffrage, tariff revisions, and protection policies. Members Hoar Sewell Morritt Dawes McPherson Butler and others spoke. executive sessions noted. Bills on trade dollars pensions jetties and oleomargarine acted upon. death notice of Representative Dewdney cited.

Judiciary Hoar Cis United States Senate Sewell Morritt Congress Messrs. Beck Kirra Day McPherson Butler Charleston Harbor Morrill Dawes House Dewdney New York Committee On Finance Harrison Edmunds

Congress Debates Tariff Relief and Electoral Count Bill

The House debates free duty for rebuilding Eastport Me after the October 1830 fire. Amendments on the Electoral Count bill pass after conference, while a bill to create a Department of Agriculture and Labor faces opposition. Memorials mark death of Abraham Dowdney as sessions continue with land and public works measures.

Boutelle Eastport Breckenridge Ark Blastport Maine Iil Committee On Public Lands Territories Senate United States Messrs Weaver Breckenbridge Gibson Reagan Tucker Department of Agriculture and Labor Randall Campbell New York Abraham Dowdney House Petera Kansas State of Brule River N. J National Hotel Company of New Jersey Sandy Hook Sum Summer Resort Oates Ala.s Lawler Mn White Penn Springer Dakota Montana Washington New Mexico Secretary of the Treasury Payson Committee On Public Lands Wright T. Vent Cox Holman Ind Kelley One National Park Hammond Ryan Kan

Fort Worth Train Robbery by Four Cowboys Stuns Passengers

Four masked men robbed a Fort Worth bound mail and express train at daylight. They robbed passengers including Miss Kate Haas and Mrs. Chambers, with about $12,000 in cash and diamonds valued at roughly $4,000 left behind in haste. Local officers chased the gunmen, who rode off on nearby horses after the ambush.

Kort Worth Ayers C. G. Miller United States Twentyfourth Infantry Connors Fort Sill Conndyn Kate’Haas Fort Worth Chambers Ps 1 N. Y Wittick Carthage Bellevue Frost McLain Montague Marshal Black Bowie Polgne

Notable figures in musical and dramatic arts abroad

The piece cites Lawrence Barrett as the most-read plays in four years. Wilson Barret in Philadelphia. Joan Owens, a veteran comedian, dies near Balore. Nana Patti’s tour income as highlighted by Howard in Boston. Smith a prima donna in Milan. Maud Melville studying light opera. King Luis of Portugal translating Shakespeare. Epcar Fawcett’s King Arthur slated for January. Jennie Dickerson praised in England with Carli Rosa Company. Vienna bouquet ban at Imperial theatres. Count Hoennrrra declines $4,500 pay. Marie Roze Mareason acclaimed in Glasgow with university students presenting a diamond locket and dragging her carriage to her hotel.

Lawrence Barrett Wilson Barret Philadelphia Joan E. Owens Vdteran Balore Mmna Patti Joz Howard New York Boston Smith Milan Michigan Maud Melville Melville King Luis Portugal Shakspeare Epcar Fawcett King Arthur Marie Roze Mareson Glasgow Hisa

Modern Japan and Mutsu Hito in transition to a parliamentary system

The Chicago Tribune discusses Japan under Mutsu Hito from 1868 to 1869, noting his rise after his father’s death in 1867 and marriage to Princess Haruko. It portrays Japan as moving toward liberal governance with an unlimited executive, aiming for a modern, progressive nation and a future elected parliament.

Japan Ratibas Iodores United States Marek Sy Mutsu Hito Kloto Komei Tenno Rofee Mindo Haruko Chicago Tribune

Equine Dentistry Arrives in St. Louis With Dr. Kelly

The St. Louis Critic notes Dr. J. Kelly introduces equine dentistry in the area after years of use in the East. Previously teeth were merely aligned or decayed teeth extracted. Now dental fillings relieve pain, aid tricky horses, and keep road animals in better health for travel and work.

St. Louis J. ©. Kelly Kelly

Fancies of Children and Notable Remedies Mentioned

A collection of small anecdotes including a child’s view on clouds and heaven, followed by notes on St Jacobs Oil, counterfeit rubles, and Red Star Cough Cure. Also mentions a calico quilt with unique pieces and a promotional pitch for Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for uterine disorders.

Pierce

Fragmented text hints at medical cures and ads in old newspaper

Blurred OCR includes mentions of Dr Sage's Tre, Allen's Lung Balsam, Bates Disease, and Swamp-Root remedies. Also references Hallett & Co. advertising at Portlandage offering at home work. Disjointed phrases show period advertising style and miscellaneous notes.

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