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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1884

Page

2

McCook vows Civil Service rule adherence in Senate office

General McCook, new Secretary of the Senate, pledges to uphold Civil Service rules reappointing capable Democratic clerks and resisting discharge to favor Senators' political allies. Rumor swirls that the Treasury Secretary may sue NY importers over duties with a major civil action to follow. Liquefied carbonic acid, used in Europe, requires strong iron cylinders and pressures up to 36 atmospheres.

General McCook Senate Europe

Camel work rate and water needs in desert travel

Sir Samuel W. Baker asserts camels can carry 400 pounds across deserts at about thirty miles per day in summer. They would require water every three to four days, while in cooler months they can trek seven to eight days without water. with light labor and grazing they may drink once every two weeks.

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Congress probes hunger for cabinet revelations in House

Since the current session began the House majority seeks investigations, issuing resolutions to cabinet officers for information. No major findings have emerged yet, but officials hope for ghastly revelations to surface from the inquiries.

Congress House

Meteors Seen From Pons-Brooks Orbit Confirm December Prediction

Observers noted that the earth would cross the Pons-Brooks comet plane on December 6. Harvard Observatory’s Mr. Chandler predicted meteors moving in the comet’s orbit would be seen, and a dozen or more meteor radiants were discovered that night from the calculated point in space.

Mr. Chandler Harvard Observatory

Luminous Jewelry Awarded to Ladies by Paris Inventor

Electrical science lends sparkle to fashion with Mons Gaston Trouve of Paris creating luminous jewels. Glass imitating rubies and diamonds hides a tiny lamp within each sealed envelope powered by a small battery carried by the wearer. The glow makes the glass resemble real gems.

Ba Electrical Science Mons Gaston Trouve Paris

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