Chicago appoints George W Howakb chief of police
Various items note a new Chicago police chief George W Howakb replacing resigning Frederick Ebersold. Other notices describe a drought aiding Yellow River repairs, Kentucky Republicans backing Bradley for VP, and a consular post opened at Nanaimo to aid U S commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartary
George W. Howaakb Han
Chicago
Frederick Ebersold
Secretary of State
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Wars and delays fill idle Senate days amid adjournment
The week's proceedings span Senate debates on the military and educational bills and a House session adjournment. Key actions include discussions on the Urgency Deficiency Bill, rail and telegraph issues, pension measures, and a push to enforce the eight hour law. Multiple nominations and international notes close the round of business.
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Senate
Riddieberner
West
Plumb
Sore
Kenai
District of Columbia
House
Hawley
Peters
Kansas
Mock
Wintt
John S. Barbour
Aehidor
Virginia
Senderberger
United States
Texas
Todisputeh Territory
Greer County
Nebraska
Randall
Mandarsot
Paville Railoud
Committee On
Jwhures
Pritay
Milliken
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
New York
House Wien
Uyain
McKay
Springer
Murder Rumors Sweep Chicago Wealthy Barker Case
Circulating reports last evening claimed the murderer in the Snell case is a wealthy Chicago businessman’s son Tasco Tascott. Police name a suspect 22 or 23, with a childhood marked by estrangement, burglary, and a Kentucky penitentiary term, while publishers broadcast a reward notice seeking him.
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Curcago
Baril
Tie Dem
Central Station
Bonfield
Burra
Thak
Tan Sispocs Wee
Tascott
Todger
Wickes
Pater Me
Omuago
Fin
Smith Aimaed
Willam
Tuscott
Uli Tight
Ullas Moore
Allay Scott
Milas
Azad
Wien Wien
WB. i
Geonge W. Hrpuan
Polit
James B. Tasco
Ice Tascott Manufacturing Company
Culi
Kentucky
The Fishery Treaty Meets Capitol Discussion
While Secretary Bayard refused specifics, reports say the treaty aims to grant U S fishermen broad commercial privileges and entry rights, with exemptions on bait purchases in Canadian waters and access for fuel, water, and repairs. It preserves exclusive jurisdiction in certain bays and removes restrictions on device duties, signaling a favorable balance for the United States without costly concessions.
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United States Senate
Alexander McCue
New York
Sud
Wade
Ohio
D. R. Locke
Petroleum
V. Naxby
Toledo
Hoe
Broome County
ISM
Wasworth
William
Hakley
Pass Christian
Miss
JG. McDoxain
Builthmore
Mary Anderson
Mrs Langtry
Rose Coghlin
Gevenan
Suetivas
Milwaukee
United States
Vnce Jusamin
Russia
Hismarck
Virchow
McKenzie
Senate
Charles & Cary
The
Treasury
Henry W. Scott
Larned
Kan
Ottawa
Myer J'rese
St Calla
Missouri River
St. Charles
Wasnisaius
Capitol
Pri
Bayard
Guel By
End of the Strike Ends Reading Miners Return to Work
Reading Miners ordered to resume work as master workman Lewis from Philadelphia arrives with copies of the agreement. The joint committee ratifies a resumption, triggering a rapid, mixed reaction across classes, while railroad leaders denounce alleged perfidy amid the strike’s collapse. A Chinese Lottery raided in San Francisco, valued up to 500000 dollars, and a planned train wrecking attempt near Garwasville, Texas is reported with unclear suspects.
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Reading
Parkins
Portsvitth
Lewis
Joinr
Lee
Tri Jous Ab
Lewis Ani
Hye d
Conwaunier
Garwasville
Tex
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Ratro Ik
Tila
Important Issues in the 1856 Presidential Canvass
Harrisburg (Pa.) Patrol notes that tariff and land grant questions will dominate the coming election. It argues that tariff revision to relieve common burdens and promote markets, plus reclaiming lands from railroads and preventing speculative land grabs, are essential for national prosperity. The piece urges wage earners to see these issues as key to lower taxes, cheaper land, and jobs.
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Tog Democratic
Suse
United States
Harrisburg
Why Texas Should Not Be Divided or Split Into States
A Boston Globe letter argues Texas could be divided into multiple states to gain Senate and electoral votes, citing vast territory and population compares to New England states. The piece notes sentiment for unity while pondering why Texans might consent to division, referencing Kellogg Pinchback and Franois.
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Bour
Chicago Driteme
Texas
Sam Voister
Davy Crockett
Truss Republic
Lexas
Texns
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermon
Massachusetts
Rhodesla
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Vermont
Rhode Island
Florida
Colorado
Nevada
Ore On
Senate
Union
United States
Boston
Sectional Hatred in Campaign Narratives and 1888 Echoes
A compilation of editorial snippets and quotes from multiple papers debating sectional bitterness, tariff reform, and party strategy in the late 19th century. It contrasts Democratic and Republican stances, highlighting regional tensions among the South, West, and Northwest, and mentions figures like Grover Cleveland and James G Blaine.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Ias
Northwest
Isene
Ile Weat
Minnesota
St. Jonis
Washington
Bil Chanter
NFB
South
Atata Constitution
White Mountain Freezer Company
New Hampshire
Dshu Sherman
Chicago Herald
Michigan
Ohio
Lausaille Courier-Journal
Yuler
Harrisburg
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Boston Globe
Mr. Lamar
William E. Chandler
Chander Speech and Election Drift Across Europe
A distorted passage evokes political strife and public fatigue as figures like Chander and committees loom over European affairs. Vague references to voters, banners, and postwar unrest frame a tense, partisan scene with images of conflict and scrutiny.
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J. R. Perkins
Ilardware
Planet Junior
Atkins & Branch Crooke’s Laws
Brinley
Oundiertak
Toerson
Sketon
Drooknaven
Mian
Waslenurel
JoHomeson & Sexton
Grovklaven
Saul Naglelurst
Soilelt Jractice
Lincoln
Coplah
Tad Jonnig
Supreme
Federal Courte
Apriliiy
AL Lewenthal, JR
Brookhaven
Tinecoln
Urricek
A. Cc. McNair
Mississippi
Wu Dural
Ae Juskson
R. ?. Moore
Wesson
Courts of Wesson
Mallive Io
Haziehurat
Jackson
W. Bennett
Miss. Orrick
E. J. Bowen
Brookhhaven
Smnglie’s
Frilick
Diwtal
Cherokee St
Liverpool
London
J. Warren
Sam Lightfoot
Capital Commercial College
Jackson, Miss
Modern Practical School
Sail On Bar
Wyatt
Eise Wentiaw
Holland
Meuingia
Ena
China
Yellow River
William QC. Bradley
William Lloyd Garrison
Oliver Johnson
North American Live Stock Breeders and Exporters’ Association of
Springfield
Berkshire
Buenos Ayres
Argentine Republic
Thomas Nast
General Grant
Mr. Curtis
Harpers
Pam DE Cassagnac
Volvon
Prince Louis
M. de Cassagnac
France
Pittsburgh
Darlington
Pennia
Auong
Secretary of the
Supreme Court
Salem
Mass
Phillips Academy
Commonwealth
Theological Institution
Egbert C. Smythe
Salisbury
England
Alexanderius
Pompeii
Museum Cordonivo
Naples
Journal
Des Debats
de Brazza
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Emin Bey
Khartoum
Suakim
Zanzibar
Hewrrt
Hoadley
Electoral Commission
Hoaily
Hoadly
Hewitt
Mr. Tilden
News OF the
Telegraph
Germany
Wie
Connelly Ily
Chapurzesu
Ktatema
Hume
Fort Feene
Belnurd
Kroregerben
Kasersian Town
Hawaris
Parsons
Rome, Watertown
W.d
Stone
Broadway
Bradvyert's
Azore Islands
Pellee
Sui Prancesco
New Endland
Edistig
Snell
William B Tascort
James DB Tasvet
Tascott Manufacturing Company
Renton
Boung Tascott
Faneson and
Reixus
New Orleans
Houston
Hardee
Federal Court
Ravetver
Hever
Livia
Astra
Cure Narrowslive
Wales
Fort Sterling
Helen
Yue Reale
Astral
Scorr
Deer Love
Mont
Bastrop
San Francisco
Buffalo
Westerly
Marison
Anna Gardner
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Chattanooga Northern Railroad
Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Company
Jasper
Birmingham
F.D. Pourart
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Poupart
Exchange
Germania
National Bank of Commerce
Mutual National Bank
John W. Hewitt
Arkansas House of Representatives
Marianna
Acretox
Mount Vernon
Army of Northern Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Boone County
Ark
G. W. Middleton
Charles Richardson
Middleton
Yunnan
Arkansas
Richie W. Henry
Brolaski
Fannie A. Short
Cypress Park
Wm. Bachman
Edwards
Kaily O. Lester
Mare Hill
Josiah H. Wallace
Saratoga
Thos. J. Hadly
Vesta
Dyer County
Tenn
Dyersburg
San Prascisco
Americcan Lottery Company
Thir Nese
Divison OF
Miurat Halstein Las
Lausac
Loucseille Commerceal
Init
Garpet
Europe
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