Pensioning Mrs Logan sparks division in House
The House shows strong opposition to pensioning Mrs Logan arguing it unfairly singles her out while most widows of honored soldiers deserve pensions. The editorial voices that many veterans died from service related illness and urges broad pension coverage for all widows. It also critiques the Interstate Commerce Bill, warning of vague provisions and potential litigation, and suggests government control of railroads as a possible solution.
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Shaw
Agrieved
Railroad
Commission
Railrad System
Congress
Senate
Promony Iegulae
Washnavon
Jan
Congresa
Logan
New York
Tittle
Oles
Matthews
Colored Recorder of Deeds
Albany
Cleveland
District of Columbia
Internal Revenue
Carlisle
Morrison
Randall
North Carolina
Treasury
Beun
Washington
House
Washington Permanent Exposition
Benedict
Typographical Union
Thisiite
Anglomanis
Duke of Southerland
Massachusetts court ruling on sleeping car liability
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held railway sleeping car operators liable when passengers sleep onboard and property is stolen or damaged due to the operator's lack of ordinary care. In a separate case a passenger who left a bag with two hundred dollars unattended was deemed negligent, absolving the carrier of responsibility for the loss. The judge’s practical view favors common sense over strict law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Boston
Chicago
Massachusetts
Regina
Mids
Atlantic Ocean
Palmar
Grand Pacific
Windsor
Adirondacks
Hutorn
Assiniboia
Northwest Territory
Hudson Bay Company
N. J
Existance
Columbia
San Francisco
Bay
San Francisco Chronicle
Utah Territory Polygamy Bill Reforms Civil Status
After the polyramests, Congress passed a law aimed at abolishing polygamy and redefining marriage and suffrage in Utah. It dissolves the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints entities, dissolves the Perpetual Emigration Fund, and places wind up by court. It establishes voter tests, denies polygamists the vote, and removes territorial divorce and militia powers while authorizing presidential appointment of judges and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Church of the Latter Day Saints
The
Perpetual Emigration Fund Company
Nauvoo Legion
United States
Eyounds
A WAR RELIC AND PRISON RULES FROM VITUSCALOOSA
A war relic resurrected by Ba Buttolph recalls southern chivalry from 1861 at Tuscaloosa prison after the Shiloh capture. The article lists brutal punishment for window exposure and prints the Rules of Vituscaloosa Prison detailing guard duties, visitor limits, prisoner restrictions, prohibited items, and mail handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba Buttolph
Tuscaloosa
Lime Ayers
Shiloh
Lime
G. RB. Bureh
W. A. Finch
Parry Gephart
Vituscaloosa
Ater
Ofice
Prison guard orders and matrimony notices in Chicago records
Prison orders demand quiet by clock and strict hospital access. matrimony banns appear for dozens of couples listed in Chicago. Washington Getters cover congressional activity, temperance push, and military race notes on Ottoman troops and Balkan contingents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinelson
A Cure for the Feet From Comfortably Warm Care
Practical advice guides women to correct mis shaped feet caused by narrow boots. It urges selecting roomy shoes and soft stockings, warming baths, thorough drying, gentle cleansing with water and plain soap, glycerine and water mix for joints, rice flour powder, and careful shoe fit. It warns against cold dampness and recommends ankle protection with patterns or leggings.
Unclear Health Note On Foot Care And Street Boys
A fragmented 19th century clipping discusses foot care with caustic for corns and damp cloth cleansing, then shifts to a moralized essay on street boys. It argues small acts of help can steer youths toward honest work, artistry, or preaching, warning that neglect leads to ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoya
Otlive
Aut
Helpa & Co
Avas
Unter den Linden as a shaded avenue and city street
Descriptive sketch of Unter den Linden comparing its idealized shade and benches to the reality. Notes the broad carriage ways, wide Promenade, modern buildings, cafes, galleries, and the Brandenburg Gate at the end. Mentions tourists from England and America and local Berlin life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unter den Linden
America
Thiergarten
Frederick
Jinga
Fuecber
Museum of Arms
Berlin
Unter
den Linden
Brandenburg Gate
Europe
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F. McCleilland
Dues
Ene
Tye
Gar
Hon
Poor. Bigelow
Aristy
Americs
Turkey
Mohammed
Anatolia
Mehemet
Suleiman
Baker
Ehtiman
Bosardpik
Bosnia
Horcazorvina
Austria
Nortland
Balkans
Osman
Wildin
Plevna
Osma
Bolgutin
Roumel's
Asia
Entoge
Pomaks
Falowing Siwas
Albania
Epirus
Souliotes
Ali
Tepelen
Piptolee
Lov
Gendelts
Sirian
Mehmet Ali
Smyrna
Bulgaria
Trucu Jent
Scherkess
Haves
Caucasus
Russia
Danube
Dobrja
Christian
Turk
S'vrtav
Toles Sarelle
Dermerest
Gamins
Gremer
Ceren
St Paul Teo Palace
Gentluuan
Jour
Drupe
St. Fegs
California
California Paints
San Diego
J. E. Haynzean
Calleetor
Pope
Cam
Farmers’ Bank
Girand Junction
Grand Junction
Greene County
H.C. Joe
M. H. Underwood
Haines
den Seucific Co
Bace St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Greene Bros
North Second St
Cedar Rapids
Iqwa
Third Street
Finady
First Avenue
Tinton Block
Atenat
Walon
Business Property
Pefon
Second Avenue
Imprencinenta
Uuird Avenue
Central Park
Coe College
Crige
North Second Street
CEQAR_RAPIDS
MANN
Carnrat
Devendorf & Mann
Franke H H. Drew
THES
FINS
Cedar Rapids Times
South Second St
B. Lau
Billau’s
S. Second St
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