Educational Fund Bill and Porter Case Dominate House Actions
Washington reports show Burnside of the education and labor committee moved to postpone a bill creating an educational fund from public land proceeds to support national colleges and scientific education. The House also considered Porter relief, military trial provisions, and internal revenue queries. The inter-oceanic canal resolution sought presidential copies of all related correspondence and treaty obligations.
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Washington
Burnside
Committee On Education and Labor
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon
Nevada
Colorado
United States Treasury
Committee On Military Affairs
Fitzjohn Porter
War Department
United States
Porter
Wood
Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Georgia
Conger
House
King
General Boynton Seeks Review of Sherman Charges
In Washington on February 10 Gen Boynton sent a note to Secretary of War Ramsey asking if his charges against Gen Sherman and the request for a military tribunal to try Sherman had been received. Secretary Romney replied affirmatively through his secretary.
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Washington
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Boynton
Sherman
Ramsey
Secy. Romney
Proclamation Expected on Kansas Missouri Squatter Invasion
A Washington dispatch reports the president will issue a proclamation within days to block reported squatter movements into Indian Territory from Kansas and Missouri. Troop dispositions to enforce the proclamation will follow, with orders already prepared for officers.
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New York
Washington
Herald
Kansas
Missouri
Indian Territory
Robbery and Theatre Fire Reported in Two Cities
In Brookville Indiana a stock dealer Scott Cooper was chloroformed bound gagged and robbed of 5000 at a hotel. In Dublin a devastating fire at the Theatre Royal killed one woman and seven women and seriously injured thirteen workers and firemen. the blaze started from a gas light and claimed manager Egerton's life.
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Cincinnati
Scott Cooper
Brookville
Indiana
Dublin
Theatre Royal
Egerton
Reno Seeks Resignation Over Army Court Findings
Washington reports Major Reno has urgently asked the president to permit resignation of his army commission rather than face dismissal. The court’s decision included a mercy recommendation signed by all members, noting his offenses stemmed from intoxication and praising his gallantry. The president, known for clemency, may grant Reno’s resignation to preserve his record.
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Washington
Reno
Lieut
Jerome
Seventh Cavalry
Berto
Hayes Warns Against Any Inter Oceanic Canal Scheme
President Hayes states the United States will not tolerate any inter oceanic canal not under U S control. He argues the Monroe Doctrine blocks private European ventures and insists Lesseps and similar schemes face firm U S protest before any action begins.
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New York
Prest. Hayes
Panama
Central America
United States
Lesseps
Death of an Old Gentleman in Nebraska Arouses Suspicions
In Grand Island Nebraska a Vermont man, C. G. Lawrence, and his Chicago son Frank claim the father died after an Iowa accident drove insanity. The son is jailed on a charge of poisoning with prussic acid amid insurance connections totaling 42 000. The examination date is set for February 24.
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Omaha
Grand Island
C. G. Lawrence
Brattleboro
Vermont
Frank
Chicago
Iowa
Inez
New York
South American tensions rise over Patagonia amid naval buildup
New York dispatch reports Argentina edging toward alliance support while Chile mobilizes 50 000 troops to defend Patagonia. The quarrel traces to ownership of Patagonia and longstanding disputes with Bolivia and La Plata allies, with Argentina claiming imminent intervention. The Argentine navy reportedly expands including Roma Venezia battleships and turret ironclads.
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New York
Chili
LaPlat
Bolivia
Patagonia
Roma
Venevia
Luly
la Plata
Venezia
Daly
Ivon
Shige
Argentine Republic
Pyyghiah
Railroads End Rate Push for Kansas City Amid Meeting
General passenger agent of the Chicago Rapk Island and Pacific R R notifies western roads selling tickets to Kansas City and Colorado points at low figures that further rate cuts will halt. The carrier will not attend tomorrow’s meeting called for that purpose.
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Chicago
Chicago, Rapk ‘Island & Pacific RE. R
Kannas City
Colomado Polots
Henoe Mtaland
Liberal leader urges population shift over Irish emigration
Lord Hartington defended the land act and disputed claims of its failure as he discussed Irish distress in the House. He differed with Home Rule factions over methods to meet demands, while O Donnell and Parnell allies press for government accountability. The Duchess of Marlborough reports widespread potato crop failure in western Ireland and urges benevolent aid and seed precautions for next year.
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London
Lord Hartington
House of Commons
Ireland
Sary
Liberal Party
Liverpool
Lord Ramsey
Committee of Inquiry
Frank H. O'Cahan O'Donnell
Dungarvan
Parnell
Duchess of Marlborough
Liebey
City Hall Fire Destroys Albany Mall. Seven Firemen Die
Albany February 10 The city hall burned today at the city mall causing losses over 100000. Seven firemen were crushed when the home fell one named Kedler died and two or three others were believed to die. Judgment records mortgages and supervisor proceedings were destroyed. Records of deeds mortgages on estate portraits of ex governors and surrogate papers were saved.
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Albany
Kedler
Parole favorite in Lincolnshire handicap at Lincoln March 17
London reports Parole as the favorite for the Lincolnshire handicap on March 17. The summary notes other items including Mardi Gras in New Orleans, wage demands in Quakerstown, and factory incidents in Montgomery and Windsor with casualties, plus labor actions and race developments in New York and Mount Vernon.
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London
New Orleans
Quakerstown
Montreal
Parnell
Louis
Loughrea
Galway
Valentine
Cardiff
Dieppe
Montgomery
Ala
Lehman, Durr & Co
Prattville
Windsor
Canada Paper Company
New York
Riley
Mount Vernon
N. J
Vernon Brothers Shirt
Georgia Congressman Proposes Sunday Music Ban for Army
In Washington Representative Spear of Georgia moves to bar army bands from playing on Sundays. General Sherman opposes the bill and warns he could withdraw troops from Atlanta. Spear receives many Atlanta letters opposing the measure and contemplates a personal explanation with Sherman.
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New York
Times’ Washington
Spear
Georgia
Sherman
Atlanta
Congress
House
St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance authorized in Wyoming
Certificate records that the St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Minnesota has complied with Wyoming Insurance Laws and is authorized to transact fire insurance business for the current year. Signed by Territorial Auditor Jas France and Deputy Auditor E A Slack with the official seal.
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Trintrony
Wyoming
Averton
Cheyenne
5St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
Bas
Jas
France
Territorial Auditor of
E. A. Slack
English Doctor Promotes Vital Restorative Elixirs
A Denver advertisement touts Sir Astley Cooper's Vital Restorative by Dr. Mintie at 367 Holliday Street. It guarantees cure of nerve and blood disorders with a non irritant formula, priced at 3 dollars per bottle or 10 dollars for four bottles, with home delivery. Also marketed are Nephreticum for kidney and bladder issues, and Dasdelion Pills for liver and digestion, all sold by druggists.
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Astley Cooper
Mintie
Holliday Street
Denver
Bright
Doctor Mintie
Alwcdants
Scalding Accident in Iron Mountain Shops at Baring Cross
Three men in the Iron Mountain Railway shops at Baring Cross were badly scalded while hot water was being transferred between engines. One man, Deens Casel, is believed fatally injured. The incident occurred yesterday in Little Rock Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Iron Mountain R. R
Baring Cross
Deens Casel
Brown's Panacea Promises Major Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Brown's Panacea as the most effective pain destroyer, claiming it quickly relieves chronic and acute pain whether taken or applied. It asserts double strength versus similar preparations and notes the remedy cures back and bowel pain, toothache, and colds. A dose of a teaspoonful in hot water at bedtime is suggested, priced at 26 cents per bottle.
Senate passes bill on women eligible as school trustees
Albany February 10 The senate has passed a bill declaring women eligible to serve as school trustees.
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Albany
Senate
Republican Boom In Colorado
Denver February 10 The News a leading democratic journal of Colorado employed a non union force of workmen for their printing office today.
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Colorado
Denver
the News
Democratic Journal
Nighttime assault halted at St Peter's Church
In Memphis the uaher rushed inside St Peter's Catholic church early this morning and stopped a negro from ravishing a young white girl who had entered for prayers. The assailant escaped, prompting a community call for vigilance and aid for vulnerable locals.
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Memphis
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Wyoming's First Secretary and Early Legal Figure
A brief note from Cheyenne recalling 1805 events tied to Wyoming's early administration and the role of its first secretary, with reference to the Supreme Court member and territorial governance.
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Supreme Court
Dee
Wyoming
Worm Lozenges and Beauty Preparations Advertised
An 19th century ad touts Buows’s Worm Lozenges as effective against worms in children and lists cosmetic products such as Gudea SPLPA SuAr and HI G’s Instantaneous Twin Dyx. It promotes safety, vegetable composition, and mentions dealer details, prices, and a request to subscribe to The Weekly L ange.
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Buows
Perot
O. N. Currientos
Allenstion
Higl
Atlantic
Depot
Sixth
New Ow York
Diabetes Cure Claim Boosts Patient’s Recovery Tale
A letter from Henry Jerro of East Main Street recounts rapid improvement after using Safe Diabetes Cure, claiming regained sight, strength, appetite, and speech. Endorsements from Andrew Cornwall of Alexandria Bay accompany the notice to the public.
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A. Warner & On
Jin Thic Oy
Severnl
Taimogt
Henry Jero
East Main Street
Andrew Cornwall
New York State
Alexandria Bay
Warner’s Kidney and Liver Cure Endorsed by Chicago Citizen
A Chicago resident, William H. Patterson of 144 Wabash Avenue, praises Warner’s Bare Kidney and Liver Cure for Bright’s Disease after trying sulfur springs in Virinia and other remedies. He claims a long illness is cured and calls the discoverer a public benefactor.
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Chicago
Boi
HW. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N.Y
Greert
Warner
Bright
William H. Patterson
Wabneh Avenue
Cipeage
Jiao
Mears
MAL Warner & Co
van Sciak
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure credited for recovery
A 1878 letter details a patient’s recovery after joining medical care and frequent tapping for fluid build up. After starting Safe Kidney and Liver Cure, she reports reduced fluid extraction and complete recovery, praising the medicine and urging affordable pricing for others.
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President Hayes
Patriciif
Huddden
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Nellet
Briaf Teleghames
Sherman Va
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Wales
Mvs Parebarng
Ee Ellogg
Watertown
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Aid For Ireland
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Annie McKay
Lelia Tolson
Patacr Hayes
M. J. Dougherty
Charlestown
County Mayo
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Broadway
Washington, D
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Steele
Carey Black
Courts of
W. Fisher
Attorney AT Law
Cheyenne, W. T
J W. Kingman
Attorney-At-Law
and Laramie Duity
G. W. Corey
Addamsa & Glover
Noir Cheyenne
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Phelnity
W. Chou
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Firat National Bank
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H. T. Warner & Co
Presbyterian Hospital
70Th Street
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Worlld
Lida Moore
Cheen Wood Avenue
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Kalwineier
Cleveland CO
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Warer & 1
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Wiekly Suolien
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Hendy Keown
Nerwauw
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Rochester, N. É
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Mommie Clotis
Tanen Department
Canada
Marks & Myers
Joslin & Park
Jewelers
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