Territorial Bill Passes House Admitting Dakota Montana and Washington
In Washington on Feb 20 the House approved the conference report on the territorial bill. It provides for North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington Territory statehood with a Sioux Falls North Dakota style convention schedule and a path to ratification by voters in South Dakota and residence of archives in Bismarck. The bill sets rep apportioned seats and details on temporary government and land use for school purposes.
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Springer
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South Dakota
Montana
Washington Territory
Dakota
Bismarck
Sioux Falls
Congress
United States
Miller
Tacoma
Bonale
Nan
Senate
Dak
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Platt
Washington
House
S Jon
Prs Hag Pagosa
Lord Sackville
Committee On
Harris
Allison
Waschwoton Brief on Marriage and Divorce Statistics
In Waschwoton on February 20 a department of labor report on marriage and divorce statistics across several states was presented. A Nevada legislature memorial requesting action was among the items read and referred.
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Waschwoton
Department of Labor
Appcal
Nevade
Senate approves land disposal under homestead laws and tax bill
The senate committee on public lands recommends concurrence in House amendments to dispose public lands under homestead laws and agrees to the conference. The House adopts the conference report on the territorial bill and the direct tax bill with 168 to 138, while the agriculture committee plans to report against futures trading and farm price gambling bills on jurisdiction grounds.
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House
House Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Silk smuggling arrest hits Cunard Servia voyage
John Williams linen steward aboard the Cunard steamship Servia is under arrest for attempting to smuggle several thousand dollars worth of silks. He alleges a city silk merchant hired him, and a warrant for the merchant’s arrest has been issued.
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New York
John Williama
Cunard
Servia
Murder Suicide Shocks Wisconsin Town
In Upson detectives report laborer Joseph Brogan killed his wife and two children aged five and seven, then wounded himself with a razor and took his own life after a heated morning quarrel. Authorities say Brogan drank heavily prior to the attack.
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Abilland
Wis
Upson
Joseph Brogan
Grogan
Indian Outbreak Fear Raises Tensions In Montana
Helena dispatch reports J E B Clifford postmaster at Dowersville wounded after a store theft and an Indian fight. Rumors claim Todians killed Clifford and Dr Cunningham, but Tribune later says Clifford alive and wounded, with Ladin charged. Tensions rise as settlers fear a potential uprising and raids on Agency and reservation areas.
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Helena
Dowersville
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Cunningham
Minneapolis
Tribune
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Scene in Indiana Senate Ends in Tense Standoff
Feb. 20 in Ispia Nopolis. Republicans accuse gag rule as Senator Johnson protests. The sergeant at arms threatens removal and other Republicans surround him. A clash seems imminent before order is restored. Rumor says all Republicans may resign to leave the senate without a quorum.
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State Senate
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Poitape
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Enterprise Division No
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Reading
Reading Engineers
Pennsylvania
Stephenson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Burlington Road
Cable Car Hit by Locomotive Leaves Dozen Hurt
In Caeada a cable car carrying about a score of passengers was struck at the Sixteenth street crossing by a Chicago & Alton locomotive. Apanic ensued as one woman was fatally injured and half a dozen others badly hurt while the gripman mistook signals and moved forward.
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Caeada
Chicago & Alton Sixteenth Street
Tariff Reform Convention Debates Mills Bill Trade Impact
Smith of Ohio presented a long statistical paper defending the Mills bill while A W Thomas of El Paso Texas warned that a Senate version would damage Texas silver mining by taxing flashing ore from Mexico that is currently duty free.
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Smith
Ohio
Senate
A. W. Thomas
el Vaso
Tex
Texas
Southwest
Mexico
Trial Bottle Promises Cure for Colds to Croup
Dr Hunt's drug store offers 80 trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption free to customers. The article claims it cures colds bronchitis croup and throat and lung issues with every bottle guaranteed.
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W.N. Hunt
Dr. King
Iran
Wennerchor Masquerade Tonight Promises Grand Fine
A grand fine is guaranteed at the Wennerchor masquerade on Tuesday March a, signaling a notable event and prize.
Sandown grand prize won by Onatillion
Sparks from the wires report Onatillion captured the Sandown grand prize. Other items note the Nicaraguan canal bill signed by the president and Gladstone’s London arrival greeted by large crowds.
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Onatillion
Gladstone
London
D. W. Elisa
Garfield
Ontario
Ada Leigh
Quebec
Renowned Bitters Promises Kidney Health and Blood Purity
An 19th century advertisement touts Slowtetter a Stomach Bitters as a kidney stimulant, claiming it prevents Bright’s disease diabetes and bladder issues while aiding blood purification. It promotes Beggs Blood Verifier as a universal blood purifier with money-back if it fails, and notes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children.
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Bright
B. J. David
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