Nine fraudulent medical colleges named in Massachusetts hearing
A legislative committee list nine legally chartered medical colleges whose diplomas are not recognized by the Massachusetts Medical Society for selling diplomas. Three are in Cincinnati and others in Philadelphia St Louis Manchester and Newark. The hearing drew crowds including critics of the proposed law while physicians backed tightening standards.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Medical Society
Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery
Europe
Cincinnati
University of Medicine and Surgery
Philadelphia
Philadelphia University of Medicine
Physio-eclectic Medical College
Physio-Medical College
American Eclecticedical College
St. Louis
American Viropathic College
Jors
New Hampshire
Manchester
Uct
Windows Broken Out Doors Thrown Down and a Panic
A panic swept Perseverance Chapel in Harrison County as an alarm of fire sparked chaos during Sunday services. Crowds jammed toward exits, windows were broken, doors torn down, and many worshippers suffered cuts and bruises though no fatalities occurred. The crowd gradually reentered the church after the panic subsided.
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Secial
Cncinnati Gazette Canypon, Inc
Perseverance Chapel
Harrison County
Exciting chase ends with fugitive escaping on river
A city man son of a widow is chased by police after a theft. He jumps into a skiff on a flooded river, outpaces officers with expert rowing, and escapes across the water witnessed by many along the shore. The incident occurred late yesterday evening in Cincinnati vicinity.
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Adams
Political Riders retain power to attach to appropriations
Washington reports that the Democratic majority remains committed to keeping the practice of attaching political riders to appropriation bills. Republicans mounted a strong, though unsuccessful, challenge led by Randall Blackburn and others. The 21st rule would not change, preserving partisan rider power to attack the administration.
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Washington
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Blackburn
McMahon
Hurd
Ohio
Democratic Party
Warner
Mr. Speer
Georgia
Twe
Murder charge moves to committee hearing in Texas
A murder case charge in Texas has moved to a committee hearing set for tomorrow, with proceedings expected to determine next legal steps and potential actions by state authorities. The case centers on ongoing investigations and anticipated testimony before the panel.
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Texas
Railroads oppose steel rail duty cut amid 15125 miles protests
Memorials and petitions from a large coalition of eastern and midwestern railroads press Congress to resist reducing duties on steel rails. Leaders including Gowen, Cassatt, Andree, and Hinckley cite harm to railroad interests and the steel industry as protests mount in both houses. The network covers 15 125 miles.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Alexandria & Fredericksburg Railroad
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New Haven & Northampton
Albert Keep
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
B. Cannon
Delaware & Hudson Canal and Railroad Company
Elf. Esees
Green Bay & Minnesota
Sussex Railroad
Samuel Stoan
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
M. E. Ingalls
Cincinnati, Lafayette & Chicago
F. A. Comly
North Pennsylvania R. R
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Central Railroad of New Jersey
Delaware & Bound Brook
A. Ingham
East Broadtop Railroad
Chas. Hartshorn
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Isaac Hinckley
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad
Imperial Mine Attack Threatens Czars Family
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports an abortive mine explosion under the Winter Palace guard room, narrowly delaying the Imperial family for dinner. Five soldiers killed and thirty-five wounded as the dining hall floor is damaged.
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Reuter
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
St. Pieterssure
Secret Session Debate on Inter Oceanic Canal Question
Washington February 17 Hon Hamilton Fish mingled with Senators seeking full official correspondence on the inter oceanic canal issue. Senator Eaton argued against a special committee and urged reference to the Foreign Relations Committee. A private session was slated for tomorrow with Senator Gordon proposing a secret session on the matter.
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Washington
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Peabody Funds
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Eaton
Committee On Foreign Relations
Fish
United States
Con
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Senate confirms several Census Supervisor nominees
In a Senate executive session on February 17, nominations for Census Supervisors were approved for Geo. R. Latham in West Virginia First District John B. Neil in Utah W F Goodspeed for the District of Utah and Edward S Wheat for the Northern District of Ohio and Middle District of Tennessee. John S Stidiger of Iowa Third District was rejected.
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Senate
Ohio
West Virginia
Geo. R. Latham
Utah
John B. Neil
W. F. Goodspeed
U. S
Edward S. Wheat
Middle
Tennessee
John 8. Stidiger
Iowa
Congressional actions span funding, trade, and ethics
The report notes a $12 000 request to furnish a hatchery on the coast and a $450 000 deficiency appropriation for the Congressional Printer.Bradley vs Slemons in Arkansas moves toward Slemons. Acklen affair report discussed. Ways and Means approves refunding bill with $200 amendment. Manufactures backs a bill to curb adulteration of food and drink with penalties. samples may be demanded and refusals fined up to $100.
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Bradley Vs. Slemons
Arkansas
Slemons
House
House Committee of Ways and Means
House Committee On Manufactures
Efforts of a Small Democratic Majority Delays Lottery Bill
Washington Feb 17 The bill to bar lottery advertisements in the District stalls after Democrats blocked action in the House yesterday. The vote to lay on the table failed 105 to 120, delaying further action until the third Monday of March. Democrats backed lotteries. Republicans opposed, with some cross votes. The lottery lobby may sway the Post Office Committee, hindering a broader mail-swindle bill. Also noted are arrivals Len Harris and Milton Sayler seeking Democratic convention support, and a setback in Washington attractions for the National Museum dancing effort. A separate item reports reopening the case of Davis Hatch in San Domingo with new witnesses now available.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washineton
Proctor Knott
Post Office Committee
Len Harris
Milton Sayler
Washington
Cincinnati
Washimeron
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis Hatch
San Domingo
Schursen
John C. New
Gen. Grant
Inpranapolis
Chicago
Lofhim
Virginia
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South Carolina
Louisiana
Indiana
New Route from Marion to Chicago for A G W Railroad Outlet
A delegation of prominent railroad men in Marion, Ohio, led by J Condit Smith, discussed the Atlantic and Great Western Railway plan to run a standard gauge line from Marion through Kenton to Chicago. The project aims to give the A G W an outlet to Chicago and may operate in conjunction with the A G W, reviving surveys and grading once halted by earlier funding troubles. Active work is expected to resume as the route is observed and selected.
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Atlantic & Chicago
J. Condit Smith
New York
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Cleveland
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Kenton
Ohio
Chicago
Excitement Grows Over Report Reaching Akweha in Afghan Turkestan
Abdul Rahman Kahn and fellow envoy have reached Akweha in Afghan Turkestan, triggering great excitement at Cabul over the report.
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Akweha
Afghan Turkestan
Cabul
Sharley miners destroy Breslau pit mouth building
Feb 17 report says Sharley miners demolished the Breslau pit mouth building, raided the wages safe, and maltreated officials while the military halted the disturbance. London notes Benjamin Moran, U.S. minister to Portugal, in poor health and possibly leaving post. Sr Perenssura reports 42000 people emigrated from the Russian-occupied District of Kars.
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London
Benjamin Moran
Portugal
Sr. Perenssura
Kars
Field of Politics in Indiana Urges Strong Ticket for 1880
A Brownstown dispatch argues Indiana Republicans need a ticket with business qualifications and pure character. It names Col. A. D. Streight for Governor, Gen. James M. Shackelford for Lieutenant Governor, and Morris McDonald for Treasurer, plus regional balance. It praises Overmeyer for Congress and C. S. Denny for Clerk of the Supreme Court, noting cohesive party support in several counties and rising independence in the Democratic camp.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Brownstown, Inc
Indiana
A. D. Streight
James M. Shackelford
Morris McDonald
Overmeyer
Jennings County
Congress
Denny
Marion County
Supreme Court
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Clark
Washington
Orange
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Floyd
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Landers
Railroad contracts let for Lexington & Big Sandy line
Louisvitle Feb 17 The contracts for constructing the Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad have been let to Vttap Baag Papeet Ai Co and C R Pen Hen Co. The line runs miles west of Straight Creek. Work to begin at once and proceed vigorously with the roadbed to be ready for ties by December 31.
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Lexington & Big Sandy R. R
Vttap Baat Papeet Ai Co
Will
C. R. Pen Hen & Co & Co
Straight Creek
Ohio River rises inundate driftwood boom near Madison
Special Dispatch reports the Ohio River rise in Madison, Ohio, flooding lowlands west of the city and damaging fences while hundreds of cords of driftwood gather. Johnsons starch works delayed startup as operatives monitor the swelling river.
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Cincinnati
Gasette
Madison, Inc
Ohio
Johnson
Modern Cure System Claim by Dr Aboban Suc Co Authors
A brief note advertises a cure system attributed to Dr Aboban Suc, claiming superiority over existing remedies and promising success where others fail. The piece presents bold assurances without medical evidence or names of institutions.
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DR. Aboban
Aborn Institute praised in unsolicited Ohio letter
An Ohio reader from Celina praises the Aborn Institute as a permanent establishment offering treatment for head throat and lung diseases. The letter, dated January 80 1880 from Celina Ohio, is sent to Dr Aborn at 215 West Fourth Street Cincinnati and speaks highly of the facility.
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West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Aborn Institute Patient Letters Signal Strong Cure Report
A grateful patient named Jacob Eicher reports improved health after treatment at the Aborn Institute. He states he is stout, weights eight pounds more than a decade ago, and notes hearing improvement including his formerly deaf left ear. The letter highlights growing patronage driven by personal recommendations.
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