House Speaker elected in Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate elected Hon G A C Holt as Speaker yesterday. Other political moves include the Illinois Central Railroad leadership change and calls for public-building appropriations, with national issues like the Southern Pacific bill and pending repeals shaping the day’s agenda.
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France’s National Assembly Chooses Vice Presidents
February 16 in Borngaux the National Assembly elected three vice presidents led by Joseph Mariel Bengiet d Arg Ludéric Viel and Ladad Maltille. A proposal named Thiers for Chief Executive with power to appoint a ministry sparked clashes between conservatives and Republicans. Faidherbe declined to join as a deputy and troops guarded the chamber.
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Glide-on wire track promises silent city transit
The Jersey City Times reports General Imboden of Richmond Va proposes a revolving wire track system for New York City streets. A spanning arch and iron piers support twin cables with suspended cars riding on rails. Cars are thirty feet long and ten feet wide with three compartments, powered by horizontal drums, claiming smooth motion and high safety with quick cable replacement if needed.
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Special Election in Columbiana Reported No Result Yet
Special section notes no word on Columbiana County special election results for a successor to representative Young. Mentions Erie Canal and railroad bill status, and notes Beaver River engineer N. Gufly sending a petition to the Governor. Also lists incorporation finds for a New Holland loan association and several named incorporators.
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Cleveland Crime Report Details Fatal Shooting
Major Fhof of the CHE House on Rocky River was shot and killed last night by a German girl named Fanny Dros. She is now in custody. The motive cited involves seduction. Police report the incident occurred near Cleveland.
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Fishermen in Boston Seek State Aid Amid Gridlock
Massachusetts fishermen voice distress over economic strain as state agencies debate support. Officials in Boston urge swift action to provide aid and protection amid uncertain market conditions.
Two Fires in One Night in Tuox New York
Two fires broke out in Tuox New York on February 17 causing property damage and injuries. Authorities reported two separate blazes with significant losses estimated at about 5000 dollars and 2500 dollars in various structures. details remain incomplete due to damaged text.
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The Man Who Drinks and Its Shadows
A narrator contemplates the drinking man as a tragedy social ruin. He is not simply an idiot though his vice corrupts families and brins death. The piece portrays brilliant souls ruined by drink and the wreckage left in love and hope.
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Woolen Factory in Pleasanton Kansas Aims for Growth
A Pleasanton Kansas plan centers on establishing a woolen factory, aiming to boost local employment and industrial presence. The project envisions investment in equipment, possible partnerships, and job opportunities for residents, signaling a new manufacturing effort in the region.
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Signature verification and naval bills dominate House action
A failed remonstrance to remove disabilities of Vance and Waddell is noted amid North Carolina politics. The House backs a bill to prevent cruelty to animals, considers a naval damages recovery bill for the Oneida, and debates contractor relief for vessel construction. The Senate adjourns after executive session as the House passes a shipboard safety bill and sets a new meeting time.
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Armistice in France Prolonged Five Days and Political Shifts
News in brief: France extends armistice by five days as Thiers is widely seen as future French Assembly president. Belgium reports frontier militia, Spain delays Cuba elections, Queen of Spain travels Nice to Madrid, and Irish Fenians leave Queenstown for America. Gladstone details Anglo American Commission powers and a 19 million franc levy for railway destruction. Germans impose train hostage rule on Rhine line. former French railway officials favored.
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Death of Victim in Judge Wheeler Disaster
Reported by dispatches from landing last night one more victim died of injuries from the Judge Wheeler catastrophe. Pilots Begle Lampton and crew members arrived today confirming the judge Wheeler total loss and detailing arrival of rescue teams.
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New York Central Tax Case Postponed After Arguments
The New York Central Rail road Company faced a $1 151 000 tax question on four dividends before the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. The company argued dividends were not binding and that earnings accrued before the tax law, with the case postponed to next Thursday for further argument by Horace F Clark. Bowen bigamy jury unable to agree after lengthy deliberation. Admiral Lee reports no Tennessee news expected until the Tennessee returns from Santo Domingo later this month.
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Prince Napoleon Snubbed by Changarnier in Paris Memoir
A Paris letter from The Courrier de la Gironde recaps Changarnier’s attempted persuasion of Prince Napoleon to back a revisional government. The exchange shows Napoleon refusing, stating he will not take part in the proposed political maneuver and rejecting participation in any “alward pominee.” The account highlights tensions surrounding postwar governance and factional pressure in the capital.
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New Yon Market Report Reflects Bid Values and Bond Prices
February 16 report shows teen bids for gold near two and a quarter million dollars with quotes from 110.55 to 111.35. Awards expected around one million at 121.15 to 112.45. Government bonds and state securities steady, gold and money markets firm, with assorted rail and industrial stocks quoted across major cities and railroad lines.
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Terms of Peace and Chanzy Revelations
Berlin dispatch reports Bismarck terms as comparatively moderne while Paris Cloche cites Chanzy communications showing Gambetta victories overblown. Chanzy warns France against revenge and acknowledges rebellion of theory. Prussians levy nineteen thousand francs from Javatu comunne and haul away the mayor and Countess of Montgomery as hostages due to nonpayment.
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Rules for conductors and drivers on crowded street cars
A historical notice outlines passenger rules for streetcar conductors and drivers. It discusses seating eligibility ages from eighteen to nineteen, fare payment, crowd control, pickpocket warnings, and conductors’ duties. It notes penalties for overcrowding and suggests handling unruly behavior, with emphasis on safety and orderly boarding between stops.
Colima Volcano Activity In Mexican States Of Colima And Jalisco
Reports note Colima a 12 000 foot volcanic mountain in Colima state has ceased lava flow while nearby Ceboruco in Jalisco shows signs of renewed activity. Descriptions discuss etymology of Ceboruco and sailors accounts. claims of lava, ash and rock ejections cited.
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Markets by Telegraph Burrato February 16
Burrato reports quiet markets with corn at 69 70s for new, seed corn at 6, seed oats at 6, wheat at 120, beef and pork prices listed, bacon and hams noted, and heavy receipts of 910 hogs. Grain and meat trading shows modest activity with several price points and demand signals in a 19th century market wire.
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Anecdote of A. H. Stephens Story Told
A fragmented anecdote recounts Alexander H. Stephens in a brief, informal scene. A seemingly scattered dialogue touches on action and a dog remark, with a note that one dog at a time is enough. Wright sits down in a terse, clipped moment from Harper's.
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Frenchmen Play Cards in School Room Prank
A group of Frenchmen gathered in a schoolroom to play euchre when a prank erupted. A voice asked Who's there and the reply Me triggered a comical exchange with a jibe about the professor. The professor fled, leaving behind a puzzled scene and the amused players.
Fifth Street Tyler-Davidson Fountain Esplanade Work Begun
Work on the Fifth street Tyler Davidson fountain esplanade began this afternoon.
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Concert at College Hall draws cultured city crowd
A College Hall concert this afternoon for the Women's Christian Association proves a grand success. Mrs Dexter's anticipated singing attracted hundreds of the city's most cultivated and respectable people, making the audience one of the finest in months.
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Few Hints on Manners From an Exchange Paper
The fragment offers advice on etiquette in public transport and social settings. It warns not to disturb others in crowded railcars, avoid loud talking and coughing, and to consider others when selecting seats or playing music. It reflects a period voice urging civility amid bustle and crowds.
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The Reception Duty In China Town Reveals Hierarchy
A fragment recalls a Washington scene where a porter named Ah Sib attends a door with cautious social awareness. The tale hints at rank shown by paper bits dropped as a silver coin fumbles, and the elder Ah Sin receives respectful salaams. The moment astonishes a nearby family.
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