Senator Wave and the End of Slavery's Reign
A tribute from Ohio and the nation to Senator Wave as his eighteen years in the United States Senate end. The piece praises his leadership against slavery and his integrity, while noting he will retire at the close of his term and reject foreign posts.
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United States Senate
B. F. Ware
Senator Wave
Wap
Ohio
Wape
Wapgr
General Sherman
Washington
Sherman
Kansas
Senate
Lincoln Memorial Bust by T. D. Jones for Ohio Capitol
Mr. T D Jones completes a one third larger than life Carrara marble bust of President Lincoln for the Ohio Soldiers Memorial in Columbus. The work includes a fourteen foot monument with a granite base and a history relief of Grant surrendering to Sherman at Vicksburg, featuring Grant, Sherman, Mercer, and others.
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T. D. Jones
President Lixcon
Ohio Soldiers’ Memorial
Capitol
Columbus
Jones
Mr. LixcoLn
Springfield
Lry- Coun
Jowns
Alto Believe
PiMperton
Grant
Vicksburg
Mont- Gomery
Bowln
Pemsigrron
Sara- Man
Gen
Suerman
Lixcoln
America
Washington
Joxxs
Lincoln
Pemmmnon
Mr. Joxas
Beef Cattle Health and Texas Disease Panic Reexamined
A historical note discusses ills attributed to flesh and contrasts beef cattle health with human ailments. It references a Texas cattle disease scare causing market panic and legislative action, citing a paper read at the American Social Science Convention in Albany by Hon Joan Arnton Gouxp on the disorder’s origin and development, with mention of parasitic plant leaves in Texas greeses.
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Suaxestrare
Texas
Albany
New York
Joan Aranton Gouxp
Urbana Citizen and Gazette
M. F
Mechanicsburg
Henry Wirz
Andersonville
H. L. Dawes
J. G. Blaine
Congress
Maine
Ta de Ib
Ublican Caugus
Cattle Disease and Market Manipulation Warned by Expert
The speaker describes a plant parasite spreading in cattle blood and ulcers from fevered stress. He details heavy weight loss during transport from Texas to New York, rising beef prices, and the role of drovers in overdriving cars. He calls for legal action to end market abuses harming animals and humanity.
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Texas
Abbylene
Illinois
New York
Imprisonment for debt exposed in New York law abuses
The piece condemns debt imprisonment in the United States, citing New York statutes and cases. It notes arrest for nonpayment can occur on vague affidavits, placing debtors in Ludlow Jail alongside criminals. Examples include a Chicago merchant held six months, and a Brooklyn paper urging reform.
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Dickens
David Copperfield
New York
William Smith
Omaha
Smith
Duranéubil
Ludlow
Chicago
Cincinnati
Sun
Hoe
New York City
Brooklyn
Public Credit Bill Backed to Restore Confidence in Government
The Ways and Means bill, passed by both houses, affirms the government's obligation to pay interest in gold coin unless law provides lawful money and preserves principal until maturity. It aims to restore business prosperity, reduce distress, and bolster public credit, with the Senate amendment noting the coin contract ruling and bond market gains. The New York Evening Post lauds the measure as favorable to public credit and market strength.
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Committée On Ways and Means
Senate
United States
Congress
Supreme Court
Legislative Department
New York Beening Post
Fessenden
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Howard
Stewart
Davis
Morton
Sern
Kelley
Nick
Commistee Conference
Yeas
Donati
McPherson Monumental Association
Louisiana
J. Willis Menard
Globe
Maynard
Mann
Jones
Caleb S Hunt
Messrs. Schenck
Garfield
Paine Jn
Menard
Upson
Garfien
Vermont
Poland
Committee On
Paine
Ublic
Howse
Lou
Union Pacafighatirad
Kansas Pacific Railroad
Halborn
New York
Bir
Broomall
Howe
Seoma
Stationery Fund of
Hense
Rebels’ Outrages at Andersonville Draw Northern Concern
Rev H W Pierson reports outrages by Reconstruction opponents in Southwestern Georgia. Freedmen who worked in the Andersonville cemetery were driven from the stockades and cabins burned, as rebels threaten Pierson with a Ku Klux Klan note. Pierson heads to Washington to testify before Congress.
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Andersonville
Toledo Commercial
H. W. Pearson
Georgia
Iis
Pinkson
Andersonvile
Stockades
Pierson
J. M. Ashley
Mrapr
Sean
Petition debates and the declared Rock of Ages
A newspaper writer argues for public acknowledgment of God in national life. He recalls old practice of placing the divine name on bills of lading and cargo like rum and tobacco and suggests religion should be publicly acknowledged as a cornerstone of the government. He opposes mere cant and urges consistent faith in national affairs.
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United States“ Senate
Venom Snake Bite Treatment Claim Examined in Europe
In Europe a cobra bite case led Professor HAL FORD of Melbourne University to study blood change post death. He notes colorless cells clogging vessels and blocking oxygen, proposing ammonia injected into a superficial vein as an experimental antidote based on ferment theory of snake venom.
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Europe
Hal ¥ Ford
Melbourne University
Ammonia Injection Cures Poisoned Dogs, Doctor Absent Death
Five dogs inoculated with tiger snake poison showed vomiting and purging. Four recovered. one died when Dr. STALFORD was away. After ammonia injection the dogs breathed easier and purging stopped. The treatment, diluted liquor ammonia injected into a superficial vein, is touted as potentially safe for humans bitten by venom.
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Stalford
Sheridan taunts and Grant's action in Louisiana debate
The Louisville Courier Journal recalls General Sheridan's harsh rule in New Orleans and questions Grant's approach if he resumes command or acts civilly. It notes rebel elements opposed to Sheridan's tyranny will resist as long as possible and feel taunted and defied.
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Louisville Counrier-Journal
Sheridan
Louisiana
Texas
New Orleans
President Grant
Grant
Gen. Grant
Ren. Sheridan
Treasury Department
Reynolds
Sickles
Carolinas
Georgia
Meade
Philadelphia
Department of the East
Terry
Resolution to withhold bonds for Pacific railroad contracts
Gen Suanks of Indiana offers a House resolution authorizing the Treasury to withhold funds now sought by Pacific railroad companies from any further bonds to ensure faithful performance of contracts. Critics fear officials may aid access to bonds. Special Commissioners note a needed extra expenditure of 7.5 million dollars to complete the Union line, with 1.5 million for the Kansas Branch and 120 thousand for the Central Pacific Road.
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Suanks
Indiana
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury
Pacific Railroad Companies
Pacific Railroad
Union
Kansas
Women gain equal pay for clerks in Treasury office
The House adopted an Appropriation bill amendment awarding female clerks in the Treasurer of the United States office the same compensation as male clerks of first class and equal to higher grade male clerks when performing similar work. The vote was 65 to 61 with references to Kentucky's J. Jones and reactions to Courier-Journal commentary.
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The
United
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Yeas
Joxgs
Kentucky
Qourier-Journal
Artemus Ward
Rtments
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Treasury Departments
Wasa
Interior Department
New York
Maryland
Yankees
Virginia
Seymour
Blair
Woman's Rights Association
Johnson
B. J
Wousk
Mney
J. H. Casemant
Wyoming Territory
Baltimore
Bell
Reeve
Orange County
N. Y
New York City
Mc Brooks Ha
Senate
Butler
Meorbeand
Ventilation, Yankee Justice, and Corruption in Washington
A Washington correspondence recalls a hotel attic ventilation quirk and exposes a veteran letter alleging government graft in the Quartermaster and Interior and Treasury departments. The writer hints at officer corruption, doctored grain shortages, and a culture clash between Yankee and Virginian attitudes amid postwar politics.
Carrolton post office renamed Kinder to Carrolton
Arns in Brief reports post office changes and notable deaths. Kinder post office becomes Carrolton in Hancock county Indiana. ex Governor Henry A Swift of Minnesota dies in St Paul after illness. new post office Nelson opens in Bloomtown Vigo county with Hiram Bloom as postmaster.
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Carrolton
Hancock County
Indiana
Henry A. Swift
Minnesota
St. Paul
Bloomtown
Vigo County
Nelson
Hiram Bloom
Winslow
Keararge
Washington
Havana
Patriot Army
Bnd
Chicago
Congressional SUMMARY OF THE WEEK Senate actions February 2 21 and 3
Senate daily sessions show debate and passage of bills expanding the judiciary and Civil Rights Act, plus post routes on East River bridge and telegraph cable entry. February 21 reports on Wim McGarrahan land claim, Copper Tariff veto, Printing committee actions, and Army bill amendments. February 3 notes tax exemption bill for machine manufacturers and Southern Express Company incorporation.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Alaska
New York, Newfoundland and London Telegraph Company
United States
Williams
Wim. McGarrahan
Messrs. Rives & Bally
Globe
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William F. Welch
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Evansville
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Lee M. Ashley
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