Political shifts and tariff debate dominate congressional news
The Comet outlines rising tariff receipts supporting revenue projections by Carlisle and notes Faulkner's push to advance Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills. It reports House amendments by Cannisi on currency notes and gold certificates, plus mixed Senate votes on the Nicaragua Canal and Hawaii resolution, highlighting partisan maneuvering and the canal lobby.
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Faulkner
Committee On
Territories
Arizona
New Mexico
Senate
No More High-Priced Wheat Reexamined by Critics
The article reviews diverse estimates of wheat production costs per bushel from Kansas to Nebraska, noting wide variance due to local conditions and methods. It cites Pettigrew, Carpenter, and a New York Bulletin critique, then argues cost calculation depends on included expenses, with calls for uniform standards before judging profits or prices. It also covers passage of the Contest Bill and Editorials on wheat prices and farm science, quoting Oliver Dalrymple predicting lower future wheat values and urging efficient farming methods.
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L. Doughty
Pawnee County
Kansas
Nebraska
Carpenter
Reno County
Kan
New York Commercial Bulletin
Reno
Senate
House
Knorville Tribune
Oliver Dalrymple
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mississippi River
Dalrymple
Hood's Sarsparilla Keeps Economy and Strength
An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsparilla as a economical tonic, claiming “100 Doses $1.” The copy emphasizes affordability and strength in a single patent medicine pitch.
Wheat growth and world prices forecast in old journals
An 19th century commentary notes wheat’s adaptability and its global reach, citing fertile regions in the Dakotas, Manitoba, and parts of South America and Russia. It argues abundant land and investment can boost supply, while prices may rise and profit margins vary with labor and capital costs.
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South America
Yart
Russia
Dakotas
Manitoba
Dalrymp
Ara
Courier Journal
Cabinet Shakeup Rumor After Bissell Retirement
Washington January reports the first Cleveland cabinet break as Postmaster General Bissell plans to retire at Congress end. William L. Wilson of West Virginia is named as possible successor, though the White House denies any decision. Bissell declines to discuss the topic.
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Washington
Cleveland
Bissell
Congress
Wm. L. Wilson
West Virginia
Purchase Blaine Property for Government Use
Washington January 30 The Gray amendment favorable report from Senate Public Buildings Committee on purchasing the Blaine house site for a government theatre. Also House Ways and Means to report a bill admitting anti textile free of duty. President nominates Benjamin F Delamater for Caldwell postmaster Texas. Two killed and 30 to 40 injured in Vandalia wreck near Contagille Indiana rails spread. Mrs Mary Anderson Navarro ill in Brighton England. Robert Fitzsimmons held on $10000 bail for murder Don Riordan. Patrick Donnelly 102 dies in Toledo Ohio. A revolution in United States of Colombia reported. Subscribe for Tax Comer.
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Washington
Novel Return by Deputy Sheriff Travie Defies Writ of Possession
Deputy Sheriff Ed Travie of Coffee county refuses to execute a Writ of Possession issued by Judge Smallman. He cites the defendants as very poor with several small children, living in a log cabin for fifteen to sixteen years, and deems eviction into cold weather inhumane. Mat Trebell, owner of the property, publicly approves and would deed the cabin and land to the defendants.
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Ed Travie
Coffee County
Ep Travis
Mat
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Myeas
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Arias
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Vest
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Courier-Journal
Washington News
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Caldwell, Tex
Contagille
Ind
New York
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Brighton
England
Robert Fitzsimmons
Don Riordan
Patrick Donnelly
Toledo
United States
Colombia
Physicians and Surgeons
B. A. Long
Dillceover Citizens Bank
Harrburrow
Walnut Street
W. JL. McUreaty
Valeut Clined Street
Knoxville
Miller
J. W. Latillen
Des
Physicians and Surgeons Ofico- Biome
Uni
Joah Hill
G. M
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Bristol
Tennessee
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Mice Bank and Trust Co. Huilding
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Obait
Attorne
Johnson City
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Tenn
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Thad A,cox
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Knowville
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture
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Wis
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John J. Cox
City of Washington
District of Columbia
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Samar
Spencerian Pen CO
Wewisewa
Popular Electrical Science
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Charter Oak Range
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