Diverse 19th century notices on law, ships, subsidies and Cuba
A patchwork of brief items covers betting unlawful in elections, government subsidies to settlers, German goose cuisine, Viking ship finds near Tottenham and Lebu, Irish pension audit woes, and General Wood praising Cuba as a winter garden. The piece blends curiosities, colonial economics, archaeology, and immigration policy across several regions and eras.
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General Wood
Cuba
Vailees
United States
Wood
Senate Debates Early in 56th Congress Ship Subsidy Discussion
The opening of Congress drew crowds at the Capitol with galleries full and free movement. Senate leaders announced plans to receive the President’s message, then adjourned to reflect on late Senator Gear and Davis. Frye of Maine led a long discussion on the ship subsidy bill, detailing subsidy calculations and global competition.
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Capitol
A . Moniay
Senate
Auuress
Addators
Davis
Minnesota
Congress
House
Chesendre
Hale
Hoar
Major Pruden
Bennet
Senate debate on Panamanian canal and treaties continues
The senate spent the day in executive session with no action on the subsidy bill. Discussion focused on the Hay-Pauncefote and Clayton-Bulwer treaties regarding the canal and Britain’s role, including fortification, neutrality, and possible war implications. Expulsion of Lloyd J. Smith over graft accusations and a Chicago incident involving Louis Marden are noted amid a stream of unrelated items.
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Senate
Frye
Maine
Committee of Commerce
Mario
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Spain
Prye
Russig
France
Italy
Clay
Mr. Clay
Frpei
Mr Clay
Ehio
Carter
Montyns
Montana
Morgan
Ganal
Ueeo
Nicaragus
Costa Rica
Beveridge
England
Morgen
Mason
Thie
Tellér
Towne Sworn In as Minnesota Senator in Senate Session
The senate met with little business as Charles A Towne was sworn in to succeed the late Senator Davis of Minnesota. Chandler noted the governor overstepped with credentials and Towne took his seat on the Democratic side. In the house, the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill passed, totaling 24,406,308 dollars with minimal debate.
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Charles A. Towne
Davis
Minnesola
Senate
Cés Sion
Hay-Pauncefote Tresty Ag Coon
Chandler
Bate
Tenn
Turley
Nelson
Minn
Towns
Chandlear
Towne
Fonce
Ohio
Hanon
United States
Lodge
HOUSE
Jenday
Bingham
Robinson
Elerles
Washington
Competroller of the Treasury
The Ferry to Heaven in Talmage Sermon
Dr Talmage uses David crossing the Jordan as a metaphor for dying as a ferry to heaven. He argues the journey is brief, the King is present, and believers are welcomed into the King’s household with comfort and hope for reunion.
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Louie Kopsch
N.Y
Washington
Dac
Talmage
Ule
Samuel
Areca
David
Jordan
Barzillat
Rogellm
Bigs
Barzillal
Roger
Jordan Anil
Booker
Hie
Ilye
Paul
John Wesley
King Ray
William Furlies
Chrle Hans
Christ
Heaven
Shaw
Judson
Helena
Burmah
Deluulen
Mark
Andy
Russian Language Value For Young Merchants
A passage argues that Russian is the key language for commerce across a vast region from the Battle to the Yeo Sea. It notes rapid business in Moscow exchanges, the advantage of practical Russian in industries, and that St. Petersburg produces many skilled technicians. It advises young men to gain practical Russian experience for lucrative careers.
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Tonga
Yeo Sea
Moscow
Russia
Atria
Isya Pearson
Weely
Ruesta
New
Fragmentary 1898 Caption Hints at Guiana Dutch Loss
Fragmented OCR text mentions 1898 events, continents and Columbus, references to Salvador, Janda, and Guians. Phrases suggest a report on colonial or geographic notes with Dutch involvement, but many words are garbled, leaving unclear specifics.
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Columbus
Krida
Salvador
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Peye
Pratt
Nicaragua
Bénator
Ford
Smith
Lloyd J. Smith
Chicago Elevator Company
Board of Trade
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Ef.h. Lisdum
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White House
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Sarah ‘Weelay
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