Congressional activity and votes in January Senate and House
A detailed ledger of Senate and House actions in late January includes motions to refer the presidents annual message to finance, immigration debates, territorial statehood plans for Utah and Montana, railroad and bridge construction bills, tariff and trust investigations, and pension measures. It notes votes on key resolutions, committee referrals, and departmental inquiries, with mention of the Pacifico case, the Thoebe Carlisle seat, and various public works projects.
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Committee On Finance
Senate
Frye
Maine
Chandler
Congress
Stewart
Utah
Territory
House of Representatives
Anderson
Iowa
Pacific Railroad
Buchanan
C Hovey
Kerr
Laidlaw
Mac Pauwen
Hoar
Gorman
Pacifico
Thal
Railroads
Davis
Plumb
Kansas
Voorhees
Montana
Mississippi River
Burlington
House of Natives
Breckinridge
House
Missouri River
Lexington
Missouri
United States
Duluth, Rainy Lake River & Southwestern Railroad Company
Miss
Mason
Lltnois
Hendler
Navy Department
Hatler
Committee On Territories
Bennator Platt
John A. Logan
Frank I’. Blair
Quay
Blair
Booner
Chicago Board of Tract
France
Germany
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
New
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New York
Western Judicial
Louisiana
Mortford
Quincy
Til
Belmont
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Paris
Blanfron
White
National Game Prospects Clash of Baseball Leagues
Chicago correspondence outlines looming rivalries between the National League and the Western Association as teams like Pittsburg Chicago New York and Detroit pursue strength and pennants next season with changes including Sundays move and Kansas City's admission while Western Association vows protection and possible sanctions.
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Chicago
The
Union
St. Paul
Ice King
Detroit
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
New York
Lash
Clube
Phia
Ite
Billy Sunday
Sunday
Spalding
Anson
Paul Hines
Capt. Anson
American Association
Kansas City
Jim Whitfield
Cincinnati
New Western Ascom
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Minneapolia
Omaha
Des Moines
Sam Morton
Western Association
New
Watered Oysters and the Osmotic Swell In Food
A science note discusses how oysters are artificially swollen by water intake, likening the process to osmosis in the digestive system. Experiments with oysters in water show bulk increase through watering with little to no gain in nutritive material, confirming common explanations of market oyster size.
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Popular Science Monthly
Was your husband ready to die in Civil War era talk
An Arkansas Traveler piece presents a racially charged dialogue in dialect. A negros woman recalls questions about her husband’s death readiness, resignation, and life with multiple marriages. The interview uses satire and reflects violent society views, noting control, marriage, and social norms of the era.
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Walt
Arkansas Traveler
Bashful Bridegrooms Make Saratoga Vows Comic
A Saratoga County justice of the peace recalls two wedding couples who were embarrassed during the ceremony. One groom spun a white straw hat on his finger then hid it between his knees while the bride knocked it away with her parasol. In another case a groom pondered how to join hands and finally clamped a cigar in his mouth before the justice intervened to end the moment.
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Saratoga County
Justice of the Peace
Waverly Magazine
Penn expedition to explore Sepharvaim ruins west of Baghdad
The University of Pennsylvania plans an expedition led by Dr. John P. Peters to investigate the ancient city Sepharvaim, also known as Persepolis, located above Babylon on the Euphrates near Baghdad. Estimated cost is $30,000 for two to three years of digging, with most funds raised. start time pending diplomatic talks with the Ottoman Sultan.
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The
University of Pennsylvania
John P. Peters
Sepharvaim
Babylon
Euphrates
Bagdad
Persepolis
Turkey
Frank Leslie
Nothing Like Leather in Utica’s Electric Plant
The article notes the new Utica electric light plant features a large connecting engine and dynamos. It mentions the leather required for the equipment uses skins from 646 adult cows, hinting at rising dairy butter prices in Oneida County. The piece ends with a reflective quote from Emerson on neighborly ethics and honest trade.
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Utica
Oneida County
New York Tribune
Pleasant Purgative Pellets Promise Easy Health Fix
A persuasive ad urges readers to buy Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pellets for minor ailments. It claims quick relief from loss of appetite and constipation, avoiding doctor bills, with the promise of improved happiness for all except doctors. The tone sells a low cost remedy as a magic solution.
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Dr. Pierce
Rough on Rats crosses the seas with clever ads
A New Haven Register snippet notes the global spread of the Rough on Rats brand. It highlights a traveler encountering the slogan abroad and a newspaper race tied to its fame, praising its ubiquity from Africa to India and Australia. It ends with a local user recommendation for Brown's Bronchial Troches for coughs and throat troubles.
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Arica
Zululand
New Haven
New York
Africa
India
Australia
England
New Haven Register
Brown
Pulch
Miamiville
Ohio
Police clash at Ballyberogue eviction ends with surrender
About 150 police went to evict David Foley on Col Tottenham estate in County Wexford. They brought a fire engine but faced defenders who used garden syringes with hot water. The fire hose then drenched the building with cold water for an hour until the defenders surrendered.
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David Foley
Ballyberogue
Col
Tottenham
County Wexford
Chicago News
Prescription Promises Health In Vintage Advice Column
A reader reflects on a dramatic recovery from functional derangement after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Other brief notes mention railroad excitement, a bustling shop of medicines, and a quip about women critiquing dress. The snippet paints late 19th century consumer health and social banter.
Nervous Debility Cure Ad by Dr Greene Nervura Ton ic
An advertisement extols Dr Greene's Nervura Nerve Tonic as a sure cure for nervous debility and fatigue. It promises restored energy, clearer brain, steadier nerves, and lasting health for all ages, with price details and free consultation by mail from Dr. Greene in New York. Also promotes a 20 cent seduction offer and various lace pattern items.
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Genese
Greene
Dr. Greene
Steketee
U. S
Selections from a newspaper ad collection on health remedies
A fragmented page promotes medical tonics and tonics such as Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Scott's Emulsion and Prickly Pear liquor remedies. It touts cures for consumption and scrofula, with testimonials, appeals to mothers and laborers, and claims of fortuitous recovery through these products. A reader is invited to request free bottles from T A Slocum.
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Pierce
Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Barsaparilia Advertised Cure
BAD BLOOD symptoms are blamed on various disorders and improper habits. The remedy urged is Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Barsaparilia, a vegetable preparation claimed to purify blood and strengthen the body, improve digestion, and extend life. It is said to be popular in intelligent communities due to efficacy and pleasant taste.
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Guysett
Wistar's Balsam Promises Relief for Weak Lungs
If your lungs are weak cold causes distress then breathing eases and coughing declines as Dr Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry strengthens the pulmonary organs. Those with consumptive tendencies should keep this medicine handy and use it early to ward off rapid decline and extend life.
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Wistar
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George Rose
Charles II
Lord Rochester
Killigrew
Reynolds
Charles Dickens
Dickens
Manchester Guardian
Commodore Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
California
Fastern
Mulvey
McGuire
Sylvan
Burns
Pfeffer
Foster
Lenawee County
Aperay
Mich
Messrs
Wagner & Sheppard
Hibbard
Emerson
Oil City
Sanborn
Somerville Journal
Texas
Fine Water Co
Pertiones
W. Jennings Demonest
East 4Th Street
Hood
A.A. Kixen
Alang Street
N.Y
C. Il, Hood & CO
Lowel
Masa
Scott
L P. Vanpent
M. D
Hugh's Mills
B.S Wolfe
Jersey City
N.J
P. O
T. A. Slocum
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Pearl St
Lyox
Leaunetee
Drno- Rest
Mowrey Magazine
East 14Th Street
Coticmnt
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Gelbrudt
Fort. Mer
W. Werden
Cit
Prickly Ach Bitters Co
Uerin
Cigenthimer
Mark
St. Jacobs
Charles A Voge
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Cressengham
Brooklyn
USA
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D. BE
Lil
Droggieta
Isaac Thompson
John T. Thompson
Sona & Con
Trav, NS
Armee
Poe
S. Wrie Tee
Jenney & Graham Gun Co
Atria
Cape
Hoss & CO
Toledo
Hvenrybody
United
Pacifichye
Pacific Manufacturing CO
Beers
Coepper
Hinewaied
Addis
Canal Street
Chic
Ago
Qhueen City
Temple Outfit
Invinnet
Ile
D- Birpheus
Lebanon
Dreas Moby & CO. Cinnati. O
Axents
Iscmpe
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Islety Kew Holder Co
Holly
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Term
W. Reichel
Port Jackson
Ahi Ul Ae
Ick
Adies
Thayer
Walia Ave
Wayns
Ind
Merat
W.F
John Barnes CO
Daby Gt. Beckferd
Oldiers
A.W. McCormick & Son
Pineten
D.C
Mertenet
Rock Island & Pacific
R’yy
Resta
Ottaw
Nois
Parzace Neton
Prineld
Ottumberry
Iowa City
Contereet
Ville
Pavers
Harlan
Younptluffs
I Trenton
Asserea
Ens Sonopiy
Nion
Chicaco
Nebraska
Great Rock Island
St. Joseph
Bury, Nelson, Horton
Horing On
Hackinson
Wichita
Bacies
Pullman
Albert Lea
Rock Island
Wison
Minneapolis
Wasorthern
Minnesota
Seneca
Kankakee
Lafayette
Atchison
Leavenworth
Canada
E. ST. John
E. A. Holbrook
Gen
Chicago, Ill
Sue i Beas
Boleeva
Komica Kronversation
Morris
Tb Publishing CO
Walling Ved
Salzer
Jousa
Salzer, Latresse
Wis
J. C
Pearl Ot
Vymall, Stowell & Ca -Liarlesluwe
Crrouare Gee
Kavan
Busis
Northern Pacific
PRICE
North Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Stoner
Hlas. B. Lambors
Mane Brul
MVRNE
James River
Opus
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Claremont
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