Legislative fight over separate schools for white and colored children
The Northwest reports the Legislature considers a bill to prevent separate schools except when a majority of colored residents over 18 in a district petitions for it. The piece shifts to a Madison editorial praising Postmaster General Conor Voed, followed by a Wisconsin printer anecdote about buying goods and a plea for fair pay amid rising costs.
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Conor Wo
ViLas
Madison
Wisconsin
State Journal
The Colored Man and the President Discuss U S Policy
The President met with Bishop Oberly and Smith of Bloomington to discuss colored Americans political standing. He envisions reducing racial political distinctions, notes four Republican colored officeholders and two Democratic colored leaders seeking positions, and mentions potential removals and new appointments. A separate note cites Dr King’s New Discovery cures.
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Smith
Bloomington
Yesteray
Oberly
Imith
Liberia
Democratic Party
South
Bruce
the Treaury
Douglass
George Y. Downing
Newport
Peter Clark
Chiejanati
Hayti
Bradley
Chicago
Wm. ‘Thomas
Newton
J. C. Saur
Adrag Re. Lange
Regulation of Whisky Traffic Faces Constitutional Hurdles
The article notes political maneuvering around liquor regulation. Democrats held the legislative seats during a proposed license amendment to the constitution. Republicans opposed the measure, and constitutional rules prevented passage unless a three-fifths majority was achieved. The issue is tied to party responsibility in the state legislature.
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Ted
Te Laghelalure
Uhenue & Menaure
Hense
Record Ly Ie Tuyere
Thar Ablivans
Valentine hate letters lead to teacher’s arrest
A respected Hicksville township farmer’s wife received vulgar valentines. The husband sought the culprit and Elmer E. Herrald, a Hicksville township school teacher, was arrested Friday morning. He was held for preliminary hearing and bail set at $200. Also reported are dynamite experiments near Washington, a massive blast from Virginia shores, and progress on the Liberty statue pedestal funding in New York as The World solicits subscriptions.
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Hicksville
Valentines
Ali
Lo’elock
Elmer E. Herrald
Hicksviile Township
Herrald
Defiance
Squire Stout
Common Pleas Court
Bartholdi
New York Harbor
France
New York
Arthaldi
Tatoo Snall
the World
Park Tow
Remarkable recovery from chronic catarrh with Ely's Cream Balm
James W. Davidson of Anne at Law Monmouth Warren recounts a 20 year left nostril catarrh and persistent mucus dropping. After using Ely's Cream Balm, his sense of hearing and taste improved, voice strengthened, and he expects full cure.
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Ely
Jas. W. Davidson
Anne At Law
Monmouth
Warren
Civil Service Law and Patronage in the Cleveland Era
A lengthy discussion outlines the Civil Service law as it stood, its exemptions, and enforcement under President Arthur, with notes on its potential expansion under President Cleveland. It covers appointment rules, senate confirmation limits, tenure of office, and a cautionary tale of a clerical error that altered duties and duties revenue.
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Jon
Congress
Senate
Washington
Customs Service
Postal Service
Civil Service Commission
Arthur
Messrs
Eaton
Gregory
Thoman
Postal and Customs Service
Cleveland
Civil Service Association
Postal and Customs
Johnson
Grant
Sen
Ate
Bai
Airficn
Rae
Rivara
Prognostications of death in Sicily and burial customs
The text outlines Sicilian death omens such as midnight barking, owl hoots, dreams of dead kin, sweeping at night, and house openings. It notes that prognostications influence perceived outcomes, mentions last rites, seven litanies, and that delays invite supernatural suspicion. It describes funeral practices with colors, dress, and burial rites, including mourners and the role of repulatrici and ritual tokens. The piece cites religious figures and local beliefs, reflecting traditional attitudes toward death and dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Sta. Cosmo
Damian
Francisco
Paolo
Temple Bar
T-Bred Smokers Refined Manners in Smoking Etiquette
A discussion contrasts well-bred men with ill-bred ones in smoking habits. It notes the well-bred avoid self-display, smoke only as needed, and remove the cigar when speaking or offering it to a lady. It condemns flashy, attention-seeking smoking manners and urges discretion, timing, and respect.
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Adoe
Minktom Lawyers and Trader in Elusive Occupation Tale
A fragmented report presents Minktom, lawyers, and a trader in an unsettled occupation tale. The text mentions Carter's Tele and a brief session, hinting at a local matter or business dispute during a single tea down period.
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Carter
Remarkable recovery fueled by Panona medicine claims
Letters from Urbana Ohio Moundaville West Virginia and Portsmouth Ohio praise Panona as a powerful remedy for constipation indigestion and typhoid symptoms. Readers report rapid relief after using two to three bottles and urge others to try the medicine while sharing personal healing narratives.
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Maxalla
Front Street
Milton Enatts
Urbana
Enick
Aryl
Earth
Penuwa
Mawaras
Neil
John R. Davis
Moundaville
W. Va
George Fisher
Portsmouth
Fragmentary transit route note with mixed place names
An OCR reading lists multiple city names and routes in a garbled line. The fragment mentions Leig sh Wa bus, Newark, Beneaville, Pitta Ballimore, Wased Fullapoleana, Lailaville, polyte Seat and Southwest with references to a Mibtean and Cone Us Estvitana and a political tag in a red, plus names PARKER and GEO and Pesanagar Tekeraaet Cautenes. The text is unclear and partially unreadable.
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Leig
Newark
Beneaville
Pitta Ballimore
Wased
Fullapoleana
Lailaville
Palker
Geo
Pesanagar
Tekeraaet
Cautenes
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Abe
Huntly
Teton
London
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Ke UN
Mans
Hugh
Virginia
Dufalo News
Dr. Struber
Ovid
N. Y
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Fist Mall
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Jeawax
Seymour
England
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Falerae
Office Lawes
Canada
Secretary of the Treasury
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Reed
Mat
Toledo
Northwest Office
Lake Erie Ohio River
Dalcimora
Dy Toledo
Aldean
Marion
Samento
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Ghieago
Vie
Mt. Verner
Columbus
Barsenello
Wheelin
Phustinry
Haleimore
Rome
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Zauervil Eel
Newark Teave
Lush
Mt. Vernon
Mannfield China
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Deshler
Blakeville
Auburn
Garrett
Bey ‘Chirag
Ian
Wabash
ST. Lou
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Daliges
Aeaeese Wtil diagFory Cman
Napeasaned
Frewane Ryan Ad ‘Oles Alowyr Aan Ous Terr
Kent
Bryan Plow
Sate
Heller & Coover
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Amy T
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Brisa
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