President Cleveland vetoed pension bill debate rages
The week’s sensation centers on Capitol Hill as President Cleveland vetoes the Universe Pension bill. Supporters hail his courage and warn of wasteful costs, while opponents vow to press the veto. Reactions pour in from New York to Alabama, with talks of union and pension reform shaping political fate.
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Waaitinaros
D. U
Capitol
Prike Trothane
Springer
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Ija
United States
England
Congress
Sinbeeker
New York
Alm
Suahia
Oates
Alabama
South
Che
Danling
Marvelons Chanora and the Westward Economic Shift
The article reflects on sweeping industrial and social changes shaping the nation, noting shifts from New England to the West in meatpacking and mills, and broader transformations in finance, insurance, and medicine. It discusses the rising prominence of kidney health and Warner’s cure, urging public attention to prevent deadly kidney disorders amid a changing medical landscape.
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Lugelanm
Alabina
Penneyivaniia
Oresse Jenters
Cinemunth
Kane “Ity
Oreat Therm
New England
Orty
Brompton Hospital
London
England
Warner
Warner'rante’cure
Poultry Care and Winter Egg Production Tips
Practical advice from a Rural New Yorker style column on preparing nests and bedding, warming coops, and managing hens in cold weather. It covers ground preparation, straw and feathers, sulfur use, and ventilation. It warns against setting hens during peak laying, notes nest placement, and stresses warmth dryness and snow removal for continued egg production. It also discusses egg shape myths, feeding variety including grains and vegetables, and the need for shells gravel and clean water.
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Nesta
New Yorker
Saya
Rationale and Fears on Silver Currency in 19th Century Debate
The letter argues for preserving silver coinage and warns that mixing gold and silver will destabilize the economy. It cites government credibility, debt payments, and foreign nations observing American handling of debt. The writer supports redeeming silver holdings to align value with token currency.
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Cincimal
Dleo Lang
Adil
United States
Kilver
Electric chair seen as humane death proposal
A New York Star summary reports doctors urging faster capital punishment reform. An electrician suggests electricity would kill instantly by passing current between two wires, making death painless and swift, unlike hangings. The piece notes political debate and fears for hangmen's jobs if the gallows are removed.
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New York Star
Bome
New York
Redison’ Tulling
Pearle Street
Wea Geeiera
Ex-Governor Hoadly plans new firm in Exquaitable Bldg
Gov Hoadly and partner Edgar M Jolneon with Edward Lauterbach will form Hoadly Lauterbach Johnson. They expect to move offices to Exquaitable Building in a few weeks and Hoadly may buy a Gramercy Park or Madison Avenue house. Also notes Boston Corbett’s escape and commitment to asylum.
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New York
Zuidune Save
Efcaidly
Ohio
Edgar M. Jolneon
Edward Lauterbach
Hoadly
Wages Taxation and Labor Costs in Century Magnapine Analysis
An excerpt argues that wages in the United States, England, France, Germany, and Italy are influenced by taxes and capital profits. It presents estimates of earnings per capita, taxable portions, and warns that high taxes depress wages. It stresses the working class bears the burden of government expenses and presses for tax reduction.
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Atkinson
United States
England
Germany
Italy
Athlophoros Promised Cure for Rheumatism and Nerve Pain
An advertisement extols Athlophoros as a safe fast cure for rheumatism neuralgia sciatica and headaches. It quotes testimonials from William Robinson and Mrs McCoy praising lasting relief after years of illness and claims widespread cure and customer satisfaction. The ad also markets related products Athlophoros Pills and a No 112 Wall Street New York supply option.
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William Robinson
Washington, D.hl
Ohio
McCoy
London
St. Tam
Thatia
Mies
McChysya
Wall
An Irish Horse Trade Tale From Dinny Cooley
A clerical listener recalls Dinny Cooley recounting a horse swap at Rosroe fair. Dinny swapped his horse for another, only to learn the other horse was blind in both eyes, provoking a boast about Kilnagross and Rows. He confirms the eye sight, while the swapped horse bears the same fate.
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Dinny Cooley
Dinny
Rosa
Nist
Kilnagross
Ros
Ilnagross
Horne
Niver
Ross
Upward and Onward in China’s Reform Era
Reports from the Chinese legation describe a shift toward religious liberty and openness under the Empress Dowager An and the young Emperor Quan Shu. The empire moves away from isolation, embracing humane, progressive reforms and protection for missionaries during tensions with France. Subscribers urged for the Norfolk daily.
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Red
Hina i
Quan Shu
China
Quon
Shu
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