Naval and financial battles shape Senate agenda in 1887
Washington reports the Senate pushes naval appropriation bills and the Tehuantepec ship railway scheme moves forward. It notes likely House resistance, potential Inter Ocean Commission appointee candidates like Gen. Atkins, and looming pension debates as cabinet reshuffling rumors swirl amid New York financial influence.
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Atlantic and Pacific Ship Railway Company
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New York
Kidney Disease and Rheumatism Link Warns of Public Health Menace
The Chicago Herald excerpt argues that Bright's disease stems from kidney failure and that rheumatism results from toxins not blood impurities. It credits General Logan and Senator Littig with stressing kidneys as the true disease center, criticizes doctors and insurance stances, promotes Warner's Safe Cure, and denounces pension vetoes that would widen benefits to uninjured veterans while defending legitimate claims.
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Illinois
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Dianater
Electric Bitters Claim Universal Cure in Testimony
Testimony by W D Sult of Bippus Indiana and Abraham Hare of Helmiie Ohio endorses Electric Bitters as a top remedy. They claim relief for rheumatism liver and kidney issues with multiple bottles required for long standing cases. Ads tout low price and high weight Chinese pens mentioned in the copy.
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Ind
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Drugalaty Helmlie
Ohio
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J.C. Raur
Deng Store
Henry Clay Dean of Keokuk A Seditious Orator and Eccentric Hero
Henry Clay Dean, tall and popular, lived near Las Prattfield then Appanonia county. The Civil War era figure faced a mob and a hanging attempt in Keokuk yet survived with aid from Judge Edge Howell. Known for wild dress and fearless oratory, he drew crowds across Iowa and stood as a singular political force between Republicans and Democrats.
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Keokuk
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Quantrell
Mississippi
Main Street
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Gate City
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Iowa
Alabama Claima Commission
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Long Aioe
Iowa State University
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Western Reserve
Towans
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Page Triumphs in Rhode Island Race for Congress
In Provence on February 28 Charles Page the Democratic candidate won the Western Rhode Island congressional seat with 5781 votes to 6486 for Republican William A Pirce. Pirce had been declared elected two years earlier but his seat was vacated by the House. Page’s term ends in March and he is noted as the first Democratic congressman from Rhode Island in many years. Republicans show disquiet and expect Democratic nominee Charles Bradley to win in April. Bly's Cream Balm advertised as effective for cold and hay fever with claims of long success and rapid relief.
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National House
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Rhode Island
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Regulated reform platform outlined by unnamed committee
Feb 24 report from a committee on reglations of the National Leach Conference presents a platform advocating land rights, worker protections, a national monetary system, income tax, direct senatorial elections, Chinese exclusion, armed force ban, and equal voting rights, urging sustained labor organization and public ownership ideals. It criticizes party machine influence and calls for reforms across land, transportation, labor, and fiscal policy.
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