President Arthur Vetoes Anti Chinese Immigration Bill
President Arthur sends his veto message to Congress condemning the anti Chinese bill as an improper severing of treaty obligations with China. He argues for negotiation and respect for Burlingame treaty rights while allowing limited regulation of Chinese laborers and their residence.
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Arthur
Congress
Washington
Senate
United States
Families of Nations
China
Supreme Law of the Land
Debate on Chinese immigration and Burlingame treaty limits
President Arthur questions twenty year ban on Chinese laborers and seeks modified terms. He cites treaty rights, suggests regional labor needs, and urges shorter experimental period with protections for travelers and transit. He notes Pacific coast benefits from Chinese workers and warns against broad exclusion.
Memoranda on Chinese Exclusion and Treaty Intent
A series of memoranda critique a bill restricting Chinese immigration for twenty years and adding skilled labor, arguing it violates treaty terms and harms merchants, craftspeople, and residents. The notes warn about registration passport clauses and potential forced expulsions and hardship for Chinese abroad.
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United States
China
Congress
Memonandum
Cuba
Peru
San Francisco
Dr Evans Loss Shows Large Embezzlement Case
Dr J W Evans famed dentist loses with a ten year embezzlement by his secretary Williamson. He allegedly stole about 1 000 000 francs, diverting 100 000 francs a year. Williamson fled to Belgium, held in Brussels, to face Paris court after extradition. The piece notes cash payments ease robberies in France versus England and criticizes check usage.
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England
J. W. Evans
Williamson
Belgium
Brussels
Paris
France
London News
Overflow bugs rare in Fresno foothills and Los Angeles air
Residents in Fresno County and Sierra foothills report extreme heat and dense swarms of overflow bugs from June to November. The insects filled homes, clothes, and food, piling in gaps and under boards. Los Angeles saw similar outbreaks, worsened by Santa Ana winds, with insects clinging to garments at night and scattering at dawn.
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Fresno County
Cal
Sierra Nevada
Los Angeles
Norfolk
Santa
Reverend Sunderland Resigns from Iowa Baptist Mission Board
The Rev. J. Sunderland has resigned as head of the general missionary agency of the Baptist State Association of Iowa, announced by the Chicago Herald.
Death of Jesse James in St Joseph Acknowledged by Witnesses
The city awoke to news that Jesse James was shot and killed in St Joseph by Charles and Robert Ford. The shooting occurred after a plan to rob a Platte City bank during a murder trial, with the Fords turning themselves in and an inquest to follow. The body was identified, photographed, and moved to an undertaker, with Mrs James present as the crime unfolded.
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St. Joseph
Jesse James
James
Jesse Janes
Herald
Jesse
Ford Brothers
Express
Charles Ford
Robert
Kansas City
Lafayette
Twenty-first Streets
Lafayette Street
Charles
Platte City
Charles Fort
Vic
Smith & Wesson
Colt
Charlie
Chirley
Hkobert
Mrs. James
Henry L. York Dies After Long Illness in Norwich
Henry L. York of Norwich New York died a few days ago after a prolonged cancer battle. The illness was reportedly aggravated by tobacco use which may have eased his suffering in his final days.
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Henry L. York
Norwich
N. Y
Torment and the Dog Star in a Weathered Tale
A satirical monologue notes life's vexations as persistent rain and recalls a boyish anecdote about a dog and a comet. It includes a humorous episode with Tom Winkins and Tod dles, plus a side remark on St Jacobs Oil and a librarian's endorsement from 1880.
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Tom Winkins
Sykes
Tom
Father
Chicago
Joel D. Harvey
U.S
James A. Conlan
Union Catholic Library
Conlan
Union Cathlic Library Association
Dearborn Street
Ciubaco
Amesa
Brown's Iron Bitters Promoted As Cure For Drunkenness
An advertisement touts Brown's Iron Bitters as a non alcoholic tonic that claims to remove nervous weakness from excess alcohol use and kill the desire for stimulants. It markets the remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and nerve or digestive disorders and as a spring tonic for all ages at one dollar per bottle.
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Brown
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California
Secord
Iss
Iregard
Europe
Pacific
Burlingame Coe
Atlantic
Asia
Hayes
A. Arthur
Washington, D. C
Frazer
G. W. Ingraham &C
Boston
Mass
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