House Bill Re Chartering National Banks Passes House
Washington May 19 The bill to enable National Banking associations to extend their corporate existence passed the House today amending articles of association for up to twenty years with two thirds shareholder consent and Comptroller approval. The measure details note redemption, deposits, and shareholder withdrawal rights while preserving Congress repeal power.
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Washington
Anyational Banking
National Banking
Treasury
United States
National Banking Association
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Congress
Guiteau Declares Himself God’s Man in Garfield Case
Letter to the Star from Charles Guiteau insists he tells the truth about President Garfield’s removal and warns of divine wrath on officials if harmed. He outlines lectures he would give and references his book Che T and the Removal, urging executives and jurists to act within law or face consequences from a higher power.
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the Star
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God
Jerusalem
Che T
Washington Court
Artht
Illinois Reports Show Winter Wheat Outlook Improves Statewide
Statewide reports to the Department of Agriculture indicate better winter wheat conditions in April. Drained land yields exceed average. wet land fairs poorly due to heavy rains. Chinch-bugs present but not damaging yet. northern division up three percent, central up three, southern up three with twenty five percent more expected vs 1831.
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Department of Agriculture
Illinois list of mutual fire companies and local incidents
The report shows 55 mutual fire insurers in Illinois with 82 231 members and 137 180 268 in risks. losses paid 198 818 41 and total expenditures 819 210 06. Other items include taxes on Rock Island mortgages 708 340 29, a fatal elevator fall in Chicago, livestock killings near Paxton, train deaths near Danville, suicides and mental health cases in various counties, and remarks on coal strikes and bogus trade dollars.
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Illinois State Sportsmen's Association
Chicago
Major McNeil
Rock Island
Michael Upton
Supervisor Croft
Paxton
Ford County
John Cage
Danville
Frank Brown
Hoopeston
Decatur
Thomas Gowan
Mahone Vote Opposes Removing Tebbs Disabilities
Philadelphia Record denounces Senator Mahone for allying with Republicans to oppose removing the Confederate page Tebbs's disabilities. The piece blasts Mahone as treacherous and partisan, condemns Republican tactics, and laments the stain on Virginia and public trust. Harrisburg Patriot adds that Democrats are strict constructionists limiting federal power and opposing special legislation.
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Senate
Tebbs
Judiciary Committee
Confederate Senate
Washington
Confedracy
Union
Virginia
United States
Rehue
Edmunds
Philadelphia Record
Jefferson
Congress
Harrisburg
Striking Contrast of Lobbying in Democratic and Republican Eras
The piece argues that during 1875 to 1851 Democratic Congresses produced no lobby activity while Republican control later revived corrupt schemes. It condemns Republican broad construction of the Constitution and special Treasury plunder, warning that GOP majorities foster scandals and disregard constitutional limits.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Party
Republic
Esses
Blaine Returns to Congress Ambitions Rekindled
The St. Louis Republican argues Blaine may seek the House seat in his old district, turning from the Senate and State Department to lead his party from the House. It notes the House’s national powers, Blaine’s career arc, and a shift toward revenue reform while avoiding rejuvenation of past anti-carpetbagger stances.
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Blaine
Congress
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Department ‘of State
Garfield
Guiteau
Maine
St. Louis
Republican
I Am An Arthur Man Song Poem
poem satirizes political loyalty as the speaker proclaims staunch Arthur man support for Grant and loyalty to himself. He boasts of victory in the last election and hints at the next convention while naming no other foes.
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Tam
Arthur
N. Y. Sun
Young Men Fear Mistaken Identity By Cockney Dress
The Boston Star notes that some young men in the city fear being mistaken for native-born Americans due to their cockney coats canes and dogs, suggesting concerns over appearance and ethnic perception.
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The
Boston Star
Our City
Brown's Iron Bitters Promoted as Reliable Tonic
An advertisement touts Tonics at season changes and promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a scientific medicinal tonic. It claims the preparation combines iron and cinchona bark to strengthen the body without causing headaches constipation or teeth staining. It targets weakness lassitude and various ailments and lists a price of 1.00 per bottle.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
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