Letter from Texas trip moves by rail to Texacan
Letter from Uy E Bemis describes a journey from Ishdora through Iowa, Missouri, St Louis, and into Texas. The writer recounts cold travel, a derailment close to Link Rock, observations of farms, cattle, and cotton presses, and impressions of Arkansas and Texacan, noting northern influence in Texas governance and strict Sunday observance.
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Conmesver
Texas
Mr. J, Donpu
Dzar Sin
Ishdora
Eldora
Mrs. B
G. Dolph
Iowa
Missouri
Belknap
Maberty
Muberly
St. Louis
Limited Express
Nye
Wyoming
Linke Rock
Bacn
Arkansas
Texacam
Pexas
Texacana
Washington Letter Pushes Moral Reform in Capital
Lawmakers seek to make Washington a model of morality. Representative Cutcheon proposes a 90 day timeline for a city election on alcohol production and sales. Senator Bhickburny introduces a bill to ban betting and gambling on races. Authors argue these measures will purify the city and make it a favorable home for Congress.
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Washington
Cutcheon
Congress
Bhickburny
Senate
Reception at the White House for the Diplomatic Corps
The White House hosted a brilliant reception Tuesday night for the Diplomatic Corps with lavish decor and rare flowers. The English Minister and Sir John Chamberlain attended, both dressed in courtly attire and accompanied by the Fish Commissioner amid extensive gold cordage.
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Sir John Chamberlain
Worthy
Soldiers in Congress Postwar Party Alignment
Our correspondent reports from Cariroz on January 10 1888 that returning lawmakers resume noisy Capitol corridors. The piece notes 88 Civil War veterans in Congress, including 59 Confederate and 29 Union soldiers, with state tallies and party loyalties, and outlines House committees handling pension and war claims.
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Union
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New Hampshire
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Dakota
Mississippi
Je’ Davis
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Committee On
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Thompson
W. G. Hunter
Armay
Fabryves A. M. Blin
Nedsly de Lutton
Meuniad
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