Labor convention and canal policy debate across papers
A composite notice reports on a January labor convention in New York addressing contract labor and tariff protection. It cites governor Cleveland’s annual message, discusses canal policy and labor protections, and notes mixed 1883 economic signals including railroads and trade, with commentary on U S senators and industry origins of fabric names.
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Serraii. Wane
Cleveland Herald
Epuliican
New York
Cleveland
Snl
N.Y
Seymour
Agetak
Origins of Common Fabrics Names From Global Roots
The article traces how textile names arose from places and peoples. Damask from Damascus, Calico from Calicut, Muslin from Mosul, and jeans from Jean illustrate global links. It cites fabrics and etymologies such as Guckram from Fostut, Taffeta from a Baghdad street, Cambria from Cambrai, and others including Duck from Torque and Diaper from Paphos.
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Damascus
Zaylown
China
Calicut
India
Mosul
Asia
Peru
Guckram
Fostut
Cairo
Tabby
Bagdad
Cambria
Cambrai
Ganze
Gaza
Bajac
Dimity
Damietta
Jeans
Jean
Dragget
Ireland
Drogheda
Duck
Torque
Normandy
Blanket
Thomas Blanket
Eoaland
MISCELLANY past a river chase and a fateful confession
Fragmented prose recalls a river journey and a looming decision about Harry. The narrator envisions danger and a dramatic choice tied to a storied Indian trapper and a literary dilemma. A vow to act leads to the shocking line I have married him.
Hat Finisher Overclaims Speed to Gain Pension
A Danbury hat factory worker, claiming illness limits him to half duty, bragged of faster work. A lank visitor praised his finishing and later revealed himself as a Pension Bureau detective who declined the applicant.
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Ulster
Tie
Pension Bureau
Danbury (Conn
Origin of Earrings from Biblical Tale in Turkish Lore
A Turkish lore traced in Deutecle Roman-Bibliothek explains why Moslem women wear earrings. It cites Sarah's jealousy of Hagar and Abraham's inaction, leading Sarah to pierce her bondmaid’s ears. Hagar is revered as mother of Ishmael, ancestor of the Turkish people.
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Sarah
Abraham
Tiagar
Iligar
Hagar
Tssuael
Deutecle Roman-Bibliothek. Ee
Guiteau Skeleton In Private Army Museum Room
Guiteau s skeleton has been articulated and placed in a private room at the Army Medical Museum in Washington near the Lincoln assassination site. Access is restricted for now with strict rules, though plans may allow public display after securing proper case confinement.
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Guiteau
Army Medical Museum
Washington
Lincoln
Uhiti
Les
Assas
Traveling by Rail and a Cherokee Councilor Encounter
A narrator recounts a train ride from Port Smith to Musicvoyce LY where a half Cherokee councillor travels with him. A young boy questions the Indian’s nature, prompting a calm exchange about wildness, scalpings, and self restraint. The piece closes noting Dr. L. Herr and Mr. Kilpatrick of New York with a record price mention.
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TeRail
Port Smith
Ark
Musicvoyce LY
Thad
Rhone
Duncer
Cherokee Council
Washington
Tommy
Dr. L. Herr
Mr. Kilpatrick
New York
Sir Walter
Aberdeen
Edward Everett
Weather and grain prices across multiple markets reported
January reports cold air and no flood danger while price lists show mixed grain and livestock values across Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago. Wheat No 2 red at 1.64 and other futures amid large commodity quotes for oats corn soy pork and beef across markets with steady to firm tones and light shipments.
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Cleveland
Minnesota
New York
Flovk
State
Western
Ohio
Chicago
Bko
Loxe
Cumberland
Primo
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