Daily Journal fragment recalls Springfield politics turmoil
The piece notes a chaotic session in Springfield as Democrats fail to organize the House, suffer stalemate over Senator Bridges illness, and threaten filibuster. It contrasts Democratic rhetoric with a sarcasm about President Cleveland era extravagance, citing inauguration costs and Jeffersonian simplicity.
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Springfield
House
Cholaser
Llorse
Springield
Frank M. Bridges
Carrolton
Springfeid
Bridges
Democratic Party
Springfeld
Graveland
Dunmocratie
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
White House
Cleveland
Farwell backs Logan for Senate amid muddled Speakership
Hon. Charles W. Farwell tells Chicago Journal he has urged Republican friends to support General John A. Logan for the United States Senate and expects Logan to win. Farwell says he would not run and that Democrats would not be asked to aid his possible candidacy, while criticizing the recent speakership selection and noting Abner Taylor’s loss.
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Charles W. Farwell
Chicago Journal
Illinois
John A. Logan
United States Senate
Lougan
Gen. Logan
Republican Party
Tan. Logan
Gen
Logan
Democratic Party
Col
Abner Taylor
Republicans miss chance on speaker post says sources
A speaker hopeful discusses the position and notes Republicans still consider him. Observers lament a missed moment when opportunity could have secured victory, claiming delays by friends and timing doomed the Speaker bid. The dialogue ends with a firm refusal to travel to Springfield.
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Springfield
Congress Aides Courts Abroad in Hitt Speech
Congressman Hitt argues for a bill to establish American courts in foreign nations to protect U S citizens abroad. He cites Morocco 1784 treaty precedent, outlines judicial power shifts from consuls to independent tribunals in China and Japan, and notes costs and aims to extend American commerce through stronger protections.
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Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Congress
Morrocco
Africa
Schods
East
United Stats
Art
New York
China
Japan
Amin
United States
Burlingame
Hinself
Various Oddities and Notes From a Bygone Era
A survey of diverse items and snippets. commentary ranges from legal fads and social opinions to curious anecdotes about railroads, gas industry, a Belisian lion tail, a bronze Nebraskan girl, German state council costs, and Australian revenge rides. scattered notes mention Boston costs, fake schooling, and paper counterpanes in New Jersey.
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Jawett
Boston
United States
Europe
Major Kilwards
Fargo
D T
Argus
Pittsburg
Atlit Costa
Pennsylvania
Waterloo
Lien
Brazil
Nebraska
Taylor County
Ned
Brooklyn
New German State Council
Bertin Bt
Prince Bismarck
Margaret Grice McNamara
Australia
Power
Quorn
Reese
Nevada
Malaria Theory Debated at Copenhagen Congress
The eighth session of the International Medical Congress in Copenhagen features Prof Cradeli of Rome presenting a new view on malaria. He rejects swamp fever as the sole cause, insisting a soil bacteria under specific conditions triggers disease and outlines three necessary factors including temperature, humidity, and oxygen exposure. He discusses prevention by drainage and medical ideas like quinine, arsenic, and a lemon decoction proposed as a cheap remedy.
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International Medical Congress
Copenhag
Conrad Tomassi Cradeli
University of Rome
Italy
Cradeli
Rome
Crudell
Infrequent Dosing Guidance Appears In Patient Note
A fragment notes dosing guidance stating usage should be limited to not more than once daily or every other day based on individual susceptibility. The text suggests caution about overuse and tailoring frequency to each patient.
Counterfeit Eye Implants Sold By Philadelphia Dealer
A Philadelphia dealer discusses selling hundreds of glass eyes yearly to customers from Portland to Denver and Lawrence. He notes eyes last about a year, vary in tint, and require careful fitting. Some wearers renew every six months, while others last longer. An anecdote tells of a blind man who expected life restoration from the glass eye. He also describes a Gettysburg burial and a sudden, fatal volley.
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Portland
Oro
Denver
Col
Lawrence
Kan
Thuringia
Germany
Iria
Germantown
Broad Street
Thaye
Philadelphia Press
Texas courting tale in rocking chairs and sewing
A rustic Texas scene unfolds as a courting couple debates weather and plans while rocking beside each other. They share quirks, a deer-hound named Cooney, and a quilt habit as talk drifts from song to marriage prospects amid everyday chores.
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Texas
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Fastington
Perley Poore
Newbury
Iremont
Beaton
New Jersey
Gettysburg
Cooney
Kase
Ere
Hay S
Molly
He Alleen
Fien
Hull
U. Meyer
Baltimore
Lange
Stone
Clothier
Stine's Corner
Stine’s
DetrGd Swittt
MBS
WM. J. Steyers
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