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Freeport Republican

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1883

Page

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Tariff Debates Highlight Senate and House Proceedings

A lengthy legislative session details tariff debates in the Senate and House. Discussions cover duties on coal, barite, iron wares, and foreign ships, with amendments proposed and defeated. The internal revenue and appropriations discussions extend into late February, alongside flood relief reports and other national issues.

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Explosive Fire Kills Four Children in Drackett Texas

A kerosene lamp explosion in Drackett Texas burned four young children asleep in bed. The incident was reported amid national news of court actions and political maneuvering, including testimony in Washington and regional political developments in Arkansas and Ireland. The report intertwines local tragedy with broader legal and diplomatic tensions.

Heath Drackett Texas

Fragmented Late 19th Century News Clip

Multiple brief items describe a bank cash theft of 35000, a lynching in Tetersburg, a Springfield Missouri suicide, a train wreck and fire in Indiana, fatal incidents in Chicago banks, and political maneuvering in Illinois and Pennsylvania with names like Medill Cameron and Davis.

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Mine Tragedy at Diamond Shaft No 2 Braidwood Ill

A catastrophic mine flood at Wilmington Coal Mining No 2 shaft in Diamond Illinois kills sixty eight men and six boys and traps many others as waters surge through the mine after a sudden break in a prairie pond. Rescue efforts continue amid grief as families mourn and officials debate pumping and damming to reach the survivors.

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Tariff debate spurs heated attack on lobbyists and methods

Amid a tariff discussion, Mr Townshend assails proponents as acting under a hired lobby while defending committee integrity. He criticizes Monopolist influence, rebuts claims against Reed and colleagues, and questions the conduct of lawmakers amid the Ways and Means debate.

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Townsend Townshend clash over corruption charge in debate

In a heated exchange Mr Townsend Townshend accuses rivals of falsehood regarding a bill tied to a monopoly. Mr Haskell and Mr Kasson press for clarity as Townshend drills into debate limits and public notoriety, amid partisan tension and calls to reveal motive.

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The Ostrich Kick Description and Dangers

The piece details an ostrich defense technique called tuck used by firmer in a sara Lird camp. It explains the kick's deadly force, its target areas, and the dangers to infantry, including wounds and fatalities. It also notes tactics for evading the attack and a revived anecdote from Gre Rein et about a rider injury.

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