Death of Congressman Hawk Stuns Illinois Politics
Washington dispatch reports Congress man Hawk of Illinois died suddenly at 11:30 p m from apoplexy after a day of heat and fatigue following his renomination. Gen Logan recalls Hawk’s lively mood earlier, noting a fitful night and a rapid decline, his death a severe shock to his Illinois family. An undertaker was summoned and the body embalmed as the house prepares for ceremonies.
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Tennessee and Illinois Norton Revusiican tour note
A traveler recounts a land journey from Memphis to other regions noting resurging southern hope after yellow fever and flood impacts. He highlights the Mississippi valley as a vital cotton center, Memphis as inland market, and gratitude for government aid during floods amid ongoing hardship and concern for future seasons.
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Elementary teaching under fire in England and America
At a National Union of Elementary Teachers meeting critics attack codes and exams that reduce teachers to regulators and exam facilitators. They warn that even young children face intrusive testing, with detention and pressure to raise percentages harming health and morale. A Rochester central depot plan notes a Brick depot 682 by 130 by 53 feet to be built.
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Ice Factory in Atlanta Described by Hartford Times Correspondent
The Ice-Makera visits Georgia Ice Company detailing a 50 foot boiler and 15,000 feet of pipes where ammonia gas is generated and condensed into liquid, then vapor, forming ice around vertical pipes. The plant runs at about thirty-five tons daily, selling ice at $10 to $12 per ton amid a dense, dimly lit interior with workers handling pipes and production stages.
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Clever Diplomatiat Explains Talleyrand Narbonne Exchange
A fragmentary anecdote portrays Talleyrand telling Narbonne to speak softer while pointing to a yawning man. It also recalls his quip about poisoning and a bishop’s definition of an agreeable man. The text then notes Welsh-language attrition with statistics on Welsh children and schooling.
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