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Newspaper
Friendship Weekly Register
Location
Friendship, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1889
Page
1
Joux Rostxsox said to be the closest veteran soldier in the country died in the Soldiers' Home at Hath Steuben County a few days ago at an advanced age. The report notes other state affairs including a special election for State Senator and local tax concerns for Poughserpne.
The New York Senate debates and approves measures on taxation, veterans regulations, and public works. Highlights include amendments to estate and treasurer compensation, free bath houses, weekly wage payments by corporations, and military rifle range planning at Cortlandt Park. Also praise for Thomas G. Alvord and bills on dentistry, noncitizen registry, and urban improvements.
The session discusses brookline tax sale amendments allowing two years to redeem lands after sale and expands provisions on railroad operation within incorporated areas. Debates include committees on judiciary and public notices, with mentions of veterans and commissions, and reports on Washington inauguration anniversary.
A historical glimpse shows the Fiftinth Congress setting records for the number of bills and joint resolutions introduced, the high volume of committee action, and substantial veto activity by President Cleveland. The period features major items such as tariff and tax measures, pensions, and defense, alongside progressive reforms and territorial issues.
A collage of global snippets reports on Panama Canal, migrations, storms, and law changes. References to Canada’s immigrant flow, Texas crime laws, Alaska saloons, and a Kyoto monument project accompany various local incidents and political proceedings, all in terse 19th century style.
Ustrop reports receipt from the Philadelphia Mint of six Express cars and a standard consignment totaling 00v,000. The itemized shipment arrives as authorities confirm the delivery and inspect the cargo.
The Senate advanced army appropriations and land terms, passed amendments to the Interstate Commerce and post office bills, and considered nominations. It rejected presidential vetoes on some measures, confirmed numerous appointments including generals, debated dam prohibitions and tax bills, and adjourned after a long session with lingering deficit and appropriation discussions.
An Engushan fugitive, believed to be Richard Pigott the London Times forger, was arrested at the Hotel des Ambassadeurs in Madrid under the name Ronald Ponsonby. He shot himself in the mouth with a revolver after claiming a need to fetch his overcoat, dying instantly. authorities seized his bag, silver, tax papers, and posters.
The report notes an 11,000 expenditure for January and 500,050 for promoting immigration into Chili and F200.00 for the erection of lighthouses along the coast.
Rev Dr Talmage argues against restrictive immigration and endorses America as a land for all peoples. He denounces nativist fear, asserts kinship of all races, and urges newcomers to pledge allegiance, integrate, and contribute to the nation while praising foreign founders who aided America’s struggle.
A vehement civic exhortation urges Americans to welcome foreigners while demanding assimilation. It denounces foreign ideologies, warns against political naivety, and stresses loyalty to American ideals, religion, and language amid fears of Nihilism Communism Anarchism and foreign influence prompting unity and moral defense.
It highlights the Indian teakwood used in shipbuilding noted for strength and workability, with growth years sixty to eighty. It also mentions Chinese policy familiarity from a visit, Minnesota Supreme Court ruling on a Stewart libel case, Greek archaeologist Dr. Sch Louis, and a science note that blue is the only color detectable by touch.
A Sabbath school lesson discusses Mark 9 33 22 and Mark 10 15 focusing on Jesus power on the mount of transfiguration and the demon possessed boy. It contrasts human failure with prayer and fasting and warns against seeking human praise over divine glory. The text urges humble service to spread the gospel to all and to seek God with a true heart.
A speaker cites personal struggle with liquor from a chaotic scene as a sign of temperance impact. General Booth of the Salvation Army says the movement grows, with fifty officers in London’s worst slums aiding social work.
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