Senate and House actions amid tariff debates and tragedies
The Senate discussed a special committee to probe recent bond issues and a joint survey with Great Britain of the Alaska boundary. The House rejected a free coinage plan, passed a military appropriation, and contested the treasury policy while weathering a rash of accidents and crimes across the country. A Niagara Falls drought and several fatalities from cave-ins and shootings marked a turbulent period in domestic affairs.
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Republicans renominated several congressmen in multiple districts
The Third District renominated Hugh R Belknap and the Fifth District George E White for Congress. Nebraska Republicans plan their state convention on April 15 in Omaha to select national delegates. Other notes mention Judge Alexander Davis, Mark Twain connections, and deaths of John Wright in Florida and Thomas Hughes Hinckley in Massachusetts.
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Hugh R. Belknap
Congress
George E. White
Nebraska
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Jerist
Mark Twain
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Hilinois
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John Wright
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Milton
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Eliza J. Nicholson
the Picayune
New Orleans
Pearl Rivers
Jefferson LT. Cook
Carlyle
First-Hinds
James-R
Notable World News Roundup From The Era
Dying pensioner Etienne of Cornwall Ontario aged 109 and widow over 95. Montreal firm James Mecougail & Co. fails for 1000000. Dr Nansen reportedly reaches and returns from the north pole with confirmation from Archangel. Ciudad Porfirio Diaz railroad shops burn for 200000. Cuban events include executions in Moro castle and Weyler sanctioning harsh identity checks. Hawaii’s ex Queen Liliuokalani pardoned. Clara Barton Red Cross arrives in Constantinople. London tenement fire kills eight. Juarez carnival bullfight claims four bulls and five heroes. Maceo crosses military line into Pinar del Rio region and sails near Neptune and Waterloo.
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Cornwall
Ont
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Fritjof Nansen
North Pole
Archangel
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Nansen
Mexican International Railroad
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Gomez
Weyler
Eyler
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Sancti Spirtus
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Santiago de Cuba
Dole
Liliuokalani
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Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Constantinople
London
Juarez
Mexico
Maceo
Teader
Pinar del Rio
Neptune
Waterloo
Terrible mine explosion kills 60 at Vulcan near New Castle
A gas explosion at the Vulcan coal mine in New Castle Colorado instantly killed 60 workers. Other items note liquor license boost in Ohio, two daughters fatally burned in Indiana, a royal marriage in Virginia, and various political and crime reports across the nation.
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Elmer Minear
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Brooklyn
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Preacher Marks Williams in Bureau Congregational services
Rev Mark Williams preached morning and evening at the Congregational church as Rev Evans lectured at Bureau. Services drew large crowds and were profitable for the congregation. Also notes on Miss Annette Moon praising Ayers Cherry Pectoral and local moves of Abram Bell and Mrs Endaley.
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Becker
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Moon
Fountain,Minn
Ayer
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Graceville
Big Stone County
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Colorado
Lewis Burson
Iowa
Ward
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Chicago
Leonard Hunter
H. Goodrich
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Pr Jones
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Townsend
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the Congregational Aid
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Kinnear
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Andrews
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Latha Locke
Dora Granburg
Lizzie Burt
T. L. Jones
Masquerade Ball at New Opera House Draws Crowd
Before Lent the Masquerade Ball at New Opera House drew about 200 spectators with 80 masked couples. Prizes went to Betsy Lohmiller Emma Horner Sopha Wigand Daniel Martin and others as judges praised costumes and humor amid a lively, well run event led by Mesers Yaoger Camp and Stever.
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Old Vienna
Buffalo Bill
Henry
Bettie Lohmiller
Tim Woods
Chas Holmes
Asa Miller
Geo A. Burt
John Engelbrecht
Topsy
Nick Thompson
Nick Haw Ave
Trilby
Emma Horner
Kallie Wigand
Mesers Yaoger
Camp
Stever
Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Catskill Ad
A household testimonial from Ohare New York praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy. G A Dykeman, a Catskill druggist, endorses it after eight years of use with consistent results. Trial bottles are free at Dr Powell's Drug Store, regular sizes 60 cents and one dollar.
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Dr Powell's Drug Store
The Confederate Spy Drama At New Opera Hall
Local talent presented a Civil War drama The Confederate Spy at New Opera Hall on Friday and Saturday. Led by Hoens vee and featuring Marshall Downey Lucy Spencer and Prof Wallace the cast drew praise though audiences fell short of expectations. The Y W C T U backed the production and aimed to raise funds while plans for a Putnam show tomorrow were noted.
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New Opera Hall
Frag Wei
Hoens Vee
Marshall Downey
George Waterman
Lucy Spencer
Prof W. 38. Wallace
Nelson Clark
Curtis Coulter
J. M. Powers
Col Willard
8. A. Worley
Margary
Lucretia Smith
Mr Lucas
Sockery Schneiderbiskée
Naadinmenks
Putnam
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Promotes Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and related conditions with a 25 cent price and money back satisfaction guarantee. Local sale by Dr Powell Putnam Co jury list enumerates grand and petit jurors for the March circuit term across Hennepin Magnolia Senachwine Granville and Senachwine districts.
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Powell
Memorial Record of Richard Dikes and Dr Henrietta Morris
Obituary notes Richard Dikes born 1811 in Greenbriar W V died at home in Henry IL Feb 16 1896 aged 85. Survived by wife Elizabeth Brower and two daughters Mrs Miner of Chicago and Mrs Mary Culter of Henry. Funeral at the Christian church Feb 17. Dr Henrietta K Morris former Bradford correspondent died in Chicago Feb 9 after illness. practiced medicine in Chicago. held vice president posts in medical societies. Her husband and two sons survive.
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Tolizabeth Brower
Ross County
Ohio
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Miner
Chicago
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Dikes
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J. M. Kirkpatrick
J. H. Jones
H. C. Wright
H. J. Granburg
W. W Heath
Mark Gregory
J.S. Burt
Koeller
Henry Cemetery
Morris
Henrietta K Morris
Bradford
Can Frauk
State Medical Society
Springfield
Tll
National Electrica Medical and Surgical Rescatation
Halena
Electris Medical,and Surgical Society of Chicago
John L
James Claire
James Thomas Day obituary from Wyoming area
James Thomas Day of Saratoga Marshall county Illinois born December 10 1875 died January 30 1896 at his parents home near Wyoming aged 2 years 1 month 20 days from pneumonia. Funeral at the Catholic Church Wyoming with Rev McCarron officiating many relatives attended. Interment Camp Grove cemetery. The family and friends mourn a loving son and brother and express sympathy.
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Saratoga
Marshall County
Ill
John Day
Wyoming
James
McCarron
Camp Grove
Memorial for Maysie Powers at Powers Family Home
Maysie Powers, 21, daughter of George Powers, died February 13 at her parents 401 Monroe Street after several months illness. A Knox Conservatory music student known for talent and kindness, her passing mourned by many. illness worsened after overtaxed practice. Funeral details requested by relatives in Streator.
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Maysie Powers
J. M. Powers
George Powers
Streator Prep Press
Monroe Street
Miss Powers
Knox_Conservatory
Double Weading in Hopewell Celebrates Local Nuptials
On February 18 at the Scott Miller home in Hopewell a bridal party wed in a simple elegant ceremony led by Rev Ling. Marion Head Violet Mister Richard Antrim and Clara Freeman joined in matrimony followed by supper as guests applauded the union. The Heads and Antrims return to homes in Putnam county and friends traveled from Minoak Pontiac Peoria Lacon Varna and Henry to offer wishes.
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Hopewell
Scott Miller
Emma Mason
Marion Head
Violet Mister
Richard Antrim
Clara Freeman
West
Rev Ling
Head
Miller
Antrim
Spencer Freeman
Mra Miller
Mr Head
Putnam County
Minoak
Pontiac
Peoria
Lacon
Varna
Henry
Bradbury Piano Promises Red Letter Year and Holiday Deals
In a buoyant offer, Bradbury promises its best tone and quality with a 1805 Christmas sale. The ad highlights Chicago and New York factories, a million dollar guarantee, and invites readers to write to B Smith in Chicago. It also advertises rail routes to Cripple Creek via Colorado Springs and emphasizes popularity with First Ladies.
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New York
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White House
G.smith
Wabash
AvaChicago
Cripple Creek
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
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Pike's Peak
Pike’s Peak
Midland Railway
Ute Pass
Summit
Electric Bitters Promised To Relieve Female Troubles
A historical ad touts Electric Buvera as a remedy for female ailments and nervous symptoms. It claims relief from loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells sleeplessness and melancholy with promised health and strength from large bottle use. Sold by Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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Dr Powell's Drug Re
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