Death of Napoleon III and distant tremors of disaster
Reports describe Napoleon III dying peacefully at Chiselhurst with Empress Eugenie present and the Prince Imperial arriving after telegraph. A postmortem cites heart failure. Simultaneously a severe winter storm devastates Minnesota with dozens dead, railways blocked, and widespread frost injuries across Brown and Sibley counties.
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Napoleon
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Liverpool
America
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A.landor Jetter
Bismark
William
Itehfeld
England
Tifye ‘Dew
Sandwich Islands
Kamehameha
Elishi H. Allen
Islands
Bangor
Maine
Congress
Louis Napoleon
Ghjecthurst
Eagento
France
Charleroi
Belgium
Tuileries
Turbulent War Reports and Storm Warnings Across the Nation
The telegrams detail General Crook reporting Apache losses in Arizona and storms sweeping Minnesota and the St Paul region. Rail lines face record snow drifts and stranded teams. Legislative moves span Louisiana state politics, Missouri senatorial votes, and national finance bills.
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Maryhind
Arizona
Crook
Brows
Lima
McGregor
Austin
District of Columbia
United States
Chicago Cdmmion Council
St Auldr
Julia St. Clalé
Buffaula Als
Temperance convention names ticket and state officials
In Connecticut a temperance convention rejects major parties for reform and nominates Ronry D. Smith for governor and 0.38 Beardsley for lieutenant governor. A temperance platform is adopted. Reports from Indiana Minnesota Wisconsin Georgia outline state debts, balances, and property valuations with governors and speakers named. James M. Smith inaugurated as Georgia governor.
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Nebraska
Baker
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Rhode I Island General Assembly
Hendricks
Missouri
L. V. Bogy
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Bogy
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Oglesby
Illinois
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Othinat
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Concord
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Straw
Edward P. Hodedon
United States
House
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Senate
Kansas
Josiah Kellogg
Leavenworth
A. R. Banka
Lawrence
Connecticut
Ronry D. Smith
Plainville
Beardsley
Plymouth
W. K. Edwards Ty
House of Representatives
A. P.hall
Hennepin
Minnesota
Austin
Wisconsin
Georgia
James M. Smith
Congress Debates Bills On Prohibitory Liquor and Indian Affairs
Senate and House agendas include appointing a prohibition commission, opening army service to all citizens, and Indian Affairs inspectors. Debates cover national banking specie payments, education funding, mining act exemptions, and a joint inquiry into Louisiana elections.
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Wike
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Tenn
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Oklahoma
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Loomis Aerial Telegraph Q Company
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Sherman
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United States
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Michi- Rabe
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Treasury Department
Washington
Edward H.durell
United States District Court For
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Louisiana
Yeas
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Messnge
Credit-Mobilier Inquiry Details in 1860s Deals
The committee heard sworn testimony on stock dealings linked to Credit Mobilier and Union Pacific. Dawes stated he never owned Credit Mobilier stock though a ten share agreement was rescinded before transfer. Durant and Brooks figures tied stock transfers to influential figures and alleged bribery, with names like Ames, Garfield, Neilson, and Harlan appearing in testimony about stock transfers and political influence.
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New York
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New York Tribune
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Caldwell
Kansas
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Lydia Sherman
Connecticut
Cowan
House
Teton
Salt River
Minnéaoce
Fergus Falls
Morris
St. Peter
Worthington
Ellen C. Wharton
Eugene van Neas
Annapolis
Durant
James Brooks
Oakes Ames
Dawes
Anya
Credit-Mobilier
W. Hastings
Union Pacific Railroad
California
Union Pacific Boad
Charles H. Neilson
Credit-Mobiler
Brooks
James A. Garfield
Committee On the
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Ames
Train
Benjamin F. Ham
Credit- Mobdiller
Neilson
Ham
Express
Thomas C. Durant
Credit Mobilier Company
Colax
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific
Ak T. C. Durant
Boseh
Pennsylvania
Harlan
Bushnell
Amey
Congress
Hoe
Scofield
Benator
Paterson
Hays
Union Pacific Road
William D. Kelley
Credit-Mo
Bingham
Congress Aides Stock Deals in Credit Mobilier Inquiry
Testimony details Ames stock arrangements with Congress members including Scofield Paterson Kelley and Wilson. Witnesses describe loans, bonds, and opinions on whether stock ownership influenced votes and policy in the Credit Mobilier affair.
Reminiscence of Edwin Forrest and a Lion Tamer Tale
A World article recalls Edwin Forrest as domineering to peers yet easily challenged by lion tamer Hérr Driesbach. Forrest, claiming fearlessness, is lured into darkness to meet a roaring lion and submits only after promising immunity and a late supper.
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Edwin Forrest
Hérr Driesbach
Forrest
Driesbach
Mr. Forrest
Colds and How to Treat Them Advice from Dr. Dio Lewis
The article outlines home remedies and dietary rules to prevent and treat colds. It explains that colds arise from internal derangements and external exposure and emphasizes keeping the stomach in good health through water intake, light meals, exercise, and proper sleeping conditions. It cautions against hot drinks, warm baths, and unventilated rooms as factors worsening susceptibility.
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Dio Lewis
New potbacking hall dedicated in Des Moines
In Des Moines a new potbacking building was dedicated with a program featuring dances and tunes such as Short Rib polka Blear Ride quadrille Cumberland Waltz Mess Pork varéotunienne Long Ole Lancers and other favorites.
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Des Moines
Towa
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