Epitome of the Week in Congress 1888
Eighth decade recap of Senate and House actions with bills on arbitration peace tribunal DC appropriations labor and eight hour law, tariff debates, Gettysburg reunion funding, Rock Island dam reconstruction, and various appropriations. Mentions dates and key measures across sessions and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
District of Columbia
Hale
Gettysburg
Rock Island
Agricultural Department
House
Alfred Pressanton
Warlff
Portpault
Red Wing
Minn
Fatal fiery ruin and a wave of disasters across towns
A string of calamities reported for the 13th to 15th includes Green up Illinois destruction by fire, a double death in Pokeville Connecticut, a homicide and lynching in Monarch Colorado, floods and backwaters in Hungerford and Mud River areas, and multiple storms causing casualties and property damage across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancox
Greenup
Issa Bronson
Pokeville
Conn
Brown
Kansas City
E. T. Plank
San Francisco
International Typographical Union
Aston
Hancock County
Monarch
Col
Schenck
George Davis
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Cincinnati
William Ward
Newark
Art Aitkin
Minn
Mississippi
Hungerford
Mud River
Las Vegas
Tim Williams
Lebanon
Hockman
Little Rock
Ark
Grover Kuinz
William Keefe
Winon’s Cove
Baltimore
Tux
Salem (Mass
Fixnor
Tiffin
Joan Barns
Jacksboro
Tex
W. W Torrell
Evisma Prinxox
Emanuel County
Big Bend
Mandt
Barnesville
Minnesota
Wabash National Bank
Wabash
Ind
Port Huron
Mich
Llantyine
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Milwaukee
Garfield
Mentor
Mollie Garfield
J Stanley Brown
Harry
Bell Mason
James Mason
Pittsburgh
West
Ironton
Tar American
Fall River
Mass
Zrioux W. Tren
Minster of the
Christian Church
Decatur
Hunxdrens
Norway
Ishpeming
Armstrong Cement Works
Vth
Philadelphia
Westboro
Wis
Braxx
Atlanta
Fiorence Hitrox
Goldsberry
Herjeror
Virginia Convention Debates Virginia Delegates Contested Seats
Then the Virginia delegation fight dominates the opening day as four delegates, led by William Mahone, contest seats amid calls for fair ballots. Senator Hoar and others press for impartial credentials while Thurston orders a temporary organization and Blaine chorus looms in the background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
National Republican
Frank W Unsantus
Corgre 2Osnational Church
Hairman Jones
Jongo
Jones Antip
Fessenden
National Committee
Cnl
Oywairman Thurston
Thursaton
Nebraska
Osborn
Kanams
Thurston
Osborne
Kangan
Hisses
Hkansas
William Warner
Missouri
Republican Party
United States
Democratic Party
Black Eagle
Dlineis
John &. Logan
John Brown
Abraham Iaocola
Ulysses Grant
Kansas
Congress
Mason and Dixon
Uts
Moses
Jordan
Taine
Blaine
Charles W Clisboo
Michigan
Michael Grima
Wisconsin
William Ruell
Tennessee
Thomas 8. Brogan
James Bixby
Minnesota
Lenny M. Cooper
Arkansas
William Nelson
New Jersey
A. W Monroe
Maryland
J. E Wiley
Texas
C. M. Shinn
West Virginia
John I. Minor
Leuiatans
Merks
Henry Ballard
Vermont
Clarkson Lake
New York
Davis Lanning
Ohio
James H. Stone
George M Urinkerhoff
Kinois
Gustavus P English
Charles Fitz-Simmons
Georgia
America
Harr
Republic Party
Jackon
Miph
Fred Douglans
Foraker
Ingersell
William McHinley
Judge Moody
Dakotas
Dakota
Inkon
Virginia
William Mahone
Mr. Wise
Wixsilla
Aid
Tvo
Caae
Mahone
Senator Hoar
General Mahone
Uni
Repub
John S. Wise
Bears
National Congress
Wise
Butterworth
Butterwort
William Me Hohe
Pia
George R. Davis
Children’s Day Decor Delights at Mr Church Service
A Sunday Children’s Day service featured evergreen decorations and a large white flower heart with red roses. The event included songs and readings by children and school, plus a memorial tribute to Harry Disasway, ending with the pastor’s sermon and expressions of grief. Strong of Sheffield, a former Henry boy, received a pension for services in the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
National Republican Committee
Cefrailend Communoartes
Washington
Nm Eo
John A. Logan
Clyde Darby
Tittle
Harry
Gold
Sheffield
Henry
Castoria Recalled in Lullaby Era Ad Claim
An old advertisement recalls Castoria as the remedy for children across stages from infancy to motherhood. The repeated slogan highlights a trusted remedy once given at every age of growth. The passage reflects period marketing for a child’s medicine featuring a mother’s testimonial rhythm.
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Heng Republican
Grover Burt
Chicago
John M. Thurston
Henry of Navarre
Deld
James G. Blaine
Iowa
Indiana
Washington Territory
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Hell
Philip H. Sheridan
Grand Army
Taft
South Carolina
Lewis
Kentucky
Illinois
John ©. Fremont
Green
General Fremont
Fremont
Framont
Joan
California
Committee On
M. M. Esteo
THE
Platvous Committee
Alaboama
D. Hardys
Nevada
Stewart Arlen
A. Willinmaln
Ratchelder
M. M. Keteoin
J'y. Gen
Griggs
Colorado
A.hoamillin
York
Ink Hiscock Connect't
D. Sperry
Cana
C.L. Harris
Delaware
C.S. TreatiOhio
Wm. McKinley
Cc. C. Wimbish
Oregos
Vailery Wiots
C. R. Parnell
H W.oliver, Jr
Bayles
D. Perkins
China
G. E.horsiots
Alert Griffin
Tonn
L. C. Houok Hentucky
McKee
Rentfre
B.O
Rank
Plumiey
Maine
C. Prescott
Miller
W. Va Thos
B. Swann
Beard
Carter Michaos G. Spalding
Oak, Ilc
Hillsborough
C.K Edwards
Idaho
Willis Sweet
Willis Sweet Missa .J i Lynch|Montana G. C. Eaton Mo
Wm. Warner
Wash
W. J Thompson iNeb Patnck Egans
F E. Warren
the National Committee
Wm.Youngblood
R. Davis
Psnu
John O. New
Islan
BM. Hayue
J. A
Teary Mich
Jonn
Mont
Gharles
Nora
Hoodore Grapp
Eileaheths
Proderick
Powell
F Vincent
Stu
LL Goudy
Lacon
Frederick Warner
Claris
Jonry
Cout Serenek
Chas & Winkle
Bolle
Thomas McGrath
Wilcox
Jan DB Martin
Bw Martin
Alfred J Thomas
Cornelia E Losceo
Clarence E Burt
Whitefield
Samuel Brown
Ba ‘P Brown
Wenona
Sophia Johnson
Dennis Haggerty
Anna
Eleanor W Hoagland
Frank x ‘Hoagland
Abram W Honagland
M Hound
Lucy R Love
Yorriet R Hoagland
Henry Alfred Lolo
Orrin Winans
Burns
Rutland
Gonr
Wm Tadeo
Jonathan’ Pe Pursell
Andrew Kelm
Roberts Francis MH Bond
Edgar St Vinocora
Bennington
Beneca Austin
Laco Levi Botsol
Samuel Aiden
Geo
Roberta
Pet Marcellus
John H Jackson
Howe
Sanford Deyoo
Faunte Deyoo
Hoary
Christ
Jesus
Moodey
Little Harry
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
G. Griswold & Co
Seetenagas Provisions
Timot
Seseese Coop
Weber
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