Congressional Epitome Highlights from Senate and House Debates
The report covers Senate and House actions on military and internal revenue measures, amendments, and appropriations. Key items include the Army and Fortifications bills, a $24,000 monument funding at Washington’s headquarters, naval and district appropriations, Indian and judicial budgets, and a provision prohibiting land withdrawals while authorizing troop detail to protect the national park.
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Oizer
Senate
Sherman Tommo
Boverel
Washington
St Newburg
N.C
Zabingtton
Dante
Pitt
Cairo
Conanton
Pound
Benato
Columbia
Ollowatove National Park
Secretary of War
Western Texas cattle losses and other calamities reported
A scrambled 19th century style summary lists cattle losses from cold weather in western Texas, a mother in Sprigfield Missouri fatally shooting her infant then herself, swine disease in Minnesota, a New York schoolhouse disaster with many injuries and deaths, flood damage across Illinois Kentucky and Ohio regions, thefts and legal notices, a Mor gan railway purchase, and various court and crime items amid a patchwork of incidents and reports.
World News Summary From A Flooded Nation And Notable Trials
A scattered digest notes floods in Cincinnati Louisville and Cairo Illinois with high water and destitution in Indiana. Drowning near Wolf Island reported in Kentucky. Comet discovery by Prof Swift noted. Legal and financial troubles include gamblers sued in France and stock exchange suspensions in New York. A prison labor riot at Jefferson Missouri and a mining or iron company failure are mentioned along with train wrecks and cattle losses.
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Miford
Philadelphia
Potter's Field
Edinburgh
Scotland
otaxpEeTound Magonic
Connecticut
Uégrees
Ondor
Carzo
J. & Rhodes
Kentucky
Wolf Island
Ohio
Cincinnati
Louisville
Mississippi
Cairo
San Antonio
Tex
New York
McLean Avenue
A. Cxicagona France
TreRevert
United States
Canada
Dr. Carver
Bogardus
New York Block Exchange
George W. Tompkins
Iowa
Minnesota
Jefferson
Bomeo
Banholter
St Paul
Minn
Shawneetown
Ultnois
Indiana
Tex Wampum Iron Company
Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne
Spring Mills
Lnginoor
Gratmar
Fitroman Quinton
Tax vote and political notes in the United States and abroad
Reports on a U S tariff and internal revenue bill passage with a Senate vote tally and paired legislators. Philadelphia local elections favor Republicans. New York and other places note mayoral and alderman results. Obituaries, estate details, and global items include Morgan estate, Frank James arraignment, and various international political developments.
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United States
Banate
Pee —Aldrichson Nthon Barrow
Dayard
Alanne
Heons " Gambon
Gameron Conger
D Daviesti
Davia
Way
Non Edmunds
Frye
Gorman
Hale
Harrigon
Hawley
Eons Ingalls
Jackson
Jonas
Mosilian
maPheraon
Mor A Iumb
Wall
Shgrmany Blair
Biol Ihe
Wye
Indom
Dbook
Call
Cockroll
Coke
Farley
Mabel
Sendiston
Beab' Sanrom
Vasenlanco
West
Voorhoos
Walker
Williamen
Cutler
Cameron
Mr. Jones
Joomo
Mr. McDill
Lamar
Baulsbury
Saunders
Philadelphia
New York
Gary Hamiiton
Maasachusetts
Frank James
Gallatin
Gallatin Bank
Weatfall
Farner Sr. Crk
Chicago
St.Louis
Conanza R. A. Paoxan
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville
Biotida
New Jersey
Jeure Gamble
Hig
Williamsport
Busanb Antony
Liverpool
Washington
Tribune
Senate
Pawn A. Caapnourns
Williams-College
Forcome- Seers Pres- Wentottia Marachaette State Agricultural OcNese
Pd. Stenman
Informer Savoysone
World
leNowritork
Fragmented report on early temperance league meeting in Boston
An irregular account describes a meeting with 172 delegates from the States held in Boston on the 22nd. Resolutions urged organizing leagues to enforce liquor laws and a national organization formed with Elmendorf as president and Morill as treasurer, plus a twelve member executive committee.
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Ile
Kellie EE Roserioen
Alexandria
Egypt
Albany
Leamsen
Boston
Fea
F. ¥. Elmendorf
Ch of
Chicago
J. C. Schaffer
E-Timnofa
Samuel” Morrill
Towa
Rail and sea disasters and public notices from 19th century
A string of late 19th century notices reports wrecks and deaths on rail and sea routes, including two Grand Trunk freight wrecks in Ontario with one dead and two seriously hurt, and property loss of 125000. Other items cite a new post house at Leadville, smallpox closures, lunatic asylum poisonings, the Glamorgan steamer loss, ship Republic arrival in New York, a Quebec church fire, floods in Louisiana, major snow disruptions in Wisconsin, and legislative actions in Washington.
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Grand Trank Road
New Castle
Newtonville
Ont
Leadville
Western Lunatic Asylum
Staunton Va
Glamorgan
Liverpool
Boston
Ite
Ballydohoh
Ireland
Earl Booncer
Greement Antizor
John W. Foster
Indiana
Spain
GANO
Arkangesco
Helena
J. H. Gant
Staten
Dennis Hennessy
United States
Senate
Mth
Senate Tariff Revisions Cut Duties Across Chemicals Metals
The Tariff Commission changes affect chemicals with broad reductions, add back some lead products, and adjust salts. Metals see lower rates on iron ore to steel products, while detailed shifts in glassware wood goods and tobacco also appear, with exceptions for sugar and champagne.
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Tariff Commission
Sénate
Virginia
Senate
Tarif Commission
Facitt Commission
Ami
Russia
Mte-Po
Bessemer
Atecl
Thia
Treasury Department
Steel Ag
United States Circuit Court
New York
Treasury
United States Court
Renato
Fire kills and injures many at New York school panic
A fire on the second floor of a German Catholic school attached to the Most Holy Redeemer church in New York caused a deadly crush on narrow stairs. Fifteen girls and several others died. many more were injured as panicked children rushed to exits while firefighters struggled to reach trapped pupils. The blaze started in a closet beneath a stairway and spread quickly through the five story building. Officials note insufficient egress and crowding contributed to the tragedy.
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Texas
Pweather
Tauzx Sontoxona
Sprigfeld
Winans County
Minnesota
Blaves
New York
Ontorewars
Loulaville
J. M. Kann
Preston, Kean, & Co
Chicago
Horr
Kansas City
Morro Castle
Wharlaston
Honzmoron
Southern Pacific Road
Morgan
Louisiana
Morgan Steamship Lines
K Frank Ray
Yolo Mounty
California
George
John
United States
Couré
Cleveland
Fayette Brown
Brown, Bonnell & Co
Ohio River
Shawneetown
Cairo
Iira
Boston-court
J. C
William Lush
Corsicana
Tex
Ing Sting
Echooleholze
Urs Western
Towa
Darmouth College
Sam Bomiett
Wother
York
Most’ Holy ‘Redeemer
Tween Avenue
Hirst Avenue
Sisters of Notre Dame
Smoko
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Third Street
Officer Lambert
East 4Th Street
Hobbeen
Pottuemann Reidssids
Minnie Truko
Bho
Mbst
Fifth Street
First Avenue
Rae
Wea
Mothe
Plass-Room
A Foolish and Fatal Practical Joke
A small child Letitia MacNameir of Phoenixville Pennsylvania was accidentally shot by Hartigan a pastor after a neighbor’s yard incident. The boy in the room with Hartigan fired the pistol as a frightful prank, striking Letitia in the head and causing her death.
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Letitia
Charley MacName
Phoenixvile
Hartigan
Scone
Svaening
Rattigans
Pano
Bao
Slaughtering by Electricity Debate Filtered by Letters
A Victorian letter argues against electric execution and slaughter methods, citing animal welfare and market value concerns. It recalls experiments at the Polytechnic Institute with a galvanic coil, noting immediate death followed by possible revival and unmarketable carcasses. It questions meat taint from lightning and the dangers to butchers, calling for careful practical tests.
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Polytechnic Institution
Messrs. Apps
James’ Gazelle
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Sandwich Islands
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Lth
Tax Frejich
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Tax Mahon Banking Company of
London
D. Masson & Co
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Reformatory
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Fountyeon
Berlin
Germany
Thrasher's Corners
AvnoTmuen
France
Jules Ferry
Maupicar
St. Cholastiqne
Bundesrath
Sinow Carey
Dublin
House of Commons
Forster
Land League
Parnell
Tne Korte Haa
Tripoli
McoApanis
Paris
Cavendish
Burke
Carcy
Louis Fexmanpgz
Carmen Lira
Matamoras
Mex
Yaro
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Tas
UEE
Anil
Brooklyn
Toxic
Gexxiny Andzenson
Northern Pacific
Rastre Road
Portland
Aueux
Danrer
Prisher
Rison
Vaux
West Philadelphia
Chicago Herald
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