National Solons. Detailed proceedings of Senate and House
An OCR summary notes a crowded congressional week with many bills passed in the House including military and land acts, while the Nicaragua canal bill dominated Senate debate. The House advanced appropriations and election-contest actions, and conflicts arose over the immigration measure and the presidential vote tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Aid Dbi
Congress
John M
Columbia
Red Mountain
Columbia River
Chickamanga
Chattanooga
Sious Indian Reservation
Gibgon
Maryland
Lodge
Teller
Colorado
Bond
Forzal
Garnett Vorgug Swanroun
Virginian
Siattics
Chong
Hwansen
Nis Dent
Friends of
Nicaragua
Friends of the
Wil
Sielfed
Vilma Ocombnnes
Morrill
Tail
New York
Diva Ovete
Siesragua Canal
Canferenen
Oder
Mr Tadse
Chandjer
Ae Gorsnan
Mr. Vilas
Clandbes
Athor
Roark
Jien
Hue Bridge
Tentin Woertucky
Menther
Elapikins
Change in Pension Agencies Reduces Offices Nationwide
President orders consolidation of nineteen pension offices to nine, effective Sept. 1, cutting disbursement costs by at least 150000 annually. Law amended in 1896 to mail payments, improving promptness and reducing errors. Total pension outlays for year ended June 30, 1896 were 142200000 with major costs in pensioners payments and examining surgeons.
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Secretary of the Interior
Francis
United States
Pension Bureau
Washington
Pension Brondies Peeee
Uiis
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Columbus
Indianapolis
Reese
Chicago
St Lanig
San Francisco
Essences
Heriog
Navy
Heston
Touch Healer Aims to Cure Through Divine Hands
A nurse from a nearby state travels to Chicago to witness a female healer in a Women's Temple offering miraculous relief. Patients report instant pain relief and release from years of suffering after the healer's touch, with many declaring cures and gratitude for the ceremonies.
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Chicago
Mary Kraemer
Alva
Efonn
Abe Lincoln's Bold Plea Frees Man in Beards Town
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln defending Duluth Armstrong against murder charges in a sensational case. Lincoln’s cross examination, the moonstone testimony, and Armstrong’s alibi are described as decisive in securing acquittal. Armstrong credits Lincoln with saving his life and freeing his mother from financial worry.
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Abe
Abraham Lincoln
Dui Armstrong
Armstrong
Chicago Exchange
Tella
Finh Armstrong
Camp Meeting
Sue “Pree” Metzker
Pres
Havana
Jack
Jack’ Armstrong
Hannah
Dulff
Beardstown
Lincoln
Charles Allen
Aletsker
Bin
Nenin
Allew
Destinany
Guelo Abe
Anmalong Willke Metsker
Thia
Waelo Abe
Walker
Trent Fy Eipper
Winkel
Caele Abe
Auction Notice for Tax Sale at Cheyenne County Courthouse
Notice announces sale of property liens and unpaid taxes with bidding to start on the first day of January each year and run until paid. It specifies earnest money and conditions for bidders and property owners, with clerk verification and court access rules for applicants during the sale process.
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J. E. WilHames
Kan
Sandler
Ifrad Son
Ronceive
Adil
Penalties and postal duties in early statute notes
The text outlines penalties for offenses against postal workers and a proposed antitrust bill for railway post office safety. It also mentions a county fund split of fines, a court appointment for Cp. G. Yengling Prewias Co. of New York, and troubles linked to the Raines liquor law.
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Livingston
Cheorgia
Cp. G. Yengling Prewias Company
New Voi
Cempatey
Raines
Naval Review
Nowenkenm
Dais Comlisien
Alreperis
Nevada
New York Presa
Chicago Tribune
Dan Stuart
Aminiz Nnitape
Co Simmons
Lincoln's Hesitancy to Wed Revealed in Private Letters
Lincoln writes to Joshua Speed after Speed's marriage revealing fears about their paths and happiness. The missives discuss marriage joys, burdens of secrecy, and the impact of a third party on Lincoln's own feelings, noting Mary's happiness and Lincoln's concern over lingering attachments.
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Lelerk
Linccaln
Joshua Fry Speed
John Gibner Speed
Lineois Liesitaney
Marrs
Tome Danenal
Ernesta Pave
Jammary
Ace
Phatscl
Jacksonville
Mary
Speed
Lincoln
Fecha
Lincoln Birth and War Poems Echo in Aghast Reverie
Excerpts discussing Abraham Lincoln weave through a reverent meditation on his rise from obscurity to leadership. The prose recalls Shakespeare Mozart and the ethos of liberty. It extols Lincoln as martyr and emancipator, whose deeds outlive mortal praise.
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Shakepeare
Mozart
Abraham Lincoln
Meter
Omer
Sagnciniz
Lincoln Nurse Recounts Lincoln Family Life in Humble Era
A Lincoln era reminiscence describes Ruth Stanton, an oil colored woman from St. Louis, who served as a mute in Abraham Lincoln’s family. The interview recalls Mrs. Lincoln’s plain clothes, church attendance, duties at home, and the Bradford children’s visits, with vivid notes on daily life and service within the Lincoln household.
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Cobamn
Wille Bince
Ruth Stanton
St. Louis
Abraham Lincoln
Bptingfield
Rath
Ie Atery
Minga
Lincolna
Lincoln
Episcopal Church
Bradford
Robert Fincoln
Huth
Bobby Lincoln
Mont Rhine
Bobby Lin
Tribute to Lincoln by Henry Watterson
Henry Watterson delivers a famed tribute to Abraham Lincoln lamenting the nation’s trials and praising Lincoln’s emancipation vision with vivid, era-tinged rhetoric. The speech enshrines Lincoln as a reforming figure amid penury and struggle.
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Henry Watterson
Abraham Lincoln
Bhorn Gale
Lincoln's Good Creed and His Public Conduct
A compilation of quotes and anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln's character and conduct. The piece cites a lady’s memory of Lincoln's kindness at table and discusses his Christian sincerity, honesty, and refusal to be a dissembler. It references remarks from the New York Sun about Lincoln’s integrity and public bearing.
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Speed Houshold
Lincoln
Dean
Teln Gilmer Speed
Tome Jannat
Abraham Lineas
Welthon
New York Sun
Newspaper Quips and Quotes Spur Morning Read
A collage of city letters and wire service snippets from multiple papers covers gossip about Lillian Russell, political jibes, brainy quips, and weather witticisms. Amusing items mix with editorials on governors, arbitration pacts, and crime headlines, reflecting a busy press chatter.
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Fey Walthouse
Dearia
Joseph T. Teyfon
Tnkotin Cars Et Trneta
Ediette Sonth
SPO
Ees
Net
Erieved
Fes
Mr. Lincoln
Lone the - Stee
Whiftien
Coln
Uebert
Willie
Conker
Mr. Kneemn
Lie
Qaneh
Lillian Russell
Cincinnati Tribune
Wreck & Bank
Florida Times-Union
Baltimore American
Detroit Tribune
Baltimore Life
New York Press
New York Journal
Detroit Free Press
Spain
Missouri
Clevelord
Atlanta Journal
Cleveland
Melkinley
Washington Times
Chience Inter Occan. Inc
Bostox
Eafferine
Patson
Fey
Balthpore
Salvation Army
Chiesga
Chicago Dispatch
Ti von
Bostad
Gina
Alen
New York Evening Journal
Lonsea
Abou Ben Adhema
Baltimore Amertigan
Finch Tora
Nonh Khanda
Fee
Washington Star
Baltimiere American
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