President urges reforms and tariff repeal in lengthy address
The President’s Message to Congress calls for repealing the tonsure-of-office clause and certain bills while urging constitutional amendments and faster action on expenditures. He notes increased federal spending since 1860, discusses foreign relations with Britain and Latin American issues, and references commissions on military and boundary questions. He also details brevet promotions and a military achievement in the Indian country, and mentions the congressional schedule and a New England agricultural paper's praise.
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Congress
Hedtratrnetton
Eldim
Hennys
Bénnfo
Pocitto K
Commission
Exam
Therapf
Fulline
Elations
Great Britain
Brasil
Andla Factory
Dorlen
Summary of varied 19th century items from California to Illinois
Reports note fears of leprosy in California linked to Chinese immigrants, cattle plague havoc in western Wisconsin, and vacancies in South Carolina elections. Other items include a mayoral successor in Providence, a death in Havana communications, Cuban insurgents counted at 16 000, Oregon gold from oxen, Mrs Foote patent invention, a silver button from Colorado, Helen Yearten’s activities, and weather and railway plans. Also mentions a plan to float a sawmill on the Ocmulgee river, a Moscow to Peking railway, a new Mississippi bridge contract, Hannibal Hamlin as Senate candidate, a long St Paul trek, and Chicago’s wintering vessels totals.
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California
Wisconsin
William Cook
South Carolina
William Rodman
Providence
Oregon
Foote
Colorado
Kant
Helen Yeatern
Vega
Allegheny Mountalnare
Cantera
Pothachtfd
Prria
Ocrunigeo
Boomer & Co
Chicago
Miagguri River
Omala
Hannibal Tiamiin
United States
Lot M. Morrill
Weaton
St. Paul
Hawks and citizens’ notes span Iowa and beyond
A ragged survey shows land sales near Council Bluffs at $50 an acre and a look at local events in Ottumwa Glenwood and Ames. Highlights include schoolhouse valued at $15,000 in Charles City, charitable dinners for orphans, farm and railroad finance details, and odd crop and livestock notes across Iowa.
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Council Buffs
Acra
Mra. Fry
Ottumwa
Martin van Buren Bennett
Hoa
Copperhead
Texas
Fitz Henry Warren
U.S
Guatemala
Hla
Burlington
New York
Central America
Glenwood
Solera Orphana
Charles City
Mercy‘or
Iowa
California
Hamo
Rona & Co
Council ‘Bluth
Hamilton Zreanan
Washington
Boone County
Des Monnoa Valley Railroad Company
Gilman
N. A
The
New York Tribune
Ames
Leaat
Townsend
Sprague
Kant Woods
Hall
Baveras
Reforming the Village School House and Furnishings
The piece argues for improving Jefferson's school building with proper heating, desks, and furniture. It advocates black walnut desks, an organized space, and safe, pleasant furnishings. It details heating from the cellar, walls, maps, engravings, and a range of science apparatus to enrich young minds.
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Ingtallmant
Jefferson
Horace Loper
Baltimore
Uuiwood
Waterways debate prunes new improvements to lower costs
Public commentary urges Congress to limit new waterway projects until finances stabilize. Focus on Mississippi Ohio rivers and Pacific rail, with calls to cut expenses, reduce offices, end speculative schemes, and channel surpluses to debt reduction. Generals Grant cited as beacon of prudent policy.
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Congress
Wisconsin and
Fox River
Missinippi
Lakes
Ohio
Gulf
James River
Uoon
Congresa
Army
Navy
Collision of Steamboats on the Ohio River
A night collision at Rayl's Landing two miles above Warsaw Indiana between the United States and the America capsized the United States within minutes. The United States carried petroleum on guard and sank near the maindeck. eighty lives were lost, while the America reported no fatalities. No exact cause is given, but signals and whistle exchanges preceded the crash amid great alarm.
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Ohio River
United States
America
Rayl
Acquittal in Murder Case Relates to Wife's Reduction
Oxy. Gro. W. Cow is acquitted of murder in the killing of L. J. Hiscock, linked to the reduction of his wife. An unrelated advertising note promotes the American Stock Journal offering 360000 copies, free premiums, and veterinary guidance for farmers and stock breeders at $1.00 yearly.
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American Stock Journal
United States
N. PV. Boysen & Co
Yarkesbury, Chester Co
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North’ Africa
Smyrna
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Romnpuitt Parks
Emmon
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N.Y
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Hunter & Co
Hinslale
Advertiser
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Assason
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Harker & Allinson's
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Public Square
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New Jefferson
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Tominko
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Lange
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Chicagos
United State Authority
S. C. Thompson & Coig
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Moroccs
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Lancaster
Atari
Hades
Muanl
Alpacea Vattern
Sharp
S.C. Thompson & Cow
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Jersey City
Reece & Clarks
Iuylog
Reece & Clare
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Lark
Legore & “Irewineson
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