Squire Parker Officiates Quick Village Wedding
In Port Chester a blacksmith and magistrate known as Squire Parker marries Henry Schofield of Mamaroneck and Mrs Fay of Bridgeport in his shop. Sparks fly as he, smudged with soot, verifies contracts with witnesses M. F. Hickey and John Madigan while offering blessings.
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Tom Parker
Port Chester
Methodist Church
Parker
Henry Schofield
Mamaroneck
Fay
Bridgeport
Conn
Squire” Parker
M. F. Hickey
John Madigan
Detroit Tribune excerpt on Charon and a gang rumor
A Detroit Tribune excerpt depicts Charon denying carrying money across the Styx and referencing rumors that Hill Dalton has organized a gang. The shade shows interest and joins a party aboard a boat viewing rugged scenery.
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Charon
Styx
Shade
Hill Dalton
Detroit Tribune
Thoughtless Umbrella Loan Sparks Wife's Irony
A witty exchange from the Washington Star revolves around a misplaced umbrella and the narrator admitting he lent it to its original owner. The quip highlights humor in everyday misfortune and social embarrassment.
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Washington Star
Cautious Uncle Josiah Speaks After Theft Mention
A city nephew warns that a "cautious play" was stolen from the French. Uncle Josiah hurries to leave, fearing involvement in robbery and vows to avoid complicity.
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Josiah
Circumstances Alter Cases as Bank Cashier Sentenced
A courtroom quip notes a five year sentence for a cashier and a joke about judges. The exchange contrasts opinions on punishment lengths and satirizes legal outcomes in a classic newspaper snip.
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Texas
Senate and House rail at bills in session with amendments
The Senate defeated the Warren flag bill in an initial vote but will reconsider Thursday. Pawnbrokers and secretary of state supply records bills advance to Thursday. Candy and vinegar adulteration and commission men bills pass second reading. In the House Harper’s land leasing bill passes. Denver charter bill debate includes licensing houses of ill fame amendment, carried 12 to 0. Senator Boyd’s abolition of capital punishment passes. Other House actions include pay for opening days, ending the fee system for district attorney salaries, redrawing water district 25 in Costilla county, and medical practice regulation bill killed.
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Warren
Secretary of State
House
Harper
Denver
Rundle
Tompkins
Bales
McWilliams
Clark
Pease
Boyd
Water District
Costilla County
Senate Advects Salaries Cut and Drouth Relief Debate
The Merritt Educational salaries bill trims five state college presidents. State University from 4500 to 4000, Agricultural College from 6000 to 4000, Normal School from 5000 to 4000, State School of Mines from 3500 to 4000, Deaf and Mute Institute from 4100 to 3500. Senate spends afternoon on drouth relief, Barela proposes Las Animas county inclusion. House passes several bills on inauguration expenses and state canals. Civil rights bill and a debt-limit proposal advance. ages 49, nays 11.
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State School of Mines
Deaf and Mute Institute
Senate
Barela
Las Animas County
Hartzell
Lowell
Fiftieth Day Senate Passes Bills and Charters
The Colorado Senate passed an $8 000 appropriation to rebuild the Benedictine Sisters home at Canon City after canal blasting damage. Pueblo received a charter by a 21 to 9 vote with the emergency clause. The Warren flag bill restricting anarchist flags on public buildings and in processions moved forward. Multiple Senate and House bills covering civil procedure mining bureau creation and other reforms advanced or stalled, with votes, amendments, and committee actions detailed.
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Senate
Canon City
Secretary of State
Pueblo
United States
House rejects amendments to real settlers bill
In the committee of the whole the body favored several measures including H B No 158 and H B No 282 while debating provisions for boxes and pup stars amid references to internal improvements and city classifications.
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House
H. B
Capitol Sioners
Pup Star
Cotlais
Lowell
Senate and House Consider Bills on Printing, Beekeeping, and Finance
The afternoon Senate session discussed indeterminate provisions and failed to take action. The House passed several measures including Warren anti-dag bill amendments, public printing, county poor relief, and irrigation superintendent appointments. Beekeeping related bills and a board of finance for state institutions were reviewed, with some amendments.
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Senate
Hollenbeck
H.R Morrell
Macomber
H. Bath
H. B
Humphrey
Randall
H. BH
Lowell
Minor
Boulder County
Miller
Estes Park
Steamboat
Houw
Brown
Gant Leads to San Francisco Police Reform
March 2 report notes Governor Mark appoints police commissioner Gunst, triggering reform across the state. Budd’s arrival prompts removal attempts, with Menzies and Sanderson contesting powers and court actions over the police commission seat and vacancy rules.
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Gant
San Francisco
Mark
San F
Timue
Ernor Budd
Gunst
Menzies
Salt
B&d
Sanderson
Budd
English debates spark belief in gold as sole war medium
An observer in Washington reports that English debates show growing support for gold as the sole circulating medium in the war. The spectator notes popular opinion is shifting toward relying on gold reserves to back wartime currency and finance.
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Washington
Hunter
England
Conti ence Committee Deliberates on Indian Appropriation
The committee considers the Indian appropriation bill to fund procuring consent from tribes for removal. It discusses provisions to obtain and execute the removals, with focus on compliance and funding details.
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Washington
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