New York redistricting and tariff debates dominate editorial
The Herald argues Democrats gain in New York with Court of Appeals ruling, predicts GOP failures, and urges tariff reform. It praises Governor Hill as Democrat and notes calls to reduce tariffs on wool and finished woolen goods for policy clarity.
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Tax
New York Court of Appeals
Senate
House
Empire State
New York
Sentinel
Gov. Hill
Hill
Democratic Party
Political corruption and a Judge’s shifting stance on bribery
A 19th century bribery case highlights W. W. Dudley and Judge Woods arguing over whether advising voters to commit bribery is indictable. The conflict spurred calls for secret ballots and ends with debate on Judge Woods’s possible elevation to the Circuit Bench and Senate confirmation.
Why Judge Woods Should Not Be Confirmed
A historical notice denounces Judge Woods appointment to the Circuit Bench as Republican hypocrisy. The author cites Harrison’s message on ballot-box corruption and accuses theappointing of favoring a corrupt judge who previously aided Sirman Dudley’s rise, with commentary noting Indiana support for the appointment.
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Evansville
Woods
Senate
William Wade Dudley
Judge Woods
M Harrison
Indiana
Traveler describes brutal punishments in China
A returning traveler from China reports on severe punishments including floggings, starvation in jail, and various executions. He recalls long beheadings with a sword, cruciform postings, and a boy offering opium to ease death as crowds watch in public.
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China
Breweries face license dispute with city over $1000 fee
Eight outside brewery agents were arrested by Inspector Fox. Six paid the $1000 license under protest. Anheuser Busch of St. Louis and Madison Brewing of Madison refused. Capt J S Bieler and Maurice Donnelly appeared in court with Judge Cropsey, fined $1 and costs, bonds posted. Case moves to circuit court as defense outline awaits. The matter is expected to be fought on its merits.
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Fox
Woollen
Anhauser Busch Company
St. Louis
Madison Brewing Company
Madison
Bieler
Maurice Donnelly
Cropsey
Howland & Howe
Korbly & Ford
Howe
Indianapolis Sentinel
Memphis
Ohio
Pittsburg
A. T. Gilmore
Louisville
Henderson
Homing Mill Dock
Emma Cooper
Blanchard
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Mississippi
Cairo
Great Lakes
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Col. Merrill
Herbert
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Evansville Courier
New Jersey Dry Docks and Transportation Company
Times-Star
New Orleans
J. M. White
R.E. Lee
Exposition plans highlighted with state pavilions and artifacts
Idaho seeks ten thousand square feet for mineral display at the Mines and Mining building. Quaritch plans to ship an autograph letter of Christopher Columbus for three thousand dollars. Wisconsin, Florida, California, and other states announce pavilion sizes, designs, and unique features for the Chicago Exposition. Sir Henry Wood endorses the fair in a favorable report to Britain.
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State of
Idaho
Mines and Mining
Quaritch
London
Christopher Columbus
Wisconsin
Virginia
Buchanan
California
Towle Bros. Company
Alta
J. Coningham
Santa Cruz
Smith Comstock
Tulare
Sir Henry Wood
Chicago
Cab
Wood
Florida
Fort Marion
St. Augustine
United States
Matrimonial Turmoil Unfolds In Indiana Divorce Case
Jackson County Indiana records reveal a complex divorce suit involving George B. Furtel and Minerva B. Harrell later Mrs Eastman. Harrell believed Furtel dead after a 1863 marriage. she wed Eastman and later learned he was alive and ran a Worthington saloon. Furtel seeks custody of two children and a divorce via cross-complaint.
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Jackson County
Ind
Enoch Arden
George B. Furtel
Minerva B. Harrell
Furtel
Elizah L. Eastman
Eastman
Worthington
Divce
Poverty Offense and Domestic Advice Across Clipped Notices
A Chicago note recounts a man jailed for poverty, not crime, seeking shelter and dignity from a kind officer. Separate Detroit guidance cautions wives against nagging and vanity, urging financial restraint and equal partnership. Also included are 1886 patent remedy notices and testimonials for Hann’s Catarrh Cure and Electric Bitters with anecdotal cures.
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W. W. Dudley
Grand Jury
Harrison
Dudley
Globe Democrat
Florida At the Fair
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World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
River ‘News
Natchez
RB. E. Lee
Peytona
Shadcross
Henry Clay
Atlantic
Chicago News
Detroit Free Press
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chenzy & Co
Hann
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Notary Public
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
H. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
John Speaker
Catawba
J. Ki
Q. ¥. Harper
Hoke Lange’s Cuber
Carters
Carter
EU Carter Medigine
Erie Medical CO
Maghdeod&wlyn
Gohden Pu
Phesaystom
Cincinnati
J. E. C. F. Harper
Drugeist
Eod D&wiy
Elc West
Kuarantech
Nait
J. Bl. v. Warper
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Mast and Spring Streets
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East Main Street
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