Financial turmoil and political chatter from Washington
A garbled Washington dispatch reports bank troubles at La Citimens Savings Bank Findley and a large sale liability, plus scattered notes on Treasury appointments, railroad, taxation, and constitutional reforms. It mentions President actions, Howe opposition, and Illinois and Pennsylvania party events, with foreign updates and a walking challenge by William Howse.
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Henator
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National Party of Illinois
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E.N. Baton
Frank H. Heil
Pennsylvania
Warriberg
Congress
Washington
Mena Ey Benavore
Hannator Howe
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Diplomatic muddle amid European tensions and Turkish moves
Fragmented report notes renewed ties between Cece Eeeats and Turkey, England-Russia tensions, and Ottoman command changes. It cites a potential shift in Mediterranean balance, amid Berlin and Havana updates, suggesting no peace in sight and Austria preparing a large Bosnian frontier army.
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Turkey
Bulten
Ingland
England
Ruewia
Russia
Hungary
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Osman Paxhs
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Staffordshire
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Vienna
Austria
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Uiteronts
Senate proceedings recount Howe and Wallace attacks on administration
The article reports Howe demanding information on Fudge Whittaker and attacking the administration’s appointments while Wallace pushes a bill to repeal specie payments. It covers Senate actions on nominations, various proposed bills, and House outcomes, including tax, tariff and infrastructure topics, along with local debates on appointments and public works.
The Metric System Bill Introduced in House
Congressman Stephene Hee introduced in the House a bill to promote general use of the metric system. It authorizes use of a metric system while not prohibiting existing units, aiming to provide public convenience by adapting to circumstances and contingencies. Includes metric conversion tables for length, area, volume, and weight with examples such as 100 nails per metre and 100 quarts per kosk.
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Stephene Hee
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Coperativa
Siclvanestent
Ing Tt
Unitatsmans
March
Farnianius
Howe Defends Civil Service Reform in Senate Speech
Wisconsin's Mr Howe denounces partisan inquisitors and praises Civil Service reform. He criticizes President Hayes for appointing non Republicans, defends selection of Republicans for office, and urges constitutional duty in Louisiana and Packard's case while condemning graft, prosecutions, and partisan malice.
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United Stator
European Crisis and the Russia Turkey England Triangle
A historical essay analyzes European power dynamics during the war. It posits Russia’s readiness to act, suggests alliance with Turkey, and warns England faces strategic delays while Russia aims to secure coastlines and disrupt British plans.
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England
Turkey
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Russia
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Europe
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Austria
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Inventions and Inventions From the Era of Steam and Glass
A collector notes a range of innovations including Joseph Albert's color imaging method using ordinary photographic processes, a compact sewing machine motor with a tubular boiler, and a German device to ease horse starting. Reports mention French type metal substitutes from hardened glass, a novel fire escape turban that inflates into a balloon, and a Dresden leveling instrument using water tubes. The article highlights practical, health-conscious designs and new materials.
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Horse care tips and etiquette from the Ulinois Humane Society
The Ulinois Humane Society urges horse owners to improve care by proper shoeing, weather protection with blankets, conservative clipping, and gentle check rein use. It warns against neglect, promotes warming hands before handling, and condemns gossip while stressing character and public opinion. A secondary note discusses Baltimore’s water tunnel project and its high risks.
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Ulinois Humane Society
Patriot not a candidate? Butler letters spark debate
The text recounts Ben Butler replying to an office application with a remark that a patriot does not readily obtain office. A correspondent labeled as patriotic forwarded the facts to Layeg arguing against drifting toward anarchy, highlighting tensions between patriotism and political advancement.
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Layeg
Phat Plousgraph and the First Phonograph Visit
A man named Phat Plousgraph recently acquired the first phonograph ever opened in this city. He carried it home by express on Friday evening, visiting several spots to discuss politics before trying to show it to his wife, though the narrative ends abruptly.
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Diacnas
Turbulent World News and Oddities Across Continents
scattered snippets describe European conflict rumors German measures and unrest in the United States. through impressions of religious plays new tax ideas and social troubles the items touch on crime executions lectures and peculiar domestic stories from various locales highlighting broad cultural tensions and curiosities.
Pest Rid-ing Rats Methods in 19th Century Domestics
An 1800s guide outlines three rat control techniques. The French tub method uses a one-rat island and a trap to drown intruders. The New York powder approach poisons rat feet and mouth, driving them to abandon the house. The Dutch hunger cage relies on cannibalism to wipe out the colony.
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Paris
New York
Holland
Paylog Senatorial Contestants In Louisiana Seats
The Senate paid two Louisiana candidates for six weeks of contested term expenses after Kellogg resigned to govern Louisiana. John Ray and W L McMillan were elected to serve the remainder, but were not seated. five years later the Senate voted 50 to 7 to reimburse Ray and McMillan $1,000 each. A separate note recounts an electrician using electric strips and molasses to kill cockroaches in Boston. It also mentions a Newton Kansas dental case where a dentist was convicted and ordered to pay $25 plus costs after attempting to extract a tooth with Abs. Smith as a test patient.
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Demand for Servant Girls Shipped to Prescott Arizona
Prescott Arizona Enterprises notes large and rising demand for servant girls in the territory with favorable wages. The piece suggests shipping carloads of girls from overcrowded cities to balance a one woman to four men population ratio and improve outcomes for families.
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Washington meeting blends Mrs Tyler and Mrs Hayes rumor
Past and Present widow of ex President Tyler visits Washington and meets Mrs Hayes. Observers note striking similarities in appearance and demeanor as both women share black hair and a polished, sociable manner amid curiosity about contemporary medical claims and advertisements in the era.
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