Turbulent world and Congress debate on silver and gold
A chaotic telegraph roundup reports Senate action to authorize large silver and gold purchases and Treasury notes, with debate between Chandler and Call. House moves on transport bills, a monument appropriation, and Oklahoma expansion. President nominates several officials as a Chicago firm faces insolvency. London reports Abraham Lincoln Jr.'s critical, hopeful condition despite hopeless prognosis.
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Chandler
Call
Committee On Puvileges
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Baker
New York
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Wihnington
California
San Antonio
Tulsa
Honas
Boath
William Henry Hartleen
United States
Oklahoma
HAINED BY A CYCLONE TOWN ABLAZE OF WIND AND RUIN
A small town east of this city suffers heavy destruction from a cyclone with nearly all structures ruined. Business halted, residents repair, stock wood removal, and rainfall continues to threaten further losses as the town councils try to recover. Nearby reports note a fatal duel, a sister of Horace Greeley, and a store plunder incident.
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Marribie Tragony
New
Montgomery
Minn
Mino
Thomas Yindsa
Misa Tizzla Washa
Frank Weaver
Horace Greeley
Lovel Greeley
Horaca Greeley
Spring Creek
Uze
W. ©. Henderson
Berwyn
J.T
Chronology of Cronin Murder Witnesses Conflicts
The two friends of Dr. Cronin debated whether the man seen driving a white horse was the suspect. They testified from Cronin’s private office visit about the depart ure, conceding strong resemblance but asserting vital differences in height build and age, suggesting the prisoner is older taller and different in features.
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Marah
Courts and Fire Warnings Highlight Disorderly Session
The House faced questions over Speaker Reed's quorum ruling with leaders hinting at court challenges when rights of individuals or property are affected. A major fire at the White House risk prompted alarms and upgraded safety measures, while a Havana factory explosion caused widespread damage and injuries with extensive warehouse losses estimated at 400,000 dollars and insured for 205,000.
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Apaakor Reed
Carliste
Enid
Cate Hele Wald
Spaaker Reen
Mayana
Havani Eably Gaye
Antilla Cabundela
Butdharta Raifway
Plaza Des Armas
I'rali
Leen
Qay
Oukagy News Cortesrom Cardoose
Henri Inurrioty
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Confirmations Harrison's appointments approved by the Senate
The Senate confirmed multiple appointments including Sloan as Associate Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Weed as United States Attorney for Montana, and others across states. Reports list district judges, pension agents, and several supervisors with associated districts and regions.
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Senate
RE. Sloan
Supreme Court of Arizona
E. D. Weed
United Stazen
Montlavg
Hiram Kuoylea
Montana
United States
Youtana
Levi E. Yond
Croft
Kid‘ans
Arth
Coluulin
Eiward Bed- Joe
Fennsylvanle
Anoy
H. M. Myers
South Dakots
An Falva
Jacob Wheeler
Iowa
Doid W. Reed
Michigan
Jlohn
A. Shyry
Firat Wisetrict
E. Aldrich
Fleet
J. E. Quetey
Wisvorgin
J. L. Linderman
Obituaries and Civil Unrest Across Cities Amid Revolt
A scrambled OCR summary reports deaths and political shifts. Notable items include a London MP Towaph Ghia Biggar, obituary notes for F. E. Durden in Massachusetts, and trials involving jury bribery in Chicago. It also mentions a fatal explosion in Omaha’s Armour/Cudahy works, a French coal mine blast near Decize with many dead, and varied local disturbances. The piece touches on theatre panic in Boston and political conventions of Hungarians in Allegheny, Illinois.
Walnut Grove dam disaster overwhelms Arizona towns
A Walnut Grove dam breach on the Hassavampa river near Wickenburg causes at least forty drownings and widespread destruction. Reports describe a three mile lake, towering flood, and homes ripped apart as rescue efforts begin. Authorities fear more losses as waters threaten downstream areas.
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Walnut Storage Company
Wickenburg
Chadiemarhan
Seretee
Siiriem
O'Neil
Chesapeake and Canal Complications Deepen in Case Toward Receivership
An ongoing United States court case in Washington concerns the disposal of canal property and potential restoration. Two receivers may be appointed to manage the canal assets while the case proceeds, with the court to decide if the canal should be restored or continued and whether a receivership should handle the property.
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Ailge Alvey
Petl
Thas
Ha Fudge
Uechlord
Duine Ito
Mudie Cox
Columbia
Rushton’s Mad Act Shocks City At Night
Rushton, a former assistant cashier at Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, opened fire in a seaside street embrace, injuring a girl and causing police to intervene. A watch and 45 cents were found on him. two whisky bottles were recovered, indicating he had been drinking. He had faced a prior dispute with the same bank and was a well known figure in business circles.
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Hemingway
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Dhaniin
Watt
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Rushton
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Otierall
Rea Rushton
Senate to choose a president pro tem during the pleasure
Washington dispatch reports Nas will call up a resolution that the Senate can elect a president pro tempore to serve during its pleasure. The move aims to redefine leadership powers as Senator Tagalls is expected to preside in Vice President Morton's absence. The note hints at procedural changes amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Washington Dispatch
Nas
Gual
Tagalls
Morton
Florida
Senate and House debate Mood on World’s Fair funding
The Senate reviews bills funding several state and local sites including Fort Dodge Iowa and Utaining Michigan while approving appropriations for city projects in New London Allegheny City and Mankato. The House debates the World’s Fair and revenue estimates as Congress weighs a $647 million need and a total $412 million package.
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Fragmented quotes on journalism and editors from old newspapers
A jumble of quotations and misread text about editors journalists and newspaper practice. Phrases reference Halstead Emerson and old papers, with mentions of subscriptions and editorial roles. The readable fragments hint at attitudes toward prose style and the journalist’s craft.
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