Editorial Notes on Telegraph Control and Elections
Editorial notes discuss telegraph government control, postmaster general Howe’s recommendations, and contrasting opinions. It cites 40 years of Atlantic steamship losses, cotton crop shifts postwar, and political maneuvers including Banenorr Davis’s nomination and House speakership strains. It mentions Mint nickel demand and a Nicaraguan canal critique, plus a Supreme Court decision on the Arlington estate and government immunity questions.
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Howe
Archbishop of Canterbury A C Tarn Dies at 1811 Birth Place
A C Tarn, once Archbishop of Canterbury, born in Edinburgh December 22 1811, son of a society attorney. Oxford graduate and early opponent of Newman, led Rugby School as headmaster from 1842, later Dean of Carlisle, Bishop of London, Archbishop of Canterbury. Also notes first conferring of degrees at Royal University of Ireland and its open matriculation including women.
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A.C. Tarn
Archbribbp
Canterbury
Edinburg
Balloil College
Oxford
Newman
Dr. Arnold
Rugby
Carlisle
London
Royal University of Ireland
Ireland
Jory Duke of
Duke of Leinster
Alaska's Promise Seen by Navy Officer Henry Glass
Henry Glass of the U S Navy, stationed at Sitka years ago, predicts Alaska will rise due to rich resources. He cites gold, silver, copper, coal, lumber, furs, and thriving salmon, halibut, and herring fisheries, plus a provisional government to protect property. He notes Alaska's agricultural and grazing potential aided by the warm Japanese current and frequent rains.
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Alaska
Henry Glass
U. S. Navy
Sitka
Congress
Michigan Legislature Opens In Lansing With Bipartisan Hope
The Michigan legislature convened in Lansing for the regular biennial session. While major laws are unlikely before the senatorial question is resolved, a cautious approach is urged with a Republican caucus to unite factions and nominate a candidate without factional ties. The session aims to finish within 100 days, focusing on appropriation bills and ending the swamp land program after 25 years.
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Michigan
Lansing
Arctic exploration condemned as costly and futile
Danemower, touring the country, denounces polar expeditions as wasteful, arguing the life sacrifices and hardship exceed any benefits. He notes Washington board testimony confirms the near insuperable difficulties and minimal value of current north pole ventures.
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Lieat
Danemower
Jeannette
Arctic
Daneshower
Jeannette Board of Inquiry
Washington
Atlantic
Pacific
Cape Horn
Northwest Passage
Antil
Religious giving and Utah politics in early reports
The article details Protestant and Catholic membership totals and per member expenditures, notes on Mormon polygamy disfranchisement and growth, and reports Congress post office rate debates. It cites Carleton on Utah commission views, then discusses Anderson bill aims to cut postage and post office finances, projecting surpluses and potential future rate reductions.
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United States
Aleny
Jupor Carleton
Utah Commisssion
Washington
Judge Black
Utah
Europe
National rail supervision debate resurfaces in tax policy debate
The national government faces recurring discussion over rail rate supervision amid disputes among railroad managers. Advocates note bankruptcy law relevance and the need to settle debts between out-of-state debtors and creditors, highlighting interstate tensions in governance.
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Menta
Railroads to Shape Interstate Trade and Growth
The article notes rail mileage expansion from 5,000 world total in 1840 to 268,000 by 1883, predicting U S dominance in rail miles by 1887. It cites 1841 figures with the United States leading at 104,413 miles and mentions federal oversight, Illinois court rulings, and German government ownership as context for proposed regulations without federal ownership.
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United States
Europe
North
South America
Asia
Australia
Islands
Africa
Federal Commissioner of Railroads
Congress
Supreme Court of Illinois
United States Supreme Court
Germany
Fragments of 19th century ads and notices on cures and remedies
A collage of old advertisements mentions Floreston Calogue fragrance, corn extractors, lavender ointment, hair balsams, catarrh cures, Elys Cream Balm, Shilohs Catarrh Remedy, Kermott's extracts, Buchien's Arnica Salve, and anecdotal notices. It includes humorous asides and vendor claims from Muskegon and Calhoun county areas, with prices and testimonials.
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Medicine
Calhoun County
Mich
Orwell
Elys
P. F. Hyatt
M. D
Bordentown
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Empire of the West
Windom
Minnesota
J. C. Banenorr Davis
Court of Claims
State Department
Philadelphia
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Rosecrans
House Foreign Affairs Committee
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House Committee On
Anderson
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Post Office Department
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Muskegon
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Vaughan
Mick
StSter
Shiloh
A. D. Becnuyler
Kermott
Eamott
Wittow
Knowloss
Buchien
G. Seamen & Co
Ylang
Wisons
Mass
Chicago & Semanas
W.H. Bosley
Portland
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Stovvve
Westminster
ATEA
South Bend
Fahey & Whalen
Martin Block
the Marshall Gas CO
Gas Works
Hamilton St
Gas Co
Detroit
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