Diverse 19th Century Opinions Sprawl Across Congress and Courts
A jumble of Cribbed items notes Garnen G. Hurranp on European telegraphy under government control and Zeb Vance stories in North Carolina where a white man and a mixed jury convict a Black prisoner. It cites H.B. Payne’s Ohio senatorial win, a Hampshire inn court ruling about a taxi omnibus, and a Jackson mass convention creating a union party after a marginal Prohibition convention. It lists national representatives by occupation, recounts Civil War loyalties, and mentions Judge Mayo’s Democratic threats in Botetort Virginia. It laments private relief bills crowding Congress and proposes a special tribunal to vet claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Vance
North Carolina
National
House of Representatives
Congress
India as Wheat Rival to Amer and Congressional Bills
A British Indian chancellor warns India could rival America in wheat if irrigation and costs align, while the US holds advantages in yield and logistics. The piece catalogs Michigan lawmakers introducing bills on bounty mispayments, harbor improvements, duties, pensions, and public works, followed by debate over silver coinage policies and the political climate shaping the 1884 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Amer
Washington Ast Rock
Michigan
Lacey
Oliver el. Greenfield
Ath
Michigan Infantry
Hatch
Bay City
Little Traverse Bay
Portage Lake
Jane
Ackinac
Yaple
Eldridge
Cutcheon
Carlaton
Sand Beach
Young men in politics and the 1896 election landscape
The piece argues Republicans can win in New England and New Jersey, with mixed prospects in the South. It praises young men entering politics as vital to reform and governance, condemning backstairs antics and urging study, clear speech, and public-spirited ambition as paths to effective lawmaking and national progress.
Temperance debate and political energy in the nation
A reflection urges intelligent young men to back the conservative Republican path and notes temperance momentum. It cites beer consumption by country, contrasts with Scotland and Ireland, and quotes the Chicago Advance praising temperance agitation while noting liquor revenue concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Advance
England
Tressury
Demorca’s Monthly a February number review
The February issue of Demorest s Monthly is described as instructive and entertaining. It highlights serials by Mrs Champney and others, essays on Yellowstone and Shakespeare, and decorative engravings such as The Pompeiian Maiden. Notes praise American authors, list prices, and invite requests for the catalog from John B. Alden at 18 Vesey Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demorca
Demorest
Washington Irving
Examoples
Russia
Life of
Washington
John B. Alden
Vesey Street
New York
Kemp's Balsam Promises Relief for Throat and Lungs
A Mensible Man Would Use Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. It securing more cases of coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, and all throat and lung troubles, than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized A. O. Hyde to refund your money if relief is not obtained after three fourths of a bottle. Price 50 cents. Trial bottles are free. Wouldn't it be funny if Henry B Payne of Ohio a tariff advocate should become the standard bearer of the free trade democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman
Fenton
Wm. BM
Europe
England
Germany
France
Italy
Ww. D. Kelly
United States
Congress
Folger
Carlisle
Randall
Republican National Committee
New York
Chicago
Colorado
Ohio
Indiana
Hig Party
Pennsyl
A. O. Hyde
Mr. Trial
Henry B. Payne
Chicago Journal
Well Rewarded Electiny Bitters Ad
A liberal reward promises pay for a liver kidney or stomach cure claim by Electiny Bitters with speedy relief. Advertises cures for blood diseases biliousness jaundice constipation and general debility with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price noted per bottle and sold by F G Seaman sublimely drafted with prohibitionist commentary from John B Gough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G. Seaman
Fragmented Local Items and Advertisements Pack the Page
An OCR filled with drug store pitches for trial bottles of Dr King s New Discovery and remedies for throat and chest ailments. It also notes political debates on economy and regulation, plus shipping policy talks and civil service reform sparingly. Various ads urge purchases from Smith Simmons Peabody and Pa Ruckions Aruba Balm for boils rheum and skin troubles.
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the Statesman
Calhoun County
Seth Lewis
Bopie Oe Ere Lewis
Wilt B. Laws
Marshall, Mich
Evnnine
Garnen G. Hurranp
North American Review
H. B. Payne
Standard Oil Company
U. S
Mr. Payne
Wampshire
Jackson
Washtenaw
Lenawee
Union Party
National House of Representatives
Vania
New England
New Jersey
South
Cannady
Senate
South Carolina
Louisiana
Alabama
Arkansas
Virginia
West Virginia
Florida
Delaware
Maryland
Bourdons
Ship of State
Agatin
Belgium
Scotland
Ireland
John B. Gough
Seaman’s
Dr. King
Whois Sipps
Atete
Democratic Party
Ayer
Autrican Shipping
Javivad
Peter
Philadelphia Reas
Smith, Simmons & Peabody
Pendleton
Missouri West
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Smith, Simmons and Peabody
Aruba
Marsehall Mutual Aid Association
Brewer Block
JS. Galvin
Royal Organ
Chickering
Finh
HALE
Haines Bros
Campbell& Gillett
Rank Co. Stuart
Marshal
Deel
Frank C. Stuart
D. M. Stewws
Walz
Qn West State Street
Watu
Haod
Senay Se
Byracuar
N . E. T. Gregg
Marshall
Sibley's Seeds
Rae Hiram Sibley & GQ
Rochester
N.Y
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