Editorial notes from a Pennsylvania court and politics
A Pennsylvania court rules for damages in a passenger injury case conditioned on assuming risk. The piece cites similar state decisions and covers Gov. Mostar’s Ohio plan for constitutional liquor control, anti license repeal, and stricter tobacco laws. It also notes whiskey tax shifts, Chicago trade data, and Republican convention delegate proposals including district and at large seats for states and territories.
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Sheridan’s Major General Promotion Facts Debated
A Chicago Times examination of War Department records disputes claims that Philip Sheridan was promoted over George Meade. It states Meade’s commission as major general predates Sheridan’s and that Sheridan waived his seniority, dispelling the notion of an overtake by Sheridan.
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Governor Wasaga's annual message urges reform of Sunday laws
Governor Wasaga of Connectiont calls for change to Sunday observance rules. He proposes that Sunday allowances for public concerts and morally constructive entertainments be extended to match other occupations. He also seeks to remove fines on vehicle owners used by travelers on Sundays and to simplify license fee practices.
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Wasaga
Connectiont
American snobbery and looming pension bill figures
An essay-like critique contrasts American snobbery with English manners and reviews sweeping pension statistics. It cites December pension totals, pending claims, and projected increases under a new bill, warning annual costs may reach between 60 and 159 million dollars, with international comparisons to France and Britain.
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Legislative bill list from Lansina February session
A looming wave of measures appears in the state legislature with bills on judges pensions at 70 and 2 years service retired, railroad freight rates, receivers in dhamegry foreclosures, toy pistols ban, and pupil instruction reforms. Other items cover tax policy, fire insurance standards, public schools, and city ordinance changes.
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Legislature Debates Broad Reforms and Contested Senate Ride
A long list of proposed laws ranges from labor statistics and railroad regulation to probate court simplification and guardianship rules. The session faces a heated senatorial contest, with many politicians and editors in town, hotels full, and discussions on commissions, elections, and public health ongoing.
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Townahpa
Newaygo
27Th Judicial Circuit
14Th Judicial Circuit
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The Youth's Companion and Rutledge's Monthly Offers
The Youth's Companion of Boston is praised as a lively, popular family paper. Rutledge Publishing Co. of Easton, Pa offers a February contest paying 20 in gold for the middle verse in the Old Testament Recipetics, with details and a March Monthly subscription prize.
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Early 20th Century Patent Medicine Snippets
A collage of ad copy and light social notes. It touts Parker’s Ginger Tonic for babies, Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh, Magnetic Medicine for vigor, Putnam’s Painless Corn Extractor, and Parker’s Hair Balsam. Also mentions Electrin Bitters, Dr King’s New Discovery, and Beaman’s salve, with varied testimonials and quackish tone throughout.
Temperate health ad for Dr Kennedy remedies
Fragmented ad copy urges temperance and warns against tonics while promoting Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy and Ely’s Cream Balm. Mentions misused substances, personal testimonials, and cures claimed for blood purification and relief, with scattered names and locations in a damaged 19th century style.
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