Prohibition Amendment Rejected in Connecticut House Numerous Votes
The piece notes the Connecticut house rejection of a prohibition amendment by a near party line split with 114 Republicans for and five against, 14 Democrats for and 16 against. It also mentions Boston’s offer of 7,000,000 for Michigan Central securities, the pope’s endorsement of a major Catholic university in the U.S. with 2,000,000 promised, and a proposed tax bill in Ohio on saloons.
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Connecticut House
Wisconsin explores school attendance and stamp changes
The article notes a 12 week school attendance requirement for children aged 12 to 16, with a predicted rise of 10 000 students after enactment. It also discusses postal stamps changing after October 1, replacing the two and three cent stamps with a new two cent stamp bearing United States postage and Washington’s head, in a distinct color.
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The
Wisconsin State Journal
United States Postare
T.S
Washington
Irving Birth Centennial Recounts His Literary Rise and Place
A 100th anniversary reflection on Washington Irving describes his initial failures after law studies and varied ventures, then his breakthrough with John Murray in London. The piece praises his English prose style, compares him to Goldsmith and Addison, and notes Knickerbocker’s History of New York as his most enduring work while acknowledging changing American tastes.
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Washington Irving
Irving
Peter
London
John Murray
Byron
Murray
Addison
Goldsmith
Bracebridge Hall
Spain
England
Brete Hart
Tennessee
Europe
Dickens
Emerson
America
Washington
Hawthorne
War costs and debt figures from 19th century report
A fragmentary summary notes war expenses in Expt around 20 million, total revenues from the country at 23 million in 134, rising to 350 million in 1861, 390 million in 1473, and 450 million in 1883. The chancellor estimates principal debt could be cut by 60 million in 20 years, potentially leaving England with about 3 billion and the United States debt free except four percent bonds.
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England
United States
Lansing Letter on Prohibition and Land Titles in 1883
In LANSING LANSING, May 1, 1883, the legislature adjourned after a week of work. A bill to quiet the Detroit and Milwaukee railroad land titles passed the house and likely will pass the senate. The local option law empowering village trustees to suppress saloons is law, though debate rages over its enforceability. Prohibition efforts in November failed, with 56 yeas to 36 nays. WCTU handed flowers to supporters. Several appropriation bills, including Howe compilation costs, passed. Other actions include rail tariff posting, two circuit court terms in Ingham, and an excursion to Orchard Lake May 9. The Central Michigan Agricultural Society plans a spring fair May 29 to June 1 with stock shows, premiums, and horse racing. The Lansing telegraph wires occupy space opposite the state librarian.
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Laxsina
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad
Senate
Antoona
House
Yeas
Calhoun County
S. A. Clark
Marshall
Callaghan & Co
Chicago
Ingham County
Lansing
Capitol
Orchard ‘Lake
Military Academy
Central Michigan Agricultural Society
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Battle Creek builder’s wife dispute sparks assault charge
A domestic dispute in Battle Creek centers on a claimed marriage to A. D. Glork and a split over two wives. Wife No 1 allegedly struck wife No 2 with a billet, and wife No 1 faced a magistrate on an assault with intent to murder charge with $1,000 bail set.
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A. D. Glork
Battle Creek
Boston
Ark
Chicago
Clark
Lansing
The
Odd Fellows
Mead
Barnes and Wife
Bima Abbott
Buck's Opera House
Demorest and St Nicholas May Issues Prominent
The May Demorest’s Monthly Magazine delivers rich literary content with articles on The Admiral's Ward, portraits, new stories, and essays by Jennie June and Mrs Husgerford, alongside timely notes on art, women, and education. St Nicholas opens its spring volume with Swept Away, Robin Hood, and Tinkham Brothers serials, illustrated stories, bird life sketches, and family tales reaching mature turns.
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Demeresti’s
Demereat
Jennie June
New York
Husgerford
L. Inconnu
Tinkham Brothers
Tide-Mill
J.T. Trowbridge
Lucy Lercom
Lucretis P. Hale
Wandyck
Clement
Avery
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Milwaukee
St. Brancis Seminary
Ohio
Republic
Germany
Romsberg
Strasburg
United States Postal Guide
Francie
South
Texas
Henry D. McDaniel
Georgia
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A. H. Stephens
Gordon
Boynton
Bullock
McDaniels
Tris
Crittenden County
Louisville Public
Literary
Harper's
Say Francisco
W. HH. Bishop
George Ticknor Curtis
Louis XVI
Count de Vergénies
Anna ‘Bowman Blake
Mr. Abbey
Abbey
John F. Wier
Kate W. Hamilton
Dr. Dix
Carlyle
Central Michigan
Fletcher
W.H. Bosley
Portland
Buchanan
W. E. Bosley
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Mershall
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