Senate Debates and Electoral Count Amid War Time Sessions
In Cameron Pennsylvania a bill passed granting a retirement for army privates with 30 years service. The Senate approved a pension to Margaret Halpine and debated widows and orphans benefits. The session included the electoral count and approval of Cleveland Hendricks as president and vice president. The House and Senate adjourned after continued discussion on the river harbor bill and post office appropriations.
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Political notes from the era on senators and elections
A review of political figures including Senator West of Missouri described in detail and remarks on confirmations. The Chicago district court heard testimony about ballot handling and security while William Evarts was feted in New York with remarks on the Republican party's unity and divisions.
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Chicago
Mackin
Ryan
Chetlain
Leman
Washington
Comstock
Dudley
Grubbs
Indiana
Representative Matson
New York City
E. B. Hinsdale
Davis
Evarts
Evarte
New York State
Parliament Restricts Access to Gal leries and Lobbies
The government will not admit strangers to the galleries and lobbies during future sessions to prevent dynamite attacks. A dispatch from Korti notes Colonel Redvers Buller may attack Metemneh around the 15th while rebels refrain from aggression and France is accused of a Spanish protectorate claim on West African lands.
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Africa
Spain
Korti
Redvers Buller
Metemneh
London
Galeries
Fire Devastates Philadelphia Almshouse Killing 28 Lunatics
A Philadelphia fire at an almshouse left 28 inmates dead, with 18 locked in third floor cells suffocated. Rescue teams recovered bodies in the cellar while many others, including violent patients, escaped or were found wandering city streets. Authorities later said the 28 deceased were all of the burned and suffocated inmates and the rest were saved.
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Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
Traalmshouse
Builidiny
Action Urged On Bill Forfeiting Iowa Land Grant
Washington report says Dr. H. M. Hamblin of the squatters union in O'Brien County Iowa has arrived to press the senate to act quickly on the bill to forfeit the Sioux City and St. Paul road land grant. He notes about 500 families across 85,000 acres claim unearned title under Teller letters and home and pre-emption acts. The railroad cannot remove settlers without proving title, he adds, amid Iowa ferment.
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H. M. Hamblin
Squatters’ Union
O’brien County
Iowa
Senate
Sioux City
St. Paul
Hamblin
Teller
Torrow
Tey
Gom Ny
Ejecmert
Lowa
Unknown North to Yield New Alaska Discoveries
The Cincinnati Times-Star reports that territorial appointments for Alaska spark exploration and promise startling finds. Captain Healey’s voyage rescued starving miners and a wrecked crew, and his party mapped the Kongat river area, photographed a northern island near Bogastoff, and captured illicit liquor bound for natives.
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Alaska
Francisco
Healey
Kongat
Bogastoff
Schley
Cincinnati Times-Star
Counterfeiting a Valuable Article in Huntsville Ark
The Madison County Record reports from Huntsville Arkansas on Brown's Iron Bitters and its effect on a publisher's wife. The writer says imitators were exposed and genuine bottles are available from reputable druggists at a dollar each.
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Madison County Record
Huntsville
Ark
Brown
Daugherty
Dialogue About Skating and Divorce Plans in Detroit
A Detroit Free Press excerpt shows a child questioning a man about watching Mrs. R at skating. He notes she flirts or leans, records marks, and cites a future divorce to marry someone who cannot skate. The piece centers on gossip and family plans with sharp social commentary.
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Detroi Free Press
The Marerts Strawberries Prize in Delaware Township
A farmer in Delaware township Camden county New Jersey raised eighteen hundred dollars worth of strawberries on two and a half acres and earned a premium from the board of agriculture. The report notes telegraph use in France rising and comments on cultural curiosities including women painting landscapes on nails and George Sand earning wealth from writing.
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Delaware Township
Camden County
N.J
Board of Agriculture
France
Lonnon
Remarkable Doctor’s Recovery Cited by Warner’s Safe Cure
Rochester letter confirms Dr J B Henson’s claim that Warner’s Safe Cure saved his life and restored health. The Philadelphia-based Cleveland Herald reprinted the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle account and notes that many readers sought proof. Henson states the remedy pulled him back from the grave.
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Rochester
N. Y
Democrat
Chronicle
J. B. Henson
Warner
J. B. Henton, M. D
Testimonial from Rochester citizens supports Dr Henson claims
Rochester letters publish strong endorsement from leading locals and a card by Rev. Dr. Foote backing Dr Henson. The note, dated January 21, cites that truth of statements would not be challenged and invites use of the testimonial if desired.
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Rochester
N. Y
Henson
Foote
H. Warner & Co
Remarkable Kidney Disease Cure Ad Appears in Rochester Card
A Rochester card from Dr. J B Henson recounts a cure from Bright's disease using Warner's Safe Cure. Local figures including former officials and clergy attest to the truth and endorse the remedy's efficacy and honesty.
Tears of a Baby Crying and crocodile tears described
A Detroit Free Press reflection contrasts real infant tears with counterfeit cries. The piece recalls a Salt Lake City writer Mrs. Paddock and a mother whose baby died after long silent weeping, symbolizing Utah. It notes fathers and families reacting to babies cries with affection and humor.
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Earth
Utah
Detroit Free Press
Russia Maintains Twenty Four Public Holidays This Year
The government confirms twenty four public holidays for the year. Officials note the schedule affects business and travel planning across Russia, with observances spanning national and cultural dates.
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Russia
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