Four new states to join the Union from Dakota Montana and Washington
The Senate and House approved the territory admission bill to create North Dakota South Dakota Montana and Washington. Delegates elected in each territory will draft constitutions, with Sioux Falls chosen for South Dakota. If ratified by voters, states will gain congressional representation and lands set aside for public schools.
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North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
Platt
United States
Washington Territory
Supreme Court of
Warington Territory
Supreme Court of the United mi
Supreme Court
Macoogag
New Mexico
New Ye Ke
Billas Finaly
Beth Beings
Orth Dakota
Washingto
del Gates
Cotstituta
Santa Ot
Sioux Folia
Trig
Bhatt
Siu Falls
South Daborg
Sioux Falls
Upiva Unier
Dakota
Biemark
South
Ean
United Siates
Justice Miller
Waanington
Justice Field
Washinton
Two Bills Move in Night Session as Senate Weighs Treaties
In a late session Senate Branford introduced resolutions urging treaty alignments with England to curb Chincco through Mexico. Sundry civil bills were debated with amendments, including a 50 cent printing royalty and engraving issue. A conference report on the territorial mission bill was discussed, and votes later reflected divisions on the light-house and breakwater provisions.
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Washington
Senat Branford
Senate
California
England
Chincco
Mexico
United States
Adj
Sackville
Foreign Committee
Sppate
Tesouee
Aio Tn
Divorce trends rise as 20 year U S report released
Wright, labor commissioner, presents a congress report on marriages and divorces from 1857 to 1886. It surveys laws by state, divorce counts, child numbers, and ratios to marriages and population, noting a 24 percent population rise but a 79 percent jump in divorces 1870 to 1880. Illinois leads with 6 072 divorces, followed by Ohio Indiana Michigan Iowa Pennsylvania New York Missouri California Texas Kentucky.
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Wright
Congress
United States
Europa
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Pennsylvania
New York
Minouri
California
Texas
Kentucky
Congressman Burnett Stricken by Pneumonia in Massachusetts
Washington City reports Congressman Burnett of Massachusetts remains seriously ill with pneumonia after a restless Tuesday night. Friends express growing unease as his condition worsens from the ailment he has endured for some time.
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Washington City
Burnett
Massachusetts
Georgetown University Celebrates Centenary in D C
The centennial events began with a grand litany procession from the Georgetown College to Trinity Church led by Cardinal and bishops in vivid regalia. The Marine Band played as mass concluded, then a banquet at the college followed by evening degree conferrals and fireworks. Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia was among the prominent prelates in attendance.
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Georgetown
D. C
Washington City
Georgetown University
Umni
Trinity Church
Masa
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Illinois veterans in camp at the state encampment in Springfield
The Grand Army of the Republic holds an encampment in Springfield with Commander Sexton urging that wives of soldiers be allowed to live in soldiers homes. Governor Fifer addresses the gathering as Mayor Hay and notable figures attend, while memorials and resolutions are adopted to honor the dead, support Liebborn park funding, and aid indigent veterans.
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Ermino
Ila
Rexton
Credt
Palmer
Phil Sheridan
Crant
Liebborn Park
Chicago
Don. Harrison
Fifer
Springfield
Hall of Representatives
Hay
Grand Army
Bpingfield
Sexton
Narrow Escape of the Father and Two Other Children
A Philadelphia fire gutted Isidore Huren’s dry goods store at 915 South Street. Fire caused Max Schwartz to leap from a window to warn his wife and two children. Firefighters rescued the two children, but Mrs. Schwarz and her six week old baby died in the smoke.
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Philadelphia
Isidore Huren
South Sreet
Max Achwarts
Wily
Hames
Max Schwartz
Healy
Tvo
Mrs. Schwarz
Arma
Connecticut Mutual Life seeks immediate state inspection
President Greene of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company asks the state insurance commissioner to investigate the company at once. He says the Indianapolis defalcation has not affected the firm but wants official facts to remove any doubt of its prosperous condition.
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Hantrorp
Conn
Greene
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Governor Larrabee Libel Case Called in Court
In Des Moines on February 21 the state versus Governor Larrabee for criminal libel was heard in Judge Conrad's court. The distinct defendant was absent, counsel sought a speedy investigation, while the prosecution requested more time to prepare, and the request was granted.
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Larrabee
Des Moines
Conrad
Fire Devours Most of Guerneville Town
Fire sweeps Guerneville California destroying business houses and many homes. A faulty flue started the blaze yesterday. About 800 residents affected. Estimated loss around 250000 dollars. Local authorities investigate and residents begin rebuilding efforts.
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Ilianta Rosa
Cal
Guerneville
Invincibles Said Plotting Assassination Plot
Police report that the Invincibles are believed to be planning a deadly attack targeting high officers of the government. Scotland Yard has received information indicating a desperate scheme with details being refined amid rumors of imminent action.
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London
Scotland Yard
Senate Fray Over Gag Rule and Doorkeeper Threats
In Indiana Senate chaos erupted as a gag rule clash, doorkeeper Bulger threatened to eject Johnson, sparking a near scuffle between Republicans and Democrats. The session adjourned amid party tensions and a move to censure the doorkeeper was tabled after apologies. A governor’s message urged investigation into the insane asylum as lawmakers prepared to realign seats pending vetoes.
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Deerkeeper
Bulger
Johnson
Senate
Supreme Court Commission
Byrd
Department of Geology
Benster Johnson
Jobyeun
Hogue
Drusser
Grose
Tom
Dressar
Ae Johnson
Indiana
Republicana
Urmston
Ewing
Carpenter
Wisconsin legislative flurry spans unions and schools
In Manison Wisconsin on February 21 yesterday closed the time for introducing bills and a torrent of them followed. Proposals include banning unions among insurance companies training for prize fighting mandating patriotism in public schools forbidding heat ing of railway trains in stores holding insurers liable for agents. The bill realigning Wisconsin jurisdiction over the east half of the St Croix river was amended to gain broad lumberman approval.
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Manison
Wis
Yeaterday
Man O
Wisconsin
St. Croix River
Bill to ban Chicago dressed beef sales in Michigan floated
A state bill introduced in Lansino proposes prohibiting the sale of Chicago dressed beef in Michigan. The measure requires all meat sold in the state to be inspected at the locality of butchering. Other bills target podis trusts railway property taxation and real estate surplus.
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Michigan
Lansino
Mich
Chicago
Peoria Picked as Site for Illinois State Fair
Illinois report states Peoria was chosen by the state board of agriculture as the site for the upcoming state fair with towns like Chicago Bloomington Springfield Olney and Freeport named in the process. A freight train collision with a Central Road train is noted as a separate incident affecting rail service.
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GrarorixLy
Ills
Peoria
State Board of Agriculture
Chi Peoria
Thecatur
Bloomington
Springfield
Olney
Freeport
Railways Fracture Over Interstate Agreement Efforts
Western railroads debate a proposed inter state railway pact. Illinois Central rejects the signed accord citing charter limits while offering moral support and rate alignment within state laws. Several lines retreat. committee fails to reach a consensus amid signs the plan will collapse.
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Illinois Central
New York
Inois Central
Not Entirely Harmonious The Tariff Reformers Clash
The second tariff reform convention session opened with full attendance. Delegates debated the Mills bill and tariff revisions. Edmunds urged protection on luxuries and necessities, sparking questions of convention direction. A resolution calling for free trade and abrogation of protective features was adopted for committee refinement.
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Henry George
Carcago
Delegatis
Morton
Smith
Town
Howevar
Edmunds
Illinois
Aretas W. Thomas
Texas
Ores
Emerson Chadd
Massachusetts
Tariff Reform League
Hancock
Philadelphia
United States
Wyoming Queen of Rustlers Holds Gambler Conspiracy at Beasemer
Kate Maxwell known as Belle Starr of Wyoming leads a raid on Beasemer gambling dens after foreman Tom Mason reports systematic robberies. She halts a plan to lynch Farley and Boden, seizes nearly 5000 in cash, and orders the men to flee. The casino is set aflame as the bandit queen asserts control and forces the outlaws to leave.
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Hinee
Kate Maxwell
Belle Starr
Wyoming
Ang
Sand Creek
Fly
Katie
Laxwell
Lin
Tom Mason
Pat Sheedy
Chicago
Gambing
Mike Farley
Joe Boden
Beasemer
Maxwell
Occasio
Farley
Boden
Kate Bard
Mason
Bessemer
Maso
Farlay
Morey
Kate
Thun
Hyppolite plots to pay Haitian troops from New York
Detectives reveal Gen Hyppolite intends to fund both loyal and insurgent forces with forged Haitian banknotes staged from New York. About four million dollars in counterfeit notes were ordered and shipped via Clyde and Madrid or Carondelet routes, with lithographs marked as ready to be made genuine in Haiti. A separate report from Hantrorp, Connecticut, notes a hotel collapse on Park Central with two deaths, Peggy the Night Clerk found among the ruins and Andrew F. Whiting identified as deceased victim.
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Grand Pac
Oilinois Central
Wisconsin
Anaes City
Fort Boott & Gulf
Missouri
Kit Texas
Chicago
Burlington
North
Vty
St. Paul & Kapuss City
Amociati
Légitimes
New York
Pro
Hyppolite
Legitime
Treasury
Preston
Hyppolita
Haytien
Hayti
Clyde
Manisfest
Madrid
Carondelet
Hantrorp
Conn
Park Central Hotel
Peggy
Liberal Leaders Banquet in London Discusses Fatigue and Plans
In London on February 21 a Liberal party banquet honored leaders. Lord Rosebery hosted as Gladstone, barely rested from travel, joined the delegation. The discussion centered on a proposed approach to national affairs and future policy.
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London
Lord Roseberry
Gladstone
Sbetatva
Fire destroys Myers' grocery and Worth's saloon in Wisconsin
In Jamesville Wisconsin February 31 a blaze razed Myers' grocery and Dr J B Worth's saloon. The early report notes extensive damage and asks residents to aid in cleanup while authorities investigate the cause.
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Jsanceville
Jamesville
Wis
Myers
Waukes
Wasj
J.B. Worthon
Model Horse Portrait Shows Balance for Road Driving
An illustrated discussion based on Professor Russell’s Scientific Horseshoeing argues a well balanced model horse is free from forging and cramps. It describes features such as a full chest, prominent shoulders, muscular forearms, strong hocks, and broad foreheads as indicators of soundness and suitability for road driving.
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Russell
Russell Mus
Winter Bee Nests and Winter Inspection Debates
A Gleanings in Bee Culture discussion reviews whether inspecting winter bee colonies harms them. Opinions vary among experts like Professor A J Cook and James Heddon, with some saying it causes no harm when weather permits a brief warm flight, while others caution against disturbance during deep cold. The editor notes mixed conclusions, noting that bees may withstand occasional checks if warm enough to fly.
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A. J. Cook
James Heddon
M. Dle
Win
Aia
Darling Bessie Proposal Echoes In Fragment
A clipped fragment shows a line by Mr. Hoover addressing a lady typewriter with a marriage proposal, followed by an abruptly cut phrase about Bice a Bve and a gleam.
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Bessie
Mr. Hoover
Lady Typewriter
The Roumanian Villagers and Their Attractive Gardens
Observations describe southeastern Wallachia and Danube shore peasant homes, contrasting dugouts with Boian villages near Bucharest that feature whitewashed walls and thatched verandas. Decorated walls display flowers not for art but as a practical marriage market signal. A young Romanian finds potential spouses by strolling through village streets, triggering quick inquiries and possible matches.
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Wallachia
Danube
Bu Est
Loag Mae Tive
Washable Dress Goods Line Attracts Trade
A new line of washable fabric dress goods called American Latterns Fast Color Wide Prints has opened. Displayed colors include red wine fast black navy goblin with vivid designs. The line has grown popular over the past year as affordable dress material at retail prices around eight cents.
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