Indiana Senate in furor as Griffiths is accused of lying
In Indianapolis the Indiana Senate heatedly debated a resolution on doorkeepers and party lines. Johnson challenged Griffiths after Griffiths called him a liar, leading to a tense scene with Governor Chase ruling the measure out of order before a party vote sustained the soldier amendments.
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Dives Debate Sparks House Controversy in Wisconsin
Senator Whinburg sought an inquiry into the northern pinery dives insult to the senate and wanted a pirate committal. Miss Kite Boston, author of the dives resolution, faced objections over her lectures and writings as potentially vile or unfit for public audiences. The chamber granted use of the hall by a 53 to 4 vote and she spoke at night on Dives of Northern Wisconsin.
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Michigan Solons ratify McMillan for U.S. Senate
The Michigan Legislature in joint session noon yesterday confirmed James McMillan as United States senator. Several bills were introduced including one on prison terms for incendiaries. another consolidates East Baginaw and Saginaw. and a measure blocks registration and election boards from Saturday meetings.
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James McMillan
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Delaware Elects Senator in State House Ballot
In Dover on January 17 both houses held a joint session to ballot for United States senator. The results listed Anthony Higgins, Jam Wolcott, and D. A. P. Robinson with Higgins declared elected by the presiding officer.
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D. A. P. Robinson
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Anthon Higgins
Senate Deadlock Lingers After Short Sessions
West Virginia report notes brief sessions in Charleston with four presidential ballots in the Senate but the deadlock remains unresolved as adjournment approaches.
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Charleston
Census Soldiers Count Debate Baffles Major Warner
Major Warner’s speech in Washington cites unsatisfactory labor in the last census and argues the bid omits work for estimating troops engaged in the Union forces. He says no one today has a precise figure and cites a letter from General.
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Fragmentary Army Reenlistment Note Reveals Data Gaps
An incomplete OCR fragment notes possible exaggeration in reenlistment figures across regimental groups. It calls for precise records on residents and comrades to verify service entitlement and assist pension data, but the text is garbled and lacks clear specifics.
Southern congressmen push repeal of internal revenue tax
Meads Committee members from the Eighth North urdid district urged repeal of the internal revenue system during a House session. Cowles said the House action showed a chance to vote on repeal or amendment, and North Carolina members insisted the tax should be dropped as part of broader tariff reform. He warned the Ways and Means panel to report a bill to the House this session or officials would face political consequences.
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Senate stalls on Wisth amendment amid territorial admission talk
Washington session notes show the senate debating Wisth amendment to a bill to place it on the free list, but the amendment was laid aside and adjournment followed. In the house discussion of territorial admission continued with Sudth Dakath bill, but no final action. Gilford opposed and Toole of Montana urged dismissal of the territory. The session ended around 4 50 p m with old business still lingering.
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Representative Campbell Defends Low Legal Fees in Bank Case
In a House Judiciary Committee session Representative Campbell of Ohio argued that State Attorney Burnett of Cincinnati was legally limited to $20 for private pro se representation, while Burnett spent six months on the case and earned $4. The defense attorneys reportedly received $40,000.
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Farm product duties urged by Shelter Island man
J Eugene Parker of Shelter Island Suffolk county New York testified before the senate finance committee on the case for taxing farm imports. He proposed duties of 25 cents per bushel on potatoes 15 cents on turnips 2 cents per head on cabbage 1 cent per pound on cauliflower 1 cent per pound on eggs and 8 cents per pound on egg yolks or preserved eggs.
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Eugene Parker
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New York
Senate Committee On Finance
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Washington House Panel Plans Naturalization Bill
The house judiciary committee in Washington on January 16 directed a sub committee to draft a naturalization bill to replace all current bills. The plan aims to remove the declaration of citizenship on entry to the United States and would make foreigners citizens after five years with good moral character certification from responsible citizens.
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United States
Ingalls Receives Invite to Dinner With President Cleveland
Jan 16 report notes Senator Ingalls, president pro tempore of the Senate, was not asked to attend a state dinner hosted by the president and Mrs. Cleveland. Invitations list Supreme Court and Congress members for Jan 31. Ingalls is understood to accept the invite.
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Frightful wreck near Tallmadge town records eight dead
A New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad collision near Tallmadge Ohio at 2 3 yesterday morning left eight dead and a dozen injured. Killed were engineer Robert Huntington fireman Wilhad Watters and others. Mary Lyon a six year old orphan died in flames as a passenger, Edward Peltzer, and witnesses described a harrowing scene of a child trapped by fire.
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Robert Huntington
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Wilhad Watters
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F Rushford
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William Lundy
Salamanca
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Mary Ang Lyon
Idaho
Cherry Creek
David Thomas
Galion
Robert Owen
Kent
Sam Douglass
Jamey Boyd
Paterson
Clerr
Mary Lyon
Cuenry Creek
Edward Peltzer
Mr. Peltger
Bite of a Healthy Dog Sparks Surveillance Advice
Baruness Bagley of Virginia sought a life figure after a Spitz bite in Wasasisaton City. The bite was deemed harmless by Dr Pasteur, who advised keeping the dog under surveillance for eight days to ensure no rabies signs emerge.
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Bagley
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Pasteur
Wahalak Patriots and Southern Unrest Reported
Information to Governor Lowery says mob law persists in southern Noxubee and northern Kemper counties with negro banks burned by incendiaries. The Wahalak disturbances prompt sheriffs to mobilize forces to restore order, with state aid offered. Over forty families driven from homes as cabins burn in the two counties.
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Missispian
Wanderer Returns Home After Fifteen Years Abroad
Charles Miner left Sturgis at age ? to roam the country peddling. He endured robbery, wandered to Australia for three years, then settled in Tacoma, later accruing a fortune. In Bronson he learned his family, now on a Paw Paw farm, had no deaths since he left. He plans to rest soon.
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Charles Miner
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Australia
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Bronson
Powderly Denounces Barry in Pueblo Visit
Terence Powderly arrived in Prrvssor Pa to address Knights of Labor members. He offered an open Q and A on the recent sweeping order from Tom Barry. Powderly claims the order strengthens the union and denounces Barry as a secret agitator linked to anarchists.
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Haytian Republic affair links revolution to Americans in exile
A Haytian minister's letter to Secretary Bayard discusses the Haytian revolution as a small revolt led by Americans with headquarters in New York. The text includes garbled fragments about a murder suicide case involving Mrs John Greet and other unnamed events.
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Buttons and Promises in a New York Market Tale
Mary runs a shop counter displaying buttons and dreams of a mysterious customer. A shy young man returns for buttons, later courts Mary amid anti poverty fairs, romance on Madison Square, and a proposal that tests love and sewing loyalties in old New York.
Paris paint studio duel among novices ends in muddy fracas
In Paris 5 paint studios two newcomers fight with brushes dipped in Prussian blue and crimson lake. The two exchange blows, slip and roll on the floor, their bodies splashed with paint, before ending in a muddy, fraternally washing of each other’s wounds.
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Fragmented Franco Prussian Incident Reported Near Gorze
The narrator recalls a rough trek to Gorze where a man is seen hanged by rifle shots beside a turned body near a river. Gunfire and distant cannon rattle set a grim mood as German troops move and a benevolent institute sign appears among trees.
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Murat
The Bulldog Faith and Ferocity in Focus
A fragmented historical note argues the bulldog’s temperament matches its brains, claiming its spirit, discipline, and training reflect a higher intelligence comparable to larger breeds. The piece references Professor Proctor and Richart with hints of debate on weather and perception of capability.
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Richart & Pears
Wire Fence Brace From Prairie Farmer Plan
The article describes a two wire fence brace from Prairie Farmer with steps for construction. It explains placing a second post, wrapping a double wire around a strong stake, driving it firmly, and attaching the wire to the end post to lift it out of the ground for tension.
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Iowa
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Ensilage beats pasturage for milk yield says Wisconsin expert
Wisconsin authority W. D. Hiard argues ensilage offers greater economy than pasture. He notes an acre of corn fodder in a silo can produce 8,000 to 10,000 pounds of milk versus 1,800 to 2,000 from best pasture. Silos reduce waste and provide digestible, dormible feed, boosting efficiency and land use.
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W. D. Hiard
Wisconsin
Dad
Despised Skunk Helps Farmer Insect Control
Vick praises the skunk as a useful entomologist while a farmer and gardener rely on it to reduce pests. The passage notes locals’ mixed views and mentions beetle activity around sundown in May, highlighting the animal’s role in pest suppression.
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Complete Window Curtains and Fabrics Offerings
Advertisement lists spring fixtures and fabrics including 7¢ best Caticos, 44 Best indigs blue print 4c, New York Mills uniaundered White Shirts 48¢, colored Embroideries per 1000 yards, cotton twilled Crash Powwering Be, Shawls Cloaks Wraps Woolen Goods Flannel Toy Dolls Millinery Hats Bonnets dresses and undergarments.
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New York Mills
Cure for the Blues Vinegar Bitters Promoted
Fragments describe New Style Vinegar Bitters as a remedy for pains indiges tion and constipation. The ad cites improved health and blood purification while urging readers to obtain the product through a local seller in Avoca Wisconsin.
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