Impressive Garfield Memorial in House Chamber
The article recalls the Garfield memorial services in the House of Representatives a full day of formal tributes with Blaine as orator James Blaine delivers a lengthy eulogy praising Garfield’s public service and religious character after a solemn ceremony by Congress and the Supreme Court. The crowd shows reverence as the Marine Band plays and the Garfield Dead March signals the close. The piece also notes a later Washington dispatch about naval funding and ship plans, including two cruisers and coast defense vessels.
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Houses of Congress
Marine Band
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Congress
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Supreme Court
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McKinley
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Washington
House Naval Affairs Committee
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Congress likely grants pension to Polk widow
The Polk widow is described as in needy circumstances and a congressional committee is inclined to recommend a pension. With Congress already granting pensions to two other presidents' widows, lawmakers face little resistance and may approve the measure.
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Polk
Congress
Talemillion Failure Reported for Memphis Menken Bros
A Talemillion failure is reported from Memphis Menken Bros dry goods firm once regarded as solid, signaling a notable financial setback for the company and its suppliers.
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Memphis
Menken Bros
Relating Heat, Light, and Botany From Noted Lectures
A summary of Prof Tyndall on radiant heat and sound waste, Mount Whitney light observations show the sun’s blue color without atmospheric filtration. An Indian ornithologist studies a new bird Callaphasis Lumir with 600 Sol Alera escort and 60 natives. Nordenskjeld’s palmer finds polar flora in mesophytic epochs. Sky blue links to water bubbles. climate affects color intensity. Flower and fruit coloration tied to seed distribution and natural selection.
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Tyndall
Mount Whitney
India
Callaphasis Lumir
B Q switch work nears completion at lum yard and track progress
The line through the lum yard is nearly finished with iron laid to Bass street and men leveling and ballasting. Side tracks will serve two saw mills, and extensions toward the bridge to Rodman avenue may begin soon as ballast trains run daily from Barstow using sand and gravel.
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Bass Street
Barstow
Mormon disloyalty denounced as polygamy politics rise
A舂udged article reports Mormon leaders denouncing polygamy and urging Congress to pass a bill creating a commission to supersede Utah's polity. Bishops and apostles push for action while warning of uprisings and economic pressure against business leaders.
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Sharp
Thatcher
Smith
Washington
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Jesus Christ
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Alurray
Baie
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Supreme Court
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Isaac
Jacob
Arange
Dora Ob
Superhill
Eforts
Senate
Admunds
Beuss
Clulcs
Hey
Nomination Surprises Senate with Conkling to Supreme Court
The President nominates Roscov Conkling of New York as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Initial reactions range from shock to optimism with debate sparked by Senator Hoar denouncing the pick and the nomination referred to the Judiciary Committee. Most expect swift confirmation though some doubt Conkling will accept the post. The pay is described as ten thousand dollars a year for life.
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Chicago Journal
Roscov Conklig
New York
Dugtiee
Supreme Court of the United Sattes
Lata
Edmunds
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Edisunds
Onnday
Senate
Potteries
Svnater
Conkling
Poean
Webster
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Fall of a Five Story Brick Building in St Louis
Sunday morning the five story brick building on Second and Christy avenue in St Louis housing Kraft Nokmes & Co. fell with a terrible crash and became a mass of ruins. A small fire followed and was quickly put out. Estimated damage ranges from 15000 to 20000 dollars with stock losses 10000 to 12000 dollars. The owner is the estate of Jobo Wood of Pittsburg, cost 40000 dollars insured for 30000. The stock is insured and 70000 worth may be buried. Building completed January 15 with 43 foot frontage and 168 foot depth. 64 feet now in ruins. Cause of collapse remains a mystery.
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Second and
Christy Avenue
St Louis
Kraft, Nokmes & Co
Kraft
Jobo Wood
Pittsburg
Blast Ruins Western Union Building in Chicago
A powerful explosion yesterday morning damaged the Western Union Telegraph building in Chicago. The blast was caused by escaped gas filling a vault and set partitions and windows alight, leaving extensive damage and injuries.
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Western Union Telegraph
Chicago
Magnificent Fiasco at Vanderbilt Party
A New York Times report describes a Vanderbilt social event gone awry with a large crowd and poorly managed servants. Col. Delancey Kane led the German guests as fashions and furnishings suffered. The writer criticizes the party, contrasts it with better organized events in New Jersey, and suggests harsher management by William H Vanderbilt.
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Vanderbilt
Col. Delancey Kane
Wm H Vanderbilt
New Jersey
Vandervill
New York
Philadelphia
Vanderbilt Walt
New York Times
Fireproofing buildings with cotton and paper based materials
An early discussion notes compressed cotton pulp and papier mache being used in fireproof construction. It cites doors wall panels and facings as lighter and rot resistant with damp proof properties. A Canadian inventor’s process allows compressed cotton to form entire building facades offering fire proof external lining and decorative potential.
Facsimile signatures tout genuine statements in 1881 note
A dated testimonial from Moise Int and H B Warner & Co Rochester endorses a kidney liver cure. A second letter praises the remedy as the best medicine for kidney trouble after doctor prescribed options failed. The text reflects 19th century patent medicine promotion with signed endorsements.
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Beth
Moise
H. BH. Warner & Co
Rochester
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