Debated State Agriculture Bill and Conkling Nomination
The Express reviews Senator Russell’s measure for a State Department of Agriculture and notes a criticized substitute. It laments discord between Jas M Peet and Mr Monger, mocks Peet’s political record, and reports Senate discussion on Conkling’s nomination with varied opinions and a referral to the Judiciary Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Agriculture
Russell
State Department of Agriculture
Jas
Blaine Eulogy On Garfield Draws Tears At Public Service
A full review on page four describes Blaine’s eulogy for Garfield as stirring and balanced. It notes the orator avoided sensationalism while expressing sympathy for the late president and praising his religious character. The audience, including President Arthur, showed deep emotion as tears were shed and applause followed. The House adjourned after resolutions of thanks.
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Blaine
Garfield
Gurdeld
Arthur
President Arthur Nominates Roscoe Conkling to Supreme Court
President Arthur shocks A merican politics by sending Roscoe Conkling’s name to the Senate for Associate Justice. The choice upsets expectations that Blatchford would be named, and it remains unclear whether Conkling will accept. Some doubt the nomination’s foundation, recalling his earlier refusal of Chief Justice.
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Arthur
Sudenness
Ife
Senate
Roscoe Conkling
Supreme Court of the United States
Judge Blatchford
New York
Conkling
Exposé on Receiverships drains life policy funds
The New York Jerald exposes how defunct life insurers like Continental Globe Security Guardian and others were plundered under receivership. Receivers used court power to drain assets via fees and expenses, while policy holders received little or no dividends. Details show large attorney and referee bills, with judges allegedly complicit, delaying settlements and benefiting a few.
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New York
Jerald
The
Continental
Globe
the Security
the Guardian
the Aquatic Mutual
Supreme Court
Anderson
William R. Grace
Grace
John P. O'Neil
Westbrook
Neil
Auulionery
O'Neil
Life Companies
Continental Life Company
Winfield
Robert Sewell
Sewell
John L. Mill
George W. Miller
Receivership Costs Expose City Insurance Scheme Failures
The article denounces receivership waste under unscrupulous judges like Westbrook. It cites Continental, Globe, Atlantic Mutual, and Guardian Life as examples, noting high costs to manage receiverships and little to policyholders. It claims numerous policyholders suffer as pretended figures reveal alleged thieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbrook
Atlantic Mutual
Guardian Life Insurance Company
New York
The
Herald
Sunday Questions Answered by a Journalist in 1882
The writer responds to 1882 Sunday Questions, arguing Sabbath observance was Mosaic and fulfilled in Christ, that the Sabbath was a Jewish institution limited to Israel, and that Gentiles were generally not bound by it. He cites Galatians Colossians and Exodus while noting Constantine’s influence and the abolition of ceremonial laws at the cross.
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Mosticeie
The
Hepresa
Egypt
Red Sea
Promise
Utey
Sin
Elim
Sinai
Moses
Aaron
Israel
Abraham
Christ
Tgainet
Constantine
Tarael
Notable Ohio Native John Kettig Dies in Indiana at 90
A telegram from Indianapolis reports the death of John Adam Kettig in his 90th year. Born September 19 1742 in Germany near Wooms and Heidelberg, he married Anna Cath Reiterman and raised five sons. He migrated to the United States in 1848, settled in Randolph Ohio, later moved to Defiance County, and remained closely tied to family as health and age advanced.
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Wheatland
Monticello
Indiana
First Reformed Church of
Indianapolis
Indisnapolis
J. Rettig
Court House
Union
Towa
Iowa
Insane Asylum
Reform School
Dent and Dumb
Cincinnati
Ohio
Muenchen
Germany
Mueher
Aulantic
Traly, G. R
John Adam Kettig
the Express
Wooms
Heidelberg
Anna Cath Reiterman
New York
Randolph
Portage Co
West
Reilig
Defiance Co
Vacation petitions and commissioner appointments for road relocations
In Scotch Grove and Castle Grove townships during February 1882 petitions seek vacation of roads. Commissioners HK QO and R.O. Peters are appointed to view premises on March 10 and March 11, reporting to the County Auditor by March 5 and March 25 respectively. Auditor S. Needilam signs.
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Norma
Scotch Grove Township
A. D
C. M. Hanna
HK. QO
Petira
Jude
Thos
Stimpson
Cons
Castle Grove
Thor
Stimpton
Cass
Ansimers
Delhiond
R.O. Peters
Suc
Needilam
Circuit Court
Jones County
Purknsa C. Smith
aeniAa Socte
Baniwel Kuhn
Monticello
Jones
Towa
Samwel Kahn
N. A . Ricker & Starks
Propr’s
Yousse & Abel
Teame
Carringer
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M. Peet
Ananoosa
Mr. Monger
Jourad
Peet
Grand Jury
Eureka
Monger
Mr Peet
Edmunds
Judge Hunt
Voorhees
Ingalls
Moogi
Judiciary
Coukling
Hoosierdoom
Monvicento
Numoun
C. A. Sarre
Bricken & Staras
Cash Hardware House
LEICA
Ass Gowan Warnes Amer
Rigby
H. Schipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
A. Matthiessen
Gill
North
Cedar Street
Cassaday
Deere
Eagle
Key City
Parlin
Deere & Mansur
Peoria
Thomas, Earle, Coates
Ithica
Porter
Rundle & Church
Excelsior
Empire
New Kirby
Star
Eclipse
Elias Smith
Co. A. Situ, Esecutor and Adiuinistrater
Sampson
Sam. Kahn
Wim. Schodde
J. F. Adams
Astern Markets
Coods
Moody Bro
J. FE. Adams
Rockford
Prronen & McKay
Aumoga
Merheou
Aitkin & Lanbert
W. F. Bingham, Jeweler
Geo. P. Steald
Anasosa
Dubuque
Delaware
Buchanan
Jackson
Wnd
Dance Counties
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