Washington Letter on Obstructionists and Senate Debate
Special report from Wasurxarox D C March 29 1886 details the senate sustaining Edmunds Mahone and obstructionists against confirming the president's appointments by 30 to 29 with Republicans voting with Democrats. It covers the river and harbor bill of 15 164 200 and predicts passage delays and possible presidential disapproval. Also notes a hostile view of obstructionists and political attributions affecting future elections and lists Indiana patents granted that week.
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New Harmony Register
Wasurxarox
D.C
Senate
Edmunds
Mahone
House
Voorhees
Edmunis & CO
Tilmunds
Indiana
Ben Garrison
West Senate
Explosion at Ball Warfield store in Truxton kills clerk
Dispatch from Truxton O March 25 reports a blue flame explosion at Ball Warfield & Co drug store. Geo Sample, a clerk, was blown to atoms as the composition erupted, wrecking the shop and causing about 10000 in damage. His severed right arm pierced the ceiling and was found upstairs after the undertaker was called.
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Dispatch
Chicago Herald
Truxton
Geo. Sample
Ball, Warfield & Co
Duel on Waterloo field ends in arm wound for American student
Paris report says on March 25 Mme Valsayre, a French medical student, fought Miss Shelby, an American, over the merits of French and American doctoresses. Shelby sustained a slight arm wound. Valsayre claimed victory.
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Paris
Waterloo
Mme. Valsayre
Miss Shelby
Turn the Rascal s Out Turn the Rascal s Out
The Rt Carmel Register criticizes government Wabash river improvements and Major Miller s report on ice proceeding February 11. The Evansville Journal copy echoed harsher views, detailing alleged negligence and waste. The piece argues for liberal yet prudent funding, condemning extravagance and urging accountability.
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John Newton
U.S.A
Major Miller
Wabash
White River
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Miller
Richard Ford
Rich imports warned by house chaplain in Wasutxatros
In Wasutxatros D C on March 25 the house chaplain prayed against rich importing luxuries and shows from other crimes, warning the giant anarchy could be driven to self ruin. Bell Telephone Co paid into the 1876 Republican campaign fund for a patent obtained without a model.
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Wasutxatros
D.C
Sampson
Bell Telephone Co
Waverly
Indianapolis
Sarah A. McKenzie
Indiana
Arbor day urged in Indiana townships for school grounds
State Superintendent Holcombe asks townships to celebrate arbor day in spring and fall with tree plantings at schools. April 9 and November 12 suggested for this year. Includes ideas for literary exercises naming trees after authors and notable figures and notes on last year’s benefits.
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Holcombe
Logan Strong in Next Republican Convention Headline
Dispatch from Washington reports John A. Logan moving toward the GOP nomination with strong backing from leaders and Mrs Logan praised for political tact. Logan rejects Blaine led second ticket and says he seeks first place through work and money in conventions. A separate note from New York Star cites Senator Van Wyck backing to confirm the president’s appointments after Edmunds rejection vote.
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Chicago Market Report on Prices for Wheat and Grains
Cucaco un March 31 1886 Winter wheat 72c to 80c a bushel Spring 71c to 86c a bushel Corn 30¢ to 35¢ a bushel Oats 29¢ to 31c a bushel Timothy seed 1.85 a bushel Clover 6.24 to 6.30 a bushel Cattle 2.60 to 5.75 per 100 pounds Hogs 4.10 to 4.40 per 100 pounds Sheep common to choice 5.00 to 5.75
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New Harmony Register
Cucaco
Telegraphic Sparks and Regional Calamities
Bills for Montana and Washington admission push Senate agenda this week. A wreck near Huntingburg injures 22. Key West nearly destroyed by fire. Rhode Island Republicans nominate Geo I Wetmore for governor. Knoxville faces historic flooding. Oklahoma paper on dynamite rumored. Iowa vets home funded at 100000. Strawberries 15c quart in Los Angeles. Jay Gould to sue Knights of Labor. Ex President Arthur improving. Wabash River flood fears rise and harbor funds noted. Deep snow in Wisconsin. Great strike wanes. Secretary Manning critically ill.
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Washington
Senate
Huntingburg
Key West
Fla
Rhode Island
Geo. I. Wetmore
Knoxville
Tenn
Oklahoma
T. O’donovan Rossa
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