Exposition notes from New Orleans early world fair
New Orleans January 8 1885 notes from J W Ryckman special commissioner on the great world exposition describe rapid completion near January 20 with grounds and major buildings nearly finished. The management faces a 200000 dollar shortfall from space demands and expects a quick fund-raising recovery. Livestock displays and amusements expand as visitors anticipate exhibits from national and foreign groups including horticultural and art halls.
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J. W. Ryckman
Burke
Jess
America
Tropics
New Orleans Exposition Notes and Liberty Bell Plans
New Orleans reports bright hopes and torrential weather as officials anticipate the liberty bell’s January move from Independence Hall to New Orleans by January 27. Indiana’s exhibit features kaolin, pottery, minerals, and a large educational display while the Smithsonian mammoth and polar expedition relics attract young visitors. The military parade will boast 1800 troops from Virginia and North Carolina with two African American militia companies and other southern representation.
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Burke
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
New Orleans
New Ormeans
Indiana
Lawrence County
Woman’s Department
United States
Smithsonian Institute
Navy Department
Thetis
Greely
Esquimans
Liberty- Bell
States
Brotherly Love
Washington
Fitz Lee
Virginia
North Carolina
Norfolk
Baltimore
Inter-State Commerce Bill Passes House Amid Expectation
Washington January 8 1885 the inter state commerce bill clears the house after years of effort led by Reagan of Texas though passage in the senate remains uncertain until railroad lawyers are removed and anti monopolists placed. Col Lamont of Albany meets President Arthur and discusses inauguration details planned by the committee including a grand march pyrotechnics and a large ball with street decorations using gas electricity and calcium lights
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New I Harmony Register
Washtoton
D. C
House
Reagan
Texas
Senate
Cleveland
Col. Lamont
Albany
Tie
White House
Arthur
Executive Mansion
Capitol
Pennsylvania Avenue
Navy Department
Louisiana Avenue
City Hall
Pension Building
Globe- Oe
Evanaville
Mexican lion roams near Hazleton in Vincennes dispatch
A Mexican lion escapes from Howe's circus last summer and possibly crossed the Wabash and White rivers on ice, roaming woods near Hazleton and stirring local fear. The note adds other brief items from Vincennes and statewide Indiana news, including marriages by telegraph, arson fund talk, and various local happenings.
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Vincennes
Hazleton
Allendale
Cora Peters
Vevay
Grewson
Prescott
Arizona
Indiana
Indiana Legislature Opens with Democratic Control in 1885
Indianapolis Jan 9 1885 Democrats carry both chambers as Kelly of Vigo is chosen secretary and Charley Jewett wins the house speakership. Republican opposition recedes in key posts while apportionment and district plans promise a Democratic edge on joint ballot. Gov-elect Gray to be sworn at noon. Voorhees likely to be thanked for renomination. Porter delivers lengthy message.
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M. J. Kidd
Steele
McLeansboro
Shawneetown
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indianapolis
J.E. McDonald
Ben Harrison
W.H. English
Sam Reed
Vincennes
Mt. Carmel
Seymour Manufacturing Co
Albion
Muncie National Bank
Waite County
Ill
Indianaronis
Senate
Kelly
Vigo
House of Representatives
Charley Jewett
Adams
Darnell
Putnam
House
Jewett
Floyd County
Gooding
Hancock
Young Democracy
Bynum
Congress
Bosey County
McCullough
Perod
Metropolitan
Evansville
Terre Haute
Richmond
South Bend
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Voorhees
United States
Sullivan County
Clay
Sullivan
Pulaski
Howard
Washington
Indiana
Gov. Gray
Porter
Rev. Townsend
Wayne
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Old Brothers
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Fiat Corner
J. T. Slater
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Wvthet & Co
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Lod
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Ord & Bennett
Lad
Ohn Walz
Register
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Cc. H. Krespee
Main Street
Thrall & Mumforid's
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Jesus Noah Frank
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Eugene
Thrall, Nh
Horace P. Owen
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