Indiana prison inquiry hears from ex convicts and directors
Jeffersonville session of the Indiana legislature prison investigation resumes with testimony on punishment practices and misused funds. Witnesses including ex convict Thomas Eaglin and director witnesses discuss alleged coercion and expenses.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Legislature
Warren Jd
Th Patton
Biot Parks
H. EL Slater
Durin
Aimiral College
Puard
Warslen Ewin
Fepfers Gville
Jeffersons ‘Ce
Saveorat
Gingheain
Lovelind
Coatessee Dingham
Tia
Lorejana
Grifith
Ita
Loveland
Dingham
Loreland
George Stenver
Clouser
Patton
Lindenth
Lindemuth
Secinbera
Kriith
Bingham
Ife
Sweeney Pres
Binghall
Stenger
Nin
Lewis Ia
Prison South Thursd
Lamasd
Warren Patton
Jae
Thomas Shepherd
Henry Johnson
Chas. Long
John W. Coons
Gridith
Patton Iit
Jeefersonville
Indiana Prison Investigating Committee
Lindermuth
Asis
Patten
Isasc W. Saunders
Brasil
Iie
Enx-Giev
Chase
Jeffersonie
deFrersonvinna
Horn
New Albany
Martin Ficener
John W. Cocas
Tie
Guard Campbell
Queen Liliuokalani Opposed by Hawaiian Provisional Government
Provisional Hawaiian officials led by Lorain Thurston traveled through Pittsburgh on the Keystone express to press their bid against Queen Liliuokalani for control of Hawaii. The party included Charles L Cartes and William Castle while John M Cleghorn of San Francisco arrived earlier amid tension over annexation and native Hawaiian rights.
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Hawaii
Lillueksiani
Josh Magaten
Wlc Wilder
William RB. Castle
John M. Cleghorn
San Francisco
Kajulani
Pittsborg
H H. L. Brown
Minneapolis
Chicagea
Honolulu
United States
Hawaiian commissioners praise U S position on annexation proposal
The Hawaiian commission led by Minister Stevens reports a favorable view after a briefing by the United States on the annexation case. They portray the United States as Hawaii’s guardian and expect steady progress, with all officials pleased and hopeful about the outcome.
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Wasuincronx
State Department
United States
Mott Smith
Ar. Kinney
Foster
Tracy
Miller
Senate
Morgan
Stevens
Castle
Hawaii
Islands
Aare
Brave Iowa Woman Aids Foil Farmhouse Robber
A tramp named Joseph Rosas allegedly shot Fred Grabenhorst Tuesday evening in his farmhouse. Mrs Grabenhorst and two daughters overpowered the would be killer with the farmer, bound him with ropes, and neighbors brought him to Boone where he remains jailed.
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Iowa
Bousk
Fred Grabenhorst
Grabenhorst
Joseph Rosas
Boone
Texas Representative Introduces Bill to Repeal Sherman Silver Tax
Mr Culberson of Texas introduced in the house on Tuesday a bill to repeal the Sherman silver tax law of 1890. The measure also aims to restore the act authorizing coinage of standard silver dollars and to return its legal tender status. It calls for coinage into standard silver dollars as fast as possible for all uncoined bullion in the treasury.
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Culberson
Texas
House
Faulkner Pushes Bill To Rebuild Big Sandy Bridge
Senator Faulkner introduced a bill authorizing the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co to rebuild and operate a railroad bridge across the Big Sandy River near the current site. The plans to be directed by the secretary of war.
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Big Sandy River
Wasteros
Fer S
Faulkner Tuesday
Senate
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Co
Secretary of War
Unclear OCR: Local City Contacts Note Awarded Supply
Fragmentary text mentions a city contact and awards or supply actions but lacks clear names places or dates. The readable portions suggest a municipal notification about a procurement or award. No identifiable entities or concrete facts to confirm.
Senate and House Action Across Immigration and Funding Debates
From Washington reports in February and March, 1885, petitions from Ohio call for immigration suspension and a national quarantine. Senate debates include a treaty ratification, an annexation talk, and a census bureau proposal. House actions feature river harbor studies, a large civil service reorganization bill, and memorial tributes to late lawmakers.
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Wastiscron
Sherman
Ohio
Brice
House
Cincinnati
Washington
Senate
Reid
France
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hasnaiian
Morgan
Housse
Harrison
United States
Washincrown
Sexart
Senator Harbour
Virginia
Messia
Daniel
Manderson
Faulkner
Gailinger
Pratt
Hiscock
Hunton
Barbour
Craig
Pennsylvania
Wasnisdton
Kentucky
Logan
Sampson
Louisvies
Hatch
Hill
Hin
Mskmert
District of Columbia
Oat Vianci University
Koowiedee
Migekborn
Erme
Benjmin A. Jones
Green Clay Goodige
Marina
Jones
Cincinnal Ovins
Indiana Legislature Faces Deadlock Over Governor Patronage Bill
Isora AxaPolis Feb 2 The house fights over retracing patronage to the governor in the McClean 21 measure. With 20 Democratic pledges and 35 Republicans backing, passage seems likely if caucus pressure holds. Other actions include a $50,000 G A R encampment bill vote, and a railroad liability bill dying in the house.
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Isora AxaPolis
House
McClean
Senate
Ways and Means
Indianapolis
Moore
Judicial Apportionment Committee
Indianapoolis
Lawrenceburg
Orange
Jas
Adams
Wells
Blackford
Wishard
McMullen
Feb
Elections Committee
Kopelke
Cranor
Higtee
Brown
Cravens
Hench
Supreme Court
Hiench
Testimonial on Kilmer Swamp Root by London Doctor
A London physician with decades of practice praises Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root and Kilmer's An ointment for kidney liver and bladder ailments. He recounts treating a severely ill patient who improved after three bottles and notes successful results with hemorrhoid care, endorsing the remedies for medical use.
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C. F. Brown
A. M
Untidy congressman observed in district speech
In a Detroit Free Press excerpt a congressman known for untidiness is seen in a district giving a speech. A couple notes him on the street with his shabby appearance prompting a humorous exchange about his need to do something to prove his status.
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Hiram
Martha
Detroit Free Press
Mystery of a Sacred Jewel Stolen in Asiatic Incident
A wild-eyed fanatic roams the country hunting a sacred jewel stolen from an Asiatic tribe by an American tourist. The obsessed man vows to wade through blood to recover the jewel, while Monte and Clara hear rumors of the case.
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Clara
Mr. Slimpurse
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