Congress in Session Faces Quorum Delays and Senate Debate
Washington reports show the House failing to reach a quorum despite 263 present as speeches on Hawaii and federal finance continue. In the Senate, Voorhees rebukes White's accusations while bargaining over tariffs and treaty votes unfolds amid procedural delays and awaited actions.
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Diand
Astlington
Senate
Voorhees Dem
Pig
Finance
Cleveland
Vourbers
Ted
White
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Murder and arson strike amid threats at Howl ranch
Reported killings occur eighteen miles from Hekersdeld Cal Load refused to move out to locate a ditch. A wounded Howl Jr. reportedly remains with his party headed to Kansas City as two prisoners are detained and suspected of intent to assault. The incident prompts a manhunt and potential charges.
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Darenasfield
Unt
Febus
Simpson
Pierce
A. Howl
Hekersdeld
Cal Load
Hey
Howl
Kerns City
Teo
Remarkable Cure Claim for Swamp-Root Remedy
A prominent man credits Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root with restoring health after twenty years of kidney liver and bladder disease. He describes severe numbness pain and digestive issues before using the product and notes improvement and eventual recovery. He and others vouch for the remedy's efficacy and recommend consulting a physician and pharmacist.
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Swamp-Root
The Telephone Girl and the Change in Exchange Work
In early exchanges women and girls filled boards while men questioned the fit of female operators. The study found the female voice clear for wires and nimble fingers fast at the switch. Large offices in New York Boston Chicago use many girls with relievers. Training helps them stay calm and courteous under pressure as they manage subscriber frustrations and avoid blame.
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Moyes
Telephone Exchange
United States
Ito
New York
Boston
Chicago
Novfon
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Sonal
Puinmiger
Hartford Post
Wabash Co to re open with wage cut. Kokomo tin plate plan
Indiana items report Wabash School Furniture Co to resume with wages cut 3 to 12 percent. Big Four train No 7 derailed by an open switch at Union City, causing freight and engine damage with no injuries. Plans announced for a large Kokomo tin plate factory on the former Kokomo Window Glass site, with local control and foreign tin plate experts, plus free fuel from the An enterprise Gas line.
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Union City
Kokomo
Kokomo Window Glass Co
Enterprise
Tipton
Carl Claud
Bint
Liorp
Abe Liord
Bunekra
Jacob HI. Easton
Huntington
Warner Robinson
Emma Alice Drown
Indianapolis
Robinson
Cleveland
Miss Brown
Noblesville
Nellie Clattebaugh
Monon
Valparaiso
Hannah Brown
George W. Brown
Kennedy
Lafayette
John McGrath
Larren Bayar
Green Township
Morgan County
Martinsville
Charles P. Balay
West Newton
G. F. Routon
Springfield
Ohio
Richmond
Alice Justice
John Mangerton
W. O T. Hayes & Co
Anderson
Porter Corrugated Iron Works
Cincinnati
Wm Chestnut
Orleans
Columbus
James E. Murdock
P. Sheerin
Calvin S. Brice
Samuel Thomas
Indiana
Noris J. Hartley
Patterson Glass
West Muncie
George L. Lenon
Muncie
Clinton County
John W. Paris
Greenlown Bank
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Tigorous
Prosention
Ina J. ‘Chase
Auburn Miracle of Edward Donnelly Rescue Story
Edward Donnelly, Auburn native, saved an eight year old from drowning in the East River after a rescue attempt failed. He later suffered paralysis likely from the cold plunge, but credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring his health and allowing him to return to work. The Auburn Bulletin recounts his family ties to Auburn and his relief after restoring his strength with the pills.
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N. Y
East River
East Eidith Street
New York
Edward Donnelly
Donnelly
Amanda Grantman
D. Corry
Moravia Street
F. A
Eighth Street
George McDonall
Jodide
Ing
Geneseo Street
Dr. Williams
Wwork
Walnut Street
Wsborn
Seymour
Cottage Streets
Patchen
Wisconsin
Lam
New York City
Tam
Tesh
Ds. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Brockville
Ontario
Mevrouw Reminds Maid to Seek Approval Before Acts
A mistress instructs Betje to seek permission before acting. The next day Betje reports the cat is busy eating the duck and asks whether to send it away, ending with the maid’s respectful query.
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Betje
Stove polish query from a juvenile customer exchange
A juvenile customer asks for stove polish while a seller suggests elbow grease as the only shine. The dialogue shows a bland back and forth about cleaning methods and satisfaction with results.
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Salrsman
Tye
In an Old Church
A fragment from P. and S. Co. bulletin notes a humorous exchange about color harmony and a sexton wearing stained glasses in a church setting.
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Ethel
Affargaret
Sexton
Bulletin
New walking sticks advertised for gentlemen
A Philadelphia Record item notes a local dealer showcasing a new stock of walking sticks for gentlemen with carved wooden heads. A Texas Siftings item adds a punning remark about an Italian starting out with a noiseless hand organ to make money.
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Philadelphia Record
Texas Siftings
California Midwinter Fair rail rates offered by Big Four
In connection with the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco the Big Four announces very low rail rates from all points to California cities including San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. Tickets available via gateways St Louis Chicago or Peoria with return may until April. Daily vestibuled trains with sleeping cars parlor cars and dining service available from Cleveland to the West. Consult Big Four representatives in Cincinnati for full details.
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Big Four
Los Angeles
San Diego
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T. A. EB. O. McCoranes
Pass
Trafic Mangr
Cincinnati
Salzer Seed Co offers grass and clover seeds and catalog
An ad touts Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wis with over fifty grass and clover varieties and extra grass mixtures as the world’s best. Old testimonials praise Hall’s Catarrh Cure and family remedies. A stray cartoon caption and a mumps joke appear among the ad text.
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Salter
Salzer
Joan A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Mammoth Farm
160 World's Fair Photos for BI
Announcement of a ten part photo portfolio collection titled 160 World's Fair Photos for BI. Each of ten parts contains 14 pictures and the full set costs one dollar. Orders go to Gro. H. Hearronp, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway, Chicago, IL, with mail delivery free to subscribers. Remittances by draft money order or registered letter.
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Gro. H. Hearronp
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Bizarre Exchange Sparks Odd School and Barber Banter
In a quaint slice of local chatter Treacnes jokes about a vaccination excuse for three days absent from school while Bes sie recalls needing crutches. Mr Baldy challenges a barber to justify selling hair restorer as he notes money woes in hair cutting with sick heads nearby. Joussy Plenty questions pie’s harm and Jimmy replies he never had a chance for experiment.
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Treacnes
Bessie
Mr. Baldy
Michigan Central offers World's Fair photo portfolio series
The Michigan Central "The Niagara Falls Route" markets a sixteen part World’s Fair Portfolio with large reproductions. A special section highlights Niagara Falls Mackinac Island and other American scenery, available by mail for ten cents per part.
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Niagara Falls
Mackina Island
Frank J. Bramhall
Monadnock Block
Chicago
South at Half Rates for Southern Excursions
From March 8 to April 9 1894 the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers round trip excursion fares to principal southern points. Tickets valid to return within twenty days, on sale at St Louis Evansville Louisville Cincinnati with through cars to southern destinations. Inquire with the station agent or contact C Atmore General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Ceorgia
West Florida
Mississippi
St. Louis
Fransvile
Louisville
Cincinnati
Star Station
C.atmore
Touisville
Dialogue on medical examination from an old exchange
In a clipped exchange the Inter Ocean notes a young student debating how a patient may express hysteria. The fragment focuses on a discussion of diagnostic cues such as the tongue and a clinician's listening approach amid a classroom or editorial conversation.
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Inter Ocean
Important Difference in Health Claims Cited by Toledo Blade
A Toledo Blade snippet contrasts the idea that many feel ill with a cleansing-system claim and promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a cure. It notes a misstatement about cooking onions and asserts roasting onions is best, then corrects to roast the cate.
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Chile
Toledo
Lecas County
Frank J. Gay
Fr. Cheney &Co
Ha.l
Frank J. Carxry
A.W. Gleagoxi
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Lincoln Tepix to Free Readers Through Lincoln Tea Co
Illustrated tepix with Lincoln anecdotes, many unpublished, will be mailed free to anyone sending their address to the Lincoln Tea Co. Fort Wayne Indiana. Various brief notes and quotations from newspapers appear in the fragment.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Tea Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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