Guiteau Case Delay and Forfeiture Debate Across Congress
Judge James denies a new trial for Guiteau and confirms the lower judgment while Justice Hagner notes the Maryland act would not change the outcome. The House Judiciary panel declares Northern Pacific lands forfeitable, amid a looming dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
District Supreme Court
Guiteau
Hagner
Maryland
Carter
Reed
Commission de Lunatico Inquirendo
House Committee On Judiciary
Northern Pacific Railway
Senate Proceedings Highlight Pension Bill Postponement and Contested Elections
Senate actions May 22 to May 23 include postponement of Col. D C Thomas pension raise by 26 to 19, a joint bill authorizing martial law in Alaska, and passage of the Geneva award bill after amendments. Contested election Mackey vs Dibble advances amid quorum issues. Army hospital provision debated. Dakota admission bill laid aside. Monass relief and Merrimack defense noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackey-Dibble
Calkins
Randall
Kenna
Yeas
Curtin
Hoar
Naya
Steory of
Venezuela
Bayard
Finance Committee
House
Treasury Department
United States
Senate
Blackburn
Messrs. Bueford
Committee On Elections
Dunn
Mississippi
Magui
Arkansas
Congress
Col. D. C. Thomas
Miller
California
Alaska
Pugh
Garland
Court of Claims
Logan
Military
Hot Springs
Pogbh
Groome
Mackey
Mona Pass
Merrimack
Perth
St Jacobs Oil Said to Cure Child’s Rheumatism
Mr Barton of Reeway and Barton cites a boy cured of rheumatism after using St Jacobs Oil. He says after extensive treatment with no success the two bottles of the remedy fully cured him and relays this account to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Reeway & Barton
St. Jacobs
Cincinnati Enquirer
Discharge of Sureties in Note Payoff Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court holds that when a principal maker borrows money on a new note with other sureties to pay an overdue note without the original sureties consent, intending to transfer the old note as collateral, and uses the funds to satisfy the first obligation, this constitutes payment and discharges the original sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greening
Pattor
Supreme Court
Wis
St Jacobs Oil Endorsed By Sunday Morning Editor
The local editor J H Muabbitt of the Sunday morning Republican cites personal use of St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism and calls it first class. The Boston Herald reports the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunday Morning Republican
J. H. Muabbitt
St. Jacobs
Boston Herald
Strikes at Cohoes Mill Lose Wages Amid Prolonged Battle
The Cohoes mill operatives strike has lasted two weeks with about $60,000 in wages lost. Neither side shows signs of surrender, and experts warn strikes are wasteful and generally ineffective, suggesting greater losses before resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Endurance and Faith Inspire The Patient Soul
A reflective poem urges perseverance through hardship. It asserts that time, effort, and truth will yield peace, light, and reward. The verse links steady labor, moral integrity, and hopeful awakening to a promised future satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinsley’s Magazine
Testing Religion in Life as a Measure of True Faith
The speaker argues religion must be tested in daily labor and conflict, not seen as a show. A pure heart and unity with Christ justify eternal reward, as life on earth serves as a prep school for heaven and strengthens faith through action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Notable historical curiosities across eras and empires
A survey of varied historical tidbits notes abbeys from the third century, a 1696 Quaker oath acceptance in England, Norman dice, 1876 New Bedford whalers, and printers and monastic founders. It covers explorers, rulers, scholars, and cultures from Homeric Athens to Westminster Abbey’s wall paintings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Bedford
Stephen Day
America
Benedict
Europe
Cervantes
Lobe de Vega
Inquisition
Ireland
Cromwell
Louis XII
France
Saint Louis
Sussex
DeFiennes
Henry VI
Alexander the Great
Aristotle
Justinian
Theodora
Gibbon
John Aylmer
Elizabeth
Athens
Bokos
Charles II
Spain
Tripoli
Tunis
Algiers
Westminster Abbey
Alexander
Apuleius
Augustus
Sunday Facts From an Old Publication On Natural Curiosities
A collection of quirky observations covering animals science climate and history. Notes include monkeys fearing snakes beards saltiest regions in Russia seeds germinating after boiling ancient mines ruby and sapphire sources far flung curiosities about coins physics steam cylinders and oddities of wildlife and geology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clovis
Toulouse
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Jordan
Brazil
Derlot
Pegu
Burmah
James Watt
Great Salt Lake
Esquimaux
Colorado
Utah
Mexico
Senegambia
Siberia
North American
Gattoni
Morality Alone Cannot Elevate Society
The speaker argues morality teaching alone fails to reform individuals or transform society. Virtue does not arise merely from preaching or heart memorization of the Ten Commandments. Knowledge of duty must be paired with deeper understanding of human nature and actual foundations of conduct, as noted by Professor F. H. Swyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
F. H. Swyle
Religion for Use in Society and Life
The sermon argues religion is meant for communal practice, comparing faith to sharing a meal. Pure hearts must show themselves through action in life, not solitary retreat, lest religion fail to affect the world.
Longfellow as Original yet Image Driven
The essay argues Longfellow did not originate ideas but was a prolific adapter of images. It notes his work leans on quotations and sources, creating a liberal education through vast historic and natural inspirations. It portrays him as a type of American mind, bridging old world charm and new world imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Lonefellow
Swan
America
Europe
Harvard President Converts Fence Sitter Habit
College president Hiot at Harvard cleverly stopped students from sitting on the yard fence by praising a Yale custom. He walked along the sidewalk as they sang and told them he congratulated them on adopting that practice, after which the aimless fence sitting ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiot
Harvard
Yale
Unclear fragment on early career hardships and life choices
Fragmentary line reflects men in early years facing hardship and misery in later life. Text suggests social or economic critique but provides no concrete names places or events to anchor a full summary.
Men of Large Brains Seek Restore with Yellow Dock
Men of large brain sometimes suffer from extreme mental exhaustion and nervous debility. They are urged to take Dr Nyesott's Yellow Dock and Barsparilla to strengthen mind and body, restore function to affected organs, and aid recovery from illness. Ask your druggist to get it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyesott
Darwinism and Christianity in Harmony
The Christian Union argues Darwin did not deny religion and that Darwinism can be compatible with faith. It asserts that neither belief in descent nor natural selection excludes Christian ethics and the birth of humanity. The piece contrasts Darwinism with Christianity, noting both address origin and transformation of man within a grand sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
Darwin
Mr. Darwin
Dr. Guycott’s Yellow Dock and Sareparilla Cited for Health
Greensburg Indiana man Arthur McLane relates long years of extreme mental exhaustion and nervous debility. He says after trying many remedies none helped until he used Dr. Guycott’s Yellow Dock and Sareparilla. He reports improved health and no more disturbing dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McLane
Greensburgh
Ind
Guycott
Platonic Friendships in Chambers Journal
The article discusses how men with love disappointment may form lasting platonic ties with sympathetic women. It contrasts disappointed men and women, noting some women naturally prefer male companionship and may develop platonic attachments without romantic intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers’ Journal
Pellets by Dr Pierce claim stomach relief
Advertisement notes that stomach and bowel pains are cured by Dr Pierce's Pellets or amibilious granules for 25 cents a vial. It warns there are no cheap boxes to waste virtues and that druggists stock the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Prosperous 1881 dividends from English cotton mills
The article notes handsome dividends in 1881 across English mills including Moorfield 17 percent Albert 12 percent Twist 16 Oak 15 Parkside 13 Stanley 13 Suwmill 12 and Royton 20 percent, suggesting strong industry health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Moorfield
Albert
Twist
Oak
Parkside
Stanley Mills
Suwmill Spinning Company
Royton Spinning Company
World’s Dispensary Medical Association Offer
An advertisement notes a medical specialty in throat bronchial and lung diseases and offers a two-stamp request for a large treatise on self treatment. It directs readers to address the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WorLd's Dissipensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Ojo Caliente New Mexico Heil Bath Resort Mecca
The Las Vegas Hot Springs at Ojo Caliente near Las Vegas New Mexico are described as an ideal summer resort with mineral waters, hotels, bath houses, hunting and fishing, and a high altitude climate. The text touts healing properties for blood poisons rheumatism debility sciatica nervous disorders dyspepsia catarrh and lung diseases and presents the site as an attractive health and pleasure destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
America
Raton Pass
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Hot Springs
Ojo Caliente
Fragmented Ad Snippets From Old Newspapers
A collage of brief items appears, including testimonials for patent medicines like Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Carter's Liver Bitters, fashion dye promotions, reflections on virtue and Christ, and a note about filing for divorce in Cincinnati. The passages mix misc health claims, moral musings, and advertisements.
Removal and Name Change of Hagerstown Firm to Newark Machine
The Hagerstown Maryland Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Company moved to Newark Ohio and renamed Newark Machine Company. New facility covers seven and a half acres with 150 horsepower and boilers, employing 90 workers and expanding to 290, aiming for 500 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Agricultural Implement Manufacturing Company
Newark
Ohio
Newark Machine Company
Unclear health ads and aphorisms from a 19th century page
The fragmentary text presents a collage of medical claims and moral saws. It references Dr. C W Benson Brown's Pepsin Tonic, Lyons Heel, and Wells Health Renewer, with scattered phrases on dyspepsia, biliousness, and honesty. No cohesive news event is evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Usi Wells
Wells
N. Tata
Pook
Lyon
Grand Union Hotel Promotes Comfort and Value in NYC
Advertises the Grand Union Hotel near Grand Central Depot offering 450 rooms, European plan, elevated access, and dining facilities. Claims lower rates and better living value than other first class hotels in the city, highlighting transportation access and modern amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Grand Union Hone
Bargain on Fire-Proof Safe by Messler & Baumann
A large second-hand fire-proof safe, newly painted and warranted as good as new, priced at 279.00 but offered for 150.00 cash. Delivered on the cars in Omaha. Western NewsPaper Union, Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messler & Baumann
Omaha
Western Newspaper Union
Nebraska
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Merthern Pacific Railway
Washington Notes
Folger
St. Joseph, Mo
San Francisco Chronicle
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
North Pole
Howe
Kirkwood
Commission
Assasscin
Atherton
Regan
Hewitt
Wood
N. Y
Walker
Pennsylvania
Little Treverse Harbor
Lake Michigan
Senats
Trescott
Walker Blaine
Panama
TILE
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Arthur
Warden Crocker
New York
Lincoln
Brewster
West Point
Tariff Commission
John L. Hayes
Massachusetts
Henry A. Oliver
A.M. Garland
Diinots
Robert Pharter
District of Columbia
Alexander Mitchell
Wisconsin
John 8. Phelks
Minnesota
James Chestnut, Jr
South Carolina
William A. Wheeler
Dosen
Congressional Proceedings
Wireat
Aecnes
Chicago
Seane
ST. Louis
R. V. Pierce
H. C. Lovett
Watseka
Redding
Cincinnati
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lidia E Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Hale
Pike
St. Charles Hotel
Harney Street
Ter
C. W. Benson
Fair
Fairfax
Saya J. J. Dewey
Tonic
Brown
Peps
Meg, Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Xechting
St Jacobs
Itanea
Pricott
Lydia
Cli
Hostetter
Charles Siaverick
Farnam St
Ghrosha
W. C. Payne
Marshalltown
Laws, Ganger
Engerton ON & CO
Kansas City
Emmelt
Freeport
Ii's
Ontfit
INGE
Boston
Tis Cauiamanoe LC
Mansel
White House
Aldine Steel
Pon CA
Journal OF ComMencr
Ray Esse
Agencor Bros
Buel
Kansas
UO Saar
Druguists
Woodward
Whaside Ager
Ali
Land
Ds Peland & Thodemand
Neware Machine
Steinway
Clough
Sheet Music Arts 4 and Price Dist
Parsons
Suidercrysier
S. Folens
Arid the Bee
Joserr Gu Ig
Bertin
Heath
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