Senate Passes Des Moines Land Settlement Bill Over President Veto
The Senate resumes consideration of the Des Moines lands measure after the veto and passes it with two thirds support. Extensive committee reports on the Pacific railroad act and sundry civil and military appropriations follow, with debates on clerical salaries, records publication, and removal of Chinese residents.
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Yeas
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Renate Wasamoron
Civil Service Commission
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Jose Jr
Mitchell's Garber Senator's Start in Oregon Law Years
A Washington correspondent recounts Oregon Senator Mitchell's rise from a small San Luis Obispo law office to Portland practice. He built a client base, faced unusual cases such as geese worth $20, and later served in the United States Senate from 1878 to 1879 with a term lasting to 1881.
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Aux Minim
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San Francisco
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el Dorados
Flo Han
Oregon
Mall
Cite
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Ten. Williams
Ag “Landilet Willlaams
Mitrhell
Williama
Supreme Court
United States Senate
Two Prophets Propose Congress After Split in Prophecy
A court-house gathering in Hamilton recalls a county incident where two weather prophets argued over a cyclone forecast. Their morning and afternoon prophecies led to a physical altercation, after which they formed a publishing partnership the next day. Another brief notes Beecher preaching in London and a California historian’s blunt summary of the state. Cincinnati policemen wore red armbands in wartime service.
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Reine Gwenty
Tim
McClellans Amy
Hutchinson Suffered Sizable Plow Plan Yet Survives Steer Attack
Mrs. Fred Pearce of Hutchinson narrowly escaped death when a steer charged a caravan crossing the west city bridge. She was thrown from the animal, horns injured her leg and hip, while another horn pierced the thigh. The accompanying woman escaped unharmed, and Mrs. Pearce is expected to recover in a few weeks.
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Mra
Fred Pearce
Dobn W. Baker
Mra. Pearce
Outrage and inspections cited in rural disorder report
A damaged report describes a case of assault on a disabled girl Mary Mason in Chawate with a suspect named McLata ron. It notes investigations, exams, and ongoing efforts by authorities. The article also covers agricultural conditions and harvest prospects, with reference to crops, hay, apples, and market activity, framing a rural disruption alongside farming reports.
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Sear
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Anti-Horse Chief Association of Chanute
Neoghe
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Comanche County
Seaves High School
William Lawton
Osage County
Rice County
Kingman County
Walter Fox
Wallace
Wallace County
Charles B. Bil
Wa Keeney
Milbrook
Butler County
Renovounty
Spe Beloit Democrat
Two men die in shaft incident near Mastin four
The report details the fatal accident near Mastin four west of the leper where Saiheed Corpechour and Thomas Birety sank into a shaft while returning from the well. Attempts to rescue them failed as fire signs appeared and both men perished after being lowered to the bottom. Each left grieving families.
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Thomas Birety
Aetoek
Hewell
Birett
Judge Davis and the frugal life of a justice on duty
The narrative describes Judge Davis lifelong frugality after becoming a Supreme Court figure and senator elect. He lived simply in a shared space, ate a modest lunch daily, and kept to official duties with reserved social life. A tale from a friend hints he could be wary of con men targeting his routines and funds.
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David Davis
Lo Rardy Tuys
Supreme Court
Tie
Oii
Wiles
Netty
Netera
Porter's Balloon Adventure in the Civil War Era
An army officer recalls Porter’s daring balloon ascent with General McClellan’s forces. The scene describes the balloon’s preparation, ascent, and reconnaissance over Confederate positions, noting Porter’s leadership, the mission’s risks, and the eventual peril during the operation.
Fragmented tale of political rumor and public doubt
A reader recounts a chaotic overheard discussion about a presidential trip and a city visit. People question whether the trip happened or was staged, while officials in Washington deny proceedings. Witnesses recall mixed details and doubt the plan's authenticity.
Fragmented 19th Century Dialogue Debates and Advertisements
An assorted text fragment mixes political conversational cues with mock dialogue and medical advertisements. It references Cannon, Cox, and a parliamentary style exchange, plus mentions Dr. Pierce’s pellets and various patent medicines. The piece resembles scattered newspaper filler with ad lines and humorous asides rather than a cohesive story.
Kansas City Bets on Lottery Draw Upsets Wealth
The Kansas City Times reports the Louisiana State Lottery drew a top prize of 140000, won by Mrs. Anon M. Cross of Kansas City who held ticket No. 18145. She plans real estate investment after clearing winnings with her daughter at Whiteakers Hotel, marking a notable local surge of lottery participation since January 1.
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Cross
Dauester
Whitakers Hotel
Inast
Liberal Cure Ads Burst With Patent Medicines
A jumbled historical ad block markets tonics and patent remedies including liver pills and eye stiffs. It promises universal cures and quotes testimonial letters while naming Rochester New York and other addresses for mail orders. The notices push cheap cures for headaches diarrhea constipation and throat ailments with bold claims.
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