Still Another Cuban Resolution Dominates House Agenda
Senate opens debate with a joint resolution recognizing Cuban independence and funding a Cuban minister. House calendar action includes half a dozen bills, notably Pacific Railroad funding debate. Additional measures cover indemnity for a privateer loss and a nonpartisan labor commission proposal. A surveyor general for Alaska is set at $2000 yearly.
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Pacific Railroad
Washington
Senate
Mills
Texas
Congress
Cuba
Millers
Im Azone
Samuel C. Reeds Jr
Heed
General Armstrong
Payal
Sherman
Ohio
Aldrich
Rhode Reland
Americcan Congress
Patt
Connecticut
Aly, Stewart
Nevada
Morfan
Alabama
Executive Department
Treasury Department
The Senator Penrose and His Rise in Harrisburg
A Philadelphian, Boles Penrose, rose from the rear bench in the lower house to the senate by 1858. The piece notes his early awkwardness, later poise, and reputation as a capable parliamentarian and logical speaker, contrasting his youth with his mature senatorial demeanor.
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Philadelphia
Boles Penrose
Harrisburg
Penrage
Penrose
Ager
Senator Penrose
Droken
Euinrusy
Tle
Senate
Hose
Penrose Seen As Able Senate Hope For Pennsylvania
The Allentown Chronicle extols Mr Penrose praising his legislative experience, finance and tariff knowledge, eloquence, and ambition. It asserts Pennsylvanians will not regret his election and expects him to be among the Senate's ablest members, ready to serve the state and country.
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Allentown Chronicle
Penneylvania
Beonerul
Penrose
Windom
Hin Cholor
Fla
United State Senate
Senate
Penrose Named to United States Senate Seat
The passage lauds Mr. Penrose as an able lawyer and trained legislator who served in the Tennessee Assembly and later as a senator. It states his long service, industrious nature, and the strong public support for his promotion, arguing he is the most fit choice among candidates for the U S Senate.
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Penrove
Tennsylvania Assembly
Varios Gevupationa
Penrose
Abr. Penrove
Penrose Aims for Senate Based on State Service and Reform
Walter Wellman’s Washington Letter notes Penrose’s early rise from college to the Pennsylvania legislature and praises his readiness for the U S Senate. The piece highlights his tenure in state government, support for the Bullitt bill, and calls him a capable reformer versus Matt Quay’s recent battles in Harrisburg with emphasis on experience and leadership.
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Walter Wellman
Washington
Chicago Thief-Herald
Senator Quay
Harrisburg
Mr. Quay
Keystone State
Quay
Pennsylvania
Matt Quay
Emmert
Nik
California Tours by Pennsylvania Railroad Pioneer Year 1887
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches annual California tours from New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with through Pullman cars. Three itineraries depart January 27 February 24 and March 27 visiting San Diego and San Francisco with stays in Colorado regions and varied round trip or one way options. Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial included.
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California
Italy
America
Pacifice
Sierras
Pennsylvania Rallyroad Company
New York
Pacifi Coast
New Yorke
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
San Diego
St. Louis
San Francisco
East Lake City
Denver
Chicago
Malmoth Cave
New Orleans
Crescent City
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Colorado Region
Glenwood Springs
Leadville
Garden of the Gods
Geo. W. Boyd
Broad Street Station
Markets and Stocks Wall Street Review January 7 New York
The report notes irregular trading with strength in certain issues. Delaware Hudson rose to 124 after a drop to 114, Jersey Central and Rowland show gains. overall market advance around 4 to percent with several firms firming including General Electric and Western Union. Shipping comments and exchange quotations are included with volume 158000 shares and broker notes.
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New York
Delaware
Hudson
Jersey Central
Rowling
General Mat
Grangers
Chicago Gas
Louisville and Nashville
General Electric
Western Union
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears
Provisions Mixed as Robbing Demand Quiet in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on January 7, provisions showed light demand with mixed prices for beef, pork, and lard. Various cured and smoked meats list steady to modestly fluctuating quotes, while bacon, tallow, and city refined lard appear with standard packaging and brands within typical wholesale ranges.
Fragmentary Note on Local Trade and Quality Claims
A garbled OCR fragment mentions quality concerns and a person named Tyusye with unclear references to cukes and a two year period. The text lacks concrete events, dates, or organizations. Further context is needed to identify the subject and action.
Grain and Livestock Prices at Chicago and Buffalo Markets
Chicago readings show futures for wheat corn oats and pork with mixed May and January quotes. Cash quotes include flour, oats, barley and pork products with hogs and sheep values noted. Buffalo prices list steady cattle lighter hogs and varied sheep quotations across grades.
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New York
Chicago
Tlard
Styte Dairy
Crum
Malle
Western Fresh
Walse
Tobicco Co
Ohio
Be & F
Pine & St. L
Mii
St P. Tay
Chile
Louis
Tex
Central
Omaha
Southern RB
Union Pacific
Western Union
Kinwiry
Tho
Sl.c
Wea
Tate
Timothy See
Chicago Market Receipts and Prices Report
Market steady for cattle with steers and stockers showing mixed demand. Hogs receipts average 10.00 with market easier for heavier packing lots. Sheep receipts weak with lambs trading around 4.40 to 5.25 and overall prices lower than prior periods.
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Buffalo
Mhicago
Oi Market Market Brief Highlights Credit Balances
A terse Market brief from Pa dated January 7 notes option quotes were not given and credits balances are mentioned in Se.
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Oi Market
OW Clix
Local Notes from Honesdale and Nearby Areas
HONESDALE welcomes a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Labar. Mr. William Wells and family of Park Street plan a winter in New York. Mr. Walter Finn of Scranton visits Honesdale friends. Mr. Fred W. Edwards of Scranton was in town Wednesday. Baptist and Methodist communities hold special prayer services this week. Presbyterians begin two weeks of services next Monday. The opera house drew a full crowd Tuesday for the comedy Side Tracked by Scammone’s company.
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Perry Labar
William Wells
Park Street
New York
Walter Finn
Scranton
Honesdale
Fred W. Edwards
Opera
Scammone Popular Company
Linen sale drives Atlantic fabric prices at drastic cuts
Atlantic offers a Linen Sale with reduced prices on bed sheets pillowcases and table linens. The promotion touts heavy discounts on bleached and dyed linens including table linens napkins and crash fabrics and promises quick selling through stock clearance.
Wasted Stock Subscriptions and Local Agents
Wasted well known man solicits stock subscriptions in every town claiming monopoly and required capital. Edward C. Fish & Co in Borden Block Chicano TL DR advertise specialists in rupture and fat reduction. Frank P. Brown & Co advertise as wholesale dealers and others list a Franklin Brown and Rex Fire extinguisher agent with various services and offices listed.
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Edward C. Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicano
Frank P. Brown & CO
Enlo
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Willams
Posto Oe
Rex
Wanted German Girl for General Housework
Help wanted notice seeking a German girl for general housework. Apply to Mrs Chas Sohank at 412 Willow Street.
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Chas
Sohank
Willow Street
Eyuon Street
City
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Peekville
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Pochiville, Padan
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Wyoming
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Jessup & Pees
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William J. Hand
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Frank T. Okell
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James W. Oakford
Common Wealth Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Attorney- Atlaw
Spruce At
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Uri Townsend
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Spruce Street
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Edward H. Davis
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G. F. Kellow
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Office Coal Exchange
Welcome C. Snover
Lacka Ave
M. E. Davis
School OF the Lackawanna
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Leeds
G. RR. Clark & CO
Green House
Male Avenue
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Franklin Avenue
Zeigler
DL. & Ww
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Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel Cor
Sixteenth St
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York
Amar
Geo. Murray
Bauer
TERS
KR. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
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Iacles
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Lawrence, Mich
Snyder
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Public Library
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Lafaysville
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Pann Avenue
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Hawley
Olive Street
Hou Quincy Avenue
Foot
Amad
Joor
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Rowing Association
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Prok
Nice
Ali Aodern
Pelpaary
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