Ambitious policies and trials dominate tense era reports
A jumble of political moves includes a push to abrogate the China treaty, procurement plans for 150000 Henry rifles, and notable court actions. Rome telegrams cover the Antonelli will case, Hayes appoints Paris exhibitors, and the Anderson conviction. A Pope election crowns Leo XIII with high European regard and a strange baptism tale ends in comic mishap as Miss Wilson’s cork leg causes splash and chaos.
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Anderson
New Orleans
Louisiana
Cussentive
Kenner
Gen. Anderson
Gioachino Pecci
Camerlengo
Leo XIII
Cardinal Franchi
Holy See
Remarkable bill proposes three presidents and senate as VP
Rep Southard introduces a constitutional amendment creating a three member presidency elected from western eastern middle and southern sections. Terms are six years with staggered initial terms and a senate president as presiding officer. Compensation capped at 30000 annually. The report contrasts this with prison cruelties alleged in New Jersey and a Princeton hazing riot with student suspensions.
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Southard
House
United States
Eastern and
Middle States
Eastern and Middle District
Seversl
Senate
Political maneuvering over Silver bill veto
Doubt remains whether Tayés can veto the Silver bill and if supporters can marshal a majority to pass the measure over his objection.
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Tayés
The Spanish Kings Marriage Festivities Report
From the London Daily News detailing the Spanish royal marriage festivities. Thousands of provincials gathered along the road to the bull ring in picturesque costumes while the King Queen Mercedes and royal family attended. Diplomatic corps and envoys observed as crowds filled boxes and seats amid dusty weather and grand processions of amateur horsemen and toreros with patrons’ coaches.
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London Daily News
Mercedes
Yeyne
Ivery
Torcros
Madrid Bullring Sees Record Fight with Royal Attendance
Fighters in grand costumes cost thousands as four bulls clash with amateurs in a very fine encounter. A number of horses die and two picadores are wounded as the savagery peaks. The King and Queen stay for vigil bulls despite the cold as boxes thin out. The second day is praised as the finest on record with loud applause.
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Madrid
Welch and Majors Boost Nebraska Representation
Brownville Advertier lauds congressman Frank Welch as indefatigable and always at roll call. The piece argues Col. Majors deserves election and contends Nebraska would have a strong team with two capable men representing the state.
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Frank
Tom
Brownville Advertier
Nebraska
Congress
Frank Welch
Welch
Col. Majors
West and East clash over debts and failures in New York
Lincoln Journal accuses New York papers of attacking the West for debt and gold withdrawal attempts. It cites 120 failures in New York last month and a total of 7,000,000 in liabilities as context for the dispute.
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New York
Overcoat theft during Beecher sermon shocks Chicago
A friend of hell stole Lincoln Beechers sixty five dollar overcoat while he preached last Sunday in Chicago. News from London and St Petersburg report pressures for arms production and peace talks with no firm outcomes. The Russian ultimatum argues for signing peace terms tied to indemnities and fleet surrender, though official confirmation is lacking.
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Lincoln Journal
Henry Ward Beecher
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Agence Russe
Bosnia
Servia
Agence
Russia
Austria
London
Constantinople
Coronation of the new Pope and various appointments
Telegram items note the coronation set for next Sunday. James I McDougal named postmaster at Salinas California. Ferry nominated for President pro tem of the Senate. Michael Shaughnessy named U S Marshal for Utah. Continued reports cover Danube movements, Malta spy claims, Memphis Mardi Gras preparations, Jassy traffic suspensions, and Vanderbilt will dispute in New York. Russian troops seek entry to Constantinople. Turkish vessels remain under Turkish terms. a law library appropriation bill passes. Wheeler’s reappointment as Montana marshal rejected.
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James I McDougal
Salinas
California
Danube
Malta
Ferry
Senate
Michael Shaughennessey
Mississippi
United States
Utah
Memphis
Jassy
New York
Commodore Vanderbilt
Mrs. Laban
Constantinople
Porin
Wyoimpg
Dakota
Wm F. Wheeler
Helens
Montana
Mixed Rail Car Fainting and Stage Tragedy Report
A woman fainted on a Maine rail car. thirteen Nquir flasks were offered, with thirteen men aboard. In Mount Sterling Kentucky amateurs staged The Kiss In the Dark until a jealous lover shot the supposed offender. The Army Medical Museum in Washington shows the shriveled hand and arm of a Gettysburg veteran. a cannon was carried to a treetop, dried by wind and sun.
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Maine
Mount Sterling
Wan
Army Medical Museum
Washing
Gettysburg
Saunders Opposes Limitation on Silver Coinage
Omaha Republican Senator Saunders defended McDonald's amendment during a Saturday senatorial colloquy on the silver bill. He argued against a monthly cap of four million dollars, insisting there should be at least thirty six million dollars coined per year and expressing confidence in future coinage expansion for business growth.
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Omaha
Saunders
Senator Saunders
Cure for Catarrh Called Remarkable Medical Effect
Sworn evidence claims the Cure is probably the most remarkable medical preparation ever for the treatment of catarrh backing the assertion with testimonial support and medical assertion.
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