Iowa Independent reports Democratic committee reshuffle
A Des Moines meeting of the state Democratic committee reappointed Edward Campbell as chair with L J Kinne of Tama and Ballingall of Wapello receiving key roles. Secretaries and committee members were named, while health issues and travel notes from railroad lines surface amid weather and crop outlook discussions.
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Capital News and Dakota Bill Advances in Congress
Washington headlines report favorable subcommittee action on the Dakota bill and river improvement measures. Garfield memorial exercises are planned with full official seating and a large crowd. President Hayes portrait returns to the White House, and talks touch on land district creation in Nebraska and consul appointments. Congress debates river navigation funding and territorial statehood for Dakota. Postmaster General Howe urges Civil War veterans to support Garfield monument efforts. Forts Gultevag and Treas Congress address military and agricultural department proposals. A vast petition seeks removal of bank deposit taxes and railroad land disputes are discussed by the Senate committee.
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Congressional Proceedings Reported In Senate and House
The record covers February sessions with bills on pensions for arrears, naval promotions, and military matters. Debates address capital relief, postal roads, and a tax plan, plus executive sessions and adjournments. The Senate discusses Grant retirement, the Mexican tariff, and civil service reforms. House actions include constitutional amendments, polygraph prohibitions, and land payments. Adjourned to Monday.
Fragmented 19th Century Clip Highlights Trade and Personalities
The copy notes varied items from printing presses in Rocky Mountain towns using water power, a France tobacco monopoly profit of 240 million, Edwin Booth sending $1000 to a widow, railroads seeking Southern trainmen, and a quirky fragment on sparrows in Australia. It also mentions Senoria Bacon, Longfellow remarks on Wilde, Burnside relics auction, and Brazilian politician Nabrico leaving Brazil for London.
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Anti polygamy bill advances amid heated debate
The Senate pushed the anti polygamy measure to a key stage as amendments from the Judiciary Committee were debated. Call urged support for a pension arrears resolution, while debate covered presidential mercy, elections in newly organized territory, and provisions for board appointees to oversee voter rolls with partisan balance.
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Love Letter Prompts Marriage Offer at 4 Motel
Editor Ramsiell of the Washington Republican notes Ko accepts a marriage proposal after a morning breath of romance. Gerthinly Nelson reads the missive and describes deep gratitude for loyalty, humility, and ambition to become worthy of the noble suitor. Miss Kate thon is named in the correspondence.
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NEWS REVIEW AND NOTES OF NEWS ITEMS
The item lists diverse items from a 19th century issue. It mentions a Sabbath observance conference planned in Pittsburgh in March, a report from Sonora about a new island discovery near California with a large deposit, and surgeons at Philadelphia University removing a tumor.
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Murders and crimes flood a chaotic Nebraska report
The article details a sprawl of crime including the Mechanics National back of Newark cashier's 15 year penitentiary sentence, the Carrolls of Winona Minn brutal killings with pitchforks, a vigilante execution, and a network of prostitutes and forgers. It cites Jack Brush's gang, Oscar Hammer case, Kosters indictment, and a Missouri-Pacific rail disaster with multiple deaths and a nurse among the injured.
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Eye signs and crime reports from a bustling late era
The item compiles a roundup of sensational notes from Paul, Minnesota, and Chicago involving embezzlement accusations, a fatal shooting of a servant girl, and a deadly railway tunnel accident. It also covers a Rosters murder mystery, a New York political skirmish, Jewish refugee aid, and other international rumors.
Overstudy in School Harms Health Warns Doctor
The Toronto Globe quotes Dr Aikens warning that excessive study and rivalry harm both sexes, causing nervous exhaustion, irritability, and later life issues. He cites brain inflammation linked to overstudy, suggesting early life after 10 should avoid homework, with shorter hours and less confinement for younger children.
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Fashion and corsets draw scorn from reformers in 19th century critique
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