An 1887 Jubilee Show and Global News Bits
The Abilene Reflector notes Queen Victoria to distribute titles at her jubilee, plus 1886 US iron and steel trade activity forecast to rise in 1887. Italian Vincenzo seeks stage fortune in Paris. New York aldermen back trial by jury. New Orleans lights reflect on Mississippi. Senator Stanvery spends on Christmas gifts for the Washington car. Montreal winter carnival February 7 to 12 features a four ten thousand square foot ice castle.
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Congress News of the Week Highlights Pension Bills and Defenses
The week unfolds with Senate actions on Genera Logan’s widow pension set at 22,000 annually, Blair pension increases, and a Pacific railroads debt inquiry. House measures cover Naval reorganization, canal improvements, and Fort Riley instruction funding. executive sessions close with adjournments and a busy private bill slate. Personal notes report Nebraska legislature inaugurations, elections of leaders, and public remarks.
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Railroad Decision and State Notices Across Kansas
The Board of Railroad Commissioners rejects orders for two daily trains on the Southern Kansas line Ottawa to Emporia citing poor earnings and expenses. Kansas school population 497,785 with 6,791 buildings. total school expenses $4,549,017.59 and a treasury surplus of $1,671.60 uninvested. Legal actions include a Topeka case on insurance law constitutionality and a Leavenworth County deficit suit. A switch engine accident near Atchison kills Groner Frazien. other items report draft fraud, tax records, and local civic notes.
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Howard Methado
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Newton Commercial Bank
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Towa
Union National Bank
Chicago
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Scott County
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Jerusha M. B. Price
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John A. A. Stockwell
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Death on the Rail Tragedy Across Two Rail Lines
A Jan. 4 disaster report details a freight collision near Republic Ohio injuring and killing many aboard. a Mittineaugue Mass accident follows with wrecks, tallies the injured and missing, and lists victims plus a late update on a related Erie and Painted Post wreck.
Nervous Herniues in Dentist Chair War Bravado
Washington cor reports on a dentist's chair test with generals Sheridan Sherman Burnside Logan and Johnson, plus Zach Chandler and an Army officer. The piece notes veterans often become highly nervous in the dental chair, despite battlefield bravery.
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Inexpensive Gas From Water Gas Nine Cents Per Thousand
Article explains how water gas can be produced cheaply from coal dust waste and culm, with claims from Prof. Lowe and the Scranton Board of Trade about gas yields and costs. It notes advantages for industry over households and mentions potential shift from solid fuel to gaseous fuel in various industries.
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Scranton Board of Trede
N. Y_ Times
President pardoned man thanks, vows reform
President receives a former convict who came to thank him for clemency and vows to lead a useful life. He recalls the pardon and urges steady work. The Money Order System issues postal notes only at designated offices, with petitions tied to local population and bond requirements. Senator Phinb urges continued sugar from sorghum experiments at Parkinson sugar works in Fort Scott, Kan.
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House of Representives
Parkinson Sugar Works
Fort Scott
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Train wreck scene draws crowds amid inquiries and blame
Republic crash scene draws crowds of curiosity and relatives as officials confirm responsibility. Warham Parks, brother of a victim, witnessed proceedings with Rankin and Cherry Pour. Officers placed fault on the freight train conductor and engineer amid claims of intoxication. An inquest by the coroner Lepper is planned. In Kansas City, George Hamilton’s trial for tram wrecking continues with closing arguments and expected jury verdict. spectators note the high turnout and anticipate acquittal or murder in the first degree. Hamilton’s four year old daughter and wife remain with him during daylight sessions.
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Wyandotte District Court
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Two Misers Die of Starvation in Basemen t Home
Cold and starvation kill two misers Joseph Perry aged seventy three and Robert Price aged sixty five found dead in a basement at 1025 Locust street after neighbors noted no activity for a week. Perry owned real estate valued from 100 000 to 200 000, while Price earned little money as a carpenter. Perry had business roots forty years ago and little contact with neighbors. A small pox scare follows in Brooklyn with an epidemic feared amid crowded tenements and alleged health board dereliction. Attachments granted against assets of insolvent firm E M Foster & Co. at Blumenthal & Hersch's behest for A S Henry.
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