Ohio College decides against hotel on campus grounds
Cincinnati items report that the Executive Committee of the Ohio Agricultural College has decided not to erect a hotel on college grounds. A state tax bill providing compulsory vaccination in public schools was finally passed yesterday and became law.
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Hamilton
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Wright
London
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Land grant plan defeated in House but referred back
The St. Croix and Bayfield railroad land grant scheme was defeated in the House yesterday. Friends of the scheme succeeded in having it referred back to the committee. Hon. Job E. Stevenson opposed the measure, delivering a strong speech against the wholesale land grants to corporations.
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The Attempt to Frighten the Queen and British Confidence
A critical piece argues an 19th century attempted royal fright was not aimed at harm but used by aristocracy to shore up a troubled throne. It condemns class gaps as workingmen are seated apart from the nobility, mocking royal fears and suggesting revolutions are possible if stability frays.
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Robert Collyer
Chicago
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Financial History of the Civil War Era
The article outlines U S finance during the Civil War era under Buchanan, noting initial bankruptcy and debt of 72 million, rapid mobilization for war, and eventual repayment efforts. It highlights tax reforms, income tax data from 1866 68, exemptions for New York households, and how tax rate changes affected revenue including spirits and cigars taxes. The piece argues lower taxes sometimes raised revenue and reduced cheating.
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Boy’s narrow escape from cherry stone inhalation disaster
Chas Pitman, ten, of Skowhegan moved to North Massachusetts, then Waterville Maine, sucked a cherry stone and pin into his lung via a hollow elder tube. A September hospital windpipe operation inserted a silver tube, leaving him whispering and tube breathing. His health steadily improved thereafter.
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Prominent Cleveland Manufacturer Wm B Castle Dies
Wm B Castle a leading Cleveland figure and longtime industrialist in the city died yesterday. He had extensive interests in local manufacturing and civic affairs and served as president of the Cuyahoga Furnace Company.
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Cleveland
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Congress Debates Arms Sale and Railroad Land Grants
Senatorial debate centers on an inquiry into arms sales to France and Prussia's potential damages, with Sumner and Morton defending or opposing. The Wisconsin railroad land grant bill faces votes, with Holman proposing to restrict lands to Wisconsin and curb railroad grants amid broader public land policy concerns.
Wisconsin land bill debate stalls rail route plan
In a heated session the House weighed reserving land for the people of Wisconsin versus transfer to the Northern Pacific Railroad. Col. Scott’s stance split opinions as Holman moved to table, then to refer to Public Lands. The vote: 102 yes, 77 no to refer. adjournment followed with Hazelton seeking timely committee reports.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
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Pacific and
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Hazelton
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Legislative actions in Ohio face bills and petitions
CoLumpus reports February 29 with remonstrances from Hubbard Trumbull and Van Wert citizens against liquor law changes. Petitions seek schoolhouse tax, and county acts to remove emigration barriers. Various bills passed or postponed include ditch law revisions, county surveyor offices, water bonds for Cincinnati, and county board reforms.
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Hardesty
van Wert County
Bell
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Ashland County
Sayler
Montgomery County
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Foreign items and notices from European and American press
Reports from Dordrecht Breda and the Hague note Count de Chambord moving residence near The Hague and Paris Assembly adjournment planned for March. Garibaldi denies ties to the International Society as Le Rappel reappears after suspension. Berlin fortifications for Metz and Strasburg are decreed. News from Mexico, Rome, Paris, London, and Santiago cover revolts, betrayals, trials, rail and telegraph projects, and political shifts with multiple cities named and dates cited.
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