Nominations Sent to Senate and House Rules Debated
The president transmitted nominations to the Senate for Lamar Vilas Dick inson Fairchild Rivers Maynard, Butler, Hythe and others to high federal offices. The Senate adjourned with messages read. In the House a system of rule amendments was proposed, including deadlines for appropriation bills and member presence. A large volume of bills followed as committees were announced and a seven member select committee on civil service discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lucius Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Supreme Court of the United States
William F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Interior
Don M. Dickinson
Michigan
Charles 8. Fairchild
New York
Treasury
George L. Rivers
Tanne H. Maynard
Sigourney Butler
Massachusetts
James W. H
Rogera
Ark
Belden
N. Y
Howard
Ind
Barrett
Maas
Felton
Cal
House
McCreary
Hudd
Wis
Springer
Committee On Territories
Mississippi River
Beat
Wyoming
Hale
Oberly
Investing Ben Franklin's Money
From the Electrical World the 1890 end of a 100 year term frees two cities Boston and Philadelphia from a Franklin bequest of 5000 dollars. The funds were loaned to capable married artificers and the trust has run its course, prompting a new disposition of the funds after a century.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Pelite
Dakota asks division of Bismarck land district
Delegate Gifford presents a Dakota legislature joint memorial in the house seeking division of the Bismarck land district. The issue follows an Indian Inspector Armstrong investigation into H B Williamson, Crow agents in Montana, who tendered resignation. Post offices discontinued and new fourth class postmasters named in Dakota and Montana. The fisheries negotiators adjourn to Jan 4. Notable visits include Sir Charles Topper to Winnepeg and Ottawa, and Joseph Chamberlain to Ottawa. Pensions granted in Minnesota Wisconsin and Dakota. A war department order cites the dismissal of First Lieut. Benjamin F. Handford for conduct unbecoming an officer. White House reception by the alliance to President Cleveland features Rev. Dr. Burchard and Mr. Dodge. Washington notes on Cul b)om and interstate commerce committee status. Other items include money figures, Dr. Asa Gray near death, and Baltimore & Ohio railroad leadership changes.
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Gifford
Dakota
Bismarck Land District
H. B. Williamson
Montana
Armstrong
Williamson
Upshaw
Iowa
Hanover
Allamakee County
Wisconsin
Ames
Washburn County
Barklake
Washington County
Cary
Wood County
Joseph Chamberlain
Ottawa
Lord Lansdowne
Minnesota
EEC
Parker
Pine Island
J. W. Chandler
Red Wing
C. M. Bragg
Duluth
J. Goetz
Howard Lake
J. J. Green
le Sueur
H. W. Hendrix
Minneapolis
D. Schwerin
Franklin
J. A. Smith
Sugar Grove
R. B. Hunter
Oho
A. Dorward
Neosho
W. Mindhal
Boscobel
R. Erwin
Waupaca
C. Morley
Viroqua
F. W. Raymond
Aberdeen
P. H. Cross
Centerville
War Department
Benjamin F. Handford
Eleventh Infantry
Madison Barracks
N. Y
Martina
O. S
Standing Rock
Kate Smith
Fort Yates
Dak
Department of the East
White House
Alliance
Cleveland
William E. Dodge
John M. Wilson
Burchard
New York
Washington
Mr. Cullom
Culivin
Senate
Commission
Criminal Calendar items from multiple cities
Near Yankton Dak L Guishauer shoots and kills Paul Kaiser in a row over some matter. Pembina Dak jury verdict murder in the first degree against Thomas Facy with imprisonment. New Orleans Pelican Insurance head John McCaftrey found to be a $10,000 defaulter and has left the city. Kan Bart Duggan a young drug clerk dead at his home. others tied to a poisoning case await verdicts.
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Yankton
Dak
L Guishauer
Paul Kaiser
Pembina
Thomas Facy
Hile
New Orleans
John McCaftrey
Presi
Pelican Insurance Company
Ae Be Kan
Bart Duggan
Noted Arrests Stir The Range Over Silver Dollars
The arrests of Henry Lionard Tom Bartline and George Topher have sparked excitement along the range with many people wary when offered silver dollars. A separate foreign item notes doctors treating the German crown prince report improving health and stable condition. John L Sullivan’s introduction to the Prince of Wales at a Cleveland fencing school delighted the prince who praised the American fighter. Councillor Hintzpeter publishes a letter from the crown prince stating inflammation has subsided and health is excellent after treatment.
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Henry Lionard
Tom Bartline
George Topher
John L. Sullivan
Prince of Wales
Cleveland Row
Hintzpeter
Prince William
Fire destroys Wenny barrel factory and Harris farm home
In Philadelphia a fire at William G. Wenny’s barrel factory caused about 100000 dollars in losses. In Huron Ohio news arrives of a fatal blaze at Michael Harris farm near Westington county western area. Nine family members slept through the disaster with only Mr. Harris and one daughter escaping as Mrs. Harris and six children perished.
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Philadelphia
William G. Wennypacker
Huron
Oak
Michael Harris
Wessington
Indemnity decision likely for Northern Pacific. multiple notes
General news notes report the second indemnity withdrawal probably favoring the Northern Pacific. Creditors of Rood Maxwell accept 23 cents on the dollar. Dakota and Wisconsin items cover taxes strikes and court actions. a missing judge’s decision on a famous case and a rescission bid by a woman who saved a man from exposure are also noted.
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General News
Northern Pacific Road
Rood
Maxwell
St. Paul
Iz Lirects
Dakota
Minot
Dak
Wettenball & Wilder
Bank of Minot
Brewer
T.C. Henry
Kansas Wheat King
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Janesville
Wis
E. A. Rich
Iowa
Assembly
House
Senate
Sioux City
Atensdorf
Leavitt
Arensdorf
Cedar Rapids
George Williams
G. Magnus
Malcolm Smyth
E.M. Voth
Aberdeen
McPherson County
C. A. Tannigen
Anby
Col. Plumer
A Soldier's Fate and a Desperate Civil War Choice
A widow's tale set in a West Virginia cabin twenty five years ago follows John Ball a brave soldier who deserts to visit his dying daughter Sallie and is executed as a deserter. His wife seeks mercy appeals fail and the tragedy ends with her death beside Sallie’s grave.
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Confederacy
Sion
Allegheny Mountains
West Virginia
Sallie
John Ball
Alleghenies
Cama
Davis
Almog
Cam
Moing
France Since 1788 The rise of revolutions and Napoleon’s era
The article traces French political upheaval from the 1789 Estates General through the revolutionary rise of popular power, the execution of Louis XVI, the Napoleon era, and the empires’ fall by 1814, noting the shift from royal prerogative to dictatorship and back to upheaval.
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France
New York
States General
Louis XVI
Napoleon
Atta
Louis XV
Napores
Phi cor am tri wh wa mo att col 0
The fragmentary text notes a Phi cor am tri event at a college, with unclear details on who attended or the outcome. Further readable names or specifics are not present in the supplied OCR slice.
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Chap
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Diene
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Barry
Ferrall
Neill
North Caro
Ben Franklin
Washington News
Co. B. Wright
Hae
Asa Gray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Samuel Spencer
C. A. Berry
England
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth
Kentucky
Blackburn
James Kalloch
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