Kerr’s selections raise questions on House committee leadership
Warren Mail notes Speaker Kerr chose Morrison of Illinois for Ways and Means reflecting favors over fitness. The piece lists chairmanships across committees and argues the South regains old Democratic dominance as New England lacks chairs while Missouri and other Southern states hold multiple posts.
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Tariff and free trade critique under Kerr leadership
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School Statistics and Senate Debate Highlight State Affairs
The Pennsylvania School Journal reports 2071 school districts 13750 directors 16328 teachers 16641 schools including 5586 graded with total annual cost 8847939.88 and property value near 23000000. Male teachers average 42.95 monthly female 35.87 term six months tuition 95 cents. Soldiers Orphan and Normal schools add 450870.49 and 110000 making 9408819.37. In Senate debate Edmunds resolution on Ferry and Thurman for President of Senate is rejected 21 24. Ferry presides briefly thanking the body.
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New York in the Revolution in Scribner’s January issue
The issue highlights Revolutionary scenes and localities, Scudder’s Cupid and Mars set in Boston during the siege, and the debut of Edward Everett Hale’s Philip Nolan’s Friends. Bret Harte’s Gabriel Conroy fills five chapters, with other features by Dr. Holland and The Old Cabinet. A Centennial visit to Philadelphia drew vast hospitality and notable guests, while political debate and pension bills spark controversy in Congress and New York.
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A Call for Temperance This Christmas Season
A W C T U appeal urges women to renounce wine and intoxicants during holiday gatherings and New Year celebrations. It warns strong drink harms social life, families, and public morality, urging clergy and press to promote abstinence to aid a religious awakening.
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Blaine Votes Against Third Term Amid Capital Hill Debate
The Springfield Republican notes Mr Blaine did not refuse to vote on the third term resolution. He later corrected the journal showing a vote against the third term, arguing that refusal would have caused more damage from ridicule than voting did.
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Fernandy Wep Chides Democratic Allies Over Dinner Remarks
Fernandy Wep chastises fellow Democrats, telling Speaker Kerr they are hard to manage as he complains about stubborn allies. He mockingly condemns their behavior at dinner, accusing them of drinking water from finger bowls, wiping noses on napkins, and turning off gas when leaving.
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Harper's Monthly January issue boasts rich variety
The January Harper's Monthly presents a wide range of content for all ages with numerous illustrations, including one of the most interesting examples yet released.
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Trial set for Bagcock January 11 in St. Louis
Bagcock's trial proceeds January 11 before SS Judges Treat and Dillon of the U S Circuit Court in St. Louis.
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White man’s government urged over Southern slavery system
The piece argues slavery persists in the South, citing a 4000 acre Georgia plantation on the Ogeeche river with 100 colored convicts sent to the penitentiary for minor offenses. It claims convicts are sworn in as needed to maintain labor supply and questions who would resist such governance.
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Pilgrim Covenant and Mayflower lineage cited in local column
A reader submits a rare 1620 Mayflower agreement excerpt describing first colonial government and civil body politic at Cape Cod. The piece notes democratic principles later echoed in U S institutions and references Plymouth Rock and New England’s founding.
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