Despicable Major Nickerson Faces Bigamy Scandal
A Pennsylvania based officer Major Azor Nickerson is accused of desertion and fraud in obtaining a divorce and remarriage in Philadelphia. His betrayed wife uncovered letters and remittances proving his deceit. The court voided the divorce and denounced his conduct publicly. Army officers search for him as he faces court martial and possible dismissal and imprisonment for bigamy.
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Azor Hickerson
Nickerson
Germany
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Washington
Nickson
Nicholson
Sweeping Reduction in Internal Revenue Districts
The President issued an executive order consolidating tax districts from 126 to 82 effective July 1 or as soon as feasible. Nevada moves to the Fourth District of California under Collector A L Trost. Oregon and Washington join under John C Cartwright. Utah Idaho and Montana merge led by Utah’s O J Hollister. Arizona and New Mexico unite. Colorado and Wyoming join. Dakota attaches to Nebraska. California reassignments place First District to the Fourth. Estimated annual savings reach 250,010. The move halves officials and foreshadows further tax reforms.
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Internal Revenue Collection
Calfornia
Sacramento
Oregon
Washington Territory
John OC Cartwright
Utah
Idaho
Montana
O J Hollister
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Dakota
Nebraska
California
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Internal Revenue Service
Post disputes Watterson on Randall Speakership votes
The Pittsburgh Post counters Louisville Courier Journal and asserts Randall commands from thirty to forty Southern supporters and sixty to seventy Northern votes, suggesting at least one hundred votes if caucus held now would secure nomination. The San Francisco Call criticizes the Courier Journal for backing Carlisle of Kentucky and warns against overlooking other names.
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Pittsburgh (Pi ) Post
Sue
Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
Randall
South
of the House
San Francisco Call
Carlisle
Kentucky
President Arthur trusted by people despite party foes
Harper's Weekly notes that President Arthur's course has won public confidence even as professional politicians deride him. The piece praises his strong leadership and devotion to country over faction, suggesting historians will honor his administration for aligning party interests with national good.
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Arthur
Harper’s Weekly
Fhe
Hayes
Ex Senator McDonald Discusses Immigration and Chinese Bill
Ex Senator McDonald, interviewed in Indianapolis, voices support for excluding Chinese workers to protect American labor. He favors generic immigration restrictions, supports the Chinese bill, and believes it will be a key issue in the western presidential campaign. He avoids predicting political outcomes beyond backing a Democratic nominee likely to win.
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McDonald
Indianapolis
Lincoln Emancipation Policy and Senate Battle Summary
The piece details Lincoln's use of war powers to combat slavery, congressional debates on emancipation, and the push for a constitutional amendment. It notes Summer's proposed language, the 13th Amendment’s eventual wording, Senate passage in 1864, and flawed House failure before final ratification in 1865. It honors abolition advocates and outlines key political figures and dates surrounding emancipation.
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Lincoln
Congress
Massachusetts
Charles Summer
Wolk Senate
Summer
United States
Norroy
Senate
Capitol
Inberty
Garrett
Davis
Hendrichs
McDougal
Powell
Riddie
Saulsbury
House of Representatives
Ashley
Ohio
Sherman
Sane House
Abraham Lincoln
Ihe
Rhodesland
Michigan
Seward
Judges pay own travel expenses on el train says judge
In a Chicago interview a judge claimed Supreme Court justices travel at their own expense. He said a member of the court is the only government official who pays his own costs. He cited Judgefield’s case noting circuit travel ran about 1000 dollars a year solo and 2000 with his wife.
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Chicago
Tield
Supreme Court
Elient
Judgefields
Friends urge Lincoln to assign Crook to San Francisco command
A broad chorus of Crook’s supporters request Secretary of War Lincoln appoint General Crook to San Francisco to succeed General Schofield if he is sent to St Louis. They claim California would welcome Crook and the move would meet widespread public approval.
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General Crook
Secretary of War
Lincoln
San Francisco
Schofield
Last Spike of the Northern Pacific Railroad Delivered
The golden spike has been made and is now in President Villard's possession. The reception site lies about ten miles from Helena with plans for 100 guests including Europeans. A special train from Newark will ferry invited guests via Chicago and St Paul to the spot, then the spike will be driven by Villard before continuing to the Pacific coast. The date is expected in late August and work accelerates to close the Missoula Helena gap.
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Geor
Orizon Plorich
von Teiney
Iowa
Joy Quivei
Tuappus
Frank
Republic
Northern Pacific
Willard
Helen
Fist
Durope A
Newark
Chicago
St Paul
Villard
Pacific Coast
Missoula
Helena
Virginia listed as doubtful in next presidential race
The Brooklyn Diplo Democrat predicts safe estimates place Virginia in the doubtful column for the upcoming presidential contest. Augusta Chiomele and other Democratic papers may see Maryland Florida and South Carolina possibly shifting to the Republican side as Virginia wavers.
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Brooklyn
Diplo
Virginia
Augusta
Maryland
Florida
South Carolina
Arthur Plans Three Month Tour to Newport and Yellowstone
The Chicago Times Washington correspondent reports President Arthur intends to leave Washington for three months. He aims to visit Newport, Yellowstone Park, and the Louisville Exposition, then travel the Northern Pacific route.
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Chicago Times
Washington
Arthur
Newport
Yellowstone Park
Louisville Exposition
Central Pacific notes California agriculture value surpassing gold
The Central Pacific Railroad Company cites California agricultural statistics showing a value of about 82.7 million dollars excluding hay. Wheat is listed as a major crop, and the total agricultural output is described as perhaps more valuable than the gold yield.
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Ttas
Central Pacific Railroad Company
California
New York Capitalists Propose Permanent World Exhibition
A group of New York capitalists plan a permanent world exhibition on forty acres. Structures would include agricultural, machinery, horticultural, art and science buildings, plus a mammoth concert hall and possibly a theater. Open to global exhibits with nominal admission. Political notes discuss Rollins supporters and possible NH Republican turnout in next year’s presidential election.
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New York City
Philadelphia
Democrats recall older ticket McClellan Pendleton proposal
The San Francisco Alta reminds Democrats that an older ticket exists beyond Tilden and Hendricks. If desired, they may run again with George B. McClellan and William Pendleton as the ticket.
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Tilden and Hendricks
San Francisco
McClellan and
Pendleton
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Consumption Cures
An 19th century advertisement touts the Golden Medical Discovery as a sovereign remedy for consumption and related throat and chest ailments including night sweats bronchitis coughs influenza spitting of blood weak lungs and shortness of breath distributed by druggists.
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Golden Medical Discovery
Workingmen's Party Reorganized Under Major Kalloch
The Workingmen's Party of California will be reorganized on its original basis with Major Kalloch announcing he will lead the party to victory. This signals a renewed effort to rally labor support and rebuild the party structure for upcoming campaigns.
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Workingmen’s Party of
California
Major Kalloch
Thurmans pick for Governor in Ohio between Ward and Treadley
The article notes Thurmans selection for Ohio governor between Gen Durbin Ward and Treadley, while the Elko area Presa weekly is set to become a daily newspaper, signaling a shift in local press.
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Thurman
Ohio
Durbin Ward
Treadley
Elko
Woodstock Fourth of July Programme Includes Noted Speakers
Congressman Wait delivers welcome at Woodstock Connecticut celebration with Senator Platt Connecticut Rutherford B Hayes on Natural Aids to Education Rev Leonard Woolsey Bacon performs a poem Senator Aldrich speaks on New England Bishop Coxe on National Progress John G Whittier reads Our Country Senator Blair New Hampshire discusses National Evils and John B Gough closes with Temperance briefings.
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Wait
Woodstock
Conn
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Rutherford B Hayes
Leonard Woolsey Bacon
New England
Aldrich
Bishop Coxe
John G Whittier
Beautiful Women Cured by Favorite Fresenption Claim
A promotional note asserts that women become pale and unattractive due to functional irregularities and that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Fresenption will infallibly cure them, available from druggists.
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Pierce
President Arthur plans summer stays and possible tours
The Chicago Tabane reports President Arthur will not stay at the Soldiers Home after July 4 and may depart Washington for September or October. He plans a Newport visit, a New England coast trip, and possibly Maine, with a fishing excursion in New Dogland and a Yellowstone trip undecided. He may attend a Chicago reception if Yellowstone occurs and has invites to Santa Fe and the Northwest, amid debate over public recreation vs political aims.
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Chicago
Washington
Arthur
Soldiers
New York
Newport
New England
Boston
Maine
Senator Five
New Dogland
Yellowstone Country
Yellowstone Park
Spaulding
Santa Fe
Northwest
The Excessive Cost of the Navy Yards
Secretary Chandler cites Navy Yard costs and a Commission plan for reorganization. He notes 1882 daily payrolls for 637 foremen and 93995 other staff totaling 11 919 dollars and a yearly rate near 9 million, while warship work was limited to repair logs for several vessels, urging faithful administration reforms.
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Chandler
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Omaha
Shanandoah
Trenton
Osipco
Mohican
Alert
Department
Fragmented historical notice on 1894 political ticket dynamics
The readable fragments discuss a presidential ticket of Liu and Harrison, praising superior talent and moral character. It argues against other candidates, claiming risks to unity and values if certain rivals gain power, urging support for the proposed team and disciplined voting in a distant election.
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Harrison
Elina Ty
Dena
Bruca Slitusmansnip
Washington state alleges no truth in claim of removal of commissioner
A Washington state representative rejected rumors that the President proposed to remove the Commissioner of Income, Evins. He defended the commissioner's independence and said the President should not interfere with Evans when altering confidential positions near him.
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Washinton
Saa
Inco
Hts
Evans
Quarterly interest on United States bonds paid near Washington
The quarterly interest on the federal bonds will be disbursed at Washington. The total amount to be paid exceeds 370000. Checks for the remaining interest are being prepared. The news notes the preparation and location of the payments.
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United States
Vion l
Washington md
Jobo I Alevandes to Represent Wee Point Team
Obie appointee Jobo I Alevandes selected to lead Lib pas Fo bascezis nation and bisu cards at Wa. He will be pp at Llaaah, marking a key step for the Wee Point program and its forthcoming season.
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Jobo I Alevandes
Obie
Idii Stou
Teadimmy
Bisu
House Divided Again Shows Split State Committees
Fragmentary text reports a factional split within state and executive committees as the house remains divided, signaling ongoing political tensions and potential renewal of internal battles.
Budling for United States dene cor in New Hampstire
In New Hampshire progress continues on a budding United States project. The text shows fragmented wording about immediate prospects of an election and related expectations.
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United States
Dene Cor
New Hampstire
Ap Electon
Scott Liquor Tax Law Declared Constitutional
The court ruled that the Scott Liquor tax law is constitutional, upholding the statute and preventing challenges to its validity. Curt Ohno Sipr was not involved in the decision.
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Tac Ohno
Parker’s Tonic and Balsam Praised for Family Health
Readers extol Parker’s Tonic and Parker’s Hurt Balsam for relief of sickness. The notice highlights doctors’ recommendations and strong benefits observed in the household, noting the tonic helps with recovery and alleviating ailments.
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Parker
Bilem Argus
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