Pivotal Senate Leader Gorman Remembered In Capitol Letter
A Washington dispatch recalls Senator Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland as a forceful Democratic leader who rose from page to Senate mover and shaker. The piece highlights his long service, ties to Stephen A Douglass, and baseball days with the Nationals, alongside anecdotes about Texas Senator Culberson and Jesse Stallings.
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Senator Gorman
Dave” Culberson
Washington
Senate
Arthur Pue Gorman
Maryland
Gorman
Page
Stephen A. Douglass
Nationals
Baltimore
Senator Culberson
Dave
Ho Rer
Alabama
Jesse Stallings
Gen. Bingham
Philadelphia
Culberson
Stallings
Jesse
Bingham
Congressional Directory
Petitions and the Power Behind Them in Congress
The piece recounts John Quincy Adams defending the right to petition and warns how modern petition drives are manipulated by organizations. It notes circular letters and wire campaigns flood Congress with mass produced memorials, many signed by others, diminishing impact. It highlights Speaker Cannon as a key target for influential petitions and exposes the futility of identical telegrams.
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John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Congress
Adams
Washington
United States
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Death by own action shakes Congress over Adams case
The death by own action of Representative Adams of Pennsylvania is reported as the first known instance in Congress. The event, marked by calm deliberation, astonishes colleagues who knew him as cautious and gentle, with many questioning how such resolve could exist in the man.
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Representative Adams
Pennsylvania
Representative Chickering
New York
New York City
Bertie Adams
Congress
Senator Lane
Kansas
Mr. Adams
House
Washington
Osonon
A Practical Home Plan for Modern Family Living
The article details a compact 24 by 39.5 foot house plan costing about 1500 to 1600 dollars under favorable conditions. It describes a hollow brick cellar, three bedrooms on the second floor, a large kitchen, ample storage, and a brick drain system. It argues for owning a home with thoughtful elevation, storage, and a calm, productive household life. It emphasizes early home ownership, proper drainage, and the broader social benefits of better living conditions.
Odd Coin Found in Iola Slot Machine
A copper meteoric plate about the size of a nickel was found in a slot machine at an Iola cigar store. One side bears The Flag of Our Union with a protective firing order, the other side shows DIX and the date 1863. The note ties the slogan to Gen. Butler and Civil War era events.
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Iola
Kansas City Journal
Dix
Ben Butler
New Orleans
Butler
Grudge Reason Foiled by Cataract Tour Claim
A man dismisses preserving the grand cataract from commercial threats saying he cares little for its fate. He refuses to name himself, cites a wedding tour, and mutters about his bald spot while two others plead for nature’s spectacle to stay intact.
Oracular Observations and Wit from Uncle Eben
A compilation of quips on credit poetry and prudence from a Washington Star style voice. It jokes that good sense comes from facing reality and that investments win while gambling loses with folks debating heaven’s preparation.
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Eben
Washington Star
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Cure for Stomach and Nerves
Testimonial from a patient cured of stomach upset and sick headache by Dr Williams Pink Pills. The speaker credits the pills with restoring appetite, easing chest pressure, and rebuilding strength after many medicines failed. Claims the product makes new blood and repairs nerves, offered at $2.50 per box by Dr Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
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Paxton CO
Boston
Dr. Williams
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