American Annual Cyclopaedia and Register of Important EventsD. Appleton, 1888 |
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... amendment to the law regulating the rights and estates of married women , which aims to rescue from almost hopeless entanglement a large part of the property of the State . The old law was characterized by the Governor in his inaugu ...
... amendment to the law regulating the rights and estates of married women , which aims to rescue from almost hopeless entanglement a large part of the property of the State . The old law was characterized by the Governor in his inaugu ...
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... amendment was approved which should make the hours during which mar- riages may be celebrated from eight o'clock in ... amended ; and expressed cordial satisfaction at the scheme of the " Church House " " " means of extending and ...
... amendment was approved which should make the hours during which mar- riages may be celebrated from eight o'clock in ... amended ; and expressed cordial satisfaction at the scheme of the " Church House " " " means of extending and ...
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... amendment of the Constitution made in 1883 , were three in number , were Karaveloff , Stam- buloff , and Mutkuroff . Area and Population . - The area of Bulgaria is 24,360 square miles , and its population in 1881 was 2,007,919 ...
... amendment of the Constitution made in 1883 , were three in number , were Karaveloff , Stam- buloff , and Mutkuroff . Area and Population . - The area of Bulgaria is 24,360 square miles , and its population in 1881 was 2,007,919 ...
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... amended in matters of detail , and numerous changes made in the organization and regula- tion of the militia . The uniformed militia of the State is named the National Guard of Cali- fornia , and is not to exceed fifty companies . An ...
... amended in matters of detail , and numerous changes made in the organization and regula- tion of the militia . The uniformed militia of the State is named the National Guard of Cali- fornia , and is not to exceed fifty companies . An ...
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... Amendments . - Three amendments to the State Constitution were submitted by this Legislature and voted upon by the people at an election held April 12. Two of these , relating to the Supreme Court of the State , failed of adoption . The ...
... Amendments . - Three amendments to the State Constitution were submitted by this Legislature and voted upon by the people at an election held April 12. Two of these , relating to the Supreme Court of the State , failed of adoption . The ...
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Page 175 - ... act, matter or thing in this act prohibited or declared to be unlawful...
Page 175 - And any of the circuit courts of the United States within the jurisdiction of which such inquiry is carried on...
Page 173 - Provided, however, That the provisions of this act shall not apply to the transportation of passengers or property, or to the receiving, delivering, storage, or handling of property, wholly within one State, and not shipped to or from a foreign country from or to any State or Territory as aforesaid.
Page 192 - ... into the circuit court of the United States for the proper district, at any time before the trial thereof, when it shall be made to appear to said circuit court that, from prejudice or local influence, he will not be able to obtain justice in such state court...
Page 173 - railroad' as used in this act shall Include all bridges and ferries used or operated in connection with any railroad, and also all the road in use by any corporation operating a railroad, whether owned or operated under a contract, agreement, or lease; and the term 'transportation' shall include all instrumentalities of shipment or carriage.
Page 175 - Act, and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted, and shall have the right to obtain from such common carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the Commission to perform the duties and carry out the objects for which it was created...
Page 176 - Commission to such common carrier, who shall be called upon to satisfy the complaint or to answer the same in writing within a reasonable time, to be specified by the Commission.
Page 193 - States may be sued in respect of any act or transaction of his in carrying on the business connected with such property, without the previous leave of the court in which such receiver or manager was appointed...
Page 173 - That if any common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall, directly or indirectly, by any special rate, rebate, drawback, or other device, charge, demand, collect or receive from any person or persons a greater or less compensation for any service rendered, or to be rendered, in the transportation of passengers or property...
Page 175 - The claim that any such testimony or evidence may tend to criminate the person giving such evidence shall not excuse such witness from testifying; but such evidence or testimony shall not be used against such person on the trial of any criminal proceeding.