Hayes reform pushes civil service goal in new era
The piece notes the surprise at the new president Hayes as reformer and details how civil service changes, once promised by Grant, are being enacted. It highlights the president resisting party pressure, asserting independence, and aims for broad good government with no favors for nomination or election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Enomiea
Republic
Gov. Hayes
Grant
Hayes
Lie Dev
Ofice
Bothias
Congress
Yip
Blank
Hee
Banda
Rutherford B. Hayes
Eastern Question settlement drifts as powers delay peace
The settlement of the Eastern Question hangs fire with Razia delaying the English protocol amendment and Turkey slow to peace with Montenegro. It seems the two powers are merely killing time with protocols that may never be signed, and a Russo Turkish war could begin when weather improves.
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Razsia
Turkey
Montenegro
St. Mary’s
New York
United States
Hayes
Ignatieff
England
Bosnia
Mr Blake's Act on Gambling Suppression Penalties
The act imposes a penalty of 20 to 100 dollars for a person found in a gambling house. Defendants may face imprisonment up to two months if unable to pay fines.
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Blake
Government Maintains Majority After Divisive Debate
In the House last Friday evening four divisions were held on Cartwrights motion and Dr Ortons avoidment. The Government majority stood 2 in one vote and 49 for Sir John Macdonalds asudmank. The Pacific Opposition then demanded yeas and nays to secure a strict party vote, yielding a final government majority of 51.
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Cartwright
Orton
John “Macdonala
Minneapolis Tribune
Minnesota
Another Butchers Report From Herzegovina
Under circumstances of magual cruelty a report comes from Herzegovina noting alleged brutal treatment. The brief item cites regional claims and imparts tension over wartime conduct.
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Herzegovina
Bible Society meeting backs liberal subscriptions and paid lecturer plan
The meeting favored continuing resident ministers addressing the annual gathering and adopting a liberal subscription approach. Treasurer's report shows cash on hand and incoming collections from various contributors totaling last year’s proceeds at 9 25. The group agreed to drop the paid lecturer to save costs as receipts outstripped past years, with Rev Mr Cameron and Mr John Speight praising the Society's work.
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Bible Society
Acton
Upper Canada Bible Society
Methodist Church
Archibald Campbell
Kay
Rov
Calvert
Silver Creek
Providence of God
Thomas Bala
Principality
London
The
Religious Tract Society
Wales
Britih
Foreign Bible Society
India
China
Africas
Stford
Bibe Society
Mr. Cameron
W. Hi. Storey
McPherson
Arch
iCampbell
B. Cameron
G. W. Calvert
Adamackson
D. Henderson
D. D. Christie
Peter Mann
Robert
Warren
Wra. Gordon
John’ Secord
Samuel Moore
James Matthews
D. Kennedy
R. Little
Asa Hall
P. S. Armstrong
John Speight
Alex. Kennedy
Mr. Henderson
U. C. Bible Society
B. & F. Bible Society
Montreal
Ady
Lower Canada
Bible’ Society
Speight
Nicklin
Kennedy
W. Gordon
J. Mann
J. Warren
DD. Henderson
P. Mann
A. Kennedy
A. Lashy
A. Campbell
BD. Kennedy
P.&. Armstrong
C. Swackhammer
Cameron
Jobn Speight
Execution of John D. Lee at Mountain Meadows
A report of the Mountain Meadow massacre execution describes John D. Lee being seated near the shooters, denying intent, praying, and dying instantly as a firing squad fired at his heart. The crowd dispersed. the body to Cedar City. Other items note Rome papal updates, Toronto lunatic asylum, and railway accidents in Canada.
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John D. Lee
Yountain Meadows
Marshal Nelson
Lee
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young
Parson Stokes
Nelson
Cedar City
Desperate Train Wrecker Arrested After Shootout
A desperado named James Lorn obstructed the Toronto, Grey & Bruce line at Kleinburg by laying a rail. Trackmen alerted Woodbridge authorities. a pursuit ended in a gunfight where Constable Haslam was wounded. James Paul and Constable Haslam captured the suspect, who was committed to the next Toronto assizes.
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Kleinburg
Lis
James
Lorn
Toronto, Grey & Bruce
Woodbridge
James Paul
Concession A
Pan
Paul
Haslam
Toronto
A Dishonest Bookkeeper Arrested in Bank Robbery
George L. Whiting, head bookkeeper of the Brooklyn Bank, was arrested on charges of robbing the bank of 160000. A valise held 120000. 40000 remains missing. He later confessed 340000 was hidden in a room at the Vandyke House near Bayard Street and Bowery, where detectives recovered it. Officials counted the funds as 10000 short. Whiting offered to return notes and half the money if prosecutors and bondsmen were released.
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New York
George L. Whiting
Brooklyn Bank
Vandyke House
Bayard Street
Bowery
Brooklyn
Brooklyn _ Bank
Whiting
Port Dover Child Fatally Wounds Sister during Play
A Port Dover boy named Manning, while handling a revolver, shot his sister in the breast. She died within an hour.
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Manning
Port’Dover
Hig Sister
Dead Man Revived After Two Weeks in Frozen Transport
A Minneapolis telegram reports Jonas Nelson, a lumberman, died after a woods accident and lay in a pine coffin for over a week before his body, chilled and in transit to Triunda, began to show life once warmed. His eyes opened and color returned as doctors revived him, with his condition gradually improving since.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
John Peterson
Jonsus
Nelson
Murder Case Linked to Cornwall Inquiries
Edward L. Keeler charges his brother Albert and Abraham Bedstead with murder of John C. Corry long ago after Corry vanished. Albert Keeler and Bedstead jailed. Edward Keeler remanded. Mrs. Curry held on bond. others committed for April assizes trial.
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Edward L. Keeler
Matilda
Cornwall
Albert C. Keeler
Abraham C. Bedstead
John C. Corry
Corry
Keelers
Abraham V. Bedstead
A. Farlinger
J. P
Edward
Curry
Mesura
Farner
Chamberlain
Casselin
Male Ley
Allen
Magstrate
Edward Keeler
Bedstead
the Assizes
Hip pockets for lap dogs show latest dress whim
A column recounts quirky fashion trends with dogs and birds in ladies outfits, urges village merchants to rally local support, notes March weather delaying bonnets, and mentions a four year parliamentary veteran and a small boy who swallowed a tin whistle. It also reports the Tariff debate vote outcome and a Minnesota grasshopper forecast for 1877.
Critics From Payers Point the Finger at Management
An exchange notes that both newspapers and churches see critics among those who contribute least to support. The passage frames a common stance where minimal contributors harshly judge leadership and operations.
Marriages and a funeral in Acton and Culross
At the Presbyterian sees Acton by Nev two William Michie wed Annie Hyde of Esquesing. In Culross township James Gordon aged about 70 formerly of Esquesing dies. Funeral at Acton Presbyterian burying ground today after the 11 30 train from the west.
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Acton
Cameron
William Michie
Annie
Wm. Hyde
Culross
James Gordon
Esquesing
Presbyterian Burying Ground
Market prices for grains and staples listed
The list shows prices for flour and various grains including old and new fall wheat, spring wheat from Glasgow, red chaff wheat, barley, oats, peas, potatoes per bag, dried apples, butter and eggs with ranges from under a penny to several dollars per unit. Prices vary by item and quality.
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Glasgow
Cocoa Drink Promises Health and Strength for All
An article lauds a cocoa beverage as a nourishing aid for digestion and immunity. It stresses building a strong constitution through proper diet, warns of hidden illnesses, and promotes purity of blood and well nourished bodies.
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Eprs
Pps
Civil Service Gazette
Jasgs
Epra & Co
Homeopathic Chemist
Threadneedle Street
Piccadilly
London
Wood's Improved Hair Restorative Ad
An 19th century advertisement promotes Wood's Improved Hair Restorative claiming to restore grey, faded, and dry hair to a natural color and vitality. It touts dandruff removal, itchiness relief, and suitability for premature baldness, with Chicago and Toronto agents listed for distribution.
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O.1 Drugg.sten
C. A. Conk & Co
Chicago
United States
Canadas
LYMA
X Bros. & Co
Toronto
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Maren
Joln ‘D. Lee
Adoupateh
Rome
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Sacred Rata
Guelph
Quinton
Harrisburg
George Dawson
Atelbinopis
Naples
Perugia
Pius IX
Strathroy
Alphonso
Duke de Montpensier
Pennsylvania
Oakey Hall
Sweeney
Bin
John D.lee
Mountain Meadow
Brighim Young
New York Herald
Arkansas
Belleville
Grand Trunk Railway
Caniston Road
John Darcy
Thompson
Bonnell
Acton Markets
Misses Mann
Edward Matthews
Acton P.O
John Crewson
Erin
Crewson
Halton
Mill Street
Milton
James A
Frazer
Grand Trank
Zephyr
F. W. Stone
Sheriff
Sangpariel
Smith
John and Agnes Streets
H Walker
E. Nicklin
Mrs. Thompson
Swith
Alread
Guelp
J. D. Williamson
Acton Plow Co
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Cook
Yearlin
Durham Bulls
Erier
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