International Sanitary Commission favored by British government
News of the week reports varied global incidents including a British favoring of Congress authorizing an International Sanitary Commission to be held in the United States. It notes Irish emigration surging, a Russian 4 percent loan, and multiple violent and political events across Europe and America.
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United States
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Count Olcott
France
St. Petersburg
Hartmann
Paris
Sensation in Eastern finance as rail and coal firms suspend
News reports a shock in finance as the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company and the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad suspend operations. Fire devastates 70 Edansburg buildings. a violent riot in Cincinnati area leads to gunplay and arrests.
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Reatling Coal and Tron Company
Philadelphia and Ready Railroad Company
Edansburg
John T. Harrold
New York
Thalroad Company
Political Delegates and Gubernatorial Alignments Across States
The Minnesota Greenbackers met in Minneapolis and backed Solon Chase of Maine. The Mississippi Democratic Convention chose a non-instructed delegation to Cincinnati with nine supporting Bayard, four Hancock, and three undetermined. Kansas Democrats claim Tilden has no delegates, while Seymour is expected to secure the solid Kansas vote.
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Logan
Grant
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Tineis
Jie
Trinvis
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Blaine
Shelby M. Cullom
John M. Hamilton
Dement
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Edward Rutz
James McCartney
Alabama
Seymour
Galena Gazette
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Sherman
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Delaware
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David Davis
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G. W. Hayes
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J. A. Thompson
Firzt
James Baseett
D. D. F. Warnsworth
Henry 8. Walker
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Minneapolis
Solon Chase
Maine
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Bayard
Hancock
Emigrants sail to Liberia and German settlers land along coast
The Liberia ship leaves New York with sixty emigrants bound for the African republic. Within four days two steamers bring 4,000 German emigrants to Baltimore then depart for the West. Over 2,500 immigrants reach Boston in one day and head to Chicago to disperse. A House committee bill proposes six more years to complete the Northern Pacific railroad and directs that land sale proceeds beyond construction costs go to the treasury.
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Dak
Piqua
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Kan
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U S Senate and House Acts Move on Pensions and Public Buildings
Legislative actions cover pension appropriations at 9.24 million and the Sundry Civil bill, with amendments to internal revenue, military academy funding, and Montana Idaho Wyoming reapportionment. Also notes Ute treaty President press for action, postal service changes, and appointments including Idaho agent Bibb and Colorado census supervisor.
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Cox
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Meade
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Albert D. Bibb
Colorado
Frank Plunkett
United States Navy
J. Newton Pettis
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Landry
National Soldiers Homes
Na M. Palmer
Miners
Willian B. Frank
Connecticut
Charles W. Roberts
Maine
Martin Mc. Mahon
Love
Indiana
Maj
Fulton
Wisconsin
Cobb
The Teeth and Ears Link in Health and Decay
Dentists warn that full teeth aid digestion by chewing and saliva mixing. Decay fills air with foul particles and can trigger ear boils, tinnitus, and deafness. Dr. Samuel Sexton links teeth to overall health from childhood, cautions against mercury amalgam fillings, and urges early dental care and regular inspections.
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Samuel Sexton
Sexton
Parlor Punishment Turns Drunk Husband Despairing
A Paris tradesman’s wife tricks her sober husband into believing his wife has hanged herself. She uses a life sized lay figure in a dress with a rope at a chandelier. The man wakes, regains his senses, and rouses police and a doctor. The ruse backfires as he discovers the deception and she flees to avoid consequences.
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Paris
Jord
Why Ladies Use Lead Pencils
A Californian woman contributor explains why women struggle with sharpened pencils. She notes fear of soiling hands, lack of boldness, and reliance on others. A humorous quote contrasts male and female attitudes to sharpening blades, concluding Eve could not sharpen her own pencil.
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Adonis
Johnny
Eve
Ahe
Neona
Illinois canal expansion debate dominates remarks in House
Hon. George KR Davis of Illinois advocates enlarging the Illinois and Michigan canal to enable a deep water link from the St Lawrence to the Mississippi and Gulf. He cites historical support, costs to date, and economic military value, urging federal action and a designated committee to review terms for state transfer of canal rights by February 1881.
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National Home of Representatives
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Michigan Canal
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Illinois
United States
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Union
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Mii
Kansan
Iowa
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The Deacon Wins on the Homestretch at Covenant Meeting
An 1830s style narrative from the Lapeer Ohio Clarion describes a Covenant Meeting at Place Baptist Chapel. The elder pastor faces blunt reproof as members vote to sustain Sunday services and appoint a leader. Deacon F. reluctantly accepts, challenging the pastor with a biblical retort about two or three gathered.
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Brethren
Sisters
Lapeer
Ohio
Clarion
The Art of Small Talk and Public Discourse
A reflection on social talk as a skill in mixed company. The author notes that casual chatter about health appearance or rumors can serve as a social “buckshot” to attract interest. A learned professor is described as speaking grandly to a single listener, illustrating different styles of conversation.
Knighting by the Queen Described in Sir Stephen Lakeman's Memoir
Sir Stephen Lakeman recalls his knighting by Queen Victoria. A cushion and sword were brought, the sword fell short, the ceremony completed with the Queen kissing his hand. Speakers include the Earl of Aberdeen, the Earl of Clarendon, and the Duke of Newcastle as witnesses and commentators.
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Her
Earl of Aberdeen
Stephen
Sir Stephen
Earl of Clarendon
Duke of Newcastle
Lord Clarendon
Costly Bit of Red Tape From a Postal Loss
Washington correspondence reports a 1879 incident where Postmaster Mrs. Rachel Martin’s registered letter containing 34.25 dollars was stolen by mail carrier W. E. Cundiff and led to a prison sentence. The case prompts a costly government fix while the sender seeks a credit via a special act. Also noted is a Chinese port incident where two English sailors argued over a pistol misfire, one killing the other then himself.
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Marte
Port Wayne
Medianapolis
Telin Box
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Jantes Vo Kenso
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Thudiwna
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Terre Haute
Rachel Martin
New Castle
Craig County
W. E. Cundiff
Salem
Cundiff
Albany
Post Office Department
A Great Country for Man
The New Haven Register notes a ratio of 3,000,000 unmarried men to 4,000,000 unmarried women. If all men married, 1,000,000 women would remain as surplus older singles. The piece labels the country as favorable to men and cites the demographic imbalance.
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New Haven Register
Spoiled sayings spark child pickle regret
A teacher tells a girl not to let temper sour. The child blurts a dialect remark about pickles going spoiled, lamenting that her mamma's pickles are spoiled. The playful exchange reveals language quirks and a moment of regret.
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