News of the Week Highlights Global Turbulence
A digest of 19th century world events reports bans on marriage for Russian students amid rising radicalism concerns, Italian elections results, Cuba filibuster success, Bulgaria and Romania recall envoys, and a sick Pope. Also covered are Russian war prep, famine in Hungary, famine reaction in Ireland, and various U.S. political and social notes.
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Italy
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Bulgaria
Roumania
Rome
Spain
Russia
Cuia
Hungary
Constantinople
Salonica
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Ireland
England
Washington notes on pending congressional measures
Congress faces key items including the Electoral Count bill the Chinese Immigration bill and the Tariff bill. The Bureau of Statistics reports April breadstuffs exports at 12 679 115 dollars, ten months totals 207 306 615. A letter to the Senate Committee on Pacific Railroads accuses bribery by certain members and ex-members relating to Texas Pacific railroad land grants and bond distributions.
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Bureau of Statistics
George
Census Bureau
South
Senate Committee On Pacific Railroads
Texas Pacific Railroad
Asmount
Senate and House Action on May 14 1880 Legislation
Senate considered a court of inquiry for Thomas Worthington case and passed with amendment. Other measures included library accommodations, Alaska reports, army promotion petition, a Peoria public building bill, and a river and harbor funding vote. House debated appropriation bills, municipal code review, and troop pensions, with passage of the Pension Deficiency bill and other measures as sessions continued.
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Indiana
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Clarksburg
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Waco
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Senator Butler
South Carolina
Daring Rescue as Horse Falls into Well Buries Man
In Oregon near the Umatilla river Mr Green is crushed by a horse that tumbled into a well while he dug. Brother in law Mr Scott rescues him using an ax after wrestling the animal. They free him, with Green alive but badly bruised and possibly bedridden for weeks.
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Linn County
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Black Hills
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Hatiz
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Thornburgh
Omaha
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Rankin
Col. Brackett
Indiana County
Plains
Bear River
Lieut. Price
Lambert
Rawlins
Social imports and American visitors in London society
A Salt Lake News report notes how American visitors are welcomed in London drawing rooms, balls, and dinners with generous hospitality while bearing no national prejudice. It cites sponsors needed for social entry and mentions women’s reception dynamics as well.
Old fashioned girl sketched as moral portrait from past times
A writer in the Hrammer and Chron icle extols the old fashioned girl of thirty to forty years ago. She helped at home, learned to sew, bake pies, and darned stockings before age twelve. Obedience, cooking, housekeeping, and practical skills formed her solid upbringing.
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Gaantae
Hrammer and Chronicle
Uncle Tom
Rare 1796 Washington dollar found by local collector
Coin enthusiasts report a revived craze boosting prices for 1879 coins with dimes quarters and half dollars rising to 25 35 and 75 cents respectively. A rare Washington silver dollar from 1796, believed unique, surfaced in Schuylkill county after being in a farmer's possession for over sixty years, with Washington’s bust and the legend Washington President on the obverse and a fifteen star eagle on the reverse.
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E. Mason, Jr
Washington
Schuylkill County
Philadelphia Record
Wall Street history and a frontier hero profile
A late 19th century front page piece recalls Wall Street’s origins and its sweeping impact from government to commerce, praising its mixed character and noting the English Sunday as a key to national religious strength. It also profiles Joe Rankin, famed Ute-battle rescuer, detailing his 165 mile single ride to warn Rawlins.
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Wall Street
Lombard Street
London
United States
Washington
Dugan
Canadas
Gulf of Mexico
San Francisco
Bangor
Dr. Talmage
Verdi Aged Yet Active and Creative Composer
The article portrays Verdi as unexpectedly youthful in spirit at 65, still vigorous and prolific. It notes his humble Parma birth to an innkeeper father and illiterate mother, his early musical talent, and his lifelong passion for sound from babyhood onward.
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Verdi
Rancold
Duchy of
Parma
Giuseppe
Boy Pianist Gains Mastery Amid Early Hardship
A waiflike youth endured hunger and tears as he pursued lessons from an obscure organist. His zeal surpassed his teacher, attracting patron Antonio Barezzi who helped him study in Milan, where he flourished rapidly in musical training.
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Antonio Barezzi
Milan
San Francisco Chronicle
How to Write for the Papers in the Boston Post
The Boston Post argues brief communications fit scarce newspaper space. Short pieces more likely be read, allow more contributions, and keep editors from wasteful filler. A noted quip about a widower and mixed-race children illustrates a sharp epigrammatic point.
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Societe de Biologie
Ecole Normale
Boston Post
Prince of
Samuel Bowles
Memphis Dogs Shot Down on City Streets
Reports say unfenced dogs roamed Memphis streets when shot by authorities. Witnesses describe rapid gunfire and fear as animals collapsed. No official motive given, ongoing inquiries seek details and accountability. Authorities say safety concerns prompted the actions.
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Memphis
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