Census Supervisors Appointed and Enumerators Paid
The federal census act appoints supervisors in each state with pay of 500 dollars. Supervisors select enumerators, paid by district with rates of 2 cents per resident, 10 cents per farm, and 15 cents per productive establish ment. daily rates vary by region. Enumeration runs June 1 to July 1, 1880, with city wards completed in two weeks.
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Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
West
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Texas
Arcadia history and a string of late 19th century notices
A Rome Cor Philadelphia Telegraph report outlines Arcadia, the Roman literary society founded in the 17th century, with its origins, governance, key members, relocations, and structures. The piece shifts to local items, noting fires, jail terms, reunions, accidents, deaths, and civic updates from Iowa towns and officials.
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Histo
Arcadia
Leo XII
Rome
Philadelphia
Palazzo Riario
Crosini
Lungara
Christina
Sweden
Cecheioanis Grauina
Mbeni
Academy
Palatine
Aventine
Bosco Parriso
Monte Janiculum
Convent of St. Pietro
Montorio
Tasso
Crescimbeni
Aifesibeo
Europe
Janiculum
Portugal
John V
Bosco Parrasio
Azzurri
Cavaliere Azgaurri
St. Luke
New See
Palazzo Altemps
Earthquakes Storms Fires and Trials Across States in Late April News
A mixed batch of late April reports spans an earthquake in Virginia, a Pensacola hailstorm, a New York hotel elevator death, and multiple factory and railway accidents. It also covers rail freight rate cuts, a Swanton a trial in South Dakota over a lynching, Indian raids, and political debate on women’s voting rights.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Pensacola
Florida
Gramercy Park
New York City
Scranton Trust Company
Scranton
Karrgay
Goldsboro
N. C
J. B. Timberlake
South America
Cobija
Calamass
Bolivia
Loa
Caracoles
Star and Herald
United States
Prada
Peruvi
International Dispatch Roundup From Europe to America
From Germany to Russia and beyond, reports describe Bismarck’s tariff moves, Nihilist arrests, Czarist assassination attempts, and Eastern Question diplomacy. Garibaldi advocates universal suffrage while Peru and Chile edge toward conflict as Western powers weigh occupation plans and naval actions. Sleep, governance, and politics mix with a broad panorama of upheaval and strategic maneuvering.
International Weather Data Exchange Plan Endorsed
The Vienna Meteorological Congress recommends adopting world wide exchanges of weather data for simultaneous maps. Prompted by Gen Meyers plan used in the United States for six years, the system now involves nearly all civilized nations north of the Equator, aiding the tracking of storm courses from Washington.
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United States
Vienna Meteorological Congress
Meyers
Equator
Washington
Explorer Bryce recounts Mt Ararat ascent at Royal Institute
Dr Bryce spoke in London about climbing Mt Ararat aided by Kurds to bear his gear. He described witnesses doubting a divine guardianship over the peak, noted a wood fragment found above forest line, and affirmed volcanic origin with no crater or Ark remains, while suggesting the summit may have eroded.
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Dr. Bryce
Mt. Ararat
Royal Institute
London
Bat
Renee Ae
Bryce
Comic Retort During Franklin Battle Flight
An anecdote from the Franklin battle recalls a soldier fleeing danger using the idea distance lends enchantment. Col B enlisted to halt the retreat and threatened to shoot, but the rider quipped Shoot and be hanged, and went on.
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Franklin
Col
T. P
Col. B
Crimes and executions and trials reported in brief
A Vermont convict John P. Phair was hanged in April 10 for the April 9, 1874 murder of Mrs. Ann Freize and proclaimed his innocence. Hezekiah Shaffer, to be hanged at Chambersburg for murdering his wife, attempted suicide on April 14. A Chicago trial ended with a guilty verdict against William Golson for post office funds theft of 1200 dollars. An attempted coach robbery near Saddle Creek was stopped by Chicago agents who held arms. Francis Oppenheim, a German employee, was arrested for forging Berlin drafts in two sums. The motives cited include fast living. Deadwood dispatch notes a small band of Indians nearby.
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John Butler
Beacon
Iowa Coal Company
Wm. T. Harris
Saint Louis
William H
Tucker & Cook
Conway
Mass
St. Louis
Seaboard
New York
Ed. Hathaway
Anna, Ill
John McNamee
Tamaroa
New Orleans
West India
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
South American
Buenos Ayres
Olive
Fisher
Mitchell
Ketchum
Dafrond
Gillen
Brown
Domicus
Gertrell
Dufrond
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Cannon
Yankton
John
Parsons
Sioux Falls
United States
Hastings
Nebraska
Bion Brown
Ohio
Custer County
Wood River
Guertrell
Dominicus
Green
Baldwin
Gillan
Duffronde
Omaha
St. Petersbmg
Sholar
Ministry of Finance
Shalof
Russia
St. Petersburg
Solowzeff
Saint Bartholomew
Berlin
Czarowitch
Secret Police
Captain Barclay
Quinn
Elizabeth Orvin
Elizabeth
Sir John Sinclair
John Gorgen
Swine
John Mackay
Skerry
Strathnave
Frederick the Great
Prussia
John Hunter
Pichegre
Gilbert Blaine
Watey
Democratic Congressional Caucus
Washmerton
Kenna
House
Stephens
House of Resentatives
Beec
Supreme Court of the
Seetienin
John P. Phair
Penitentiary of
Vermont
Ann Freize
Hezekiah Shaffer
Chambersburg
Wm. 8
Golson
Chicago
Saddle Creek
Dakota
John 8. Parsons
Finlay
Francis 8. Oppenheim
Monsdorf & Heinmann
The Bed as a Garment in Popular Science Monthly
The article discusses the bed as a vital garment for humans, comparing it to clothing and emphasizing its role in warmth and health. It explains how bed warmth sustains circulation during rest, the need for airy yet warm bedding, and the consequences of sleep deprivation on the body.
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Ivoree
Dr. Butts
N. 8Th St
St. Louis
PR. Butts
Faagen
Saul
Popular Science Monthly
Novel Theories On Dreams From Galaxy Article
Galaxy article by Mr. Lewis presents experiments claiming dream content depends on stimuli during sleep. Low voice near a sleeper allegedly triggers dreams of water ordeals while music prompts dreams of deceased friends. Sleepers often dream briefly, with commands and noises causing instant awakenings.
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Galaxy On Dreams
Mr. Lewis
Mr.is
Oteer
Fragmented note on garment dyes and fabrics in unknown scene
A damaged OCR fragment describes faded garments and dye actions with vague references to people or items. Specific names, places, dates, or clear events are unreadable. The text hints at fabric quality and color retention without a coherent narrative.
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Simple, pure cure touted as harmless remedy for disease. Claims blood purity and regular digestion as benefits. Urges reader to try and see in another column.
All Claimed Por It Increase to Butter Prices
A reader from Salix Iowa named Haviland reports Per Gon Burlington Vermont product raised butter prices from 21 to 25 cents claiming strong value and consumer impact for local shoppers.
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Haviland
Salix
Iowa
Burlington
Old Si Predicts Change In Land and Dime Fare
An elderly speaker argues that peaceful times breed war and urges caution about immigration and urban growth. He warns against signaling revolutionary change and laments the prospect of underground transport and crowded streets. The dialogue critiques social unrest and predicts rising costs and upheaval if streets bear violent names.
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Ebery
Ondergroun
Fragmented excerpt evokes Civil War era trade tensions
The fragment hints at a discussion of peaceful labor, privateering, and tensions between the United States and Britain during the Civil War era. It references seceded Southern States and oceanic suppression of vessels, implying economic hostility and a call for noble conduct amid conflict.
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England
Cdl
United States
Great Britain
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London Times
Sultana
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Republican Party
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Chili
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Junan Antonio Pret
Mount Ararat
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