Sam Pays Off About One and Three Quarter Million
Sam cleared roughly 1.75 million last month, leaving the firm sound and solvent. The company remains in good health as earnings stabilize after the payoff.
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Sam
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1878
Page
2
Vincinta Legislators Favor Lower Taxes Over Debt Interest
Vincinta's lawmakers conclude it is wiser to keep taxes down than to pay the interest on the state debt. The stance suggests political debate over fiscal policy and public funding priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincinta
Democrats Move to Replace House Door Keeper
The House leadership contemplates replacing the door keeper Fitzhugh noting the current choice would be larger than both Fitzhugh and General Grant combined based on debate impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Fitzhugh
Grant
Rail subsidy quarrel rages as two rivals clash in Washington
Col Scott accuses C P Huntington of seeking treasury funds for a worthless road while The Californian calls the Pennsylvanian a wrecking force. The exchange ends with the Pennsylvanian departing in a special car. The public is warned that the rivals would quickly unite their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Col
Scott
C. P. Huntington
Treasury
Washington
Second Cooper Institute Planned in South Carolina
Peter Cooper, founder of the Cooper Institute, plans a second institute in South Carolina. The move follows extensive prior benevolence and new gifts to public and private objects, reflecting his continued philanthropy and patriotic intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuewn
Peter Cooper
Cooper Institute
South Carolina
Storm Ravages New York New Jersey Coasts This Week
A Thursday storm on the New York and New Jersey coasts caused unprecedented damage. Tidal waves swept famous resorts destroying bath houses hotels roads and other structures. At Coney Island two families including mothers and five children and a nurse drowned. Other vessels wrecked and trains blocked by snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Coney Island
Cabinet Divided Over Silver Remonetization Debate
The cabinet discussed silver questions with strong division. Thompson and McCrary back full remonetization of the 412 grain dollar, while Key supports limited remonetization. Evarts Schurz and Devens oppose silver, and Bland’s bill is scrutinized for bullion deposit and certificate provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Thompson and
McCrary
Key
Evarts Schurz
Devens
Senate
Stanley Mathews
Bland
Buckner
Doorkeeper Polk Put Under Civil Service Inquiry
After persistent requests from Congressmen for jobs, House Doorkeeper Polk faces a Civil Service Reform Committee investigation. Accusations include excessive names on the payroll and lobby influence, with claims of control over the Committee of Accounts. Several members defended him as a gentleman and hinted at a conspiracy against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Polk
Civil Service Reform Committee
Congress
Committee of Accounts
East Mauch Chunk Priest Reports Greth Miracle Recovery
Rev Farien Heinen of East Mauch Chunk issues a card claiming Miss Greth recovered miraculously after being called from ecstasy and death. Father Brannan of Philadelphia says Archbishop Wood will not act unless the frenzy endures and questions Heinen's tale as potentially heresy if no death or trance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farien Heinen
East Mauch Chunk
Miss Greth
Father Heiner
Father Brannan
Story County court house costs and railroad reform debate
A Boone Standard summary discusses Story County’s court house cost dispute with a contractor, including a $44 358 76 cap and bankruptcy of the contractor. It then shifts to railroad legislation proposals by Mr Coomes, comparing Minnesota and Massachusetts models and urging reform for fair rates and state supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Standard
State News
Story County
Dutton
Coomes
Cass County
Massachusetts
Executive Council
Des Moines
Board of Commissioners
General Assembly
Council Bluffs
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the
United States
Cedar Rapids
Hamilton Freeman
Metropolis Steamer Lost With Over 100 Lives
Telegraph account of the Metropolis sinking after leaving Philadelphia January 29 1878. Heavy leaks and a broken rudder forced lightening the ship, a failed pump, and a fatal beaching near Hampton Roads. Lifesaving crews arrived late. the vessel broke up at 5 P M with extensive loss of life among railroad laborers and supplies for South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
J. H. Ankers
Philadelphia
SP. M
Hampton Roads
Passensengers
South America
Central Railroad of Iowa report shows strong 1877 earnings
Hon J B Grinnell receiver reports for the Central Railroad of Iowa with gross earnings in 1877 of 740000, up 17000 from 1876, and net earnings above expenses of 225000. Also notes a murder case in Council Bluffs with governor’s reward offered and suspect found near a well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Grinnell
Central Railroad of Iowa
England Preparations for Eastern War and European Tensions
Extensive preparations by England for military service in the East are reported as Europe fears fusion of Germany Russia and Italy. Russia concentrates two hundred thousand in Rumelia while Denmark and Sweden bolster arms. An impending BISMARCK inspired unification of German speakers alarms Austria as unrest grows in England with peace riots and effigies of liberal leaders.
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England
East
Russia
Rumelia
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Italy
Europe
St. Petersburge
Avotria
Austria
Raovea
Prince of
Montenegro
Rowx
France
Austia
Vienna
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