Defeat in Pennsylvania Legislature and Public Turmoil Report
A broad, fragmented account notes a defeat in the Pennsylvania Legislature amid fierce contest influenced by Philadelphia interests. It also details harsh prison conditions in New Jersey and a sequence of urban fires, bankruptcies, rail and train heists, and national financial debates including silver remonetization and cash changes.
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Cashier
D. C
Bascom
J G. Batchelder
Sherri
of Regions
Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Standard New -Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New Jersey State Prison
Pzisieph
H. P
Thomas Lord
New York
New York City
Federal Finances Show January Debt Reduction and Treasury Totals
The January figures reveal a debt decrease of 1,668,076. The official treasurer’s report lists cash in treasury, currency in circulation, and various holdings. It details outstanding notes, legal tenders, coin, and total debt less cash, with monthly reductions and the redemption agency’s monthly totals.
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United States
Eeneisames T. Sion Ee
Socraed
Beeta
N Bank
Curren
Treasury
Ceuta
Constad
Metric system bill introduces grammes in postal use
Congress considers a House bill by Mr. Marsh to replace half an ounce with fifteen grammes for postal matters starting Jan 1 1879 and to require grammes in postmaster balances. A second bill proposes a metric coinage and a new metal called goloid for coinage.
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Congress
Marsh
Librarian of Congress Reports Big Gain in Volumes
The annual report shows an increase of 20 021 volumes during the year with a vast number of pamphlets maps engravings and more. the library now holds 331 118 volumes and 110 000 pamphlets. About 70 000 volumes lack remaining shelf space and Librarian Spofford urges immediate action to cure the deficiency before the current session ends.
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Librarian of Congress
Spofford
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Burke Discusses Hayes Inauguration and Conkling Plot
Chicago Tribune interview with Maj. E A Burke of New Orleans reveals no formal plan by Tilden managers to defeat the Hayes count. Burke disputes charges of bad faith by Southern Democrats and states no agreement existed with Matthews Foster or others regarding Hayes.
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Louisiana
Chicago Tribrone
Conkling
Hayes
New York
Committee On
Congress
Wigginton
Harris
Springer
Candler Razy
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Ellis
Pacheco
Wait
Thornburgh
Price
Hiscock
Washington
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Reed
United States
South Carolina
House
Matthews
Clifford
United States Supreme Court
White House
Senator Blaine
Washington Post
Charles Foster
Ohio
Wormley
Mary Watterson
John Sherman
Stanley Matthewer
Gov. Dennison
Gen. Garfield
Swern
Nicholls
Chicago Tribune
Maj. E. A. Burke
New Orleans
Conan
Maj. Burke
Mr. Tilden
Democratic Party
Tilden
Senator Conkling
Astaro
Mr.es
Grant
Pevenne
Morton
A Matthews
Gen. Gordon
Lamar
Gibson
Stanley Matthews
Mr. Hayes
Maj
A. Burke
James A. Garfield
Wormley's
Louisiess
Packard
W. E. Caanvina
Questioning if the Chandler named in a telegram is the same figure
The letter questions whether W E Chandler is the same individual linked to 1865 treasury abuses in the South and 1872 political intrigue. It cites alleged corruption, franchise theft in New Orleans, and efforts to influence Louisiana affairs, ending with a social rumor about a possible engagement.
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W. BE. Chandler
Washington
W. E. Chandler
Chandler
the Treasury
South
Treasury
Republican National Committee
Cers
Fifth Avenue
New York
Louisiana
New Orleans
Army reorganization bill cuts enlisted ranks and caps officers
An abstract of Gen. Banning's bill proposes reducing the army to 20,000 enlisted men and cutting regiments across cavalry artillery and infantry. It reorganizes adjutant and inspector general departments, abolishes the Bureau of Military Justice, consolidates quartermaster and subsistence into the department of supplies, and reforms pay and promotions. The pay scales for officers and non commissioned officers are streamlined while retirement ages and details shift. Overall cost drops estimated between 5 and 36 million dollars.
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Department of Supplies
Secretary of War
Congress
Corps of Engineers and Ordnance Department
West Point
Army
Washington
Gen. Banning
COBO
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Banning
Representative Waddell Proposes National Savings Depositories Bill
In Congress Representative Waddell of North Carolina introduces a bill to create national savings depositories as a branch of the Post Office. It pledges U S credit for deposits, sets a 3 percent interest limit, designates principal offices, and caps each depositor’s liability at 1500 dollars. It also notes related postal and tax provisions and mentions canal transportation topics in a separate report excerpt.
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Chicago
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United States
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Eut
Washington
Postal
Ted Citor
United Steam
Mnemonic Fragments on Vesuvius and Italian Beliefs
The excerpt discusses Vesuvius eruptions and the potential devastation to nearby residents. It critiques persistence in opinions and cites Dr. Pierce's Favorite as a misused remedy, questioning the reliance on drastic cathartics for relief amid such facts.
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Pierce
Remarkable Success and Low Price for The Lapeer
The Lapeer provides varied reading from notable fathers of the day with stories and information for all readers. Subscriptions are only $1.50 per year including postage, with delivery to Chicago and surrounding areas.
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Tux Levexn
Texas
Florida
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Tne Lapeer
Fur Lenorr
Chicago
Wonder-Working Remedy Promoted for Stomach Ailments
An 19th century advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior cure for rheumatism and digestive disorders. The copy claims the spirituous tonic strengthens the stomach liver and overall vitality, making the body resistant to harmful atmospheric influences.
Graves' Heart Regulator Promises Cure
An advertisement touts Graves' Heart Regulator as a cure for heart disease and related symptoms. It claims multiple testimonials support the remedy and lists various heart ailments such as palpitation enlargement spasms and general debility. The pamphlet cites sixtieth price to pharmacists and one dollar per bottle.
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Graves
Te Force Druggista
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