Vast 19th Century News Digest From Across Continents
The report surveys crime executions in Delaware and New Jersey, bank collapses in New York, political pardons, and a sweeping view of global events. It notes the Mackinaw straits opening, fires in Cleveland, tribal tensions in Montana, riots in Toronto, and European diplomacy including Italy and Russia amid war rumors. It also covers railroad financing debates, timber depredations, and legislative actions in the United States.
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Straits of Mackinaw
Streere
Apriane
O. A. Willard
The
Evening Post
Manitoba
Cmwa Aia Aserahe
Cleveland
Ohio
Dominion Line
Fort Benton
Montana
Noa Serous
Senate Warriors
Chicago
Pennsylvania and Iowa Party Conventions Reported
The Democratic State Central Committee of Pennsylvania sets a State Convention in Pittsburgh on May 22. Election revenue tallies shown for New Hampshire towns include Prescott and McKean with hundreds of thousands. gubernatorial candidate William Foster leads for the Democrats. The Republican State Convention is called for Des Moines on June 19. Rhode Island and other details appear in the same notice.
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Toledo
Washington
Lane
Reed
Stanley
Rhode Island
Providence
J. B. Barnaby
Tseac Lawrence
Arkansas
South Carolina House of Representatives
Nolle
Joint Investigating Committee
Toespar
Senate
Blaine
Massachusetts
Secretary of the Interior
Schurz
Interior
Mesers
Christiancy
Dawes
Hoar
Sargent
Plymouth Rock
Morgan
Thurman Pacific
Pacific
Hovss
Committee On Civil Service Reform
Polk
Smith
Pennsylvania
Durhamn
West Point Academy
Mir. O'Neil
Democratic State Central Committee of
Pittsburgh
New Harmrshire
Prescott
McKean
Kendall
William Foster
T. P. Hazard
Romantic Cuban Visit Sparks Rumor of Kidnapping Tie
Washington reports say Judge Leonard of Louisiana visited Havana to investigate alleged kidnappings and later claimed a romance with a Cuban-American heiress. Leonard, a Harvard graduate and widower with two children in Germany, sought a consul’s help and captain general’s aid to pursue the young woman whose parents resisted the union.
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Leonard
Cuba
Rane
Yptes
Ofuisiana
Havana
Washington
New York Tribune
New York
Judge Leonard
United States
New Orleans
Nicholls
Louisiana Returning Board
New Orléans
Guba
Leon
Chester
Harvard
Germany
Heidelberg
Spanish Lady Refuses Silk Gown Pay in London Court
A Spanish lady faced the London court for refusing to pay for a blue silk night-gown she ordered, claiming it misfitted. With no jury of matrons available, the judge ordered payment plus costs. In fury she threw the gown at the solicitor, then ripped it before the judge. The remnants are now with a court officer.
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London
Advocate for Whipping Post Urges Quick Punishment
Steven McCorxis of North Carolina, a leader among the colored men, proposes a whipping post to curb offenses. He argues existing laws delay punishment as offenders are chained and languish, wasting time. under the plan offenders would receive thirty nine lashes and be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven McCorxis
North Carolina
Resumption Act Debate and Silver Bill Effects 1878
Senatorial testimony on whether to repeal the Resumption Act and the Silver Bill’s impact on resumption. Sherman argues resumption should stand, cites gold reserves and reduced bank notes, and outlines prepares for January 1. He notes silver policy mixed effects on bond sales and coin accumulation, and discusses bi metal standards favoring resumption.
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United States
Valine
of Exporta
Newark
Sexator
Sherman
Senate Finance Committees
Cuaeree
Efria
Cesnes
Debates on Resumption Policy and Currency Reform
Senators press Secretary Sherman on resuming specie payments with a large coin reserve and how to use bond sales and United States notes. He outlines plans for currency, bank notes, and legal tender, noting a cautious path to resumption and potential public confidence effects.
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Treasury
New
Issor
Voorhees
Sherman
Senator Voorhees
Janey
Ferry
Morris
Willie
United States
Senate
House
Bayard
Jones
Senator Ferry
Kersan
Sneranti
Allison
Peabody Fund Trustees Report Anonymously Donated Over 60000
The Peabody Fund Trustees in England Tennessee state in their thirteenth annual report they received an anonymous donation exceeding $60 000. They have purchased more property and completed another set of dwellings.
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Peabody Fund
England
Amrntean Butt Inadequate Salted Pack Reveals Poor Quality
A fragmented claim notes Amrntean butt lacking proper salting and packing quality. The report highlights concerns over texture and preservation affecting product value. Authorities advised tighter quality controls and supplier accountability.
Steck & Co Instruments Credited For Enduring Climate
The firm Geo Steck & Co. of New York is praised for the durability of its instruments under severe climates, boosting confidence in their financial prospects as piano exports to Europe and South American states continue.
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Prussia
Xuoro
Newtown
Sule
Pennington
St. Petersburg
Cronstadt
Russia
Department of Home Affairs
Bureau of Police
Tokio
Japan
New York Express
Sweden
Scotland
Adelaide
Australia
South Australia
Melbourne
Victoria
Europe
South American
Geo, Steck & Co
New York
Vienna
Phila
Thase
East 14Th Street
Heart Regulator and Stomach Bitters Ad Offer Relief
An old advertisement praises Graves’ Heart Regulator and Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as remedies for heart disease sleeplessness debility and digestive issues. It claims strong restorative efficacy and promotes purchase from local druggists at 60 cents and a dollar per bottle with testimonials.
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Hostetter
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