A Curious Mix of Politics and Fire Proof Ink
A broad summary of varied items including debate on Guiteau and Ward Hunt, pension plans for judges, surplus government money, and a German fire proof paper ink invention. The column notes public opinion on conspiracies, a plan to retire Judge Hunt, and a Baltimore grand jury practice. It also cites a Chicago jab at senators' secretaries and a German breakthrough in fire resistant paper and inks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scoville
Guiteau
General Arthur
Roscoe Conkling
General Grant
Congress
Ward Hunt
Supreme Court
David Davis
Judge Hunt
Pinkney
Baltimore
Grand Jury
Chicago
Windom
Congressional Globe
Platinum Ink for Fire Proof Paper Regains Legibility When Heated
A paper treatment uses a compound of lamp-black and varnish with platinum salts to create a fire proof writing surface. An ink mix of dry platinum chloride oil of lavender Chinese ink gum arabic and water yields writing that becomes transparent upon ignition and may reappear legible as the paper heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Railroads and the call for a national system
The piece argues ongoing railroad wars stem from unequal freight and passenger rates and secret deals favoring wealthy shippers. It cites Tsaae L. Rice on three discrimination types and endorses placing rail transport under United States control to curb monopoly and restore fair access, predicting growing public demand for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
Tsaae L. Rice
Rice
Standard Oil Company
United States
Mr. Rice
Webster Centennial Banquet Honors Daniel Webster Legacy
Observances of Daniel Webster birth centennial highlight a Marshfield Club banquet in Parker's with a wide Boston delegation. Ex-Mayor Prince Governor Long and Senator Jones of Florida praised Webster's life as statesman and patriot. The piece also notes Melvin of Monticello escaping kidnapping in a border incident, prompting international attention and calls for arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Marshfield Club
Parker
Hhis
Boston
Prince
Long
Webster
Winthrop
Bell
Old
New Hampshire
Jones
Florida
Marshall P. Wilder
Leverett Saltonstall
Rights of American citizens stir maritime tensions risks
The remark recalls Gloucester fishermen riots at Fortune Bay Newfoundland and unpunished culprits, suggesting that unaddressed wrongs may embolden New Brunswick neighbors. A firm government push for prompt satisfaction could deter future out rages and ensure enforcement.
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Gloucester
Fortune Bay
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Our Trade With Russia Sees Little U S Export Return
The piece notes minimal U S trade with Russia despite large Moscow imports of wool camel’s bait goat skins and linen crash. It cites imitations of American goods sold by British and German houses and urges coordinated American sales across Russia for tools mills and farm implements to unlock lucrative markets. The consul suggests joint agency strategies to enter St Petersburg Moscow and Odessa markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Odessa
Ostrich Farming Gains Interest for Southern States
A US consul in Buenos Aires backs ostrich farming as profitable for California Texas and the South. Details cite breeding ages feather value and possible annual incomes from pairs, with estimates of incubation, land needs and pens. Also noted is a planned fast steamship line to England with capitalization of five to ten million dollars and weekly then triweekly service.
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E. L. Baker
United States
Buenos Ayres
California
Texas
State Department
South Africa
Arabia
Argentine Pampas
Mr. Baker
Cape Town
Bernos Ayres
Cape Colony
Cape
England
New York
Lorillard
Austin Corbin
London
Unnamed Transatlantic Vessel Project Aims for Fast, Unsinkable Craft
A proposed fleet of 500 foot long vessels with 50 to 52 foot beams seeks rapid service and governmental aid via mail routes. By avoiding general freight, designers promise higher speed and safety and even unsinkability, backed by ample capital and ambitious optimism for realization.
Hind brake man duty and rail line reform debate
A historical critique notes danger signals by hind brake men on Hudson River trains and argues for stricter pay and reliability. It highlights Spuyten Duyvil incident, monopoly influence in New York, and calls for reform while discussing Congress land grant restoration for twenty three railroads totaling over 128 million acres.
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Hudson River
Hind
Spuyten Duyvil
Leavitt
Maine
Sam
Melius
Mr. Vanderbilt
New York
Albany
Congress
Gulf & Ship Island
Alabama & Florida
Coosa & Tennessee
Mobile & Girard
Coosa & Chattanooga
Alabama & Chattanooga
Pensacola & Georgia
Florida, Atlantic & Gulf Central
North Louisiana & Texas
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Vicksburg
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Little Rock
Fort Smith
Detroit & Milwaukee
Houghton & Ontonagon
North Wisconsin
Wisconsin Central
St. Paul & Pacific
St. Vincent
Brainerd
Hastings & Dakota
Oregon Central
Atlantic & Pacific
Texas Pacific
Northern Pacific
Senator cites Robeson linked to Roach amid navy scandal
Gath quotes a senator criticizing Secor Robeson and shipbuilder John Roach over Cuba era ironclads. He alleges Robeson prospered while Roach lagged, citing the Puritan and Monadnock costs and a storm over Navy Yard trials. Senator McPherson plans to press Roach and Robeson in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gath
Secor Robeson
Robeson
Navy Department
Camden
Washington
John Roach
Roach
Cuba
Navy Yard
McPherson
Roach and
Senate
Herzegovinians Reassert Push for Liberty Against Austria
The piece notes Herzegovinians rising against Austrian rule after Berlin terms left them unconsulted, seeking independence through force while Europe echoes liberty against monarchic domination. It also covers John Sherman’s treasury probe, Emmerson’s Chicago delegation role, and testimony suggesting Sherman’s political manipulation.
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Berlin
Austria
Russia
Turkey
Europe
Ireland
Herzegovinia
Testimony on Sherman subordinates paid while in Treasury
The article describes Sherman canvass subordinates sent to the South with leave of absence and regular salaries drawn from the treasury. Emmerson’s testimony is urged to be stricken as irrelevant by friends on the committee. Public reaction foresees focus on a politician’s use of public funds for private interests.
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John Sherman
Treasury Investigating Committee
Washington
John
J. A. Emmerson
Arkansas
Treasury
Grant
Chicago
Sherman
Emmerson
Treasury Department
Outlandish remarks and opinions fill a Boston column
A jumble of brief opinions and anecdotes from New York and Boston notes politics, theater, finance, and society. It mentions La Salle's Mississippi discovery anniversary, school desegregation in Illinois, pension bills, and jokes about Oscar Wilde, Guiteau, and Mormon influence, with satirical takes on Congress and public life.
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Boston
Mississippi River
la Salle
New Orleans
Congress
Oscar Wilde
Clara Morris
Illinois Supreme Court
New York Assembly
New Jersey Senate
N. Y
Philadelphia
Francis Wise
Ireland
American Securities
Harr
Washington
New York Sun
Guiteau
Shakespeare
David Davis
Montreal
Norristown Herald
Scoville
Sun
Chandler
Garfield
George Washington
United States
Chicago
Salt Lake
C. H. Eaton
New York
Orson Pratt
Utah
Beecher
Concluding notes on temperance reform and veteran politics
An Arkansas farmer notes hanged execution is mild and resuscitation is rough while temperance workers are urged to focus on youth. Ohio veterans protest inviting Hayes of Fremont to Cincinnati Grand Army event. A New York legislator suggests rocket signals to replace lanterns on railroads to avert train delays.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Arkansas
Cincinnati
Hayes
Fremont
Ohio
New York
Cheering Reports From Our Mills Crest of the Wave
A visit to leading mills shows busy activity and swift production as merchants manufacturing Co. reports. Overseer C S Googin praises St Jacobs Oil for cuts and sprains and recommends it strongly. Superintendent M C Harwood endorses its use for headaches neuralgia and related complaints.
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Merchants’ Manufacturing Co
S Mills
Googin
Franklin Street
St. Jacobs
M. C. Harwood
Cheat Street
Pleasant
St. Jacobs Oil
G. Baker
St. Jacobs Oi
Barnard Manufacturing Company
Isaac L. Hart
Asheton Street
Mark Reeves
James K. Watson
Quequechan Mills
M. H. G. Fenner
W. H. Shaw
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Pacific Coast
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Nmuratio Alger, Dr
Globe
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the Weekly Globe
Mass
Scotland
Weekly Globe
About & Words
Aline
Boston Weekly Globe
Advertiser
Morgan
Uncle Sam
France
Charles J. Guiteau
Mr. Melvin
Monticello
Canada
Melvin
Victoria
New York Commercial Advertiser
Fall River
Daily Herald
Fall River Merino Company
Crescent Mills
Fall River Iron Works
Greaux Bridge
Daluath
Minn
Washington, D. C
Lynn
T.G. Showshoe
Centre County
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