Virginia Senator vows to repudiate state debt
Virginia Senator Mahone declares with emphasis that he will use any influence he possesses to repudiate one cent of the debt Virginia owes. The Brainerd Dispatch notes the strong stance reported from Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahone
Virginia
British capitalists plan mills in Brazil for Argentine wheat
British capitalists propose flouring mills in Brazil to secure a wheat supply from the Argentine Republic, aiming to shut out American flour already sold in Brazil despite a 75 cent per barrel duty. They have also extended influence to Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Peru
Bismarck’s Appeal Pads Reichstag Power
The article notes Bismarck’s appeal to German electors secures an obedient majority and effectively eliminates the Reichstag as a constraint. Imperialism in the Kaiser’s realm seems protected from parliamentary opposition for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Germany
Reichstag
Death of Captain James B. Eads in Nassau
News from Nassau reports the death of Captain James B. Eads the noted civil engineer. In New Orleans his jetty system to keep the Mississippi River mouth open is hailed as one of the era's greatest achievements and credited with boosting property values along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Eads
Nassau
Bahama Islands
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Shenandoah Seeks Sewer Funds After Epidemic Warning
Dr Edwards of the state health board advised Shenandoah to clean up to avert an epidemic but no funds were found. A $25 begin sewer proposal failed at a recent election amid 5000 cases of malignant scarlatina measles and diphtheria in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Pennsylvania
Edwards
State Health Board
Consul General Heap Praised For Clear Economic Reports
The late Consul General Heap in Constantinople was a highly informed official whose business and economic reports to the State Department were valued for clarity and breadth. Newspapers and public figures regarded his dispatches as authoritative on the subjects they covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heap
Constantinople
Department of State
Immigration debate cooling industry harm concern
Carroll D. Wright argues voluntary immigration could harm U S mechanical industries. He notes 32 percent of workers in mechanical fields are foreign born and says industries have had to assimilate labor faster than product demand justifies, despite immigration aiding railroads and public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll D. Wright
President vetoes river and harbor bill over unexpended balances
The president let the river and harbor bill fail citing $16,000,000 in unexpended funds in the War Department and questioning several items as unworthy. He had signed a bill a week earlier, and the measure faced little House attention, seen as a product of three conference between conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Sixty ninth Pennsylvania veterans invite Pickett division to Gettysburg
The sixty ninth Pennsylvania veterans tender a reception to Pickett's Confederate division on the Gettysburg battlefield on July 3. The invitation notes the famous Cemetery Ridge charge as the most intrepid in history and says Pennsylvanians hold Pickett's men in high esteem. The ex Confederates plan to visit the battlefield that day as the sixty ninth Pennsylvania dedicates its monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixty-Ninth Regiment of
Pennsylvania
Pickett
Gettysburg
Cemetery Ridge
Sixty-ninth Pennsylvania
Optimism in Boston Daily Advertiser on Prosperity Across Nations
The Boston Daily Advertiser voices hope that the country is at the start of a major prosperity wave. It notes active business, ample money at moderate rates, and no imminent financial collapse though silver coinage concerns rise. Railroads show rising earnings and planned extensions signal broad confidence for continued prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Daily Advertiser
Three State Legislatures to Elect U S Senators
The West Virginia Legislature will reconvene in April to elect a U S senator and resolve other business. If adjourned past April, D B Lucas may be superseded before taking seat. Florida and New Hampshire legislatures meet in June to fill vacancies leaving the next Senate complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
United States
D. B. Lucas
Wilson
Camden
J. Finley
Charles W. Jones
Florida
New Hampshire
P. C. Keney
Pike
Senate
New Cardinals Adorned by the Pope in Rome Consistory
A papal consistory in the Sala Regia announced eight new cardinals from Toledo, Lisbon, Quebec, Baltimore, Sens, Rennes, Reims, and Ferrara. The ceremony featured the pope on the Sedia Gestatoria, royal guards, and extensive rites as each cardinal received the hat and kiss of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romer
Sala Regia
Sistine Chapel
Gonzales
Toledo
Mer
Aloisi Masela
Lisbon
Taschereau
Quebec
Gibbons
Baltimore
Bernadou of
Sens
Place
Rennes
Langenteun
Reims
Giordani
Ferrara
Bonaparte
Zeigliar
Melchers
Mazzella
Hey
Sacred College
Ireland
Keane
Watterson
Cardinal Gibbons
Propaganda
Cardinal Taschereau
Considter
Mer. Kirby
The
Irish College
McKeane
St. Patrick's Day
Canada
United States
New American College
Col. Lamont
Sowers
Baltimore Sun
Rome
Catholic University
Washington
America
James
Dolan
New York
Metropolitan Exposition Company
Mississippi
Louisiana
Ferdinand Ward
Sing Sing
Arthur Rose
Cincinnati
New Coon
Rose
Anthony
Shoeming
Negaunee
Mich
Marquette
Emperor William 90th Birthday Celebrated in Berlin Festivities
Berlin marks the ninety year birth of Emperor William with bells, processions, and pageantry. Crowds line streets and schools march to services as Bismarck and Moltke offer condolences and the city glows with electric lights and fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
William
Royal Academy
Frederick William
Frederick the Great
Gymnasia
Church of St. Nicholas
Bruechner
Koenigsplatz
Prince Bismarck
Marshal von Moltke
Academy of Arta
Bismarck
Gen. von Moltke
Bengal
Unter den Linden
Town Hall
Brandengate
Pottsdam Station
Royal Castle
Adams Addresses Interstate Act Beliefs Before Boston Club
Charles Francis Adams, president of Union Pacific, spoke to the Council club of Boston last Sunday night the 20 inst. He urged fair open enforcement of the interstate commerce law and that provisions be allowed to speak for themselves. He supported long and short haul and debated rebates and secret arrangements as just laws. He condemned free passes as abusive and called for extreme remedies. He criticized the pooling prohibition but defended pooling as beneficial to both public and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Francis Adams
Union Pacific Railway
Council Club of
Boston
Union Pacific
Marry John A. Logan Jr. and Edith Andrews in Youngstown home
John A. Logan Jr., son of the late senator, married Miss Edith Andrews of Youngstown Ohio at the bride’s father Chauncey M. Andrews home. The couple received a $50 000 check from Mr. Andrews among their presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan, Jr
Edith Andrews
Chauncey M. Andrews
Youngstown
Ohio
Mr. Andrews
Interstate commission named with five terms and names
The president fixed five terms for the interstate commission members led by Thomas M. Cooley of Michigan for six years and William R. Morrison of Illinois for five. Augustus Schoonmaker of New York four, Adlace F. Walker of Vermont three, and Walter L. Bragg of Alabama two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Cooley
Michigan
William R. Morrison
Illinois
Augustus Schoonmaker
New York
Adlace F. Walker
Vermont
Walter L. Bragg
Alabama
Mr. Cooley
August Schoonmaker
Kingstown
N. Y
Rochester
State Senate
Fairchild
Chicago
Attica
State Lawa
Supreme Court
University of Michiaga
Gresham
Wabasha
Harvard University
Cambridge Law School
Gen. Morgan
Democratic National Committee
Alabama State Railroad Commission
A. F. Walker
Edmunds
Rutland
Vermont Senate
Col. Morrison
Monroe County
McKendree College
Ill
The Bloody Apaches in Florida
Herbert Welch reports from St. Augustine on Apache prisoners at the old Spanish fort. He notes only about thirty of ninety inmates were guilty of recent misdeeds, while others served as commissioned scouts. Ladies aid efforts teach English and basic studies to twenty five men as Bishop Whipple praises rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Welch
Indian Rights Association
Florida
St. Augustine
Welch
Geronimo
United States
Bishop Whipple
Chicago Mayor Declines Candidacy Citing Strain and Risk
Mayor Harrison of Chicago explains he will not run again at age sixty two. He fears two years of turmoil, potential anarchist trials, and possible dishonor or blame if a deputy errs. He notes his duty to stay near Chicago to respond quickly to disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Chicago
Supreme Court
Gary
Nationwide notices and society news fill late 1800s columns
A dense summary of federal actions, court suits, appointments, and local incidents. The piece reports on a Paymaster robbery near Ft. Laramie, a jade dragon entry denial, Senate investigations, military resignations and arrests, post office openings, church and editorial moves in Rome, and various Minnesota events.
Plague of cholera urges strict quarantine measures
The article reviews the global history of Asiatic cholera from the 16th century to 1873, notes its spread via ships to Europe and America, and emphasizes prevention through strict quarantine and disinfection. It discusses suspected causes including the comma bacillus versus chemical compounds, transmission through the alimentary canal, water contamination, and the role of warm weather in outbreaks. It also cites Dr. Austin Flint on early treatment and notes higher mortality among the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
India
Europe
America
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Fort Dearborn
Chicago
Mississippi
New York
Gulf
Koch
Mr. Ward
Austin Flint
Grant refuses to discuss Porter case after reporters visit
A group of six reporters awaited Gen. Grant at his home to press for his views on Fitz-John Porter. Grant declined to comment, saying he had written letters on the matter and would not speak until they reached their addressees. He offered cigars and praised reporters for their earnestness. New York Times report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
A. S
Range
Grand Forks Land District
Eliza Chase
Devils Lake Land District
Thurman
Robinson
Massachusetts
Carlisle
Interstate Commerce and Pacific Railroad
Berlin
Lieut
Graydon
United States Navy
Fortress
Spandau
Mike Connors
Minneapolis
Eau Claire
Wis
Andrew Stensas
Daniel Allen
Neillsville
Wright
Hicks-Lord
New York
John Erickson
Fargo, Dak
Alex Stearns
Chautauqua New York
Simpson and
Summerfield Avenues
Ashbury Avenue
Curtis
Simpson Avenue
Rome
America
Quatuor Coronati
Colin Mount
Cardinal Taschereau
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Petersburg
Travn
Baltimore
Beecher
American Art Association
Marmaduke
Missouri
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Senator Sabin
Minnesota
Henry H. Porter
Ransom R. Cable
William Coffin
Messrs Cable and Porter
George KR. Graham
O Graham
Edgar A. I
New York City
J. R. Roberts
Liberia
Monrovia
United States
Friends
Eno
Canada
Charleton H. Way
Savannah
Z. L. White
Providence
R. L
Washington
Finois Supreme Court
Wilbur F. Storey
Storey
Grant
Whitfield Walker
Internal Revenue
Samuel C. Thompson
Phelps
Winona
Peter
Waseca
Arthur Woods
Pelican Rapids
Bob Younger
Stillwater
Bob
Hebrew Society
Hudson
Mattie Jacobs
8. Jacobs
Leopold Metzger
Washington Avenue
Red Wing Lime and Stone Company
Stevens County
C. L. Brown
8. A. Flaherty
John John
A. F. Siegler
Alander
H. Ireland
Brainerd
Free Press Printing Company of
Mankato
William Thomas
J.G. Koller
G. F. Piper
L. P. Hunt
H. A. Boff
L.P. Hunt
Free Press
A. Wettergren
St. Peters
John Burg
Traverse
Rochester
J. F. Vandooser
Loxs
St. Paul
Richard Ireland
Bishop Ireland
St. Josephs Convent
William Louis Kelley
Wilkin
Edith Howell
William Howell
Emma J. Myers
John G. Myers
Ransom D. Patterson
Frances Patterson
Capt
Chessman Gould
Santa Cruz
Cal
Capt. Gould
Old St. Anthony
Sleeper of
Board of Education of
Jackson
E. I. Orr
Village Recorder
Albert Lee
Hays
Kiehle
C. M. Skinnner
McGill
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
James A. James
Red Wing
Congress
Stephen Blanchard
Hastings
Edward Snyder
Owatonna
Mr. Alexander
Carrie A. Murray
Murray
Solomon Youmans
Eagle Lake
Blue Earth County
Miller
Youmans
John Wilson
A. C. Brown
Dakota
James Shields
Kate Dolhen
M. E. Virgo
Gen. Grant
Fitz-John Porter
Gen’l Grant
Harrison
Paris Capitulation Dispatches From War Correspondent
Archibald Forbes recounts entering Paris after its capitulation and delivering reports to London. He describes hunger in the city with dog soup and sawdust bread, the rushed 700 mile journey to send dispatches, and dangers including mob violence and a near execution before being released.
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Paris
Archibald Forbes
Bam
London
France
Strasbourg
Carlsbad
Daily
M. Labonchere
Indian Nicknames in Springfield Republican Style
A historical sketch outlines Native American nicknames found in agency freight books, naming Bear and Horse families with many variants such as High Bear Standing Bear Quick Bear Living Bear, and Horse family names like Horned Horse Eagle Horse Blue Horse. It notes diversity and humor in tribal naming traditions and early American interpretations.
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Springfield Republican
High Bear
Standing Bear
Quick Bear
Young Bear
Crazy Bear
Suffering Bear
Living Bear
Sitting Bear
Sleeping Bear
Bear Eagle
John Bear
Brave Bear
Little Bull
Slow Bull
Lone Bull
Medicine
Animal Kingdom
French fortification spree seals new Alsace frontier
The Rural National Review notes that after losing Alsace and Lorraine France created a vast defensive system along a now exposed frontier. Metz and Strasburg ceded to Germany left French engineers to fortify a double line of works with rail links and new bases including two great inner fortresses.
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Alsace
Lorraine
Metz
Strasburg
France
Rhine
Vosges
Napoleon I
Belfort
Vostes
Jura
la Trouce de
Bsides
Paris
Rural National Review
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Brainerd, Minnesota
TRE
Muley Hassam
Morocco
Queen Victoria
Beatrice
Henry of Rattenberg
Father Keller
Youghal
County Cork
Ponsonby
Canaday
J. L. Sullivan
Bulgaria
Vladimir
Russia
Vienna
Benton J. Hall
Burlington
Iowa
Star
James D. Jenkins
Isreal Green
Sisseton Indian Agency
Young Harris
Green
Neserdahl
King’s Camp
North Fork
Flambeau, Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Meridian
Aberdeen
Fergus Falls
Pierre
Manitoba
Fort Berthold
Montana
Indiana
Indian Bureau
Schofield
Ottawa
Supreme Court of Iowa
Des Moines
Conrad
International Distillery
Washington Navy Yard
Annapolis
James H. Adams
Spokane Falls
Wash
Osage
Sisseton
Israel Green
Sheridan
Military Academy
West Point
Fort Monroe
Fort Leavenworth
Ordnance Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Michael F. Chalk
Duluth
Mme. Nilsson
Cassa Miranda
Sweden
Prince and Princess of Wales
Bragg
Arthur McArthur
District of Columbia
George Sickles
Daniel E. Sickles
New Rochelle
Gen. Sickles
Plymouth Church
Martin Heyl & Son
D. J. Rex & Co
Pittsburg
Carr
Santa Maria Della Vittoria
Nebraska
Buffalo Bill
Cleveland
Gabel & Frisby
Wilcox
Seventh Cavalry
St. Louis
Powell
Signal Service
Shaw
Milwaukee
Betz
Gov. Church
Huron
Edward Carpenter
D. H. Carpenter
Hope
G. C. Pollock
Presbyterian Church of
R. H. Staley
Whittmore
D. N. Bush
Antelope Springs
Wyoming
Maj. Bush
Fort McKinney
Treasury Department
J. J. Elliott & Co
Thomson, Ninn
St. Vincent
Col. DD. Jenkins
Oak
Col. Jenkins
Dublin
Ord
Kilmainham
Kincsem
Perth
Charles Woodbury
United States Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Western District of
Emperor William
von Patkamer
Lucius
von Boetticher
von Scholsan
von Schellendorf
Albedyll
von Caprivi
Count Nesselrode
Herbert Bismarck
Katecz
Henry
Fredrick William
Irene
Hesse
Imperial
Crown Prince Palace
Emperor's Palace
Opera House
Gen
von Moltke
Emperor
Charles Francis Adams
Northwestern
B. R. Baughen
J. Beal
Bruce
J. W. Brown
J. Blake
Bedford
T. A. Carter
Red Oak
A. J. Elliott
Mason City
M.J. Galligan
Cedar Rapids
C. C. Haskin
Waltham
O. R. Jones
Williamsburg
H. B. Morrison
R. K. Nicol
Milford
W. H. Remsen
D Wilde
J. H. Beebe
G. R. Brownrigg
G. W. Hoel
H. C. Halli
A. Bk. Jennander
E.O. MccGlaughlin
Cable Railway
G. C. Pratt
Anoka
T. Ruediger
Chaska
H. Tilden
T. Gleason
Jefferson
F. W. Dunn
G. R. Hoffman
F. A. Walsh
W. MclIntosh
T. H. Trauernicht
Lead City
M. D. Platner
Virginia City
Interstate Commissions
Aldace F. Walker
William L. Bragg
Mayor Harrison
Department of Justice
War Department
D.N. Bush
Ft. Laramie
Ho Wong
Department
Montgomery
Knox County
Iowa House
Massowahi
Eaton
Connecticut
John Sherman
Allison
M. A. Latane
George F. Prichett
Emery B. Sellers
Sell
Kansas
Painted Woods
Buford
Washburne
McLean County
Mark Hopkins
Great Barrington
Maine
Don Jose Sevilla
Champion John L. Sullivan
Pat Sheedy
Jim McKeon
Mike Sullivan
Lord Washington Murphy
Steve Taylor
DeBlanche
Bridgeport
Conn
Jacob Kretchler
Circus
James H. G. Wilcox
Fort Snelling
Minota
Ward
Ivy
Polk County
Wisconsin
Hogan
Wood County
Cooper
Julia E. Pierson
Pickwood
C. Johnston
Primrose
Hattie J. Miller
Sheldahl
P. D. Hatfield
Lanesboro
E. Loveland
Red Lake Falls
O. M. Holmes
Orient
J. J. Conway
Sheil Lake
J. Diffley
Deer Park
W. Hennessey
Mondo
Chicago & Burlington
James Wood
Z. T. Sowers
Manning
Cardinal van Nutilli
Cardinal Jacobini
Father McGlynn
Patrick Ford
Wavitt
Minnesota News
H. C. Woods
Woodland Park Baptist Church
Colorado
Tropman
Perham
Ella Farnsworth
George P. Farnsworth
Bangor
Ella Temple
Plattsburg, N. J
Griffin Bros
St. Cloud
Swift County
A. H. White
Worcester
Mass
W. G. Hush
Hush
H. B. Beard
G. F. Jackson
Richard Duberner
Elba
Elmer Schrader
Margaret Conlon
Austin
Capitol Building
Elder Stewart
Minneapolis Tribune
L. van Inwegen & Son
J. R. Bell
St. Jo’s
Jacob Mare
Charles M. Marsh
Hicks
Reny
Minneapol
Denmark
Foss
John Burns
Kandiyohi Station
Kandiyohi County
J. B. Flanders
H. M. Ulfensacker
Golden Lake
Steele County
Isaac Golden
H.C. Metzl
W. L. Rosenberg
Rengel Farm
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