Timely topics on wealth and property in Europe
Late estimates place France and Ireland ahead of Great Britain in private and public wealth. France values private land and naval assets, while England shows larger personal property and real estate gaps. The comparison notes vast estate areas and property contrasts across Britain, France, and Ireland.
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Memphis cleanses city to dodge summer fever plague
Memphis reports better sanitation in the former taxing district after charter repeal. The season shows a low fever death rate with no deaths in the first half of June, raising hope the city will avoid a recurrence of last year’s plague this summer.
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Giant German farmer’s wife births five children at one time
Mrs Schuler a six foot four inch 245 pound German farmer’s wife in South Australia astonishes community by giving birth to five children three boys and two girls Neighbors donate small articles and money a sixpence subscription is started The case is forwarded to the secretary for the colonies in London for presentation to the queen Victoria as mother of a large family may be suitably rewarded
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Corrected Colorado silver yield figures for 1879
A New York staff correspondent in Leadville corrects inflated rumors about the carbonate belt. The Leadville camp is estimated at 10 to 11 million dollars, Colorado state output around 25 million, with other silver fields adding only modest gains.
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New York City to Heat Homes as Steam Pipes Granted South Canal
The Holly Combination system gains city approval to lay steam pipes in streets south of Canal Street with conditions. A $50,000 bond restores streets, 25 percent rate discount to city users, $150,000 payment after 150,000 feet laid, and 3 percent city share if investment yields over ten percent. Upon satisfactory completion to Canal Street, mains may extend further.
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Collier Discharged as Probate Judge in Iowa Case
In Calloway county Iowa Mr Collier candidate for Probate Judge promised to discharge duties for half the legal fees about 2600 dollars a year. The Supreme Court ruled his offer violated law and public policy, declaring the office vacant and ordering a new election.
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Brave Fireman Rescues Child From Oncoming Train
Charles Jones, a mail train fireman from Riverhead to Greenport, saved a two year old boy when a child lay on the track near Jamesport. He swung from the pilot and pulled the child clear as the locomotive rushed forward, then remained in place until the train stopped amid cheers. A minister blessed him and the boy was taken to the station agent in Jamesport.
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Rome Sentinel Brevities Minute Oddities And Ads
A collection of humor and miscellaneous notes including a Swimmer ruler of Egypt dive, an eel handling joke, Leadville about ventilation, a hats fashion quip, an English misread word and an advertising anecdote about a diary found in a Clayton vest. It also mentions Fred Long of Indiana and Jane Little's brief marriage and divorce with a pun on names.
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Comet sighted by Rochester astronomer and other 19th century notes
Rochester astronomer Lewis Smith reports a bright comet with a short tail. The file lists a series of incidents from East Texas mine explosions to a Boston murder arrest, counterfeits, shipwrecks, and political turmoil across the US and Europe with many named individuals and places.
Washington Monument funding and Senate action summary
Congressional actions include favoring a resolution to let the Washington Monument Commission spend up to 64000 for foundation completion. Senate passes Army and Judicial Expenses bills with party votes, adjourns, and a Privileges and Elections investigation panel advances. A conference report on Judicial Expenses is adopted and both houses send measures to the President.
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Political maneuvers and finance bills in Congress session
The Senate political and financial measures dominate the day with bills on extra pay for Congress employees, a joint resolution on silver monetization, and proposed investigations into revenue collection. Debates include the Darien ship canal resolution and legislative approval processes, with adjournments and votes recorded.
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Pallbearer quarrel ends in dying man’s recovery
A dying husband near Pittsburgh stops a funeral plan when he rejects a chosen pallbearer saying he dislikes the man. He worsens briefly, then recovers and walks the streets again. The item reflects a local anecdote from the Pittsburgh Telegraph.
Markets Report From Beef to Wheat Prices
Beef cattle live weight quotes from Owa and Chicago area markets with hogs, sheep, and dairy products listed. Prices for flour, wheat, corn, oats, barley, hay, and petroleum products shown across multiple markets including Philadelphia Buffalo and Baltimore with regional price ranges and notable spread between grades.
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