Universalists meet as New Jersey taxes church property
The State Convention of Universalists begins its Lafayette session. Also noted: New Jersey treasuries debate taxing church property. Indianapolis reports November 109,683 hoes shipped versus last year. public debt rose 39,628,676 for November. President nominates Williams for Supreme Court Chief Justice. Tweed figures face punishment. Ingersoll and Warrington sentenced for charges.
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Trepaniv
Thiele Sant
Two Ships Cross in Mid Ocean in Strange Parallel Path
In a rare maritime image, two vessels nearly coincide as they pass over hundreds of water leaves to reach the same point at the exact moment. The scene invites contemplation of fate and providence amid the sea’s vast mysteries.
Indiana House Delegation In 1st Oder List Of Republicans
Readable names show Indiana’s present congress with mostly Republicans and a few Democrats. District assignments on the list include Nildack Wolf Holman Wilson Coburn Tiuiter Cason Tyner Lavler Packard Orth Williams and others, indicating party affiliations. The passage notes Orth and Wilthuis serve state or at large, with most representatives marked Republican.
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Congress
Indiana
Orth
Wil- Thuis
William E. Nildack
Sihnon K. Wolf
William S. Holman
Jereniah M. Wilson
o—John Coburn
Morton C. Tiuiter
Republiano
Thomas J. Cason
James X. Tyner
Tks
YB. Lavler
Republisa
R Packard
Howe S. Orth
Walitia Williams
Virginius Settlement Claimed as Honorably Avoiding War
The speaker hopes to avoid conflict with Spain or others and endorses the proposed Virginius settlement as honorable and preferable.
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Spain
Virginius
Ocean Disaster Ville de Havre Sinks After Collision
The Ville de Havre left New York November 1 with 150 crew and 130 passengers. A fog shrouded the voyage until November 22 when the Loch Erne struck, sinking the Ville de Havre in minutes. 226 people perished, 87 saved including the captain and officers. several Evangelical Alliance members were aboard.
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Ville de Havre
New York
Havre
Loch Erna
Loch Erne
Evangelical Alliance
Tyne
Wa M. Sarmont
Trial of the Deakin Burderers Sentenced to Life Prison
The Vigo Criminal Court found James Roper guilty of murder in the first degree and ordered life imprisonment. James Roper’s mother pleaded for mercy in court as the verdict was read. The trial of Mrs Deakin was postponed and set for a later date.
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James Roper
David Roper
James Lindley
Vigo
Terre Huante Gazette
Tennant
Long
Roper
Peace protocol on Virginius crisis signals potential Cuba settlement
A Washington overview describes Secretary Vieh and Admiral Polo signing a protocol by which the Virginius and crew would be delivered to the United States. Spain must salute the U S flag on December 25 unless the flag was improperly borne. The accord aims at honor and reparations, with doubts about Spain’s ability to fulfill, yet a belief it may avert war and end the dispute amicably.
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Spain
Vieh
Admiral Polo
Wehaly
United States
Havana
Virginius
Islanu
Clay Circuit
National States Bank
Terre Haute
Indiana
Edward €. Garlick
Alfred C. Armstrong
Samuel Strain
Bowling Green
Clay County
Andiana
Ransom Woolf
J. C. Strain
Strath
Fe, C
Ar- Hek & Co
Amos Woolf
J. C. Stetin
County of
Clay
Clay’ County
Isnek “Seswpart
Joan Stratcils
Forty Second Congress Sparks Salary Debate in 1883
The Forty Second Congress opens with Vice President Wilson calling the Senate to order. President Blaine rumored to seek early action, with bills proposed to cut excess pay to members and set a 5000 dollar annual salary plus exceptions. House notes include Maine’s Slate promising repeal of the salary grab law. The paper previews the President’s message on finance and Spain relations.
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Wilson
Senate
Mr. Conkling
Forty-Second Congress
Congress
United States
Pratt
Washington
Blaine
House
Fernando Wood
Slate
Maine
Spain
Farmers Fight Railroad Rates and Panic in 1873 Era
The article critiques railroad finance and farmer opposition to rail tariffs. It argues stock prices misrepresent real risk, cites land grants and bonds fueling western expansion, and notes the 1873 farmers movement grew from grain glut not stock abuse. It mentions Senator Sumner’s proposed direct presidential election and local 1870s notes from Carbonifera Indiana.
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Atlantic Monthly
West
Washington
Congress
Editor of the Miner Questions Democratic Legacy
The editor, a longtime Democrat, cites the Chicago Times to arguing that the Democratic name guarantees an oligarchy and barbarism. He asks how longstanding Democrats reconcile this view with the legacy of Jackson and Jefferson as patriots rather than oppressors.
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The
Miner
Chicago Times
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Advertising practices spark reader clash in Echo
The Echo reports the Western Comedy Company failed to satisfy readers while defending paid advertising. The editor accuses a critic of demanding free tickets and asserts that the paper provided a 21 line local feature and six complimentary tickets as remuneration. The editor rejects the notion that shows should subsidize ads with freebies.
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the Echo
Ifiner
Rhode Island Mills to Resume Full Time This Week
Two young ladies canvassing for Sunday Seidor funds provoke a remark from a Miner. The Slater Cotton Company mills in Pawtucket Rhode Island, which have run short time for weeks, will resume full time this week.
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Brazil
Slater Cotton Company
Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Knightsville Notes and Township Institute Report
Knightsville notes report Sheriff Strauch in town and local events including new bell at the south side school, Sab bath schools, Watson and Clo scales, Dan Hewes draying, and panic prices on coal. A humorous doctors tale follows with a sow and dog incident, then Van Buren Township Institute details and Staunton area gossip and notices from Staunton and Cloverland.
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Knightsville
Watson & Clo
Dan
Hewes
George Murburger
Lee’ Winklepleck
Col. Blood
Dan. Davis
Price Street
Watson & Co
Clay Nicoson
Perry Lamay
Stind
Coal Co
Col Blood
J. P
Disaster on Ville de Havre described by eye witness
An eye witness from Loxpox recounts the Ville de Havre disaster. The steamer was struck on the starboard side, masts and rigging failed, and the long boat was crushed after launch. The captain and many officers perished, with dramatic scenes of panic and heroism as survivors were rescued by the Loch Erne. A French passenger aided by prayer and forgiveness is noted, and the Ledger reports improved trade and cheer in Philadelphia.
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John Craig
Tom Lerner
Geo E. Kidd
John I. Ward
Plantiff
Holiday
Henry Molar
Old Edward Butt
Lena
McCleland
Ville de
Loch Erne
Ville de Havre
Prices for Empress Cloth and Cashmeres Promised to Rise
Advertised bargain textiles warn customers that low prices will not last as manufacturers run down stocks. Empress Cloth is 50 cents, Lattenes 60 cents, 4-4 Cashmeres double width 75 cents, 5-4 Cashmeres double width 1.00. Second line emphasizes movement from cheap to higher prices after stock depletion.
Bargain Yard Textiles and Fabric Pricing List
A grocery and fabric advertise items with prices for muslin bleached and brown, prints, ginghams, all wool flannels, vatier proofs, bed blankets, factory jeans, draver cloths, and bed ticking. The listing notes usual and sale prices, including items described as cheap or at special values, with various per yard amounts and sizes.
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Erlanger & Cos
Opera House
Ind
Jon H. Sykes
MARS
Main Strez Ge Haute, Indiana
Cice
North Meridian Street
Mnd
Lospex
Times
State Convention of Univeralists
Lafayette Westeranys
Terre Haute Journal
Pew
New Jersey
Denrixe
Indianapolis
Williams
Supreme Court of the United States
Salmon P. Chase
Vice de Havre
Harriet Prescott’ Spofford
Europe
Tweed
James H. Ingersoll
Ring
John J. Warrington
Deakin Burderers
Sumner
Cansox
Stout
Stout, Sherkie & Co
Davidson
Niblock, Zimmerman & Co
Cerebro Spinal
Jane Stallcop
Knightsville Notes
Sheriff Strauch
Coat
J 8Utez Nasry Jr
van Burén Township
van Buren
Harmony
Triplett
N. B. Mack
H. McQueen
C. P. Eppert
John Triplett
P. B. Triplett
Sesson
Prof. Mack
James
Wm. Sadly
Ecuo
Cardonia
N. B. Alace
Pres. H. McQrrex
Staunton Gleanings
J. C. Maxey
Em, White
Wliavis
Rose of
Sharon
Bravil
Jesse B. Yocom, Jr
Coyington, Indiana
Staunton
Isaac
Danham
Ben. White
Cary
Wayne
Ren
Geo. W. Ketcham
Ilinois
Adam Tressel
J. J. Lucas
James Thompson
Cloverland
Martin Graff & Co
Philadelphia, Ledger, Notes
Lewiston
Mauch Chunk
Alpaca
Holyoke
Thrush
Ryce & CO
Clearing House
Seav
W.s.ryce & C2
Main, Comer 6Th Street
Ita Bealize &Sh
Sadeo
Terre Hante, Indiana
Etcc
Davis’ Drug Store
Willyt, Boyd
Boyd & Lippincott
East
Georgia Street
South West Street
J. Herb
Carbon, Indiana
Marion Superior Court
Lorace R. Allen
Mahlon
Modisett
Newburg
Baling Gam
deprakt.Co
S Solaaratch, &c
Doots
Cleveland
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