Free Trade Debate Prompts Miner Proposals in Clay County
In a February 1874 message from Harmony Township and Middlebury, editorials argue that free importation of coal harms American miners while benefiting Nova Scotia and Cumberland mines. The writer cites historical coal prices and duties, urging a tariff policy favoring working men. Also notes local school visits, a child’s death from grain aspiration, and town news on property changes and rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Boston
Nova Scotia
Cumberland
City
Indiana
United States
Jdomn
Varmony
Eeho
New England
West
Northwest
Katy
Fragmented Dialogue in an Imperfect Manuscript Scene
An excerpt presents a brittle dialogue amid garbled text and missing context. The speaker Peter asks questions about virtue and entrance while Hannah and others react. The passage blends rhetorical flourishes with unclear references to a senate, a skyward ascent, and moral themes.
Editor Echo Letter Exchange In Clay County Feud
In a dated exchange from February 22 1874 the Editor Echo prints a lengthy urban quarrel about editorial copying and journalistic ethics involving Riley Edmonds and Harry Casein. The debate cites misrepresentations of a printing partnership and disputes over office control and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Trerne Wade
Fifth Street
Main Street
Brazil
Gazette
Clay County
Riley
Tiarry Casein
Court squabble over Brazil Dramatic funds and debts
The dispute centers on unsettled accounts and cash book settlements linked to the Brazil Dramatic Association. Edmunds accuses Riley of lies, misaccounting, and coerced debt collection while Riley defends the cash book as the basis of settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Brazil Dramatic Association
Miner
Chicago
Brazil
J. F. Shortey
RK. M
8. B. Riley
Mr. Riley
Mr. Schintint
Blackbiter
Lhnt
Fetter
Edmunds, Riley
Cassis
Terre Haute
Edmonds
Harry Cassin
S. B. Riley
Isany
Mfr. Cassil
Mr. Cassil
Mr. C
The
Rensy
The Fair Young Creature At A Spelling School Night
A nostalgic reminiscence unfolds of a fair young girl from youth days spent at a spelling school by Duck Lane. The narrator recalls charm, flirtation, and a lads’ dream of domestic life, ending with a Whitman longing for bygone days.
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Agusta
Duck Lane
Sacha Nimnon
Bill Jones
Sarah
Vermont
Brighton
Turkey
St.50
Woodbine
Walt Whitman
Newspapers in Domestic Use Beyond Reading
A piece praising domestic value of newspapers in daily life. It notes recipes, verses, tiny reminiscences, crafts, and practical uses from keeping plants warm to preserving ice and polishing glass. Mentions Scribner's for March and local notes about the Echo and Brazil Echo changes, with thanks to Captain Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Society
Scribner's
Debates on Tariff and Gold Policy Stir British Free Trade Critics
James Watson Webb writes from Europe praising tariff protection to aid farmers and limit pauper labor from Europe while criticizing gold as a mere gewgaw. He argues tariffs strengthen the home market, curb imports, and keep the nation creditor, contrasting with England’s push for free trade and warning against ruinous policy shifts. The piece also reports courtroom and social anecdotes from St Louis, including a bumbling witness exchange and party humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson Webb
Europe
New York Times
England
United States
Atlantic
London Times
France
Blue Laws of Connecticut from New Haven Dominion
Hartford Times reprints descriptions of blue laws from the New Haven Dominion era. The rules ban Quakers from voting or worship, ban priests, restrict Sabbath behavior, require tithes, and regulate dress and leisure with death or banishment for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hartford Times
Connecticut
New Haven
Dominion
Jesus
Hoosier Dialect Tour Reveals Peculiar Phrases
A Southern Indiana resident explains local idioms that sound odd to outsiders. Terms like right soon sun-up reckon watch right smart and wauled pronunciations reveal how Hoosiers mix words and meanings. The piece notes hogs hawgs water watter and other distinctive spellings and usages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vandice
Postonians
New England
Law on Newspaper Subscriptions Drawn From Test Decisions
The epitome summarizes rules for newspapers and arrears. It covers continuance without notice, handling of discon tinuance, responsibility for uncollected papers sent to old or moved addresses, prima facie fraud for uncalled for papers, and automatic renewal unless express notice is given. Kate Field muses on Spain’s daily routine and the busy life of officials.
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Messier Bros
Fifth and
Sintil
Aldrews
Jai Lanier
W. 'O Powenr
Isnes
Alm
RicHarDsox
Uvaw
Main
AL Knight
Citas. HL
Knight
Knight& Knight
YS AT Law
Indquiive
Walnut Street
Pear
Stone & Hend
Leason
Liw
Cartes & Coffey, Attorneys At Law
WM. Ridpati
Hreazul
Daetisee Dael
User Oger Rickredson
Suc
Tom. Compton
Ind
Dusview
Lel
Curtis
Attorney AT Law
Business Soliton
Dudley Ashton
Soptwaste Dept
Knightsville
B. B. Morgan
Bisingstore
J. C. Gill Ford
Richardson’s
AL Davis
Collins & Co
Merwin Street
E A. Matson
Carbon, Ind
Hamilton
TL Sermin
Brayl
W. Thimm
Toom
Mason's
Buttz
Brazil House
E. Kirtley
Corner Main and
Meridian Streets
Insurance
Frank W. Armstrong
South
Davies’ Art Gallery
Indiana State
T. J. Davies
Joan F. Scuerl
East Main ST
John TO
Harlin
Toan
Collins & North Adiness
A. TL Woodru Ellis & Sargent
Bengil
John N. Killion
Tiarmony
Abel
Sallie B. Downs
Mise Sallice Parris
Notion
Shannon & Bast
Ieee
Coal
Abastion
Miner and Whelpsale Dealer
Bartlett
Gorerby
Otter Gree
B. F. Masten
Higlock, Simmerman and Alexander
Morris Coal CO
Nminers
Clay Coal Company
Block
Clay
G. H. McElevey
Ofice
Hendrix Block
J. W. McClelland & Sons
Hendrix’ Block
J. W. Crain
Hh, McCurdy
Buffalo Courier
Isaac
Frank Clive
Wiasiixetos
Ist
Giles
Peter
Washington
Iliarison Townsiaid
Petes
Middlebury
B. Everhart
Jos
Serpion
John the Baptist
Weap
Atkins
Larrison
Silas Ruuble
Oy' Hae Agin
I. J. Leng
Phillip Proris
S. Rinehart
Lancaster
Cincinnati and
Roun
Weil
Anay
Hannah
Sadad
Senate Vielicai
Jess
Busines
C.assis
Evening Gazettes
Sam Riley
Edmound
Journal
Samuel B. Riley
Terre Haute Journal
Evening Gazette
Edmunds
Cassil
Thos. J. Gray
Gray
Stephenson
Linterprise
Messrs. Herr & Earle
Brazil Echo
Thio
J Gray
Thos. Success
Zoosier Lake
St. Louis Democrat
Matthews
Slayback
Murphy
Susan
Paddy
Pat
Kate Field
Spain
Madrid
Ding
Aie
Smese
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