Silver debate, El Paso turmoil and political shifts
A long list of 19th century items covers the push for a silver bill, El Paso disturbances under war officials, and political maneuvering. Reports include government appointments for the Paris Exposition, a killer drought of finance, court rulings on the Mollie Maguires, and warnings on silver's fate from New York and New Orleans financial centers.
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New Orleans
Congress to Take Up Tariff Question and Fish Culture Growth
The article notes Congress will tackle the tariff issue amid broad disagreement among interests in the North and South. It also discusses rising interest in fish culture, with twenty seven states employing commissioners to hatch and distribute fish eggs, and reports on shad planting experiments in Colorado and Brazos tributaries.
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New England
U.S
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Georgia
Colorado
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United States
Burglary Punishment Debate Prompts Tough Policy Talk
The Washington Star argues for harsher burglary laws and enforcement, suggesting burglary be a capital offense to deter crime. It claims burglars are prepared to kill if needed and asserts Texas-style hanging would reduce penitentiary populations without harming society.
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Wheat yields rise in southwest Bastrop district
A. W. Moore writes to the Bastrop Advertiser that after years of poor oats and rust problems, the southwest Bastrop county reports an average wheat yield of 25 bushels per acre. He lists farmers successfully growing wheat and argues that planting one-third of crops in wheat or small grains saves labor and boosts overall production from corn and cotton.
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A. W. Moore
Bastrop Advertiser
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Cotton Shipments From Denison Reach Chicago in December
The Denison News reports 14,090 bales or about 280 car loads of cotton shipped to Chicago in December by the M K T railroad. Most cotton goes directly to eastern spinners. Distances Denison to Galveston 387 miles and to Chicago 636 miles. The long northward haul suggests cheaper freight rates northward than southward. Cotton would normally go to Galveston then east by water.
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Denison News
Chicago
Denison
Galveston
Printing Press and Materials for Sale by Bax-NER
Propietors offer for sale the printing press and materials used for the paper at a bargain as they consider a new dress for the operation. The St Louis Republican contrasts Democrats and Republicans view of Hayes with remarks that he is not as bad as hoped and has shown a will of his own.
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Millionaire Thomas Lorn Weds Mrs Hicks in Private New York Ceremony
The marriage was performed privately by Cardinal McCloskey as Thomas Lorn and Mrs Hicks wed in New York. His sons have filed proceedings to annul the union on grounds of alleged insanity.
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New York
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London
Paris
Cardinal McCloskey
Lord
Bryan
Samuel P Noianid
Shannon
Houston
Fifeen
Dexar County Crime Watch Plan Unveiled in San Antonio Meeting
A scammer gathered Dexar County residents in San Antonio to form the Property and Protection Association. The aim was to aid county officials in ferreting out crime and ensure felons are dealt with according to law.
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Dexar County
San Antonio
Mexico district con voy with So0,0 Wrin silver captured
The text notes a Mexican district near the capital under threat from highwaymen and claims this shows the Diaz government strength. It mentions Sofia’s occupation favoring Russians and a new Russian supply base. Baker Pasha Valentine Baker is promoted to lieutenant general. It cites nearly a hundred million dollars yearly spent on imported sugars and argues for boosting home production to save this cost.
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Sofia
Baker Pasha
Valentine Baker
Frozen Danube Halts Russian Supplies in Bulgaria
The Danube is frozen cutting Russian supply lines in Bulgaria with only three weeks of provisions left. Communication is at risk of further disruption, causing growing anxiety about relief and mobility.
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Bulgaria
Tore
Suffrage Convention in Session in Washington Threatens Congress
The Woman's Suffrage Convention is in session in Washington and threatens to raid Congress. Members discuss tactics and possible actions to press for voting rights.
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Washington
Congress
New York Common Schools Tax and Education Debate
Gov. Robinson outlines New York public school receipts totaling 12,110,000 with 7,915,000 for teachers salaries and 1,358,000 for houses and repairs. He argues taxation should fund a basic common education for all, warning against overemphasis on high schools and advanced studies. The piece also recaps various Texas news items and local incidents in brief.
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Gov. Robinson
New York
Green's Brigade Call for Members and Histories
In Brenham Texas on December 25 1867 Green's Texas Brigade association requests all members of the 4th 5th and 7th Texas Cavalry Waller's Battalion Pryor's Regiment Arizona Battalion Val Verde Battery and McNelly Scouts to send their name company regiment post office and occupation to John G Rankin Secretary. Anyone with facts or incidents for Brigade history should mail them to Ten Seth Shepard Brenham Texas. W H Howison Cor Sec.
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Ohio Treasurer Warns Against Undervaluation of Property
The State Treasurer of Ohio notes a national problem of undervaluing personal property in tax returns. He cites honest men knowingly undervaluing assets to lower assessments. He states taxes are a burdensome expense for many, highlighting the impact on taxpayers.
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Kentucky
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Morant Keys
Washington
United States
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Galveston
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Ohio
Pass jetties create navigable channel in South Pass
Carr. Exas reports receipt of half a million on account of the South Pass jetties. The report shows a practically navigable channel of over 23 deer already running through the pass and jetties.
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South Pass
Cabinet Seeks Diaz Recognition Over Troop Cooperation
The cabinet debates recognizing the Diaz government as prospects hinge on Diaz authorizing troop cooperation with U S forces on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande to prevent raids, a condition cited as pivotal to any formal acknowledgment.
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Rio Grande
United States
Italian King Dies and Lambert I Proclaimed
King Exaxce lI of Italy died on the 6th of last month. Prince Lambert was proclaimed king under the title Lambert I and was born in Turin on March 14, 1830. He was involved in the disturbances and revelations that have unsettled southern Europe over the past thirty years.
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Europe
Colorado’s Rail Network Reaches 1087 Miles
The state now lists 1,087 miles of rail lines in use across Colorado. Officials cite expanded routes and updated track data as key gains, with several counties adding service in the last fiscal quarter.
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Alrealy
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