Telegraphic World News Roundup From 1878
A compact survey notes a range of items including Anglian and Texan markets, Texas-Pacific railroad prospects, tobacco tax debates, Crete insurrection, and European military moves. Reports mention Lang as a Texas gubernatorial aspirant, Paschal for U S Marshal seat, a Savannah duel outcome, and Shipka Pass battles with Radetzky and Skobelof in action.
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Washington
Victoria Advocate
Texas
Master Lang
Tris
United Srate
Galveston
Geo. W. Paschal, Jr
Vic. Purnell
Kessrr Paasiesx
Walter
Harley
Waterboro
D. C
Savannah
Will
Fishburn
Congress Hears Silver Remonetization Proposals
Washington January 10 The House sits with committees idle while Cox proposes replacing nickels with five cent silver tokens and making them legal tender to five dollars. A substitute limits investigative power to written requests, adopted in committee. In the Senate petitions push female suffrage as discussions on remonetization continue. Adjournment set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cox
New York
House
Senate
Elloge
New Orleans
Mexico
Matthews
Berk
Kentucky
Immigrants Arrive as Early Settlers in Richmond Four Counties
Illinois immigrants arrive as an advance party to settle in Richmond area. A man named Stockings was killed when run over by a railroad wheel, with the coroner attributing the accident to his own carelessness. The railroad company handled burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Illinois
New York merchants plan withdrawal of commercial drummers
The Dallas Commercial reports New York merchants intend to drop traveling salesmen and drummers as onerous costs burdening consumers. It notes many agents and prices above cash factory costs, urging merchants to favor newspapers and direct buying. It also covers Texas cotton mills, local finance, crime, and assorted notices.
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Cizarmakerfran
New York
Washington
New Orleans
New York Cotton Exchange
Silver Hill
Texas State Grange
Dallas
Grorota
Texas
Georgia
Cremation Favored Amid Health and Soil Concerns
The Galveston Civilian favors cremation as healthier for residents due to shallow burial limits in Galveston soil. It notes public sentiment still favors burial but cites modern science as supporting cremation for future densely populated cities. Also reports uncertain armistice details in the Russo Turkish conflict and growing Constantinople refugee movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Tth Inst
San Jacinto Veteran John F Pettus noted in Bee County death
A letter recalls John F Pettus a San Jacinto veteran and son of Col William Pettus. The writer, Moira Avstre Bayan, cites Pettus as second lieutenant in Company D, 1st Regiment Volunteers at San Jacinto on April 1, 1836, noting his death at an age under 65 and reflecting on Texas veterans fading away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Pettus
Texas
Austin
Ree County
John F. Pettus
San Jacinto
Mosely Baker
John Freeman Pettus
Earth
Moira Avstre Bayan
Pneumonia and Lung Disease Ad Claim for German Syrup
An old notice touts Pneumonia and lung ailments with Borichees German Syrup promoted as effective. It urges readers to buy a sample for 10 cents or a regular bottle for 73 cents, from KR.E Lahn & Co. and local druggists, claiming high success among customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
J. H. Zoilin & Co
Philadelphia
Kr.e Lahn & Co
Borchee
Don
Ginger Tonic promotes health warns against cold throat
The ad touts Parker’s Ginger Tonic as a cure for coughs colds and throat troubles claiming it cleans mucous surfaces and prevents consumption. It also markets relief for painful periods and regularity boosts for female ailments and notes low prices on wedding invitations and note pages. It mentions cheaper restaurant meals and new photography quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REL Lolo & Co
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Brimstone
Heatil
Opinion
San Antonio
Russell
Presidia
Ohio
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Cneus
Little Rock
Arkansas
Guzzie
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Congress
Galveston Wharf Company
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Constantinople
Frateshti
Radetzky
Shipka Pass
Skobelof
Shipka
St. Petersburg
Congressional
Stats Nsw
Tun
Victoria
Houston
Fort Worth
Telegram
North Americas
Navarro County
Denjaon
Hebrews of
Campbell & Clough
Crockett
Houston County
Jefferson
Louis Heller
Mane
John Leer
Leer
Jefferson Jimp
Tapis
Denison
Jerald
Jim Blaine
Maine
Eugene Hale
Robeson
Hot Springs
Tluuston
Austinust
the Gazette
Llano County
Hamilton County
Damnares
Pullinny
Ilex
Havana
Fegu
Exersbody
Corsicana
Trouston
Milam
Bishop
Ben Watkins
Lushbard
Watkins
Waco Telephone
Edwards
Chicago Directory
Zzpress
Western Railway
Rio Grande
2- Presa
Corpus
Harry Hill
W. R. Glaxton
Claxton
Hill
Woon
Brenham
Robertson & Co
Opwaite
Schwarz
Uzur
Corton
Dawnin
J. A. Wrorris
Newnorver & Bro
Bucharest
Nicholas
Adrianople
Popul Nece
England
Turkey
Robertson
Count
Brendan
Tue Basser
Ovsrexs
Phenix
Cannoway
Free Renarns A Hirschbergs
Pheau
Firecoruna
Atte
Lockett & Edwards
Attorneys -At-Luac
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Seth Shepard
C.C. Garrett
Shepard & Garrett
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Albcorn
Jueliwts
Jit Norris, MD
Bresham
Lbcreath
M Dhocky
Austinco
DRS. Norris & Creath
Physicians and Surgeons
Utica Wood & Co
Matchet, M. D
Sarcceon
Eldridge &C
DPD
Peters
Dewler
Central Hotel
Canh
Murphy & Brown
Bouse
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Main St
Zeina’s Bakery
Weuarantes
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Baker and Confactioner
Main Street
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C. W. Klauden
Hladen
Main
Douglaas
London
Crtestarzy
Nwotice
Wout & Co
Woud
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G. Smith
Terie
Dove
Ander
Parmege
Dan Dusit
Schurenberg
Bresham, Texas
Monee Stio
Terma Liberal
Maynarda Livery Stable
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Menfacturer
Rafe
Att Street
Gt-Ie
H. W. Graber
Frenchem
Texac
Vilde
Brenram
TEXAR
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Nell Brentiam
A. Healy
Wardasare
Trentham
Jeanette Schwarz
R. Hofpeman
Callard
Pote Jefferson
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