Historical 1807 Trade and Society Snapshots Across Nations
A compilation of scattered 1807 era notes covers U S exports reaching 74 billion for 11 months, a surge in public rents, and over a million pupils enrolled. debates in Lincoln Nebraska against Sunday funerals. Berlin Hassburg and Paris export gaps. a Rome sugar factory project. divorce cases in Lexington and debates on Canadian trade unions. German archaeologists in Asia Minor. Chicago reports on the National Children's Home Society. church givings by Congregational and Presbyterian bodies. a Cleveland county preacher’s missed arrival. corn art at the Paris exposition. copper cent production in Philadelphia and state totals. New York and Philadelphia cent fortunes. rising female trial figures in New York. a call for national divorce law. and Ravenstein’s globe population estimates.
Labor movers push for key bills in Congress
News of the Week reports labor organizations targeting the Phillips nonpartisan commission bill arbitration bill and contempt of court. Virginia reelects John W Daniel to the Senate. AFL adopts resolutions opposing Hawaii annexation. Hawaiian treaty failure plans and other political shifts are noted amid memorials and court nominations.
Oddities of Fashion: Russian Blouses and Velvet Trimmings
Fashion notes describe new style details such as torndown color and reversey ove on Russian blouses, velvet borders on epaulettes, muffs with brick velvet and pink satin bows, a lace dress with chinehila fur trim, a white net veil with black spots, and a craze for blue veils with spotted patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Englaed
Federal Ownership Proposals Dominant At Labor Convention
The Americas Federation of Labor met to approve a report on ritual labor, endorsing government ownership of telegraph lines and appointing factory inspectors in each state. It also backed restricting eight hour day provisions, urged a national department of labor, and reaffirmed opposition to compulsory arbitration. A resolution protested against congressional legislation and another urged constitutional amendments affecting the Supreme Court. The meeting approved a plan to appoint a Washington representative and discussed monetary policy and trade, alongside a market report on wheat, corn, oats, and cotton trends and broader business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Isbor
Phillips Non-Partisan Commission
Virginia General Assembly
John W. Daniel
United States Senate
National Republicas Leane
Attimala
Neb
American Federation of Labor
Nashville
Tenn
Ith
Hawaii
Savaetna
Selouls
Nancy Allison McKinley
First Methodist Church
Washington
Senate
Namrot
Joseph McKenna
Supreme Court of the
United States
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
Muskogee
Swiss General Assembly
Nir
Eugene Reffy
M. Mireller
Cyn
Senenz Wis Slentot
Cineme Hall
Department of Labor
Federa- Hons
Christians Liddivs
Jores
Enum Whittington
Hat Searing
Artieas Reserve
Mreetor
Preston
Tuner Committee
Dakota
Grand Forks
N. 1
Mally Reyxotes
Jeffersen
Ben Brann
Carrollton
Ala
Kin” McCoy
Mila
Dan Crendon
New Zealand
New York
Tate
Hirani Army of the Republic
Feld
Cincinnati
Missouri, Kanai & Texas
Texas
General Willee
Dallas
A. A. Allen
Katy
St Louis
Texas Railroad
Mabianer Hogas
Hye
Mobile
Cleveland
San Francisin
Seattle
Wash
Vancouver Island
Axsie Wein
St. Louis
Mokoan
Ripley
W. Va
Hreen
Denver
Shenandoah Valley
Colorado
Ardmore
I. T
Cobh
Arch Matthews
Tien
Durkasy
Mrurder
Manche Las
San Francisco
Cali
Defersonville
Shaw Griffin
Tod
Werevich
Gries
Daingerfield
Tex
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Havana
Cuba
Patrion
Omaha
Burlington & Missouri River
Missouri Pacific
Susan Thurlow
Hillsboro
N. J
Portland
Kasnvase
Americas
Covention
Supreme Course
Federation
Fedevation
Bradstreet
Lars
Anon
Jeemy Koon
Pension ruling broadens widow appeal rights
Washington December 13 Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis issued pension decisions including a ruling that a widow may appeal without limit in pursuing her deceased husband’s claim. The case of the widow of William H. Hinghes, Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, set the precedent after the soldier died before pension action. Substantial other notices follow on nominations, fire rescue, and various appointments.
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Vane
Se Y Terior
Albert Kellner
Machakinyck
Maggie
Henry Carroll
Thuir
Newark
United Tes
Bradstreet
Sit
A.B. of
Wth
Nashville
Tego
Patrick Leahy
Ottawe
Ont
Leahy
Lenby
Awrarx
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois
Clinton
Ind
Mall Cay
Taig State Department
Washington
United States
Chelms
Webster Davis
William HH. Hinghes
Company D
Sixteenth
Ohio Infantry
Ted Falyati
Commissioner of Pensions
Davis
McCoy Defeats Creedon in Fury for Middleweight Title
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy, from Rush County Indiana, defeats Dan Creedon of New Zealand after 15 fierce rounds in Long Island City to claim the world middleweight championship. McCoy dominates with reach and height advantage, outpoints Creedon and forces the foe to surrender before the final bell as backers acknowledge his superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiki New Yeas
Norman Selby
Rush County
Ind
Kid" McCoy
Dan Creedon
New Zealand
Long Island City
Enab
McCoy
Tragic Missing Man and Other Briefs From Ohio to Ontario
Adrian Michigan man George Rollins vanished after boating on the Maumee River while searching for work. A friend’s letter led to a hospital discovery in Cleveland, revealing Rollins alive as Jacob Harris. Also: a Kentucky murder acquittal, election-fraud verdicts, a U.S. Commerce Commission report, a Texas sheep herd lost in fog, and a Canada fire killing six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollins
George Wilson
Cleveland
Kerguson
Adrian
Jacob Harris
Tle Wire
Peramour
Ixetox
Dee
Indiete Jacobs
Harris
Thomas
Meritt
Wovers
Valconer
Mecritt
San Axroxio
Tex
M. C. Murphy
Texas
Schleicher County
Bix
Mamily Perish
Orrans
Ont
Patrick Leahy
Leahy
Mario
Katie
Magegie
Patrick
The Work of Congress Opens With Heated Senate Session
A detailed report covers opening of Congress with Senate debate on amendments to postals savings, civil service provisions, immigration law changes, and appropriations. It notes memorial observances, proposed bills on Klondike relief, land sales, and Alaska relief measures, plus questions on currency and naturalization.
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Congress
Senate
Pemetrat McKinies
Thalin
Wetiers
Butler
BLD
Saviegs
Wink Systems
Perkins
Cnlted
Mekhiniey
Tly Prapre Amd
Ulljist
Thepearn
Sarton
Peneldent
Kyte
Paknta
Velbed
Hense
Ue Treisiative
Amd
Dockery
Fink Lee
Epeech
Covernmintex
Gesan Marine
Ubln
Tee Klewa
Mofanche
Wichita Indias
Hae
Heinur
Wtvit
MD Juwenell
Klondike
Thurstan
Neb
Kansas
Nebraska
House
Aisa
DeArmond
Yue Sonate
Alaska
Wolcott
Bimetallic Commission
Europe
Promp
Commission
Dununey
Muir
Ray
New York
Chalman Walker
Banking and Cure Rency Committee
Norway
Orier
Holman
Link
Actor Perris assassinated at Adelphi Theatre doorway
William Perris, a well known actor, was stabbed just below the heart as he entered the Adelphi Theater doorway in Lospex. The assailant, a former supervisor, was seized by bystanders. The crime shocked patrons outside the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lospex
William ‘Perris
Adelphi Theater
William Gillette
European Women Compared By National Stereotypes
An article surveys European women, claiming German women are domestic while French women show grace, Russians excel in languages and adaptability, Italians and Spaniards are noted for ignorance due to indolence, and French education contrasts with elite aristocratic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
Egues
Mississippi Finances and State Reports Highlight 1897
The Andline's Report outlines auditor totals for the fiscal year, listing county polls, tax exemptions, and railroad valuations. It notes the sixteenth section tax dispute, river improvement talks, a resignation at Industrial Institute, railroad project plans, and raids on illicit stills in Monroe county. Death of Capt. John N. Sloane is reported along with Retail Lumbermen's Association meeting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andline
Warren
Lauderdale
Railroad Commission
Totel
Morrill and Agricultural College
State Board of Health
Tron
Wirt Adams
Gulf Ship Island Railroad
Columbus
Counses
Byrd
John N. Sloane
Chancery Court
Pontotoc County
Sloane
Chickamauga
Fragments from a Philadelphia Bulletin item
A garbled OCR fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin references a scene with a painted peddler and a cat opener that can open any can. The text shows dialogue characters unclear and ends with a door slamming in a response to a demand for debt or servitude.
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Erin
Philadelphia Bulletin
Catarrh Cure Promises Safe Relief With Constitutional Treatment
Newspaper reader alerted to a claim that catarrh can be cured at all stages by Hall's Catarrh Cure, a remedy said to affect blood and mucous membranes. Proponents offer $1000 for a cure failure and urge readers to consult Fr. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with testimonials and per lot sales by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioner
Hall
Adress Fr. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Drugfists
Tiall
Simmon
Nature
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Dyspepsia Cure
Bartaka Remnene of Green Bay Wisconsin reports long lasting poor health from dyspepsia improved after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. She claims he could eat without distress and return to work, endorsing the remedy as the best.
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Hood
North
Pearl Street
Green Bay
Wis
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Tom's Cabin
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Asia Minor
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Tur National Children’s Home Society
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Trwix
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Mme
Mlinoin
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Pennsylvania
National Tsar Association
St. Louis Christian Advocate
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Telegraph and Mail
Jake Asher
Vicksburg
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Sampatel
Bayou
Pargond
Mississippi River
Red River
Albert Kiarrrren
Dubuque
Consolidated Lead Madison Coal Companies
Belleville
Comercies
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R. C. Adama
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Carl Scharz
Carl Schura
Fional Civil Service Reform League
Republican Party
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Progress Club
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William W.thomas, Jr
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Sweden
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Hammer
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Ferry
General Land Office
Hummer
Birmingham
Bud Beard
Pickens County
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Mark Twain
Moser
Mark ‘Twain
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Wiliam Carr
Tulam Carre
M'Coy
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Crroage
Dec. S
John J. Hanrahan
Matrick Ferris
Albert J. Purvis
Hanrahan
Ferris
Commerce Commission
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International Commerce Commission
Seaboard
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Waulixeros
House Committee On Immigration
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Missouri
Louis Schade
North American Turner Association
Salvation Army
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Warner
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Previpexox
South Third Street
Oliver Lion & Steel Company
Mississippi
Homoehitte River
Henry and
Love
Gen. Wilson
Homoehitt River
Yazoo , Mississippi Valley
Robert Frazer
Industrial Institute and College At Columbus
Farmville Female Institute
Farmville
Columbus, Fulton & Northern Railroad
Henry
Jackson
Monroe County
Quincy
Carster
White and Keys
Aberdeen
Retail Lumbermen’s Association of Mississippi
B. H. Bassitt
Greenwood
Hassitt
Ani
National Lumbermen’s Association
Weil
Tom
Alabama
Jenifer
Ann
Saya
A. Simmons
Aod
Jin
Q. Matchett
Storm
Rornbom, Meempr
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