North Carolina's resources and industry studied in 1870s report
A lengthy analysis discusses North Carolina cotton output, mineral resources, and proposed educational measures. It notes cotton value, potential agricultural colleges, and mineral wealth including iron coal and silver. It critiques liquor tax proposals and mentions Sheffield industry competition and labor critiques.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
J. My Wigthun
Corrie
Overton Ennney
Tennessee
Thir Ety
Qakkers
Wallerownie
Thor
Richmond Dispatch
Virginia
Case Inn
Florida
Merlin Ranges
Rai Mervhienis
Touisiana
Hun Ureda
South America
Mostien
California
Neemla Dod
Colorado
Saya
Europe
Dead-Beat Danger in Typic of the Timer
Dr. Holland warns in Scribner of January about dead-beats and tramps. He calls for harsh laws to confine them to public institutions, a standing commission of vagrancy, and dedicated workhouses to restore self support and curb their alleged menace to city safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scribner
Holland
Utica
Boomingdale
Congressional Proceedings and Senate Actions Reported
The record notes a busy session with the House discussing appropriations including naval and military spending, amendments on presidential salary, printing costs, and various bills. The Senate considers steamship contracts, tax measures, railroad funding, and court-related adjustments, with executive sessions and adjournments noted through early May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delnek
Mr. Tregen
Judd
Avtar
House
Representatives
P.O
Haunting
Arpowen
Waldron
Tom Canialtter
Senate
Vater
Committee of Printing
New York
Specie Payment And Resumption Debate In Congress
President message to Congress on resumption of specie payments outlines gradual return to gold and coin, urges support for redeeming circulating notes, and explores impact on inflation, debt, and banking. Highlights trade strength, export surplus, and the need for stable currency to benefit the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
Hanes of Representatives
Tani
United States
Howe
Lutve Triparte
Puch
Avery
Valente Qe Eéut.bonds By Th Jivarkete
Heme
Hatti Aes
Roe Tate
Gnant
Secretary of the Century
Etna Varvilyr
Beware of the Spitz Dog and Its Hidden Dangers
A NY Herald item cautions about the Spitz breed, noting its origins in Pomerania and alleged savagery toward strangers. It warns that domesticated dogs can suddenly attack, risking injury or death to children and bringing a public danger from such pets.
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Pomerania
Nielsen
Unix Notia
Mike Lina
Spitz
N Y. Herald
South Pole exploration and Venus transit insights
An 19th century survey of the south pole’s geography, exploration history, and early astronomical observations. It describes Erebus and Terror, volcanic activity, and prior expeditions, noting no party has reached near seven hundred miles of the pole, plus a plan to advance expeditions for a Venus transit study and possible steam-powered travel. It also includes letters about emigration to Australia and comments on school dress standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iandé
Najroette
Janie Rows
England
Mott Erebus
Erebia
Hunni Eve
Meota
Treland
Towa
Jian Kernandee
Dirk Gertite
Doda Mornande
de Quires
Capt. Cook
Wedsdell
Dumont d'Aurgille
Wilkes
Kargnelen
Litte
James Toss
Eouth
Ty Harrier
Liewtenant
Moore
Antarctic
Ventas
Kerguelen
Cape of Good Hope
Australia
Germany
United Seates
South Pole
Royland Jy
Torth Pole
Venus
James Hoss
Ross
Powell
The Mallways of the World Rail Mileage Share
A brief world rail mileage snapshot states that 40 percent of the railway mileage is in the United States, 484 percent in North America, and 4 percent in all America. Europe has 48 percent, Africa about 1 percent, and Australasia less than 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North America
America
Europe
Africa
Australasia
Rumor of Jewish Return Theorizes Land Sale For Loans
A curious, unverified rumor claims the Porte may offer to sell hereditary rights of the Holy Land to a chosen Jewish candidate in exchange for a loan. The tale suggests a dramatic restoration with Lord Renownsfield as first king, an idea likened to romance in historical fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Holy Land
Palestine
Egypt
Renownsfield
Alroy
Famine Relief and Legal Minds in a Turbulent Era
A mixture of discussion on leading legal figures before the high court, including Jerem Blick and Lyman Trumbull, alongside a Calcutta London telegram detailing Deccan famine. Reports describe Bombay and Madras relief works, crop failures, and government efforts to convert unemployed labor into permanent projects amid massive relief costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Court of Arbitrite
Jerem
Blick
Supreme Court
Buchanan
Lyman Trumbull
Matt Carpenter
Northwest
Campell
Hineell
Ben Butler
Louisiana
Wells
Kanner
Anderson
Calcutta
London
Deccan
Bombay
Sholapore
Kuladore
Dharwir
Klindiali
Nowaich
Ahmednugger
Poona
Satara
Holgum
Bombaty
Mattora
Madrasa
Madras Presidency
Alysore
Bisam
Triete
Euch
Madran
Canle
Hunter
Orla
Miro
Tadin
Remnant of Chaseeura of Andalusia Returns to Spain
A late Hayana paper reports Spain’s remnant of the Chaseeura of Andalusia, once famed, is returning from Cuba after seven years there. Of 1,200 embarked, about 118 heroes remain, with many cut by fever, disease, and combat. Other famed regiments show similar declines as they sail back to Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Virginia
Burkwhite
Mass
Vietus
Alfomaten
Brown
Washington
Adam Wits
Tun Danbury
James
Strancia
Jones
Punella
Billy
Mick
Sydney Binitlin
Mr. Smith
Chattanooga
Waoldier
Wairgeon
Jedediah Re Ual
Congregational Church
Cornwall
House of God
Slater
Mahmoud Bey
Hayana
Spain
Chaseeura
Andalusia
Cuba
Hervier
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Shefield Chamber of Commerce
Shefield
Sheffield
Onvterare
Congressional
Nora
Renate
Hamlin
Letweren Sai Veoueisen
Japan
China
Soil
Pacific Thai Wteanally Company
Pavifie
Delfi
Oma
Hitchcock
Neally
Polyon
Colombia
Dorey
Gordon
Pacific Railroad Acta
Cremin
Lidetiteloen
Pacifie
Sherman
Hishouse Hill
Freedment’s Savings and
Peoria
Lona
Adsulalla
Yanna Kieretinn Hime
Ted Kapne
Hoagland
Queensland
Mildlawx Register
Rome
Ronnor Tomy
New York City
Ealion
Ula
Atrongeat Alpe
Res Publican
Willian M. Varia
Colin Wel
Henry Ward Treacher
Stoughton
Edward Pierrepanv
Bob Ingersoll
Stuermer
Brombe
Vath
Kermane
Furkar
Bury
Quireus
Amahica
West Indies
Niles
Finment Counsel
India
Stockwell
Tandon
Spurgeons
John Spurgeon
Potld
Sourgeon
Charles
Ronn
Minater Thomas
Ila
Beon
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