Weather and Cotton Trade News From Texas and the South
The report notes cotton receipts in Texas near 90 000 bales and lists large on hand stocks in Galveston and Courtney. It describes winter weather spreading through North Carolina and southern states with heavy snow and ice, halting travel and injuring crops. Also covered are political developments, debt concerns in Mississippi, military matters, and various local incidents across several states.
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Galveston
Brenham
Texas
North Carolina
Mtssissipy
Murfreeshors
N.C
Courtney
U. S
Port
Mney
Lippolkan
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
Moria
United
Bam Riddlehoger
Kentucky
Nashvilles Bauidey
Biedeath
Nashville
Thornburg
Clark
Weberburg
Vittven
Wank
Petersburg
Sven
New York
Dellevanty
Genigranta
Ballard Nova
Josephine Wilton
Shay
Gaston
Honel
Houston
Dallas
Shreveport
Lee
Vicksburg
Alabama
Tennessee
South Carolina
South
Carolin
Congress Debates Communications on Presidential Question
On the sixth the speaker read a Wal Morri son committee head letter about William Orton and the Western Union affair refusing to appear. Watterson introduces a measure urging calm and lawful conduct as fears about a presidential decision rise. O’Neil and Schlineher push a resolution to ask the President for a cabinet inquiry into enforcements and slave owner actions. A bill to punish counterfeiting with intent is moved and passed. a conference resolution about a gold and silver value issue and an international court is considered. The Ohio River bridge bill and a consular appropriation amendment are discussed as the House adjourns.
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Eunos Runyon
Martin de Tullyon
New York
Military Academy
Sessiou
Weat Point Academy
Hole
West Toin
Repaira
Florida
Willard
Atlver
Thursby
Wood
Wilken
Iowa
Knott
Harnes
New Orleans
Ant
Anolk
Heme
Winnyn
Mr. Raott
United States
Talitnton
Sunnte
House
Senate
House of Representatives
Burehard T
Morne, Pield
Lawrence An
Aean
South Carolina
Wal Morrison
Louisana
William Orton
Western Union Telegraph Company
Watterson
Ommermanton Whitw
O'Nelen
Piensa
Schlineher
O'Brien
International
Athena
Committee On Commerce
Ravene
Mr. Morton
Senate Proceedings on Credentials and Bills in Session
The Senate discussed credentials for Fr J Rabins as senator from New Hampshire and noted gaps in the certificate stating when the legislature met and the time of election. Messages included petitions from Alabama advocates of government and utility telegraph control and cheaper facilities. Committees were appointed to consider bills and revisions, with mentions of relief for J Milton Hest of Kentucky and possible military occupation references. A Newark petition urged counting electoral votes without party bias, and a resolution sought an inquiry into publishing a new edition of revived statutes including articles from 1273.
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Arnath
Senate
Fr. J. Rabins
New Hidmoshire
Kaniinde
Henster Spencer
Oltigons
Alabama
Martin
Eetahneh
Benator Mitchell
Tir
J. Milton Hest
Kentucky
Congress
Withers
Preston
Pend
Petersburg
Senistor Hamelin
Paddock
Maxey
Sunekl
Adop Ordnance
Inia
Tamlin
Exeen
Maghvusen
Newark
New Jersey
Frelinghuysen
Stanfor Thurman
The Burning Mine Disaster and Aftermath
Reports detail a massive underground fire at a burning mine, sparked by a miner trimming a fan. The blaze spread over hundreds of yards, filling the shaft with fire, gas and smoke, killing eighty to eighty five workers, with rescue attempts failing. Adjacent structures and polluted channels hinder efforts to flood the mine, while fear spreads among workers and families facing unemployment.
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Philadelphia i Furs
Lykens
Laeard
God
Ely Thom
Alnven P. T
Rajing
Wbatta
Bear Creek
Furnished apartments to let signal housing shortage hopes
In a fragmented report the scare of foreign demand and the yellow placards reading furnished apartments to let reflect a housing shortage in the nation. The text ties this to wartime displacement and economic strain, noting citizens remain at home while rents rise amid uncertain markets.
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Fnroignes
United States
Rissa
Our
St. Lamia Ines
Captain Eads Jetties Report Boosts Harbor Depth
The survey confirms twenty feet of water over two hundred feet width along the jetty, with General Comstock certifying Captain Eads’ success. Washington-bound Captain Eads seeks payment via bonds authorized by Grant era provisions, while Congress has not provided funds. The jetties secure a shallow draft channel, permit safe navigation, and drew attention during a Port Hazard visit by Congress members.
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Lenab
Comatock
United Btaton
Schirge
Eada
Eada Hina
Washington
Baie
Congress of the United Estates
Aloo
Geasole
Port Hadi
Ateamship Rappahannock
Hurlbut
Pani
New Orleana Times
Florence tale of a dinner bill and a generous stranger
Florence recalls a Winter Garden episode where he asked a young actress for a loan after dinner when money ran out. An old gentleman settled the bill with a fifty dollar note and gave Florence back forty seven fifty, then insisted he would be reimbursed. The story continues with a society note about “Story Night” and family entertainment, followed by an agricultural report for November and December noting tobacco crop yields and quality across several states.
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China
Mexican Republic
Hong Kong
CIA
Stata
Hermie Shen
Worldennallan
William J. Maronco
Florence
Winter Girden Theatre
New York
Dia
Alo
Jorenos
Bene ‘Netor
Amtan
Perann
Tribune
Marschusetts
Connecticut
Maryland
Virginia
North
Ohio
Mont Inty
Monroe County
Tlinois
Babine and
Johnson
Vermont
Elie
Amin
Borat
Bornmon
Jonnie
Swan
Bleecker Street
Ind Hs
Golden ‘California
John G. Dawes
Pulare Lake
Woman Who Vetlox Tine and the Lawyers
Mra Mira Clarke Gaines Washington correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial is described as a witty, bright conversationalist with a long celebrated laugh. The piece portrays her light hair curls, bonnet often worn, and her talent for mingling humor with distress in stories, noting her charm and the enduring appeal of her Waugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Mira Clarke Gaines
Washington
Silent Fronts Stir as Tyrant Looms Over Nation
Fragmented text reveals a grim portrayal of a ruthless ruler dominating a war-torn land. Slogans about tyranny, fear, and resistance surface amid mentions of cities, leaders, and a perilous political climate. The piece hints at upheaval, strategic maneuvering, and a populace bracing for impact.
Fragmented 19th Century Narrative Snippets and Anecdotes
A collage of oddities and quotations spans far flung topics from etiquette and religion to rail and banking, with mentions of Native American nations, New York finance, and a California sheep disaster. The piece strings together aphorisms, traveler tales, and social observations, presenting a window into irregular or informal period chatter.
School Population Report by General Eaton
General Eaton reports that 36 states and 8 territories cover 14,007,621 children entitled to instruction, with 8,700,057 enrolled in public schools. Delaware and three territories fail to report population. The commissioner notes broad interest and energy in confronting evil and the nation’s encouragement of truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Delaware
New Mexico
Wyoming
Eigh
Amos
Evila
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Poat
Berlin
Anya
Musseinn
Bicharest
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Houmania
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Turkistan
Belgrade
Ciladova
Negotin
Hien
Nikitin
Adjutante
Tadeo
Jadoga
Nequtin
Ding
Mexten
Dine
Gener
Mendleg
Dingista
Midhat Pasha
Bulgaria
Hieain
Herrin
Harry Sardorf
Yening
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
United Bastis
Kenales
eWidrew
Mollie Mazulres
Puttavilio
James Boyle
Mugh MecGhier
Senion Petfaenih
Bel
New York World
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Hannah Elberling
Croton
Conn
Hannah
Tue
Columbia County
Ilinois
Teo
Bebe
Winder
Joseph DeHell
Nodaway County
Flemingsburg
Amanda Hughes
Fanny Fleming
Wales
LeBel
Missouri
Oninhay
Agron
Wentett Railroad Company
Central Pacific Railroad Company
California
Afian Pacific Railroad Company
Ieee
Aca Amouda
Tatataten Agret
Stanion
Bonda
Congressional
Wiconisco
Lyken
Wls
Chicago
Abbtabdla
Paris
Germany
Italy
Paria
Eads
Tilden
William D. Kelley
Neema
Chinsee Colney
DY Mane
Yaninke
Skein
Avery Elline
Hans
Boinai
Leon Tilin
Krop
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