Population growth amid war and immigration shifts in the United States
A historical analysis explains how the Civil War, loss of young men, reduced immigration, and new territorial acquisitions affected population growth. It notes that future estimates must account for these exceptional conditions and the influx of young immigrants, with projections through 1880 following the 1870 census. The piece highlights annexations from Louisiana to Alaska as part of population totals.
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United States
Tong
Tyro
Union
Louisiana
Florida
Texas
Mexico
Alaska
Population growth projection for territories at centennial census
A historical text estimates territorial populations from 1870 and projects overall growth to about 47,000,000 by 1880. It notes Colorado's admission as a state since 1870 and cites native born counts of 348,530 for all territories in 1870, arguing the century's growth will be rapid.
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Colorado
Snake Charming Tale From Anna Polis Md
Luke Brewer of Anna polis Maryland stopped two children from playing with a water snake found under his kitchen. The 9 and 6 year old girl and boy reportedly spent the summer with the three and a half foot reptile, which later was killed when the father intervened. The snake’s tail showed marks suggesting kittens also joined the game. Both children were distressed by the event.
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Annapolis
Luke Brewer
Brewer
Fight with a Grizzly Near Lake Tahoe
A Virginia Chronicle report describes Mr. Buchanan of McKinney's Station Lake Tahoe chasing a grizzly after the bear turned the tables. With buckshot shots and a loaded rifle, he killed the bear at close range after his companions fled to trees, surviving a violent encounter.
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Virginia
Buchanan
McKinney’s
Lake Tahoe
A Visit to Congresss Splendid Hallways and Halls
Washington correspondent tours the two houses describing the House chamber with stained glass and reporters gallery, ladies with ostrich feather hats, green baize desks, velvet carpet, and lively conduct. The Senate is calmer, with smaller rooms, robed desks, and fixed chairs, where prayers are read in quiet reverence and spittoons stand in color harmony.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
Bierstadt
Hudson River
Bay
California
House
Inaccurate Indépendance Belge on U S Speaker Rename
The Inde pendance Belge questions Mr Randall’s speakership move and a possible re election, while contrasting Paris gossip with New York news about a supposed opera house fire. The piece notes confusion over events and misreporting between nations.
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Atlantic
Randall
Paris
United States
New York Opera House
New York World
Fashion notes on sealskin garments for coming winter
The article outlines prevailing fur and textile trends including sealskin hats and sacques, chinchilla linings, sable and ermine trims, and velvet or satin artificial wreaths. It highlights bridal garniture with orange flowers, long fur cloaks for driving, and new seal sacque shapes with high collars and frog buttons.
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Alaska
Armure
Sicilienne
Woman Seeks Home as Prison Sentence Cut in Two Months
Sarah Lane appeared in New York Court of Sessions on a malicious mischief charge for breaking a glass pane. She pled guilty and asked for mercy saying she preferred prison to prostitution. Justice Foster Wheeler initially ordered six months but the sentence was reduced to two months after debate among the justices.
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Sarah Lane
Court of Sessions
New York
Justice Kasmire
Cierx
Murray
Foster Wheeler
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