Monument to Oliver P. Morton Unveiled in Indianapolis
A monument to the late Oliver P. Morton was unveiled in Indianapolis with addresses paying tribute. Prof John C Ridpath read a commemorative piece praising Morton as a wartime leader who fought slavery and supported freedom, urging future generations to remember his deeds and shield his memory from oblivion.
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Oliver P. Morton
Indianapolis
John C. Ridpath
de Pauwniversity
Lincoln
Laocoon
Morton
Freedom
Exorcising the Specter of Civil Service Reform
The piece critiques Democrats as hypocritical on Civil-service reform while noting their past rhetoric and current efforts to repeal or dilute Civil-service provisions. It cites Pendleton as targeted for opposing party aims and warns against fundraising for reform bills that could advance spoils systems.
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Pendleton
Ohio
Con
Kentucky
Political Turbulence in Ohio Shapes 1884 Tariff Debate
The piece argues that Payne’s election as Ohio senator worsens the Democratic split over tariff reform, signaling a fight between revenue only and protectionist factions. It notes opposition to a tariff for revenue reform, recalls quotes from party journals, and warns that administrative reform may be the only rallying cry for the Democrats in the coming campaign.
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Payne
United States
Ohio
Carlisle
Randall
Ways and Means
Ohio Democrats
Mr. Payne
Kentucky School of Statesmen
Ohio Democracy
Pendleton
Thurman
Columbus
Cincinnati
New York
Bland
Buckner
St. Lowis
Democrats Move to Strangle Civil Service Reform
The Detroit Post and Tribune notes a new bill sent to the Select Committee on Reform in the Civil Service chaired by Mutchler of Pennsylvania. It argues Democrats may kill the Civil Service Commission by starvation, arguing the body is unconstitutional and will hinder funding for reforms.
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Select Committee On
Mutchler
Pennsylvania
Civil Service Commission
Detroit Post and Tribune
Arrow-head found in whale near San Diego
A large flint arrow-head was found imbedded in the back of a whale off San Diego California, according to unidentified local observers. The discovery suggests hunting or whaling activity in the area and adds a curious detail to coastal maritime lore.
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San Diego
Cal
The Bears and the Wheat Market
The article likens bears in markets to a fat and lean animal, noting current Wall Street and grain market strength. It argues the wheat supply is not excessive, citing totals around 35.0 million bushels now versus 31.0 million in 1880, and references Chicago elevator capacity in 1880 as context.
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Animal Kingdom
Wall Street
Chicago
Wheat in store shows little glut in Chicago Milwaukee markets
A Milwaukee Sentinel report notes Chicago elevator capacity at 26 million bushels with 19.77 million in store and wheat at 12.39 million. Milwaukee capacity about 6.5 million. current wheat in store 2.84 million. January 1880 total wheat in both cities was 13.92 million, now 15.23 million, a modest rise.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Jdilwaukee Sentinel
Guessing versus Knowing in Manufacturing Costs
A Milling World writer argues that knowing exact costs beats guessing profits. The piece cites a Western merchant who overestimated his net worth and warns many manufacturers misjudge labor materials and packing costs. It urges hiring cost experts, especially in tight markets, to avoid losses and reduce failures across industry.
Boy Crime and Dime Novel Influence Draw Sharp Critique
Detroit Free Press laments a Hartford youth who stole two thousand dollars and mimicked criminals after reading Jesse James dime novels. It warns that sensational papers breed youthful crime, urging removal of such literature as dangerous as disease and a threat to honest work.
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Hartford
Hudson River
Jesse James
Charles Crosby
Crosby
Detroi Free Press
Wedding Fashions Among Canadian Peasants
Harper's Magazine excerpt describes rural Canadian marriage customs. It notes early marriages, arranged engagements, and limited courtship guided by priests. Consanguineous unions occur via church permission, with social factors shaping unions and economic motives influencing matches.
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France
Maria
Baptist
Louise
C. H. Farnham
Harper's Magazine
Lodestone Compass Origins in Early Naval Craft
A New York Sun item traces the compass from a lodestone on wood in water to a six ribbon steel card on tin with air chambers. It describes gimbal pivots, agate caps, and efforts to keep the card steady as ships roll, with a note on spirits preventing freezing.
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WN. Y. Sun
After-Sunset Sky Glow and Volcanic Dust Theory
The article in Science examines afterglows as a practical study and strengthens the volcanic theory by compiling local facts. It includes a table linking the first appearance of the glow to a lava eruption and tracks volcanic dust movement across the atmosphere.
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