Supreme Court Rules Civil Rights Act Unconstitutional
Washington Oct 15 The Supreme Court declares sections one and two of the Civil Rights Act of March 1875 unconstitutional in the case United States vs Samuel D Singleton. Justice Bradley's opinion limits Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendment power to state law, not territories. Dissenting Justice Harlan and prominent lawyers at the bar react with concern and notes from Fred Douglass and John M Langston. The ruling sparks nationwide debate, rivaling the Dred Scott decision in its impact on civil rights.
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Charles Sumner
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Cons
Court
Dred Scott
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Fatal Switchyard Accident at Derry Station
Two Pennsylvania Railroad switchmen, John Bley and James Maloney, were repairing a freight car when a train started unexpectedly. Bley was crushed and died instantly. Maloney was severely injured, later died at Latrobe hospital after jumping the throttle valve in agony, as the engine sped down the grade.
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James Maloney
Derry
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bleu
Maloney
Bley
Latrobe
Rare Bronze Coin Found in Holy Land History
H R Rothwell received a rare old bronze coin from Robert Mortis last Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Judge of Kentucky. The coin was found near Gebaly in the Holy Land and dates to A D 180 under Emperor Commodus.
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Robert Mortis
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Kentucky
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Commedus
Illinois Postmaster Terms Expire Across Multiple Towns
A list shows present postmaster term expirations in Illinois towns from December to July 1. Names include S Walker Carbondale E N McAllister Champaign H B Nisbet Chester R Butler Clinton M H Cassell Bagn Grove Hyde Sarah Pearson Nashville J He Weeks Lockport Eli Bowyer Onarga J E Owens Pecatonica D C Town Peoria W Cockle Rock Island J M Beardsley Sterling C M Worthington Tuscola H R Ingraham Virden G Sparks and notes severalPostmasters have served long terms.
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Carbondale
S. Walker
Champaign
E. N. McAllister
Chester
H. B. Nisbet
Clinton
R. Butler
Aga M. H. Cassell
Baiglie Gee Gro
Ori Hyde
Nashville
Sarah Pearson
Lockport
J. He Weeks
Olney
Eli Bowyer
Onarga
J. E. Owens
Pecatonica
D. C
Illinois items reflect rail profits and local crimes
The Illinois section reports Chicago and Alton Railroad profit near 2 million, 1 083 miles of track, 4226 total employees with 3229 in Illinois, income 8.59 million, and 36 killed 62 injured. Other items note Chenoa banker arrest, railroad incorporations, State Board of Equalization rail data, and local incidents from Rock Island to Lincoln.
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Chicago & Alton Railroad
Springfield
Illinois
Feehan
Rome
Chicago
John R. Stryder
Chenoa
McLean County
Tenior
Ching & Lake Superior Railroad Company
Ysconsin
John Hefner
Money Creek
State Board of Equalization
William H. Date
Monroe
Wis
Joslyn
Rock Island County
Wayne City
Wayne County
J. L. Stranger
New York
Prescott House
Dliners Central Railroad
Railway and Warehouse Commission
Rock Island
St. Pius’ Church
McGuire
Zara Burns
Lincoln
Logan County
Thomas Dukes
Kewanna
Ind
Decatur
Wanted An id Fashioned President
A New York Graphic letter criticizes President Arthur for leisure and travel, contrasting with past presidents. It argues the president should govern amid frequent absence, urging an old-fashioned, duty-focused leader reflecting public demand rather than personal leisure.
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Samuel J. Raneech
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Madison
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Grant
Mr. Ghilds
Ravel
Florida
Yellowstone
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Remarkable shift in fortunes at Fifth Avenue Hotel
Two notable figures, Chester A. Arthur and Rutherford B. Hayes, stayed at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Arthur was celebrated among leaders while Hayes, once powerful, was then neglected and unseen, illustrating how time and politics reshape reputations.
Diamonds Lose Shine in Fashion Says Critics
Critics argue diamonds are becoming overused in style and no longer signify status or luxury. They warn trends drift toward simpler, more casual jewelry as designers seek fresh expressions.
Land Robbers and Republican Neglect Spark Public Outcry
The American Register accuses the Republican party of stealing public lands through unlawful grants and fraud. It cites an agent’s report on Desert Land Entry abuses, Timber Culture misuses, and unfair Homestead practices, urging accountability for neglect and graft from Territories to cities.
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Republican Party
Land Office
United States
Far West
Eta
Ohio River
Montana
American Register
Garden notes on fruits and crops from regional journals
A collection of agricultural tips on pumpkins currants and quinces, with advice on soil, spacing, planting seasons for currants, garlic and beets, and notes from Indiana experts. A Baltimore gardener keeps bees in hot-houses to aid pollen distribution and warns against overusing wood ashes in gardens.
Judge Rules Apricot Contract Implies Warranty of Quality
California Judge Hunt held a five year canning contract for 200 tons yearly at nine cents per pound implied a warranty the apricots would be found. Last season 150 tons were refused as defective, but fault lay with the season not the grower. law cannot compel acceptance of defective fruit. San Francisco Chronicle.
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Hunt
California
San Francisco Chronicle
Woman Finds Four-Ounce Gemstone in Pennsylvania Storm
A Union City woman found a four-ounce stone on her doorstep after a storm. She took it to a jeweler who paid her five hundred dollars for the gem, which took a high polish, a detail echoed by the Cleveland Herald.
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Pennsylvania
Union City
Cleveland Herald
The Peril of Bangles
A Massachusetts Yankee wholesaler devised cheap imitations of five dollar gold pieces with initials for gifts to young suitors. After a police warning, he surrendered dies and medals and the counterfeit coins were melted down. The cautionary tale warns of fashionable bangles leading to legal trouble and ruined hopes.
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Charles
Albert
Willis
Fred
Ames
Harry
Aleck
Bertie
DeWitt
Chrissy
Massachusetts
United States
New York
United States Detective Service
N. S. World
Frost Forecast Prompts Apple Grower to Seek Tater Deals
An elderly farmer berates the Signal Office in Cleveland after a frost miss harms his eight hundred bushels of apples sold at half price. He asks for a corrected forecast to trigger a freeze predicting a fall in taters as leverage for a sale at five tenths of a dollar per bushel.
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