The Clown Lover and the Theatre Girl
In a German duchy town a popular clown loves Dora the principal dancer, while Ada sister loves the clown. A fatal stage accident reveals deceit by a machinist lover and a Count's betrayal, ending in Dora and the clown’s reluctant, enduring union.
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Duchies
Germany
Bismarck
Ada
Fraulein Dora
Dora
Ernest von Walters
Count von Walters
England
London
Berling
Ana
The
Inquisition
Count Ernest
Indiana Attorney General warns on void foreign insurance
State Auditor Wildman quotes an Indiana AG opinion noting that insurance written by foreign companies without proper state authorization is illegal and void. Agents soliciting or collecting premiums in Indiana stand barred, leaving insured parties with no legal remedy against such policies.
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Wildman
Indiana
United States
Supreme Court
20Th Indiana
Hoffman
Banks
People
Plessner
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Davis
Supreme Court of the United States
U. S. Circuit Court
Republicans Move To Repeal Salary Bill Following Public Will
The Republican caucus backed repeal of the salary bill while the Democratic Liberal caucus tabled a similar resolution and nominated a speaker advocate. The piece argues Republicans heed the people whereas the opposition defies public sentiment, quoting Inter Ocean support for repeal and stressing trust between citizens and representatives.
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Republican Congressional Caucus
Inter-Ocean
Congress
Washington
Democratic Party
Republicans Stand By Will Of People In Law Of The Land
The piece asserts that opposition to the majority and defiance of popular sentiment reveal Republicans staying true to tradition and ready to sacrifice for the principle that the fairly expressed will of the people should guide the nation’s laws, per the Inter Ocean.
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Inter- Ocean
Pension roll gains and increases in 1873 noted by Pensions and Land Office
Gen Baker reports 16400 new pensions admitted and 110223 dropped in the year ending June 30 1873. Net gain 6182 bringing total pensioners to 238411 with 109804 Army invalids 112088 widows and dependents 1812 survivors 5053 Navy invalids 1430 Navy widows 1101. Pension rate increases affect 21761 cases total annual pension 26259284. Unexpended last year 1300000 carried to Treasury. Also Drum mond Land Office decisions under mineral and school land acts and a tale of Tennyson's reclusiveness plus a boastful anecdote from the Prince of Wales.
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Baker
Treasury
Beecher Guilty Inference Sparks Church Inquiry
The Cincinnati Inquirer argues that Beecher may be guilty and urges Plymout h Church to conduct a strict investigation. It stresses the minister’s high standing, public scrutiny, and the church’s duty to examine all matters involving the Christian ministry.
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Mr. Beecher
Plymouth Church
Christian Ministry
Cincinnati Inquirer
William Baxter and the temperance banquet
The Chicago Tribune reports William Baxter, author of the Indiana Temperance bill, received a complimentary temperance banquet in Indianapolis. He refused the praise expressing concern over hard times and the need to provide for the poor this winter, noting temperance is not his only virtue.
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The
Chicago Tribune
William Baxter
Indiana
Friends of Temperance
Indianapolis
Advertising in Dull Times
An 1857 panic tale from the New York Evening Post notes a merchant who kept advertising throughout stagnation, earning steady sales and profits while rivals shrank. It argues money exists, and buyers seek bargains, but they must know where to buy and trust the seller.
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New York Evening Post
Brother editor urges payment of small debts to ease panic
A brother editor laments people with money shielding themselves from debts. He urges paying small bills as able to help others meet daily demands and to avert the financial storm sweeping the country for brighter days.
Cuba Averages Size Population and Geography in Historic Note
The article details Cuba as the largest West India island about 600 by 150 miles with eastern and western sections. It cites elevations around 8 000 feet and gives population data including enslaved and free totals, plus city populations for Havana Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Principe. It compares island size to New York and notes distances from Florida and Jamaica.
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Cuba
West India Islands
Havana
Santiago de Cuba
Puerto Principe
New York
Florida
Jamaica
Santo Domingo
Nassau
New Providence
Yucatan
Isthmus
Wit and wisdom from a rapid-fire moralist
Josh Billingstate offers aphorisms on punctuality vice virtue and self reform. He argues progress comes from self change, experience guides wisdom, and modesty signals worth while wealth and power tempt greed and authority is broadly loved.
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Alwus
Kant Alwuz
Kant
Enny
Alwas
Elkhart Osserv er tour of St Joseph river on the Dot
Buchanan and Berrien report a pleasure boat tour down the St Joseph river aboard the Dot. The Ossriver prints a detailed, lively account with historical richness and artistic illustrations, and the editors share extracts to convey the full piece.
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The
Elkhart Osserver
St. Joseph River
Ossriver
Buchanan
Fish Ova Shipped For Crystal Springs Hatchery
G H Jerome Michigan Superintendent of Fisheries shipped 750 000 white fish ova to Niles by Michigan Central for the new State Hatching House at Crystal Springs near the city to produce fish they were taken from the Detroit river at Ecorse by George Clark Fish Commissioner Wiles Zee Republican reports.
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G. H. Jerome
Michigan
Niles
Michigan Central
Crystal Springs
Detroit River
Ecorse
Detroit
George Clark
Stats
Wiles Zee Publican
Ex Gov Felch Linked to Michigan History Work
The Coldwater Republican notes ex Governor Felch of Ann Arbor is said to be writing history of Michigan and is described as well qualified for the task.
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Coldwater Republican
Felch
Ann Arbor
Michigan
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