Sketch of the Past Life of the New Temperance Apostle
Cincinnati Enquirer reviews the life of Mr. Murphy, an Irish born temperance speaker once a barkeeper. His path from a Maine hotel altercation to prison, conversion, and broad anti alcohol work across Pennsylvania Ohio is detailed with emphasis on his personal experiences and persuasive power.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Murphy
Cincinnati
Wall
Ireland
America
Portland
Ataira
Ww. P. Frye
Capt Sturdevant
Joseph Nye
Maine
Illinois
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Matthew
Rink
Moody
Francia Murphy
Luxury and excess among New York’s war wealth heirs
The narrator cites numerous cases of rich sons indulging in expensive living, clubs, travel, and lavish cigars, noting many squander family fortunes after brief education and abroad adventures. He argues recklessness is common among sons of war-era wealth and contrasts with frugal, discipline-minded predecessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico’s
Fifth Avenue
Windsor
Laura
Florence
Rosetta
R. B. Macy
Sixth Avenue
Paris
Commodore Vanderbilt
Nathan
Lacy
George Hoffman
Danseuse
Europe
Hard Times on the Pacific Coast Distress Report
A Boston Journal correspondent notes dire conditions in California during 1847 era. Severe drought and fires devastate Sonoma and Sacramento valleys while mining and farming shrink. Thousands in San Francisco beg for work as stocks fall, labor shifts to alcohol and gambling hubs, and emigration to Arizona surges for precious metal prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Boston Journal
New York
Calfornia
Atlantic
Pacific
Dreath
Aimlena
Arizons
Sea-Serpent Captured at Oban After Night Battle
A Glasgow News report from Oban dated April 27 claims a colossal sea serpent was stranded near the Caledonian Hotel on George Street. Spectators and boats chased the creature until it beached, where volunteers fired on its neck and a rope secured its head by high tide. The monster measured about 101 feet in length with a 25 foot thickest section, fins, a dorsal fin, small eyes, and no obvious ears, drawing crowds as local officials took possession in the Crown’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow News
Oban
Caledonian Hotel
George Street
Heathen Island
Malcolm Richardson
Monitor
Mr. Nicholson
Great Western Hotel
Donald Campbell
Campbell
John D. Hardie
Baldy Barrow
Commercial Bank
David Menzies
Stevens
Dunocan Clark
McFee
Appin
James Nicol
Advertising as a Lifeline for Business and Publicity
The piece argues advertising strengthens business in good and bad times. It cites Professor Holloway’s on/off advertising results, stressing consistent, bold, and attractive ads. It warns against halfhearted, sporadic efforts and urges steady, visible promotion to avoid lost customers.
Suppression and News Balance in The Spinefield Papers
The article argues newspapers must record news impartially while avoiding sensational crime detail. It notes wartime trade impacts, reporting total 1875 Russia and Turkey trade at 17.5 million dollars with two-thirds with Russia. Imports and exports figures are given for Russia and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Turkey
Busela
August Flower Advertises Digestive Remedy Claim
The notice promotes August Flower as a cure for dyapcy ata and liver disorders causing sour stomach headaches constipation and heartburn. It urges readers to buy from a druggist or physician and asserts two doses will relieve any case, listing Regular size at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reen
Spdia
Grand Lodge of Indiana Opens Sessions in Indianapolis
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, I O O F, in semi annual session at Indianapolis. Officers including Leonidas Sexton and W R Myers present. Committees named. 401 representatives admitted. reports from Grand Master and Grand Secretary detail dispensations, lodge changes, dues, and charitable allocations totaling 40,029.07 in relief and 90,455.61 overall expenditures.
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Indianapolis
R. W. Grand Lodge
Indiana
M. W
Grand Lodge
Leonidas Sexton
Rushville
R Myers
Marshal
New Albany
Millice
Warsaw
John W Vordermark
Herald
Fort Wayne
Christopher Toler
Guardian
Madison
Trustees Report Details Finances and Dividends Plan
Grand lodge trustees report receipts of 5876.83 from rent and existing balance total 5976.07. Disbursements 3334.54 leaving 2641.53 on hand. Total indebtedness 13000, due July 18. Plan to fund one debt in five years at 8 percent with a 5 percent dividend starting July 1, plus reserve fund. Afternoon session elected trustees and discussed voluminous committee reports. Indianapolis May 17: nominations for grand master William Mayners of Anderson. candidates for grand secretary B F Foster William French John Saunders. Dispensations for new lodges granted and charters issued for multiple Rebecca lodges across several counties. Fire-damaged lodges to receive books and charters. Decoration Day participation permitted for subordinate lodges.
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J E Barrett
P. G
Erna. Noble
John A. Ferguson
Frank MecQuiddy
Grand Lodge
State of the Order
D B Shidier
Thomas Underwood
John W McQuiddy
James H Stewart
Pratt J
P Richmond
Ball
Cambern
J W McRee
J F Wildman
John T Sanders
J D Carmichael
W H McGuire
M Boyden
B McCory
R J Strickland
E G Melendy
J H Dishman
H K Turner
P Halley
George Lowe
A Hardegan
M B Groves
A C Binkley
L Gates
E Carter
Charles Wall Floyd
Park W Bateman
W P Wilson
Wm Bradshaw
Casper Salmon
C H Gates
A C Crawford
Leonidas Sexton
Alfordsville
Daviess County
Auguats
Pike County
Evansvilla
Owensburg
Green County
Forest
Whitley County
Bruceville
Knox County
Pittsboro
Hendricks County
Claypool
Kosciusko County
Carlisle
Sullivan County
Carpenteraville
Putnam County
Spice Land Lodge
Union Lodge
Richmond
Canaan Lodge
Jefferson County
Harvey’s Corner
Ripley County
Legislative Committee
B. F. Foster
Ain
Vadenen
Seceseorrase
Laat
Jniliations
Ecc
Ebecca
Zrand Lodge
Orshan
Crete
A. Metzger
Wm. Wallace
Jacob B. McChesney
Theodore P. Haughey
W. Y. Monroe
T. G. Be Hnerall
Alex. Metzger
J. B. McChesney
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Wm. Mayners
Anderson
William French
John Saunders
United States
Independence
Warren County
Guilford
Dearborn County
Fowler
Benton County
Caypool
Koeciusko County
Fairview
Randolph County
Glendale
Davies County
Pittsburg
Woodville
Henry County
Losonia
Harrison County
Zeola
Miami County
Eminence
Morgan County
Permagion
Dalmatia
New York
Times
Giurggevo
Danube
Ruatebak
Norrow
Gres
Rustchnk
Olenitzius
Ibrail
Matachin
Vienna
Zichy
Prince of Remnas
Constantinople
Austria
Germany
McCulloch Responds on Specie Payments at NYC Banquet
Ex Treasury head McCulloch rebukes the toast to specie payments, arguing the currency excess after the war and the need to retire it. He cites debt reduction, financial crises, and the push toward hard money, predicting possible resumption of specie payments by 1879 with government officials aligned. An Irish theater quip closes the remarks.
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Chamber of Commerce
New York
McCulloch
Treasury Department
Congress
Indiana State Medical Society Meeting at Indianapolis
The Indiana State Medical Society met in Indianapolis with around 100 members present. Officers included President S S Boyd and Vice President E D Laughan, with G V Woollen as secretary. Reports showed $551 received, $570.75 spent, $87.36 treasury, and 650 publications at $160.60. delegates from Hendrick County debated voting rules and ethics.
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Indianapolis
Boyd
The
State Medical Society
Caminger
American Medical Association
L D Waterman
NP Howard
Greenfield
G V Woolen
G W Burton
Mitchell
J C Walker
JR Featherstone
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indiana State Medical Society
House of Representatives
Marning
S Boyd
Dublin
E D Laughan
Orleans
G V Woollen
G W Barton
IC Waer
J RB Featherstone
Benjamin Newland
J Gatch
Pat+ton
JS Dare
John Rea
C B Higgins
S & Munford
JR Weint
William Lomax
W H Bal
G. W. Woollen
Treasury
Committee On Publications
Kentucky State Medical Association
Morrison
Congress
Halleck Statue Unveiled in Central Park Event
May 15 report of Fitzgreen Halleck statue unveiling in Central Park New York attended by President Hayes and other dignitaries. Gen James Grant Wilson hosted lunch at his East Seventy-fourth Street house. The 7th Regiment veterans paraded along Seventy-fourth Street for a dress review.
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7Th Regiment
President Hayes
William Cullen Bryant
Fifth Stre
Seventh Street
Mall
Bryant
United States
Hayes
Ely
John G. Whittier
James Grant Wilson
Halleck
Wm. A. Butler
Fifth Avenue
Gen. Wilson
New York
Fitzgreen Halleck
Central Park
East Seventy-fourth Street
Mre
Sunday School Union Convention at Terre Haute 1877
The thirteenth annual Indiana Sunday School Union convention will meet in Terre Haute from June 26 to 28 1877. The program lists devotional exercises committee appointments and multiple addresses on Sunday school work led by Rev Geo A Pelutz Rev Robt Mackenzie Prof John M Olcott and others with sessions on teacher training materials and temperance. Addenda note Rev Pelutz will attend and Panay may host an infant class colloquium while a grand chorus and singing books are planned with generous travel fare reductions and Terre Haute hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Sunday School Union
Terre Haute
R. W. Thompson
Geo. A. Peluz
Philadelphia
Robt. Mackenzie
Lafayette
Samuel N. Carnick, Esq
Evansville
John M. Olcott
Indianapolis
Samuel Conn. D. D
New Albany
H. W. Johnson
Michigan City
Geo. A. Peltz
Fran
Gilbert de la Martyr
Charles F. Coffin
Richmond
G. R. Alden
Greenabury
International Sunday Schools Convention
I. A. C. Royse
E Sq
Levering
Charles H. Conner
Eastern Struggle and New Battles Reported
London May 15 reports Turkish success at Sakumkateh with 3000 natives joining after bombardment, Russians driven from Sokumkaleh, and widespread support for Turks. May 16 hints at Turkish ironclads before Sukumkaleh, Miridite forces push toward Montenegrins, and Austro-Russian maneuvers unfold along the Danube.
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London
Standard
Constantinople
Asia
Hassan Pasha
Sakumkateh
Sokomkaleh
James
Kars
Erzercum
Sukumkaleh
Orocchi
Benson's Capeine Porous Plasters Claim Power
Porous plasters hailed as valued by millions for peculiar merit. After thirty years no improvement in slow action, Benson's Capeine Porous Plasters introduce new ingredients that greatly boost curative properties. Marketed as the most powerful external remedy, they claim to cure in hours what others take days or weeks. Priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antil Benson
Benson
Schenck's Mandrakes Pills Promoted Against Ills of Liver
An old promotional note urges early use of Schenck's Mandrakes Pills for headaches indigestion disordered liver and feverish skin. It claims quick relief and liver cleansing with 3 or 4 boxes for travel. Advertises availability at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenck
Idawim
For Sale: Large Type Outfit from Daily Sentinel
Printers notice offers several hundred pounds of body and display type once in use at the Daily and Weekly Sentinel. Includes Bourgeois about 500 pounds and Nonpareil about 300 pounds in good condition with plenty of sorts. Also display fonts and advertising rules. no cases. Entire outfit or portions sold. Possession in a few days. Address Sentinel Printing Co Fort Wayne Ind.
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Daily
Weekly
Sentinel
Sentinel Printing CO
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Hartford Times
Spinefield Republican
ODD Fellowship
Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of
Theo. P. Haughey
Grand Sec
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D. D. G. Masters
Ekpenbom
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Hendricka County
New Society
R. E. Haughton
Chambers
Gordon
Queen's College
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Robbins
Humphreys
Commingore
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Lomax
Austin
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State Board of Health
the Sunday School Union
Rhoda M. Coffin
Black Sea
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Rastchnak
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Guirgevo
Simuitza
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Peha
Niceiis
Servia
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Paria
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Sookgoomkale
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Cobden Club
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England
the Sun
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Mustela
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Mediterranean
India
Gladstone
Telegraph
Sun
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Edilon
Widdin
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Bosphorus
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Balkans
Dieraeli
Gladetons
Brailow
Playeshti
Adrianople
Count Schouweloff
Reuter
Erzeroum
Aldham
Alexandria
Juddah
Red Sea
Terry
Nheainiana
Beverly CO
Chicago
Ills
Standard Manufacturing Co
Asahi
D. Eldred
Randolph Bt
Tris
Ali
C.N. Urittenton
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Lake George
Clinton Place
Middleboro
Montgomery Ward & Co
Grange Supply House
Wabash Avenue
Novelty Co
Mass
Boo Rane
WSRO
Hallowell
Fight Street
82 Street
Son
Fan Card Co
NASA
Masic
Cheap Music Co
Fem Ll Secro
Cook Book
Cencernate
Don Maven
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