Secretary Boutwell Urges Bond Purchases and Debt Reduction
The Chicago Tribune discusses Secretary Boutwell's plan to reduce the national debt by purchasing bonds with sinking fund proceeds. It argues that buying ten million in bonds monthly could par the debt via interest savings, with mechanisms to fund into long bonds. It critiques reliance on Congress approval and highlights potential long-term effects on taxpayers and government expenses.
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Boutwell
Fli
Ché
Congress
Chicago
Lribune
Rules of Th' Raty The Rail Rules for Tickets and Seats
Rules claimed from late decisions outline queuing and ticket rules for rail travel. It alleges conductors need not make change and tickets remain valid until used while forbidding monopolizing seats. Passengers must observe decorum and show tickets. losing tickets may lead to ejection unless repurchased. improper behavior on platforms is criticized. seating rights are tied to payment and temporary absence of the owner.
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James’ Fish, Jr
Ida Lewis
Miss Lewis
Treasury Department
Bacon
Bloomington
Ill
Ste
Stephenson County
Srextina
Dee
Trrreis & Suemut
Explorers Propose Canal Link Between Red Sea and Sahara
An audience hears that explorers of Central Africa believe the Sahara is the bed of an ancient sea altered by a natural convulsion. They cite measurements showing the desert floor near twenty seven metres below sea level and urge a seventy five mile canal to connect the Red Sea with the Sahara, reopening old channels for Central Africa trade, echoing M De Lesseps.
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Central Africa
Sahara
Red Sea
Suez Canal
Accidents by Lightning Warn of Thunderstorm Dangers
A New Jersey and Long Island report highlights lightning deaths and near misses, stressing risk from exposed metal, open windows, and hay barns during storms. It urges insulation debates on lightning rods and calls for a practical guide to prevent lightning injuries for rural communities.
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Adeidente
Baily
New Jersey
Orange
Hunter's Point
Moriches
L.I
Greenword
Rochester
Che
Strick
New York Sun
Advertisers urged to persist in dull times
The article argues that advertising remains essential in downturns and warns advertisers not to withdraw. It cites the need for consistency, claims persistent ads build revenue, and urges readers to blame themselves rather than the public when profits fall. It also notes a claim about white laborers on plantations and Prince Arthur's expected arrival in Halifax, Paris.
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Advertisers Gazette
Prince Arthur
Queen Victoria
Vialifax
Paris
Chicago Guest Brown Stirs Governor With Toast
A witness recounts Mr Brown from Chicago causing a stir in Governor Stanford's private car by insisting on a toast with wine. Brown, jovial and bold, pressured the Governor and George to open a bottle, drinking heavily before exiting the car.
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Anemi Brown
Brown
Chicago
Stanford
Browns
George
Mr. Brown
Turbulent affairs of Petersberg and imperial intrigue
Fragmentary report describes Petersberg turmoil involving a colonel and a high official, with a dispute leading to a civil confrontation and a tragic death by suicide. It notes the emperor’s demand for apology, the empress Carlotta at Spa, and Maximilian’s June 19 shooting with roulette outcomes and a charitable act by Carlotta.
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Petersberg
Iitter
Gand
Carlotta Hong
Spa
Pepe
Maximilian
Iit
Carlotta
Pennsylvania Democrats Hope for a Wording Comeback
The New York Citizen mocks Pennsylvania Democrats urging a fresh push after a defeat. It notes insurance losses from a major Philadelphia fire totaling 2,299,000 with several city and New York insurers suffering heavy losses. Announcements include Illinois Odd Fellows meeting in Quincy on October 2 and Empress Eugenie’s planned September visit to Constantinople.
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New York Citizen
Philadelphia
London
Globe
Imperial London
New York
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
State of
Linois
Quincy
Eugenie
Constantinople
Chicago Time Table Arrival and Departure Trains
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad announces schedule details from the ekat Office at southeast corner of Clark and ola trot fi. Arrival and departure times listed for trains, with station and route information for passengers.
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Chicago & Northwestrn Railroad
Ekat
Clark and
Ola
Chicago, Alton & BT
Louis
Riscageecse
Jdilet
Bloominton
Jacksonville
Bloomington
Divison
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