Address by President on State of the Nation 1878
The message covers public health pestilence, Reconstruction, suffrage, and federal policy. It notes national quarantine needs, civil rights enforcement, postal and naval budgets, Indian affairs reforms, education expansion, and foreign relations including Cuba, Japan, and Mexico. It urges Congress to act on finance, timber protection, and district improvements.
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Finances of the Nation and Resumption Policy
The annual Treasury report outlines the path to currency resumption on January 1, 1879. It details coin reserves, bond sales totaling about 95 million for resumption, and arrangements with New York banks to redeem notes in coin. It argues for maintaining the gold standard while using United States notes to support bullion purchases and public debt payments.
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Treasury report details surpluses and debt trends in 1878 79
The Secretary of the Treasury outlines revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30 1878 and estimates for 1879 1880. It notes a surplus of 20 789 551 90, projected surpluses of 24 100 000 and 23 177 597 82, and progress in refinancing the public debt. It also discusses sinking fund targets and proposes certificates of deposit convertible into 4 percent bonds to broaden small investor access.
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No-soul boy mocks farmer with butter wagon ploy
A crowd gathered around a farmer whose wagon carried butter and eggs stuck in mud. The boy shouted that the old horse was not stout enough and suggested hitching a roll of butter to pull the wagon.
Tax dispute over Boston divorce leads to lender suit
A Boston loan keeper sues over a tax matter involving a divorced wife, seeking restitution and settlement details. The case centers on a disputed tax action tied to the former husband and wife’s financial arrangement.
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