Many items from a 19th century issue span disasters to politics
The Chicago and Alton Railroad settles damages without litigation while life compensation is fixed at five thousand dollars. Lincoln hosts Nebraska’s first State Fair with promising prospects. Brooklyn Catholic parochial schools numbers climb past sixteen thousand as clergy push for more. The national debt lowers by two hundred fifty million in three years, hinting at full extinction over generations. Reports from Khiva and Khokand describe insurrection suppression, 600 leaders executed. John P Hale nears death in Dover at age sixty eight. Beane’s arrest fuels a railroad feud reward. Wargasset disaster inquiry blames unlicensed officers. licenses and ignorance debated. Illinois tax rolls show over one billion in property values and diverse livestock and crop totals. Illinois population near three million. Maine Democrats condemn Republicans for back-pay and perceived seduction of Congress’ Democrats, urging electors to consider party integrity.
Interoceanic canal routes and rail safety concerns
Captain Fiward Lull of the U S Navy, a former printer, explored Isthma Bay route for an interoceanic canal. The Illinois Cavalry reunion, Governor Beveridge’s role, and party politics are noted. Rail accidents prompt calls for tighter laws, stricter inspections, and responses to steamship disasters including a fire on a steamer. A new 1525 foot wrought iron bridge across White River for the Wisconsin Central Railway is described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiward Lull
United States Navy
Isthma
Milwaukee Bay
United States
White River
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Outrage Report From Kuklux Counties in Kentucky
The Courier Journal publishes a special letter detailing eighty six Kuklux outrages across Henry Owen and Franklin Counties since 1870. It notes arson rape whippings and murders, questions civil law efficacy, and urges prompt action by soldiers or armed police to disperse the gang. Governor Leslie has offered rewards for the murder case but new acts of violence persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtef-Journal
Henry
Owen
Franklin
Gov
Leslie
Wilson
Knox
Gary
Courier-Journal
Black Friday fears spark gold market corner talk
The article warns of a looming gold corner as 25 to 27 million ounces reportedly held by New York banks are claimed to be controlled by a single party buying from speculators. It recalls past failures, notes the fear in markets, and mentions failed cable-laying attempts across the Straits of Mackinaw as Michigan projects continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jay Gould
Northwestern
Surper
Michigan
Straits of Mackinaw
Lake Michigan
Congress and Cheap Transportation From the New York Thames
The article argues Congress must seek careful, unified plans for cheap transportation, as no single policy suffices. It surveys varied proposals from tariffs to new routes and double track freight lines, noting divergent views among farmers, politicians, and states. It warns against political brinkmanship and stresses the need for solid study before action. It ends with obituary notices for John Curtis, a former servant of George Washington, who died at age 107.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Yorl Thames
National Legislatura
Quincy
Bross
Oflinois
New Orleans
Fort St. Pholip
Mississippi
Virginia
Georgia
Ohio
Seaboard
Kanawha
Tennessee
Congo River
St. Paul (Minn
Senator Window
Senate Committee On ‘Transportation
New York
Atlantic
Boston
Montreal
Village Doctor and Diploma Debate on Medical Merit
A letter argues against diploma-only medicine and defends active practitioners over parchment graduates. It compares doctors to ministers, calls for state exams every two years, and urges merit judged by skill and service rather than credentials. The piece criticizes quackery, stresses practical results, and questions the idea that graduation alone guarantees ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferns
Ploma
Tron
Austen Lomy
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Sport Journal
Spa
Phansott
Perk House
Lne
Treas
Ap Oity
Ifty
Imemern
Grant
Mpilleeminns
B. Jones
Dea
M. Churchil
M. Bechter
L. Buckley
Littles
Sha Wright
Salter
J. Relbaell
M. Devore
Shireys
Crane
Hugh Beunehoth Busha Freaman
Phik
Sweeley
Gotunty Central Committee
D. Atkens
Ste‘uimty
I.c. Salter
W.ison
Stephenson County
Isis
Suaperintendeh
Es N.b.hetu
A. M. Loun
Qusal
Tranny Friends
Viysel
Olice
Beon Gonnhy
Jasper Malloy
Stephenem County
Myre
Manly
Sehaals
Avention
Jounson Potter
The
Republicanu Evn
LNA
Heynomds
Py Cay
Varlety
Ted County
Walicey
Haselene
Coatty
Piephevsen Agia Bie Weeieton
Repub
GouNen
Tee YR
Aaity Clark
Stephen Jl
Tetre Deginfog
Clin
Phe Cuuven Clan
Tean County
Edward Egan
Angeust
Salt Lake
Rybody
Ling Agaitn
Fron
Vmita
Feejue
Selegramy
Louisville
Kentucky
Gen- Surfiy
Kevin Water
Mascaere
Walter
Guldiers
Port Sill
Digg Bureau
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
West
Nebraska
Lincoln
Brooklyn
Khiva
Khokand
Kauffman
Veereffkin
Dover
N. H
John P. Hale
Edward Beane
Chicago, Alton and St. Louis
Monee
Will County
Chicago
Simon Miller
Beane
Wargasset
Steamnboat Company
Campbell
Cairo
Beveridge
Sandwich Islands
Pearl River
Nova Scotian
Cape Breton
Newfoundlans
Illinois
Maine
Fitisburgh
Sth
Illingis ‘Cavalry Association
Bloomingdale
Dupage County
8Th Illinois Cavalry
Party of Progress and Reform
Judianola (Jones) Journal
Hudson River Road
Detroit and Milwaukee
Minots
N. S. Times
Gen. Canby
Kuklux
Carlos
Aia
Eld
John Curtis
George Washington
Canaan
Vane County
Wis
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