The New Postage Law and Frontiers Mail Policy
The piece denounces a Congress raised postage on third class matter and transient newspapers as foolish and unjust. It questions ties to the Express Company and notes Arizona stage lines and frontier mail service, arguing Congress will repeal the law next session and that mail to western regions has long faced losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Express
Hannibal Hamlin
Hannibal
Arizona
Colorado
Jewell
Missouri
Beecher Trial Defense Details Letters Then Trial Shifts
The article outlines Beecher’s self defense in the ongoing trial detailing his contrition letters from 1871 to 1874. It notes uncertainties about their meanings, potential broader implications, and that both Beecher and Tilton’s lawyers have yet to offer a full explanation of certain passages. The piece suggests background factors remain and the case hinges on deeper interpretation.
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Beecher
Church Committee
Tilton
Storrs
Tilton's Charge, But To Something Else. Neither Mr. Beecher’s Nor Mr. Tilton
Tracy
Mr. Beecher
Beecher English tour in Manchester faces riotous crowd
The account describes Beecher’s Manchester speech amid mob interruptions, his tactic to win the middle audience, and a three hour battle to secure a majority for the North. It notes similar events in Glasgow with shipbuilders and a anecdote about an umbrella handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broolyn Eagle
Manchester
Watts
J. Tr. Estcourt
Estcourt
London
England
Glasgow
Clyde
Tilton Beecher trial underscored ruin after losing newspaper posts
The testimony frames Tilton as ruined after losing his Independent and Brooklyn Union posts. It argues his high self estimate and salary of over 5000 led to bitterness, perjury, and family distress, while suggesting he could have reestablished himself on another paper or at a lower wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton Beecher
Tilton
Independent
Brooklyn Union
Mr. Beecher
New York
Bowen
Prompt for Rain and Snow Delays on Farm Ground
The article notes persistent wind and cold with occasional snow, urging rain to germinate grass and raise wheat. Six inches of snow would help, and April snows are expected yet. Ground is mostly in good condition and plows turn mellow, but the season is unusually late with few gardens and late corn planting. Frequent frosts at night hinder early field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Italy
Palestine
Jerusalem
Egypt
Algeria
Morocco
Sea Board
New York City
Colorado
Fairplay Sentinel
South Park
Champion Lode
Geneva
Matilda Jane
Sellna the Gulch
Presbyterian Church
Boulder
Government proposes geologist survey of Black Hills region
A War and Interior Department communication outlines government plans to send a competent geologist to explore the Black Hills to determine if valuable minerals exist. It warns trespassers to leave immediately and notes potential use of military force to escort the geologist if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
Black Hills
H’pq
Missouri
Chrcaco
Interior Department
War Department
Wasitwetox
D. C
Manon 22
Isis
Department
Detaxo
W. W. Brikyar
Remarkable Death Scene in New York Bath Proprietor
From the New York Tribune Prof. F W Walker proprietor of an electrical bath establishment at No 300 State St Brooklyn died last Saturday night of paralysis due to an overdose of conium hemlock extract Doctors Agnew Webster and Harley prescribed the remedy and Walker dictated a detailed timeline of his symptoms before death The medicine failed to act as expected after two doses and a third dose ended his life
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
F. W. Walker
State St
Broolyn
Walker
Brown-Sequard
New York
Agnew
Webster
Squibb
John Harley
London
Boulder agricultural plant ready announced and canal plans
C L Ward builds an agricultural implement factory at Boulder. Forbes proposes planting 100 acres of corn on Robert Boyd's land up the river. The town discusses canal Number Three water, town repairs, and a new Episcopal church cornerstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Ward
Boulder
Forbes
Robert Boyd
Denver
Max Clark
Beecher
G. H. Adams
Ferguson Boys
Daniel Witter
Platte
Middle Park
Grand River
Kennedy
Spalding
Gerry
Eldridge Gerry
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Ead
Grant
Moulton and Tilton
Macbeth
Iago
Mrs. Tilton
David
Jenkins
Aldine
Utah
America
Rounds
Uue
Connecticut
Gen. Hawley
Rhode Island
Michigan
Ohio
Miner
Georgetown
Register
Central
Golden
Taylor
Revue de la Mode
Chicago
MR. Bercher
Greeley
L. C. Mean
Longmont
Colo
Fort Collins
B. T. Whedbse
D. Luke
G. G. Blake
M. Coon
A. Yale
R. W. Cloud
H. L. Myrick
J. E. Shipler
Vescelius
John Schenck
Washington
sTor
Home News
A. J. Reynearson
South Mill Creek
Chancery Court
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