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Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1880

Page

2

Congress Debates Bills in Senate and House Deliberations

The week’s session features Senate discussions on finance committee reports, a resolution grieving Representative Clark's death, and debates on customs orders. House considers census act amendments, national bank notes, and land settlement relief, with adjournment planned to the 9th.

Congress Senate Uoiie Baye Warner Silver iBodie Thers Clark Iowa Higu Eeford Cox Bhath Secretary of the Treasury Department Collectors of Customs Kirkwood United States Diston Sth Pend Seton Ee Tee Yao Wathield Sank Billa Roger Y Ie Bio Paitow Tres House Washburn Te Owen Conger Hraoode

Turbulent January Mint Outputs and Storms Across East

January coinage from the United States Mint and branches reached 99 576 500 with 2 430 000 in standard silver dollars. Treasury circular invites bond sales of 11 million dollars. East coast storms, hurricane force winds, and wrecks kill a brakeman and drive maritime tragedies. A Newark merchant, Caanes DeckER, dies by suicide. Milwaukee County Hospital burns, with two inmates missing. Reports include Census Bureau critiques, counterfeit coins, and political conventions across several states.

United States Mint United States Treasury New York Jeraey Simmir Atlanticville N J Caanes Decker Newark N. J Tue County Hospital Milwaukee Christind Nelson Fred Scharff A. Walker Peoria Ill Chicago Census Information Bureau Citizona Pacific Jupay McAlllister Gerald Ges Ireland Tha Moat Pltcaus Ai Doatha Wax Qteross San Franesco Wash

Fire kills several in first floor blaze. race tensions noted

The report describes a multi race era blaze with casualties on the building’s first floor. It notes Black residents and other groups among the victims and references arrivals and actions by officers and parties in the area.

Turbulent European News and Irish Famine Reports

Berlin announces a 46 000 man German army buildup on the Dutch border stirring European fear. The Russian Finance Minister plans to redeem parts of the depreciated empire currency. Dublin reports distress and starvation in Ireland as relief efforts surface. Railways suffer arson in Argenteuil with casualties and incidents of looting.

Berlin Holland Dublin Ireland Hengers Hadibean Falan Paul Lucan Opt Theo Ovizh

Victims in Village Attack Report Sparks and Murders

A tavern attack left a boy hidden in a house and later guiding authorities to the scene. Another son nearby was shot dead. Reports describe general Grant’s Havana reception and mixed European political notes from Dublin to Switzerland. The piece also notes executions in Afghanistan and anti Jewish attacks in Fez, with broader colonial and scientific updates.

Don Satlys Oweraiget Gscovera Grant Havana Ameri‘Gane Dunstable Liverpool Whitley Robbearts Afghanistan Cebul Great Council Appenzel Switzerland Gibraltar Fez Morocco la Paz California Ireland Adolphe DE Granier DE Cassacnac Paul de Cassagnac Tux Monde Paris Parnell United States England

Dolly Hartman cremated in Washington Pennsylvania

The eighteen year old Dolly Hartman was cremated at the Le Moyne furnace in Washington PA on the 7th with few visitors present. Her father planned to scatter her ashes in the garden plot and plant flowers as Dolly would have wished. She weighed only cry pounds.

Dolly Hartman LeMoyne Washington Dolly Las Vegas New Mexico House of Representatives Inakitte-Freeentie Txuarx National Bank Knoxville Ill Runkle ApVices Techivua Denver Lls Pinos Rémuér Jake General’Adais Mick Thay Fréine Thlatf Douglass Adams Bul Grasd River Shawana Athance

Removal of Indian Affairs Commissioner Hayt by Board

Secretary Schurz removal of Commissioner Hayt was approved by the Board of Indian Commissioners after a committee investigated charges raised by General Fisk. The report cites misconduct in office, delays in prosecution, and strange mining connections involving Hayt and his son, with a minority urging caution and noting testimony was altered.

Connecticut New Haven New Jersey Hares James Q. Howard Columbus Ohio New York Samuel 2. Tilden Lewisburg Tilden Hart Fisk Hammond Pennsylvania Harrisburg Grant John A. Lemon Don Henry Greens Supreme Court E.L. Benson Henry W. Oliver Maine Massachusetts Worcester Davis Garcelon Hoe Apoarh KE. Bortz Navy Philadelphia New Orleans J. N. Gallaher Louisiana United States Senate John M. Morton California Reno Waenatte Washington Board of Indian Commissioners Wiehesesaloh Ih Meer Tork Bth Secretary of the Interior Indian Affairs Nashville Hayt Beetky Sinceral Xeo Board ‘of Indian Chicago Schurz Trout Commissioner of Indian Affairs Clinton B. Fisk Ting A. C. Narstowy- Cauirman Fomerof Start Inspector Hammond Arizona Indian Cmnagld Arthatiadaly J. Biggs Indian Office Flammond Department of Justice Hammonemeds Arizone Tecomme I Interior Hameed T Interior Department Casa Commissioner of India Samudras Department For Justice Faspeeter Edward Nappy Knapp Hogencamp Sir. Hogencamp Mr. Hayt Edward Knapp Edward Knap Mayr Hledéalo Mato Albert K. Smithou Ane Ltckney Into Interion Insigno S. Oe Mammonda Fayt

Manner versus Manners in Society and Commerce

The piece contrasts true manners with outward behavior and notes how a person can be well trained yet unwelcoming. It describes a shop experience where aloof sales staff repel customers, contrasting with cheerful saleswomen in New York stores.

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Fragmentary Remark on Courtesy and Value of Goods

A clipped, uneven excerpt praises pleasant service and the charm of courteous sellers. It contrasts fine gold and diamonds as enduringly beautiful with daily use, implying value beyond mere display. The passage reflects a moral about manners and durable worth.

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Illinois State News Summary Hard to Read Dispatches

On the morning of the 6th engineer Frank Lester of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad was killed instantly in a grade descent collision between the engines and tender after a rain. Other items note a barn destruction, a fraud charge against a commission merchant, farm flood relief, and farmers seeking state action for grain prices and crop relief with past winter memories.

BAUS Xenta Frank Lester Ohio & Mississippi Railroad State Industrial University Pedbody Department of Feauigtenaines Amimron Z. Eineldtts Place Cath Commission O Davis Payne Sangamon Chandlerville

Census Officials Prepare Nationwide Social and Industrial Statistics

The Philadelphia Press reports on the broad 20th century census expansion overseen by Gene Francis A. Walker and experts. Special supervisors, new statistics on fisheries mining power and industry, and social data collection will replace ordinary enumerators. Prominent figures like Baird King and Atkinson lead specialized inquiries, with statewide clerks and assistants organized in Washington. The effort aims to capture vital statistics, mortality, and social conditions across the United States.

United States Gene Francis A. Walker GW. Seaton New York Gteorge E. Waring, Jr Rhode Island Edward Atkinson Suston George William Bond Boston Professor J . Newberry James M Swank Philadelphia Shipebuylling Jobn Lynch Portlands D. Wesker Pittsburgh W. C. Wyckoff New C. G. Bargent Brookline Mass E W Hilgard University of California W . Brewer Sheffield Scientific School Yale College C. 5. Sargent J. R. Dnnlge Washington, D. C Clarence Gordon Newburg Department of Inquiry Philadelphia Press

Mechanical and Scientific Advances in Europe

The Düsseldorf exhibition nears completion with German art, industry, and commerce sent in. M Niaudet builds a Gramme principle magneto electric machine for Professor Stefan with rotating armature and circular magnets. Underground French telegraph lines planned for major routes at 8 million francs. Guebhard notes mercury surface treatment improves brightness and mobility with vapors and collodion. English farmers face competition from the US with need for lower rents.

Dusseldorf M. Niaudet Stefan Vienne M Cochet Posts and Telegraph M. A. Guebhard United State England

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