Chronicle of Distant Headlines Tangles News from Past
A collage of century old items notes vigilantes in Boston, rail safety views by Delaware & Hudson, escaped convict recaptured after a strike, a bachelor seeks a wife with a cash promise, early steamboat engine hand work, a Vienna theater fire report, contrasting newspaper coverage, and population notes on Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cage Journal
Thomas
Dickson
Delaware& Hudson Canal Company
John
Percy
Moore
Chigdgo Herald
N.c
Joston Post
Hudson River
Newburgh
Christian Union
Viénna
Monnpapers
Vienna
Allgenteine Zeitung
Germany
Augbarg
Folks Zeitung
Berlin
N. Y. Sun
Vast U S Territory Area Figures Debated In Census Tables
An 19th century discussion explains shifts in U S area measurements after a census. It notes Alaska’s small land, changes across New England, and large drops for Texas and California. Population density per square mile also changes with revised land totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newgland
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Feland
Connecticut
New England
Indiana
Kentucky
Misouri
Virginia
Narada
Louisiana
Mike
Texas
Massachuapotts
California
al- Gainek
South Corona
United” States
Atlantic
Gulf of’ Mexico
Pacific
Aly
Riede ‘Island
Jofjher
Senator Edmunds on Public Life and the True Politician
The Christian Union asks several Senators about public life and Edmunds explains. He argues youth should study government and law, aim to serve honestly, and avoid chasing office as life’s object, stressing courage of independent opinion and reform over manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Union
Edmunds
Alsa
United States
Springfeld
Mass
Line Fruit Trees and Neighborly Rights in Law
The piece discusses disputes over fruit on line trees between neighbors, noting English and American differences. It cites a case where overhanging branches and rooted trees caused damage disputes, concluding the English court limited the claimant to twelve cents, while American practice would likely reject such drastic legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Iim
Snd
Germanlowun Telegraphi
ICAGO
Rock
Rock Island
Great Hock Island
Lilinata
Iowa
Pullman Palace
Palace Ullman Palace
Rice Cil
Bluffs
Kansas City
United States
Senite
ARK 57
Foreign Gossip Widely Covers Diamonds Taxes and Rulers
The column gathers diverse notes from abroad including Ireland rent arrears near 30 million dollars, India revenue to England at 21 million, and a Cape diamond exhibit valued at £150000. It mentions French liquor sale policy for veterans families, a new Queen Victoria mint die, Emperor William’s birthday reflections, Russian peasant flogging penalties, and Prince Alexander of Bulgaria aiding a stamp collector with a direct reply and a gift of Bulgarian stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhoweto
Ireland
India
England
Ashe
Imperial
France
Victoria
William
Prince Alexander
Bulgaria
Alexander
Land Rents Fall in England After Highland Crop Failures
The article notes a broad drop in land rents across England over the past two years due to poor crops and high rents. It cites Inland Revenue statistics showing a peak in 1876-7, with declines by 1879-80, varying by county. Wales and Scotland rose, while England overall saw a small net decrease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Commissioners of Inland Revenue
Bedfordshire
Hertfordshire
Yorkshire
Wales
Scotland
Cnn
Columbes
Midland
Nottinghampshire
Warwickshire
Boorland
Istugg
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Congress
San Bespardino
Sareos
Suffolk
Ita
Sinare Miles
Senator Edmunds
Bree
Eteines Snyder
City Market
John Morgan
Soliat John Morgaxm
V. Becker
Aaa
Canis
Vincen
Becker
H. J. Grawburg
Public Square
Heary
Pipes & Tobacco
Grawburg
Foo Choo
Yallow
Strad
Haviock & Jenney
Plendo
Raylock & Jenny
Haylock & Co
America
Dey St
New York
Biyles
A. C. Weis
If Mob
Pang Sunt
A C. Weis
the Granite Mills
Emis Kosp Sahchonten
Alan
Chicago & Alton Rrr
Iacon
Stuanbont
Henry
Washington
Lacon
Lacov
LaCrosse
Bt. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
All Points North
Canada
JH Dillman
Agent
JC McMullen
Pip Bitenge
Charlton
Chicago
Araxine Pfanne
Heer
Tarasta
Taraxine
LivertGoun
John Linden
Cleveland
Ohio
Mendelssohn Piano Co
Udonot
Davis
Severs
Prince
Mendelsohn Piano Co
P. O
New York City
Ky, Fathe
and & Pacific R. R.etween
Wai Oresi
Diuttes Deeligna
Bnollwood
M.S
Ae Washington Tisionrs
P. Cc
LA Salle
Ill. Cent
T. R.spedria
P. P &Jipda
Rock [Sland
Milwaukee
Rocksland
Ape Rock
Rds
Davenport
West Liberty
Grinnell
KR. R
Moines
KnoMon
Af & Pac
Goa
Rick
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