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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1879
Page
2
A late 19th century column notes wage increases for butchers and laborers near Chicago, steel rail price spikes, cash in Treasury, grain weighing debates in New York, a Springfield court ruling on ecclesiastical discipline, suicides and crimes, strikes in Boston, Native conflicts, and a boiler explosion in Michigan.
National Republican Executive Committee plans a December 17 meeting in Washington to elect a new Chairman after Senator Chandler’s death and decide the venue of the next Republican Convention. Also notes deaths including Richard Schell in New York, and Mrs Davis of Stockbridge, and Navy retiree Augustus H. Kr Te, in Baltimore.
International notes say the Turkish press faced suppression threats from Britain. Indians in Williams Lake report starvation. A Russian premier resignation is confirmed. U S reports predict cotton yields in China will fall below average. Ireland’s Local Government Board cites widespread crop failures and aid shortages.
A compilation reports plagues in Moldavia, agitation in Bosnia, and threats against Austrian influence. It notes press bureau interventions in St Petersburg, Russian Turkish talks, Balkan troop pledges, and reforms by the Ottoman Sultan. Also mentioned are a fatal colliery fire near Short Heath, Irish reform plans, and Constantinople disorder amid Turkish financial scrutiny.
An Arkansas Gazette note recounts a 15 year old nephew of Mr Harrison fighting two large cats in a barn. The youth was scratched and bitten as he defended himself with blows, finally killing both animals before returning to report the encounter.
Governor Proclaims Thursday November 27 as a day of public thanksgiving urging residents to observe by worship and ordinary pursuits. The document notes national distress from war and asserts renewed national prosperity with divine favor as the state records praise and gratitude.
Horatio C. Burchard, Director of the Mint, submitted the annual report to the Secretary. It covers United States mints and assay offices for the year ended June 30 1879. Total deposits of gold and silver including silver purchases reach 71 179 654 dollars with 42 254 156 in gold and 28 ? 497 in silver.
The report details gold and silver coin production and value across domestic and foreign coinage, mint refineries totals, and silver standard dollar output. It discusses coinage mix, bullion bars, and policy notes on gold silver values and monetary use.
London journals describe a light tricycle-like vehicle using a benzoline burner to drive a torpedo engine. The steam is recondensed, with no visible exhaust, and the rider controls speed with a pedal. The piece also highlights steel rail advantages over iron and reports on diphtheria prevalence among Protestants versus Catholics in Montreal.
The report by James G. Gilfillan details net revenue for the fiscal year 1879 of 27,184. The total net expenditures reached 266,607.86 leaving a net increase of funds of 88879.00. Revenues came from customs, internal revenue, lands, and miscellaneous sources with notable increases from customs and internal revenue. The document also lists national bank activity, bond redemptions, and currency in circulation, noting trust holdings and securities in the Treasury and totals for currency outstanding and bonds retired during the year.
The Dead Letter Office records 906,618 letters received in the year and a decrease of 190,292 from the prior year. Envelopes marked return if not called for are widely used, with 35,696 letters noted in a single day in four cities. Among items received were 16,007 money letters totaling 81,691, 18,675 drafts and checks worth 1,105,762, 47,797 stamps value 2,887, and 24,372 other articles. Registered letters show efficiency with 2,198 of 5,262,241 reaching the office, and 211 finally returned to owners. A table compares fees collected at major post offices for the year ending June 30, 1879, with the previous year.
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