Population boom cited in Brooklyn directory and beyond
The 1880 Brooklyn population stood at 66 563, per federal census. The new city directory estimates 768 075 residents now, an increase of 201 412 in under six years. Articles discuss Mississippi river levee costs, French aristocrats mortgage figures, Swiss village fire insurance as mutual aid, and Southern pine lumber gaining favor in the North for building and finishing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Georgia
New York
Northwest
Maracilion
N.S
Purix
Sheldrum
Tatea
Dominion
Terror
Portland
City
Ottawa
Ireland
Duchenn
Montrone
Agcot
Parnell
Hoover
Deady
Han
Welln- Fargo Express Company
Northern Pacific
United States Supreme Court
Tron Mountain
Southern Pacific Rapias Company
Thucalt & Common Carrier
Wie
Northern Pacific Express Company
Wallula Junction
Porthind
Theing
Bargett Ratindly
Pri Fon
Paul Wiltzy
Henry Holdert
Jud Inver
Michael Stroh
Julive Rosenberg
Vantel Danchauer
Oldock
Atlantic Giant
McCainesville
Deckenville
N. J
United States
Bargo
Charles Cooper
Milnor
D. W. Evans
Breckenridge
August Gillaret
Waupeton
Bismarck Tribune
Tribune
Porter
Wessington Epnings
Aberdeen
Caledonia
Manitoba
Lie
Devil's Lake
Biz Coulee
Blanding
C. M. Fisher
Church's Ferry
Oliver Dalrymple
Dakota
Grane
Horks
North Dakota Educational Association
Valley City
John W. Cow Jon
Tas
North Darkota
Selonta
Newt Dakota
Dawes Proposes Law to End Tribal Status for Indians
Senator Dawes, head of the Senate Indian affairs committee, reacts to the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia ruling that Indians are virtually foreigners. He criticizes the anomalous relations and says the solution is to pass a law dissolving tribal ties and declaring Indians U.S. citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia
Dawes
Committee On Indian Affairs
Senate
United States
Senator Morrill’s uninterrupted long service in Congress
Senator Morrill of Vermont, once ill, achieves the distinction of the longest uninterrupted tenure in Congress now serving in either house. He began in the House on December 3, 1856, moved to the Senate on March 3, 1867, and his current term ends March 3, 1891, giving nearly thirty-one years in continuous service with almost five years left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Morrill
Vermont
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Omaha
Pugh
Alabama
Council
Council Bluffs
Wright
Young Pugh
United States
Tacoma
Squak
Nowra Ue
Kenna
House
Tte
Independence
Iowa
Stewart Murphy
Integra
M. McConkry
New York
Withinmu College
Thornton Read
Folsom
Frankie
Menomines
Win
Wluba
Chicago
Milwaukee , St. Paul
W. W. Cole
Knapp, Stout & Co
Circus Company
Hradafront
Cockrill
Misa Young
Olio
Sherman
Roy
Alfred A. Curtin
Baltimore
Logan
Washington
Mr. Jine
John Shiew Ie
Dillon
Mont
Farrell
Sullivan
Tig Hole
Henry Laurie
Bradatreet
Rocky Mountain
West Gallatin
Willino
Barnes
Muanaon
Wis
AL Crandon
Dakota
Yale College
Northrop
Minnesota
Rollo Barden
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Signal
Lyona
St. Vail
Milwaukee
Munichiata
Frank Hirth
Charles Sitton
Barber
Anton Palmn
Willmaker
Wirth
Sloan
Bradlaugh
Gladstonians
Neuta
Scotland
Ormalin
G. M. Haywood
Aud Knight
St. Louis
Tapg
le Parig
Br Lauthc
Anister of Marine
Mesibera
Fleenrain
Luzurine
J. Caswell
Shukopev
McMilan
Dnterioy
Cuntain House
Dofurd
Erica
Bel
Havana
Britain’s path to democracy warned by American observer
An American correspondent resident in Europe argues that Gladstone’s bill and its defeat push Britain toward a federal republic and pure democracy. He contends loyal conservatives and hesitant liberals cannot flatter De Vere, likening the reform to a dammed stream that can only be swept away by progress, promising Bo will resist efforts to reverse progress in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Great Britain
Mr. Gladstone
de Vere
Britain
Drainage convention in Sted River valley held in Crookston
A Minnesota drainage convention met in Crookston Polk County to discuss a valley drainage plan. J J Hill led remarks urging decisive action with a topographic survey, and a committee was appointed to oversee surveys and map the valley plan with a target report deadline. Several prominent figures attended, including Col Mattoon J T Fanning and Judge Kelso, with resolutions urging thorough drainage, a county executive committee, and shared funding based on acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sted River
Crookaton
Polk County
Wein
Ludge R. Montague
Spritger Harbaugh
Fred Publor
Aria
A. E. Cooke
Crookston
H.W. Donaldson
Kittyon County
Kiely Marshall
W. D. Mulbert
Polk
Alexander Kemming
Norman
Ay Lovering
Chay
Lon
Jason Hill
Wisconsin
C. G. Elliott
Seneca, II
Min Owa Tate
James J. Hill
Manitoba Railroad
Col. Mattaon
J.T. Fanning
Adlantapolie Water Power
J. J. Hil
Tis Company
J. F. Fauting
Kelso
Haker
Minoik State University
Mon‘tague
Steencraon
Red River Valley
Intercat
Hill
Prevent
Thanx. Penny
B.D. Childe
Parnaworth
H. W. Donaldson
Kiltyon
J. M. McCauley
Wilking
C. W. Cuthbertson
Marshall
Me. Hill
J. F. Fanning
Dakota Territorial News Highlights Streets and Courts
Reports from Deadwood Yankton and Sioux Falls detail legislative moves on banking measures, local court bonds, and tax levies. Updates include railroad survey progress, bank incorporations, fairs at Devil's Lake, crop conditions, and education association turnout across North Dakota and nearby territories.
China's Great Wall Seen Through An 19th Century Eyewitness
A Davenport Democrat correspondent describes the Great Wall of China as an immense defense network. He details its 1,200 mile length, 25 feet height, 40 feet thickness, and space for six horses atop. The wall’s stones, battlements, and towers are portrayed with awe as he contrasts it with Western landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Great Wall of
Molin
Wallatier
Bae
Atl
Great Wallot
Hoge Und Etosses
Vere
Pekin
Auzes
Wiis
Sweave
Embie
Seward
United States
Printing presses and pioneers in early New York industry
A historical, albeit fragmentary, account extols early New York printing presses and their makers. It notes figures like Bennett, Moses, and Greeley, and discusses progress from Franklin’s press to steam power, highlighting the city’s status as a center for skilled machinery inspection and high profits in printing press development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M
Hue
York
Phedearth
Tichit M
New York
Crainl
Shethul Steels
Hoopeele
Bennett
Moses
Dana
Franklin
Washington
England
London
Isaac Adams
Jiard Mc Hoe
First Aid for Fainting in the Young
A Youth’s Companion article outlines fainting causes and emergency steps. It emphasizes keeping the person supine, loosening clothing, checking breathing, and applying heat to the body while monitoring pulse and consciousness until medical help arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
Rene Yen
Winnie Ateiss
Orme
Juaniary
Bey
Franslight Eauser
London Society Etiquette and Social Climbing Tactics
A critique of London society's pathways to status through fashion, dances, and social maneuvering. It claims evening dress and refined manners grant access to fashionable circles while advising manipulation, networking, and strategic hosting to gain favors and recognition among the elite. The piece mocks pretensions and depicts the social ladder as paved with card calls, cups, and favors.
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Imball
The
Atlanta Constitution
France
Duke de Chartres
Paris
Count de Paris
Duke d’Aumale
Condensed General News
Ita
Civil Service
Marine Hospital Service
Accret Service
Life Alving Aeers
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Cuatomm
Seconl
Comptroller
Comptroller of
Arene
Proceedings OF Congress
TENA
Havin
Aleamirga Rite Bly
MTA
Pttii Wilwry
Virunide
Trevierons
Court of the United Station
Supreme Court of
Supreme
Onliit
Stearmhoute
Navy Department
Land of Ve
Julie
Supreme Court
Motta
Fix
Dockery
Theo
Aupeiogtlily
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Establishment
Wiliam Boone
Boone
Atanee
Celetina Bierat
Weharzé
Petit Geome
Ciatreas
Nii
Sandy Hook
Norte
Bhp Mas Tomme
Wiphington
Martin Ie
Iudeille
Hovat
Messen
Tirawg
Gavither
Iil
Angusadiients
United
Stites
Wall
Ik Frye
Liam Ale
Une Court
Tori Olen Indies
Melita
Dakota Territorial News
Mayer
Parco
Chute
Rap
Luvetaben
Nebranka
Deadwood
No National Bank
Nebraska
Dickinson
Court House
Yankton County
Greene
Sioux Falls
Abbott's
Lafoon
Griffith
Grand Forks
F.C. Tans
Glenn W. Hurd
Fort Atkinson
McGibbon
Btone
Madixon
Guy Pierow
Douglas County Bank
Bee Incorporated
Alexandria
Rapid City
Red River Valley Baptist Association
Grand Park
Purday
Fargo
Ramsey County
Lasbon
Big Coulee
Turtle Mountain
Mouse River
Fort Totten
Montana
Ann
London Society
Harper's Magazine
Atatus
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