Abolition Bill Fails In House Vote 175 to 89
News of the Week reports the abolition bill introduced in the House of Commons is rejected by a 175 to 89 vote. It notes shipping, population totals, and various international events including a Great Eastern sale, a Franco-Italian dispute, and a Turkish naval incident. The summary covers multiple global items with emphasis on parliamentary outcome and notable incidents.
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Hone of Commons
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Great Britain
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Tou Yanra
Blois
Franca
Mqtier
Tunis
Paris
Bource
Joan
Dardanelles
Sweden
Amres
Herr Auer
Berlin
Dortmund
Prussia
John Hogan
St. ‘Aula
Tombstone
Arizona
Yan
Cal
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa
Wyoming Territory
Stronard
Owl Club
Madison Street
Bows
Midland railways merger links New Jersey Pennsylvanian lines
Domestic intelligence reports a $20 million common stock and $14 million preferred stock merger uniting Midland railways of New Jersey and Pennsylvania with four other lines. The consolidation creates a New York to Pennsylvania coal region line. Other items note New York city directory listing 285,177 names, city population estimate, notable deaths and crimes, and early 19th century events.
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Midland Railways
New Jersey
Pennislvania
New York
Coalields
Penn- Bylvaonin
New York City
Silas C. Herring
Edward D. Porter
Bilors Knockarat
Patereou
Arthur V. Capella
Moses Bowe
Cambridge
Garfield
Long Branch
Gun. Grant
Hugh Rigney
John White
Pittsburgh
Latver
Styoney
United States
Philadelphia
Bradford
Political maneuvering roils New York legislative race
Rumors in the New York Legislative Convention on the 22nd claimed administration factions would veto Jacobe’s votes as unconstitutional and ineligible. On the second ballot Wheeler led 50 before votes shifted as Democrats backed Clarkson N. Potter, amid a wave of cross-votes. Conkling urged unity against railroad influence and corrupt politics while noting senatorial courtesy. Ballots later produced Depew, Pratt, Wheeler, and Conkling with varied totals. Maryland and Virginia party devices surfaced in related public notices.
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New York
Jacobe
Wheeler
Jacobs
Clarkson N. Potter
Mr. Conkling
Trua Republican Party
Contding
Depew
Pratt
Conkling
Republican factions clash over Senate ballots and looming resignations
Reports from Albany detail Senatorial ballots with Conkling Depew Kernan and Potter in tight races for short and long terms. Indictments surface as a Delaware frontier scandal lingers, while Virginia Republicans convene in Lynchburg with calls for resignations and a boycott of past convention delegates. The Greenbackers nominate W. R Gilbert for Congress in Maine's Second district.
Washington Notes and Political Turmoil Echoes in Europe
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Upton sails for Europe to pursue Treasury business and may resign as directed by the President and Secretary Windom. Ex-Assistant Postmaster General Gen Brady fights fraud charges in Washington court but awaits September. Other appointments and deaths are noted including Moses Pitwood of the Senate document room and a deadly family business dispute at the Oatacazy Mansion involving Mr. Christmas and Whitney Gaines. Col W W Dudley asserts control of Pension Office affairs.
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the Treasury
Europe
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Windom
Gen
Brady
Criminal Court of
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Agaimnet
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Mapentier Spencer
Tudge Tyner Cnmennces
Liv
Moses Pitwoud
United States Senate
Calhowin
Henry Clay
Christmas
Myra Chukie Gaines
Mr. Whitney
Gaines
Oatacazy
Whitney
Curiatmas
Matures
Col
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Altics of Commissioner of Pensions
Dudley
Bentley
Baek Dake i
Sava
Penrouk
Miscellaneous Gleanings and Global Ventures of 1880s
A digest of census figures shows the 1880 cotton crop vastly higher than 1870, with 472,197,673 pounds in 1880 and 262,735,841 in 1870 while fifteen states now equal all 1870 output. Kentucky leads tobacco, Virginia second, Pennsylvania third. Illinois yields average 3,430,700 pounds. Naval expansion in China and Oregon railroad plans surface, plus a Mexican railway bridge disaster near Mutipuis kills 13 officers and 192 soldiers. Foreign gold imports to New York show no British coins. French, German and Japanese coins dominate. The “pigeon tea” carriers race 250 miles. Mexican rail accident fatalities near 250.
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Census Bureau
Missouri
Llinata
Indian
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Masaachusetta
North Carolina
Marine Corps
Eome Plen Ag
Marine Carpe
Piret Lient
D. Pratt Mannug
Chicago and Rock Island Railway
Henry Villard
Oregon
Crnp
Serena
New York
United States
Cande
Unclear OCR notes on travel and arrivals in New York
Fragmented lines report passenger movements to New York and Chicago with odd figures, plus mentions of a large toy arrival from Michigan and European reactions to a proposal involving Moglane. Edwin Booth and Mr YW MaNehbet arrival in New York aboard Botuin from Liverpool noted amid garbled text.
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New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Bufhlo
Michigan
Russia
Nituhata
Edwin Booth
YW. MaNehbet
Botuin
Liverpool
Tobacco Production in the United States Census Report
The Dodge report from the Census Office shows 1880 tobacco production at 173,915,000 pounds, up 8y per cent from 1870. Fifteen states yield most of the crop, with Kentucky leading at 36 per cent, and Virginia rising in rank. yields vary from 71 to 731 pounds per acre. The document also notes tax and cultivation factors and lists leading states by total product and yield per acre.
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J. R. Dodge
United States
Washington
Ely
Missouri
Ainoix
Tdiana
Masswehaetts
Kentucky
Enpich
Virgin
Wisonsin
North Carolina
New York
Eich
Missachusetts
Mooryland
West Virginia
Indiana
Minus
Tennese
Acre
See
North Carolins
Connecticut
Misgourt
Grandfather’s Kitchen Described as Heart of the Home
A vivid reminiscence of Grantaier's Kitchen portrays a somber brown room with high beams and nine doors, lit by a roaring back-log. Night reveals warmth and shadow, pewter dishes gleam, and feathered books, kettles, and settle furnishings create a quaint, enduring beauty symbolizing home and tradition.
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Grantaier
Grandfather
Fran
Duust
Coal Production Across Nations and States in 1880
A historical survey outlines coal output figures by country and U.S. state. It notes Great Britain led global production, with the United States expanding rapidly, while nations like Russia and Australia show rising growth. Regional data include Pennsylvania and Illinois as major U.S. producers, with export figures contrasting Britain’s larger shipments.
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Gondon
Great Britain
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France
Belgium
Austria
Kussia
Spain
Nova Scotia
Australia
India
Japan
Vancouver
Sweden
Italy
China
England
Russia
Unites States
Union
Warm weather memories stir old timers in May heat
In a faded reminiscence set beside a thermometer striking 90 degrees, aging residents recall May heat of 1922 1928 and 1929. They discuss melting roofs iron wires ice from cold snaps and hurled heat stories from East New Yorke with humor and grim detail.
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Ginkinbotham
Daddy Wotherspoon
Uncle Linkinbotham
East New Yorke
Newlg
Old Daddy Wothaspoon
Lara
Rooklyn Bagte
The Character of Hannibal in War and Leadership
Analyzed portrait of Hannibal highlighting his genius in uniting diverse troops and achieving unprecedented cohesion. Notes his political prudence, strategic foresight, and ability to inspire loyalty and fear across Italians, Taibyans, Numidians, Spaniards, and Giula under his command. The account praises his personal prowess and machine like discipline within the camp.
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Hannibal
Rome
Hannibal’s Greatness Amidst a Varying Reputation
Contemporary views split on Hannibal, while enemies label him cruel, supporters praise his genius. The text argues only fragments survive to reveal his true character and leadership. It notes he embodies imperial command and strategic prowess, shaping Rome and Carthage alike.
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Hannibal
Bygin
Catling
Iome
Carthage
A Great Duelist and Odd Scientific Notes
A Sicilian baron famed for dueling recounts his Paris tests of skill after forty contests. He defeats foes with ease, spares foes, and even discards opponents with sudden force. The article moves to a sword duel in Sicily, then shifts to trees aiding rainfall, sewerage drainage, and a scientist naming a bacteria causing foot odor.
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Paris
Giuseppe
Sicily
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