Wages of Labor and the Van Buren Millenium
The Cin. Gazette denounces proposed wage reductions and praises Cuba labor parity while attacking Martin Van Buren. It cites Franklin Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad workers earning 62 to 75 cents daily, compares to Van Buren's wealth, and calls for further wage cuts to extend the “low wages” regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Buchanan
U.S
Cuba
Hagerstown
Franklin
Baltimore and Ohio
Harper’s Ferry
van Buren
Mr. Buchanan
Ading Friends of
Martin van Buren
Cin. Gazette
Texas Turns Moral as Bank Swindler Is Recaptured
A Bank of Ypsilanti clerk linked to a $200,000 swindle was hunted from Texas after a GTT warrant. The sheriff traced him to Houston and arrested him, prompting Texas to crack down on runaways and defaulters amid public furor and claims of immunity abuse.
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Texas
G.T.T
Philo
Rowson
Bank of Ypsilanti
Michigan
Washtenaw Co
Houston
N. Y
Spider’s persistence sparks Bruce’s Bannockburn revival
A historical anecdote recalls Robert Bruce’s darkest hour when a spider’s repeated tries to weave a web inspired renewed courage. The tale links perseverance to Scotland’s liberty as Bruce rallied scattered troops and secured a turning point at Bannockburn.
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Ruth
Bruce
Scotland
England
Bannockburn
Virginia political shifts favor Gen Harrison in Roanoke
William M. Peyton a long time Virginia legislator and Van Buren supporter backs Gen Harrison and runs for Roanoke County House of Delegates. B. G. Payne a veteran delegate from Fluvanna endorses Harrison. E Fontaine a Louisa senator issues a strong Harrison address. Township voters draw the line. Whig tickets win in Richmond Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Lafayette areas.
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William M. Peyton
Virginia
van Buren
Gen. Harrison
House of Delegates
Roanoke County
B. G. Payne
Fluvanna
Harrison
E. Fontaine
Louisa
Gen
Richmond
la. Palladium
Whimsical Calculation of Relative Voice and Jumping Power
A playful comparison scales human voice and leaping ability to the weights of grasshoppers kolibris fleas and grand distances. It notes a man weighing about 16 000 grasshoppers would hear voice at 1000 miles and leap across oceans. Aristophanes Socrates and pupils are shown doing a similar flea weight calculation.
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Jericho
New York
Cochin China
Aristophanes
Socrates
Pennsylvania predicts large Harrison victory and local electoral trend
In a letter from Defiance Ohio a writer asserts Gen. Harrison will win by a large electoral vote, claiming Pennsylvania will support him strongly. The writer notes twenty Harrison judges in twenty six townships and contrastsPennsylvania with Van Biter counties while describing canal estimates as infrequent yet cash from furs eases local times.
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Harrison
Jackson
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Union
Maumee
Auglaize
Angel
Lane and Kelley Tie the Knot in County Ceremony
Married on Tuesday by the Rev. Mr Bestwick, Byron T Lane wed Ellen Kelley, both residents of the county. The couple’s nuptials were performed in a local ceremony reflecting traditional ties within the community.
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Thesday
Death of Dante ATweEtt a respected Logansport resident
Dante ATweEtt, native of Talbot County Maryland and Logansport resident for three years, died of congestive fever at Dr. T H Howes's residence after eight days of illness. He recently closed his mercantile business and planned to move to Missouri for better health. mourned as a man of urbanity, integrity, and deep friendship by many neighbors and friends.
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T. H. Howes
Dante, Atweett
Mr. Atwell
Talbott Co
Logansport
Missouri
Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters Promote Health
Citizens learn of Moffat’s Life Pills and Phenix Bitters praised for purifying the body, aiding digestion, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Claims cover a wide range of ailments from dyspepsia to fever and ague, with emphasis on trial and physician endorsement. Sold by W B Moffat and agents nationwide including Logansport Indiana.
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Moffat
United States
Canadas
John Moffatta
Logansport
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Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Huntingdon
D. Billings Smith
Maumee City
Logansport, Ind
Perrysburg
Cleveland, Ohio
Buffalo, N.Y
J.B. Dillon
Cass Probate Court
John Myers
Washington Hall
West Logan
Georgetown
Cass County
Indiana
James Horney
Aa Iimr
Rg Uus
Bridge Street
Ind
I_ HINES
Mivea Fordarrisoi
Market
Fouth
D. KR
Pam ‘Oe
Cldrich & Neal
Wm. Aldrich
Brigde Street
Aldrich, Neal and Co
Aldrich, Neal, & Co
S.M
Spencer & Rick
Spencer & Rice
Benloy Ball
Locansport
Cass Co
Bridge and Market Streets
Jno. Cook
Gansport Hote
Walnut Streets
Fenhe
Israel Johnson
Silas Atchinson
Ife
Laport
Great Northern
Chicago
Detroit
Winemac
James Crumly
Beee
Bare Uy
Isa
ARLY
Spencer & Rich
Lover Seed
Sue Enk
Storm
Raadway
A. M. Higgins
Washington
Mail
BR EstEd Teally
Charles Scuhr
Logansport City
Orcoary
Gynetss Scuhr
Market St
Bridge
Fourth St
Jamaica
Sicily
Grenoble
York
Havana
Canton DO
Nears. &c
Atrac
Shell
Marseille
Cassia
Prime Company
MACKE
Superior de
Do Choice
New Bedford
Dupont
Pellervisio and
Pryel Vary de
Madeira
San Lucar
Lisbon
Ma Teneriffe
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Chales Scuhr
Broadway Hotel
Peru
L Humbert
Broadway
Mismi Co
Pern
BNE
Logangport
Higgins
James Storm
WM. T.S. Manly
J. E. Howes
Market Street
Bostwick and Putnam
Post Office
Joardling WooVss
Geo. Houk
J, Dorsy
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