Fire destroys Massman planning mill and Claw spoke works
The Seymour facilities of Massman and George Claw & Co. suffered total destruction by fire on Sunday. Claw & Co. were uninsured. The New York Sun recalls January disaster losses estimated at 1,600 lives. A moral note condemns slavery as a misused form of protection.
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The
New York Sun
Massman
George Claw & Co
Seymour
Claw & Co
Asbury University
W W. Warren
Atlanta
S. 8. Cox
Congress
New York
R. W. Thompson
Navy
Founding Debate on Slavery and Protectionism
In early government discussions the two speakers argued for their causes. Slavery claimed gentleness and temporary concession would suffice, predicting eventual disappearance without trouble. Protectionism urged a government boost to compete with Britain and safeguard nascent American industries from foreign interference.
Anti Monopolists call delegate convention in Chicago
A call is issued to hold a delegate convention in Chicago on July 4 1883 to organize a new political party. The writer argues the Democratic party remains the best organized vehicle for opposing monopolies and urges supporters to back the old Democratic party until rivals to free government are defeated. Myron W Reed of the state is among signers.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Myron W. Reed
Strange case of possession and mistaken identity at House family
A story from Big Rapids Michigan describes Miss House a seventeen year old who after diphtheria became immobile for three days then awoke claiming to be her deceased friend from Ensley Newaygo county. She also spoke of heaven and later appeared as the wife of another man. Doctors note perfect health now and the article links the tale to spiritualism.
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House
Miss House
Ensley
Newaygo County
Husley
Heaven
Plymouth Church
Mary A. Calenoun
H. S. Tarbell
Misa Calhoun
Prof
Tarbell
Ber’s
Grace Levering
Clara Washburn
Calhoun
Ainesa
Kentucky
Tam
Neilson
Julia Ward Hows
Boston
W. D. Howells
Frank Leslie
New Orleans
The
New Orleans Picayune
Graves
Anthony Trollope
Mr. Trollope
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Atlantic
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Hues for Dark and Light Fabrics
The note extols Diamond Dyes as flawless and beautiful to use offering vibrant results on both dark and light fabrics. It mentions 10 ets as a quantity reference.
Political intrigue and commentary across states and papers
A sprawling column notes intrigue around Conkling as boss in Evansville and Butler’s stance on Massachusetts. Mahone in Virginia steers postmasters, while Sherman and Hayes civil service clash. It cites editorials from Louisville, Boston, Indianapolis, and Green Castle on reforms, elections, asylums, and national issues with dense political color.
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Hugh Hastings
Butler
Massachusetts
Louisville
China
Mahone
Mosby
Virginia
John Sherman
Hayes
Boston Post
Schuyler Collas
Detroit Post
Senator Ferry O
Andrew Jackson
Tadiana
Waite
Congress
War Department
New York
Baltimore
Ben Buller
Angels of Heaven
Grant
Tiar
Alamo tale urged to save storied fortress from sale
The piece recalls the 1836 siege of the Alamo with vivid detail of defenders Bowie Crockett and Travis and warns Texas may sell the church site to build new buildings. It laments loss of historical memory and urges Union aid to preserve the monument and its memory of American valor.
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Alamo
San Antonio
New World
Leonidas
The
Lacedemon
Bowie
David Crockett
Travis
Ben
Dickinson
Almonte
Sill
Austin
Texas
Eagland
Sargent Cured of Heart Stomach and Kidney Troubles
Logansport resident Mr. O B Sargent credited Brown's Iron Bitters with curing stomach and kidney troubles, describing a full recovery after using the tonic.
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O. B. Sargent
Logansport
Brown
Nellie McGuire
New Jersey Street
Indianapolis
Discoveries of a Modern Gulliver in Beaver Gulch Cave
Foley Abbott on snow shoes explores a granite cave opposite Pilgrim mine in Beaver Gulch. He reports a dry lit chamber with a silver image emitting flame, gas jet theory, ancient hieroglyphs, a nine foot skeleton, a stone tomahawk, cross bow, gold specie, ruby silver, salmon bones, and various quarry remains.
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Foley Abbott
Sawtooth
Pilgrim Mine
Beaver Gulch
Abbott
Keystone
Calhoun's Persuasive Mind Draws Southern Admiration
The passage portrays John C. Calhoun as a poised college professor whose static yet piercing presence persuaded listeners. It notes his widespread North and South influence, with Southern congressmen and peers marveling at his analytic reasoning and doctrines even as opponents faced a moral struggle.
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Calhoun
South Carolina
South
Bia
Mr. Calhoun
Washington
North
John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Nathan Lord
Dartmouth College
Lord
New England
Denver Man Cured by St. Jacobs Oil
Mr J A McBeth of Denver Colorado reported relief from a severe neck pain and toothache after a single application of St Jacob s Oil. The advertisement claims instant eradication of pain and cites Pacificexpress Office in Denver as the contact point.
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J. A. McBeth
Pacificxpress Ofice
Denver
Colo
St. Jacob's
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Yerore
A. Wogeler & CO
Haltioure, Mii
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