Inter-Oceanic Canal projects in the 19th century era
Reports on several canal schemes across the isthmuses led by De Lesseps Eads and Nicaragua supporters. Debates over government guarantees, stock, and Monroe doctrine relief feature political maneuvers and a forthcoming Democratic Editorial Association in Indiana with officers elected and a constitution adopted.
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Temistepec
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Grat
Nicaragua
Congress
Grant
Sand
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de Lossepe
France
America
Courar
Kade
Ae Jdeus
Te ‘Dick
Ferdinand Joe Legeeps
Panama Canal
Vic Christiansy Scandal Rumors Sweep Washington
A Washington special reports turmoil over alleged love letters between Mrs Christianey and Giro. Clerks and editors dispute authorship while public sympathy shifts toward Mrs Christianey as lawyers and figures deny or defend the contentious correspondence and divorce case details.
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Washington
Giro
Lillie E. Meloy
D Street
Northwest
Democratic Editors Convene in Indiana Oppose Electoral Reform
The Democratic editors of Indiana met in Indianapolis to discuss party procedure and the presidential election aftermath. They urged direct popular vote for President, Vice President, and U.S. Senators, criticizing the Electoral College and supporting national reform.
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Todiaia
Tellim
Port Wayne
Heliefs
Rndianapolia
Stell
Eptamy
United States
Ieee
Stoll
Ureer
Tae
States of America
Ereeters
Odavites
Laesand Deliottad
Pep
Phusicas
Ajesander
Rennet
Uae
Rome
Usleed
Senator Blaine’s Postage Plan for Two-Cent Letters
The piece argues for a uniform two-cent postage on letters, noting the Post Office’s mission to serve the public and citing historical rate changes. It highlights Palfrey’s 1851 bill lowering rates, English penny postage in 1837 and 1859, and the 1863 three-cent law, urging further reduction to make postal cards as affordable as letters.
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Senator Blaine
United States
Post Office Department
J.G. Palfrey
Massachusetts
Congress
Springer Introduces Reapportionment Bill in Congress
A Washington dispatch reports Mr Springer has introduced a bill to apportion representatives among the states and guarantee equal representation in the House. The measure, based on minority representation, keeps the current 293 seats for the next decade after excluding Territories and D C. Tables accompany the bill.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
Springer
Statewide bill allocations by state and final committee referral
The text lists mileage allocations by state with counts for Pennsylvania New York Arkansas California Iowa Michigan Mississippi South Carolina West Virginia Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Texas and notes the measure was finally referred to the committee on censta.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Nebraska
Californi
Nevada
Colorado
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Florida
North C Carolina
Georgia
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Deeee
Rhode Island
Kansas
GiSouth
Kentuck
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
West
California
Michigan
Mississippi
South Carolina
West Virginia
Minnesota
Texas
Censta
Alaska
Arizona
Dakota
District of Columbia
Geogis
Idaho
Mines
Towa
Kanes
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Missouri
Montana
New Mexico
North Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Vermor
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Census Population Figures and Editorial Praise Highlight State Readiness
The article lists approximate populations by state and territory led by California and New York era figures, then shifts to Indianapolis Sentinel’s praise of Governor Gray’s inaugural message as thorough and forward looking. It also notes varied local items including an inventor’s steam smoke consumer idea, school license issues, a NY Observer editor’s reminiscences, and a Tennessee house linked to Davy Crockett amid broader notes on fire losses in the prior year.
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J. M. Goar
Democratic Editorial Association of
Indiana
Democratic Party
Indianapolis
Usaea
Uiiapa
Executive Committee
Associaton
Ludianapolis Sentinel
J. C. Lacemaker
W. J. Uilizass
Wantington Democrat
Ad Arnold
Columbus Democrat
J. Foster
Fort Wayne Journal
John M. Goar
New Castle
Grey Addessed
General Assembly
Indianapolis Sentinel
Republican Party
Williams
Gray
Acta
New State House
State Board of Charities
United States
Cincinnati Enquirer
Phillip Gahr
Enquirer
Gahr
Dr. Prime
The
New York Observer
Dot
Observer
Morgan Resolutions and Party Lines in Electoral Count Debate
The piece argues the Morgan concurrent resolutions on counting the electoral vote mirror Morton era provisions, claimed to be partisan by critics. It labels Morton as a party loyalist and mocks Radical critiques while citing Governor Cornell's budget showing taxation near two million higher since his administration.
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Morgan
Rads
Morton
Libby Prison escape leader dies in Denver
Mr. B B McDoxato, known for Libby Prison fame, died in Denver Colorado last week. He was a Union Army officer among prisoners sent to Libby. He tunneled under the prison wall and yard, and after forty nine nights of toil escaped with 149 comrades to safety. Mc Donald planned the escape and was regarded as its leader. He reached Federal lines safely after traveling on foot 134 miles among the enemy.
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B. B. McDoxato
Libby
Denver
Col
McDonald
Publishers Commercial Union Founded by Janesville Attorney
Clare W. Taylor of Janesville Wisconsin forms the Publishers Commercial Union to guard newspaper men against advertising frauds. Membership costs 4 trifle and every publisher in the United States is urged to join for protection and support of the enterprise.
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Claresce W. Taylor
Janesville
Wis
United States
Spry Monroe County Democrat Mr Thomas Glaze Draws Laughs
The 80 year old Monroe township resident Mr Thomas Glaze, a veteran Democrat, recalls voting for General Jackson for president thrice. He urges young men to be honest and industrious and to stay true to the party. He jokes that he has never tried being a Republican.
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Mitrox Free Press
Thomas Glaze
Monroe Township
Jederson County
Jackson
Population figure from Gen Walker census report
The census report by Gen. Walker states the total population of the country as 99,152,500.
Hudson River Tunnel Progress Amid Slow Construction
The Hudson River tunnel advances at a pace of about twenty to twenty-five workers per shift, twenty feet below the riverbed with air pockets sustaining life. Project aims to complete in three years, despite undersea conditions and gradual daily progress.
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Hudson River
Ene
New York
Market Reports Trow's Perfection Flour and City Mills
Market notes show Trow's Perfection Flour and Invincible brands with price moves. Retail prices rise by about 10 cents per unit, with Wheat and related commodities listed in per bushel and per ton terms. © 19th century listings reference Bran Shorts and Shipstuffs per ton figures, reflecting a general uptick in retail and wholesale rates.
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Invincible
City Mills
Magnolia Ta
Whig
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