Monopolies Threaten Nation as Rail and Telegraph Giants Grow
A column warns that Jay Gould and major rail and telegraph companies are consolidating their networks and could dominate U S travel and info. It notes proposed government action including a telegraphic postal system and a bill to study government telegraph service costs and replications of corporate facsimiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colossal Corporation
Jay Gould
Ian Zi
United States
Bat Gould
Western
Dion Telegraph
Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph
Ealstey
Mahone and Stephens in Virginia Politics Debate Independence
The piece argues that Mahone and Stephens show independent minds not betraying Democratic principles. It distinguishes independence from treason to party, noting Stephens as a stalwart defender of Democratic ideals and predicting Mahone will align with Democrats in the Senate. It discusses a potential third party in Virginia and its fate.
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Virginia
Mahone
Alexander
Stephens
Homan
Thal
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mahonesh
End of the Work Predicted by Christian Ministry
A Chicago man quotes a Christian ministry claim that the earth will not be destroyed and that the gathering of the tares will occur in a few years, with further discussion of timelines and the day of the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Prophetic vision on gathering tares and Palestine rule
The text describes a future event where angels purge Palestine of the wicked by fire, sparing some to join saints. It claims Euphrates drying signals Turkish decline, Jews and Christians share the land, and a chosen people will return to establish world government without price.
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Holy Land
Promised Land
Palestine
Euphrates
Turkey
Judah
Mahone Secures Senate Seat Amid Political Maneuvering
Gen Mahone wins a Democratic Senate seat vacated by Mr Pugh of Alabama with plans to unseat Executive Clerk Mr Peyton. Democratic leaders cite past opposition rhetoric and aim to keep Deputy Marshals funded, noting no countrywide complaints of marshal interference in the first Presidential election.
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Mahone
Redfield
Senate
Pugh
Alabama
Peyton
Ibea
Gen. Mahone
Hrst
That Ship Railway Draws Press and Congress Favor
A Washington correspondent notes Captain Eads and Ka Temuan Epee ship railway win favorable press and congressional attention. The canal committee prefers their plan over Nicaragua and Panama schemes as Eads presses for a favorable report and action this session. He works from Willard's, surrounded by maps of Mexico to argue the plan's practicality and low cost.
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Eats
Ka Temuan
Epee Ship Railway
Canal Committee
Nigaragua
Panama
Washington
Capt. Eads
Mexico
Eads
Willard’s
Cotton manufacture progress in Southern states from census data
Census figures show cotton mills in the South growing from 8 258 looms and 3 000 spindles in 1870 to 15 222 looms and 101 937 256 pounds of cotton used in 1880, with workers rising from 13 035 to 22 223. Consumption doubled in ten years, outpacing Western states.
Logan Bill Sparks Senate Criticism Over Grace Grant Donation
A scathing critique notes a proposed 13 500 annual donation to Grant by Serub ank Logan. The piece argues the Senate should not tax citizens to fund a wandering magnate and urges Grant to curb his circle and focus on real merit. It condemns excessive adulation of Grant and his supporters.
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Tne
Serubank” Logan
Grant
Ilinois
United States Senate
John Logan
Alan
Senator Wilson Praises Herald for Legislative Remarks
The article notes Senator FE R Wilson endorsing the Herald this week for his sharp remarks on legislative matters. It mentions the Judge aimed to influence constituents with his views.
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FE. R. Wilson
The
Herald
Nonpartisan aims urged for Senator Wilson
A letter praises Senator Wilson for potential nonpartisan work in legislation. It notes he may have a better chance to rise above party during the current session and to model after Democrats Viehe Brown Menzies and Woollen, described as capable statesmen for Republicans to pattern after.
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Lieve
Wilson
Viehe
Brown
Menzies
Woollen
Prophecy Hoax Revealed Behind Shipton Predictions
The Mother Shipton prophecies are exposed as a Brighton Englishman hoax, joining Vennor and Tice forecasts and Stormstedt prophecies with Proctor’s 1843 comet prediction to outline the year 1881’s anticipated afflictions.
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Mother Shipton
Brighton
Eng
Vennor
Tice
Stormstedt
Richard Proctor
Beaconsfield’s Claim Tested by Moral Shift in Parties
Beaconsfield argues parties change principles every decade but the remark hinges on party makeup. If office and plunder drive a party, only a severe defeat and removal from office would alter that rule. The comment misses Radicalism’s exceptions, suggesting the assertion is not universally true.
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Beaconsfield
Beauconsfield
Mrs Polk’s Widow Bonds Exempt from Repudiation Tide
Colonel McClure says Mrs Polk widow of the late ex president is unusually beloved across Tennessee. He notes her small fortune in State bonds is universally exempt from the flood tide of repudiation, with all parties and classes agreeing interest on the debt held by her will be paid promptly.
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Warriorne
Philadelphia Times
Nashville
McClure
Polk
Tennessee
Editor Resists Threat and Seeks Courteous Exit
Moore called at the Pike County Democrat office last week demanding to “clean out the whole d d shebang.” The editor persuaded him to desist and issued a handsome personal notice with original poetry, moralizing on the martyrdom of editing a country newspaper.
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Moore
Pike County Democrat
Democrat
Gore
Moon mountains are volcanic and uniformly conical
Professor Reea notes the lunar mountains are volcanically formed with symmetrical cone shapes. Cracks on the surface reach up to fifty distances of forty six hundred miles long and several miles deep. Crater diameters vary from as large as ninety five miles to as small as one mile.
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Moon
Prof
Reea
Congressional apportionment bill shifts seats among states
Mr. Cox's apportionment bill provides for 501 members with eleven states gaining eighteen seats: Arkansas California Iowa Kansas Michigan Nebraska North Carolina Texas West Virginia. nine states lose ten seats: Florida Indiana Maine New Hampshire New York Ohio Tennessee and Vermont.
Baltimore Surgeon Performs Gastrotomy to Save Man
Tur Biltimore News reports a man swallowed a large upper denture plate measuring 23 by 14 inches. After two days of agony, Dr. A Hill, a prominent Baltimore surgeon, performed a gastrotomy opening the stomach and saved the patient.
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Tur Biltimore News
A. Hill
Baltimore
Wires Downed by Snow Storm Paralyze New York City
A fleet and snow storm struck New York City last Friday causing extensive telegraph wire damage. Poles and lines collapsed isolating the city from outside communication. Wires damage is estimated at $100,000 with substantial daily losses in receipts.
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New York City
Governor Porter urged to place 1876 fraud history in State House cornerstone
A Ligonier Banner correspondent proposes Governor Porter send a message to the Legislature urging inclusion of a history of the 1876 fraud in the new State House cornerstone. The suggestion is highlighted amid regional reaction.
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Tris
Ligonier Banner
Porter
State House
Suffrage advocate Susan B Anthony leads Washington march
Indefatigable campaigner Susan B Anthony arrives in Washington with a small band of followers to press lawmakers for recognition of women's rights.
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Susan B. Anthony
Washington
Wisconsin Legislature Eyes Woman Suffrage Vote
A past Wisconsin legislature approved a resolution to amend the constitution to permit women to vote and the current body may send it to the people for a referendum, with broad belief that voters will support Susan B. Anthony’s cause.
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Wisconsin
Susan B. Anthony
Goulds Rail Network Expands Despite Warning About Overbuilding
The report notes Jay Gould controls 9,649 miles of railroad with nearly 3,000 miles under construction or under contract. It adds Gould has begun to preach that too many roads are being built, signaling a critique of rapid expansion within his consolidated system.
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Jay Gould
Consolidated Railroad System
Gould
Indiana selects Ben Harerson for U S Senate seat
The Republican Legislature of Indiana names Ben Harerson to succeed Hon. Joseph E. McDonald in the United States Senate. The choice is described with strong partisan language and a note about Harerson’s perceived intellectual stature.
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Ben. Harerson
Indiana
Joseph E. McDonald
United States Senate
Recount Bill Questioned Over South Carolina Totals
Speakers fault Edmunds of Vermont for pushing a population recount in South Carolina contending the effort increased tally figures and influenced state policy.
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Edmunds
Vermont
South Carolina
Maine Governor Race Results With Plurality Shown
Harris M. Prarsten of Indiana leads Daniel F. Davis of the Republican ticket in Maine by a 169 vote plurality. The sparse OCR snippet records an election result noting Prarsten’s narrow edge over Davis amid unspecified totals and regional context.
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Harris M. Prarsten
Ind
Daniel F. Davis
Rep
Maine
Jerr Davis's History of the Confederate Government
Jerr Davis has written a comprehensive history examining the Confederate Government, its structure, decisions, and leadership, drawing on archival materials and contemporary accounts. The study analyzes the political dynamics, wartime policy, and administrative challenges faced by the Confederacy.
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Jerr Davis
Senate funding bill advances amid reception for Senator McDonald
The House passed the funding bill 135 to 125 and faces Senate opposition. Senator McDonald's wife hosted a bustling event at Willard's Hotel with nearly all Congress and officials attending. A $700 handwoven silver punch bowl, bought by Senate members, was presented and used during the reception.
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House
Senate
Senator McDonald
Congress
Wulard’s Hotel
Indiana House Debates Temperance and Infrastructure Bills
The House forms a special committee on woman suffrage and introduces twelve new bills. Highlights include a $60,000 mortgage relief for the State Board of Agriculture, pauper child care funding, and railroad freight regulation. A temperance license plan proposes $200 for liquor sales with funds directed to a state lunatic asylum, plus damages for sellers. A Madison County bill would let counties control highways, while a constitutional amendment submission is set for a special election.
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House
Messrs. Farnas
Hamilton
Lindsay
Cawthorn
Neff
State Board of Agriculture
Congress
J. L. Benham
Ripley
Dearborn
Franklin
Banham
Shackleford
Poindexter
Senate
Edwins
Madison County
Kenner
Gov
Indiana Senate Action Highlights Pension, Removals and War Veterans
The Indiana Senate debated measures on veteran pensions, Governor appointment powers, and removal for cause. A resolution urging Congress to pension surviving Mexican War soldiers passed 80 to 1. Kramer’s bill to pay Indiana Legion claims cleared 35 to 3. Senator Wilson seeks to depoliticize offices by professionalizing appointments. Kenner floated a school lawn gift idea. Robinson’s resolution memorializes veterans.
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Kramer
Indiana Legion
Senate
Letter to the Herald on Senate work and reform
The writer thanks the Herald readers and praises Senators Viehe Brown and Menzies for fairness amid Senate troubles. He argues for a Board of Claims to handle state disputes, urges press support, and criticizes legislative timidity, partisan influence, and wasted sessions. The piece laments inefficient lawmaking and calls for judicial transfer of claims challenges.
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the Herald
Senate
Viehe
Brown
Menzies
Jefferson County
Lloyd
Congress
Committee On Claims
General Assembly
Tras
Ant
Sesson
Plave
Reform proposals to appoint and remove public officers
A letter by E. R. Wilson urges legislative reforms to fill offices by election with gubernatorial consent, appointing capable individuals regardless of party, and giving the Governor removal powers. It calls for reporting appointments to future Legislatures and removing partisan friction from governance. A non partisan press is praised as essential to enact these changes.
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Tured
Legislative Department
E. R. Wilson
Universal crash predicted by learned men and experts
From our exchanges comes a wry note on prophecies of catastrophe this year. Proctor foresees the great comet of 1843 striking the sun, causing cosmic upheaval and the solar system to fold. The author jokes that a delinquent subscriber will still be sure to be paid, ensuring the paper can survive in any country if disaster strikes.
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Mother Shipton
Richard Proctor
Proctor
Right Way to Look at St Lafayette Dispatch
The ex Governor Gray nomination for United States Senator has stirred debate, seen as a confidence vote in McDonald. Constituents disagree, arguing McDonald already prepares for national office while Gray aims for governorship. Voorhees is anticipated as McDonald’s successor.
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St. Lafayette Dispatch
Gray
United States
McDonald
Neck of Woods
Voorhees
Sherman Near Thurman Seat. Harrison Wobbles in Race
The piece compares John Sherman as a likely successor to Thurman while criticizing Ben Harrison as a weak Democratic contender. It portrays Harrison as unable to fill large shoes and likens him to a bean in a bladder, emphasizing his small stature in the political field.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Allen G. Thurman
Ben Harrison
McDonald
Ife Dinald
Benny Harrison
Reconstructed rebel Brigadier promised as cabinet curiosity
Garfield's Cabinet is promised to feature a real reconstructed rebel Brigadier named Longstreet as a curiosity. The Booneville Enquirer notes the move may face Northern papers and tests Hayes's Southern policy amid old rebellion cries. Gath claims responsibility for the announcement.
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Garfield
Hayes
Manitoba
Gath
Longstreet
Plenty of Em Democrats in Country Distribution
A brief Aurora News item notes many Democrats exist in the nation but complains the party is not properly distributed across regions. The column reflects partisan distribution concerns without detailing any events or dates.
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Aurora News
New Orleans Faces Debt of Over Twenty Million
The San Francisco Examiner notes New Orleans struggles with a debt exceeding twenty million dollars for a city of about 200000 residents. It attributes much of the burden to past carpetbag rule and the lingering financial strain.
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New Orleans
OU and MoB B Company Introduces Parlor Dining Car
The OU and Missouri Railroad Brothers Company launches a parlor dining car on the line. If successful, more cars will follow, promising faster meals and a modern railway refreshment experience.
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Osgood Journal
OU. & Mob. B.,co
Harrison Nominated by Republicans for U S Senate
The Sullivan Democrat reports the Republican legislative caucus named Ben Harrison for United States Senate, replacing Joe McDonough. Harrison previously called Greenbackers idiots and refused to answer a questionnaire on canceling greenbacks and the silver dollar.
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Republican Legislative Caucus
Ben” Harrison
United States
Huarry Son
Vanderbilt’s $20,000 Gift to Garfield Campaign
Franklin Democrat reports Wm. H. Vanderbilt contributed twenty thousand dollars to the Republican campaign fund and sent the money to Garfield. He praises the president elect and presents Vanderbilt as a leading figure among money and ring power allies.
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Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Republican Campaign Fund
Garfield
Vanderbilt
Is it not Time for His Recall
A letter calls for recalling Mr Christianey the minister to Peru amid a divorce suit and foreign shame, urging retirement to prevent further national embarrassment abroad.
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Christianey
Peru
A Reasonable Question in The Columbus Columbian
A reader questions Republican papers praise over the Morey letter forgery and whether that absolves Garfield's record on the Chinese question. The piece mirrors partisan debate and reflects contemporary press rhetoric.
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Columbus Columbian
Morey
Garfield
Served Him Right in Galveston Fine
A man in Galveston was fined one dollar for charging a woman publicly. The judge noted the offense cost more because it was not done more privately.
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Galveston
Opens Big Gate
Michigan City Dispatch notes that a new Chinese treaty could allow many Chinese students and travelers to enter the country, effectively opening a wide gate for John to come in.
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Michigan City Dispatch
John
Soldier record counted, or not?
Major Simpson failed to receive the appointment of Adjutant-General due to his height. The piece notes Streight might have altered outcomes if nominated, suggesting his soldierly services would then have carried weight.
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Simpson
Streight
Nine Divorce Cases Set for Greene County Court
Greene county's upcoming court session will hear nine divorce cases. The Columbus Democrat notes the docket ahead of the proceedings.
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Greene County
Man loses bid at sale and faces trouble at home
The report notes a husband who bid aggressively against his wife at a Saturday sale suffered consequences when returning home. The terse account implies domestic friction following the auction.
Republican papers compliment Democrats signals weak spine
The remark analyzes media framing noting that at times Republican papers praise Democrats, suggesting strategic messaging rather than genuine cross party endorsement. It implies political resilience or concession amid evolving party dynamics.
Morton and Little Porter in Local Legend
The New Castle Democrat recalls Morton and Porter as a tale of character and rivalry. It notes a bygone boast where Morton allegedly kicked Porter to rise on his toe, and Porter later vanished into the bushes after Morton's death.
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New Castle
Morton
Porter
Senator McDonald Calm Over Senat or Nomination Rumor
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Republican papers push the idea that Senator McDonald is disturbed by Democratic caucus praise for Governor Gray's U S Senate nomination. It states McDonald remains serene as if the compliment were his own.
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McDonald
Gray
United States
McDonall
Atchison Women Pray to Close Liquor Saloon
In Atchison Kansas a group of women visited a liquor saloon and attempted to induce the proprietor to close. He invited them to seats and prayed aloud offering a rambling sermon about wine, Cana, Luther, and the sins of the husbands while criticizing the women for their fashion and alleged provocations.
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Atchison, Kas
Cana
Jesus Christ
Martin Luther
Iron ore deposits in Clark County near Henryville praised
Farner Lewis owns 700 to 800 acres near Henryville where professors Borden and Gox under state investigation found some of the finest iron ore in the state in paying quantities. The report hopes these deposits will be developed soon to fill the blast furnace demand in the neighborhood.
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Farner Lewis
Henryville
S Borden
Gox
Governor Porter Toe Incident Report Lacks Confirmation
A Rashville Jacksonian report claims Governor Porter froze his left great toe while chanting for a hate in the State House corner stone and wanting to poke mementoes of Indiana s war record and war governor. The report lacks confirmation.
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Porter
State House
Indiana
Prayer Against Hypocritical Women in Atchison
A prayer pleads with God to rebuke women who defy nature and wear false hair and teeth. The speaker asks for forgiveness for sins, urges men to demand obedience, and seeks mercy for Hyde like those deemed unworthy in the city of Atchison. The plea ends with praise and a request to deliver the city from evils, especially hypocritical women.
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Atchison
Chicago Burglars Shoot Retired Saloon Keeper Dead
A Chicago saloon-keeper named Mc Mahon woke to burglars forcing his door. He spoke once, telling them to go away, and they shot him dead. The incident highlights rising danger and fear in Chicago streets.
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Chicago
McMahon
Peck
Note on Jack Knife as Auto Night Key
The line suggests a claim that a jack-knife can serve as an auto night key, implied as a repeated experiment outcome. It reads like a terse observational remark from a period article about improvised tools or security practices.
Rescue from Death A Somerville Man Credits Dr Hall’s Balsam
William J. Coughlin of Somerville Mass describes a near fatal lung collapse in 1876 and a hole in his lung. After using Dr William Hall’s Balsam for the Lungs he reports marked recovery and recommends the remedy to others. He claims two bottles aided his coughing and strength and that he will soon return to work. Sold by druggists.
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William J. Coughlin
Somerville
Mass
City Hospital
WM. Hall
Blood Purifier Sarsaparilla and Stillingia Claim
An advertisement touts Scovill s Sarsaparilla and Stillingia Blood and Liver Syrup as a health restoring tonic. It promises to purify blood and cure scrofula syphilitic disorders weak kidneys erysipelas malaria nervous debility and digestive ills with a single bottle proving its efficacy.
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Scovill
Market Report From Trows Perfection Flo Invincible
Market data lists assorted commodities and prices including wheat per bushel butter chickens and beans with various per unit costs and notes on other items such as molasses corn and sugar. The text also references nonspecific retail figures and regional products in a brief market ledger style.
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Trow’s Perfection Flo Invincible
Sree Mindue
City Mills
Magnolia
Shorts
Naat Sa
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