Census figures and biblical distribution in distant lands
A census for the empire reports a population of 33,300,675, up 189,850 in three years. Mica plates from Rangoon and Behar shown to scholars are used as painting tablets. The American Bible Society received 61,162 in January and issued 52,785 Bibles. Vessels in harbor received 2,942 Bibles or Testaments in various languages for emigrants at Castle Garden.
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Tus
Japan Mail
Rangoon
Burmah
Behar
India
Geological Society
Vienna
American Bible Society
Castle Garden
American contractors urged to focus on Latin projects
An article notes a London firm building Rio de Janeiro water works for 10 million dollars, urging American contractors to pursue foreign contracts amid slack domestic trade. It also cites Baptist church growth and Chinese government education of youth for army service, with details on Joshua Max Toomer Sears and the Sears estate dispute in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerian
London
Rio Janeiro
Cable Plans Sparked by San Francisco Mission
Captain MorEno travels from San Francisco to Washington to advocate a Pacific cable from San Diego to Canton. Proponents argue annual US to China and Japan messaging costs exceed seven percent of transpacific cable cost, yet the project has been blocked by Congress in multiple sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MorEno
San Francisco
Washington
San Diego
Canton
United States
China
Japan
Western timber aid bill for farmers proposes grasshopper relief
Congressmen Saylor introduces a measure to aid western farmers by adding a clause to the timber act. If grasshoppers destroy trees on a claim, the years of destruction do not count against forfeiture rights and the period is extended accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saylor
Far West
Prairies
Death of M Seuserper Paris Iron Magnate of Creuzot
M Seuserper, noted as a great iron manufacturer, died in Paris aged seven? The text states he began as a bank clerk and rose to sole director of Creuzot iron works supplying most French railways. He had 60 000 workmen and was popular for caring for employees' welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Seuserper
Paris
Creuzot
Revival meetings spread across the nation
Revival meetings reported in several states with Young Men's Christian Association events in Vincennes Indiana and rising church interest in Maine. At Philadelphia’s Mariners Bethel over 200 joined since year start and Sunday attendance nears 5 000 while notes on the transatlantic cable describe chalk beds in deep ocean formations and microbial fossils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens Christian Association
Vincennes
Ind
Maine
Mariners’ Bethel
Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Washington Flashes Of News From The Capital
In Washington Gen Porr delays to testify on frauds linked to Maj Ingalls of the Five Nations. D A Dyer denies responsibility for Babcock trial publications. Currency dispute stalls caucus. half the House present. Dana nominated as Envoy to Britain. President urges criminal charges against Belknap and others. Secretary Ropes starts War duties. Colorado admitted. Sheridan asked to supplement testimony. Ex Senator Stewart to testify in Emins Mine inquiry. Navy yard sale report notes $1 million sale and $19,038 expenses. Wood Marsh loss about $250,000. total losses near $500,000. Plymouth Church adopts charges handling policy. Storrs resigns union presidency over polity interpretations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porr
Fort Leavenworth
Maj. Ingalls
Five Nations Civilized Indians
Indian Territory
Dyer
Pierrepont
Gen. Henderson
Babcock
Tax Democratic
House
Senate
Richard A. Dana, Jr
Great Britain
Robert C. Schenck
Belknap
Messrs Marsh
Tomlinson
Ropeson
Morton
Colorado
House of Representatives
PH Sheridan
Stewart
Wood, Marsh & Co
Martin
Plymouth Church
Advisory Council
Turmoil Abroad and Crises Reach a World Stage
Reports span Europe and beyond with Dinky withdrawing suit against Minister Schenck, Serbia’s protests, Bosnian atrocities, Austrian and Spanish arrivals in London, Prague firm’s collapse, Mexico’s loan to Lerdo, London stocks panic, Herzegovinian refugees, Leeds ampitheatre fire, a deadly Gold Coast explosion, and forged royal signature tied to a Milanese count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinky
Schenck
Mr 5
Schencks
England
Servia
Milan
Bosnia
Crupa
Empress of
Austria
Don Carlos
London
Prague
Messrs Kauffman
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Lerdo
Stock Exchange
Times
Athens
Belgrade
Rothma
New Orleans
Liverpool
Southampton
Rome
Marquis Mantigazze
Terrible fire strikes Brook lyn Five died in aged inmates blaze
Morning fire in the eastern district of Brooklyn destroys the Little Sisters of the Poor four story building. Seventeen men in the upper floors burned in their beds and nine paralytics were found suffocated. The male wing housed inmates aged from sixty eight to one hundred five. The incident follows prior financial failures and a Philadelphia dry goods blaze later noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
The
Little Sisters of the Poor
Boston
Charles North &Co
Dr. W. Oliver & Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
Railroads firm on freight rates abolish deductions
The Evie New York Central and Philadelphia lines announce strict adherence to West bound freight rates and abolish all prior deductions rebates or allowances. The Minnesota Legislature failed to provide funds for state support drawing surprise and indignation across the state especially Winona. Normal School in Winona faces strong local backing from wealthy residents. Senator Porter appointed assistant Attorney General of Wisconsin on the 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie
New York Central
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Winona
Porter
Washington
State of Wiscoonsin
Mixed 19th Century Dispatches on Public Affairs and Crime
Ohio official Jime Tet preparing a press statement on the Belknap affair while Montreal awaits clarity. St Louis citizen Wat Pattin x leads Knoxville Marble Co whose headstones row raised a $200000 loss for the soldiers graves contract. Willian Peers & Son of Liverpool Cotton trade turns centenarian as a buying firm. Morrison to deliver maiden House speech on Hawaiian treaty. Kilbourne & Latta figureheads refuse to disclose records before House committee. Mrs Sorura Scuenn, Iron Mountain Bank cashier’s wife, dies by self inflicted wound at Lafayette Ave home amid strokes of fragile health. Brooklyn murderer Rupixetgin attempted self harm with a tin cup dagger, discovery prevented. Ontario stores flour and grain at 4.6 million bushels, Toronto stock over 1.12 million. Fund drive to send St John Paris crew to Philadelphia. boat ordered from Jewett for spring training.
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Jime Tet
Ohio
Corten Po Manse
Montreal
Belknap
Liverpool
Morrison
Kipotrie
Kilbourne & Latta
Washington
House
Sorura Scuenn
Iron Mountain Bank
St Louis
Lafayette Avenue
Rupixetgin
Brooklyn
Toronto
Ontario
St. John Paris
Philadelphia
Jewett
Silent sums swindle and family tragedy in brief notes
In Michigan John Larkin, Midland Lumber Co treasurer, is arrested after a $22000 theft from company accounts. In California Tax Central Pacific Railroad sues ex agent A A Cohen for $100000 in real estate and coal transport fraud. In Vermont Mrs Prom of Bridgeport attempted suicide after poisoning her seven year old son. doctors fear for her life amid desertion. A Kentucky report notes an event on the riverSchist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larkin
Midland Lumber Co
Mich
Central Pacific Railroad
Third District Court of California
A. A. Cohen
Prom
Bridgeport
Middlebury
Kentucky
Double Homicide in the Street Ends Lives of Watts and Zeigley
George W. Watts and his brother Thomas confronted Freeman Reed and Louis Zeigley in the street wielding butcher knives counterweights and pistols. Four men were engaged in a deadly attack. George Watts died shortly after and his brother Thomas Watts also perished within minutes. Reed and Zeigley survived the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Watts
Thomas
Freeman Reed
Louis Zeigley
George Watts
Public Debt March Exhibit Details Bonds and Treasury
The March exhibit shows the public debt by category with totals for six and five percent bonds plus coin bonds and lawful money debt. It lists matured debt, legal tenders, deposit certificates, fractional currency, coin certificates, and the grand totals without interest and with interest. Cash in Treasury is reported as both coin and currency, with special deposits for certificate redemption and the overall debt position. Bond issues to Pacific Railway Companies are noted with interest payable in lawful money and principal outstanding. Interest paid and balance of interest are itemized, alongside decreases during February and since June 30, 1875.
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Treasury
Pacific
United States
Belknap Impeached After War Secretary Resigns
The House adopts articles of impeachment against William W. Belknap late Secretary of War for high crimes and misdemeanors. President Grant accepts his resignation and Navy Secretary Robeson is ordered to assume War duties temporarily as investigations reveal payments of ten thousand and twenty thousand dollars tied to posts and Fort Sill. The impeachment vote is unanimous with witnesses and exhibits presented to the House and the committee report read aloud.
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Belknap
Tursday
Marsh
New York
Fort Sill
Indian Territory
Washington
House
Navy
Robeson
Grant
G. . Q. Ormes
B B. Lewis
Alabama
Lewis
Randall
Fennylvania
Clymer
War Department
Caleb P. Marsh
Wood
Closer
William W. Belknap
Wm. W. Belknap
United States
Wm. W. Bellenap
Tu Hurspay
Morrison
Ways and Means
Senate
Messrs
Robbins
Blackburn
Bass
Danforth
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Attorney General
Congressional Proceedings Summary March 2 7 1877
Senate and House wrap up daily business with bills on military reform land patents and statehood for New Mexico debated. Belknap impeachment votes occurred in the House as investigators seek records while the Pacific railroad and Hawaiian treaty topics surface in committee and floor action.
House Proceedings Record Breach of Privilege Vote and Admissions
The district House adopted a Lamar resolution by 180 to 76 declaring the court mandate a breach of House privilege and directing the committee to disregard it. Cameron petitioned to bar officeholders who belong to secret organizations and to challenge them as jurors. Pinchback was not admitted as U S Senator from Louisiana for six years. A final adjournment was set for May 1 1876. Committee to probe whisky frauds named. Knott chair. Reductions in appropriations claimed. fifty three customs agents to be abolished. Witness protections and Belknap impeachment debate noted.
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Senate
James B. Beck
Kentucky
Morton
Spencer
Alabama
House
Jen W W. Belknap
Hamlin
Robertson
Committee
District of Columbia
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Hoskins
Belknap
Babcock Military Court of Inquiry
Monxpay
Sherman
Ohio
New York
Eaton
Connecticut
Marsh
Canada
Randall
Knott
St. Louis
Tursday
Nebraska
Pacific Railroad
Cameron
Wisconsin
Congress
Pinchback
P. B. S. Pinchback
United States
Louisiana
War Department
Customs
Judiciary Committee
Portrait of George Eliot and her life as author
A London World article on George Eliot in Daniel Deronda portrays Marian Evans as Mrs. Lewes. It notes her delicate health, intellectual depth, and carefully crafted sentences, with comments on her Sunday receptions near Regent's Park and her restrained public image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Graphy
London World
George Eliot
Daniel Deronda
Marian Evans
Lewes
Regent Street
Burlington House
George Eliotts
Regent's Park
Dickens
Thackeray
Misplaced Confidence and River Trade Folly
A Burlington Hawkeye tale describes a river man betting on early spring trade as floods rise, a landsman challenging him about the river closing, and a failed wager when the year’s length is clarified. Also notes an archaeological report from the Zurich/London press on lake dwelling burials with skeletons, tools, and ornaments. A Paris stockyard tally reports 6,865 horses and related meat yields totaling 2,748,218 pounds last year.
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Burlington
London
Paris
Zurich
Anvernier
Colombier
Consup Ron
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Marshall
John Littlefield, Baltor
Regular Baptist
Joshua Max Toomery Sears
Sears
Judicial Supreme Court
Young Scars
Tag
Navy Bay
Navy Yard
J Ce Bullett
the Graphic
Richard S. Storrs
American Congregational Union
Home Missionary Society
Asguip
Omaha
Neb
Leavenworth
State
Kansas State Penitentiary
Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City
Patrick Cullerton
Chicago
Garner
Milwaukee
Wildner
HK. C. Standard
Erie
Council of Evansville
Fort Fetterman
Fort Reno
Fort Phil Kearney
Crime
Xlyth Congress
McMillan
Davis
West Virginia
Texas Pacific R. R. Co
New Mexico
Turspay
West
Thurman
Anthony
McDonald
Hitchcock
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