Public opinion backs government telegraph push
The piece notes support for post office telegraph operations, cites Owen Conner a twelve year old hired as telegraph operator at Wheeling for $60 monthly, and mocks undependable debt and political promises shaping the era. It also references cholera in Egypt, presidential races, and economic shifts, with a mix of political and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Owen Conner
Wheeling
West Ca
Manone
Blaine
Logan
Arthur
South
Mahone
Virginia
Leprosy reports and political notes in 19th century press
The column covers leprosy in North America with cases in Tracadie Nova Scotia and a Louisiana gulf settlement, then shifts to social and racial issues in Chicago churches, Vanderbilt era civic letters, tobacco use in Massachusetts reform systems, and political commentary on Democratic rise and Utah territory policy under the Edmunds law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Wisconsin
North America
Tracadie
Nova Scotia
Gulf of Louisiana
Wall Street Rapids and a Wallet of Gold
A juried list recalls ex bankers and officials sent to Jersey State Prison for infidelity to financial trusts. The piece compares their fate to Captain Webb’s Niagara rapids, warning how Wall Street temptations lure bright men to ruin. It links high salaries, gambling on market rises, and reckless bets to insolvency.
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Torsey City
James A. Heddon
First National Bank of Newark
Garrett 9. Boyce
State Bank of
Jersey City
Henry Marchbank
Mechanics’ National Bank of Newark
Rred
A. Palmer
Newark
Palmer
Lawrence Beach
City Bank of
Robert Cook
Fifth Ward Savings Bank
Elijah Shaw
Wall Street
Jersey State
Webb
Niagara
Lewiston
Capt. Webb
Niacara
Wallatreet
Rapida
Tariff increases lumber price debate in early reports
The piece argues lumber from the northwest is cheaper than in Canada and the United States. It cites Canadian and American duties, cross-border trade, and profits after duties, showing tariff effects on lumber prices. It notes large cross-border shipments and claims the tariff does not hinder access to cheap lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivagy Jater Ocean
Northwest
Worl
Canada
Western
New York
York
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
United States
Atlantic
Foreiza
Wool Growers' View on Tariff From Cleveland Plain Dealer
Columbus Delano and Yeon, the interior secretary, warned wool growers that tariff revisions threaten the Ohio industry. Historical tariffs shifted from no duty to three cents per pound before 1867, then minor increases, with growth in sheep numbers and wool output. US flock size nears 1,000,000,000 and significant production in the era, while wool growers seek tariff relief around 1,500,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Columbus Delano
Ohio
United
Bates
Ponege Wool Growers
Sane
Titoouk Oe
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Brwis
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Mt. Ararat
Aurion Hag
Yellowstone
White House
Washington
Iowa
Orion
Jupue Heaptry
Democratic Party
Great Lakes
Pacific Ocean
Tne
Kit Congress
Granstone
House of Omens
Great Britain
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Ur Baptist Ministers
Chicago
Ensley
Howard University
Expressman
Express
Massachusetts Reformatory Institute
State Reform School
Territory
Utah
Congress
Becaure
Qearles
New Jersey
Balda
She
Meshanics
National Ark
Gheen Ulip Flaliard
Prepa
Pevinge Bank of
Cee
M.S. O'Keefe
Aautteomehgas
West End
Opp
Baptist Church
H. Halliday
Stham Mill
John Adams
Bell & Chesher
USA
Fia
F C. Ataare
W.S. Tilford
Tam
Beckwith
P. A. Spicer
BE. Bosley
Mich
Empire
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Champion
Three Rivers
Herndon Block
State Street
Hyde’s Drug Store
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