Debt per capita comparisons spark cross country chatter
Review Dispatch reports diverse per capita debt figures from nations including Belgium Italy Netherlands France Great Britain and Spain. It notes low US interest per person and recounts anecdotes from Maine farmer Lutan Cash about steers at a Greenback meeting. An English debate over vultures senses and a New Orleans Butler placard tale wrap the column.
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United States
Belgium
Italy
Netherlands
France
Great Britain
Spain
England
Lutan Cash
Maine
New York Graphic
Census puts U S wealth at 43.64 billion in 1880
The Census Bureau reports aggregate national wealth as 43 642 000 000 with main components: farms 10 197 000 000 real estate 9 881 100 000 railroad and equipment 5 534 100 000 telegraphs shipping and canals 411 000 000 livestock tools machinery 3 056 000 000 household goods 5 100 000 000 mines and products 781 000 000 manufactures and foreign imports 6 160 000 000 and space 612 000 000 total 43 642 000 000.
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Census Bureau
United States
Curious Will Puzzles Ashburnham Resident
A prominent Ashburnham citizen recorded a curious will in front of three witnesses and a justice, bequeathing land once belonging to Col. Joseph Jewett to the Lord Jesus. The document cites odd biblical verses and a nominal one cent consideration. A London lecture scene features an umbrella wielding old lady and comedian Toole’s praise for an unknown admirer. Buzzard Roost North Carolina reports deceptive white rock mined and shipped to New York for adulterating sugar or flour.
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Ashburnham
Massachusetts
Charles Hastings
Lord Jesus
David
Jesus
Joseph Jewett
London
Toole
Buzzard Roost
N. C
New York
Dangerous drug powders and legends in regional tales
The article discusses a cheap new powder causing illness and compares Terra alba to plaster. It recounts legends of Hendricks Lake pirates near Marshall Texas and a superstitious fortune tale in Lois France, then shifts to Wall Street woes and caution about speculative practices and fiduciary duties.
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Bright
Dentist Uses Clever Ruse For Dental Payback
A Brooklyn dentist named Dr Henderson is described as a sly prankster. After a political clash a prizefighter wounded him, later sought dental work, was sedated with laughing gas, and treated with a staged boxing payoff. The dentist then billed two dollars and advised rest, while chuckling at his past trickery.
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Henderson
Brooklyn
William Clark
New York Journal
Very intelligent people carry a far hare of their brains in their faces
The fragment suggests a garbled quote implying clever people exhibit distinctive facial traits. It lacks a clear source, date, or named individuals to anchor a fuller summary.
Daniel Webster and the Wise Ferry Land Dispute
Harper's Magazine recounts Daniel Webster's confrontation over land taken from his Franklin NH farm after Deacon Farley claimed the ferry area. Webster, enraged by the fencing removal and legal encroachment, pursues a legal verdict aided by Pike the young lawyer, who uncovers records showing Farley’s land, not Webster’s. The jury rules in Farley’s favor, prompting Webster to apologize while reaffirming his family’s attachment to the property.
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Daniel Webster
John Taylor
Mr. Webster
Franklin
New Hampshire
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Wolbster
Dercon Farley
Farley
Isis
Deacon Farley
Webbster
Ile
Ata
Deacon Farlow
Taylor
Congress Iron
Pike
Harper's Magazine
A Story of Black Jack by Logan at Bull Run
John A Logan, then a congressman, reportedly rode a musket to Bull Run arriving in time for battle. He wore a swallowtail coat and returned to Washington the next day out of breath and recounting the fight to colleagues. A New Yorker asks if the cars are running, Logan jokes that other things in Virginia are.
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Congress
Washington
Bull Run
North Woods
New York
Logan
Fireside Governance Versus Neighborly Disputes Quote
A Montaigne line extols domestic self control. a man who tends his fireside and governs his home without feuding or suing neighbors is likened to a tree and a duke of Venice. The remark mocks public quarrels and stresses steadiness in private life.
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Venice
Montaigne
Conkling Talks in New York Political Shift Angles
In New York Conkling says he is out of public life yet talks freely to friends. He would vote for Butler if voting, and may use influence for Butler. He predicts rising discontent with party leaders, possible splits, and uncertain outcomes for Blaine, Cleveland, and Butler in New York state. The scene touches both parties, temperance pressures, and workingman vote.
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Butler
Union
New York State
Blaine
Cleveland
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Hosaya
R. Conkling
Jay
Rochester
New York
Blaine at Roaston Receives Warm Boston Welcome
Boston dispatch reports James G. Blaine greeted by Republican City Committee delegates led by Francis Parkman at a hotel reception. He praised Boston as a New England center and thanked locals for their cordial, old-fashioned welcome to the visitor.
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Francis Parkman
Gov. Robinson
Blaine
Parkman
Mr. Blaine
Boston
New England
Butler at Lewis County fair urges unity among parties
Gen. Butler spoke to a large crowd in New York's Lewis County fair grounds. He praised honest voters across parties and argued that corruption follows power, warning that monopoly aligns with Republicans while urging laborers to vote as a bloc to elect two presidents by their combined strength.
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Lewis County
Liv
Gen Butler
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Hendricks and Harrison Address Peoria Crowd in Agriculture Focus
Gov Hendricks and Mayor Harrison spoke to thousands on the fair grounds and at an Otcratic meeting in Peoria. Hendricks delivered an hour long energy filled speech touching on agriculture horticulture and mechanical paraphernalia amid a crowded Wigwam hall and a long line of attendees.
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Peoria
Ill
Associated Press
Gov. Hendricks
Harrison
Gov Hendricks
Butler's Campaign Echoes Anti Monopolist Agenda
John F. Henry of New York President of the National Anti-Monopoly Organisation says the movement started in 1882 and aims to elect a President in 1883. He notes lack of funds hampers the party's campaign but asserts Butler has money and plans to win in New York City with about 50 000 votes and 100 000 in the state, targets Massachusetts and Michigan fusion ticket, with Butler likely second or first.
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Chicago Herald
John F. Henry
New York
Grand Pacifico
California
Butler
Ito
Tinto
New York City
King's County
Massachusetts
Michigan
Prohibition Rally in Tremont Temple Highlights Unity Effort
Boston Prohibition party held a Tremont Temple rally with James R Roberts presiding. Dante, their vice presidential nominee, claimed strong Southern Prohibition support and that Beelye had not declined the nomination. He argued temperance could unite North and South despite party divisions.
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Boston Telegram
Prohibition Party of
Boston
Vicinity
Tremont Temple
James R. Roberts
Beelye
Mr. Dante
South
Prohibition
Betting on the Election Odds Favor Cleveland in New York
A New York dispatch reports betting on the election with Cleveland favored. William Wyse offered Col. Charles Spencer $500 that Cleveland would win New York State by 60,000 votes with checks left for settlement. Wyse also bet Mr. Parker and Chicago grain dealer John L. Lester signaled large wagers on Cleveland’s victory.
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New York Dispatch
Cleveland
William Wyse
Col
Charles & Spencer
New York State
Blaine
Robert Taylor
DeGraff & Taylor
Wyse
Parker
Gilsey House
John ‘I. Lester
Chicago
aMis A
Halifax race row over school attendance sparks boycotts
Tension rises in Halifax as a racial dispute unfolds after a Black girl is denied attendance by white students. Community leaders urge calm as tensions surge and protests form outside schools.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Montana Herds and Foot Travel Highlight Wide Expanse
It is estimated that there are now in Montana, including calves, upward of 1,000,000 tattle, besides horses and sheep. Aay 13 years old has just arrived at New York from a trip across the continent, most of the way being traveled on foot. Four WINDRED John Smiths are em ployed to Government.
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Aay
New York
John Smiths
Wheat Trade Clash With Europe India and US Crop Policy
The September report of the Commissioner of Agriculture surveys European barley and oat crops down 58.1 and 24.1 percent, wheat up 2.4 percent, and notes India may export 60 million bushels of wheat. It compares wheat production worldwide and criticizes domestic crop area misallocation and reliance on foreign grain, arguing shipments abroad raise costs at home.
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India
London
Calcutta
Frannca
Russia
United States
Liverpool
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Austrian
Sean
California
Egypt
Poisoned well scandal grips Uniontown area
Intense excitement surrounds the Nutt family after a water supply poisoning is linked to a deadly spree. Miss Annie Nutt and her father are dead, Miss Nellie Nutt dies, others sick for days. James Nutt and Lizzie Nutt fall ill as investigators test the well, motive unclear and no arrests yet.
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Nutt
Annie Nutt
Lizzie Nutt
N. L. Dukes
Dulton
James Nutt
Nellie Nutt
Dukes
Lizzie
Peace of Europe Three Emperors Meet in Poland
Cable dispatch from Skierniwice reports the Conference of the Three Emperors settling for the Pronent. The Austrian Emperor awarded the Grand Cross of St Stephen to Grand Duke Vladimir De Giers and Prince Lobanoff and gifted Gen. Janju tin a jeweled snuff box. The German Emperor escorted the Ozarin and the Czar attended with other royal figures as Russian Polish and Austrian ballets provided entertainment.
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Skierniwice
Poland
St. Stephen
Vladimir, de Giers
Prince Lobanoff
Janjutin
Austria
Ozarian
Germany
Ozarina
Maria Paulonia
Emperors Meet at Skierniewice Brings Peace to Europe
Cable dispatch reports the Journal de St. Petersburg on the three Emperors meeting at Skierniwice. It asserts unity conciliation and appeasement now guide Europe and remove uncertainty about tomorrow's events. It claims practical unity interests underlie the peace.
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Journal de St. Petersburg
Skierniwice
Europe
Notable Figures and Odd Local Mentions Across Cities
A Minneapolis man travels with his pet dog while Alvan Clark marks his eightieth birthday. Virginia's former governor Sarre turns eighty seven. Philadelphia harbor sect worships a woman deemed a daughter of God. Waterbury's Ismaell Cox, 90, survived the 1824 legislature and remains vigorous. Portland business partner Sankey makes a quiet entrance in a brief oddity.
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Alvan Clark
Crim
Exifra Briony” Sarre
Virginia
Philadelphia
Ismaell Cox
Waterbury
Conn
Illinois affairs and incidents in Fayette County and Chicago
Ramacy Township nears debt relief in Fayette County. Deaths include Reuben Zeigler at 79 in Condon and Charles Robinson 34 of Chicago from fire or heat. A 19 year old shot himself after kissing his mother. three Chicago youths jailed for jewelry theft. unrest in Shelbyville churches over a pastor’s resignation. Wealthy farmer E B Power marked his 70th birthday with a large dinner. Saloon receipts in Chicago top 900000 with a potential 500000 year-end surplus.
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Reuben Zeigler
Condon
Charles Robinson
Chicago
Monmouth
Shelbyville
Jordan
Woeetminster Church of
E B Power
Peteranally
Bulgarian monk lecturer at Hillsboro speaks thirteen languages
The Rev. A. Experiden a Bulgarian monk lectured at Hillsboro wearing his order's dress and is said to speak thirteen languages after eight years in America. Seamen's Union of Chicago raises rates to two dollars per day. Large grain vessels appear ready for port. Tate Mahoney, a Caird boarder, shot himself to death.
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America
Hillsboro
The
Seamen’s Union of Chicago
Tate Mahoney
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