Massive Freight and Population Figures Across Nations
A compilation notes extensive totals from 19th century transport and demographics. It cites Belgian rail length at 2,277 miles, New York elevated rail passengers at 6.5 million since June, Virginia labor counts at 10,000, Panama Isthmus railroad length and cost, and military graves numbering 165,102 known plus 145,841 unknown. It also reports Erie Canal grain moves, Buffalo ship and rail tonnages, and British India census by religion, with native states’ forces and tributes, Empress Army size, and frontier police totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Metropolitan
Virginia
Varcouver Island
San Francisco
Panama
New Jersey
Erie Canal
Buffalo
British India
India
Notable Distress in Finance and Tragedy Across 1860s Era
A broad European and American news digest reports stock and bank failures including C F Adao & Co in Cincinnati, the St Louis bridge sale to English bondholders for 2 million, and a fatal Cohoes house fire killing Patrick Rourke and his five children. It notes political rounds in New England, a Berlin death of Bayard Taylor, and legal moves around a Sheridan case.
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Patrick Rourke
Cohoes
N. Y
Supreme Court
Dubuque
Ufo
Cuanuns Boogry
Farmey
Ying
Moscow
Muscatine County
Bodwon
Familly
Maus
Sioux City
Algnora
Reform Cid Fund
Ar Pella
Piv
A. Ashwood
Toons Aide
Jages
Central Iowa Poultry Association
Grinnell
St. Louis
Harard Taylor
William Cullen Brynt
Taylor
Berlin
United States
Germany
Bryant
Atlantic Monthly
Taylors
Chester County
West Chester
Huyope
Europe
Tourlata
Snowspaper
Phanixville
New York
the Tribune
California
Mexico
East
Nile
Asia Minor
England
Asia
Calcutta
China
Com. Perry
Japan
St. Petersburg
Simon Cameron
Egypt
Tawtand Towdand
Auerbach
Bayard Taylor
Gouthe
Hts
Hayes
Amon
Iceland
India
Chicago Tribune
Ancestry Talk and Mayflower Banter in a Local Scene
In Portsmouth Boston and New York stories mix as a man argues over Mayflower origins with a skeptical listener. The tale unfolds with humor about ancestry, ships, and social status, ending with notes on anatomy inspectors and a quip about age and fashion in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
West
Boston
Cunard
Liverpool
New York
Russian and British notes and political developments
Telegrams from Constantinople report Russian evacuation of Adrianople planned for January. Odessa Bank shareholders announce liquidation. London dispatch describes Tsaric condolence on Princess Alice and Russian Afghan aims against local tribes. St Petersburg notes imminent Russia China war. Potter Committee in Washington discusses Att y Gen Cocke evidence about Gov Noyes and Gov Stearns, deeming dispute non material. order issued for limited witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Adrianople
Odessa
Russia
London
Alice
Afghanistan
Rueela
Shere Ali
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
China
Potter Investigating Committee
Washington
Cocke
Florida
Gov. Noyes
Gov. Stearns
Messie
Noyes
Stearns
Wituvasea
Mixed 1878 News Digest from Western and Foreign Fronts
Overseas telegrams report British Afghan War funding protested in Parliament while Turk and Indian affairs churn in Peshawar and St Petersburg. Fires and thefts hit St Louis stores, Indian banker Dupree indicted, and Congress debates war debt payments and rail transport bills amid adjournments and riots.
Senate Debates on Election Legislation and Electoral Process
Congress reports extensive Senate and House discussion on consular, diplomatic, and naval appropriations, electoral count procedures, and committee investigations. Debates cover open sessions, sub committees, and proposed amendments on testimony, while a formal electoral counting bill defines state duties, joint sessions, and procedures for objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Blaine
South
Monars
Davin
W. Va
McCrce
Butler
Mr. Butler
Wir
Yons
Naya
House
United States
Bureau of Military Justice
District of Columbia Affairs
West Point
Committee On
Mill Affairs
Star
Nebraska
Kanata
Colorado
Oregon
Nevada
Indian Bureau
Yellowatone National Park
Edmunds
Asin
House of Rapin
United States of America
Ustaber
Unite States
Thors
Offles
Oales
Btnte
Vary
Angh
United Stated
Eich
Dan Vary
Anch Place
Congress
Hate
Repreventatives
House of Representatives
Benatar
Clouse of Representatives
Ahball Bn
Witeh
Bunate
Auch
Howe
Notable Iowa News Highlights and Tragic Accidents
Iowa items recount a fatal wagon accident near Moscow with a rider killed, a boy’s quarrel injuring a passerby, a drowning and fall incidents, and local notices on postmasters and town events. The piece also recalls a major obituary note for Bayard Taylor, detailing his travels, literary influence, and death in Berlin.
The Lady of Culture and Female Independence
The piece argues that true culture begins with utility and self sufficiency for women. It warns against indulgence and luxury, urging girls to be educated to support themselves if misfortune strikes and to value practical skills alongside ornament. It asserts that society’s evils persist until women gain independence.
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Orrits A
Flrat
Monticelle
Laws
Monticello
Coxsee & Rigby
Stover
Wiehq
Aptorneys
Atlaw
Board of ‘Supervisors
Chestnut and
Second Streets
Iowa
M. W. Henick
Ctorney
Gounselor
Jones County
Delaware
Jones and Linn
Aro UT Rohan
Doxace & Rizby's
Fred Reichenbach
Bet and Shoe Maker
Meri and Boys
First
Cedar Streets
Monticello Bank
Cattgnticells
Bank Bigk
National Bank Act
M. L. Carpenter
Farwell
Caranter
Gashiers
K.P. H
Sultant
Oashier
W. Loveh Mist L
North Cedar Street
H. Stark
John
Righy
Front Street
Gibson Prorat
Anomoss Stone Quarry
H Bros
Duer
Clone General Store
W. H. Proctor
Ealer N Dey
First Street
W. W. Calkins
Elias
Monticello, Own. i
John Lorentzen Rocer
Grasameyer
M. R. Harding
Bachfer & Co
F. Bentley
Cruce
Towner
Palmer & Paine
Palmer & Paine, Holesale
Davenport
Cedar Rapides
Adolph, Grassmeyer
Town
Dexter
Jenkins’ Wagon Shop
Btarks
J. Cummings
Cedar
T! Burnett
Palmer House
Railroad Street
Machine Shop
Chandler & Page
Monticedooundry
Dler & Page
Cha
Cedar Street
Monticeilo
Mitten and Glove Factory
Co. A. Whiting
Chicago
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Mirick
Monticatlo
C. D. Boardman
F. Merriman
Ofice
South Ride
Abel Carriage Manufactory
Cvilar Street
Tobaacco
Onticelia4
Soetje
Mave
Custon
G. Frankfurter
Rigg
Carriogee
Firetatrect
F. A. Coyle
Monticello National Bank
Sra
Abr Tr
Gardiner
City Bee
Mason Work
A. E. Chesterfield
RY Chesterfield
Or— J. R. Stillman
Justice of the Peace & Notary Public
Anamosa
Remsey
Brcanbrack
Attorneys- At- Law
R. L. Duer
Notary Public and Conveyancer
County Recorder's
Omce
M. Ring
Dae
King & Deltz, Attorneys - AT - Law
Anamosa, JonEs Co
First National Bank
Wyoming
W. Birdsall
Justice of the Peace
Dicey
Kvntaurant
O. Dunk
Fannie Clark
Monticello, Iowa
Borner
Rtailway Corporation
Wea
Council Buffs & California
D’ Yankton
Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque & la Crosse
Chicago, Freeport & Dubuque
Chicago, la Crossé, Winona & Minnesota
St Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee & Lake Superior
Chicago, Green Bay & Lake Superior
Weatinghouse
Council Bluffa
Sta Lnes
Polnta
Minnesota
Peattt
Milwaukee
Manyix Hucuirt
W. UL
Fahauhapha
Stockholm
Sweden
C. F. Adao & Co
Cincinnati
William Anderson
Eastern Telegraph Company
Candia
Crete
German Tobacco Inquiry Commission
St. Louis Bridge
National Party
New England
Byzantine
Secretary of the Treasury
Canada
Jack Kehoe
Mollie Maguires
Pottaville
Buckshots
Atrugeles
Morton
Philadelphia Market Street Railway
Sam R. Hubn
Eastern Pennsylvania Penitentiary
West of England and South Walesa District Bank
Ohio
Thurman
Legation
United States District Court
New York City
James BE. Whalen
Sheridan
Kelena Plantation
S J. Charles Parish
Whalen
Lec'y Sherman
Select Committee
The
Union
Teller
Cameron
Wis
Kirkwood
Bayard
Batley
Garland
Pea
Allinon
Anthony
Ea Tate
Bailey
Bardum
B. Bayard
Helaine
Ne Sides
Bee Ge Os Psanenea
Win
Chriati Tianoy
Occkrell
Cs Conkling
Dai Ek
Seaton Patel McCreery
Monge
Walace
Sen Shoear
Saulsbury
Ndey
Marvin (ii
Onti
Brookville Democrat
Com-Palltes
Gen. Cox
Louisiana
Honea of Commons
Peshawar
Saya
MacPherson
Jalalabad
Daniel McElroy
East Cambridge
Mass
Jaccard
Powell
Alexander
Williams
Michigan
Scotland
Kingdon
Bank of England
Romor
Bultan
Turkey
Marseilles
Adamwood
Wth
Ameer
Yacob Khan
Podgovitan
Montenegro
Indianapolis
Ind
Jate
Janada
George W. Dupree
New Orleans
Teim Duro
Honao
Citiaenn
Meera
McMillan
South America
Hous
J.Q. Young
J. Dy Leonant
Honda
Mr. Beck
Mrn Ox
Dan
Forly House
Billy
Alltel
Tonnoanea
Manry
United States ‘Treasury
Aturob
Waninry
Tursday
Des Moines
Ine
Givitton
Kulon
McGreery
Morgan
Whyte
Iowa State News
Motiants
Twe Foltowhy
Tyner
Plymouth County
Koa
We Lis
Roulah
Clayton County
Henry Moyer
Charlotte
Clinton County
We H. Jungery
Coburgh
Montgomery Gownty
Abbort M. Tah
Tmncoth
Polke County
Jersey
North Groya
Page County
Damon Milford
Pleasant Valley
Neots County
Jephthah Moore
Redding
Ringgold
William Johnson
Vernon
van Buren
W. A. Pixton
Waterman
Wright County
Phillip TH. Morris
Buttato
Scott County
Hia
Hko
Connell Bluffa
Omaha
Tim
Taw
Woman's Suffrage Association
Agricultural College
Amen
Minimond Yota
J. O. Hiatt
Marah
Dunugan
Yieund
Davaent
DesMoines River
Americina
Danunty
Vinny Hinson
Armors Church
Phyetelan
Joseph Flulschiman
Lanaing
Muncating
Coema
Hava
Ong
Eavenan
Capitatat
Burlington
Heath
Dames Loebrick
the Lady of Culture
Oatties
Choice
Weatorn M
Estern
Weatorn
Iain
Baltimore
Silvareeaees Esten
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