Colored emigration from the South to Kansas and its causes
The article argues that the southward emigration of Black Americans was driven by oppression and economic exploitation, not political disenfranchisement. It cites interviews in St Louis and reports from North Carolina, contrasting Black migrants’ claims with Otay of Washington’s view, and notes debates in Congress.
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Kansas
St. Louis
South
Mississippi
Louisiana
North Carolina
Congress
Senator Voorhees
Otay
Washington
Indianapolis Journal
Multiple global incidents reported from war to crime
A patrol of diverse items notes a fatal railway collision near Argenteuil France, heavy Afghan snow disrupting operations, the Donnelly family arson murders in Lucan Ontario, a Pennsylvania Republican convention choosing delegates for Grant, General Grant's Havana reception, and various political and criminal actions across the United States and Britain including lynchings, bank robberies, and Indian affairs developments.
Contraband Powder Found in St Peters Tise Synagogue
Affaira suffers a severe gastritis attack amid typhoid symptoms while authorities uncover a large quantity of contraband powder concealed in St Peters Tise synagogue in Rugeia.
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Affaira
St. Peterstise
Rugeia
Fires ruin Theater Royal Dublin and casualties rise
Fire devastates Tut Theater Royal in Tre land with a capacity of thousands, six lives lost and several injured. Other dispatches report famine in trans Caucasus Rugalan provinces, Gongralus guilty and sentenced to death, Constantinople barracks collapse killing 200 soldiers, Major Reno seeking resignation, and Senate debates on military and tariff measures. News notes include rail explosion near Bradford, Dolly Hartman cremation, Moody ministers conference and upcoming Christian workers convention in St Louis.
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Theater Royal
Dublin
Treland
Vth
London
Drury Lane
Looshki Alin
Mohamed Tius
trans-Caucasus
Maparip
Sth
Gongralus
Linacy
Dunina Vr
Constantinople
Washington
Major Reno
United States Senate
Logan
Committee On Military Affairs
Fitz John Porter
Wallace
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Messrs. Davie
Garland
Thurman
Messrs
Edmunds
Baine
McDonald
Kitchin
Buckner
Wall Street
New York
Vanderbilt
Dolly Hartman
Dr. le Moyne
Corwin Center
Bradford
Neleigh
Mr. Moody
St. Louis
Senate Action on Treasury Inquiry and Census Bill
Senate directs the Secretary of the Treasury to explain a December 15 1870 order limiting publication of import statistics for up to ninety days. Included are discussions of bounty payments for soldiers, conversion of National Gold Banks, and appropriations for the Berlin International Fishery Exhibition. The House passes a measure converting National Gold Banks and approves funds for enumerating the 1840 census. This week also covers public land relief and removal of political disabilities for Virginia’s John Owen with debate on Reconstruction terms.
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United States
Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
Berlin
Senate
Pendleton
Puy
House
Atlver
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Furway
Washburn
John Owen
Virgaia
Conger
Goode
Wood
Thomas Musi Trap for Off Key Players
A Cin cinnatian inventor claims to have installed trap doors under each orchestra seat connected to the conductor’s desk. False notes trigger electric keys to drop violators into a cellar, silencing their instruments. The inventor notes the plan may be improved by flooding the cellar to drown offenders.
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Thomas
W.Y. Z
Tragedy at Mahoun F European Hotel Iowa City
Thomas Manon proprietor of Mahoun F European Hotel in Iowa City killed himself with a revolver after a delirious episode. He had been drinking heavily and rose from bed firing at an imagined intruder before collapsing dead at his staircase. Other brief items note a church knife attack, lodge finances, a drowning, a county court move, labor strikes, and local incidents across Iowa.
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Thomas Manon
Mahoun F European
Iowa City
Anicite
Kia
Kia Wif
Faietlold
Aweldo Yoyo
Tur Town
Marshalltown
Avaus
Emmina
Botn Elbiing
Miradaalppi
Metropol
Jefferson County Court-Thure
Watefield
Ts Vouminora
Avery
van Allamakes County
Garawam
Johnson County
Pottligs Ta Ha
Durbuque
Ottumwa
Oaxrnin
Audubon County
Fort Dodge
Cass County
G. W. Jones
United States
Wderman
Dubuque
Tnina
Atlantic
Seven Mile Creek
St. Loula
Senate and House Debate on Bills and a Constitutional Amendment
The Senate and House meet with bills on Board duties state elections and education reform. A constitutional amendment granting women the vote is advanced, amid debate among several members. The Public Buildings committee estimates 165 040 dollars to finish the Capitol for the next General Assembly.
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TnEeltowa House of Representatives
Senate
Bowrda
Supreme Dudgesd
Milange
Boards of Supervisora
Committee On Publicuildings
General Assembly
Memorial de Congress
Assembly
House
State Board of Health
Messrs. King
Dean
Harvey
Tilton
Messrs. Brown
Lynn
Palmer
Yeas, Bb
Nis
Fusionist Wreck in Maine Echoes of Last Ditch Farewell
A Maine political note laments the Fusionist collapse after a frail, last-ditch effort. The piece contrasts the Republicans’ tears with Democrats rushing to defend the Fusionists, praising the dramatic downfall as a cautionary spectacle.
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Maine
Democratic horns and political theater in Maine analysis
A fragmentary, satirical column lampoons Democratic tactics as horns in politics, claiming the party uses bluff and bluster to frighten voters while avoiding principles. It argues the party obstructs progress, blusters, and then withdraws, with references to Maine and national campaigns.
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Maine
Cartain Apanltlad
Iast
Republican Party
The
Union
Dorng
Fulgionista
Maing
Pennsylvania Republican Platform At State Convention Harrisburg
The 4th Harrisburg convention adopted a platform emphasizing national prosperity from specie payments, protection of tariffs, and strict ballot integrity. It defends honest elections, equal rights, free thought, and the right to vote without intimidation, while condemning secret treaties and technicalities undermining the popular will.
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Harrisburg
Paymentia
Congress
Maine
United States
Nws
Ann
Republican State Committee Seeks Qualification Check for Electoral Ticket
The text condemns Congress and Democratic schemes to renew state rights and withhold appropriations to undermine national laws protecting ballot purity. It instructs the Republican State Committee Chairman to verify that each elector is legally qualified and to substitute any disqualified names from the corresponding congressional district.
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Washington
Congress
Republican State Committee
Avine
Indian Commissioner Hayt's removal approved by board
Report of the investigating committee led to Secretary of the Interior's removal of Commissioner Hayt. The board adopted the committee's findings after examining testimony on alleged misconduct in the Indian Agency, noting no further officers or clerks were implicated and citing the need for accountability in the agency.
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Congress
Secretary of War
McAllister
Chicago
Sehurs
Board of Indian Comethsatonom
New York
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Hivatow
Ulairman
Hutt
Toapedor Hamond
Mays
Kdavita Roneiland
Haddin Offao
Malfonsoe
Cotonmal de Ibaa
Dapiart Mont Oat
Marts
Hanimiond
Fran
Arizona
Avlaaia
Hart
Department of Justices
Lodhi Atfates
Bnapeator Thomond
Dimiary
Interior Department
Department of Juatico
Flurt
Edward Kanapp
Knapp
Mir
Rogen
Nun
Hogencamp
Ma. Wiaamond
Hogenamp
Mr Hayt
Haryts
Edward Knapp
Edward Knapp Hay
Nike
Indian Service
Albert K. Smithey Fen Wilt
Stickney
Literior
Hayt
Indian Atala
A. A. Barstow
Hamingna
Hay
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Monticello
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Herrick & Coxsee
Jones Go
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Delaware
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Aton Meca
Doxsca & Rigby's
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Jones Co
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Stuhler’s Block
Opera House
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Jones County
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M. L. Carpenter
Farwell
H. M. Carpenter
R. P. Simith
G. W. Lovell
L. Carpenter
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Hadong
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Aamma
RAAT
W A. Mirick
Dunham & Leichardts
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D. Boardman
F. Merriman Pearshass
Oilee
Firstree
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Abel Carrhgu Mann
Montcolo Laws
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T. C
J. W. Mershon
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Calla
Loan’ Agency
J. R. Stillmann
Justice of the Peace & Notary Public
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Grovsbeck's
Mason Work
A. FE
Chesterfield
M. Chesterfield
R. L. Duer
Notary Public and Conveyancer
Robert J. Culverwel
M. D
Culverwell Medical CO
Ann Bt
Fannie Clark
Monticello, Iowa
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Thomas Addis Emmet
Robert Emmet
Carmel
Emmet
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J. N. Gallaher
Loulsiana
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Congress of the United States
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Berliner Zettung
William Slack
Columbia
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Internal Revenue
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Dolly
New York Herald
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Cincinnati Gazette
John Campbell
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Walker
Peoria
Census Information Bureau
Supreme Court of
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Illinois
Argenteuil
France
Donnelly
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Ont
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Thelie
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John A. Lemon
Henry Greane
Supreme Court
J. Benson
Henry W. Oliver
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Havana
Grant
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Davis
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O Amu
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Jack
Sowerwick
Grand River
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London Times
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Herat
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Tyre
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Runkle
Knox County
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Shawano
Schurz
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Ouray
India
Jellalabad
Iowa State News
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Franklin
Sidney Cole
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J. B. Wofford
Wofford
Cole
Sherutt
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