New voting costs under economical constitutional amendments
The piece argues precinct ballot boxes and registry machines will cost 25 and 50 dollars respectively with county totals around 300 to 600 dollars. It warns of further expenses from anticipated judicial elections and more amendments, critiquing the legislature's economy claims. It notes the Princeton Clarion’s claimed presidential vote and cites Senator Hoar condemning Republican ties to repudiation to shift state alignments.
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Posey
Prohibition, migrations, and political hints across states
A fragment discusses New Mexico’s alleged suitability for African Americans to depart Nebraska and Indiana’s emigration ideas. It notes bonds for a new Minnesota statehouse and fears of bond value. It cites population rankings, a Republican street raid, and indecisive race politics. It mentions a Chicago flood prophecy, Virginia voting strategies, and women’s suffrage votes.
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New Mexico
Indiana
San Francisco Population Compared to California
San Francisco accounts for about one third of California's population, highlighting the city's large share within the state.
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San Francisco
California
Mahone's Method in Virginia Campaign Exposed
An employee named Lambert claims a Mahone letter urged carrying the district at all hazard even by tissue ballots. The district went Democratic on a free vote and fair count, undermining Republican claims of fair elections and highlighting efforts seen as anti debt-payer schemes in Virginia.
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Island of Chios Earthquake Kills Thousands in Devastation
Dispatches report a devastating earthquake on Chios island, Greece Turkish territory. Over 7,000 killed and 14,000 wounded. harbor water rose violently, city ruins stretch along the coast. Many villages destroyed with 40,000 destitute. Ships from several nations head to assist as aftershocks continue.
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Florida
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Iowa City
Ohio
Senate
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A Banking House Issuing Letters of Credit
A Boston banking house issues letters of credit secured by a Boston deposit, usable at its U S and Canadian correspondents. The system offers safe, convenient funds transfer for long journeys and is likened to European practice.
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Europe
United States
Canada
Boston
Boston Herald
Indiana Prohibition Debate Shapes Indiana Legislature
In Indianapolis April 10 1881 legislators show mixed opinions on a state constitutional suffrage amendment for women and a prohibition measure on liquor production and sale. The Senate split 27 votes against woman suffrage, while a pro prohibition vote passed 26 with Republicans largely backing it. Debate broadens to term limits and session length as lawmakers forecast party shifts and possible future conventions amid growing calls for economic restraint.
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Evansville
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Democracy
Washington Deadlock Persists in Senate as Debate Rages
From Washington on April 7 1881 reports show continued Senate gridlock with Democratic and Republican senators offering no plan to resolve the stalemate. Sherman and Bayard spoke, President’s possible interference discussed, and rule 65 hinted as a potential but flawed remedy. A South travelogue about labor harmony contrasts sharply with Northern tensions. An observed church split follows a Presbyterian pastor’s marriage to a Catholic, provoking presbytery action and possible independent church formation.
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Moon influences fish and causes decay, says Professor Legate
The Moor Does professor Legate in this city reports experiments showing moonlight or its rays hasten fish decay, even cats, while the atmosphere and aerial tides amplify effects. A local tale recalls moonlight blinding a sailor for three days in Africa, while other notes mention biblical references and planned ironclad launches.
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Thie City
Africa
Virginia City
Nevo
World Fair plan and weather wrap in 1885 notes
News of the week covers Rome eyeing a 1885 World Fair, floods easing in Nebraska and Dakota, ice leaving St. Lawrence, and a broad mix of political, economic, and social items. Highlights include Virginia fruit crop losses, Corpus Christi real estate gains, and the Gutenburg Bible auction price.
Char ne s D Fix Ley and Miss Della Lancs Harmony
On Monday April 11 1881 by Wm Read Esq Mr Charnes D Fix Ley and Miss Della Lancs all of New Harmony.
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Wm. Read
Charnes D. Fix Ley
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