Demographic shifts and reform talk amid party critique
The piece argues Democrats benefited from Republican spoils in Congress, notes past frauds under both parties, and defends Democrats while criticizing the Commercial’s bias. It references Dawes and Ames, Tweed, and Credit Mobilier, and discusses salaries and integrity in Congress. The discussion frames Republicans as for big spending and protections, while Democrats favor limited government and smaller revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York City
Credit Mobilier
Brooks
New York
Dawes
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Buchanan
Democratic Party
Tweed & Co
Tweed
Washington
Oakes Ames, Colfax & Co
Cincinnati Inquirer
Senator Morton Under Fire Over Salary Grabs Critique
The Sentinel accuses Senator Morton of supporting a vast salary increase while opposing back pay, highlighting an extract from the Congressional Globe dated March 7. The piece argues the Republican party should not shield those implicated in the salary scandal and questions Morton’s claimed opposition to pay rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Mir
Senator Morton
Morton
Senate
Ilis
Iere
Itis
Indianapolis News
Sentinel
Republican Party
Pratt
Coburn
Congressional Globe
Territories
Rumors Fly on Papal Death and Succession Details
The article weighs the question of the Pope's life status amid death rumors. It outlines the College of Cardinals composition, ages, and eligibility for electing a successor to Pius IX, noting Italians lead the body and a two thirds vote is required. It reflects on papal history and the church’s global influence.
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Rome
Europe
America
College of Cardinals
Pius TX
Cardinal Billiet
Pio Nono
Stephen III
Pius IX
St. Peter
Little Son of Galilee
Bat
Adrian I
Clement III
Pius VII
John Mastai Ferretti
Cardinals
Pius 1X
Ariso
Tiber
Claudius
Nero
Visionary Reverence for the Papacy in a Cincinnati Enquirer Tribute
Three years earlier a brilliant essayist reviewed Ranke’s History of the Popes, praising the papacy as enduring beyond decades and centuries. The piece portrays the church as a living force spanning ancient times to distant futures, with bold imagery of emperors, saints, missions, and a global reach that rivals and outlasts other powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranke
Bamian Oliey
Flavian
Napoleon
Pepin
Republic of Venice
Catholic Church
Kent
Augustin
Attila
New World
Missouri
Cape Uorn
Europe
Britain
Rhine
Antioch
Mecca
New Zealand
London Bridge
St. Paula
America
Modoc Pedregal Feature Described by Jesse Applegate
In a Portand Oregon Bulletin letter, Jesse Applegate defines pedregal as an irregular volcanic surface of basalt and trachyte. He likens the Modoc stronghold to a vast basalt field with explosive mines, honeycombed beneath a rough upper layer, enabling a defender to shoot from exposed crevices and retreat through subterranean passages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Applegate
Porthind
Oregon
Modoc
Exnon
Lieutenant Ripley
Corps of Engineers
Jefferson Davis
Pedregal
Betwee
New Harmony and Mecrome A Pair of Remarkable Towns
The piece traces New Harmony founded by the Rappites and later owned by Robert Owen, noting its library, theatre, and moral culture. It contrasts Mecrome a high bluff town formed by United Brethren leaders with a saloon-free, disciplined college system and a single disciplinary case this year, highlighting notable figures linked to New Harmony and the era’s geology contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
New Harmony
Mecrome
Rappites
George Rapp
Robert Owen
America
William Maclure
Dr. Proost
Thomas Say
Lesvener
Maclure
Owen
Troost
Tennessee
Myr. Maclure
United States
Alleghanies
Unitel States
Ile
Academy of Sciences
Philadelphia
Indiana
Amtveater
Machure
I. PE. Cox
New Mar Mont
Robert Dale
David Dale
Europe
German cannon sent to Sheboygan church bell
A cannon weighing several tons arrived in Sheboygan from Germany for Rev. Edward Schlotheim to be forged into a church bell at the Theruan Church. The gun, captured at Sedan, was sent to New York by the German Emperor to the church project. A Melbourne journalist reports a prophecy of doom within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Germany
Edward Schlotheim
Tutheran Church
Sedan
Schlotheim
New York
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Slater
New Harmony, MD
Senator Morton Engulphed
the Pope
Loren Temple
South Adams
Mass
James Smith
Sar Just Peesieud
Mammoth Dry Goods
Rosenbaum & Bro
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Bincennes San
Owen—Mann
EL FP. Owen
Mr. Walker
Ernest Dare Owes
Miss Prasxces Owen Many
Stemeliny Creek
New Warmony
Dyansville
Lugs
Thrall
George Wollin
Cols
Meford
Boo
Lee
Gale Ley
Mumford
Newe Hormane Durint Ground Association
Union
de Bonis Nan
Rosa Ann Beal
Ture
Posey County
Walter EL Phrall
G. A. Vuarke
New Bfarmony
Luetiana
Poland
China
Chius
Southdown
Corbin
Miebife
Circuit Coat
John W. Robb
James Monarch
Mary Bell Monarch
Court House
Mount Vernon
Paris
Lawa
Alex. Crunk
Apl
LawBaner
J.W. Miller
Harmony
Aply
Querife
Circuit Court
John Rebeyre
Abigail Graham
Neal
State of
Indian
Alex. Crank
Lawrence
Elizabeth Herbert
William Williams
Rdmanstrator
SAL
Elizabeth “Herbert
Smith Township
Searle
Shawneetown
Prairie TF
Elesher
JH. B. Aumiller
Craim Frank Collins
Gere
John R. Hugo & Co
L. A. Burke
Princeton Road
Mary A. Elliott
Alex
Crank
Aps
FPMUE
Fretageot & Son
A. H. Fretageot
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