Madison Wells and Hayes faces in 1878 Washington rumor
From Our Special Correspondent in Washington Feb 3 1878 notes speculation that Madison Wells is a mere vassal not a peer, possibly seeking Hayes protection from Louisiana law. If Wells is in the U S he may be hunted. he may have fled abroad. Sherman angry over army bill proposes pay shifts and officer promotion limits. Debate on District governance and silver bill continues.
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Seeckers
Wells
United States
Hayes
Evarts
Army Bilm
General Sherman
Army
West Point
Military Committee
Congress
Sherman
World population in 19th century divisions and cities
The article lists world populations by region and country, noting totals for Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It provides figures such as Europe around 309 million, Britain and Germany several tens of millions, Asia and Africa vast numbers, and city populations like London 3.49 million, Paris 1.85 million, and New York 1.56 million.
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Europe
Australia
Africa
Germany
France
Britain
Gary
Spain
Switzerland
Portugal
Holland
Italy
Belgium
Turkey
Luxenburg
Russia
Roumania
Sweden
Servia
Norway
Montenegro
Denmark
Greece
Asia
Egypt
Tripoli
Tunis
Russian Empire
British, Indies
China
Japan
London
Paris
New York
Brooklyn
Berlin
Interest reform urged by Whitley county Democrats
The Whitley county Democratic convention recently urged abolishing the war rate of 10 percent on notes and judgments and restoring the legal rate at 6 percent. They cite widespread depreciation and burdens on producers and debtors, and expect the issue to gain attention in the 1978 campaign and at the State Democratic Convention on the 20th.
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Indiana
Whitley County
Tadianapolis
Republican counties arrange ten districts vote for Judge Niblack
The Albany Ledger-Standard notes GOP counties ar ranged to form ten Republican districts but the 1st district voters rebuked the scheme by electing Judge Niblack and later Mr Fuller, amid reports of fraud repudiation and strong local turnout. The piece also mentions medical concerns about mince pies and the shift to veneer materials in their manufacture.
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Niblack
Fuller
Neuw
Albany Ledger-Standard
The Turk and Russia Toleration Debate and Vermont Legislature
A mix of opinion snippets touches on the Turk versus Russia tolerance, Musaal faiths, and a note on Czar-Liber ator. The Vermont state legislature marks its 100th meeting anniversary at Windsor on March 13 with patriotic expectations, alongside a Texas lawmaker proposing tax exemption for dogs owned by widows and orphans. Also, a joke about hymn singing at the White House and Rutherford’s feelings is mentioned.
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Russia
Vermont
Windsor
White House
Rutherford
Hendricks Position and National Finance Views
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues that Thomas A. Hendricks, though not a current officeholder, stands as Vice President de jure and should shape public opinion on national topics. It lauds his statesmanship, cites his response to Mr. Belmont, and favors monetizing the silver dollar, labeling such stance pivotal to national welfare.
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the Sentinel
United States
Senate
Thomas A.hendricks
Hendricks
Congress
Mr. Hendricks
Indiana
Belmont
Indianapolis Sentinel
Whoa Emma Slang Sparks Laughter in Manchester Night
An old English slang line emerges while Adelaide Neilson, playing Juliet, faced a tense moment in Manchester. A gallery god shouted Whoa Emma, causing laughter amid sorrow as the audience reacted to the scene. A crude remark from Oil City adds to the era’s dramatic theater atmosphere.
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Emma
Manchester
Adelaide Neilson
Juliet
Ditch Viewers report in Posey County Indiana notice
The Report of Viewers appointed in September 1877 for a ditch in Robb Township Posey County Indiana has been filed The plan runs about four miles from Black river east of Section 1 to Section 33 and 34 The board will hear the report on March 6 1878 and public sale will follow under an execution from Posey County Circuit Court in the case John Ramsey plaintiff vs Charles Keelin defendant
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Commissioners’ Court
Posey County
Indiana
Jesse L. Murphy
Robb Township
Black River
William Chism
Daniel Fitzgerald
George Grayham
Tolbert Drake
James Regall
Annie Hennesse
Mary Smith
Sidney Benson
John @. Tremor
John Martin
John C. Rutledge
J.J. Knowles
Oliver Ellis
Virgil Bozeman
Henry Funston
John and
Thomas Robb
William and Frazure Drake
B. E. Grigsby
William Drake
Thomas Alman
John W. Thompson
A. P. Hovey
Martin Demberger
Talbert Drake
James Regal
John G. Tremor
B.e.grigsby
Thomas Almon
Board of Commissioners of
Forties
Circuit Court
John Ramsey
Charles Keelin
Mt. Vernon
John L. Wheeler
Posey Circuit Court
Jacob Foul
Samuel D. McReynolds
Stewartaville
State of
Isaac Williama
Bethel Township
Posey
George M. Wiley
Weeden Stephens
George W. Curtis
Emisau M. Spencer
William Barrett
Osey County
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