Hands Off and the Silver Bill Debate At Washington
The Register reports from February 15 1878 on Hayes and Sherman near New Orleans courts and political fallout. It notes calls for restraint by visiting statesmen and critiques of fraud claims, amid a silver bill debate led by Voorhees Bayard Thurman and Blaine with a likely two thirds vote. It mentions retrenchment plans hurting salaries, a historic Emancipation signing painting, and Congressman Glover Missouri proposing a measure to curb lawyers from certain department practices. Austin.
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Missouri
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French Ballot Draw Noted For Army Service
On January 29 France began general ballot draws for army service. In Paris First District the name Bonaparte was drawn and Prince Joachim Murat stood in for the ex Prince Imperial. Governor Holliday of Virginia criticized his pay as too high and proposed using his salary to cover a shortfall, leaving $800 a year for the governor’s secretary after adjustments.
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Virginia
Montana economy shows no business failures last year
An exchange notes Montana had no business failures in the past year. The commentary attributes this to neighbors helping men near bankruptcy by taking them out and “running him up to the himty of tree,” a grim old phrase reflecting communal pressure.
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Montana
Pits IX Honor to his Memory and Abduction of a Banker
A New York correspondent notes pope memorials in churches, Catholic merchants draped storefronts, and Cardinal McCloskey en route to Rome. It recounts Henry Clews being abducted to escape extortion, later rescued at Grand Central Depot, and critiques life insurers including Alta Life Insurance Company of Hartford. The piece muses on money management, Valentine’s Day mail, a cannibalism tale from a whaler wreck, and ends with the failed “Congress of Beauty and Culture” at Gilmore’s Garden.
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Victor Hmmanuel
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St. Peter's
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Clews
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Hartford
America
Tna
Connecticut
Actna
Commission
Security Insurance Company
Ietter
Case
J. Raymond
Staten Island
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Jissex
Steadman
Charleston
Severn
Gilmore’s Garden
Congress of Beauty and Culture
Ranix
Local Texas letter notes farming, emigration and fairs
In SuPour Springs Hopkins Co Texas Feb 9 1878 a reader submits a country letter praising Texas prospects. It discusses temperance failures local option and whisky traffic, weather crops including wheat and oats, a county fair with amphitheater and races, stock trading prices for cattle horses and mules, emigration patterns from Georgia Alabama and the Midwest, land prices from one to three dollars per acre, and upcoming state elections. A separate digest from the New York Sun notes British naval power in the Mediterranean with a large ironclad fleet and supporting ships.
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SuLpour Springs
Hopkins Co
Enitor Register
Register
Posey
West
Horner
Missouri
Ohio
Illinoia
Georgia
Alabama
Union
A Bick at Congressmen Reflects Shifting Ideals
The Washington Capital notes a clash in Congress as Democrats lead in principles and conservatism, while Republicans outpace in business and presence amid active measures. The piece contrasts the two parties as western settlers evoke six shooters in a brisk era.
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Washington Capital
Telegrams Echo Peace Hopes Amid Balkan Moves
London reports from the Daily News outline cautious peace hopes if Lord Derby spoke freely. Interests center on Russia denying plans to occupy Gallipoli, Constantinople nudging peace talks before February end, and Athens denying Greek invasion plans. Vienna notes reform of Bulgaria, and Baden-Baden suggested as a congress venue with Prince Bismarck presiding.
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The
Daily News
Lord Derby
St. Petersburg
Russia
Gallipoli
Vienna
Constantinople
Porte
Samuet Pasha
Athens
Turkey
Arta
Gibraltar
Tcherkachy
Bulgaria
Anatria
Austria
Bismarck
Baden-Baden
Sherman’s Part in the Business Fraud Allegations
The New Orleans Picayune accuses John Sherman of knowing, advising, and participating in a fraud. It claims he knew Eirza Pinkston was perjured and that he acted as confederate and instigator with the board members in an alleged unparalleled infamy.
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New Orleans
Picaquire
Dying in the Last Ditch The Administration Reada On Tribunal
A brief item notes the administration’s action with a reference to an electoral tribunal and a partisan or religious group. The wording suggests a critical or ironic stance regarding the tribunal’s role and decisions.
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