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Newspaper
New Harmony Register
Location
New Harmony, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1873
Page
2
A flurry follows railroad delays and bank failures as trust companies explode and bankers flee. The piece argues banks must shed speculation, pay debts, and keep currency moving while urging retrenchment and efficiency in government revenue and taxation policy.
The piece recalls a historical quote claiming the Democratic party controls governors and legislatures in multiple states including Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia and Wisconsin. It notes widespread political loss for merchants bankers and traders since 1772 due to speculation and deceitful credit.
A Rochester Chronicle quip questions betting on the wrong horse while noting worldly provocation. The piece remarks nothing is made in vain and jokes about a pretty girl being maiden vain.
The Chicago Times flags a severe sell price squeeze with 8000 to 10000 head of beef cattle in pens and scarce demand. Hog prices plunge from 4.25 to 3.75 amid plenty of supplies and 30000 head left unsold. Other papers note dull hog trades and weak grain and provisions across markets.
The essay recalls five Marshals of France executed for treason or conspiracy from Ritz to Ney, noting Bazaino as the first charged with failing to act against the enemy. New York reports praise Tammany Hall’s reform image, contrasting it with Apollo Hall and the Republican coalition led by Horatio Seymour and Tilden. Ben Randall’s cabbage yield claims appear from Ottumwa Iowa.
The Tornado captured the Virginius, an American flagged vessel, near Jamaica. Four passengers, including a New York native, were shot at Santiago de Cuba. The incident raises questions of neutrality and U S responsibility under Geneva limits.
The New Harmony Register records multiple 1815 1816 and 1817 land entries near Cynthiana Poseyville. Entries include Thomas McClure southwest quarter section 10 township 4 range 12 now J G Nesbitt. John Smith southeast quarter same section now J P Williams W M Endicott and James Cale. Clement Estes northwest quarter section 17 Low Deshi 4 range 12 now T C Jaquesa and J Walker. Ren and Henry J Venebale northeast quarter section 36 township 4 range 13 two miles southwest from Poseyville with William Williams Esqr and Reeves and W Defur owning parts. Wright Stallings northwest and Lewis Wilson southeast quarter section 36. Lewis Wilson 1829 addition east half southwest and north part now Wm Williams Esqr and J Murphrey. Moses Jonson referenced.
A writer laments printer hardships from editors and authors while a literary riff warns of relentless work, punctuated by satirical cures. The piece shifts to politics noting liberal shifts in Massachusetts and Chicago, cabinet races in Maryland and Ohio, and surprising Democratic gains among manufacturing cities signaling GOP erosion.
Marriage notice records the November 9 1878 ceremony at Murphysboro Illinois with Joan L Evans of Jonesboro and Rose Pisey of New Harmony Ind officiated by Rev Thomas Ragsdale. The report notes the bridegroom’s reputation as a type snatcher and ink slinger and wishes the couple happiness and prosperity.
Public sale of rents and profits for seven years on 80 acre tracts and a half section in Posey County Indiana. Sheriff Alex Crank notices sale at Mt. Vernon courthouse with terms one third cash, one third in six months, and final balance in twelve months. Also an astray notice for a dark bay filly and a sale notice for property right and title.
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