Floods and disasters spread across towns and regions
Fort Benton reports the Missouri River breach at 1 a.m. with water over banks, residents moved to higher ground, and the river falls eight to ten feet by daylight. other items note fires, floods, mining yields, railroad track flooding near Lax Aurasas, and a nascent monopoly by African watch manufacturers with the Diamond Co. as front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benton
Ouana
80Th
Alb
Colorado
Feesro, Co
Purgsteire
Lax Aursaas
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Crerchamp
the Herald
Diamond Co
Prussian Diet Debates Tax Bill Aiming to Aid Agriculture
In the Prussian Lower House debate over a bill to apportion imperial revenue from new indirect taxes, critics challenge Bismarck’s policy while supporters cite agriculture protection. Bismarck warns of a supplementary session. tobacco revenue and direct indirect tax equalization are discussed amid political friction. A separate item notes the Cunard liner Batavia’s stalled voyage and possible breakdown near Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatix
Herr Richter
Prince Basmarck
Bismarck
Diet
Bumarck
Consolidation Coup in Western Union Monopoly Framed
In New York a surge of business talk centers on Thursday’s coup d etat uniting Western Union with American Union and Atlantic Pacific firms. Protests allege illegality and stock manipulation as proxies vote to approve contracts and raise capital to eighty million dollars amid resignations and new director appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
Jerald
Western Union
American Union
Atlantic & Pacific
Gould
Page
Vanderbilt
Itia
Wm. H. Vanderbilt
Western Union Board of Directors
E. D. Morgan
C. W. Chapin
Jay Gould
David Jones
Twomley
Russell Sage
Chapin
Gen. Eckart
New Jersey
Produce Exchange
Chicago Produce Exchange
West
Chicago
New York
Fullerton
August Schell
Nervin Green
Gaelidge Fullerton
Western Union Telegraph Comp'y. Gextiemen
Western Union Telegraph Company
Esid Company
American Union Telegraph Company
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company
Western Union Company
Asso
Hatch
Central sugar factory system spreads through Louisiana plantations
The central sugar factory model begun by Messrs Cighe and Sieale of Springfield Ohio has expanded across Louisiana with twenty-five plants on the Teche and Atchafalaya. Tenantry plantations allow small farmers to grow cane rent free, earning one cent per ton for their harvests, transforming many planters into tenants and easing finances at Lagonda Plantation along the Atchafalaya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Sugar Factory
Wystent
Louisiana
Mesers
Cighe and Sieale
Springfeld
Ohio
Lagonda
Age
Chicago
Teche
Atchafalaya
Lagonda Plantation
Achafalaya
Evangeline
Isle
Western Diseased Uses Brown's Extern Remedies
For sale by all dealers in Ogden and Tahiti, the remedy named Brown's Extern Remedies is marketed for diseased conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deslers
Ogden
Tah
The origins of Lynch and the famous Lynch law
The Pall Mall Gazette notes three Irish rooted phrases To Burke to Lynch and to Boycott as common in English speech. It discusses Mr Burke and Captain Boycott, questions the original Mr Lynch, and cites a Galway mayor who hanged a condemned robber from a window as the likely source of the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall Gazette
Ireland
Burke
Lynch
Boyscolt
Galway
Parnellites Abandon Parliamentary Protest in Ireland
The Parnellites vote to abandon further protest against the Coercion Bill as the Land League faces possible disbandment. Reports describe police actions, drafts in France, and calls to mobilize women. Davitt is in prison garb in Mellbank, while parties debate Home Rule and government measures.
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Dentix
Land League
League
Dillon
London Square
the Spectator
House of Commons
Brand
Ireland
Loxpon
France
Parnell
Davitt
Egan
Fegan
London
Mellbank
Kingdom
America
Australia
Theatrical Notes From New York Feb 5
Daly rehearses Woolson More's School Days while the Danicheffs are to be revived at Union Square. Severe weather cuts theatre receipts as Kate Field presents new musical monologues. ONeil and Booth star in Enoch Arden with Marie Geistinger at the Thalia. Maguire signd with multiple touring companies. Salvini tours Boston with Macbeth soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daly
Woolson More
Union Square
Kate Field
Parie
Salvini
Daly's
James O'Neil
Agnes Booth
Enoch Arden
Booth’s
Fanny Daverrost’s Camille Impresses St Louis Audience
The actress Fanny Daverrost played Camille in St Louis and drew comparison to Clara Morris, Bernhardt, and Modjeska. She used drapery to hide her slender frame and portrayed death scenes through voice modulation while maintaining healthy appearance in emotional moments, causing some doubt she would cough her life away at a lover’s logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Daverrost
Camille
St. Louis
Clara Morris
Bernhardt
Modjeska
Misa Davenport
New illuminating fluid from petroleum shown in Paris
A Vexcanian linguist exhibits a Paris scene where a light burning liquid made from petroleum ignites with very low heat. The liquid can be held to the skin without injury and does not ignite fabrics such as a handkerchief or carpet, indicating a novel safer flame.
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Paris
State of Our Cotton Industry in 1880 Growth and Geography
The provisional report by Mr. Atkinson in Boston shows 230 223 looms and 10 921 347 spindles in U S cotton factories, producing 1 568 481 bales with 181 623 workers. New England remains the hub while the South expands, especially in coarser goods, aided by labor-saving machinery and experienced management. Exports rise sharply from 14 341 009 to 106 579 723 yards as reform of tariffs and port services is urged to sustain healthy growth and fair wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Boston
New England
New England States
South
Maine
Newampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylania
Pennsylvania
United States
Union
Middle
Western States
West
Middle States
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
England
Goulds Gigantic Grasp and the Rail Monopoly Danger
The article analyzes Goulds control of railroads in the United States, listing hundreds of miles under construction or planned and noting a barge line on the Mississippi river. It argues this consolidation threatens prosperity and liberties if such monopolies remain in Goulds grasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Slia
Globe
New York
America
Pacific Ocean
Shanghai
China
Asia
Afghanistan
Mediterranean
Akron
Beacon
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
Texas
Mexico
Gould
Mississippi River
St. Louis
New Orleans
West
Northwest
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Iron Mountain
New Theory Separates Color Sense From Light Perception
Physicists have long held white light is the sum of all colors. Prof Charpentier now proposes a separate color sense distinct from light sensation, likening it to the difference between touch and heat. He argues eye sensitivity for color can change independently of light sensitivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Charpentier
What Language Did Jesus Speak in Judea
A leading Oriental scholar suggests Jesus likely spoke Greek part of the time and Aramaic for the common people in Judea. He notes Greek served as a lingua franca across the region. Aramaic was used by peasants, with Latin and Greek also present in formal and urban settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Jesus of Nazareth
The
Sun
Jesus
Thres
Judea
Paul
Mediterranean
Fara
Waleseor
France
Russians Avoided New Year Greetings to German Emperor
The Russian envoy did not attend the New Year reception in Berlin and stayed away from St. Petersburg before Christmas, returning only on January 8. German press calls the absence significant amid tensions between Russia and Germany, noting deliberate avoidance of greetings to the German monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
St. Pestersburg
Berlin
Russia
Bor Lungs cured by using Brown's Cough Balsam
A historical note claims lung ailments were cured using Brown's Cough Balsam. The brief item attributes relief to the remedy without clinical details or endorsements.
Fox Coughs and Colds Use Brown's Cough Balsam
An old advertisement promotes Brown's Cough Balsam as a remedy for coughs and colds. The terse copy urges readers to use the product for relief and notes its availability in medical or general stores.
Notice of land claim proof hearing
Notice is given that the following named claimant has filed for proof of continuous residence and cultivation of the land. The proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Halt Lakes City on March 12, 1831. Claimant William Priest, Entry No 2246 for the NE 14 of NW, Tp 5 N, Rge 4 W. Witnesses listed: Derid P Darla John Brace Mark Elmer JT A Fink han. Weber County, Creb. PHRKY McMASTER, Register and Attorneys.
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Land Office
Ealt Laks of
Aottlor
Halt Laks City
Beturday
Bjarch
William Priest
Derid P Darla
John Brace
Mark & Elmer
A. Finkhan
Weber County
Creb
Phrky McMaster
Ieee Altornays
Land Omice
Salt Lake City
Faltomipg
Weber Ovants
Olden City
U .P
Cart Forenten
N. BR
Pennes
Big Wit Hheasea
Mosey Clark
Peter Co. Carstensen
William Peterson
Julian Larsen
Oe den Gily
McMartee, Reglater
U. 8 Land Office
Annt Lake City
Dinates
Gisan
Nemed Cattier
Sofa
Balt Lesa City
Tint
Patrarsu
Isictor
Conotr
N.E. Beton
Joved Fife End
John Fife
Ogden
Utah
Atmospheric Pressure Alters Melting Points Of Substances
The text notes atmospheric pressure strongly affects melting points. Normally a substance melts at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, yet Dr. Carswell reportedly melted it in a vacuum at 350 degrees. Ice, meanwhile, sublimed rapidly at a much lower temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carswelly
Population estimates update UK cities mid nineteenth century
The Excisen Registrar-General estimates London population rising from 3 254 260 in 1871 to 3 707 130 by mid 1881. Several other cities show gains including Bristol Portsmouth Norwich Birmingham Manchester Liverpool Leeds Sheffield Sunderland Newcastle and Nottingham with varying percentages and figures.
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Tnz
London
Brighton
Portsmouth
Norwich
Bristol
Plymouth
Wolverhampton
Birmingham
Leicester
Nottingham
Liverpool
Manchester
Salford
Oldham
Bradford
Leeds
Shhofield
Mull
Sunderland
Newcastle
Notice for Publication Under Land Claim No 479
Notice is given that Marlon Havnett will submit proof for a claim to a land parcel. The hearing occurs before the Register and Receiver in Balt Lake City on the sixth day of March 1451. Witnesses include David Campbell Anson Thornton Warren Campbell and Alfred Persitt of Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. A
Balt Lake City
Jen
Uobler
Balt Lke City
Marlon Havnett
David Cambell
Anson Thorton
Warren Cambell
Alfred Persitt
Elen
Baby Faunty
Utah
Weber
Territory of
James Kobaon
Eald Court
Ogden City
U. Ty. Bee
James Robson
Ralph F. Ketson
L. M. Rigiards
Yth O
Richards
Telegraph Office Manager at William's Ranch
The fronting telegraph office at Williams Ranch in Brown County Texas is run by Mattie Hutchinson and a young girl Quearn Oll. The girl handles the instrument with the precision of an old operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Feontinn
Williama'e Ranch
Brown County
Tex
Mattie Hutchingon
Little Girl Quearn Oll
Land Office Notice of Final Proofs in Utah Territory
U S land office at fault Lake city Utah January 26 1841 announces final proof dates for settler Thomas Doray and James Loyd Homestead entries with witnesses and locations in Weber and Davis counties. Bids and names listed for proof of residence cultivation and settlement required before the register.
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W. A. Telegraph
Insectios
Dodge Lynch
Nevada
San Francisco
Grantsville
Matthew Salman
Mangeles
Salman
Sacramento Valley
Nodera Pactoles
Europe
Milton Martrase, Sr
Losa
Missaippi
Kansas & Texas
Denver
Pittsburg
Little Pittsburg
W. UL
Tracizeck
Ninslot Breamer
Loxpow
Jet
Ofittha Cuarler Batavia
Irate Ireland
Parnellites
Marie Geistinger
Thalia
J. Colville
Michael
Lester Wallack
Oura
Grand Opera
Rosedale
John T. Raymond
Laura Don
Mrs
Signor Tomaso
Abs Bott
Opera Company
Tauvert
Blanchart
Tomkins
Hill
Stroggoff
W. FE. Sheridan
John IeCullough
McCullough
Hazel Kirk
Macbeth
Maguire
Baldwins
Mat Goodwin
Froliques
Mentayer
Tourists
Kate Clazier
Salvine
Mitchell
Jarrett
Sarah Jewell
Star
Vokes
Miles
Saat
Ocec Canes
Banchee
International
Great Northern
Texas and Pacific
Total
Christ
McSfaster, Register
J. Natah
Altormey Fi
Alec
U. B. Land Office
Pxlt
City
Notles
Fault Lake
Cits
Bosurdey
Riz
Thomas Doray
Sloopervills
Charles W. Middeton
Ogdeo Cty
Janes Witton
Thomes Jefferson Bleu
Weet Weber
Jemus
Zee
Jeare W. Aalth
Joseph Walker
William ¥. Haight
Charles IT. Turner
St. of Farmington
Paris County
Diab
McHaster, Beglater
Stayner & Slenmona, Atvy's
Tjals
Carr & Gru
Jewelry Establishment
Sth Street
Che
Rome
Tilpesees
Pole
Jensen
Puter Jeneen
Late Anderson
Dian
Elver County
Utah Territory
Echooi
Sdedweed
Gantly Gurravne
Gurreya
Ely
U'tsh
Trif
Tiny
Thee
Betis Orily
B.A. M
Poullbher
Ko City
Chak
Lird & Lowe
Atty
Dor Leant
H. Higginbotham
Higginbotham
Mills
General Merchandise
Higginbotham[& CO
Woolesale
Acd
Examica
Wedor
H.C. Wardleigh
NEW’ Co-Op
Stoits P
Boeie Gluten
Woody Way
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