Stock auction and wild market chatter headline
Fifty thousand shares of Central Pacific stock were sold on the New York Stock Exchange with fierce competition and prices from 811 to 85. The article also notes various political, financial and crime items, including Edison lamp patents, federal bonds, and notable deaths, painting a broad weekly news snapshot.
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Central Pacific Railroad
New York Stock Exchange
Worcester
Mase
Indiana
New York
P.t Rooney
le Ney
Fragmented OCR reflects violent colonial era debate and naval disaster
The damaged text cites genocidal claims against Ghizatn and Hazarva, mentions a Socialist plan to overthrow government, and references the Thunderer gun explosion aboard a British ironclad with a large powder charge and shell. The fragmentary wording blends political conspiracy with a naval disaster report.
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Hazarva
Klein
Woolwich
Death of Zachariah Chandier Prompt Senate Resolutions
The Senate mourns Michigan Senator Zachariah Chandier with resolutions suspending business, wear of crape, and a tribute by speeches. House and Senate discuss post roads, pensions, and observatory site. multiple bills and nominations are logged with adjournments and memorial addresses.
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Zachariah Chandir
United States
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Riue
Chand
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Anthony
Bayard
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Toledo
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Ind
Khallesberger
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Acklew
Harris
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Buckner
Columbus
William B. Talliafero
Virginia
Hunton
Capitol
Granada
Lawmakers Debate Constitutional Reforms and Patents
The session discussed amending the constitution to 300 House members, free goods for paper and printing materials, and the Patent laws. It approved river improvement funds and extra clerks for pension work, with appointments to West Point and education committees. Debates covered House rules, the Warner Silver bill, and inquiries into North Pacific lands and railroad details. Presidential nominations were noted for various federal posts. The day closed amid rule revisions and a vote on a Brown amendment.
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Lake Eoe
Wabash
Mr. Brown
House of Representatives
Uy Alexsland
Istamiard
Thompson
Severn
Newberry
Court of Claims
Fort
Susquehanna
Ohio
Enneseee
Parnell
Bayard
Senate Finance Committee
Beck
Tetler
Northon Pacific
Kirkwood
Rush Clark
Iowa
Allison
Hreford
James Q. Boward
New York
George Walker
Paria
Wilber A. Goodspeed
Robert M. Wallace
South Carolina
District of
Frost
Parnell and Dillon
Bir
Davis
Committee On
Appropriations Committee
Brown
Starving Ireland An Urgent Irish Relief Appeal
A Dublin telegraph reports escalating famine conditions in Ireland with 300000 noted as starving and reliant on meager meals. It cites county by county tallies, totaling about 212370 distressed, and urges American aid amid political tensions and ongoing land agitation.
Maine Muddle as Husson Legislature Adjourns
After a secrecy filled session the Husson Legislature adjourned on January 28 to reconvene in August. Members disperse to seek district or party guidance with some returning to the people for decisions on statehouse affiliation. Republicans withdrew militia and Fusion Governor Smith has gone home signaling an end to the conflict.
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Husson
State House
Smith
Senate Exodus Investigation Highlights Race and Migration
Testimony before the Voorhees Committee features Charles H. Otay who links Republican support to colonization efforts in Lodiana with Black migrants from the South. Perry Williams and Evans are named as the only Black men Otay knew involved. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad allegedly financed travel, while North Carolina leaders of both parties reportedly oppose the exodus. I. A. Katz and M. Lewman describe motives and circulating circulars urging Black migration to Indiana.
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Charles H. Otay
Erdas
Mendenhall
Washington
Lodiana
South
Perry Williams
Evans
North Carolina
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
I. A. Katz
Goldsboro
N. m
M. ‘I. Lewman
Putnam County
Ind
Greencastle Ind
Immigrant arrivals from North Carolina to Indiana alleged by sheriff
Sheriff Lewman testified he interviewed a colored man Heath from a mail car to Greencastle Indiana. Heath carried letters to Judge Martindale and Col Holloway, linking Republican figures to the migration. He claimed up to ten thousand African Americans planned to move before the May census to shift representation. Republicans allegedly offered to cover half the travel costs. Lewman said local labor markets were strained and one barn was burned after hiring immigrants. self-supporting newcomers might be acceptable.
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Greencastle
Ind
Heath
Washington
Martindale
Col. Holloway
Indiana
North Carolina
Indiana race debate testimony on immigration and voting
B K Morris testified about industrial opportunity for colored immigrants in Indiana and denied immigration being a political movement. Thomas Milla described remarks about how many black voters were desired, while denying party organization pushing Negroes to Indiana. witness said some party members shared views but no formal effort existed.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Milla
North Carolina
Voorheen
Voorheez
Voorheee
Indiana
The Ute Investigation Resume of Testimony
Gov. Pitkin testified before the House Indian Affairs Committee that the Ute outbreak stemmed from fear of civilization forcing them off the land. He said Meeker was accused of educating Ute children and farming the soil, not injustice by citizens. Indians wandered the state, burned forests, slaughtered game to harm whites and destroy timber on and off the reservation.
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Colorado
Tey
Meeker
Interior Department
Vesuvian Tips and the Vexing Vesuvius Guides
A writer recalls ascending Vesuvius through lava fields and gullies while lamenting the clingy guides who demand tips and offer mule by chair or rope assistance. The scene overlooks Herculaneum, Pompeii and the Bay of Naples as ash clouds loom above.
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Averno
Horeb
Herculaneum
Pompeii
Bine Bay
Naples
Sorrento
Micene
Capri
Procida
Isceia
Cruel Tourism and Bird Cruelty in Italian Villages
A travel sketch from Harper's Magazine describes brutal tourist customs in Italy. It notes guides, locals, and harassing beggars at popular sites, with cruelty to birds used to provoke tips. The piece mentions Bergh's society establishing a local chapter in Florence.
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Florence
Mr Bergh
Italy
B. Fr’. de Costa
Harper’a
Overwork and the Hidden Cost of Busyness
A commentator recalls cases where relentless travel and constant self-imposed work destroy health and balance. A railroad man collapses from nervous strain while a lawyer and a wealthy trustee burn out, proving that refusing work is crucial. London Society notes warn of self defeating overcommitment.
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London
How Much to Eat for an American Soldier
An American soldier’s daily ration is 22 ounces of bread 12 ounces of pork or bacon 20 ounces of beef 16 ounces of potatoes three times a week 16 ounces of rice 16 ounces of coffee 2.04 ounces of sugar 64 of a gill of beans 32 of a gill of vinegar and 9.16 of a gill of salt. Ration size varies with labor climate and locality. idle life uses less nitrogenous food while outdoor work increases needs. Esquimaux are cited as heavy eaters with a native consuming large amounts of tea horse bread soup and other items in a 24-hour period.
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United States Army
Esquimaux
Parry
Three Inscriptions Above Italian Cathedral Doors
An Italian cathedral displays three inscriptions above its triple doorways. One features a roses wreath with the line All that pleases is but for a moment. Another shows a cross with All that troubles is but for a moment. The central doorway bears That only is important which is eternal.
Mock Wedding Fails Then Old Admirer Steps In
A bridal party in a St Louis justice office awaited a groom who never came. After an hour past the time the bride said he might not attend. An old admirer offered to stand in and after fifteen minutes of courtship they wed.
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St. Louis
Leadville Girl Gerty Hosmer Secretly Marries Twice
Gerty Hosmer, 15, secretly marries two men in Leadville. Her parents' criticism is cited as a motive, and she dies by suicide using poison. Police report details are limited in available text.
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Gerty Hosmer
Leadville
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