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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1880
Page
7
Nearly 60,00,000 worth of silk was imported into this country during the past year, a 30 percent increase over the previous year. The United States revenue rose by about $15,000,000.
The country plans to admit 3000 Magyars arriving soon as part of growing immigration. At one New York port, fifty thousand emigrants have entered this year. Analysts estimate no less than half a million foreigners will seek homes in the United States during 1880.
In 1879 near New York the Adirondack, 660 miles offshore, was towed by the Plainmeller after a bond for $20 000 was signed. The court reduced the charge to $7 500, upholding a fairer settlement for the distressed steamer’s owners.
The Greenock Advertiser of Scotland ceases publication after a long 78 year run. The paper was known for rejecting Campbell’s poem On Linden when the sun was low as not up to standard, a stance reflecting wider reactions to the poem Hohenlinden in recitations and parodies.
A large majority of B and O Railroad Company workers favor a proposed insurance plan covering temporary and permanent disability death and sickness while on duty, plus death from non duty causes. Assessments range from 1 to 5 dollars monthly with benefits up to 2.50 per day for temporary disability and up to 2500 dollars for death. In Gallipolis Ohio a local incident ends in murder when Philip Wagoner, angered by his uncle ApAaM Wagoner’s profanity, shoots him dead after years of fines.
A 150 year old corronwood in Denver stood above a murder trial and two hangings. Moses Young, a German, was convicted of murder there and hanged from a cottonwood branch. Jim Gordon was also tried and hanged from the same limb. Indian witnesses watched from nearby trees as Denver grew around the site.
An Australian farmer claimed ten shepherds who were convicts. The clergyman idle. An English shepherd failed to adapt to colonial ways. A murderer drove the sheep too hard. The best was a London pickpocket who observed people, described dress, and noted pockets to secure the prize for his employer. The tale extols personal attention and discrimination.
Ohio has increased its local debts for seven years, reaching 17 million dollars in 1872. Two thirds of this debt were incurred by cities, while counties and other authorities accounted for the remainder.
In 1879 state debts totaled 41 490 000 with cities shouldering three quarters. Cincinnati's 17 000 000 bond issue for the Southern railroad accounts for half the rise. The Legislature approved most applications from towns and counties to aid railroads, requiring a two thirds poll approval before bonds are issued.
The passage outlines staple grains in China with Boren rice as a symbol of Chinese cuisine and a phrase used by waiters. It notes wheat and canary seed in the North boiled into rolls, and wheat cakes valued with fish or vegetables. It also describes a Chinaman’s daily meals and light between-meal snacks such as kuo tsa kuo tsong and tienchen.
Monomaniac philatelists take note 76 000 distinct stamp descriptions exist. Berlin postal museum holds about 4 000 to 5 000 specimens with origins across Europe Asia Africa America and Australia. Emblems from heavens earth and water appear as coats of arms featuring eagles lions horses dolphins and other symbols. There are effigies of five emperors eighteen kings three queens a grand duke and other rulers.
A madman with a hatchet storms the Theater del Circo in Madrid. He climbs to the stage and proclaims himself the Avenger of Mankind as soldiers fire upon him. the man dies and the performance resumes after audience members return to their seats.
The Fisk University Jubilee Singers were barred from Pittsburg hotels because of race. Their leader Mr Loudin, once a servant, spoke at a concert recounting similar refusals in Harrisburg and Lancaster where they were turned away or ejected in the rain. He contrasted European royal hospitality with hostile treatment at home.
The text describes using sunlight through a burning glass to char wood inside a water-filled decanter without cracking the vessel or warming the water noticeably. If wood is removed and light strikes water alone, water and vessel stay cool, but a metal in water heats quickly and boils. Darkening the water or vessel makes heating occur.
The survey lists 380 theatres and 120 concert halls in the United States along with 150 traveling companies 50 variety companies 68 groups formed to support stars and 7 resident stock companies, outlining a broad entertainment landscape.
A serialized verse tale warns of illness and danger through child mischief. It features a fearful sister, a boy who dies from neglect and multiple illnesses, and a moral urged to a mother about care and consequences. The piece uses playful rhythm to caution readers.
A tiny, pampered woman named Madam Calibra parades in a fantasy world of pretend wealth. She replaces real horses with four cats, a monkey as coachman, and later loses her carriage to disasters when friends boast of grander spans. Lessons arise about deceit and pretensions.
The New York Times notes beer spans regions from South America to the Rus sians and Tartars. It details chica from maize and other grains, bouza from millet, murwa in Sikkim, quaas from rye, lebau and youart beverages, and even fermented buttermilk in Ireland and the Orkneys.
The Rev. F. D. Moore of First Presbyterian Church Covington Kentucky preached that Sunday laws contradicted Bible teaching and common sense. His Presbytery voted unanimously the sermon heretical and he has resigned his charge.
Mr and Mrs Broomen celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary in Council Bluffs Iowa. The wife is the inventor of the Broomer costume for women. The couple formerly resided in Seneca Falls New York.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports on eccentric dislikes of famous figures from history and literature, citing governors, philosophers, rulers, and scholars who recoiled from cats, fish, eggs, or spiders. It recounts anecdotes of fear and aversion, then notes local philanthropy offers to move and restore the Penn house for the Pennsylvania Historical Society.
London Society recalls the 1811 1831 1841 censuses and the Palm Sunday 1871 tally. It notes omissions and refusals, from a fortified country spinstress to misreporting by a lucky alehouse, but concludes the 22 704 108 souls and 4 259 032 houses largely reflect England and Wales population.
A roundup notes Alabama crop failures and brutal dog shootings in Memphis. It cites limited Mexican rail, a Nevada opera debut, gold ore in Utah, an effigy burning in Texas, a 77 and 15 year marriage in Maine, and Sweden iron bought for Germany. It mentions cattle drives from Oregon, desert coyotes slaughter in Nevada, a bulldog attack in Mississippi, and a clash over liquor as Dow fights alcohol in druggists stores.
The Letitia street house built by William Penn and daughter Letitia, where she lived and died, has been bought by J A Janney who plans tearing it down for a warehouse addition. The adjacent Penn mansion remains a saloon after years of sale attempts. the first brick house in Philadelphia is also a former saloon.
A Republican reporter meets Joe Rankin famed scout who rode 165 miles in 24 hours through Colorado wilderness to rescue Maj. Thornburgh's besieged command from Utes. Rankin, Indiana County native, 35, modest, brave, and determined, narrated the perilous ride from midnight start to Rawlins as he used four horses and endured extreme fatigue.
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