Thurman under fire as Thurman split on Ohio platform
The draft article reviews remarks by Senator Thurman and his uncle on his speeches. It cites William Th urman calling the nephew's oration barren and notes Uncle Allen's praise. It also previews J. B. Ketchum of Jacksonville defending Turner. The Inter Ocean voices strong opinions on Thurman and the Ohio platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senstor Thurman
Willem
Uncle Allen
Mr. Thurman
Columbes
J.3. Ketchum
Jacksonville
Turner
Inter Ocean
Chicago
Tumere
New York
Herald
Ohio Democratic
Chicago: Tribune
Thurman
Blondin
New York World
Statestman
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Ohio
Gov. Allen
Boston
New
Duncan, Sherman & Co
Omer
Raphael Semmes
Northernera
Lazzaroni
Alabama
New ‘York
Hayes
Democrats
York Times
Thorman
Columbus
Alen
Cary
sItthisi
Chicago Times
Receipts and exports show July grain and flour totals
Lake and railway receipts for July 1874 reach 8,716,800 bushels of grain and 9,301,470 bushels for a July period, with 25,793,000 bushels of receipts through July, plus 20,612,000 bushels for the prior year. Railway totals to July 31: 10,916,000 bushels grain and 761,200 barrels flour, vs 17,034,000 bushels grain and 1,129,600 barrels flour last year.
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Boffelo
New York
Inflation and panics in Sherman speech critique
A Sanford excerpt dissects inflation theory and 1878 panic policy. It cites United States notes, bank circulation, and secretary Richardson actions as missteps. The piece critiques Democratic papers and figures including Thurman and Beck, condemning perceived double standards and political rhetoric.
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Sherman
United States
Richardson
Implici
Cost of Living in New York in 1878 Compared
The Times notes New York City costs for food, shelter and clothing have shifted little overall since two years ago. Rents show a marked reduction since 1873, clothing costs down, food prices roughly unchanged for similar quality, and overall family expenses down about twenty percent if living standards are steady. Food accounts for a large share of expenditures, influencing board costs and household budgets.
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New York
Tiraca
New York City
Times
the Times
Qor
Prices and wages in era of cost of living changes
The article notes salt beef and pork wholesale prices up with little retail change on bread and vegetables while rents in New York fall about 25 percent for high end housing. Clothing shows broad price declines for domestic cheap goods but little or rises for higher quality items. Suits for boys are down about 15 percent, unions resisted wage cuts, and overall living costs suggest food similar to 1878, rent lower by a quarter, clothing down over a fourth, with total living costs down about one fifth.
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New York City
Times Eays
Esme
Astons
the Times
France
Rhine
Treasury
Gallereia
Canada
Wm. Bergeson
New York
Suicida
Omaha
Grand Island
Willow Island
Eeee
Union Pacific
Elm Creek
Silver Creek
Texas
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Kearney's Junction
Sidney
Damarque
Antioch
Deerheme
Elkhorn
Neb
Cmyversahon
Kane
Melday
Mr. Dupguard
Pasilipastiduse
Charles Baldwin
Mampuis
Memphis
Birmingham
Montgomery
St. Francis
Willesburg
Tantaquat
I. T
Thomas Carlisle
Carliste
Tahlequat
Cane Creek
Siona
EEE Loxvon
Dlark Lane
Paris
Mnuckela
London
E. E. Hall
W., Wilder
Harry Leishton
Denver City
Leighton
Hall
Wilder
New Orleans
United States
Florida
Deen
Engich Vou
Quarter-Journal
Valparaiso
Chili
Triple
Con
Sashau Nna Pe
Fremont
Attl
Versailles
Devil doctrine dispute tests Church of England belief
A dispute centers on belief in a personal devil in the Church of England. Mr Jenkins challenges church doctrine after being denied communion by his pastor Mr Cook. The Dean of Arches holds belief in the devil as essential to salvation, prompting appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. The case raises questions about orthodoxy for laity versus clergy and church peace.
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England
Jenkins
Mr. Cook
Cook
Cook, Whose Position , Iwan
Court of Arches
Judicial Committee
Privy Couneil
London Times
Hoeven
Wis
Times
Arches
Gladstone
Church of England
Epissonal Guard
Court of Archea
Risky Railroading Elevates Engineer’s Courage and Dangers
The piece notes an unusually high fatality rate among railroad engineers in the past three months near Quincy and nationwide. It argues that the public undervalues the risks and responsibilities engineers bear, noting the need for nerve, vigilance, and endurance. A man who rode with an engineer admits the peril as the locomotive travels over chasms, precipices, and cliffs.
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Quincy
The Engineer on the Rails and the Call for Vigilance
A traveler recalls a railroad accident where only the engineer and fireman died. The piece praises the engineer’s calm, vigilant stance amid danger, urging prayers for the man whose skill and courage safeguard countless travelers every day.
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Inis
Digest of Railway Decisions summarized for travelers
A review of John F. Lacey’s Digest of Railway Decisions discusses ticket purchases, extra charges for onboard tickets, and the obligation of railways to sell tickets at offices. It covers validity periods, jurisdictional differences in states such as New Jersey Maine Massachusetts New York Vermont and Missouri. It also notes luggage responsibility, baggage loss, and the status of baggage as a gratuitous bailment until delivery at destination.
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John F. Lacey
New Jersey
Maine
Massachusetts
New York
Vermont
Beata
Missouri
Mmet
Haytog
Cate
Bogan
Ucaveler
Sur
New-York
Ceanea
Williamson County unrest sparks governor duty debate
A contentious exchange in a Williamson County dispute pits Herald criticism of Governor Beveridge against calls for state aid. The column argues officials should act to enforce laws, or resign, while warning against militia use without local requisition to avoid constitutional violation.
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Willscarson
Beveridge
Williamson
The
Herald
Williamson County
Lawa
Central Committee
Tocsin
Williamson outrages in Williamson County debate and budget plea
The Governor faces scrutiny over action limits in Williamson County amid reports of terror and violence. A special assembly inquiry proposed a $3000 or more investigative cost, while legislators criticize delays and party fault lines. References to press opinions and other political commentary appear alongside local and national reactions. The piece includes broader reflections on inflation era politics and railroad rate battles.
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Williamson County
General Assembly
Williamson
Plater
Howze
Merritt
Groukrite
Dem
Mrr
Neilson
Hs Own
Hia
Ourage
Railroads discuss tariff war between St Louis lines
August 9 meeting of general freight agents from C B Q, C R I & P, and C & A railroads considered actions over the St Louis line dispute. They sought new rates to Missouri River points to compete with St Louis lines, aiming to attract traffic from Baltimore to Kansas City via St Louis. Chicago rates and round trips were noted as targets of the fight, with potential changes to passenger fares alongside freight tariffs.
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Joseph Herald
St. Louis
Kansas
City
Kansas, City,& Northern
Kansas Pacific Roads
Denver
Mizcouri Pacific Road
Kavess Pacific
E A. Ford
Misouri
Pacific
Pacific, and. Mesgra, G. K. Lord, General Passenger Agent, and ‘A. C. Bird
Kansas City
Northern
Our City
St. Louis, Kansas City
Northern Line
Ford
Missouri ‘Pacific
Lord
Bird
St.l.’K
Ranning
Missouri Pacific
Missouri-Pacific
Kansas Pacific
Missouri’ Pacific
Missouri .Pacific
Mississippi-Pacific
Apa
St. Joseph
Missouri
St. Joe
E. A. Ford
Missouri Pacific Road
St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern
Jay Gould
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Weat
Col AO. Dawes
K.C
J.&c.b. Rrb
Supreme Court
St-Louis, Kansas City & Northern Road
St.Joseph
St-Louie
Penfield
E. St. John
St.ouis
Chicago
Polita
Carcaco
Baltimore
Missouri River
St Louis
Atchison
Leavenworth
8. Joseph
St. Lou
St. Loy E
BLP. RR
St. Jo R. Re
St. Lk, CO & N
He.c
Rains and Floods Across Nations Hit Harvests
The piece surveys global flooding and storms from France and Hungary to Geneva and Britain, noting widespread destruction and fear of further deluges. It contrasts earlier hopes of abundant crops with later reports of wheat damage in Midwest states, while southern regions stash hope for safety.
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New: York Herald
France
Garonne
Pyrenees
Tervillegue
Sa-Currant
Hungary
Bohemia
Danube
Pesth
Geneva
Lake Leman
Juras
England
Great Britain
Europe
Ararat
Atlantic
Rajni
South
Middle’ Western
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Sassouri
Winter reading habits and unread classics
A reflective piece on how busy winters curb reading of classic English literature. It notes many defer leisurely study to imagined summer time, risking unread Shakespeare and other authors, as people feel ashamed to admit gaps in their literary knowledge. It cites social reluctance and religious groups among those with unread classics.
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Lesvier
Shakspeare
Haliburton
Dr. Johnson
Mitton
Poldly
Lord Brougham
Charlotte Bronte
Hume
Rollin
Lord Macaulay
Spencer
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Worcester Press
Anflstioniats
Ivia
Alex
H. Rice
Maréadhu- Betts
N.P. Banks
Cleveland
Pendleton
New‘ark
Gallipolis
Sanford E.church
EB. F. Pillsbury
James’ A. ‘Blaine
Credit
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Maryland
Sttate
Charleston Courier
Cassius M. Clay
Republican Party
Russia
Philadelphia Times
John Morrissey
M. C
Tammany Hall
Cincinnati Gazette
Delano
McDonald
Lancaster County
H. M. North
Bedle
John M. Palmer
Ilinois
Morton
Boston Herald
Louisville, Courier. Journal
Tilden
Tammany Boss
Green
Morrissey
Kelly
Wickham
Republicinn “Party
Chicago Tribune
Berg
Toom
Tribune
Wall
Apeciol
Cama
Ballion
Eame
Ury
Carelus
Wassinetor
Treasury Department
Ren. B. Halffck
Hallock
Wm. H. Ottman
Ottman
Brown
Quartermaster’s Department
Staller
Hussey
Unilock
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