Postage Rates Might Change for Transatlantic Letters
From July 1 new uniform rates apply to multiple countries forming the General Postal Union with the United States. One half ounce letters cost five cents prepaid, ten cents if unpaid at destination. newspapers two cents. postal cards one cent. other printed matter two cents per two ounces prepaid. France follows same rates starting January 1, 1876.
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United States
German Empire
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Denmark
Egypt
Spain
Great Britain
Malta
Greece
Italy
Norway
Netherlands
Portugal
Madeira
Romania
Russia
Finland
Bervin
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
France
April Bureau of Statistics Reports Trade Shifts
The Bureau of Statistics notes a ten month drop in both imports and exports from the 1874 pre-panic period. Coffees fell about $3,000,000 yearly, metals imports dropped sharply by 45 percent while exports rose 33 percent. Wool, silk, hides, ships and raw material sectors show mixed changes with breadstuffs, oil, tobacco down and gold slightly up.
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Bureau of Statistics
Rawallk
New York Justice Aims at Tammany Robbery Proceeds
Tax New York Graphic reports Charles O Conor plans a grand stroke to recover the proceeds of the Tammany robberies. Proceedings are advanced with doubt of obtaining judgment. International actions in Paris London Berlin and Cairo are anticipated to pursue fugitives and compel refunds.
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New York Graphic
Charles O'Conor
City of
New York
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Paris
London
Berlin
Cairo
Mir. O'Conor
Connolly
Bweepey
Genet
Smuggling Through Personal Baggage Exposes Treasury Loopholes
A New York Times tax correspondent in Washington warns that the Treasury Department focuses on smuggling via passengers baggage returned from abroad. Many travelers declare personal effects while hauling valuable merchandise, often duty free under loose rules. Officials concede law defects and liberal interpretations, with estimates showing substantial revenue loss from such admissions.
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New York Times
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Laura
Actus Unc
Johnson
Europe
Commission
Baureau of Statistics
Seca
United Stats
Smuggling Figures From 1871 New York Passenger Bags
A Treasury inquiry report discusses 1871 passenger arrivals at New York from Europe and estimates about personal baggage. It suggests about 173 thousand packages examined, with 138 thousand taxed after deducting free trunks, and values around 69 million dollars in merchandise. The piece notes smuggling concerns, inspector discretion, and Secretary Bristow’s planned law changes.
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Treasury Department
New York
Cornel
Europe
United States
Bristow
Congress
Adams notes press struggles in early American era
The diary of John Quincy Adams 1795 to 1848. Charles Francis Adams reviews the era of good feeling and the press. He cites editors and papers from the era such as the National Intelligencer, Richmond Enquirer, Boston Statesman, Portland Argus, and others. He highlights political pressure on editors, editorial attacks, and attempts to establish independent journals in Washington.
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John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Jefferson
New York
Crawford
George, III
Charley IV
National Intelligencer
Sir Charles Grandison
Clay
Calhoun
Adams
Washington
Richmond Anquirer
Father Ritchie
Mra. Candor
Virginis
National Advocate
Boston, Statesman
Portland Argus
Democratic Press
Philadelphia
City Gazette
John B. Colvin
America
Gales & Seaton
Monroe
Ritchie
Richmond Faquirer
Boston Galaxy
Washington Republican
Adama
Washington Republican Wass Partias
Beecher verdict sparks Tilton disapproval in Christian Union
The Tilton organ criticizes the Christian Union for reporting Beecher will continue preaching despite a Brooklyn jury verdict. It portrays Beecher as persisting in his innocence, despite repeated affirmations by the Tilton organ that conflict with his stance.
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Tilton
Christian Union
Beecher
Brooklyn
Tilton Organ
Tilton organ denounces Beecher defense in Brooklyn affair
The Tilton paper calls any Beecher defense an unconscionable act and ridicules belief in his innocence, noting the decisive verdict it issued before witnesses were summoned. It chastises the Christian Union for glorifying Tilton’s morals while ignoring the Brooklyn case implications.
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Mr. Beecher
Tilton Organ
Tilton Organs
Tilton
Christian Union
Brooklyn
Church and State ties in public schools ignite party platforms
The article analyzes the clash between religious organizations and state control in public education. It notes that both major parties in Ohio address the issue, opposing clerical influence and advocating secular schooling funded by general taxation, with Taft and Hayes debated in the Republican context and Democratic support for church separation. It emphasizes constitutional boundaries and the risk of sectarian funding undermining the public school system.
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California
Ohio
Stata
Judge Taft
Gen. Hayes
Taft
Public School System Must Remain Free and Secular
The piece argues any attempt to disrupt the public school system will face strong political and religious opposition. It maintains no church should control secular education, and notes Ohio’s October election will shape November contests. It suggests Democratic gains in Ohio could influence national results, risking Republican ascendancy.
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Lother
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Allen
Aten
Lords Decision Limits Liability On Train Tickets
A British House of Lords ruling clarifies that printed conditions on passenger tickets are not legally binding. The decision states a ticket is a receipt for service to be performed with reasonable care, and time limits on use cannot be arbitrarily restricted.
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House ‘of Lords
England
New York
Stevenson
Court of Sessions
Scotland
House of Lords
President declines Bunker Hill visit amid Lexington bill row
New York Herald reports President Grant refused to attend recent Bunker Hill celebrations after New England officials discussed bills incurred during Lexington commemorations. The paper notes he faced scrutiny over wine and cigars charges, though he was invited by local authorities and incurred no expense.
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New York Herald
Long Branch
Bunker Hill
New England
Lexington
Grant
Herald
Banker Hill
New York Herald on Ohio’s October vote and campaign impact
The New York Herald argues that party fortunes in the upcoming Presidential struggle hinge on October Ohio results. If Republicans win Ohio they would halt a looming tidal wave and gain momentum for November contests and the campaign. If not, the party’s prospects dim.
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New York Herald
Ohio
World and Democracy clash over financial plank in Ohio meeting
The World notes the Columbus platform as ignorant and incoherent while urging unity among Democrats. It mocks insistent policy and warns that gold and silver as sole legal tender push toward specie payments, praising ex-Gov Bigler’s withdrawal from Pennsylvania Governor race remarks.
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New
York ‘World
Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Finois
Mail robbery on Helena to Corinne route ends
The Helena Montana Herald reports a two year scheme stealing funds from mail between Helena and Corinne. W. Z. Field of Corinne, a Bank cashier and deputy postmaster, confessed guilt after being tracked by Special Agent Furay. He posted bail set at 5000 and awaits marshal transport in Salt Lake City.
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Nobber
Helena’Montana
Helena
Cocrong
Sebel Oh
Wickster
Uncle Sam
Crounze
Corinne
P. ‘Bm
Holt
Crouuse
J. B. Furay
Omsha
W. Z. .Field
Bank of
Dep‘uty
Fursy
Salt Lake City
United States
Dr. Smith
Field
Toohy
Atmanp Ada
Two Illinois murderers hung and Burr reminiscences
A Paris gallows report notes Tarek Havre and John Carry executed for murder near Eloridge Edgar County in 1874 after swift trials. The piece then surveys Burr’s life from birth to death, detailing his political rise, duels with Hamilton, exile, and final years with Theodosia, ending with his 1834 Princeton burial.
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Illinois
Tarek Havre
John Carry
Par Ih
Eloridge
Edgar Co
Beveridge
Paris
Thare
Pple
Holcombe
Nathan Bartle
Joseph
Cincinnati Gazette
New York
Burr
Ifrom
Timothy Edwarda
Princeton
Quebec
Teadher
Montgomery
Washington
Monmouth
Execution of Nathan Burgess at Effingham County Jail
A man named Nathan Burgess faced execution in an enclosure beside the Effingham County jail. He was visited by ministers and friends, refused to join any sect, and died roughly two hours after being led from his cell. The knot was placed, the noose adjusted, and he died after a brief interval, protesting his innocence to the end.
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Hamilton
Durlist
Thia
Gen
Washington
Burr
Philip
Columbia, College
Waa
Fuil
George Backer
Backer
Sutleg
Sutleg- Been Jasutad At the Samme Snions Named Preaasamilcon & Com
Eacker
Price
Trinity Church-yard
France
Napoleon
Paria
Theodosia
Madison
America
London
Jeremy Bentham
New York
Great Britain
Effingham
E.a
Isking
Nathan Burgess
Failures in England and credit systems analyzed
A London reviewer argues England's superior credit system brings great gains but also severe evils. It cites reckless borrowing, long insolvency, and volatile trade impacting iron and cotton sectors, with examples from Bagehot and Collie. The piece notes falling pig iron and cotton prices and a large cotton stockpile affecting risk.
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England
Yercan
New York Tribune
Tom Paine
Bagshot
London
Bagehat
Lombard Street
France
United States
Bagehot
Alexander Collie & Co
Orleans
Liverpool
Lancashire
Easy borrowing makes cursed hard paying
The text discusses insolvency risk in large banks and brokerage failures, noting massive deposits under management and the difficulty of lending decisions. It cites the Economist on modern finance, warns against hostile credit policy, and emphasizes disciplined lending to avoid crises, with a regional view spanning England and the United States.
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London
United States
Clews & Co
England
America
National Board of Trade Debates Rail Rates and Reciprocity
The National Board of Trade met at Parapatrata on June 18. Resolutions urged inland carriers to bill by weight, studied transportation reforms, and endorsed a reciprocity commission with Canada. Debate covered rail stock practices, uniform classifications, published rate schedules, and interstate transportation regulation. A closing note urged moral stamina to combat greed and demoralization in postwar America.
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Parapatrata
National Board of Trade
Eggleston
Cincinnati
Potter
Iowa
Executive Council
Chicago Board of Trade
Congress
United States
Dominion of Canada
England
Committee On
Americans Did Not Degenerate Says Harvard Letter Writer
A New York letter-writer rebuts claims of American degeneracy over the past generation. Citing President Eliot of Harvard, the piece notes improved muscular development among college students, better diets among farmers, and waning health issues with drainage and settlement improvements. It argues trends toward vigor rather than decline, countering alarmist talk about national degeneration.
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New York
Broadway
Parke
America
Eliot
Harvard University
Psro
Alrong
Harvard
New England
Chilla
Faver
Lincoln
Macartney Escape Details Stir Texas Paper
Marshal Purnell disputes claims about Macartney's escape from the deputies. A Tyler jail prisoner says he cut his shackles with a knife, then sawed them further on the trip to Austin. Guards and train passengers give conflicting accounts of how Macartney vanished, with theories he jumped or climbed off during the halted train as the bell rung and speed slowed.
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Macartney
Austin
Tex.) Statesman
Marshal Purnel
Tyler
Alacartney
Macartnuy
Sttesman
Bisj. Porsell
Pucésuers
Naval paymaster defalcation and Mexican raiders
A report notes a defalcation of 66006 in the accounts of U S naval paymasters at a foreign port. A naval force may head to the Rio Grande mouth to safeguard interests and aid the army against Mexican raiders.
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United States
Rio Grande
North American
Bell
Deestur
Neb
Thureday
Herman & Exner
Iquor Deaicra
Lonafeville
Walker
Gideon
Washington
Chicago Times
Charles Northup
Chicago
Philadelphia
Newark
Balback & Yon
Tucson
A. T
Brigha Young
Sonora
Sys Fem
Mexico
Doonlgsa
Eitroan
Keokuk
White
Dsick
Carey
Interior Department
Bronx
Dineman
A. Domingo
W. Hi. Ashley
J. D. Colling
Hed Cloud
Black Hills
Big Horn Mountains
Ey Lion Yteas
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Republ
Issie
Bigler
Aaron Burr
Eife
Magilico
Alston
South Carolinas
Wao
Edwards
Pierrepont
Madame Roland
Postotiier
Richmond Hill
John Adama
Borrai
Wastandiiste
Jeferson
Suess
Tom V Purne
Jelleraon
Brockhurst
Livingston
Barr
Levi’ Weeks
Manhattan
Weeks
Thesa Associated
Lawyera
Texas
Richmond
Washington Irving
Irving H
Hn Ace Company
Charleston
Gibbs
Sion Aa
Opden Edwards
Ogden
Robinson
Ellen Jewett
Pierrepont Edwards
Madame Jamel
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