Advertising rules and public notices in a 19th century column
The piece discusses required author identification for submissions, returns from New Hampshire with a Republican majority, coastal storm damage to fishing vessels, depredations by Indians in California and Arizona, the death of Gen. Meredith in Indiana, a Chicago Times misattribution about a postmistress in Alton, and political commentary on Grant, the Ku Klux in Georgia, and a Warrenton crime. It notes the Soldiers' Monument dedication in Rock Island County on April 9 and mentions Palmyer Palmer invited to deliver the address.
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Ku Klux
Georgia
Dr. Durden
Warrenton
Gen. Grant
Soldiers’ Monument Committee
Rock Island
Gia
Palmer
Sublime Colorado View From Gray's Peak
An enthusiastical travel description of Colorado from Gray's Peak at 14,500 feet. The writer revels in the sublime majesty of mountains and expansive vistas, comparing them to Niagara and Yosemite and invoking divine imagery. Other items note political appointments, social news, and a lament about Geo. D. Prentice.
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Samuel Bowels
Springfield
Massachusetts
Colorado
Gray's Peak
Niagara Falls
Yosemite Valley
Inspiration Point
NosSwiss Mountain
Middle Park
South Park
Sumner Speech on Alabama Claims Sparks War Talk
Washington dispatches report Senator Sumner preparing a strong speech accusing England of prolonging the war over Alabama claims. Rumors claim the British minister foresees a possible war. Also notes Treasury ring influence on Stewart’s removal and McCulloch land purchases.
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New York
Washington
Sumner
Alabama
England
Treasury
Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
McCulloch
Congress
Cuban evolutionists and Boston musical festival news
From New York to Georgia and Florida the day reports a Cuban insurgent appeal for recognition, a Peace Musical Festival approved in Boston Common, and a Georgia Ku Klux murder case. Other items note a Walker County jail hanging and a New York robbery trial underway in March.
Two Murderers Sentenced in San Francisco War of Extermination Suggested
Pacific Coast dispatch reports Savage and Smith were sentenced for murdering Lieutenant Commander Mitchell of the U.S. Navy aboard the Boachcrest. It notes Indian outrages and depredations in Humboldt County California with claims of extermination threats against residents on government reservations. An immediate pursuit failed as natives fled into the mountains.
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San Francisco
Savage
Smith
Mitchell
U.S Navy
Boachcrest
Pri
Tsidiga - Seaitrapen
Humbolt
California
Arizona
Congressional actions in Senate and House adjournment
The Forty-First Congress in Washington on March 16 saw the Senate receive and table the adjournment resolution, pass joint resolutions on Virginia and Texas provisional governments, and consider Cuba independence, railroads, and voter qualifications in Utah. Debates on the Tenure of Office Act ended with a suspension proposal, while House proceedings included commissions to Paraguay, Texas state divisions, contested elections, and Pacific Railroads. Adjournment followed after distribution of undisbursed books.
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Washisneton
Senate
House
Virinia
Texas
sMr
Ramsey
Minnesota
Mississippi
St. Anthony Falls
Sherman
Cuba
Committee
Pomeroy
Burlington and Missouri Railroad
Rice
International Pacific
Cairo
Rio Grande
San Blas
Mazatlan
Pacific Coast
Pacific Railroads
Howard
Northern Michigan Railroad Company
Northern Pacific Railroad
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Utah
Trumbull
Judiciary Committee
Congress
Thurman
Mr. Cullom
Messrs
Bliss
Ship Santiago Sinks After Straits Rocking
The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer Santiago, en route from Valparaiso to Liverpool, struck rocks in Magellan Straits on January 25 and sank. All aboard saved except two sailors and one child. Heavy earthquakes reported along the Peruvian coast and inland.
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New York
Pacific New Steam Navigation Company
Santiago
Valpiraiso
Liverpool
Straits of Magellan
Peruvian
Earthquake Felt in Lancashire and Landwehr Under Review
A slight earthquake shake was reported in eastern Lancashire with no damage. In Visysyxa on March 16 the Reichsrat expressed strong support for placing the Landwehr under regular military authorities.
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England
Landwehr
Loxpox
Lancashire
Visysyxa
Reichsrath
Montreal firms Smythe and Edmondson Fail. Borwin & Co Suspended
In Montreal on March 16 Smythe and Edmondson boot and shoe manufacturers failed with liabilities of 124000 dollars. Borwin and Co brokers have also suspended, one partner having absconded with a substantial sum.
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Sreere
Montreal
Smythe ‘and Edmondson
Borwin & Co
Boiler Explosion at Distillery Injures and Kills in Candor
A boiler in Smith's distillery on Claybourne Avenue exploded yesterday, demolishing the west side of the building. One man, Rittner, died at night from injuries. a boy named Ellis was badly scalded but expected to recover. Other reports note a disastrous gale off Gloucester harming Green Banks fishing fleet with six sailors lost. The steamer Ruth burned on the Lower Mississippi, owned by the Atlantic and Mississippi Steamship Co, valued at 100000 dollars, with cargo worth about 130000 dollars. she was scuttled and now lies fifteen feet under water, with much cargo salvageable in damaged form.
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CxabaGco
Smith's
Claybourn Avenue
Rittner
Ellis
Boston
Gloucester
Green Banks
St. Louis
Ruth
Mississippi
Atlantic and Mississippi Steamship Company
Cincinnati Park Statistics Falls of St Anthony to be improved
Cincinnati statistics report falls of St Anthony improvement plan including removal of bishops Bacan and Cornwell remains. Minneapolis voters authorized bonds to fund falls restoration. Philadelphia cathedral mass honors transfer of bishops Eagan and Cornwell to cathedral vaults with many bishops present.
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St. Anthony Falls
Cincinnati Park
Falls of
St. Anthony
Bacan
Cornwell
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Minn
St. Peter and Paul
Michael Eagan
Philadelphia
Henry Cornwell
Senator Mill seeks Provisional Texas aid approval
The South notes Senator Mill of Georgia urging an appropriation to the Provisional Government of Texas. In New Orleans March 15 Gen Canby ordered about 485000 dollars from Texas State Treasury for the Provisional Government for the year, with a significant portion planned for the penitentiary. Georgia Senator elect Jonhuse Hill denies sending any dispatch to urge the Georgia Legislature. He states he cannot influence others under present circumstances.
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Senator Mill
Texas
New York
Jonshue Hill
Georgia
Ile
Congress
New Orleans
Gen. Canby
Markets by Telegraph New York Stock and Money Market
Markets by Telegraph reports New York stocks and money firming with gains in government balances and Treasury transfers. It notes irregular trading in rails and pacific mail activity, strong express stock, grain shifts, and mixed commodities including flour, wheat, corn, oats, and provisions amid broader market uncertainty.
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Menes
MU Express
Pacific Mail
KY Central
Rock Island
Wayne
NWRK
Market Briefs from New York and Milwaukee March 16
Market notes report mixed activity across commodities soils, grains and livestock. Prices for wheat corn and flour fluctuate with firm pork and bacon pits, while cotton and rice markets show quiet tones amid varied foreign pricing.
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Iowa
Vineland Farm Settlement Ad Explains Lands and Prospects
Advertisement promotes Kew Settlement of Vineland New Jersey offering 50 to 714 square miles of rich soil near Philadelphia with farms from 5 to 20 acres and town lots. It touts wheat and fruit crops, rail access, favorable prices, four year payment plans, public schools, churches, and a temperance policy aimed at attracting farmers and manufacturers to a planned community.
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Philadelphia
New England
Middle States
New York
Boston
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McCarroll & CO
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Hainois
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Charles C. Morton
Quinty
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William H. Clare
Olyer Ditson & CO
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Spring Purchases
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Solon Robinson
Eng
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State Geologiat of
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Vineland Tract
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Methodist Conference
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Yad Bette
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W. H. Johnson & Co
Body & Tapestry
Brussels
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Lowell
Ingram
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Cor. Waine and
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B.andrews
Maxsey
Wheeler, Andrews & Co
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Wileeler, Andrews & CO
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William G. Bond
Ecid
Adams Circuit Court
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Maron
Asid
Chillicothe
J.C
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