Sinking of Ville de Havre Near Tavre Shocks Transatlantic Transit
The Ville de Havre, sailing from New York to Tavre, collided with the Loch Erne early on November 21 and sank with 226 lives lost. The Trimountain arrived with the disaster news from Cardiff. Also reported is an $8,778 weekly rise in Atlantic and Pacific railroad earnings for week ending Nov 7, 1878.
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Ville DE Havre
Loxvon
Trimountain
New York
Cardiff
Tavre
Sarmont
Collinion
Loch Erne
London
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Debate Over Judicial Pledges Before Trial
The writer condemns a candidate for four judgeships who pledges to rule for any party before hearing the case. He argues such pledges corrupt justice and should be rejected by free citizens regardless of party, questioning the legitimacy of pretrial commitments.
Abolition of County School Superintendent Seen
The Snarrange Democrat argues to end county superintendents of public schools. It says salaries exceed six hundred dollars yearly in this county and about three hundred elsewhere, totaling nearly thirty five thousand dollars. It proposes county clerks and district boards handle certification exams and county supervision.
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Snngrange Democrat
Dutiog
Congress Assembly Faces Difficult Start With Shifting Senators
The Forty-third Congress meets amid difficulties and public scrutiny. Senate changes include the retirement of Judge Trumbull and the death of Mr Patterson. Conkling and Morton lead the orthodox as Mr Wilson is expected to take Colfax’s seat. In the House, many members depart but party leadership remains, with Lyman Tremain representing New York and a large Senate majority but a smaller House majority.
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Senate
Trumbull
Patterson
New Hampshire
Conkling
Morton
Carpenter
Wisconsin
Wilson
Schuyler Colfax
Boutwell
Sumner
Thurman
Bayard
Banks
Brooks
Hill
Dickey
Bingham Morgan
Kerr
Voorhees Farnsworth
Winkelnburg
Austin
Blair
New York
Lyman Tremsin
Uater
House
N. Y
Congressman Bland's Vote Scrutiny Mentioned
The text questions R. P. Bland's voting stance on the speaker selection and refers to his conscientious scruples regarding a back pay issue. It hints Bland's motive may be a lingering affection for a past incident involving cows and public actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.P. Bland
Alex. I. Steph
Sons of Georgia
Rona Heraiy
Mr. Bland
Georgia Orator Opposes Cuba War Echoes in Atlanta Meeting
From the Atlanta Herald November 23 a Georgia orator reports a Columbia rally backing Gen Grant and Atlantic Zouaves for war with Spain. Col Calhoun presided while Reese Crawford faced heckling after challenging the scene. Crawford warned fighting Cuba would threaten the South with taxation and border policing amid filibuster accusations. Spain has controlled Cuba since 1492 with only one year free.
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Athanta Herald
City of
Columbia
Gen. Grant
Spain
Col. Calhoun
Republic
Cuba
Crawford
United States
Congress
Crittenden
South
Deadly Hotel Fire Ravages Warrensburg Mo
A devastating conflagration in Warrensburg Missouri began at 9 PM in the King’s Hotel and spread to two brick buildings. Three people died and a fourth is missing. names include M B Mulvehill owner, J W Poland artist, J L Preuty student, Louis Roister, Allen Durment steward, with many others injured or scarred. Insurance details and losses are listed for the hotel and adjoining properties.
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Louis Democrat
Warrensburg
King’s
H. F.clark
Johnson County ‘Savings Bank
Mulvehill
J. W. Poland
Kansas City
Nan
J. L. Preuty
Clintonville
Normal School
Louis Roister
Sedalia
Allen Durment
Thos. Higgins
George Crone
H. F. Clark
Johnson County Saving Bank
Clark
Peter Cuntz
Public sentiment shifts on relations with Spain in 1873
The article notes a change in mood toward Spain after a period of heightened war fever sparked by the Hunan special and Spanish conduct. It discusses reactions to Spain's Foreign Minister, Castelar’s leadership, and the possibility of indemnities, with focus on Cuba, diplomacy, and the role of Secretary Fisk and General Sickles. It also covers postal savings proposals and the stance of nationalist banks.
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Spain
Shoud
Africa
Fisk
Sickles
Senor Castelar
Madrid
United States
Resian
Cuba
Government savings banks debate sparks national finance clash
A discussion argues for government deposits and lending through post offices to strengthen national credit and curb taxation. It cites New York savings deposits as larger than the UK and asserts universal frugality could boost American savings dramatically. A murder follows as a colored boy aged about seventeen shoots Mrs. Fanny Kelly, who is expected to die.
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Well
Post Office Department
Hanks
Crenwell
New York
United Kingdom
Great Britain
William Agee
Fanny Kelly
Frederick Kelly
Aldine type engravings offer world class art at low cost
The Aldine prints present superior artistic renderings from American and foreign masters. Editions feature selections from National Academy members and notable artists. The project promises high end visual appeal with affordable pricing for households.
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Europe
Vatara Esamples
Ulead
Comen
Prada
Ian Py
America
National Academy
Alvin
Thos Morn
D. D. Wooryard
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W. J. Powell
Lost
County School
Georgia
Warrensburg, HO
Washington
Solax Press
Union
Tia
Creswell
Creswall
Postal Savings Deposita
Srvenit Ybrar
Amerigay
Neva
Soares
Yeu
Atari
Orb
THA Aldine
THA Alding
Thomas Moran
Colorado
Aldine
Atoran Himsell
Newark III
Messre Ames Sutton & Co
Thos, Moran
American Scinery
Jounel
Sen
Jaks Supton & Co Canvassers Wampo
Wpyturne
James Sutton & CO
Maipey Laxs
JP. Bales
Bromium Winracsay
Ieee Ja Sal
Warnes
Dave Seata
V. P. Kann
JW. Livesay
Newman & Co
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Olla, Missour
Wholesale Pralers
Boston
Wa Opt Cae
Va A, Ve
Livesay & CO
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Girs
Feds
Uae
Louis Schneider
Su Janns
N. H. Wahlqvisy
Eve Ross
Taye
Karanoan
Roth
Onba
Renton
Arriva
J W Blanchardsnot
Rolla
Nwo
G. W. Surrx
Wtarchal & Smith
Duraplevne
Fe Tay An
Ypatchal & Smith
Usreyynscey Place
Gerneid
Robhryt W. Salth
Acer
University Flace
Wing & Son’s Pianos
Doante
Wing
Ohio
Eubeard Hoffman
Anak
Prantes
Son
Broome Street
Avebis
Tay Ware
Pianq
Sir Bod
Infar
Thor
Heo
Lock-Stitoh
Sway Wee Er Blessewing Machine CO
Broadway
Florence
TIE Great
Dolton Bro
St Louis
H. Wanson
Rolla, Mo
ST. Louis and South Eastern
Consolidated
Nashville
Belleville
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Cairo
Shinwyno
Iowo
Braveville
Memphis
Vicksburg
Montgomery
Mobile
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Ulveston
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Micon
Charleston
Savannan
Knoxville
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Lynebunrg
Richmond
Norfolk
Soutiteast
Prerer- Rey
St. Lory
Nasevalle Vale
Urs Fereniy
Cneapor
St. Louis
Louisville
Matory Arerati
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Ban
Lows
W. B. Davemont
Goa
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Followill
Reed and Sale Stable
Riwh
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Ind
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Young Nen
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Netune
Sprig Hess
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PLC
Robert J Culverwhle
Anthaedy
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Publihers
Chas. J. CG. Kline & Co
Bowery
New Am Keys
Dillon Box
Stuverally Seg
Scherpe
Rolla' MO
Hutcheson &Son
Cleino & Wagner
A&yv RR
Strobachs
H. M. Devens
Missouri
Bi “Rendon Hotel
Seventh and
Jooplir
P. R
St. Konts
Parle
Randle & One
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M. Ontrother
Waving FA
Lown
Meath
Ruvins
Keokuk
Dubuque
Mississippi
Rooks Keoning
Wisness Colteze Ia
Reebok
Ptands
Gate City
Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
Atlantic & Pacific
St. Lows
Vinita
Missouri, Kansas& Texas Railway
Stewantly
Texas
Franklin
Missoni Pacife
St. Lowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Oregon
California
I. A. Ford
Atlantic & Pacific Ashland Company
Waweabulins Society
Alum
Plester-of-Paris
Marwin & G
Broadway, N.Y
Chestnut St
Palla
TSON
Oruer
Afouardles
Confectioneries
Abs
Wittys Catawba
Srr
Harbemont
Delaware
White
Concord, Virginia
Seeiting, F&c
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